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Diane Graybeal - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Jun 19, 2018
Williford- Diane Graybeal, 63, passed away on June 19, 2018 at White River Medical Center. Diane was born on June 21, 1954 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Eaurl and Agnes Price Billingsley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eaurl and Agnes Billingsley; husband, Wayne Graybeal; 2 sisters, Bonnie and Kathy Billingsley; brothers, Stevey, Troy, and Ricky Billingsley....
Steve Edward Adams - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Jun 18, 2018
Jonesboro- Steve Edward Adams, 75, passed away on June 18, 2018 at Jonesboro Health and Rehab. Steve was born on November 11, 1942 in Springfield, MO to Junior and Frieda Bennett Adams. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alva and Lela Bennett; parents, Jumior and Dottie Adams, Frieda and RG Skiles; wife, Lola Driskell Adams; and brother, Dickie...
Laura Jewell Thompson (Gregg-Weston Fh)
Jun 16, 2018
Miss Laura Jewell Thompson of Harrisburg, departed this life Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Monticello, AR, at the age of 22. She was born June 17, 1995, in Jonesboro, the daughter of James Thompson, II and Marsa Piefer Thompson. Laura was a very social person. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved to swim. She is survived...
Elizabeth Kate Kirby - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Jun 15, 2018
Pocahontas - Elizabeth Kate Kirby, 23, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at her home. She was born December 2, 1994 in Jonesboro to Charles and Leslie Smith Blankenship. She was a registered nurse at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center and a Christian. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, J.D. and Shirley Blankenship, Johnny Blankenship, and Ronnie...
Wilma L Nix (Gregg-Weston Fh)
Jun 14, 2018
Mrs. Wilma Laneal Nix of Harrisburg, departed this life Thursday, June 14, 2018, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, at the age of 89. She was born August 20, 1928 in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late John Webster Jones and Sue Moore Jones. Wilma married Charles L. Nix on January 19, 1946 and they enjoyed 58 years before...
Juanita Veda Bean - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Jun 13, 2018
Pocahontas- Juanita Veda Bean, 83, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, AR Juanita was born on September 28, 1934 in Maynard, AR to the late William Earnest and Katie Arnold Songer. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dorman Bean: daughter, Sonja Nash; granddaughter, Suzanne Ridge: and brothers, Curtis, Arlie,...
Mildred Rose
Jun 9, 2018
Mildred J. Rose, 79, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the Craighead Nursing Center. Mrs. Rose was born Jan. 30, 1939, at Cash to the late Marvin and Ethel McQuay Coots. She was a homemaker and retired from Frolic Footwear Co. after 20 years and was a member of the Stoneridge Church of Christ. She loved bowling, softball, sewing,...
Betty Sue Pittman
Jun 7, 2018
Harrisburg- Betty Sue Pittman, 60, passed away Thursday June 7, 2018 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was born October 21, 1957 in Twist to Dewey Sims and Lou Ada Sims. Mrs. Pittman was a homemaker. She enjoyed growing roses, going for walks, camping and being outside. Mrs. Pittman was a very doting mother and the most honest person you...
Elouise Williamson -Glbfh
Jun 6, 2018
Jonesboro - Elouise Williamson, 82, went to her heavenly home, Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Flo \u0026 Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born December 10, 1935 in Trumann to the late Paul and Clara Robertson Houston. She was a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas with a degree in secondary education. During her career she taught home economics...
Bobby Gene Blancett -Glbfh
Jun 5, 2018
Jonesboro- Bobby Gene Blancett, 83, passed Tuesday, June 5, 2018. He was born January 30, 1935 in Newport to the late John and Madgie Trentham Blancett. Bobby served his country proudly in the United States Army as a MP Officer. He has stationed in Guggenheim, Germany. He worked for many years at Lennox in Stuttgart as head of maintenance. Even...
Donald Conway Coon Sr. - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Jun 3, 2018
Ravenden - Donald Conway Coon Sr, 77, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at his home in Ravenden, AR. Donald was born October 13, 1940 in Gurdon, AR to the late Conway and Effie Brown Coon. Donald was a faithful member of the Southern Baptist Church. He was the pastor at Ravenden Springs Baptist Church and also pastored several churches...
Billy Joe Venson - Mcnabb Funeral Home
May 31, 2018
Pocahontas- Billy Joe Venson, 83, passed away on May 31, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Billy was born on January 1, 1935 in Biggers, AR to the late Ed and Loral Barnes Venson. He loved to hunt, fish, garden, and enjoyed his poker games and friends. He retired from Brown Shoe Company. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Danny Lee Forrestor -Glbfh
May 28, 2018
Jonesboro - Danny Lee Forrester, 72, passed away peacefully at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House on Monday, May 28, 2018 surrounded by family and following a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Danny was born on March 22, 1946 to P.L. and Susan Forrester in St. Louis, MO. He was...
Jerry Dewayne Allison -Gwfh
May 26, 2018
Harrisburg- Jerry Dewayne Allison, 72, departed his life on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Jerry was born June 2, 1945 in St. Louis to the late JP and Hortense Allison and was the oldest of seven sons. He married Donna Sefers in 1964 and recently celebrated their fifty-fourth wedding anniversary on May 23. He worked as a truck driver for over...
Joyce Marie Witowski - Mcnabb Funeral Home
May 26, 2018
Joyce Marie Witowski, 65, of Biggers passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro. Joyce was born May 3, 1953 in Chicago to the late Donald and Gladys King Wainwright. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and aunt. She especially enjoyed watching the Bible...
Bill Robinson (Gregg-Weston Fh)
May 24, 2018
Mr. Bill Robinson of Harrisburg departed this life Thursday, May 24, 2018, at his home, at the age of 78. He was born October 25, 1939, the son of the late William Young Robinson and Freda Anna Pearson Robinson. Bill married Lorrie Chambers on July 27, 1960 and they enjoyed almost 58 years together. He was a retired Maintenance Mechanic...
Glen Edwards -Glbfh
May 23, 2018
Jonesboro- Glen Edwards, 82, passed Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born March 29, 1936 in Whitehall to the late Roy and Jimmie Lee Garner Edwards. He graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1955 and served in the Navy Reserves in Millington, Tennessee. Glen retired after thirty-six years as manager of Engineering with...
Dorothy Mae Bell Dorton Rainbolt -Glbfh
May 22, 2018
Jonesboro- Dorothy Mae Bell Dorton- Rainbolt, 90, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born March 2, 1928 in Jonesboro to the late Albert Willie and Bertha King Dorton. She owned and operated Dorothy's Deli in Nettleton for fourteen years. She had lived most of her life in Jonesboro but had spent ten years...
Diana Lynn Lewis (Gregg-Weston Fh)
May 22, 2018
Mrs. Diana Lynn Lewis of Harrisburg, departed this life Tuesday Night, May 22, 2018, at the St. Bernard\u0027s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 62. She was born March 17, 1956 in Kendallville, IN, the daughter of the late Don McClish and Pat Biggs McClish. Diana was a christian and a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church...
Sidney Glen Smithee -Glbfh
May 22, 2018
Hardy- Sidney Glen Smithee, 74, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born January 20, 1944 in Monette to the late Ellis and Ruth Ward Smithee. Mr. Smithee proudly service in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Silver Star. He was an engine...
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