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Geneva Christine Cox Johnson
Aug 3, 2016
Pocahontas, AR - Geneva Christine Cox Johnson, 74, passed away August 3, 2016, Huntsville, AL. Born April 14, 1942 in Piggott, Arkansas to the late W.H. "Baldy" Cox and Altie Marie Cox. She is preceded in death by her parents and son Michael Cox Johnson. She is survived by her husband of fifty two years, John Dee Johnson; two sons,...
Myra Nell Tidwell
Aug 2, 2016
Pocahontas - Myra Nell Tidwell, 84, of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at UAMS in Little Rock. She was born, November 10, 1931, daughter of Charlie and Maggie Haynes. She was united in marriage to Leon Tidwell who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by five brothers, Tom...
Shirley Temple Ray Johnson
Aug 2, 2016
Pocahontas-Shirley Temple Ray Johnson, 80 passed away August2, 2016. Shirley was born January 10, 1936 in Pratt, Missouri to the late Vernon and Ona Fowler Ray. Shirley is survived by children Belinda (Ronnie) Manis, Tanya (Vernon) Manis, Timothy (Scott) Johnson, grandchildren; Jeremy Manis, Jason Manis, Justin Manis, Natasha Montgomery, Finnegan Lane, great-grandchildren Maggie and Alexa Manis, Jackson and Aubrey Manis,...
Bill Fort
Aug 2, 2016
Pocahontas- Bill Fort, 81, passed away August 2, 2016 at NEA Baptist surrounded by family. Bill was born April 19, 1935 in Egypt, AR to Pete and Ollie Cook Fort. He is survived by his wife, Jean Fort of the home; sons, Rick (Terri) Fort and Skip Fort both of Pocahontas; grandchildren, Christopher (Jeannie) Fort, Jamie (Kevin) Brown, BJ (Elizabeth)...
Wanda Stahl
Aug 1, 2016
Jonesboro- Wanda Stahl, 88, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016. She was born August 7, 1927 in Boydsville to the late William and Gertrude Butler Owens. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved the Lord and walked in his path. She...
Syble Ilene "Sue" Smith
Jul 31, 2016
Jonesboro- Syble Ilene "Sue" Smith, 95, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born October 19, 1920 to the late R.M. and Macil Galtzman Allstun. She is survived by her son and his wife, Ira and Martha Brown of Jonesboro; three grandchildren, Eric Brown, Sheryl Turner and Sharlotte Seibert;...
Juanita Wimp
Jul 31, 2016
Festus, MO- Juanita Wimp, 89 passed away July 31, 2016. Juanita was born August 2, 1926 in Randolph County, AR to Thomas and Edith Kidd Prater. Survivors include sons: Waymon L. Bean of Festus and Melvin L. Bean; Grandkids Jason L Bean of Kansas City; Jessica Bean of St Louis; Jamie Bean of Rolla. Sister Genita Brown of St. Louis...
Ronnie Dale Fletcher
Jul 30, 2016
Hot Spring- Ronnie Dale Fletcher passed away early morning on July 30, 2016 in Hot Springs at age 64. Fletcher is known affectionately as "Rabbit" by family and friends. He was the son of the late Woodrow and Mary Ellen Fletcher, born April 13, 1952 at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro. Fletcher also preceded in death by his brothers, Aubrey...
Iva Grace Thacker
Jul 29, 2016
Smithville-Iva Grace Thacker, 85, of Smithville passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at Randolph County Nursing Home. She was born March 9, 1931 in Somerset, PA, daughter of Simon and Ellen Resh Atchison. She was united in marriage to her husband of 61 years, Basil Thacker, on August 28, 1954. She is preceded in death by her parents, four brothers,...
Barbara Marie Irwin
Jul 29, 2016
Black Oak- Barbara Marie Irwin, 82, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born June 3, 1934 in Long Beach, California to the late Pete and Mary Motcher Tarsarar. She was a homemaker who was also a pilot. She attended New Hope Baptist Church in Black Oak. She is survived by a daughter, Veronica...
