Obituary Listing

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....

Jun 28, 2023

Danny Small, 62, of Corning, AR., passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Mr. Small was born November 5, 1960 in Rockford, IL. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, collecting coins and hauling junk. He attended First United Methodist Church in Corning.

Survivors include his wife Sherry...

Jun 25, 2023

Mrs. Evelyn Collins, 76, of Datto, AR., passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. Evelyn was born October 20, 1946. She was retired from Corning Therapy and Living Center. Evelyn enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her children Cindy...

Jun 25, 2023

Frances Sims, 83, of Corning passed away July 25, 2023 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

Mrs. Sims was a retired assembly worker. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her house and grandchildren, and going to church. She was a member of Corning Y Pentecostal Church.

Survivors include her daughter Leigh (Terry) Smith of...

Jun 25, 2023

Michael Glenn Veach, 62, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Flo & Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. Mr. Veach born February 8, 1961. He was a surveyor and truck driver. Glenn was a 1979 Graduate of Corning High School and was a good ole' Corning boy up until his death. His true loves were...

Jun 8, 2023

Janetta Sue Leach, 76, of Corning passed away June 8, 2023 at Flo & Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Mrs. Leach was born July 10, 1946. She was retired from Basler Electric and Darling Store Fixtures. She loved to travel and spend time with her family and friends. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in...

Jun 5, 2023

Freeda Wiley, 80, of Jerseyville, IL passed away June 5, 2023 at Jerseyville Community Hospital.

Mrs. Wiley was born May 8, 1943 in Pollard, AR. She was a homemaker who enjoyed crafting, flowers and spending time with her family. She was of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include her children Troy Wiley of Jerseyviile, IL and...

May 23, 2023

Mellville Warren Cathcart, Jr., 77, of Reyno, AR., passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at home. Mr. Cathcart was born January 20, 1946 in Saint Louis, MO. He was retired from L.A. Darling in Corning and enjoyed coin collecting, scrapping, computers and wine making. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Reyno.

Survivors include his...

May 23, 2023

Goldie Fairchild, 96, of Sand Rock, AL passed away May 23, 2023 at home.

Mrs. Fairchild was born July 10, 1926 in Knobel. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, laughing, telling stories, singing and loved country music. She was of the Baptist faith.

On February 26, 1946, she...

May 15, 2023

Kenny Nixon, 87, of Corning, passed away May 15, 2023 at home in Corning.

Mr. Nixon was born on February 17, 1936 in Corning. He was a carpenter and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a US Army Veteran and was a member of Purcell Church...

May 9, 2023

Naomi Delaney, 88, of Affton, MO passed away May 9, 2023 at home.

Mrs. Delaney was born Sept. 9, 1934 in Corning. She was a secretary for Boeing Aircraft in St. Louis. Naomi enjoyed dancing and shopping. She was a member and loved attending church at Hope...

May 8, 2023

Alma Maxine Bland, also lovingly known as Nanny and Aunt Jane, was born August 29, 1924 in Corning, AR. She was the daughter of the late Frederick Horace and Pansy May (Purvis) Poyner.

She departed this life on May 8, 2023 at the age of 98 years, 8 months and 9 days....