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James "Jim" L Nicholson - Mcnabb Funeral Home

James "Jim" L Nicholson - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 20, 2016

Pocahontas- James "Jim" L. Nicholson, 87, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Jim was born on May 23, 1929 in Bedford, Indiana to James Sr. And Grayca Stoddard Nicholson. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Vickie Yaeger; son, Paul Shanks; grandchildren, Derek Weaver and Matthew Nicholson. He is survived by wife, Geraldine Cullison Nicholson; children, Valerie...

Wilma Jean Avery - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Wilma Jean Avery - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 20, 2016

Harrison- Wilma Jean Avery, 66, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016. Wilma was born March 9, 1950 in Hamil, AR to the late Harvey and Mamie Holloway Avery. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Elyse McQuary, Loretta Provance, Helen Peoples; brothers, Doyle Avery, Elmer Avery, Delmer Avery; son-in-law, Keith Dixon; grandson, Troy Shockley Jr.; and great granddaughter,...

James Cl Mangrum - Gregg Monette

James Cl Mangrum - Gregg Monette

Nov 20, 2016

Jonesboro- James C. L. Mangrum, 93, formerly of Black Oak, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at his home. He was born April 3, 1923 in Black Oak. JC grew up in the Mangrum and Caraway area and had lived in Black Oak for many years. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during World War II...

James Morris Ezell - Gregg Jonesboro

James Morris Ezell - Gregg Jonesboro

Nov 19, 2016

Mr. James Morris Ezell, of Jonesboro, formerly of Weiner, departed this life Saturday, November 19, 2016, in Jonesboro, at the age of 90. He was born April 8, 1926 in Coxey, Alabama, the son of the late L.H. Ezell and Jessie Owens Ezell. James was a member of the Stone Ridge Church of Christ in Jonesboro. He served on the...

Butch Devries Gregg-Harrisburg

Butch Devries Gregg-Harrisburg

Nov 17, 2016

Mr. Leo "Butch" DeVries, of Harrisburg, departed this life Thursday, November 17, 2016, in Jonesboro, at the age of 60. He was born May 26, 1956 in Alma, Michigan, the son of Leo Russell DeVries and Bonnie Graham Devries. Butch was the owner of LDC Construction in Harrisburg and loved deer hunting and hot rods. He enjoyed the lake and...

Elizabeth Pauline Blalock - Gregg Jonesboro

Elizabeth Pauline Blalock - Gregg Jonesboro

Nov 17, 2016

Jonesboro- Elizabeth Pauline Blalock, 81, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at her home. She was born August 6, 1935 in Cherry Valley. Elizabeth was a homemaker who loved to take care of people. She enjoyed listening to music, crocheting and gardening. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Glen...

Ira Lee Guthrie - Gregg Monette

Ira Lee Guthrie - Gregg Monette

Nov 15, 2016

Lonoke- Ida Lee Battles Guthrie, 88, formerly of Monette, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016. She was born June 6, 1928 in Black Oak to late James Calvin Battles and Ina Bell Anderson Battles. She was a co-owner of a grocery store for many years. She enjoyed all kinds of puzzles and will be remembered as a loving sister, mother...

Wanda Fossey Mccluskey - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Wanda Fossey Mccluskey - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 14, 2016

Pocahontas- Wanda Fossey McCluskey, (83), was granted her angel wings on November 14, 2016. Wanda was born February 9, 1933 in Randolph County, to the late Jim and Lizzie Fossey. Wanda is survived by a daughter, Diana (Brooks) Howard of Black Rock, AR and a son Johnny (Stephanie) McCluskey of Poplar Bluff, MO. Grandchildren are Julie (Jeff) Fort of Jonesboro,...

Danny Roy Perry (Gregg-Weston Funeral Home)

Danny Roy Perry (Gregg-Weston Funeral Home)

Nov 14, 2016

Mr. Danny Roy Perry of Harrisburg departed this life Monday, November 14, 2016, at the NEA Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 71. He was born July 28, 1945 in Forrest City, Arkansas, the son of Willard Perry and Ola Mae Perry. He was a truck driver and enjoyed watching wrestling and old westerns. He loved cookouts and camping...

Loyd L. Dail - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Loyd L. Dail - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 11, 2016

Cave City- Loyd L. Dail, 87 passed away November 11, 2016 at White River Medical Center. Loyd was born August 19, 1929 in Ravenden, Arkansas to the late Robert and Mae Jolly Dail. Loyd is survived by his sons, Mark and Jimmie Dail, 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, longtime companion Lois Johnson, and her 3 children. He is preceded in death...

