Obituaries

Mrs. Lynda Sue Duggin, of Bay departed this life on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the age of 69 years 1 month and 10 days at the family residence.  She was born Tuesday, November 27, 1951 in Union City, Tenn., to the late Conley and Ruby Lynch Harris.  She was raised in Phoenix, Ariz. ...

Mrs. Dessie Lee Moody of Trumann departed this life on Friday, January 8, 2021, at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 24 days at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born on Thursday, August 15, 1935 to the late Edgar and Bevie Brewer Corter in Mountain View and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. ...

Mrs. Sandra Faye Thomas, 67 of Trumann died Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at her son house in Murfreesboro, Tenn. She was born August 20, 1953 in Trumann and was a lifetime resident of Trumann. She was a factory worker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Thomas; one sister, Peggy Owens; two brothers, Walter Keith Raymond and Charles R. (Rip) Duboise and her parents, Bennett, Sr. and Lettie May Bufford Raymon...

Nina Jane Whitlatch of Trumann departed this life on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Quail Run Health & Rehab at the age of 84 years, 5 months and 1 day. She was born Tuesday, July 28, 1936 in and lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a retired Assistant Director for the nursing home in Trumann and was a member of First Baptist Church. ...

Mr. Melbourn Wayne “Bo” Sefers, of Jonesboro died Thursday, December 31, 2020 in Jonesboro at the age of 91 years and 21 days. He was born Tuesday, December 10, 1929 in Lake City to the late Charlie and Zelma Huggins Sefers and had lived in Jonesboro for 12 years coming from Atlanta, Ga. ...

Kenneth Gene Arnold, 61, of Wilson died December 29, 2020 at his home. He was a retired electrician and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Arnold was born July 5, 1959 in Osceola to Kenneth Franklin Arnold and Dora Harrison Roleson. He was preceded in death by his parents...

John Curtis Haag of Trumann passed away Monday December 21, 2020, at the family residence at the age of 80 years, 4 months and 3 days. He was born Sunday, August 18, 1940 in Bowman and had lived most of his lifetime in the Trumann and Bay area. He was a graduate of Bay High School and a deacon of First Baptist Church in Trumann and sang in the choir. ...

Mrs. Edna Smith Davis, 90, of Trumann died Thursday, December 31, 2020 in Jonesboro. She was born in Florence, Ala. and had lived in Trumann since 1968. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. ...

Mrs. Patsy Ann Bullock of Trumann passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 75 years, 8 months and 2 days. She was born Friday, April 20, 1945 in and was a lifetime resident of Trumann. Over the years Patsy worked at Salant & Salant, Trumann Public Schools, Banking, Poinsett County Clerk Office and she retired as City Clerk/Treasurer of Trumann after 12 years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Trumann. ...

James Edward Britnell of Trumann passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 4 days. He was born Tuesday, April 22, 1941 in Harrisburg and lived in Trumann for the past 45 years. He was a retired employee of Arkansas Pools and Spas and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Britnell, his father, Lloyd Britnell and his mother and step father, Ruthie (Jarrett) and John Roberts...

Mrs. Shirley Kain of Trumann departed from this life on Friday, December 18, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 67 years, 2 months and 7 days. She was of the Pentecostal faith and loved to paint, color ceramics and loved gardening with her flowers. She was the daughter of the late Oliver and Leadio Marie Williams Floyd and was also preceded in death by her brother, Oliver Floyd, Jr...

Mr. Russell Lee Stroud of Trumann passed away Friday December 18, 2020 at the family residence at the age of 70 years, 9 months and 3 days. He was born Wednesday, March 15, 1950 in Trumann and returned seven months ago after living in Brennam, Texas for 40 years. ...

Roy Gene Whitehead was born on Tuesday, April 18, 1944 in Mountain Home. He passed away at home on December 16, 2020 at the age of 76 years, 7 months and 28 days. Roy was a retired over the road truck driver. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and member and officer of the Nettleton Masonic Lodge #657. Marion was the love of his life and his guitar and music were his passion. ...

Robert Houston Barker, 76, of Lake City passed away Saturday December 19, 2020, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born on September 13, 1944  in Wyandotte, Mich. and had lived in the Lake City area the majority of his lifetime. He was a graduate of Lake City High School and a member of Calvary Pentecostal Church in Trumann. ...

Margene Stiles of Marked Tree was born January 09, 1933 in Lepanto to the late Clarence Powell and the late Bessie DeVaughn Brewer. She was a beautician and gave her life to Christ at Red Oak Baptist Church. Mrs. Stiles passed away on December 16, 2020 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age of 87. ...

Charles Eugene Richardson, Sr. entered the gates of Heaven to be with his Lord on December 17, 2020 at the age of 94 years and 25 days. He was born Monday, November 22, 1926 in Trumann. Eugene was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Virginia Richardson, granddaughter Audra Allen, brother, Clifford Richardson, his sister Mavis Richardson and his parents Hubert Lynn and Chlora Marie Glass Richardson. ...

