Obituaries

Floyd David Vowell

Floyd David Vowell

Sep 16, 2025

Floyd David Vowell, 74, of the Payneway Community departed this life on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He was born on March 25, 1951 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Odie Edgar Vowell and Ella Juanita Rose Vowell.

Floyd retired from Greenway in Marked Tree and also worked as a skilled carpenter.

He is preceded in death by his companion: Doris Richards, his parents, four...

Richard Eldon "Ricky" Griggs

Richard Eldon "Ricky" Griggs

Sep 12, 2025

Richard Eldon (Ricky) Griggs departed this life on Friday, September 12, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on January 20, 1963 to Ernest L. Griggs and Eutha Wiyott Griggs in Osceola, Arkansas.

Ricky proudly served his country in the National Guard before retiring from the Unites States Army as a Sergeant. During his military career, he bravely served in both...

Eudora Brown

Eudora Brown

Sep 9, 2025

Eudora Brown, 92, of Marked Tree, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Quail Run Nursing Home in Trumann, Arkansas. She was born on January 9, 1933, in Hoxie, Arkansas to Nathaniel “Tobe” and Polly Callahan.

She is preceded in death by her parents, three daughters: Janice Orrel, Mary Ragland and Doris Kimery, and one...

Judith Ann Sipes

Judith Ann Sipes

Sep 8, 2025

Judith Ann Sipes, 65, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, September 8, 2025. She was born on January 31, 1960 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Billy Harold Rogers and Shirley Jean Pilgrim Rogers.

She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church and loved her church family. She enjoyed making memories by going on vacations with her sisters.

Though blessed with...

Ronald Ray Nash

Ronald Ray Nash

Sep 8, 2025

Ronald Ray Nash, 70, of Osceola, Arkansas, formerly of Lepanto, Arkansas. Departed this life on Monday, September 8, 2025 at his home. He was born on November 29, 1954 in Lepanto, Arkansas to John Nash and Lucille Carson.

Ronnie lived a life full of laughter, kindness, and love for his family and friends. Known for his cooking, he often said he...

Cecil Justus McDaniel

Cecil Justus McDaniel

Sep 7, 2025

Cecil Justus McDaniel, 33, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1992 in Memphis, Tennessee to Charles Mark McDaniel and Melody Justus McDaniel.

Justus served his community as a volunteer with the Tyronza Fire Department and as an EMT. He also worked for SMS at Big River Steele. In his free...

Jack Houston Westbrook

Jack Houston Westbrook

Aug 28, 2025

Jack Houston Westbrook, 64, of North Little Rock, Arkansas formerly of Osceola, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, August 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 16, 1961, in Osceola, Arkansas to James Oliver Westbrook and Christine Clifton Holt. Jack was an avid Hogs fan, loved playing softball and was a hero to many.

He is...

Donald Ray "Stepper" Ford

Donald Ray "Stepper" Ford

Aug 14, 2025

Donald Ray “Stepper” Ford, 77, of Marked Tree, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was born on April 28, 1948 in Marked Tree to J.C. Ford and Doskie Cooper Ford. He was a farmer and was proud of the land he worked and the harvest he provided. He also had a passion for...

Margie Beatrice Copeland

Margie Beatrice Copeland

Aug 10, 2025

Margie Beatrice Copeland, 87, of Mountain View, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Stone County Medical Center in Mountain View, Arkansas. She was born on April 11, 1938 in Batesville, Arkansas to William Henry Halk and Myrtle Ausborne Halk.

Margie was a lifelong resident of Mountain View, born on a houseboat on the White River. She loved...

Garth Ray Chase

Garth Ray Chase

Aug 9, 2025

Garth Ray Chase, 70, of Trumann, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, August 9, 2025 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on August 29, 1954 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Ernest Ray Chase and Trubelle Collie.

Garth was an avid outdoorsman who loved deer hunting, fishing, and riding four-wheelers. He enjoyed restoring classic cars and had a passion for drag racing, especially...

