obituaries

Jan 13, 2021

Mrs. Mary Janice Bryant, age 88, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away January 13, 2021 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro after a long illness.  Born July 25, 1932, in Longview, Texas, she was the daughter of Herbert Parrish and Ophia Phillips Parrish.  She was a member of The Marianna Church of God and a homemaker.

She...

Jan 7, 2021

Mr. David W. Melton, age 47, of Hughes, Arkansas, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at St. Bernard's Hospital after a short illness.  Born July 24, 1973, he was the son of David Carroll Melton and Joann Williams Melton.  He was a Baptist.

Survivors include his parents and one sister, Cathy Seaton of Marked Tree, Arkansas.

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Dec 24, 2020

Lupe Gonzales, age 72, died December 24, 2020 at West Memphis Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.  Born November 9, 1948, he was the son of Tom Gonzales and Paula Santos Gonzales.  He retired from Boars Head and also worked as a handyman.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred Pugh Gonzales of the home; two daughters:...

Dec 10, 2020

Mr. Allen U. Frazier, age 88, died Thursday evening, December 10, 2020 at Forrest City Medical Center after a long illness. Born March 15, 1932, he was the second child born of Leo and Lela Lorene Reeves Frazier. He married Shirley Jean Sulcer Frazier in 1955; she preceded him in death.

Also proceeding Mr. Frazier in death...

Nov 17, 2020

Mr. Phillip Guy Curtis, age 73, of Marianna, AR died Tuesday afternoon, November 17, 2020 at St. Vincent's in Little Rock after a long illness.  Born July 29, 1947, in St. Francis County, he was the son of the late William Earl Curtis and Margaret Sue Doerr Curtis.  He was retired from the Housing Authority as a maintenance supervisor,...

Nov 13, 2020

Mr. Lester D. Garret, age 73, died Saturday, November 13, 2020 at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro, AR after a short illness.  Born May 9, 1947, he was the son of Miles Darwin Garrett and Juanita Grace Ketchum Garrett. Mr. Garrett was a proud veteran of the US Airforce and a Baptist.

He was preceded in...

Nov 10, 2020

Mr. Billy Gene Byrd, age 51, of Forrest City, died early Tuesday morning, November 11, 2020, at Crestpark in Wynne after a long illness.  Born May 2, 1969, he was the son of Donnie Byrd, Sr., and the late Judy Heath Byrd.

In addition to his father, survivors include a son, Joshua Brewer of Forrest City; a...

Nov 8, 2020

Mr. Bobby G. Byrd, age 72, of Marianna, Arkansas died at his home Sunday afternoon November 8, 2020 after a long illness.  Born May 12, 1948 to Eugene Byrd and Vera Haynes Byrd.  He was a retired fireman with the Marianna Fire Department and retired manager of the Lee County Water Department and a Baptist.

Survivors include...

Oct 31, 2020

Margie Alford, 81, of Marion, Arkansas entered her heavenly home on October 31, 2020 after a long illness.  She was the daughter of Maureen Miller and a Baptist.  She is survived by her husband of sixty-five years, Bobby Alford.  Her hobbies were puzzle books, sewing and visiting with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her eight children:  Billy Alford...

Oct 27, 2020

Ms. Nancy L Powell, age 79, died October 27, 2020 at her home in Turrell, Arkansas after a long illness.  Born September 28, 1941, she was the daughter of Samuel Jack Tucker and Aurora Taylor Tucker.  She worked as a data entry clerk for Roadway.

Survivors include her children; three sons: Franklin Powell (& wife Trisha) of...

Oct 25, 2020

Mr. Donald G. Atter, age 73, of Forrest City died at his home Sunday, October 25, 2020, after a long illness.

Born September 30,1947, in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of George Atter and Rose Capo Atter.  He was retired from Woodruff Electric where he worked as a dispatcher.  He was a Catholic.

Survivors...

Oct 13, 2020

Mr. Michael Kelly Evans, Sr., age 75, of Colt, died October 13, 2020, at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR after a short illness.

Born December 2, 1944, he was the son of Ottis Lee Evans, Sr. and Alma Rose Muirhead Evans.  He served as Pastor at Faith Fellowship in Caldwell and he was an engineer...

Aug 10, 2020

Mr. Paul E. Park, age 75, died August 10, 2020 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR, after a long illness.  Born May 5, 1945, he was the son of Rockley G. Park and Nora Caldwell Park.  He was a machinist.

He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Parke in 1984 and one daughter...

Aug 7, 2020

Ms. Joan Murphy, age 88, of Manila, Arkansas, formerly of Palestine, died early Friday morning, August 7, 2020 at the Manila Nursing Center in Manila, Arkansas after a long illness. Born January 25, 1932, she was the daughter of Harry Lawless and Lilly Jane Duvall Lawless.  She lived in Palestine most of her life and was a member of...

Aug 5, 2020

Ms. Margaret Louise Keyser, age 94, died August 5, 2020 after a long illness.  Born December 20, 1945 in Ontario, Canada; she was the daughter of Mr. Walter S. Smith and Ruby Rochm Smith. She was a member of the Marianna Church of God.

Services are pending at this time and will be announced at a later...

Aug 4, 2020

Ms. Patricia Ann Leonard Futrell Killingsworth, age 73, of Hickory Ridge, Arkansas died August 4, 2020 at her home after a long illness. Born December 6, 1946, she was the daughter of W.A. "Bill" Leonard and Iantha Gaddis "Betty" Leonard.  She lived in Hickory Ridge for over 25 years and was a Baptist.

Ms. Killingsworth was preceded...

Jul 25, 2020

Mrs. Martha Louise Branan

Mrs. Martha Louise Branan, age 102, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, formerly of Forrest City, died Saturday, July 25, 2020 after a short illness.

Born October 9, 1917, she was the daughter of Charles William Luallen and Molly Leatherwood Luallen. She was the wife of Ray Hayden Branan and together they were...

Jul 22, 2020

Allen Ray Watts, age 48, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Wisconsin following a kayak accident.  Born January 25, 1972, he was the son of the late Ervin Watts and Clarece Howerton Watts.  He formally worked at DNL in Marianna, Arkansas and was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church. He was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan.

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Jul 5, 2020

Mr. Thomas E. Coats, Jr., age 26, departed this life on July 5, 2020.  Born June 23, 1994, he was the son of Thomas "Tommy" and Donna Coats.  Thomas enjoyed his job as a commercial truck driver and was employed by C. Winder Trucking.

Thomas leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Tommy and Donna Coats of...

Jun 11, 2020

Mr. Willie F. Howerton, age 81, died June 11, 2020 at his home after a long illness.  Born November 14, 1938, he was the son of Sylvester and Eunice Patterson Howerton.  He was a long time resident of Marianna and a member of the Friendship Baptist Church.  He was also a carpenter.

Mr. Howerton is survived by...