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Taylor Aaron Martin (Gregg-Weston Fh)

Taylor Aaron Martin (Gregg-Weston Fh)

Mar 1, 2019

Mr. Taylor Aaron Martin of Harrisburg, departed this life Friday morning, March 1, 2019, in Jonesboro, at the age of 19. He was born January 19, 2000 in Jonesboro, the son of Marlin Martin and Claire Brown Martin. Taylor was a 2018 graduate of Valley View High School and was a freshmen at ASU in Jonesboro. He was an Eagle...

Billy Gray Tackett -Glbfh

Billy Gray Tackett -Glbfh

Mar 1, 2019

Jonesboro- Billy Gray Tackett, 85, departed this life Friday, March 1, 2019, at his home in Jonesboro. He was born July 24, 1933 in Newport, the son of the late George Wayne Tackett and Bertha Dean Woody Tackett. Billy was a retired truck driver for the Craighead County Road department. He enjoyed many years of singing with his band and...

Otis Lee Junkersfeld - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Otis Lee Junkersfeld - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Feb 26, 2019

Pocahontas - Otis Lee Junkersfeld, 81, passed away on February 26, 2019 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Otis was born on January 21, 1938 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Alvin Albert and Evelyn Pauline Holt Junkersfeld. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Joshua Junkersfeld; and brothers, Jerry Junkersfeld and Paul Junkersfeld. He is survived...

Margaret Jeanette "Jeanne" Hamilton -Glbfh

Margaret Jeanette "Jeanne" Hamilton -Glbfh

Feb 25, 2019

Jonesboro- Margaret Jeanette "Jeanne" Buchanan Hamilton, 91, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019. She was born January 9, 1928 in Hoxie to the late Clay and Frida Jones Buchanan. Jeanne was a graduate of Clover Bend High School. She was a lifelong childcare provider and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and loved...

Charles James Chatman -Glbfh

Charles James Chatman -Glbfh

Feb 24, 2019

Lake City- Charles James Chatman, 85, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Lakeside Nursing Center. He was born November 25, 1933 in Harrisburg to the late Charles Edward and Mary Ann Dodson Chatman. He worked as a mechanic and millwright for many years. Charles enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family. He was also preceded in death by...

Sue Breckenridge -Glbfh

Sue Breckenridge -Glbfh

Feb 22, 2019

Paragould - Sue Breckenridge, 77, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born January 4, 1942 in Manila to the late Thurman and Rachel Vastbinder Yarbro. She was a bookkeeper and a business owner. Mrs. Sue was a member of the Church of Christ. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Excell Breckenridge;...

Cynthia Louise Hicks -Gfh

Cynthia Louise Hicks -Gfh

Feb 22, 2019

Monahans, TX - Cynthia Louise Hicks, 74, formerly of Monette passed away Friday, February 22, 2019. She was born July 20, 1944 in Black Oak to the late Oral LeVelle Armstrong and Anna Madge Metcalf Armstrong. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Noel Hicks, Sr. and a son, Barry Kisner. Louise is survived by a son, James...

Mary Sue Greer - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mary Sue Greer - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Feb 20, 2019

Pocahontas- Mary Sue Greer, 89, passed away on February 20, 2019 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR surrounded by loved ones. Mary was born on April 12, 1929 in Randolph County, AR to William Reed and Pearl Blackshear Hord. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Pearl Hord; husband, Arthur Lee Greer; daughters,...

Nina Lea Tyler - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nina Lea Tyler - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Feb 19, 2019

St. Louis, MO - Nina Lea Tyler, 82, died February 19, 2019 in St. Louis, MO. Nina Tyler was born on August 31, 1936 in Success, AR to Delmer and Ila Tyler. Nina a Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother and Great grandmother. Nina had the kindest heart and the sweetest disposition. She had a long career in healthcare and service...

Betty Lou Statler -Glbfh

Betty Lou Statler -Glbfh

Feb 19, 2019

Bono- Betty Lou Statler, 89, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born September 21, 1929 in Black Oak to the late William and Dona Moore Vaughn. She retired after owning and operating a Beauty Shop for twenty-five years in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mrs. Betty helped to start a handicap school in Portia and Pocahontas...

