Sadye McKenna Calhoun of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Tuckerman, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the age of 31. She was born on September 28, 1994, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the daughter of Robyn Calhoun and Jeffrey Clifton.
Sadye graduated from Tuckerman High School and was a beloved member of the Class of 2012. Her friends remember her as vivacious and beautiful, always the life of the party. Sadye had a laugh that could fill a room, and a presence that captivated everyone around her.
As a child growing up in Arkansas, Sadye enjoyed spending time with her family, who doted on her. She was a driven child with a stubborn streak that they knew would carry her through life. She grew up cooking alongside her grandmother, who loved taking the time to teach Sadye how to create delicious Southern meals. Her love of cooking continued throughout her life.
Even though she was a country girl at heart, Sadye still loved the city. She found the hustle and bustle to be invigorating and was excited about the many opportunities that Dallas offered for her to succeed.
Sadye was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Eulice and Pauline Calhoun; her uncle, Perry Keith Calhoun; her paternal grandfather, John Clifton, Sr.; and two brothers, Jeffrey “Lil Jay” Clifton and Malik Drummond.
She is survived by her mother, Robyn Calhoun of Tuckerman, Arkansas; her father, Jeffrey Clifton of Searcy, Arkansas; one son, King Irvine of Tuckerman; three daughters, Ashlynn Jackson of Tuckerman, Amiyah Irvine of Tuckerman, and Kashius Alford of Dallas; her boyfriend, Jakolby Keith Dial of Dallas; three brothers, Markell Branson, Jaylan Clifton, and Jayvonte Clifton, all of Searcy; two sisters, Jazemyn Clifton and Arianna Drummond of Searcy; her special aunts, Pam Keller and husband, Bobby and Penny Birmingham and husband, Steven; her grandmother, Ethel Mae Clifton; three uncles, Jason Clifton, John Clifton, and Julian Clifton; numerous cousins; and a lifetime of countless friends.
A memorial service will be held, with the day and time being announced when available.
Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.
