Obituaries
Kenneth Ray Steen
Jul 6, 2026
Kenneth Ray Steen, 84, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, July 6, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1941, in Tyronza, Arkansas to William Clay and Birdie Mae James Steen.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Kathy Steen, his parents, six brothers: J.W. Steen, James Steen, Carlton Steen, Burton Steen, Wayne Steen and Hayze Steen,...
Stacey Lynn Clark
Jul 5, 2026
Stacey Lynn Simpson Clark, 56, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, July 5, 2026. She was born on October 8, 1969, in Grenada, Mississippi to William Lynn and Nelda Carol Mitchell Simpson.
She is preceded in death by three grandparents: William Simpson, Charles Mitchell and Trixie Mitchell, mother-in-law: Vickie Herlong and father-in-law: Alphonso Brown.
Stacey is survived by her...
Shelley R Hutto
Jul 2, 2026
Shelley R. Hutto, 52, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, July 2, 2026. She was born on October 19, 1973, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Allen Hutto and Martha Marie Langston. She is preceded in death by her parents. Shelley is survived by one brother: Joseph Courtney Hutto of Hickory Ridge, aunt: Lynn Benham of Little Rock...
Jerrel Wayne Watters
Jul 2, 2026
Jerrel Wayne Watters, 79, of Marion, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on October 14, 1946, in Lepanto, Arkansas to D.D. Watters and Vera Carroll Watters. Jerrell loved being outdoors, riding his golf cart, loved animals, especially his grand dog Girly Girl and he loved spending time with his family and...
Barbara Jean Harris
Jun 24, 2026
Barbara Jean Kent Harris, 85, of Payneway, departed this life on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Jonesboro.
Barbara was born on February 1, 1941, in Marked Tree to Eudell Kent and Dovie Putnam Kent.
Barbara taught Sunday school, loved her church, and was a devoted Christian woman. She attended Calvary Baptist Church in Trumann. Barbara was a wonderful mother with a servant's...
George Alfred Rollins
Jun 17, 2026
George Alfred Rollins, 72, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on January 11, 1954, in Lepanto, Arkansas to Alfred and Frances Tony Rollins.
George was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing and playing Dominos.
He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Skeeter Williams
Jun 12, 2026
Betty Ann “Skeeter” Williams of Etowah, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, June 12, 2026. She was born on October 1, 1955, to the late Troy Wilbur and Bobbie Jean Waltrip Langston in Osceola, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Leamon Williams and her parents.
Those left to cherish her memory are, her two daughters: Jill Beach of Manila,...
Troy Sylvester Brown
Jun 11, 2026
Troy Sylvester Brown, 78, of Lepanto, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas Troy was born on November 8, 1947, in Victoria, Arkansas, to Harden Edward Brown and Geraline Moore Brown He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Billy Ray Brown, James Edward Lee Brown, Orville Gene Brown, Benny Lee Brown, and...
William Lynn "Bill" Howard
Jun 6, 2026
William “Bill” Lynn Howard, 88, of Marked Tree departed this life on Saturday, June 6, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1937, to Gaines and Viola White Howard in Savannah, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Glen, Walter and Paul Howard and one sister: Barbara Vaughn.
Bill is survived by his wife of sixty-two years: Martha...
Jason Allan Brown
Jun 1, 2026
Jason Allan Brown, 41, of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, June 1, 2026, in Weiner, Arkansas. Jason was born on February 17, 1985, in Brenham, Texas, to Thomas Scott Brown and Rebecca Sue Johnson.
Jason was a proud United States Air Force veteran. He was a cattle farmer, communicant of St. Anthony Catholic Church, and a builder of all...
Wanda Lacy
May 26, 2026
Wanda Lacy, 85, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Osceola, Arkansas. She was born on August 22, 1940, in Dyess, Arkansas to Clay May and Allie Bishop May. Wanda was a teacher for 40 plus years, and she taught at West Memphis High School and Lepanto High School. She was a member of the...
Robert D Vaughn Jr.
May 23, 2026
Robert Donald Vaughn Jr., 66, of Memphis, Tennessee, departed this life on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Bartlett, Tennessee. Robert was born on January 8, 1960, in Lepanto, Arkansas, to Robert Vaughn Sr. and Brenda Anne Noblin. He attended the Bartlett Church of Christ and was known as an avid outdoorsman and talented fabricator. Robert enjoyed listening to 1980s music,...
Hector Carmelo Cruz Ramirez
May 22, 2026
Hector Carmelo Cruz Ramirez, 62, of Dyess, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, May 22, 2026. He was born on July 16, 1963, to Gregorio Cruz and Juventina Ramirez in Totolcingo, Mexico.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and one brother: Jose Guadalupe.
Hector is survived by his wife of forty-four years: Maria Guevara of the home, four children: Janet...
Carline Virginia Roark
May 16, 2026
Carline Virginia Roark, 93, of Lepanto, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at her residence. Carline was born on August 20, 1932, in Manila, Arkansas, to Carl Freeman and Callie Rollins Freeman. She attended the Etowah Pentecostal Church of God for 40 years. Carline was a caregiver to everyone she met. She was a loving mother and...
Peggy Sue Williams
May 16, 2026
Peggy Sue Williams, age 80, departed this life on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born on March 28th, 1946, to Mary Lillian Williams & Arlis Williams. Peggy was a beloved sister, aunt, and friend to many. She enjoyed capturing precious memories through photography and crafting special gifts and cards for those she loved. She was...
Gwenda Lee Cissell
May 3, 2026
Gwenda Lee Cissell, 78, of Bassett, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Trumann, Arkansas.
Gwenda was born on January 6, 1948, in Dyess, Arkansas, to Howard Fincher Jr. and Evelyn Henard Fincher. She was a devoted homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family. Gwenda was a member of Bassett Presbyterian Church and was known...
Elvertt Leon "Little Leon" Griggs
May 2, 2026
Elvertt Leon Griggs, Jr., “Little Leon”, 58, of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Caraway, Arkansas. He was born on May 25, 1967, in Osceola, Arkansas to Elvertt Leon, Sr., and Evelyn L. Griggs.
Little Leon was known for his love of the outdoors. He enjoyed riding 4-wheelers, deer hunting, muzzleloader hunting, and searching for arrowheads....
Brinda Dee Fine
Apr 29, 2026
Brinda Dee Fine, 75, of Joiner, Arkansas departed this life on April 29, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 13, 1950, in Keiser, Arkansas to Marcus Daniel and Lucy Dee Wilbanks.
She was a member of the Pentecoastals of Carroll’s Corner. Her faith reflected the love and kindness she shared with others. Family was important to Brinda, and...
Billie Lee Tyer
Apr 27, 2026
Billie Lee Tyer, 65, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, April 27, 2026 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born on May 8, 1960 in Lepanto to William Block Tyer and Loretta Lee Capooth Tyer.
She earned a Master’s degree from Arkansas State University and dedicated fifteen years of her life as a special education teacher....
Jesse D. Lindley
Apr 25, 2026
Jesse D. Lindley, 78, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on April 15, 1948 in Marked Tree to Hozie D. Lindley and Velma Lee Parks.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Mary Jane Lindley, his parents, five brothers: Junior Lindley,...
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