Obituary Listing

Oct 22, 2020

Mrs. Diane George, 78, of Festus, MO., passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO. Mrs. George was born in McDougal, AR., on June 28, 1942. She was a homemaker and caregiver who loved sewing and serving her community working with the church food and clothing bank.

She is survived by her...

Oct 19, 2020

Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Stow, 71, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Stow was born in Fisk, MO. She was retired from LA Darling Store Fixtures after 43 years of service. She loved spending time with her family, she also enjoyed sewing, working crossword puzzles, coloring, listening to...

Oct 18, 2020

Mr. Gene Carpenter, 87, of Clarkton, MO., passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his home. Gene was born Clarkton, MO., on February 28, 1933. He was an Adult Education teacher, and then became minister for the First Baptist Church in Peach Orchard, AR. Gene was adamant about preaching the word and he loved writing.

He married...

Oct 17, 2020

Mrs. Kathern Hillhouse, 73, of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge, AR. Mrs. Hillhouse was born in Batesville, AR., on December 26, 1947. She was a homemaker who enjoyed embroidery and listening to music as well as spending time with family.

She is survived by two brothers Jim...

Sep 29, 2020

Allen Banks, 78, of Corning passed away September 29, 2020 at Flo & Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Allen was born June 5, 1942 in Sikeston, MO. He was a retired truck driver who enjoyed reading and woodworking. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Corning.

Sep 24, 2020

Mr. Jack Forrest, 88, of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at home with his children by his side. Mr. Forrest was born in Pollard, AR., on December 28, 1931. He was a retired farmer and carpenter who enjoyed fishing and gardening. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army, serving in...

Sep 22, 2020

Mrs. Sarah V. “Dump” Wilson, 94, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at home. Mrs. Wilson was born in Stonewall, AR., on February 15, 1926. She was retired from Johansen Bros. Shoe Factory in Corning. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, yard work, sitting in her swing, watching birds, squirrels, and children. She loved watching the...

Sep 18, 2020

Mrs. Tami Jett Golliver, 62, of Knobel, AR., passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mrs. Golliver was born in Corning, AR., on January 16, 1958. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant. She proudly served her country as a member of the United States Air Force and the United States Army. She...

Sep 18, 2020

Mr. Daniel “Danny” Layman Burkheart, 76, of Corning, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at home.

Danny was retired from Clay County Regional Water District. He loved camping and sitting by a campfire, playing dominoes and watching his grandchildren play sports.

Danny is survived by his wife Jan (Schimming) Burkheart of the home; son James...

Sep 10, 2020

Bob Hall, 74, of Corning passed away September 10, 2020 at home.

Mr. Hall was born October 27, 1945 in Corning, Arkansas. He was a retired truck driver who enjoyed riding motorcycles, collecting tools, riding golf carts, joking with people, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of First General Baptist Church in Corning....

Sep 6, 2020

Mr. Michael Keith Hays, age 63 of Paragould, AR., passed from this life on Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was born May 27, 1957, in Saint Louis, MO., to Elvin Jr. and Melvieda (Willson) Hays.

Mike Hays was a devoted husband, father and friend. The driving force in his life was his faith and his family. He...

Sep 3, 2020

Freeman Mims, 90, of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mr. Mims was born in Portageville, MO., on April 22, 1930  He enjoyed woodworking, shopping flea markets and fishing. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a...

Sep 2, 2020

Glen Thorpe, 75, of Corning passed away September 2, 2020 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

Mr. Thorpe was a retired accountant who attended Living Word Fellowship when he was able. He enjoyed flower gardening, riding around in his wheelchair and loved cats.

Survivors include his children Resi Simmons and Michelle Banks, both of...

Aug 31, 2020

Billie Cloe Johnson, 79, of Corning passed away August 31, 2020 at home.

Mrs. Johnson was born Oct. 9, 1940 in Corning. She was retired from Corning School District where she worked as a secretary. Before retirement, she worked as the manager at James Agri Center. She enjoyed shopping, yard work, being a MiMi, and spending time...

Aug 31, 2020

Edna Corrinne (Leigh) Baker, 86, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 in her home. Mrs. Baker was born at home in Lonoke County, AR., on December 1, 1933. She was co-owner of Baker Pharmacy and worked with her husband for many years.

Upon completion of high school, Edna moved to Little Rock, AR., to...

Aug 30, 2020

Mr. James Larry Crowell, 75, of Poplar Bluff, MO., passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO., after a brief illness. Mr. Crowell was born in Success, AR., on June 13, 1945 the son of James and Christine (Wise) Crowell. He attended Success Elementary School and Corning High School.

He...

Aug 27, 2020

Mrs. Charlotte Goodman, 81, of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, AR. Charlotte was born in Success, AR., on December 1, 1938. She was a bookkeeper for she and her husband’s company Goodman Steel Building. She worked tirelessly as a homemaker her entire life and side by side with her husband...

Aug 26, 2020

Mrs. Paula Lawrence, 55, of Reyno, AR., passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at home. Mrs. Lawrence was born in Chicago, IL., on February 2, 1965. She was a homemaker who enjoyed watching soap operas, cooking, sewing and being with her grandchildren. She loved her dogs. She was a free spirit who loved all.

Survivors include her...

Aug 22, 2020

Mr. Thomas "Tom" Doyle Hankins, 67, of Reyno, AR., passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at home. Mr. Hankins was born in Saint Louis, MO., on August 6, 1953. He was retired from General Electric and was a farmer. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing music and...

Aug 11, 2020

Mr. Arthur Bennie Owens, Sr., 70, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Owens was born in Corning, AR., on February 22, 1950. He was retired from Jim’s Tire & Auto. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars in the shop and most of all, spending time with his family....