Obituaries

Joseph R. Moore, 80 formerly of Pocahontas, AR passed away Friday, August 30,2024 in Rogers, AR. He was born July 4,1944 in Beaumont, TX to the late John J Moore and Eileen (Thompson) Moore. Joe graduated from Pocahontas High School, Arkansas State University, and the University of Arkansas. He taught in the political science department at Arkansas State University, before moving to Little Rock where he worked in state and federal positions for over 30 years. Upon his retirement in 2006 he returned to Pocahontas to live. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his two brothers, John Moore, Jr and James L. Moore. He is survived by his two sisters, Carolyn Goff (James) of Bentonville, Virginia Moore of Centerton, AR, his nephew, Michael Goff, his niece, Julie Joyner (Stephen), and great nieces, Kelsey and Kristen Joyner. He also leaves behind numerous cousins and friends. To sign the online guest book please visit www. bernafuneralhomes.com

Lyndon - Joseph Leon Massey, 77, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on December 17, 1946 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the son of Dewan and Beulah (McLeod) Massey.

Gerard “Jerry” Paul Pfeffer, 74, departed this life on August 25, 2024, at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born June 26, 1950, to the late Paul Joseph Pfeffer and Faye Clark Pfeffer in Pocahontas.

Rebecca Lois Severs Sutton, 88, went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2024. Lois was born April 8, 1936, in Oxley, Missouri to the late Leslie and Opal Russell Severs.

Willard “Will” A. Whitlock, 87, of Pocahontas went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Randolph County Nursing Home.

Madison Ford Hutsell, 32, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday August 6, 2024. She was born in Memphis, TN on October 17, 1991, to Lyndal Hutsell and Kim Ford Hutsell. Madison, although leaving too early to join her Lord, left a lasting impression upon the earth and to those who were honored to know her by continually showing her strength, courage and perseverance as well as her love and faith for our Lord. She celebrated her faith everyday through her love of singing hymns, prayer, and bible study and gave all these everything she had to give. Madison loved those she loved with all her whole heart. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Clay and Mae Hutsell, and maternal grandparents, Don and Nina Ford. She is survived by her parents, Lyndal (Teresa) Hutsell of Pocahontas and Kim Ford Hutsell of Pocahontas; aunt, Sheila (Jeff) Archer, uncle, Mike Ford, aunt, Sheree (John) Hamm, and aunt, Sonja (Buddy) Smith; cousins, Audra (Randy) Land, Dustin (Crystal) Thompson, Brandon Ford, Justin (Holly) Hamm and stepbrothers, Tanner (Emily) Britt, and Logan (Rebecca) Britt. Madison also left behind many dear cherished friends such as Brandy Grider, Haley Quest, Jessica Thielemier, Kathy Erazo and Amanda Plumley, who she viewed as her best friends, that loved and helped care for her as well as a host of others who served to care for her in preceding years. She also left behind her “honey,” Danny Wells, who continually gave his love and time to her as well. Visitation will be held 5:00 7:00 PM Thursday August 8, 2024, in the McNabb Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Friday at the Skaggs Church of Christ with Gerald Fears and Kevin Barnett officiating. Burial will follow in the Masonic Cemetery. Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Brandy Grider, Haley Quest, Jessica Thielemier, Kathy Erazo, Amanda Plumley, Doug Thielemier and Tanner Britt. Honorary pallbearers include Joe Grider, John Plumley, Mike Ford, Brandon Ford, Pierce Th

ASSEMBLY OF GOD FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 605 S. Park., (one block north of signal light on Hwy. 62 West), Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday children’s church, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday night family night, 7 p.m.; Lead Pastor, Terry Miller. Office: 892-0700; email: pocahontasfirstag@ gmail. com; website: www. FirstAGchurch.com; Twitter: @FirstAG MARSHALLESE First Assembly of God: 101 S. Park St., 3 blocks north of signal light on Hwy. 62 West. Sunday Morning Service: 11 a.m., Evening Service: 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Bible Study; 6 p.m.; Thursday Night Women’s Service; 6 p.m., Friday Youth Service; 6 p.m., Saturday Morning Men’s Fellowship Service; 10 a.m. Pastor Anijen Meloktakon. Office phone number 870-340-1591.

Jo Ann Williams 79, of Walnut Ridge departed this life on Saturday August 3, 2024, peacefully at her home with her two daughters by her side. Jo Ann was born to the late Jess Tate and Lora Jackson Tate in Hoxie, AR on January 4, 1945, and grew up in the Arbor Grove Community.

Butler Waymon Smith passed from this life on July 29, 2024, in Randolph County Nursing Home, Pocahontas, Arkansas. He was born on November 3, 1926, in Ravenden Springs, Arkansas to Thomas Madison and Lula Mae (Brown) Smith.