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04/01/2026

Robert Jay Ingram, 52, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born on May 11, 1973 in Watervliet, Michigan to Robert Leon Ingram and Helen Rice Selvidge.
Bobby was a man who found his greatest joy in the simple and meaningful moments of life. He had a deep love for farming and the outdoors. Whether he was working the land or firing up the grill, he brought pride to everything he did. Above all, he cherished his family. His grandchildren held a special place in his heart, and he took great joy in spending time with them. He was a strong father figure to his nephew, Brett and his grandson, Connor. Known as the “clown of the show,” Bobby had a gift for making others laugh. He loved gathering with family and friends, and his presence brought humor, and togetherness to every occasion. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him and knew him.
He is preceded in death by his father: Robert Ingram, two brothers: Wayne Selvidge and Billy Allen Ingram, his grandparents: Otis and Mildred Rice and granddaughter: Heather Mae Ingram.
Bobby is survived by his mother: Helen Selvidge of Myrtle, Mississippi, his mother: Jean Stezowski (Butch) of Lepanto, Arkansas, four daughters: Brittany Ingram (Hunter) of Trumann, Arkansas, Bobbie Selvidge (Richard) of Baldwyn, Mississippi, Jamie Jennings (Jason) of Baldwyn, Mississippi and Nicole McCoy (Steven) of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, three sisters: Lucille Sloan (Aubrey) of Mountain View, Arkansas, Lisa Eldridge (Brad) of Myrtle, Mississippi and Jackie Caviness of Lead Hill, Arkansas, thirteen grandchildren: Victoria, Benjamin, Connor, Elizabeth, Memphis, Heather, Abbi, D.J., John, Beckett, Jodi, Curtis and Caleb, along with a host of other family, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral service will be held at Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. til service time.
Burial will follow at Potter Memorial Cemetery in Lepanto, Arkansas.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Lepanto.

03/30/2026

Gary L. Wagers, 74, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on May 31, 1951 to James and Sarah Ann Waters Wagers.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Judy Wagers, his parents, granddaughter: Tiffany Shempert, one brother, nine sisters, and one daughter-in-law: Brandi Wagers .
Gary is survived by one son: Gary D. Wagers of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, one daughter: Julie Beights (Kenney) of Jonesboro, Arkansas, one sister: Sheila Follette (J.R.) of Joiner, Arkansas, two grandchildren: Derek Shempert and Serenity Fine and two great grandchildren: Lakelynn Slaughter, and Alora Slaughter.
A graveside memorial service will be held at Dyess Cemetery, Dyess, Arkansas on Saturday April 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Charles Shackleford will officiate the service.

03/27/2026

William Perry Vickers, 77, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on August 8, 1948 in Dyess, Arkansas to Forrest Colon Vickers, Sr., and Florence (Pet) Dixon Vickers.
Perry proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four years, stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. He continued his military service in the Navy Reserve in Millington, Tennessee, for twenty years, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to serving others and protecting his nation. In addition to military service, Perry dedicated his life to public safety and community service. He served his community as firefighter for the Lepanto Fire Department, and he retired after two decades of service, and he retired from G & L Supply Company in Memphis, Tennessee. Outside of his professional life, he found great joy in working with wood. He enjoyed building planters and birdhouses, and anything he could think of to build. Above all, he deeply loved his family and loved every moment spent with them. He will be remembered for his kindness and servant’s heart, as well as his deep love for the Lord, family, and community.
He is preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law: Guy Spears, brother-in-law: Otis Dale Mason, and Katherine Mason.
Perry is survived by his wife: Linda Diane Vickers of the home, son: Jacob Bradley Vickers (Whitney) of Marion, Arkansas, niece: Denise McGhee (Eric) of Lepanto, Arkansas and loving mother-in-law: Eunice Spears.
A graveside service will be held at Potter Memorial Cemetery in Lepanto on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Brother Gary Finley will officiate the service.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Lepanto.

