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Ruth Ann Hafer -Glbfh

Ruth Ann Hafer -Glbfh

Jan 13, 2019

Paragould- Ruth Ann Hafer, 76, formerly of Wynne passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born June 3, 1942 in Monette to the late Elbert and Emagene Thompson Burks. Mrs. Hafer worked in the office for Craighead Electric and Woodruff Electric for over thirty-five years. She was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Doyle Mack Powers -Glbfh

Doyle Mack Powers -Glbfh

Jan 10, 2019

Benton- Doyle Mack Powers, 83, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 in Bryant. He was born April 13, 1935 in Paragould to the late Calvin and Maggie Sims Powers. He was an active member of the Pine Knot Church of Christ. Doyle served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korea War. He is survived by his...

Sarah Martha Barrett Watkins -Glbfh

Sarah Martha Barrett Watkins -Glbfh

Jan 9, 2019

Bono - Sarah Martha Barrett Watkins was called home by her Lord Wednesday January 9th, 2019. She was born October 24th, 1921 near Black Oak. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents Marzee Cate Barrett and Sophia Emma Mengers Barrett; her husband, Willard Watkins, and her brother, Monroe Cate Barrett. She is survived by her sister Mary Eunice Barrett...

Solomon Lee Rex Eveland - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Solomon Lee Rex Eveland - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jan 5, 2019

Pocahontas- Solomon Lee Rex Eveland, 74, passed away on January 5, 2019 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center. Sol was born on December 31, 1944 in Delaplaine, AR to Chacy and Mary Rice Eveland. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Phyllis Wilkinson, Darlene Paulsen; brother, Randy Eveland; and step-brothers, Ralph and Howard Rice. He is survived by...

Mildred Frances Childers -Glbfh

Mildred Frances Childers -Glbfh

Jan 5, 2019

Jonesboro- Mildred Frances Childers, 91, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born February 7, 1927 in Jonesboro to the late James and Minnie Sommers Miller. She worked in child care and as a caregiver. She enjoyed quilting, crafting, cooking and gardening and loved her family. She is survived by her children, William Childers...

Lana Kay Dewitt -Gfh

Lana Kay Dewitt -Gfh

Jan 4, 2019

Monette- Lana Kay Dewitt, 73, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Monette Manor. She was born October 27, 1945 at Hancock to the late Leahmon and Lois Bennett Baker. Lana was a homemaker who also worked at a nursing home and restaurant. She enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley and camping for weeks on end. She loved her children and...

William "Bill" R. Riggs -Glbfh

William "Bill" R. Riggs -Glbfh

Jan 4, 2019

Fairfield Bay- William "Bill" R. Riggs Jr., 79, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at his home. He was born July 26, 1939 in Long Beach, California to the late William R. Riggs Sr. and Florence Marvel Riggs. Bill graduated from Dermott High School in 1958 and maintained a close relationship with high school friends, known as the "Hot Springs...

Reba Nell Butler -Glbfh

Reba Nell Butler -Glbfh

Jan 2, 2019

Lake City- Reba Nell Butler, 69, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at her home. She was born January 19, 1949 in McKenzie, Tennessee to the late R. C. and Geneva Thomas Gallimore. She was a homemaker who raised a very large family, who also owned a trucking company. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly. She was also preceded...

Johnny Adelbert Kimberland -Glbfh

Johnny Adelbert Kimberland -Glbfh

Jan 2, 2019

Bay- Johnny Adelbert Kimberland, 82, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born May 12, 1936 in Bay to the late Harve and Inez Duty Kimberland. He was a farmer, ginner and a dog trainer. He loved to fish, hunt, going to yard sales, auctions and collected John Deere toy tractors. He is survived by...

Ivan Don Sharp - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Ivan Don Sharp - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Dec 31, 2018

Hobart, Indiana - Ivan Don Sharp, 94, passed away on December 31, 2018 at St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, IN. Ivan was born on June 22, 1924 in Gary, Indiana to Homer and Goldie Sharp. He was a WWII Army Veteran and served in Burma, China and India with General Merills Marauders from 1943-1945. He retired from Ford Motor Company....

