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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.

Anthony Jackson

Anthony Jackson

May 23, 2023

Mr. Anthony Jackson of Memphis Tennessee, age 60, passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2023. Born April 27,1963, he was the son of Charles Wayne Jackson and Lou Jackson. He was a truck driver and was a Veteran of the U.S National Guard.

Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his father Wayne Jackson.

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Dana M Taylor

Dana M Taylor

Apr 16, 2023

Mrs. Dana Michelle Taylor, age 46, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. Born December 22, 1976, she was the daughter of Eddie Glen Herndon and Cathy Sue Dean.  On November 9, 2017, she married the love of her life Robert "Lil' Bob" Taylor and moved to Moro, Arkansas.  She was a member...

Barbara Louise Clark

Barbara Louise Clark

Apr 13, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Louise (Marrs) Clark, age 68, of West Memphis, Arkansas died Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Mississippi.

She was born February 1, 1955, to Dan D. Marrs and Helen Louise Anderson. She worked as an Assistant Director Marketing...

Dennis Elmer Delancey Sr.

Dennis Elmer Delancey Sr.

Apr 4, 2023

Mr. Dennis Elmer Delancey Sr. of Forrest City, age 72, passed away on Tuesday April 4, 2023, at his home.  Born February 4, 1951, he was the son of Carl Thomas Delancey and Opal Lee Bramlett Delancey. Mr. Delancey was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired truck driver and when...

Edna Sue Bryan

Edna Sue Bryan

Mar 30, 2023

Edna Sue Bryan of Marion, age 64, passed away on Thursday March 30, 2023, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis Tn.  Born August 13, 1958, she was the daughter of Jack Long and Ruby Cooper Long. Mrs. Bryan was of the Baptist faith.

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Christine Paulette Ross

Christine Paulette Ross

Mar 27, 2023

Mrs. Christine Paulette Ross, age 78, died at her home in Colt, Arkansas on March 27, 2023.  Born May 27, 1944 in Madison, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Robert Lee Kimble and Catherine Woods Kimble. She worked as a Cafeteria Manager. She was a member of the Living Water Church in...

Linda Lu Jones

Linda Lu Jones

Mar 15, 2023

Mrs. Linda Lu (LeDuke) Jones, age 73, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Baptist East in Memphis. Born July 2, 1949, she was the daughter of Charles Franklin LeDuke and Lucille Marrie Christensen-Hill. Mrs. Jones was self-employed until 2020 as owner of Jones and Son Fence and Pool Company. She was currently employed by Calvary Christian...

James Larry Harpole

James Larry Harpole

Feb 12, 2023

Mr. James "Larry" Harpole, age 75, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Born October 16, 1947, he was the son of Louis and Orene Hammons Harpole. He was a carpenter for many years and...

Gary Alton Harpole

Gary Alton Harpole

Feb 10, 2023

Gary Alton Harpole of Searcy, Arkansas, died on February 10, 2023, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, with a worn-out, much-used heart.

Gary was born on November 11, 1950, in Ebenezer, Arkansas.  He was the youngest son of Louis and Orene Harpole. If you...

Bernice Helen Hall

Bernice Helen Hall

Feb 4, 2023

Mrs. Bernice Helen Hall, age 81, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, in Wynne, Arkansas.  Born August 25, 1941, she was the daughter of Odell Rawlison and Vicie Harper Rawlison.  She worked at Crestpark in Wynne, Arkansas for 17 years, she was a very hard worker, and loved her family and...

Jackie Louise Barnes

Jackie Louise Barnes

Feb 1, 2023

Mrs. Jackie Louise Barnes, age 80, of Forrest City died Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at her home. She was born November 3, 1942, in Hughes, Arkansas to Charlie Jackson Sr. and Lucilla Hamby Jackson. She was a retired self-employed hairdresser and attended Oak Hill Church of God prior to being a full-time caregiver for husband.

Mrs. Barnes...

