Obituaries

Jul 4, 2018

Jack Foote, 88, of Lepanto, departed this life Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Jonesboro. He was born September 29, 1929 to Oscar and Ara Tart Foote. He was a member of The First Baptist Church in Lepanto, where he served as a deacon, a United States Army Veteran during the Korean War, worked at Murphy Funeral Home and then...

Jun 24, 2018

Cora Mae Webb, 90, of Marked Tree, Ar. formerly of Lake City departed this life on Sunday, June 24, 2018.  She was born on May 18, 1928 to Johnny and Ella Mae Cochran.

She is preceded in death by her husband: C.B. “Red” Webb, parents, and daughter: Sharon Palmer.

Cora is survived by her Granddaughter...

Jun 24, 2018

Jessie Mae Brimingham, 90, of Lepanto, departed this life on Sunday, June 24, 2018 in Osceola.  She was born on February 3, 1928 to Jesse Franklin Rinehart and Johnie Mae Stacy.  She was a member of The First United Methodist Church in Lepanto, she was a wonderful friend, mother and grandmother.

She is preceded in death by...

Jun 18, 2018

Benjamin Luke Gordon was born into Heaven on Monday, June 18, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his great grandparents: John W. and Mary Altherah Gordon, Wayne Shankle, Gean Mott and Mary Sanders.

Benjamin Luke is survived by his parents: Ben and Hailey Gordon, sister: Lynlee Gordon, grandparents: John Michael and Debra Gordon, Rhonda...

Jun 16, 2018

Earl Gann, 57, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at his home.  He was born on April 14, 1961 in Lompoc, California to Verlon James and Mary Frances (Ernsberger) Gann.

He was a member of the Red Oak Baptist Church, enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

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Jun 11, 2018

Randy Lynn Tucker, 62, departed this life on June 11, 2018 in Lepanto Arkansas. He was born in Newport, Arkansas, May 26, 1956 to Charlie Coleman, Sr. and Wanda Marcelle Parker Tucker.

He is preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother Coleman Tucker.

Randy is survived by his 3 daughters: Lori Austin (Billy)...

Jun 7, 2018

William Roy Carter, 76, of Lepanto departed this life on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at his home.  He was born on April 2, 1942 to Emery Wade and Lossie Irene Gatlin Carter.  He was of the Baptist faith, he enjoyed playing cards, shooting pool and playing slot machines, he loved to tell his grandchildren stories and spending time with...

Jun 4, 2018

Ethel Mae Cox Black, 93, of Linden, Tennessee departed this life on Monday, June 4, 2018.  She was born on March 20, 1925 to Gus Everett and Anna Burgess Cox.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Jerry Black, parents, daughter: Anita Morris, five brothers: Oscar Cox, Arthur Cox, Frank Cox, Clarence Cox and Millard Cox...

Jun 3, 2018

Virginia Portis Cross, 100, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at her home.  She was born on October 10, 1917 to D.F. Sr and Agnes Mays Portis.

Virginia attended Gulf Park School for girls in Gulfport, Mississippi and graduated from The Hutchison School in Memphis, Tennessee in 1935.  She married Hi Cross...

Jun 1, 2018

Larry Lee Malone, Sr, 72, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life Friday, June 1, 2018.  He was born November 28, 1945 to Eddie Lee, Sr. and Maggie Strop Malone.  He was of the Pentecost Belief, enjoyed hunting, feeding deer and spending time with family, especially his Grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and 2...

May 23, 2018

Barney Joe Ivy, 56, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at his home.  He was born on January 4, 1962 to Flavis and Audie Sullivan Ivy.  He was a Tech Sergeant in the United States Air Force, a loadmaster on a C130 transport plane and he served during Operation Desert Storm.    While in the...

May 12, 2018

Georgia “Faye” Nolen left this world to be with her Lord and her husband, Frank, peacefully at her home on May 12, 2018.  Ms. Faye was born December 9, 1930 in Pinky, Arkansas to the late Frank and Lois Phillips of Marked Tree, Arkansas. Ms. Faye retired from Gotham (Hauerman) as a secretary and worked 20 plus years at...

May 12, 2018

James “Peanut” Hubbard, 40 of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Marked Tree. He was born on October 18, 1977 to James Clayton Hubbard and Martha Irene (Hargo) Owens. He attended Marked Tree Church of God.

Peanut is proceeded in death by his parents and James Miles (Dad).

He is...

May 9, 2018

Mr. Ezra A. Brimingham, 73, of McHenry, Mississippi departed this life on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.  Mr. Brimingham was a member of Word Alive Revival Center in Wiggins, Mississippi and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Rueben and Eva Brimingham and his siblings:...

May 8, 2018

JOAN LAMB JUSTUS, passed away May 8, 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on August 19, 1933 in Harrisburg, Arkansas and was the proud daughter of John and Pauline Lamb. She adored her brothers, Bobby, John, and Billy.  She would say her best and most fulfilling accomplishment in life was raising her daughters Melody and Cyndi.  There is...

Apr 27, 2018

Robert “Bobby” Phillips passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on July 1, 1932 to Frank and Lois Miller Phillips.

Bobby was a Korean War Veteran, retired from Ritter Lumber Company, member of The United Methodist Church in Marked Tree and a member of Rotary, American Legion and...

Apr 21, 2018

Sallie Kimbra Walker, 46, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at her home.  She was born on June 2, 1971 to Frank and Dorothy Rainey Walker.

She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Randy Walker and Danny Walker and two sisters: Susie Walker and Sandy Walker.

Sallie...

Apr 18, 2018

Cecil Jones, 78, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.  He was born on October 9, 1939 to Wilmer H. and Ethel Drennen Jones.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one daughter: Tammy Owens, one brother: Stanley Jones, four sisters: Opal Cockrell, Wanda Weaver, Lula Davis and Patricia Gail Griggs...

Apr 11, 2018

Charles Wayne “Bud” Delancey, 72, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.  He was born on April 25, 1945 to Homer and Modine Seals Delancey.

He was retired from the US Army Corp of Engineers, Memphis District after 35 years of service and he was a member of Westside Baptist Church in Osceola....

Apr 11, 2018

Vivian L. Hill, 86, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on September 20, 1931 to Ollie “O.W.” and Blanche Wallace Smith.

She is preceded in death by her husband: W. Wayne Hill, parents, and brother: Osrole Smith.

Vivian is survived by three daughters: Connie...