Obituaries

Feb 25, 2019

Shirley Jean Perry, 63, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, February 25, 2019 at her home.  She was born on July 21, 1955 to William David Sr. and Helen May Hampton Moss.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one son: Jerry Wayne Moss, three brothers: Larry Moss, David Moss and Grover Moss and...

Feb 23, 2019

Daniel “Pete” Strauser Jr., 81, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, February 23, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on April 9, 1937 to Daniel Sr. and Maggie Baggett Strauser.

He is preceded in death by his wife: Freddie Strauser, parents and two brothers: Frank Strauser and William Austin Strauser.

Pete is...

Feb 23, 2019

Katherine Wheeler Wildy, 88, died at her home in Etowah, Arkansas on Saturday, February 23, 2019.  She was born on September 7, 1930 in Imboden, Arkansas to Carl Clifton and Ray Pace Wheeler.  She was raised in Caraway, Arkansas where she learned to be a merchant extraordinaire, working in her father’s general store.  She graduated as valedictorian from Caraway...

Feb 20, 2019

Winston Douglas “W.D.” Gann, 74, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on August 22, 1944 to Luther Manuel and Floudie Mae Baker Gann.  He was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and three sisters.

Feb 12, 2019

Joanne Vick, 78, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born July 14, 1940 in Marked Tree to Edward and Mildred (Mathews) Haynes. Mrs. Vick was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Carl Edward...

Feb 2, 2019

Regena Kaye Burt, 56, of Lepanto, departed this life on Saturday, February 2, 2019 in Jonesboro.  She was born on March 23, 1962, in Lepanto, Arkansas, to Donald Edward and Joy Ann Shempert Warren.

Regena was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She loved to cook and make others laugh.

She is preceded in...

Jan 27, 2019

Hazel Ernestine Smith, 84, of Payneway, departed this life on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at her home.  She was born on November 23, 1934 to Haven Elijah and Ethel A. Wright Smith.  She was a member of Marked Tree Church of God.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Virgil Smith, two brothers, four sisters and one grandson: Tony...

Jan 25, 2019

Betty Jo Allen, 86, of McCrory departed this life on Friday, January 25, 2019 in McCrory.  She was born on March 3, 1932 to Eudell and Dovie Putnam Kent.   Betty was a member of Missionary Baptist Church in Wynne, she was Miss Marked Tree, loved playing basketball and enjoyed arts and crafts and fishing,

She is preceded...

Jan 22, 2019

Donna Denise Fires, 54, of Rivervale, departed this life on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in West Memphis.  She was born on February 27, 1964 to Carolyn Fires.

She is preceded in death by her mother, grandmother: Dorothy Fires and sister: Debbie Fires.

Donna is survived by two daughters: Amy Nichole Pate of Seattle, Washington and...

Jan 18, 2019

Vee Brimingham, 71, of Topeka, KS was surrounded by family as he peacefully passed away on the evening of January 18th, 2019. He was born on July 14th, 1947 in Booneville, MS.

Vee was a loving servant of God and a wonderful father to his two daughters. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War,...

Jan 3, 2019

Shelia Danette Saint, 59, of Keiser departed this life Thursday, January 3, 2019.  She was born on March 10, 1959 to Lester Tanner and Bonnie Cato Waterford.

She is preceded in death by her father.

Shelia is survived by her mother: Bonnie Waterford of Manila, son: Justin Lozano of Keiser, two daughters: Andrea Garcia of...

Jan 2, 2019

Lela (Pearl) “Muddy” Shafer, 96, of Southaven, MS passed away peacefully, with her son, Phillip by her side, Tuesday, January 2, 2019. She was born September 19, 1922 in Bay, Arkansas to Albert Eli Oliver and Nancy “Mary”(Vickery). She married Paul Maddox Shafer on June 29, 1944. Paul and Pearl owned and managed the Strand Theater and Lepanto Drive-in...

Dec 28, 2018

Misty Michelle Wilbanks, 19, of Bondsville departed this life on Friday, December 28, 2018.  She was born on February 20, 1999 to Michael Wilbanks and April Rowland Wilbanks.  She loved listening to music and spending time with family.

She is preceded in death by Bobby Joe Rowland, Helen Rowland, Lucy D. Wilbanks and Dan Wilbanks.

Misty...

Dec 28, 2018

Briana Renee Howard, 20, of Lepanto departed this life Friday, December 28, 2018.  She was born on February 1, 1998 to Rodney Howard and Theresa Coursey Trantham.

She is preceded in death by her great grandparents: Edward Hays Howard and Dorothy Howard and sister: Tasha Coursey

Briana is survived by her mother: Theresa Trantham of...

Dec 26, 2018

Braiden Hall Howard, 23, of Joiner departed this life on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. He was born on May 31, 1995 to Joseph Clayton and Tracey Michelle Crawford Howard. He graduated from Rivercrest High School in 2013, he loved hunting and fishing and was a Tennessee Vols and Dallas Cowboys fan. He is preceded in death by his grandfather:...

Dec 18, 2018

Claudine Wells, 89, departed this life on December 18, 2018, at her residence on Old Payneway Lane, Trumann, Arkansas.  She was born October 19, 1929 to Lee Garfield and Annie Thomas Loggains.  She was a member of First Baptist Church, Marked Tree for over 45 years.  She loved the Lord and in order to serve Him, she was a...

Dec 13, 2018

Jimmy “Fatman” Wayne Hargo, 56, of Marked Tree departed this life on December 13, 2018 in Marked Tree.  He was born on April 6, 1962 to James Thomas and Mildred Lorene Essary Hargo.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and bonfires.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Thomas Edward Hargo and Ricky Lynn Hargo and...

Dec 12, 2018

Tom Williams, 92, of Marked Tree departed this life Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in Jonesboro.  He was born February 4, 1926 to Thomas Oscar and Laura Beatrice Reed Williams.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marked Tree, and a US Army Veteran.   He was a retired water manager for the city of Marked Tree,...

Dec 11, 2018

Louise Gibbs, 78, of the Black Oak community, departed this life Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in Jonesboro.  She was born October 24, 1940 to Willie and Mollie Phillips Burns.  She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church.  She enjoyed sewing, making quilts, canning and flower gardening.

She is preceded in death by her parents, 1 son:...

Dec 8, 2018

Mona Kay Cook, 51, of Marked Tree departed this life Saturday, December 08, 2018 in Jonesboro.  She was born June 13, 1967 to Robert and Carole White Parker.  She was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband: Michael Shane Cook.

Mona is survived by her son: Nathaniel Key of Fort...