Obituary Listing

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...

Dec 24, 2024

Geyvon Crest, 63, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mrs. Crest was born January 2, 1961 in Jonesboro, AR. She worked for Sam & Sam’s in Corning, AR. Geyvon enjoyed bowling, sewing, and crafting. She enjoyed life and people and was of the Baptist faith.

Dec 15, 2024

Warren Richardson, 65, od Knobel, AR., passed away peacefully at The Spring, in Batesville, AR., on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Mr. Richardson was born in Pocahontas, AR., on May 22, 1959. He was retired from Carter-Cox Seeds and had also worked for Darling Store Fixtures. He enjoyed fishing and he loved fixing any and all things, he was known...

Dec 6, 2024

Lillie "Faye" Holland, 88, of Corning, AR., passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Corning Therapy and Living Center. Mrs. Holland enjoyed working outside, cooking for her family, fishing, visiting family and friends. She retired from Basler Electric after working there many years. Mrs. Lillie was of the Pentecost Faith.

Survivors include her children Debbie (Rick)...

Dec 4, 2024

Donnie Arnold, 68, of Knobel, passed away December 4, 2024 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Mr. Arnold was born March 12, 1956 in Hayti, MO. He was retired from Carter-Cox Seeds in Knobel and farming. He enjoyed fishing with his friend Lloyd, hunting, taking his dog for car rides to the river and spending time...

Dec 3, 2024

Todd Young, 55, of Knobel, passed away December 3, 2024 at Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy.

Mr. Young was born on June 19, 1969 in Poplar Bluff, MO. He was a farmer and held a degree in Agricultural Business from A. S. U. He was a member of Corning Masonic Lodge and Clay County Electric Board of...

Dec 1, 2024

Dollie Snow, 95, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mrs. Snow was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of United Pentecostal Church.

On April 13, 1945 she married Billy Snow. They were married 70 years prior to his...

Nov 26, 2024

Patsy Varner, 77, of O’Kean, passed away November 26, 2024 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Mrs. Varner was born November 26, 1947 in Rockford, IL. She was retired and enjoyed cooking, sewing, yard work, gardening, and flowers. She was a member of Peach Orchard Pentecostal Church.

On September 19, 1963, she...