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Betty Sue Whited Perkins -Glbfh

Betty Sue Whited Perkins -Glbfh

Feb 2, 2018

Bono- Betty Sue Whited Perkins, 81, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018. She was born January 1, 1937 in Ash Flat to the late Calvin and Nova Thelma Haskins Whited. Betty Sue was a retired farmer and homemaker, who loved flowers, sewing, music, dolls, quilts and shopping. She was a member of the Fontaine Baptist Church. She loved "Little House...

Mark Kevin Thomas -Glbfh

Mark Kevin Thomas -Glbfh

Feb 1, 2018

Jonesboro- Mark Kevin Thomas, 58, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 23, 1960 in Jonesboro. He is survived by his parents, Carrol and Edna Thomas; two daughters, Jessica Thomas and Elizabeth Reeves; his siblings, Mike Thomas, Scott Thomas, Carol Ann Gulley, Danna Thomas and Donna Thomas; five grandchildren, Katelyn Welch, Gavin West, Emily...

Mildred Louise Cole - Gregg Weston Fh

Mildred Louise Cole - Gregg Weston Fh

Jan 30, 2018

Harrisburg- Mildred Louise Cole, 88, passed away January 30, 2018 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was born December 8, 1929 in Poinsett County to Will Stitt and Viola Flotz Stitt. She retired from ASCS, now Farm Service Agency in Harrisburg for 30 years, was a member of the Red Hat Society, Harrisburg Garden Club, Fun Ladies Club, Harrisburg Progressive...

Marjorie "Marge" G. Browning -Glbfh

Marjorie "Marge" G. Browning -Glbfh

Jan 28, 2018

Jonesboro - Mrs. Marjorie (Marge) G. Browning, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Marge was a homemaker her entire life and has been a member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ for over 65 years. Many recognize her as the sweet little lady that would...

Myrtle Crenn Scott (Gregg-Weston Funeral Home)

Myrtle Crenn Scott (Gregg-Weston Funeral Home)

Jan 27, 2018

Mrs. Myrtle Crenn Scott of Cash, Arkansas, departed this life Saturday, January 27, 2018, at her home, at the age of 52. She was born September 3, 1965 in Wynne, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Alex Lloyd Scott and Katherine Yates Scott Bolden. Myrtle was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, painting and cooking. She loved her dogs and attended...

Richard Edward La Rue

Richard Edward La Rue

Jan 27, 2018

Richard Edward La Rue, 89, of Malakoff, TX, passed away January 27, 2018. He was born July 7, 1928 in Evadale, AR to the late William Clyde and May Belle Simpson La Rue. Mr. La Rue was a mechanic and also worked in construction. He was a member of the Assemblies of God and will be remembered as a loving...

Helen Kay Batey Schaefer - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Helen Kay Batey Schaefer - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jan 27, 2018

Little Rock- Helen Kay Batey Schaefer, 70 passed away on January 27, 2018 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, AR surrounded by loved ones. Helen was born December 9, 1947 in Blytheville, AR to Thelma and Bill Batey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thelma and Bill Batey; brothers, Herbert Batey, Billy Ray Batey, Jessie Louis Batey;...

Louise "Toby" Stewart Rowsey - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Louise "Toby" Stewart Rowsey - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jan 26, 2018

Imboden- Louise "Toby" Stewart Rowsey, 92, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas, Arkansas. She was born on January 24, 1926 in Imboden, AR to Roy and Nettie Weir Stewart. She was active in the Imboden United Methodist Church for most of her 92 years. She was preceded in death by her son, Danny;...

Joann Whitley Alexander (Gregg-Weston F.H.)

Joann Whitley Alexander (Gregg-Weston F.H.)

Jan 26, 2018

Mrs. JoAnn Carrie Whitley Alexander, of Jonesboro, departed this life Friday night, January 26, 2018, at her home, at the age of 83. She was born October 14, 1934, in Weiner, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Clyde Caplinger and Lora Mae Smith Caplinger. JoAnn was self-employed and owned her own cleaning business. She was also an ordained minister and...

Daly Bransford Holt - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Daly Bransford Holt - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jan 25, 2018

Pocahontas- Daly Bransford Holt, 92, passed away on January 25, 2018 at home surrounded by loved ones. Daly was born October 216, 1925 in Pocahontas, AR to Ed and Birdie King Holt. Daly served in the Army during WWII. He was recognized with a Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman's Badge, received awards from the Arkansas Professional Photographers Association and was...

