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Earnestine (Dean) Hollaway - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Nov 11, 2017
Livingston, IL- Earnestine (Dean) Hollaway, 81, passed away on November 11, 2017 at Hitz Skilled Nursing Home. Earnestine was born August 14, 1936 in Pocahontas, AR to Pringle and Lula Huckabee Dean. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Hollaway; son, Michael Hollaway; great great granddaughter, Olivia Wood; sister, Johnnie Tribble and brother, Lavon Dean. She is...
Lois Elizabeth Daniel Blake -Glbfh
Nov 10, 2017
Horseshoe Lake- Lois Elizabeth Daniel Blake, 82, passed away November 10, 2017 in Little Rock. She was born July 26, 1935 in Engleberg to the late William Henry and Elnora Brantley Daniel. She was a member of the Hughes Church of Christ for over thirty years until it closed. Mrs. Lois was a telephone operator and helped with the family...
Evelyn Blanch Sharp -Glbfh
Nov 10, 2017
Gosnell- Evelyn Blanch Sharp, 99, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at Gosnell Therapy and Living Center. Evelyn was born June 3, 1918 in Searcy to the late William Albert Sharp and Susie Davenport Sharp. She was an inspiration to all of her family. She lived an exemplary life and served her Heavenly Father every day. She loved to read...
Vickey Lucas -Gwfh
Nov 10, 2017
Mrs. Vicky Lucas of Harrisburg, departed this life Friday, November 10, 2017, at her home, at the age of 64. She was born September 13, 1953 in Benton Harbor, MI, the daughter of the late Yvonne Marie Miller and Charles Cletis Miller Sr. Vicky enjoyed crocheting and enjoyed the outdoors. She loved her grandbabies and was also of the Pentecostal...
Charles "Chip" Derek Ross -Glbfh
Nov 10, 2017
Jonesboro- Charles Derek "Chip" Ross, 54, passed Friday, November 10, 2017 in Memphis. He was born October 6, 1963 in Memphis. Chip graduated from Blytheville High School in 1981. He was a first chair trombonist and xylophonist with the Marching Band and member of All State Choir. He was an accomplished pianist and vocal soloist. He attended Arkansas State University...
Lydia Augusta Conrad Tilley -Glbfh
Nov 10, 2017
Fisher- Lydia Augusta Conrad Tilley, 95, died Friday, November 10, 2017 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House after a five month stay. Mrs. Tilley was born November 2, 1922 in Farmington, Missouri to the late Herman Oscar Conrad and Lydia Priscilla Bollinger Conrad. After several years in Missouri, Lydia lost her father due to heart failure. The family moved...
Angela Marie Poteet - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Nov 10, 2017
Jonesboro- Angela Marie Poteet, 36, passed away on November 10, 2017 in Pocahontas, AR, to be with her Lord and Savior. Angela was born August 3, 1981 in Paragould, AR to Billy and Mary Jo Robinson Poteet. She was a graduate at Williams Baptist College and was a teacher at the Doni Martin Center in Pocahontas. She was a dedicated...
Billy Dean Gage -Glbfh
Nov 9, 2017
Hixton, TN - Billy Dean Gage born July 9, 1931 went home to be with his Lord on November 9, 2017. He passed away peacefully in Hixson, TN at the home of his son Mark and daughter in law Renee with whom he lived for the past year. Billy graduated from Bono High School in 1950 and was a veteran...
Helen Mae Harrelson -Glbfh
Nov 8, 2017
Jonesboro- Helen Mae Dehm Harrelson, 89, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at her home. She was born October 15, 1928 in Weiner to the late George and Cora Bourland Dehm. She retired from Colson Caster Corporation, where she worked in the shipping department. Mrs. Harrelson volunteered at the NEA Food Bank for over twenty years....
Bessie Pearl Cook - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Nov 8, 2017
Walnut Ridge- Bessie Pearl Cook, 85, passed away on November 8, 2017 at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab. Bessie was born June 14, 1932 in Pocahontas, AR to Otto and Pearl Allison Hawkins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim Cook; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Jean (Thomas) Cook; stepson,...
