Obituary Listing

Jul 4, 2025

Our 98-year-old mother, Marilyn J. Cox of Corning, AR, died on her second favorite day of the year: July 4, 2025. Four days before she passed, she wanted to know how sick she was and when was the 4th. It was no shock the Lord took her “Home” on this great American holiday. It seems Heaven called our loved...

Jun 25, 2025

Lola Lee Doris Bowers, 92, of Collierville TN, passed away June 25, 2025 at Ciel Assisted Living of Collierville.

Lola was born December 27, 1932. She grew up in a large family of six brothers and sisters in the Cache Lake Community and graduated from Knobel High School. After graduation, she attended business college in Poplar Bluff,...

Jun 22, 2025

Brother Russell L. March, 89, of Reyno, AR., passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at home. Brother March was born May 3, 1936 to Riley and Ethel March in Corning, AR. He enjoyed a long career as a Long Haul truck driver. Brother March enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He loved animals, reading his bible and going to church....

Jun 13, 2025

Sandra Conyers, 81, of Corning, AR., passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mrs. Conyers was born on October 11, 1943 in Saint Louis, MO. Sandra had work for Johanson Shoe Company, Carter Carburetor and Basler Electric before retiring. She enjoyed reading, doing crochet and fishing as she spent time...

Jun 5, 2025

Linda Jinright, 72, of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 at home in Corning, AR. Ms. Jinright was born on September 14, 1952 in Battle Breek, MI. she loved music, dancing and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her siblings, Kathy Yandell of Corning, AR., Steven Jinright and Don Jinright, both of Pocahontas, AR.;...

May 25, 2025

James Albert Besson II, (Little Jim) of Light, formerly of Corning, passed away May 25, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. Mr. Besson was born August 12, 1974 in Paragould. He enjoyed being involved with The Master’s Way Program, spending time with his dog Mo, riding motorcycles and was of the Christian faith. Survivors include his father...

May 25, 2025

Walter Lavonne Kersey, 74, of Knobel,AR., passed away Sunday, May25, 2025 at home. Mr. Kersey was born in Greene County, AR., on June 4, 1950. He was a skilled laborer.

He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey H. and Mary Maxine (Lyles) Kersey.

The family has chosen cremation with no services.

May 18, 2025

Janet Brady, passed away Sunday, May 18, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN., on September 10, 1955. She was a assembly worker at Vitronics in Doniphan, MO.

She is survived by her husband Bud Brady of Success, AR.

Family will host a memorial at a later date...

May 16, 2025

Patricia Lee Simpson Manatt, 90, of Corning, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home Friday, May 16, 2025.  “Patsy” was born October 17,1934, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Albert Jeffrey and Emily Neaville Simpson.  The oldest of five siblings, Patsy was a proud graduate of North Little Rock High School, where she was active in many student organizations and excelled...

May 15, 2025

Carolyn Evans, 70, of Corning, passed away May 15, 2025 at home.

Mrs. Evans was born November 30, 1954 in Hickoria. She was a retired C.N.A. Carolyn loved playing bingo, reading, and spending time with her family. She was of the Christian faith.

On March 20, 1987, she married John L. Evans III. They recently...

May 14, 2025

Don Smith, 64, of Corning, AR., passed away Wednesday, 14, 2025 at home. Mr. Smith was born March 30, 1961 in Pocahontas, AR. He was retired from Utility Trailer. Don proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He enjoyed pottery, painting, writing poetry, arrowhead hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was...

May 13, 2025

Henry Locke, 95, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Corning Therapy and Living Center. Mr. Locke was born December 27, 1929 in Brookings, AR. He was retired from the Arkansas Department of Transportation and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and going to the senior center. He loved spending time with his friends and family. He was a...

Apr 28, 2025

Rita McClintock, 76, of Corning, passed away April 28, 2025 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning.

Survivors include her sisters Marie Frith, Ann Matheny, Karen Soloman, and Sandy Park; and several cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon McClintock; son Larry Wayne Lamborn; parents...

Apr 23, 2025

Judy Jarrell Aldridge, 78, of Corning, AR., formerly of Poplar Bluff, MO., passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Aldridge was born December 6, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, MO. She was an administrative assistant. Judy enjoyed reading, doing puzzles and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her children...

Apr 17, 2025

Janet Lea Eley, 73, of Pocahontas, AR., passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Janet was born January 14, 1952 in Pocahontas, AR. She was a retired C.N.A. Janet was a member of the Madhatters and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was of the Baptist faith.

On...

Apr 9, 2025

Harold Lee Leach, 68, of Paragould, AR., passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at home. Mr. Leach was born August 5, 1956 in Datto, AR. Harold had proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard. He was a farmer and worked as an animal control officer. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his friends...

Mar 16, 2025

Ruby Williams, 85, of Knobel, AR., passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Green House Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould, AR. Mrs. Williams was born February 23, 1940 in Peach Orchard, AR. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, reading and spending time with her family and friends. She attended Knobel Church of Christ.

On November...

Mar 8, 2025

Frank Nelson, 83, of Neelyville, MO., formerly of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Nelson was born October 22, 1941 in Moark, AR. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He owned Stateline Service Station...

Mar 3, 2025

Billy Joe Calhoun, 83, of Jonesboro, formerly of Knobel, passed away March 3, 2025 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice in Jonesboro.

Mr. Calhoun was born January 21, 1942 in Knobel. He was retired from construction. Joe loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, classic cars and trucks, music, fishing, and...

Mar 2, 2025

Jane Curtis, 76, of Corning passed away March 2, 2025 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice in Jonesboro.

Mrs. Curtis was born November 13, 1948 in St. Louis County, MO. She was retired from AT&T. Jane enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was of the Catholic faith.

Survivors include her husband Denny...