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Andalee Bohne`

Andalee Bohne`

Nov 14, 2015

Jonesboro- Andalee Bohne` went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 3:10 pm. She fought her illness bravely and was a very strong and courageous lady. She was born in Jonesboro to the late Andy Martin Cook and Eula Gertrude Chappel Cook. Mrs. Bohne` retired as the clothing line buyer and the fashion show coordinator for...

John N. Davis Jr.

John N. Davis Jr.

Nov 13, 2015

Lake City- John N. Davis Jr., 84 passed away Friday, November 13, 2015 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born January 7, 1931 in Bay to the late John Newton Davis Sr. and Clemmie Alice Riddle Davis. He was a member of the Lake City United Methodist Church. John was called to military service in January of...

Gene Wheeless

Gene Wheeless

Nov 12, 2015

Powhatan- Gene Wheeless, 58, passed away on November 12, 2015. Gene was born May 27, 1957 in Pocahontas to the late Dalton and Ollie Landis Wheeless. He was a member of the Elnora Free Will Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Charlotte Wheeless, children: Patrick (Net) Wheeless of Bentonville, Nick (Amanda) West of Savannah, Georgia, Jessica Wheeless of...

John David Hart

John David Hart

Nov 10, 2015

Maynard- John David Hart, 48, passed away on November 10, 2015. John was born April 6, 1967 in Pocahontas to the late John Jr. and Retha Meridith Hart. He is survived by daughters Haley (Chris) Lowery, Savannah Hart, Grace Hart; step-children Kasey Duvall, Matthew Riney; grandchildren Layken, Bentley, Jewel, Lincoln, Liam; brother Larry (Rhonda) Hart; sisters Kay (Wayland) Brooks, Beulah...

Tami Jean Harkey Little

Tami Jean Harkey Little

Nov 9, 2015

Mrs. Tami Jean Harkey Little, of Memphis, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life Monday, November 9, 2015, in Memphis, at the age of 52. She was born January 18, 1963, in Trumann, Arkansas, the daughter of Billy Gene Harkey and Alice Easley Harkey. She spent most of her younger years in the Harrisburg area. She was a member of the...

Jesse Lee Crosby

Jesse Lee Crosby

Nov 8, 2015

Jesse Lee Crosby, 82, of Monette, passed away November 8, 2015 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born May 22, 1933 to the late Jesse and Gladys Goodwin Crosby in Cardwell, MO. Jesse proudly served her country in the U.S. Marine Corp and is a Korean War Veteran. She lived a very full and feisty life in which...

Edna Mae Medlock

Edna Mae Medlock

Nov 8, 2015

Pocahontas- Edna Mae Medlock, 104, passed away on November 8, 2015. Edna was born September 16, 1911 in Dexter, MO to the late Thomas and Rosey Frasier Denim. She is survived by children JoAnn Haynes and James Medlock; grandchildren Greg Medlock, Timmy Medlock, Tracy Medlock; and close friends Jean Simpson and Ruth Duncan. She was preceded in death by her...

Richard Steele

Richard Steele

Nov 8, 2015

Pocahontas- Richard Steele, 71, passed away at the V.A. hospital in Little Rock, November 8, 2015. Richard was born November 18, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Elmer and Mildred Wetklow Steele. Richard is survived by 1 daughter, 2 sons, brother Don (Jacque) Steele, half brother Alfred Wetklow, half sisters Doris Massingale and Cheryl Moody. Many nieces, nephews, and...

Royal Fletcher

Royal Fletcher

Nov 7, 2015

Monette- Royal Fletcher, 81, passed this life Saturday, November 7th, 2015 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice in Jonesboro. He was born December 14, 1933 at Monette to the late Ernest and Vivian Simpson Fletcher. Royal was a graduate of Bay High School and Arkansas State University, and a veteran of the US Army. For many years he was Vice...

Ethan Ryan Buxbaum

Ethan Ryan Buxbaum

Nov 6, 2015

Pocahontas- Ethan Ryan Buxbaum newborn son of Ryan and April Buxbaum went to Heaven on November 6, 2015. He is survived by his parents, grandparents Shelley Flanigan, Beau and Terry Hanson, and Scott Buxbaum. He was preceded in death by his grandpa Calvin Flanigan. A Graveside service will held at Masonic Cemetery on Friday, November 13, 2015 at 2:00 PM....

