Obituaries

Joyce Echols

Joyce Ann (Kerley) Echols, 86, of Maynard passed away December 17, 2023, at Pocahontas Health & Rehab. Joyce was born to the late Clifford and Sadie Kerley on August 16, 1937, in Arkansas and was the owner/groomer of Maynard All breed pet grooming for more than 35 years.

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Betty Troxel

Betty Sue Troxel, 94, of Jonesboro, entered her heavenly home on December 21, 2023, surrounded by her family. Betty was born on March 31, 1929, in Reyno, Arkansas. She was the youngest daughter of Earl and Rose Lea Jackson. Betty was a lifetime member of the Reyno First Baptist Church in Reyno, Arkansas. Betty was a graduate of Southern Baptist College and Arkansas State University, with a master’s degree in education. Betty was an elementary and reading teacher for over 40 years and retired from the Biggers-Reyno School system. She spent the majority of her teaching career with the Corning School System at Park Elementary, and with the Reyno Elementary School.

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Roger Romine

Roger Dale Romine, 62, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was born August 27, 1961 in Pocahontas to Bobby and Mary Eubank Romine.

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Ramona Faye Pratt

Our dear mother, Ramona Faye (Barnes) Pratt, 90, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Mountain Home. She was born February 18, 1933, in Bona, Arkansas. Ramona was a loving daughter, mother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, grandmother and friend to many. In her younger days she was a beautician and an instructor. She loved doing hair, cooking, puzzles and crocheting. Ramona also had a garden all of her life, but her greatest pride was her family. She is preceded in death by her parents and a younger sister, Betty Ferguson.

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Mary Junkersfeld

Mary “Jane” Junkersfeld, 80, of Eureka, KS passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at home. She was born July 18, 1943 to Frank and Josephine Pfeffer Thielemier in Engelberg, AR.

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Roger Dale Romine

Roger Dale Romine, 62, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was born August 27, 1961 in Pocahontas to Bobby and Mary Eubank Romine.

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Michael Poe

Michael Gene Poe, 57, of Pocahontas, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Arkansas Continued Care in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Michael was born on March 1, 1966, in Rockford, Illinois to Elmer Lee and Kathryn Lenora Poe.

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