Carolyn Sullivan
Feb 29, 2016
Jonesboro- Carolyn Sullivan, 69, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016. She was born January 23, 1947 in Marked Tree to the late William and Ruby Canada Hixon. She is survived by her special friend, Tony Whitney of the home; her children, Larry Barshaw of Kansas City, Kansas, Glen Barshaw of Jonesboro, Janetta Fortune of Willford, Renay Barshaw of Bear, Delaware...
Christine "Ruby" Barrows
Feb 28, 2016
Pocahontas- Christine "Ruby" Barrows, 89, passed away February 28, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Ruby was born July 10, 1926 in Ingram, Arkansas to James Garfield and Virgie Barnett Throgmorton. She is survived by children: Christine "Cricket" Barrows, David (JoAnn) Barrows, Doris Garrett, John (Trina) Barrows; 6 grandchildren, several great grandchildren; and sister Isabel Waggoner. She was preceded in...
Thomas William "Tom" Mardis
Feb 27, 2016
Rogers - Thomas William "Tom" Mardis, 82, of Rogers died February 27, 2016 at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. He was born on March 21, 1933 in Harrisburg to the late Clay and Effie Mardis. Tom was married to Betty June Evans for 62 wonderful years. Tom graduated in 1954 from Arkansas State University where he was a United...
Kaden Eli Banton
Feb 26, 2016
Kaden Eli Banton, of Black Oak departed this life Friday, February 26, 2016, in Jonesboro, at the age of 7. He was born November 3, 2008 in Paragould, the son of Victor Banton and Sarah Pollard Banton Cross. Kaden was a first grader at Riverside East Elementary School in Caraway. He liked playing baseball and video games and loved all...
Lois Elizabeth Truelove Carpenter
Feb 25, 2016
Campbell, MO- Lois Elizabeth Truelove Carpenter, 100, went to be with her Lord on February 25, 2016 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Arkansas. Lois was the daughter of Lester Noel Truelove and Maude Lee Truelove and was born August 27, 1915 in Houston, Arkansas. She celebrated her 100th birthday at Campbell Community Center with more than 150 in attendance....
Theresa Marie Miller
Feb 25, 2016
Theresa Marie Miller, 100, passed away on February 25, 2016 at Union County Nursing Home, Blairsville, GA. Theresa was born November 4, 1915 at Marmaduke, Greene County, Arkansas, the third child of Walter Lee and Myrtle Whitt. Her father was a farmer and carpenter and excelled at both. Her mother ran the family household and was an excellent cook, loved...
Barbara Vandiver Johns
Feb 20, 2016
Barbara Vandiver Johns, 85, went to be with Jesus February 20 while at Oakdale Nursing Facility in Judsonia, AR. She was the wife of Rev. Harrison Johns. They shared 65 years together. Born in Little Rock, AR, she was the daughter of Jim Clara Vandiver. She graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1948, and from Arkansas Baptist Hospital School of...
Violet Ruth Campbell
Feb 19, 2016
Jonesboro- Violet Ruth Campbell, 79, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 19, 2016, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born August 18, 1936 at Leachville to the late James B. and Vivian Campbell. She was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Jonesboro. Violet spent her early childhood in the Monette area before moving...
Elizabeth Cunningham
Feb 16, 2016
Pocahontas- Elizabeth Cunningham, 82, passed away February 16, 2016 at Randolph Home. Elizabeth was born on January 25, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York to Marion Leslie and Mary Baily Walker.Elizabeth loved animals. She is survived by son David Cunningham and grandson Johnny Cunningham both of Vero Beach, Florida; sisters Mary Mannix of Pocahontas and Juanita Ruth of South Carolina. She...
Connie Sue Berry
Feb 16, 2016
Jonesboro- Connie Sue Berry, 83, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016. She was born August 14, 1932 in Jonesboro to the late Robert and Bessie Lunsford Hunter Sr. She worked for many years as a sewing machine operator and supervisor at Frolic Footwear. Mrs. Berry enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and going to the lake. She loved spending time with...