03/23/2026

Marion O’Neal Bryan, 85, of Jonesboro, Arkansas (formerly of Lepanto, Arkansas) passed peacefully in his home on March 21, 2026. He was the oldest of five sons born to Charles Marion Bryan and Frances Redell King Bryan. Born and raised in Lepanto, he graduated from Lepanto High School in 1959 and soon joined the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in Tripoli, Libya and trained in crash rescue. He married his high school sweetheart, Doris Ann Finchum Bryan on February 12, 1961. They spent fifty-eight interesting years together until her death in 2019. They raised two sons, Stephen Phillip Bryan (Kenneth Pulliam) of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Benjamin Michael Bryan (deceased on August 6, 1997.) Their lives weren’t always easy, but they were filled with love and laughter. O’Neal was a carpenter by trade, but he also “wore many hardhats” in the construction field. He most notably was a slip form contractor for Garvey Grain where he led the teams that built huge grain elevators, and he also worked on the team that built The Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee.
O’Neal is preceded in death by his parents: Charles Marion and Frances Redell King Bryan, his loving wife of fifty-eight years: Doris Ann Finchum Bryan, their youngest son: Benjamin Michael Bryan, as well as his brothers: Bobby Dean Bryan and Johnny Cecil Bryan.
He is survived by his eldest son: Stephen Phillip Bryan (Kenneth Pulliam) of Jonesboro, Arkansas, his brothers: Larry Bryan (Pam) of Pass Christian, Mississippi and Kenneth Bryan (Glenda) of Marion, Arkansas, along with many more friends and loved ones.
There will be no Memorial Service per the decedent’s wishes.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Lepanto, Arkansas.

03/12/2026

Tiffany Nichole Suthern Kimbrough was born on September 7, 1982 in Osceola, Arkansas to Billy Howard and Earlene Blackwell Suthern. She grew up in Dyess, Arkansas. Tiffany went to be with Jesus on February 28, 2026, at her home in Everett, Washington, at the age of forty-three.
Tiffany was such a fun person to be around, always laughing and cutting up. She was a spitfire, but had a sweet soft heart. She loved her family and friends fiercely. She was passionate about and faithful to her Lord and her church, New Life Church in Everett.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents: Raymond and Pauline Blackwell and Richard and Virginia Suthern.
Left to hold her memory dear are her parents: Billy and Earlene Suthern of Lepanto, Arkansas, her husband who brought her immeasurable joy: Freddy Kimbrough, Jr. of the home, treasured children: Ashleigh Williams (Khalil) of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Freddy Kimbrough, III and Caleah Kimbrough of the home, grandson: Keaton Williams, two sisters: Rhonda Suthern of Dyess, Arkansas and Billie Ann Burt (Mark) of Lepanto, Arkansas, and many other cherished relatives and friends. She will be forever missed, until we see her again.
Funeral services will be held at Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Burial will follow at Bassett Cemetery, Bassett, Arkansas.
Brother Jeff Crockett and Brother Gary Andrews, Sr. will officiate the services.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Lepanto, Arkansas.

03/07/2026

Joy Annette Shempert, 66, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at her home. She was born on March 24, 1959 to Howard, Jr and Evelyn Henard Fincher in Osceola, Arkansas. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed shopping and cooking. Family was her life; and spending time with them gave her such joy, especially her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Joy is survived by her loving husband of forty-eight years: Ricky Shempert of the home, son: Tye Shempert of Dyess, two daughters: Brittney Morrow of Dyess and Courtney Shempert of Dyess, brother: Mark Fincher (Callie) of Dyess, two sisters: Gwenda Cissell (Carl) of Bassett and Lynn Smith (James) of Springdale, four grandchildren: Brett, Kyndel, Maycee and Carson, two great grandchildren: Elizabeth and Kinley.
Funeral services will be held at Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow service at Potter Memorial Cemetery in Lepanto.
Brother Bob Hall will officiate the service.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Lepanto.

03/05/2026

Clyde Ray Simmons, 80, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on March 8, 1945 to Everett and Dora Roberts Simmons in East Prairie, Missouri. Clyde loved to watch sports on TV, gardening and spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of thirty-six years: Martha Simmons, his parents, six brothers: Charles Simmons, Bill Simmons, Everett Lee Simmons, Dean Simmons, Junior Simmons, Loyd Simmons, two sisters: Pete Simmons and Terrie Hood and great grandchild: Stetson Ray Dawson.
Clyde is survived by his son: David Simmons (Michelle) of Lepanto, Arkansas, two granddaughters: Casey Dawson (James) of Lepanto, Arkansas and Tailyn Arnold (Joe) of Lodi, Ohio, four great-grandchildren: Granger Dawson, Colton Dawson, Whitlee Goss and Olivia Arnold, and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
A funeral service will be held at Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
A visitation will be held at Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto on Monday, March 9, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Burial will follow service at Marked Tree Cemetery, Marked Tree.
Brother R.J. Platz and Brother Gary Finely will officiate the service.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto.

