Obituaries

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....

Nov 23, 2020

Jerry Earl Stokes, 70, of Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, November 23, 2020 in Morrilton, Arkansas.  He was born on January 15, 1950 in Dyess, Arkansas to Marvin Olas and Mildred Johnson Stokes.

He was a member of Libby Road Missionary Baptist Church in Heber Springs, Arkansas.  He was a retired Army Veteran, the...

Nov 17, 2020

Curtis Raymond “Doc” Nichols Sr., 91, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on March 14, 1929 to Luther Taft and Aline Massey Nichols.

He is preceded in death by his wife: Ouida Simmons Nichols, parents, one son: Gary D. Nichols, one daughter: Debra Kay Nichols, three...

Nov 17, 2020

Mack Arthur Lucy, 78, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on January 31, 1942 James Arthur and Margrite Ann Bishop Lucy.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one son: Michael Lucy, one daughter: Debbie Lucy, three brothers: Raymond Lucy, Dink Lucy and JD Lucy...

Nov 10, 2020

Donnie Bromley, 66, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on May 3, 1954 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Ralph R. and Julie Charlene Thomas Bromley.

He was of the Baptist faith.  He enjoyed working on cars, spending time with his grandchildren and...

Nov 8, 2020

Brittany Gean Gordon went home to Jesus on November 8, 2020. Though she only walked this earth a short 35 years, her life made an impact that will last an eternity.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents: Alfred and Mary Simpson and Onie and Henrietta Gean and one nephew: Benjamin Luke Gordon.

Brittany...

Nov 8, 2020

Doris Virginia Williams Smith, 84, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life November 8, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born in Dorsey, Mississippi on February 4, 1936 to Odie Ezelle and Hassie Franks Williams.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lepanto, Arkansas where she taught Sunday school and nursery. ...

Nov 6, 2020

Jean East Timbs, 82, of Marked Tree, Arkansas died at 10:10 a.m. November 6, 2020 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas of complications from a series of strokes she had suffered since July 2017.  Jean was born December 21, 1937 in Marked Tree to William Raines “Boe” East and Margaret Downs “Inez” East.  She is survived by...

Nov 5, 2020

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Mrs. Ruby Hardin on November 5, 2020.  She was our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose lives she touched.  She left us while sleeping peacefully.  Mrs. Hardin was born on June 25, 1932 in Rigley, Tennessee to Ed and Buton Argo Blagg.

Ruby was of the Baptist...

Nov 2, 2020

Vera Marie Russell, 90, of Marked Tree, Arkansas, departed this life, Monday, November 2, 2020 in Marked Tree.  She was born on March 17, 1930 in Cash, Arkansas to Elijah and Vella Foster Blansett.

She was a member of Broadway Street Church of Christ in Marked Tree, Arkansas.  She was a great seamstress, taught young girls Sunday...