Obituaries

May 6, 2019

Billie Glen Lester Theisen, 86, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, May 6, 2019 in Jonesboro.  She was born on August 5, 1932 to Cletus Ray and Eula Mae Chisum Lester.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother: Cletus Harold Lester and one sister: Helen Williams.

Billie is survived by...

May 4, 2019

Michael Eugene Ellis, 59, of Marked Tree, Arkansas formerly of Blytheville, departed this life on Saturday, May 4, 2019 in Jonesboro.  He was born in Blytheville on April 30, 1960 .   He was of the Baptist faith, he enjoyed fishing, going to the dog track and casino, he was an avid Razorback fan, he loved butter pecan ice cream and...

Apr 30, 2019

Kenneth Dean Lawson

Kenneth Dean Lawson, 74, of Harrisburg, departed this life Tuesday April 30, 2019 at his residence.  He was born August 28, 1944 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Warren and Frances Cobb Lawson.

Dean was a farmer, blacksmith and served his country in the National Guard.

Mr. Lawson is preceded in...

Apr 28, 2019

Patrick Nathaniel Roach, 20, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life Sunday, April 28, 2019. He was born on January 15, 1999 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Edward Henry and Brenda Sue Bishop Roach.  He was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, summertime, the sunrise, traveling, his job as a welder, spending time with family...

Apr 25, 2019

Carolyn Ann Turner, 67, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on January 10, 1952 to Homer and Helen Allen Garey. She was of the Pentecostal faith, enjoyed yard work, planting flowers, decorating for holidays and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in...

Apr 24, 2019

Gene Strange, 76, of Payneway, departed this life, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at his residence.  He was born September 16, 1942 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Orgill Washington and Cora Mae Winningham Strange.

Mr. Strange is preceded in death by his wife: Jimmie Lou Strange, his parents, 2 brothers: Thomas and Ricky Strange, 3 sisters: Flora Mae...

Apr 6, 2019

Ben Norman Bowman of Marked Tree was born January 24th, 1933 and departed this life to be with God on April 6th, 2019 at St. Bernard’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Garden Point Arkansas, Ben was the son of the late Maggie Allred and Vonlie Monroe Bowman

Ben proudly served his country...

Apr 3, 2019

Ronald Dean Blocker, 74, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on April 3, 2019 at his home.  He was born on July 28, 1944 to Elaine Blocker.

He is preceded in death by his mother.

Ronald is survived by his two sons: Ethan Blocker and Austin Blocker both of Hoxie, two daughters: Lisa Harbin (Brandon)...

Mar 29, 2019

Randall Lynn Teague, 42, of Marked Tree departed this life Friday, March 29, 2019 in Jonesboro.  He was born May 29, 1976 to Rickey Lynn and Martha Teague.  He was a member of Broadway Church of Christ in Marked Tree.   He enjoyed reading and traveling.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rickey Lynn Teague.

Mar 27, 2019

Bobby Glen Lewis, 64, of Sparta, Tennessee, departed this life on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.  He was born on March 16, 1955 to Bobby Gene and Florence Verneal Rosamond Lewis.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother: Billy Lewis.

Bobby is survived by his brother: Scotty Lewis of Sparta, Tennessee and a...

Mar 26, 2019

Sue Lewis Hailey, 70, of Memphis, Tennessee, departed this life on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.  She was born September 30, 1948 in Pikeville, Tennessee to Ivin Envoy and Nannie Kathleen Gass Lewis.

Mrs. Hailey is preceded in death by her parents.

Sue is survived by her husband: Duane Willard Hailey of Memphis and her son:...

Mar 25, 2019

Donna Fay Smith, 64, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, March 25, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on February 11, 1955 to James Ray and Ruby Gooden Truelove. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband: Dennis “Tireman” Smith, three brothers: J.R. Truelove, Douglas Truelove and Jerry Truelove and one sister: Shirley Simmons. Donna...

Mar 22, 2019

Billy Joe Burnett, 56, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, Match 22, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on December 19, 1962 to Charles Oscar and Virginia Elizabeth Law Burnett.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Billy is survived by his wife of 37 years: Shirley Marie Burnett of...

Mar 10, 2019

Dorothy Mae Hicks, 84, of Marked Tree, AR departed this life Sunday March 10, 2019 in Katy, TX. She was born May 7, 1934 in Avery, TX to John A. & Audrey (Flowers) Buchanan.

Mrs. Hicks was a homemaker and enjoyed time with her family and working in her flower gardens. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother,...

Mar 5, 2019

Geneva Rogers Rosamond, 66, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at her home.  She was born on December 12, 1952 to C.M. and Lena Mae Tyler Rogers.

She is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: Bob Rogers, Bill Rogers and Don Rogers and one sister: Linda Sue Rogers.

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Mar 2, 2019

Betty Louise Brewer, 71, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life March 2, 2019 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on March 25, 1947 in Tupelo, Mississippi to Ina Smith.  She attended The First United Pentecostal Church in Lepanto, she raised many children that were not her own, she adored her grandchildren and her children said she was an “Awesome...

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

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 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 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.