Hattie Wanda Johnson -Glbfh
Feb 15, 2018
Jonesboro- Hattie Wanda Johnson, 92, of Jonesboro departed this life Thursday, February 15, 2018 at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro. She lived all of her life in the Jonesboro, Craighead County area. Hattie was of the Baptist faith and spent her working life as a restaurant cook at various locations in Jonesboro. She enjoyed crafts, country music and gardening. She...
Julia Renee Burnett -Gwfh
Feb 15, 2018
Julia Renee' Burnett, 56, passed away February 15, 2018 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice in Jonesboro. She was born on May 12, 1961 in Memphis to the late Roy and Helen "Mickey" Meroney Womble. Julia was known as "Judy" by her family and close friends and as "Nilla" by her beloved grandchildren. She was a home health nurse in...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Kiefer - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Feb 14, 2018
Pocahontas- Robert Eugene Kiefer, 69, passed away on February 14, 2018 at Methodist University in Memphis, TN. Bob was born September 22, 1948 in Pocahontas, AR to Robert and Thelma Osterkamp Kiefer. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Kiefer; brother William "Billy" Kiefer; sisters, Virginia Thomas and Mary Kiefer. He is survived by his mother, Thelma Kiefer;...
Ruth Fern Clements - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Feb 14, 2018
Williford- Ruth Fern Collins Clements, 71, passed away on February 14, 2018 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Ruth was born January 28, 1947 in Hardy, AR to Francis and Minnie Richards Collins. She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 infant son; 2 infant daughters; brothers, Bob Collins, Sr., Bill Collins, Sr.; sisters, Evelyn Gann...
Bennie G. "Glen" Burns -Glbfh
Feb 11, 2018
Jonesboro- Bennie G. "Glen" Burns, 85, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born July 29, 1932, in Alicia to the late Albert and Amy Rice Burns. He was a lifelong self-employed carpenter. He proudly served in the United States Army and Arkansas National Guard. His guard unit was one of the units sent...
Deborah Ann Ervin -Gfh
Feb 11, 2018
Caraway- Deborah Ann Ervin, 65, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 at her home. She was born December 27, 1952 in St. Louis to the late Kenneth and Roberta Wood Ervin. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church. Deborah was everyone's helper and loved by many people. She worked at Ervin Enterprise and was a homemaker. She...
Louise Elizabeth Saffell -Gfh
Feb 11, 2018
Caraway -Mrs. Louise Elizabeth Saffell, 77, departed this life Sunday morning, February 11, 2018, at her home in Caraway. She was born April 12, 1940 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of the late Otto and Blanche (Roush) Mielke. Louise graduated Practical Nursing School in August of 1969 and worked in the nursing field for over 36 years. She was a...
Horace Edward "Dude" Damron (Glbfh)
Feb 10, 2018
Horace Edward (H. E.) "Dude" Damron, 95, passed away Saturday morning, February 10, at his home in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Dude was born January 4, 1923, in Vanndale, Arkansas to Henry "Ed" and Floy Bullard Damron. After residing in Woodruff County, he moved to Jonesboro in 1961. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Minnie Ruth Bullard...
Lee Imogene "Gean" Upshaw Spikes - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Feb 8, 2018
Jonesboro- Lee Imogene "Gean" Upshaw Spikes, 89, passed away on February 8, 2018 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Gean was born February 9, 1928 in Bardley, MO to Le Roy and Bertie Lee McKee Upshaw. She was married to Bill Spikes for 63 years. She worked for the Red Cross, Brown Shoe, and Futrell Pharmacy for 28 years. She...
Atwood James "Buddy" Bell, Sr. (Glbfh)
Feb 8, 2018
Atwood James "Buddy" Bell, Sr., 94, died Thursday February 8, 2018 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro after a long and wonderful life. He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Betty (Williams) Bell. He leaves his four children Cynthia "Cindy" Holifield (Cecil) of Jonesboro, Barbara Messier (Will) of Saratoga Springs, NY, Jennifer "Jemmer" Cates (Mark) of...
Barbara Jean Mitchell - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Feb 7, 2018
Pocahontas- Barbara Jean Mitchell, 77, passed away on February 7, 2018 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Barbara was born October 22, 1940 in Pocahontas, AR to Waple and Rheita Crosby Verkler. She was preceded in death by her parents, Waple and Rheita Verkler, and 4 brothers, T.J., Harold and Darrell Verkler, and Ken Johnson. She is survived by her husband,...
Thelma Christine Mangrum -Gfh
Feb 4, 2018
Williford- Thelma Christine Mangrum, 84, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018. She was born October 27, 1933 in Milligan Ridge to late Robert and Della Boghard Blake. She was a homemaker and worked in the fields. Mrs. Mangrum raised four children, twelve grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was an extremely wonderful woman that enjoyed traveling and living in...
Mary Carolyn Mangrum (Gregg-Weston F.H.)
Feb 4, 2018
Mary Carolyn Mangrum, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life Sunday, February 4, 2018, at the Quapaw Care and Rehab Center in Hot Springs, at the age of 90. She was born December 17, 1927 in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Sidney Willis and Irene Fryar Willis. Following high school, Mary completed business school in Memphis...
Mickel Homer Campbell -Glbfh
Feb 3, 2018
Paragould- Mickel Homer Campbell Sr., 73, passed Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould. He was born March 7, 1944 in Lepanto to the late Homer Lee Campbell and Roxy Bartlett Campbell. He is survived by his children, Trina Stout (Marvin) of Jonesboro, Michelle Campbell of Springdale, Michael Campbell Jr. (Amanda) of Paragould, Kevin Campbell (Glenda) of...
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
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
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
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)
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
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...
