Alvie “Al” Sylvester Ashcraft Al Ashcraft, 80, a resident of Wynne, departed this life, Friday, January 8, 2021, at the CrossRidge Community Hospital.  He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Odie Sylvestora Ashcraft and Mattie Lou Acuff Ashcraft. Mr. Ashcraft attended Wynne High School before joining the U.S. Army. While in the Army Al served in the Infantry and later became a Medical Evac helicopter pilot. He earned a Bronze star with an Oak Leaf Cluster...

Linda Ann Crangle Spencer  Linda Spencer, 77, a resident of Colt, departed this life, Thursday, December 24, 2020, in Newport.  She was born August 17, 1943 in Wynne, the daughter of John P. and Irene Rhodes Crangle. Mrs. Spencer was a 1962 graduate of Wynne High School and enjoyed cooking, reading Louis Lamar Books, crossword puzzles and antiques. She made many arts and crafts items such as hanging plant holders, needle point, embordering, but her homemade cornbread was the...

Lonnie “Jimmy” Cavaness, 78, a resident of Forrest City, departed this life, Sunday, December 20, 2020, at his home.  He was born on May 25, 1942, in Colt, the son of the late Lonnie Windchester and Violet “Tootsie” Christian Cavaness. Jimmy worked as a welder at Eaton Industries in Forrest City before retiring. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers; Bobby Cavaness, Tommy Cavaness, Johnny Cavaness and Frankie Cavaness. He is survived...

Opel Faye Snearley of Wynne passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, December 19th at the age of 83. She was born October 12, 1937 in Vanndale, AR to Mr. John Albert and Madora “Kettell” Jones. Opal was a 1957 graduate of Vanndale High School and later became a cafeteria worker for the school. Mrs. Snearly was a woman of God who loved Jesus & reading her Bible. She was a long time member of Feltner Assembly of God Church, Sunday school...

Doris Yvonne Matlock passed away Friday, December 18, at home with her family by her side. She was born February 24, 1941 in Cherry Valley to Woodie and Frances Annette “Thompson” Sanders. Yvonne was a very dedicated Christian, and longtime member of Cherry Valley Baptist Church. She was always happy to help others going above and beyond to show love & compassion, especially when it came to helping children. A few of Yvonne’s favorite hobbies was flower gardening,...

Irene Matthews, 60, a resident of Wynne, departed this life, Sunday, December 13, 2020, in Jonesboro.  She was born on April 25, 1960 in Lubbock, Texas, the daughter of Urbano and Maria Petra Sanchez Soto. Mrs. Matthews worked as a CNA for absolute Care for about six years before retiring. She would help her friends take care of ailing family members, she was a very caring person, always willing to lend a helping hand. Irene had an open-door policy welcoming anyone into her home. Her...

Linda Ray Berry Honey Linda Honey, 76, a resident of Wynne, departed this life, Sunday, December 6, 2020, at her home. She was born, January 9, 1944, in Newport, the daughter of Emmett Dixon Berry and Ruth Elizabeth Guthrie Berry. Mrs. Honey was a homemaker who lived in California for many years before returning to Arkansas.  She has always been a caregiver, helping care for her younger siblings.  Linda had many lifelong friends in Arkansas. She enjoyed the outdoors, riding...

Jacqueline Ann Birkhead Jackie Ann Zucker Birkhead, 72, a resident of Wynne, departed this life, Saturday, December 5, 2020, at her home.  She was born, January 11, 1948, in San Diego, California, the daughter of James and Edith D’Imperio Zucker. Jackie was a hard worker and very independent and straight forward, but had a soft side to her once you got to know her. She coached her daughter in baseball for many years, winning several awards. Jackie worked at the Wynne Wal-Mart in...

Mary Hester Sanders Loyd Mary Hester Loyd, 71, a lifelong resident of Wynne, died on Dec 2, 2020, at her home with her family at her side. Mary was born August 19, 1949, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Roy Sanders and late Evelyn Copeland Sanders. Mary and her late husband, William were married on October 6, 1967, and were married 48 1/2 years before he passed away. Mary always said she married her soul mate. Mary was a stay home mom raising their two children, then became the infamous...

James “Jim” Levi Burnett passed away Friday, November 13, in McCrory, at his home at the age of 76. He was born on August 18, 1944, in Hickory Ridge, to James Elbert and Dovie Dora Mae “Odom” Burnett. Jim served in the US Army during the Viet Nam War, was an over the road truck driver for about 25 years. He drove most recently for Larry Smith Trucking, but also drove a lot for other companies. Jim enjoyed his truck driving days. He sold Kirby Vacuum Cleaners...