Obituary Listing

Nov 13, 2020

Mr. Earl Cate, 84, of Ravenden Springs, AR., passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at home with his loving family. Earl was born in Hickoria, AR., on December 29, 1935. He was a retired farmer. He enjoyed hunting and watching Cardinal Baseball. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at Annieville, AR.

He married his...

Nov 11, 2020

Peggy Sue Archer, 83, of Corning peacefully passed away from this life into the arms of her precious Lord on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at home in Corning, AR. Peggy was born in Peach Orchard, AR., on January 31, 1937.

She was preceded in death by her husband Glendal Ray Archer, who was the love of her...

Nov 10, 2020

Mrs. Juanita Stacy Smalley, 93, of Jonesboro, AR., formerly of Corning, AR., gained her angel wings on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 surrounded by her loving children. She was born in Pocahontas, AR., on February 15, 1927, to C.C. and Mazie (Staniford) Stacy. She was one of nine siblings. She graduated in 1945 from Knobel High School where she earned...

Nov 10, 2020

Mrs. Kimberly Dawn Wantulok, 49, of Pocahontas, AR., passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Wantulok was Poplar Bluff, MO., born May 3, 1971. She was a C.N.A. and worked in home health for many years. She was an ordained minister, and found true joy in marrying numerous couples over the...

Nov 7, 2020

Mr. JD Allen, 87, of Alton, MO., formerly of Pocahontas, AR., passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mr. Allen was born in Moark, AR., on May 11, 1933. He was a retired truckdriver who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He proudly served in the United States Army and was of the Baptist...

Nov 5, 2020

Mrs. Linda Brewer, 74, of Success, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at home. Mrs. Brewer was born in Poplar Bluff, MO., on May 6, 1946. She worked in the business office at Pocahontas Community Hospital. She was mayor of Success, a board member for Hitt Cemetery and a past board member for the Family Medical Center. She enjoyed...

Nov 4, 2020

Margaret Bernice “Bea” Groves, age 92, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at home with family by her side.

She was born on June 3, 1928 in Porter, Oklahoma, the daughter of Bertram and Elizabeth (Bristol) Bowd.  She was married on October 1, 1949 in Corning, Arkansas to William Thomas Groves who...

Nov 4, 2020

Mr. Larry Barnett, 75, of Paragould, AR., passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at CHI Saint Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. Larry was born in Corning, AR., on July 13, 1945. He owned and operated Legend Motors and ABC Sales. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He enjoyed buying and selling...

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...