Obituaries

Oct 18, 2021

Vickie Janice Long, 69, of Bono, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, October 18, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on March 18, 1952, to Gene and Aileen Knapp Wheeler in Lepanto, Arkansas.  She was of the Pentecostal faith and worked as a teacher’s assistant at Rivercrest High School. She enjoyed watching birds, gardening,...

Oct 13, 2021

Dorthy Jo Coles Neal, 80, of Johnson City, Tennessee departed this life on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in Johnson City, Tennessee.  She was born on May 2, 1941 in Searcy, Arkansas to John and Irene Lynn Coles.  Dorthy was a strong-willed, tough but loving mom.  She wasn’t always right but she was fair.  She attended services at Dominion Senior...

Oct 11, 2021

Arvel Dwight Mason, 75, of Memphis, Tennessee departed this life on Monday, October 11, 2021, at his residence.  He was born on February 24, 1946, in Lepanto, Arkansas to Arvel Emmett and Freda Brown Mason.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He retired from Dobbs Ford and was a former business owner of a mechanic shop.

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Oct 8, 2021

Edward Lee “Eddie” Poskey, Jr., 64, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, October 8, 2021 at his home.  He was born on March 12, 1957 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Edward Lee, Sr. and Ethel Ruth Erwin Poskey.  He was a Christian man and a member of Lepanto First Baptist Church, where he served on the audio and...

Oct 8, 2021

Patricia Ann Fires, 80, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Three Rivers Health and Rehabilitation in Marked Tree, Arkansas.  She was born on April 7, 1941 in Lepanto, Arkansas to J.T. and Georgia Anders Carson.  She was a member of Rivervale Baptist Church and loved planting flowers, watching birds, traveling, playing cards...

Oct 4, 2021

Virginia (Posey) Johnson Roberson, 95, of Marked Tree, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at the Woodbriar Nursing Home. She was born on August 2, 1926 in Philadelphia, MS to Coley and Cora (Sharpe) Posey. After graduation from Marked Tree High School, she was recruited by The Famous Redheads and played the 1945-46 season before returning to Marked Tree....

Oct 1, 2021

Gerald O’Brien, 81, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, October 1, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on April 22, 1940, in Trumann, Arkansas to Mervin and Mildred Meeks O’Brien.  He was a member of Marked Tree First Baptist Church, a National Guard Veteran, and a retired body shop manager.

Sep 27, 2021

Rosemere McDaniel Bolton, 90, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life Monday, September 27, 2021, at her home.  She was born on March 6, 1931, to Doyle and Effie Wilson McDaniel in Finley, Tennessee.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Bob Bolton, her parents and one sister.

Rosemere is survived by two sons:...

Sep 18, 2021

Cletis Leo Jones, 58, of Manila, Arkansas departed this life Saturday, September 18, 2021 at St Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on July 25, 1963 in Keiser, Arkansas to Raymond and Aline Dobbins Jones.  He enjoyed cooking, fishing, camping and spending time with his family and friends.

He is preceded in death...

Sep 17, 2021

Zettie Croney, 74, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Friday. September 17, 2021, at her home.  She was born on December 19, 1946, in Manila, Arkansas to Thomas Odell and Hollis Lorene Russell.  She was retired and worked at Marked Tree Water Department,  a Quality Control Inspector at MidSouth, and she was licensed cosmetologist.  She earned an Associates...

Sep 15, 2021

Sunrise: January 7, 2020

Sunset: September 15, 2021

Cason Aaron Seth Marshall often called Carson by his grandma elect and Aunt Morgan Marshall and old man by his grandfather Rocky Marshall by his mannerisms of humility and respect for others at such a young age. Others soon followed suit by calling him the same and...

Sep 14, 2021

Sharon Vann, 56, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on January 19, 1965 to Junior Roy and Donna Elaine Brown Manes in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She loved her church and enjoyed crafts, drawing,...

Sep 9, 2021

Judy Ann Lewis, 65, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at her home in Crenshaw, Mississippi. She was born on March 31, 1956 in Lansing, Michigan to J.C. and Ouida Lewis. She grew up in Lepanto, Arkansas riding horses, playing basketball, and socializing with friends. She graduated from Lepanto High School in 1974. She loved animals and never...

Sep 2, 2021

Jerry Dean Hall, 78, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loved ones on September 2, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Woodrow Wilson Hall and Sylvia Baker Hall Kyle and his beloved older brother: Billy Ray Hall.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Ellen Chapple Hall, his...

Aug 26, 2021

Edgar Lee Davis, Sr., 64, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life August 26, 2021 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born to Robert Lee and Sara Ann Farmer Davis in Lepanto, Arkansas on April 23, 1957.

Edgar worked as a factory worker and farmer.  He was a fan of Star Trek and Star...

Aug 26, 2021

George Earl Counce, 73, of Tryonza departed this life August 26, 2021 at his home.  He was born to Marvin and Mary Olline Nixon Counce in Turrell, Arkansas on May 6, 1948.  He worked as a brick layer and sheet rock hanger. He loved to shoot pool, deer hunting and anything outdoors. He loved spending time with his family, especially with his...

Aug 21, 2021

William Green “Billy” Hill Sr., 95, of New Albany, Mississippi departed this life on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at his home.  He was born on June 11, 1926 to John Walter and Arlie Jones Hill.  Mr. Hill graduated from Lepanto High School and then received an associates degree in Agriculture from the University of Arkansas.  He served his country...

Aug 19, 2021

Betty Lou Morgan Phillips, 83, departed this life on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on April 4, 1938 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Ira and Pansy Mae Payne Morgan.  She was a member of Liberty Street Church of Christ and worked as a retail store manager.

Aug 15, 2021

Brenda Gail Burger Hurst, 67, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at her home.  She was born on October 27, 1953, to William Adderson Harrelson and Yuba Daisy Vanover.  Brenda was of the Pentecostal faith and attended Marked Tree First Baptist Church.  She enjoyed cooking, going on trips, watching westerns, drinking her coffee and...

Aug 15, 2021

James Wesley Carter, 49, left this earth on August 15, 2021.  He was born on September 13, 1971 in Osceola, Arkansas.  He is preceded in death by his father: Spence Douglas Carter and his aunt: Brenda Hubbard.

James was raised and lived in Lepanto, Arkansas his whole life.  He was a hardworking, loving husband and father.  He made...