Christopher Charles Peoples
Jan 27, 2026
Christopher Charles Peoples, 58, of Pocahontas, departed this life on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at his home.
Christopher was born on August 5, 1967, to the late Charles Franklin Peoples and Ada Deloris Young in Pocahontas. He worked in construction.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Peoples and Deloris Young.
He is survived by his brother, Terry Peoples of Pocahontas...
Patsy Lee Simpson
Jan 27, 2026
Patsy Lee Simpson, 99, passed away at her home on January 27, 2026.
Patsy was born on June 13, 1926, to the late Elbert and May Compton Sellers in St. Louis, Missouri.
Patsy was a member of Westridge Church of Christ. She also enjoyed cooking, making quilts and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved her grandchildren with all her heart.
Patsy was...
Holly Jean Pirtle
Jan 26, 2026
Lake City- Holly Jean Pirtle,39, a beautiful soul who never met a stranger, passed away on January 26, 2026 at NEA Baptist. She was born on December 29, 1986 in Jonesboro.
Holly lived her life with a heart wide open to the world. She had a gentle spirit, a contagious smile, and a way of making everyone feel seen and loved....
William "Bill" Edward Gooch
Jan 26, 2026
William “Bill” Edward Gooch, 95, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, January 26, 2026, at his home.
Bill was born on July 18, 1930, in Egypt, Arkansas, to the late William Gooch and Ednas Herring Gooch. He worked for many years as a TV repairman. Bill was an avid bowler and enjoyed bowling in the church league alongside his...
William Charles Mathes JR
Jan 24, 2026
William Charles Mathes Jr., 97, of Jonesboro, passed away on January 24, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Place. He was born on May 21, 1928, in Yellville, Arkansas, to William Charles Sr. and Anna Lee McAnally Mathes.
Over the course of his long and varied working life, Mr. Mathes devoted fifteen years to serving as a counselor at Jefferson House. He also...
Becky Annette Anderson
Jan 23, 2026
Becky Annette Anderson, 53, of Imboden passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at NEA Baptist Hospital.
She was born August 9, 1972, in St. Louis, Missouri to Bernard and Shelba Milton Eddens. Becky enjoyed sewing and making clothes for her grandbabies. She loved being involved with school and was excited about her next chapter as a Special Education teacher at Nettleton...
Bobby Gean Lewis
Jan 23, 2026
Bobby Gean Lewis passed away quietly at his home near Imboden, Arkansas on Friday January 23, 2026 surrounded by his family and his dog Little Bit.
He was born on September 23, 1939 at Lost Cane, Arkansas in Mississippi County near Big Lake to Frank Garfield Lewis Sr and Exie Arbell Stutts Lewis.
Bob left Mississippi county to go to California to...
Frances Ann Futrell
Jan 23, 2026
Frances Ann (Gould) Futrell, age 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 23, 2026, beside her loving husband, Byron, of 69 years. A devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great-grandmother, Frances’ life was a beautiful example of love, strength, and unwavering faith.
Frances was born October 10, 1936, in Dongola, Illinois, to Frank and Anna (Corzine) Gould. She...
Rosanne Marie McLavey
Jan 23, 2026
Rosanne Marie McLavey, 77, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at her home.
She was born April 26, 1948 in Sheldon, Iowa to Gerald and Marilyn McCarthy Fonkert.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Marilyn Fonkert; husband, Don McLavey; son, Gerald Ray; and nephew, Derek.
Rosanne is survived by her daughters, Lisa Cooper and Diane (Brian) McTasney;...
Allen Morris Milligan
Jan 19, 2026
Allen Morris Milligan, 76, of Pocahontas departed this life on January 19, 2026, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Conway.
Allen was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Walter Roe Milligan and Leona Swiderski Walters on May 9, 1949.
He was known as "Elvis," "Pawpaw," or "Pops." He was a proud veteran of the Air Force, serving from 1968-72. If it was something...
