obituaries

Mar 3, 2026

Virginia Busby Daniels, age 85, of Forrest City, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness.

Born on January 13, 1941, in Cockrum, Mississippi, to the late Luther (Jack) Busby and Gladys Taylor Busby, she was a nurse and caregiver for many years and a member of First Baptist Church...

Feb 18, 2026

Mr. Allen Ray Simpson, age 50, died Wednesday afternoon, February 18, 2026, at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.  He was the son of Ray Simpson Simpson and Mildred Cupples Simpson.  He was a Baptist.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Mike Scott, in 2025.

Survivors include one brother, Charles...

Feb 11, 2026

Evelena McCullar, born Evelena Andrew on December 22, 1941, in Tyronza, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at Willowbend Health & Rehabilitation in Marion, Arkansas. She was 84 years old.

Evelena was the daughter of John Wesley Andrew and Bessie MayLou Gatlin. She grew up in a close-knit family and was one of several siblings....

Dec 31, 2025

Ms. Cynthia Kay Keeney, aka Lyra Annie O'Rielly, age 58, of Cabot, Arkansas, went to her eternal home with Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Superior Health in Conway, Arkansas, after a long illness.

Ms. Keeney was the daughter of the late Everett Keeney and Luella Brown (Wagley) Keeney.  She was also a member of...

Dec 8, 2025

Mr. Bobby Glenn Staggs, age 78, of Forrest City, Arkansas, died early Monday morning, December 8, 2025, at the Baptist Medical Center in Forrest City after a long illness.

Born January 19, 1947, to Eddie and Mildred Thompson Staggs, he was self-employed in the construction industry and was a veteran of the US Army.

Survivors...

Dec 6, 2025

Mr. Jose Gutierrez Jr, age 67, of Forrest City, died at his home on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

Born on February 7, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Jose Sr. and Gladys Williams Gutierrez, he was a FedEx truck driver for many years.

Survivors include his two sons, Marcus (Sara) Gutierrez of Marion, Arkansas, and Joshua...

Nov 9, 2025

Mr. Allan Leon Long, age 81 of Palestine, Arkansas, died on Sunday, November 9, 2025, after a long illness.

Born February 13, 1944, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, he was the son of Lester and Maria Webb Long.  Mr. Long served in the US Army and was retired from Yale Industries.

Survivors include his wife, Betty...

Oct 14, 2025

Mr. Richard Levi Blagg, age 78, died early Tuesday morning, October 14, 2025, at Springs of Brinkley Nursing Home after a long illness.

Born in Blytheville, Arkansas, on March 8, 1947, he was the son of Levi Blagg and Beulah Maupin Blagg.  He worked at Southwire in Osceola for many years.

He is survived by...

Oct 13, 2025

Wesley Van Stultz, age 44, of Forrest City, Arkansas, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on October 13, 2025. He was born on January 6, 1981, in Forrest City to Tracy Stultz and Debbie Garner Stultz.

Van spent most of his life in Forrest City and was known for his kind heart, easy-going spirit, and love for his...

Aug 24, 2025

Ms. Ashley Ann Watlington, age 26 of Forrest City, Arkansas passed away on Sunday August 24, 2025, at her home. Born January 14, 1999, in Forrest City, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Tommy Watlington and Tammy Callahan Watlington. She was a lifetime resident of Forrest City, Arkansas and was a member of Oak Hill Church of God.

Jun 8, 2025

Bobby G Alford 90 of Marion, Arkansas, passed away Sunday June 08, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 10, 1934, to Oscar and Bertha Alford. He lived in Marion most of his life after retiring from the Arkansas Highway Department.

Mr. Alford is preceded in death by his loving wife...

May 4, 2025

Mrs. Brenda Lawrence age 71, of Caldwell, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday May 04, 2025, at Flo & Phil in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Born March 18, 1954, in Marianna, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Henry Hoyle and Hazel Evelyn Hoyle.

Mrs. Lawrence was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Shirley Hoyle.

Mrs....

May 4, 2025

Mr. David Carroll Melton, age 78, of Marked Tree, Arkansas passed away on Sunday May 04, 2025, at Three Rivers Healthcare and Rehab in Marked Tree, Arkansas. Born November 25, 1946, in Madison, Arkansas. He was the son of Johnny Dole Melton and Nora Brit Melton. Mr. Melton worked in the grocery store industry, he was a member of...

May 3, 2025

Mr. Nickholas Linn Hastings, age 27 of Forrest City, Arkansas passed away on Sunday May 03, 2025 at Forrest City Medical Forrest City, Arkansas. Born November 16, 1997, in Forrest City, Arkansas. He was the son of Scotty Hastings and Mary Criss Hastings.

Mr. Hastings is survived by his mother Mary Hastings of Forrest City, Arkansas; his...

Apr 12, 2025

Mrs. Heather Marie Chapman Warwick age 48, of Oakland, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday April 12, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Barlett, Tennessee. Born March 14, 1977, in Forrest City, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Gary Chapman and Karen Jones Chapman.

Heather was preceded in death by her mother Karen Chapman and her grandmother Ruth...

Apr 6, 2025

Mr. Johnathan David Williams, age 35 of Cleveland, Ms. passed away on Sunday April 06, 2025, at his home. Born May 17, 1989, in Conway, Arkansas. He was the son of Rick Owen Williams and Kathryn Hooker Williams. He went to college at Delta State University in Cleveland Ms. He was a music director and a piano teacher at...

Apr 1, 2025

Hank Leary, age 77 of Indiana a dedicated former deputy of St. Francis County. Hank served the county from June 22, 1984, to February 10, 2003, during which he rose to the position of night captain following his retirement. He was also a Veteran. He relocated to Indiana to be closer to his family.

Mr. Leary is...

Mar 17, 2025

Mr. Jerry Wayne Herron (Rooster), age 54, of Forrest City, Arkansas passed away on Monday March 17, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center Spring Hill North Little Rock, Arkansas. Born May 16, 1970, in Marianna, Arkansas. He was the son of Jerry Wayne Herron Sr. and Brinda Alsup Herron. He was employed at B&E Tires, Herron Farms, and was a...

Mar 11, 2025

Doris Lonora Johnson, 81, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at her home in Palestine, Arkansas. She was born September 22, 1943, in Monticello, Arkansas, and was the daughter of Robert and Elsie Houser, both of whom preceded her in death. Doris was raised in Blackton, Arkansas and lived most of her adult life in Palestine Doris was employed by...

Mar 9, 2025

Ashley Denese Pugh, 44, died Sunday, March 09, 2025, in Memphis, Tn. She was born December 09, 1980, in Forrest City, Arkansas, and was the daughter of Louis Henry Pugh and Cynthia Ball McElroy.

Ashley was preceded by one brother Joseph Pugh.

Ashley is survived by her mother Cynthia (Roger) McElroy of Cherry Valley, Arkansas,...