Obituaries

Kollen Blaine Morgan

Kollen Blaine Morgan

May 15, 2023

 

Kollen Blaine Morgan, 13, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, May 15, 2023, at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on February16, 2010 in Batesville, Arkansas to Timothy Eaton and Kristie Rae Morgan. Kollen was a seventh-grade student at Marked Tree Jr. High. He loved playing Uno, eating Takis with Ranch, little bit...

Earl Wayne "E.J." Dorris II

Earl Wayne "E.J." Dorris II

May 15, 2023

 

Earl Wayne “E.J. Dorris II, 28 of Trumann, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, May 15, 2023.  He was born on July 1, 1994 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Earl Wayne and Jo Green Dorris. 

E.J. is survived by his parents: Earl Dorris of Trumann, Arkansas and Jo Dorris of Joiner, Arkansas, one son: Elijah Dorris of West Memphis,...

Brenda Sue Allen Malone

Brenda Sue Allen Malone

May 9, 2023

 

Brenda Sue Allen Malone, 73, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at her home.  She was born on July 12, 1949, in Dyess, Arkansas to Jasper Carl and Emma Sue Hammock Allen.  Brenda was a member of New Hope Pentecostal Church in Dyess, Arkansas, she enjoyed time at the cabin, feeding the deer and...

Billy Joe Roach

Billy Joe Roach

May 8, 2023

 

Billy Joe Roach, 79, of Rivervale, Arkansas departed this life Monday, May 8, 2023 at his home.  He was born on June 13, 1943 in Hornersville, Missouri to William and Ollie Littlejohn Roach.  Billy was retired and former owner of Roach’s Grocery in Lepanto for forty-four years.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church and served as...

Lee Edward Tolliver

Lee Edward Tolliver

May 7, 2023

 

Lee Edward Tolliver, 38, of Caraway, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on May 12, 1984, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Edward Lane Tolliver and Michele Lee Crow.  Lee enjoyed playing his guitar and back roading in his truck.

He is preceded in death by his father: Lane Tolliver, grandparents:...

Noah Thomas Hill

Noah Thomas Hill

Apr 22, 2023

 

Noah Thomas Hill, 73, of Earle, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on August 30, 1949, in Wilson, Arkansas to Henry Corall Hill and Helen Marjorie Rowe Hill. Noah was a retired truck driver and a 1968 graduate of Wilson High School.  He enjoyed...

Gertrude Jeanne Harris Fleming

Gertrude Jeanne Harris Fleming

Apr 21, 2023

 

Gertrude Jeanne Harris Fleming, 100, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, April 21, 2023, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on June 15, 1922, in Memphis, Tennessee to Bill Henry Sr. and Ollie Bell McWhorter Harris.

She is preceded in death by her husband: James Everette “Buddy” Fleming, parents, one brother: Bill Henry Harris Jr. and...

Dennis Charles Saddler

Dennis Charles Saddler

Apr 18, 2023

 

Dennis Charles Saddler, 62, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life at his home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.  He was born on August 25, 1961 in Marked Tree to Johnny Charles Saddler and Eva Barrier Saddler Hooker.

He is preceded in death by his father, and two brothers: Kevin and Bryan Saddler.

Dennis is survived by his mother:...

George Scott Carpenter

George Scott Carpenter

Apr 5, 2023

 

George Scott Carpenter died at his home on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was born December 16, 1956 to George and Patricia (Freeman) Carpenter in Memphis, TN. Scott graduated from Lepanto AR High School in 1975 and attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He enjoyed a career as...

Franziska Schutz McCrory

Franziska Schutz McCrory

Apr 1, 2023

 

Franziska Schutz McCrory, 93, of Marion, Arkansas departed this on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Marion, Arkansas.  She was born on December 19, 1929, in Steinekirch, Germany.  She was of the Catholic faith, she loved gardening, playing aggravation, spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and she was very patriotic.

