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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.

Joanna Gail Moore

Joanna Gail Moore

Nov 20, 2016

Mrs. Joanna Gail Moore, age 67, died Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Cross Ridge Hospital in Wynne, Arkansas after a long illness. Born October 11, 1949, she was the daughter of Clifford Ellis and Wilmuth Pounders. She was a Social Worker, Nurse, and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Moore, Jr. in August of 2016....

Jason B Ligon

Jason B Ligon

Nov 15, 2016

Jason B. Ligon, age 52, died suddenly and unexpectedly at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 15, 2016. Born March 9, 1964, he was the son of the late James "Bo" Ligon and Ann Lynch Ligon. Mr. Ligon was self-employed as a painter and construction contractor. He was a Baptist. Jason was preceded in death by his...

Charles William "Chuck" Hart

Charles William "Chuck" Hart

Nov 5, 2016

Mr. Chuck Hart, 47, of Marianna, Arkansas died after a brief illness on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis, TN. Born December 17, 1968, he was the son of the late Charles "Charlie" Hart, Sr. and Betty Rose Howerton Hart. Mr. Hart was a twenty year veteran with the Marianna Fire Department and a Certified First...

Thomas Mccoy Johnson

Thomas Mccoy Johnson

Nov 3, 2016

Mr. Thomas M. Johnson, age 86, died Thursday, November 3, 2016, at his home in Palestine, Arkansas. Mr. Johnson was born on October 24, 1930, in Dorsey, Mississippi, and was the son of Thomas and Mirl Johnson, both of whom preceded him in death. He moved to Forrest City, Arkansas in 1964 and was employed by Warwick Electronics, Inc. and...

Judy Gail Nelson

Judy Gail Nelson

Oct 31, 2016

Mrs. Judy Gail Nelson, age 60, died late Monday night, October 31, 2016. Born February 29, 1956, she was the daughter of Chloral Cox and Allienne Dill Cox. She was a secretary for St. Francis Farmers Association prior to retirement. She was a member of the Ridgewood Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband Donald Nelson of the home in Forrest...

Charles Lee Lawson

Charles Lee Lawson

Oct 20, 2016

Mr. Charles Lee Lawson, age 81, of Palestine, AR, died Thursday, October 20, 2016 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Born May 31, 1935, he was the son of Odis "Rass" Lawson and Mary Kelso Lawson. He retired from Sanyo Manufacturing after working many years in Receiving. He was also a Union Trustee, a Vice President and a...

Arvil E. "Jack" Hawkins

Arvil E. "Jack" Hawkins

Oct 12, 2016

Arvil E. "Jack" Hawkins, age 82, died late Wednesday evening after a long illness. Born February 28, 1934, to Fred Hawkins and Nellie Golsby Hawkins, he was a Social Security Administrator and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Ridgewood Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Patsy, of the home; one son, Alan...

Wesley Moore, Jr.

Wesley Moore, Jr.

Aug 12, 2016

Mr. Wesley Moore, Jr., age 78, died at his home in Forrest City, Friday, August 12, 2016, after a long illness. Born January 20, 1938, he was the son of Charlie Moore and Leatie Mae Stone Moore. He was retired from the US Navy, worked as an electrician and in real estate. He was a Baptist. He was preceded in...

James Donald "Hop" Hendrix

James Donald "Hop" Hendrix

Aug 8, 2016

Mr. James Donald "Hop" Hendrix, age 84, died at his home in Forrest City, formerly of Marianna, after a long illness. Born May 31, 1932, he was the son of Elbert and Joy Marie Tucker Hendrix. He was a carpenter and a farmer. He enjoyed deer hunting, coon hunting and fishing. Mr. Hendrix was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jacklyn "Jackie" Beshears

Jacklyn "Jackie" Beshears

Jun 7, 2016

Mrs. Jacklyn "Jackie" Beshears, age 75, died at her home in Colt, Tuesday afternoon, June 7, 2016, after a long illness. Born November 18, 1940, she was the daughter of Virgil and Mary Brown. She spent several years at Sanyo Manufacturing Corp. and then became a communications specialist with Forrest City Police Department and St. Francis County Sheriff's Department. She...