Terry Allen Ballard

Terry Allen Ballard

Nov 2, 2015

Pocahontas- Terry Allen Ballard, 54, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on November 2, 2015. Terry was born January 19, 1961 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Freeman Eugene and Doris Ruth Ballard. He is survived by his wife Judy Ballard of the home; step-daughter Roxanne Lawrence of Pocahontas; step-sons Jollie Smith IV of Imboden and Roscoe...

Ms. Verna Seal Tate

Ms. Verna Seal Tate

Nov 2, 2015

Ms. Verna Seal Tate, of Harrisburg, AR, departed this life Monday, November 2, 2015, in Jonesboro,at the age of 76. She was born March 31, 1939 in Harrisburg, the daughter of Albert Tate, Sr. and Dorothy Johnson Tate. Through the years, she worked at Johansen's Shoe Factory, the Jonesboro Human Development Center and later retired from Harrisburg High School after...

Regina T. Baltz

Regina T. Baltz

Nov 1, 2015

Pocahontas- Regina T. Baltz, 85, passed away November 1, 2015. Regina was born June 17, 1930 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Nicholas and Anna Ungerank Barthel. She is survived by grandchildren: Ely (Ginger) Baltz, Austin (Lorraine) Baltz, Megan (Jonathan) Seawel, Audrey (Shane) Smith, Ashton Smith, Jonathan Robbins and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews that loved her very much. She...

David A. Statler

David A. Statler

Oct 31, 2015

Imboden- David A. Statler, 77, passed away October 31, 2015. He was born October 31, 1938 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Omer and Johna "Johnnie" (Gillette) Statler. Dave was known to all around for his massive gardens. He loved to pass along his garden vegetables to family and friends. Dave worked at Black River Technical College for 30 years before retiring....

Vona Athy

Vona Athy

Oct 31, 2015

Pocahontas- Vona Athy, 85 passed away October 31, 2015 at her home surrounded by family. Vona was born September 23, 1930 in Supply, Arkansas to the late Charles and Leona Ennis Dismang. Vona is survived by her husband Doyle, daughter and son-in-laws; Joe and Karen Chrisman of Kingwood, TX, step-daughter Melody DeJournette of Sedgwick, AR., grandchildred Todd Chrisman of Fulshear,...

Mr. Larry Clay Walker

Mr. Larry Clay Walker

Oct 30, 2015

Mr. Larry Clay Walker, of Harrisburg, departed this life Friday, October 30, 2015, in Jonesboro, at the age of 68. He was born January 18, 1947 in Tennessee, the son of the late Roy C. Walker and Hazel D. Claybrough Walker. Larry was self employed in the Cable Installation business. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served...

Billie Gene Clements

Billie Gene Clements

Oct 30, 2015

Harrisburg- Mr. Billie Gene Clements, 80, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015. He was born June 18, 1935 in Bay Village to the late Tom and Albertine Clements. He was a construction worker, who enjoyed hunting, farming, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Terissia Mann (Myron Jr.) and Charlotte Totty (Mike) all of...

Donald Eugene Leggett

Donald Eugene Leggett

Oct 29, 2015

Jonesboro - Donald Eugene Leggett, 66, passed Thursday, October 29, 2015. He was born October 10, 1949 in Wapella, Illinois to the Robert Glen Leggett and Nelly Mae McMahan Leggett. He retired from the United States Air Force after 24 years. He also worked as private security for State Farm. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Leggett; his children...

Calvin Dean Jackson

Calvin Dean Jackson

Oct 29, 2015

Caraway- Calvin Dean Jackson, 77, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 at his home. He was born March 5, 1938 in Osceola to the late Roe Andrew and Lilly Irene Hicks Jackson and married the love of his life on June 23, 1959 and shared fifty-six years together. Calvin enjoyed golfing, and hunting and was very family oriented. He will...

John Rex Krutsinger

John Rex Krutsinger

Oct 28, 2015

Pocahontas- John Rex Krutsinger, 77, passed away October 28, 2015 at his home surrounded by family. John was born December 16, 1937 in Clay County, Illinois to the late Ernest Lloyd and Ada Warren Krutsinger. He is survived by his wife Doris of 39 years; children Tina (Jay) Durant of Crosby, Texas, Russell Krutsinger of Baytown, Texas, Tracy (Ronnie) Radcliff...

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