Obituaries
Paul Allen Hardin
Jan 13, 2026
Paul Allen Hardin, 72, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at his home. Paul was born October 16, 1953 in Houston, Texas to Toby Hardin Sr and Virginia King Hardin. Paul was a cross country driver and loved driving trucks. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Paul is survived by his wife of 38 years,...
Julie Hutcheson
Jan 13, 2026
Julie Kay Hutcheson went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.Preceding her in death are her parents, LJ and Jean Gipson of Brinkley, Arkansas and her sister Patti Reeves of Benton, Arkansas.She is survived by her husband Danny Hutcheson of Black Oak and her two sons, Cody Hutcheson of Black Oak and Eric (Krystle) Hutcheson of...
Jerry Randolph Richmond
Jan 12, 2026
Jerry "Randy" Richmond, 61, of Osceola departed this life on January 12, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Randy was born on September 5, 1964 in Osceola, Arkansas to Jerry and Alice Simmons Richmond. Randy was a truck driver, farmer, mechanic, loved to ride motorcycles, fish, and hunt. He is survived by his sons, Charlie Miller (Alisha), Justin Hall (Erica). Daughters, Amanda...
Tamara Lennette Pounders
Jan 11, 2026
Tamara Lennette Pounders, 44, of Lepanto, departed this life on Sunday, January 11, 2026 in Lepanto. She was born on September 20, 1981 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Barbara Jean Shinall Pounders and Steve Pounders. Tamara enjoyed swimming, bon fires, moon light riding, and loved the water. She was a member of the Lepanto Assembly of God. She is proceeded in...
Sharon Ann Davis
Jan 5, 2026
Sharon Ann Davis, 79, of Bay, Arkansas departed this life Monday, January 5, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 15, 1946, to Joseph Wooldridge and Dora Powers Wooldridge in Strawberry, Arkansas.
Sharon found joy in the simple things, such as playing games on her phone, she loved having conversations and calling family and friends. Her nature was loving,...
Carl Dewayne Smith
Dec 15, 2025
Carl Dewayne Smith, 61, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, December 15, 2025. He was born on December 7, 1964 in Trumann, Arkansas to Robert Smith and Janie Stewart Martin Smith.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Carl is survived by his daughter: Fonda Smith of Lepanto, Arkansas, his son: Craig Smith (Terrika) of Jonesboro, Arkansas, two sisters:...
Charlsie Fay Garrison
Dec 11, 2025
Charlsie Fay Garrison, 87, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, December 11, 2025. She was born on July 26, 1938 in Marked Tree to Oscar Comstock and Edna Baser Comstock.
Charlsie was a loyal member of Black Oak Baptist Church, and loved her church family. Her family was so important to her and she found joy in each...
Jerome "Jerry" Phillips
Dec 5, 2025
Jerome “Jerry” Phillips, 70, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday December 5, 2025. He was born on August 20, 1955 to Joseph Kermit Phillips and Bessie Cockrum Phillips in Lepanto, Arkansas.
Jerry was a member of Rivervale Baptist Church. He always enjoyed the church dinners and fellowship. He was a hard worker and loved working in the yard and...
Lee Malone
Dec 1, 2025
Larry “Lee’’ Malone, Jr., 52, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, December 1, 2025. He was born on July 9, 1973 to Larry Lee Malone, Sr. and Brenda Sue Allen Malone in West Memphis, Arkansas.
Lee has been a pillar of the South Mississippi County community from the time he was a young man until the moment he was...
John Francis Nunes, III
Nov 30, 2025
John Francis Nunes, III, 58, of Lepanto Arkansas departed this life into God’s loving arms on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1967, in Great Lakes, Illinois to John and Diana Nunes.
John graduated from Kellum High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he loved to surf and bodyboard alongside childhood friends. John’s heart and soul were...
Larry Eldon Craig
Nov 30, 2025
Larry Eldon Craig, 74, of Newark, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 26, 1951 in Bassett, Arkansas to George Elliott Craig and Zelphia Blackwood Craig.
He was a devoted member and former deacon of Ruddell Hill Baptist Church, and an honorary member of Maple Springs Baptist Church. A master electrician,...
Jo Ann Bailey
Nov 23, 2025
Jo Ann Bailey, 86, of Lexington, Tennessee, formerly of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, November 23, 2025. She was born on October 9, 1939 to Delmer Doss Nichols and Mamie Coats Nichols in Lepanto, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother: Robert Nichols, sister: Arlene Felmey, granddaughter: Lindsey Jo Deroshia and grandson: Tate Lindsey, Jr.
Jo Ann...
Nancy Gibbs
Nov 22, 2025
Nancy Ann Gibbs, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was born on September 26, 1955 to James and Billie Sue Helton Burress in Marked Tree, Arkansas.
She attended Marked Tree Church of God. In her free time, she enjoyed watching Wrestling and spending time with all of her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by...
Danny Lee Hobbs, Jr.
Nov 21, 2025
Danny Lee Hobbs, Jr., 48, of Memphis, Tennessee departed this life on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was born on August 19, 1977 in West Memphis, Arkansas to Danny Lee, Sr. and Vickey Sue Dixon Hobbs.
He is preceded in death by his mother: Vickey Sue Hobbs, Grandfather: Leon Dixon and grandparents: Perry and Bonnie Hobbs.
Danny, Jr. is survived by his...
Judy Ann Gann
Nov 20, 2025
Judy Ann Gann, 72, of Bono, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was born on June 9, 1953, in Lepanto, Arkansas, to Gerald Frank Teague and Helen Louise Smith Teague. Judy enjoyed the simple joys of life: being outdoors, cooking for those she loved, and spending time with her family. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother,...
Sandra Jean McCammon
Nov 16, 2025
Sandra Jean McCammon, 66, of Caraway, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was born on June 13, 1959 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Earnie Walling and Carolyn Foster Walling.
Sandra enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She was of the Baptist Faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents and grandson: Grayson Hill.
Sandra is survived by her husband...
Richard Anthony Biddle
Nov 11, 2025
Richard Anthony Biddle, 53, departed this life on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1971 to Charles Francis Biddle and Linda Joyce Fincher Biddle in North St. Louis, Missouri.
Richard was a hard-working man who would give you the shirt off his back, even if he needed it himself. Always ready to lend a helping hand, he...
Wade McClure
Nov 8, 2025
Wade McClure, 47, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was born in West Memphis, Arkansas on November 15, 1977 to Marty and Kathy McClure.
Wade enjoyed spending time in Hardy, Arkansas, floating the Spring River, riding the back roads, and sitting around a bonfire with friends. A people person through and through, he loved to...
Jimmie Lee Whitaker
Nov 3, 2025
Jimmie Lee Whitaker, 69, of Osceola, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 3, 2025. He was born on October 22, 1956 in Osceola, Arkansas to Troy Leslie Whitaker and Ruby Lee Whaley Whitaker.
Jimmie was a member, for many years, at Osceola First Baptist Church, and retired owner of Whitaker’s Auto Parts. He never met...
Jerry Wayne Phillips
Oct 25, 2025
Jerry Wayne Phillips, 65, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, October 25, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1960 in Harrisburg, Arkansas to Robert Wayne Phillips and Eva Jean Maddox Phillips.
Jerry enjoyed playing golf and fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He worked in construction for many years as a skilled carpenter and took...
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