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Avalee Mary Dickson -Glbfh

Avalee Mary Dickson -Glbfh

Mar 11, 2020

Jonesboro- Avalee Mary Dickson, 94, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born October 16, 1925 in Lawrence County to the late Harvey and Edith Aldridge Meadows. Mrs. Dickson worked for many years at Citizen's Bank and was past president of the St. Bernards Medical Center's Auxiliary. She was a member of...

Barbara Diane Nipps - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Barbara Diane Nipps - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 11, 2020

Barbara Diane Nipps, 55, of Walnut Ridge passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Lawrence Hall. Barbara was born November 24, 1964 in Pocahontas to Patsy Ford. She is preceded in death by her mother, Patsy Ford, her brothers, Timothy and Terry Ford. Barbara is survived by her son-in-law John and daughter Ashley Ellington of Keota OK; 4 grandchildren, Angel,...

Velma Annette Long Scroggins (Gwfh)

Velma Annette Long Scroggins (Gwfh)

Mar 10, 2020

Mrs. Velma Annette Long Scroggins, of Harrisburg, departed this life Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 78. She was born November 21, 1941 in McCormick, AR, the daughter of the late Elmer Long and Addie Bell Ball Long. Velma graduated with the last graduating class at McCormick High School in 1960....

Wayne Mardis (Gwfh)

Wayne Mardis (Gwfh)

Mar 7, 2020

Mr. Wayne Mardis of Harrisburg, departed this life Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Harrisburg, at the age of 72. He was born April 5, 1947 in Harrisburg, the son of the late John Mardis and Obera Woods Mardis.Wayne graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1965 and went on to Arkansas State University, where he graduated in 1969 with a BS...

Brenda Jeanette Wheeler -Gfh

Brenda Jeanette Wheeler -Gfh

Mar 5, 2020

Monette- Brenda Jeanette Wheeler, 71, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at her home. She was born January 1, 1949 in Rivervale to the late Benjamin and Lula Shasteen. Brenda was a Certified Nurse's Assistant and was of the Assembly of God faith. She loved to watch tv and spend time with her grandkids and to read her Bible. She...

David Lonnie Williams - Mcnabb Funeral Home

David Lonnie Williams - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 4, 2020

David Lonnie Williams, 79, of Stokes passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Lonnie was born November 5, 1940 in the Albertha community to the late David Benjamin and Wilma Harris Williams. He was a carpenter, electrician, proud Army veteran, and a longtime member and song leader of the Stokes Church of Christ. He is...

Eli Paul Baker -Gfh

Eli Paul Baker -Gfh

Mar 4, 2020

Monette - Eli Paul Baker, 90, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Flo and Phil Hospice House. He was born October 21, 1929 in Monette to the late Claud and Nona Baker. Paul served his country for twenty-three years in three branches of the military, the United States Navy, United States Marines and the United States Air Force. He...

Cona Jean Doan - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Cona Jean Doan - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 4, 2020

Cona Jean Doan was ushered to heaven on angels wings on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. She left this earth at Randolph Home surrounded by many loved ones and friends. Cona was born on October 7, 1941 to Clyde and Eva Dean in the Sharum community. She was blessed with a baby brother, Larry Joe Dean, on October 8, 1943. He...

Annie Mary Ransone -Glbfh

Annie Mary Ransone -Glbfh

Feb 29, 2020

Jonesboro- Annie Mary Ransone, 87, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born June 30, 1932 in Cash to the late Ed and Cora Hamilton. She was a floor supervisor for Frolic Footwear in Jonesboro for forty years. She also enjoyed being a homemaker and spending time with her family. Mrs. Ransone was a member...

Larry Pendegraft -Gfh

Larry Pendegraft -Gfh

Feb 29, 2020

Clarkton, Missouri- Larry Pendegraft, 78, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at his home. He was born April 12, 1941 in Caraway to the late Elmer and Edith Bearden Pendegraft. He was a Southern Baptist Minister. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed golfing and repairing things. He had a golf course behind his house. He will be...

