Obituaries
Thomas Gosa
Apr 25, 2017
Thomas Ray Gosa, 71, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on December 14, 1945 to Benjamin Franklin and Alice Lorene Blackburn Gosa. Thomas is preceded in death by his wife: Beverly Parnell Gosa, parents, brother: Preston Gosa and 2 sisters: Joanne Biggs and Colleen Adcock. He is survived by...
Larry Rollins Sr
Apr 24, 2017
Larry Charles Rollins, Sr, 70, departed this life on April 24, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee, surrounded by his family. He was born in Tulot, Arkansas, January 16, 1947 to Elmer "Bud" and Anna (Tony) Rollins. He was retired from Chickasha Cotton Oil Company as district manager. Larry was an avid outdoorsman, fisherman, great cook, family man but was an even...
Bettye Steakley
Apr 24, 2017
Bettye Steakley of Lepanto passed away peacefully on April 24, 2017, it was time for her to rejoin her husband Elvis. She was a very strong determined woman who had a fire inside that made her feisty and loving at the same time. She was a caring person to family, friends and strangers. She will be greatly missed by all...
Shirley Counce
Apr 4, 2017
Shirley Ann Counce, 73, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, April 04, 2017 in Marked Tree, Arkansas. She was born on April 12, 1943 to Ed and Buton Argo Blagg. She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter: Donna Faye Ford and 3 brothers. Shirley is survived by her daughter: Carla Counce of Marked Tree, Arkansas,...
Aldena Palmer
Apr 2, 2017
Aldena Thomas Palmer, 84, of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, April 2, 2017. She was born on January 7, 1933 to Joseph B. and Lucy Rainwater Thomas. She graduated from Nancy High School in Nancy, Kentucky. She was of the Baptist faith, she loved gardening, birds and Genealogy. She is preceded in death by her husband: Marion Palmer,...
Warren Lacy
Mar 30, 2017
Warren Craig Lacy, 42, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on September 2, 1974 to Lonnie and Wanda May Lacy. He was a member of the Lepanto United Methodist Church, he loved his friends, bbq, shooting gun, hunting and fishing. He loved when he was with his Godson and...
Mary Williams
Mar 25, 2017
Mary Kathryn Murphy Williams, 95, Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, March 25, 2017 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on August 15, 1921 to J.E. Sr. and Lorene Davis Murphy. She is the owner of Murphy Funeral Home in Lepanto and Marked Tree, she is the past President of The Northeast Arkansas Funeral Directors Association, past President of...
Brenda Morrow
Mar 14, 2017
Mrs. Brenda Gail Morrow (Nana), 55, of Lepanto, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on, Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center. She was born and raised in Lepanto. She was proceeded to death by her Son, Gerald Dewayne Smith Jr., Father and Mother, Allen (Tuffy) and Martha Davis. Brenda is survived by her Husband: Joe...
George Griggs
Mar 10, 2017
George Griggs, 66, was born December 9, 1950 and raised in West Ridge, Arkansas. He worked as a farm hand his whole life. He exited this earth on March 10, 2017 at 3:55a.m. George was a member of the Baptist faith and a member of the Marine Corps. He is preceded in death by his mother Eutha Wiyott Griggs, his...
Shirley Parrish
Mar 7, 2017
Shirley Mae Parrish, 71, of West Memphis, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on July 19, 1945 to Glendell and Tinnie Keeling Gallion. She is preceded in death by her husband: Boyce Aaron "Bill" Parrish, parents and 2 sisters: Linda Lewis and Pat Harris. Shirley is survived by her son: Rickey...
Paul Howard
Feb 24, 2017
Paul Bartly Howard, 73, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, February 24, 2017. He was born on December 27, 1943 to Gaines Glenn and Addie Viola (White) Howard. Paul worked as a Master Carpenter and of the Baptist Faith. He was a retired Volunteer Lepanto Fireman for 20 years, former Volunteer Police Officer for Lepanto and Poinsett County,...
Thelma Turner
Feb 16, 2017
Thelma Louise Turner, 93, of Marked Tree, Arkansas, formerly of Malden, Missouri, departed this life on Thursday, February 16, 2017 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on April 6, 1923 to Edgar and Josie Roark. She is preceded in death by her husband: Edward James Turner, daughter: Barbara Ann Blumenauer, parents, sisters: Lois Thomas, Ellen Sodders and Lorene Roark, and...
Johnny Shelton
Feb 15, 2017
Johnny Lee Shelton, 92, of Payneway, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Steele, Missouri on November 19, 1924 to Bob and Clara Shelton. Johnny spent most of his life as a farmer and sitting with his cats and dogs in his lap. He loved...
J. Hardin
Feb 11, 2017
J. Darrell Hardin, 88 of Payneway passed away February 11, 2017 at Three Rivers Nursing Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas, after a short illness. He was born in Payneway (Harrisburg Corner) on September 18, 1928 to B.J Hardin and Rosie Allen Hardin. He attended Marked Tree High School where he met his wife, Charlsie Mae Simpson. They were married on...
Readie Brooks
Feb 9, 2017
Readie F. Oldman Brooks, 94, of Lake City, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, February 09, 2017 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on May 9, 1922 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Frank and Delia Esther Thorne Smith. Mrs. Brooks is preceded in death by her husband: JC Brooks, parents, 2 Sons: John Oldman and Bobby Oldman, 2 brothers and...
Larry Carroll
Jan 31, 2017
Larry Murle Carroll, 62, of Bay Village, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on September 29, 1954 in Harrisburg, Arkansas to Johnny Murle and Lula Bell Williams Carroll. He was a member of Corners Chapel Baptist Church, he loved God, his wife, kids, grandkids and church. He enjoyed...
Benjamin Gosa
Jan 28, 2017
Benjamin Franklin Gosa, 95, departed this life on Saturday, January 28, 2017 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on July 7, 1921 to Joshua Allison and Bessie Taylor Gosa. Mr. Gosa is preceded in death by his wife: Alice Lorene Gosa, parents, son: Preston Frank Gosa, 2 daughters: Joanne Biggs and Colleen Adcock, 3 brothers and 1 sister. He is...
Pat Dailey
Jan 16, 2017
Pat Lawson Dailey, 79, of Marked Tree, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, January 16, 2017, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on June 22, 1937, in Tyronza, Arkansas, to Turmon and Iva Yewell Lawson. Mrs. Dailey was a graduate of Marked Tree High School. She received three college degrees from Arkansas State University: a Bachelor of Science in Education...
Melanie O'Brien
Jan 12, 2017
Melanie "Jorden" O'Brien, 25, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, January 12, 2017. She was born on September 3, 1991 in Southaven, Mississippi. Survivors include her precious 6 year old daughter: Kara Nicole O'Brien, mother: Pam O'Brien of Marked Tree, Arkansas, father: Greg O'Brien of Millington, Tennessee, 2 brothers: Steven and Justin Carroll, Sarah Mills who was...
Jessie DeVriend
Jan 7, 2017
Jessie Jean DeVriend, 80, of Fenton, Missouri formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, departed this life on Saturday, January 7, 2017. She was born on October 29, 1936 to Lloyd and Emma Williams Roberts. She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 sons: Charles Huck Jr and Jay Huck, brother: Ed Roberts and a sister: Sherry Roberts. Jessie is survived by...
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