Clayton Anderson Simpson
Mar 3, 2017
Caraway-Clayton Anderson Simpson, 67, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017. He was born July 23, 1949 in Rivervale to the late Levon and F. Beatrice Simpson. He served his country proudly and retired from the United States Army. He loved working on hot rods. He will be remembered as a loving father, brother and friend. He is survived by his...
Mary Ellen Mann (Gregg-Weston F.H.)
Mar 1, 2017
Mrs. Mary Ellen Mann of Harrisburg departed this life Wednesday Night, March 1, 2017, at St. Elizabeth's Place in Jonesboro, at the age of 95. She was born July 11, 1921 in Eudora, AR, the daughter of the late Thomas and Minnie Keller. Mary owned and operated Mary Mann's Daycare for over 50 years and had a genuine love for...
Alma Broadaway Burk
Feb 28, 2017
Jonesboro- Alma Broadaway Burk, 94, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born May 29, 1922 in Jonesboro to the late W. E. and Loda Broadaway. She was raised in Jonesboro and graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1939 and at 6 feet in height she was a star basketball player. She married F....
Velma Defoor - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Feb 28, 2017
Maynard - Velma Defoor, 64, passed away February 28, 2017 at home. Velma was born May 22, 1952 in Walnut Ridge, AR to Donald and Mildred Teel Morris. She was preceded in death by her father and husband, Earl Defoor Jr. She is survived by her mother, Mildred Morris; daughter, Belinda Defoor; son Kenneth Defoor; 2 grandchildren; brothers, Ricky (Lynne)...
Jacob Foster Hufstedler - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Feb 28, 2017
Pocahontas- Jacob Foster Hufstedler, 99, of Pocahontas passed away at his home February 28, 2017, surrounded by family. He would have been 100 years old on March 12. His late parents were Roy Cecil and Maudie Luter Hufstedler of Biggers. Mr. Hufstedler was a life-long member of the Church of Christ. He was WWII Veteran and avid Cardinals Baseball fan....
Carl Edward Farris (Gregg-Weston F.H.)
Feb 26, 2017
Mr. Carl Edward Farris of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life Sunday, February 26, 2017, at the Flo \u0026 Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas, at the age of 86. He was born September 18, 1930 in Fairfield, Illinois, the son of the late George Farris and Alice McKitrick Farris. Carl was a retired Insurance salesman having worked 33 years...
Johnny William Sago - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Feb 23, 2017
Pocahontas- Johnny William Sago, 86 passed away on February 23, 2017 at Randolph Home. Johnny was born July 6, 1930 in Pocahontas to Melvin and Loucindia Milahm Sago. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Wavon Sago; 2 brothers, Willard and Ray Sago; and 2 sisters, Christine and Ida Lou. He is survived by son, Larry (Theresa) Sago;...
Dixie Robinette - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Feb 23, 2017
Pocahontas- Dixie Robinett, 89, passed away February 23, 2017 at Randolph Home. Dixie was born August 20, 1927 in Randolph County to George and Susie Edmonson Thompson. Dixie had many friends throughout Northeast Arkansas as well as many Thompson uncles, aunts and cousins. She had a passion for playing Bingo every week and having a catfish dinner. Besides her family...
Nina Jean Bickers - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Feb 21, 2017
Nina Jean Bickers 83, of Bushnell, Florida died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in Osprey Nursing Home in Bushnell, Florida. She was born February 26, 1933 in Ravenden Springs, Arkansas a daughter of the late Virgil and late Zula (Cooper) Miller. She graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1951 and lived in Arkansas until 1998 when she moved to Florida. She...
Benjamin David Mcdonald
Feb 20, 2017
Paragould- Benjamin David McDonald, 92, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017. He was born May 30, 1924 in Harrisonville, Missouri to the late Benjamin C. and Valma May Peabody McDonald. He served his country proudly in the Air Force during World War II. He was a faithful member of Knights of Columbus and a supporter of DAV. He was a...
Charles Ray Pyle Jr
Feb 19, 2017
Jonesboro- Charles Ray Pyle Jr, 55, passed away February 19, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born January 15, 1962 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Genevea Thompson Pyle. He is a graduate of Nettleton High School and will be remembered as a loving son, husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Donna Pyle of the home; three...
Jd Daniel
Feb 17, 2017
Trumann- J D Daniel went to be with his Lord surrounded by his family February 17, 2017 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born March 2, 1942 to the late Edwin and Lora Tadlock Daniel. He had worked at Singer Company and Daniel Archer Rice Mill. He was of the Baptist faith. J. D. enjoyed fishing and loved his...
Elmer F Cooper
Feb 16, 2017
Weiner- Elmer F. Cooper, 92, died February 16, 2017 in Crystal City, Missouri. He was born November 9, 1924 in Weiner, son of the late Floyd and Ruth Williams Cooper. He was a World War II veteran. Elmer was owner and operator of the OK Barber Shop in Weiner until he retired to his cabinet shop. In 1961 the city...
Eva Jo Weir - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Feb 16, 2017
Benton- Eva Jo Weir, 74, passed away February 16, 2017 at home surrounded by loved ones. Eva Jo was born April 13, 1942 in Tomato, AR to Bill and Thelma Carson Batey. She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers, Herbert, Billy and Jesse Batey; and sister, Shirley Hawthorne. She is survived by her husband, William Weir, of...
Dorothy Shirley Perry
Feb 16, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy Shirley Perry, 86, entered into her saviors arms in heaven on February 16, 2017. She was born on January 31, 1931 to Albert and Ruth Howell. Mrs. Perry resided in the Harrisburg area for almost 7 years and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist church and has been a very active member of Madison Baptist Church for many...
Kathy Ann Honnoll
Feb 14, 2017
JONESBORO " Kathy Ann Honnoll, beloved daughter of John Albert and Maudean Williams Honnoll, Sr., sister to John A. Honnoll, Jr (Mary Kathy) and W. Danny Honnoll ( Teressa) was set free from her earthly little body on Tuesday , Valentine's Day February 14, 2017. Kathy Ann was a descendent of one of Craighead County Pioneer Families. She is now...
Betty Mae Scercy (Gregg-Weston Funeral Home)
Feb 13, 2017
Mrs. Betty Mae Scercy of Harrisburg, departed this life Monday morning, February 13, 2017, at her home, at the age of 78. She was born February 20, 1938 in Wardell, AR, the daughter of the late James Richard Coburn and Mae Bell Jackson Coburn. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren. In...
Larry Don Jordan
Feb 13, 2017
Jonesboro- Larry Don Jordan, 74, passed from this life February 13, 2017. Larry was born January 4, 1943 to Leston and Imogene Jordan. He lived his entire life in the Bono and Jonesboro area. Larry's passions were working on old cars, yard work and most of all spending time with family. His children and grandchildren were the light of his...
James Cleveland Reeves (Gregg-Weston Funeral Home)
Feb 13, 2017
Mr. James Cleveland Reeves of Harrisburg, departed this life Monday, February 13, 2017, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 77. He was born November 22, 1939 in Vienna, MO, the son of the late James Raymond Reeves and Tressie Esther Barton. James was a logger and had enjoyed that profession all his life. He loved...
Russell Leon Blackshear Gregg- Jonesboro
Feb 12, 2017
Tupelo - Russell Leon Blackshear, 83, died Sunday, February 12, 2017, after a brief illness. A native of Jonesboro, he was born May 3, in Hoxie to Jesse Thomas and Matra Westerfield Blackshear. A 1952 graduate of Lake City High School, he then went on to complete one first year at Arkansas State College. Leon was drafted the summer of...
