Obituaries
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,...
Gilbert "Hal" Smith
Jun 3, 2025
Gilbert “Hal” Smith, 65, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on January 11, 1960, in Memphis, Tennessee to James “Pete” Nelson and Wona Mae Locke Smith.
Hal was of the Methodist faith, he enjoyed fishing and hunting, he loved sharing stories from his time in the Navy. A devoted...
Pearl Lavay Dollar McGowan
Jun 2, 2025
Pearl Lavay Dollar McGowan, 87, of Leachville, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on August 8, 1937 in Senath, Missouri to John L. Turner and Katie Ruth Eubanks Turner. Pearl was a proud and faithful member of Lepanto First Baptist Church. Known for her vibrant spirit, she found joy in dancing,...
James "Jackie" Scrape
May 31, 2025
James “Jackie” Scrape, 60, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Memphis Tennessee. He was born on November 10, 1964, in Tyronza, Arkansas to Jack Franklin and Emmalee Bratton Scrape.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one son: Justin Scrape and one daughter: Jennifer Scrape.
Jackie is survived by three daughters: Jamie Scrape of...
Charles David Hardesty
May 28, 2025
Charles Hardesty (76) passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John George & Lorene Hardesty, brothers, Billy Joe Hardesty, Woodrow Hardesty, Vernon Hardesty, and sister, Barbara Scrivner-Wallace.
A lifelong resident of Mississippi county, Charles proudly served his country during the Vietnam war. He was always willing to lend a hand...
Gary Lynn Humphreys
May 26, 2025
Gary Lynn Humphreys of Dyess, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, in Monette, Arkansas, at the age of 80. Born on April 12, 1945 to James Franklin Humphreys and Sudie May Bell Humphreys, Gary was a proud native of Dyess who lived a life rooted in hard work, compassion, and service. He honorably served his country as a...
William "Will" Henry French
May 22, 2025
William “Will” Henry French, Jr., 47, of Pittsburg, Texas departed this life Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on January 27, 1978, to William Henry French and Belinda June Beach French in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
Amber, Will’s fiancé’ shares her memories: Words will never be enough to say what Will meant to me. I know that I...
Thomas Wayne Criddle
May 18, 2025
Thomas Wayne Criddle, 74, of Lepanto, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025. He was born on May 4, 1951 in Dyess, Arkansas to Robert Ellis and Gladys Odell Franks Criddle. A member of Lepanto First Baptist Church, Thomas was an avid outdoorsman who found joy in hunting, fishing, gardening and especially growing watermelons, cantaloupes and vegetables. His...
James Thomas "Jay" Truelove
Apr 23, 2025
James Thomas “Jay” Truelove, 60, of Collierville, Tennessee departed this life on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 27, 1964, in West Memphis, Arkansas to James Ray, “J.R.” and Frances Joiner Truelove. Jay loved watching the Cardinals, Hogs and Cowboys play, spending time with Madison, Kinsley and the rest of his family and he...
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