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Calverine Hill
Oct 12, 2015
Imboden- Calverine Hill went to be with the Lord Jesus on October 12th, 2015, at her home while surrounded by her family. She was 84 years old. She was born March 28, 1931, in Black Rock, Arkansas, to the late Calvin and Anna Lourine Smith McLaughlin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvil...
Kenneth "Ken" Wayne Elliott
Oct 12, 2015
Piggott- Kenneth "Ken" Wayne Elliott, 56, went to his heavenly home Monday, October 12, 2015. After a long and courageous battle with COPD, which was a result of a prior diving accident. Ken enjoyed fishing, boating, and the great outdoors. He will be remembered for his caring and generous big heart. Ken always had a smile on his face and...
Delphia L. Brown
Oct 12, 2015
Mrs. Delphia L. Brown of Harrisburg departed this life Monday, October 12, 2015, in Harrisburg, at the age of 85. She was born August 2, 1930 in Floral, AR, the daughter of the late Elgin Gaddis Sample and Thelma Gay Sample. Delphia was a member of the First Assembly of God in Harrisburg and loved to crochet, sew and enjoyed...
Mrs. Lois Inez Southern
Oct 10, 2015
Mrs. Lois Inez Southern of Harrisburg, departed this life Saturday, October 10, 2015, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home, at the age of 95. She was born August 20, 1920 in Birmingham, AL, the daughter of William David Key and Ophelia Whitley Key. She was a homemaker and a farmer and loved flowers and gardening. She was a member of the...
William Chad Hardin Sr.
Oct 10, 2015
Jonesboro- William Chad Hardin Sr., 42, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015. He was born May 6, 1973 in Jonesboro. Chad was a mechanic and a farmer. He was a ray of sunshine that lit up the room with his smile. He is survived by his father, Jerry Hardin of Jonesboro; his mother, Kathy Ketchum of Jonesboro; his children, Skylar...
Irene Flanery
Oct 9, 2015
Millington, TN-Irene Flanery, 60, entered into eternal peace on Friday, October 9, 2015. Irene was born February 20,1955 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to Norman and Emma Walton. She is survived by her husband Roger Flanery of the home, children Charlene (Phillip) Williams of Munford, Tennessee, Clinton Flanery, Thomas Flanery and Heaven Flanery all of Millington, Tennessee. Grandchildren Kursten and Tyler...
Addie Bell Long
Oct 4, 2015
Mrs. Addie Bell Ball Long, of Harrisburg, departed this life Sunday, October 4, 2015, in Jonesboro, at the age of 91. She was born February 25, 1924 in Athens, Alabama, the daughter of Luther Ball and Brentie Graham Ball. Bell was a homemaker and a faithful member of the County Line Church of Christ for many years until her health...
Darrell Mahan
Sep 30, 2015
Ravenden Springs- Darrell Mahan,76, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Darrell was born June 6, 1939 in Holcomb, MO to the late Edwin and Thelma Mahan. Darrell was co-owner of the Dalton Store for a time, a Master Electrician, proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and a Navy veteran. He is survived by his son Michael Lee...
Wendell L. Nettles Sr
Sep 28, 2015
Cabot- Wendell L. Nettles Sr., 81, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015. Wendell was born December 22, 1933 in Monette to the late Ira and Mildred Nettles. After attending Monette High School, he enlisted in the United State Air Force in February of 1952 and retired as a Chief Master Sergeant on May 1, 1978. Wendell and Peggy settled down...
Mary Eveline Wallace Harrell
Sep 28, 2015
Monette- Mary Eveline Wallace Harrell, 92, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015. She was born December 6, 1922 in Pocahontas to the late Deewitt and Birdie Jones Poe. She was a farmer and a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, being with her family and reading her Bible. Mrs. Eveline was a member of the Monette Church of Christ. She is...
George W. "G.W." Nix, Jr.
Sep 28, 2015
George Washington "G.W." Nix, Jr., 97, of Jonesboro, AR, died September 28, 2015, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Mr. Nix was born March 15, 1918 in Harrisburg, AR, the son of George Washington Nix, Sr. and Gussie Jane Shockley Nix. He lived most of his life in Harrisburg and lived in Jonesboro for the past...
Eugene "Buck" Biggs
Sep 24, 2015
Maynard- Eugene "Buck" Biggs 84, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab. Buck was born February 7, 1931 in Memphis, TN to Harry and Mary Summers Biggs, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Shemwell Biggs; sons John (Cheryl) Biggs of Raleigh, NC and Jeff (Tricia) Biggs of Athens, AL; seven...
Lorena Hall Jacobs
Sep 23, 2015
Walnut Ridge- Lorena Hall Jacobs, 96, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015. She was born June 1, 1919 in Black Oak to the late J. W. and Tennie Carlisle Hall. She was a homemaker, a longtime resident of Egypt and a member of the Egypt Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Jean Fort (Bill), Wayne Jacobs (Sue), Dena...
Teresa Kaye Witt
Sep 21, 2015
Mrs. Teresa Kaye Witt of Harrisburg, departed this life Monday, September 21, 2015 at her home, at the age of 58. She was born May 4, 1957, in Harrisburg, the daughter of James Riley and Dorothy Cooper Riley. Teresa was the former manager of Fish Wagon and was currently supervisor of One Stop Convenience Store in Wynne. She was a...
Anthony Gene "Paw Paw" Carter
Sep 21, 2015
Bono- Anthony Gene" Paw Paw" Carter, 52, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 in Searcy. He was born April 19, 1963 in Jonesboro to the late Buster and Effie Gibson Carter. He was the supervisor of the grounds department at Arkansas State University for eight years. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather who was tough...
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...
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