Obituaries

Feb 11, 2020

Betty Jane Adams, 76, of Lake City, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in Jonesboro.  She was born on February 6, 1944 to Cecil and Maggie Mitchell Weaver.  She was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed crocheting, making dolls, arts and crafts, reading, puzzles and books and she loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Feb 8, 2020

Alice Jean Simmons Richmond, 79, of Murphysboro, Illinois departed this life on Saturday, February 8, 2020.  She was born on January 6, 1941 to James “Jim” Clayton and Ruth Ida Griffey Simmons.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband: Jerry Wayne Richmond.

Alice is survived by two sons: Danny Richmond (Sherry)...

Feb 4, 2020

John Roderick McDermott, 85, of Byhalia, Mississippi, departed this life on February 4, 2020 in Memphis, TN.  He was born on July 4, 1934 to John R., Sr. and Hadie Curd McDermott.   John was a lifelong farmer and Korean Veteran.  He loved going to church and was a member of Carey Chapel Baptist Church in Red Banks, Mississippi.  He...

Jan 23, 2020

Hazel Faye Thrasher, 69, of Marked Tree, AR., departed this life Thursday, January 23, 2020 in Jonesboro, AR.  She was born on November 26, 1956 in Joiner, AR. To Charles and Alice Bryant Aden.  She was of the Pentecost faith and enjoyed helping others, sewing, cooking, gardening and being outside.

Mrs. Thrasher is preceded in death by...

Jan 22, 2020

Jesse McCrary, 94, of Payneway, Arkansas departed this life, Wednesday, January 22, 2020. He reunited with his loving wife, Jo Ann celebrating their 68th wedding anniversary.  He was born September 16, 1925 to William Mac and Iva Lee Hulsey McCrary.  He was of the Baptist faith and owner of McCrary’s Motel.  After retirement he worked at Bragg’s Flowers and...

Jan 20, 2020

Steven Wayne Bogard, 59, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, January 20, 2020 at his home.  He was born on July 26, 1960 to Randle E and Mary Haggard Bogard.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting arrowheads and picking up pecans.

He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: James Ray Bogard, Kenneth “Bo” Bogard,...

Jan 18, 2020

Michael Dewey Allen, 70, of Marked Tree, departed this life on January 18, 2020 in Jonesboro, AR.  He was born on September 28, 1949 to Herbert and Linda Kay Capooth Allen.   He was of the Baptist faith and graduated from Marked Tree High School in 1968. He started his own Survey Business after graduating from Florida Electronic Institute and...

Jan 17, 2020

Yvonne Lee Carey, 84, of Etowah, Arkansas departed this life on January 17, 2020 at her home.  She was born on May 22, 1935 to Edward and Mabel Rouse Vertrees.  She was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed quilting, crafting, computer games and loved her cat, Snowball.

Yvonne is preceded in death by her parents, her husband:...

Jan 17, 2020

Glenn Mitchell James, 58, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, January 17, 2020 at home.  He was born on July 26, 1961 to Olen Mitchell James and Janette Ingle Mercer.  He was of the Methodist faith and he loved race cars and motorcycles.

He is survived by his mother: Janette Mercer (Lynwood) of Oakland, Tennessee,...

Jan 13, 2020

Ara Lynne Sharp, 65, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, January 13, 2020 in Jonesboro.  She was born on September 22, 1954 to Floyd W. and Daisy Fay Chaney Foote.  Ara was of the Baptist faith.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband: Stanley Clifford Sharp and son: Jeremy Jay Sharp.

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Jan 8, 2020

Christine Swan Comstock, 90, of Marion, AR., formerly of Marked Tree, AR., departed this life Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in Marion, AR.  She was born on June 30, 1929 in Etowah, AR. to William James and Emma Lallie Cassidy Swan.  She was a member of Marked Tree Church of God and served as church secretary for 50 years.  She...

Dec 29, 2019

Jerry Wayne Teague, 72, of Oak Acres, departed this life on Sunday, December 29, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee.  He was born on October 10, 1947 to Max and Jewell Gooden Teague.  Jerry served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Era and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, talking and going to the races.

He is preceded...

Dec 28, 2019

Joseph “Joe” Cox, Jr. 89, of Smithville, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, December 28, 2019.  He was born on June 28, 1930 to J.R. Sr. and Olga Mills Cox.  He attended the First Baptist Church in Smithville, worked at Snyder for 28 years and he was the proud owner of show horses and Tennessee Walkers.

He...

Dec 22, 2019

Pastor J.W. Hodges passed from this life to go and be with his Lord on February 25, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was a dedicated man of God, preaching the gospel for 66 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Ruben Sr. and Rosie Hodges, two brothers: Ruben Hodges Jr.,...

Dec 10, 2019

Linda Kay Anderson, 68, of Trumann, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at her home.  She was born on March 9, 1951 to Orgill Washington and Cora Mae Winningham Strange.  Linda was a member Maple Grove Baptist Church.  She enjoyed crafts, baking, puzzles, fishing, hunting, visiting her family and taking care of her nieces and nephews....

Dec 9, 2019

Jacqueline Bennett Cullom, 71, died December 9, 2019, with her children by her side in Wilson, Arkansas.

A gathering of friends and family will be held on December 11, 2019 at Wilson United Methodist Church from 5:00-7:00 pm.

Jacque was born April 4, 1948 in Sandridge, AR to Jack and Mary Lou Bennett. She graduated...

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...