Obituaries
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...
Mark Dewayne McArthur
Dec 26, 2024
Mark Dewayne McArthur, 63, of Keiser, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 19, 1961, in Lepanto, Arkansas to William Clement Sr. and Alfreda Grace Humphreys McArthur.
He is preceded in death by his parents: William McArthur and Alfreda Wilson.
Mark is survived by his wife: Tasha Nichols McArthur of Keiser, Arkansas,...
Randall "Randy" "R.B.” Warner Bryant
Dec 21, 2024
Randall “Randy” “R.B.” Warner Bryant, 61, of Conway, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at his home. He was born on March 16, 1963, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Nelson and Mildred “Ginger” Virginia Bishop Bryant. He graduated from West Memphis High School, received his CDL licenses from Delta VoTech and his autobody certificate from the VoTech...
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...
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