Ruby Inez Bonham
Feb 15, 2016
Jonesboro- Ruby Inez Bonham, 89, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born September 17, 1926 in Guin, Alabama to the late Robert and Virgie Roberts Vaughn. Mrs. Bonham retired after thirty-four years with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She was a member of Central Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a...
Joan Lou Rennert Mccallister
Feb 13, 2016
Pocahontas, Joan Lou Rennert McCallister, 78, passed away February 13, 2016 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Joan was born in Chicago, IL November 1, 1937 to the late James and Katherine Nettum Scott. Joan is survived by son's Randy Rennert and Rick Rennert, 9 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren, sisters Jean (Jim) Schuenke, Betty Whilborg, brother-in-law and sister-in-law...
Mr. Farris Wayne Jones
Feb 12, 2016
Mr. Farris Wayne Jones, of Harrisburg, departed this life Friday, February 12, 2016, at his home, at the age of 76. He was born May 26, 1939 in Wynne, the son of the late Henry Howard Jones and Mable Marie Williams Jones. Farris was a retired farmer and loved everything about the outdoors. He enjoyed working on tractors and lawnmowers....
Therman "2 Dollar" Francis Flota
Feb 9, 2016
Ravenden Springs, Therman "2 Dollar" Francis Flota, 95, passed away February 9, 2016. Therman was born January 10, 1921 in Paragould, Arkansas to the late Francis Herman and Ella Merle Copher Flota. He is survived by children: Sharon Lynne Jorden of Clarksville, TN, George Robert Flota of Fayetteville; grandchildren: Lisa Osbourn of Benton, IL, Brian Claxton of Shelles, IL, Matthew...
Linda Louise Billingsley
Feb 8, 2016
Ravenden- Linda Louise Billingsley, 68, passed away on February 8, 2016. Linda was born on November 21, 1947 in Pocahontas, AR to William Brian and Louise Nichols Ellington. She is survived by her husband George "Sonny" Billingsley, children: Matt (Lynn) Billingsley, Melinda (Phillip) Sullivan, Mary Brawley, Mark Billingsley; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and brother David (Regina) Ellington. She was preceded...
Joseph Dewitt &Quot;Sonny&Quot; Deckelman
Feb 7, 2016
Mr. Joseph DeWitt "Sonny" Deckelman of Harrisburg, departed this life Sunday, February 7, 2016, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, at the age of 82. Sonny was born September 1, 1933 in Harrisburg to Joe Deckelman and Nell Ellzey Deckelman. Sonny served in the US Air Force and was a Koren War veteran. He served as a Commander for...
Jennifer Wren
Feb 6, 2016
Pocahontas- Jennifer Wren, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, age 46, passed away February 6, 2016. Jennifer was born April 4, 1969, in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Charles B. And Cathy Byrd Johnson. Jennifer lived much too short a life, but she lived everyday to the fullest and made every day count. Jennifer was a selfless person with a generous...
James Edward Palmer
Feb 5, 2016
Pocahontas, James Edward Palmer, 94, passed away February 5, 2016. James was born March 6, 1921 in Warm Springs, Arkansas to the late Perry and Della Hogue Palmer. James served our country as a Army medic during WWII. James is survived by his wife Audry Palmer, daughters Delores Palmer and Vickie Johnson, 3 grandchildren, 5 great- grandchildren, sister Opal White...
Elmertine "Tina" Armstrong
Feb 4, 2016
Pocahontas- Elmertine "Tina" Armstrong, 84, passed away on February 4, 2016. Tina was born on November 18, 1931 in Pocahontas, AR to Elmer and Myrtle Johnson Bates. She was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church in Pocahontas. After retirement from Arnold Palmer Golf, she worked part time with Brad Headstart as a "Grandma." This was a highlight of...
Clarence Jennings
Feb 4, 2016
Pocahontas- Clarence Jennings, 82, passed away February 4, 2016 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Clarence was born October 28, 1933 in Maynard, AR to James and Frances Manning Jennings. He graduated Maynard High School, served in the Korean War, worked at Brown Shoe Company for several years, enjoyed singing and playing music along with entertaining people. He is survived by...
