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10/27/2025

Jerry Wayne Phillips, 65, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, October 25, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1960 in Harrisburg, Arkansas to Robert Wayne Phillips and Eva Jean Maddox Phillips.
Jerry enjoyed playing golf and fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He worked in construction for many years as a skilled carpenter and took great pride in his work.
He is preceded in death by his father: Robert Phillips and sister: Terry Walker.
Jerry is survived by his wife: Jackie Phillps of the home, his mother: Eva Blanks of Marked Tree, Arkansas, one son: Jerry “Bubba” Phillips (Shelbie) of Marked Tree, Arkansas, two daughters: Ashley Ann Phillips of Covington, Tennessee and Cortney Jean Welander of Cincinnati, Ohio, one brother: Scott Edward Phillips of Marked Tree, Arkansas and five grandchildren: Nikki, Elena, Grant, Laikyn and Weston.
There are no services scheduled.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.

10/15/2025

Jacob Allen Marquis, 18, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, October 10, 2025. He was born on October 27, 2006 in West Memphis, Arkansas to Michael Phillip Marquis and Cheryl Renee Bratton.
Jacob worked as a diesel mechanic for TA-Travel Centers of America. He earned his welding certificate from Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville, Arkansas. Jacob enjoyed hunting, fishing, gaming and spending time with his friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Clay and Betty Bratton and Darlene Harvey.
Jacob is survived by his parents: Cheryl Bratton Profitt of Marked Tree, Arkansas and Michael and Stephany Marquis of Marked Tree, Arkansas, two step brothers: Macen and Vincent Delgado of Marked Tree, Arkansas, four sisters: Cheyenne Proffitt of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Isabella Parish of Osceola, Arkansas, Mindy Proffitt of New York and Alex Rosse of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
A visitation will be held Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.
Burial will follow in Marked Tree Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.

10/15/2025

Donnie Loyd Sandefur, 78, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, October 13, 2025 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on November 25, 1946 in Manila, Arkansas to the late Guy Earl Sandefur and Opal Marzella Stanley Sandefur.
Donnie was a devoted Christian who enjoyed working and helping his friends. In his free time, he loved watching westerns, especially Gunsmoke. He worked as a mechanic in the automotive industry and he proudly served in the United States Army. He cherished every moment spent with his family. Donnie was loved by many and will deeply be missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife: Carole Lynn White Sandefur, daughter: Mona Cook, two brothers: Wilbur Dean Sandefur, Richard Sandefur and sister: Janette Barrett.
Donnie is survived by his three sons: Bryan Sanderfur of Hornersville, Missouri, Troy Parker of Lowell, Arkansas, and Matthew Sandefur of McCaysville, Georgia, three daughters: Lisa Parker of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Jeannie Key of Leachville, Arkansas, and Amanda Sandefur of Lepanto, Arkansas, one brother: Albert Sandefur of Caraway, Arkansas, two sisters: Arzella Sandefur of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Shirley Wright of Marked Tree, Arkansas, fifteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and his fur-babies: Boogie, Woogie and Foxy.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.
Interment will follow at Caraway Cemetery, Caraway, Arkansas.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.

10/09/2025

Bob Clark Bolton Jr., age 65, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away on October 6, 2025. He was born on November 12, 1959 in Memphis, Tennessee, to Bob Clark Bolton Sr. and Rosemere Bolton.

Clark was a beloved father, pawpaw, son, and friend. He touched the lives of many with his adventurous and outgoing personality, keen sense of humor, generosity, and infectious spirit. Clark had a great ability to connect with anyone anywhere he went. He quite literally never met a stranger. He possessed an empathetic heart and brilliant mind which was used to help others daily.

Clark graduated from Marked Tree High School and went on to obtain an Associates degree from Arkansas State University in Beebe. He made a career working at Entergy and also farming and growing his family farm, W.J. Bolton Farms. Although he had a successful career at Entergy and farming, it was not until after retirement where he reunited with his true passion in aviation. He truly loved being around anything dealing with an airplane whether that was working on his planes or actually being in the air flying.

Clark wore many hats in his life from lineman, farmer, pilot, and friend, but his favorite hats to wear was the one of Dad and Pawpaw. His kids and grandkids were his greatest achievement. There was nothing he loved more than getting to talk about and brag about his them. Everywhere he went and everyone he met, he made sure to know how proud he was of all of them.

Clark lived his life to the fullest and filled his life with the things he loved. The past few years especially, he has absolutely been the best version of himself. He made sure to have fun and made sure all around him did the same. He loved calling the hogs at every Arkansas game he attended and watched, cooking for his friends and family, playing golf with his girlfriend Barbara, he became a lake enthusiast with his friends, learned to play with every toy imaginable and how to navigate a FaceTime call with Jaxson, and taking every trip he could dream of.

Forever blue skies and tail winds..

