Obituary Listing

Dec 2, 2018

Mr. Leo Laverne Hefner, 61, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Mr. Hefner was born in Poplar Bluff, MO., on March 8, 1957. He was retired from Baker Implement where he was a service manager. He enjoyed gardening, computers, collecting, and spending time with his family and friends.

He...

Nov 29, 2018

Mr. Robert Wayne Steelman, 68, of Lonoke, AR., passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at home surrounded by his many of loving family. Mr. Steelman was born in London, KY., on September 29, 1950. He was a self-employed truck driver. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and was a veteran of Vietnam....

Nov 22, 2018

Mrs. Caroline Katherine Melton, 83, of Paragould, AR., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 22, 2018 in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Melton was born in Knobel. AR., on June 2, 1935. She was a homemaker. She traveled extensively, loved children, was a mom to everyone, always had a positive outlook and smile on her face. She...

Nov 19, 2018

Mr. Bobby Lee "Bob" Shipman, 72, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Shipman was born in Corning, AR., on October 6, 1946. He was retired from CenterPoint Energy. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps and was a member of Grace...

Nov 11, 2018

Mr. Charles J. Wallace, 77, a loving husband, father and brother went to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, November 11th, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on November 23, 1940 a native of Corning, AR., Charles moved to Rockford, IL after high school before returning to raise his family in Paragould, AR.  He worked...

Nov 5, 2018

Mr. Carl “Kenny” Kenneth Fraine, 65, of Knobel, AR., passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at home. Mr. Fraine was born in Poplar Bluff, MO., on July 30, 1953. He was a crop duster pilot and proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during Vietnam.

He is survived by his children William,...

Oct 30, 2018

Mrs. Katherine Stirlene Crawford, 81, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mrs. Crawford was born in Moark, AR., on May 29, 1937. She was retired from Saint Louis Public schools where she worked as a secretary. She enjoyed spending time with her family and attending church....

Oct 27, 2018

Mr. Melvin Ray Bowers, 80, of Franklin, NC., passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family. Mr. Bowers was born in Knobel, AR., on August 29, 1938. He was a retired farmer and owner-operator of a Standard Oil Service Station. He enjoyed bird hunting, fishing and playing with Jakedog. He proudly served his...

Oct 23, 2018

Mrs. Wilma Beatrice Griggs, 93, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning, AR. Mrs. Griggs was born in Corning, AR., on September 7, 1925 to Calvin Luther and Rhoda “Birdie” (Smelser) Coonce and was the only surviving grandchild of Civil War veteran Sgt. Martin Luther Coonce (1826-1909), of...

Oct 21, 2018

Mr. Jimmy C. Hayes, 77, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR., Mr. Hayes was born in Knobel, AR., on October 26, 1940. He was a retired farmer, who had also worked in factory’s and had pulled hook-ups. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and hunting arrowheads.

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Oct 21, 2018

Mr. William Organ “Sunnie” Poyner, 88, of Jonesboro, AR., passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Mr. Poyner was born in Success, AR., on August 5, 1930. He was retired from Civil Service and Bus Driving. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was a...

Oct 14, 2018

Mr. Melvin Eugene Tarpley, 72, of Lafe, AR., passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. Mr. Tarpley was born in Knob, AR., on December 7, 1945. He was retired from the shoe factory and Wal-Mart. He spent his time taking care of his chickens and dogs. He enjoyed playing with...

Oct 13, 2018

Mr. Arlie Dewitt Owens, 84, of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Owens was born in Corning, AR., on April 20, 1934. He was a former Deputy Sheriff and CID with the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, he also served as an elected Clay County Constable, and...

Oct 11, 2018

Ms. Carolyn Diane (McMillin) Ely, 67, of Poplar Bluff. MO., passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Polar Bluff, MO. Ms. Ely was born in Kennett, MO., on January 10, 1951. She was a retired assembly worker at Tacony Corporation. She enjoyed attending church, reading the Bible and spending time with, giving to...

Oct 6, 2018

Mrs. Pauline Payne, 70, of Knobel, AR., passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mrs. Payne was born in Knobel, AR., on July 9, 1948. She was a retired factory worker. She loved to sing, play guitar and watch movies. She is survived by five children Richard Caldwell, Paula Hayes, Donald VanMeter,...

Oct 1, 2018

Mr. Roy David Edwards, 63, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Edwards was born in Blytheville, AR., on June 18, 1955. He was a past administrator at the Corning Nursing Home and past Fire Chief of the Corning Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing...

Sep 29, 2018

Mr. Rickey Leon Yttrie, 44, of Reyno, AR., passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at home. Mr. Yttrie was born in Rockford, IL., on February 4, 1974. He was a handy man who enjoyed collecting, scrapping and spending time with his family. He was of the Apostolic faith. Survivors include his best friend Carol Fulton of Rockford, IL.; his...

Sep 28, 2018

Mrs Ida Melvina Dodd, 83, of Knobel, AR., passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Dodd was born in Hoxie, AR., on December 18,1934. She was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of children and spending time with her family. She was a member of Knobel First Baptist Church.

She...

Sep 28, 2018

Mrs. Annamarie Ogren, 68, of Corning, AR., formerly of Hobart, IN., passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Ogren was born in Chicago, IL., on April 13, 1950. She was a homemaker who enjoyed attending church, reading, and collecting light houses. She was a member of First Apostolic Church in...

Sep 23, 2018

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth “Tiny” Hearren, 83, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hearren was born in Knobel, AR., on January 27, 1935. She was retired from the Doni Martin Center for Developmental Services. She was a member of Smith Chapel Church in Boydsville, AR., where she served many...