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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.

Karen Suzette Cox-Sandefer

Karen Suzette Cox-Sandefer

Dec 12, 2015

Karen Suzette Cox-Sandefer fought a long and tiring 15 month battle with GBM brain cancer, during which time she showed bravery and endless devotion to her family. Although she wanted nothing more than to spend many more years with her loved ones - she was ready to be with her Heavenly Father. Karen was called home in the early morning...

Eva Patricia Fryer

Eva Patricia Fryer

Dec 5, 2015

Eva Patricia Fryer, age 59, died December 5, 2015 at her home in Memphis after a long illness. Born June 7, 1956, she was the daughter of James T. Meeks and Frances Taylor Meeks. She was a former nurse and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Robert Fryer; one daughter Shannon Mathes from Memphis, TN; one son Michael Mathes from...

Emmett Roy Jordan

Emmett Roy Jordan

Dec 4, 2015

Mr. Emmett Roy Jordan, age 64, of Searcy, Arkansas, died at his home late Friday afternoon December 4, 2015. Born October 21, 1951, he was the son of Albert Jordan and Margie Crossland Jordan. He was a tradesman, mechanic, and musician. he was of the Church of God faith. Survivors include: one son, Danny (& Shannon) Jordan of Marion, AR;...

Harold Len Mcelduff

Harold Len Mcelduff

Oct 25, 2015

Mr. Harold Len McElduff, age 82, died Sunday, October 25, 2015, in Cullman, Alabama after a long illness. Born October 17, 1933, in Lee County, Arkansas, he was the son of William McElduff and Willie Earl Woods McElduff. He retired from the Arkansas Highway Department, was a veteran of the US Army, and a Baptist. He was preceded in death...

Joyce Ladelle Moody

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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