James Franklin Lester - Mcnabb Funeral Home

James Franklin Lester - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jan 24, 2018

Imboden- James Franklin Lester, 62, passed away on January 24, 2018 at Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab. James was born December 25, 1955 in Ravenden, AR to Clifford and Opal Morgan Lester. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Opal Lester; brothers, Johnny Eugene and Leon Lester; son, Kyle Lester; and grandson, Kolton Lester. He is survived by...

Truman Fender Davis - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Truman Fender Davis - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jan 24, 2018

Pocahontas- Truman Fender Davis, 78, passed away on January 24, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Truman was born February 23, 1939 in Ravenden Springs, AR to Matthew and Lillian Davis. Truman was united in marriage to Cona on September 23, 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Lillian Davis and his siblings, Snody Adams and...

Sophia Mae Sears (Gregg-Weston F.H.)

Sophia Mae Sears (Gregg-Weston F.H.)

Jan 24, 2018

Ms. Sophia Mae Sears, of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home, at the age of 98. She was born December 28, 1919 in Fisher, Arkansas, the daughter of the late William Lemuel Sears and Emma Matilda Shultz Sears. She was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of the Whitehall Church...

David Allen Lucas (Gregg-Weston F.H.)

David Allen Lucas (Gregg-Weston F.H.)

Jan 21, 2018

Mr. David Allen Lucas of Wynne, Arkansas, departed this life Sunday, January 21, 2018, at the Crossridge Community Hospital in Wynne, at the age of 53. He was born April 16, 1964 in West Memphis, Arkansas, the son of the late Richard S. Lucas and Edna Jones Lucas. David married Lisa Strange on September 28, 2002 and they enjoyed many...

Amiyah Naomi Dale -Glbfh

Amiyah Naomi Dale -Glbfh

Jan 21, 2018

Jonesboro- Amiyah Naomi Dale was born and passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018. She was survived by her parents, Aisha Davis and Lewis Dale Jr.; a brother, Amarion Noel Davis of Jonesboro; two sisters, Faith Holmes and Katlian Smith all of Jonesboro; grandparents, Shena Payne and Marcus Davis both of Jonesboro, Lewis Dale Sr. of Jackson, TN, Angela Murphy of...

Teresa Inez Blanchard - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Teresa Inez Blanchard - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jan 20, 2018

Maynard- Teresa Inez Blanchard, 55, passed away January 20, 2018 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Teresa was born October 13, 1962 in Walnut Ridge, AR to Donnie and Clara Caruthers Hefner. She was an extraordinary nurse for over 20 years. Her role as a mother and grandmother was the most important thing to her. This is where she drew her...

Billie Masner Wilkes -Gfh

Billie Masner Wilkes -Gfh

Jan 19, 2018

Williamsburg, VA- Billie Masner Wilkes passed away peacefully in her sleep, early Friday, January 19, 2018 in her home at Windsor Meade, Williamsburg. Billie enjoyed 96 eventful years. Born December 13, 1921 in rural Arkansas, Billie was the "baby sister" in a family of eight children. Her parents, Elmo and Meldora Masner had a large, busy family and Billie grew-up...

Elbert W. Cook (Gregg-Weston Fh)

Elbert W. Cook (Gregg-Weston Fh)

Jan 19, 2018

Mr. Elbert W. Cook of Harrisburg, departed this life Friday, January 19, 2018, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, at the age of 79. He was born June 18, 1938 in Okean, AR, the son of the late John Thomas Edmond Cook and Louise Broadway Cook. Elbert did carnival work for many years and attended Focus Day School in...

Patsy June Harris - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Patsy June Harris - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jan 18, 2018

Pocahontas - Patsy June Harris, 76, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab. She was born June 29, 1941 in Pocahontas to Rayburn and Ada Lewallen Harris. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Judy Harris. Survivors include four siblings; Frank (Diane) Harris, Wanda (Jim) Menard, Sue Collins, and Mickie...

Eddie Ronald James -Gfh

Eddie Ronald James -Gfh

Jan 17, 2018

Black Oak- Eddie Ronald James, 71, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born August 11, 1946 in Jonesboro to the late Corky and Easter James. He had farmed all of his life. Eddie enjoyed his lake home and loved his family especially his granddaughters. He is survived by his son, Kris James (LeighAnn)...

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