Obituaries

Jan 2, 2021

James Patrick Murphy, 58, of Blytheville, Arkansas departed this life on January 2, 2021 in Blytheville, Arkansas.  He was born on June 21, 1962 in Little Rock, Arkansas to James Benjamin and Doris Ellen Worthy Murphy.  He was a former funeral director and embalmer for Murphy Funeral Home in Lepanto and Marked Tree, Arkansas.

He is preceded...

Dec 29, 2020

Randy Joe Coaker Sr., 64, of Etowah, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in Batesville, Arkansas.  He was born on July 17, 1956 in Lepanto, Arkansas to James Elmer Coker and Shirley Kemp Carter.

He is preceded in death by his father: James Coker and step-father: Buford Carter.

Randy is survived by...

Dec 25, 2020

Julie Ann Herrera, 67, of Joiner, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, December 25, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on March 1, 1953 in Biloxi, Mississippi to Bill Welch and Essie Mae “Sissy” Glover Rogers.

She is preceded in death by her father: Bill Welch, step-father: Lloyd B. Rogers, mother: Essie Mae “Sissy” Rogers, brother:...

Dec 23, 2020

Donald Ray “Pete” Tyler, 63, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his home.  He was born on July 3, 1957 to John Everett and Mary Brown Tyler.  In his early years he enjoyed hunting and fishing, he loved kids, his dogs, his family and spending time with his wife Debbie.  He had a...

Dec 22, 2020

Doris Ann (Jones) Shipman, 62, of Lake City, Arkansas, formerly of Caraway, Arkansas, departed this life Friday, May 7, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on October 2, 1957 to Wilmer and Ethel Drennen Jones.  Doris was a homemaker and loved wrestling, dancing, her kids and grandkids.  She enjoyed time spent with family.

She is preceded...

Dec 19, 2020

Shelia Diane Hargo, 65, of Marked Tree, Arkansas, departed this life, Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Jonesboro, AR.  She was born on May 8, 1955 in Harrisburg, Arkansas to James Thomas and Mildred Lorene Essary Hargo.  She was of the Baptist faith and worked as a housekeeper.

Shelia is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers...

Dec 19, 2020

Cleton David “Buck” Jones, 89, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at his home in Dyess.  He was born on February 28, 1931 in Leachville, Arkansas to Sam and Grace Bradley Jones.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years: Willie Bea Kelley Jones, his parents, great grandson: Bradon...

Dec 16, 2020

Leland Mae Carroll Batchelder, 76, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on December 17, 1943 in Etowah, Arkansas to Curtis and Luna Jane Simpson Hutcheson.

She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and worked as a teacher.

She is preceded in death by...

Dec 14, 2020

Debbie D. Tolliver, 63, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, December 14, 2020 at her home.  She was born on June 8, 1957 in Harrisburg, Arkansas to Johnny and Eva Nell McKenzie Ward.

She is preceded in death by her father: Johnny Ward.

Debbie is survived by her husband of 45 years: Billy...

Dec 12, 2020

Willie Bea Jones, 85, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on July 13, 1935, in Manila, Arkansas to Bert and Ollie Patterson Kelley.

She is preceded in death by her parents, great grandson: Bradon Wayne Townson and seven siblings....

Dec 11, 2020

Mary Maxine Cole, 87, of Blytheville, Arkansas, formerly of Osceola and Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on July 26, 1933 at Calico Rock, Arkansas to Cecil and Snodie Smith Cooper, she was one of nine children and raised on a farm. ...

Dec 10, 2020

Lavonda Sue Lung, 80, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, December 10, 2020.  She was born on November 15, 1940 to Virgil Allen and Leone Mize Rodgers.  She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Marked Tree and was a cashier at Buck’s, Freds and Walmart.

She is preceded in death by her...

Dec 10, 2020

Patsy Morris Huffman, 83, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, December 10, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on April 11, 1937 to Marvin and Amanda Stewart Morris.  She was one of the founding members of Neal’s Chapel Baptist Church in Bondsville, Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by her husband: William “Buddy” Huffman,...

Dec 5, 2020

Randy Shinabery, 69 of Marked Tree, AR, was born in Memphis, TN on January 17, 1951 and went to live with his Holy Father on December 5, 2020.

Randy graduated from Marked Tree High School in 1969.  Randy attended the University of Notre Dame and Arkansas State University.  In 1974, Randy graduated from the University of Tennessee...

Dec 1, 2020

Peggy Lou Humphries, 74, of Parkin, Arkansas departed this life on December 1, 2020 at Cross Ridge Hospital in Wynne, Arkansas.  She was born on August 6, 1946 to Eldred and Virginia Simmons Meek.

She was a member of Gladden Baptist Church and loved to paint, sew and talk; she was a talker.

Peggy is...

Dec 1, 2020

Peggy Lou Humphries, 74, of Parkin, Arkansas departed this life on December 1, 2020 at Cross Ridge Hospital in Wynne, Arkansas.  She was born on August 6, 1946 to Eldred and Virginia Simmons Meek.

She was a member of Gladden Baptist Church and loved to paint, sew and talk; she was a talker.

Peggy is...

Nov 29, 2020

April Diane Hicks Counce, 38, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Lepanto, Arkansas.  She was born on March 3, 1982 to Kenny Joe Hicks and Dianna Laden Robertson.

She is preceded in death by her father: Kenny Joe Hicks, two grandfathers: William Laden and Enise` Garner, grandmother: Willine Garner, one uncle:...

Nov 27, 2020

Louise Cates, 94, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on November 27, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born in Newport, Arkansas on January 13, 1926 to George and Vinna Pennington Raper.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Trumann, Arkansas and loved reading, especially her Bible.  She also loved working in the yard trimming and...

Nov 24, 2020

Charles Elton Harris, 83, of Payneway, Arkansas., departed this life on November 24, 2020 in Payneway, Arkansas.  He was born on May 11, 1937 to Elton and Eva Mae Kirby Harris.

He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Trumann, Arkansas.  He worked as a Parts Manager at Massey Ferguson, served in the National Guard and...

Nov 24, 2020

Andrew “Andy” Outzen English, 78, of Manila, Arkansas, formerly of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.  He was born on April 16, 1942 to William Gibson and Margaret Anne Outzen English.  He was of the Methodist Faith and lived at Steven’s Square for many years.

He is preceded in death by his parents....