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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.
Joyce Ladelle Moody
Oct 22, 2015
Mrs. Joyce Ladelle Moody, age 60, of Forrest City, died late Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis after a short illness. Born September 9, 1955, she was the daughter of Charlie Lee Jackson and Lucille Hamby Jackson. She was a member of the Oak Hill Church of God and a child care worker. She was preceded in...
Ellen Gray Campbell Wall
Oct 21, 2015
Ms. Ellen Grey Campbell Wall, age 75, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at her home in Forrest City, Arkansas. She was born March 22, 1940 to Eddie Elliott and Bonnie Allen Elliott. Ms. Wall was a veteran in the US Airforce serving as an administrative assistant. She was a member of the Ragland Memorial Presbyterian Church, American Legion and VFW...
David R. Lindley-Baker
Sep 29, 2015
David R. Lindley-Baker, age 66, died Monday September 29, 2015 at his home in Wheatley, AR. The son of Melvin Lindley and Lavelle Reno Lindley, David was born September 2, 1949. He served twenty-four years in the US Army and was a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Lindley-Baker is survived by his wife, Bobbie Baker of the home,...
Rodger S. Rose
Aug 15, 2015
Mr. Rodger S. Rose, age 75, died Saturday, August 15, 2015 at his home in Parkin. Born September 2, 1939, he was the son of Edward Rose and Ruby May Smith Rose. Mr. Rose was retired from Halstead and RBX. He was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his daughter Ginger Denise Melton in 2012. Survivors include one...
Mark Anthony Fought
Jul 20, 2015
Mark Anthony Fought, age 50, died at his home, July 20, 2015 after a long illness. He was born February 2, 1965, the son of George C. Fought and Glenda Fought. He worked for Forrest City Grocery/Coremark and was a member of the Colt Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father George C. Fought. He is survived...
James Dean Scott
Jun 14, 2015
Mr. James Dean Scott, age 83, of Forrest City, died Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Ash Flat Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ash Flat, Arkansas. He was born February 5, 1932, the son of Thomas Douglas Scott and Bessie Burl Duty Scott. He was a retired truck driver and a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of...
Anita Lynn Starling
Jun 12, 2015
Anita Lynn Starling, age 55, died Friday morning, June 12, 2015, at her home in Jonesboro, AR. Born in Marianna, AR on December 3, 1959, she was the daughter of Verneal Montgomery and the late Edwin Franklin Montgomery. She graduated Lee Senior High School in Marianna and Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. She is preceded in death by her Dad,...
William Bert James
Jun 11, 2015
Mr. William Bert James, age 80, died at Methodist Hospice Residence June 11, 2015, after a long illness. Born November 3, 1934, he was the son of Charles James and Lucille Ledbetter James. He was retired from the US Navy. Survivors include his wife Sue of the home, one daughter Teresa Hope James of Millington, TN; one brother Sonny James...
Elizabeth Gail Presley Oxner
May 17, 2015
Mrs. Elizabeth Gail Presley Oxner, age 64, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, died at her home Sunday, May 17, 2015, after a short illness. Born August 18, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Willard Presley and Inez Parrish Presley. She worked as a surgery technician at Methodist Hospital and was a teacher at Tennessee Technology Center in Olive Branch....
Larry Eugene Carter
May 10, 2015
Mr. Larry Eugene Carter, age 62, died at his home in Brinkley Sunday morning, May 10, 2015, after a long illness. Born October 21, 1952, he was the son of Herman Carter and Juanita McGhee Carter. He was a welder and a minister. Survivors include his wife Sheila of the home; 4 sons, Jarrod (Andrea) Carter of Brinkley, AR, Joshua...
Stanley Wayne Hill
May 7, 2015
Mr. Stanley Wayne Hill, age 63, died May 7, 2015 at his home after a short illness. Born December 16, 1951, he was the son of Clovis Hill and Catherine Kelso Hill. A lifetime resident of St. Francis County, he served in the National Guard from 1969 - 1975. He was a farmer and a mechanic. Mr. Hill is survived...
River Keith Sutton
May 6, 2015
River Keith Sutton, infant son of Brandon and Shelby Tittle Sutton, was born May 6, 2015 at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. He is survived by his parents, of Forrest City, AR; one brother Dominic James Hall of the home; and his grandparents Amanda Peters of Paragould, AR Michael Tittle of Hot Springs, AR and Ronald Sutton of Forrest City,...
Nolan Sampley
Apr 12, 2015
Mr. Nolan Sampley, age 79, of Caldwell died at his home late Sunday evening after a long illness. Born in Forrest City, June 16, 1935, he was the son of Andy and Annis Sampley. He was a security guard at Warwick prior o retirement. He was a Baptist. He is survived by one son, David Sampley of Caldwell and one...
Adiana Leshay Fiting
Mar 31, 2015
Little Miss Adiana LeShay Fiting, age 8, of Colt, died late Tuesday afternoon at Forrest City Medical Center after an illness since birth. She was Born April 22, 2006, the daughter of Josh Fiting and Ericka Horner Fiting. She is survived by her parents, her paternal grandparents including: Debbie and Ricky Graham of Alamo, Tennessee, Bill and Karen Fiting of...
Olivia Sutton
Mar 23, 2015
Mrs. Olivia Sutton, age 87, of Forrest City, died Monday afternoon, March 23, 2015, after a short illness. Born September 15, 1929, she was the daughter of Charles Wesley Kimble and Elizabeth Belle Short Kimble. She was a member of the Beck Spur Baptist Church and a housewife. She was preceded in death by three children, Carol Ruth, Brenda Joyce,...
Clarence Smith
Mar 22, 2015
Mr. Clarence Smith, age 88, of Batesville, Arkansas, formerly of Forrest City, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015. Mr. Smith was born July 14, 1926, in Strawberry, Arkansas. He was the son of Lacy Smith and Ann Shipley. He was a farmer and a veteran and he was also a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by...
Rose Mary Green
Mar 16, 2015
Ms. Rose Mary Green, age 67, of Bay, Arkansas, formerly of Colt, died late Monday afternoon after a long illness at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born April 23, 1947, the daughter of Lemeul Willhite and Julie Anderson Willhite. She worked as a manufacturing line worker at several plants including Warwick, General Industries, and Boeing. She was...
James Alvin Cox
Mar 9, 2015
Mr. James (Cowboy) Alvin Cox, age 64, of Forrest City, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015, at Baptist Desoto Hospital. Mr. Cox was born, May 13, 1950, in Madison, Arkansas. He was the son of Louis Alvin Cox and Beatrice Yates. He was a factory worker at Sanyo and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents and...
Tandy Malone Bratton, Jr
Feb 27, 2015
Mr. Tandy Malone Bratton, age 66, of Forrest City, passed away at his home on Friday, February 27, 2015. Mr. Bratton was born, December 19, 1948, in Memphis, TN. He was the son of the late Tandy Malone Bratton. He was in the U.S. Navy and a painter. He was Baptist by faith. He was preceded in death by his...
Mandy Williams
Jan 28, 2015
Mrs. Mandy Williams, age 107, died Wednesday, January 28,2015. She was a housewife and a Baptist. She is survived by one daughter, Jean Commans of Marks, Mississippi, twelve grandchildren including her caregiver Judy Ashby Melton, Twenty-Three great grandchildren and twelve great great-grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Williams will be held at Forrest Park Cemetery, Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 1:00. There...
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