Obituaries

Mar 31, 2018

Linda Jean Hand, 69, of Marked Tree, Arkansas, departed this life Saturday, March 31, 2018 in Marked Tree, Arkansas.  She was born January 11, 1949 to Arthur and Betty Freeman Hill.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Marked Tree, worked at the library and museum and enjoyed flower gardening.

She is preceded in death by...

Mar 26, 2018

Modine “Mama Dean” Delancey, 102, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, March 26, 2018.  She was born on August 15, 1915 to Arthur and Vera Carwile Seals.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Osceola.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years: Homer Delancey, parents, two daughters: Shirley...

Mar 25, 2018

Lee Roy Gaddis, 72, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, March 25, 2018.  He was born on September 18, 1945 to Charles Harron and Mollie Belma Watson Gaddis.  He loved fishing and NASCAR.

He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Charles Lee Gaddis, Eugene Gaddis, James Gaddis and Gordon Gaddis, one sister:...

Mar 21, 2018

Bobby Street, 75, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Services will be held at Eastlake Mortuary in Phoenix, Arizona. www.eastlakemortuaryphx.com

No services will be held in Marked Tree.

Mar 15, 2018

Buford Wallace Carter, 92, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at his home.  He was born on October 6, 1925 to Bennie and Ethel Howie Carter.  He graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, served in the Navy for 8 years and he was a retired coach and History teacher.

He is...

Mar 15, 2018

Ouida Glynn Simmons-Nichols, 88, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on January 1, 1930.  She attended First United Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by two sons and one daughter.

Ouida is survived by her husband: C.R. “Doc” Nichols of the home, one...

Mar 1, 2018

Ruby Louise Vick Gibbs (Tootsie) departed this life Thursday March 1, 2018 at her home.  She was born August 14, 1938 in Merrietta, Mississippi.  She lived most of her life in Marked Tree, Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by her Father: William Oreal Vick, mother: Pernie Ann Letson Vick, 3 brothers: William Vick, Morris Ray Vick...

Feb 20, 2018

Alise Tyler, 68 of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on February 20, 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on January 23, 1950 to Vinetta May King Maness.  She was of the Baptist faith, she loved shopping, going to flea markets, yard sales and spending time with her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by...

Feb 14, 2018

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Feb 5, 2018

Nora Faye Scull Pitts, 86, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life Monday, February 05, 2018.  She was born February 12, 1931 to George Franklin and Nora Jane Amos Scull.  She was a member of Neiswander Baptist Church, her occupation was being a Wife, Mom and Granny, loved shopping, quilting, and playing games.

Nora Faye is preceded...

Feb 2, 2018

Wallas Ross, 81, of Marked Tree, departed this life Friday, February 2, 2018 in Jonesboro.  He was born March 22, 1936 to John Craig and Nellie Gray Worley Ross.  He attended First Baptist Church in Tyronza, Retired John Deere Parts Clerk, May 22, 1999 was named Wallas Ross Day and the Baseball Field was named after him.

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Feb 2, 2018

Angela “Angie” Nash Clark, 43, of Clarkedale, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, February 2, 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee.  She was born on April 21, 1974 to Gary and Patricia Morris Nash.

Angie attended Angel’s Way Baptist church, worked as a Nurse for Fresenius Medical Care, member of Duck’s Unlimited, loved her Healers, Roxy and Moon, and...

Jan 26, 2018

Robert Carl “Jitter” “Shorty” Smith, 78, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, January 26, 2018.  He was born on January 23, 1940 to Claude Raymond and Wilma Dunnaway Smith.

Robert was a retired factory worker, of the Church of God faith, loved hunting, fishing, loved his family and loved all babies.

He is...

Jan 16, 2018

Ola Dorothy Dale, 93, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life Tuesday, January 16, 2018.  She was born January 30, 1924 to Luther and Nellie Mae Sollis.  She attended Marked Tree Church of God, loved flea markets, sewing, flower arranging, canning, gardening and cooking Sunday dinners for her family.

Ola is preceded in death by her husband:...

Jan 15, 2018

Billy Ray Couey, 58, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on January 15, 2018 at his home.  He was born on July 24, 1959 to Charles and Earline Newman Couey.  He loved riding around, hanging out with friends and watching The Hogs play.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Billy is survived by...

Jan 15, 2018

Gwendolyn Bonds, 92, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, January 15, 2018.  She was born on November 18, 1925 to William Steinberger and Unice Rochelle Steinberger Dye.  She was a member of Lepanto First Baptist Church, the Cotton Wives and the Lepanto Supper Club.  Mrs. Bonds would provide art supplies for East Poinsett County Schools and she...

Jan 13, 2018

Loretta Walley, 83 of Tiptonville, Tennessee departed this life on January 13, 2018 in Tiptonville, Tennessee.  She was born on June 7, 1934 to Edward and Thelma Sandusky Richmond.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Winford Walley, parents, two daughters: Karen York and Brenda Walley and two brothers: Leon Richmond and Jerry Richmond.

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Jan 13, 2018

LuWanda “Wanda” Miller, 89, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away January 13, 2018. She was born August 29, 1928 in Spiro, Oklahoma to the late Daniel and Minnie Strickland.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Miller.

Wanda is survived by her children: Billy Miller, Jr. of Hot Springs and Pat Reed of...

Jan 9, 2018

Jean Weir, 90, of Kennett, Missouri departed this life Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  She was born April 12, 1927 to Granville Rufus and Nellie Mae Thompson Bishop.  She was of the Baptist faith, a waitress and loved taking care of her nieces and nephews.

Jean is preceded in death...

Dec 29, 2017

Patty Sue Gillmore, 51, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, December 29, 2017 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on July 29, 1966 to James and Alice Floyd.

She is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters: Irene Hurt and Carolyn Floyd.

Patty is survived by her husband: Mark Gillmore of...