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James "Jim" Ray Martin - Mcnabb Funeral Home

James "Jim" Ray Martin - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 11, 2017

Pocahontas- James "Jim" Ray Martin, 79, passed away March 11, 2017. Jim was born October 1, 1937 in Pocahontas, AR to Guy and Sadie Gregory Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife of 50 years, Nira Camper Martin; sister, Carolyn Sue Rutledge. He is survived by his wife, Bobbye Reed Martin; sons, James Ray Jr. "Bo"...

Joann Crouch (Gregg-Weston Funeral Home)

Joann Crouch (Gregg-Weston Funeral Home)

Mar 10, 2017

Mrs. Joann Crouch of Harrisburg departed this life Friday morning, March 10, 2017, at the St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 74. She was born February 16, 1943 in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Adell Eppes and Stella Abston Eppes. She was a homemaker and a member of the Harrisburg Church of Christ....

Jack Benjamin Washburn - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jack Benjamin Washburn - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 10, 2017

Pocahontas - Jack Benjamin Washburn, 83, of the Noland community, passed away March 10, 2017 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Jack was born November 10, 1933 in Santa Rosa, TX to the late Gene Benjamin and Vashti Blume Washburn. He was a retired county extension agent, farmer, and a member of the Noland Church of Christ. He also served in...

Virgil Martin Hausman - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Virgil Martin Hausman - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 6, 2017

Pocahontas- Virgil Martin Hausman, 78, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Virgil was born April 14, 1938 in Engelberg, AR to Frank and Lena Ungerank Hausman. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Harold and Louie Hausman, Josephine Thielemier, Marion Wren, Frank Jr., Lawrence, Mike and Tony Hausman. He is survived by...

Hatley David "D" Doan - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Hatley David "D" Doan - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 5, 2017

Pocahontas- Hatley David "D" Doan, 75, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. "D" Doan was born March 29, 1941 in Jonesboro, AR to Clarence Tanner Jr and Katherine Ring Doan. Dave was a loving, caring, and devoted husband for 52 years. He taught 5th - 8th grade at Pocahontas Public School for 29 years. He was...

Christine Brown - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Christine Brown - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Mar 5, 2017

Pocahontas- Christine Brown, 69, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Lawrence Hall Nursing Center. Christine was born December 24, 1947 in Pocahontas, AR to Martha Pauline Cook. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pauline and Harry Hawkins, and 1 sister. She is survived by daughters, Dorothy Cook, Angela (Michael Don) Pratt, Debbie (Dale) Thorne, boyfriend Carl...

Sandra Moore Wood

Sandra Moore Wood

Mar 4, 2017

Trumann- Sandra Moore Wood, 70, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017. She was born September 19, 1946 in Payneway to the late Author and Lilian Sigman Moore. After retiring as an auditor, she enjoyed being a substitute teacher. She also enjoyed shopping and the Colorado Mountains. She will be remembered as a loving wife, daughter and step-mother. She is survived...

Clayton Anderson Simpson

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.)

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

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

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

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.)

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

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...

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