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...
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...
