Barbara Jean Smith

Barbara Jean Smith, 82, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on May 10, 1944, in Burbank, California to Jay Dee Sr. and Lorene F. Messer Arnhart.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Barbara is survived by her daughter: Danielle Smith of Marked Tree, Arkansas, two brothers: Jay Dee Arnhart Jr. of Marked Tree, Arkansas and Richard Wayne Arnhart of Marion, Arkansas, one sister: Shirley Hankins of West Memphis, Arkansas, two nephews: Gary Burke and Tommy Burke, one niece: Courtney Hughes, great nieces and nephews: Skyla Burton, Emily Martinez, Hayden Bennett, Bentley Hughes, Ava Hughes and Cameron Hughes, great-great nieces and nephews: Brookley, Legend, Weston, Everleigh, Jackson, River, Samuel and Camden Henry and a host of other family and friends.

Graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 2:00p.m. at Marked Tree Cemetery in Marked Tree, Arkansas.

Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas.