Obituaries

Brian Reese Chezem, 68, departed this life too soon at 12:08 am on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Monmouth Nursing Home surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born March 5, 1954 in Monmouth, IL to Loyd E.

Ruby Irene Burkholder, 94, of Pocahontas, Arkansas passed away on January 24, 2023, at Randolph County Nursing Home. Ruby was born on April 12, 1928, in Ravenden Springs, Arkansas to Thomas and Iva Higgins. Ruby was preceded in death by her first husband Robert Dickey and second husband Ben Burkholder; son Ronald Irwin Dickey; and brother Thomas Doyle Higgins.

Doris Marie Poore, 93, of Maynard passed away February 20, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center surrounded by love.

Vincent Wayne Burtman 72, of Pocahontas passed away February 18, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Vincent was born in Pocahontas to the late Charles Roscoe Burtman and Orpha Marie Whitrock Burtman on January 12, 1951.

Joseph Andrew Barber, 55, of Supply, Arkansas passed away from this life on Monday, February 13, 2023, in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Joseph was born June 15, 1967, to Author Lee Barber and Emma Jane (Gibson) Barber in North Kansas City, Missouri.

Eddie Sharp was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas on November 19, 1951, and he passed away from his earthly body on February 15, 2023, at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Robert “Bobby” Doyle Lindsey, 52, of Pocahontas passed away February 11, 2023 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Robert was born on August 1, 1970 in Pocahontas to the late Robert Joseph Lindsey and Mary Jane Matthews.

Herby H. “Herb” Early, 76, of Warm Springs passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his home.