Ivery Carl Sample, Jr. (Gwfh)

Ivery Carl Sample, Jr. (Gwfh)

Feb 19, 2019

Mr. Ivery Carl Sample, Jr, of Harrisburg, departed this life Tuesday evening, February 19, 2019, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 69. He was born March 1, 1949 in St. Louis, MO, the son of the late Ivery Carl Sample and Mary Cecelia Griffin Sample. Ivery moved to the Harrisburg area at a young age...

Zella Albertia Barrett -Glbfh

Zella Albertia Barrett -Glbfh

Feb 18, 2019

Paragould- Zella Albertia Barrett, 75, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born July 2, 1943 at Hackberry to the late Revel Owen and Clara Alberta Collier Barrett. She retired from Basler Electric in Caraway after twenty years. Zella will be remembered as a loving sister, aunt and friend. Zella was also preceded in death...

Billy Timms -Glbfh

Billy Timms -Glbfh

Feb 18, 2019

Santa Paula, California- Billy Timms, 80, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 18, 2019. He was surrounded by his loved ones. He died of complication due to dementia. He was born October 7, 1938 in Lake City. He was a produce manager for fifty years and worked on a...

Najgy Helen Johnson - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Najgy Helen Johnson - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Feb 18, 2019

Maynard- Najgy Helen Johnson, 69, passed away on February 18, 2019 at home. Najgy was born on October 12, 1949 in Pitman, AR to Clabe Culwell and Helen Carrens Johnson. She taught for 23 years in the Maynard School District. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by cousins. A graveside service and burial will be...

Tullos Wade Morgan -Glbfh

Tullos Wade Morgan -Glbfh

Feb 17, 2019

Little Rock - Mr. Tullos Wade Morgan, 79, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019. He was born April 3, 1939 in Bay. He attended Bay High School graduating in 1958 and Arkansas State University, graduating in 1962. Mr. Morgan retired from Southwestern Bell (now AT\u0026T) in 1991. Mr. Morgan went to work for the State of Arkansas, held several...

Bernice Tompkins -Gfh

Bernice Tompkins -Gfh

Feb 16, 2019

Monette- Bernice Tompkins, 86, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Manila Nursing Center. She was born March 2, 1932 in Macey to the late Arthur and Bertha Keith Dougherty. She graduated from Childress High School in 1949. At one time Mrs. Bernice owned and operated the Monette Dime Store. She served her community as a girl and boy scout...

Leola Tyler - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Leola Tyler - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Feb 15, 2019

Pocahontas- Leola Tyler, 92, passed away on February 15, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Leola was born on October 14, 1926 in Hoxie, AR to Charles and Vinnie Brewer. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Pocahontas where she was a Sunday School Secretary, member of the Gideon's, and was a Rosie...

Charles Dale Wright -Glbfh

Charles Dale Wright -Glbfh

Feb 14, 2019

Jonesboro- Charles Dale Wright, 85, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born April 25, 1933 in Weiner to the late Clarence Edward Wright Sr. and Sally Elizabeth Walton Wright. Dale retired after sixty years from Central Chevrolet Company where he was a salesman. He had won numerous sales awards during this time. Earlier...

Reba Marie Crowell Ballard Mcquay -Glbfh

Reba Marie Crowell Ballard Mcquay -Glbfh

Feb 13, 2019

Jonesboro- Reba Marie Crowell Ballard McQuay, 83, went home to her heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in Paragould. She was born March 7, 1935 in Clear Lake to the late Alfred and Beatrice Dobbs Crowell. Reba was the first born of six children. Reba never met a stranger and always had a smile on her face. She met...

Donald Ray Lee, Sr. (Gregg-Weston Fh)

Donald Ray Lee, Sr. (Gregg-Weston Fh)

Feb 13, 2019

Donald Ray Lee, Sr., of Harrisburg departed this life Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 87. He was born on November 14, 1931, in Paragould, Arkansas, the son of the late Harold and Junie (Wadley) Lee of Dixie, Arkansas. He was a graduate of Dixie High School in 1950, and entered...

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