obituaries

Sep 5, 2021

Mr. Matthew "Chandler" Moore, age 34 of Forrest City, Arkansas died Sunday, September 5, 2021, after a long bout with Covid-19.

Born April 8, 1987, to Edgar Moore and Rebecca Sue Jumper Moore, he was a Law Enforcement officer with the Arkansas Highway Patrol. He was of Christian faith.

Survivors include his parents, his wife...

Aug 24, 2021

Lee Jamerson Vanderford died suddenly at home near Marianna, Arkansas on Tuesday, August 24 from a pulmonary embolism.  He was 65 years old. Lee was a loving father, an adoring son, a trusting brother and a committed friend.  He grew up in Hughes, Arkansas, graduated from Lee Academy where he played football and basketball, and attended Arkansas State University...

Aug 24, 2021

Mr. Beuron Virgil McKenzie, passed away on Tuesday August 24, 2021, at his home in Widener, Arkansas. Born August 10, 1959, he was the son of Beuron Anderson McKenzie and Maudie Pate McKenzie. He was a mechanic and worked in the auto industry. He was a member of Oak Hill Church of God.

Mr. McKenzie was preceded...

Aug 22, 2021

Mr. Johnny D. Melton Jr., age 43, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, in Marion Arkansas. Born September 30, 1977, he was the son of John Doyle Melton Sr. and Doris Thornton Melton. He was a Baptist.

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Aug 7, 2021

Mr. David Pena, age 71, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, in Hot Springs Arkansas. Born October 27, 1949, he was the son of Eddie Pena Sr. and Juanita Valdez Pena. He worked in construction. He was Catholic and a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church in Marianna, Arkansas.

Aug 1, 2021

Mr. Jimmy Reeves, age 63, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Born February 3, 1958, he was the son of Clifton Reeves and Erma Marshall Reeves. He worked at Apac as a heavy equipment operator. He was Pentecostal and a member of the Marianna Church of God.

Jul 25, 2021

Mr. Vernon Lynn Sullins, age 55, passed away on Sunday July 25, 2021, at his home in Colt, Arkansas. Born February 24, 1966, he was the son of Robert Gene Sullins and Margie Terrell. He was a self-employed carpenter and was a Pentecostal.

Survivors include his mom of the home Margie Terrell; three sons Zackary Sullins of...

Jul 24, 2021

Mr. Bobby Earl Douglas, age 71, passed away on Saturday July 24, 2021, at Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City, Arkansas. Born October 13, 1949, he was the son of UV Douglas and Hazel Harris Douglas. He was a self-employed truck driver and attended Beck Spur Baptist Church.

Mr. Douglas was preceded in death by his...

Jul 14, 2021

Mr. Corey Stephen Baskins of Colt Arkansas, age 43, passed away on July 14, 2021.  Born November 27, 1977, he was the son of Forrest Baskins, Jr. and Jane McGuire Baskins.  He self-employed.

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Jul 9, 2021

Mrs. Joann Schmidt Laird passed away on Friday July 9, 2021, at Baptist Hospital Springhill in Little Rock Arkansas. Born October 26, 1950, in Sidney Montana, she was the daughter of John Schmidt and Irene Gertrude Bruun Schmidt. Mrs. Laird was a housewife and retired from Baptist Hospital in Forrest City Arkansas from the radiology department.

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Jul 7, 2021

Mr. Norris Bittle age 90, passed away on Wednesday morning July 7, 2021, at Cross County Hospital in Wynne, Arkansas. Born June 12, 1931, he was the son of Odis Bittle and Gracie Isadore Bittle. At his request a cremation will be done.  Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Jul 1, 2021

Mr. Donald Harold "Donnie" Ambrose, age 75, passed away on Thursday afternoon July 1, 2021 at his home in Forrest City, Arkansas. Born September 9, 1945, he was the son of Eugene Ambrose and Virginia Gately Ambrose. He worked for Apax and was a Pest Control Operator.

Mr. Ambrose was preceded in death by his parents and...

May 28, 2021

Mrs. Elva Juanita Jonutz, age 79 passed away on Friday May 28, 2021, at her home in Caldwell Arkansas. Born August 27, 1941, in Holly Grove Arkansas, she was the daughter of Rockey G. Parke, and Nora V. Caldwell.  She was a housewife.

Mrs. Jonutz was preceded in death by one son, her husband, parents and three...

May 28, 2021

Ms. Kristie Rachell Mena of Colt, age 48, passed away on May 28, 2021, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro Arkansas. Born July 5, 1972, she was the daughter of James Alvie Like and Sharon Kay Like.

Ms. Mena was preceded in death by her dad James Alvie Like.

Survivors include her mom, Sharon...

May 23, 2021

Mr. Paul Swope of Colt, age 57 passed away on May 23, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born July 10, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Elvene Swope and a mechanic and service technician.

Mr. Swope was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Swope.

Survivors include his wife,...

May 5, 2021

Mr. Billy Wayne Alford, age 64, of Crawfordsville, died May 5, 2021 at his home after a short illness.  Born May 22, 1956, to Bobby Alford and the late Margie Quisenberry Alford, he was a truck driver and a member of the Marion Church of God.

Survivors include his wife, Kelyn, of the home; his Dad, Bobby...

Apr 26, 2021

Mr. Thomas Bryan of Marion, age 62, passed away on April 26,2021 at Methodist Germantown after a short illness.  Born October 29, 1957, he was the son of Howard Bryan and Dovie Robinson.  He worked for Climate Control SW as a HVAC Tech.

Mr. Bryan of was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Thomas...

Apr 23, 2021

Mrs. Shaira Ann Hall, age 61 of Cherry Valley, died April 23, 2021 at St. Bernard Hospital in Jonesboro after a long illness.  She was a bus driver with the Wynne School District.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas "Tinker" Hall of the home; one son, Will Hall and his wife Hannah of Cherry Valley; one daughter, Maria...

Apr 19, 2021

Allie Elizabeth Bailey, age 17, of Marianna, Arkansas went to be with Jesus April 19, 2021 at Arkansas Children's Hospital after a lifelong battle with Canavan Disease.  She was born October 7, 2003 and was a miracle in her parent's eyes.  Allie attended Marianna Church of God with her Mom and Nanny.

She was preceded in death...

Apr 19, 2021

Mr. Gary Francis Cooper, age 76 of Helena, Arkansas, died April 19, 2021.

Born June 9, 1944 in San Francisco, California, to Francis and Reddy Frans Cooper, he was a self-employed truck driver and a member of the National Guard.

Mr. Cooper is preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his brother,...