Michael Pettit -Gfh

Michael Pettit -Gfh

Feb 27, 2020

Caraway- Michael Pettit, 33, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at his home. He was born February 9, 1987 in West Memphis. Michael worked security at St. Bernard Medical Center. He was a 2nd degree backbelt taekwondo, Arkansas State Champion 2000-2001. He had also trained in hapikido and kempo. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and music. Michael was a member of...

Alpha Mae "Ann" House (Gregg-Weston Fh)

Alpha Mae "Ann" House (Gregg-Weston Fh)

Feb 27, 2020

Mrs. Alpha Mae "Ann" House of Harrisburg, AR, departed this life Thursday, February 27, 2020, at the St. Bernard\u0027s Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 79. She was born May 21, 1940, in Harrisburg, AR, the daughter of Ralph Goad and Rosie Pullen Goad. Ann graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1957 and worked for American Greetings in Harrisburg...

Ruby Lynette Huntley -Gfh

Ruby Lynette Huntley -Gfh

Feb 27, 2020

Lake City- Ruby Lynette Huntley, 70, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at her home. She was born April 13, 1949 in Caraway. She was a dietary cook at Monette Manor for several years. She is survived by her children, David Harris and Judy Chamberlain; her mother, Betty Henry; a grandson, Nathaniel Chamberlain; two sisters, Glenda Martin and Rebecca Maple;...

Nelroy Pitts Wright -Gfh

Nelroy Pitts Wright -Gfh

Feb 27, 2020

Monette - Nelroy Pitts Wright, 79, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at St. Bernard Medical Center. She was born August 17, 1940 in Monette to the late Robert and Nellie Pitts. Nelroy worked for Monette Frolic Footwear for over thirty years. She is survived by her son, Mack Pitts (Tammy) of Monette; a sister, Lou Belle Pruitt; a grandson,...

Donald Anderson Bailey - Mcnabb

Donald Anderson Bailey - Mcnabb

Feb 26, 2020

Donald Anderson Bailey, 70, of Ravenden passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Donald was born August 15, 1949 in Pocahontas to Manley and Imogene Brown Bailey. He retired from the Army after 20 years and worked 14 years at the post office. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Manley and Imogene Brown Bailey, 1...

Myrtle Louise Maynard -Gfh

Myrtle Louise Maynard -Gfh

Feb 25, 2020

Jonesboro - Myrtle Louise Maynard, 85, formerly of Monette passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020. She was born April 2, 1934 in Monette to the late L.D. and Bessie Thurman Gleghorn. Myrtle loved being a wife, mother and a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and sewing and making cheerleading uniforms, maid of honor outfits, bridesmaid's dresses. She will be remembered as...

Wanda Lee Secrease -Gwfh

Wanda Lee Secrease -Gwfh

Feb 25, 2020

Rev. Wanda Lee Secrease of Harrisburg departed this life Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 93. She was born July 26, 1926 in Moko, the daughter of Samuel Matthew Secrease and Ollie Belle Holloway Secrease. Wanda was a member of the Assembly of God and has been preaching since the age...

Audrey Mae Cox -Glbfh

Audrey Mae Cox -Glbfh

Feb 25, 2020

Jonesboro- Audrey Mae Cox, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 95 on Tuesday morning at Craighead Nursing Center. She was born May 3, 1924 in Jonesboro to WA and Maggie Herron Gilbert. She was the only girl out of nine children. Audrey grew up during the Great Depression. She picked cotton, worked in fields, gardened, cooked...

Alta Joanne Dunn - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Alta Joanne Dunn - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Feb 24, 2020

Alta Joanne Dunn, 78, of Biggers passed away at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab on Monday, February 24, 2020. She was born January 28, 1942 in Biggers to the late Albert M. Jr. and Cecilia Myers Dunn. She was preceded in death by her parents Albert M. Jr. and Cecilia Myers Dunn. Also, by her daughter Alice Fawn Garrett and one...

Ronald Gene Nanney -Glbfh

Ronald Gene Nanney -Glbfh

Feb 22, 2020

Shirley- Ronald Gene Nanney, 65, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Conway Regional Medical Center. He was born November 23, 1954 in Memphis to Jerry and Melvie Wynn Nanney. He worked in maintenance and loved to fish and hunt. He will be remembered as a loving son and father. He is survived by his mother, Melvie Gardner of Rector;...

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