Harvey Faulkner -Glbfh

Harvey Faulkner -Glbfh

Dec 30, 2018

Ravenden- Harvey Faulkner, 84, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Flo \u0026 Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born March 12, 1934 in Caraway to the late Bud and Mahaley Ramsey Faulkner. He was a farmer, cattle rancher for his entire life and was of the Baptist faith. Harvey served on the School Boards of Caraway and Riverside Schools....

Joshua Aaron Warnick -Glbfh

Joshua Aaron Warnick -Glbfh

Dec 30, 2018

Jonesboro- Joshua Aaron Warnick, 32, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. He was born September 25, 1986 in North Little Rock. Joshua was an ag pilot who found peace in flying. He enjoyed being outside, fishing, cooking, and working with his hands. He will be remembered as a loving father, son, fiance, brother, grandson, and friend. Joshua was a member...

Arthur Leon Alphin - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Arthur Leon Alphin - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Dec 30, 2018

Pocahontas - Arthur Leon Alphin, 69 passed away on December 30, 2018 home surrounded by loved ones. Leon was born on July 27, 1949 in Pocahontas, AR to Joe and Pauline Taylor Alphin. Leon and his late wife Sue were married for 45 years. He served his country in the Army, was a Vietnam Veteran and loved Nascar and dirt...

Luther "Luke" Allen Clay - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Luther "Luke" Allen Clay - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Dec 29, 2018

Black Rock - Luther "Luke" Allen Clay, 44, of Black Rock passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was born December 26, 1974 in Pocahontas to Phil and Linda Casey Clay. He was a member of the Imboden Volunteer Fire Department where he earned the designation of firefighter of the year in 2016. He was the...

Deborah Louise Burk (Gregg-Weston Fh)

Deborah Louise Burk (Gregg-Weston Fh)

Dec 28, 2018

Deborah Louise Burk, of Trumann, departed this life Friday, December 28, 2018, at the St. Bernard\u0027s Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 61. She was born July 31, 1957 in Marked Tree, AR, the daughter of the late Alvin Stone and Juanita Stephens Stone Whitehead. Deborah worked for an airline company in Missouri as a baggage handler early...

Rose Lea Lindner - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Rose Lea Lindner - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Dec 28, 2018

Pocahontas - Rose Lea Lindner, 97, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab. She was born February 22, 1921 in Engelberg to the late Theodore and Lillie Mae Nearns Lindner. She was a hairdresser and a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, and many other relatives...

Michael Robert Rogers - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Michael Robert Rogers - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Dec 26, 2018

Pocahontas- Michael Robert Rogers, 58, passed away on December 26, 2018 at Baptist Health, Little Rock, AR. Michael was born July 14, 1960 in Paragould, AR to Floyd Eugene and Alberta Rogers. He is survived by sons, Phillip, Jimmy, and Jeffery Rogers all of Pocahontas; daughters, Ashely Cook and Kelly Rogers both of Pocahontas; 11 grandchildren; brother, Steve Rogers of...

Katherine Chism -Glbfh

Katherine Chism -Glbfh

Dec 25, 2018

Traskwood- Katherine Chism, 84, passed Tuesday, December 25, 2018 in Benton. She was born April 23, 1934 in Cash to the late William and Hazel Holman Kelley. She was a homemaker, a wonderful cook who was very creative and loved to travel. She will be remembered as a loving mother, sister and grandmother. She was survived by her nine children,...

Edward Dean Wheeler -Gfh

Edward Dean Wheeler -Gfh

Dec 22, 2018

Monette- Edward Dean Wheeler, 77, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Lakeside Nursing Home. He was born March 21, 1941 in Rosie to the late Ernest and Lela Ross Wheeler. He was a jack of all trades, handy-man always working on a car, tractor, lawn mower or anything else that needed fixing. He loved farming and was a hard...

James W Nipps - Mcnabb Funeral Home

James W Nipps - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Dec 22, 2018

James W. Nipps, 86, of Rockford, died on December 22, 2018 in Amberwood Care Center after a brief illness. James was born January 27, 1932 in Pocahontas, AR, the son of Henry and Lillie (Songer) Nipps. Married Claudine J. Rice in Pocahontas in 1955. She predeceased him May 6, 1996. Formerly employed by Rockford Clutch and Powertrain for 34 years....

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