Obituary Listing

Sep 23, 2024

Sue Williams, 77, of Poplar Bluff, MO., formerly of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Mrs. Williams was born June 4, 1947 in Manila, AR. She had many jobs throughout her life. She worked alongside her husband Odis for many years at the service station and went on to...

Sep 23, 2024

Wayne Sisco, 79, of Success, passed away September 23, 2024 at Corning Therapy and Living Center.

Mr. Sisco was born September 24, 1944 in Success. He served his country in the National Guard. Wayne worked for General Motors in St. Louis and later drove a propane truck locally. He enjoyed playing golf, shooting pool, gardening and old...

Sep 22, 2024

Billie Roush, 84, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. Billie was born July 11, 1940. She was retired. She worked for Basler Electric, Johansen Bros. Shoe Factory and Cole’s Boutique in Corning throughout her career. Hobbies included painting, poetry, singing, reading, camping, and gardening. Her greatest...

Sep 19, 2024

Jimmie Wayne Leonard, 69, of Corning passed away September 19, 2024 at Corning Therapy and Living Center.

Mr. Leonard was born June 16, 1955 in Poplar Bluff, MO and he was a lifelong resident of Corning.

He is survived by several extended family members and friends, including cousins, Scott, David, Bruce, Mark and Dan Taylor,...

Sep 18, 2024

Dee Ahrent, 67, of Corning, AR., passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 peacefully at home. Mrs. Ahrent was born in Paragould, AR., on July 13, 1957. Dee devoted 46 years to the nursing field, currently she was working as an R.N. at 1st Choice Healthcare in Corning. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed watching their sporting...

Sep 18, 2024

David Taylor, 59, of Corning passed away September 18, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 15, 1965 in Corning, Ar.

Mr. Taylor was a retired Local 798 pipeliner. He loved being outdoors, especially racing, hunting, and welding. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his grandchildren and family.

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Sep 15, 2024

James “Jim” Mason, 82, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Jim was born in Corning, AR., on April 14, 1942. He was a retired mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, watching the Cardinals, Razorbacks, and old westerns on TV,...

Sep 13, 2024

Timothy "Tim" Sweaney, 55, of Corning, AR., passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at Piggott Nursing and Rehab in Piggott, AR. Tim was born in Paragould, AR., on July 29, 1969. He had worked at ARI., and also cutting timber. He loved to hunt, fish and work.

He is survived by his son Blake Sweaney of Corning,...

Sep 12, 2024

Betty Sue Cate, 86, of Piggott, passed away September 12, 2024 at Piggott Nursing and Rehab.

Mrs. Cate was born January 15, 1938 in Pollard. She was retired from Carter Carburetor, Johansen Bros Shoe Factory, and farmwork, but her greatest joy in life was being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She was an Avon...

Sep 4, 2024

Charles A. Patterson went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday September 4, 2024 in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Charles was born in Corning, AR., on November 27, 1932. He was the son of Arvil and Viva (Miller) Patterson, both of whom preceded him in death.

Charles married Betty Hartsfield on August 30, 2015....

Sep 3, 2024

Carolyn Jean Mason, 86, of Knobel, AR., passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 peacefully at Rector Nursing and Rehab in Rector, AR. surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Mason was born on July 7, 1938 in Lafe, AR., the daughter of the late Herschel and Euna Mae (Butler) Murdoch. She graduated with the class of 1957 from...

Sep 2, 2024

Denver Roofe, 31, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Denver was born on November 18, 1992 in Poplar Bluff. He was a contractor. Denver’s love for his boys and family, and his many ambitions and goals were his driving force in life. He enjoyed many things,...

Aug 27, 2024

Pearley Christine Dixon, 84, a long-time resident of Corning, AR., passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 surrounded by family at home in Sherwood, AR. Pearley was born on February 27, 1940 to the late William Moore and Willie (Armstrong) Moore of Reyno, AR. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and visiting with family and friends. She was of the Baptist...

Aug 23, 2024

Danny Cochran, 77, of Corning, AR., passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning surrounded by his family. Danny was born in Corning, AR., on March 12, 1947 to the late Shelby Cochran and Wanda Cochran Talley. Dan’s greatest joys in life were his wife, kids and grandkids. Dangerous Dan enjoyed riding the...

Aug 17, 2024

George “G.T.” Baxley, 89, of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. George was born in Trumann, AR., on August 2, 1935. He had been a store owner, contractor and a farmer. He proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard. He was past member of the...

Aug 16, 2024

Gordon “Dobey” Kellett, 86, of Sugar Tree, TN., passed away Friday, August 16, 2024 at Regency Retirement Village, in Jackson, TN. Mr. Kellett was born on August 11, 1938 in Corning, AR. He was retired from the United States Navy. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

He is survived by his daughters Vicki R....

Aug 3, 2024

Charles Edward “Eddie” Arnold, 72, of Batesville, AR., formerly of Corning, AR., passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024. He was born on September 29, 1951, the son of Jackie and Geneva (Ballard) Arnold. Eddie was a life-long member of the Church of Christ. He taught Bible classes and preached at small congregations. He was a simple man of...

Aug 2, 2024

Carolyn Moore, 82, of Success, AR., passed away Friday, August 2, 2024 at home. Ms. Moore was born November 1, 1941 in Corning, AR., she was homemaker who loved flowers and being a professional grandma known to many as NaNaw. She was a member of Success First Baptist Church and served as the church treasurer for 40 years.

Jul 30, 2024

Elsie Hill, 80, of Nashville, AR., passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Hospice of Texarkana, TX. Ms. Hill was born March 9, 1944 in Success, AR., She was a homemaker who loved puzzles, reading books, and scrolling facebook. She was of the Baptist faith.

On February 9, 1963, she married Tom Hill. They were married 47...

Jul 21, 2024

Leroy Hopkins, 80, of Maynard passed away July 21, 2024 at home.

Mr. Hopkins was born March 2, 1944 in McDougal. He was a carpenter who enjoyed collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia and woodworking. He attended The Well Community Church at Pocahontas.

On March 30, 1962, he married Mary Van Lamb. They were married 60 years prior...