Obituaries

Nov 2, 2020

PaMella Gay “Pug” Martin, 67, of Wynne, Arkansas, departed this life, Monday, November 2, 2020 at her home.  She was born on August 20, 1953 in Wynne, Arkansas to Thurman and Virginia Nesler Aston.

She was as member of Feltner Assembly of God in Cherry Valley, Arkansas.  She was a schoolteacher for many years and enjoyed crafts,...

Oct 28, 2020

Norma Jean Shinabery Hendrix, 92, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, departed this life, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 in Hendersonville, Tennessee.  She was born on February 6, 1928 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Elmer and Emma Sowder Shinabery.

She was a member of Church of Christ in Lepanto and Marked Tree.  She retired from Bank of Marked Tree.  Norma enjoyed...

Oct 27, 2020

Linda Sue Benton Tyner, 70, of Proctor, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.  She was born on September 30, 1950 to Chelcie Leroy and Dollie Dimple Smith Benton.

Linda was a member of Marion First Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star.  She loved all animals, especially dogs.  She enjoyed spending time with...

Oct 26, 2020

Freddie Jo Scott, 92 of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, October 26, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born in Wynne, Arkansas on January 6, 1928 to Vernon and Lucille Evans Clay.Freddie was a member of The Church of God in Christ on Fisher Street in Jonesboro, Arkansas, under Bishop Matthew Lloyd. Freddie retired from...

Oct 26, 2020

Allie Marie Hannah, 22, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, October 26, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born March 30, 1998 to Erika Hannah.

Allie enjoyed arts, crafts, singing, painting, fishing, she had a passion for cooking, an avid doodler and spending time with her family and friends.

She is preceded...

Oct 25, 2020

Mildred Pauline Burns, 82, of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life, Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Jonesboro, AR.  She was born on June 30, 1938 in Tyronza, Arkansas to Charlie and Pauline O’dell Stracener.

She was as member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Floral, Arkansas.  She loved gardening, especially her roses, riding motorcycles and loved mowing the...

Oct 14, 2020

Kathy “Mimi” Tyler, 69, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on August 6, 1951 to Luther and Pearl Marie Harvey Laden.  Kathy was Southern Baptist and she was baptized on May 10, 1981.  She was an amazing Mimi and loved her grandchildren more than anything.  She enjoyed cooking,...

Oct 10, 2020

Wilma C. Robertson “Nanny”, 81, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, October 10, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas.  She was born on May 21, 1939 to Cecil and Mabel Pilgrim Foster.  Wilma was of the Baptist Faith.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren where she made them “Nanny Rotten”.

She...

Oct 8, 2020

Judy Carol Bishop Baldock, 66, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, October 8, 2020 in Memphis, Tennessee.  She was born on October 5, 1954 to William Rufus and Ruby Lee Hauptman Bishop.  Judy was of the Baptist faith and she was baptized in 2019.  She enjoyed going to the casinos.

She is preceded in death...

Oct 4, 2020

John Marvin Eubanks Jr., 75, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on November 14, 1944 to John Marvin Sr. and Mary Ellen McQueen Eubanks.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife: Linda Eubanks and one sister: Blanch Nash.

John is survived by his...

Oct 2, 2020

Charles Robert “Bobby” Boyd Jr., 51, of Manila, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, October 2, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on February 1, 1969 to Charles Robert Boyd Sr. and Shirley Ann Tittle.

Bobby is survived by his wife: Mary Ann Towery Boyd of Manila, Arkansas, father: Charles Robert Boyd Sr. of Manila, Arkansas,...

Oct 2, 2020

Nola Dean Tacker, 81, of Heavener, Oklahoma departed this life on Friday, October 2, 2020 in Heavener, Oklahoma.  She was born on September 27, 1939 to Nolon Hosea and Sibyl Susie Vaughn Brown. Nola was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church; she was an all-state basketball player, and she was an incredibly good cook.  She enjoyed cooking, sewing,...

Sep 17, 2020

Winston D. Bowman Sr., 77 of Garden Point, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his home.  He was born on June 16, 1943 to Vonlie M. And Nellie Magalean Allred Bowman.  Winston starting flying ag in 1972 and last flew in 2009, he had over 20,000 ag hours for a total of 37 years as...

Sep 10, 2020

Billy Eugene Hall, 87, of Tyronza, Arkansas., departed this life on September 10, 2020 in Memphis, Tennessee.  He was born on May 5, 1933 in Savannah, Tennessee to Thomas Jefferson and Mazie Branum Hall

Billy attended First Baptist Church in Tyronza, Arkansas.  He loved working on cars, was a farmer, pilot, entrepreneur, and enjoyed carpentry. He was...

Sep 9, 2020

Ruth “Ruthie” Lorelei Nicholsen, 66, of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life , Wednesday, September 09, 2020 in Jonesboro, AR.  She was born on June 1, 1954 in Cook, Illinois to Art and Lorelei Nicholsen.

She was a member of Corner’s Chapel Baptist Church in Payneway, Arkansas and First Baptist Church in Itasca, Illinois and worked as a...

Sep 9, 2020

Dorothy Lynnetta Byrd, 90 of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on September 9, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on May 13, 1930 in Tupelo, Mississippi.

She is preceded in death by her parents, three sons: Royce Charles Byrd, Jerry Lynn Santana and Randy Allen Santana and one grandson: Jeremy Jay Santana.

Dorothy is...

Sep 8, 2020

Richard Philip Duke, 44, of North Little Rock, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.  He was born on July 7, 1976 to Catherine N Kroepfl Duke.

He is preceded in death by his mother and grandfather: Thomas Kroepfl.

Richard is survived by his grandmother: Catherine W. Kroepfl of North Little Rock, Arkansas,...

Sep 3, 2020

Oscar Elsworth Nooner, 91, of Lepanto, Arkansas formerly from Walnut, Mississippi departed this life on Thursday, September 3, 2020 in Lepanto, Arkansas.  He was born on January 22, 1929 in McRae, Arkansas to Oscar Shannon and Sallie Ozell Williams Nooner.  Oscar served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  He was a member of Revival...

Sep 1, 2020

Brenda Joyce Whitlow, 66, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life September 1, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born December 8, 1953 to Charles and Maxine Hamm Barnes.

She was of the Baptist faith and loved spending time with family and friends.  She was a beautician, loved shopping and was crazy about her grandkids.

Brenda...

Aug 30, 2020

Sandra Lea Strickland, 73, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born December 19, 1946 to Adren Lewis “Doe” and Joda Ella Steakley Strickland.

She was a member of First Assembly of God in Lepanto, Arkansas. Sandra taught school for forty years...