Bonnie Lou Smith, 69, a resident of Cherry Valley, departed this life, Sunday, July 3, 2022, in Jonesboro, after battling a long illness. She was born, October 10, 1952, in Portsmouth, Virginia, the daughter of Harril Robert, Sr. and Doris Corrine Stowe Bowen.  She married Mr. David Smith on July 24, 1979. Bonnie was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, sewing, cross stitch, painting and flower gardening. She was a Christian woman who never met a stranger and was very warm and open to...

Rodney C. "Cheetah" Milton, 57, a resident of Wynne, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Jonesboro.  He was born, March 9, 1965, in Wynne, the son of Delbert Lee and Doris Jean Dennis Milton.  Rodney was a 1983 graduate of Wynne High School. He worked for the Railroad for a period of time and also for Arkansas Catfish, he loved raising catfish. He was a good man who would give you the shirt off his back if he thought you needed it. Rodney enjoyed...

Robert Loran Kelley, Jr., 31, a resident of Marianna, departed this life, Saturday, June 18, 2022, at his home.  He was born, March 13, 1991, in Texarkana, Texas, the son of Robert and Christina George Kelley. Robert worked for the City of Marianna as an Assistant Director of the Street & Sanitation Dept. He was a hard worker who never met a stranger and would do anything for anyone, he married Miss Katrina Holmes on August 3, 2018. Robert was a caring, generous, kindhearted man...

Donald Gene Throgmartin, 64, a resident of Proctor, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, June 15, 2022. He was born, December 20, 1957, in Trumann, the son of Rev. Leman and Dorothey June Chambers Throgmartin. Donald worked for UPS as a driver for 34 years before retiring in March of 2020, but was always a carpenter at heart. He married Miss Jo Ann Walker on December 1, 1978. He was a member of the Three Trees Cowboy Church in Wynne and was a God-fearing man who loved his church...

Teresa “Teri” Jan Baker, 55, a resident of Colt, departed this life, Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Jonesboro. She was born, June 22, 1966, in Wynne, the daughter of James Weldon and Opal Alene Frisbee Baker. Teri was a 1984 graduate of Wynne High School and worked at Addison Shoe factory for many years. She was a homebody who enjoyed reading romance novel, her dogs, and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister: Tammy Keeler. Survivors include her...

James Cleveland Carpenter, 66, a resident of Horseshoe Lake, departed this life, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Forrest City. He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on August 30, 1955. James worked as a body guard for many famous people including; MC Hammer, Vanilla Ice, and several professional wrestlers from the WWE. He loved telling stories about the places and people he met while working. James also worked in security at Regional One most recently. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was...

Rosemarie Elsa Richardson, 56, a resident of Wynne, departed this life, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.  She was born on November 18, 1965, in Hirschase, Germany, the daughter of Albert and Hildegard Schwartzinberger Ackermann. She graduated High School in Germany before meeting and marrying Mr. Ricky Richardson and moving to the United States. Rosie worked in many places around Wynne, including; Dr. Ungerank, Dr. Childers offices as a billing clerk...

Mr. Verlon Lee Spencer, Sr., 83, a resident of Wynne, departed this life, Friday, June 3, 2022, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born, June 27, 1938, in Bay, the son of Robert Theodore “RT” and Patty Mae Blaylock Spencer. Verlon was a 1956 graduate of Bay High School. After graduating, he married his 5th grade sweetheart, Miss Linda Mae Adams, on March 8, 1957. He was a farmer all of his life, working for himself and others. He got his pilot’s license in the 1960’s...

Doris Burton, 74, a resident of Wynne, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at her home.  She was born, July 16, 1947, in Harrisburg, as her parents, Dalton B. and Dollie Mae Miller Williams, lived at Waldenburg. Doris was a 1965 graduate of Hickory Ridge High School and worked for ASU as a preschool teacher at the Wynne and Parkin ABC Preschools, retiring in 2011, after 20 years of service.  Prior to that she worked in various insurance agencies in Wynne...

James “Richard” Jolly, 77, a resident of Colt, departed this life, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Jonesboro. He was born, July 21, 1944, in Forrest City the son of Julius Holmes Jolly, II and Velma Louise Ellis Jolly. Richard is a 1962 graduate of Forrest City High School; he then was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served during the Viet Nam War. After serving his country he went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, later becoming AT & T, for 40 years. Richard...