Obituaries
Brittney Lauren Crockett
Aug 29, 2022
Brittney Lauren Crockett, 33, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, August 29, 2022. She was born on March 29, 1989 to John David Hodo and Karen Denise Morgan. Brittney loved the outdoors, dogs and spending time with her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father.
Brittney is survived by her mother: Karen Merriman of...
Tina Leigh Coggins Puckett
Aug 20, 2022
Tina Leigh Coggins Puckett, 47, of Caraway, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on September 24, 1974 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Freddie and Patsy Ishmael Coggins. Tina was a member of the First Baptist Church in Brookland, Arkansas. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, sports, shopping and spending time...
Charles Chandler Brown, Jr.
Aug 17, 2022
Charles “Chandler” Brown, Jr., 34, of Jackson, Tennessee passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, one day before his 35th birthday. He was born on August 18, 1987, in Memphis, Tennessee to Charles C. “Chuck” Brown Sr. and Renee DuVall. He attended Briarcrest Christian School and Moore Tech College of Technology in Memphis, Tennessee. He loved his...
Opal Inez Rainwater
Aug 15, 2022
Opal Inez Rainwater, 83, of Marion, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Willowbend Nursing Home in Marion, Arkansas. She was born on October 26, 1938 in Booneville, Mississippi to William and Ruthie Mize Ervin. She was a homemaker and a member of First Assembly of God in West Memphis, Arkansas. When she was...
Mary Kathryn Gray Ragland
Aug 14, 2022
Mary Kathryn Gray Ragland, 65, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, August 14, 2022, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on June 7, 1957, in Rockford, Illinois to Chester Lee and Eudora Dorothy Callahan Gray.
She is preceded in death by her father: Chester Gray, one brother: Jerry Gray and two sisters: Janice Orrell and Doris Kimery.
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Oma Lee (May) Armstrong
Aug 5, 2022
Oma Lee (May) Armstrong, 88, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on August 5, 2022 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on July 22, 1934 in Lepanto, Arkansas to B.F. and Lucinda Mills May. She was of the Baptist faith and loved crocheting, camping, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
She...
James Calvin Tyler
Aug 1, 2022
James Calvin Tyler
“Little Debbie Man”
James Calvin Tyler, 72, passed away at his home in Jonesboro, AR., surrounded by his family, after fighting a heroic battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
He was born on March 6, 1950 in Lepanto to John Everett and Mary Elizabeth (Brown) Tyler. He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, James...
Rita Faye Lancaster
Jul 18, 2022
Rita Faye Lancaster, 69, of Lake City, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, July 18, 2022, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on September 15, 1952, in Weona, Arkansas to Earnest and Readie Smith Oldman.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother: John Oldman.
Rita is survived by her son: Patrick Lancaster and his wife Tyler...
Linda Kay Ivy
Jul 16, 2022
Linda Kay Loudermilk Ivy, 70, of the Black Oak Community departed this life on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at her home. She was born on June 15, 1952 in Harrisburg, Arkansas to Grover and Minnie Lou Ingle Loudermilk. Linda was a hairdresser and a CNA at Three Rivers Nursing Home. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, fishing, crocheting, cooking and taking care...
Christopher John Fortenberry
Jul 15, 2022
Christopher John Fortenberry, 39, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on July 15, 2022 at his home. He was born on January 5, 1983 to Johnny and Regina Fortenberry in West Memphis, Arkansas.
Christopher enjoyed playing golf. His favorite pastime was reading The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies.
He is preceded in death by his mother: Regina...
Darlene Harvey
Jul 11, 2022
Darlene Harvey, 70, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, July 11, 2022, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born to F.A. and Virgie Mae Carson Harvey on January 23, 1952, in Harrisburg, Arkansas.
Darlene was of the Baptist faith and worked at Dillard’s as a Women’s garment specialist. She enjoyed reading, watching old...
Perry Andrew Leach
Jul 1, 2022
Perry Andrew Leach, 74, of Clarksville, Arkansas departed this life on Friday July 1, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 30, 1948 in Sisterville, West Virginia to Lester and Dorothy Gorrell Leach.
Perry was a graduate of Sistersville High School in 1966 and a graduate of West Virginia University in 1971. Perry participated in the ROTC program...
Terry Stotts
Jul 1, 2022
Terry Stotts, 66, of Lake City, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, July 1, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 14, 1956 in Trumann, Arkansas to Paul and Lanie Grimes Stotts.
Terry was a member of First Baptist Church in Lake City and worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed being a Ham Radio Operator, his...
Wanda Mae Tucker
Jun 30, 2022
Wanda Mae Tucker, 62, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at her home. She was born on October 26, 1959 in Tyronza, Arkansas to Joe Tucker and Elsie Jones McKay.
She is preceded in death by her parents and Step-father: Harry McKay, two brothers: Rayburn Tucker and Bobby Joe Tucker.
Wanda is survived by...
Mary D. Miller Spears
Jun 17, 2022
Mary D. Miller Spears, 83, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, June 17, 2022 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on December 31, 1938 in Memphis, Tennessee to Alfred R. ad Mary Phillips Miller.
She is preceded in death by her parents and two infant children.
Mary is survived by one son: Carl Spears Jr. of Hot...
Robert "Bit" Johnson Jr.
Jun 15, 2022
Robert “Bit” Johnson Jr., 82, of Etowah, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at his home. He was born on August 27, 1939 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Robert Sr. and Violet Harvison Johnson. Bit served his country for 29 years in the United States Army. He served in the Vietnam War. Bit was a member of...
Mary Jean Trapp
Jun 10, 2022
Mary Jean Trapp, 60, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, June 10, 2022 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on April 30, 1962 in Tyronza, Arkansas to Herbert and Bertha Dickerson May.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one son: Tony Trapp and several brothers and sisters.
Mary is survived by her husband of 31...
Mark Alan Wilbanks
May 26, 2022
Mark Alan Wilbanks, 52, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, May 26, 2022 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on September 8, 1969 to Alvin and Dorothy Garrison Wilbanks. He was the Pastor of the Pentecostals of Carroll’s Corner Church.
He is preceded in death by his son: Kyle Wilbanks, grandparents: Noah and Cylenia Wilbanks and Elmer and...
Mary Helen Amick
May 18, 2022
Mary Helen Amick, 55, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on May 23, 1966 in Osceola, Arkansas to Norman and Ethel Murfield Oakes.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother: Charles Oakes and two sisters: Diane Alexander and Ann Oakes.
Mary is survived by her fiancé:...
Cynthia (Kay) Carol Cline Tucker
May 11, 2022
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Cynthia (Kay) Carol Cline Tucker
May 11, 2022
Cynthia Carol Cline Tucker, 82 of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on May 11, 2022 peacefully in her home surrounded by family. She was born on April 5, 1940 in Tyronza, Arkansas to Harry Otis Cline Sr. and Tola Faye Cagle Cline.
She was a graduate of Marked...
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