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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.
John L. Kirk
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....
Rosemary C. Rawlison
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...
Margaret Ann Busby
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...
Virginia Faye Luker
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.
Mrs....
Chase Ryan Bowers
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....
Mary K Parker
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...
Marlin Lynn Reeves
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...
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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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