Obituaries

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...

Aug 13, 2021

Thomas Joe “Joey” Green Jr., 45, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, August 13, 2021, at his home.  He was born on June 4, 1976, to Thomas Joe Green Sr. and Terry Morrow O’Dell.  He was an avid outdoorsman and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to spring river and arrowhead hunting.

He is preceded...

Aug 13, 2021

Martha Ellen Carter, 80, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, August 13, 2021, at her home.  She was born on December 27, 1940, to William and Pernie Letson Vick.

She is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: William Vick, Willard Vick and Roger Vick and one sister: Tootsie Gibbs.

Martha...

Aug 13, 2021

Wendy Ann Manuel, 52, departed this life on August 13, 2021 in Marked Tree, Arkansas. She was born on September 11, 1968 in Van Nuys, California to Wes Alan and Patricia Ann Wentz Manuel.  She was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her mother, two grandmothers: Helen Rouchek and Eddy Mae Fager and grandfather: Owen Winston Manuel....

Jul 29, 2021

Adam Glen Wright, 38, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his home in Marked Tree, Arkansas.  He was born to Ronald and Shirley Sandefer Wright in Osceola, Arkansas on April 3, 1983.

He loved the San Francisco 49ers football team.  He enjoyed video games, wrestling, cooking barbeque, listening to music...

Jul 18, 2021

Billie Mae Harris Barton, 76, of Millington, Tennessee departed this life on Sunday July 18, 2021 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.  She was born to Charlie and Charlene Clifton Harris on September 3, 1944 in Marked Tree, Arkansas.

Billie was of the Baptist faith and worked as a cashier at Kroger.  Her grandchildren were her...

Jul 11, 2021

Robert Lee Roach, 79, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on February 15, 1942 to Isaac Edward and Cora Lee Hollinds Roach.

He is preceded in death by his wife: Joy Faye Brown Roach, his parents, four brothers: Henry Lee Roach, Dock Roach, Howard Roach and Tea...

Jul 10, 2021

Mattie Marie Jones, 61 of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life Saturday July 10, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on August 3, 1959 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Sam Lincoln and Imogene Jobe Courtney.

Mattie was a member of First Assembly of God in Lepanto, Arkansas.  She enjoyed music, flower gardening, was a...

Jul 4, 2021

Dearl Steven Strickland, 67, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, July 4, 2021 in Marked Tree, Arkansas.  He was born on January 3, 1954 to Dearl and Mary Jean Abney Strickland.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one son: Bobby Strickland.

Dearl is survived by his daughter: Summer Strickland...

Jul 1, 2021

Santos Luis Chavez, 24, of Harrisburg, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, July 1, 2021. He was born to Santos and Carrie Chavez in Jonesboro, Arkansas on June 26, 1997.

He was a member of the Marked Tree Church of God.  Though he was very shy, he would light up a room with his smile and laughter. ...

Jun 29, 2021

Barbara Angela Jones Hodges, 87, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed from this earth, and went to her heavenly home on June 29, 2021 at Nea Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was an active member of Walnut Street Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Pastor J.W. Hodges, parents: T.L. and Minnie B. Jones, two...

Jun 25, 2021

Lonny Wayne Montgomery, 75, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life Friday, June 25, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee.  He was born in Mantachie, Mississippi on December 16, 1945 to Lonzo and Maxine Underwood Montgomery.

Wayne attended Marked Tree Church of God.  He was the owner of Elm Street Video, an avid golfer,...