Obituaries

Darwyn Ray Priest Darwyn Ray Priest, 75, of Lafe, Ark., passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He was born July 23, 1948, to Marion and Lora Priest.

Geneva Thomason Holifield, 91, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Lonoke, Ark., on March 29, 1932, to the late Roy Thomason and Girthel (Pike) Thomason. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Jonesboro.

Sarah Lou Smith, 90, of Rector, passed away on June 5, 2023, at Kennett, Mo. Sarah always had a smile and was full of life. She loved her family and they always knew that, especially the grandchildren. Sarah was always active. She and her husband Dale were members of the Square-Dancing Club in their younger years and always enjoyed the fun times there. She was a quilter and enjoyed gardening and sharing that with her family. Sarah belonged to the First United Methodist Church where she was an active member for many years.

Margaret Ellen Janes, 85, of Springtown, Tex., went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2023. She died peacefully with her children at her side. Born February 17, 1938, Margaret was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a strong Christian baptized at the young age of thirteen. A woman who asked for so little but gave so much.

Anthony Herbert Linam, 88, of Colt, Ark., formerly of Rector, Ark., passed from this life on Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born on September 21, 1934, to the late Hughy and Mary Davisson Linam.

Leo J. Boyd, 89 of Pollard, Ark., passed away on May 26, 2023, in Dexter, Mo., surrounded by family.

Cora Allean Price, 96, departed this life May 22, 2023. She went through life as Allean. She was born August 17, 1926 in Rector, Ark., to John and Cora (Robinson) Holcomb. When she was a small child they moved to St. Louis, Mo., where her Dad worked for General Motor Fisher Body Division. At this time there were many layoff’s, so the family moved back and forth to Arkansas for many years.

Bobby Gene Johnson, 93, of Piggott,Ark., passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Piggott Community Hospital. He was born March 21, 1930 in Piggott, and was the son of the late Rossie Loton and Mary Belle Vaughn Johnson.

Shirley Dean Dooley, 82, of Rector, passed from this world on May 24, 2023, at the Arkansas Continue Care in Jonesboro. Shirley was an active member of the First General Baptist Church until her health prevented her from going. She had been a Christian since her teens and was baptized in the Mayo ditch. She was on the Food Committee, Women’s Missionary Society, Adult Ladies Sunday School Teacher, Special Events Committee and wherever else needed.

Charles Clifford Williams, 86, of Horn Beak, Tenn., passed away at his home on May 1, 2023. He was born on February 15, 1937 in Wilson, Ark., to Lynn Elmer Williams and Ida Clifford Clayton Williams. Charles was an active member of the Ridgely Senior Center. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, sightseeing, and bird watching. He was also a supporter of the St. Jude’s Children Hospital.