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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.

Willie Mae Rosebud

Willie Mae Rosebud

Dec 6, 2014

Mrs. Willie Mae Rosebud, age 74, of Colt, Arkansas died at her home early Saturday morning, December 6, 2014 after a long illness. Born September 1, 1940, she was the daughter of Erie Dalton Cooper and Willie Mae Jewell Cooper. She was a housewife and a member of Valley View Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Orville Mathews

Orville Mathews

Nov 23, 2014

Mr. Orville A. Mathews Formerly of Gill, AR, passed November 23 in Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, AL. Orville was born May 11,1936 to Charles and Viola Mathews whom he joins in heaven. He leaves behind two daughters, Melinda Cheryl Mathews of Athens, AL and Kimberly Suzette Smith of Conway, AR, one step daughter Shelly Gibson of Harrisburg, IL, one brother Sam...

Cleo Bryant

Cleo Bryant

Nov 10, 2014

Mr. Cleo Bryant, age 84, of Arlington, Tennessee, formerly of Marianna, Arkansas, died November 10, 2014 after a brief illness. He was born September 29, 1930 the son of Carl Bryant and Laura May Bryant. He was a farmer and a member of the Church of God. He is survived by his wife, Janice Bryant of Memphis, TN, three sons:...

Billy Gene Criss

Billy Gene Criss

Nov 7, 2014

Mr. Billy Gene Criss, age 79, of Forrest City died Friday afternoon November 7, 2014, at his home. Born February 16, 1935, to Arthur Lee Criss and Mary Belle Williams Criss, he was a minister and a mechanist prior to retirement. He was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife,...

Jack Thomas Beauchamp

Jack Thomas Beauchamp

Oct 23, 2014

Mr. Jack Thomas Beauchamp, age 66, died Thursday afternoon, October 23, 2014 at the Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas, after a short illness. He was a lifetime resident of Marianna, Arkansas. Born July 8, 1948, he was the son of the late Ralph Beauchamp and Marjorie McLaughlin Beauchamp. He was the manager of the Lee County Water Association prior to...

Shelby Wayne Drew

Shelby Wayne Drew

Oct 6, 2014

Mr. Shelby Wayne Drew, age 41, died at his home, Monday, October 6, 2014. He was the son of Shelby W. Drew of Augusta and Linda Cobb Reyes of Forrest City. Mr. Drew was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Linda Reyes of Forrest City; one brother: David Drew of Oregon and one sister, Jennifer White...

Maxine Azbell Montgomery

Maxine Azbell Montgomery

Oct 4, 2014

Mrs. Maxine Azbell Montgomery, age 73, died October 4, 2014 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas after a long illness. Born February 22, 1941, she was the daughter of Clifton and Janie Nichols. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Arlis Montgomery of Hot Springs, AR; five sons: Rodney...

Alpha Lou Tucker

Alpha Lou Tucker

Sep 29, 2014

Mrs. Alpha Lou Tucker, age 73, died Monday, September 29, 2014 at Baptist East in Memphis, TN. Born November 21, 1940, she was the daughter of Thurman and Barbara Reece Passmore. She was retired from the restaurant business and a lifetime resident of Moro, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thurman and Barbara Passmore, her husband Marshall...

Mrs. Mary C Davenport

Mrs. Mary C Davenport

Sep 28, 2014

Mrs. Mary C. Davenport, age 75, died Sunday, September 28, 2014 after a long illness. The daughter of Lige Melton and Velva Colvin Melton, she was born February 9, 1939. She was retired from Wal-Mart in Forrest City, Arkansas and was a member of the Oak Hill Church of God. Mrs. Davenport was preceded in death by her parents, husband...

Jamie Lee Chapman

Jamie Lee Chapman

Sep 12, 2014

Mr. Jamie Lee Chapman, age 43, of Forrest City, died Friday September 12, 2014, at his home. Mr. Chapman was born December 12, 1970, to Frank Charles Chapman and Nancy Sue Warren, he was a general laborer and farm hand. He was a Baptist. He is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Jana...

