Obituary Listing

Aug 27, 2023

Arlene Lane, 60, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Advanced Care Hospital of White County in Searcy, AR. Ms. Lane was born November 19, 1962 in Walnut Ridge, AR. She worked at Subway in Corning. Arlene enjoyed going to ballgames and was a huge Bobcat fan. She loved going to the river, camping, shopping and...

Aug 20, 2023

Vondel Taylor, 69, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Vondel was born in Rockford, IL., on August 29, 1953. Vondel was a contractor in the Corning area for over 30 years. He worked on many homes and made people’s dreams a reality, while working side by side with his...

Aug 18, 2023

Glenna Mae Keown, 92, of Clarksdale, MS., passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at home. Ms. Keown was born in Success, AR., on July 13, 1931. She was retired, having had worked at the Clay County Courier, the glass company, she did ceramics and doll making out of her home and owned her own bait and tee shirt shop...

Aug 17, 2023

Janice Elders, 82, of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Corning Therapy and Living Center. Mrs. Elders was born August 30, 1940 in Neelyville, MO. She was retired from Corning School District where she wore many hats. She helped shape and influence many students over her career and truly enjoyed her work. Janice loved her family...

Aug 14, 2023

JoAnn Brashers, 92, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Ms. Brashers was born in McAllen, TX., on October 12, 1930. She was a retired realtor. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was a member of First Christian Church in Corning.

Survivors include...

Aug 13, 2023

Norma Jo White, 89, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. White was born on May 11, 1934 in Monette, AR. She was a beautician and homemaker, she enjoyed sewing, crochet, camping, bargain shopping, watching razorback sports and attending the country music shows at Brookland. She was...

Aug 12, 2023

Nona Conway, 81, of Knobel, AR., passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Arkansas Continued Care in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Conway was born February 9, 1942 in Knobel, AR. She worked as a C.N.A. at Corning Nursing Home until her retirement. Nona enjoyed flower gardening, fishing, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She attended Smith Chapel...

Aug 8, 2023

Jeremy Taylor, 45, of Cabot, AR., passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at home. Mr. Taylor was born October 29, 1977 in Paragould, AR. He was a systems administrator for UAMS. Jeremy enjoyed going to the beach, especially Myrtle Beach. He liked video games, Dungeons and Dragons, and was a fan of Harry Potter and Star Wars. Jeremy loved...

Aug 8, 2023

Austin Scrogin, 26, was a devoted son, brother, and fiancé. He enjoyed fishing, hunting for anything, golfing with buddies, and flying.

Austin lived life to the fullest. From his many trapshooting accomplishments to traveling the world with his family, he really did have a beautiful and adventurous life.  Austin will be missed by the many friends and...

Aug 6, 2023

Gary L. Thomas, 71, of Corning passed away August 6, 2023 at Evelyn's House in St. Louis, MO.

Mr. Thomas was born March 7, 1952 in Flint, MI. He was a retired road crew worker for the Jonesboro area. He enjoyed showing cars and attending car shows. Gary was an avid Razorback and NASCAR fan. He was...

Aug 5, 2023

Jody Bartlett, 88, of Centerton, AR., passed away August 5, 2023 at Apple Creek Health and Rehabilitation in Centerton, AR. Mrs. Bartlett was born March 29, 1935 in Herrin, IL. She was a retired C.N.A. who enjoyed knitting. She was an amazing cook. Jody loved reading, especially her Bible. She was deep in her faith in the Lord and...

Jul 30, 2023

Alice Jean Ermert, 97, of Paragould, formerly of Corning, passed away July 30, 2023 at Belle Meade Nursing Home in Paragould.

Mrs. Ermert was born June 21, 1926 in Corning. Alice was a meticulous housekeeper who loved to cook, sew, crochet and paint. She loved and excelled in all crafts. She was very generous with sharing her...

Jul 26, 2023

Eula Banks, 96 of Hensley, formerly of Corning, passed away July 26, 2023 at home.

Mrs. Banks was born April 20, 1927 in Biggers. She was retired from Basler Electric and enjoyed crocheting and sewing. She was of the Baptist faith.

On April 10, 1947, she married W. C. “Bill” Banks. They were married 61...

Jul 26, 2023

Audra Rigdon, 52, of Corning, AR., passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at home. Mrs. Rigdon was born January 1, 1971 in Pocahontas, AR. She worked for McDonald’s in Corning. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with and taking care of her family, especially her granddaughter. She loved camper collectibles. Audra was of the Baptist faith.

Jul 14, 2023

Anna Louise Eaton passed away at her home in Fort Smith, AR on July 14, 2023 at the age of 97.  She was born in Rector, AR on December 4, 1925 to Ezra L. and Nannie E. Bartlett.

She is preceded in death by her parents and 5 siblings: Mary Ophelia, Bernice, Mayzell, James (Jim) and John....

Jul 14, 2023

Melvieda Hays, 88 of Corning, AR., passed away July 14, 2023 at home.

Mrs. Hays was born April 11, 1935 in Corning, AR., she loved going to church, sewing, and fishing. Mrs. Hays worked at Basler Electric for many years as an assembly worker. She was a member of the House of Prayer in Corning.

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Jul 8, 2023

Dewayne Robison, 75, of Poplar Bluff, MO., passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Robison was born March 29, 1948 in Success, AR., he loved engineering, building race cars, motorcycles, boats, flying airplanes. Mr. Robison was a truck driver, farmer, and a city employee. He was of Church of Christ faith.

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Jul 8, 2023

Ann Ladd, 89, of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at home. Mrs. Ladd was born September 15, 1933 in Corning, AR. She was a homemaker who spent her life loving and taking care of her family. She has fed many people through the years especially her breakfasts. She enjoyed her yard and she enjoyed her coffee....

Jul 1, 2023

George Chisolm, 89, of Longview, TX., passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Heritage Manor South in Shreveport, LA. Mr. Chisolm was born September 7, 1933 in West Ridge, AR. He was a retired Master Sargent from the United States Air Force.

On May 2, 1981, he married Mary Linbeck. They recently celebrated 42 years of marriage....

Jun 29, 2023

William McCollum, 79, of Newark, AR., passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at home. Mr. McCollum was born March 25, 1944. He was retired from Vulcan Materials and a lifetime member of IOE Local 150 Operators Union. He enjoyed NASCAR, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and family.

On April 29, 2006, he married Terry Drowns....