Obituaries

Brinkley, AR Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Brinkley, AR area

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...

Marilyn Jo Poindexter

Marilyn Jo Poindexter

Aug 9, 2024

Marilyn Jo Poindexter, 67, of Augusta passed away on Friday, August 9 at Unity Health White County Medical Center in Searcy.

Marilyn was born on July 22, 1957, in McCrory, Arkansas to Woodrow Simmons and Ruth Simmons.

Marilyn received her education from the Augusta High School District. She was a proud graduate of Augusta High School Class of 1976.

Marilyn was a faithful...

Sam Henry Green Jr.

Sam Henry Green Jr.

Aug 7, 2024

Sam Henry Green Jr, 48, of Clarendon passed away on Wednesday, August 7, at his home.

Sam was born June 14, 1976, in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Sam Henry Green Sr. and Helen Jean Harris-Green.

Sam received his education from the Clarendon High School District. He was a proud graduate of Clarendon High School Class of 1994. He went on to attend Westwood...

Tonya Shanta Robinson

Tonya Shanta Robinson

Aug 4, 2024

Tonya Shanta Robinson, 46, of Des Arc, passed away on Sunday, August 4, at her home.

Tonya was born on December 6,1977, in Searcy, Arkansas to Welton Earl Robinson and May Ann McGee-Robinson.

Tonya received her education from the Des Arc High School District. She was a 1996 graduate of Des Arc High School. While in high school, she was known as...

Mary Ann Saxton-Hooks

Mary Ann Saxton-Hooks

Jul 29, 2024

Mary Ann Saxton-Hooks, 70, of Little Rock passed away on Monday, July 29, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.

Mary was born on November 19, 1953, in Des Arc, Arkansas to Arburn Saxton and Maude Howell-Saxton.

Mary received her education from the Des Arc School District. She was a proud 1971 graduate of Des Arc High School.

Mary was a faithful...

Hazel Beatrice Hampton

Hazel Beatrice Hampton

Jul 28, 2024

Hazel Beatrice Hampton, 75, of Holly Grove passed away Sunday, July 28, at her home in Holly Grove.

Hazel was born on December 6, 1948, in Holly Grove, Arkansas to T.B. Isby Sr. and Irma Corns.

Hazel along with her family relocated to Chicago, Illinois when she was 2 years of age.

Hazel received her education from the Chicago Public School System. She...