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William "Bill" Russell Ellis - Mcnabb Funeral Home

William "Bill" Russell Ellis - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Oct 9, 2017

Walnut Ridge- William "Bill" Russell Ellis, 98, passed away on October 9, 2017 at home surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born August 27, 1919 in Pocahontas, AR to the late James Frank and Winnie Nell James Ellis. He graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1939, served in the Army for 3 ½ years including 2 years overseas during WWII,...

Don Hugh Noblin -Glbfh

Don Hugh Noblin -Glbfh

Oct 9, 2017

Cardwell, MO- Don Hugh Noblin, 85, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at his home. He was born June 16, 1932 in Dell to the late W. H. and Lillian Kerr Noblin. Don farmed all of his life and was a farm consultant for seventeen years. He was a member of the church of Christ and attended the Antioch congregation...

Sam Golden -Glbfh

Sam Golden -Glbfh

Oct 7, 2017

Mr. Sam Golden of Jonesboro, departed this life Saturday, October 7, 2017, at the St. Bernard's Medical Center at the age of 58. He was born September 5, 1959 in Jonesboro, the son of Douglas Golden and Jackie Wheeler Golden. Sam spent most of his life in the insurance business and was currently serving as the territory manager for Progressive...

Kent Jairo Rivera -Glbfh

Kent Jairo Rivera -Glbfh

Oct 7, 2017

Jonesboro- Kent Jairo Rivera, 35, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Memphis. He was born September 4, 1982 in Los Angeles, California to Felipe and Marianna Rivera. He was a painter and attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He enjoyed family cookouts and loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Rivera; his parents, Felipe and Marianna Rivera;...

Michael James Blissenbach - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Michael James Blissenbach - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Oct 7, 2017

Elm Store - Michael James Blissenbach, 45, of Elm Store passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born on April 1, 1972 in Cahokia, IL, son of James Wesley Blissenbach \u0026 Wanda Kitchen. He worked for the Arkansas Forestry Service, was a member of the Dalton Volunteer Fire Department, an alumni member of the...

Billy Joe Newcomb (Gregg-Weston F.H.)

Billy Joe Newcomb (Gregg-Weston F.H.)

Oct 6, 2017

Mr. Billy Joe Newcomb of Harrisburg, departed this life Friday, October 6, 2017, in Memphis, TN, at the age of 77. He was born March 1, 1940 in Tyronza, Arkansas, the son of the late Lavell Newcomb and Ruth Bivens Newcomb. Billy was a retired truck driver with over 47 years of experience. He enjoyed woodworking and yardwork and loved...

Billy Gene Teel - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Billy Gene Teel - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Oct 6, 2017

Pocahontas- Billy Gene Teel of Pocahontas, AR was born January 18, 1936 and passed away on the morning of October 6, 2017 at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Teel and Dixie Camp Huddleston and by 2 sisters Ava Jewel Pickett and Jo Evelyn Carey. He was a 1955 graduate of Pocahontas High...

Martha Elizabeth Beasley -Glbfh

Martha Elizabeth Beasley -Glbfh

Oct 5, 2017

Brookland- Martha Elizabeth Beasley, 84, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born October 14, 1932 in Goobertown to the late Garriel and Pauline Vaughn. She was a very good homemaker who loved to read, garden beautiful flowers. She loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 65...

Anderson Bradley Smith -Glbfh

Anderson Bradley Smith -Glbfh

Oct 3, 2017

Jonesboro- Anderson Bradley Smith, 4 months old, passed away October 3, 2017. Anderson was born May 24, 2017 in Jonesboro to Seth Smith and Ruby Keller. He is survived by his parents, Seth Smith and Ruby Keller; grandparents, Shelly and Owen Echols, Tracy and Benita Smith and Michelle Smith; aunts, Sondra, Megan, Cheyenne and Natasha; uncles, TJ, Noah and Dylan;...

Dan Allen -Glbfh

Dan Allen -Glbfh

Oct 3, 2017

Jonesboro - Dan Allen, 68, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at his home. He was born September 28, 1949 in Jonesboro to the late Millard and Ola King Allen. Dan worked at A \u0026 G Auto Parts, Bob\u0027s Auto Parts and Huey's Auto Parts. He is survived by his sister, Helen Tomlinson of Jonesboro; nephews, Brant Tomlinson of Cabot...

