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Max Nienstadt -Glbfh
Nov 19, 2018
Jonesboro- Max Nienstadt, 86, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born on October 11, 1932 in Amityville, NY to Max and Carrie Elliott Nienstadt. He served his country proudly in the United States Army and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He had worked as an iron worker. Mr. Max...
James Henry Hughes Sr. - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Nov 17, 2018
James Henry Hughes Sr. 80, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at his home in Smithville. James was born April 23, 1938 in Ravenden Springs, AR to the late Thomas Jefferson and Nettie Evelyn Bennett Hughes. James was always there to help others and will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Vernadean Hughes;...
Jerry Dwayne Haynes - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Nov 16, 2018
Walnut Ridge - Jerry Dwayne Haynes, 77, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at his home in Walnut Ridge, AR. Jerry was born April 13, 1941 in Delaplaine, AR to the late William Lee Haynes and Fannie Cleveland Haynes Billips. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mikalaou Haynes Hulse; brother, Donald Haynes. He is survived by children,...
Jane Frances Baltz - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Nov 16, 2018
Pocahontas - Jane Frances Baltz, 85, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, November 16, 2018 at Randolph County Nursing Home. She was born August 22, 1933 in Pocahontas to the late A.J. \u0026 Anna Matzcak Baltz. She was retired from Baltz Feed Company and a member of St. Paul Catholic Church where she sang in the choir for many years. In...
Jeanna Lynn Terrell (Gregg-Weston Fh)
Nov 14, 2018
Ms. Jeanna Lynn Terrell of Harrisburg, departed this life on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, at the age of 58. She was born June 3, 1960, in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Edsel Terrell and Barbara Jean Hunn Terrell. Jeanna was happy and loving, a devoted sister and daughter and a joy to...
Richard E. Irvin (Gregg-Weston Fh)
Nov 14, 2018
Mr. Richard E. Irvin of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at the St. Bernard\u0027s Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 70. He was born September 10, 1948 in Jonesboro, the son of the late Gene Irvin and Omagene Mashburn Irvin. Richard was a jeweler and watch maker. He loved hunting and fishing and spending time...
Anna Merle Walker - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Nov 12, 2018
Anna Merle Walker, 92, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2018 at home in Vilonia, Arkansas. She was born on November 25, 1925 in Imboden, AR to Burrel and Sue Cude. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Clarence Walker; sisters, Hope Johnson and Faith Hooper; son Billy Walker and grandson...
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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