Tracy Duane Stultz
May 22, 2026
Mr. Tracy Duane Stultz, age 67, of Forrest City, Arkansas, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, May 22, 2026. He was born on January 21, 1959, in Forrest City to Douglas and Stella Haynes Stultz. He was a lifetime resident of Forrest City and was a self-employed painter.
Mr. Stultz was preceded in death by his...
Howard Lee Powell
Apr 16, 2026
Mr. Howard Lee Powell, age 62, of Widener, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Forrest City Medical Center after a long illness.
Born on May 1, 1964, to Billie Jean Powell Rainbolt, he worked in maintenance at an industrial factory and was a Baptist.
He was preceded in death by his...
Daniel Ray Weddington
Apr 10, 2026
Mr. Daniel Ray Weddington, age 51, of Forrest City, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas, after a long illness. We share in the community's grief and remember his life among us.
Born October 11, 1974, to Darrell Weddington and Ginger Penna Weddington White, Mr. Weddington was a...
Patricia Ann Lawson
Apr 8, 2026
Mrs. Patricia Ann Lawson, age 77, of Higden, Arkansas, formerly of Colt, Arkansas, died April 8, 2026, after a long illness.
Born March 3, 1949, to Forrest and Pauline Huey Baskins, Mrs. Lawson was a cafeteria worker in the Forrest City Public School District and attended New Prospect Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death...
Lucille Mcgee Morgan
Mar 29, 2026
Mrs. Lucille McGee Morgan, age 91, of Cedar Bluff, Alabama, formerly of Colt, Arkansas, died Sunday afternoon, March 29, 2026, at Advent-Redmond Hospital in Rome, Georgia, after a long illness.
She was born in Colt, Arkansas, in 1934, to Arthur McGee and Allie Kelso McGee. She worked at Halstead Industries in Wynne, and she was a housewife....
Bob Wayne Leisure
Mar 24, 2026
Mr. Bob Wayne Leisure, age 60 of Forrest City, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. His life touched many in the community, and his memory will be cherished by all who knew him.
Mr. Leisure was born on September 17, 1965, to Bob and Margaret Starkey Leisure and was preceded in...
James Roy Catha
Mar 19, 2026
James Roy "Handsome Jimmy" Catha, aged 70, of Forrest City, passed away unexpectedly at home after a short illness on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Jimmy was born on May 4, 1955, in Hughes, AR, to Leroy and Thelma Wheat Catha, and spent most of his youth in Widener, AR. Jimmy was an avid fisherman who loved gardening...
Jeffery Lynn Johnson
Mar 12, 2026
Mr. Jeffery Lynn Johnson, age 53, of Palestine, Arkansas, died March 12, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, after a short illness.
He was born July 10, 1972. to Tom Johnson and Doris Houser Johnson.
Mr. Johnson is survived by his two brothers, Travis Lansford and his wife Doris of Forrest City, Arkansas,...
Kenneth Sanders
Mar 9, 2026
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of a devoted husband, proud father, and beloved "Pop." He was a man whose life was defined by hard work, quiet strength, and an unwavering love for his family.
For many years, he worked in construction, earning the respect of everyone who knew him as...
Jamie Miller Barber
Mar 9, 2026
Jamie Miller Barber, age 47, of Haynes, Arkansas, was born to Milburn Miller and Connie Presley Miller on April 13, 1978. She crossed peacefully to her heavenly home on the morning of March 9th, 2026, after having medical complications.
She is survived by her mother, Connie Miller; her brother, Todd Miller; her sister, Jennifer Wood; 4 children,...
Virginia Busby Daniels
Mar 3, 2026
Virginia Busby Daniels, age 85, of Forrest City, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness.
Born on January 13, 1941, in Cockrum, Mississippi, to the late Luther (Jack) Busby and Gladys Taylor Busby, she was a nurse and caregiver for many years and a member of First Baptist Church...
Allen Ray Simpson
Feb 18, 2026
Mr. Allen Ray Simpson, age 50, died Wednesday afternoon, February 18, 2026, at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the son of Ray Simpson Simpson and Mildred Cupples Simpson. He was a Baptist.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Mike Scott, in 2025.
Survivors include one brother, Charles...
Evelena Mccullar
Feb 11, 2026
Evelena McCullar, born Evelena Andrew on December 22, 1941, in Tyronza, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at Willowbend Health & Rehabilitation in Marion, Arkansas. She was 84 years old.
Evelena was the daughter of John Wesley Andrew and Bessie MayLou Gatlin. She grew up in a close-knit family and was one of several siblings....
Cynthia Kay Keeney
Dec 31, 2025
Ms. Cynthia Kay Keeney, aka Lyra Annie O'Rielly, age 58, of Cabot, Arkansas, went to her eternal home with Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Superior Health in Conway, Arkansas, after a long illness.
Ms. Keeney was the daughter of the late Everett Keeney and Luella Brown (Wagley) Keeney. She was also a member of...
Bobby Glenn Staggs
Dec 8, 2025
Mr. Bobby Glenn Staggs, age 78, of Forrest City, Arkansas, died early Monday morning, December 8, 2025, at the Baptist Medical Center in Forrest City after a long illness.
Born January 19, 1947, to Eddie and Mildred Thompson Staggs, he was self-employed in the construction industry and was a veteran of the US Army.
Survivors...
Jose Gutierrez
Dec 6, 2025
Mr. Jose Gutierrez Jr, age 67, of Forrest City, died at his home on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Born on February 7, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Jose Sr. and Gladys Williams Gutierrez, he was a FedEx truck driver for many years.
Survivors include his two sons, Marcus (Sara) Gutierrez of Marion, Arkansas, and Joshua...
Allan Long
Nov 9, 2025
Mr. Allan Leon Long, age 81 of Palestine, Arkansas, died on Sunday, November 9, 2025, after a long illness.
Born February 13, 1944, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, he was the son of Lester and Maria Webb Long. Mr. Long served in the US Army and was retired from Yale Industries.
Survivors include his wife, Betty...
Richard Levi Blagg
Oct 14, 2025
Mr. Richard Levi Blagg, age 78, died early Tuesday morning, October 14, 2025, at Springs of Brinkley Nursing Home after a long illness.
Born in Blytheville, Arkansas, on March 8, 1947, he was the son of Levi Blagg and Beulah Maupin Blagg. He worked at Southwire in Osceola for many years.
He is survived by...
Wesley Van Stultz
Oct 13, 2025
Wesley Van Stultz, age 44, of Forrest City, Arkansas, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on October 13, 2025. He was born on January 6, 1981, in Forrest City to Tracy Stultz and Debbie Garner Stultz.
Van spent most of his life in Forrest City and was known for his kind heart, easy-going spirit, and love for his...
Ashley Ann Watlington
Aug 24, 2025
Ms. Ashley Ann Watlington, age 26 of Forrest City, Arkansas passed away on Sunday August 24, 2025, at her home. Born January 14, 1999, in Forrest City, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Tommy Watlington and Tammy Callahan Watlington. She was a lifetime resident of Forrest City, Arkansas and was a member of Oak Hill Church of God.
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