Obituaries

May 12, 2018

James “Peanut” Hubbard, 40 of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Marked Tree. He was born on October 18, 1977 to James Clayton Hubbard and Martha Irene (Hargo) Owens. He attended Marked Tree Church of God.

Peanut is proceeded in death by his parents and James Miles (Dad).

He is...

May 9, 2018

Mr. Ezra A. Brimingham, 73, of McHenry, Mississippi departed this life on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.  Mr. Brimingham was a member of Word Alive Revival Center in Wiggins, Mississippi and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Rueben and Eva Brimingham and his siblings:...

May 8, 2018

JOAN LAMB JUSTUS, passed away May 8, 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on August 19, 1933 in Harrisburg, Arkansas and was the proud daughter of John and Pauline Lamb. She adored her brothers, Bobby, John, and Billy.  She would say her best and most fulfilling accomplishment in life was raising her daughters Melody and Cyndi.  There is...

Apr 27, 2018

Robert “Bobby” Phillips passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on July 1, 1932 to Frank and Lois Miller Phillips.

Bobby was a Korean War Veteran, retired from Ritter Lumber Company, member of The United Methodist Church in Marked Tree and a member of Rotary, American Legion and...

Apr 21, 2018

Sallie Kimbra Walker, 46, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at her home.  She was born on June 2, 1971 to Frank and Dorothy Rainey Walker.

She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Randy Walker and Danny Walker and two sisters: Susie Walker and Sandy Walker.

Sallie...

Apr 18, 2018

Cecil Jones, 78, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.  He was born on October 9, 1939 to Wilmer H. and Ethel Drennen Jones.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one daughter: Tammy Owens, one brother: Stanley Jones, four sisters: Opal Cockrell, Wanda Weaver, Lula Davis and Patricia Gail Griggs...

Apr 11, 2018

Charles Wayne “Bud” Delancey, 72, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.  He was born on April 25, 1945 to Homer and Modine Seals Delancey.

He was retired from the US Army Corp of Engineers, Memphis District after 35 years of service and he was a member of Westside Baptist Church in Osceola....

Apr 11, 2018

Vivian L. Hill, 86, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on September 20, 1931 to Ollie “O.W.” and Blanche Wallace Smith.

She is preceded in death by her husband: W. Wayne Hill, parents, and brother: Osrole Smith.

Vivian is survived by three daughters: Connie...

Mar 31, 2018

Linda Jean Hand, 69, of Marked Tree, Arkansas, departed this life Saturday, March 31, 2018 in Marked Tree, Arkansas.  She was born January 11, 1949 to Arthur and Betty Freeman Hill.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Marked Tree, worked at the library and museum and enjoyed flower gardening.

She is preceded in death by...

Mar 26, 2018

Modine “Mama Dean” Delancey, 102, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, March 26, 2018.  She was born on August 15, 1915 to Arthur and Vera Carwile Seals.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Osceola.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years: Homer Delancey, parents, two daughters: Shirley...

Mar 25, 2018

Lee Roy Gaddis, 72, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, March 25, 2018.  He was born on September 18, 1945 to Charles Harron and Mollie Belma Watson Gaddis.  He loved fishing and NASCAR.

He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Charles Lee Gaddis, Eugene Gaddis, James Gaddis and Gordon Gaddis, one sister:...

Mar 21, 2018

Bobby Street, 75, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Services will be held at Eastlake Mortuary in Phoenix, Arizona. www.eastlakemortuaryphx.com

No services will be held in Marked Tree.

Mar 15, 2018

Buford Wallace Carter, 92, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at his home.  He was born on October 6, 1925 to Bennie and Ethel Howie Carter.  He graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, served in the Navy for 8 years and he was a retired coach and History teacher.

He is...

Mar 15, 2018

Ouida Glynn Simmons-Nichols, 88, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on January 1, 1930.  She attended First United Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by two sons and one daughter.

Ouida is survived by her husband: C.R. “Doc” Nichols of the home, one...

Mar 1, 2018

Ruby Louise Vick Gibbs (Tootsie) departed this life Thursday March 1, 2018 at her home.  She was born August 14, 1938 in Merrietta, Mississippi.  She lived most of her life in Marked Tree, Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by her Father: William Oreal Vick, mother: Pernie Ann Letson Vick, 3 brothers: William Vick, Morris Ray Vick...

Feb 20, 2018

Alise Tyler, 68 of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on February 20, 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on January 23, 1950 to Vinetta May King Maness.  She was of the Baptist faith, she loved shopping, going to flea markets, yard sales and spending time with her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by...

Feb 14, 2018

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Feb 5, 2018

Nora Faye Scull Pitts, 86, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life Monday, February 05, 2018.  She was born February 12, 1931 to George Franklin and Nora Jane Amos Scull.  She was a member of Neiswander Baptist Church, her occupation was being a Wife, Mom and Granny, loved shopping, quilting, and playing games.

Nora Faye is preceded...

Feb 2, 2018

Wallas Ross, 81, of Marked Tree, departed this life Friday, February 2, 2018 in Jonesboro.  He was born March 22, 1936 to John Craig and Nellie Gray Worley Ross.  He attended First Baptist Church in Tyronza, Retired John Deere Parts Clerk, May 22, 1999 was named Wallas Ross Day and the Baseball Field was named after him.

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Feb 2, 2018

Angela “Angie” Nash Clark, 43, of Clarkedale, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, February 2, 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee.  She was born on April 21, 1974 to Gary and Patricia Morris Nash.

Angie attended Angel’s Way Baptist church, worked as a Nurse for Fresenius Medical Care, member of Duck’s Unlimited, loved her Healers, Roxy and Moon, and...