Obituaries

Jun 19, 2025

Kenneth Ervin Lucy, 87, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born July 25, 1937 in Rosie, AR to the late Kenneth Robert and Carmel Ann Wheeler Lucy.  Kenneth proudly served in the United States Navy from 1956-1988.  He enjoyed trail riding and car shows and was...

Jun 18, 2025

Monette- Owen Keiter,86, passed from this life June 18, 2025 at Monette Manor. He was born on April 29, 1939 to Cecil Ebert and Junie Baker Keiter.

Owen was a member of Refuge Baptist Church in Lake City. He was a retired grader operator for the county. He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors.

Jun 17, 2025

Millard Monroe Wells, 77, of Ravenden Springs, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Millard was born on January 8, 1948, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to the late William Wells and Maudie Bernice Zeiger Wells. He was a longtime member of Bethany Church of Christ and lived a...

Jun 17, 2025

Vada Ann Swann, 87, of Pocahontas, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Randolph County Nursing Home.

Vada was born on July 2, 1937, to the late Charles Franklin and Lillie Sackett Franklin in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Vada was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pocahontas and was well...

Jun 16, 2025

Jonesboro- Elizabeth Ann Keller, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on June 16, 2025 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born in Jonesboro on April 9, 1944, to the late Willard and Mildred Glasgow.

She attended Bay School and Valley View High School before pursuing her studies at Arkansas State University. Her professional career...

Jun 16, 2025

Mr. Bobby Joe Johnston, of Trumann, departed this life Monday, June 16, 2025, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 74.

He was born September 03, 1950, in Trumann, AR, the son of the late Joe Warren Johnston and Ester Louise Henry Johnston.

Bobby was a car salesman and...

Jun 16, 2025

Margaret Ann Pendergrass, 80, of Corning, peacefully departed this life on Monday, June 16, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Margaret was born on September 20, 1944, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to the late Willie Porter Matthews and Velma Rose Dame Matthews. A devoted member of the First Baptist Church, Margaret exemplified faith and perseverance...

Jun 15, 2025

Novella Parker, age 92, passed away on June 15, 2025 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family in Pocahontas Arkansas.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, sitting on her porch drinking coffee, being outdoors, playing cards, and reading her Bible.

She was born October 14, 1932 in Parma, Missouri to the late...

Jun 14, 2025

Donnie Ray Bagwell, 76, of Maynard passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born March 16, 1949 in Port Lavaca, Texas to Ray and Clara Belle Bagwell.  He was the youngest of his siblings.

After a short stent in the Air Force, Donnie began working on the river...

Jun 14, 2025

Wiley Thomas "W.T." Hawkins, 93, of Pocahontas passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at StoneBridge of Pocahontas.

W.T. was born February 4, 1932 in Corning to the late Edd and Mazie (Hulvey) Hawkins.  He was also welcomed by an older brother, J.D. Hawkins.  At the age of 8, he and his family moved back to the Water...

Jun 11, 2025

Rogers, AR- Wikarjehan Chand Haydar, 85, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025 of natural causes. Born in India, she immigrated to the United States in the mid 1960s with her late husband, Dr. Mohammed Afak Haydar. They first lived in Illinois and later moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas, the town she loved  and called home.

Chand was...

Jun 11, 2025

Frances Barbara Jansen Baltz

June 1, 1927- June 11, 2025

After a life well lived, Frances Barbara Jansen Baltz of Pocahontas passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at the age of 98.

She was born in Pocahontas on June 1, 1927, to the late Martin and Josephine Ungerank Jansen.

She...

Jun 11, 2025

Sandra Chappel, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 83.

Born Sandra Sullivan on December 5, 1941 in Trumann, she spent most of her years growing up in Walcott, before moving to Jonesboro. She was an avid reader, enjoying novels of all kinds but put them away...

Jun 10, 2025

Gladen "Bubba" Wilson Dockens Jr., 81, of Imboden departed this life on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro.

Gladen was born in the Jackson County Hospital in Mississippi on March 14, 1944, to the late Gladen Wilson Dockens Sr., and Inez Gibson Dockens.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladen...

Jun 9, 2025

Deborah C. "Debbie" Crawford, 69, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Debbie was born February 12, 1956 in Walnut Ridge to the late Charles and Dorothy Blackshear Tribble.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and four brothers, Ricky Tribble, Larry Tribble, Steven...

Jun 8, 2025

Verna Mae Poole, 84, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born on September 20, 1940, in Dalton, Arkansas, Verna was the beloved daughter of the late Charlie and Notra McCandless Brooks. She later made Pocahontas her home. Verna was known for her dedication and...

Jun 7, 2025

Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Cheney Phillips departed this life on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the age of 53..

She was born June 21 1971 in Chicago, IL to the late Charles Wesley Cheney Sr. and Edna Elizabeth Jackson Cheney.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Phillips and...

Jun 7, 2025

Timothy Allen Quarterman, 58, of Pocahontas departed this life on June 7, 2025, at Unity Health in Searcy.

Timothy was born in Omaha, NE., to Nathaniel and Leeta Calton Quarterman on July 22, 1966. Tim loved talking to God and his faith. He also had a love for fishing, reading and computers. His greatest love of all...

Jun 5, 2025

Mr. R.A. Page of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 88.

He was born March 4, 1937 in Togo, AR, the son of the late Amos Page and Ruby Jewell Page.

R.A. joined the Air Force right out of high...

Jun 5, 2025

Joseph James Swik, 95, of Maynard departed this life on June 5, 2025, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Joe was born in Milwaukee, WI., to the late Joseph Michael Swik and Sadie Harrod Swik on June 23, 1929. He attended Gesu Grade School in Milwaukee until his family moved to Union Grove WI in 1941 where he...