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Leta Nell Martin - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Leta Nell Martin - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Dec 3, 2016

Pocahontas- Leta Nell Martin, 68, of Pocahontas passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Nell was born May 17, 1948 in Pocahontas, daughter of Eddie and Lonnie Junkersfeld Holt. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Alan and Doug Holt. She is survived by her husband, Windell Martin; two sons, Randy Thielemier...

Billy Owen Gipson- Gregg Monette

Billy Owen Gipson- Gregg Monette

Dec 3, 2016

Monette - Billy Owen Gipson, 86, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 26, 1930 in Hancock, to the late Manuel and Lura Adams Gipson. Farmed all his life in the Hancock area and proudly served his country in the U.S Army. He was an Arkansas State Representative District 92 for six years, former...

William Clifton Stamp - Gregg Jonesboro

William Clifton Stamp - Gregg Jonesboro

Nov 30, 2016

William Clifton Stamp, 87, of Jonesboro, passed away November 30, 2016 at his home. He was born September 1, 1929 in Caraway to the late Charles and Grace Wilson Stamp. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War and was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. Mr. Stamp retired as the warehouse supervisor for...

Robert "Bobby, Bob" R Carr - Gregg Jonesboro

Robert "Bobby, Bob" R Carr - Gregg Jonesboro

Nov 30, 2016

Blue Eye, Missouri - Robert R. Carr "Bob, Bobby", 82, passed away November 30, 2016 and is now with his Father in Heaven. Bob Carr was born December 2, 1933 in Black Oak. His parents were Oran and Betty Carr of Caraway. He married his wife of over 64 years, Betty A. Carr, on November 10, 1952. Shortly after the...

Marilyn Jo Shipley - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Marilyn Jo Shipley - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 30, 2016

Pocahontas- Marilyn Jo Shipley, 65, passed away on November 30, 2016. Marilyn was born June 15, 1951 in St. Louis, MO to Ray and Ruby Richmond Shipley. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by mother, Ruby; brothers, Steve (Helen) Shipley, Alan (Michelle) Shipley; sisters, Patsy (Billy Mack) Jones, Brenda Carroll; along with nieces and nephews....

James William Lansford -Gregg Jonesboro

James William Lansford -Gregg Jonesboro

Nov 29, 2016

Jonesboro-James William Lansford passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016. He was born the only son of Hugh Harry "Bud" and Mary Eva "Peggy" Lansford on the first of September 1939 in Jonesboro. Prior to retirement, Mr. Lansford worked many years at General Electric and had also been employed at Arkansas Equipment. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking especially with his...

Fern Beatrice Neely - Gregg Monette

Fern Beatrice Neely - Gregg Monette

Nov 28, 2016

Amory, Mississippi- Fern Beatrice Neely, 90, formerly of Leachville passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2016. She was born August 14, 1926 in Leachville to the late Thornsberry Gilbert Milligan and Mary Elizabeth Hawkins Milligan. She was a homemaker and loved to play the piano every day. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, who would help anyone who...

Judy Ann Bradford - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Judy Ann Bradford - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 26, 2016

Judy Ann Fooks-Davenport-Bradford, 78 of Altamonte Springs, FL (formerly of Imboden, AR) passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. Judy was born June 6, 1938 in Hayti, MO to Paul and Hattie King. She graduated from Jonesboro High School and from Jonesboro Business College. She enjoyed helping people and sharing the good news of Jesus and always greeted others with...

Rick D Harris - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Rick D Harris - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 25, 2016

Rick D. Harris, of Huntsville, passed away November 25th at age 65. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Nancy; three sons: Trevor (Carol), Chris, and Graham (Tonya); three stepsons: Rodney Jtineant, Matt Jtineant, and Mike (Michelle) Jtineant; and stepdaughter, Eva (Chris); mother, Wanda; three brothers: Jerry, Larry, and Brian; two sisters, Gwen and Janet; and eleven grandchildren....

Tommy Dale Seymore Sr. - Gregg Monette

Tommy Dale Seymore Sr. - Gregg Monette

Nov 25, 2016

Monette - Tommy Dale Seymore, Sr., 66, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016. He was born February 2, 1950 in Monette to the late Ernest and Edith Connor Seymore. He retired from farming and enjoyed NASCAR. He is survived by two sisters, Loretta Henson and Shelia Ashley; two brothers and their wives, Barry and Joyce Seymore and Stanley and Rhonda...

Annie Elizabeth Beaty - Gregg Jonesboro

Annie Elizabeth Beaty - Gregg Jonesboro

Nov 24, 2016

Bono- Annie Elizabeth Beaty, 88, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at her home. She was born July 8, 1928 in Herman to the late Samuel and Myrtle Forrest. Mrs. Annie was a homemaker and a seamstress, who loved her family and babysitting her grandchildren. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by a...

Thomas Lafarrel Wess (Gregg-Weston F.H.)

Thomas Lafarrel Wess (Gregg-Weston F.H.)

Nov 23, 2016

Mr. Thomas Lafarrel Wess of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at the St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 75. He was born July 21, 1941 in Monette, the son of the late Ira Travis Wess and Goldie Edith Modglin Wess. He enjoyed woodworking, training Border Collies, and spending time with family and friends,...

Ruby Jean Henfling - Gregg Jonesboro

Ruby Jean Henfling - Gregg Jonesboro

Nov 22, 2016

Paragould- Ruby Jean Henfling, 66, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016. She was born March 28, 1950 in Jonesboro to the late Earnest R. Smith "Herb" and Betty Smith. Ruby was an elementary school teacher. She enjoyed painting, crafts and sewing. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Henfling; grandson, Matthew Wilder; two sisters, Barbara Williford and Joyce Pickett; many...

Samuel Andrew Wicker - Gregg Jonesboro

Samuel Andrew Wicker - Gregg Jonesboro

Nov 21, 2016

Jonesboro- Samuel Andrew Wicker, 58, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born November 25, 1958 in Jonesboro. He attended Brookland High School and worked in farming and construction. He will be remembered as a loving father, brother and grandfather. He is survived by mother, Jewell Wicker of Cardwell; his fianc, Alice Ragsdale of Jonesboro;...

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...

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