Glenda Johnson Eldridge -Glbfh
Nov 7, 2017
Jonesboro- Glenda Johnson Eldridge, 68, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born March 5, 1949 in Jonesboro to the late Cecil and Pearl Cragg Johnson. Glenda graduated Nettleton High School in 1967. She was the librarian and media specialist at Westside Schools for many years. Mrs. Eldridge attended Nettleton Baptist Church. She was a...
Jack Douglas Wilson - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Nov 6, 2017
Pocahontas- Jack Douglas Wilson, 92, passed away on November 6, 2017 in Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas surrounded by loved ones. Jack was born September 16, 1925 in Dallas, TX to Frank and Mary Edna Barber Wilson. Jack married the love of his life, Juanita Cook, on March 1, 1949. They were married for 67 years. He was a...
Billie Sue Stallings (Glbfh)
Nov 4, 2017
Ms. Billie Sue Stallings of Jonesboro, departed this life Saturday, November 04, 2017, at St. Bernard's Medical Center at the age of 79. She was born August 9, 1938, in Manila, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Berl Henry Price and Margaret McGill Price. Sue received an Associate Degree in General Studies from Florida Keys Community College. Early in life...
Alice Fay Wright
Nov 4, 2017
Marked Tree- Alice Fay Wright, 78, passed away November 4, 2017 at home. She was born May 25, 1939 in Bunney to Doyle Ervin Barrett and Alice Adams Barrett. She was a former employee of American greetings, the Shoe Factory, the Singer Company. She was also a cook at the Marked Tree School. She enjoyed picking cotton, gardening, canning, cooking...
Tommy Joe Gathright
Nov 3, 2017
Monette-Tommy Joe Gathright, 85, passed away November 3, 2017 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born July 13, 1932 in Monette to Clyde Gathright and Rella Lamb Gathright. Mr. Gathright worked in a factory as well as owned and operated a parts store and was a farmer for 41 years of his life. He enjoyed westerns and...
Marjorie Lee Miller - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Nov 3, 2017
Maynard- Marjorie Lee Miller, 85, passed away on November 3, 2017 at home surrounded by loved ones. Marjorie was born June 18, 1932 in Corning, AR to Fannie Randolph. She was preceded in death by her mother and her husband, J Russell Miller. She is survived by her children, Timothy (Dona) Miller of Jackson, MO, Jennifer Wilson of Bradenton, FL,...
Mary Lou (Flanery) Cochran - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Nov 2, 2017
Pocahontas- Mary Lou (Flanery) Cochran, 85, passed away November 2, 2017 at Randolph Home. Mary was born February 25, 1932 in Paragould, AR to Oral and Willie Beasley Roberts. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Flavious Roberts, M.C. Roberts, Gene Roberts and Ovene Finley. She is survived by children, Glenda Dunham, Dennis Flanery both of Paragould, Danny...
Pauline Grant - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Nov 2, 2017
Walnut Ridge- Pauline Grant, 74, passed away November 2, 2017 at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab. Pauline was born August 28, 1943 in Bono, AR to the late Irven and Mamie Bell. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Alex "Dub" Grant; son, Dewayne Grant; and sister, Maudie Grant. She is survived by her children, Mary Grant...
Lois Johnston - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Oct 30, 2017
Pocahontas- Lois Johnston, age 94, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, October 30, 2017. She was born at Pollard, AR on October 29, 1923 to Walter and Alpha Trett Cashion. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cabot, AR. She was a retired school teacher having taught in Arkansas and Missouri for 37 years. Her last 22 years...
Phyllis Ann Vandergriff - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Oct 29, 2017
Pocahontas- Phyllis Ann Vandergriff, 75, passed away on October 29, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Phyllis was born July 1, 1942 in Fort Smith, AR to Clyde and Jewel Keltner Holsted. She was happily married to Leo for 56 years and loved to cook and can. She earned her LPN License when she was 60 years old and worked as...
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