Obituaries
Wanda Lacy
May 26, 2026
Wanda Lacy, 85, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Osceola, Arkansas. She was born on August 22, 1940, in Dyess, Arkansas to Clay May and Allie Bishop May. Wanda was a teacher for 40 plus years, and she taught at West Memphis High School and Lepanto High School. She was a member of the...
Robert D Vaughn Jr.
May 23, 2026
Robert Donald Vaughn Jr., 66, of Memphis, Tennessee, departed this life on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Bartlett, Tennessee. Robert was born on January 8, 1960, in Lepanto, Arkansas, to Robert Vaughn Sr. and Brenda Anne Noblin. He attended the Bartlett Church of Christ and was known as an avid outdoorsman and talented fabricator. Robert enjoyed listening to 1980s music,...
Hector Carmelo Cruz Ramirez
May 22, 2026
Hector Carmelo Cruz Ramirez, 62, of Dyess, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, May 22, 2026. He was born on July 16, 1963, to Gregorio Cruz and Juventina Rameriz in Totolcingo, Mexico.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and one brother: Jose Guadalupe.
Hector is survived by his wife of forty-four years: Maria Guevara of the home, four children: Janet...
Carline Virginia Roark
May 16, 2026
Carline Virginia Roark, 93, of Lepanto, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at her residence. Carline was born on August 20, 1932, in Manila, Arkansas, to Carl Freeman and Callie Rollins Freeman. She attended the Etowah Pentecostal Church of God for 40 years. Carline was a caregiver to everyone she met. She was a loving mother and...
Peggy Sue Williams
May 16, 2026
Peggy Sue Williams, age 80, departed this life on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born on March 28th, 1946, to Mary Lillian Williams & Arlis Williams. Peggy was a beloved sister, aunt, and friend to many. She enjoyed capturing precious memories through photography and crafting special gifts and cards for those she loved. She was...
Gwenda Lee Cissell
May 3, 2026
Gwenda Lee Cissell, 78, of Bassett, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Trumann, Arkansas.
Gwenda was born on January 6, 1948, in Dyess, Arkansas, to Howard Fincher Jr. and Evelyn Henard Fincher. She was a devoted homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family. Gwenda was a member of Bassett Presbyterian Church and was known...
Elvertt Leon "Little Leon" Griggs
May 2, 2026
Elvertt Leon Griggs, Jr., “Little Leon”, 58, of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Caraway, Arkansas. He was born on May 25, 1967, in Osceola, Arkansas to Elvertt Leon, Sr., and Evelyn L. Griggs.
Little Leon was known for his love of the outdoors. He enjoyed riding 4-wheelers, deer hunting, muzzleloader hunting, and searching for arrowheads....
Brinda Dee Fine
Apr 29, 2026
Brinda Dee Fine, 75, of Joiner, Arkansas departed this life on April 29, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 13, 1950, in Keiser, Arkansas to Marcus Daniel and Lucy Dee Wilbanks.
She was a member of the Pentecoastals of Carroll’s Corner. Her faith reflected the love and kindness she shared with others. Family was important to Brinda, and...
Billie Lee Tyer
Apr 27, 2026
Billie Lee Tyer, 65, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, April 27, 2026 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born on May 8, 1960 in Lepanto to William Block Tyer and Loretta Lee Capooth Tyer.
She earned a Master’s degree from Arkansas State University and dedicated fifteen years of her life as a special education teacher....
Jesse D. Lindley
Apr 25, 2026
Jesse D. Lindley, 78, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on April 15, 1948 in Marked Tree to Hozie D. Lindley and Velma Lee Parks.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Mary Jane Lindley, his parents, five brothers: Junior Lindley,...
Drake Alan Malone
Apr 25, 2026
Drake Alan Malone, 31, of Lepanto, Arkansas was born on October 21, 1994 to Timothy Lee Malone and Jana Jo Tacker Malone in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He went to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Pawpaw, Leroy Malone, Jr, and Whitlee’s sweet baby.
Drake is survived by his mother: Jana Jo Tacker Malone...
Willis "Gene" Edward Haynes
Apr 22, 2026
Willis “Gene” Edward Haynes, 81, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at his home. He was born on August 8, 1944 to Edward Haynes and Mildred Matthews Haynes.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Dorothy Mae Haynes, his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
Gene is survived by his daughter: Lisa Ahl (Wes Davis) of...
Earlene Blackwell Suthern
Apr 14, 2026
Earlene Blackwell Suthern, 80, of Lepanto, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2026. She was born on January 28, 1946, in Leachville, Arkansas, to Raymond and Pauline Morris Blackwell.
Earlene devoted her life to faith, family, and service. She had a deep love for teaching and spent many years shaping young lives at Shawnee and Dyess Elementary...
Earl "Bud" Jackson
Apr 13, 2026
Earl “Bud” Edward Jackson, 84, of Manila, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, April, 13, 2026 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on December 23, 1941 to James Earl and Gennetta Geraldine Cockrum Jackson in Etowah, Arkansas.
Bud proudly served his country, spending two years in the United States Army followed by eighteen years in the United...
Robert "Bobby" Jay Ingram
Mar 29, 2026
Robert Jay Ingram, 52, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born on May 11, 1973 in Watervliet, Michigan to Robert Leon Ingram and Helen Rice Selvidge.
Bobby was a man who found his greatest joy in the simple and meaningful moments of life. He had a deep love for farming and the outdoors. Whether...
Gary L Wagers
Mar 28, 2026
Gary L. Wagers, 74, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on May 31, 1951 to James and Sarah Ann Waters Wagers.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Judy Wagers, his parents, granddaughter: Tiffany Shempert, one brother, nine sisters, and one daughter-in-law:...
William Perry Vickers
Mar 26, 2026
William Perry Vickers, 77, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on August 8, 1948 in Dyess, Arkansas to Forrest Colon Vickers, Sr., and Florence (Pet) Dixon Vickers.
Perry proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four years, stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. He...
W.A. Wren
Mar 26, 2026
W.A. Wren, 84, of Joiner, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Bartlett, Tennessee. He was born on February 8, 1942, in Booneville, Mississippi to James Vardeman and Virginia Glover Wren.
W.A. was a devoted member of Keiser First Baptist Church, where he served and found great strength in his faith. He dedicated his life to public services...
Marion O'Neal Bryan
Mar 21, 2026
Marion O’Neal Bryan, 85, of Jonesboro, Arkansas (formerly of Lepanto, Arkansas) passed peacefully in his home on March 21, 2026. He was the oldest of five sons born to Charles Marion Bryan and Frances Redell King Bryan. Born and raised in Lepanto, he graduated from Lepanto High School in 1959 and soon joined the United States Air Force, where he...
Ruby Nell Smith
Mar 18, 2026
Ruby Nell Smith, 64, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on June 13, 1961, to Andy and Della Hubbard Allison in Tyronza, Arkansas.
Ruby was of the Pentecostal faith. She worked as a cook for the Chicken Stop in Marked Tree for several years. She enjoyed making...
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