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Larry Ray "Bud" Couch - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Aug 20, 2017
Pocahontas- Larry Ray "Bud" Couch, 61, passed away August 20, 2017 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Bud was born April 3, 1956 in Redwood City, California to Albert and Hope Rederburg Couch. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sisters, Linda (Greg) Huffman, Karen (Don) Brown, brothers, Gary (Angela) Couch, Roger (Ellen) Couch, along...
Kathleen Ann (Holister) Parsons - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Aug 19, 2017
Maynard- Kathleen Ann (Holister) Parsons, 74, passed away August 19, 2017 at St. Bernard Hospital in Jonesboro. Kathleen was born June 21, 1943 in Elkhorn, WI to the late Leroy and Katherine Holister Browning. Kathleen knew few strangers and was known for her large heart, kindred spirit and a smile that lit up the room and warmed the soul. Kathleen...
Tommy Earl Edwards - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Aug 19, 2017
Imboden- Tommy Earl Edwards, 89, passed away August 19, 2017 at Lawrence Hall. Tommy was born April 23, 1928 in Black Rock, AR to Thomas and Desa Riley Edwards. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters. He is survived by his wife, Elva Fulbright Edwards of the home; sons, Tommy, Steve and Donnie Edwards;...
Jeffrey Wayne Wren - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Aug 19, 2017
Pocahontas- Jeffrey Wayne Wren, 56, passed away in his home August 19, 2017 after a lengthy battle with kidney disease. Jeff was born August 8, 1961 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Chris and Mary June Johnson Wren. Jeff is survived by two sons, Kyle and Jason Wren of Jonesboro; grandchild, Asher Wren of Jonesboro; brother, Rodney Wren of Festus,...
Clara "Pauline" Robertson - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Aug 18, 2017
Pocahontas- Clara "Pauline" Robertson, 97, passed away on August 18, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. Pauline was born June 18, 1920 in Monette, AR to Jess and Jo Blackburn Huddleston. She was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, W.C. "Bill" Robertson. She is survived by children, Rick...
Kyle Jason Cook -Glbfh
Aug 17, 2017
Jonesboro- Kyle Jason Cook, 45, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at his home. He was born March 13, 1972 in Jonesboro and worked in the auto detailing business. He is survived by his mother, Patsy Somers Cook. His services will be private and were entrusted to Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home.
Ellie-Jane Orr
Aug 16, 2017
Ellie-Jane Orr, a precious baby girl of Matt and Ashley Orr was born into the arms of angels August 16, 2017. Although Ellie-Jane never spent any time on earth she was loved and touched many lives. In addition to her parents she is survived by a sister Riley Orr of the home; Grandparents, Marla Blake of Weiner, Leon Blake, of...
Yvonne Marie Miller (Gregg-Weston F.H.)
Aug 16, 2017
Mrs. Yvonne Marie Miller of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at the St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 84. She was born May 29, 1933 in Niles, MI, the daughter of the late Lynn Leighty and Irene Heagenbush Leighty. Yvonne was a former store manager for "Woman's World" in Florida and a former...
Mary Ann Whetsel
Aug 15, 2017
Miss Mary Ann Whetsel of Harrisburg, a very special soul, departed this life Tuesday August 15, 2017 at her home at the age of 82. She was born on October 22, 1935 in Sheboygan, WI. The daughter of John Hanford and Virginia Hanford. Miss Mary worked in the service industry and sincerely touched many people throughout out her life. Miss...
Anna Margrette Malone -Glbfh
Aug 14, 2017
Fisher- Anna Margrette Scott Malone, 92, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born September 5, 1924 to the late L. J. "Shorty" and Elizabeth "Lottie" Gunter Scott. Mrs. Malone was a member of the Fisher First United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She...
Michael Gene Thomas -Glbfh
Aug 14, 2017
Jonesboro- Michael Gene Thomas, 66, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 from complications arising from leukemia. Mike grew up in Newport News, Virginia, joined the Navy and served as a hospital corpsman. His service to his country included posting in Charleston, South Carolina, Great Lakes, Illinois, Jacksonville, Florida, and Albany, Georgia. Following his service, he began his nursing career in...
Mary Theresa Kiefer - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Aug 13, 2017
Harrison- Mary Theresa Kiefer, 64, passed away August 13, 2017 at Evelyn's Hospice House in St. Louis, MO. Mary was born July 29, 1953 in Pocahontas, AR to Robert "Bob" and Thelma Osterkamp Kiefer. She was preceded in death by her father, brother, William "Billy" Kiefer and sister, Virginia Thomas. She is survived by her mother, Thelma Kiefer of Pocahontas;...
Joe Smithee -Glbfh
Aug 13, 2017
Jonesboro- Joe Smithee, 81, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born, Junior Hale Smithee on February 2, 1936 in Optimus to late James Ellis and Truman Ruth Ward Smithee. He served his country proudly in the United States Army in Germany. He retired from Williamson's Buick-Toyota. He loved buying and selling anything. He...
Franklin Wayne White - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Aug 13, 2017
Maynard- Franklin Wayne White, 79, passed away August 13, 2017 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Franklin was born January 9, 1938 in Snyder, AR to Mitchel and Etta Ruth McGinnis White. He served in the Army and was the first Vice President of the UAW Local 1887, in St. Louis, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers,...
Louise Marie Sifford - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Aug 12, 2017
Pocahontas- Louise Marie Sifford, 72, passed away on August, 12, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. Louise was born July 27, 1945 in Walnut Ridge, AR to Delbert and Sylvia Carson Rogers. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Gail Sifford of the home; children, Michael (Nisa) Sifford, Lisa Sifford; grandchildren, Jordan Sifford, Susana Sifford;...
Douglas A Horn - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Aug 11, 2017
Imboden- Douglas A. Horn, 76 passed away August 11, 2017 at home. Douglas was born December 02, 1940 in El Centro, CA to the late Roy and Jule Hodge Horn. Douglas loved his Syfy chanel on tv and his many animals that were dumped on him, he never turned one away. He is survived by wife Norma Headrick Horn, son...
Carylon Sue Brown - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Aug 10, 2017
Carylon Sue Brown, 65, of Black Rock passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at her home. She was born February 13, 1952 in Walnut Ridge to Carl and Beatrice Taylor Hoffman. She was a retired truck driver and of the Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Virgil Wayne Brown; two daughters, Kimberly and Cassandra...
Amanda Copeland -Gfh
Aug 9, 2017
Mayflower- Dr. Amanda Copeland, 88, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, August 9, 2017. She was born August 13, 1928 in Craighead County, Arkansas to the late Walker and Elsie Baldridge. She earned her Doctorate in education and went on to teach at Nettleton High School in Jonesboro, Arkansas from 1960 to 1970. Dr. Copeland served as a business...
Johnathan Scott Everett (Gregg-Weston F.H.)
Aug 9, 2017
Mr. Johnathan Scott Everett of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at the Flo \u0026 Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 54. He was born August 10, 1962 in Paragould, AR, the son of the late Paul Everett and Aileen Tucker Everett. Scott worked for Armor Seed in Waldenburg and Fisher for the past 10...
Dorothy Jane Montgomery - Glbfh
Aug 7, 2017
Jonesboro- Mrs. Dorothy Jane Montgomery, 82, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017. She was born October 14, 1934 in Grove Spring, Missouri to the late Leo and Lillie Pearl Crist. She was a retired housekeeper for hospitals and nursing homes in Washington state for several years and loved working puzzles and reading. She was of the Church of Christ belief....
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