03/04/2026

Homer Leslie Craig of Powhatan, Arkansas was born in Golden Lake, Arkansas on February 19, 1946 to George Elliott and Zelphia Blackwood Craig. He went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was eighty years old. Ms. Deb Dunigan gave him twenty extra years of life when she gave him a kidney in 2006.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Pete Craig, George Craig Jr. “Jett”, Bill Craig and Larry Craig, sisters: Louise Wilkinson “Lucy”, Rena Mae Woods, Earlene Brown and Freida Williams, and his champion: Tamara Lennette Pounders.
Homer is survived by his wife: Kay Craig of fifty-seven years, brother: Clifford Craig (Diane) of Batesville, Arkansas, many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
He had a zest for life. He loved his family with a passion. He enjoyed people. Homer loved telling stories and often told the same ones over and over. His family always laughed at the appropriate spots, no matter how many times he told the story. Homer was a retired teacher, coach, and administrator. He enjoyed being around the students and most of them knew this. He was firm but fair. He enjoyed playing golf and taking roams all over the backroads with Kay. A true roam meant they had found a road they had not been on. Homer was an active member of Clear Spring Church. He knew Jesus as his personal Savior and will spend an eternity with Jesus Christ. Homer had the softest heart, felt compassion for others and would give you the shirt off his back. He will be missed. Heaven became brighter when his soul got home.
Funeral services will be held at Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. and visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Garden Point Cemetery in Etowah, Arkansas.
Brother Milburn Teasley will officiate the service.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Lepanto.

03/03/2026

John Dennis McGuire, 70, of Manila, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late William and Margaret McGuire and was a lifelong resident of Manila. He graduated from Manila High School in 1973 and spent the next 38 years as a devoted employee and hardworking machine operator for American Greetings in Osceola.
John was a faithful member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Manila. He attended every Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and Wednesday night service until his health began to decline. When he was not working or spending time with his family, he could often be found surrounded by his theology books, his Bible, and his extra-large three-ring binder, carefully making notes and studying in preparation for what he considered his life’s mission — winning as many souls to the Lord as he could.
John desired above all else that everyone he encountered would come to know Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for our sins and who loves and cares for us. His hope was that Heaven would be crowded. There was nothing in this life that John loved more than the Lord.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Karla. Their loyalty and love for one another remained steadfast through every season of life. When John became bedridden, it was his loving wife who faithfully cared for him and honored his wish to spend his final days at home.
He is also survived by his son, John (Priscilla) McGuire of Manila, and his daughter, Holly (Daniel) Hester of Paragould; three beloved granddaughters, Harleigh, Hannah, and Hallie, whom he loved dearly and longed to take on walks, teach to ride bikes, and watch grow; one brother, Mike McGuire (Sue) of Jonesboro; and sister, Jo Karen Ball of Paragould.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Perry and Jan Oliver.
A Graveside service will be held at Manila Cemetery on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., officiated by Reverend Robert White.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Lepanto, Arkansas.

02/25/2026

Kristin Leeann Franks, 45, of Gosnell, Arkansas, departed this life on February 24, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Kristin was born on December 26, 1980, in Osceola, Arkansas, to Billy and Diane Stevens Davis. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Davis; her grandparents, Witt and Ruby Davis, and Cletis and Juanita Stevens; and her aunt, Linda Childers.

Kristin was a faithful member of Manila First Baptist Church. Her family was the center of her world. She deeply loved her husband and children and cherished the life they built together. Kristin enjoyed crafts, showing horses, fishing, and embracing each day with a joyful spirit.

She is survived by her husband of 21 years, James Franks; her children, Christian and Cadence; her mother, Diane Davis; and her brother, Matthew Davis.

A visitation will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Manila First Baptist Church, with a celebration of life service to follow at 11:00 p.m.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto.

