Anna Mae Barnes, 95, of Doniphan, Missouri, died Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Randolph County Nursing Home in Pocahontas, AR. Mrs. Barnes, daughter of the late Avon and Minnie (Winters) Gibson, was born December 9, 1927, in Poyner, MO On December 4, 1947. She married Allen D. Barnes in Poyner. He preceded her in death.
Lillian Sue Durham, 83, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Tony Eugene Smith, 55, of Maynard, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Tony was born on Thursday, November 16, 1967, in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Zan D. Smith and Lynda F. (Park) Leathers.
Ken Stacy Layton, 58, of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 at his home. Ken was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on May 5th, 1965 to a beautiful and selfless woman who, because of circumstances, gave him and his twin sister Kem up for adoption. Five months later, he and his sister were adopted by an equally beautiful and selfless couple, Arthur and Emily (Hembrey) Layton.
WilliamAndrew “Andy” Simpson 54, of Pocahontas, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born in Jonesboro on August 2, 1969 to William Stanley Simpson and Cecilia Ball Simpson.
Chester Douglas Parsons Jr., 67, of Pocahontas, Arkansas passed away at St. Bernards in Jonesboro, Arkansas on Monday, August 7, 2023. Douglas was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on December 25, 1955, to Chester Douglas Parsons Sr. and Verna Mae Jones Parsons Douglas is survived by his wife, Brenda Parsons; daughters Stephanie Parsons of Pocahontas and Samantha (Richard) Mitchell of Water Valley; grandchildren Jordan (Sydney) Smith, Vivian (Dylan McQueen) Smith, and Alexandra Jones; 5 great grandchildren and 1 on the way; Brothers: Billy Parsons of Pocahontas and Timmy (Sandy) Parsons of Jonesboro; sisters Anna (William) Richmond, Lily Young, and Carolyn Benton all of Pocahontas; and many nieces and nephews family and friends.
Eugene Dewayne Schafer 82, of Pocahontas departed this life August 14, 2023, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. He was born February 22, 1941, to the late Ervin and Zilla Goforth Schafer in Bunker, MO. He was an Army veteran and the Postmaster at Smithville.
With heavy hearts, we remember Debra Louise Hudson, who graced this world with her presence for 78 years before her peaceful passing on August 15, 2023. Born on November 23, 1944, Debra’s journey was marked by love, devotion and a shining spirit that will forever remain in the lives she touched.
Reba Lee Hyde, 98, longtime resident of the Birdell community, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Reba was born August 13, 1924 in Dalton to the late Donald Elmer and Lena Agnes Stubblefield McCallister.
Derik Eugene Fitzgerald, 50, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at Fulton County Hospital in Salem. He was born March 23, 1973 in Piggott to the late Rex and Donna Hufstedler Fitzgerald.