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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.

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...

Roy Edward Cupp

Roy Edward Cupp

May 20, 2014

Mr. Roy Cupp went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2014 at the age of 68. He was a lifetime resident of Moro and he was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Church. He was born March 24 1946, to Jessie Lee Cupp and Betty Mae Webb. He was preceded in death by parents and siblings, Louise Huffman,...

Ruby Lee Andrews

Ruby Lee Andrews

May 1, 2014

Mrs. Ruby Lee Andrews, 91, of Marianna passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Crestpark-Marianna.

Mrs. Andrews was born December 23, 1922 in Huntsville, Alabama the daughter of William Andrew Markham and Lula Lee Guerin.

She is survived by two sons, Mark Andrews and Bob Andrews; two daughters, Joyce Grisham and Rita Wilson; nine grandchildren; ...

Faye Snead

Faye Snead

Apr 26, 2014

Mrs. Faye Snead of Bartlett, Tennessee, formerly of Forrest City, passed away April 26, 2014.

Mrs. Snead was born November 4, 1927 the daughter of Marion Perry and Beatrice Gibson.

She was retired from Sanyo Manufacturing and was a member of Ridgewood Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her...

Velda Louise Easley

Velda Louise Easley

Apr 20, 2014

Mrs. Velda Louise Easley, age 76, of North Little Rock, formerly of Forrest City, passed away at her home Sunday, April 20, 2014.

Mrs. Easley was born January 8, 1938 in Memphis, the daughter of Rex Mize and Helen Raymond Mize.

She was retired from Sanyo Manufacturing in Forrest City.

Mrs. Easley is...

Pauline Reeves Bieber

Pauline Reeves Bieber

Apr 3, 2014

Mrs. Pauline Reeves Bieber, age 87, of Forrest City, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Crestpark-Forrest City.

Mrs. Bieber was born June 14, 1926 in St. Francis County the daughter of William Doxie Reeves and Ora Lee Cherry Reeves. She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Verniece Varner Smith

Verniece Varner Smith

Mar 26, 2014

Mrs. Verniece Varner Smith, age 93, of Forrest City passed away at her home early Wednesday morning, March 26, 2014. Mrs. Smith was born October 17, 1920 in Casa, Arkansas, the daughter of Sylvester Varner and Henrietta Barnett Varner. She was a housewife and a member of the Madison Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Harriett Jane Clegg

Harriett Jane Clegg

Mar 6, 2014

Harriett Jane Clegg, age 73, of Wynne passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro. Mrs. Clegg was born December 27, 1940 in Plymouth, Indiana the daughter of Hershel Paul "Joe" Davis and Alice Knepp Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jim Clegg; one daughter, Crystal Renee' Clegg; and one son,...

Irene Howton Reeves

Irene Howton Reeves

Mar 5, 2014

Mrs. Irene Howton Reeves of Palestine passed away March 5, 2014 at Forrest City Medical Center. Mrs. Reeves was born in Palestine December 15, 1923 the daughter of Henry and Della Mae Howton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rev. Carl J. "Dep" Reeves; and three brothers, Otis Howton, Herman Howton, and Allen Howton. Mrs. Reeves...

L.E. Denton, Jr.

L.E. Denton, Jr.

Feb 28, 2014

Mr. L.E. Denton, Jr. age 79, of Forrest City, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 at his home after a long illness. Mr. Denton was born in Center, Arkansas on December 2, 1934 the son of Luther Eli Denton, Sr. and Frances Hogan Denton. He spent most of his life in this area, was a retired barber, licensed plumber, and...

Raven Gail Williams

Raven Gail Williams

Feb 24, 2014

Raven Gail Williams, age four months, of Caldwell passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 at Forrest City Medical Center. Baby Raven was born October 17, 2013 the daughter of Dow Vondale Williams, Jr. and Shelby Nicole Elliott. She is survived by her parents; her paternal grandparents, Dow Williams, Sr. and Patricia Hardrick of Forrest City; paternal great grandparent, Ora Lee...

Russell Howard Parham

Russell Howard Parham

Feb 24, 2014

Mr. Russell H. Parham, age 70, of Forrest City, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 after a long illness. Mr. Parham was born October 2, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of William Marvin Parham and Stella Harbin Parham. He spent most of his life in this area, was retired from Reltoc Manufacturing, and was a Veteran of the...

Robert Franklin Sanders

Robert Franklin Sanders

Feb 21, 2014

Mr. Robert Franklin Sanders, age 58, formerly of Palestine, passed away at his home in Clarksville, Arkansas Friday, February 21, 2014. Mr. Sanders was born July 18, 1955 the son of Pete Burton and Bonnie Sanders Burton. He spent most of his life in this area and was a self-employed carpenter. Mr. Sanders is survived by three sons, Bobby Sanders...

Ginger White

Ginger White

Feb 19, 2014

Ginger Penna White, 56, of Palestine passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Forrest City Medical Center. Mrs. White was born January 8, 1958 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the daughter of Manuel Penna and Shirley Crisp Penna. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ricky White. Mrs. White is survived by one son, Danny Weddington of...

Martha Jewel West

Martha Jewel West

Feb 2, 2014

Mrs. Martha Jewel West, age 86, of Fort Smith and formerly of Forrest City, passed away February 2, 2014 at Sparks Hospital in Fort Smith. Mrs. West was born December 24, 1927 in Cotton Plant, the daughter of Austin Shrader and Verna Deweese Shrader. She spent most of her life in the Forrest City area, was a former employee of...

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