Thomas Franklin Schmidt
Apr 13, 2026
Mr. Thomas Franklin "Paw" Schmidt, 81, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. Born on August 4, 1944, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, Tom lived a life marked by dedication to his family, faith, and a remarkable career in aviation.
Tom graduated from St. Paul's Catholic High School in Pocahontas, Arkansas, before enlisting in the United States Air Force in...
Alton Edward Malin
Apr 13, 2026
Alton Edward Malin, 78, of Imboden departed this life on Monday, April 13, 2026, at St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Alton was born on February 28, 1948, to William Edward Malin and Pearl Levada (Lee) Malin in Wynne, Arkansas. William was a farmer and enjoyed the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl Levada Malin; sons, Everett (Bo)...
Carol Lea McGuirt
Apr 12, 2026
Carol Lea McGuirt, 80, of Stokes passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.
She was born February 6, 1946 in Randolph County to the late Harold Lewis and Nola Harris Johnston. Carol was married to Don McGuirt on December 20, 1969. Their marriage was marked 56 years of love and devotion.
Carol earned...
Treva Lucille Throesch
Apr 10, 2026
Treva Lucille Throesch, 88, of Engelberg was called home on Friday, April 10, 2026. She was born on April 17, 1937, to the late John Herman & Zita (Weisenbach) Walker. She was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She lived for her family & church. She enjoyed all forms of crafts, sewing, gardening and being outdoors....
Reba Jean Haynes
Apr 10, 2026
Reba Jean Haynes was born June 30, 1948 to Albert and Gladys Nettles of Monette and was a graduate of Monette High School. She worked at Singer furniture company in Trumann and C.L. Swanson Co. and later she was co-owner of Jack’s Coney shop, Haynes Rentals, and B.J. Mini Storage.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Haynes, two daughters, Tammy...
Leeann Kilpatrick
Apr 9, 2026
Lee Ann Kilpatrick, 75, of Jonesboro, passed away on April 9, 2026. She was born on August 29, 1950, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Willis Melton and Olean Blackwell Edmonds. Lee Ann lived a life centered around caring for others.
She was a devoted homemaker and later worked as a Registered Nurse, serving with several health care agencies as a...
Earlene Smith
Apr 9, 2026
Earlene Smith, 80, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, went home to be with Jesus on April 9, 2026. While her family and loved ones mourn her passing, the angels are rejoicing and welcoming her home.
She was born on April 4, 1946, to Wright and Mildred Smith, and raised in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Earlene was a fun, loving, young of heart, bright light to...
Rebecca Jane Flynn
Apr 9, 2026
Jonesboro- Rebecca Jane Flynn, 74, passed away on April 9, 2026. She was born on July 13, 1951, in Monette, to the late George Carl Flynn and Margaret Louise McCarty.
Rebecca was a homemaker for many years, a role she cherished, especially as her family grew. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she rarely missed an opportunity to...
Dr. George Randall "Randy" Guntharp, D.O.
Apr 8, 2026
Longtime Pocahontas physician, Dr. George Randall “Randy” Guntharp, D.O., 70, of Jonesboro, formerly of Pocahontas, entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Randy was born on September 20, 1955, in Pocahontas to the late George Albert and Bobbie Lea Rogers Guntharp. He graduated with his Doctorate degree as a Doctor of...
Paul Whittingham
Apr 8, 2026
Mr. Paul Whittingham, a lifetime resident of Harrisburg, departed this life on Wednesday Morning, April 8, 2026, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, at the age of 95.
He was born on September 27, 1930, in Bay, Arkansas, the son of the late William Oscar Whittingham and Julie Curton Whittingham.
Paul was one of ten children, and all his siblings preceded...
Becky Lynn Bowers
Apr 6, 2026
Becky Neighbors Bowers passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Becky was born on March 21, 1962, in Newport, Arkansas, to the late Johnny H. Neighbors Sr. and Willie C. Massey Neighbors. A graduate of Newport High School, she was of the Baptist faith. Becky found great joy in camping, traveling, and working with her hands through crafts...
Wilda Nadine Tyler
Apr 5, 2026
Wilda Nadine Tyler made her transition from this life Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her home in Stone Bridge, Pocahontas, Arkansas. She was born June 3, 1932, in the Stokes Community, Randolph County, Arkansas to Reginal Mayhew and Lura Ann (Reeves) Tyler.
Nadine grew up in the Stokes Community. She was a member of the church of Christ at Stokes, having...
Brenda Dacus
Apr 5, 2026
Brenda Dacus of Jonesboro departed this life on Sunday April 5, 2026 at the age of 84. She was born on July 31, 1941 in Conway to Dale and Mildred Ingram.
Brenda is survived by her loving husband, Fred, of 62 years; three children, Stan (Amy) Dacus, Leslie (John) Gay, and Laura Dacus Daniels; ten grandchildren, Alec (Erin) Dacus, Riley (Rebecca)...
Elwanda Long Norwood
Apr 4, 2026
Elwanda Long Norwood, 84, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026. Born November 3, 1941, she lived a life rooted in love, faith, and devotion to her family.
She is survived by her daughters, Sheila Roberts and Katherine “Kathy” Gartman; her son, Franklin “Buddy” Barnett Jr.; her grandchildren, Candace, Heather, Alex (Courtney), Franklin, Kristin, Whitney, Jennifer, and Laci...
Anna Louise Dawson
Mar 27, 2026
Anna Louise Dawson, 91, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 27, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Claude and Anita Cox Cornish on March 20, 1935 in Monette, Arkansas on her family’s cotton farm and was the oldest of 8 siblings. At just 15 years old, she married the love...
Nathan Joseph Pugh
Mar 25, 2026
Nathan Joseph Pugh, 52 of Paragould passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. He was born in Columbus, GA on November 7, 1973, to Gary Pugh and the late Libby Pugh.
Nathan was a 1993 graduate of Pocahontas High School during that time he was part of a team that won the State Golf Championship. In 1996 he graduated from Arkansas...
Jorene Harrell
Mar 24, 2026
Jonesboro- Jorene Harrell, 99, of Jonesboro, passed away on March 24, 2026. She was born on November 27, 1926, in Gilbert, to Sparlin and Oma Ramsey Delk.
She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. Her home was always a place of welcome, warmth, and good food, and she cherished every moment spent with her family.
Jorene is survived by her...
Susan Darlene Johnson
Mar 24, 2026
Pocahontas-Susan Darlene Johnson, known to all who loved her simply as Darlene, passed away peacefully in her home on March 24, 2026. She was born on September 13, 1964, to Darrell and Sue Johnson.
Darlene built a career in real estate and property management, but it was the garden that truly held her heart. She found deep joy in tending to...
Tony Leo Hawkins
Mar 24, 2026
Tony Leo Hawkins passed away March 24, 2026, at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 59 years of age.
He was born in Paragould, Arkansas, on December 2,1966, to the late Billy Gerald Hawkins, and Pat Woodsmall Hawkins. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Billy Jay Hawkins (Lynn) of Monette, and Royce Gerald...
Eddie James Pace
Mar 24, 2026
Mr. Eddie James Pace of Harrisburg departed this life Tuesday morning, March 24, 2026, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg at the age of 83.
He was born March 22, 1943, in Paragould, AR, the son of the late James Pace and Bessie Hanna Pace.
Eddie married Donna Koutnik on October 14, 1963, and they enjoyed 62 years together. He was...
