Obituaries
Tammy Wynette McClain
Dec 20, 2024
Tammy Wynette McClain, 57, of Manila, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, December 20, 2024, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on December 1, 1967, in Osceola, Arkansas to Glenn and Nadine Hammock McClain.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister: Beverly Scissell.
Tammy is survived by one son: Chad McClain (Stephanie) of Dyess, one daughter: Jordan Vaughn...
Larry Eaton
Dec 14, 2024
Larry E. Eaton, 73, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born to Ellis and Linea A. McDaniel Eaton on March 1, 1952, in Tyronza, Arkansas. Larry loved farming, listening to blues music, spending his money on cars and rims, in his younger days...
Anthony Shane Scott
Dec 12, 2024
Anthony Shane Scott, 48, of Pocahontas, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Pocahontas, Arkansas. He was born February 26, 1976, in Osceola, Arkansas to Diane Scott.
He is preceded in death by his mother: Diane Scott Pate and the woman who raised him: Cathryn Scott.
Shane is survived by one daughter: Chelsea Simmons (Trevion) of Trumann, Arkansas, three...
Darrell Wayne Griffis
Dec 12, 2024
Darrell Wayne Griffis, 51, of West Memphis, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in West Memphis, Arkansas. He was born on September 21, 1973, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Bruce Sr. and Evelyn Marie Smithson Griffis.
He is preceded in death by his mother: Evelyn Griffis, one brother: Robert Griffis and one sister: Rhonda Reddman.
Wayne is survived by...
Raymond Odis Johnson
Dec 8, 2024
Raymond Odis Johnson, 81, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at St Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on March 4, 1943 in Dyess, Arkansas to Odis and Mary Earlene Webster Johnson. Raymond worked hard all of his life. At the age of seven he was farming the lands of Dyess...
Dorothy Mae Haynes
Dec 6, 2024
Dorothy Mae Haynes, 81, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, December 6, 2024, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on November 24, 1943, in Parkin, Arkansas to Joseph and Calliada Lowry Hisaw. Dorothy loved Bingo, reading, gardening and traveling.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one daughter: Teresa Morgan, six brothers: Allan Sims, Alvie Sims, Luther Sims,...
Barbara Jean Pounders
Dec 1, 2024
Barbara Jean Shinall Pounders, 67, of Lepanto, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was born on November 3, 1957, in Lepanto, Arkansas to Bud and Earlene Burch Shinall. Barbara worked as the Executive Director at Stevens Square for 20 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents...
Ronnie Joe Shempert
Nov 21, 2024
Ronnie Joe Shempert, of Payneway, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, November 21, 2024, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on November 7, 1958, in Lepanto, Arkansas to Elvie Levi and Mary Elizabeth Dixon Shempert. Ronnie was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Jonesboro; he loved flea markets and fishing. He was a wonderful friend to Nick Clayton, Gale...
Sheila Hamm
Nov 9, 2024
Sheila Hamm, 71, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 19, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee to J.B. and Edith Rutledge Hamm.
She is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, one son: Robert John Stacy, one brother: Ronnie Rutledge and one granddaughter: Bobby Nicole Stacy.
Sheila is survived by...
Lori Lynn Malone
Nov 6, 2024
Lori Lynn Malone, 48, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at her home. She was born on December 4, 1975, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Larry and Brenda Allen Malone. Lori enjoyed going to the cabin and absolutely loved and adored her grandbabies.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Larry and Brenda Malone and...
Winoia Fay Whitsett
Nov 4, 2024
Winoia Fay Whitsett, 83, of Marked Tree, AR departed this life on Monday November 4, 2024 at Three Rivers Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Marked Tree. She was born on February 5, 1941 in Erie, PA to Albert and Dorothy Edwards Sampson. Winoia was Christian and loved serving the community as a cashier at the Convivence Store. She loved her...
Leah Raymella Rider
Nov 4, 2024
Leah Raymella Rider, 89, of Hixson, Tn. departed this life on Monday November 4,2024, at Catherine’s Place Personal Care Home in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born on December 27, 1934, in Dardanelle, AR to Burlin James and Leotta Mae Bezzo Furr.
After growing up and marrying her life’s love in 1951, she spent thirty years as an Army Officer’s wife:...
Allen O. Hall
Oct 31, 2024
Allen O. Hall, 79, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on October 31, 2024 at Collierville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Collierville, Tennessee. He was born on January 9, 1945 in Manila, Arkansas to Herman and Maxine Curry Hall. Allen retired from working in salvage and sales. He was an outdoorsman and loved to work on the farm as well...
Maxine M. Armstrong
Oct 26, 2024
Maxine M. Armstrong, 96, of Marked Tree, Arkansas passed away Saturday, October 26th, 2024, at Three Rivers Nursing Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas. She was born April 2nd, 1928, in Marked Tree, Arkansas where she spent her entire life. She was the daughter of Clyde and Leo Thornton.
Maxine worked at American Greetings in Osceola, Arkansas before retirement and will be...
Carroll Edward Maddox
Oct 25, 2024
Carroll Edward Maddox, 78, of Marion, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, October 25, 2024 in West Memphis, Arkansas. He was born on November 9, 1945 in Dyess, Arkansas to Brady and Pernie Lawson Maddox. He was employed with Steepleton Tires for twenty-seven years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, gardening and supporting his favorite team, University of Arkansas. His family...
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...
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