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Bonita Faye Johnston

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Carl Luther Baker

Carl Luther Baker

Sep 6, 2016

Lake City- Carl Luther Baker, 82, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1933 in Black Oak to the late Charles and Rosella Baker. He was a mechanic and a musician and had worked on a farm during his life. He enjoyed his wife, children and grandchildren. He took in a...

Avis Louise Peterson - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Avis Louise Peterson - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Sep 6, 2016

Millersville, MO- Avis Louise Peterson, 94 passed away September 6, 2016 at home surrounded by family. Avis was born October 19, 1921 in Randolph County, AR to Sular and Kate Tiner Vandergriff. She is survived by children, Patricia (James) Brown, Bill (Pam) Peterson; grandchildren, Tim (Lisa) Brown, Steve (Anne) Brown, Curtis Brown, Brittany Brown, Patrick (Laura) Peterson, Marjorie (Jim) Trautt,...

Leamon L. Smallmon - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Leamon L. Smallmon - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Sep 5, 2016

Pocahontas- Leamon L. Smallmon, 77 passed away September 5, 2016 at St. Bernards Hospital. Leamon was born July 20, 1939 in Nettleton, AR to Raymond and Amy Wright Smallmon. He is survived by his wife, Lillie Gibson Smallmon; children, Lori (Michael) Baker, Victoria (Jimmie) Henderson, Rebecca Ripley; grandchildren, Beth (Kyle) Estes, Samantha Lovell, Charles Lovell, Cain Ripley, Ben Ripley, Gabe...

Ronald Olan Bandy

Ronald Olan Bandy

Aug 31, 2016

Jonesboro- Ronald Olan Bandy, 66, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born July 15, 1950 in Jonesboro to the late Olan and Louise T. Bandy. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during Vietnam. Ronald had lived in Jonesboro since 1988 formerly of Texas. He was President of the Northeast...

Lloyd Thomas Jones Sr. - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Lloyd Thomas Jones Sr. - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Aug 28, 2016

Pocahontas- Lloyd Thomas Jones Sr., 68, passed away August 28, 2016. Lloyd was born December 7, 1947 in Harrisburg, Arkansas to the late Andrew "Johnny" and Mary Elizabeth Carroll Jones. He is survived by children Lloyd Jones II of Peoria, IL, Heather Jones-Esmon of Magnolia Springs, AL, Logan Jones and Ceara Reed both of Pocahontas; grandchildren, Scott Esmon, Meghan Esmon...

Eugenia A. Harris Agee - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Eugenia A. Harris Agee - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Aug 26, 2016

Agee, Eugenia A.(nee Harris) passed away Friday, August 26, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Rue Agee; loving mother of Larry (Marge), AlanRocky (Judy) and the late Jerry (Sheila) Agee; dear grandmother of Brian,Jared, Kim, Ginger, Kelli, Christopher, Alan J. "AJ" and Clint; deargreat-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt andfriend. Services: Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Tuesday, August30, 4-9...

Fred Gene Holder - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Fred Gene Holder - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Aug 26, 2016

Imboden- Fred Gene Holder, 85 passed away August 26, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Fred was born May 6, 1931 in Opposition, Arkansas to the late Fred G. and Rhoda Clements Holder. Fred is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ann Hunnicutt Holder; children, Sharon and Gary Rasmussen, Danny Holder, Pamela and Chuck Ludwig; grandchildren, Spencer Holder, Devin Draper;...

Cheri Frances Couch

Cheri Frances Couch

Aug 26, 2016

Ms. Cheri Frances Couch, of Bolivar, TN, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life Friday, August 26, 2016, at her home, at the age of 67. She was born December 15, 1948 in Wynne, AR, the daughter of Charlie Ben Couch and Frances Elizabeth Lamb Couch. Cheri was disabled all of her life and will be remembered as a loving daughter...

Margree Lee

Margree Lee

Aug 25, 2016

Jonesboro- Margree Lee, 89, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Jonesboro Healthcare. She was born August 3, 1927 in Jonesboro to the late David and Ozella Smith.Mrs. Lee was a member of the Brookland Church of Christ. She will be remembered as a loving mother, sister and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Robert E. Lee of Jonesboro,...

Clyde J. Ging

Clyde J. Ging

Aug 20, 2016

Mr. Clyde J. Ging, 86, departed this life Saturday, August 20, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 4, 1930 in Memphis to the late Clyde Roy Ging and Maxine Plyler Ging. He was a Korean and Vietnam veteran serving two tours in Vietnam. He was of the Community of Christ faith and loved watching television. He was preceded...

Jessie Herman Whitaker Jr.

Jessie Herman Whitaker Jr.

Aug 19, 2016

Cardwell- Jessie Herman Whitaker Jr, 78, passed away August 19, 2016 in Paragould. He was born January 2, 1938 in Proctor to the late Jessie H. Whitaker SR and Lillian Maureen Blackford Whitaker. Jessie was a Godly man who will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was of the Baptist faith and was a Truck Driver...

Mr. James David Pugh

Mr. James David Pugh

Aug 18, 2016

Mr. James David Pugh of Harrisburg, departed this life August 18, 2016, at his home at the age of 67. He was born September 17, 1948 in Jonesboro, AR, the son of the late C.W. Pugh and Jean Polk Pugh. Jimmy was a wild child. He loved fast cars and lived life hard in his younger years. He, his brothers...

Mary Mcnabb Spikes King - Ncnabb Funeral Home

Mary Mcnabb Spikes King - Ncnabb Funeral Home

Aug 16, 2016

Pocahontas- Mary McNabb Spikes King, 97 passed away on August 16, 2016. Mary was born April 20, 1919 in Maynard, Arkansas to Herman and Nell Lehman McNabb. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ben Spikes and Vernon King and her daughter Sara Spikes Heflin. She is survived by her daughter, Ginger Spikes Jackson (Raymond), her son Steve Spikes...

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