Obituaries

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...

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...