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Johnny William Sago - Mcnabb Funeral Home

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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...

Anita Janice Sefers Gregg- Jonesboro

Anita Janice Sefers Gregg- Jonesboro

Feb 10, 2017

Jonesboro- Anita Janice Sefers, 85, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born March 23, 1931 in Tilton to the late Malcolm and Annabel Smith. Mrs. Sefers was a bank teller for many years and a member of the First Baptist Church since 1958. She will be remembered as a loving daughter,...

Natalie Pauline Shepherd - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Natalie Pauline Shepherd - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Feb 8, 2017

Pocahontas- Natalie Pauline Shepherd, 77, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2017. Natalie was born February 7, 1940 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Homer and Loretta Hull Jarrett. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Niles Shepherd. She is survived by children, Cara (Robert) Beller, Tony (Wendy) Shepherd; grandchildren, Hannah Shepherd, Olivia Shepherd, Claire Shepherd;...

Leland Ferris - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Leland Ferris - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Feb 8, 2017

Warm Springs- Leland Ferris, 59, passed away February 7, 2017. Leland was born December 11, 1957 in Flint Michigan to Donald and Rita Hill Ferris. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Helen. He is survived by his wife, Marlyn Ferris of the home; daughters, Marlee Rodgers of Warm Springs, Ryann Farris of Greenbrier; grandchildren, Memphis Jurs,...

Bertha Lorene Passmore

Bertha Lorene Passmore

Feb 7, 2017

Jonesboro- Bertha Lorene Wade Passmore went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on February 7, 2017 at her home. She was born July 26, 1924 in Lake City to the late Clarence and Ruthie James Wade. She was a lifelong devout Baptist. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Passmore; two grandsons,...

Anna Mae Carter - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Anna Mae Carter - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Feb 7, 2017

Pocahontas- Anna Mae Carter, 93, went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2017. Anna Mae was born October 16, 1923 in O'Kean, AR to Albert Enoch and Effie Bruton. She was married to the late Willard Carter. She was a beloved member of the community. She was always helping others, both on her own and while working at...

Wilma Marie Machost - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Wilma Marie Machost - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Feb 3, 2017

Pocahontas- Wilma Marie Machost, 85, passed away February 3, 2017. Wilma was born December 31, 1931 in Jericho, MO to the late Henry and Mary Manning Murrell. During the Korean War she served in the Army. Wilma is survived by children, George Machost, Mary Aube, Karen Machost, Kathryn (Maurice) Simmons; grandchildren, Christina Machost, Alex (Trisha) Aube, Nicole (Ron) Arnold, Christopher...

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