Obituaries
Jerome "Unc" Michael Williams, Jr.
Oct 27, 2023
Jerome “Unc” Michael Williams, Jr. was born to the union of Jerome Michael, Sr. and Mary Buchanan Williams on January 7, 1975 in Chicago, Illinois. He accepted Christ at an early age in Chicago, Illinois and rededicated his life back to Christ in Trumann, Arkansas. He loved music and to dance, even though he had no rhythm and he...
Rickey A. Hurst, Sr.
Oct 22, 2023
Rickey A. Hurst, Sr. of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on October 22, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on October 21, 1955 to Thomas Edward and Lorene Katherine Kirtley Hurst in West Memphis, Arkansas.
His son described him best as a simple man who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his...
Chief Jamie McCrary
Oct 14, 2023
Chief Jamie McCrary passed away Saturday October 14, 2023, at his home in Marked Tree, AR after fiercely fighting multiple forms of cancer for several years. Chief Jamie McCrary born James Douglas McCrary was born on August 28, 1957, in Harrisburg, AR to Jesse and Jo Ann Martin McCrary and was of the Baptist faith.
Chief McCrary met...
Opal Janet Hicks George
Oct 12, 2023
Opal Janet Hicks George, 83, of Marked Tree, Arkansas, passed away on October 12, 2023, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on December 3, 1939, to the late Richard Hicks and Eleanor Davis.
Janet was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved spending time with her dogs: Benjo...
Willard Ed "Sam" Wynn Jr.
Oct 11, 2023
Willard Ed “Sam” Wynn Jr., 73, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on January 21, 1950, in Tyronza, Arkansas to Willard Sr. and Dimple Ennis Wynn. Willard served his country in the United States Army for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family...
Shirley Ann Carter
Oct 10, 2023
Shirley Ann Carter, 85, of West Ridge, Arkansas departed this life on October 10, 2023 at Arkansas Continued Care, Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on December 16, 1937 to Oscar Butler and Edna Opal Reed Kemp in Little River Township. Shirley was of the Baptist faith. She was a babysitter for many children throughout the years, she loved her...
Betty Jean Turnbow
Oct 9, 2023
Mrs. Betty Turnbow was born Betty Jean Wheelington in Hope, Arkansas on Valentine's Day, 1933. From the beginning, she was a firecracker: sassy, full of laughter, and hard-wired to care for others. Her stout determination caught her the husband of her dreams and brought home her two beloved daughters. She was endlessly devoted to Joe and the family they...
Bettye Joe Wroten
Oct 8, 2023
Bettye Joe Kimbrell Wroten, 79, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, formerly of Dyess, departed this life on October 8, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on February 15, 1944 to Floyd Roland and Mary Zellie Finely Kimbrell in Lambert, Mississippi. She was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
She is preceded...
Robert James "R.J." Pitts Sr.
Oct 4, 2023
Robert James “R.J.” Pitts Sr., 97, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in Marked Tree, Arkansas. He was born on September 26, 1926, in Earle, Arkansas to Henry and Nora Ridding Pitts. R.J. served his country for two years in the United States Army and twenty-nine years in the Arkansas National Guard. He was a...
Brenda Gail Robison
Oct 4, 2023
Brenda Gail Richards Robison, 70, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Sherwood, Arkansas. She was born on June 21, 1953 to Edward “Peanut” and Geartrude “Gert” Sharp Richards.
She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter: Angela Castle, brother: Johnnie Richards and sister: Jeanitta Collins.
Brenda is survived...
Amanda Mae Phillips
Oct 4, 2023
Amanda Mae Phillips, of Marked Tree, Arkansas, passed away on October 4, 2023, at the age of 34. She was born on August 4, 1989, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.She enjoyed the outdoors. Fishing trips were a favorite pastime of hers, as well as camping and riding the back roads.Amanda is survived by her parents: Norma Quiles (Ernie) of Marked Tree, and...
Charlotte Faye Featherston
Sep 8, 2023
Charlotte Faye Featherston, 76, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, September 8, 2023 at The Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on August 10, 1947 to Leroy and Sarah B. Turner McDonald in Marked Tree, Arkansas. Charlotte was a faithful member of Marked Tree Church of God. She enjoyed playing...
Clyde "Slug" Vaughn
Sep 3, 2023
Clyde “Slug” Vaughn, 86, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Lake City, Arkansas. He was born April 27, 1937, to C.D. and Virgie Vaughn. He was of the Baptist Faith and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially spending time with his grandson Dalton at the bow shop.
He is preceded in death by...
Peggy Dee Drummond
Sep 2, 2023
Peggy Dee Birdno Drummond, 72, of Caraway, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, September 2, 2023 in Sherwood, Arkansas. She was born on September 11, 1950, to Raymond and Gladys Smith Birdno. Peggy attended New Hope Baptist Church in Black Oak, Arkansas. She was the DJ at the VFW for several years, ran a daycare at her home, and...
Clifton L. Parham
Aug 21, 2023
Clifton L. Parham, 89, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, August 21, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on August 13, 1934 to Milton and Florence Lokey Parham in Booneville, Mississippi. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Marked Tree and served on the Marked Tree Volunteer Fire Department,...
David Brian Smith
Aug 17, 2023
David Brian Smith, 63, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at his home. He was born on October 29, 1959 to Reeder Franklin and Shirley Barton Smith in Chicago, Illinois. He was a member of Refuge Church in Marked Tree, Arkansas. He grew up working in his parents Western Auto Store. At age 19...
Elizabeth "Beth" Anne Gryner Jones
Aug 14, 2023
Elizabeth Anne Gryner Jones, 54, of Batesville, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, August 14, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on January 11, 1969 to Billy Sr, and Laquita O’Brien Gryner in Osceola, Arkansas.
All though Beth has physical hinderances; she always kept a smile on her face, and shared her faith...
Debbie Carlette Vaughn
Aug 13, 2023
Debbie Carlette Vaughn, 66, of Dyess, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at SMC Regional Medical Center in Osceola, Arkansas. She was born June 21, 1957 to Carl and Sue Hammock Allen in Lepanto, Arkansas. Debbie was a member of New Hope Pentecostal Church of God in Dyess, Arkansas and loved severing the...
William David "Bill" Floyd
Aug 6, 2023
William David “Bill” Floyd, 89, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee departed this life on Sunday, August, 6, 2023 at his home. He was born on July 11, 1934 to Claude and Grace Pryor Floyd in Shelby County, Tennessee. He was of the First United Pentecostal Faith and served his country with honor in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
He...
Bonnie Beth Shinall
Jul 29, 2023
Bonnie Beth Shinall, 85, of Mason, Tennessee departed this life on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born on April 12, 1938, to Humphrey and Tilda Martin Hogan in Lepanto, Arkansas. Her children and grandchildren were her life and she loved spending time with them.
She is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-eight years:...
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