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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.

Claude E Mathes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Eric Scott Gillaspy

Eric Scott Gillaspy

Jan 21, 2020

Mr. Eric "Scott" Gillaspy, age 49, died suddenly and unexpectedly on January 21, 2020.  Born August 14, 1970, he was the son of William Robert Gillaspy and Evelyn Myers Gillaspy. He worked in the food service management industry most of his life.  He was a Baptist.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Myers Gillaspy...

Linda Sue Staggs

Linda Sue Staggs

Jan 8, 2020

Linda Sue Staggs, 70, of Forrest City, Arkansas, died suddenly and unexpectedly on January 8, 2020 at Methodist Central in Memphis, TN. Born February 27, 1949, she was the daughter of Mac McClatchey and Flonell Drummond McClatchey.  A lifetime resident of Forrest City, she was a Baptist and a member of Midway Baptist Church. She was employed as a...

Carl "Buddy" Mathes

Carl "Buddy" Mathes

Dec 22, 2019

Mr. Carl "Buddy" Mathes, age 72, died Sunday, December 22,2019 at Community Compassion Center in West Memphis, Arkansas after a long illness. Born April 12, 1947, he was the son of Claude Mathes and Mary Louise Lindsey Mathes.  He was a towtruck operator.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Todd Edward Mathes, one...

Steven Edward Baldwin

Steven Edward Baldwin

Oct 29, 2019

Mr. Steven E. Baldwin, age 62, of Forrest City, died at his home after a long illness.  Born May 18, 1957, he was the son of Lloyd Baldwin and Jeanette Vick Baldwin.  He was an electrician formerly employed at United Electric in Olive Branch, MS.

Survivors include his wife, Tobby Baldwin of the home, two daughters: Rebecca...

Mary Helen Dennis

Mary Helen Dennis

Oct 21, 2019

Mrs. Mary Helen Dennis, age 84, died suddenly and unexpectedly at UAMS Medical Center on October 21, 2019.  Born November 8, 1934 in Madison, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Robert Lee Kimble and Catherine Woods Kimble.   She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother and Housewife.

Survivors include two daughters Susan Ramsey of Little Rock and Lila (Jack)...

James Harold Crossen

James Harold Crossen

Oct 16, 2019

Mr. James Harold Crossen, age 83, died at White County Medical Center in Searcy, Arkansas on October 16, 2019 after long illness.  Born June 10, 1936, in Union County, MS, he was the son of James Alvin Crossen and Mary Pearlene Crossen.  He was an auto mechanic.

Survivors include his wife, Hallene Crossen of Searcy; three sons...

Jerry R Lamb

Jerry R Lamb

Sep 23, 2019

Jerry Lamb, age 71, died September 23, 2019 at his home. Born July 13, 1948, he was the son of Jessie B. Lamb and Loitta Minton Lamb. He was an automotive mechanic and a Christian.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille Lamb of the home; one daughter Julie Sanders of Bay Town, TX; one son Jeff Lamb of...

Kensley Ann Linderman

Kensley Ann Linderman

Sep 5, 2019

Kensley Ann Linderman entered and left this world September 5, 2019.

She was the daughter of Jonathan and Amanda Sidle Linderman.

Survivors in addition to her parents include four brothers:  Jarred Sidle, Lakota Linderman, J.J. Linderman and Bryce Linderman; grandparents Ken Sidle, Lynn Linderman, Sheila Reeves and Donny Reeves and one Great-grandmother Doris Stancel.

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Charles Edward Brewer

Charles Edward Brewer

Sep 4, 2019

Mr. Charles Edward Brewer, age 73, died at his home in Palestine, AR on September 4, 2019 after a long illness.  Born May 13, 1946, he was the son of Edward Brewer and Maggie Stokes Brewer. He was a retired National Guardsman.  He was a truck driver and a member of Midway Baptist Church.

He was preceded...

Joan Richardson Oates

Joan Richardson Oates

Sep 4, 2019

Joan Richardson Oates was born December 10th, 1931 to Joseph Tillman Richardson and Grady Geneva McBroom Richardson, and she died September 4th, 2019 in Benton, AR. She grew up in Cookeville, then in Nashville, TN where she met Jarvis Clifton Oates when they were students at Trevecca Nazarene College in 1948. They were married June 20th, 1949, and had 3...

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