All Obituaries

Jeff Walker, 54, a resident of Wynne, departed this life, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his home. He was born, December 31, 1969, in Osceola, the son of Robert D., Sr. and Sheila Jane Potter Walker. Jeff owned and operated Walker Floor Covering and Installation. He was good at his trade; it is said he was the best in Cross County. Jeff worked and played hard, he had a good sense of humor and would give the shirt off his back if someone needed it. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and...

Jonnie Moncrief Sharp, 53, a resident of Cherry Valley, went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born, November 5, 1970, in Forrest City, the daughter of John Franklin and Wanda Thomas Moncrief. She married Luther Sharp on June 9th, 2014. She was Baptized in the Vanndale Baptist Church many years ago and used to work at Daylight Donuts as a cashier.  She never met a stranger and had a unique personality always clowning around, but...

James “Jimmy” Everett Clegg, 73, a resident of Colt, departed this life, Monday, March 18, 2024, in Jonesboro, with his family by his side. He was born, July 12, 1950, in Wynne, the son of Everett Oliver and Helen Irene (Luker) Clegg. Jimmy was a graduate of Forrest City High School and worked as a long-haul truck driver for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, watching TV, and having a good time. He had a great memory, never forgetting birthdays and never meeting a...

Jerry Lee Martin, 82, a resident of Marianna, went to his Heavenly home, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at home surrounded by family. He was born, October 14, 1941, in Widner, the son of Ervin Lee and Nellie Danner Martin. He married Miss Patricia Elouise Traylor on May 19, 2005. Jerry worked for Sanyo for 42 years as a forklift driver, retiring in 2010. He was a faithful member of the Marianna Missionary Baptist Church. Jerry enjoyed vegetable gardening, hunting, fishing and working on or just...

Carlos Lee Moran, 80, a resident of Wynne, departed this life, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born, June 26, 1943, in    the son of Novis Carlos and Mary Lee Marshal Moran. He married Miss Hazel Pugh on August 24, 1965. He was a 1963 graduate of Vanndale High School and worked as a farmer for the Brian Moery Farms for 40 years, retiring in 2007. Carlos was a hard worker and provided well for his family. He had a great sense of humor and...

Michael Eugene Lucas, 48, a lifelong resident of Forrest City, departed this life, Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was born, March 21, 1975, in Forrest City, the son of Melvin Eugene and Martha Lee Smalley Lucas. He married Tisha Lincoln on September 23, 2023. He was a 1993 graduate of Forrest City High School and worked for Coremark for the last 8 years. Michael attended Ridgewood Baptist Church and was a member of the Wynne Bass Club. In his spare time...

Patsy Jean Blackwell, 83, a resident of Wynne, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, February 29, 2024, in Jonesboro.  She was born, June 21, 1940, in Forrest City, the daughter of Hilton and Opal Jewel Davis Schoonover. She married Mr. Carl Blackwell on February 15, 1957. She attended schools in Wynne and then worked for Addison Shoe Factory as a foreman for 45 years. Pat was a member of the East Baptist Church and enjoyed working in her yard, attending antique engine shows...

Eileen Evonne Snider, was born on June 17th, 1940, in Worth County Iowa, the daughter of John & Olga (Groe) Liljedahl of Northwood, Iowa and resided in St. Francis County, Arkansas until her death on February 23, 2024. She was 100% Norwegian. Eileen started her grade school education in a one room, one teacher, country school house two miles north of their farm home. After graduating from 8th grade, she completed her high school education at Northwood, Iowa in 1958. Her parents sent her...

Jane Durham, 90, a resident of Wynne, went to be with her Lord, Sunday, February 11, 2024, in Jonesboro. She was born, May 19, 1933, in Wynne, the daughter of Arthur and Frances Hess Mohr. Jane married Mr. Walter L Durham on January 9, 1954. Mrs. Durham graduated from Holy Angels Academy in Jonesboro before marrying and moving to Illinois, where she started her own business, “House of Draperies”, making drapes for many famous people. She was an excellent seamstress, sewing...

Jackie Ann Smith, 58, a resident of Colt, departed this life, Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Little Rock. She was born, July 8, 1965, in Forrest City, the daughter of Ben and Patricia Ann Bryant Hollowell. She worked in the home health industry for many years, she loved helping people, but adored her patients. Jackie had a great sense of humor and was very outgoing. She loved animals and raised dogs, chickens and rabbits. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded...