Obituaries

Sep 15, 2025

John Roy Malone was born in Enid, Oklahoma, on August 10, 1947, to John Riley and Mary Poyner Malone. He had made his home in Green River, Wyoming, since 1999.

A lifelong educator, he was known affectionately as "Coach John." Following his retirement from Green River High School, he was elected to the Sweetwater County School District...

Sep 14, 2025

Bono- Revia Dee Isom, 76, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025. Born in Jonesboro on February 15, 1949, to James Albert and Viola Marie Kirby Bonham, Revia lived a life marked by devotion, diligence, and joy.

Revia found happiness in life's simple pleasures, quilting, traveling, and sharing meals and shopping trips with loved ones. She married...

Sep 12, 2025

Travis Dewayne Moore, 52, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, September 12, 2025.

He was born June 21, 1973 in Pocahontas to the late Larry Moore and Star Hollinger Mullins.  He worked as an over the road truck driver.

Travis was preceded in death by his parents, Larry Moore and Star Hollinger Mullins.

Travis...

Sep 12, 2025

Geneva June Toy, 95, of Pocahontas, departed this life on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Lawrence Hall in Walnut Ridge.

Geneva was born on January 11, 1930, to the late Carson O. Taylor and Jessie E. Campbell Taylor in Pocahontas. She was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing.

Geneva...

Sep 12, 2025

Wanda Louise Duncan Broadway, 78, of Pocahontas, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.

Wanda was born on March 21, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Chester Rekosh and Joyce Crow. She was a faithful member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Wanda found joy in working in her...

Sep 10, 2025

Carol Ann Bauer (nee Hagood) entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 81.

Carol was born and spent her early years in Pocahontas, Arkansas. She then moved to St. Louis and completed her high school education at Roosevelt. Not long after graduating, she met her future...

Sep 8, 2025

Bruce Maurice Risner passed away on September 8, 2025 at the Flo and Phil Hospice House. Bruce was born on July 15, 1945 in Pocahontas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bascom and Mabel Guntharp Risner. Bruce served in the Army where he received the National Defense Service medal and Good Conduct Medal.

...

Sep 7, 2025

James "Michael" Pitcher, 62, of Walnut Ridge passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025 surrounded by family at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Michael was born on September 21, 1962, in Paragould to the late James and Barbara Pitcher.

From the age of 5 years old, Michael worked the land on his family's farm...

Sep 6, 2025

Mrs. Angela Lynette Hedge departed this life Saturday, September 6, 2025, at St. Bernard's Medical Center, at the age of 55.

She was born March 21, 1970, in Leachville, Arkansas, the daughter of Robert and Linda Wagner.

Angela worked at Hytrol Conveyor for 4 years, running a forklift and the paint line. She enjoyed swimming,...

Sep 5, 2025

Tate Eugene Townsend, 63, of Maynard passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born to Marion and Elizabeth Townsend on July 28, 1962 in Pocahontas AR. He was married to Sharron Townsend on July 2, 1983. He retired from Enable MidStream as team leader after 35 years. He enjoyed...

Sep 5, 2025

Patricia Ann Hawken, 65, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 5, 2025.

She was born on February 17, 1960, at Edwards Air Force Base in California to MSGT Homer Arthur Hostler and Doris Barnett Hostler. Patricia was a member of the Church of Christ. Her passion was cosmetology, and she...

Sep 3, 2025

Lannie Cornel Lynxwiler, 64, of Reyno, entered his heavenly home on September 3, 2025, at St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Lannie was born in Pocahontas on November 28, 1960, to the late Eddie Lynxwiler and Patricia Luter Lynxwiler. He bravely fought three battles with cancer over the past eight years, showing strength and perseverance through it...

Sep 2, 2025

Joseph Kent Poore, 68, of Corpus Christi passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

He was born on December 18, 1956, at Perrin Air Force Base in Sherman, Texas to Bemiss and Doris Poore. Joe graduated from Maynard High School in 1975 and later from Arkansas State University. He served in the United...

Sep 1, 2025

Joyce Mae Kincaid Clayton, 86, of Jonesboro entered into eternal glory, on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was a beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, "Mamaw," and educator.

Joyce was born June 3, 1939, in Caraway, Arkansas, to Elmer and Birdie Kincaid and was a lifelong resident of Craighead County. She...

Sep 1, 2025

Jessica Faye Nowicki, age 40, passed away on September 1, 2025, in Florida. Born on September 16, 1984, to Greg West Sr. and Joyce Cates Totty, Jessica lived a life full of energy, kindness, and adventure.

Jessica was known for her radiant personality and her gift for making friends wherever she went. She loved meeting new people,...

Aug 31, 2025

Jonesboro – Joyce Ledbetter-Brown passed from life on her 99th birthday, August 31, 2025.  She was the only child born to Albert Henry Mayo of Olean, NY and Earline Carr Mayo of Water Valley, MS.  She was born in Fort Worth, Texas.  Her father was educated as an engineer of chemical and petroleum, so she and her mother followed...

Aug 29, 2025

Psalms 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."

Lazelle Hall Hansen, 106, was ushered into the arms of Jesus on August 29, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, as she traded her earthly tent for her palatial heavenly home. What a glorious reunion with all her loved...

Aug 28, 2025

Freda May Smith, 81, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born July 5, 1944 in Walnut Ridge to the late Denny Vandergriff and Dorothy Blackshear Tribble.  In 1961 she was married to James "Jimmy" Charles Smith.  She was an excellent seamstress, found great joy in caring...

Aug 27, 2025

Frank Eugene Tyner, 66, of Pocahontas passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at his home.

He was born February 3, 1959 in Forrest City to the late Robert Tyner and Bonita Garner.  He worked as an electronics technician and was a veteran of the Navy.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents; by his...

Aug 27, 2025

Loretta Zay Kinslow, 96, of Signal Mountain, entered into eternal rest with her Savior on August 27, 2025, passing peacefully with family at her side.

Loretta was born on September 25,1928 in Bay, Arkansas.  In May 1946 in Black Oak, Arkansas she married Charlie Rand and to that union was born a son, Doug Rand of Chattanooga,...