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Billy Joe "Pete" Roddy -Glbfh

Billy Joe "Pete" Roddy -Glbfh

Nov 8, 2018

Jonesboro- Billy Joe "Pete" Roddy, 89, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born January 12, 1929 in Jonesboro to the late Walter Joe and Bonnie Nisbett Roddy and lived his early years in Monette. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War as a sergeant with Company...

David Wayne Bryant (Gregg-Weston Fh)

David Wayne Bryant (Gregg-Weston Fh)

Nov 8, 2018

Mr. David Wayne Bryant of Harrisburg, departed this life Thursday, November 8, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 63. He was born born November 15, 1954 in Quinton, Oklahoma, the son of the late Harvey Bunn and Betty Bryant Bunn. David grew up in Cave City and was a 1972 graduate...

Bruce H Gove - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Bruce H Gove - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 7, 2018

Pocahontas- Bruce H. Gove, 81, passed away on November 7, 2018 at Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas, AR. Bruce was born November 12, 1936 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Harold Gove and Abby Ruth Baker Gove Martin. He spent many hours in teaching the Bible. He was a volunteer in building Kingdom Halls for Jehovah's Witnesses as...

Jay Stoddard - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jay Stoddard - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 6, 2018

Jay Stoddard, 77, of Biggers passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at St. Bernard's Healthcare. He was born, April, 2, 1941 in Galveston, TX to the late Jack Calvin \u0026 Juanita Craft Stoddard. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Christy Stoddard; seven brothers, and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Rita Brown Boucher Stoddard of the home;...

Dwayne Cooper -Glbfh

Dwayne Cooper -Glbfh

Nov 4, 2018

Jonesboro- Dwayne Cooper, 58, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Jonesboro Health and Rehab. He was born October 14, 1960 in Keiser. He will be remembered as a loving son, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He is survived by his parents, Jackie and Wanda Looney of Harrisburg; a daughter, Deanna Hogard (Chad) of Jonesboro; three grandchildren, Ruthie, Rylan, Jackson...

Kevin Vandergriff - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Kevin Vandergriff - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 4, 2018

Pocahontas- Kevin Vandergriff, 49, passed away on November 4, 2018 at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro. Kevin was born November 29, 1968 in Pocahontas, AR to Leo and Phyllis Holsted Vandergriff. He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Vandergriff and sister, Lisa Vandergriff. He is survived by his father, Leo Vandergriff; uncles, Perry (Glenda) Vandergriff, Leonard (Nona) Vandergriff,...

Karen Velilla - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Karen Velilla - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 2, 2018

Pocahontas- Karen Velilla, 58, passed away on November 2, 2018 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Little Rock, AR. Karen was born on March 4, 1960 in Walnut Ridge, AR to Norman and Donna Smith. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Colton D'Wayne Whitlow. She is survived by her parents; husband, Steve Velilla of the home; sons, Rodney (Misty)...

Emma Lou Hills - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Emma Lou Hills - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 1, 2018

Emma Lou Kemp Hills, 74, of Ravenden, passed away November 1, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. Emma Lou was born December 10, 1943 in the Yadkin community of Ravenden Springs to Jake and Alma Smith. Emma Lou was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She cherished her children and grandchildren above all things....

Elizabeth Jane Leblanc -Glbfh

Elizabeth Jane Leblanc -Glbfh

Nov 1, 2018

Jonesboro- Elizabeth Jane Hailey LeBlanc, 102, stepped into glory with her Savior Jesus on November 1, 2018. Born across the street in her parents\u0027 home on December 11, 1915, Jane was the firstborn of Robert Wendell and Favorita Elizabeth Burns Hailey. Jane was preceded in death by her sisters, Martha Viola Hailey and Nancy Hailey Taylor, and by her former...

Leona Painter -Glbfh

Leona Painter -Glbfh

Oct 31, 2018

Jonesboro - Leona Painter, 84, entered into God's Heavenly Kingdom on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Leona was born May 5, 1934 in Dalton to the late Arvil and Martha Houston Blackwell. She was a loving wife, mother and grandma. She was well loved by everyone who knew her. God has broken our hearts that day just to prove to us,...

