Obituaries

Dec 2, 2019

Franklin Terry “Franky” Frans, 56, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, December 2, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on March 20, 1963 to Byron Douglas Sr. and Lola Iva Newcomb Frans.  Franky was saved when he was 18 years old, he was a member of Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro and his home church...

Nov 21, 2019

Jamie Ann Keith, was born into heaven November 21, 2019. Jamie Ann is named after her Uncle Jamie of Odessa, Texas and her Mama. She is the twin sister of Linda Nichole Keith.

Jamie Ann is survived by her Mama; Dena Ann Mote, Daddy; John Keith both of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Three Brothers; Michael Malone Jr. of...

Nov 6, 2019

Camilla “Sis” Clay Battles, 79, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, formerly of Etowah Arkansas departed this life on November 6, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. .  She was born on September 26, 1940 to Norman V. and Frances Eual Dodd Clay.  She was member of Lepanto United Methodist Church and a lifelong member of the Garden Point Methodist Church.  She enjoyed cooking,...

Nov 5, 2019

Linda Ludene Constant, 66, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at her home.  She was born on June 8, 1953 to Thurmann Ardell and Jennie Marie Vanwinkle Boatman.  She of was of the Baptist faith, loved puzzles, her grandchildren and spending time with family and friends.

She is preceded in death by...

Nov 1, 2019

Yolen Juanita Kee, 93, of Marked Tree, departed this life on Friday, November 01, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on October 13, 1926 to Fletcher and Effie Mae Redd Bogard.

Juanita was a member of Church of God of Prophecy in Marked Tree, Arkansas.  She loved going to church and reading her Bible every day. ...

Oct 30, 2019

Joyce Ann Gatlin, 71, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on July 21, 1948 to Earnest and Estylee Peel Pilgrim. She was of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed playing cards with her sisters, watching games shows, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Joyce served several...

Oct 26, 2019

Michael Lee Lucy, 53, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life Saturday, October 26, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on March 31, 1966 in Osceola, Arkansas to Mack and Sue (Allen) Lucy.

Michael was a farm laborer for Bennett Farms and Flying Service.

He loved working, hunting, fishing and spending time with family...

Oct 17, 2019

Jose Manuel Santos, 52, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, October 17, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on June 5, 1967 to Guadalupe and Ascension Cruz Santos.  Jose was devoted to Rabbit Ridge Gin for 30 years, took pride in his family and loved to brag on his grandson and children.  He loved dogs, movies,...

Oct 10, 2019

Reeder Franklin Smith, 86, of Pratt, Kansas and formerly of Tyronza, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord on Thursday October 10, 2019 at his residence.  He was born August 2, 1933 in Waterloo, Alabama to Russell Oakland and Mary Ann Perkins Smith.

He is preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers: Ottie Smith, Melvin Smith,...

Oct 7, 2019

Janice Faye Courtney Jones 62, of Lepanto, AR passed away October 7, 2019 at home in Baytown, Texas.

Janice was born to Sam and Imogene (Jobe) Courtney on July 18, 1957. She went to High School in Lepanto. She chopped cotton, was a seamstress and retired as head custodian at EPC School District after 20 plus years....

Oct 2, 2019

Peggy Sue Austin, 70, of Conway, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.  She was born on December 26, 1948 to Robert Ellis and Gladys Odell Franks Criddle.  Peggy was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Conway, she loved shopping, making Christmas stockings, stuffed animals, monkeys, fishing and spending time with her family and friends....

Sep 25, 2019

Katy Dawn (Morgan) Collins, 32, of Branson, Missouri, departed this life on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in Springfield, Missouri.  She was born on September 4, 1987 to Herbert Leon Morgan, Jr. and Eva Lynn Hollins Myers.

Katy was of the Baptist faith and grew up in Marked Tree, Arkansas.  She then moved to Branson, Missouri and followed...

Sep 23, 2019

Glenda Jean Cockrell Boland, 66, of Turrell, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, September 23, 2019 in Jonesboro.  She was born on January 1, 1953 to Earl and Lou Nez Franks Cockrell.  Glenda was a member of Angels Way Baptist Church in Marion and retired owner of Precious Memories and GiGi’s Country Café.

She is preceded in...

Sep 21, 2019

Lindell Ray Miller, 70, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, September 21, 2019.  He was born on March 13, 1949 to Riley and Linnie Aldridge Miller.  He was a member of the Marked Tree Church of God and he loved hunting and fishing.  He had a gentle soul and was absolutely precious.

He is...

Sep 15, 2019

Jimmy Richard Spencer, 51, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Jonesboro.  He was born on September 27, 1967 in Osceola to James L. and Jeral Dean Sims Spencer.

Jimmy was of the Agnostic faith.  He loved model planes and cars, was a master builder of furniture, home renovations, cigar collector, hunting...

Sep 14, 2019

Phil Wynne, Sr., 59, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at his home.  He was born on December 20, 1959 in Osceola, Arkansas to Cecil Paul and Helen Eugene Davis Wynne.

Phil loved spending time with his family, attending his sons sporting events and he loved his job.

He is...

Sep 7, 2019

Grady Lee Johnson, 78, of Etowah, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at his home.  He was born on November 20, 1940 to Robert Lafeyette and Violet Mae Harvison Johnson. Grady was a member of New Liberty Baptist church and a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He enjoyed horse racing, hunting and fishing, a professional Adventurer. ...

Sep 5, 2019

Bernice Ray Simmons, 82, of Marked Tree, departed this life on Thursday, September 5, 2019 in Marked Tree. She was born on July 30, 1937 to Ray and Ruby Sexton Brewer.

Bernice was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was Bookkeeper for Simmons Trucking.  She loved crocheting and anything to do with sewing, traveling and loving...

Aug 31, 2019

Betty Sue McClain Lucas, 69, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at her home.  She was born on September 23, 1949 to Willie Clyde and Lura Elizabeth Austin McClain.  She was of the Assembly of God faith, she enjoyed cooking, going to yard sales and fishing.  Betty loved her grandchildren, her job and spending time...

Aug 24, 2019

Gerald Frank Teague, 86, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Jonesboro.  He was born on October 8, 1932 to Grady and Minnie Floyd Teague.

He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Nolan Teague, J.W. Teague and Max Teague and one sister: Nola Bowling.

Frank is...