Obituary Listing

Feb 28, 2025

Aline Hollis, 87, of Corning, AR., passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mrs. Hollis was born August 14, 1937 in Corning, AR. She was retired from Basler Electric. Aline loved her family and enjoyed crocheting and sewing. She was of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include her children...

Feb 27, 2025

Nora Moore, 86, of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 in Corning, AR. Mrs. Moore was born January 29, 1939 in Knobel, AR. She was retired from Basler Electric. Nora enjoyed spending time with her family and crocheting. She was of the Church of Christ faith.

On August 30, 1958, she married the love of...

Feb 24, 2025

Fred Handwork, 83, of Pocahontas, AR., passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at home. Mr. Handwork was born September 16, 1941 in Moark, AR. In his lifetime, he worked as a farmer, mechanic, cowboy, ranch hand, maintenance tech, truck driver and jack of all trades who enjoyed travelling, hunting and riding horses. He proudly served in the United States...

Feb 15, 2025

Mrs. Thelma Lavone Owens, 91 of Poplar Bluff, MO., passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Cedargate Healthcare. Mrs. Owens was born in Oxly, MO., on October 3, 1933. She worked at Florsheim Shoe in Corning, AR, from around 1961 until it closed, and then at Basler Electric until it closed in 2004 when she was 70 years old....

Feb 14, 2025

Norma Cherry, 93, of Corning, AR., passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at St. Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Cherry was born March 28, 1931 in Reyno, AR. She was retired from Corning School District where she was a secretary in the office of the superintendent. Norma loved being a grandmother and great-grandmother. She also enjoyed spending time...

Feb 12, 2025

Romeo and Vickie (Stephens) Villaluna went to heaven together in February 2025. A little about them and their lives together follows.

Romeo Alvarado Villaluna, 76, of Corning, AR., left this life Friday, February 7, 2025 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Romeo was born in Bagamanoc, Island of Cataduanes in the Bicol Region, Philippines to Delfin...

Feb 9, 2025

Helen McGrew, 93, of Success, AR., passed away Sunday, February 9, 2024 at Corning Therapy and Living Center surrounded by her family. Mrs. McGrew was born June 25, 1931 in Reyno, AR. She was a homemaker who had retired from Brown Shoe Factory and Basler Electric. Helen loved spending time with her friends and family. She enjoyed cooking, planting...

Feb 7, 2025

Samuel Ray Cowart Sr was born on August 26, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Samuel Gibson Cowart and Mabel Jordon. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 7, 2025, at 2:13 a.m. at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. At the time of his passing, Sam was 81 years,...

Feb 1, 2025

Edward Wilcut, 73, of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 at home surrounded with his family. Mr. Wilcut was born in Butler County, MO., of May 27, 1951. He was a retired factory worker for Darling Store Fixtures. He enjoyed cooking, bowling, fishing, watching Cardinal Baseball, Green Bay Packer football and the old-time Pro Wrestling. He proudly...

Jan 28, 2025

Carl Willfond, 63, of Corning, AR.,  passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at home in Corning. Mr. Willfond was born February 4, 1961 in Walnut Ridge, AR. He was retired from Riceland Foods and enjoyed hunting with his Rooster, playing cards and fishing.

Survivors include his daughter Nadine Hughes of Black Rock, AR.; siblings Teresa Lawrence, Marvin,...

Jan 26, 2025

“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” Charlie Chaplin

Whether with a group of friends at the bowling alley or standing among strangers around the tee box at the golf course, Doug could be found “shootin’ the bull” by sharing a funny story or the latest joke he had heard; all for a laugh from everyone.  ...

Jan 24, 2025

Mr. Bill Luter, 96, of Corning, AR., passed away at home on Friday, January 24, 2025. Mr. Luter was born on April 21, 1928 in Biggers, AR. He was a farmer; he proudly served his country as a member of both the United States Army and Air Force. He enjoyed watching sports, going fishing and visiting with family. He...

Jan 24, 2025

Angie White, 53, of Corning, AR., passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at home with her family. Angie was born in Paragould, AR., on October 11, 1971. She was an LPN and a longtime beautician. She loved being a mom most of all, she also enjoyed painting, restoring furniture, cooking, and decorating homes. She was a member of the...

Jan 16, 2025

Betty Stevens, 86, of Perry, IA, formerly of Corning, passed away at home in Perry, IA surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Stevens was born Sept. 30, 1938 in Corning. She was a retired preschool teacher who enjoyed crocheting, coloring, babysitting and spending time with her family. She attended Landmark Missionary Baptist Church while she lived in Corning....

Jan 11, 2025

Angie Boyd, 60, of Knobel, AR., passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. Angie was born July 11, 1964 in Paragould, AR. She was a longtime secretary at Park Elementary School in Corning and former cheerleader sponsor for the Corning High School Bobcats. Angie lived a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering...

Jan 5, 2025

Bitha Cavitt, 76, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning, AR. Ms. Cavitt was born January 29, 1948 in Maynard, AR. Because of her special needs, Bitha was lovingly cared for by her siblings and the excellent staffs at the previous Corning Nursing Home and, for the last several...

Jan 4, 2025

Ms. Retha Booth, 78, of Conway, AR., passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Conway Regional Medical Center. She was born July 19, 1946 at Boydsville, AR. Ms. Booth enjoyed traveling, country concerts, cardinal baseball and other sports. She worked at Johansen Shoe Factory and in food services. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her...

Jan 1, 2025

Mark King, 61, of Corning, passed away January 1, 2025 at home.

Mr. King was born December 17, 1963 in Wynne. He was a handyman who loved visiting with his friends and family. Mark enjoyed working at Wynne Park, helping to prepare it for the annual Homecoming celebration on the 4th of July and working alongside the...

Dec 28, 2024

Opal Lee Thrasher, 97, of Granite City, IL, passed away Dec. 28, 2024 at home.

Mrs. Thrasher was born October 14, 1927 in Knobel. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing, reading her Bible daily, attending church, and listening to old-time country music. She was a member of Mt. Zion General Baptist...

Dec 24, 2024

Teddy E. Cobb, 92, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro, AR. Mr. Cobb was born November 5, 1932 in Corning, AR. He was retired from Darling Store Fixtures. Ted enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, and was an avid fan of Cardinals baseball and Poplar Bluff Raiders basketball. He attended House of...