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Jul 13, 2022

Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Swiney, age 70, passed away at the Southern Trace Rehab Center in Bryant, Arkansas on Wednesday July 13, 2022. She was born October 27, 1951, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Lelion Free and Pearl Standrigde Free. Nancy lived in Benton, Arkansas for about six years coming...

Jul 10, 2022

Mr. Daniel Ray Colvin "Danny", age 48, died July 10, 2022, in Forrest City, Arkansas. He was Born January 1, 1974, in Forrest City, Arkansas he was the son of Leonard Colvin Sr. and Evelyn Jean Hambrick Colvin.

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Jun 25, 2022

Mrs. Doris Ann Coleman, age 64, passed away at Forrest City Medical Center on Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was born July 10, 1957 in Forrest City. She was the daughter of Henry Ellis Devazier and Maxine Starkey Devazier. She was a lifetime resident of Palestine, AR. She worked at Sanyo and later at Exxon as a salesperson.

Jun 25, 2022

Mr. Larry Smith, age 70, passed away at his home in Searcy, Arkansas, Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was born July 10, 1951, in Marianna, Arkansas. He lived most of his life in Palestine/Forrest City, Arkansas, relocating to Searcy, Arkansas in December 2021 to be closer to his daughters..

Larry was employed at Sanyo Manufacturing until he...

Jun 16, 2022

Mr. James Vernon Mathews passed away at his home on Thursday June 16, 2022.

He was born Oct.23, 1949, in Forrest City, the son of Terrell Vernon Mathews and Zella Lee Clark Mathews. James was a lifetime resident of Palestine, Arkansas. He worked at AT&T as a Splicer until his retirement.

James was preceded in...

May 20, 2022

John L. Kirk passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, May 20, 2022.

He was born Oct. 25, 1960, in Forrest City, the son of Leon Ellsworth Kidd and Rosa Douglas Kidd. John was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Forrest City. He had many interests including movies, Army weapons and building classic models....

May 4, 2022

Rosemary Rawlison, age 78, formerly of Forrest City, Arkansas; Sitka, Alaska, and her final home of Floral, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord of May 4, 2022, after a long illness.  Born December 29, 1943, she was the daughter of Ralph Cully Crook and Blanche Minerva Smith Crook.  Mrs. Rosemary was married to Roger Rawlison, who preceded her...

Apr 24, 2022

Mrs. Margaret Ann Busby, age 82, of Forrest City, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2022.  Born October 18, 1939, she was the daughter of Robert Anderson and Betty Kimble Anderson. Mrs. Busby was a lifetime resident of Forrest City, she worked for Sanyo and was of Baptist...

Apr 10, 2022

Mrs. Virginia Faye Luker, age 74, of Forrest City, Arkansas passed away on April 10, 2022.  Born September 7, 1947, she was the daughter of Carman Baker and Louada Baker. Mrs. Luker was a lifetime resident of Forrest City; she was a housewife. Mrs. Virginia was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on December 4, 1999.

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Apr 7, 2022

Chase Ryan Bowers 23 of Forrest City, Arkansas passed away suddenly on April 7, 2022, in Searcy, Arkansas.

Chase was born March 10, 1999. He graduated from Wynne High School in 2017. He was an avid reader and loved to do weightlifting and working out, he also loved playing Minecraft. His favorite animal was The Panda Bear....

Mar 11, 2022

Mrs. Mary Katherine Courtney Parker, age 87, of Widener, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2022.  Born October 4, 1934, she was the daughter of Robert Buford Courtney Velma Martin Courtney.  Mrs. Parker was a lifetime resident of Widener, she worked for General Industries and was a member...

Mar 8, 2022

Mr. Marlin Lynn Reeves, age 64, of Moro, Arkansas died Tuesday, March 8, 2022 as a result of an ATV accident near Moro. Born September 8, 1957, he was the son of Marlin Reeves and Alline Johns Brigman. He was a mechanic and of the Pentecostal faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his paternal...

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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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...

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. ...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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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