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Brian Scott Mccoy

Brian Scott Mccoy

Aug 15, 2016

Jonesboro- Brian Scott McCoy, 48, passed Monday, August 15, 2016. He was born July 6, 1968 in China Lake, California. Brian graduated from Benton High School and attended Arkansas State University. He served proudly in the United States Air Force for 10 years including Desert Storm. He was awarded the Aerial Achievement Medal five times and a Joint Service Commendation...

Mrs. Duffa Wanda Bolin

Mrs. Duffa Wanda Bolin

Aug 12, 2016

Mrs. Duffa W. Bolin, of Union, MO, formerly of Jonesboro, departed this life Friday, August 12, 2016, in Washington, Mo, at the age of 94. She was born September 10, 1921, in Walnut Ridge, AR, the daughter of Arlie Chism and Louie Darnell Chism. She was a homemaker and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Jonesboro. In addition...

Roy Gene Schreiber

Roy Gene Schreiber

Aug 12, 2016

Jonesboro- Roy Gene Schreiber, 77, passed away Friday August 12, 2016 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born on July 3, 1939 in Fort Smith to Frank Schreiber and Virginia Martin Schreiber. He was a salesman most of his life, was an 1/8 Cherokee Indian. While attending a support group for polio survivors met his wife, Shirley, they raised their...

Rosemary Lerch - Mcnabb Funeral Home.

Rosemary Lerch - Mcnabb Funeral Home.

Aug 9, 2016

Ravenden Springs- Rosemary Lerch, 64 passed away August 9, 2016 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Rosemary was born May 23, 1952 in Illinois to Charles and Mary Hendrickson. She is survived by her husband, Rusty Lerch; 2 sons, James McDonald of Missouri, Gerald McDonald of Rhode Island; 1 daughter Mary McDonald of Pennsylvania; 2 grandchildren; 1 brother and 1 sister. She...

Brandi Shea Buazard

Brandi Shea Buazard

Aug 7, 2016

Pocahontas- Brandi Shea Buazard, 33 passed away August 7, 2016 at UAMS. Brandi was born December 7, 1982 in Jonesboro to Charles and Shelia Buazard. She is survived by her father; children: Cristo Lopez, Camden Lopez both of Pocahontas; sisters: Charlotte Starr and Tiffany Flores both of Pocahontas; and brother Chuck Buazard of Stokes. She was preceded in death by...

Juanita Cook Wilson - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Juanita Cook Wilson - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Aug 7, 2016

Pocahontas- Juanita Cook Wilson, 86 of Pocahontas passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center. Juanita was born on February 24, 1930 in Dalton, AR to James F. and Addie Cook. Juanita was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jim...

Carl Mcquinn Jr.

Carl Mcquinn Jr.

Aug 4, 2016

Jonesboro- Carl McQuinn Jr., 91, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born March 27, 1925 in Greenwood, Mississippi to the late Carl and Eula Pace McQuinn Sr. He is survived by his wife, Ramona McQuinn; daughters, Donna Crozat of Elizabeth, Georgia and Barbara McKee of Annapolis, Maryland; son, Robert J. McQuinn Sr of...

Geneva Christine Cox Johnson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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