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Charlcie Crismon Hufstedler

Charlcie Crismon Hufstedler

Feb 15, 2022

Charlcie Crismon Hufsteder, 103, of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Randolph Home.

She was born November 26, 1918 in Attica to the late William Talmage and Anna Isabelle Sago Crismon.  She was a loving, and dedicated mother and aunt, was the oldest living alumnus of Biggers-Reyno School, enjoyed picking wildflowers, sewing, and was a...

Carl Wayne Cannady

Carl Wayne Cannady

Feb 15, 2022

Carl Wayne Cannady, 66, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

He was born April 20, 1955 in Greeley, Colorado to the late Carl Morgan and Shirley Eileen Stauffer Cannady.

He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Shirley Cannady; and his wife Judy Kerley Cannady.

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Aubrey Eugene "Sut" Sutterfield

Aubrey Eugene "Sut" Sutterfield

Feb 15, 2022

Jonesboro- Aubrey Eugene "Sut" Sutterfield, 82, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022.

He was born July 16, 1939 in Lunsford to the late Cecil Aubrey "C.A." and Tolise Bryant Sutterfield. He was the previous owner and operator of Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery and Jonesboro Monument Company. He attended Walnut Street Baptist Church.

He is survived...

Alma Mae Glenn

Alma Mae Glenn

Feb 14, 2022

Brookland- Alma Mae Glenn, 94, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born March 30, 1927 in Gregory to the late Charles and Maggie Hunter Ballard. Mrs. Glenn was a homemaker, who enjoyed cooking, baking, feeding people, mowing, playing cards and scratch off tickets. She was an avid St....

Jerry Stanley Johnson

Jerry Stanley Johnson

Feb 14, 2022

Jonesboro- Jerry Stanley Johnson, 68, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at this home.

He was born November 6, 1953 in Tennessee to the late Raymond and Genieva Finley Johnson. Jerry had worked for ARKLA Gas (now CenterPoint Energy) for thirty years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, racecars and going to his cabin. He loved his wife, family...

Marilyn Francis Wright

Marilyn Francis Wright

Feb 10, 2022

Lake City – Marilyn Francis Wright, 89, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at her home.

She was born February 3, 1933 in Lawrence County, Missouri to the late Antone and Lulu Wolfe Schwarz. Mrs. Wright taught for many years in the Lake City School District and also taught piano and organ to many students. She enjoyed...

June Adams

June Adams

Feb 9, 2022

Jonesboro- June Arlene Clark Adams, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

She was born on the farm at Otwell, September 7, 1932 to parents Herbert and Ruth Arlene Clark, and she led an extraordinary life. She loved growing up on the farm. She had many pets, and she loved spending time with her father and grandfather as...

Nita Kaye Burgess

Nita Kaye Burgess

Feb 9, 2022

Nita Kaye Cox Burgess, 63 of Maynard departed this life February 9, 2022. She was born April 7, 1958, to Leo Rodger Cox and Francis Jean Cox in Pocahontas.

Nita was preceded in death by her husband Benny Dewon Burgess; sister, Carol Lynch and grandparents, Earl E. Karr and Blanche McKinney Karr; father-in-law Zaniel "Don" "Strawberry" Burgess....

Benny Dewon Burgess

Benny Dewon Burgess

Feb 9, 2022

Benny Dewon Burgess, 58 of Maynard departed this life on February 9, 2022. He was born October 17, 1963, to Zaniel Dewon "Strawberry" Burgess and Sharon K. (Bates) Burgess in the Little Flower Clinic in Pocahontas. Benny was a loving father and husband.

Benny was preceded in death by his father, Zaniel "Don" "Strawberry" Burgess; brother, Scotty...

Martin Ray Wren

Martin Ray Wren

Feb 7, 2022

Martin Ray Wren, 86 of Pocahontas passed away February 7, 2022, at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro.  Martin was born March 30, 1935, in Pocahontas to the late Dan Wren and Catherine Throesch Wren.

Martin was preceded in death by his parents; brother Carl Wren, sisters Lucille Barthel, Norma Schaechtel, brothers Lloyd Wren, Chris Wren,...

