Obituaries
Jack Houston Westbrook
Aug 28, 2025
Jack Houston Westbrook, 64, of North Little Rock, Arkansas formerly of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, August 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 16, 1961, in Osceola, Arkansas to James Oliver Westbrook and Christine Clifton Holt. Jack was an avid Hogs fan, loved playing softball and was a hero to many.
He is...
Donald Ray "Stepper" Ford
Aug 14, 2025
Donald Ray “Stepper” Ford, 77, of Marked Tree, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was born on April 28, 1948 in Marked Tree to J.C. Ford and Doskie Cooper Ford. He was a farmer and was proud of the land he worked and the harvest he provided. He also had a passion for...
Margie Beatrice Copeland
Aug 10, 2025
Margie Beatrice Copeland, 87, of Mountain View, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Stone County Medical Center in Mountain View, Arkansas. She was born on April 11, 1938 in Batesville, Arkansas to William Henry Halk and Myrtle Ausborne Halk.
Margie was a lifelong resident of Mountain View, born on a houseboat on the White River. She loved...
Garth Ray Chase
Aug 9, 2025
Garth Ray Chase, 70, of Trumann, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, August 9, 2025 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on August 29, 1954 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Ernest Ray Chase and Trubelle Collie.
Garth was an avid outdoorsman who loved deer hunting, fishing, and riding four-wheelers. He enjoyed restoring classic cars and had a passion for drag racing, especially...
Charles Edward "Sycamore" Cantrell
Aug 8, 2025
Charles Edward “Sycamore” Cantrell, 77, of Payneway, Arkansas, departed this life on, Friday, August 8, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on December 28, 1947, in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Harold and Norma Wheeler Cantrell. Charles was a lifetime member of Corner’s Chapel Baptist Church, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, addicted to watching old westerns but his true passion...
Shirley Gean Tyler
Aug 8, 2025
Shirley Gean Tyler, 65, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, August 8, 2025 at her home. She was born on September 24, 1959 in Lepanto, Arkansas to John Everett Tyler and Mary Elizabeth Brown Tyler.
She is preceded in death by her son: Jonathan David Tyler, her parents, five brothers: Larry “Buddy” Tyler, Garry “Tiny” Tyler, James Tyler, Donald...
Mary Jeanette Buhler
Aug 4, 2025
Mary Jeanette Wood Buhler, 83, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, August 4, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on March 25, 1942, in Tyronza, Arkansas to Ralph and Stella McCorkle Wood. Mary was of the Methodist faith, she enjoyed playing Bingo, going to the dance at the senior center every Friday, playing cards with her sisters...
Jeremiah Ran'Dell Knave
Jul 31, 2025
Jeremiah Ran’Dell Knave was born on June 5, 2025 and went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.
In his short time here, he touched many lives and will be forever cherished by his parents: Jacobee Knave, Jr. and Kristany Smith of Marked Tree, brother: Jacobee Knave, III of Marked Tree, grandparents: Marquila Carroll of Marked...
Larry Deeds
Jul 28, 2025
Larry Wayne Deeds passed from this life into his eternal father's heavenly hands on July 28, 2025. Larry had a host of loving witnesses to his passing. He is joining his mother, Wanda, father Junior, brothers Timmy and Ricky Deeds, and sister in law, Tina Deeds. He leaves this world to his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Ann Deeds....
Kenneth "Kenny Paul" Phillips, II
Jul 25, 2025
Kenneth "Kenny Paul" Phillips, II., 44, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on February 21, 1981, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Kenneth Paul Phillips and Dana Wilson Green.
Kenny Paul was of the Baptist faith and found joy in the simple things of life. He loved fishing, playing basketball,...
Danny Rudean Clark
Jul 25, 2025
Danny Rudean Clark, 67, of Earle, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, July 25, 2025, in West Memphis, Arkansas. He was born on February 13, 1958, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to Lehman Rudean Clark and Mary Alice Tyson Clark.
Danny had a passion for riding Harley-Davidsons and enjoyed taking long trips to explore the country. Outgoing and full of life, he...
Ronald Wayne "Heartthrob" Hartley
Jul 21, 2025
Ronald Wayne “Heartthrob” Hartley, departed this life on Monday, July 21, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on May 10, 1956 in Twist, Arkansas to Asa Parker Hartley and Onida Whitehead Hartley. He was a proud United States Army Veteran who served his country with honor during the Vietnam War. A master carpenter by trade, Ronald had a remarkable...
James Michael Carmichiel
Jul 18, 2025
James Michael Carmichiel, 28, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life at his home on Friday, July 18, 2025. He was born on May 26, 1997 to Michael Wayne Carmichiel and Lacretia Atkinson in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
James graduated from Rivercrest High School in 2015, where he was a proud member of the Rivercrest Marching Band, playing both tuba and baritone. He was...
Linda Bezzard
Jul 17, 2025
Linda Bezzard, 79, of Lepanto, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was born on July 31, 1945 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Orville Pilgrim and Gladys Pennington Pilgrim. She was a vibrant soul who truly loved life and had a passion for singing and dancing. Her talent took her to...
Cecil Ray Bench
Jul 4, 2025
Cecil Ray Bench, 83, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on February 24, 1942, in Clinton, Arkansas to Jim A. and Lillie I. Kirkendoll Bench.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one daughter: Vickie Laverne Pilgrim, two brothers: J.W. Bench and Garland Bench and three sisters: Jane House,...
Jeannie Nichols
Jun 29, 2025
Gloria Jean “Jeannie” Wike Nichols was born November 10, 1941, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Mary Francis Watson Wike and Jesse McClain Wike. She departed this life June 29, 2025. Jeannie grew up in Marked Tree Arkansas, graduated from Marked Tree High School and then attended for two years, Mississippi State College for Women. At the age of 14, she met...
William Eugene Willis
Jun 20, 2025
William Eugene Willis, 75 of Payneway, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on March 27, 1950, in Lepanto, Arkansas to Garland Eugene Willis and Mary Margaret Orr Willis. He was a devoted member of Corners Chapel Baptist Church where he served faithfully and loved the Lord deeply. Known for his joyful...
Laura Louise Burfield
Jun 16, 2025
Laura Louise Burfield, 93, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Trumann, Arkansas. She was born on June 4, 1932, in Marked Tree to George W. White and Minnie Mildred Young White. She was an expert seamstress and made several beautiful wedding gowns and clothes. She was a devoted member of Neiswander Baptist Church...
Merrill Thomas "Tommy" Miller
Jun 5, 2025
Merrill Thomas (Tommy) Miller passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the age of 66.
He was born on May 25th,1959 in Memphis, Tennessee. Tommy grew up in Marked Tree, Arkansas and graduated from Marked Tree High School. He attended Arkansas State University and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
Roy Richard Coursey Sr.
Jun 5, 2025
Roy Richard Coursey Sr., 78, of Trumann, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 5, 1947, in Lake City, Arkansas to Lawrence and Mable Caviness Coursey.
Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, mechanical work, his guns and spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one daughter: Stacey Matney,...
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