Aryliss "Arkie" DeClerk
Jan 19, 2026
On Monday January 19th, Aryliss Dee Travis DeClerk , affectionately known as “Arkie”, passed from her earthly home. She was born on September 25th 1939 in Wilsey, Kansas, to Frank Alvin and Ilah Francis Travis. Preceding her in death are her husband, Bernard Joseph DeClerk, grandson Kent Zitzelberger, siblings Darrell Travis, Donovan Travis, Barney Travis, Beverly Zipperer, Corliss Arnone, Bonnie...
Gerri Berry
Jan 18, 2026
Gerri Berry, 78, Searcy, Arkansas, passed away on January 18, 2026, at a hospital in Little Rock, AR.
She was born on May 24, 1947, in St. Louis, MO and later made her home in Searcy, Arkansas.
Gerri is preceded in death by her parent, John Christopher Greenwald and Peggy Tracy; her beloved husband, Carrol Berry; and her brother, Danny Greenwald.
She is...
Nancy Carolyn Busch
Jan 18, 2026
Nancy Noblin Busch, 60, entered her heavenly home on January 18, 2026, at her residence in Ravenden Springs.
She was born on February 24, 1965, to the late Joe and Opal Noblin. Nancy was united in marriage to Gary Busch II on June 6, 1992.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Bill Easton; brother-in-law, and her mother-in-law and...
Mary Kathryn Broadway
Jan 18, 2026
Mary Kathryn Broadway of Pocahontas entered her heavenly home on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Lawrence Hall at the age of 80.
She was born on May 17, 1945, in Hoxie to the late Olen Dawson and Mildred Stephens Dawson. Mary was a faithful member of First Assembly of God Church in Pocahontas and loved Jesus with her whole heart.She worked...
Eldridge Leon Neece
Jan 15, 2026
Eldridge Leon Neece, a beloved father, Grandad, and devoted church member, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the age of 96. He was born on December 31, 1929, in Eaton, Arkansas, to the late Everett and Pearl Oldham Neece.
Eldridge shared a remarkable 74 years of marriage with his late wife, Cletis. His life was a testament to...
Alice Fay Goodale
Jan 15, 2026
Alice Fay Goodale (née Lansdale), age 72, of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, in Walnut Ridge. Born on October 7, 1953, in Niles, Michigan, Alice lived a life marked by deep faith, unwavering love for her family, and a joyful spirit that touched all who knew her.
Alice was the beloved daughter of Louie and Alice...
John Todd Ungerank
Jan 14, 2026
John Todd Ungerank, of Sherwood, departed this life on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the age of 60.
John was born on October 14, 1965, in Pocahontas to the late Frank Ungerank and Margaret Cherry Ungerank. John earned a degree in Business and Management from the University of Central Arkansas in 1989 where he also was a founding member of the...
Martha Faye Hillis
Jan 14, 2026
Mrs. Faye Hillis of Marked Tree departed this life Wednesday morning, January 14, 2026, at the NEA Baptist hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 78.
She was born February 6, 1947 in Lawrenceburg, TN, the daughter of the late Jimmy Lee Walter Davis and Mary Susan Kizer Davis.
Faye was a homemaker and a nursing home aide. She was also a...
Billie Raymond Lynxwiler
Jan 13, 2026
Billie Raymond Lynxwiler, 88, of Warm Springs, left this world on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Billie was born in Brakebill, Arkansas, on May 10, 1937, to the late Hubert Homer Lynxwiler and Bessie Mae Feezor Lynxwiler. He was a sawmiller and cattle farmer. Working hard and providing for his family was very important to...
George Clondike Lester
Jan 12, 2026
George Clondike Lester, 64, of Ravenden entered his heavenly home on Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home.
George was born in Gary, Indiana to the late George Clifford Lester and Opal Marie Morgan Lester on July 6, 1961. He was a tool and die maker. His greatest time was spent traveling.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and...