Mr. Thomas Albert Worley of Trumann departed this life on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age of 76 years and 16 days. He was born Sunday, November 26, 1944 in Tyronza and lived in Trumann most of his lifetime. He worked in Ad Specialties and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by one sister, Anne Hatfield; one brother, Joe Worley and his parents, James Harold and Opal Inez Lewis Worley...

Ms. Ruby Rodgers passed away on December 11, 2020 at Three Rivers Nursing Home in Marked Tree at the age of 97. Rodgers was born October 7, 1922. She was a housewife. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarance Rodgers. She is survived by her daughter Virginia Dawson of Marked Tree; three grandchildren, Robert Dawson, Charles Dawson and Penny Vonner; three great-grandchildren ad two great-great-grandchildren...

Lavonda Sue Lung, 80, of Marked Tree departed this life on Thursday, December 10, 2020. She was born on November 15, 1940 to Virgil Allen and Leone Mize Rodgers. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Marked Tree and was a cashier at Buck’s, Fred’s and Walmart. She is preceded in death by her husband: Donald H. Lung, parents, and one daughter: Susan Diane Lung...

Mrs. Ida Yvonne “Von” Schulz, 84, of Marked Tree passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the Ridgecrest Rehabilitation Center in Jonesboro. She was born January 27, 1936 in Marked Tree to Cecil and Verdie (Whitaker) Hendrix. Von was a graduate of Marked Tree High School, Proprietor/Owner of Hendrix and Schulz Corner Grocery and loved socializing and storytelling...

Hubert Harold Gill, 91, of Tyronza died December 3, 2020 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was a retired mechanic and a member of Black Oak Baptist. Mr. Gill was born August 12, 1929 in Tyronza to Hardin and Hester Kelly Gill. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lois Gill; one son, Mac Gill; three brothers, Charles Gill, Drexel Gill and Larry Gill; two sisters, Mildred Gill and Lou Ella Gill...

Mrs. Shirley Ann Britnell of Trumann departed this life on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 82 years, 3 months, and 7 days. She was born in Ensign, Kan. and lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a factory worker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Pete Atkins and one sister, Sue Fike...

Jimmy Ray Smith, 70, of Bono died November 30, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was a roofer. Mr. Smith was born October 6, 1950 in Lauderdale, Ala. to Homer and Nellie Scott Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles Smith and J.L. Smith; two sisters, Nancy Smith and Ivie Dean Russell...

Mr. James L. Sawyer of Highland departed this life on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the family residence at the age of 74 years, 7 months and 20 days. He was born Friday, April 12, 1946 in Kennett, Mo. and lived in Highland for the last twenty-five years and was formerly of Trumann. ...

Mrs. Georgia Howard Bailey of Trumann passed away Sunday December 6, 2020 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 80 years, 8 months, and 22 days. She was born Thursday, March 14, 1940 in and was a lifetime resident of Trumann. Georgia worked at First National Bank in Trumann for 40 years and was instrumental in starting Delta Bank in Trumann. ...

Miss Eva Geraldine Wells of Harrisburg passed away on December 5th in Jonesboro at the age of 68 years and 6 months. She was born June 5, 1952 in Harrisburg to the late Marvin and Myrtle Pickering Wells. She graduated from Newport High School in 1970. After raising two sons, Eva recently retired from administrative type work. She was preceded in death by brothers. Earles Wells and Jimmy Wells and sisters Carolyn Whaley and Wilma Donley...

Mrs. Barbara Teague of Trumann, departed this life on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 75 years, 1 month and 16 days. She was born Tuesday, October 9, 1945 in Sedalia, Mo. to the late Clay and Marjorie Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard W. “Sonny” Teague and her parents...

Mr. George "Pop" Walter Stubbs of Trumann departed this life on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 67 years, 1 month and 6 days. He was born Friday, October 16, 1953 in Greenwood, Miss. to the late Billy Gene and Daphne Jean Ussery Stubbs. ...

Charles Elton Harris, 83, of Payneway, departed this life on November 24, 2020 in Payneway. He was born on May 11, 1937 to Elton and Eva Mae Kirby Harris. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Trumann. He worked as a Parts Manager at Massey Ferguson, served in the National Guard and was a Mason. Charles is preceded in death by his parents and brother: Nathan Jack Harris...

Mr. Aubrey Austin Travis of Trumann departed this life on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City at the age of 85 years, 3 months and 29 days. Aubrey was born Thursday, July 25, 1935, in Strawberry. He lived the majority of his life in and around northeast and central Arkansas. ...

Mrs. Pauline England Carter of Trumann departed this life on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Paragould at the age of 96 years, 7 months and 1 day. She was born Wednesday, April 16, 1924 in Wilson and lived most of her lifetime in Trumann until 2012 when she moved to Paragould. ...

Jean Vaughn, 88, of Lake Village passed away Friday, November 20, 2020. Jean was born in Fayette, Ala. on July 25, 1932 to the late C.J. and Omie Essery Kelley. She married Ellon Vaughn on July 25, 1949. She worked for the Bobbie Brooks Manufacturing Company at Lepanto from 1960-1968. ...

