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William Aaron Lofton -Glbfh

William Aaron Lofton -Glbfh

Apr 9, 2019

Jonesboro- William Aaron Lofton, 42, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at his apartment in Baltimore, Maryland. He was born July 8, 1976 in Jonesboro and he graduated from Jonesboro High School and attended Arkansas State University. Aaron was an avid reader with a photographic memory. His recall ability was remarkable for facts, dates, and events. He had a deep...

John Gordon Mixon (Gwfh)

John Gordon Mixon (Gwfh)

Apr 7, 2019

Mr. John Gordon Mixon, of Harrisburg, AR, formerly of Lake Wales, FL, departed this life Sunday, April 7, 2019, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, at the age of 94. He was born May 9, 1924 in Adel, Georgia, the son of the late Lewis Thomas Mixon and Mittie Frances Lovette Mixon. John moved to Harrisburg in 1985 and...

Mesha Louise Hadl -Glbfh

Mesha Louise Hadl -Glbfh

Apr 4, 2019

Jonesboro- Mesha Louise Hadl, 52, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 in Memphis. She was born August 4, 1966 in Jonesboro to the late John William Walker and late Frances Hasting Brown. Mesha loved her pets and her family. She will be remembered as a loving daughter and mother. She was survived by her sons, Zachery Lesley and Joshua Lesley;...

Bill Dale Alexander -Glbfh

Bill Dale Alexander -Glbfh

Apr 3, 2019

Jonesboro- Billie Dale Alexander, 87, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born August 24, 1931 in Jonesboro to the late William and Elthia Wood Alexander. Bill served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, stationed in Puerto Montt, Chile. He owned and operated City Barber Shop in...

Morene Powell Fincher -Gfh

Morene Powell Fincher -Gfh

Apr 2, 2019

Caraway- Morene Fincher, 90, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at her home. She was born December 14, 1928 in Black Oak to the late Olin and Sarah Logan Cook. Mrs. Morene was a homemaker and a member of the Caraway First Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving mother, sister and grandmother. She was preceded in death...

Sylvia Jean Gunter Glass -Glbfh

Sylvia Jean Gunter Glass -Glbfh

Apr 2, 2019

Fisher- Sylvia Jean Gunter Glass, 86, of DeWitt formerly of Fisher, has departed this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She was born May 10, 1932 in Fisher to the late Wiley and Gladys Wixson Gunter. She was a homemaker and had worked for numerous employers throughout her working years. After her retirement she went to work for her brother...

Charles Wesley "Dub" Carter - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Charles Wesley "Dub" Carter - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 29, 2019

Pocahontas - Charles Wesley "Dub" Carter, 87, passed away on March 29, 2019 at Randolph Home surrounded by loved ones. Dub was born on July 17, 1931 in O'Kean, AR to Tom and Beulah Tinker Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Glendora Carter; son, Rick Carter; and sister, Dorothy Hayes. He is survived by daughter, Linda...

Bonnie Bennett (Glbfh)

Bonnie Bennett (Glbfh)

Mar 28, 2019

Mrs. Bonnie Bennett, of Jonesboro, departed this life Thursday, March 28, 2019, at the St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 89. She was born March 10, 1930 in Parkin, Arkansas, the daughter of the late William Wood and Mary Green Wood. Mrs. Bennett was retired from ASU after serving as secretary in the Food Services for...

Roseline Kineb Lavin Motellang - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Roseline Kineb Lavin Motellang - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 28, 2019

Pocahontas- Roseline Kineb Lavin (Motellang), 67, passed away on March 28, 2019 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Roseline was born on September 28, 1951 in Marshall Island to Jerke and Kiton Anjolok Lavin. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by children, Jones Drido, Embi Jude, Jolinda Kanel, Grace Meloktakon, Bindel Dribo, Mamie Dribo,...

Sara Kirkland Simons

Sara Kirkland Simons

Mar 27, 2019

Jonesboro- Sara M. Kirkland Simons, 46, passed away March 27, 2019 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born January 28, 1973 in Jonesboro to Jonnie and Madeleine Hale Kirkland. Sara attended Licking High School R-8 where she was active in basketball, cross country, forensics and debate club. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from ASU (Cum Laude)...

