Obituaries

Dec 5, 2018

Jon Ellen (Boyles) Sanders left this world on December 5, 2018  to live eternally with her Lord in heaven.  She was born on September 21, 1929 to Ernest and Hattye (Mason) Boyles.  She grew up on the Willbeth farm at Spear Lake in Poinsett County where her father was the farm manager of row crops and cattle.  While on...

Dec 4, 2018

Joann McVay Parker, 75, of Jonesboro departed this life on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in Jonesboro.  She was born on July 11, 1943 to George McVay and Ima Stroud.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Wendal Parker Sr, parents, and three sisters: Wanda Post, Bettye Steakley and Jane Cornish.

Joann is survived by...

Nov 26, 2018

Beatrice Simpson Pitts, 93, of Marked Tree, Ar. departed this life on Monday, November 26, 2018 with her family by her side.  She was born on February 28, 1925 to Theodore and Ella Elizabeth Tucker Simpson.  She was a homemaker and a member of Tyronza First Baptist Church.

Beatrice is preceded in death by her husband of...

Nov 12, 2018

Corkey Wilson, 77, of Lepanto departed this life on Monday, November 12, 2018 in Jonesboro.  She was born on September 7, 1941 to James Buddy and Sudie May Ball Humphreys.

She is preceded in death by her parents, five brothers: Alex Waynne Humphreys, Lonnie Hulon Humphreys, Herschel Humphreys, Jerry Humphreys and Danny Ray Humphreys and two sisters:...

Nov 10, 2018

Donna Lorine Greene, age 63, of Marked Tree departed this life and went to her heavenly home Saturday, November 10, 2018.  She was born to Cread Thompson and Pauline Crook Thompson, the youngest of their 5 children, on October 12, 1955 in Wynne, Arkansas.

Donna graduated from Parkin High School in 1973 before attending Arkansas State University...

Nov 5, 2018

Betty Jean Aaron, 86, of Marked Tree departed this life on Monday, November 5, 2018.  She was born on February 21, 1932 to Lee Andrew and Irene Lillard Kirkland.  She was a founding member of Central Baptist Church in Marked Tree, she volunteered for Three Rivers food pantry and she was an avid supporter of The DAV on the...

Nov 5, 2018

Michael Wayne Jones, 61, of Lepanto departed this life on Monday, November 5, 2018.  He was born on June 28, 1957 to Stanley and Christine Mason Jones.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister: Sandra Morrisett.

Michael is survived by his wife: Janice Jones of Lepanto, one son: Bradley Wayne Jones...

Oct 31, 2018

Paulette Maddox, 76, of Lepanto departed this life on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in Jonesboro.  She was born on May 16, 1942 to Oscar Butler and Edna Opal Reed Kemp.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Carl Gene Maddox Sr., parents, two sons: Carl Maddox Jr. and Christopher Carl Maddox and three brothers: Carl Butler...

Oct 14, 2018

Douglas Wade Turner, 56, of Lepanto departed this life on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at his home.  He was born on April 8, 1962 to Billy and Bobbie Carson Turner.  He loved hunting, fishing, NASCAR and football, he enjoyed hanging out with friends, spending time with his brothers at the body shop and he loved working and spending time...

Oct 4, 2018

Ora Mae Brewer Helms Pierce, 91, of Jonesboro, formerly of Marked Tree, departed this life on Thursday, October 4, 2018 in Jonesboro.  She was born on November 30, 1926 to Robert and Lillie Davis Vardell.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She enjoyed bowling, gardening, dancing and hunting and was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.

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Sep 30, 2018

Donald Edward “Don” Warren, 80, of Lepanto departed this life on Sunday, September 30, 2018 in Jonesboro.  He was born on February 5, 1938 to Wilton Sr. and Dessie Baker Warren.  Don was a farmer for many years.

He is preceded in death by his wife: Joy Ann Shempert Warren, parents, two brothers: Wilton “Hip” Warren and...

Sep 20, 2018

Billy Carl Raines, 25, of Williford, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, September 20, 2018.  He was born on October 26, 1992 to Carl and Mary Smallwood Raines.

He is survived by his parents: Carl and Mary Raines of Williford, Arkansas, three sons: Noah Carl David Raines of Williford,  Arkansas,  Brody Duwayne Wade Raines and Benelli Jace...

Sep 17, 2018

Gwendlon Ann Walling, 76, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, September 17, 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on June 16, 1942 to Cecil Willis and Freda Belle Hood Causey.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Jimmy D. Walling, parents, one sister: Wanda Box, three grandchildren and one daughter in law:...

Sep 15, 2018

Elizabeth Ann "Lib" Wright, 76, of Clarksville, TN, formerly of Marked Tree, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Tennova Healthcare of Clarksville.

Elizabeth was born on September 19, 1941, in Rural Poinsett County, AR to the late J.W. Teague and Montia Pogue Teague. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Wright and...

Sep 10, 2018

Jimmy S. Berry, 90, of Marked Tree, departed this life on Monday, September 10, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 15, 1927 to Fred and Zona “Billye” Shelton Berry. Mr. Berry was a graduate of Harrisburg High School; a United States Army Veteran, stationed in Beijing, China; and a member of The First United Methodist Church...

Sep 9, 2018

Glenda Clark Ashlock passed away quietly at Methodist Hospital in Memphis at 12:45p.m. on Sunday, September 9, 2018.  She was born on November 29, 1932 to Algea and Nona Clark.  Mrs. Ashlock was a longtime accounting manager at E Ritter Seed Company in Marked Tree and upon retirement continued work at H & R Block doing income tax preparation,...

Sep 1, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Davis Eugene Teague, of Mountain Home and formally of Marked Tree, announces his passing after a brief illness on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at the age of 80 years. Gene was a United States Army Veteran, whom served in the Vietnam War, and was a retired truck driver. Gene will...

Aug 25, 2018

Larry W. Steakley, 75 of Lepanto departed this life on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at his home.  He was born on June 2, 1943 to Woodrow and Eula Reagan Steakley.  Larry was the former owner of Steakley’s Body Shop in Lepanto.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lepanto, a member of the Poinsett County Quorum...

Aug 23, 2018

William H. “Hi” Cross, Jr., of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on August 23, 2018 at his home.  He was born on December 9, 1939 to William Hiram Sr and Virginia Portis Cross.  He attended Castle Heights Military Academy, he attended the University of Arkansas where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and he graduated from Arkansas...

Aug 9, 2018

Patti Diann Maddox, 56, of Lepanto departed this life on Thursday, August 9, 2018 in Jonesboro.  She was born on March 14,1962 to James Lemuel “Buddy” and Doris Ellen Adamson Pounders.  She was of the Baptist Faith, enjoyed cooking and traveling with family and friends.  She loved spending time with her grandbabies and her dogs: Abby, Cooter and Shelby.