Jerry D Morgan - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jerry D Morgan - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Oct 2, 2017

Milan, IL- Jerry D. Morgan, 70, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center, Moline. Jerry was born on June 22, 1947 in Biggers, AR, the son of V.L. and Wilma (Venson) Morgan. He married Evelyn Brandle on December 31, 1978 in Monmouth, IL. He owned and operated his own trucking business. Jerry enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson...

Betty Jean Boyd - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Betty Jean Boyd - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Oct 2, 2017

Imboden- Betty Jean Boyd, 76, passed away October 2, 2017 at St. Bernards Hospital. Betty was born December 30, 1940 in Ravenden to Hulen and Christine Green Lawrence. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Darrell and Lynn Lawrence; and sister, Jeanette Frisbee. She is survived by children, Randy (Cathy) Boyd, Ronald (Cindy) Boyd, Stephanie (Donnie) Gillean; grandchildren,...

Clara C. Ging

Clara C. Ging

Sep 30, 2017

Fisher, AR- Clara Christine Ging, 85, passed away September 30, 2017 in St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was born May 10, 1932 in Fisher to the late William Homer Sanders and Elsie Aline Mabry Sanders. Mrs. Ging was an Army wife and homemaker as well as a devout Christian and life-long member of Fisher Community of Christ Church. She will...

Madia Marie Edwards - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Madia Marie Edwards - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Sep 30, 2017

Searcy- Madia Marie Edwards, 88, a resident of Stonebridge, passed away September 30, 2017 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Madia was born November 14, 1928 in Smithville to the late Newt and Geneva Culver Bilbrey. Madia is survived by a niece, Billie (Mike) Fry; nephew, Joe (Linda) Wallis; grandson, Chad (Marla) Miller; 1 great grandson; 2 great granddaughters; sister, Oleta...

Mary Genendal Parish - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mary Genendal Parish - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Sep 27, 2017

Pocahontas- Mary Genendal Parish, 93, passed away September 27, 2017 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Mary was born December 5, 1923 in Biggers, AR to Clyde Henry and Velma Elizabeth Calahoon Ulmer. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, J.H. Parish, 2 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by children, George Ann Little, James (Judith) Parish, 5...

Sherrill Brown (Gregg-Weston F.H.)

Sherrill Brown (Gregg-Weston F.H.)

Sep 25, 2017

Mr. Sherrill Brown, a lifelong resident of Bay Village, departed this life Monday, September 25, 2017, near his home, at the age of 67. He was born January 2, 1950 in Bay Village, Arkansas, the son of the late George Brown and Effie Bradsher Brown. Sherrill was one of the last graduating seniors from Vanndale High School. He married Debbie...

Joseph Dewaine Cowgill - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Joseph Dewaine Cowgill - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Sep 24, 2017

Pocahontas- Joseph Dewaine Cowgill, 59, of Pocahontas passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born August 16, 1958 in Tokyo, Japan to Fred \u0026 Akayo Inouye Cowgill. He proudly served in the United States Air Force retiring after 20 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents, Welby \u0026 Virginia...

Marjorie Ann Rickey - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Marjorie Ann Rickey - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Sep 23, 2017

Pocahontas- Marjorie Ann Rickey, 74, passed away at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro September 23, 2017. She was born to the late John and Donnie Cole Mathis in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, Marjorie is survived by her children; Keith Rickey of Pocahontas, Melissa (Billy) Weitkamp of Walnut Ridge, grandchildren Justin Weitkamp and Breydon Weitkamp. Siblings; Sue (John) Baird of Lavergne, TN.,...

Mary Rebecca Jean (Lindsay) Pearman - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mary Rebecca Jean (Lindsay) Pearman - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Sep 22, 2017

Thayer, MO - Mary Rebecca Jean (Lindsay) Pearman, 82, of Thayer, MO passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at Shady Oaks Healthcare. She was born, May, 20, 1935 in Mounds City, IL to Jessie and Norma Sisk Lindsay. She was united in marriage to Bailey Pearman on August 21, 1955 and was of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in...

Todd Presley - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Todd Presley - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Sep 22, 2017

Pocahontas - R. Todd Presley was born July 23, 1980 in Pocahontas, and went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2017. Todd was a fun loving, never meet a stranger young man. He is survived by his mother Michele Presley of the home. His father David Presley of Ash Flat, AR. His brother and sister-in-law Jeremy and Sarah...

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