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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.

Oneida May Potter

Oneida May Potter

Mar 5, 2022

Oneida May Potter age 98 passed from this life on March 05,2022 at her home in Marianna, Arkansas.

Oneida was born May 05, 1923 at Sulphur Springs, Arkansas. She was the oldest of nine children born to Sarah Jane Parsons Bryant and Lester Bryant. She married Harmon Potter in 1941. They had 51 years together.

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Edward Clyde Thompson Jr.

Edward Clyde Thompson Jr.

Feb 25, 2022

Mr. Edward Clyde Thompson Jr., age 74, of Forrest City died Friday February 25, 2022. Born November 26, 1947, he was the son of Edward Clyde Thompson Sr. and Martha Matthews. He was a pharmacist, and he was of Baptist faith.

Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Cynthia...

Jerry Lynn Wilson, Sr.

Jerry Lynn Wilson, Sr.

Feb 4, 2022

Mr. Jerry L. Wilson, SR, age 65, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2022 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas, after a brief illness. Born June 7, 1956 in Flint, Michigan, he was the son of Charles Edward Wilson and Norma Jean Bellamy Wilson.  He worked as a supervisor at Envirotech Chemical prior to retiring. ...

Vernon Leon Anderson

Vernon Leon Anderson

Feb 2, 2022

Mr. Vernon Leon Anderson, age 60, of Forrest City died February 2, 2022 after a long illness. Born January 27, 1962, he was the son of R.T. Anderson and Oneida Callaway Anderson. He was a mechanic and a Baptist. He was a member of Beck Spur Baptist Church.

Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his parents....

Naomi Lee Williams

Naomi Lee Williams

Jan 28, 2022

Mrs. Naomi Lee Williams, age 74, died Friday January 28, 2022, at her home in Forrest City, Arkansas. Born March 19, 1947, in Alicia, Arkansas. she was the daughter of John Faulkner and Beadie Henson Faulkner. She was a hair stylist and an artist. She was a member of the New Prospect Baptist church.

Mrs. Williams was...

Lahoma Faye Southard-Alford

Lahoma Faye Southard-Alford

Jan 28, 2022

Mrs. Lahoma F. Southard - Alford, age 50, of Marion, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2022 after a long illness.  Born June 7, 1971, she was the daughter of Eugene Southard and Eunice Steele Southard.  Lahoma was a lifetime resident of Marion, she worked in the Retail and Hospitality Industry and was a Pentecostal....

Velma Louise Clemons

Velma Louise Clemons

Jan 27, 2022

Mrs. Velma Louise Clemons, age 86, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 27, 2022, at her home in Marianna, after a long illness.  Born January 26, 1936, she was the daughter of George Courtney and Mary Lee Martin Courtney.  After graduation, she married the love of her life, Edward Lee Clemons, on February 13, 1955.  They celebrated...

Bonnie Roberts

Bonnie Roberts

Jan 21, 2022

Mrs. Bonnie Roberts, age 75, died Thursday January 21, 2022, at The Springs of Searcy in Searcy, Arkansas. Born January 2, 1947, in Phillips County, Tn. she was the daughter of Alvin Ross and Nolie Doyle Ross. She was a housewife and a typesetter when was able to work.

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Patricia Evans

Patricia Evans

Jan 20, 2022

Mrs. Patricia Muirhead Evans., age 77, of Colt, died January 20,2022, at her home in Colt, Arkansas after a short illness. Born February 3, 1944, she was the daughter John Thomas Muirhead and Lucille Hood Muirhead. She served as Pastor at Faith Fellowship in Caldwell with her husband Michael Kelly Evans Sr. She was a member of Moro Full...

Louisa M. Davenport

Louisa M. Davenport

Jan 19, 2022

Mrs. Louisa Davenport

Mrs. Louisa Davenport, age 78, of Canon City, Colorado passed away on January 19, 2022.  She was born on Oct. 8, 1943 to James and Dovie Davenport.

