Obituaries

Oct 31, 2018

Paulette Maddox, 76, of Lepanto departed this life on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in Jonesboro.  She was born on May 16, 1942 to Oscar Butler and Edna Opal Reed Kemp.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Carl Gene Maddox Sr., parents, two sons: Carl Maddox Jr. and Christopher Carl Maddox and three brothers: Carl Butler...

Oct 14, 2018

Douglas Wade Turner, 56, of Lepanto departed this life on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at his home.  He was born on April 8, 1962 to Billy and Bobbie Carson Turner.  He loved hunting, fishing, NASCAR and football, he enjoyed hanging out with friends, spending time with his brothers at the body shop and he loved working and spending time...

Oct 4, 2018

Ora Mae Brewer Helms Pierce, 91, of Jonesboro, formerly of Marked Tree, departed this life on Thursday, October 4, 2018 in Jonesboro.  She was born on November 30, 1926 to Robert and Lillie Davis Vardell.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She enjoyed bowling, gardening, dancing and hunting and was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.

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Sep 30, 2018

Donald Edward “Don” Warren, 80, of Lepanto departed this life on Sunday, September 30, 2018 in Jonesboro.  He was born on February 5, 1938 to Wilton Sr. and Dessie Baker Warren.  Don was a farmer for many years.

He is preceded in death by his wife: Joy Ann Shempert Warren, parents, two brothers: Wilton “Hip” Warren and...

Sep 20, 2018

Billy Carl Raines, 25, of Williford, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, September 20, 2018.  He was born on October 26, 1992 to Carl and Mary Smallwood Raines.

He is survived by his parents: Carl and Mary Raines of Williford, Arkansas, three sons: Noah Carl David Raines of Williford,  Arkansas,  Brody Duwayne Wade Raines and Benelli Jace...

Sep 17, 2018

Gwendlon Ann Walling, 76, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, September 17, 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on June 16, 1942 to Cecil Willis and Freda Belle Hood Causey.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Jimmy D. Walling, parents, one sister: Wanda Box, three grandchildren and one daughter in law:...

Sep 15, 2018

Elizabeth Ann "Lib" Wright, 76, of Clarksville, TN, formerly of Marked Tree, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Tennova Healthcare of Clarksville.

Elizabeth was born on September 19, 1941, in Rural Poinsett County, AR to the late J.W. Teague and Montia Pogue Teague. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Wright and...

Sep 10, 2018

Jimmy S. Berry, 90, of Marked Tree, departed this life on Monday, September 10, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 15, 1927 to Fred and Zona “Billye” Shelton Berry. Mr. Berry was a graduate of Harrisburg High School; a United States Army Veteran, stationed in Beijing, China; and a member of The First United Methodist Church...

Sep 9, 2018

Glenda Clark Ashlock passed away quietly at Methodist Hospital in Memphis at 12:45p.m. on Sunday, September 9, 2018.  She was born on November 29, 1932 to Algea and Nona Clark.  Mrs. Ashlock was a longtime accounting manager at E Ritter Seed Company in Marked Tree and upon retirement continued work at H & R Block doing income tax preparation,...

Sep 1, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Davis Eugene Teague, of Mountain Home and formally of Marked Tree, announces his passing after a brief illness on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at the age of 80 years. Gene was a United States Army Veteran, whom served in the Vietnam War, and was a retired truck driver. Gene will...

Aug 25, 2018

Larry W. Steakley, 75 of Lepanto departed this life on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at his home.  He was born on June 2, 1943 to Woodrow and Eula Reagan Steakley.  Larry was the former owner of Steakley’s Body Shop in Lepanto.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lepanto, a member of the Poinsett County Quorum...

Aug 23, 2018

William H. “Hi” Cross, Jr., of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on August 23, 2018 at his home.  He was born on December 9, 1939 to William Hiram Sr and Virginia Portis Cross.  He attended Castle Heights Military Academy, he attended the University of Arkansas where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and he graduated from Arkansas...

Aug 9, 2018

Patti Diann Maddox, 56, of Lepanto departed this life on Thursday, August 9, 2018 in Jonesboro.  She was born on March 14,1962 to James Lemuel “Buddy” and Doris Ellen Adamson Pounders.  She was of the Baptist Faith, enjoyed cooking and traveling with family and friends.  She loved spending time with her grandbabies and her dogs: Abby, Cooter and Shelby.

Jul 19, 2018

Richard Thomas “Burt” Johnson, 38, of Lepanto departed this life on Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Hayti, Missouri.  He was born on August 18, 1979 to Raymond and Doris Bass Johnson.

Burt was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years:...

Jul 19, 2018

Laura Michelle Ashley, 51, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on August 12, 1966 to Frank and Dorothy Rainey Walker.  She was a member of Bethel Church of The Lord Jesus Christ in Osceola.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one son: James Allen...

Jul 6, 2018

Freddie Lavell Thompson, 70, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life Friday, July 6, 2018.  He was born September 23, 1947 to Roland Oscar and Thelma Louise West Thompson.  He was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church, an Air Force Veteran, enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

Freddie is preceded in death by...

Jul 5, 2018

Samuel M. Moss, 70, of Marked Tree, Arkansas, formerly of Trumann and Jonesboro, departed this life, Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Marked Tree.

No services are planned.

Mr. Moss will be buried in Holly Springs Cemetery in Harrisburg.

Jul 4, 2018

Jack Foote, 88, of Lepanto, departed this life Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Jonesboro. He was born September 29, 1929 to Oscar and Ara Tart Foote. He was a member of The First Baptist Church in Lepanto, where he served as a deacon, a United States Army Veteran during the Korean War, worked at Murphy Funeral Home and then...

Jun 24, 2018

Jessie Mae Brimingham, 90, of Lepanto, departed this life on Sunday, June 24, 2018 in Osceola.  She was born on February 3, 1928 to Jesse Franklin Rinehart and Johnie Mae Stacy.  She was a member of The First United Methodist Church in Lepanto, she was a wonderful friend, mother and grandmother.

She is preceded in death by...

Jun 24, 2018

Cora Mae Webb, 90, of Marked Tree, Ar. formerly of Lake City departed this life on Sunday, June 24, 2018.  She was born on May 18, 1928 to Johnny and Ella Mae Cochran.

She is preceded in death by her husband: C.B. “Red” Webb, parents, and daughter: Sharon Palmer.

Cora is survived by her Granddaughter...