Gary LeRoy Busch, 79, of Ravenden Springs passed away April 13, 2023, at the Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was born June 18, 1943, to William Busch and LaVerne Wells Dixon in Oregon. Gary was a member of the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and had attended Gethsemane Bible Institute. He was an avid woodworker, veteran of the United States Navy, and was a traveling Evangelist for many years.
Robert E. Bigger, 82, passed away on March 28, 2023, in Panama City, Florida. Bob was born on October 20, 1940, in Pocahontas to B. F. and Geneva Bigger. He graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1958 and received a Bachelor of Science degree from then Arkansas State College in 1962. Trained as a hospital laboratory technician, Bob retired as the Director of Laboratories at a 400-bed hospital in Madisonville, Kentucky. Upon retirement he and Jean moved to Panama City, Florida, where they thoroughly enjoyed his retirement years together. Bob was an enthusiastic fisherman, an avid reader and a true lifetime learner.
Melvin “Glen” Minor, 76, of Imboden went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2023, at Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehab. He was born on October 6, 1946 in Annieville to the late Floyd and Ina (Broadway) Hamel. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years during the Vietnam War. He was an HVAC technician for several years. Glen was of the Baptist belief. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys and St. Louis Cardinals fan and also enjoyed playing dominos and cards.
Junior Lee Nipps, 88, of Pocahontas passed away April 11, 2023, at his home. Junior was born April 21, 1934, in Pocahontas, AR.
Sam Franklin Manis, 84, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born February 5, 1939 in Pocahontas to the late Hervil and Vedis Swinney Manis.
Robert Lee (Bob) Eubank passed away on Thursday April 6, 2023. Bob was born September 27, 1932, to Elmer and Alta Eubank of Pocahontas, Arkansas.
Rebecca Jo “Becky” Needham Franks, 41 of Pocahontas passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023. She was born March 23, 1982, to Gary Needam and Shirley Ellis Hickam in Murphysboro, IL. Becky was a devout Christian and loved the Lord.
James William Franks, 39 of Pocahontas passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was born August 19, 1983, to Steven Franks and Tammie Blevins Hampton in Pocahontas, Arkansas. James was a devout Christian and loved the Lord.
Karen Lucille Wheeler Johnson passed away Friday, April 7, 2023. Karen was born on September 5, 1951, to the late Bud and Mazie Hurn Wheeler in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Karen grew up in Pocahontas and graduated from PHS in 1969. Karen accepted Jesus as her savior as a teenager and faithfully followed Him throughout her life.
Leroy Ratliff, 88 of Pocahontas passed away November 12, 2022 in Jonesboro, AR. He was born in Smithville, AR to Roy Ratliff and Inis Fleming Ratliff on August 25, 1934. Leroy was also an Army Veteran.