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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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...
Freddie Ray Hill
Oct 28, 2021
Mr. Freddie Ray Hill of Forrest City, age 63, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Born January 28, 1958, he was the son of Clovis Hill and Catherine Kelso Hill. He was a mechanic and worked for Dearl and Harold Auto Electric.
...Jerry Lee Wade
Oct 21, 2021
Mr. Jerry Lee Wade of Forrest City, Arkansas, age 77, passed away on Thursday October 21, 2021, at Crestpark Nursing Home in Forrest City, Arkansas. Born December 29, 1943, he was the son of Olen Wade and Rachel Perkins Wade. He worked at Sanyo Manufacturing.
Mr. Wade was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors...
Rickey Wayne Cox
Oct 20, 2021
Mr. Rickey Wayne Cox of Colt, Arkansas, age 61, passed away on Wednesday October 20, 2021, at Crossridge Community Hospital in Wynne, Arkansas. Born October 31, 1959, he was the son of Wilbur Burl Cox and Elizabeth Leveritt Cox. He was a Salesman of Gas/Rental Property.
Sharon Kay Like
Oct 17, 2021
Ms. Sharon Kay Like, age 69, died Sunday, October 17, 2021, suddenly and unexpectantly. Born September 8, 1952, she was the daughter of Aubrey and Inez Weaver. Ms. Like was retired as a driver for FEDEX. She spent time in Texas before returning to Colt, Arkansas, where she was originally from. She was a member of the House of...
Molly Howard- Gerwig
Oct 15, 2021
Mrs. Molly Howard- Gerwig of Houston, Tx., age 27, died at the home of her parents near Marianna Friday, October 15, 2021, after a 6-month battle with cancer.
Born May 18, 1994, at Rogers, Arkansas, to Thomas Howard and Margaret Ramsey Howard, she was a volleyball coach at the Houston Baptist University in Houston, Texas. She was...
Ellen May Caldwell Brainerd
Oct 13, 2021
Long time Texarkana resident, Mrs. Ellen May (Caldwell) Brainerd, 85, passed from this life, Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at her home at Green Oaks Place, following a lengthy illness.
Ms. Brainerd was born Ellen May Caldwell on Christmas day, 1935 in Hickman, KY to Arthur M. and Effie Rudicil Caldwell. She married Ralph Curtis Brainerd from Haynes,...
Karen Sue Goans
Oct 10, 2021
Mrs. Karen Sue Goans of Trumann, Arkansas, age 59, passed away on Sunday October 10, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Born October 1, 1962, she was the daughter of Marshall Suthrlen and Helen Anderson Suthrlen. She was a Nurses Aid, and she was a member of Lighthouse Church in...
Randy Wayne Gilchrist
Oct 1, 2021
Mr. Randy Wayne Gilchrist, passed away on Friday October 1, 2021, at Cross Ridge Community Hospital in Wynne, Arkansas. Born May 26, 1965, he was the son of Jessie Gilchrist and Ernestine Parks Gilchrist. He was a construction worker.
Mr. Gilchrist was preceded...
Deloris Gail Bokker
Sep 26, 2021
Mrs. Deloris Gail Bokker, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at her home in Forrest City, Arkansas. Born September 15, 1951, she was the daughter of Jessie Lee McCoy Sr. and Dorothy Dix Bryan McCoy. She was a part owner of White Motor Company. She was a Baptist.
Paul Wayne Paulman
Sep 21, 2021
Mr. Paul Wayne Paulman, passed away on Tuesday September 21, 2021, at UAMS hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born September 6, 1965, he was the son of Billy Charles Paulman and Mary Martha Graham Paulman. He was an electrical salesman. He was of the Baptist faith.
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