Obituaries

Donnie Ray Bagwell, 76, of Maynard passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. He was born March 16, 1949 in Port Lavaca, Texas to Ray and…

Joseph James Swik, 95, of Maynard departed this life on June 5, 2025, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Joseph was born in Milwaukee, WI., to the late Joseph Michael…

After a life well lived, Frances Barbara Jansen Baltz of Pocahontas passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born in Pocahontas on June 1,…

Gladen “Bubba” Wilson Dockens Jr., 81, of Imboden departed this life on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro. Gladen was born in the Jackson County Hospital in Mississippi…

Verna Mae Poole, 84, of Pocahontas, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Verna was born on September 20, 1940, in Dalton, Arkansas, later…

Pamela Ann Fair, 69, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at St. Bernard’s Five Rivers Medical Center. She was born on April 30, 1956, in Pocahontas, AR to Junior…

Jonesboro, AR; grandchildren, Lindsey (Taylor) Byrd, CJ (Candace) Duckworth, Ben (Madison) McCarroll, Skyler (Andrea) Smith, Katelin Smith, Conner (Bailey) Moore, Amanda (Matthew) Sikes, Garrett (Nancy) Boutwell, Brett Boutwell and Rhealyn Roberts; thirteen great grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Flowers, Gwen Ennis, and Gladys Lane; He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and Visitation will be held 12:00 1:00 pm, Friday June 13, 2025, with the funeral service to begin at 1:00 pm with Stan Rogers officiating. All services will be held in the McNabb Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Skyler Smith, CJ Gladen “Bubba” Wilson Dockens Jr., 81, of Imboden departed this life on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro. Gladen was born in the Jackson County Hospital in Mississippi on March 14, 1944, to the late Gladen Wilson Dockens Sr., and Inez Gibson Dockens. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladen and Inez Dockens; sisters, Bonnie Wright and Lois Parker; son-in-law, JB McCarroll. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Hufstedler Dockens of the home; children, Dana McCarroll of Wesson, MS., Amy Dockens Boutwell of Wesson, MS., Tonya (Jamie) Moore of Cape Girardeau, MO., and Greg (Mary) Lawson of friends. follow in the Old Union Cemetery. Duckworth, Taylor Byrd, Jeff Hufstedler, Garrett Boutwell, Conner Moore and Brett Boutwell.

June 1, 1927- June 11, 2025

Pamela Ann Fair, 69, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at St. Bernard’s Five Rivers Medical Center. She was born on April 30, 1956, in Pocahontas, AR to Junior and Peggy Rickman Smith. Pam was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. She was a 1974 graduate of Pocahontas High School. Mrs. Pam as she was known to the many children she kept during her 35 years of operating a day care, providing care for 3 generations of children. Her caring nature and steadfast love left an indelible mark on everyone she met. Pam enjoyed working with her flowers and plants, spending time at Kentucky Lake with her sister Venita, traveling, and making her “famous” sugar cookies for her grandkids. Pam was preceded in death by her father, Junior Smith, and by her sister, Sandy Smith Shipley. She is survived by her best friend-husband, Mike Fair; her mother, Peggy Smith; children, Heather (Kris) Pankey, Nick Liebhaber, and Alex Liebhaber; stepchildren, Joey (Christina) Fair, and Amy (Cody) Hopper; her loving grandchildren, Abby Pankey, Karson Pankey, Anthony Fair, Ashlyn Fair, Gage Hopper, Hennessy Hopper, and Bentley Hopper; siblings, Mike (Carol) Smith, Venita (Randy) Rider, and Susie (Bill) Mitchell. Visitation will be Monday, May 19, 2025, from 12-2 PM in the chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with a funeral service beginning at 2 PM with Clyde Hackworth and Joshua Dement officiating. Burial will follow in Sutton Cemetery.

Verna Mae Poole, 84, of Pocahontas, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.