Obituaries
Lisa Michelle Sellers
Oct 21, 2024
Lisa Michelle Sellers, 59, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, October 21, 2024, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on July 24, 1965, in Osceola, Arkansas to Clarence and Eileen Cavitt Holt. Lisa adored and loved her grandchildren and loved spending time with her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: Johnny Holt,...
Phillip Wayne Maddox
Oct 7, 2024
Phillip Wayne Maddox, 58, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, October 7, 2024. He was born on January 8, 1966 in West Memphis, Arkansas to Frank and Betty Jones Maddox.
He is preceded in death by his father: Frank Maddox and brother-in-law: Cliff Parham
Phillip is survived by his mother: Betty Maddox of Marked Tree, significant other: JoAnn Holt of...
Dennis Dale Gann
Oct 7, 2024
Dennis Dale Gann, born on March 12, 1950, in Dyess, Arkansas, passed away on October 7, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He enjoyed a fulfilling career working on the farm and was a welder by trade. Dennis was known for his loving nature, supporting and cherishing his wife and family.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-four,...
Doyce Elnore Ross
Sep 30, 2024
Doyce Elnore Ross, a cherished matriarch and beloved member of the Marked Tree and Tyronza communities, departed this world on September 30, 2024, at her residence, just weeks shy of her eighty-eighth birthday. Born on October 23, 1936, Doyce lived a life marked by kindness, compassion and an unfaltering devotion to her family and friends.
As the proud owner of the...
Logan River Coursey
Sep 21, 2024
Logan River Coursey, 19, of Trumann, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was born on August 13, 2005, in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Christopher Coursey. Logan loved playing Tennis and Chess.
He is preceded in death by one aunt: Stacey Matney and one cousin: Briana Howard.
Logan is survived by his father: Christopher Coursey of Trumann, grandparents: Richard and...
Ophelia Thompson
Sep 12, 2024
Ophelia Collie Thompson, 89, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, September 12, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on November 24, 1934, to George Washington and Lucille Clark Collie in Lepanto, Arkansas. Ophelia was a member of the Church of the First Born in Hunter, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Hershel William Thompson,...
Paul J Green
Sep 4, 2024
Paul J. Green, 93, of Lexa, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his home. He was born on May 16, 1931, to Ed and Ethel Huskey Green in Kennett, Missouri. Paul was retired Chief of Police and Mayor of Earle, Arkansas and a Marine Veteran.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Joyce Ann Haynes Green,...
Betty Louise Beck
Aug 11, 2024
Betty Louise Beck, 84, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on August 11, 2024, at NEA Baptist hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on January 6, 1940, in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Avery and Vera Turnbow Branch. She was a member of Neiswander Baptist Church and retired as bookkeeper of the Drainage District.
She is preceded in death by...
Jessie Mae Martin
Aug 8, 2024
Jessie Mae Martin, 93, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, August 8, 2024, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on December 1, 1930, to Jesse E. and Walter Mae Finchum Martin. Jessie was a Registered Nurse for thirty-six years and retired at the age of 76. She also was the Secretary at the school before she became a...
Johnny Allen Holt
Aug 3, 2024
Johnny Allen Holt, 47, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on March 10, 1977, in Memphis, Tennessee to Johnny Raymond and Patricia Ann Brown Holt.
He is preceded in death by his father: Johnny Raymond Holt.
Johnny is survived by his mother: Ann Holt of Lepanto, two sons: Austin Holt of...
Robert Wayne Duncan
Jul 29, 2024
Robert Wayne Duncan, a resilient and determined individual, passed away on July 29, 2024, at the age of 61. He was born on August 13, 1961 in Tyronza, Arkansas to Henry Clayton and Mary Helen White Duncan. Despite the challenges of living with a disability, Robert’s unwavering spirit and strong work ethic allowed him to build a fulfilling life.
A hard...
Roger Dale Willbanks
Jul 28, 2024
Roger Dale Willbanks, 72, of Keiser, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Harris Healthcare in Osceola, Arkansas. He was born on July 21, 1952, to Charles C. and Gladys Wheeler Willbanks in Osceola, Arkansas. He was a retired mechanic and a member of Brinkley Chapel Baptist Church. He enjoyed rebuilding old cars. He lived in Keiser...
Wayne Carter
Jul 25, 2024
Wayne Carter, 81, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on July 25, 2024, at Arkansas Continued Care in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on August 7, 1942, in Marked Tree to Jesse and Sybal Harp Carter. He was employed for forty years with E. Ritter Equipment and Oil Company. Wayne served in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Betty Carol Smith
Jul 17, 2024
Betty C. Smith, 62, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life surrounded by her loved ones on July 17, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on March 17, 1962, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Charles E. Criswell and Betty Taylor Guzman. For many years she attended Revival Center Church in Lepanto, Arkansas and enjoyed drawing, arts,...
Elsie Mae Willis
Jul 17, 2024
Elsie Mae Willis, 83, of Marked Tree, Arkansas passed away on July 17, 2024 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro. Elsie was born in Brookland, Arkansas on April 2, 1941 to Arthur and Susie Brown. Elsie was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother and she worked as the kitchen manager for Mary Ann Arnold Center Head Start program...
Mary Catherine McMunn
Jul 10, 2024
Mary Catherine McMunn, 80, of Marked Tree, Arkansas passed away on July 10th, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones at St Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, granny/mamaw/meme, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Mary was born on May 7th, 1944 in Marked Tree where she spent her early...
Nancy Jean Smith
Jul 9, 2024
Nancy Jean Smith, 82, of Osceola, departed this life on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Marked Tree, Arkansas. She was born on February 17, 1942, in Nodena, Arkansas, to Jesse Franklin Smith and Johnnie (Jake) Reynolds Smith.
Nancy made some lifelong friends during her tenure of nearly 20 years at Union Carbide/Viskase as a Lab Tech, where she also served on...
Jimmy Lynn Walker
Jul 7, 2024
Jimmy Lynn Walker, 67, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 2, 1957, in Osceola, Arkansas to Mayburn Lawrence and Clara Stella Lamb Walker. Jimmy was of the Baptist Faith and graduated from Osceola High School. He enjoyed watching Gunsmoke, Old Westerns, and The Waltons, he enjoyed his...
Donna Sue Rash
Jul 4, 2024
Donna Sue George Rash, 65, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, July 4, 2024. She was born on October 30, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to Walter George Jr. and Carline Virginia Freeman. Donna enjoyed camping, flowers and gardening, she loved her dogs and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her father: Walter George Jr.,...
Sandra Kay Bishop
Jul 1, 2024
Sandra Kay Bishop, 70, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, July 1, 2024, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on July 29, 1953, in West Ridge, Arkansas to James and Sara Ann Waters Wagers. Sandra was a member of Marked Tree Church of God, she retired from Three Rivers Nursing Home after 35 years, she enjoyed all...
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