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...
Barbara Elouise Hufstedler
Feb 2, 2016
Pocahontas- Barbara Elouise Hufstedler, 83, passed away February 2, 2016 at St. Bernards. Elouise was born June 7, 1932 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Hite and Ernestine Sutton Smith. She is survived by children Gail Weiss and Steven (Donna) Hufstedler both of Pocahontas; grandchildren Amy (Danny) Taylor, Keri (Andy) Jackson, Adam (Morgan) Weiss; great-grandchildren Trason Johnson, Draven Shipp, Riley...
Wanda Summers
Feb 2, 2016
Walnut Ridge- Wanda Summers, 85, passed away February 2, 2016, at St. Bernards. Wanda was born January 1, 1931 in Light, AR to Harry and Anna Brown Lane. She was a member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and serving the Lord. She is survived by children...
Mr. Eldridge Gene Stirling
Feb 1, 2016
Mr. Eldridge Gene Stirling of Harrisburg, departed this life Monday, February 1, 2016, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, at the age of 87. He was born December 24, 1928 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of the late Eldridge George Stirling and Ferroll Eanes Stirling. Gene was a retired Postal Service worker after 32 years of service in Ft....
Mary Carter
Feb 1, 2016
Pocahontas, Mary Carter, 88, passed away February 1, 2016. Mary was born July 23, 1927 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. She is survived by daughter Cecelia Gullett and grandson Danny Gullett. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband L.E. Carter, and son-in-law Jim Gullett. Services will be at McNabb Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, February 5, 2016 from 1:00-2:00...
Edna Sue Welch Swanner
Jan 31, 2016
Jonesboro- Edna Sue Welch Swanner, 77, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born May 18, 1938 to the late Jarrett Welch and late Florence Welch Crowell. Mrs. Swanner, a long-time resident of Jonesboro, grew up in Monette. She attended Community Fellowship Church. She is survived by her son, Tony Busby (Lori) of West...
Rebecca Chastain
Jan 31, 2016
Pocahontas- Rebecca Chastain, 70, passed away on January 31, 2016. Rebecca was born October 23, 1945 in Scottsboro, Alabama to John Frank and Fannie Lou Keel. She is survived by her husband Bud Chastain, children John Greg (Angie) Bellomy, Wanda Adams, Jimmy Franklin (Leah) Bellomy; 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