Gene B. Tyson, 79, of Cicero, Ill. died November 15, 2020 in Cicero, Ill. He was a retired self-employed Hydraulic Mechanic. Mr. Tyson was born July 16, 1941 in Graham, Ken. to Carlos Lee and Thelma Lee Rose Tyson. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, William Earl "Bill" Tyson and Charles Lee Tyson...

Vaughnry Doris Moon of Trumann departed this life on Friday, November 20th at the family residence at the age of 88 years, and 23 days. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Trumann where she spent many years serving in the nursery. ...

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of a beautiful soul. Allison Renee Wood Moon of Trumann died unexpectedly at her home Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the age of 46 years, 9 months and 4 days. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Maxine and Buddy Blake (Trumann) and Joe and Melba Wood (Trumann)...

Tyrone Lee “Ty” Koons of Lake City passed away Saturday evening November 14, 2020 of natural causes at the age of 45 years, 6 months and 26 days. He was born Saturday, April 19, 1975 in Jonesboro and had lived in the area his lifetime. He was a former juvenile administrator for Craighead County Jail. ...

Susan Renee Greenwell of Trumann moved to her heavenly home on November 10, 2020 at the age of 55 years, 11 months, and 17 days. She was a 1983 graduate of Sloan-Hendrix High School in Imboden. Susan went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Arkansas State University in 1987. ...

Nancy Annette Smith Dorton of Trumann died November 11, 2020, of natural causes at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 13 days. Nancy was born Wednesday, May 29, 1935 to Raymond and Virginia Rushing Smith at Tulot Plantation south of Trumann, where her father ran the mercantile store for the Cash family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harold Dorton, her sister, Ramona Steadman and brother, Eddie Smith...

Mary “Molly” Davis of Jonesboro passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at St. Elizabeth’s Place at the age of 98 years, 8 months and 4 days. She was born Tuesday, March 7, 1922 in Pocahontas to Fred, Sr. and Edith Smith Douglas. She was a bookkeeper for Pepsi Cola in Jonesboro until she retired. ...

Mr. Jerry Moody of Trumann departed from this life on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at in Jonesboro at the age of 77 years,10 months and 20 days. He was born Friday, December 18, 1942 in Lexington, Tenn. Jerry was a retired timber cutter and of the Pentecostal faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, U.V. and Goldie Moodie Moody...

Mr. James “Jimmy” Charles Kincaid of Trumann departed this life on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age of 89 years, 8 months and 17 days. He was born Thursday, February 26, 1931 in Lake City to the late Hobert and Callie Thomas Kincaid and lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. ...

Mr. Floyd Junior Crews of Jonesboro departed this life on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 69 years 5 months and 29 days. He was born Wednesday, May 9, 1951 in Muskegon, Mich. and moved to Jonesboro a year ago and was formerly of Wynne. ...

Archie Lee Browning, 69, of Byhalia, Miss. died November 12, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in Germantown, Tenn. He was a construction worker and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Browning was born October 29, 1951 in Marked Tree to James and Lou Ross Browning. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother John David Browning, two sisters Bobbie Jones and Mary Williams...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Mrs. Ruby Hardin on November 5, 2020. She was our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose lives she touched. She left us while sleeping peacefully. Mrs. Hardin was born on June 25, 1932 in Rigley, Tenn. ...

Mrs. Phyllis Pearl Wilkins of Trumann departed this life on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the family residence at the age of 70 years, 5 months and 20 days. She was born Sunday, May 14, 1950 in Leachville and moved to Trumann four years ago and was formerly of St. Louis, Mo. Phyllis was a homemaker and a member of Friendship Assembly of God Church. She was preceded by one brother, Neal Cook and her parents, Howard and Olive Pennington Keith...

Joseph “Joe” Earl Ussery, 76, of Trumann was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with his daughter at his side. He was born September 4, 1944 in Conway to the late Joseph Chester and Fanny Belle Gentry Ussery. Joe was a retired supervisor at Baldwin Piano and Organ where he worked for 45 years. He was a fun and loving husband, Daddy and Poppa Joe. He was an involved member of Central Baptist Church and a faithful man of God...

Mr. John Thomas Miller of Trumann departed this life on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the family residence at the age of 77 years, 6 months and 20 days. He was born Thursday, April 15, 1943 in Paragould and lived in Trumann for the past three years. ...

Geraldine Lynn Crews departed this life on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Jonesboro at the age of 62 years and 11 months. She was born Tuesday, December 3, 1957 in Harrisburg and lived in Jonesboro and was formerly of Trumann. She was a teacher’s aid and was a member of Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Gracie Baine Allred...

Mrs. Eva Sue Owens of Trumann departed this life on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Granbury, Texas at the age of 84 years, 10 months and 11 days. She was born Tuesday, December 24, 1935 in Trumann and lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. Sue was a bank teller for 37 years retiring from Bank of Trumann and was a member of First Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Aubrey Owens; two sisters, three brothers and her parents, Walter and Maggie Barton Heath...

Mr. Edward Carl “E.C.” O’Brien of Trumann departed this life on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 68 years and 10 days. He was born Saturday, October 25, 1952 in Harrisburg and lived in the Trumann area most of his life. ...