Ronney Leon Shirley Sr.
Aug 29, 2026
Ronney Leon Shirley Sr., age 71, of Monette, passed from this life Saturday, August 29, 2026, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Son of the late E.L. and Virgie Rogers Shirley, he was raised in Monette. Ronney worked as a mechanic and enjoyed fishing, drinking, and watching television, especially Star Trek. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Nena Marie Crook Townsend
Aug 29, 2026
Mrs. Nena Marie Crook Townsend was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on March 27, 1934. She went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2026, in Manila, AR. She is survived by Woody M. Townsend, her husband of 71 years, her children: Tori L. Berry (Chriss) of Jonesboro, AR, Tod M. Townsend (Mary) of Winter Springs, FL and Trey...
Sarah Sue Ezekiel
Aug 16, 2026
Sarah “Sue” Ezekiel, 82, formerly of Brinkley, Arkansas, passed peacefully on August 16, 2026. She was born February 4, 1944, in Leachville, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late R.L. and Beatrice (Stanley) Swink. She graduated from Childress High School in 1962.
Sue was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She...
Bertha Mae Brooks
Aug 10, 2026
Bertha Mae Brooks, age 88, of Manila, passed from this life Monday, August 10, 2026. Daughter of the late Leonard and Esther Manley, she was a lifelong Manila Resident. Bertha worked on the janitorial staff at Manila Public Schools for several years until her retirement. She loved working in her yard, raking up pine needles, gardening, doing puzzles, and taking...
Anthony Louis Shreve
Aug 5, 2026
Anthony L. Shreve "Tony", age 59, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed from this life Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Son of Janetta and the late James Shreve, he was born and raised in St. Louis. Tony worked as an electronics repairman and loved music.
Survivors include:
His mother, Janetta Shreve
2 aunts, Sherri Ellis and Phyllis Gibbs
3 cousins, Larry Gibbs, Anne Lancaster, and Justin...
Savanah Nicole Jones
Aug 2, 2026
Savanah Nicole Jones, age 34, of Leachville, passed from this life Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Savanah was born in Jonesboro to her proud parents, Greg and Janet Jones. She was a proud Lady Lion in Manila's 2010 graduating class and went on to attend classes at Arkansas Northeastern College. She worked in...
Anthony Joe Sims
Aug 1, 2026
Anthony Joe Sims, 38, of Alexander, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock.
Born in Blytheville, Arkansas, Anthony was the son of the late Donnie Sims and Dorothy Jean Taylor. Anthony was also blessed to be raised by his grandparents, Don and the late Guinette Sims, whose love, guidance, and example helped shape...
Geraldean Martin
Aug 1, 2026
Geraldean Lamb Martin, age 85, of Manila, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026. She was born on January 14, 1941 in Charleston, Missouri. Geraldean enjoyed a long career at American Greetings and attended the Souls Harbor church where she had many fond friendships. She was preceded in death by 3 children Nancy Carter, Tommy McGuire, and Ricky...
James Henry Crews
Jul 29, 2026
James Henry Crews, age 85, of Leachville, passed from this life Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Manila Nursing Center. Son of the late Eugene and Mary Ethel Pilgrim Crews, he was born and raised in Leachville. Early in life, he served in the United States Army. James was a devoted employee of Swihart Orchard for many years and enjoyed...
Earl Wayne Duffel
Jul 28, 2026
Earl Wayne Duffel, age 85, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Son of the late Earie and Zelma Letner Duffel, he was born and raised in Dunklin County, Missouri. He was a graduate of Arbyrd High School and worked for many years at Brown Shoe Factory...