Obituary Listing

Nov 4, 2020

Mrs. Glenda Earnest, 71, of Paragould, AR., passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Earnest was born in Pocahontas, AR., on April 17, 1949. She worked as a cashier at Money Miser for many years. She enjoyed Yard Sales and spending time with family and friends.

She is...

Nov 3, 2020

Mr. Greg Brady, 77, of Success, AR., passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at home surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Brady was born in Hazel Park, MI., on April 19, 1943. He proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard. He enjoyed fishing, baseball, playing cards, and golfing.

He is survived by a daughter...

Nov 3, 2020

Mr. Raymond Rush, 92, of Casa Grande, AZ., formerly of Jigger, LA., passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at home in Arizona. Mr. Rush was born April 20, 1928 in Datto, AR. He was retired from General Motors and was of the Baptist faith.

On July 17, 1948, he married Vena Florine Rush. She preceded him in...

Oct 29, 2020

Mr. Billy Lon Butts, 74, of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Butts was born in Ryan, IL., on January 7, 1946. He was a forklift operator for ARI. He enjoyed building furniture, electronics, flea markets and tinkering. He loved spending time with his family and taking care of his...

Oct 28, 2020

Mr. Bill Sheridan, 61, of Corning, AR., passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Sheridan was born in Poplar Bluff, MO., on April 22, 1959. He was retired from Black’s Lumber Mill. He was an avid woodworker and enjoyed antique cars and drawing. He was of the Pentecostal faith.

On September...

Oct 26, 2020

Mrs. Helen Jean Delaney, 95, of Ash Flat, AR., passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Delaney was born in Success, AR., on September 22, 1925. She was a homemaker who loved to clean. She also loved flower gardening and church activities. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hardy,...

Oct 25, 2020

Mrs. Ruth Shipman Duff, 99, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning, AR. Mrs. Duff was born in McDougal, AR., on May 8, 1921. She was a homemaker who enjoyed baking, quilting and doing crosswords. She loved spending time with family and loved ones.

She is survived...

Oct 24, 2020

Mrs. Karen Richardson Gambel died Saturday, October 24, 2020. Karen was born in Pocahontas, AR., on June 27, 1951 the daughter of William Kenneth and Mary Ella (Mabry) Richardson. Karen grew up on the family farm west of Corning, Arkansas (Datto). She was a state spelling champ and honor graduate of Corning High School, she completed Bachelors and...

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...