Mr. Russell Ellis Hooker
Sep 19, 2015
Mr. Russell Ellis Hooker, of Harrisburg, departed this life Saturday, September 19, 2015, at his home, at the age of 66. He was born February 18, 1949, in Whitten, AR, the son of Oliver Hooker and Pearl Ellis Hooker. He was a former construction worker. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, camping, and canoeing. He loved his family and...
Troy Richardson
Sep 18, 2015
Troy Richardson, 83, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, Sept 18 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice house. He was born on Saturday March 26, 1932 in the Promise Land Community to Ike and Martha Richardson. They later moved to Jonesboro where he attended Prospect School until the 6th grade. You see, even at such a young age he just...
Roy Burl Dorton Jr
Sep 18, 2015
Jonesboro - Roy Burl Dorton Jr, 86, of Jonesboro passed away September 18, 2015. Roy was born September 18, 1929 in Nettleton to the late Roy Burl Dorton Sr. and Myrtle Gulley Dorton. Roy will be remembered as a hard worker, loving husband, brother and friend who devoted his life to God, reading his Bible daily and living for Christ....
William James Reed
Sep 17, 2015
Pocahontas- William James Reed, 54, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Five Rivers Medical Center after a long illness. James was born February 20, 1961 in Pocahontas to William L. and Jane Burk Reed. He is survived by his wife, Alicia Miiller Reed, daughter Nicole Reed, mother Jane Reed and sister Rebecca Reed Summers all of Pocahontas. He...
Kayden Keith Gosney
Sep 17, 2015
Harrisburg, Kayden Keith Cole Gosney, 20 months, passed away Thursday September 17, 2015 at St. Bernard's Medical center. He was born January 1, 2014 in Jonesboro to Brian Gosney and Samantha Neal. A Celebration of life will be held Monday September 21, 2015 at 2 pm at the Gregg-Weston Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Eddie Passmore officiating. Visitation will be...
Sherman Dawson Stone
Sep 16, 2015
Pocahontas- Sherman Dawson Stone, 75, passed away September 16, 2015. Dawson was born July 10, 1940 in Walnut Ridge, AR to the late C. B. and Linnie Jones Stone. He is survived by his wife Gayle Stone of the home, children Kimberly (David) Watkins, Victor (Rhonda) Stone, grandchildren Lauren (Casey) Grissom, Breana Watkins, Andrew (Brittany) Stone, Sean Stone, great-grandchildren Carter...
Luisa A. Rodriguez-Nelson
Sep 16, 2015
Imboden- Luisa A. Rodriguez-Nelson, 31 lost her 15 month battle with cancer on September 16, 2015. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. Luisa was born October 20, 1983 in Monterey Park, CA to Luis and Sandra Rodriguez. A beloved wife, devoted mother and sister, and active member of her community, she will be missed by all who...
Karen Thompson Springstead
Sep 14, 2015
Pocahontas- Karen L. Thompson Springstead, 51 passed away on September 14, 2015. Karen was born July 19, 1964 in Pocahontas to James Olin and Carol Pickett Thompson. She is survived by her son Charles Nicholas (Nick) Springstead of the home, parents James and Carol Thompson of Pocahontas, fianc Greg Enix, brother James (Lana) Thompson of Texas, sister Nancy Thompson (Lisa...
Martin Luther Runge
Sep 14, 2015
Pocahontas- Martin Luther Runge - Jan. 31, 1949 - Sept. 14, 2015. Martin Runge, 66, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, September 14, 2015. Born in Davenport, Iowa, Marty was a loved father, grandfather, brother and devoted son. He held a Bachelor's degree in English, a Master's degree in Psychology, and had pursued a doctoral degree in Clinical...
