Delancey Funeral Home-Lepanto

12/26/2025

We hope everyone has had a Merry Christmas. Due to the flu in our family we are closing the office tomorrow For assistance call 870-475-2097. We will open Monday at 9am.

12/24/2025

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS 🎄
The offices will close today at noon and reopen Friday from 9-12 in Lepanto and 10-12 in Marked Tree.

12/18/2025

Carl Dewayne Smith, 61, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, December 15, 2025. He was born on December 7, 1964 in Trumann, Arkansas to Robert Smith and Janie Stewart Martin Smith.
He is preceded in death by his parents. Carl is survived by his daughter: Fonda Smith of Lepanto, Arkansas, his son: Craig Smith (Terrika) of Jonesboro, Arkansas, two sisters: Debbie Lowry (Tharon) of New Franklin, Missouri and Patty McCullar of Crescent City, California, one brother: Kyle Smith of Lepanto, Arkansas, step-mom: Mildred Smith of Lepanto, Arkansas, granddaughter: Olivia Rossell of Lepanto, Arkansas and grandson: Caleb Smith of Jonesboro, Arkansas. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto.

12/06/2025

Jerome “Jerry” Phillips, 70, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday December 5, 2025. He was born on August 20, 1955 to Joseph Kermit Phillips and Bessie Cockrum Phillips in Lepanto, Arkansas.
Jerry was a member of Rivervale Baptist Church. He always enjoyed the church dinners and fellowship. He was a hard worker and loved working in the yard and growing his vegetable garden. He and his wife Joanie loved to travel, they visited the Smokies, the Carolinas, Alabama where they toured the Nasa Space Center, and they always enjoyed traveling to Michigan to visit family. In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters: Dorthy Haye, Mickey Holland, Betty Jo Phillips, and Joyce Barnhart, three brothers: Carl Phillips, James Leroy Phillips, and Joseph Phillips.
Jerry is survived by his wife of twenty-four years: Joanie Phillips of the home, daughter: Cindy Pollard of Monette, Arkansas, sister: Mary Coats of Watson, Arkansas, grandson: Kyle Jeffers (Amy) of Caraway, Arkansas, three great grandchildren: Mason, Madalyn and Remmington and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be Monday, December 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. and visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto.
Burial will follow at Potter Memorial Cemetery in Lepanto, Arkansas.
Brother Steven Sanders will officiate the service.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Lepanto.

12/06/2025

12/05/2025

John Francis Nunes, III, 58, of Lepanto Arkansas departed this life into God’s loving arms on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1967, in Great Lakes, Illinois to John and Diana Nunes.
John graduated from Kellum High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he loved to surf and bodyboard alongside childhood friends. John’s heart and soul were found by the oceanside where he loved to fish, whether on the shoreline, deep sea fishing boat, a pier, or even a grassy edge, John was in his element. He made a career as a truck driver and was able to see so much of our beautiful countryside that most would only dream of seeing. He was an avid football fan rooting for his beloved Florida State Seminoles and New England Patriots. When he was not rooting for his football teams, he also loved his Boston Red Sox. Anybody who knew John knew he found pure joy with his friends and loved his family dearly, but nothing compared to the love he had for his daughter, Chloe. She was truly his heart and soul.
John is survived by his father John Nunes, Sr of Tennessee, daughter Chloe Nunes and granddaughter: Alayna Blair of Tennessee, son Todd (Amber, Kyleigh and Brooklyn) of Florida, sister Deborah Nunes and nephew Cody of Florida, his dear friend Lisa Greene of Arkansas and sweetness Deb Johnson of Arkansas, and a host of family and friends he cherished dearly.
He is preceded in death by his mother: Diana Herrington.
John will be layed to rest in Florida, near his beloved beaches.
Scripture: John 14:19-20 “Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my father, and you are in me, and I am in you.”
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Lepanto, Arkansas.

