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Billy Dean Gage -Glbfh

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Regina Gail Hatch -Gfh

Regina Gail Hatch -Gfh

Oct 28, 2017

Holly Grove- Regina Hatch, 61, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 in Stuttgart. She was born July 8, 1956 to the late Elvis Lee and Edna Lucille Goodman Poe Sr. She was Director of Nursing at the Women's Center. She had worked at Lakeside Nursing Home, Manila Nursing Home and Methodist/Baptist Hospital for over eighteen years. Regina was named Director...

Judith Ann Ragan - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Judith Ann Ragan - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Oct 27, 2017

Pocahontas- Judith Ann Ragan, 74 passed away October 27, 2017 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Judith was born May 23, 1943 in Ashton, IL to the late Alva and Marion Gobright Piercy. Judy was a pleasant and peaceful woman. She enjoyed activities like doll collecting and the quant satisfaction of completing scenic puzzles. As a single mother, she dedicated her...

Bonnie Mae Young - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Bonnie Mae Young - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Oct 27, 2017

Imboden - Bonnie Mae Young, 76, passed away October 27, 2017. Bonnie was born October 1, 1941 in Harrisburg, daughter of Virgil and Edna Mae Hooker. She was a retired parent teacher coordinator for Sloan Hendrix schools and a member of the Imboden First Baptist Church for 52 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; Virgil and Edna...

Patsy Raye Caplinger -Gwfh

Patsy Raye Caplinger -Gwfh

Oct 26, 2017

Harrisburg- Patsy Raye Caplinger, 75, of Harrisburg departed this life Thursday, October 26, 2017 at home. She was born July 4, 1942 to the late Jake Tillery and Ottie Mae Miles Tillery in Harrisburg. Mrs. Caplinger owned and operated her own business and was also a member of the Calvary Baptist church. She will be remembered as a loving wife,...

Larry O'Neal Drummond -Gfh

Larry O'Neal Drummond -Gfh

Oct 23, 2017

Monette- Larry O'Neal Drummond, 73, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017. He was born June 30, 1944 in Camp Gordon, Georgia to the late Herman and Iris Jewell Drummond. He grew up in North Augusta, South Carolina and graduated high school there. Larry served his country proudly in the United States Air Force and as member of the Monette American...

Mary Ann Ausburn - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mary Ann Ausburn - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Oct 23, 2017

Walnut Ridge- Mary Ausburn, 83 passed away on October 23, 2017 at Walnut Ridge Nursing Home. Mary was born July 10, 1934 in Memphis, TN to Olie and Mary Bell Whitley Ervin. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Billy Ervin. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Davidson of Atoka, TN; son, Richard Townsend of Cordova,...

Harry L Poole Sr. -Glbfh

Harry L Poole Sr. -Glbfh

Oct 22, 2017

Jonesboro- Harry L. Poole Sr., 83, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017 at St. Bernard Medical Center. He was born November 10, 1933 in Texarkana to the late Wesley Elmer and Louise Chandler Poole. Mr. Poole was vice-president and general manager of Tobacco Sales Inc. / Douglas Inc. and also worked as a sales associate for fifteen years at Wal-Mart....

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