Obituaries

Aug 24, 2019

Sharon Elizabeth Ford, 53, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Jonesboro.  She was born May 5, 1966 to James Hollis and Francis Diann Boyd Ford.  She was of the Baptist faith, she enjoyed puzzles, writing, wrestling, fishing, animals and dancing and she loved her grandchildren.  She was a loving mother, sister and aunt...

Aug 21, 2019

John Page “Jake” Holiman III, 71, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 in Blytheville.  He was born on September 5, 1947 to John Page Jr. and Mary Helen Person Holiman.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lepanto and he loved fishing, hunting, racing, sitting at Ronnie Blain’s Shop, being with...

Aug 18, 2019

Jimmy Wayne Hall, 76, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at his home.  He was born on July 14, 1943 to Joe Isaac and Edna Beatrice Frye Hall.  He was a member of the Lepanto Church of Christ.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one son: Tim Hall, two brothers:...

Aug 12, 2019

Donna Kay Brewer, 49, of Bono, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, August 12, 2019 at her home.  She was born on May 19, 1970 to Johnny Maness and Mary Roach Sheppard.  She enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family and she loved her grandchildren more than anything.

She is preceded in death by her father and...

Aug 3, 2019

Linda Joyce Biddle, 66, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at her home.  She was born on June 23, 1953 to Lee Daniel and Ottie Lorine Hensley Fincher.  She enjoyed riding her bicycle, going to the library, cooking and playing with her great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents...

Aug 2, 2019

Joyce Ann Gilbert, 73, of Marked Tree, departed this life on Friday, August 2, 2019 at her home.  She was born on July 30, 1946 to William Thomas and Johnnie Myrl Tolbert Taylor.

Joyce was a member of Tyronza Church of Christ.  She loved church, the bible, quilting, playing sports, cooking, taking care of her grandchildren and...

Jul 31, 2019

Cynthia “Cindy” Johnson, 53, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at her home.  She was born April 15, 1966 to Jimmy Tucker and Louise Dairyberry.

Cindy is proceeded in death by her mother and 1 brother: Jimmy Tucker, Jr.

She is survived by her parents:  Jimmy and Sue Tucker of...

Jul 28, 2019

Lillie Eva Fisher, 91, of Wynne, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, July 28, 2019.  She was born on June 5, 1928 to John Thomas and Betty Aslee Freeman Bishop.  She was a member of the Church of Christ in Wynne, she enjoyed quilting, gardening, canning, sewing and working in the yard and she loved her grandbabies.

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Jul 25, 2019

Ouida Lewis, 87, of Lepanto, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on November 23, 1931 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Humphrey Hogan and Tilda Elizabeth Martin.

She spent her days caring for others and helping her family fulfill their dreams.  She was...

Jul 25, 2019

Gary Wayne McCrory, 71, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his home.  He was born on January 30, 1948 to G.W. and Collen McClain McCrory.  He enjoyed playing the drums, hunting, flying model airplanes, going to his grandchildren’s sporting events and spending time with his family and friends.

He is preceded...

Jul 22, 2019

Malory Everett Jones, 51, of Rivervale, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, July 22, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born in Osceola, Arkansas on April 1, 1968 to Everette and Lucy Miller Jones.  He worked as a dock manager for Americold.  Malory was of the Baptist faith.  He loved cooking and made the presentation perfect.  He had a...

Jul 19, 2019

Bonnie Jean Adams, 83, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, July 19, 2019.  She was born in Lepanto, Arkansas on October 20, 1935 to Wilton and Dessie Baker Warren.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, one son: Todd Maness and three brothers: Hip Warren, Larry Warren and Don Warren.

She is...

Jul 18, 2019

Doris Ann (Finchum) Bryan, 76, of Lepanto, Arkansas left this world on Thursday, July 18, 2019, while being cared for at Canon Hospice in Gulfport, Mississippi.  She was born on May 18, 1943 in Lepanto to Calvin and Martha Hatten Finchum.  She held many titles throughout her working years. Secretary/Bookkeeper, City Clerk for the town of Pawnee Rock, KS.,...

Jul 14, 2019

Norman Eual Clay, of Garden Point/Etowah Community, departed this life on Sunday, July 14, 2019 in Osceola, Arkansas.  He was born on November 7, 1944 to Norman V. and Frances Eual Dodd Clay. He was an Eagle Scout, and a graduate of Lepanto High School, and Arkansas State University.

Mr. Clay was a display director and fashion coordinator...

Jul 9, 2019

Pamela Jean Ruthven, 56, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home.  She was born on May 2, 1963 to Robert Earl Needler and Marie Jean Branch.  She was of the Baptist Faith, active in the food pantry and enjoyed sewing, computer games and spending time with her family and friends.

Jul 3, 2019

Aleck “Bubba” Hannah, 20 of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2019.  He was born on March 2, 1999 to Stephen Frederick and Erika Hannah.   He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lepanto, Arkansas. He was an avid outdoorsman.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, side by sides and spending time with his family and...

Jun 30, 2019

Tommye Chandler, a lifelong resident of Marked Tree, passed away June 30 after a brief illness.  Born in 1943, "Miss Tommye" was a third generation resident of Marked Tree: she was the daughter of George and Mildred Louise Crowell, and the granddaughter of Millard Owen and Della Davis Weir, who were among the early settlers of the area and the founding members of...

Jun 16, 2019

Pamela Elaine Tyler, 63, of Lepanto, Arkansas went to be with her Savior on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at her home.  She was born on October 24, 1955 to Lawrence Richmeier and Barbara Ann Quint Harrington.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lepanto.  She was a wonderful wife, mother and Mimi. She loved spending time...

Jun 15, 2019

Fred Kuhron Johnson, 60, of Keiser departed this life on Saturday, June 15, 2019 in Osceola.  He was born on August 13, 1958 to Robert L. and Violet Harvison Johnson. Fred was retired truck driver and of the Baptist faith  He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing..

He is preceded in death by his...

Jun 6, 2019

J.C. Lewis, 92, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at his home.  He was born on July 18, 1926 in Trenton, Tennessee to Roy Lewis and Maude McDaniel Lewis.

He was a World War II Veteran with an honorable discharge after being shot in his leg in the Philippines.  He received the...