Geraldine H. "Jerre" Spurlock -Glbfh

Geraldine H. "Jerre" Spurlock -Glbfh

Oct 29, 2018

Jonesboro- Geraldine H. "Jerre" Spurlock, 92, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at Flo \u0026 Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born February 8, 1926 in Bay to the late W.W. and Iva Barnes Holmes. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church, where she served in several leadership roles including trustee and United Methodist Women. Mrs....

Judy Underwood -Gfh

Judy Underwood -Gfh

Oct 29, 2018

Haltom City, Texas- Judy Underwood, 65, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018. She was born July 30, 1953 in Heidelberg, Germany to the late Norman G. Bailey and Faye Thomas Bailey Clyburn. Judy was a Christian, who loved people and animals. She enjoyed spending time outside and cooking. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother....

Euvaughn Blake -Gwfh

Euvaughn Blake -Gwfh

Oct 29, 2018

North Little Rock- Euvaughn Blake, 83, died Monday, October 29, 2018 at the Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock. He was born September 29, 1935 in Harrisburg to the late Ralph and Ethel James Blake. He graduated from Harrisburg High School and attended Arkansas State College. He served his country in the United States Air Force spending much of...

Donald R Combs - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Donald R Combs - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Oct 28, 2018

Cherokee Village- Donald R Combs, 75, passed away on October 28, 2018 at the Fulton County Hospital. Donald was born on September 20, 1943 in Thayer, MO to Wellie and Larona Farrow Combs. He proudly served his country in the Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Colt Peterson; great grandson, Hayden Combs; brothers, James, Herb,...

Paul "Pd" Dean Wallace -Gfh

Paul "Pd" Dean Wallace -Gfh

Oct 26, 2018

Monette- Paul Dean "PD" Wallace, 83, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at Monette Manor. He was born October 30, 1934 in Monette to the late Tom "Whiskers" and Gertie Woodsmall Wallace. He was a retired farmer and carpenter. The graduated from Monette High School in 1953. According to the Monette Buffalo school newspaper, P. D.'s famous saying was "Go...

Mary E. "Betty" Sitz -Glbfh

Mary E. "Betty" Sitz -Glbfh

Oct 26, 2018

Jonesboro- Mary E. "Betty" Sitz, 87, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born April 10, 1931 in Weiner to Edward Benjamin and Vera A. Gosney Walker. Mrs. Sitz graduated from Weiner High School in 1949. She played basketball on the Girls High School team. Following graduation, she worked for the Bank of Weiner...

Carolyn "Tommye" Fielder -Glbfh

Carolyn "Tommye" Fielder -Glbfh

Oct 24, 2018

Jonesboro - Carolyn Tomazine Fielder, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Tommye was born February 3, 1940 in Light to the late Lawrence "Tom" and Elwanda Sawyers, where she grew up and attended Light, Greene County Tech Schools and Arkansas State University. Tommye was a member of Central Baptist Church...

Carlos Lee Dent Jr. -Glbfh

Carlos Lee Dent Jr. -Glbfh

Oct 24, 2018

Hardy- Carlos Lee Dent Jr., 52, passed from his earthly home to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Flo \u0026 Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born July 25, 1966 in Jonesboro to Lee and Doris Dent. Carlos lived most of his life in Jonesboro. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1984. He loved hunting and...

Kayna Brooke Gardner (Gregg-Weston F.H. )

Kayna Brooke Gardner (Gregg-Weston F.H. )

Oct 21, 2018

Miss Kayna Brooke Gardner of Harrisburg, departed this life early Sunday morning, October 21, 2018, in Jonesboro, at the age of 18. She was born in Jonesboro, October 21, 2000, the daughter of Jason and Brandy Murphy Gardner. Kayna was a senior at Harrisburg High School and a member of the Girls Volleyball Team. She loved fishing and going to...

Johanna Lina Smith - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Johanna Lina Smith - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Oct 21, 2018

Pocahontas - Johanna Lina Smith, passed away on October 21, 2018 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by loved ones. Johanna was born on August 25, 1925 in Hurden, Germany to Karl and Lina Steuben Hoelzle. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lambert Smith; sisters, Gretel Walz, Hedwig Schell; and brother, Walter Hoelzle. She is...

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