She is preceded in death by her husband:...

Mark Wayne Smith

Mark Wayne Smith

Mar 30, 2023

 

Mark Wayne Smith, 66, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at his home.  He was born on March 27, 1957 to Truman and Patsy Davis Smith in Michigan.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Mark is survived by his cousin: Juliette Haynes and husband Tommy of Jonesboro, several other cousins, nieces,...

Ronnie Dale Simmons, Sr.

Ronnie Dale Simmons, Sr.

Mar 29, 2023

 

Ronnie Dale Simmons, Sr., 67, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on August 20, 1955, to John and Bernice Ray Brewer Simmons in Harrisburg, Arkansas.  Ronnie was of the Church of God faith. He loved life, people, riding his 4-wheeler, enjoyed spending time with...

Shirley Mae Spencer Brooks

Shirley Mae Spencer Brooks

Mar 17, 2023

 

Shirley Mae Spencer Brooks, Proverbs 3:15 “She is more precious than rubies.”  74, departed this life on Friday, March 17, 2023 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on October 23, 1948 to Samuel E. “Bud” and Effie Mae Hawkins Spencer in Lepanto, Arkansas.

Shirley was a faithful servant of God.  She was...

Zettie Geraldine Duvall Hawkins

Zettie Geraldine Duvall Hawkins

Mar 14, 2023

 

Mrs. Zettie Geraldine Duvall Hawkins, 93, of Marked Tree, Arkansas was born in Morrilton, Arkansas on July 5, 1929 to Wade Lawrence and Zettie Francis Maggie Verdin Duvall.  She took her heavenly flight on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Three Rivers Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Marked Tree, Arkansas. She was one of twelve siblings.  In 1944 her family moved...

Shirley Fran Kausler

Shirley Fran Kausler

Mar 11, 2023

 

Shirley Fran Kausler, 76, of Marion, Arkansas, passed away in her home on March 11, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born October 6, 1946, to H.C. and Alice Clay in Marked Tree, Arkansas. After attending Lepanto High School, she met and married the love of her life, Jerry Kausler; soon after, their only child David...

Gary "Gab" Allen Weathers

Gary "Gab" Allen Weathers

Mar 6, 2023

 

Gary “Gab” Allen Weathers, 66, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, March 6, 2023 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on March 30, 1956 to Carlon and Martha Ellis Weathers.  Gab was a member of Etowah Baptist Church; he loved hunting and the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team.  Gab ran the little league in Lepanto for several...

Nannie F Simmons

Nannie F Simmons

Mar 5, 2023

 

Nannie F. Simmons, 83, departed this life on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at her home.  She was born on November 9, 1939 in Marked Tree, Arkansas, to Bud and Opal Hudson Fisher.  She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church.  Nannie enjoyed painting pictures, bowling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is preceded in...

Hershel Ray Gibbs

Hershel Ray Gibbs

Feb 27, 2023



Hershel Ray Gibbs, 85, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, February 27, 2023, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on January 8, 1938, to Dempsey Comer and Berta Loucile Scott Gibbs in Okolona, Mississippi. 

He is preceded in death by his wife: Loretta Louise Burns Gibbs, his parents, one son: Bobby Gibbs,...

Toby Ryals Walker

Toby Ryals Walker

Feb 27, 2023

 

Toby Ryals Walker, 64, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, February 27, 2023 at his home.  He was born on June 20, 1958 in Memphis, Tennessee to C.D. and Alene Ryals Walker.  He was a retired farmer and he loved duck hunting, deer hunting, fishing, golfing, watching football and baseball as well as watching his grandkids...

Brenda Joyce McClain

Brenda Joyce McClain

Feb 22, 2023

 

Brenda Joyce Hargo McClain, 75, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on October 21, 1947 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to James Thomas and Mildred Lorene Essary Hargo.  Brenda was of the Baptist faith and the owner of McClain Trucking Company and McClain Sales...