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Rosena Elizabeth Neighbors - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Rosena Elizabeth Neighbors - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 19, 2018

Pocahontas - Rosena Elizabeth Neighbors, 59, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at home. Rosena was born on August 19, 1958 in Pocahontas to the late Doyle E. Lindsey and Mary Catherine Schratz. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Johnny Neighbors; granddaughter, Addison Hanan; and brother, Bob Lindsey. She is survived by her children,...

Shirlene Brock -Glbfh

Shirlene Brock -Glbfh

Mar 18, 2018

Jonesboro- Ester Shirlene Brock, 74, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Jonesboro Healthcare Center. She was born December 28, 1943 in Jonesboro to the late Elisha and Marvie Flannary Bond. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Brock (Glenn) of Jonesboro; a sister, Barbara Pemberton of Jonesboro; a brother, Joey Dunlap of Little Rock; five...

Ila Mae Harris Mcdermott -Gwfh

Ila Mae Harris Mcdermott -Gwfh

Mar 15, 2018

Harrisburg- Ila Mae Harris McDermott, 89, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born November 25, 1928 in Parkin to the late Robert and Cora Francis Rider Harris. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Mike and Darla McDermott of Weiner, Johnny and Sandra McDermott of Harrisburg, Pat and Martin...

Calvin Kenard Johnson -Glbfh

Calvin Kenard Johnson -Glbfh

Mar 14, 2018

Brookland- Calvin Kenard Johnson, 86, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born January 15, 1932 in Monette to the late Harry and Lavada Fleming Johnson. He enjoyed wood working, bird watching and fishing. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Kenard Lee and Penny Johnson of Paragould and Kathy and Rick Ketchum...

John Larry Sumner - Mcnabb Funeral Home

John Larry Sumner - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 13, 2018

Forrest City - John Larry Sumner, 67, passed away March 13, 2018 at Forrest City Medical Center. He was born June 19, 1950 in Pocahontas to Nicholas Gant and Goldie Mae Johnson Sumner. He was preceded by his parents; 4 brothers, J.C. Sumner, John William Sumner, 2 infant brothers; and 3 sisters, Catherine McKinney, Lorine Brown and Irene Honeycutt. He...

Betty Jane Selvidge - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Betty Jane Selvidge - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 13, 2018

Imboden- Betty Jane Selvidge, 71, passed away on March 13, 2018 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Betty was born March 7, 1947 in Hoxie, AR to Amos Clarence and Lorene Beatrice Pierce Cates. She was preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Lorene Cates; and 2 brothers, Bob and Bill Cates. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy...

William Harvey Bryant -Gwfh

William Harvey Bryant -Gwfh

Mar 13, 2018

Harrisburg- William Harvey Bryant, 32, passed away March 13, 2018 at his home. He was born April 15, 1985 in Mesquite, TX to Mary Ona Bryant and David Wayne Bryant. William loved to collect baseball cards, work on computer and read a variety of books. He is survived by his parents, Mary Ona and David Wayne Bryant of Harrisburg; a...

Cynthia Odean Anchor -Glbfh

Cynthia Odean Anchor -Glbfh

Mar 13, 2018

Bono- Cynthia Odean Anchor, 58, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born February 23, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri. Cynthia loved spending time with her grandbabies and cooking. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was much loved and will be missed by her family....

Norman Moore - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Norman Moore - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 11, 2018

Pocahontas- Norman Moore, 81, passed away March 11, 2018 at Randolph Home surrounded by his family. Norman was born March 25, 1936 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Loren and Bernice Abanathy Moore. He had the gas station for 30 years and enjoyed retirement with his family. Norman and Eunice enjoyed going camping with family and friends in their RV....

Donnie Merle Vance -Glbfh

Donnie Merle Vance -Glbfh

Mar 11, 2018

Walnut Ridge- Donnie Merle Vance, 62, passed away at his home, Sunday, March 11, 2018. He was born August 13, 1955 in Jonesboro to the late Merle and Elsie Irene Hutcheson Vance. Donnie worked at Hytrol for many years and also worked as a truck driver and at the family's lumberyard. He enjoyed listening to Paul Harvey, and to deer...

