Delancey Funeral Home-Marked Tree

01/06/2026

Sharon Ann Davis, 79, of Bay, Arkansas departed this life Monday, January 5, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 15, 1946, to Joseph Wooldridge and Dora Powers Wooldridge in Strawberry, Arkansas.
Sharon found joy in the simple things, such as playing games on her phone, she loved having conversations and calling family and friends. Her nature was loving, kind and unique, she was truly one of a kind. Family was important to her and they loved her dearly. She was loved by all who knew her and will be deeply missed.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Douglas McArthur Davis, three brothers: Butch Wooldridge, Michael Wooldridge and Bobby Wooldridge, and two sisters: Betty Cashion and Connie Sullivan.
Sharon is survived by her two sons: Allan Davis and his wife: Shanda of Fulton, Missouri, Scotty Davis and his wife Kimberly of Jonesboro, Arkansas, two brothers: Joey Wooldridge of Piggott, Arkansas and Donald Wooldridge of Chicago, two sisters: Vicky Wooldridge of Campbell, Missouri and Patricia Hayes and one granddaughter: Summer Cockrell of Jonesboro, Arkansas. She also leaves a host of other family and friends.
There will be no services at this time.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.

01/05/2026

I am announcing my candidacy for Poinsett County Coroner.

My background has prepared me to fulfill this position and serve the county that I call home and care for so dearly.

I am currently serving as Poinsett County Chief Deputy Coroner and have been an active Deputy Coroner for 10 years in Poinsett and Mississippi Counties. I am the Owner of Delancey Funeral Homes in Marked Tree and Lepanto for 8 years and have dedicated my life as a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for 37 years. I am certified by the great state of Arkansas as a Medicolegal Death Investigator, SUIDI (infant) Death Investigator and Aquatic Death Investigator. I am also certified by the Arkansas State Crime Lab for sample collection.

I’m proud to support and protect my community as a certified First Responder, volunteer firefighter of the Lepanto Fire Department and active Lepanto City Council board member.

I humbly ask for your vote as I seek the honor to serve as your next Poinsett County Coroner.

Greg Delancey

12/31/2025

The office will be open today from 10-12. We want to wish you all a Happy New Year.

12/26/2025

We hope everyone has had a Merry Christmas. Due to the flu in our family we are closing the office tomorrow. We will be open Monday at 10 am. For assistance call 870-358-2097.

12/24/2025

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR FAMILY FROM YOURS 🎄
The offices will close today at noon and reopen Friday from 9-12 in Lepanto and 10-12 in Marked Tree.

12/12/2025

Charlsie Fay Garrison, 87, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, December 11, 2025. She was born on July 26, 1938 in Marked Tree to Oscar Comstock and Edna Baser Comstock.
Charlsie was a loyal member of Black Oak Baptist Church, and loved her church family. Her family was so important to her and she found joy in each moment spent with them, especially with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoyed playing golf and traveling.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Homer Garrison, her parents, three brothers: Willard, Wilford and Wilburn Comstock, one sister: Opal Armstrong and great grandson: Dalton Albert.
Charlsie is survived by one son: Charles Garrison (Belinda) of Brookland, Arkansas, one daughter: Vivian Tacker (David) of the Black Oak Community, five grandchildren: Tabitha Albert (Bryan), Randy Garrison (Jeff), Rickey Humphries (Daynicole), Candi Blagg (Kevin) and Amy Griffin (Tracy), ten great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday, December 15, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Black Oak Baptist Church, the Black Oak Community.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Black Oak Baptist Church, the Black Oak Community.
Burial will follow service at Marked Tree Cemetery, Marked Tree, Arkansas.
Brother Mark Constant and Brother Randy Rainwater will officiate the service.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Marked Tree, Arkansas.

12/06/2025

11/25/2025

Nancy Ann Gibbs, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was born on September 26, 1955 to James and Billie Sue Helton Burress in Marked Tree, Arkansas.
She attended Marked Tree Church of God. In her free time, she enjoyed watching Wrestling and spending time with all of her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
Nancy is survived by her daughter: Kara Gibbs of Marked Tree, Arkansas, two grandchildren: Jabari Mitchell of Marked Tree, Arkansas and Quentin Beard of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, two great grandchildren: Quadyn and Nevaeh Beard.
There are no services to be announced at this time.
Donations may be made at Delancey Funeral Home.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.

11/21/2025

Judy Ann Gann, 72, of Bono, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was born on June 9, 1953, in Lepanto, Arkansas, to Gerald Frank Teague and Helen Louise Smith Teague.

Judy enjoyed the simple joys of life: being outdoors, cooking for those she loved, and spending time with her family. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a proud grandmother and great-grandmother. Her happiest moments were those spent with her daughters and grandchildren, whom she cherished deeply.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Dennis Gann, and her parents.

Judy is survived by two daughters, Wendy Fraley (Darren) of Bono, Arkansas, and Sandy May (David) of Jonesboro, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Mallory Fraley, Alex Hood, Joshua Hood, and Jordan Hood; and four great-grandchildren, Kyler Hood, Kaylin Hood, Jaxon Fraley, and Hazel Hood, two brothers, her twin brother: Jerry Teague of Marked Tree, Arkansas and and brother: Michael Teague of Jonesboro, Arkansas and her furbabies: Josie and Penney.

Judy will be remembered for her big heart, her quiet strength, and her unwavering love for her family. Her legacy lives on in each of them.
Services will be private.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Marked Tree.

11/11/2025

Thank you to all who served. May God bless you.

10/27/2025

Jerry Wayne Phillips, 65, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, October 25, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1960 in Harrisburg, Arkansas to Robert Wayne Phillips and Eva Jean Maddox Phillips.
Jerry enjoyed playing golf and fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He worked in construction for many years as a skilled carpenter and took great pride in his work.
He is preceded in death by his father: Robert Phillips and sister: Terry Walker.
Jerry is survived by his wife: Jackie Phillps of the home, his mother: Eva Blanks of Marked Tree, Arkansas, one son: Jerry “Bubba” Phillips (Shelbie) of Marked Tree, Arkansas, two daughters: Ashley Ann Phillips of Covington, Tennessee and Cortney Jean Welander of Cincinnati, Ohio, one brother: Scott Edward Phillips of Marked Tree, Arkansas and five grandchildren: Nikki, Elena, Grant, Laikyn and Weston.
There are no services scheduled.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.

10/15/2025

Jacob Allen Marquis, 18, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, October 10, 2025. He was born on October 27, 2006 in West Memphis, Arkansas to Michael Phillip Marquis and Cheryl Renee Bratton.
Jacob worked as a diesel mechanic for TA-Travel Centers of America. He earned his welding certificate from Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville, Arkansas. Jacob enjoyed hunting, fishing, gaming and spending time with his friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Clay and Betty Bratton and Darlene Harvey.
Jacob is survived by his parents: Cheryl Bratton Profitt of Marked Tree, Arkansas and Michael and Stephany Marquis of Marked Tree, Arkansas, two step brothers: Macen and Vincent Delgado of Marked Tree, Arkansas, four sisters: Cheyenne Proffitt of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Isabella Parish of Osceola, Arkansas, Mindy Proffitt of New York and Alex Rosse of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
A visitation will be held Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.
Burial will follow in Marked Tree Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.