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James Shannon White

James Shannon White

Sep 12, 2026



James "Shannon" White, 52, of Imboden departed this life on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at his home.

Shannon was born on June 11, 1974, in Little Rock to Bo and Debbie White. He was the owner of Clay’s Pallet Mill and was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Colby Hostler, and Tristan...

Shirley Marcella Banning

Shirley Marcella Banning

Sep 12, 2026

Shirley Marcella Banning 83, of Maynard and Dalton areas in Arkansas, departed this life on September 12, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.

Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a cherished member of her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, John Banning; her son, Kenneth Akins, and Kenneth’s precious friend, Debbie Hodges,...

Richard "Tick" Allen Lindsey

Richard "Tick" Allen Lindsey

Sep 10, 2026

Richard “Tick” Allen Lindsey, 80, of Ravenden Springs, departed this life on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at his home.

Tick was born on February 22, 1946, in Pocahontas to the late Willie Lindsey and Marie Johnston Lindsey. He worked for many years as a foreman at Frolic Footwear.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Marie Lindsey; his daughter,...

Martha Sue Clem

Martha Sue Clem

Sep 5, 2026

Martha Sue Clem, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 91, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, AR.

Born in Jonesboro, on May 28, 1935, to Leon and Bernice Eason, Martha was a teacher at South School in Jonesboro during her working years and a woman of deep faith. For many years, Martha shared her musical...

Thomas (Tommy O) William O'Donnell

Thomas (Tommy O) William O'Donnell

Sep 5, 2026

Thomas William O’Donnell, 86, of Pocahontas, departed this life on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House

Thomas (Tommy O) was born on May 14, 1940, in Pocahontas, to the late Pat O’Donnell and Minnie Weisenbach O’Donnell. He proudly served 4 years in the United States Army where he spent most of his time in Germany. He...

Randy Isaac Davis

Randy Isaac Davis

Sep 5, 2026

Randy Isaac Davis, 64, of Pocahontas, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at St. Bernards Five Rivers Hospital.

Randy was born on March 10, 1962, in Arkansas to James Davis and Mary Mason Davis. He worked in the maintenance department at Peco Foods and was also a dedicated member of Great Harvest Church.

He was preceded in...

Jesse Mitchell Mull

Jesse Mitchell Mull

Sep 4, 2026

Jesse Mitchell Mull, 65, of Maynard departed this life on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Pocahontas Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Jesse was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 26, 1961 to the late Frank Mull Jr. and Mary Ann McCloskey Mull. He was a hardworking, kind-hearted man who would do anything for anyone. He was always willing to lend a...

Hittai Idie Silk

Hittai Idie Silk

Sep 3, 2026

Hittai Idie Silk, 69, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026 at St. Bernard’s Five Rivers Medical Center.

He was born September 13, 1956 in Ebon, Marshall Islands to Jebenu Silk and Kenye Salik Silk. He was a clergyman serving as a Captain in The Salvation Army.

Hittai is survived by his wife, Maryrose Moses-Silk; his children, Juliana Silk Maludrik and...

June Clark

June Clark

Sep 2, 2026

June Clark, 85, of Pocahontas, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

June was born on June 5, 1941, to the late Rev. Thurman Johnson and Doris Poteet Johnson. She was a woman of strength, faith, dedication, and love whose life touched many people throughout her years.

For many years, June...

Paul Spears

Paul Spears

Sep 2, 2026

Paul Spears, 91, of Ravenden Springs passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at his home.

He was born October 31, 1934 in Boone’s Camp, KY to the late Marion and Orpha Wicker Spears. He was a self-employed dozer operator and enjoyed working hard and being outdoors.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Orpha Spears; brothers, James and William...

Faris Don Lassiter

Faris Don Lassiter

Aug 31, 2026

Faris Don Lassiter, 70, of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026. Born October 28, 1955, to the late Harmon Victor “Buck” Lassiter and Jessie Marie Wise, Faris spent his life rooted in the community he loved.

A lifelong resident of Jonesboro, Faris graduated from Nettleton High School in 1973. He worked for years at Forrest Office Machines and Xerox....

William "Bill" Joseph Johnston

William "Bill" Joseph Johnston

Aug 30, 2026

William (Bill) Joseph Johnston, 82, of Pocahontas departed this life on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro.

William was born in Elgin, Alabama to Eddie Johnston and Maye Tucker Snow on July 5, 1944. William proudly served in the United States Air Force where he served as a firefighter for 5 years during the Korean War. William also...

"Molly" Ozell Abernathy

"Molly" Ozell Abernathy

Aug 27, 2026

"Molly” Ozell Abernathy, age 90, of Marion, AR passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 2, 1936 in Black Oak, AR to the late Clara and Harvey Smith. She was a member of Missouri Street Church of Christ due to lifelong Christian faith. She was retired from...

Andy Keith Sparlin

Andy Keith Sparlin

Aug 27, 2026

Andy Keith Sparlin,73, of Pocahontas passed away from this life on August 27, 2026, at his home.

Andy was born on September 24, 1952, to Rexie Sparlin. He went to school at Williford and graduated in 1970. He worked in a factory up until his retirement.

He married Carol Sparlin and together they have 5 children; Steven (Dana) Sparlin of Pocahontas, Daniel...

Ronald Martin Barnett

Ronald Martin Barnett

Aug 24, 2026

Former Randolph County Judge Ronald Martin Barnett, 67, of Maynard passed away Monday, August 24, 2026 at his home.

He was born October 15, 1958 in Kansas to the late Elvia and Nelda Hightower Barnett. Ronnie served Randolph County as County Judge and as road department foreman. In his younger days he worked as a sawmiller and farmer. He was of...

Victor Ray Martin

Victor Ray Martin

Aug 24, 2026

Victor Ray Martin, 72, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, August 24, 2026 at his home.

He was born September 24, 1953 in Pocahontas to the late Lester Wilbur and Earnestine Roach Martin. Victor was a proud United States Marine Corps veteran having served in the Vietnam War. He worked as a cook for Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He found great joy in...

Dolly Mae Rice

Dolly Mae Rice

Aug 23, 2026

Dolly Mae Rice, 90, of Paragould departed this life on August 23, 2026, at her home. She was born on July 12, 1936, to the late John B. Arant and Ethel Blount Arant.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Redman Rice; parents, John and Ethel Arant; siblings, Myrtle Howard, Effie Scott, Maple Hoggard, George Arant, Johnie Arant, Walter Arant,...

Ruby "Joy" Carlew

Ruby "Joy" Carlew

Aug 18, 2026

Ruby Joy Carlew, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on August 18, 2026, at the age of 95. She was a beloved sister, aunt, and friend. Everyone who knew Joy will deeply miss her presence. Born on April 2, 1931, in Bay Village, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Merle Greenwood Casebier and Cecil Owen Casebier.

Joy graduated from Harrisburg High...

Mary Sue Moore

Mary Sue Moore

Aug 18, 2026

Mary Sue Moore, 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Monette on October 10, 1945 to the late Ira Nettles and Mildred Metcalf Nettles. She was a lifelong resident of Monette. She graduated from Monette High School in 1963.

If you knew Mary Sue, you loved her....

Wyatt Anderson McIntare

Wyatt Anderson McIntare

Aug 17, 2026

Wyatt McIntare 20, of Pocahontas, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026. He was born April 6, 2006, in Newport, Arkansas to Sam and Echo McIntare.

Wyatt was employed by H3 Poultry services where he worked with his close friend Kayden Bennett. He was a graduate of Maynard High School, class of 2024. Wyatt had a love for racing, singing, writing songs,...

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