Obituaries

Jul 9, 2019

Pamela Jean Ruthven, 56, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home.  She was born on May 2, 1963 to Robert Earl Needler and Marie Jean Branch.  She was of the Baptist Faith, active in the food pantry and enjoyed sewing, computer games and spending time with her family and friends.

Jul 3, 2019

Aleck “Bubba” Hannah, 20 of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2019.  He was born on March 2, 1999 to Stephen Frederick and Erika Hannah.   He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lepanto, Arkansas. He was an avid outdoorsman.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, side by sides and spending time with his family and...

Jun 30, 2019

Tommye Chandler, a lifelong resident of Marked Tree, passed away June 30 after a brief illness.  Born in 1943, "Miss Tommye" was a third generation resident of Marked Tree: she was the daughter of George and Mildred Louise Crowell, and the granddaughter of Millard Owen and Della Davis Weir, who were among the early settlers of the area and the founding members of...

Jun 16, 2019

Pamela Elaine Tyler, 63, of Lepanto, Arkansas went to be with her Savior on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at her home.  She was born on October 24, 1955 to Lawrence Richmeier and Barbara Ann Quint Harrington.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lepanto.  She was a wonderful wife, mother and Mimi. She loved spending time...

Jun 15, 2019

Fred Kuhron Johnson, 60, of Keiser departed this life on Saturday, June 15, 2019 in Osceola.  He was born on August 13, 1958 to Robert L. and Violet Harvison Johnson. Fred was retired truck driver and of the Baptist faith  He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing..

He is preceded in death by his...

Jun 6, 2019

J.C. Lewis, 92, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at his home.  He was born on July 18, 1926 in Trenton, Tennessee to Roy Lewis and Maude McDaniel Lewis.

He was a World War II Veteran with an honorable discharge after being shot in his leg in the Philippines.  He received the...

Jun 4, 2019

Patsy Sue Hartsell, 76, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at her home.  She was born on June 19, 1942 to Curtis Luther and Laura Mae Lafarlett Evans.  Patsy was of the Baptist faith, she was the best mom, sister and best friend and she loved her two children and Keith very much....

May 31, 2019

Patricia Ann Herndon Jester, 77, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, May 31, 2019 in Jonesboro.  She was born on October 13, 1941 to Jack Bill and Ida Mae Harris Herndon.  She attended Refuge Church of the Assemblies of God in Jonesboro, she graduated from Arkansas State University, taught school for 33 years and did mission work in...

May 13, 2019

Richard Clifton Ruthven, a resident of Paragould, Arkansas and formerly of Marked Tree, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 13, 2019 at the age of 63.  He was born on November 20, 1955 in Lepanto to Junior and Thelma Ruthven of Marked Tree.

He was a 1974 graduate of Marked Tree High School.  The...

May 11, 2019

Dorothy “Dottie” Whaley, 68, of Rivervale, Arkansas departed this life Saturday, May 11, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born October 5, 1950 in Tupelo, Mississippi to Leland and Syble Angle Brown.

Mrs. Whaley was an outdoors lady, who was fun loving and loved to make people laugh. She enjoyed her work as a landscaper, planting flowers...

May 6, 2019

Billie Glen Lester Theisen, 86, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, May 6, 2019 in Jonesboro.  She was born on August 5, 1932 to Cletus Ray and Eula Mae Chisum Lester.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother: Cletus Harold Lester and one sister: Helen Williams.

Billie is survived by...

May 4, 2019

Michael Eugene Ellis, 59, of Marked Tree, Arkansas formerly of Blytheville, departed this life on Saturday, May 4, 2019 in Jonesboro.  He was born in Blytheville on April 30, 1960 .   He was of the Baptist faith, he enjoyed fishing, going to the dog track and casino, he was an avid Razorback fan, he loved butter pecan ice cream and...

Apr 30, 2019

Kenneth Dean Lawson

Kenneth Dean Lawson, 74, of Harrisburg, departed this life Tuesday April 30, 2019 at his residence.  He was born August 28, 1944 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Warren and Frances Cobb Lawson.

Dean was a farmer, blacksmith and served his country in the National Guard.

Mr. Lawson is preceded in...

Apr 28, 2019

Patrick Nathaniel Roach, 20, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life Sunday, April 28, 2019. He was born on January 15, 1999 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Edward Henry and Brenda Sue Bishop Roach.  He was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, summertime, the sunrise, traveling, his job as a welder, spending time with family...

Apr 25, 2019

Carolyn Ann Turner, 67, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on January 10, 1952 to Homer and Helen Allen Garey. She was of the Pentecostal faith, enjoyed yard work, planting flowers, decorating for holidays and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in...

Apr 24, 2019

Gene Strange, 76, of Payneway, departed this life, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at his residence.  He was born September 16, 1942 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Orgill Washington and Cora Mae Winningham Strange.

Mr. Strange is preceded in death by his wife: Jimmie Lou Strange, his parents, 2 brothers: Thomas and Ricky Strange, 3 sisters: Flora Mae...

Apr 6, 2019

Ben Norman Bowman of Marked Tree was born January 24th, 1933 and departed this life to be with God on April 6th, 2019 at St. Bernard’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Garden Point Arkansas, Ben was the son of the late Maggie Allred and Vonlie Monroe Bowman

Ben proudly served his country...

Apr 3, 2019

Ronald Dean Blocker, 74, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on April 3, 2019 at his home.  He was born on July 28, 1944 to Elaine Blocker.

He is preceded in death by his mother.

Ronald is survived by his two sons: Ethan Blocker and Austin Blocker both of Hoxie, two daughters: Lisa Harbin (Brandon)...

Mar 29, 2019

Randall Lynn Teague, 42, of Marked Tree departed this life Friday, March 29, 2019 in Jonesboro.  He was born May 29, 1976 to Rickey Lynn and Martha Teague.  He was a member of Broadway Church of Christ in Marked Tree.   He enjoyed reading and traveling.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rickey Lynn Teague.

Mar 27, 2019

Bobby Glen Lewis, 64, of Sparta, Tennessee, departed this life on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.  He was born on March 16, 1955 to Bobby Gene and Florence Verneal Rosamond Lewis.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother: Billy Lewis.

Bobby is survived by his brother: Scotty Lewis of Sparta, Tennessee and a...