Obituaries
Joy Annette Shempert
Mar 5, 2026
Joy Annette Shempert, 66, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at her home. She was born on March 24, 1959 to Howard, Jr and Evelyn Henard Fincher in Osceola, Arkansas. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed shopping and cooking. Family was her life; and spending time with them gave her such joy, especially...
Clyde Ray Simmons
Mar 4, 2026
Clyde Ray Simmons, 80, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on March 8, 1945 to Everett and Dora Roberts Simmons in East Prairie, Missouri. Clyde loved to watch sports on TV, gardening and spending time with his family.
He is...
Gale Marie Johnson
Mar 3, 2026
Gale Marie Johnson, 65, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on February 16, 1960, in Dallas, Texas to Earl Ray McKinney and Winoia Fay Sampson McKinney. Gale was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marked Tree, Arkansas, she was a very sweet person and loved spending...
Homer Leslie Craig
Mar 3, 2026
Homer Leslie Craig of Powhatan, Arkansas was born in Golden Lake, Arkansas on February 19, 1946 to George Elliott and Zelphia Blackwood Craig. He went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was eighty years old. Ms. Deb Dunigan gave him twenty extra years of life when she gave him a kidney in 2006.
He is preceded in...
John Dennis McGuire, Sr.
Mar 3, 2026
John Dennis McGuire, 70, of Manila, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late William and Margaret McGuire and was a lifelong resident of Manila. He graduated from Manila High School in 1973 and spent the next 38 years as a devoted employee and...
Candice Nicole Snow
Feb 26, 2026
Candice Nicole Snow, 35, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on October 14, 1990, in Memphis, Tennessee to Richard Eugene Snow and Angela Lee Hendrix Snow.
She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather: Cecil “Sonny” Hendrix, paternal grandmother: Patricia June Merritt and paternal grandfather: Charles Snow.
Candice is survived...
Julie Ann Turpen
Feb 25, 2026
Julie Ann Turpen, 67, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on April 21, 1958 to Wayne Alvie and Gladys Farmer Smallwood in Lepanto, Arkansas.
Julie was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed reading her bible. She graduated from Marked Tree High School and earned a business degree from Delta...
Kristin Leeann Franks
Feb 24, 2026
Kristin Leeann Franks, 45, of Gosnell, Arkansas, departed this life on February 24, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Kristin was born on December 26, 1980, in Osceola, Arkansas, to Billy and Diane Stevens Davis. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Davis; her grandparents, Witt and Ruby Davis, and Cletis and Juanita Stevens; and her aunt, Linda Childers.
Kristin was a...
Rickie Alton Coats
Feb 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Rickie Alton Coats July 5, 1949 - February 15, 2026
Rickie Alton Coats, 76, passed away on February 15, 2026. Rickie was a proud American, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He lived a life defined by service, strength, and unwavering dedication to those he held dear. Rickie honorably served his country for 25 years in...
Richard Lee Middleton
Feb 9, 2026
Richard Lee Middleton, 59, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, February 9, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 2, 1966, to Evelina McMasters in Rochelle, Illinois.
Richard, known by his friends as Indian Joe, loved a simple life. He enjoyed fishing, riding the back roads, and his greatest happiness came from spending time with his...
Arthur Edward Bettis
Feb 9, 2026
Arthur Edward Bettis, 82, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on July 17, 1942, to Algie and Gladys Hughes Bettis in Royal, Arkansas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Glenna Diggs (Elmer), Marvin Bettis (Alma), Opal Upton (Percy), Octavia Wagner, John...
James Maury Roberson
Feb 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of James Roberson
James Maury Roberson, 77, of Lepanto, Arkansas, was born on August 24th, 1948 and passed away in Jonesboro, Arkansas on February 5th, 2026 leaving behind a family forever shaped by his love and presence.
James was a man who took care of his family—always. He didn’t just love with words; he loved with consistency, steadiness, and...
Jeffrey Ray Blagg
Feb 4, 2026
Jeffrey Ray Blagg, 55, of Turrell, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1970 in Memphis, Tennessee to Gary and Linda Kay Taylor Blagg.
Jeffrey loved drag racing, watching his younger brother and uncle race. He also enjoyed working on the farm when he was younger. He held a special place in his...
Laverne Davis
Feb 2, 2026
Laverne Davis, 95, of Caraway, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, February 2, 2026. She was born on December 29, 1930 in Chickasaw County, Mississippi to Alvie Griggs and Flora Hulsey Griggs.
She was of the Church of God faith and lived her life rooted in love for all who knew her. She was a talented seamstress, and took pride in...
Peggy Ann Fine
Jan 30, 2026
Peggy Ann Fine, 60, of Caraway, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, January 30, 2026 at her home. She was born on June 12, 1965 in Dyess, Arkansas to Bobby Joe Rowland and Helen Jean Townson Rowland.
Peggy enjoyed the simple things in life. She found joy and pride in being a grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, especially...
Tony Mitchell Maness
Jan 23, 2026
Tony Mitchell Maness, 73, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, January 23, 2026, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on April 25, 1952, to A.J. Maness and Bonnie Jean Warren Maness in Dyess, Arkansas.
Tony was a member of Revival Center Church in Lepanto, He enjoyed the simple things in life and...
Gerald Glen Kausler "Brother Jerry"
Jan 19, 2026
Brother Jerry Kausler was called home by God on January 19, 2026. He passed peacefully in his sleep at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee, after suffering several strokes that left him unable to carry on as a servant to God and to those around him.
Jerry was born in Festus, Missouri, on August 26, 1942 according to his mother —...
Roger Ferrell
Jan 18, 2026
Roger Dale Ferrell, age 77, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Better known to many as Lt. Ferrell, Roger was born on April 25, 1948, to Willie and Erma Ferrell. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Billy Joe Ferrell. Roger dedicated his life to service and community. He served as a constable...
Douglas Richard Burgess
Jan 16, 2026
Douglas Richard Burgess, 86, of Niceville, FL passed away January 16, 2026 at The Opal assisted living facility. As a youngster, Doug enjoyed such things as being able to fish and hunt and play all sorts of sports. In high school, his sports activities culminated in being awarded a full scholarship to play football at Arkansas State College (now University)....
Charles Edward Pierce
Jan 15, 2026
Charles Edward Pierce, 83, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, January 15, 2026 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Charles was born January 18, 1942 in Batesville, Mississippi to Richard Louis Pierce and Louvenia West Pierce.
He enjoyed watching John Wayne westerns, football, and being in the military, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.
Charles is preceded...
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