Jake Alan Cruse

Jake Alan Cruse

Feb 7, 2022

Jake Alan Cruse, 37 of Pocahontas passed away Monday February 7, 2022, at St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas. Jake was born July 16, 1984 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro to Bobby Cruse and Dianna Lindsey Cruse. He worked for the Doni Marten center for 11 years.

Jake was preceded in death...

Mary Deleta Rice

Mary Deleta Rice

Feb 6, 2022

Mary Deleta Rice, 91 of Pocahontas passed away February 6, 2022, at St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas.  Mary was born on October 30, 1930, to the late Homer Hamilton Higgins and Bessie Pauline Moore Higgins in Pocahontas.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon William Rice, parents Homer and Bessie Higgins.

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Celia Ann Coffman-Tatum

Celia Ann Coffman-Tatum

Feb 6, 2022

Celia Ann Coffman Tatum, 83, of Pocahontas, passed away on February 6th from a broken heart, after the loss of her husband of 47 years, William J. Tatum, just days earlier.  She died peaceably in her sleep, wanting nothing more than to join Bill.

Celia was born on January 2, 1939 to Etta and Cecil Johnson...

Oscar J Melton Jr.

Oscar J Melton Jr.

Feb 5, 2022

Jonesboro- Oscar J. Melton Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House Saturday, February 5, 2022.

Mr. Melton was born November 14, 1943 in Jonesboro. He was the former owner of Melton Brothers, Inc., a John Deere equipment dealership. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in business administration. Mr....

Lulu Belle Pitts Pruitt

Lulu Belle Pitts Pruitt

Feb 4, 2022

Monette- Lulu Belle Pitts Pruitt, 86, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

She was born September 15, 1935 in Monette to the late Robert Pitts and Nellie Davidson Pitts. Lulu Belle retired after thirty plus years at Frolic Footwear in Monette. She was heavy involved in youth softball and served as District...

Kathryn Sue Williams

Kathryn Sue Williams

Feb 4, 2022

Jonesboro- Kathryn Sue Williams passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, from a brief illness surrounding by her loving family. She was the proud mother of four beautiful children and three grandchildren. She loved the title of "Mom" and "Gigi". Her favorite things in life were when she was surrounded by her whole family, family vacations, tennis, Razorback games,...

Birlus Jerome Brunson

Birlus Jerome Brunson

Feb 4, 2022

Mr. Birlus Jerome Brunson of Harrisburg, departed this life Friday, February 4, 2022, at his home, at the age of 57.

He was born June 27, 1964 in Harrisburg, the son of the late Cleophis Sproling and Cecelia Griffin.

After graduating high school, Birlus immediately joined the U.S. Marines and proudly served his country for...

Stephen Ray Mcmasters

Stephen Ray Mcmasters

Feb 3, 2022

Huntsville, AL – Stephen Ray McMasters, 62, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 in Huntsville. He was born January 27, 1960 in Jonesboro to the late Harold and Patsy McMasters.

He is survived by his children, Derek McMasters and Kyle (Janie) McMasters; grandchildren, Raegan, Mia, and Kimber; sisters, Kathy (Harlan) Pratt and Pam Baine; niece and nephews,...

Gary Robert Toombs

Gary Robert Toombs

Feb 3, 2022

Jonesboro- Gary Robert Toombs, 74, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Place.

Gary was born December 30, 1947 in Paragould to E.L. and Christine Olean Kittle Toombs. He was a graduate of Arkansas State University with a degree in agriculture. He was owner of Atlas Seed and Chemical in Paragould. He served in the...

Margie Marlene Fritz Singer

Margie Marlene Fritz Singer

Feb 3, 2022

Margie Marlene Fritz Singer, 88 of Pocahontas, passed away February 3, 2022 at Randolph Homes.

She was born on February 2, 1934 to the late William Gordon Fritz and Zena Ella Cox Fritz in Bucoda, MO.

Margie attended elementary school in Imboden and graduated from Senath, MO. She attended Harding College and University of Tennessee...

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