Obituaries
Charlsie Fay Garrison
Dec 11, 2025
Charlsie Fay Garrison, 87, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, December 11, 2025. She was born on July 26, 1938 in Marked Tree to Oscar Comstock and Edna Baser Comstock.
Charlsie was a loyal member of Black Oak Baptist Church, and loved her church family. Her family was so important to her and she found joy in each...
Jerome "Jerry" Phillips
Dec 5, 2025
Jerome “Jerry” Phillips, 70, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday December 5, 2025. He was born on August 20, 1955 to Joseph Kermit Phillips and Bessie Cockrum Phillips in Lepanto, Arkansas.
Jerry was a member of Rivervale Baptist Church. He always enjoyed the church dinners and fellowship. He was a hard worker and loved working in the yard and...
Lee Malone
Dec 1, 2025
Larry “Lee’’ Malone, Jr., 52, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, December 1, 2025. He was born on July 9, 1973 to Larry Lee Malone, Sr. and Brenda Sue Allen Malone in West Memphis, Arkansas.
Lee has been a pillar of the South Mississippi County community from the time he was a young man until the moment he was...
John Francis Nunes, III
Nov 30, 2025
John Francis Nunes, III, 58, of Lepanto Arkansas departed this life into God’s loving arms on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1967, in Great Lakes, Illinois to John and Diana Nunes.
John graduated from Kellum High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he loved to surf and bodyboard alongside childhood friends. John’s heart and soul were...
Larry Eldon Craig
Nov 30, 2025
Larry Eldon Craig, 74, of Newark, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 26, 1951 in Bassett, Arkansas to George Elliott Craig and Zelphia Blackwood Craig.
He was a devoted member and former deacon of Ruddell Hill Baptist Church, and an honorary member of Maple Springs Baptist Church. A master electrician,...
Jo Ann Bailey
Nov 23, 2025
Jo Ann Bailey, 86, of Lexington, Tennessee, formerly of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, November 23, 2025. She was born on October 9, 1939 to Delmer Doss Nichols and Mamie Coats Nichols in Lepanto, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother: Robert Nichols, sister: Arlene Felmey, granddaughter: Lindsey Jo Deroshia and grandson: Tate Lindsey, Jr.
Jo Ann...
Nancy Gibbs
Nov 22, 2025
Nancy Ann Gibbs, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was born on September 26, 1955 to James and Billie Sue Helton Burress in Marked Tree, Arkansas.
She attended Marked Tree Church of God. In her free time, she enjoyed watching Wrestling and spending time with all of her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by...
Danny Lee Hobbs, Jr.
Nov 21, 2025
Danny Lee Hobbs, Jr., 48, of Memphis, Tennessee departed this life on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was born on August 19, 1977 in West Memphis, Arkansas to Danny Lee, Sr. and Vickey Sue Dixon Hobbs.
He is preceded in death by his mother: Vickey Sue Hobbs, Grandfather: Leon Dixon and grandparents: Perry and Bonnie Hobbs.
Danny, Jr. is survived by his...
Judy Ann Gann
Nov 20, 2025
Judy Ann Gann, 72, of Bono, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was born on June 9, 1953, in Lepanto, Arkansas, to Gerald Frank Teague and Helen Louise Smith Teague. Judy enjoyed the simple joys of life: being outdoors, cooking for those she loved, and spending time with her family. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother,...
Sandra Jean McCammon
Nov 16, 2025
Sandra Jean McCammon, 66, of Caraway, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was born on June 13, 1959 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Earnie Walling and Carolyn Foster Walling.
Sandra enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She was of the Baptist Faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents and grandson: Grayson Hill.
Sandra is survived by her husband...
Richard Anthony Biddle
Nov 11, 2025
Richard Anthony Biddle, 53, departed this life on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1971 to Charles Francis Biddle and Linda Joyce Fincher Biddle in North St. Louis, Missouri.
Richard was a hard-working man who would give you the shirt off his back, even if he needed it himself. Always ready to lend a helping hand, he...
Wade McClure
Nov 8, 2025
Wade McClure, 47, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was born in West Memphis, Arkansas on November 15, 1977 to Marty and Kathy McClure.
Wade enjoyed spending time in Hardy, Arkansas, floating the Spring River, riding the back roads, and sitting around a bonfire with friends. A people person through and through, he loved to...
Jimmie Lee Whitaker
Nov 3, 2025
Jimmie Lee Whitaker, 69, of Osceola, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 3, 2025. He was born on October 22, 1956 in Osceola, Arkansas to Troy Leslie Whitaker and Ruby Lee Whaley Whitaker.
Jimmie was a member, for many years, at Osceola First Baptist Church, and retired owner of Whitaker’s Auto Parts. He never met...
Jerry Wayne Phillips
Oct 25, 2025
Jerry Wayne Phillips, 65, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, October 25, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1960 in Harrisburg, Arkansas to Robert Wayne Phillips and Eva Jean Maddox Phillips.
Jerry enjoyed playing golf and fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He worked in construction for many years as a skilled carpenter and took...
Barbara Ann Sanford
Oct 18, 2025
Barbara Ann Prescott Sanford, 82, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday October 18, 2025. She was born on June 6, 1943 in Kenton, Tennessee to Robert Prescott and Lucille Hicks Prescott.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Monette Stacks, Pola Huff, JoAnn McCord and Sue Clifton.
Leaving behind a legacy of devoted family is her husband: James...
Donnie Loyd Sandefur
Oct 13, 2025
Donnie Loyd Sandefur, 78, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, October 13, 2025 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on November 25, 1946 in Manila, Arkansas to the late Guy Earl Sandefur and Opal Marzella Stanley Sandefur.
Donnie was a devoted Christian who enjoyed working and helping his friends. In his free time, he loved watching westerns, especially...
Jacob Allen Marquis
Oct 10, 2025
Jacob Allen Marquis, 18, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, October 10, 2025. He was born on October 27, 2006 in West Memphis, Arkansas to Michael Phillip Marquis and Cheryl Renee Bratton.
Jacob worked as a diesel mechanic for TA-Travel Centers of America. He earned his welding certificate from Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville, Arkansas. Jacob enjoyed hunting,...
Bob Clark Bolton, Jr.
Oct 6, 2025
Bob Clark Bolton Jr., age 65, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away on October 6, 2025. He was born on November 12, 1959 in Memphis, Tennessee, to Bob Clark Bolton Sr. and Rosemere Bolton.Clark was a beloved father, pawpaw, son, and friend. He touched the lives of many with his adventurous and outgoing personality, keen sense of humor, generosity, and...
Stetson Ray Dawson
Oct 3, 2025
Stetson Ray Dawson, 11 months of Lepanto, Arkansas, went to be with Jesus, on Friday, October 3, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on October 16, 2024, in Jonesboro, Arkansas to James Allen and Casey Diane Simmons Dawson.
He is preceded in death by his great grandparents: J.E. and Louise Crawford, Martha Simmons, Eugene Dawson, Dale and Katherine Mason and...
Alice Christie Carmichiel
Sep 19, 2025
Alice Christie Carmichiel, 74, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on February 25, 1951 in Dyess, Arkansas to the late Irven Page Carmichiel and Patsy Pierce Carmichiel.
Christie was a graduate of Dyess High School. For over thirty years she worked in sales and later retired after twenty-two years with Walmart in Osceola. Following...
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