Obituaries

Jan 25, 2019

Betty Jo Allen, 86, of McCrory departed this life on Friday, January 25, 2019 in McCrory.  She was born on March 3, 1932 to Eudell and Dovie Putnam Kent.   Betty was a member of Missionary Baptist Church in Wynne, she was Miss Marked Tree, loved playing basketball and enjoyed arts and crafts and fishing,

She is preceded...

Jan 22, 2019

Donna Denise Fires, 54, of Rivervale, departed this life on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in West Memphis.  She was born on February 27, 1964 to Carolyn Fires.

She is preceded in death by her mother, grandmother: Dorothy Fires and sister: Debbie Fires.

Donna is survived by two daughters: Amy Nichole Pate of Seattle, Washington and...

Jan 18, 2019

Vee Brimingham, 71, of Topeka, KS was surrounded by family as he peacefully passed away on the evening of January 18th, 2019. He was born on July 14th, 1947 in Booneville, MS.

Vee was a loving servant of God and a wonderful father to his two daughters. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War,...

Jan 3, 2019

Shelia Danette Saint, 59, of Keiser departed this life Thursday, January 3, 2019.  She was born on March 10, 1959 to Lester Tanner and Bonnie Cato Waterford.

She is preceded in death by her father.

Shelia is survived by her mother: Bonnie Waterford of Manila, son: Justin Lozano of Keiser, two daughters: Andrea Garcia of...

Jan 2, 2019

Lela (Pearl) “Muddy” Shafer, 96, of Southaven, MS passed away peacefully, with her son, Phillip by her side, Tuesday, January 2, 2019. She was born September 19, 1922 in Bay, Arkansas to Albert Eli Oliver and Nancy “Mary”(Vickery). She married Paul Maddox Shafer on June 29, 1944. Paul and Pearl owned and managed the Strand Theater and Lepanto Drive-in...

Dec 28, 2018

Briana Renee Howard, 20, of Lepanto departed this life Friday, December 28, 2018.  She was born on February 1, 1998 to Rodney Howard and Theresa Coursey Trantham.

She is preceded in death by her great grandparents: Edward Hays Howard and Dorothy Howard and sister: Tasha Coursey

Briana is survived by her mother: Theresa Trantham of...

Dec 28, 2018

Misty Michelle Wilbanks, 19, of Bondsville departed this life on Friday, December 28, 2018.  She was born on February 20, 1999 to Michael Wilbanks and April Rowland Wilbanks.  She loved listening to music and spending time with family.

She is preceded in death by Bobby Joe Rowland, Helen Rowland, Lucy D. Wilbanks and Dan Wilbanks.

Misty...

Dec 26, 2018

Braiden Hall Howard, 23, of Joiner departed this life on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. He was born on May 31, 1995 to Joseph Clayton and Tracey Michelle Crawford Howard. He graduated from Rivercrest High School in 2013, he loved hunting and fishing and was a Tennessee Vols and Dallas Cowboys fan. He is preceded in death by his grandfather:...

Dec 18, 2018

Claudine Wells, 89, departed this life on December 18, 2018, at her residence on Old Payneway Lane, Trumann, Arkansas.  She was born October 19, 1929 to Lee Garfield and Annie Thomas Loggains.  She was a member of First Baptist Church, Marked Tree for over 45 years.  She loved the Lord and in order to serve Him, she was a...

Dec 13, 2018

Jimmy “Fatman” Wayne Hargo, 56, of Marked Tree departed this life on December 13, 2018 in Marked Tree.  He was born on April 6, 1962 to James Thomas and Mildred Lorene Essary Hargo.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and bonfires.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Thomas Edward Hargo and Ricky Lynn Hargo and...

Dec 12, 2018

Tom Williams, 92, of Marked Tree departed this life Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in Jonesboro.  He was born February 4, 1926 to Thomas Oscar and Laura Beatrice Reed Williams.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marked Tree, and a US Army Veteran.   He was a retired water manager for the city of Marked Tree,...

Dec 11, 2018

Louise Gibbs, 78, of the Black Oak community, departed this life Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in Jonesboro.  She was born October 24, 1940 to Willie and Mollie Phillips Burns.  She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church.  She enjoyed sewing, making quilts, canning and flower gardening.

She is preceded in death by her parents, 1 son:...

Dec 8, 2018

Mona Kay Cook, 51, of Marked Tree departed this life Saturday, December 08, 2018 in Jonesboro.  She was born June 13, 1967 to Robert and Carole White Parker.  She was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband: Michael Shane Cook.

Mona is survived by her son: Nathaniel Key of Fort...

Dec 5, 2018

Jon Ellen (Boyles) Sanders left this world on December 5, 2018  to live eternally with her Lord in heaven.  She was born on September 21, 1929 to Ernest and Hattye (Mason) Boyles.  She grew up on the Willbeth farm at Spear Lake in Poinsett County where her father was the farm manager of row crops and cattle.  While on...

Dec 4, 2018

Joann McVay Parker, 75, of Jonesboro departed this life on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in Jonesboro.  She was born on July 11, 1943 to George McVay and Ima Stroud.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Wendal Parker Sr, parents, and three sisters: Wanda Post, Bettye Steakley and Jane Cornish.

Joann is survived by...

Nov 26, 2018

Beatrice Simpson Pitts, 93, of Marked Tree, Ar. departed this life on Monday, November 26, 2018 with her family by her side.  She was born on February 28, 1925 to Theodore and Ella Elizabeth Tucker Simpson.  She was a homemaker and a member of Tyronza First Baptist Church.

Beatrice is preceded in death by her husband of...

Nov 12, 2018

Corkey Wilson, 77, of Lepanto departed this life on Monday, November 12, 2018 in Jonesboro.  She was born on September 7, 1941 to James Buddy and Sudie May Ball Humphreys.

She is preceded in death by her parents, five brothers: Alex Waynne Humphreys, Lonnie Hulon Humphreys, Herschel Humphreys, Jerry Humphreys and Danny Ray Humphreys and two sisters:...

Nov 10, 2018

Donna Lorine Greene, age 63, of Marked Tree departed this life and went to her heavenly home Saturday, November 10, 2018.  She was born to Cread Thompson and Pauline Crook Thompson, the youngest of their 5 children, on October 12, 1955 in Wynne, Arkansas.

Donna graduated from Parkin High School in 1973 before attending Arkansas State University...

Nov 5, 2018

Betty Jean Aaron, 86, of Marked Tree departed this life on Monday, November 5, 2018.  She was born on February 21, 1932 to Lee Andrew and Irene Lillard Kirkland.  She was a founding member of Central Baptist Church in Marked Tree, she volunteered for Three Rivers food pantry and she was an avid supporter of The DAV on the...

Nov 5, 2018

Michael Wayne Jones, 61, of Lepanto departed this life on Monday, November 5, 2018.  He was born on June 28, 1957 to Stanley and Christine Mason Jones.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister: Sandra Morrisett.

Michael is survived by his wife: Janice Jones of Lepanto, one son: Bradley Wayne Jones...