Fannie Haynes-Billips
Jul 28, 2016
Pocahontas- Fannie Haynes-Billips, 95 passed away on July 28, 2016 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Fannie was born November 14, 1920 in Marmaduke, AR to Grover and Jimmie Martin Cleveland. She enjoyed yard work, flower beds, gardening, canning and quilting. She is survived by 1 son, Jerry (Amy Ward) Haynes; 2 brothers, Loyd and Charles Cleveland; step daughter Mary (Joe)...
Robert Edward " Bobby" Craig
Jul 28, 2016
Jonesboro- Robert Edward "Bobby" Craig, 58, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born November 20, 1957 in Little Rock to the late Hugh and Mildred Bailey Craig. He worked at Winn Air in Jonesboro. Bobby was an avid golfer and will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. He...
Mr. Gene Lloyd White
Jul 25, 2016
Mr. Gene L. White of Harrisburg, departed this life Monday, July 25, 2016, at his home, at the age of 85. He was born August 8, 1930 in Marked Tree, the son of the late Clarence L. White and Lula Mae Yarbrough White. Gene was a construction worker and factory worker. He worked for General Motors for 13 years. He...
Cynthia "Cindy" Rhea Matthews
Jul 23, 2016
Pocahontas- Cynthia "Cindy" Rhea Matthews 64 of Pocahontas AR, joined the LORD Saturday July 23, 2016. Cindy was born April 12, 1952 in St. John\u0027s Newfoundland, Canada to Forrest and Barbara Whatley. As a child and self-described military brat her family lived in exotic and diverse locations around the world including Wakkanai, Japan and Minot, North Dakota. She met and...
Mrs. Barbara Jean Marple
Jul 19, 2016
Mrs. Barbara Jean Marple of Harrisburg, departed this life Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home, at the age of 74. She was born November 21, 1941 in San Fernando, CA, the daughter of the late John and Vivian Ferguson. She lived in Harrisburg for many years and worked at the Johansen's Shoe Factory and the American Greetings...
Louis Frank Hausman
Jul 19, 2016
Bono- Louis Frank Hausman, 60, passed away surrounded by his family Tuesday, July 19th at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 24, 1955 in Pocahontas Arkansas to Louis Frank and Wanda Hausman . Louis is survived by his wife of 40 years Patricia Hausman, his daughters Andrea (Brent) Boland, Megan (Eric) Hausman-Garnica, Abbey (Gary)...
Nick M. Ricker
Jul 19, 2016
Knobel- Nick M. Ricker, 77, passed away on July 19, 2016 at home surrounded by loved ones. Nick was born January 12, 1939 in Peach Orchard, AR to Ben and Wilda Marsh Ricker. Nick and Cona Faye Ashby were married by J. T. Ashby on May 20, 1960. Nick was a farmer and also worked in the factory for Monroe....
Mrs. Genoveva Garcia
Jul 18, 2016
Mrs. Genoveva Maria Garcia, of Harrisburg, departed this life Monday, July 18, 2016, at her home surrounded by family, at the age of 57. She was born June 17, 1959 in Tamazula, Mexico, the daughter of the late Francisco Cordova and Felicitas Miranda. She married Gilberto Garcia on May 8, 1991 and they enjoyed 25 years together. They moved here...
Randy Odell Walton
Jul 18, 2016
Lake City- Randy Odell Walton, 62, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at his home. He was born August 3, 1953 in Monette to Ray Odell Walton and Rosalee Jones Walton. Randy had worked for Caterpillar and Naperville Jeep Eagle as a parts man. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved spending time on Lake Michigan. He is...
Angela Sue Ray
Jul 17, 2016
Pocahontas- Angela Sue Ray, 56 passed away July 17, 2016 at White County Medical Center in Searcy. Angela was born August 19, 1959 in Missouri to Travis and Lucille White. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Ray; mother, Lucille White; brothers: Leonard (Barbara) White, Wesley White, David White; sisters: Kathy (Bill) Martin, Tina (Tim) Pearce, Janice Henson; and several...
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