Arnett Rector Williams - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Arnett Rector Williams - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 9, 2018

Pocahontas- Arnett Rector Williams, 91, passed away March 9, 2018 surrounded by loved ones at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab in Pocahontas. Rector was born June 29, 1926 to the late Henry and Addie Hambrick Williams in Middlebrook, AR. Rector is survived by son, Larry Williams; daughter-in-law Grace Williams; grandchildren, Lance (Katie) Williams, Lyle (Paige) Williams, Laura (Shawn) Richards; great-grandchildren, Adelaide...

Lloyd Benjamin Buxton - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Lloyd Benjamin Buxton - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 7, 2018

Lloyd Benjamin Buxton, 95, of Pocahontas passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was born September 26, 1922 in the Stokes community to Peter Edward and Elizabeth Hackworth Buxton. He was a carpenter and a WWII Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Mary Lee Harris Buxton, a great...

Andrew Marion Long

Andrew Marion Long

Mar 5, 2018

Mr. Andrew Marion Long, formerly of Hickory Ridge, departed this life Sunday, March 5, 2018 at the Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, at the age of 66. He was born July 3, 1951 in Corning, AR, the son of the late Charles Marion Long and Elouise Crouch Long. He was a resident of the West Memphis Nuirsing and Rehabiliation Center....

Kari Sue Brooks -Glbfh

Kari Sue Brooks -Glbfh

Mar 4, 2018

Amagon- Kari Sue Brooks, 44, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018. She was born May 15, 1973 in Granite City, Illinois. Kari enjoyed her growing up years with cousins and family at her grandparent's home in Monette and also at her aunt and uncle's dairy farm in Walcott. Kari loved animals, being outdoors and enjoying nature. She was a talented...

Bobby Gene Mcpherson

Bobby Gene Mcpherson

Mar 2, 2018

Harrisburg- Bobby Gene McPherson, 56, passed away March 2, 2018 at St Bernard's Medical center. He was born July 7, 1961 in Wynne to the late Robert and Joan Williams McPherson. He was a member of the Vanndale Baptist Church and will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who loved being outdoors hunting and fishing as...

Robert John Voss - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Robert John Voss - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 2, 2018

St. Louis, MO- Robert John Voss, 75, passed away March 2 ,2018. Robert was born February 1, 1943 in St. Louis, MO to Bill and Vera Voss. Robert was a loving husband of Phyllis (Hill) for 55 years; father of Steven (Jennifer) and Michael; loving papa of Drew and wife Hannah, Jordan, Emily, Tyler, Zac; great papa of 4; brother-in-law...

Laura Kathryn Stoker -Glbfh

Laura Kathryn Stoker -Glbfh

Mar 1, 2018

Brookland- Laura Kathryn Stoker, 87, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born June 14, 1930 to the late Walter and Cecil Davis Coffman. She was a member of the Brookland Baptist Church. She loved to read the Bible with her children. Kathryn enjoyed working in her flowers, going to flea markets, doing word games...

Sylvia Marie Mosby -Glbfh

Sylvia Marie Mosby -Glbfh

Feb 26, 2018

Jonesboro- Sylvia Mosby, 78, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at her home. She was born November 27, 1939 in Jonesboro to the late James Andrew and Annie Bell Reece. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, reading and spending time with family. She will be remembered as a loving mom, grandma, great-grandma and aunt. She was of the Baptist...

Deborah Kaye Allen -Gfh

Deborah Kaye Allen -Gfh

Feb 26, 2018

Monette- Deborah Kaye Allen, 49, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018. She was born September 8, 1968 in Blytheville to the late Carl Allen and Mildred Anita Slankerd. Debbie enjoyed to sing and would talk to anyone. She loved her son and grandchildren. She is survived by a son, Brandon Allen of Monette; two grandchildren, Rebecca Hillard and Alex Allen...

Willie Mae Thomas - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Willie Mae Thomas - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Feb 23, 2018

Willie Mae Thomas, 105, passed away February 23, 2018 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Willie was born September 20, 1912 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Steve and Fannie Barnett Shaver. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Mont Thomas; two daughters, Leona Starkweather and Shirley Anderson; four grandchildren; and one sister. She is survived by...

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