John Thomas Williams Jr. Gregg- Jonesboro

John Thomas Williams Jr. Gregg- Jonesboro

Nov 10, 2016

Jonesboro- John Thomas "J.T." Williams Jr., 96, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Flo \u0026 Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born December 6, 1919 in Imboden to the late John Thomas Williams Sr. and Martha Taylor Williams. J. T. grew up in Walnut Ridge and graduated from Walnut Ridge High School. He was a pilot in the United...

Roberta Stephens - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Roberta Stephens - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 10, 2016

Imboden- Roberta Stephens, 82, passed away on November 10, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Roberta was born September 20, 1934 in Imboden, AR to Rhea Sr. and Pansey Ellen Phillips Starr. She was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Stephens; son, Donald Stephens; grandchild, Beau Young; sisters, Lillian Hackworth, Virginia Castleman, Mary Pope; brothers, Everett...

Robert Louis "Lou" Smith - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Robert Louis "Lou" Smith - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 10, 2016

Pocahontas- Robert Louis "Lou" Smith, 78 passed away November 10, 2016 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Lou was born July 1, 1938 in Mt Perry, Ohio to Maurice and Gladys Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by children, Tracy (Cheyenne) Smith, Teresa (Lyndal) Britt-Hutsell, Trudi (William) Jenner; grandchildren, Logan Britt, Tanner Britt, Drake Smith,...

Robert A. "Bob" Throesch - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Robert A. "Bob" Throesch - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 9, 2016

Robert A. "Bob" Throesch, 81, of Engelberg was called home on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. He was born on April 4, 1935 to the late Henry and Josephine (Hausman) Throesch. He was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. His passion was farming and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Lola Mae Holt - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Lola Mae Holt - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 8, 2016

Pocahontas- Lola Mae Holt, 84, passed away November 8, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center surrounded by family. Lola was born February 10, 1932 in Pocahontas, AR to Clarence and Bertha Jackson Tribble. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gaylon Holt; sisters, Maynola Miller, Beulah Mae Tribble; son-in-law Jimmy Pollock; and brother-in-law Leaman Bristow. She is survived...

Ethel Mae Vancleve - Gregg Jonesboro

Ethel Mae Vancleve - Gregg Jonesboro

Nov 8, 2016

West Memphis- Ethel Mae Vancleve, 92, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016. She was born October 6, 1924 in Lake City to the late Gus and Mattie Chancelor Eberdt. She was a homemaker and a very talented seamstress. Mrs. Vancleve had been an active member of St Paul Methodist Church in Jonesboro. She will be remembered as...

James Andrew "Andy" King - Mcnabb Funeral Home

James Andrew "Andy" King - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 5, 2016

Pocahontas- James Andrew "Andy" King, 38, our beloved son, father, brother, cousin, uncle and friend went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2016. Andy was born August 16, 1978 in Pocahontas, AR to Stephen and Judy Hayes King. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a free loving spirit who loved the outdoors. Country living and living...

Vaughndel Kious - Gregg Jonesboro

Vaughndel Kious - Gregg Jonesboro

Nov 5, 2016

Jonesboro- Vaughndel Kious, 91, departed this life on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born July 29, 1925 in Egypt, AR to the late Delmer Kious and May Sluder Kious. He retired from Broadaway Meatpacking Company after serving sixty years as their bookkeeper, as well as keeping books for many companies in the...

Alma Marshall - Gregg Monette

Alma Marshall - Gregg Monette

Nov 4, 2016

Monette- Alma Ruth Marshall, 86, departed this life on Friday, November 4, 2016. She was born August 21, 1930 in Lake City to the late Rudy Marshall and Lucille Ishmael Marshall. Mrs. Marshall was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and raising her children and grandchildren. She was a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in...

Jonas-Joseph-Josslyn Jones Gregg- Jonesboro

Jonas-Joseph-Josslyn Jones Gregg- Jonesboro

Nov 2, 2016

Cash- Jonas Maxwell Jones, 1yr 11 months old, Joseph Spencer Jones, 1yr 11 months, and Josslyn Natalya Dawn Jones, 6 months, departed this life on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at their home. Jonas and Joseph were born November 25, 2014 in Batesville, Josslyn was born April 4, 2016 in Little Rock to Jered Jones and Jennifer Andrews Jones. They are...

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