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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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