12/04/2025

Larry “Lee’’ Malone, Jr., 52, of Dyess, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, December 1, 2025. He was born on July 9, 1973, to Larry Lee Malone, Sr. and Brenda Sue Allen Malone in West Memphis, Arkansas.
Lee has been a pillar of the South Mississippi County community from the time he was a young man until the moment he was welcomed into the arms of Jesus. As a member of the Holthouse Farms family, Lee served as a farm manager for twenty-five years alongside many of his beloved friends. He took pride in his daily efforts and world endlessly to ensure the success and happiness of all of those who worked beside him. In addition to time spent on the farm, Lee was a Diamond lifetime sponsor, District 4 chairman and South Mississippi County Chapter chairman of the Ducks Unlimited organization. Since joining in 2012, Lee and his chapter helped raise over $710,000 for the preservation of duck wildlife and habitat. Lee was unwavering in his dedication to all areas of his life, including taking care of his beloved wife, Kristy, and all his children and grandchildren. Known to his grandchildren as Papaw Combine, Lee was always beheld with big smiles and hugs whenever he was in their presence. Times spent playing with Papaw Combine on the tractor or at the shop will always be cherished memories for us all. Lee grew up enjoying the thrill of driving racecars and spending countless hours building at the cabin at Malone Corner with his family. As an adult, Lee loved spending time in Mississippi at the cabin with his best friends, hunting and sitting by the fire, many laughs and stories shared. While his physical presence may be absent, Lee’s love and memories will continue to shine through us all, on the farm, at the banquets, in the shop, at the cabin; anywhere his love was so freely shared.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Larry and Brenda Malone, his grandparents: Bud and Maggie Malone and Carl and Sue Allen, sister: Lori Malone and his fur babies: Sadie and Nellie.
Lee is survived by his wife of seven years: Kristy Malone of the home, three sons: Dillon Malone (Haylana) of Carson Lake, Arkansas, Harley Grimes, III (Hannah Beth) of Blytheville, Arkansas and Riley Cain (Callie) of Blytheville, Arkansas, sister: Angie Cullom (Sumner) of Carson Lake, Arkansas, father-in-law: Marlin Pender of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, five grandchildren: Bud Grimes, Layken Malone, Gator Grimes, Parker Riley Cain and Ivie Lee Malone, nieces and nephews: Karlee Cullom, Wes Easley (Kristan), Jenna Cobb (Simon) and Jasey Easley, and his fur babies: Khloeigh, Charlee, Ellie and Bud.
Visitation will be held Monday December 8, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto, Arkansas.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto, Arkansas.
Burial will follow at Mississippi County Memorial Gardens in Osceola, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers the Malone family has asked that people consider donating to the South Mississippi County DU Membership & Lee Malone Memorial Banquet
Click the link or scan the QR code below on his picture.
https://ducksunlimited.myeventcenter.com


Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Lepanto.

12/01/2025

Larry Eldon Craig, 74, of Newark, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 26, 1951 in Bassett, Arkansas to George Elliott Craig and Zelphia Blackwood Craig.
He was a devoted member and former deacon of Ruddell Hill Baptist Church, and an honorary member of Maple Springs Baptist Church. A master electrician, he used his skills to help people in his community, never asking for anything more than a kind word in return. He enjoyed sports and was a loyal Chicago Cubs fan. He spent many years coaching little league baseball and basketball. Above all, he was a family man. His pride and joy was his grandson, Ian. The time he spent with his family was valued most, and the love he gave will be felt forever.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Charles “Pete” Craig, George Elliott Craig, Jr., and Bill Craig, three sisters: Louise Wilkinson, Rena Wood, Freida Williams and Earlene Craig Brown.
Larry is survived by his wife of forty-nine years: Brenda Craig of the home, one son: Shawn Craig (Lorie) of Newark, Arkansas, two brothers: Clifford Craig (Dianne) of Batesville, Arkansas and Homer Craig (Kay) of Powhatan, Arkansas and one grandson: Ian Craig and a host of other family, friends, nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. and visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Etowah Baptist Church, Etowah, Arkansas.
Burial will follow at Garden Point Cemetery, Etowah, Arkansas.
Brother Tyler Bramlett and Ian Craig will officiate the service.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Lepanto.

11/28/2025

The offices will be closed until Monday. Happy Thanksgiving🦃

11/28/2025

The offices will be closed til Monday. Happy Thanksgiving🦃

11/25/2025

Jo Ann Bailey, 86, of Lexington, Tennessee, formerly of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, November 23, 2025. She was born on October 9, 1939 to Delmer Doss Nichols and Mamie Coats Nichols in Lepanto, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother: Robert Nichols, sister: Arlene Felmey, granddaughter: Lindsey Jo Deroshia and grandson: Tate Lindsey, Jr.
Jo Ann is survived by her two sons: Jimmy Lindsey, Jr., and Tate Lindsey and his wife Wendy, her daughter: Kathy Malloy and her husband Kevin, five grandchildren: Michael Malloy, Jordan Malloy, Mackenzie McNaughton, Casey Lindsey and Paige Lindsey, and eight great grandchildren.
Jo Ann was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who would do anything for her family, friends, or anyone in need. She was giving of herself without a second thought. To her grandchildren, she was known as Grandma Jo Jo, a name that will carry countless memories.
She will be missed dearly, but her love and impact she left on our lives will remain forever.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto.

11/24/2025

Danny Lee Hobbs, Jr., 48, of Memphis, Tennessee departed this life on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was born on August 19, 1977 in West Memphis, Arkansas to Danny Lee, Sr. and Vickey Sue Dixon Hobbs.
He is preceded in death by his mother: Vickey Sue Hobbs, Grandfather: Leon Dixon and grandparents: Perry and Bonnie Hobbs.
Danny, Jr. is survived by his father: Danny Hobbs, Sr. of Lepanto, Arkansas, one son: Roman Christopher Hobbs of Illinois and his Grandmother: Betty Dixon of Marked Tree, Arkansas.
There are no arrangements to announce at this time.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Lepanto.