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Joan Dockins
Nov 8, 2026
Joan (Bradshaw) Dockins passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Hampton Place Healthcare Facility in Rogers, Ar.
She was born December 7, 1926, in Norfork, AR to Thomas Bradshaw and Lydia Gertrude (Gertie) Smith Bradshaw. On August 16, 1945, she married Eugene Dockins. They were married for 59 years prior to his death in 2004. She was a homemaker and...
Norma Lou Spurlock
Nov 8, 2026
Norma Lou (Nettles) Spurlock, 85, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026 at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City, Arkansas. Norma was born on December 1, 1940, to the late Ira and Mildred (Metcalf) Nettles of Monette, Arkansas. One of eight children, Norma grew up in a close-knit family where traditions and time spent together were always at the heart...
John Alan Gunn
Nov 4, 2026
Joneboro-John Alan Gunn, 83, passed away on November 4, 2026 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born on October 17, 1943, in Jonesboro, to the late Daniel Reid Gunn II and Mary Agnes McCool Gunn.
John was a hardworking and talented man who dedicated much of his life to skilled trades. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine...
Tamala Sue "Tammy" Looney
Nov 4, 2026
Tamala Sue “Tammy” Looney, 68, of Pocahontas passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at St. Bernard’s Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas.
She was born July 10, 1958 in Michigan to the late David “Bob” and Norma Jean Jones Persful. She devoted her life to educating children at Oak Ridge Central School and later at Trinity Behavioral Health.
Tammy was preceded in...
Anna Christene Bibb
Nov 3, 2026
Paragould- Anna Christene Bibb, 97, passed away on November 3, 2026. Born on January 29, 1929, in Timbo, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Garland and Gracie Lee Guffey Shannon.
Anna was a homemaker who devoted her life to her family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother whose kindness and steadfast love touched...
Hazel Marzell Carmickle
Nov 2, 2026
Marzell Carmickle, 97, passed away November 2, 2026, at Randolph County Nursing Home.
Marzell was born on September 4, 1929, in Attica to Edd and Ruth Rose. She loved and cherished her time spent with her family and will be deeply missed by all that knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Curtis Carmickle; son, Jimmie Carmickle; daughters,...
Tressie Ann Miles
Nov 2, 2026
Tressie Ann (Fox) Miles, 83, was born on February 3, 1943, to James “Curly” and Pauline Fox. She peacefully passed away on November 2, 2026, a date that held special meaning, as it would have marked her 64th wedding anniversary with her beloved late husband.
Tressie Ann loved her family more than anything in the world. On November 2, 1962, she...
Rex Gaylon Darling
Oct 30, 2026
Rex Gaylon Darling, 76 of Jonesboro, AKA Uncle Bo, Dan, Illustrious Potentate, and Pop Pop, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 30, 2026. He was born on February 3, 1950, to Walter and Hattie Darling.
Rex was married to his high school sweetheart, Aelisa Ann Darling (Mckisson) for 55 years. He was a graduate of...
Julia Riggs Lansford
Oct 26, 2026
Julia Ann Riggs Lansford, 86, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on July 1, 1940, in Black Rock, Arkansas, Julia was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro and a cherished pillar of her community. After graduating from Jonesboro High School, she earned her Bachelor...
Harold Lee Berry
Oct 25, 2026
Harold Lee Berry of Corning departed this life on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Corning Therapy and Living Center at the age of 80.
Harold was born on October 13, 1946, to the late Leon Berry and Evelyn Knox Berry in West Point, Arkansas. He was a den leader for Boy Scouts, an avid carpenter and loved horse shows. Harold was...
Lannie George Weston
Oct 25, 2026
Lannie George Weston, 72, passed from this life on October 25, 2026. Born January 9, 1954, in Jonesboro, Lannie was the son of the late Boyce and Mildred Oden Weston.
Lannie was a hardworking man who spent 40 years with Angelo Pallet Company and later retired from Craighead Nursing Center. He enjoyed the outdoors and found joy in hunting, fishing, and...
Zachary Lee Taylor
Oct 20, 2026
Zachary “Zac” Lee Taylor of Pocahontas departed this life on October 20, 2026, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 35.
Zac was born on March 10, 1991, in Jonesboro to Michael Lee Taylor and Samantha King Taylor.
He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Lee Taylor; paternal grandparents, Billy Gene Taylor, and Irma Jean Taylor; and...
Henry Joseph Thielemier
Oct 18, 2026
Henry Joseph Thielemier, age 64, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, October 18th at his home.
Henry was born July 12, 1962, in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Robert E. and Mary K. Thielemier. Henry worked as a Tool & Die Maker throughout his career. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing softball, and spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed lounging around with...
Kevin Lynn Rogers
Oct 13, 2026
Kevin Lynn Rogers of Delaplaine departed this life on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at his home at the age of 61.
Kevin was born on December 19, 1964, in Pocahontas to William Thomas Rogers and Omer Lee Triplett Rogers. He was a graduate of Pocahontas High School and a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Thomas Rogers; grandparents,...
Kyle Logan Rollins
Oct 12, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Kyle Logan Rollins, 29, of Lake City, Arkansas. Kyle passed away Monday, October 12, 2026, in Osceola, Arkansas.
Kyle was born November 18, 1996, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and grew up in Monette. He graduated from Buffalo Island Central High School in 2016 and from Arkansas Northeastern College in 2019 with...
Patrick Neal Hovis
Oct 12, 2026
Patrick Neal Hovis of Ravenden departed this life on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge at the age of 77.
Patrick was born on October 21, 1948, in Pocahontas, to John and Phena Hovis. He was a Christian and former Pastor for 40+ years. A member of Cross Trails Cowboy Church. He worked for Ravenden Water...
Lynnda Maxine Cannon
Oct 10, 2026
Lynnda Maxine (Gambill) Cannon, 89, passed away on October 10, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center following an unexpected illness with her daughter and son in law at her side.
She was born to Lynn and Maxine (Taylor) Pounds on the family farm in Lunsford Arkansas. Lynnda worked at the Singer Factor in Trumann before attending Arkansas State University where she...
Terry Wayne Phillips
Oct 10, 2026
Terry Wayne Phillips passed away on October 10, 2026 at the age of 66 in Jonesboro. He was born on March 22, 1960 in Jonesboro to the late Raymond and Joyce Phillips.
Terry Wayne grew up in Weiner and graduated from Weiner High School. He was known for his talents in sports and hunting. Holding records for Weiner Basketball and numerous...
Kenneth "Kenny" Rhea Stephens
Oct 9, 2026
Kenneth Rhea Stephens Jr., of Imboden, Arkansas, passed away on October 9, 2026 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born on January 3rd, 1952 in Imboden, AR.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion “Cricket” Stephens; mother, Roberta Stephens; father, Kenneth Stephens Sr.; sister, Diane Wells; brother, Donald Stephens; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Stephens; and brother-in-law, Danny Rowsey.
He is survived...
Katie Jane Johnston
Oct 8, 2026
Katie Jane Lewis Johnston of Jonesboro, formally of Harrisburg, departed this life on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 77.
She was born July 5, 1949, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the daughter of Ervin and Mattie Lewis.
Katie was a LPN, and worked for Three Rivers Nursing Home for over 50 years....
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