Obituary Listing

Sep 9, 2023

Bonnie Pierce, 77, of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at home. Mrs. Pierce was born on April 6, 1946 in Piggott, AR. She was retired having served the citizens of Clay County as Deputy Circuit Clerk for several years. She enjoyed shopping, scrap booking, painting, and card making. She loved spending time with her family and...

Sep 5, 2023

Sterline Porter, 87, of Batesville, AR., formerly of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Mountain Meadows Health and Rehab in Batesville, AR. Mrs. Porter was born April 30, 1936 in Corning, AR. She was retired from Johansen Brothers Shoe Factory. Sterline enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of First Apostolic Church in...

Sep 1, 2023

Sally Pearl Griggs Brown passed away on September 1, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Corning. She was 96 years old. Sally was born November 14, 1926, in Cardwell, MO. She lived a busy and productive life. On April 22, 1944, she married Carl W. Brown. While Carl served in the United States Navy during World War II, Sally...

Aug 31, 2023

Patricia Kirby, 79, of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at home. Mrs. Kirby was born May 13, 1944 in Hickoria, AR. She worked with her husband up until she retired. Pat loved crafts, attending craft shows, sewing, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed watching Fox News. She was of the Baptist faith....

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.

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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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