Obituaries
Kenneth Wayne Hankins
Feb 25, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Hankins, 80, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on November 25, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri to Eugene Wayne and Elsie Pearl Cooper Hankins. He is preceded in death by his parents. Kenneth is survived by three sons: Melcomb Hankins, David Hankins and Raymond Hankins, three daughters: Brenda Hankins,...
Vickie Lynn Morrison
Feb 23, 2025
Vickie Lynn Morrison, 67, departed this life on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on October 11, 1957, to William Swafford and Charlene Adams in St. Louis, Missouri.
Vickie wore many hats, but working as a Certified Nursing Assistant helped her to fulfil her passion to help and care for others. She loved...
Deona Gayle Plunk
Feb 21, 2025
Deona Gayle Plunk, 54, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, February 21, 2025, at her home. She was born on November 21, 1970, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Forest Colon and Joyce Marie Trantham Vickers. Deona attended Marked Tree Church of God, loved to shop and working at the nursing home helping and caring for others. She...
Larry Mason
Feb 19, 2025
Larry Mason, 77, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on August 1, 1947, in Lepanto, Arkansas to Arvel and Freda Brown Mason.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Dwight Mason, Kenneth Mason and James Mason and one sister: Christine “Pete” Jones.
Larry is survived by two daughters:...
Berlin Junior Oldman
Feb 17, 2025
Berlin Junior Oldman was born on September 16, 1940 in Marked Tree to Retha (Smith) Oldman and Burl Oldman. In his younger years Junior spent a lot of time with Burl in the logging camps around Eastern Arkansas. He learned how to operate equipment and drive trucks at a very early age and often said that he started working at...
Paul David Borden
Feb 13, 2025
Paul David Borden, 58, of Etowah, Arkansas, passed away at his residence on Thursday, February 13, 2025. He was born on August 13, 1966, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Paul G. and Patricia Ann Kennedy Borden.
Paul was a devoted member of Soul’s Harbor Church in Manila and had a deep love for music. A talented drummer and guitarist, he could...
Billy Gean Ward
Feb 11, 2025
Billy Gean Ward, 91, of Trumann, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on October 4, 1933, in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Rufus Cecil Sr. and Martha Mae Henson Ward. Billy served his country in the United States Navy.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Joann Ward, parents, three brothers: Charles...
Charles Dean Gatlin
Feb 10, 2025
Charles Dean Gatlin, 74, of Lepanto, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Monette Manor Nursing Home.
Born on April 4, 1950, in Lepanto to Tommy Bethel and Linnie Perry Gatlin, Charles was a true son of Arkansas—deeply rooted in his community and faith. A devoted member of the Church of Christ in Lepanto, he carried his faith...
Paulette Stovall
Feb 5, 2025
Paulette Stovall, 79, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at her home. She was born on October 16, 1945 in Lepanto to Earnest Ray and EstyLee Peel Pilgrim. Paulette enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, watching her soap operas and spending time with her family and friends. She was loved and respected by everyone she met.
She is...
Mark McDaniel
Jan 31, 2025
Charles Mark McDaniel. 65, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, January 31, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on August 12, 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee to Charles Grier and Doris Jean Freeman McDaniel. Mark was a member of First Baptist Church in Tyronza, a retired volunteer fireman for Tyronza Fire Department, former officer for Tyronza Police Department...
Colby Wayne Tacker
Jan 25, 2025
Colby Wayne Tacker, 32, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on August 24, 1992, in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Christopher Lee Tacker and Jennifer Massey. Colby loved farming, taking Brentley hunting at their deer camp, racing, riding side by sides, and spending time with his family and friends. Colby...
Joshua David Ervin
Jan 20, 2025
Joshua David Ervin, 42, of St. Cloud, Minnesota departed this life on Monday, January 20, 2025, at his home. He was born on September 7, 1982, in Melrose, Illinois, to David and Mary Ellen Berg Ervin. He graduated 8th grade from Cirero Public Schools advancing to high school. Joshua graduated from Marion High School in 2001 after graduation he attended...
Martha Gail Richards
Jan 20, 2025
Martha Gail Richards passed away on Monday, January 20th 2025 in Marked Tree, Arkansas surrounded by her family. She was 70 years old. Martha was born to Pete and Redis Gatlin Elrod in Lepanto, Arkansas on April 3rd 1954. She married her soulmate and life long love Johnnie William Ray Richards Sr. at Spear Lake Pentecostal Church on July 12th...
Nancy Pauline Williamson
Jan 13, 2025
Nancy Pauline Dauck Williamson, 84, of Pocahontas, Arkansas departed this life on Monday January 13, 2025 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on June 13, 1940 in Pocahontas to Leo Marshall and Elma Mae Penn Dauck. She was a member of the WestRidge Church of Christ in Pocahontas. Nancy enjoyed life, she was a master gardener, loved to sew, was...
Johnny Allen Rosamond
Jan 12, 2025
Johnny Allen Rosamond, 51, of Caraway, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, January 12, 2025 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on April 24, 1973 in Osceola, Arkansas. Johnny was a member of Rivervale Baptist Church. He was employed with Tucker Trucking where he was a truck driver for six years. Family was important to Johnny. He was a loving...
Julie Percifull Rye
Jan 9, 2025
Julie Percifull Rye, 71, of Trumann, Arkansas departed this life on January 9, 2025 at her home. She was born on February 23, 1953 in Brinkley, Arkansas to Jimmy and Evelyn Whitenton Percifull. She loved the Lord and was member of the First Baptist Church in Trumann. In 1982, Julie became a Registered Nurse. She was passionate about helping others...
Jimmy Ray Gilbert
Jan 6, 2025
Jimmy Ray Gilbert, 75, of Trumann departed this life on Monday, January 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 26, 1949, in Marked Tree to Samuel Lemuel and Helen Frances Fraizer Gilbert. Jimmy was of the Baptist faith and a former member of Red Oak Baptist Church of the Red Oak Community. He proudly served his country...
David Merle Layman
Jan 5, 2025
David Merle Layman, 63, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at his home. He was born on December 13, 1961, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Lynn Devere Sr. and Virginia Corley Layman. David served the citizens of Lepanto and Poinsett County for many years as a police officer, detective, firefighter, EMT and Dispatcher at Marked...
William C. "Bill" Stracener II
Jan 4, 2025
William C. “Bill” Stracener II, of Monette, Arkansas passed away on January 4, 2025, at the age of 38. He was born on October 25, 1986 in Blytheville, Arkansas to William C Stracener and Betty Ward. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He loved spending time with his family.
Bill is survived by his wife: Alicia Stracener of Monette, three sons:...
Mary Jane McGhee
Jan 1, 2025
Mary Jane McGhee, 63, of Lepanto departed this life on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born on March 25, 1961 in Lepanto to C.T. and Mary Magadeline Turner Gann. Mary Jane was of the Baptist faith and loved being outside. She was either fishing, going to the car races or...
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