Obituaries

Barbara Easton

Barbara Easton

Mar 9, 2024

Barbara Easton, 82, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on March 9, 2024, at Flo and Phil Hospice House, Jonesboro, Arkansas, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born on August 21, 1941, to William and Daisy Austin Hatley.  Barbara owned and operated Gibbs Grocery in Tyronza, Arkansas until retirement.  She was a member of the Senior Center...

James Ellis Vick

James Ellis Vick

Mar 7, 2024

James Ellis Vick, 87, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on August 29, 1936, in Marietta, Mississippi to William Orelle and Purnie Ann Letson Vick.  James was a Christian and enjoyed hunting, fishing and racecar driving.  

He is preceded in death by his wife:...

Tammy Kay Laden

Tammy Kay Laden

Mar 3, 2024

Tammy Kay Laden, 60, of Trumann, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at her home.  She was born on August 20, 1963, to John William and Aunvy Christine Foster Turner. 

She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother: Mike Cook.

Tammy is survived by one son: Kevin Scoggins of Trumann, one daughter: Whitney Laden of Trumann,...

Mildred Viola Johnson Stokes Allison

Mildred Viola Johnson Stokes Allison

Feb 27, 2024

Mildred Viola Johnson Stokes Allison, 97, of Keiser, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in Monette.   She was born on December 18, 1926, in West Ridge, Arkansas to James E. and Elizabeth Mitchell Johnson.  She was of the Pentecostal faith and attended Keiser First Baptist church with her daughter.  Mildred enjoyed visiting with friends, crocheting, embroidery,...

Janice Lea Orr

Janice Lea Orr

Feb 26, 2024

Janice Lea Orr, 68, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on February 26, 2024. She was born on October, 20, 1955 in Mountain View, Arkansas to Gerald Dean Burns and Margie Beatrice Burns Copeland.

She is preceded in death by her father: Gerald Burns.

Janice is survived by her husband: Edward Franklin “Buster” Orr, her mother: Margie Halk Copeland of Mountain View,...

Ruth A. Jones

Ruth A. Jones

Feb 26, 2024

Ruth A. Jones, 85, of Trumann, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, February 26, 2024, in Trumann.  She was born on August 5, 1938, to Avery and Vera Turnbow Branch.   Ruth was a member of Central Missionary Baptist Church in Trumann, Arkansas.  She loved the Lord, and she enjoyed sewing, quilting, spending time with her children, grandchildren and great...

Paul C. Smith

Paul C. Smith

Feb 21, 2024

Paul C. Smith of Lepanto, Arkansas, also known by many of his friends as 'Crawdad' just celebrated his 75th birthday on Monday, February 19, 2024 and passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at his home, where he loved to be, watching old westerns.

 Paul retired at the age of 62 from the Rayloc Company of Memphis...

Carrie Anita Merritt

Carrie Anita Merritt

Feb 20, 2024

Carrie Anita Merritt, 60, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on August 15, 1963, in Norwalk, California to Robert Alvin and Mary Evelyn Ham Dexter.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Wayne Merritt, parents and one daughter: Dolly Mae Price.

Carrie is survived by two daughters: Sarah Armstrong and...

Jimmy Rollon Dailey

Jimmy Rollon Dailey

Feb 18, 2024

Jim Dailey: A Life Filled with Grit, Service, and Adventure

Jim Dailey, a man known for his unwavering work ethic, unwavering dedication to his community, and adventurous spirit, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, at the age of 87. Born on July 17, 1936, in a humble log cabin in the Coldwater Township near Parking, Arkansas,...

Dorothy Mae Baker

Dorothy Mae Baker

Feb 16, 2024

MARKED TREE -- Dorothy Mae Bailey Baker, 93, of Marked Tree, left this world to be with her husband and son on Friday, February 16, 2024, at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born May 12, 1930, in Tyronza, the daughter of Orville R. and Lucy Mae Carr Bailey.

When Dorothy was 12, her family moved to Marked Tree, which...

JoAnn Henderson

JoAnn Henderson

Feb 16, 2024

JoAnn Henderson, 90, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, February 16, 2024, at her home.  She was born November 19, 1933, to F.R. “Buck” and Emma Lou Weaver Brewer.  JoAnn was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. As a young woman she started working with her parents at Buck’s Grocery and retired in 2003.  She enjoyed...

Ralph John Langone, Jr.

Ralph John Langone, Jr.

Feb 9, 2024

Ralph John Langone, Jr. 65, of Osceola, Arkansas formerly of Belleview Florida departed this life on February 9, 2024 at his home.  He was born on May 22, 1959 to Ralph John, Sr. and Carol Ann May Langone in Mineola, New York.  Ralph worked at Huddle House in Osceola as a cook and while living in Florida he attended church...

John George Laden

John George Laden

Feb 1, 2024

John George Laden, 84, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, February 1, 2024 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on October 7, 1939 in Etowah, Arkansas to Luther William and Pearl Rose Marie Harvey Laden.  He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, dancing, sketching, running around and spending time with his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his...

Carolyn Marie East

Carolyn Marie East

Jan 26, 2024

Carolyn Marie East, 88, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on January 26, 2024 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on January 11, 1936 in Tyronza, Arkansas to William Raines Sr. and Margaret Downs East.  She was a member of God’s Grace Ministries, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting, working and providing for her family and spending time with her grandchildren...

Jerry Organ

Jerry Organ

Jan 25, 2024

Jerry Organ, 68, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, January 25, 2024, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on July 11, 1955, in Memphis, Tennessee to James Robert and Annie Mabel McCoy Organ.

Jerry was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Marked Tree, Arkansas. He loved his church family, and he loved the Lord very much.   Jerry...

Jacob Matthew Turner

Jacob Matthew Turner

Jan 11, 2024

 

Jacob Matthew Turner, 31, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday January 11, 2024 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on November 23, 1992 to Jerry and Carolyn Garey Turner in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Jacob attended New Hope Pentecostal Church of God in Dyess and loved watching his kindle, Anime, milk shakes from the...

Alvin E. Wilbanks

Alvin E. Wilbanks

Dec 27, 2023

 

Bishop Alvin E. Wilbanks, 84, of Osceola departed this life on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on July 23, 1939 in Chewalla, Tennessee to Noah Walker and Cylenia Greene Wilbanks. 

 Alvin was in ministry for forty years from August 1976 – December 2015 at Carroll’s Corner Church of the...

Bob Steele Herod, Sr.

Bob Steele Herod, Sr.

Dec 24, 2023

 

Bob Steele Herod, Sr., 83, of Mountain View, Arkansas formerly of Marked Tree, departed this life on December 24, 2023 at the Stone County Medical Center, Mountain View, AR.  He was born on December 15, 1940 in New Albany, Mississippi to Robert and Ethel Hill Herod.  Bob was of the Pentecostal faith, he enjoyed singing and worked as a...

James "Buster" Leonard Adams, Jr.

James "Buster" Leonard Adams, Jr.

Dec 21, 2023

 

James “Buster” Leonard Adams, Jr., 86, of West Memphis, Arkansas departed this life on December 21, 2023 at Willowbend Nursing Home in Marion, Arkansas.  He was born on March 11, 1937 in West Ridge, Arkansas to James Leonard, Sr. and Lula Iceydora George Adams.  Buster was a member of Missouri Street Church of Christ. He loved white river bottom...

Sue Turner

Sue Turner

Dec 16, 2023

 

Dorothy Sue Turner, 74, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born in Dyess, Arkansas on January 15, 1949 to James and Ruth Rush Humphrey.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lepanto, Arkansas.  She enjoyed spending time with her family,...