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Shirley Faye Hutchison - Glbfh
May 26, 2017
Paragould- Shirley Hutchison, 69, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017. She was born November 2, 1947 in Newport to the late Billy W. and Ethel Ferguson Davis. She was a homemaker and a member of Northside Christian Ministries. She was an avid reader and animal lover. She will be remembered as a loving mother, sister and grandmother. She was also...
Kaiser Lee Fry -Glbfh
May 26, 2017
Jonesboro- Kaiser Lee Fry, 2 months, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at Children's Hospital in Little Rock. He was born March 13, 2017 in Jonesboro with his twin brother, Sylas Fry. He is survived by his parents, Anthony and Chelsea Williams Fry; his twin brother, Sylas Fry; grandparents, Kevin and Lora Fry of Jonesboro; great-grandparents, Lonnie Wisham of Lake...
Ronda Kay Jurs - Mcnabb Funeral Home
May 24, 2017
Ronda Kay Jurs, 47, passed away on May 24, 2017 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. Ronda was born April 10, 1970 in Crystal Lake, IL to Ralph Collier and Goldie Johnson Money. She was preceded in death by her father, and 1 son, Daniel Jurs. She is survived by husband, Armand Jurs Jr.; 4 sons, Armand Jurs III, Scott...
Leroy Daniels - Glbfh
May 23, 2017
Cash- Leroy Daniels, 82, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017, quietly in his sleep. He was born October 14, 1934 in Lepanto to the late Roy and Ruth Waters Daniels. He lived most of his life in the Cash area. He was a farm laborer his entire working life. He did venture into other short lived financial endeavors. He liked...
Franklin "Po" Bryan - Mcnabb Funeral Home
May 23, 2017
Franklin D. "PO" Bryan, 82, of St. John, MO passed away May 23, 2017 in Chesterfield, MO. He was born July 9, 1934 in Lepanto to the late Cecil \u0026 Novella Guntharp Bryan. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and worked in the automotive industry. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Sullinger Bryan; one daughter, Beverly Holzer;...
Mr. Carol Lee Copeland -Glbfh
May 23, 2017
Jonesboro- Mr. Carol Lee Copeland, 81, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. He was born September 16, 1935 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Wayne and Josephine Clark Copeland. He served in country proudly in the United States Coast Guard. He worked for Dow Chemical for thirteen year. Mr. Copeland enjoyed working and loved to build model airplanes. He will...
John David Anderson (Gregg-Weston Funeral Home)
May 21, 2017
Mr. John David Anderson of Harrisburg passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord, Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Jonesboro, at the age of 72. He was born February 1, 1945 in Milan, Michigan, the son of the late Frank Anderson and Hazel Walters Anderson. John married Anita Dugan on September 25, 1982 and they enjoyed 35 years together. He...
Pauline Cole Root - Glbfh
May 20, 2017
Pleasanton, California- Pauline Cole Root, 105, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017. She was born February 27, 1912 in Jonesboro to the late Ollie and Nancy Caples Cole. She was a beautician for over sixty years. Mrs. Root will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children, Thomas Hager of Carson City, NV,...
Charles Bruce Mclaughlin - Mcnabb Funeral Home
May 19, 2017
Biggers- Charles Bruce McLaughlin, 89, passed away May 19, 2017 at the VA in Little Rock. Charles was born June 10, 1927 in Holland, MO to William Henry and Elvie Riddle McLaughlin. He enjoyed playing guitar, singing, and country music. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lillian Pierce McLaughlin; brothers, Eddie, Leslie, Ray; sisters, Reba and Louise....
James Leon Sparkman Sr. - Gfh
May 18, 2017
Monette- James Leon Sparkman Sr., 88, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at his home. He was born November 16, 1928 in Jonesboro to the late Louis Cleave and Nobie Claire Rutledge Sparkman. James served his country proudly in the United States Navy and retired after twenty years, he served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a member...
Betty Jeanne Wheatley
May 15, 2017
Jonesboro- Betty Jeanne Wheatley, 95, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born December 13, 1921 in Jonesboro. She was the oldest child of Judge Archer Wheatley and Nellie Thaxton Wheatley. Betty Jeanne grew up and lived most of her life in the family home on Madison Street in Jonesboro. She enjoyed telling stories...
Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Hafer -Glbfh
May 14, 2017
Paragould- Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Hafer, 46, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born December 12, 1970 in Jonesboro. She was an elementary school teacher for years and loved to read. She will be remembered as a loving daughter. She is preceded in death by her father, Gaylon Hafer and her grandparents. She is survived...
Jimmie Anderson Broadaway - Glbfh
May 13, 2017
Jonesboro- Jimmie Anderson Broadaway, 76, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at St. Bernards Hospital. He was born March 27, 1941 in Jonesboro to the late Paul and Verdis Broadaway. He was self-employed for many years and will be remembered as a loving son, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was also preceded in death by a son, John Broadaway;...
Roy Benjamin Ramsey - Mcnabb Funeral Home
May 13, 2017
Hermiston, Oregon- Roy Benjamin Ramsey, 88, passed away May 13, 2017. Roy was born November 17, 1928 in Springfield, MO to Roy Lee and Hallie Swan Ramsey. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Gee Ramsey; granddaughter, Kathryn; along with brothers and sisters. He is survived by daughters, Dana (Daniel) Bagley, Lisa (Jim) Pierce; 3 grandchildren; 3...
Esther Sermeno - Mcnabb Funeral Home
May 12, 2017
Pocahontas- Esther V. Sermeno, 83 passed away May 12, 2017 at her home. Esther was born February 3, 1934 in Mission, Texas to the late Jose and Angelita Limon Vela. Esther is survived by daughters, Margarita, Mary Helen, Elizabeth; son, Edward; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings, Robert, Rey, Joe, Eva, Lupe, and Mary. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers,...
Maxine Wallis Williams -Glbfh
May 11, 2017
Jonesboro- Maxine Wallis Williams, 85, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born April 12, 1932 in Harrisburg to the late W. L. and Lois Fears Riley. She worked for many years with Sears. Mrs. Williams was a member of the Nettleton Baptist Church. She was a past -president of State Ladies Auxiliary, 129 Eastern...
James Edward Buckley (Gregg-Weston Funeral Home)
May 10, 2017
Mr. James Edward Buckley of Harrisburg, AR departed this life Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at his home, at the age of 68. He was born July 8, 1948 in Elaine, AR, the son of the late William Webster Buckley and Edna Scercy Buckley. Charles enjoyed hunting and fishing and hunting for arrowheads. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Charles...
Cheseldene Cooper -Glbfh
May 7, 2017
Bono- Cheseldene Cooper, 91, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born February 4, 1926 in Melbourne to the late Cecil Troy and Snodie Smith Cooper. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a shipping manager for Riceland for many years. He enjoyed music, hunting and...
Janet Leigh Merriman - Glbfh
May 4, 2017
Jonesboro- Janet Merriman, 66, died Thursday, May 4, 2017, at St. Bernard's Hospital. She was born July 20, 1950 to J.C. and Georgia Mahon. She was a graduate of Jonesboro High School, where she was an outstanding clarinetist. She also participated in band while earning her degree at the University of Arkansas. She went on to earn a Master's degree...
Daniel Levine Reese - Mcnabb Funeral Home
May 3, 2017
Daniel Levine Reese, 88, passed away on May 3, 2017 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Daniel was born November 19, 1928 in Durand, Michigan to Benny and Gertrude Sneider Reese. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and later reenlisted in the Army. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Ruby...
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