Jessie Mae Mitchell

Jessie Mae Mitchell

Jun 2, 2016

Mrs. Jessie Mae Mitchell, age 89, died June 2, 2016 at her home in Forrest City. Born April 16, 1927, she was the daughter of William Reynolds and Veda James Reynolds. She was a homemaker, Protestant and a lifetime resident of Forrest City, Arkansas. She leaves her husband of sixty-nine years, Odis Mitchell, one son Don (&Dixie) Mitchell of West...

Eva D Tilley

Eva D Tilley

May 30, 2016

Ms. Eva D. Tilley, age 64, died Monday, May 30, 2016 at her home in Colt, Arkansas. Born November 18, 1951, she was the daughter of Cecil Williams and Maurice Mathis Williams. She was a lifetime resident of Colt, AR, worked in sales-management and was a Baptist. Ms. Tilley was preceded in death by her husband, Leland Tilley in 2014....

Christia Naomi Watkins

Christia Naomi Watkins

May 29, 2016

Mrs. Christia "Naomi" Watkins, age 86, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at her home in Wynne. Born December 18, 1929, Naomi was the daughter of Luther Whaley and Beulah Huskey Whaley. She was a lifetime resident of Marianna, Arkansas and a member of the Church of Christ. She was a homemaker. Naomi married John...

Bubba A Manley

Bubba A Manley

Feb 9, 2016

Mr. Bubba Allen Manley, age 58, of Marion, Arkansas, formerly of Forrest City, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Methodist, Germantown, TN. Born July 15, 1957, he was the son of Vernon Manley and Robbie Sue Ryan Manley. He was a construction engineer with Chris Woods Construction Company of Germantown. Bubba loved football and coaching. He received many awards and...

Billy Gene Morgan

Billy Gene Morgan

Feb 5, 2016

Mr. Billy Gene Morgan, age 46, died February 5, 2016 at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis, TN. Born November 23, 1969, he was the son of James Troy Morgan and Ann Jarman Bailey. He was a mechanic and a Baptist. Survivors include his mother, two sons Jesse and Dustin Morgan; one daughter Samantha Morgan; one brother James Troy Morgan (...

George "Buck" Thurmond, Jr.

George "Buck" Thurmond, Jr.

Feb 4, 2016

Mr. George "Buck" Thurmond, Jr., age 78, died at his home February 4, 2016 after a long illness. Born February 22,1937, he was the son of George Thurmond and Ruth Nesbitt Thurmond. He was a member of the Church of God. He worked as a contractor of steel buildings and as a sawmill operator. Survivors include his wife Shirley of...

John T Kearley

John T Kearley

Jan 28, 2016

Mr. John Thomas Kearley III, age 56, passed away January 28, 2016 after a long illness. Born February 13, 1959, he was the son of John Thomas Kearley II and Donna Collins Sanderson. He was a salesman with Michalelango Molding. He was a Baptist. Survivors include his parents and step-father Sonny Sanderson of Alabama, his wife, Karen O'Quinn Kearley of...

Johnny Lee Morgan

Johnny Lee Morgan

Jan 25, 2016

Mr. Johnny Lee Morgan, age 73, of Colt, died Monday afternoon, January 25, 2016, in Memphis, Tennessee. Born August 19, 1942, he was the son of Preston Morgan and Alice Kay Morgan. He was a veteran of the US Army and served in Vietnam. He served as local Commander of the VFW and American Legion. He was co-founder of Morgan...

Billy Ray Hollaway

Billy Ray Hollaway

Jan 18, 2016

Mr. Billy Ray Hollaway, age 82, died at his home in Cherry Valley, Monday evening, January 18, 2016, after a long illness. He was a retired farm laborer and a member of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include his wife Mary, of the home, two sons Steven and wife Cathy Hollaway of Beedeeville, AR and Billy and wife Renee Hollaway of...

Lula Traylor

Lula Traylor

Dec 26, 2015

Mrs. Lula Traylor, age 88, died at her home in Sheridan, AR, December 26, 2015, after a long illness. Born February 11, 1927, she was the daughter of James Milton Lovelace and Maude Ann McNair Lovelace. She was a housewife and a retired CNA. Survivors include three sons: Bobby "Butch" (& Linda) of Orlando, Fla., Odis "Skip" (& Pat) of...

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