Mary Helen Powell

Mary Helen Powell

Sep 12, 2014

Mrs. Mary Helen Powell, age 66, died at her home in Forrest City, Friday evening, September 12, 2014, after a long illness. Born August 11, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of Richard C. Thompson and Rosemary Wienant Thompson. She was a Baptist. Survivors include her husband Roger, of the home; two sons: Joseph (Joey) Powell of...

Milburn Frankie Miller

Milburn Frankie Miller

Aug 16, 2014

Mr. Milburn "Frankie" Miller, age 45, of Marianna, died late Saturday evening, August 16, 2014, at Forrest City Medical Center after a long illness. Mr. Miller was born July 11,1969, the son of Milburn and Connie Presley Miller. Mr. Miller was an electrician by trade. He is survived by his parents, his wife Jennifer Nix Miller of Wynne, one son,...

Margaret E Baker

Margaret E Baker

Aug 2, 2014

Mrs. Margaret E. Baker, age 72, died at her home in Wheatley, Arkansas, Saturday, August 2, 2014, after a long illness. She was born in Forrest City, February 2, 1942, the daughter of Rufus Main and Mildred Huff Main. She was retired from Sanyo Manufacturing Corporation and was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Baker...

Tommie Bratton

Tommie Bratton

Jul 11, 2014

Mr. Tommie Bratton, age 72, of Palestine, died Friday morning, July 11, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN after a long illness. Mr. Bratton was a member of the Twin Assembly of God Church and a farm laborer with Fowler Farms. He is survived by his wife, Linda Bratton of Palestine; two sons Tommie Bratton, Jr. (Judy) of...

Louise Jones

Louise Jones

Jul 10, 2014

Louise Jones, age 93, died Thursday, July 10, 2014 at the Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cabot, Arkansas. Born May 18, 1921 to Grome McCrary and Dora Duncan McCrary, she was a housewife and a Baptist. She is survived by two sons, Jerry Tarrants of Cabot, AR and Tim Tarrants of McRae, AR; two daughters Teresa Tarrants of...

Birdie Mae Turner

Birdie Mae Turner

Jul 5, 2014

Mrs. Birdie Mae Turner, age 91, of Forrest City passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Crestpark-Forrest City. Mrs. Turner was born January 22, 1923 in Tupelo, Mississippi the daughter of Farris William Mask and Julia Zeporia Springer Mask. She was a housewife and a member of the Forrest City Church of God. Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by...

Arbert Lee Rushing

Arbert Lee Rushing

Jun 6, 2014

Mr. Arbert Lee Rushing, age 85, died Friday, June 06, 2014 at his home in Forrest City. Born October 13, 1928, the son of Blanchard Rushing and Effie Nichols Rushing. He was a retired from Kimberly Clark Corp. and a member of the Oak Hill Church of God. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Rushing of the home; one...

Etta J Leisure

Etta J Leisure

Jun 6, 2014

Mrs. Etta J. Leisure, age 67, died Friday, June 6, 2014, at her home in Forrest City. Born November 28, 1946, the daughter of Tandy Malone and Jane Marie Tubah Malone. She was retired from General Industries and a Baptist. She is survived by her husband, Melvin W. Leisure of the home; two sons Charles E. Miller, Jr. of Wynne...

Josephine Shaw

Josephine Shaw

May 29, 2014

Mrs. Josephine Shaw, age 82, of Forrest City passed away at her home Thursday, May 29 2014. Mrs. Shaw was born October 8 1931 in Forrest City the daughter of Amos Smith and Bernice Harper. She was a lifelong resident of Forrest City, retired from Sanyo, and was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her...

Martha Sartin Guenther

Martha Sartin Guenther

May 22, 2014

Martha Sartin Guenther, born January 11, 1929 to Jeff Talley and Jenny Soley Sartin. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and sister went home to be with the lord on May 22, 2014. She is survived by her daughter Frances Powell of Forrest City, AR., two sons Leslie and Pam Dover of Brickeys, AR. and Eugene and Charlene Dover of Moro, AR. eight...

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