Obituaries

Jul 1, 2021

Santos Luis Chavez, 24, of Harrisburg, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, July 1, 2021. He was born to Santos and Carrie Chavez in Jonesboro, Arkansas on June 26, 1997.

He was a member of the Marked Tree Church of God.  Though he was very shy, he would light up a room with his smile and laughter. ...

Jun 29, 2021

Barbara Angela Jones Hodges, 87, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed from this earth, and went to her heavenly home on June 29, 2021 at Nea Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was an active member of Walnut Street Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Pastor J.W. Hodges, parents: T.L. and Minnie B. Jones, two...

Jun 25, 2021

Lonny Wayne Montgomery, 75, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life Friday, June 25, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee.  He was born in Mantachie, Mississippi on December 16, 1945 to Lonzo and Maxine Underwood Montgomery.

Wayne attended Marked Tree Church of God.  He was the owner of Elm Street Video, an avid golfer,...

Jun 17, 2021

Patricia Ann Smallwood, 79, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born to James Ray and Ruby Goodin Truelove on November 20, 1941.

Patricia was a member of Lepanto Church of Christ.  She loved to play bean bag baseball and...

Jun 17, 2021

Barbara Joan Walker, 90 of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Joan, known as Nanny, love of life did not come to an end with her death.  She was born to John and Mary Elizabeth Tinnen Wright in Manila, Arkansas on November 26, 1930.  She was the youngest of seven children.

Joan...

Jun 16, 2021

In Memory of Bill Taylor Bill Taylor of Marked Tree, AR passed away on June 16, 2021. Bill was born on June 1, 1936, in Pocahontas, AR to Fred and Emily (Clarke) Taylor. He was the one of 9 Children. He loved life and loved his family. Bill bravely battled cancer for 2 years and managed to live independently...

Jun 8, 2021

Bryan Keith Jones, 51, of Cash, Arkansas formerly of Lepanto, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his home.  He was born on January 8, 1970 to Stanley and Christine Mason Jones in Lepanto, Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Buster Jones and Michael Jones and one sister: Sandra...

Jun 7, 2021

Reva Nell Chambers Guin 85, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, June 7, 2021 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on October 12, 1935 to J.O. and Evelyn Williams Chambers in Lake City, Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by her husband: G.E. “Buck” Guin, parents, one daughter: Mericia Kaye Guin Holiman and one sister:...

Jun 5, 2021

Kevin Lawson Williams departed this life Saturday, June 5, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on August 20, 1964 in Memphis, Tennessee.

He was a member of Tyronza First Baptist Church, a longtime member of the NECA Horse Show Association, National Street Rod Association, Jake Lake Hunting Club and Tyronza Hunting Club. ...

Jun 4, 2021

David Hugh Moss, 79, of Marked Tree, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, June 4, 2021 at his home.  He was born on June 10, 1941 to Frank Moss and Lucille Morgan Parker in Russellville, Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

David his survived by his wife: Phyllis Faulk Moss of the...

Jun 3, 2021

Robbie Delanth Bankston, 83, of Marked Tree, Arkansas, departed this life on June 3, 2021 at his home.  He was born May 22, 1938 in Manila, Arkansas to Cecil and Dora Flanigan Bankston.

Preceded in death by wife, Peggy Ruth Bankston, one brother, Jeryl Bankston and his parents.

He leaves one sister, Annetta Sumner, four children, Jana Hatley,...

May 26, 2021

James Clay “JC” Lassiter, 81, of Trumann, Arkansas formerly of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on June 29, 1939 to Oscar Edward and Beulah Bell Lassiter in Lepanto, Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife: Shirley Lassiter, one brother: Edward Leon “Jack” Lassiter...

May 22, 2021

Wanda Lee Prater went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2021 in her home in West Memphis, Arkansas.  She was born September 14, 1938 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to parents Eudell and Dovie Kent.

She was a homemaker and an active member of Avondale Missionary Baptist Church for 35 years and showed her love for...

May 15, 2021

Danny Joe Olive Sr. "DJ:" was born Oct 18, 1944 in Lepanto, Arkansas to James Albert and Steeler Marrie.

He married his love of his life Peggy Ann Ingram on April 2, 1967.

He went home on May 15, 2021 to be with his wife of 51 years.

He preceded in death by...

May 14, 2021

Robert Dee “Bob” Nichols, 85, of Jackson, Tennessee departed this life on Friday, May 14, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee.  He was born on March 17, 1936 to Delmer Doss and Mamie Coats Nichols.  Bob was owner of Bob Nichols Construction Company, served his country in the United States Coast Guard and was of the Church of Christ faith.

May 13, 2021

Ruby Nell Son Cockrell, 75, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at her home.  She was born on April 14, 1946 to William and Maudie Marie Cook Son.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Lloyd Cockrell, parents and six brothers: Franklin Son, Gene Son, Robert Son, Jerry Son, Donald Son...

May 10, 2021

Luther Joe Austin, Sr, 58, of Hot Springs, Arkansas departed this life Monday, May 10, 2021 at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  He was born on May 28, 1962.  His parents are Bobby Austin and Mary Haynes Austin.

He enjoyed working on vehicles and he was an artist.  He enjoyed spending time with his family...

Apr 24, 2021

Mary Catherine Ronson Buck, 77 of Marion, Arkansas formerly of Hughes, Arkansas departed this life April 24, 2021 at Baptist Crittenden Hospital in West Memphis, Arkansas.  She was born July 24, 1943 in Savannah, Georgia to Garnett Joseph and Clarese Merier Ronson.

Ms. Buck was member of First Baptist Church in Hughes, Arkansas.  She and her late...

Apr 23, 2021

Donald Lynn Clay, 63, of Caraway, Arkansas departed this life April, 23. 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born February 28, 1958 in Lepanto, Arkansas to H.C. and Alice Marie Erwin Clay.

He was a member of Rivervale Baptist Church.  He grew up in Rivervale and enjoyed spending time on the river,...

Apr 22, 2021

James “Trey” Holmes, 56, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life April 22, 2021 at Regional One in Memphis, Tennessee.  He was born February 12, 1965 in Osceola, Arkansas to Charles and Sharon Dodson Holmes.

He was a member of Rivervale Baptist Church, Rivervale, Arkansas.  He enjoyed fishing, playing softball with his granddaughter Mollie, riding around with Randy...