Obituaries
Beth Brewer
Nov 26, 2016
Beth McArthur Brewer, 91, was born April 12, 1925 in Dyess, Arkansas, to Roslyn and Hays McArthur Sr., went to be with her Heavenly Father on November 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, A. Houston Brewer Sr., five brothers, Hays McArthur Jr., John Dickson McArthur, Kenneth McArthur, W.R. McArthur, and Leston A. McArthur,...
Annie Goad
Nov 14, 2016
Annie Mae Goad, 82, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, November 14, 2016. She was born on April 22, 1934 to Wheeler and Annie Tidwell Gibbs. She was of the Baptist faith. Annie is preceded in death by her husband: Paul Goad, parents, brother: Ray Gibbs and 2 sisters: Margaret Collins and Kate Guy. She is survived...
Mary Kelley
Oct 28, 2016
Mary Ann "Bigon" Kelley, 80, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, departed this life on Friday, October 28, 2016 in Milan, Tennessee. She was born in McCormick, Arkansas on June 27, 1936 to the late John Neal and Gertrude (Bottoms) Dean. Bigon was a Homemaker, who enjoyed spending time with her family, her collection of lipsticks and was always the life of...
Rickey Hardin
Oct 20, 2016
Rickey Lynn Hardin, 60, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday October 20, 2016. He was born on January 12, 1956 to James Eugene and Imogene Nelson Hardin. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother: Teddy Doyle Hardin. Rickey is survived by 5 brothers: Larry Hardin of Payneway, Arkansas, Darrell Hardin of Marked Tree, Arkansas,...
Cheslie Powell
Oct 3, 2016
Cheslie H. Powell, 78, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, October 3, 2016 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on December 12, 1937 to Howard Werner and Frances Elizabeth Blaylock Powell. He was a retired Technical Sergeant from The United States Air Force and was a member of South Caraway Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He is preceded...
Joseph Wilson Jr
Oct 3, 2016
Joseph Van Wilson Jr., 2, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, October 3, 2016 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on June 10, 2014 to Joseph Van Wilson Sr. and Jennifer Nicole Terrell. Joseph is preceded in death by his great grandparents: Johnny and Laura Maness and grandmother: Carina Wilson. He is survived by his father: Joseph...
Laura Maness
Oct 3, 2016
Laura Belle Nichols Maness, 76, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, October 3, 2016 at her home. She was born on December 22, 1939 to John Fletcher and Edna Nadine Romine Nichols. Laura is preceded in death by her husband: Johnny Van Maness, Children: Carina Laurette Maness Wilson and Jay Scott Beaver, great grandson: Joseph Wilson Jr.,...
Hortense McCrary
Sep 25, 2016
Hortense Eason McCrary, 78, of Cabot, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on October 3, 1937 to Wayne and Sue Marter Eason. She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter: Romana Lee McCrary, brother: Jerry Eason, 2 sisters: Robbie Parham and June Gwendolyn Eason, 2 grandchildren: Cole Lewis and...
Roger Kimery
Sep 4, 2016
Roger Eugene Kimery, 65, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, September 4, 2016 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on July 12, 1951 to James Eugene "Gene" and Nellie Virginia Keeling Kimery. He attended church at Trinity Baptist and enjoyed spending time with family. Roger is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his...
Mitchell Tolliver
Sep 2, 2016
Mitchell Tolliver, 60, of West Memphis, was born September 22, 1955 in Lepanto, Arkansas. He is the son of the late Glenn and Bobbie Young Tolliver. He entered his eternal rest September 2, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Mitchell proudly served in the Navy from 1975 to 1982. Mitchell leaves behind his wife of thirty-six years, Rhonda...
M. Smith
Aug 29, 2016
M.G. Smith, 89, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, August 29, 2016 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on January 11, 1927 to Elbert and Thelma Lee Smith. He spent most of his high school years at The Riverside Military Academy. He was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church, where he taught Pathfinders Sunday School class, a...
Robert McGill
Aug 28, 2016
Captain Robert Holt McGill died on Sunday, August 28 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on February 6, 1941, in Memphis, Tennessee. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Leighton and Lucy McGill of Marked Tree, Arkansas; and his sisters, Betty Lu McGill Pope of Memphis, Tennessee, and Mary Taylor Colby of Mayfield, Kentucky; and...
Melissa Cantrell
Aug 24, 2016
Melissa Leigh Cantrell, 52, of Harrisburg, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on June 2, 1964 to Junior Earl and Janet Freshour Laden. She is preceded in death by her husband: Jimmy Lee Cantrell. Melissa is survived by her parents: Junior and Janet Laden of Harrisburg, Arkansas, 3 sons: Eric Holt...
Elton Mitchusson
Aug 15, 2016
Elton Mitchusson, 88, of Wynne, Arkansas departed from this life on Monday, August 15, 2016 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on January 17, 1928 to Charles H. and Edith Mae Brizendine Mitchusson. Mr. Mitchusson is preceded in death by his wife: Velma Mitchusson, parents, 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Elton is survived by 3 sons: Dan Mitchusson (Paula) of...
Dixon Chandler
Aug 12, 2016
Dixon Chandler, a resident of Marked Tree for over 50 years, passed away Friday after a brief illness. A native of Prattville, Alabama, Dixon attended the University of Alabama, proudly served in the USMC, and married Marked Tree native Tommye Crowell in 1964. Dixon joined George and Louise Crowell and Millard and Della Weir at Schonberger's Department Store, which served...
Melva Case
Aug 9, 2016
Melva Dean Case, 87, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 19, 1928 to Andrew and Pauline Duncan Johnson. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Lepanto, Arkansas, her proudest accomplishment was her family that she loved dearly and she enjoyed helping out...
Jania Oates
Aug 7, 2016
Jania Marion Oates began her heavenly celebration on August 7, 2016. She was the oldest child born to Jack and Eva Mott Harrison in Zavalla, Texas on September 18, 1927. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother: Junior and the love of her life, Franklin Thomas Oates. Jania finished Zavalla High School at age 15 and college at...
Russell Wren, Sr
Aug 1, 2016
Russell O'Neil Wren Sr., 76 of West Memphis, Arkansas, departed this life, Monday, August 1, 2016 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on April 8, 1940 to James Vardeman and Virginia Glover Wren. Mr. Wren was retired from the United States Postal Service and also worked as the Crittenden County Veteran's Service...
Bob Beasley
Jul 30, 2016
Bob R. Beasley, 66, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, July 30, 2016 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on July 14, 1950 to Clyde Beasley and Lila Tucker. Mr. Beasley is a 20 year retired Air Force Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother: Jimmy Beasley. Bob is survived by his wife: Carla...
Flora Churchwell
Jul 19, 2016
Flora Idell Churchwell, 92, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on March 17, 1924 to Alvie and Mae Evelyn Wilson. She is preceded in death by her husband: Mack Morris Churchwell Jr, parents, daughter: Sheila Ann Churchwell, brother: Thomas Wilson and sister: Clara Hand. Flora is survived by 2...
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