Obituaries

BettyAnn Stacy Steimel, 77, of Pocahontas went to her eternal home on February 9, 2024, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Betty was born to the late Kent and Verma Guntharp Stacy on January 19, 1947, in Pocahontas.

Elsie Lorine Hughes, 89, of Doniphan, MO passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at her home in the Current View community. She was born May 24, 1934 in Parma, MO to the late Franklin Hughey and Etta Hon Davis.

Irving “John” Glenn Mercer, 68, of Ravenden, Arkansas passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. John was born on Thursday, April 7, 1955, to Orville and Ruby Mercer.

Terry Eugene Dollahite, 52, passed away February 5, 2024 at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on June 1, 1971 to the late Mildred (Mickey) Hon and Walter Dollahite. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Phil Dollahite, his mentor and former Scoutmaster, Jerry “Captain” Sallee and fellow Eagle Scout, Dale Lewallen. Terry was a Boy Scout and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He served the local community for many years alongside other Scouts. He is survived by his sister, Brenda Schlachter along with his best friends, Manuel and Doug, and several childhood friends, Craig, Shawn, Tony, Gaylen, Shannon, Chris, Billy and Joe. Cremation services provided by McNabb Funeral Home. Also a special thanks to Jackie and Randy for all their help.

Donald Ray Wilson, age 83, of El Dorado, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on May 4, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Cecil and Ruby (Shaver) Wilson. He was raised by his parents in Pocahontas, Arkansas, along with his brother and sister. As a child, he would ride in a horse-drawn wagon with his grandparents to many gospel meetings and would listen to his grandpa preach the word of God.

Eunice Faye Wheeler went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2024. Eunice was born on February 5, 1934, at O’Kean to the late Harry and Sylvia Russell Midgett.

Georgia Crabtree Sallee, 97 of Paragould and formerly of Pocahontas and Rector,Arkansas passed from this life to forever be with Jesus on Tuesday February 6, 2024 at the Greenhouse Cottages of Belle Meade. Georgia was born on November 16, 1926 in Imboden, Arkansas to the late Marshall Dexter and Margaret Mae Warden Crabtree. She was a graduate of Pocahontas High School and worked for many years as a bookkeeper for numerous businesses. Georgia was very active in public service, serving on multiple committees and boards. She was chairman of the board for Randolph County Hospital during the building of the new facility and served as a member of the district board for Girl Scouts of America. She was a much-loved member of the Pocahontas First United Methodist Church where she served in numerous capacities. She sang in the choir and was an MYF leader.After moving to Rector in 2006 Georgia became a faithful active member of Rector First United Methodist Church. In her spare time, she loved gardening, bird watching, playing golf and traveling with her friends. She will be missed by all those who loved and knew her.