Obituaries

Jun 3, 2021

Robbie Delanth Bankston, 83, of Marked Tree, Arkansas, departed this life on June 3, 2021 at his home.  He was born May 22, 1938 in Manila, Arkansas to Cecil and Dora Flanigan Bankston.

Preceded in death by wife, Peggy Ruth Bankston, one brother, Jeryl Bankston and his parents.

He leaves one sister, Annetta Sumner, four children, Jana Hatley,...

May 26, 2021

James Clay “JC” Lassiter, 81, of Trumann, Arkansas formerly of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on June 29, 1939 to Oscar Edward and Beulah Bell Lassiter in Lepanto, Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife: Shirley Lassiter, one brother: Edward Leon “Jack” Lassiter...

May 22, 2021

Wanda Lee Prater went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2021 in her home in West Memphis, Arkansas.  She was born September 14, 1938 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to parents Eudell and Dovie Kent.

She was a homemaker and an active member of Avondale Missionary Baptist Church for 35 years and showed her love for...

May 15, 2021

Danny Joe Olive Sr. "DJ:" was born Oct 18, 1944 in Lepanto, Arkansas to James Albert and Steeler Marrie.

He married his love of his life Peggy Ann Ingram on April 2, 1967.

He went home on May 15, 2021 to be with his wife of 51 years.

He preceded in death by...

May 14, 2021

Robert Dee “Bob” Nichols, 85, of Jackson, Tennessee departed this life on Friday, May 14, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee.  He was born on March 17, 1936 to Delmer Doss and Mamie Coats Nichols.  Bob was owner of Bob Nichols Construction Company, served his country in the United States Coast Guard and was of the Church of Christ faith.

May 13, 2021

Ruby Nell Son Cockrell, 75, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at her home.  She was born on April 14, 1946 to William and Maudie Marie Cook Son.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Lloyd Cockrell, parents and six brothers: Franklin Son, Gene Son, Robert Son, Jerry Son, Donald Son...

May 10, 2021

Luther Joe Austin, Sr, 58, of Hot Springs, Arkansas departed this life Monday, May 10, 2021 at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  He was born on May 28, 1962.  His parents are Bobby Austin and Mary Haynes Austin.

He enjoyed working on vehicles and he was an artist.  He enjoyed spending time with his family...

Apr 24, 2021

Mary Catherine Ronson Buck, 77 of Marion, Arkansas formerly of Hughes, Arkansas departed this life April 24, 2021 at Baptist Crittenden Hospital in West Memphis, Arkansas.  She was born July 24, 1943 in Savannah, Georgia to Garnett Joseph and Clarese Merier Ronson.

Ms. Buck was member of First Baptist Church in Hughes, Arkansas.  She and her late...

Apr 23, 2021

Donald Lynn Clay, 63, of Caraway, Arkansas departed this life April, 23. 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born February 28, 1958 in Lepanto, Arkansas to H.C. and Alice Marie Erwin Clay.

He was a member of Rivervale Baptist Church.  He grew up in Rivervale and enjoyed spending time on the river,...

Apr 22, 2021

James “Trey” Holmes, 56, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life April 22, 2021 at Regional One in Memphis, Tennessee.  He was born February 12, 1965 in Osceola, Arkansas to Charles and Sharon Dodson Holmes.

He was a member of Rivervale Baptist Church, Rivervale, Arkansas.  He enjoyed fishing, playing softball with his granddaughter Mollie, riding around with Randy...

Apr 16, 2021

James Dale “Buster” Jones, 68, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, April 16, 2021 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on August 28, 1952 to Stanley and Christine “Pete” Mason Jones.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one daughter: Tiffany Benton, one brother: Michael Jones and one sister: Sandra Morisett.

Buster...

Apr 14, 2021

Maxine Courtney, 81, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on December 23, 1939 to Murry Brown and Lithia Elizabeth West Moore.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Sam Courtney, parents, one son: James Scarbrough, one daughter: Briggitte Annette Scarbrough, one brother: Murry and four...

Apr 12, 2021

Artie Mae Presley Collins, 96, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on April 12, 2021.  She was born on June 27, 1924 in Selmer, Tennessee to Odus and Willie Ethel Brown Presley.

Ms. Collins worked as a retail clerk and was very devoted to her children and grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by...

Apr 12, 2021

Carolyn Jean Bryan Richmond, 65, of Etowah, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, April 12, 2021 in West Memphis, Arkansas.  She was born on January 7, 1956 to Tom Allen Bryan and Norma Jean Coley Bryan Anderson.  Carolyn had a long illness that prevented her from any of the activities that she normally liked to do, such as doing...

Apr 12, 2021

James Edward Curtis, 63, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life April 12, 2021 in Lepanto, Arkansas. He was born in Flint, Michigan on October 4, 1957 to Ellis Mack and Jessie Beatrice Haney Curtis.

James attended The Revival Center Church in Lepanto Arkansas. He was a caregiver to his brother, Jimmy Curtis. He enjoyed fishing, spending time...

Apr 11, 2021

Jackie Lee Brewer, 58, of Etowah, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his home.  He was born on November 4, 1962 to Edford and Nettie Staples Brewer.  Jackie loved fishing, going to flea markets, helping people and fixing things for his daughter.  He never met a stranger; he was very family oriented and he loved...

Apr 10, 2021

Dillon Clay Lacy, 33, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, April 10, 2021.  He was born on March 15,1988 to Whitney Lacy and Connie Steakley Herod in West Memphis, Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his father: Whitney Lacy and two grandfathers: Lonnie Lacy and Larry Steakley.

Dillon is survived by his...

Apr 9, 2021

Albert E. Riney Sr. of Osceola, Arkansas, passed away Friday, April 9th, 2021 at the age of 80. Known for years as Captain Riney in the Osceola Police Department, he was a loving husband, a great father, and an awesome grandfather. Albert came from a wholesome and proficient farming family near Pocahontas, Arkansas. He later ably served his country...

Apr 5, 2021

Mary Carolyn Cantrell, 71, of Payneway, Arkansas departed this life on April 5, 2021 at The Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born in Harrisburg, Arkansas on January 24, 1950 to Harold and Norma Wheeler Cantrell.

Carolyn was a member of Corners Chapel Baptist Church in Payneway, Arkansas where she served as piano player...

Mar 20, 2021

Todd Lynn Ford, 58 of Payneway, Arkansas departed this life March 20, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on February 1, 1963 in Memphis, Tennessee to Berlin “Jack” and Ruth “Tina” Adams Ford.

Todd was of the Baptist faith and was self-employed for many years as a hydraulic technician.  He loved hunting,...