Obituary Listing

Nov 10, 2019

Mr. Johnny Ray Lucas, 69, of Reyno, AR., passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Mr. Lucas was born in East Saint Louis, MO., on December 30, 1949. He was a retired postal carrier. Johnny proudly served his country as a member if the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Nov 9, 2019

Mr. Charles W. “Buster” Wiedeman, 90, of Hot Springs, AR., formerly of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019. Buster was born in Corning, AR., on August 28, 1929 to Albert G. and Easter (Herron) Wiedeman. He joined the United States Air Force in the field of communications during World War II. After his honorable discharge, he worked...

Nov 7, 2019

Mr. Bill R. Walls of Biloxi, MS., departed this earth on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Merit Health Hospital in Biloxi, MS., at the age of 82. Bill was born on December 26, 1936 in Corning, AR., to Chester Ray "Chet" and Iva Louise (Daughtry) Walls. He graduated from Corning High School in 1955. Bill served in the...

Nov 3, 2019

Mrs. Mary Jane Carpenter, 75, of Paragould, AR., left this world into a better place on Sunday, November 3, 2019 peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. Carpenter was born in Neelyville, MO., on April 9, 1944. She enjoyed spending time with her family and watching westerns on TV.

She is survived by her devoted...

Nov 2, 2019

Mr. Don Keith "Donnie" Smith, 56, of Knobel, AR., passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mr. Smith was born in Saint Louis, MO., on born April 6, 1963. He had previously worked at Darling Store Fixtures.

He is survived by his sister Sonya Crossfield of Knobel, AR.

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Nov 2, 2019

Mr. Donald Joe Johnson, 71, of Paragould, AR., passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at home. Mr. Johnson was born in Corning, AR., on February 10, 1948. He was self-employed owning a gravel hauling business. He loved laughing, telling jokes, going fishing, and going to the dog track.He proudly served his country as a member of the United...

Nov 1, 2019

Mrs. Bettie Jo (Allyn) Wiedeman, of Corning, AR., departed her earthly home on Friday, November 1, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR., at the age of 90.

Bettie was born on April 24, 1929, in Sherman, TX., to Floyd Elisha and Gladys (Millikin) Allyn. She married James “Buddy” Wiedeman on December...

Oct 31, 2019

Mrs. Jennie May Kimble, 82, of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mrs. Kimble was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada., on April 3, 1937. She was an assembly worker at the shoe factory and Hart Manufacturing, and was owner of Dog and Suds. She enjoyed being outside...

Oct 27, 2019

Mr. Vernon Neil Boyd, Jr., 62, of Perry, GA., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 27, 2019 after courageously fighting a long battle with brain cancer. Vernon was born in Santa Monica, CA., on April 16, 1957. He grew up mainly in Neelyville, MO., and attended Neelyville High School. Vernon was a member...

Oct 26, 2019

Mr. Charles Louis “Tuffy” Choate, 86, of Farmington, MO., formerly of Knobel, AR., passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at home. Mr. Choate was born in Sedgeick, MO., on December 17, 1932. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War. During his life he worked for a sawmill, the Saint...

Oct 26, 2019

Mrs. Phyllis Ann (Richards) Prince, 67, of Corning, AR., passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mrs. Price was born in Monette, AR., on September 29, 1952. She was a truck driver who enjoyed quilting, cooking, fishing, getting dressed up and going out and being with her family and grandchildren. She...

Oct 24, 2019

Mrs. Doris (Sisco) Hawkins, 79, of Piedmont, MO., passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Clark’s Mountain Skilled Nursing in Piedmont, MO. Mrs. Hawkins was born in Success, AR., on November 23, 1939. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was of the Baptist faith.

She married her husband of 30 years...

Oct 22, 2019

Mr. Brian Fairchild, 43 of Jackson, TN., passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Jackson Madison General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Mr. Fairchild was born in Poplar Bluff, MO., on September 4, 1976. Brian was a locksmith and jack of all trades who enjoyed being outdoors, rebuilding trucks, NASCAR, and music. He attended Love and Truth North Campus in...

Oct 18, 2019

Mrs. Juanita Lou “Blackie” Blackburn, 87, of Corning, AR., passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mrs. Blackburn was born in Elsinore, MO., on December 9, 1931. She was employed by Johansen Shoe Factory; her hobbies included quilting, doing word searches and cooking many meals. She was of the Baptist Faith.

Oct 17, 2019

Mrs. Luella Grant Cobb Schultz, 76, of Anchorage, AK., passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at home. Mrs. Schultz was born in Ann Arbor, MI., on February 28, 1943 She attended Ouchita Baptist University of Arkansas and the University of Maryland. She went on to graduate from San Francisco State University with honors and a Master’s equivalent. She interned...

Oct 5, 2019

Mrs. Iris Marie Price, 75, of Perryville, MO., passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Saint Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. Mrs. Price was born in Corning, AR., on April 9, 1944. She was retired from Anderson Packing and enjoyed attending garage sales, taking long drives, painting and watching barges on the river. She was of the Christian...

Sep 30, 2019

Mrs. Betty Lou Rundel Compton, 91, of Brookland, AR., passed away Monday, September 30, 2019 at Green House Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould, AR. Mrs. Compton was born in Newaygo, MI., on February 7, 1928. She was a homemaker who enjoyed going to church, making quilts, doing word search puzzles, spending time with her family and friends. She...

Sep 26, 2019

Mrs. Sandra Joyce Guilford, 72, of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Guilford was born in Datto, AR., on September 14, 1947. She was a retired Janitor at Corning Schools.

She is survived by her husband Robert “Bob” Guilford of Gunnison, CO.; two daughters Sherry Small...

Sep 21, 2019

Mrs. Joyce Marie (Montgomery) Little, 81, of Jonesboro, AR., passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehab in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Little was born in Hobbs, NM., on February 26, 1938 to Talbert Erskine and Lydia (Gilbreath) Montgomery. Joyce was a Christian wife and mother. She was also a homemaker and farmer, working beside her husband...

Sep 19, 2019

Boyd “Bob” Merl Beecher, 81, of Corning passed away September 19, 2019 at Rector Nursing and Rehab in Rector.

Mr. Beecher was born February 3, 1938 in Neelyville, MO. He was a farmer who enjoyed hunting, fishing, making knives, hunting arrowheads, and working in his shop. He was of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include his...