Fredrick Monroe Holloway
Sep 13, 2015
Mr. Fredrick Monroe Holloway of Evening Shade, Arkansas, departed this life Sunday, September 13, 2015, at the White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas, at the age of 62. He was born March 10, 1953 in Clarksville, MS, the son of Luther M. Holloway, Jr. and Lula Mae Riemath. Fredrick was a general laborer for many years before becoming disabled....
Michael David Palmer
Sep 12, 2015
Jonesboro- Michael David Palmer, 55, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born August 5, 1960 in Marianna to the late Lofton Palmer and Nova Headrick. He spent twenty years in Alabama before moving to Jonesboro in 2001. He worked at RGB as a state certified welder and journeyman plumber. He enjoyed playing guitar,...
Irene Foust
Sep 11, 2015
Mrs. Irene Foust, of Marked Tree, Arkansas, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life on Friday, September 11, 2015, at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 89. She was born June 15, 1926 in Portia, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Luther Ford and Odell Bronzell Ford. Irene worked for many years at Slant and Slant in Marked...
John "J. W." "Pete" Walker Jr.
Sep 10, 2015
Jonesboro- John "J. W." "Pete" Walker Jr, 81, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born August 25, 1934 in Paris, Texas to the late John William and Mary Viola Tate Walker. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. He retired in 1999 after 27 years with Arkansas Glass Container. He...
Paul Andrew Weisenbach
Sep 10, 2015
Pocahontas- Paul Andrew Weisenbach, 82, passed away September 10, 2015. Paul was born November 26, 1932 in Stokes, AR to the late Alfred and Minnie Mooney Weisenbach. He is survived by his wife Ruth Roberts Weisenbach of the home, daughters Rosemary (Danny) Hopper, Sheila (Larry) Davis, Paula (Bill) Schaechtel, Bonnie (Wayne) Kazzee, Barbara Weisenbach, Teresa (Bryan) Thielemier, sons Tony (Daffney)...
Ruth Hankins Conyers
Sep 8, 2015
Jonesboro- Ruth Hankins Conyers, 75, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born January 14, 1940 in Holcomb, Missouri to the late William and Anna Elizabeth Allen Hankins. She was the owner of Conyers' Florist for 42 years and a member of the Friendship Assembly of God. She is survived by two daughters and...
Johnny A. Hedge
Sep 8, 2015
Weiner- Johnny A. Hedge, 84, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born February 25, 1931 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late John and Cora Hedge. He lived in Arkansas most of his life. He was a graduate of Harrisburg High School. He attended Illinois State University in Chicago, earning a degree in Industrial...
Howard Dillard Franklin
Sep 7, 2015
Woodstock, GA- Howard Dillard Franklin, 85, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born September 10, 1929 in Livingston, Tennessee to the late Benton and Emily Franklin. He was a longtime Woodstock, Georgia resident. He was superintendent of construction for MD Hodges and other companies, a member of the Iron Workers...
Stanley Lee Jinright
Sep 7, 2015
Pocahontas- Stanley Lee Jinright "Jack Todd" 22, passed away September 7, 2015 at the Med in Memphis from complications of a house fire. Jack Todd was born September 2, 1993 in Jonesboro, AR to Stephen Jinright and Melvina Todd Hunt. He is survived by his mother and stepfather Melvina (Robert) Hunt, father Stephen Jinright, brother Tim (Tonya) Jinright, Joseph (JoAnna)...
Patsy Hubble Wasson
Sep 7, 2015
Monette- Patsy Hubble Wasson, 73, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015. She was born January 8, 1942 in Childress to the late Lacy "Red" and Edith Howerton Hubble. Mrs. Wasson was a retired furniture and appliance store owner. She loved bingo, gospel music and watching her grandchildren. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She is...
Wilma Ruth Hammett
Sep 7, 2015
Jonesboro -Wilma Ruth Hammett, 84, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015. She was born July 25, 1931 in Trumann to the late Hardy and Alma Freeman Dunivan. She was a homemaker and an active member of the Strawfloor Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her children, Marcia Hammett of...