Clark was survived by his three children: Kristin Kent, son-in-law Jonathan Kent; Dustin Bolton, daughter-in-law Samantha Bolton; Sarah Stone, son-in-law Hunter Stone. His grandchildren: Jaxson Kent, Tatum Kent, Laura Bolton, Maverick Stone, and Aubrey Stone. His significant other, Barbara Massey. His two siblings: Whit Bolton (Lisa) and Susan Mahaffey (Mike). Including many additional friends that will miss him dearly.

Clark is proceeded in death by his parents: Bob Clark Bolton Sr. and Rosemere Bolton. His grandparents Whit Johnston Bolton and Maude Bolton.

Honorary pallbearers for the service will include: Dustin Bolton, Jonathan Kent, Robert Greene, Sid Smith, John Guth, Robert Smith, Alex Dean, Cliff Collins, John Gearhart, and Anthony Pearson.

Visitation will be held Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 2:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Service will be held at 4:00 P.M. at Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree, AR.

09/17/2025

Floyd David Vowell, 74, of the Payneway Community departed this life on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He was born on March 25, 1951 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Odie Edgar Vowell and Ella Juanita Rose Vowell.
Floyd retired from Greenway in Marked Tree and also worked as a skilled carpenter.
He is preceded in death by his companion: Doris Richards, his parents, four brothers: Lloyd Vowell, Verlon Vowell, Marlin Vowell and Bob Worthan, two sisters: Wanda Vowell and Lois Mason.
Floyd is survived by his four brothers: Owen Vowell of Tyronza, Arkansas, Byron Vowell of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Carlos Vowell of Alexander, Arkansas and Thomas Vowell of St. Louis, Missouri and one sister: Marilyn Thomas of Jonesboro, Arkansas and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Marked Tree Cemetery, Marked Tree, Arkansas.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto, Arkansas.

09/10/2025

Eudora Brown, 92, of Marked Tree, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Quail Run Nursing Home in Trumann, Arkansas. She was born on January 9, 1933, in Hoxie, Arkansas to Nathaniel “Tobe” and Polly Callahan.
She is preceded in death by her parents, three daughters: Janice Orrel, Mary Ragland and Doris Kimery, and one son: Jerry Gray
Eudora is survived by three sons: Ken Gray (Kathy) of Horn Lake, Mississippi, Chester Gray of Franklin, Kentucky and Michael Gray of Pocahontas, Arkansas, two daughters: Debbie Ritter (Mike) of Auburn, Kentucky and Susie Burns of Trumann, Arkansas and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Eudora will be remembered as a kind and loving woman who cherished people and loved everyone. She was a member of Marked Tree Church of God and loved her church and church family. She cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed shopping, traveling and making memories with her family. To know her was to love her and she will be deeply missed.
A Memorial service will be held, Friday, September 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Marked Tree Church of God, 114 Allyn Street, Marked Tree, Arkansas.
Brother Patrick Tucker and Brother Rick Kimery will officiate the service.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Marked Tree.

09/09/2025

Cecil Justus McDaniel, 33, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1992 in Memphis, Tennessee to Charles Mark McDaniel and Melody Justus McDaniel.
Justus served his community as a volunteer with the Tyronza Fire Department and as an EMT. He also worked for SMS at Big River Steel. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and most of all, spending time with his girls.
He is preceded in death by his father: Mark McDaniel.
Justus is survived by his mother: Melody McDaniel of Tyronza, Arkansas, companion: Kelli Pierce of the home, daughters: Adlee McDaniel of Conway, Arkansas and Ramsey McDaniel of Lepanto, Arkansas, bonus daughter: Willow Barnes of Jonesboro, Arkansas, brothers: Greg McDaniel (Gina) of Marion, Arkansas and Matt McDaniel (Brittany) of Ridgeland, South Carolina, nieces and nephews: Alyssa, Andon, Makenna, Easton, River and Ridge.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. with visitation from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Tyronza Baptist Church, Tyronza, Arkansas.
Brother Larry White and Brother Raymond Routon will officiate the service.
Donations may be made to the Tyronza Volunteer Fire Department.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home, Lepanto.

08/16/2025

Donald Ray “Stepper” Ford, 77, of Marked Tree, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was born on April 28, 1948 in Marked Tree to J.C. Ford and Doskie Cooper Ford. He was a farmer and was proud of the land he worked and the harvest he provided. He also had a passion for racing and building hot rod cars, and he was known as a skilled pool shark who enjoyed friendly competition. More than anything he loved spending time with his family and friends. Although he faced challenges of polio, he never let it hold him back. With strength and perseverance, he tackled every obstacle and will be remembered as a true overcomer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother: Joseph Cooper Ford, granddaughter: Emily Ann Caplinger, and sister: Vanita Ann Ford.
Donald is survived by his wife of fifty-five years: Polly Martin Ford of the home, daughters: Lisa Ann Caplinger of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Donna “Janie” Long (Jason Grant) of Springdale, Arkansas, Rachael Pitts (Wesley) of Marked Tree, Arkansas and Ashley Payne (Norman) of Viburnum, Missouri, brother: Herbert Ford of Mountain Home, Arkansas, sisters: Patricia Ford of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Katherine Ford of Marked Tree, Arkansas and Barbara Murray of Walcott, Arkansas, grandchildren: Brandon Ford (Tiffany), Shelbi Phillips (Bubba), Hannah Caplinger, Kelsey Pitts, Martin Long, Kinsley Jerick (Jared), Kyleigh Payne, Isabel Long, Rayleigh Pitts, Katelee Payne, Wesley Michael Pitts, great grandchildren: Zayla Ford, Laikyn Phillips, Zaylah Ford, James Wineland and Weston Phillips.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Marked Tree Church of God.
A visitation will be held Sunday, August 17, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Marked Tree Church of God.
Interment will follow service in Marked Tree Cemetery, Marked Tree, Arkansas.
Brother Patrick Tucker will officiate the service and Jason Grant will be reading the obituary.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.