Mrs. Davenport was preceded in death by her parents, James and Dovie Davenport; one son Rosendo Dominguez; one brother James Davenport and one sister Betty...

Wallace Dean Sewell

Wallace Dean Sewell

Jan 18, 2022

Mr. Wallace Dean Sewell, age 73, died January 18,2022, at his home in Atkins, Arkansas. Born August 31, 1948, in Phillips, Texas he was the son of William Carrol Sewell and Altus Marie Williams Sewell he was in the army and a Fork Lift Driver.

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Steve Mason Golden Jr.

Steve Mason Golden Jr.

Jan 13, 2022

Mr. Steve Mason Golden Jr., age 63, died January 13,2022, at his home in Forrest City, Arkansas. Born November 8, 1958, in Los Angeles, California he was the son of Steve Mason Golden Sr. and Merita Golden Jones he was of Baptist faith and was a Diesel Mechanic for White Motor Company....

Leonard Darrell Colvin

Leonard Darrell Colvin

Dec 20, 2021

Mr. Leonard Darrell Colvin Sr., age 76, died December 20,2021, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born December 18, 1945, in Palestine, Arkansas he was the son of Allen Augustus Colvin and Lillian Goodwin Colvin. He worked at Airtherm before retirement.

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Terry T.J. Ledet Jr.

Terry T.J. Ledet Jr.

Dec 15, 2021

Mr. Terry T.J. Ledet Jr., age 38, died December 15,2021, in Newport, Arkansas. Born February 23, 1983, in Houma, La. he was the son of Terry John Ledet, Sr. and Susan L. Letterrete Ledet. He was a Handy man and, in the tree, trimming business.

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Kathy Wright

Kathy Wright

Dec 12, 2021

Mrs. Kathy Wright, age 73, died December 12, 2021, at The Springs of Jonesboro in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Born January 18, 1948, in Dickson, Tn. she was the daughter of William Bert Fowlkes and Frona Eudora Tidwell Fowlkes. She was a Christian and housewife.

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Andrew William Wilkison

Andrew William Wilkison

Nov 28, 2021

Mr. Andrew William Rascoe Wilkison, age 22, died November 28,2021, in Palestine, Arkansas. Born December 28, 1998, in Little Rock, Arkansas, he was the son of James Wayne Wilkison and Charlee Michelle Hagger. He was a Baptist and was Self- employed as a Farmer.

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Ella Marie Brown

Ella Marie Brown

Nov 25, 2021

Mrs. Ella Marie Brown, age 59, died November 25,2021, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Born February 10, 1962, in Marianna, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Harold McElduff and Dorothy Allen McElduff. She was a Baptist and a stocker at the Lennox International in Stuttgart, Arkansas.

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Michael Lee Coleman

Michael Lee Coleman

Nov 25, 2021

Mr. Michael Lee Coleman Sr., age 69, died November 25,2021, at Baptist Health in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born March 20, 1952, in Forrest City, Arkansas he was the son of Junior Coleman and Betty Lou Nichols Coleman. He was a Truck Driver and drove for Arkansas Concrete.

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William Henry Leonard

William Henry Leonard

Nov 21, 2021

Mr. William Henry Leonard, age 95, died November 21,2021, at Barnes Health Care and Rehab in Lonoke, Arkansas.  Born November 9, 1926, in Damascus, Arkansas, he was the son of Jim Leonard and Mary Jones Leonard.  He was a member of the Church of Christ and a United States Veteran of the Army.  He served in the Korean War....

Betty Jo Conder

Betty Jo Conder

Nov 20, 2021

Mrs. Betty Jo Conder, age 86, died November 20,2021, at her home in Forrest City, Arkansas. Born June 4, 1935, in Paris, Texas she was the daughter of Murray Vester Conder and Myrtle Colloms Conder. She was a Christian and housewife.

Mrs. Conder is survived by one daughter Janetta Essman of Iowa and one granddaughter Lanna Pritchett...

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