Obituaries
David Merle Layman
Jan 5, 2025
David Merle Layman, 63, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at his home. He was born on December 13, 1961, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Lynn Devere Sr. and Virginia Corley Layman. David served the citizens of Lepanto and Poinsett County for many years as a police officer, detective, firefighter, EMT and Dispatcher at Marked...
William C. "Bill" Stracener II
Jan 4, 2025
William C. “Bill” Stracener II, of Monette, Arkansas passed away on January 4, 2025, at the age of 38. He was born on October 25, 1986 in Blytheville, Arkansas to William C Stracener and Betty Ward. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He loved spending time with his family.
Bill is survived by his wife: Alicia Stracener of Monette, three sons:...
Mary Jane McGhee
Jan 1, 2025
Mary Jane McGhee, 63, of Lepanto departed this life on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born on March 25, 1961 in Lepanto to C.T. and Mary Magadeline Turner Gann. Mary Jane was of the Baptist faith and loved being outside. She was either fishing, going to the car races or...
Mark Dewayne McArthur
Dec 26, 2024
Mark Dewayne McArthur, 63, of Keiser, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 19, 1961, in Lepanto, Arkansas to William Clement Sr. and Alfreda Grace Humphreys McArthur.
He is preceded in death by his parents: William McArthur and Alfreda Wilson.
Mark is survived by his wife: Tasha Nichols McArthur of Keiser, Arkansas,...
Randall "Randy" "R.B.” Warner Bryant
Dec 21, 2024
Randall “Randy” “R.B.” Warner Bryant, 61, of Conway, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at his home. He was born on March 16, 1963, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Nelson and Mildred “Ginger” Virginia Bishop Bryant. He graduated from West Memphis High School, received his CDL licenses from Delta VoTech and his autobody certificate from the VoTech...
Tammy Wynette McClain
Dec 20, 2024
Tammy Wynette McClain, 57, of Manila, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, December 20, 2024, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on December 1, 1967, in Osceola, Arkansas to Glenn and Nadine Hammock McClain.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister: Beverly Scissell.
Tammy is survived by one son: Chad McClain (Stephanie) of Dyess, one daughter: Jordan Vaughn...
Larry Eaton
Dec 14, 2024
Larry E. Eaton, 73, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born to Ellis and Linea A. McDaniel Eaton on March 1, 1952, in Tyronza, Arkansas. Larry loved farming, listening to blues music, spending his money on cars and rims, in his younger days...
Anthony Shane Scott
Dec 12, 2024
Anthony Shane Scott, 48, of Pocahontas, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Pocahontas, Arkansas. He was born February 26, 1976, in Osceola, Arkansas to Diane Scott.
He is preceded in death by his mother: Diane Scott Pate and the woman who raised him: Cathryn Scott.
Shane is survived by one daughter: Chelsea Simmons (Trevion) of Trumann, Arkansas, three...
Darrell Wayne Griffis
Dec 12, 2024
Darrell Wayne Griffis, 51, of West Memphis, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in West Memphis, Arkansas. He was born on September 21, 1973, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Bruce Sr. and Evelyn Marie Smithson Griffis.
He is preceded in death by his mother: Evelyn Griffis, one brother: Robert Griffis and one sister: Rhonda Reddman.
Wayne is survived by...
Raymond Odis Johnson
Dec 8, 2024
Raymond Odis Johnson, 81, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at St Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on March 4, 1943 in Dyess, Arkansas to Odis and Mary Earlene Webster Johnson. Raymond worked hard all of his life. At the age of seven he was farming the lands of Dyess...
Dorothy Mae Haynes
Dec 6, 2024
Dorothy Mae Haynes, 81, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, December 6, 2024, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on November 24, 1943, in Parkin, Arkansas to Joseph and Calliada Lowry Hisaw. Dorothy loved Bingo, reading, gardening and traveling.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one daughter: Teresa Morgan, six brothers: Allan Sims, Alvie Sims, Luther Sims,...
Barbara Jean Pounders
Dec 1, 2024
Barbara Jean Shinall Pounders, 67, of Lepanto, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was born on November 3, 1957, in Lepanto, Arkansas to Bud and Earlene Burch Shinall. Barbara worked as the Executive Director at Stevens Square for 20 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents...
Ronnie Joe Shempert
Nov 21, 2024
Ronnie Joe Shempert, of Payneway, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, November 21, 2024, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on November 7, 1958, in Lepanto, Arkansas to Elvie Levi and Mary Elizabeth Dixon Shempert. Ronnie was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Jonesboro; he loved flea markets and fishing. He was a wonderful friend to Nick Clayton, Gale...
Sheila Hamm
Nov 9, 2024
Sheila Hamm, 71, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 19, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee to J.B. and Edith Rutledge Hamm.
She is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, one son: Robert John Stacy, one brother: Ronnie Rutledge and one granddaughter: Bobby Nicole Stacy.
Sheila is survived by...
Lori Lynn Malone
Nov 6, 2024
Lori Lynn Malone, 48, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at her home. She was born on December 4, 1975, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Larry and Brenda Allen Malone. Lori enjoyed going to the cabin and absolutely loved and adored her grandbabies.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Larry and Brenda Malone and...
Winoia Fay Whitsett
Nov 4, 2024
Winoia Fay Whitsett, 83, of Marked Tree, AR departed this life on Monday November 4, 2024 at Three Rivers Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Marked Tree. She was born on February 5, 1941 in Erie, PA to Albert and Dorothy Edwards Sampson. Winoia was Christian and loved serving the community as a cashier at the Convivence Store. She loved her...
Leah Raymella Rider
Nov 4, 2024
Leah Raymella Rider, 89, of Hixson, Tn. departed this life on Monday November 4,2024, at Catherine’s Place Personal Care Home in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born on December 27, 1934, in Dardanelle, AR to Burlin James and Leotta Mae Bezzo Furr.
After growing up and marrying her life’s love in 1951, she spent thirty years as an Army Officer’s wife:...
Allen O. Hall
Oct 31, 2024
Allen O. Hall, 79, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on October 31, 2024 at Collierville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Collierville, Tennessee. He was born on January 9, 1945 in Manila, Arkansas to Herman and Maxine Curry Hall. Allen retired from working in salvage and sales. He was an outdoorsman and loved to work on the farm as well...
Maxine M. Armstrong
Oct 26, 2024
Maxine M. Armstrong, 96, of Marked Tree, Arkansas passed away Saturday, October 26th, 2024, at Three Rivers Nursing Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas. She was born April 2nd, 1928, in Marked Tree, Arkansas where she spent her entire life. She was the daughter of Clyde and Leo Thornton.
Maxine worked at American Greetings in Osceola, Arkansas before retirement and will be...
Carroll Edward Maddox
Oct 25, 2024
Carroll Edward Maddox, 78, of Marion, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, October 25, 2024 in West Memphis, Arkansas. He was born on November 9, 1945 in Dyess, Arkansas to Brady and Pernie Lawson Maddox. He was employed with Steepleton Tires for twenty-seven years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, gardening and supporting his favorite team, University of Arkansas. His family...
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