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Recent obituaries in St. Francis County, AR
The obituaries in the St. Francis County, AR area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of St. Francis County history and identity.
Donald G Atter
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...
Michael Kelly Evans, Sr.
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...
Paul E Parke
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...
Joan Murphy
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...
Margaret Louise Keyser
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...
Patricia Ann Killingsworth
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...
Martha Louise Branan
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...
Allen Ray Watts
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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Thomas E Coats, Jr.
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...
Willie Frank Howerton
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...
Claude E Mathes
Apr 29, 2020
Mr. Claude E. Mathes, age 59, died suddenly and unexpectedly April 29, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Born September 11, 1960, he was the son of Claude E. Mathes and Mary Louise Lindsey Mathes. He was a mechanic and a Baptist. Survivors include three brothers William "Bill" Mathes and wife Angie of Forrest City, Leonard Lee "Bo"...
Terry Ray Williams
Apr 8, 2020
Mr. Terry Ray Williams, age 69, died at Unity Health - White County Medical Center in Searcy, Arkansas after a short illness. Born April 12, 1950, he was the son of Earl Jefferson Williams and Erma Pauline Barnes Williams. Mr. Williams was a carpenter/HVAC and worked with Standridge Heating and Air . He was a member of Moro Full...
Allan B Swiney
Mar 4, 2020
Mr. Allan B. Swiney, age 38, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 as a result of an automobile accident. Born February 17, 1982, he was the son of the late Jerry Allan Swiney and Nancy Free Swiney. He was a member of the Faith Outreach Church in Helena, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry...
Windle Mcather Turner
Feb 27, 2020
Mr. Windle M. Turner, age 76, died at his home in Jacksonville, AR early Thursday morning on February 27, 2020 after a long illness. Born July 6, 1943, he was the son of Mervin Allen Turner and Jerusha Verlene Holmes Turner. He was an amusement game distributor and a Baptist.
He was preceded in death by his...
Billy Roe Thompson
Feb 13, 2020
Billy Roe Thompson, age 71, died February 13, 2020 after a short illness. Born October 31, 1948, he was the son of Elmer Eugene Thompson and Roxie Ann Troy Thompson. He was in the US Navy and a truckdriver.
Preceded in death by his parents and his step-mother, Clara Fay Thompson who raised him.
Survivors...
Clarece Watts
Feb 10, 2020
Mrs. Clarece Watts, age 76, died Tuesday, February 10, 2020 after a long illness. Born March 1, 1943, she was the daughter of Sylvester and Eunice James Howerton. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Marianna, Arkansas
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Survivors include one son, Allen Watts...
Carolyn Hallene Crossen
Feb 6, 2020
Mrs. Carolyn Hallene Crossen, age 77, died at Beebe Retirement Center on February 6, 2020 after a long illness. Born October 31, 1942 in Wynne, Arkansas, she was the daughter of William Grimmett and Bertha Chastain Grimmett. She was a housewife.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Crossen in October of 2019.
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James "Jim" Kenneth Halford
Jan 28, 2020
James "Jim" K. Halford, age 89, passed away at his home on January 28, 2020 after a long illness. Born July 31, 1930, he was the son of William Clarence Halford and Estelle Brannen Halford. He was retired from the U.S. Navy and U.S. Postal Service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and...
John D Turner
Jan 27, 2020
John David Turner, age 89, passed away on January 27, 2020 at Crestpark Retirement Inn after a long illness. Born June 5, 1930, he was the son of John David Turner, Sr. and Monte Ruston Turner. He worked in maintenance at the VA until retirement. He was a Baptist.
Survivors include one sister Martha Smith of Colt...
Jerry Wayne Martin
Jan 27, 2020
Mr. Jerry Wayne Marin, age 52, died suddenly and unexpectedly on January 27, 2020 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro after a short illness. Born July 5, 1967, he was the son of Jerry L. Martin and Barbara Cole Booker. He worked as a crewman on a riverboat before becoming disabled.
He was preceded in death by...
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