Feb 14, 2026

Laverna Joyce Anderson, age 91, of Caraway, passed from this life Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City. Daughter of the late Oliver and Ollie Cook, she was born and raised in Manila and was a 1952 graduate of Manila High School. Laverna was a homemaker and the owner of Rivervale Grocery. She was...

Feb 8, 2026

William Edward Barnhart, age 83, of Manila, walked into heaven Sunday, February 8, 2026. Son of the late Carl and Winona Barnhart, he was born in Manila, where he lived all of his life. William served as the Alderman for the City of Manila. William was a retired patrolman for the Manila Police Department, a retired volunteer for the...

Feb 8, 2026

Carolyn Faye McCullough, age 72, of Rogersville, Missouri, formerly of Kennett, Missouri, passed this Sunday, February 8, 2026. Daughter of the late John and Opal Craft Cochran, she was born in Manila, Arkansas and raised on Milligan Ridge. Carolyn graduated from Manila High School and Arkansas State University, where she met Nelson, her best friend and husband of 52...

Feb 7, 2026

Rudy Smith Anderson, age 96, of Caraway, passed from this life Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City. Son of the late LL and Elsie Smith Anderson, he was born in Gilbertsville, Kentucky, and raised in Caraway. Rudy was a longtime Caraway resident and worked as a farmer for much of his life. He...

Feb 6, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and joyful memories that we announce the passing of Willie Faye Dobbs, a woman whose life was a beautiful tapestry of faith, family, and a deep love for Lost Cane the place she called home. Willie Faye Dobbs went home to be with her Lord February 6, 2026

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Feb 2, 2026

Freddy Junior Cobb, age 83, of Lake City, passed away on February 2, 2026, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born on May 24, 1942, North of Monette, Arkansas, to Fred and Ethel Cobb. Freddy was raised in the country and attended a one-room school, the Childress School. Freddy served in the Army National Guard 875th...

Jan 31, 2026

John Edward Thompson, age 61, of Manila, passed from this life Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his home. Son of Shirley Thompson and the late John Tom Thompson, he was born in Dearborn, Michigan, and raised in Monette, Arkansas. He was a truck driver for PTI Transportation and was a member of Mt. Pleasant General Baptist Church. John loved...

Jan 19, 2026

Mrs. Betty Lou Hatcher, age 94, formerly of Leachville, AR, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the afternoon of Monday, January 19, 2026, at Midland Medical Lodge in Midland, TX. Born in Leachville in 1931, Betty was the daughter of the late OE and Addie Langston Malone. She graduated from Leachville High School in 1948...

Jan 18, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ernie Malloy, who went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with ALS. Ernie was a strong, hardworking man. One of quiet grit and unwavering presence. He wasn't one to always say the words, but he showed his love through his actions every single day. He was a...

Jan 9, 2026

Landen Dean Blocker "Bub", age 18, of Manila, passed from this life Friday, January 9, 2025. The son of Adam Blocker and Samantha Perkins, he was born in Blytheville and raised in Manila. Landen was a member of Harvest Fellowship Church of God. He loved music, watching TikTok, hanging out with his friends, and fishing and dove hunting with...