Branson Odin Reed - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Branson Odin Reed - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 26, 2019

Pocahontas- Branson Odin Reed, beloved infant son of Mark Brandon and Lori Ann Turner Reed went to be the Lord on March 26, 2019 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was preceded in death by grandparent, Mel Reed; great grandparents, Doris and Noveline Reed, Arlis and Nora Pearl Freeman; and great grandparents, Ed Turner and Gene Trujillo. Branson is survived by...

Palos Sue Turner - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Palos Sue Turner - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 25, 2019

Pocahontas- Palos Sue Turner, 67, passed away on March 25, 2019 at AR Continued Care Hospital. Sue was born on April 1, 1951 in Pocahontas, AR to Leonard and Edna Roach Huddleston. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Turner; son, Charles Wayne Turner; daughter, Brenda Rose; and two sisters, Alma Goings and Juanita Huddleston. She is...

Ralph Scott Hixson - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Ralph Scott Hixson - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 24, 2019

Pocahontas- Ralph Scott Hixson, 70, passed away on March 24, 2019 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Ralph was born on July 31, 1948 in Poplar Bluff, MO to Ralph Edwin and Georgia Phelps Hixson. He proudly served in the US Navy and retired after 28 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by...

Donna Raye Renfro (Gregg-Weston Fh)

Donna Raye Renfro (Gregg-Weston Fh)

Mar 23, 2019

Donna Raye Renfro of Harrisburg, departed this life Saturday, March 23, 2019, at her home, at the age of 47. She was born April 28, 1971 in Lepanto, Arkansas, the daughter of Robert Ray Morris and Janie Dobbins Morris. Donna was a member of the New Testament Baptist Church in Harrisburg. She was a cook for many years at Jordan\u0027s...

Allen "Ricky" Woodsmall -Gfh

Allen "Ricky" Woodsmall -Gfh

Mar 22, 2019

Jonesboro- Allen "Ricky" Woodsmall, 73, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 in Craighead Nursing Center. He was born April 22, 1945 in Jonesboro to the late H.C. and Mary Sue Wallace Woodsmall. He is survived by five close cousins, Jo Ball of Jonesboro, Pat Hawkins of Monette, Betty Rains of Jonesboro, Vicki Hickman of Jonesboro and Norma Sue Gathright of...

Myrtle Akins - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Myrtle Akins - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 22, 2019

Pocahontas- Myrtle Akins, 99, passed away on March 22, 2019 at Randolph Home. Myrtle was born on March 27, 1919 in West Plains, MO to Austin and Frona Bennett Collins. She was an avid gardener and loved working in her yard and flowerbeds. She worked in manufacturing in St. Louis, MO and Detroit, MI and was a spot welder at...

Curtis Wayne Hogan -Glbfh

Curtis Wayne Hogan -Glbfh

Mar 20, 2019

Bono- Curtis Wayne Hogan, 57, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019. He was born June 15, 1961 in Jonesboro to the late Curtis and Betty Findley Hogan. Wayne was a mechanic and loved his grandkids. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his wife, Colleen Hogan; three brothers, Keith Hogan...

James Luther Williams - Mcnabb Funeral Home

James Luther Williams - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 20, 2019

Walnut Ridge - James Luther Williams, 86, of Walnut Ridge passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at his home. He was born, December 3, 1932 in Richwoods to the late Elmer Lee and Tula Weatherford Williams. He was a farmer, car salesman, and Air Force veteran. James was a faithful husband to his loving wife, Peggy Ann Browning Williams, for...

Houston Lavelle Street - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Houston Lavelle Street - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 19, 2019

Pocahontas- Houston Lavelle Street, 79, passed away on March 19, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Houston was born on September 7, 1939 in Biggers, AR to Dave and Gwendolyn Edington Street. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Robert Street. He is survived by his wife, Donna Street; son, Terry Street of Hattiesburg, MS; daughter, Pamela...

Lt. Col. Marcia Patton -Glbfh

Lt. Col. Marcia Patton -Glbfh

Mar 18, 2019

Jonesboro- Lt. Col. Marcia Patton, 64, passed away in Memphis, Tennessee, Monday, March 18, 2019 at The Regional One Trauma Center. She lived most of her life in Jonesboro, receiving her RN degree from the University of Arkansas and later a BSN and MSN in Nursing. She worked for the Health Department for fifteen years as a home health nurse,...

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