Obituaries

Brinkley, AR Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Brinkley, AR area

Lerome McKay

Lerome McKay

Oct 9, 2024

Jerome (Lerome) McKay, 69, of Brinkley, Formerly of Flint, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, October 9 at his home in Brinkley.

Jerome was born on August 6, 1955, in Brinkley, Arkansas to Frank Brooks and Joyce Ree Morris.

Jerome attended high school at Brinkley Public Schools and later went on to Job Corps in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Jerome was a member of the...

Frank Dearl Robinson Sr

Frank Dearl Robinson Sr

Oct 8, 2024

Frank Dearl Robinson, 84, of Des Arc passed away Tuesday, October 8 at his home in Des Arc.

Frank was born on October 31, 1939, in Des Arc , Arkansas to Aught Robinson and Willie Mae Williams-Robinson.

Frank attended school in the Biscoe Public School District.

Frank of a faithful member of the Riverside Church of God in Christ in Des Arc for...

Rona Lynn Pearson

Rona Lynn Pearson

Oct 7, 2024

Rona Lynn Pearson, 53, of Ellenwood, Georgia formerly of Brinkley passed away on Monday, October 7 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

Rona was born on November 24, 1970, to William McMillion and Cloteen Ellison-McMillion.

Rona received her education from the Brinkley High School District. She was a graduate of Brinkley High School class of 1990. She later went to the...

Alvin Earl Steppes

Alvin Earl Steppes

Oct 7, 2024

Alvin Earl Steppes, aged 78, of Marianna, formerly of Moro (Garrett Grove Community), passed away peacefully on October 7th at Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett in Bartlett, TN. Born on December 25, 1945, to Marquette C. Steppes and Mable Garrett-Steppes. Born on December 25, 1945, to Marquette C. Steppes and Mable Garrett-Steppes. Alvin was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend....

Fannie Lucille Smith

Fannie Lucille Smith

Oct 6, 2024

Fannie Lucille Smith, 93 of St, Louis, Missouri, formerly of Goodwin, passed away on October 6 at her home.

Lucille, as Fannie was affectionately known, was born March 15, 1931 in Goodwin, Arkansas to Jessie Smith and Mattie McKissick-Smith.

Lucille was raised and attended school in Goodwin. As a young lady she relocated to St. Louis, Missouri where she lived and worked...

Dorthy Ann Simmons

Dorthy Ann Simmons

Oct 2, 2024

Dorthy Ann Simmons, 68, of Fort Smith, formerly of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, October 2 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Dorthy was born on July 4, 1956, in Newport, Arkansas to Leon Rowe and Ida B. Tucker-Rowe.

Dorthy received her education from the Newport Public School District. She received her GED.

Dorthy was a lifetime...

Ronnie Lynn Emerson

Ronnie Lynn Emerson

Oct 1, 2024

Ronnie Lynn Emerson, 52, of Augusta passed away on Tuesday, October 1 at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock.

Ronnie was born on November 19, 1971, in Augusta, Arkansas to Napoleon Edward "Pank" Emerson and Dorothy D. Jones-Emerson.

Ronnie received his education from the Augusta High School District. He was a proud graduate of Augusta High School Class of 1990.

After graduation high...

Jermaine Allen Jones

Jermaine Allen Jones

Oct 1, 2024

Jermaine Allen Jones Sr., 48, of Hazen, formerly of Biscoe passed away on Tuesday, October 1 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Stuttgart.

Jermaine was born on May 3, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois to James Allen Jones and Ostinner Boykin-Jones.

Jermaine received his education from Eufaula School District. He was a proud graduate of Eufaula High School Class of 1995.

After graduating high...

Unice Brayboy

Unice Brayboy

Sep 15, 2024

Unice Brayboy, 67 of Conway, formerly of Moro, passed away on Sunday afternoon September 15 at Conway Regional Medical Center in Conway, Arkansas.

Unice was born October 23, 1956 in Moro, Arkansas to Issac Brayboy and Genever Carter-Brayboy. He was the 7th child born to this union.

Unice accepted Christ at an early age. He was baptized under the leadership of Pastor...

Lutricia Ann Snow

Lutricia Ann Snow

Sep 2, 2024

Lutricia Ann Snow, 59, passed away on Monday, September 2, at her home in Cotton Plant, Arkansas.

Lutricia was born on June 8, 1965, in Des Arc, Arkansas to Chester Snow Jr. and Ruthie Mae Gant.

"Creesa" as Lutricia was known, received her education from Cotton Plant Public Schools. She was a 1985 graduate of Cotton Plant High School.

In her early years,...