02/17/2026

In Loving Memory of Rickie Alton Coats July 5, 1949 - February 15, 2026
Rickie Alton Coats, 76, passed away on February 15, 2026. Rickie was a proud American, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He lived a life defined by service, strength, and unwavering dedication to those he held dear. Rickie honorably served his country for 25 years in the United States Army and the National Guard, retiring as a Staff Sergeant. This included service during the Vietnam War. His bravery and dedication earned him numerous medals and commendations, including the Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, along with many other recognitions for his faithful military service. He carried immense pride in serving his country and exemplified honor and commitment throughout his life. Above all, Rickie loved his wife, Gail Coats, of 56 years beyond measure and treasured every moment spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Family vacations brought him immense joy, especially when everyone could be together creating memories that will be cherished forever. Rickie found happiness in life’s simple pleasures. He loved traveling to the casino - especially Las Vegas. At home, he enjoyed building birdhouses, working in the yard, tending to his flowers, and caring for his stray cats. He had a generous spirit. Rickie’s life was one of honor, loyalty, love, and strength. He served his country faithfully and loved his family fiercely. He will be deeply missed, forever remembered, and always honored by those who were blessed to know him.
He is preceded in death by: his parents Junior and Daytheal Coats; sister Brenda Elinburg (Watson, AR); brothers Dennis Coats (Caraway, AR) and Barry Coats (Greenbriar, AR); brother-in-laws Joe Elinburg (Watson, AR), Manual Armstrong (Dumas, AR), Gray Rosamond (Rivervale, AR), Guy Rosamond (Parkin, AR), and Bobby Joe Lindsey (Belleville, IL); sister-in-laws Sarah Jo Lindsey (Belleville, IL) and Mary Roy (Booneville, MS); and several nephews.
He is survived by: his wife Sondra Gail Rosamond Coats (Rivervale, AR); daughters Tonya Stanton (Tim) (Frankfort, IL), Shannon Dover (Michael) (Lepanto, AR); son Shane Coats (Jennifer) (Etowah, AR); brother Timmy Coats (Bee Branch, AR); sister Sandy Armstrong (Dumas, AR); brother-in-law Ronny Rosamond (Mandalay, AR) and Johnny Rosamond (Rivervale, AR); sister-in-law Evelyn Paschall (Germantown, TN) and Gwen Forrestor (Mark) (Harrison, AR); grandchildren Casey Doyle (Jeff) (Monee, IL), Lindsey Pawlisz (Nick) (Monee, IL), Breanna McQueen (Joshua) (Lepanto, AR), Britney Coats (Etowah, AR), Whitney Cochran (Samuel) (Dyess, AR), and Dylan Dover (Russellville, AR); step-grandchildren Kevin Hudson Jr (Elsie) (Holland, AR) and Destinee Hudson (Cody) (Lepanto, AR); great-grandchildren Naomi Kemper, Ann Marie Doyle, Liam Doyle, and Jaziah McQueen; step-great-grandchild Paislee Fore; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto with Pastor RJ Platz officiating. The family will receive visitors starting at 1 pm until the start of the funeral.
Burial will follow in the Potter Memorial Cemetery.
Reception will follow the burial service and be held at 12881 Highway 140 N in Lepanto. Honored to serve as Pallbearers will be: Dylan Dover, Kevin Hudson Jr, Joshua McQueen, Cody Fore, Nick Pawlisz, and Jeff Doyle. Honorary Pallbearer will be Samuel Cochran.

02/09/2026

In Loving Memory of James Roberson
James Maury Roberson, 77, of Lepanto, Arkansas, was born on August 24th, 1948 and passed away in Jonesboro, Arkansas on February 5th, 2026 leaving behind a family forever shaped by his love and presence.
James was a man who took care of his family—always. He didn’t just love with words; he loved with consistency, steadiness, and presence. He was loving, proud, and deeply giving, the kind of man who made sure everyone else was in a good place. A little cheeky, wonderfully opinionated, and a captivating storyteller, James had a way of making moments feel safe and familiar, a comfort his family will forever miss. Whether it was football playing in his presence, a cup of coffee in his hand, or a home-cooked meal on the table, being near him felt like home.
The youngest of eight children, born to Verna and Henry Roberson, James learned early the importance of standing by your people. He met the love of his life, Linda, while working as a bus driver, and from the moment they married on May 6, 1974, they built a life centered on commitment, hard work, and love. Together, they raised four children—Jerry Highland (Lisa) of Newport News Virginia, Spring Guth (John) of Marked Tree Arkansas, Samuel Roberson of Lepanto Arkansas, and Kimberly Meier (Troy) of Centennial Colorado—who were his greatest pride. Linda was called to the Lord on February 17th, 2010. James was dedicated to filling in the tempestuous and yearning void that she left.
James was a grandfather to Jacob Roberson, Brittany Holcomb, Autumn Meier, Zachary Meier, Savannah Roberson, Kaitlin Highland, and Casey Highland. He didn’t have to be present in every moment to be there when it truly mattered. When his children and grandchildren needed him, James showed up—steadfast, dependable, and unwavering. His love was shown through action, consistency, and being counted on, and that love will never be forgotten. His joy and love only grew when he became a great-grandfather to Everleigh Holcomb, Lainey Holcomb, and Bentley Brady. James also leaves behind his very good friend: Diane Maness of Memphis, Tennessee. His eyes always lit up for his family, and no distance could lessen the depth of his love.
A proud Vietnam Veteran, James honorably served his country for 24 years in the United States Army and National Guard as a Communications Specialist. Though his service took him far from home at times, his heart never left his family. His career gave his family memories that they will deeply cherish in their hearts forever; where the whole family was together dominating the neighborhood and making waves. He was deeply proud of his military career, of quitting smoking, and most of all of the life he built, one grounded in responsibility, resilience, and love.
James Roberson will be missed in the small, everyday moments: the stories that won’t be retold by his voice, the chair that now sits empty, the room with less laughter, the missing hugs that reminded everyone of his love, the unconditional support that came so instinctively from him. His love lives on in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren—and in every life he touched simply by being himself.
A funeral service will be held at Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto, Arkansas on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. til service time.
Burial will follow at Potter Memorial Cemetery in Lepanto.
Brother Keith Stokes will officiate the service.

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