Obituaries
Logan Thomas Russell
Aug 5, 2026
Logan Thomas Russell, 79, of Tyronza, Arkansas, departed this life on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on July 22, 1947, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, to William L. and Syble Modine Elrod Russell. Logan was of the Pentecostal faith and a long-time member of Upper Room Apostolic Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents: William...
Nell Nash
Jul 31, 2026
Nell Nash, 82, of Payneway, Arkansas departed this life on Friday July 31, 2026, at St Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on April 26, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee to James Nelson and Wona Mae Locke Smith.
A devoted member of Corner’s Chapel Baptist Church, Nell lived a life that reflected kindness and compassion for others. She...
Robert William Gross
Jul 31, 2026
Robert William Gross, 58, of Caraway, Arkansas departed this life on Friday July 31, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on March 27, 1968, to Benny Deason and Freda Gross Tatum in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
He enjoyed playing video games, relaxing while watching television, spending time with his cats, and riding his motorcycle. Above all he...
Judith "Judy" Kay Carter
Jul 30, 2026
Judith “Judy” Kay Carter, 79, of Cordova, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 30, 2026. She was a beloved wife, grandmother, sister, and friend who cherished nothing more than hosting family gatherings in her home.
Judy was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas, to Alfred and Francis Rollins. She attended Marked Tree High School, where she...
Gary Neal Tippy
Jul 30, 2026
Gary Neal Tippy, 70, of Etowah, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born in Lepanto, Arkansas to Leroy, Sr., and Muriel Joann Sornson Tippy on March 26, 1956.
He is preceded in death by his father: Leroy Tippy, Sr., two brothers: Joe Charles Tippy and Perry Alan Tippy, two brothers-in-law: Ricky Duncan and...
Harold Douglas Kirk
Jul 15, 2026
Harold Douglas Kirk, age 82, of Tyronza, AR passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 15th, 2026 in Jonesboro, AR. He was born to Woodrow and Mildred Bell Kirk on May 25th, 1944. He spent 55 years working as a professional semi-truck driver, was a veteran of the United States Air Force, an active member of the American...
Dennis Ray Tucker
Jul 9, 2026
Dennis Ray Tucker, 67, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on March 30, 1959, in Lepanto, Arkansas to Charlie and Wanda Parker Tucker. Dennis enjoyed watching tv, being home, playing with his dog Tucker and spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents:...
Troy Alan T.J. McCain Jr.
Jul 6, 2026
Troy Alan “T.J.” McCain Jr. 36, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, July 6, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 21, 1989, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Troy Alan McCain Sr. and Crystal Starre Maddox Morrisett.
T.J. loved hunting, fishing, hanging out with Baylor and spending time with his family and friends
He is preceded in death by...
Kenneth Ray Steen
Jul 6, 2026
Kenneth Ray Steen, 84, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, July 6, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1941, in Tyronza, Arkansas to William Clay and Birdie Mae James Steen.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Kathy Steen, his parents, six brothers: J.W. Steen, James Steen, Carlton Steen, Burton Steen, Wayne Steen and Hayze Steen,...
Stacey Lynn Clark
Jul 5, 2026
Stacey Lynn Simpson Clark, 56, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, July 5, 2026. She was born on October 8, 1969, in Grenada, Mississippi to William Lynn and Nelda Carol Mitchell Simpson.
She is preceded in death by three grandparents: William Simpson, Charles Mitchell and Trixie Mitchell, mother-in-law: Vickie Herlong and father-in-law: Alphonso Brown.
Stacey is survived by her...
Shelley R Hutto
Jul 2, 2026
Shelley R. Hutto, 52, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, July 2, 2026. She was born on October 19, 1973, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Allen Hutto and Martha Marie Langston. She is preceded in death by her parents. Shelley is survived by one brother: Joseph Courtney Hutto of Hickory Ridge, aunt: Lynn Benham of Little Rock...
Jerrel Wayne Watters
Jul 2, 2026
Jerrel Wayne Watters, 79, of Marion, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on October 14, 1946, in Lepanto, Arkansas to D.D. Watters and Vera Carroll Watters. Jerrell loved being outdoors, riding his golf cart, loved animals, especially his grand dog Girly Girl and he loved spending time with his family and...
James "Jamie" Edward Wray, III
Jun 27, 2026
James “Jamie” (Bruno) Edward Wray, III departed this life unexpectantly on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Payneway, Arkansas. James was born on December 3, 1972, in West Memphis, Arkansas to his parents Brenda McDonald Waits and Eddie Wray.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents: E.V. (Bugs) and Johnnie McDonald of Marked Tree, Arkansas and James Ed and Loudene Wray...
Barbara Jean Harris
Jun 24, 2026
Barbara Jean Kent Harris, 85, of Payneway, departed this life on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Jonesboro.
Barbara was born on February 1, 1941, in Marked Tree to Eudell Kent and Dovie Putnam Kent.
Barbara taught Sunday school, loved her church, and was a devoted Christian woman. She attended Calvary Baptist Church in Trumann. Barbara was a wonderful mother with a servant's...
George Alfred Rollins
Jun 17, 2026
George Alfred Rollins, 72, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on January 11, 1954, in Lepanto, Arkansas to Alfred and Frances Tony Rollins.
George was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing and playing Dominos.
He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Skeeter Williams
Jun 12, 2026
Betty Ann “Skeeter” Williams of Etowah, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, June 12, 2026. She was born on October 1, 1955, to the late Troy Wilbur and Bobbie Jean Waltrip Langston in Osceola, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Leamon Williams and her parents.
Those left to cherish her memory are, her two daughters: Jill Beach of Manila,...
Troy Sylvester Brown
Jun 11, 2026
Troy Sylvester Brown, 78, of Lepanto, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas Troy was born on November 8, 1947, in Victoria, Arkansas, to Harden Edward Brown and Geraline Moore Brown He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Billy Ray Brown, James Edward Lee Brown, Orville Gene Brown, Benny Lee Brown, and...
William Lynn "Bill" Howard
Jun 6, 2026
William “Bill” Lynn Howard, 88, of Marked Tree departed this life on Saturday, June 6, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1937, to Gaines and Viola White Howard in Savannah, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Glen, Walter and Paul Howard and one sister: Barbara Vaughn.
Bill is survived by his wife of sixty-two years: Martha...
Jason Allan Brown
Jun 1, 2026
Jason Allan Brown, 41, of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, June 1, 2026, in Weiner, Arkansas. Jason was born on February 17, 1985, in Brenham, Texas, to Thomas Scott Brown and Rebecca Sue Johnson.
Jason was a proud United States Air Force veteran. He was a cattle farmer, communicant of St. Anthony Catholic Church, and a builder of all...
Wanda Lacy
May 26, 2026
Wanda Lacy, 85, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Osceola, Arkansas. She was born on August 22, 1940, in Dyess, Arkansas to Clay May and Allie Bishop May. Wanda was a teacher for 40 plus years, and she taught at West Memphis High School and Lepanto High School. She was a member of the...
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