Obituaries from August 2020

Conita was born on March 30, 1938, in Lepanto to Coleman and Nita Jernigan. “Conita” is a combination of her parent’s names. Later in life, her nieces, nephews and friends began calling her “CoCo”. She was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. She graduated from Lepanto High School in 1955. In 1959 she graduated from The University of Arkansas with a BA Degree in Sociology and Government. Her Elementary Education Certification was from Texas Tech University...

Braiden Scott Presley, 12 of Trumann departed this life on Thursday, August 6, 2020 in Trumann. He was born in Jonesboro and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was endearing to everyone that he met because of his infectious smile and generous, loving heart. ...

Frances V. Crump, 82, of Harrisburg passed away Saturday, August 9, 2020, at Woodbriar Nursing Home. She was born August 3, 1938, in Gilmore to the late Everet and Dora (Duncan) Crump. Frances worked for Salant & Salant and Levi Strauss. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrisburg and she loved watching baseball. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Everet and Dora; brother, John Crump; and half-brother, Eugene Dawson...

Mr. Perry Ray Woods, 49, of Trumann departed this life on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at his residence. He was born in and was a lifetime resident of Trumann. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jane Ross. He is survived by one brother, Jimmy W. Ross of Trumann; and guardian, Don Harris of Trumann...

Mrs. Virginia A. Evans of Trumann departed this life on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Quail Run Nursing Home in Trumann at the age of 94 years, 6 months and 17 days. She was born Friday, January 22, 1926 in and was a lifetime resident of Trumann. She was the cafeteria manager for the Trumann School District. ...

Mrs. Dolores O. Tolbert departed this life on August 10, 2020 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age of 87 years, 4 months and 12 days. She was born Wednesday, March 29, 1933 in Bay and lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. Dolores was a artist, singer, songwriter and served on several city committees. ...

Mr. Ernest “Gene” Cook of Trumann departed this life on Saturday August 15, 2020, at the family residence at the age of 50 years, 1 month and 25 days. He was born June 21, 1970 in Jonesboro and lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was a 1989 graduate of Trumann High School and a merchandiser for Coca-Cola and attended Eastside Baptist Church. He was a family man and loved working. Ernest was preceded in death by one son, Dakota Cook and his mother, Christine Moss...

If you lived in Trumann from 1945-1957 you may have seen him at school, at church or momentarily at the Singer plant before he went off with the Army to Korea. If you liked to fish, you could have run into him one of the 100 weekends that he went fishing with his brothers somewhere in the early 2000’s. Though he moved away, part of his heart and many of his family members still live on in the Truman area...

Leandra "Sonny" Buchanan, Jr., 75, of Lepanto died August 8, 2020 at his home. He was a retired Ritter truck driver after 30 years and a 58 year resident of Lepanto. Mr. Buchanan was born March 7, 1945 in Lepanto to Leandra Buchanan and Emma Lee Barnes...

Mrs. Margaret Louise Thomas of Trumann departed this life Thursday, August 13, 2020 at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 84 years, 11 months and 16 days. She was born Wednesday, August 28, 1935 in Trumann and was a lifetime resident of Trumann. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Pentecostal Church. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, Riley Thomas, one daughter, Rhonda Thomas and her parents, Robert L. and Bessie Shamlin Reed...

Mrs. Mary Isabell Clem, “Mamabell”, daughter of the late Willo Maddox and William Andrew Lemons was born on April 22, 1922 in Florence, Ala. Mamabell was a devoted member of the Lepanto Church of Christ Church. As a result of her generous spirit and loving personality, she was loved by many. ...

Mr. Robert O. Saunders, Jr., 86, of Trumann departed this life on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 86 years, 10 months and 22 days. He was born Tuesday, September 19, 1933 in McCormick and lived in Jonesboro and was formerly of Trumann and Lepanto area. ...

Mr. Donnie Lee Pipes of Trumann departed from this life on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Place in Jonesboro at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 8 days. He was born Sunday, January 12, 1947 in Trumann and lived in Kansas City, Mo. before moving back to Trumann in 1970. ...