Obituaries

Dec 29, 2019

Jerry Wayne Teague, 72, of Oak Acres, departed this life on Sunday, December 29, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee.  He was born on October 10, 1947 to Max and Jewell Gooden Teague.  Jerry served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Era and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, talking and going to the races.

He is preceded...

Dec 28, 2019

Joseph “Joe” Cox, Jr. 89, of Smithville, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, December 28, 2019.  He was born on June 28, 1930 to J.R. Sr. and Olga Mills Cox.  He attended the First Baptist Church in Smithville, worked at Snyder for 28 years and he was the proud owner of show horses and Tennessee Walkers.

He...

Dec 22, 2019

Pastor J.W. Hodges passed from this life to go and be with his Lord on February 25, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was a dedicated man of God, preaching the gospel for 66 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Ruben Sr. and Rosie Hodges, two brothers: Ruben Hodges Jr.,...

Dec 10, 2019

Linda Kay Anderson, 68, of Trumann, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at her home.  She was born on March 9, 1951 to Orgill Washington and Cora Mae Winningham Strange.  Linda was a member Maple Grove Baptist Church.  She enjoyed crafts, baking, puzzles, fishing, hunting, visiting her family and taking care of her nieces and nephews....

Dec 9, 2019

Jacqueline Bennett Cullom, 71, died December 9, 2019, with her children by her side in Wilson, Arkansas.

A gathering of friends and family will be held on December 11, 2019 at Wilson United Methodist Church from 5:00-7:00 pm.

Jacque was born April 4, 1948 in Sandridge, AR to Jack and Mary Lou Bennett. She graduated...

Dec 2, 2019

Franklin Terry “Franky” Frans, 56, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, December 2, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on March 20, 1963 to Byron Douglas Sr. and Lola Iva Newcomb Frans.  Franky was saved when he was 18 years old, he was a member of Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro and his home church...

Nov 21, 2019

Jamie Ann Keith, was born into heaven November 21, 2019. Jamie Ann is named after her Uncle Jamie of Odessa, Texas and her Mama. She is the twin sister of Linda Nichole Keith.

Jamie Ann is survived by her Mama; Dena Ann Mote, Daddy; John Keith both of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Three Brothers; Michael Malone Jr. of...

Nov 6, 2019

Camilla “Sis” Clay Battles, 79, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, formerly of Etowah Arkansas departed this life on November 6, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. .  She was born on September 26, 1940 to Norman V. and Frances Eual Dodd Clay.  She was member of Lepanto United Methodist Church and a lifelong member of the Garden Point Methodist Church.  She enjoyed cooking,...

Nov 5, 2019

Linda Ludene Constant, 66, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at her home.  She was born on June 8, 1953 to Thurmann Ardell and Jennie Marie Vanwinkle Boatman.  She of was of the Baptist faith, loved puzzles, her grandchildren and spending time with family and friends.

She is preceded in death by...

Nov 1, 2019

Yolen Juanita Kee, 93, of Marked Tree, departed this life on Friday, November 01, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on October 13, 1926 to Fletcher and Effie Mae Redd Bogard.

Juanita was a member of Church of God of Prophecy in Marked Tree, Arkansas.  She loved going to church and reading her Bible every day. ...

Oct 30, 2019

Joyce Ann Gatlin, 71, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on July 21, 1948 to Earnest and Estylee Peel Pilgrim. She was of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed playing cards with her sisters, watching games shows, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Joyce served several...

Oct 26, 2019

Michael Lee Lucy, 53, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life Saturday, October 26, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on March 31, 1966 in Osceola, Arkansas to Mack and Sue (Allen) Lucy.

Michael was a farm laborer for Bennett Farms and Flying Service.

He loved working, hunting, fishing and spending time with family...

Oct 17, 2019

Jose Manuel Santos, 52, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, October 17, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on June 5, 1967 to Guadalupe and Ascension Cruz Santos.  Jose was devoted to Rabbit Ridge Gin for 30 years, took pride in his family and loved to brag on his grandson and children.  He loved dogs, movies,...

Oct 10, 2019

Reeder Franklin Smith, 86, of Pratt, Kansas and formerly of Tyronza, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord on Thursday October 10, 2019 at his residence.  He was born August 2, 1933 in Waterloo, Alabama to Russell Oakland and Mary Ann Perkins Smith.

He is preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers: Ottie Smith, Melvin Smith,...

Oct 7, 2019

Janice Faye Courtney Jones 62, of Lepanto, AR passed away October 7, 2019 at home in Baytown, Texas.

Janice was born to Sam and Imogene (Jobe) Courtney on July 18, 1957. She went to High School in Lepanto. She chopped cotton, was a seamstress and retired as head custodian at EPC School District after 20 plus years....

Oct 2, 2019

Peggy Sue Austin, 70, of Conway, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.  She was born on December 26, 1948 to Robert Ellis and Gladys Odell Franks Criddle.  Peggy was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Conway, she loved shopping, making Christmas stockings, stuffed animals, monkeys, fishing and spending time with her family and friends....

Sep 25, 2019

Katy Dawn (Morgan) Collins, 32, of Branson, Missouri, departed this life on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in Springfield, Missouri.  She was born on September 4, 1987 to Herbert Leon Morgan, Jr. and Eva Lynn Hollins Myers.

Katy was of the Baptist faith and grew up in Marked Tree, Arkansas.  She then moved to Branson, Missouri and followed...

Sep 23, 2019

Glenda Jean Cockrell Boland, 66, of Turrell, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, September 23, 2019 in Jonesboro.  She was born on January 1, 1953 to Earl and Lou Nez Franks Cockrell.  Glenda was a member of Angels Way Baptist Church in Marion and retired owner of Precious Memories and GiGi’s Country Café.

She is preceded in...

Sep 21, 2019

Lindell Ray Miller, 70, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, September 21, 2019.  He was born on March 13, 1949 to Riley and Linnie Aldridge Miller.  He was a member of the Marked Tree Church of God and he loved hunting and fishing.  He had a gentle soul and was absolutely precious.

He is...

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...