Obituaries

Apr 18, 2020

Roger Dale Riney, 67, of Milligan Ridge, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, April 18, 2020.  He was born on September 3, 1952 to Leo Albert and Jennie Courtney Riney.  Roger served his country as a Sergeant in The United States Marine Corps.  He enjoyed metal detecting, hunting, being outside, computers and playing with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews....

Apr 16, 2020

Mack Rhoads, 87, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life Thursday, April 16, 2020.  He was born on October 18, 1932 to Andy and Tom Dodson Rhoads.  He attended college at Arkansas State University, served his country in The Naval Reserves, was a retired farmer and driver for Roadway Trucking.  His passion was restoring antique furniture and numerous homes. ...

Mar 18, 2020

Edward Eugene “Eddie” Nash, 76, of Payneway, Arkansas., departed this life on March 18, 2020.  He was born on January 1, 1944 to Franklin Eugene and Susie Hunter Nash.  He was a member of Corners Chapel Baptist Church in Payneway, Arkansas. He assisted with the Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief and loved walking his dog, Shue.

He is...

Mar 18, 2020

James Anderson Marshall, Jr., 67, of Monette, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on July 14, 1952 to James Anderson Sr. and Mildred Patterson Marshall.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother: Tad Marshall.

James is survived by one son: Chris Marshall of Festus,...

Mar 13, 2020

John Wayne Story, 67, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, March 13, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on June 9, 1952 to Sam, Sr. and Linda Fay Stone Story.  He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed gardening, music, baseball, football and The Razorbacks.  He loved his Beagle, Susie.

He is preceded in...

Mar 5, 2020

Jack Brewer of Lepanto, AR was born June 13, 1931 to Henry Ervin Brewer and O’Dell Moore Brewer in Hatcher, AR.  He passed peacefully into Heaven at Three Rivers Healthcare & Rehab in Marked Tree, AR on March 5, 2020 from Lewy Body Dementia.

Jack graduated from Marked Tree High School and played football for the Marked...

Mar 3, 2020

Stacey Lynn Matney, 45, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at her home.  She was born on March 22, 1974 in Jonesboro.  She was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents: Garland and Lillian Haynes.

Stacey is survived by her parents: Richard and Brenda Haynes...

Feb 26, 2020

Billie Christine (Pritchett) Herndon, 93 of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on February 26, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on March 23, 1926 to John Berry and Amanda Belle Harrison Pritchett.  She was a member of the Lepanto Church of Christ, owned Pritchett Motor Company, farmed and taught Ms. Cockran’s kindergarten class in the 1950’s.  She graduated...

Feb 23, 2020

Clyde Edwards “Curly” Fine, 63, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, February 23, 2020.  He was born December 9, 1956 to Eddie John and Helen Janiece Wagers Fine.

He was of the Pentecostal faith. He raised his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Curly was a loving husband, great father and a good best friend.  According to...

Feb 11, 2020

Betty Jane Adams, 76, of Lake City, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in Jonesboro.  She was born on February 6, 1944 to Cecil and Maggie Mitchell Weaver.  She was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed crocheting, making dolls, arts and crafts, reading, puzzles and books and she loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Feb 8, 2020

Alice Jean Simmons Richmond, 79, of Murphysboro, Illinois departed this life on Saturday, February 8, 2020.  She was born on January 6, 1941 to James “Jim” Clayton and Ruth Ida Griffey Simmons.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband: Jerry Wayne Richmond.

Alice is survived by two sons: Danny Richmond (Sherry)...

Feb 4, 2020

John Roderick McDermott, 85, of Byhalia, Mississippi, departed this life on February 4, 2020 in Memphis, TN.  He was born on July 4, 1934 to John R., Sr. and Hadie Curd McDermott.   John was a lifelong farmer and Korean Veteran.  He loved going to church and was a member of Carey Chapel Baptist Church in Red Banks, Mississippi.  He...

Jan 23, 2020

Hazel Faye Thrasher, 69, of Marked Tree, AR., departed this life Thursday, January 23, 2020 in Jonesboro, AR.  She was born on November 26, 1956 in Joiner, AR. To Charles and Alice Bryant Aden.  She was of the Pentecost faith and enjoyed helping others, sewing, cooking, gardening and being outside.

Mrs. Thrasher is preceded in death by...

Jan 22, 2020

Jesse McCrary, 94, of Payneway, Arkansas departed this life, Wednesday, January 22, 2020. He reunited with his loving wife, Jo Ann celebrating their 68th wedding anniversary.  He was born September 16, 1925 to William Mac and Iva Lee Hulsey McCrary.  He was of the Baptist faith and owner of McCrary’s Motel.  After retirement he worked at Bragg’s Flowers and...

Jan 20, 2020

Steven Wayne Bogard, 59, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, January 20, 2020 at his home.  He was born on July 26, 1960 to Randle E and Mary Haggard Bogard.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting arrowheads and picking up pecans.

He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: James Ray Bogard, Kenneth “Bo” Bogard,...

Jan 18, 2020

Michael Dewey Allen, 70, of Marked Tree, departed this life on January 18, 2020 in Jonesboro, AR.  He was born on September 28, 1949 to Herbert and Linda Kay Capooth Allen.   He was of the Baptist faith and graduated from Marked Tree High School in 1968. He started his own Survey Business after graduating from Florida Electronic Institute and...

Jan 17, 2020

Glenn Mitchell James, 58, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, January 17, 2020 at home.  He was born on July 26, 1961 to Olen Mitchell James and Janette Ingle Mercer.  He was of the Methodist faith and he loved race cars and motorcycles.

He is survived by his mother: Janette Mercer (Lynwood) of Oakland, Tennessee,...

Jan 17, 2020

Yvonne Lee Carey, 84, of Etowah, Arkansas departed this life on January 17, 2020 at her home.  She was born on May 22, 1935 to Edward and Mabel Rouse Vertrees.  She was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed quilting, crafting, computer games and loved her cat, Snowball.

Yvonne is preceded in death by her parents, her husband:...

Jan 13, 2020

Ara Lynne Sharp, 65, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, January 13, 2020 in Jonesboro.  She was born on September 22, 1954 to Floyd W. and Daisy Fay Chaney Foote.  Ara was of the Baptist faith.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband: Stanley Clifford Sharp and son: Jeremy Jay Sharp.

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Jan 8, 2020

Christine Swan Comstock, 90, of Marion, AR., formerly of Marked Tree, AR., departed this life Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in Marion, AR.  She was born on June 30, 1929 in Etowah, AR. to William James and Emma Lallie Cassidy Swan.  She was a member of Marked Tree Church of God and served as church secretary for 50 years.  She...