Obituary Listing

Nov 3, 2021

Russell “Buddy” Leonard, 76, of Corning passed away November 3, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Mr. Leonard was born February 13, 1945 in Poplar Bluff, MO. He was a retired farmer who enjoyed playing dominoes and watching Cardinals baseball. He coached PeeWee basketball in Corning for 14 years. Buddy was a member of Corning...

Nov 2, 2021

Mr. George William Catt, 79, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at home. Mr. Catt was born February 7, 1942 in Cherry Valley, AR. He retired from the United States Army as a Sergeant First Class. He loved watching his grandchildren play sports, spending time with his family, mowing grass, gardening, and woodworking.

On...

Nov 2, 2021

Ms. Phylis Patrick, 64, of Portia, AR., passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge, AR. Phylis was born November 17, 1956 in Tyronza, AR. She was a C.N.A. and had worked in factories during her life. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, fishing, sewing, and reading. She attended the...

Oct 31, 2021

Ronnie Garver, 80, of O’Fallon, MO, formerly of Corning, passed away October 31, 2021 at SSM St. Joseph West in Lake St. Louis, MO.

Mr. Garver was born September 7, 1941 in Hickoria. He was retired from McDonald Douglas. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, animals, frequently donated blood, and was an avid...

Oct 28, 2021

Mrs. Karon Skaggs, 73, of Success, AR., passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Skaggs was born July 6, 1948 in Poplar Bluff, MO. She was a retired teacher having taught in the Neelyville School District in Neelyville, MO. She held a Master’s of Science in Education and was a member of...

Oct 28, 2021

Mr. Billy Joe Michles, 83, of Campbell, MO., formerly of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, MO. Mr. Michles was born April 25, 1938 in Corning, AR. He was a retired farmer who proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army.

He was preceded...

Oct 19, 2021

Jane Conyers, 72, of Rector passed away October 19, 2021 at home.

Mrs. Conyers was born October 14, 1949 in Clinton, IN. She was retired from Rector School District and Johansen Brothers Shoe Factory in Corning. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking, decorating, playing games, shopping flea markets and yard sales. Jane was a member and Sunday School...

Oct 12, 2021

Mary Denning Tyler, 88, of Paragould passed away October 12, 2021 at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould.

Mrs. Tyler was retired from Knobel School District where she spent her days preparing meals for the students and staff. She enjoyed fishing, sewing and spending time with her family. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors...

Oct 12, 2021

Judy Glasgow, 74, of Corning passed away October 12, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Mrs. Glasgow was born May 1, 1947 in Corning. She worked at Hart’s Furniture and BRAD in addition to being a homemaker. She enjoyed going to yard sales and flea markets, but loved taking care of and spending time with...

Oct 10, 2021

Mr. Melvin “Jack” Mitchell, 85, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at SouthEast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. Mr. Mitchell was born March 9, 1936 in Leachville, AR. He was a retired quality control inspector, for Darling Store Fixtures, who enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading, blue grass and country music, yard sales and fixing watches.

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Oct 10, 2021

Frosty DeBord, 81, of Datto, AR., passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Mr. DeBord was born September 18, 1940 in Datto, AR. He was a hard working and loving husband, daddy and grandpa. He was a truckdriver and farmer all of his life. He worked on the farm up to the...

Oct 9, 2021

Arlene Baxter, 87, of Corning passed away October 9, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, MO.

Mrs. Baxter was born October 18, 1933 in Los Angeles, CA. She was retired from BRAD and Noah’s Ark. Arlene enjoyed crocheting, knitting, playing cards and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was a member of...

Oct 7, 2021

Laveta Groves, 85, of Corning passed away October 7, 2021 at home.

Mrs. Groves was born November 9, 1935 in Corning. She was retired from Johansen Shoe Factory formerly of Corning. She was a homemaker and caregiver who loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed camping, playing games and watching hummingbirds. She...

Oct 7, 2021

Jaden Amaya Farmer, 15, of Corning entered the gates of Heaven on October 7, 2021.

Jaden was born March 13, 2006 in Flowood, MS. She attended Corning High School. Her passion was music and she loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved fishing, making people laugh and she always had a smile on her...

Oct 6, 2021

Tina S. Woods, 68, of Paragould, formerly of Corning passed away October 6, 2021 at Flo & Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Mrs. Woods was born January 28, 1953 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of the late J. V. and Lena (Starr) Smith. She was raised in the Knobel area and later in the Corning area....

Oct 4, 2021

Mr. Garry W. Hollis, 67, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at home. Mr. Hollis was born May 20, 1954 in Corning, AR. He was retired from Black’s Lumber Mill. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding 4 wheelers, listening to music and dancing. He was of the Church of Christ faith.

Survivors include brothers James...

Oct 1, 2021

Georgia Herring, 94, of Corning passed away October 1, 2021 at Corning Therapy and Living Center.

Mrs. Herring was born March 11, 1927 in Leachville. She was retired from Basler Electric. She enjoyed sewing, flower gardening, arts, crafts, and spending time with her family. She attended True Light Missionary Baptist Church in McDougal and most recently, she...

Sep 28, 2021

Mrs. Darlene McLaughlin, 68, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. McLaughlin was born January 10, 1953 in Saint Louis, MO. She worked for Woodman’s Grocery for many years in Rockford, IL. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and watching Hallmark and Lifetime movies with her...

Sep 28, 2021

Mr. George E. Baxley, 76, of Jonesboro, AR., passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at home with his wife and long-time caregiver at his side. Mr. Baxley was born April 28, 1945 in Corning, AR. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and later as a member of the United States Air Force Reserve from which...

Sep 26, 2021

Joe Ainley, Jr., 49, of Mount Juliet, TN., formerly of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Hendersonville Medical Center in Hendersonville, TN. Mr. Ainley was born on July 1, 1972 in Little Rock, AR. He was a sub-contractor. He enjoyed working, fishing, going to the lake, playing with his dog, and spending time with his family....