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...
Vitus Thielemeir - Mcnabb Funeral Home
May 3, 2017
Pocahontas- Vitus Thielemeir, 92, passed away May 3, 2017 at home. Vitus was born June 15, 1924 in Running Lake, AR to Ben and Catherine Baltz Thielemeir. He served his country in the Navy during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lawrence, BJ and Dr. Corneil Thielemeir; sisters Loyola "Lee" Mondy and Esther Wurtz. He is...
Jerry Wayne Davenport - Mcnabb Funeral Home
May 2, 2017
Pocahontas- Jerry Wayne Davenport, 72, passed away on May 2, 2017 at home. Jerry was born October 19, 1944 in Latham, TN to Fred and Maycel Davenport. Jerry was strong in his faith and his love with God. He spent all of his life being a cowboy and truck driver. We want to thank all his truck driving buddies. We...
Betty June Bell - Glbfh
Apr 29, 2017
Jonesboro- Betty June Bell, 88, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Mrs. Bell was born June 22, 1928 in Walcott to the late Stanley "Jack" Williams and Bertha L. Pillow Williams. She was a member of the 1946 class of Jonesboro High School and was chosen as a member of the homecoming court. She attended...
Houston Robert Harper -Gfh
Apr 28, 2017
Chickasha, Oklahoma- Houston Robert Harper, 35, passed away at his home April 28, 2017. He was born April 5, 1982 in Memphis, TN and grew up in Monette. He graduated from Buffalo Island Central High School and University of Arkansas. Houston was an Industrial Engineer who loved his family, golf, baseball, traveling and improv comedy. He is survived by his...
Charles Edward Givens - Glbfh
Apr 28, 2017
Charles E. Givens, 92, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at his home in Weiner, Arkansas. He is survived by one daughter, Vicki Jo Scivicque, and son-in-law, Chip of Auburn, Alabama; four grandchildren, Daniel Scivicque and Anna of Opelika, Alabama, Joseph Scivicque and Lily of Atlanta, Georgia, Amy Scivicque Edwards and Stephen of Atlanta, Georgia, and Amber Scivicque of Florence,...
Lambert Smith - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Apr 26, 2017
Pocahontas- Lambert Smith, 89, passed away April 26, 2017 at home surrounded by family. Lambert was born April 16, 1928 in Little Rock, AR to Watson and Nellie DeClerk Smith. He served his country and retired through the Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Johanna Smith of the home; children,...
Nell Miller
Apr 25, 2017
Wynne- Mrs. Nell (Gaskin) Miller, 98, of Wynne, Arkansas, departed this life Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at the Flo \u0026 Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born in the Whitehall Community On March 29, 1919, to William and Ida (Liptrot) Gaskin. She married Carl Robert Miller on May 6, 1939. Nell was preceded in death by her parents;...
