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Charles Eugene Buazard - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Jan 8, 2020
Charles Eugene Buazard, 73, passed away on January 8, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Charles was born on December 5, 1946 in Lake City, Arkansas to Lonzo Buazard and Geneva Daily. He always said his biggest achievements were his children and grandchildren. Not only did he serve his country in the US Army, he also served the...
Edwin Clement Cox, Jr. - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Jan 7, 2020
Edwin Clement Cox, Jr. passed away at home in Durango, Colo., in the early hours of January 7, 2020. Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Gabrielle Hammer Cox. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Bernardine DeClerk Cox of Durango, Colo.; brother, Donald R. Cox and wife, Ruth Ann Cox of Pocahontas, Ark.; daughters, Danielle Cellini...
Wanda Gayle Wheeley -Glbfh
Jan 7, 2020
Bay- Wanda Gayle Wheeley, 68, began rowing to her celestial fishing hole on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 and cast her line beside our Lord at 8:15 pm. She was born at home on July 15, 1951 in Jonesboro and was the seventh child born to her late parents, Earl L. and Virginia C. Johnson Wheeley. Wanda was of the Church...
Annie Austin Frierson Brown - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Jan 6, 2020
Annie Austin Frierson Brown of Ravenden Springs, Arkansas, began her journey at College Hill, Mississippi, a small farming community near Oxford, Mississippi, July 25, 1932 to Robert Lynn Frierson Sr. and Mattie Lillian Pettis Frierson. Annie was the oldest of three siblings. In 1950, Annie went to St. Louis, Missouri to start her career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. After...
Lee Bob Moore - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Jan 5, 2020
Corning- "Lee Bob" Moore, passed away on January 5, 2020 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould at the age of 59. Lee Bob was born on April 25, 1960 in Doniphan, MO to James "Frog" and Irene Massey Moore. He was a member of Calvary Baptist in Corning, enjoyed spending time with his family and going to church. He...
Erma Clara Jones - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Jan 5, 2020
Erma Clara Jones, age 94 of Pocahontas, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the Randolph County Nursing Home. Erma was born in Pratt, Missouri on November 21, 1925 to James Vernon Ray and Ona Fowler Ray. She was married to Alden Jones on May 8, 1942. They were married 65 years at the time of Alden's death in...
Phyllis Kay Kingston - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Jan 3, 2020
Phyllis Kay Kingston, 71, of Paragould passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Phyllis was born April 20, 1948 in Evening Star to the late Ollis and Emily Brashears Staton. She was a dietary manager for Paragould School District and a member of the Newton Street Church of Christ. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents,...
James Messick Sr. -Glbfh
Jan 2, 2020
Mountain Home- James Messick Sr. 77, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. James was born June 7, 1942 in Mountain Home to the late Allen and Lucy Messick. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Leon and three sisters, Joann, Linda and Patsy. He is survived by his four children, Lora Reagan (Jammie), Tommy Messick (Priscilla), Sherry Messer...
James Henry Ramage - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Jan 1, 2020
James Henry Ramage, 90, of Cherokee Village passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at White River Medical Center in Batesville. He was born August 12, 1929 in Bengen, AR. He was a CPA. He is survived by his husband, Jerry Thielemier. No services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McNabb Funeral Home to help...
Ruby Lee Reese - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Dec 31, 2019
Ruby Lee Reese, 77, of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab. She was born June 10, 1942 at Opposition to the late One Drew and Sallie Ann Lee Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Daniel Levine Reese. She is survived by two sons, Michael (Debbie) Russell of Senatobia, MS...
Randy Connor -Glbfh
Dec 31, 2019
Jonesboro- Randy Connor, 53, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019. He was born to David and Patricia Smith Connor on October 14, 1966 in Walnut Ridge. He grew up in Sedgwick and graduated in 1985 from Hoxie High School. Randy worked for Gordon Food Service for over twenty-four years in their Memphis Sales Division. He was a member of the...
Margaret Ann Ivy - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Dec 31, 2019
Pocahontas - Margaret Ann Ivy, 78, of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was born February 26, 1941 in Pocahontas to the late Bernard and Beulah Fields Templeton. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold Ivy; and siblings, Howard Templeton, Freddy Templeton, Bill Templeton, Lucille Gruben, Virginia Jankoski, Ruth DeJournette...
Ann Elizabeth Carroll - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Dec 30, 2019
Ann Elizabeth Carroll, a former editor of the Pocahontas Star Herald died Monday, December 30. Born in Pocahontas August 29, 1922, she was a daughter of Warren L. and Thelma Martin Blankenship. She was 97 years of age. The Pocahontas Star Herald was established in 1902 by Mrs. Carroll's grandfather, L.F. Blankenship. She and her husband William D. Carroll purchased...
Muriel Butler West - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Dec 30, 2019
Poplar Bluff, MO - Muriel Butler West, 93, passed away on December 30, 2019 at her home in Poplar Bluff, MO surrounded by family. Muriel was born on March 2, 1926 in Reyno, AR to Robert Lloyd and Eula Mae Adams Butler. She was a very kind and loving Mimi that enjoyed developing an individual bond with each grandchild. She...
Frank James Jamroz - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Dec 29, 2019
Pocahontas - Frank James Jamroz, 88, passed away on December 29, 2019 at his home. Frank was born on June 11, 1931 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Frank G. and Victoria Lignar Jamroz. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He fished from the top to the bottom of North America as an avid fisherman....
Perry Wayne Kildow - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Dec 29, 2019
Pocahontas- Perry Wayne Kildow, 67, passed away on December 29, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Perry was born on January 17, 1952 in Pocahontas, AR to the late William Henry and Alma Lee Vandergriff Kildow. He was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association, Great Harvest Church and Warriors Empowering Children. He was preceded in death by...
Luke Owen Kimes -Glbfh
Dec 26, 2019
Jonesboro- Luke Owen Kimes passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 in the arms of his parents, Tyler and Britany Kimes at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ella-Claire Joy Kimes. Luke is survived by his parents; grandparents, Joey Ledford, Lisa Winkle, Kevin Winkle, Kim Dooley, Larry Dooley Rebecca Sharp and Keith Sharp; great-grandparents, Shelia...
Donald Ray King - Gregg Weston Fh
Dec 26, 2019
DONALD RAY KING, 81 OF HARRISBURG, FORMALLY OF STUTTGART, AR PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 26, 2019. HE WAS BORN JULY 10, 1938 TO THE LATE JOHNNY AND MABEL MCGUIRE KING OF HARRISBURG, ARKANSAS. DONALD WAS A BOY SCOUT LEADER, A PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR IN LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL, ON THE BOARD OF THE ARKANSAS ENTERPRISE FOR THE BLIND AS WELL AS...
Etta Jean Bennett -Glbfh
Dec 24, 2019
Jonesboro - Etta Jean Bennett, 85, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She lived in Jonesboro for twenty-five years, formerly of Pocahontas and Walnut Ridge. She was born April 3, 1934 in Gum Stump to the late Dale and Maggie Kerley Pickett. Her early education was in Santa Barbara,...
Harold Dean Duncan
Dec 24, 2019
Mr. Harold Dean Duncan of Trumann, AR departed this life Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at his home, at the age of 52. He was born January 5, 1967 in Springdale, AR, the son of James Alva Duncan, Jr. and Bertha Holcomb Duncan. He was a 1985 graduate of Rogers High School and following graduation worked in maintenance for a janitorial...
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