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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
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.)
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
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
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
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.)
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.)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)...
Charles Curtis "Curt" Groves -Glbfh
Jan 17, 2018
Brookland- Charles Curtis "Curt" Groves, 90, left this world on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 to join the love of his life Vivian Shewmaker Groves. He was born October 1, 1927 in Brookland to the late Samuel and Mary Diggs Groves. He spent his life in the Brookland area. He proudly served in the United States Army and United States Navy....
Edna Cornish Hall -Gfh
Jan 16, 2018
Monette- Edna Cornish Hall, 79, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born November 20, 1938 in McKenzie, Alabama to the late Ed Earl and Dessree Wiggins Hooks. Edna worked many years at Brown's Shoe Factory and the Pillow Factory- Arlee Home Fashions. She enjoyed going to the boat at Caruthersville and yardwork. She...
Lavern Ladd -Gfh
Jan 15, 2018
Caraway- Lavern Ladd, 93, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at Lakeside Nursing and Rehab Center in Lake City. She was born January 2, 1925 in Monette to the late Alfred and Bertha Gauf. Lavern was a member of Rowe's Chapel Baptist Church of Caraway. She was an accomplished seamstress but her love was dancing. She worked on the family...
T. L. May - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Jan 14, 2018
Jonesboro- T.L. May 90, went home to be with Jesus Sunday, January 14, 2018, at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital in Glendale, CA. He was preceded by his parents, Jake and Ceil, and his wife, Martha. He is survived by his 3 children, Karen McEntire and husband Butch of Southaven, MS, Patti May of La Crescenta, CA, and James May of...
Jean Frances Ford -Glbfh
Jan 13, 2018
Mrs. Jean Frances Ford, of Bono, departed this life Saturday Night, January 13, 2018, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 77. She was born April 14, 1940 in Paragould, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Clarence Hammon and Vaudene McFall. Jean married Donnie Ford on January 11, 1962 and they enjoyed 56 years together. She...
Dortha Nation Banks -Gfh
Jan 12, 2018
Monette - Dortha Banks, 92, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at Lakeside Nursing Home. She was born September 20, 1925 in Ash Hill, Missouri to the late Wade and Ida Gulledge Nation. She was a homemaker. Dortha enjoyed fishing, handcrafts and reading and loved her family specially her grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John...
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