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Delbert Wayne "Bo" Fowler
Sep 28, 2016
Mr. Delbert Wayne "Bo" Fowler of Jonesboro, departed this life Wednesday morning, September 28, 2016, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 77. He was born February 5, 1939 in Weona, AR, the son of the late Lilburn Aubrey Fowler and Ethel Redd Fowler. Delbert was a retired from the U.S. Air Force, having served during...
David V. Fender - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Sep 27, 2016
Pocahontas- David V. Fender, 72 passed away at home on September 27, 2016. David was born April 15, 1944 in Tulsa, OK to Vance and Wilma Cornelson Fender. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Waldron Fender; children, David D. (Theresa) Fender, Brian (Dr. Ron Thompson) Fender, Kristi (Bobby) Sorg; grandchildren, Hannah...
Gloria Gail Peeler
Sep 27, 2016
Trumann- Gloria Gail Peeler, 65, went to her Heavenly Home Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born January 9, 1951 in Jonesboro. Gail graduated Arkansas State University, Magna Cum Laude as a social worker. She worked at Jonesboro Public Schools Administration Building in the special education department. She was a lifelong member of the First...
Patricia Ann Barthel - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Sep 26, 2016
Pocahontas- Patricia Ann Barthel, 83, passed away September 26, 2016. Patricia was born November 4, 1932 in Pocahontas to William "Bill" and Essie Stubblefield Barthel. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Billy Barthel. She is survived by her sister, Mary (Bill) Jones along with nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 10-11...
James "Jim" Lloyd Waterworth - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Sep 25, 2016
Pocahontas- James "Jim" Lloyd Waterworth, 69, passed away on September 25, 2016. Jim was born June 4, 1947 in Pocahontas, AR to James and Ruth Titrick Waterworth. He spread the message of Gods love to all who he came in contact with. He was preceded in death by his parents and Leona Waterworth. He is survived by his wife Jeanine...
David Daniel Frey - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Sep 24, 2016
Warm Springs- David Daniel Frey, 60, passed away September 24, 2016. David was born on July 25, 1956 in Flint, MI to James and Bernice Hill Frey. He was preceded in death by his father, James Ellie Frey Sr.; nephews: James Ellie Frey III and Justin Cord Frey. He is survived by his mother, Bernice Frey; brothers, James (Ruth) Frey,...
Timothy Dewalt "Tim" Nanney
Sep 24, 2016
Jonesboro- Timothy Dewalt "Tim" Nanney, 56, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 at his home. He was born April 23, 1960 in Rockford, Illinois. He served proudly in the Arkansas National Guard. Tim was a self-employed licensed contractor. His passion in life was fishing, hunting, collecting arrowheads and his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Lee...
Jackie Vernon Williams
Sep 22, 2016
Mr. Jackie Vernon Williams of Monette, departed this life Thursday, September 22, 2016, in Jonesboro, at the age of 61. He was born July 10. 1955 in Doniphan, MO, the son of Buddy Williams and Wynnette Johnson Williams. Jackie was a truck driver for many years and for the past 15 years was a car dealer in Lake City. He...
Mrs. Rhonda Gail Drake
Sep 19, 2016
Mrs. Rhonda Gail Drake, of Colt, departed this life Monday, September 19, 2016, at her home, at the age of 38. She was born May 5, 1978 in Wynne, AR, the daughter of Robert Smith and Peggy Hodge Parker. She is survived by her husband, Robert Drake of Wynne, her parents, Robert and Kitty Smith of Harrisburg, and Peggy Parker...
Elizabeth Ann Terry Williams
Sep 18, 2016
Cherokee Village- Elizabeth Ann Terry Williams, 65, formerly of Caraway passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at her home. She was born February 17, 1951 in Caraway to late James and Senty Lillie Terry. She retired after twenty-seven years with Basler Electric. She loved to scrapbook, fish and be with her family. She was a member of New Hope Baptist...
