Obituaries
Dale Edward DiTomaso
Sep 22, 2022
Dale Edward DiTomaso, 59, of Caraway, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at his home. He was born on June 24, 1963 in Lynn, Massachusetts to Henry and Doris Briand DiTomaso.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Dale is survived by two sons: Anthony DiTomaso of Salt Lake City, Utah and Daniel DiTomaso of...
Ralph Elmo Tacker
Sep 18, 2022
Ralph Elmo Tacker, 80, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, September 18, 2022, in Pocahontas, Arkansas. He was born on December 13, 1941, to William Elmo “Buck” and Helen Virginia Riddle Tacker. Ralph graduated from Earle High School in 1960, he attended Marked Tree Church of God, enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisher.
He...
Hazel Mae Carson
Sep 18, 2022
Hazel Mae Carson, 89, of Manila, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Manila, Arkansas. She was born on September 6, 1933 to Earnest and Pearline Nichols Thomas.
She is preceded in death by her husband: L.B. Carson, parents and one brother: James Edward Thomas.
Hazel is survived by one son: Eddie Carson (Christine) of Ward, Arkansas,...
Bryan Shannon Saddler
Sep 18, 2022
Bryan Shannon Saddler, 57, of Harrisburg, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, September 18, 2022, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on September 30, 1964, to Johnny Charles and Eva Gail Barrier Saddler. Bryan was of the Baptist faith, he enjoyed working and loafing with his friends, he was a jack of all trades, easy going and carefree.
He is...
Mary Ruth Adams
Sep 11, 2022
Mary Ruth Lacy Adams, 79, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at her home. She was born on December 21, 1942 in Osceola, Arkansas to Bentley and Vera Staggs Lacy.
She is preceded in death by her two husbands: Carl Poag and Wayne Adams, one son: Christopher Poag and two brothers: Lonnie Lacy and John...
Winifred Rodney Maples
Sep 11, 2022
Winifred Rodney Maples, 70, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on August 22, 1952 in Nocona, Texas to William Bill and Alice Reeves.
Rodney served his country in the United States Army and was based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and Germany.
He is preceded in death by his biological...
Brittney Lauren Crockett
Aug 29, 2022
Brittney Lauren Crockett, 33, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, August 29, 2022. She was born on March 29, 1989 to John David Hodo and Karen Denise Morgan. Brittney loved the outdoors, dogs and spending time with her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father.
Brittney is survived by her mother: Karen Merriman of...
Tina Leigh Coggins Puckett
Aug 20, 2022
Tina Leigh Coggins Puckett, 47, of Caraway, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on September 24, 1974 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Freddie and Patsy Ishmael Coggins. Tina was a member of the First Baptist Church in Brookland, Arkansas. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, sports, shopping and spending time...
Charles Chandler Brown, Jr.
Aug 17, 2022
Charles “Chandler” Brown, Jr., 34, of Jackson, Tennessee passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, one day before his 35th birthday. He was born on August 18, 1987, in Memphis, Tennessee to Charles C. “Chuck” Brown Sr. and Renee DuVall. He attended Briarcrest Christian School and Moore Tech College of Technology in Memphis, Tennessee. He loved his...
Opal Inez Rainwater
Aug 15, 2022
Opal Inez Rainwater, 83, of Marion, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Willowbend Nursing Home in Marion, Arkansas. She was born on October 26, 1938 in Booneville, Mississippi to William and Ruthie Mize Ervin. She was a homemaker and a member of First Assembly of God in West Memphis, Arkansas. When she was...
Mary Kathryn Gray Ragland
Aug 14, 2022
Mary Kathryn Gray Ragland, 65, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, August 14, 2022, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on June 7, 1957, in Rockford, Illinois to Chester Lee and Eudora Dorothy Callahan Gray.
She is preceded in death by her father: Chester Gray, one brother: Jerry Gray and two sisters: Janice Orrell and Doris Kimery.
...
Oma Lee (May) Armstrong
Aug 5, 2022
Oma Lee (May) Armstrong, 88, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on August 5, 2022 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on July 22, 1934 in Lepanto, Arkansas to B.F. and Lucinda Mills May. She was of the Baptist faith and loved crocheting, camping, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
She...
James Calvin Tyler
Aug 1, 2022
James Calvin Tyler
“Little Debbie Man”
James Calvin Tyler, 72, passed away at his home in Jonesboro, AR., surrounded by his family, after fighting a heroic battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
He was born on March 6, 1950 in Lepanto to John Everett and Mary Elizabeth (Brown) Tyler. He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, James...
Rita Faye Lancaster
Jul 18, 2022
Rita Faye Lancaster, 69, of Lake City, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, July 18, 2022, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on September 15, 1952, in Weona, Arkansas to Earnest and Readie Smith Oldman.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother: John Oldman.
Rita is survived by her son: Patrick Lancaster and his wife Tyler...
Linda Kay Ivy
Jul 16, 2022
Linda Kay Loudermilk Ivy, 70, of the Black Oak Community departed this life on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at her home. She was born on June 15, 1952 in Harrisburg, Arkansas to Grover and Minnie Lou Ingle Loudermilk. Linda was a hairdresser and a CNA at Three Rivers Nursing Home. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, fishing, crocheting, cooking and taking care...
Christopher John Fortenberry
Jul 15, 2022
Christopher John Fortenberry, 39, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on July 15, 2022 at his home. He was born on January 5, 1983 to Johnny and Regina Fortenberry in West Memphis, Arkansas.
Christopher enjoyed playing golf. His favorite pastime was reading The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies.
He is preceded in death by his mother: Regina...
Darlene Harvey
Jul 11, 2022
Darlene Harvey, 70, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, July 11, 2022, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born to F.A. and Virgie Mae Carson Harvey on January 23, 1952, in Harrisburg, Arkansas.
Darlene was of the Baptist faith and worked at Dillard’s as a Women’s garment specialist. She enjoyed reading, watching old...
Terry Stotts
Jul 1, 2022
Terry Stotts, 66, of Lake City, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, July 1, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 14, 1956 in Trumann, Arkansas to Paul and Lanie Grimes Stotts.
Terry was a member of First Baptist Church in Lake City and worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed being a Ham Radio Operator, his...
Perry Andrew Leach
Jul 1, 2022
Perry Andrew Leach, 74, of Clarksville, Arkansas departed this life on Friday July 1, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 30, 1948 in Sisterville, West Virginia to Lester and Dorothy Gorrell Leach.
Perry was a graduate of Sistersville High School in 1966 and a graduate of West Virginia University in 1971. Perry participated in the ROTC program...
Wanda Mae Tucker
Jun 30, 2022
Wanda Mae Tucker, 62, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at her home. She was born on October 26, 1959 in Tyronza, Arkansas to Joe Tucker and Elsie Jones McKay.
She is preceded in death by her parents and Step-father: Harry McKay, two brothers: Rayburn Tucker and Bobby Joe Tucker.
Wanda is survived by...
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