Obituaries

Jan 15, 2022

Dianne Robertson McDonald, 71, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on September 8, 1950 to Jeffrey Donald and Geneva Fisher Robertson in Marked Tree. Dianne attended Marked Tree Church of God. She worked part-time at Linda’s Flower Shop and volunteered at Three...

Jan 13, 2022

Kevin Wade Saddler, Sr., 58, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on January 13, 2022 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born on September 18, 1963 to Johnny Charles and Eva Gail Barrier Saddler in West Memphis. Kevin worked as the Plant Manager for American Paper Optics. He loved to fish and participate in anything outdoors.

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Jan 12, 2022

Mary Dell McVay, 83 of Memphis, Tennessee departed this life on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in Bartlett, Tennessee. She was born on January 31, 1938 to Henry Lee and Modene Bezzo McVay in Dyess, Arkansas. She was a homemaker.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Dean McVay and Thomas McVay.She is survived by her son: Greg...

Jan 9, 2022

Bridget Nicole Blagg, 33, of Parkin, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on February 16, 1988, in West Memphis, Arkansas to William Eugene and Dina Lynn Blagg Watts.

She is preceded in death by three grandparents: Bobby Watts, Harvey Lee Blagg and Phillis Blagg and...

Jan 8, 2022

Clifton Lokey Parham Jr., 57, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at his home. He was born on October 1, 1964 in Harrisburg, Arkansas to Clifton Lokey Sr. and Janie Branch Parham.

Clifton is survived by his wife of 37 years: Janet Maddox Parham of Marked Tree, Arkansas, his parents: Clifton and Janie Parham...

Jan 7, 2022

Ted Edward Raney, 48, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, January 7, 2022 at his home. He was born on January 1, 1974 in West Memphis, Arkansas to James Edward and Carol Jean Neal Raney.

He is preceded in death by his father. Ted is survived by his daughter: Ashton Raney of Lake City, Arkansas, his mother: Carol...

Jan 4, 2022

Joseph Felix Carrizales Sr., 65, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on May 12, 1956 in Fremont, Ohio to Leonard and Dora Garcia Carrizales.

He is preceded in death by his mother and one daughter: Angela Carrizales.

Joseph is survived by his wife of 48 years:...

Jan 3, 2022

BeLinda Jean Hamlett passed away on January 3, 2022 after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. She was born in Blytheville, AR to B.F. and Wilma Elder on August 25,1953. She was preceded in death by both parents, and her eldest brother, Bennie Elder. She is survived by her little sister and best friend, Beverly Kemp (Charles).

BeLinda was united...

Dec 31, 2021

Ruby Jean McGregor Ingle, 91 of Del City, Oklahoma departed this life on Friday, December 31, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 10, 1930 in New Albany, Mississippi to Lawrence and Minnie Rodgers McGregor. She enjoyed music, especially Jimmy Swaggart and his cousin Jerry Lee Lewis and Mickey Gilley, she enjoyed singing, playing the guitar, gardening and...

Dec 28, 2021

Johnny Earl Pate, 74, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at St. Bernard’s in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on October 11, 1947 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Earl and Rachel Morrison Pate. He served his country with honor from 1964 to 1970 in the United States Navy.

He is preceded in death by his...

Dec 28, 2021

Larry Wayne “Buddy” Tyler, 75, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on July 31, 1946 in Lepanto, Arkansas to John Everett and Mary Elizabeth Brown Tyler. Buddy honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a jack of all trades; he had...

Dec 27, 2021

Patsy Long, 89, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on April 9, 1932 in Lepanto, Arkansas to John L. and Bessie Crutchfield Franks.

She was married to Elmo Morgan for 21 years before he passed and then married to Ford Long for...

Dec 25, 2021

Becky Ann Alexander Williams, 77, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at her home. She was born on April 26, 1944, to Hobert Hardin and Ruth Maude Tatum Alexander in Memphis, Tennessee. Becky was an active member of Tyronza First Baptist Church. She worked at Tyronza Bank (First Delta) as an assistant Vice President and...

Dec 24, 2021

Evalene Tarlton, 88, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, formerly of Marked Tree departed this life on Friday, December 24, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 13, 1933 to Bassil and Elva Rogers Bennett in Marked Tree. Evalene attended Northside Church of Christ in Jonesboro. She was executive director of the housing authority in Marked Tree for fifty-seven years. During...

Dec 17, 2021

Mary Alice Clark, 88, of Marion, Arkansas, formerly of Earle, Arkansas, departed this life on December 17, 2021 at Willowbend Nursing Home in Marion, Arkansas.  She was born on August 26, 1933 in Hoxie, Arkansas to Louis and Gladys Edith Watson Tyson.  Mary was of the Baptist faith.  She would cook Sunday breakfast for her family, and they raved...

Dec 10, 2021

Billie Sue Burress, 85, of Trumann, Arkansas departed this life on December 10, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on June 30, 1936 to Harvey and Nellie Spitzer Helton in Mississippi County, Arkansas.  Billie worked for Columbia Forest as a factory employee.  She was member of Marked Tree Church of God. She...

Dec 4, 2021

Stanley David “Bo” Jones, 66, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life Saturday, December 4, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born to Stanley and Christine Mason Jones on July 20, 1955 in Tyronza, Arkansas. Bo was a member of 1st Assembly of God in Lepanto, Arkansas.  He was a truck driver and loved talking, mowing...

Nov 29, 2021

Edward “Lane” Tolliver, 61, of Marked Tree, Arkansas, formerly of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, November 29, 2021 in Marked Tree. He was born on December 3, 1959 in Lepanto to Glenn and Bobbie Young Tolliver.

Lane retired from Raylock in Memphis, Tennessee after 40 years of employment. He was a member of Lepanto First...

Nov 22, 2021

Catherine Annette “Cathy” Nelson, 54, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life Monday, November 22, 2021.  She was born on September 21, 1967 in West Memphis, Arkansas to Jimmy D. and Gwendlon Willis Walling.  She was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing.  Kathy loved all dogs, especially hers.

Kathy is preceded in death by...

Nov 21, 2021

Calvin James Hensley, 27, of Trumann, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Trumann, Arkansas.  He was born on April 4, 1994 to Shirley Sandefur.  Calvin attended church at Marked Tree First Baptist Church and he enjoyed high school football, NASCAR specifically Kevin Harvick, cooking and the St. Louis Cardinals and he volunteered at the animal...