Obituaries

Sep 15, 2019

Jimmy Richard Spencer, 51, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Jonesboro.  He was born on September 27, 1967 in Osceola to James L. and Jeral Dean Sims Spencer.

Jimmy was of the Agnostic faith.  He loved model planes and cars, was a master builder of furniture, home renovations, cigar collector, hunting...

Sep 14, 2019

Phil Wynne, Sr., 59, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at his home.  He was born on December 20, 1959 in Osceola, Arkansas to Cecil Paul and Helen Eugene Davis Wynne.

Phil loved spending time with his family, attending his sons sporting events and he loved his job.

He is...

Sep 7, 2019

Grady Lee Johnson, 78, of Etowah, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at his home.  He was born on November 20, 1940 to Robert Lafeyette and Violet Mae Harvison Johnson. Grady was a member of New Liberty Baptist church and a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He enjoyed horse racing, hunting and fishing, a professional Adventurer. ...

Sep 5, 2019

Bernice Ray Simmons, 82, of Marked Tree, departed this life on Thursday, September 5, 2019 in Marked Tree. She was born on July 30, 1937 to Ray and Ruby Sexton Brewer.

Bernice was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was Bookkeeper for Simmons Trucking.  She loved crocheting and anything to do with sewing, traveling and loving...

Aug 31, 2019

Betty Sue McClain Lucas, 69, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at her home.  She was born on September 23, 1949 to Willie Clyde and Lura Elizabeth Austin McClain.  She was of the Assembly of God faith, she enjoyed cooking, going to yard sales and fishing.  Betty loved her grandchildren, her job and spending time...

Aug 24, 2019

Gerald Frank Teague, 86, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Jonesboro.  He was born on October 8, 1932 to Grady and Minnie Floyd Teague.

He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Nolan Teague, J.W. Teague and Max Teague and one sister: Nola Bowling.

Frank is...

Aug 24, 2019

Sharon Elizabeth Ford, 53, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Jonesboro.  She was born May 5, 1966 to James Hollis and Francis Diann Boyd Ford.  She was of the Baptist faith, she enjoyed puzzles, writing, wrestling, fishing, animals and dancing and she loved her grandchildren.  She was a loving mother, sister and aunt...

Aug 21, 2019

John Page “Jake” Holiman III, 71, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 in Blytheville.  He was born on September 5, 1947 to John Page Jr. and Mary Helen Person Holiman.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lepanto and he loved fishing, hunting, racing, sitting at Ronnie Blain’s Shop, being with...

Aug 18, 2019

Jimmy Wayne Hall, 76, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at his home.  He was born on July 14, 1943 to Joe Isaac and Edna Beatrice Frye Hall.  He was a member of the Lepanto Church of Christ.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one son: Tim Hall, two brothers:...

Aug 12, 2019

Donna Kay Brewer, 49, of Bono, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, August 12, 2019 at her home.  She was born on May 19, 1970 to Johnny Maness and Mary Roach Sheppard.  She enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family and she loved her grandchildren more than anything.

She is preceded in death by her father and...

Aug 3, 2019

Linda Joyce Biddle, 66, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at her home.  She was born on June 23, 1953 to Lee Daniel and Ottie Lorine Hensley Fincher.  She enjoyed riding her bicycle, going to the library, cooking and playing with her great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents...

Aug 2, 2019

Joyce Ann Gilbert, 73, of Marked Tree, departed this life on Friday, August 2, 2019 at her home.  She was born on July 30, 1946 to William Thomas and Johnnie Myrl Tolbert Taylor.

Joyce was a member of Tyronza Church of Christ.  She loved church, the bible, quilting, playing sports, cooking, taking care of her grandchildren and...

Jul 31, 2019

Cynthia “Cindy” Johnson, 53, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at her home.  She was born April 15, 1966 to Jimmy Tucker and Louise Dairyberry.

Cindy is proceeded in death by her mother and 1 brother: Jimmy Tucker, Jr.

She is survived by her parents:  Jimmy and Sue Tucker of...

Jul 28, 2019

Lillie Eva Fisher, 91, of Wynne, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, July 28, 2019.  She was born on June 5, 1928 to John Thomas and Betty Aslee Freeman Bishop.  She was a member of the Church of Christ in Wynne, she enjoyed quilting, gardening, canning, sewing and working in the yard and she loved her grandbabies.

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Jul 25, 2019

Ouida Lewis, 87, of Lepanto, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on November 23, 1931 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Humphrey Hogan and Tilda Elizabeth Martin.

She spent her days caring for others and helping her family fulfill their dreams.  She was...

Jul 25, 2019

Gary Wayne McCrory, 71, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his home.  He was born on January 30, 1948 to G.W. and Collen McClain McCrory.  He enjoyed playing the drums, hunting, flying model airplanes, going to his grandchildren’s sporting events and spending time with his family and friends.

He is preceded...

Jul 22, 2019

Malory Everett Jones, 51, of Rivervale, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, July 22, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born in Osceola, Arkansas on April 1, 1968 to Everette and Lucy Miller Jones.  He worked as a dock manager for Americold.  Malory was of the Baptist faith.  He loved cooking and made the presentation perfect.  He had a...

Jul 19, 2019

Bonnie Jean Adams, 83, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, July 19, 2019.  She was born in Lepanto, Arkansas on October 20, 1935 to Wilton and Dessie Baker Warren.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, one son: Todd Maness and three brothers: Hip Warren, Larry Warren and Don Warren.

She is...

Jul 18, 2019

Doris Ann (Finchum) Bryan, 76, of Lepanto, Arkansas left this world on Thursday, July 18, 2019, while being cared for at Canon Hospice in Gulfport, Mississippi.  She was born on May 18, 1943 in Lepanto to Calvin and Martha Hatten Finchum.  She held many titles throughout her working years. Secretary/Bookkeeper, City Clerk for the town of Pawnee Rock, KS.,...

Jul 14, 2019

Norman Eual Clay, of Garden Point/Etowah Community, departed this life on Sunday, July 14, 2019 in Osceola, Arkansas.  He was born on November 7, 1944 to Norman V. and Frances Eual Dodd Clay. He was an Eagle Scout, and a graduate of Lepanto High School, and Arkansas State University.

Mr. Clay was a display director and fashion coordinator...