08/15/2025

Jeremiah Ran’Dell Knave was born on June 5, 2025 and went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.
In his short time here, he touched many lives and will be forever cherished by his parents: Jacobee Knave, Jr. and Kristany Smith of Marked Tree, brother: Jacobee Knave, III of Marked Tree, grandparents: Marquila Carroll of Marked Tree, Patricia Ledbetter of Fordyce, Arkansas, Jacobee Knave of Omaha, Nebraska and Jesse Stephany of Warren, Arkansas, great grandparents, great great grandparents, and several aunts, uncles and a host of family and friends. A visitation will be held at Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree, Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 10:00am with a memorial service following at 11:00am.

Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree

08/11/2025

Charles Edward “Sycamore” Cantrell, 77, of Payneway, Arkansas, departed this life on, Friday, August 8, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on December 28, 1947, in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Harold and Norma Wheeler Cantrell. Charles was a lifetime member of Corner’s Chapel Baptist Church, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, addicted to watching old westerns but his true passion was farming and spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by parents, one brother: James Cantrell and two sisters: Brinda Swan and Mary Carolyn Cantrell.
Charles is survived by three brothers: Bob Cantrell of Payneway, Arkansas, Dennis Cantrell of Trumann, Arkansas and Doyle Cantrell of Indianola, Mississippi, one sister: Dianne Grant of Rogers, Arkansas, several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 10:00a.m. until service time at Corner’s Chapel Baptist Church in Payneway, Arkansas
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 11:00a.m. at Corner’s Chapel Baptist Church in Payneway, Arkansas.
Interment will follow at Marked Tree Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.

08/05/2025

Mary Jeanette Wood Buhler, 83, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, August 4, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on March 25, 1942, in Tyronza, Arkansas to Ralph and Stella McCorkle Wood. Mary was of the Methodist faith, she enjoyed playing Bingo, going to the dance at the senior center every Friday, playing cards with her sisters and spoiling her pets.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Gary Buhler and one granddaughter: Molly Buhler.
Mary is survived by one son: Lynn Buhler (Jenny) of Jonesboro, Arkansas, two sisters: Carollann Hood of Tyronza, Arkansas and Margaret Ford of Tyronza, Arkansas, one grandchild: Shelby Buhler of Jonesboro, Arkansas and a host of other family and friends.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Tyronza Community Center.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas.

07/26/2025

Kenneth "Kenny Paul" Phillips, II., 44, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on February 21, 1981, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Kenneth Paul Phillips and Dana Wilson Green.
Kenny Paul was of the Baptist faith and found joy in the simple things of life. He loved fishing, playing basketball, and was known to be a jokester who could always bring a smile to those around him. He enjoyed time spent with his family, especially his cousins
He is preceded in death by his grandparents: C.A. and Norma Wilson and Paul and Betty Phillips, nephew: Alex Connor Benton and Uncle: Randy Phillips.
Kenny Paul is survived by his father: Kenny Phillips (Kathy) of Marked Tree, Arkansas, mother: Dana Wilson Green of Jonesboro, Arkansas, son: Jasper Paul Phillips of Sheridan, Arkansas and God son: Ayden Carter Roland of Marked Tree, Arkansas, three sisters: Corey Alece Brown of Paragould, Arkansas, Stephanie Brooke Phillips (Brett Doolittle) of Paragould, Arkansas and Chelsea Victoria Baney (Jeff) of Jonesboro, Arkansas, cousin/brother-in-love: Randy Phillips of Monticello, Arkansas, brother in law: Robert Allen Brown of Brighton, Tennessee, nieces and nephews: Claire Brown (Trace Huckabay), Wesley Benton, Jr. (Desirae), Carmyn Brown, great nephews and nieces: Connor Benton and Camree Benton, Uncle: Randy Wilson (Donna) of Chester Connecticut, two Aunts: Pam Phillips of Monticello, Arkansas and Lisa McCrary of Marked Tree, Arkansas and a host of family, cousins and friends.
A funeral will be held on Monday July 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. and visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.
Interment will follow service at Tyronza Cemetery, Tyronza, Arkansas.
Brother Ron Lovins will officiate the service.
Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.

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