Charles Edward "Sycamore" Cantrell

Charles Edward "Sycamore" Cantrell

Aug 8, 2025

Charles Edward “Sycamore” Cantrell, 77, of Payneway, Arkansas, departed this life on, Friday, August 8, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on December 28, 1947, in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Harold and Norma Wheeler Cantrell. Charles was a lifetime member of Corner’s Chapel Baptist Church, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, addicted to watching old westerns but his true passion...

Shirley Gean Tyler

Shirley Gean Tyler

Aug 8, 2025

Shirley Gean Tyler, 65, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, August 8, 2025 at her home. She was born on September 24, 1959 in Lepanto, Arkansas to John Everett Tyler and Mary Elizabeth Brown Tyler.

She is preceded in death by her son: Jonathan David Tyler, her parents, five brothers: Larry “Buddy” Tyler, Garry “Tiny” Tyler, James Tyler, Donald...

Mary Jeanette Buhler

Mary Jeanette Buhler

Aug 4, 2025

Mary Jeanette Wood Buhler, 83, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, August 4, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on March 25, 1942, in Tyronza, Arkansas to Ralph and Stella McCorkle Wood. Mary was of the Methodist faith, she enjoyed playing Bingo, going to the dance at the senior center every Friday, playing cards with her sisters...

Jeremiah Ran'Dell Knave

Jeremiah Ran'Dell Knave

Jul 31, 2025

Jeremiah Ran’Dell Knave was born on June 5, 2025 and went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.

In his short time here, he touched many lives and will be forever cherished by his parents: Jacobee Knave, Jr. and Kristany Smith of Marked Tree, brother: Jacobee Knave, III of Marked Tree, grandparents: Marquila Carroll of Marked...

Larry Deeds

Larry Deeds

Jul 28, 2025

Larry Wayne Deeds passed from this life into his eternal father's heavenly hands on July 28, 2025. Larry had a host of loving witnesses to his passing. He is joining his mother, Wanda, father Junior, brothers Timmy and Ricky Deeds, and sister in law, Tina Deeds. He leaves this world to his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Ann Deeds....

Kenneth "Kenny Paul" Phillips, II

Kenneth "Kenny Paul" Phillips, II

Jul 25, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny Paul" Phillips, II., 44, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on February 21, 1981, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Kenneth Paul Phillips and Dana Wilson Green.

Kenny Paul was of the Baptist faith and found joy in the simple things of life. He loved fishing, playing basketball,...

Danny Rudean Clark

Danny Rudean Clark

Jul 25, 2025

Danny Rudean Clark, 67, of Earle, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, July 25, 2025, in West Memphis, Arkansas. He was born on February 13, 1958, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to Lehman Rudean Clark and Mary Alice Tyson Clark.

Danny had a passion for riding Harley-Davidsons and enjoyed taking long trips to explore the country. Outgoing and full of life, he...

Ronald Wayne "Heartthrob" Hartley

Ronald Wayne "Heartthrob" Hartley

Jul 21, 2025

Ronald Wayne “Heartthrob” Hartley, departed this life on Monday, July 21, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on May 10, 1956 in Twist, Arkansas to Asa Parker Hartley and Onida Whitehead Hartley. He was a proud United States Army Veteran who served his country with honor during the Vietnam War. A master carpenter by trade, Ronald had a remarkable...

James Michael Carmichiel

James Michael Carmichiel

Jul 18, 2025

James Michael Carmichiel, 28, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life at his home on Friday, July 18, 2025. He was born on May 26, 1997 to Michael Wayne Carmichiel and Lacretia Atkinson in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

James graduated from Rivercrest High School in 2015, where he was a proud member of the Rivercrest Marching Band, playing both tuba and baritone. He was...

Linda Bezzard

Linda Bezzard

Jul 17, 2025

Linda Bezzard, 79, of Lepanto, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was born on July 31, 1945 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Orville Pilgrim and Gladys Pennington Pilgrim. She was a vibrant soul who truly loved life and had a passion for singing and dancing. Her talent took her to...