Obituaries

Sep 3, 2020

Oscar Elsworth Nooner, 91, of Lepanto, Arkansas formerly from Walnut, Mississippi departed this life on Thursday, September 3, 2020 in Lepanto, Arkansas.  He was born on January 22, 1929 in McRae, Arkansas to Oscar Shannon and Sallie Ozell Williams Nooner.  Oscar served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  He was a member of Revival...

Sep 1, 2020

Brenda Joyce Whitlow, 66, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life September 1, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born December 8, 1953 to Charles and Maxine Hamm Barnes.

She was of the Baptist faith and loved spending time with family and friends.  She was a beautician, loved shopping and was crazy about her grandkids.

Brenda...

Aug 30, 2020

Sandra Lea Strickland, 73, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born December 19, 1946 to Adren Lewis “Doe” and Joda Ella Steakley Strickland.

She was a member of First Assembly of God in Lepanto, Arkansas. Sandra taught school for forty years...

Aug 23, 2020

Dennis Ray Russell, 71, of Etowah, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, August 23, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on May 5, 1949 to L.V and Syble Elrod Russell.  Dennis was a member of the Pentecostals of Carroll’s Corner, he enjoyed playing his guitar, preaching, singing, visiting and doing things outside.  He loved spending time with his...

Aug 14, 2020

JoAnn Walker, 54, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, August 14, 2020 in Osceola, Arkansas.  She was born July 21, 1966 to Joe Chester and Ruth Ann Osborn Freeman.

JoAnn was a member of Bethel Church of the Lord Jesus Christ.  She was a loving mother of 2 sons and 2 granddaughters.

She...

Aug 11, 2020

Larry Gene Holt, 71, of Whitton, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at St. Benards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  Larry worked in maintenance for the St. Francis Levee District.  He was born on October 24, 1948 in Marianna, Arkansas to Clarence Raymond and Eileen Jane Cavitt Holt.

He was a member of Lepanto...

Aug 11, 2020

Evelyn Lucille Griggs, 72, of Harrisburg, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  On August 1, 1948 she was born to Charles and Bertha Nash Herman.

Evelyn was a member of Trinity Baptist church in Marked Tree, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a loving mother to many....

Aug 11, 2020

Mrs. Mary Isabell Clem, “Mamabell”, daughter of the late Willo Maddox and William Andrew Lemons was born on April 22, 1922 in Florence, Alabama.

Mamabell was a devot member of the Lepanto Church of Christ Church.  As a result of her generous spirit and loving personality, she was loved by many. Her Christian life was as beautiful as...

Aug 10, 2020

Julian Gonzalez, 77, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday August 10, 2020 at Heritage Square Nursing Home in Blytheville, Arkansas. Mr. Gonzalez was a farmer.  He was born on April 8, 1943 in Cotulla, Texas to Felipe and Presiutaoin Arrendade Gonzalez.

He enjoyed watching wrestling and spending time with his friends.  He loved his coffee....

Aug 7, 2020

Ronald Lee Clay, 70, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, formerly of Rivervale, Arkansas departed this life Friday, August 7, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born July 19, 1950 in Dyess, Arkansas to Henry Carroll “H.C.” and Alice Marie Erwin Clay.

Ronnie was a member of the Rivervale Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and was former owner of his own...

Jul 31, 2020

Alice June Williams Campbell, 66, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, July 31, 2020 at her home.  She was born on August 8, 1953 to Robert and Mary Stevens Miller.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Larry Williams and her parents.

Alice is survived by four daughters: Heather Tyler (Charles) of...

Jul 31, 2020

Curtis Walter Allan Underwood, 63, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, July 31, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Rockford, IL. on May 28, 1957 to Curtis Ray and Winnie Ellen Kendall Underwood.

Curtis worked as a Machine Operator for Southwire.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog, Spanky.

Jul 31, 2020

Conita “CoCo” Jernigan Lyle

Conita was born on March 30, 1938, in Lepanto, AR. to Coleman and Nita Jernigan.  “Conita” is a combination of her parent’s names.  Later in life, her nieces, nephews and friends began calling her “CoCo”.   She was a Christian and of the Baptist faith.

She graduated from Lepanto High School in...

Jul 30, 2020

Loudean Jensen, 95, of Marked Tree, Arkansas formerly of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life Thursday, July 30, 2020 at St. Benards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was the oldest of 9 kids, a member of Lepanto First Baptist Church, enjoyed working in her flowers, at home and at the church, especially roses, singing on Wednesday’s at the Nursing...

Jul 23, 2020

Allison Michelle Shinall, 21, of Memphis, Tennessee departed this life on Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Memphis.  She was born January 30, 1999 to Amy Cissell (Todd) of Sand Ridge, Arkansas and Jeremy Shinall (Torie) of Bono, Arkansas.  She was a Christian, loved the Lord and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  Her boys were her life. ...

Jul 9, 2020

Imogene Dewailly, 85, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, July 9, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on September 6, 1934 to William C. and Frances Ann Dewailly.  She graduated from Lepanto High School where she was a star basketball player.  Imogene loved Pepsi, kittens and she was just a kind sweet giving soul.

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Jul 6, 2020

Robert Wyatt Boxley, 58, departed this life July 6, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born January 6, 1962 to John Edward, Sr., and Ruby Jean Cooley Boxley.

Robert was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marked Tree, Arkansas and worked as a farm manager for Ritter Ag.  He was an outdoorsman, enjoyed fishing,...

Jul 2, 2020

Tommy Franklin Stracener, Jr., 46, of Marion, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, July 2, 2020.  He was born on July 21, 1973 to Tommy Franklin Stracener, Sr. and Martha Jo Hauptman Stracener.  Tommy was a Christian and was known as “The Preacher.”  He led several people to the Lord.  He loved music and spending time with his nieces...

Jun 30, 2020

Shelby Jean Nielsen, 81 of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on June 30, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on July 14, 1938 to William Howard and Anna Blanche Kemp Watts.  She was a member of Lepanto First Baptist Church.

Shelby is preceded in death by her husband: Paul Neilsen and her parents.

Shelby...

Jun 26, 2020

Ramona N. Stokes, 81 years old, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed from this life on June 26, 2020.  She was born January 25, 1939 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Len and Grace Stokes.

She was a Christian and faithful member of the Church of Christ and up until her illness pre-empted her attendance, she was devoted to...