Marian Elizabeth Farrell

Marian Elizabeth Farrell

Jan 16, 2023

Ms. Marian Elizabeth Farrell age 64, passed away on Monday January 16, 2023, at her home in Forrest City, Arkansas.  Born July 30, 1958, she was the daughter of Sydney Dyrl Farrell and Mary Louise McElroy.  She was self-employed, a very hard worker, an animal lover, and the most selfless person we know. She loved her grandkids, as they...

Horace Wince Simpson Sr.

Horace Wince Simpson Sr.

Jan 12, 2023

Mr. Horace Wince Simpson Sr. age 86, passed away on Thursday January 12, 2023, at Woodruff County Nursing Home in McCrory, Arkansas. Born October 13, 1936, he was the son of Henry Roy Simpson and Gaynell Gill Simpson. He was self-employed and owned Simpson Sign Company. He was an avid hunter of duck, squirrel, and deer. He was a...

Blu Avan Rolland

Blu Avan Rolland

Dec 16, 2022

Blu Avan Rolland, age 5, departed this life at an early age, at his home in Moro, Arkansas. Born December 16, 2017, he was the son of Dustin Rolland and Ashley Marie Childers.

Survivors include his father his sister Taylor Elizabeth Rolland, his grandmother Karen Rolland of Widener, Arkansas his grandparents Tim Childers of Forrest City, Arkansas,...

Janie Lee Cardwell

Janie Lee Cardwell

Dec 10, 2022

Mrs. Janie Lee Cardwell, age 97, passed away on Saturday December 10, 2022, at Crestpark Inn in Marianna, Arkansas. Born October 31, 1925, she was the daughter of Joe Owensby and Lucille Henson Owensby she was a housewife and was a member of Marianna Church of God.

Mrs. Cardwell is preceded in death by her Husband Joe...

Robert Joseph Donovan

Robert Joseph Donovan

Dec 9, 2022

Robert Joseph Donovan, Esq. (Nov. 30, 1940-Dec. 9, 2022)

Robert Joseph "Bob" Donovan of Keevil, Arkansas, a well-respected Arkansas attorney and judge, passed on December 9th surrounded by family. Born on a farm, his parents Robert Thomas "Tom" and Fern Sanner Donovan of Keevil, Arkansas instilled in him a profound love for and dedication to family, a...

Courtney Layne Cole-Ramsey

Courtney Layne Cole-Ramsey

Dec 2, 2022

Mrs. Courtney Layne Cole - Ramsey, passed away on Friday December 02, 2022, in Colt, Arkansas. Born April 23, 1992, she was the daughter of Michael and Ashley Cole. She was a lifetime resident of Forrest City, Arkansas.

Mrs. Courtney was preceded in...

Ruth Geneva Little

Ruth Geneva Little

Oct 26, 2022

Mrs. Ruth Geneva Little age 96, passed away on Wednesday October 26, 2022, at Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City, Arkansas. Born May 19, 1926, she was the daughter of Julius Emerson and Ella Mae Collins Emerson. She worked for G.I. industry for 25 years and was a cook for the Forrest City school district for 20 years...

Patsy Jean Mcdonald

Patsy Jean Mcdonald

Oct 23, 2022

Mrs. Patsy McDonald age 75, passed away on Sunday October 23, 2022, at her home in Searcy, Arkansas. Born January 05, 1947, she was the daughter of Clovis Hill and Francis Catherine Kelso Hill. She was a seamstress when she was employed, and worked for Addison Shoe Company in Wynne, Arkansas.

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Margie Terrell

Margie Terrell

Oct 18, 2022

Mrs. Margie Terrell, age 87, passed away on Tuesday October 18, 2022, at Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City, Arkansas. Born January 31, 1935, she was the daughter of Lavern Coleman and Alfair Belcher Coleman.

Mrs. Margie Terrell was preceded in death by her parents her husband, 4 sons and 2 daughters

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