Johnny H Neighbors Jr. "Jj" - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Sep 18, 2016
Imboden - Johnny H Neighbors Jr. "JJ" born May 3, 1958 in Fisher, AR to Charlene and the late Johnny H. Neighbors Sr departed from this world September 18, 2016. Well known and respected master welder, deputy sheriff, jail administrator for Randolph County Sheriff's Department, former Chief and Captain of the Water Valley Volunteer Fire Department, long time Constable of...
Maxine Lance
Sep 14, 2016
Pocahontas-Maxine Lance, 89 passed away September 14, 2016 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Maxine was born August 13, 1927 in O'Kean, AR to Edward and Willie Rickey Heral. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert Lance; brothers, Delbert, Cecil, Ray, Glen Heral; and sister Wanda Bode. She is survived by sons, Lanny (Paulette) Lance, Eugene Lance both...
Walter Franklin Matthews
Sep 13, 2016
Mr. Walter Franklin Matthews, of Harrisburg, departed this life Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at the age of 81. He was born August 7, 1935 in Fisher, Arkansas, the son of Joseph Franklin Matthews and Carrie Cannon Matthews. Walter lived most of his life in Fisher and was a farmer. He was a lifetime member of the Fisher Church of Christ,...
Bonita Faye Johnston
Sep 12, 2016
Jonesboro- Bonita Faye Johnston, 77, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at St. Bernard Medical Center. She was born October 4, 1938 in Pollard to the late Claude and Edith Brawner. She retired from Colson's Casters. Mrs. Johnston was a member of the Fisher Street United Methodist Church. She loved to play Bingo at Chick Fil`a and attending St. Bernards...
Maxwell Devon Bailey - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Sep 11, 2016
Brookland, AR- Maxwell Devon Bailey, 15 passed away on September 11, 2016. Maxwell was born January 6, 2001 at Jonesboro, AR to LaDonna Bailey. He is survived by his mother, LaDonna Bailey of Fairfield, CA; sister, Leanna Flores of Fairfield, CA; Emir Jesus Flores of Vallejo, CA; grandfather, Donald and Brenda Bailey of Brookland; Uncle Tom and Jacque Bailey of...
Betty Lue Spencer
Sep 10, 2016
Jonesboro- Betty Lue Spencer, 73, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016 at her home. She was born April 14, 1943 in Lake City to the late Walter and Elsie Dunn Collins. She worked for Arkansas Glass for thirty-two years and was a member of Bard Free Worship. She loved the Lord and her family. She is survived by two sons,...
Ruby Gordon Fullen Johnson
Sep 9, 2016
Jonesboro- Ruby Gordon Fullen Johnson, 98, passed September 9, 2016 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House. Mrs. Johnson was born October 12, 1917, to John Eldridge and Mattie Sue Blankenship Fullen in Childress. She worked over 45 years combined as a hairdresser and teacher, and taught Children\u0027s Sunday School at Central Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her...
Anthony Luttrell - Mcnabb Funeral Home
Sep 9, 2016
Pocahontas- Anthony Luttrell, 28 passed away September 9, 2016. Anthony was born October 3, 1987 in Illinois. He is survived by his mother, Bonnie Davis of Gatewood, MO; father Russell Davis; children Tanner Luttrell and Aliva Luttrell of Walnut Ridge; sisters, Frances and April Luttrell both of Pocahontas; and fianc Ann Davis. No services at this time. Cremation was chose...
Lucille Taylor
Sep 7, 2016
Jonesboro- Lucille Taylor, 90, died Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Lucille Taylor was born November 14, 1925 at Zion, Arkansas in the Ozarks. Her mother Mellie Johnson taught school in a one room school house. This inspired her to strive for excellence and make something out of her life. She received a college degree in math education. She later earned a...
Jimmy Don Arant
Sep 6, 2016
Jimmy Don Arant died peacefully in his sleep September 6, 2016. Loved by many, he led a Godly life that was uniquely his. An avid music lover who enjoyed creating things with his hands, Jim loved being with his family and playing with his grandchildren above all. Jim is survived by his son, Jeremy, daughters Jennifer and Holly, six grandchildren,...
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