Obituaries

Nov 17, 2020

Mack Arthur Lucy, 78, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on January 31, 1942 James Arthur and Margrite Ann Bishop Lucy.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one son: Michael Lucy, one daughter: Debbie Lucy, three brothers: Raymond Lucy, Dink Lucy and JD Lucy...

Nov 10, 2020

Donnie Bromley, 66, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on May 3, 1954 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Ralph R. and Julie Charlene Thomas Bromley.

He was of the Baptist faith.  He enjoyed working on cars, spending time with his grandchildren and...

Nov 8, 2020

Brittany Gean Gordon went home to Jesus on November 8, 2020. Though she only walked this earth a short 35 years, her life made an impact that will last an eternity.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents: Alfred and Mary Simpson and Onie and Henrietta Gean and one nephew: Benjamin Luke Gordon.

Brittany...

Nov 8, 2020

Doris Virginia Williams Smith, 84, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life November 8, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born in Dorsey, Mississippi on February 4, 1936 to Odie Ezelle and Hassie Franks Williams.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lepanto, Arkansas where she taught Sunday school and nursery. ...

Nov 6, 2020

Jean East Timbs, 82, of Marked Tree, Arkansas died at 10:10 a.m. November 6, 2020 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas of complications from a series of strokes she had suffered since July 2017.  Jean was born December 21, 1937 in Marked Tree to William Raines “Boe” East and Margaret Downs “Inez” East.  She is survived by...

Nov 5, 2020

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Mrs. Ruby Hardin on November 5, 2020.  She was our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose lives she touched.  She left us while sleeping peacefully.  Mrs. Hardin was born on June 25, 1932 in Rigley, Tennessee to Ed and Buton Argo Blagg.

Ruby was of the Baptist...

Nov 2, 2020

PaMella Gay “Pug” Martin, 67, of Wynne, Arkansas, departed this life, Monday, November 2, 2020 at her home.  She was born on August 20, 1953 in Wynne, Arkansas to Thurman and Virginia Nesler Aston.

She was as member of Feltner Assembly of God in Cherry Valley, Arkansas.  She was a schoolteacher for many years and enjoyed crafts,...

Nov 2, 2020

Vera Marie Russell, 90, of Marked Tree, Arkansas, departed this life, Monday, November 2, 2020 in Marked Tree.  She was born on March 17, 1930 in Cash, Arkansas to Elijah and Vella Foster Blansett.

She was a member of Broadway Street Church of Christ in Marked Tree, Arkansas.  She was a great seamstress, taught young girls Sunday...

Oct 28, 2020

Norma Jean Shinabery Hendrix, 92, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, departed this life, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 in Hendersonville, Tennessee.  She was born on February 6, 1928 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Elmer and Emma Sowder Shinabery.

She was a member of Church of Christ in Lepanto and Marked Tree.  She retired from Bank of Marked Tree.  Norma enjoyed...

Oct 27, 2020

Linda Sue Benton Tyner, 70, of Proctor, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.  She was born on September 30, 1950 to Chelcie Leroy and Dollie Dimple Smith Benton.

Linda was a member of Marion First Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star.  She loved all animals, especially dogs.  She enjoyed spending time with...

Oct 26, 2020

Allie Marie Hannah, 22, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, October 26, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born March 30, 1998 to Erika Hannah.

Allie enjoyed arts, crafts, singing, painting, fishing, she had a passion for cooking, an avid doodler and spending time with her family and friends.

She is preceded...

Oct 26, 2020

Freddie Jo Scott, 92 of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, October 26, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born in Wynne, Arkansas on January 6, 1928 to Vernon and Lucille Evans Clay.Freddie was a member of The Church of God in Christ on Fisher Street in Jonesboro, Arkansas, under Bishop Matthew Lloyd. Freddie retired from...

Oct 25, 2020

Mildred Pauline Burns, 82, of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life, Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Jonesboro, AR.  She was born on June 30, 1938 in Tyronza, Arkansas to Charlie and Pauline O’dell Stracener.

She was as member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Floral, Arkansas.  She loved gardening, especially her roses, riding motorcycles and loved mowing the...

Oct 14, 2020

Kathy “Mimi” Tyler, 69, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on August 6, 1951 to Luther and Pearl Marie Harvey Laden.  Kathy was Southern Baptist and she was baptized on May 10, 1981.  She was an amazing Mimi and loved her grandchildren more than anything.  She enjoyed cooking,...

Oct 10, 2020

Wilma C. Robertson “Nanny”, 81, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, October 10, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas.  She was born on May 21, 1939 to Cecil and Mabel Pilgrim Foster.  Wilma was of the Baptist Faith.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren where she made them “Nanny Rotten”.

She...

Oct 8, 2020

Judy Carol Bishop Baldock, 66, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, October 8, 2020 in Memphis, Tennessee.  She was born on October 5, 1954 to William Rufus and Ruby Lee Hauptman Bishop.  Judy was of the Baptist faith and she was baptized in 2019.  She enjoyed going to the casinos.

She is preceded in death...

Oct 4, 2020

John Marvin Eubanks Jr., 75, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on November 14, 1944 to John Marvin Sr. and Mary Ellen McQueen Eubanks.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife: Linda Eubanks and one sister: Blanch Nash.

John is survived by his...

Oct 2, 2020

Charles Robert “Bobby” Boyd Jr., 51, of Manila, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, October 2, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on February 1, 1969 to Charles Robert Boyd Sr. and Shirley Ann Tittle.

Bobby is survived by his wife: Mary Ann Towery Boyd of Manila, Arkansas, father: Charles Robert Boyd Sr. of Manila, Arkansas,...

Oct 2, 2020

Nola Dean Tacker, 81, of Heavener, Oklahoma departed this life on Friday, October 2, 2020 in Heavener, Oklahoma.  She was born on September 27, 1939 to Nolon Hosea and Sibyl Susie Vaughn Brown. Nola was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church; she was an all-state basketball player, and she was an incredibly good cook.  She enjoyed cooking, sewing,...

Sep 17, 2020

Winston D. Bowman Sr., 77 of Garden Point, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his home.  He was born on June 16, 1943 to Vonlie M. And Nellie Magalean Allred Bowman.  Winston starting flying ag in 1972 and last flew in 2009, he had over 20,000 ag hours for a total of 37 years as...