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Anna Jean Greves Thielemier - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Anna Jean Greves Thielemier - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Oct 9, 2016

Anna Jean Greves Thielemier, 86 a current resident of Sulphur, LA and a former resident of Pocahontas, Arkansas passed away October 9, 2016. Anna was born August 7, 1930 in Pocahontas, Arkansans to the late Harry and Louise Junkersfeld Greves. Anna is survived by a sister Garnetta Greves Blansett, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by...

Flora Bell Griffin

Flora Bell Griffin

Oct 9, 2016

Flora Bell Griffin, 85, of Harrisburg, went to be with the Lord, October 9, 2016, at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was born February 13, 1931 in Weona, the daughter of the late John Smith and Agnes Gregory Smith. She will be remember as a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed gardening, crafts and staying busy. She is preceded...

Sue Carolyn Ross Hulett - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Sue Carolyn Ross Hulett - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Oct 7, 2016

Imboden- Sue Carolyn Ross Hulett, 79 passed away on October 7, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Carolyn was born August 20, 1937 in Caruth, MO to the late Raymond Harrison and Viola Elizabeth Thompson Ross. She was a member of the Imboden Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; older brother Gaylen Ray Ross who...

Velma Lee Conrad

Velma Lee Conrad

Oct 6, 2016

Mrs. Velma Lee Conrad of Harrisburg, departed this life Thursday, October 06, 2016, in Jonesboro, at the age of 70. She was born April 22, 1946, the daughter of the late William Ed Vernor ad Eva Vernor. Velma was a former employee of the Johansen Shoe Factory and American Greetings. She also worked several years at the Court House in...

Richard Neil Carter

Richard Neil Carter

Oct 3, 2016

Jonesboro- Richard Neil Carter, 60, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at his home. He was born October 6, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Neil B. and Bertha Warren Carter. He was a member of the Walnut Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed trout fishing and spending time on the river and was an avid NASCAR fan. He will...

Richard Dean Dixon - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Richard Dean Dixon - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Oct 3, 2016

Pocahontas- Richard Dean Dixon, 55, passed away on October 3, 2016. Richard was born May 22, 1961 in Gary, Indiana to William and Francis Dixon. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara Dixon. He is survived by sons, Richard Dixon Jr., Levi Dixon, and Dillon Dixon; siblings, Michael Dixon and Carolyn Adams. There will not be any...

Janie Newcom Stevens

Janie Newcom Stevens

Oct 2, 2016

Jonesboro- Janie Newcom Stevens, 80, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born November 23, 1935 in Jonesboro to the late A.L. "Chint" and Jewel Newcom. Betty worked for the Jonesboro Public Schools for twenty years. She enjoyed bowling, traveling and loved her St. Louis Cardinals. She will be remembered as a loving...

Evelyn Jean Gallant

Evelyn Jean Gallant

Oct 2, 2016

Groesbeck, Texas- Evelyn Jean Gallant, age 92, passed away on October 2nd. She was born August 18, 1924 in Pine Bluff and had lived most of her life in Jonesboro. She was a member of the Central Baptist Church in North Little Rock. While in Jonesboro, she was a member of the Walnut Street Baptist Church and served as Daycare...

Norman Wayne Nix Jr.

Norman Wayne Nix Jr.

Oct 2, 2016

Jonesboro- Norman Wayne Nix Jr., 50, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016. He was born July 7, 1966 in Jonesboro. Norman was a crew chief at Pope Lawn Care for over twenty years. He was formerly an amateur wrestler named "Luscious Luther". He will be remembered as hardworking and loving family man. He is survived by his wife of 30...

Sarah Lou Jeans

Sarah Lou Jeans

Oct 1, 2016

Ash Flat- Sarah Lou Jeans, 86, passed away October 1, 2016. She was born December 15, 1929 in Bunny to the late Ferd and Elsie Callahan West. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Leon Jeans; a son, Roger Jeans and a sister, Meryl West. She is survived by her children, Linda Bertram (Spencer) of Kingsport, Tennessee, Danny...

James Ward Cobb

James Ward Cobb

Oct 1, 2016

Mr. James Ward Cobb, of Harrisburg, departed this life on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at his home in the Whitehall community, at the age of 57. He was born August 17, 1959 in Arab, AL, the son of the late Winifred Eugene Cobb and Barbara Jerelene Cooper Cobb. James was disabled but enjoyed Alabama football, reading and golf. He is...

Edward Lee Swanson

Edward Lee Swanson

Oct 1, 2016

Lake City-Edward Lee Swanson, 62, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016. He was born May 2, 1954, in Lepanto, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Harvell V. Swanson and Retha Mangrum Harpe. He was a farmer for many years and a longtime member of the Mangrum Church of Christ. He is survived by his brother, Jerry Wayne Swanson...

Keeven Dewayne Pankey - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Keeven Dewayne Pankey - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Sep 29, 2016

Reyno- Keeven Dewayne Pankey, 21 passed away on September 29, 2016. Keeven was born on October 21, 1994 in Paragould, AR to Steven Pankey and Melissa Pankey. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Eugene (Peewee) Tilley; great grandparents, Ira and Shirley Tilley; great grandfather, Clyde Tilley; and grandmother, Nancee Stamper Tilley. He is survived by his father, Steven Pankey...

Edna Tucker Dowless

Edna Tucker Dowless

Sep 29, 2016

Monette- Edna Tucker Dowless, 92, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016. She was born February 12, 1924 in Hollywood, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Modie and Edith Tucker and sister to Marion Tucker and Bill Tucker. A consummate mother and homemaker, Edna was an excellent cook who enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. As a...

Delbert Wayne "Bo" Fowler

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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