POCAHONTAS, Ark. — The rich history of McNabb Funeral Home and its century-long service to the Pocahontas community were celebrated Friday with a ceremony attended by local and state leaders.
Arkansas State Representative Trey Steimel, a Pocahontas native, joined the event to honor the milestone. During his remarks, Steimel presented an official citation to the funeral home, expressing gratitude for its contributions.
“Anyone here in Pocahontas is going to know and be familiar with McNabb Funeral Home,” Steimel said. “Anytime you can put a funeral home owned by the same family for 100-plus years, that’s definitely a testament to how they serve the community.”
Mayor Keith Futrell also took part in the celebration by presenting a certificate of appreciation and a key to the city. In addition, a representative from County Judge Ben Wicker’s office issued a proclamation naming October 20 as "McNabb Funeral Home Day" in Randolph County.
Those in attendance praised the funeral home's dedication to its work. Manager Clyde Hackworth, who has been with McNabb for 29 years, attributed its success to attention to detail and personalized service.
“Making sure our vehicles are clean when they leave the building, the body is dressed the way that they want it, the songs are played the way they want it ... just the small things,” Hackworth said. “If we want to go by the house on the way to the cemetery, that’s what sets McNabb’s apart.”
Hackworth added that grief and memorial services are deeply personal, requiring individualized care—a philosophy he said has long been at the heart of McNabb Funeral Home.
“There’s not another name out there,” Hackworth said. “There’s not anybody else. It’s still McNabb’s.”
Local leaders described the business as "essential" to the community, praising its adaptability and unwavering support for grieving families over the years.
Founded in 1926, McNabb Funeral Home has remained family-owned throughout its history, earning a reputation for compassion and reliability in Randolph County.