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Brenda Lee Hansen Stark -Glbfh
Oct 16, 2018
Jonesboro- Brenda Lee Hansen Stark, 67, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at her home. She was born February 3, 1951in Jonesboro to the late Wilborn and Elizabeth Hansen. She will be remembered as a loving mother, sister and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Candy Denton (Jerry) of Lake City, Tammy Stark of Williamsport, Indiana, Inice Barber (Eddie)...
Vickie Lynn Bandy -Glbfh
Oct 14, 2018
Jonesboro - Mrs. Vickie Lynn Bandy, 66, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Vickie was born in Blytheville on September 23, 1952 to the late C.B. and Velma Miller Gentry. She worked for 12 years at the Northeast Arkansas Federal Credit Union and was a member of the First Free Will Baptist...
Millie Wimberley -Gfh
Oct 14, 2018
Monette- Millie Wimberley, 84, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Monette Manor. She was born July 20, 1934 in Macey to the late T. T. and Nona McClelland Hout. She worked at Arkansas Power and Light until she retired. She enjoyed being a housewife, loved to sing in the church choir and as well at the nursing home. She...
James Wade Quinn Jr. - Glbfh
Oct 14, 2018
James Wade Quinn Jr., 82, a long-time Jonesboro resident, died Sunday, October 14, 2018, at his home. Wade was born in Osceola to James Wade Quinn and Jean Fisher Quinn Baehrel. He was a successful businessman and entrepreneur. Wade opened his first Jr. Foods convenience store in February of 1965 on Southwest Drive. From there, he and wife, Johanna, would...
Oleen Walton -Glbfh
Oct 13, 2018
Jonesboro- Oleen Walton, 89, passed peacefully to be with the Lord. She died on October 13, 2018 at Flo \u0026 Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born December 21, 1928 to the late Dewey and Obie Ray. Also preceding her in death was her husband of forty-nine and a half years, Hugh B. Walton; a sister Daphine; four brothers Jerold,...
Tula Caroline "Carolyn" Stone Ellis - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Oct 12, 2018
Walnut Ridge- Tula Caroline "Carolyn" Stone Ellis, 94, passed away on October 12, 2018 at home surrounded by loved ones. Carolyn was born on May 30, 1924 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Joe and Lucy Weatherford Stone. She lived in Light for 51 years and was a member of Light Baptist Church until she and Bill moved to Walnut...
Alice Murelene Mcfarlin -Gfh
Oct 11, 2018
Monette- Alice Murelene McFarlin, 79, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born January 30, 1939 in Neelyville, Missouri to the late William and Bertha Dixon McCollum. Alice exemplified a life of dignity and strength. She spent her life in quiet contemplation while busying her hands with productive activities. While young and...
Pete Waites - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Oct 10, 2018
Pete Waites, 84, of Pocahontas, passed away Wednesday, October, 10, 2018 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Pete was born, December 20, 1933 in Bienville Parish, Louisiana near Ringgold. His parents were the late Vander and Ola D. Hay Waites. He was a longtime beloved teacher, bus driver, and later substitute for the Pocahontas School District. He also served for 69...
Mary Catherine Declerk Knotts - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Oct 9, 2018
Little Rock - Mary Catherine DeClerk Knotts, 84, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at her home. She was born, May 24, 1934 in Pocahontas to the late William A and Mary A Schmidt DeClerk. She was the organist for St. Paul Catholic Church while in high school and until she married in 1955. She then became...
Gordon Arthur J. Dockery (Gregg-Weston Fh)
Oct 9, 2018
Mr. Gordon Arthur J. Dockery of Harrisburg, departed this life Tuesday morning, October 9, 2018, at his home, at the age of 61. He was born November 26, 1956 in Dallas, Texas, the son of the late Arthur J. Dockery and Jessie Cearley Dockery. Gordon was a retired engineer from C \u0026 I Electric in Jonesboro and was a U.S....
Clora Battles White -Gfh
Oct 7, 2018
Anchorage, AK- Clora Battles White, 83, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018. She was born August 4, 1935 in Monette to the late James and Ina Battles. She is survived by her husband, James White; her children, Darlene and Jim White; a brother, Sonny Battles; grandchildren, Jonathan and Jeffrey Harrison and Ann Cooper; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews....
Joyce Ann King -Glbfh
Oct 6, 2018
Bono- Joyce Ann King, 75, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born December 29, 1942 in Violet Hill to the late J. V. and Corinne Smith. She was a secretary with a trucking firm. Mrs. King loved her family gatherings where family's stories and laughter that will be cherished forever. She...
George Weldon Jordan Jr. -Glbfg
Oct 6, 2018
Jonesboro- George Weldon Jordan Jr., 86, passed away October 6, 2018. He was born January 4, 1932 in Horry County, South Carolina to the late George and Bessie Creel Jordan Sr. George proudly served in the United States Air Force. He had lived in Arkansas for over sixty years. He had worked as a traveling salesman and retired from Atlas...
Julia Marie Watson Hicks - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Oct 5, 2018
Julia Marie Watson Hicks, 103, passed away on October 5, 2018 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab in Pocahontas. Julia was born on May 27, 1915 in Datto, AR to William Anderson and Fannie Belle Petty Watson. She was a very loving wife, mother, and grandma. She loved family gatherings and music as well as reading until she lost her sight....
Merlene Harper Brown - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Oct 5, 2018
Pocahontas- Merlene Harper Brown, 81 passed away peacefully Friday, October 5, 2018 surrounded by her 3 daughters. Merlene was born July 16, 1937 in Maynard, Arkansas to the late Rex and Mae Harper. Merlene was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Brown; parents, Rex and Mae Harper; brothers, Conway, Don, Thomas and Dean Harper; and a sister, Joyce Goodsell....
Isabell Marie Hallmark -Glbfh
Oct 4, 2018
Jonesboro- Isabell Marie Hallmark, 93, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born July 5, 1925 in Weiner to the late George and Lucille Ritter. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Gilbert and Karen Hallmark of Ft. Worth, Texas, Eric and Debra Hallmark of Jonesboro and Melissa and Dr. Mark Brown...
Mary Louise Shelton - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Oct 4, 2018
Pocahontas- Mary Louise Shelton fought a good fight and finished the course secure in her faith. Surrounded by family and friends, she gained her heavenly reward on October 4, 2018, reuniting with her husband of 69 years. Mary Lou, lovingly known to the many that loved and adored her as Mama Mary Lou, was born on December 12, 1924 and...
Patsy A Moss -Glbfh
Oct 4, 2018
Trumann- Patsy A. Moss, 69, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born February 12, 1949 in Jonesboro to the late J.B. and Irene Stephens West. Mrs. Patsy was a homemaker and a member of the Gold Star wives of America and the Stone Country Humane Society. She and Doyle were married...
James Thomas Hawkins -Glbfh
Oct 3, 2018
Jonesboro- James Thomas Hawkins, 85, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born March 30, 1933 in Jonesboro to the late Thomas and Bessie Childers Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins served his country proudly in the United States Air Force for four years. He sold insurance for over sixty years and enjoyed playing basketball at the...
Nedine Wilkins -Glbfh
Oct 2, 2018
Weiner- Nedine Wilkins, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at her home. She was born August 22, 1936 in Fisher to the late Wiley and Gladys Wixson Gunter. Mrs. Wilkins was a homemaker and worked at Perel and Lowersteins Jewelers in Jonesboro and an active member of the Otwell Christian Church. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed sports and...
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