Obituaries

RUSSELL GOAD

Russell Goad, age 73 and a resident of Copperas Cove,Texas, passed away from this life on May 1, 2025, at St.Bemard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was bom to the late Oland and Irma Lee Coffman Goad on September 28, 1951, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. A graduate of Jonesboro High School, Russell then attended and graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, where he was a member of the Lambda Chi fraternity. An ROTC graduate, he was commissioned into the United States Army, where he achieved the rank of Captain. Russell retired as a government contractor for the United States Army. Russell married Lori Lochotzki Cannon on June 28, 2006, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was of the Methodist faith. Russell was a member of the Copperas Cove Quarterback Club and volunteered in the Dawg concession stand for many years. He enjoyed traveling, spending time with his wife and son, and watching sports, especially the Arkansas Razorbacks and his great-nephews’ and great-nieces teams. Russell could always be counted on to be present for his family and friends, whether in person, via call or text, or a social media “like”. He was a beloved husband, dad, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Russell was preceded in death by his parents, Oland and Irma Lee Goad. He is survived by wife, Lori and son Benjamin of Copperas Cove Texas, sister Rebecca (Steve) Jones of Imboden, nephew Chris (Mikka) Jones of Imboden, niece Stephanie (Les) McCormic of Pocahontas, great nephews Rob and Will Mason, great niece Lauren Jones, and many cousins and friends. A graveside service will take place at Lawrence Memorial Park in Walnut Ridge on May 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM with a military service to follow at Central Texas Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas on May 28, 2025.

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CAROL SUE BROWN

Carol Sue Brown, 80, of Ravenden, Arkansas, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Saturday April 26th at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

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ELTON L. FIELDEN

Elton L. Fielden (“Yat” if you’re from Engelberg), 92, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at Randolph Home where he was in his second year reigning as King.

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CAROLYN SUE HARPER

Carolyn Sue Harper, 72, of Jonesboro, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on March 19th, 2025 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was bom March 22,1952 in Pocahontas, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Eugene Harper and Nancy Lucille Harper, sister Bonnie Rickman, and brother Clifford Harper.

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DENNIS COOPER

Dennis Cooper, 71, of Carthage Tx passed away Tuesday April 15, 2025. He was born June 18, 1953 in Pocahontas Ark, a son to the late Ray and Joyce Cooper. He…

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CAROLYN SUE HARPER

Carolyn Sue Harper, 72, of Jonesboro, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on March 19th, 2025 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born March 22,…

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