Joann Joyce Hayes

Joann Joyce Hayes

Sep 1, 2024

Joann Joyce Hayes, 72 of Brinkley, passed away on Sunday, September 1 at her home in Brinkley.

Joann was born on March 31, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Riley Anderson Sr. and Olysee Smith Anderson.

Joann received her education from the Brinkley Public Schools. She was a 1971 graduate of Marian Anderson High School in Brinkley.

Joann was a lifelong faithful member...

Maeola Pike

Maeola Pike

Aug 27, 2024

Maeola Pike, 76 of Clarendon, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 27 at Chenal Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Little Rock.

Maeola was born November 16, 1947 in Sherrill, Arkansas to Leola Pike and Roosevelt Lloyd.

Maeola received her early education from the Clarendon Public Schools. She was a 1966 graduate of George Washington Carver High School in Clarendon.

Maeola was a lifelong...

Mickey Lynn Campbell

Mickey Lynn Campbell

Aug 27, 2024

Mickey Lynn Campbell was born on June 18, 1956, in Wynne, Arkansas to Wilson Campbell and Audrey Martin-Campbell.

Mickey received his education from the Wynne, McCrory and Brinkley Public School Districts.

After high school, Mickey enlisted into the Arkansas National Guard, where he served for several years and received an honorable discharge.

In his early years, Mickey would often attend church with his...

Leodis Townsend

Leodis Townsend

Aug 25, 2024

Leodis Townsend, 70 of Little Rock, formerly of Augusta, passed away on Sunday, August 25 at his home.

Leodis was born July 25, 1954 in Augusta, Arkansas to William Townsend Sr. and Bessie Gillespie-Townsend.

Leodis received his education from the Augusta Public Schools. He was a 1972 graduate of Laura Connor High School. After graduating high school, he went on to attend...

Makari Antione Jones

Makari Antione Jones

Aug 25, 2024

Makari Antione Jones, infant son of Cecily Brown and Michael A. Jones Sr., of Jonesboro passed away on August 25 at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock.

Makari was born August 14, 2024, in Little Rock, AR to Michael Antione Jones Jr. and Cecily Brown.

Survivors are his father Michael Antione Jones Jr. of Jonesboro, AR; his mother Cecily Brown of Jonesboro,...

Shirley Ann Williams

Shirley Ann Williams

Aug 23, 2024

Shirley Ann Williams, 79, of Sherwood, formerly of Brinkley, passed away on Friday, August 23 at Hospice Home Care Center in Little Rock, AR.

Shirley was born on October 31, 1944, in Wilmot, Arkansas to Bailey Sherrer and Annie Sherrer.

Shirley received her education from Wilmot Public Schools. She was a 1962 graduate of Slack LeGrande High School in Wilmot. She was...

Ester Mary Flakes

Ester Mary Flakes

Aug 17, 2024

Ester Mary Flakes, 95, of Augusta passed away on Saturday, August 17 at her home in Augusta.

Ester was born on September 2, 1928, in Howell, Arkansas to Otis Cunningham. She was raised by her aunt in the Cotton Plant Community.

Ester attended school at Cotton Plant Academy.

Ester was a faithful member of Holy Ghost Academy Church of God in Christ...

Mikel Brian Sparkman

Mikel Brian Sparkman

Aug 17, 2024

Mikel Brian Sparkman, 47, of Forrest City passed away on Saturday, August 17, at Forrest City Medical Center.

Mikel was born on September 8, 1976, in Forrest City, Arkansas to Larry Eugene Harris and Betty Sparkman.

Mikel was baptized at Jesus Name Holiness House of Prayer.

In his earlier years he was employed by Sweet Pea's Restaurant in Wheatley for two years.

Mikel's...

Dedrea Latricia Bonds

Dedrea Latricia Bonds

Aug 13, 2024

Dedrea Latricia Bonds, 41, of Beebe passed away on Tuesday, August 13, at her home.

Dedrea was born on May 17, 1983, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Samuel Beckless and Rita Burton.

Dedrea attended Hazen School District

Dedrea was a lifelong member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff.

Dedrea was united in holy matrimony to Tyrone Bonds on November 20,...

Barbara Ann Blackmon

Barbara Ann Blackmon

Aug 10, 2024

Barbara Ann Blackmon , 64, of Augusta passed away on Saturday, August 10.

Barbara was born on February 14, 1960, in Judsonia, Arkansas to Eunice Riggins and James Smith.

Barbara attained a degree in Automotive Technology. She was a proud graduate from Arkansas State University in Beebe. Barbara was employed at many local factories. She was also known for her...