Obituaries

Aug 31, 2017

Teddy Redale Price, 58, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, August 31, 2017 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on April 22, 1959 to Alva Gene and Ruby Glenna Morgan Price.  Teddy was a member of Broadway Street Church of Christ in Marked Tree, he loved hunting, fishing and collecting Indian artifacts especially arrowheads.  He was...

Aug 23, 2017

Mattie Edna Kelly Fleming went to be with her Lord on August 23, 2017.  Born to J.O. and Effie Kelly in Parkin, Arkansas as a 3lb preemie on October 14, 1929, she entered this world a fighter and exited the same way, laboring to the end to survive, succumbing to a heart attack after a short illness.

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Aug 15, 2017

G.C. Shortnacy, 72, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, August 15, 2017.  He was born on September 12, 1944 to George Clarence and Opal Inez Churchwell Shortnacy.  He was of the Baptist faith and a 50-year member of The Masonic Lodge #766.  G.C. enjoyed restoring custom and antique cars, going to the lake and spending time with...

Aug 7, 2017

Carolyn Sue Whitman, 74, of Trumann, Arkansas departed this life on August 7, 2017.  She was born on April 3, 1943 to Arthur Lee and Octavia Marie Cassidy Wells.  Carolyn was a member of Corners Chapel Baptist Church in Payneway, Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Arthur Lee “Hoot” Wells and Lee...

Jul 28, 2017

Terry Lynn Barber, 58, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, July 28, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 3, 1958 to Robert Jefferson and Gladys Dorothy Scott Barber. He was a faithful member of The Lighthouse Assembly of God, he graduated from Rivercrest High School in 1976 and has been employed with Gilster Mary Lee...

Jul 23, 2017

Louise Blaylock, 89, of Payneway, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at her home. She was born on April 14, 1928 to Jesse Thomas and Annie Mae McDonald Snell. Mrs. Blaylock is preceded in death by her husband: A.J. Blaylock, her parents, four brothers: John Snell, Fritz Snell, Thomas Snell and Charles Snell and a sister: Virginia...

Jul 22, 2017

Daniel Barton Pritchett (72) died July 22, 2017, after a brief illness in Medellin, Colombia, South America, where he lived. He is survived by his wife, Maria, a step daughter, Paola, of Aventura, FL; a sister, Jane Collins (Rob) of Maben, MS; four nephews: Hugh Kinley of Tulsa, OK; Raymond Pritchett III (Beth) of Delmar, NY; Johnathan Pritchett (Misty) of...

Jul 19, 2017

Ronnie Wayne Smith, 60, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on May 23, 1957 to Johnny Edsel and Doris Williams Smith. He was a farmer and a member of the First Baptist Church in Lepanto. Ronnie's greatest enjoyment was farming with his brothers. He is preceded in death by...

Jul 17, 2017

Patricia Gail Jones Griggs, 63, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, July 17, 2017. She was born on September 22, 1953 to Wilmer H. and Ethel Drennen Jones. She loved her children and grandchildren and loved spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years: George Calvin Griggs Sr, parents, three...

Jul 4, 2017

Jerry Glen Humphreys, 70, of Munford, Tennessee departed this life on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at his home. He was born on May 23, 1947 to James F. and Sudie Mae Ball Humphreys. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the US Army, he was barber for 41 years and he loved basketball. He is preceded in death...

Jun 28, 2017

Claude Glenwood Easton, 80, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at his home. He was born on March 12, 1937 to Claude and Polly Beatle Easton. Mr. Easton served his country in the U.S. Army and retired as a Master Sergeant. He was an active member of Trinity Baptist Church, a member of the...

Jun 28, 2017

Rosetta Watts, 75, of Morrilton, Arkansas, formerly of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. She was born on May 3, 1942 to Judge Franklin and Opal Pearl Pate Tucker. She is preceded in death by her husband: Calvin J. Watts, parents, three brothers: Paul Tucker, Daniel Tucker and David Tucker and four sisters: Mary Watts, Ann...

Jun 19, 2017

Marie Bowman, 75, of Garden Point, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, June 19, 2017 at her home. She was born on February 25, 1942 to Arthur and Ottie Belk Adams. She was the secretary for her husband's flying service and a former grocery store owner. Mrs. Bowman enjoyed hunting, fishing, shopping and just simply being on the go. She...

Jun 17, 2017

Barbara Ann Couey, 73, of Harrisburg, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, June 17, 2017. She was born on March 9, 1944 to Charles Grover and Bertha Nancy Elizabeth Nash Herman. She is preceded in death by her husband: Paul Ray Couey, parents, three sons: Paul Couey, Scotty Couey and Dennis Couey, brother: Gary Herman and sister: Willene Tittle. Barbara...

Jun 6, 2017

Rachel Ingle Young, 93, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. She was born on April 28, 1924 to Willoughby and Mary Floyd Ingle. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marked Tree and she loved the Cardinals, flowers and playing bridge. She is preceded in death by her husband: Wimpy Young,...

May 26, 2017

Alex Connor Benton, 16, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on, Friday, May 26, 2017. He was born on July 31, 2000 to Wesley Benton, Sr. and Brooke Phillips. He attended The First Baptist Church in Lepanto, played football at EPC and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, basketball, riding the levee with his brother and anything outside. He is preceded in...

May 25, 2017

Eurnest Lee Cotrell, 83, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at his home. He was born on July 27, 1933 to J.C. and Lulua Mae Evans Cotrell. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years: Emogene Carroll Cotrell, parents, son: Timothy Lee Cotrell, brother: Burnest Cotrell and two sisters: Wilma Milligan...

May 21, 2017

Anita Kay Rainwater, 46, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, May 21, 2017. She was born on December 27, 1970 to Jerry and Judith Rollins Carter. She attended Bellevue Baptist Church, she was a homemaker, enjoyed singing and spending time with family and friends. Anita is survived by her parents: Jerry and Judy Carter of Cordova, Tennessee, Two...

May 20, 2017

Shirley Ann Crockett Gill, 68, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at her home. She was born on June 7, 1948 in Tyronza, Arkansas to Cleo and Lillie Mae Malone Crockett. She was a member of Barton Chapel Baptist Church, enjoyed making flower arrangements and arts and crafts and loved spending time with her family....

May 10, 2017

Everett Leroy (Butch) Bruce, Jr., 73, departed this life on, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. He was born on June 21, 1943 to Everett Bruce and Kathryn Bruce McCullar. After graduation he was proud to serve in The Navy, joining at age 17. He loved his family, dogs and his cars. He enjoyed bowling and golf both of which he was...