Obituaries
Gertrude Jeanne Harris Fleming
Apr 21, 2023
Gertrude Jeanne Harris Fleming, 100, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, April 21, 2023, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on June 15, 1922, in Memphis, Tennessee to Bill Henry Sr. and Ollie Bell McWhorter Harris.
She is preceded in death by her husband: James Everette “Buddy” Fleming, parents, one brother: Bill Henry Harris Jr. and...
Dennis Charles Saddler
Apr 18, 2023
Dennis Charles Saddler, 62, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life at his home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He was born on August 25, 1961 in Marked Tree to Johnny Charles Saddler and Eva Barrier Saddler Hooker.
He is preceded in death by his father, and two brothers: Kevin and Bryan Saddler.
Dennis is survived by his mother:...
George Scott Carpenter
Apr 5, 2023
George Scott Carpenter died at his home on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was born December 16, 1956 to George and Patricia (Freeman) Carpenter in Memphis, TN. Scott graduated from Lepanto AR High School in 1975 and attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He enjoyed a career as...
Franziska Schutz McCrory
Apr 1, 2023
Franziska Schutz McCrory, 93, of Marion, Arkansas departed this on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Marion, Arkansas. She was born on December 19, 1929, in Steinekirch, Germany. She was of the Catholic faith, she loved gardening, playing aggravation, spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and she was very patriotic.
She is preceded in death by her husband:...
Mark Wayne Smith
Mar 30, 2023
Mark Wayne Smith, 66, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 27, 1957 to Truman and Patsy Davis Smith in Michigan.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Mark is survived by his cousin: Juliette Haynes and husband Tommy of Jonesboro, several other cousins, nieces,...
Ronnie Dale Simmons, Sr.
Mar 29, 2023
Ronnie Dale Simmons, Sr., 67, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on August 20, 1955, to John and Bernice Ray Brewer Simmons in Harrisburg, Arkansas. Ronnie was of the Church of God faith. He loved life, people, riding his 4-wheeler, enjoyed spending time with...
Shirley Mae Spencer Brooks
Mar 17, 2023
Shirley Mae Spencer Brooks, Proverbs 3:15 “She is more precious than rubies.” 74, departed this life on Friday, March 17, 2023 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on October 23, 1948 to Samuel E. “Bud” and Effie Mae Hawkins Spencer in Lepanto, Arkansas.
Shirley was a faithful servant of God. She was...
Zettie Geraldine Duvall Hawkins
Mar 14, 2023
Mrs. Zettie Geraldine Duvall Hawkins, 93, of Marked Tree, Arkansas was born in Morrilton, Arkansas on July 5, 1929 to Wade Lawrence and Zettie Francis Maggie Verdin Duvall. She took her heavenly flight on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Three Rivers Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Marked Tree, Arkansas. She was one of twelve siblings. In 1944 her family moved...
Shirley Fran Kausler
Mar 11, 2023
Shirley Fran Kausler, 76, of Marion, Arkansas, passed away in her home on March 11, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born October 6, 1946, to H.C. and Alice Clay in Marked Tree, Arkansas. After attending Lepanto High School, she met and married the love of her life, Jerry Kausler; soon after, their only child David...
Gary "Gab" Allen Weathers
Mar 6, 2023
Gary “Gab” Allen Weathers, 66, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, March 6, 2023 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on March 30, 1956 to Carlon and Martha Ellis Weathers. Gab was a member of Etowah Baptist Church; he loved hunting and the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. Gab ran the little league in Lepanto for several...
Nannie F Simmons
Mar 5, 2023
Nannie F. Simmons, 83, departed this life on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at her home. She was born on November 9, 1939 in Marked Tree, Arkansas, to Bud and Opal Hudson Fisher. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. Nannie enjoyed painting pictures, bowling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is preceded in...
Hershel Ray Gibbs
Feb 27, 2023
Hershel Ray Gibbs, 85, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, February 27, 2023, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on January 8, 1938, to Dempsey Comer and Berta Loucile Scott Gibbs in Okolona, Mississippi.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Loretta Louise Burns Gibbs, his parents, one son: Bobby Gibbs,...
Toby Ryals Walker
Feb 27, 2023
Toby Ryals Walker, 64, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, February 27, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 20, 1958 in Memphis, Tennessee to C.D. and Alene Ryals Walker. He was a retired farmer and he loved duck hunting, deer hunting, fishing, golfing, watching football and baseball as well as watching his grandkids...
Brenda Joyce McClain
Feb 22, 2023
Brenda Joyce Hargo McClain, 75, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on October 21, 1947 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to James Thomas and Mildred Lorene Essary Hargo. Brenda was of the Baptist faith and the owner of McClain Trucking Company and McClain Sales...
Van Lee Freeman
Feb 17, 2023
Van Lee Freeman, 75, of Leachville, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, February 17, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 18, 1947 in Manila, Arkansas to Carl Edward and Pauline Howard Freeman. Van retired from Razorback Concrete, he enjoyed working on lawn mowers, vehicles, or anything that needed fixing. He loved fishing, hunting, hanging out with...
Billy Kenneth "Bill" Barnett
Feb 13, 2023
Billy Kenneth “Bill” Barnett, 88 of Marked Tree, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born on August 25, 1934 in Marked Tree to John B. Barnett, Sr. and Mary Louise Marvel Barnett.Bill was a veteran and retired after 34 years of service in the Air Force and Arkansas National Guard....
Joyce Ann Green
Feb 10, 2023
Joyce Ann Haynes Green, 79, of Earle, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, February 10, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on June 5, 1943, in Trumann, Arkansas to Edwin “Doc” and Lillian Lawson Haynes. She was a homemaker and will be forever loved and cherished.
She is preceded in death by her...
John Lewis Henderson
Feb 10, 2023
John Lewis Henderson, 79, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Lakeside Nursing Home in Lake City, Arkansas. He was born March 17, 1943 in Lepanto, Arkansas to C.P. and Marie Lewis Henderson. He was a faithful member of Lepanto Church of Christ and was a graduate of Harding University where he earned his...
Gladys Diane Shepherd
Feb 9, 2023
Gladys Diane Shepherd, 61, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her home. She was born on October 16, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri to George and Leola Lafern Raper VanNada.
She is preceded in death by her husband: John Shepherd, parents, one brother: Gerald VanNada, two sisters: Susane Lucas and Sandra Walker.
Gladys...
Tommie Lee Crow
Feb 5, 2023
Tommie Lee Kemp Crow, 84, of Lepanto, Arkansas gained her wings on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on May 15, 1938 to Otho and Mildred Laverne Reed Kemp in Marie, Arkansas. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lepanto, Arkansas. She was known by many...
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