Shirley Sipes Rice
Jul 4, 2015
Monette- Shirley Sipes Rice, 64, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015. She was born April 3, 1951 in Paragould to the late Jack and Helen Lewis Sipes of Monette. She was a graduate of Monette High School and was a hairdresser and a homemaker. A few of the many things she will be remembered for is her wonderful cooking and...
Christine A. Noce
Jul 3, 2015
Pocahontas- Christine A. Noce, 102 passed away July 3, 2015 at Randolph Home. Christine was born April 28, 1913 in Pocahontas to the late Bernard J. and Catherine (Frangenberg) DeClerk. She is survived by her daughter Frances Louise Jones, grandchildren Arlene Jones (John Paul), Kathi Jones Ramer, Daniel Jones (Lucia), David Jones (Cynthia), Rebecca Brett, great-grandchildren Lance McAlister, Jennifer Vogel...
Martha Bennett Lemmons
Jul 2, 2015
Pocahontas- Martha (Bennett) Lemmons Martha Lemmons, 83, of Pocahontas died Thursday, July 2, 2015. Born July 20, 1931, in Randolph County, near the Fender community, she was the daughter of the late Gale and Gladys (Wheeless) Bennett. A lifetime resident of Randolph County, she was retired from the Department of Human Services after 30 years of service. She is preceded...
Zilpha Cordelia Hulen Swindle
Jul 2, 2015
Pocahontas- Zilpha Cordelia Hulen Swindle passed away July 2, 2015 at the age of 98 years 11 months. Mrs. Swindle was born in Pocahontas, AR on July 16, 1917, the daughter of Prof. E.E. Hulen and Birdie Mock Hulen. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Grady Swindle, and by her brother, Bill Hulen. Mrs. Swindle...
Manley James "Jim" Fox Jr.
Jun 30, 2015
Jonesboro- Manley James "Jim" Fox Jr., 60, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at his residence. He was born April 17, 1955 in Jonesboro to the late M. J. Fox Sr. and Estelle Maddox Fox. He graduated Jonesboro High School in 1973 and attended Georgia Tech. He had been manager of McDonalds, Wendy, Poncho's, Steak Escape, Corky BBQ and others...
Bonnie S. Thornton
Jun 29, 2015
Paragould - Bonnie Sue Holcomb Thornton, 82, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at her daughter's home in Pocahontas. She was born March 5, 1933 in Egypt to the late James Joseph and Olevia Pearl Drope Holcomb. She married Alfred Brunson Thornton on September 30, 1950. She devoted her life to God's work and her family. She was also preceded...
Steve Crisp
Jun 29, 2015
Jonesboro- Steve Crisp, 55, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at his residence. He was born February 22, 1960 in Jonesboro and lived here his lifetime. Steve graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1978 and attended all class reunions. He also attended Arkansas State University. He and his family owned and operated Crisp Exxon Station for many years. In later...
Eula Mae King Dalton
Jun 25, 2015
Pocahontas- Eula Mae King Dalton, 82 passed away June 25, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. Eula was born January 6, 1933 in Elm Store, Arkansas to the late Daniel and Ethel King. Eula is survived by her children: Sandra Dalton Brewer (Chuck), Daniel David Dalton (Elaine), John Elijah Dalton (Geraldine), eight grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, two brothers and one...
Helen Anita James
Jun 24, 2015
Searcy - Helen Anita James, 75, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Searcy Healthcare Center. She was born June 15, 1940 in Hickory Ridge to the late Roy and Lula Betts Green. Mrs. James received her master's in Counseling from Arkansas State University and retired from Harding University. She was a member of the Cloverdale Church of Christ in...
Bart C. Baltz
Jun 23, 2015
Pocahontas- Bart C. Baltz, 56, passed away June 23, 2015 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Bart was born December 28, 1958 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to James and Regina Baltz. He is survived by mother Regina Baltz, niece and nephews; Megan (Jonathan) Seawel, Ely (Ginger) Baltz, Austin (Lorraine) Baltz, and numerous great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by...
Bobby Gene Martin,
Jun 23, 2015
Poplar Bluff, MO.- Bobby Gene Martin, 56, passed away June 23, 2015. He was born July 4, 1958 to John and Zelma Jackson Martin in Bakersfield, CA. He is survived by his wife Sheila Miller Martin, mother Zelma Bozwell, children; Joe (Tamra) Martin, Bobby Martin, brothers John (Valarie) Martin, Jerry (Gay) Martin, Dennis ( Vickie) Martin, sister Tammy Alexander, grandchildren;...
Leon Acor
Jun 23, 2015
Maynard- Leon Acor, 81, passed away June 23, 2015. Leon was born December 20, 1933 in Milton, PA to the late George and Verna Krum Acor. Leon is survived by his wife Mary Heddings Acor, children; Jeffery (Karen) Acor, Barry (Barbara) Acor, Terra (Joe) Schneider, Jada (Tracy) Toy, 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, sisters Joy (Bill) Kidd and Carol (Claude)...
Beatrice M. Fletcher
Jun 23, 2015
Caraway - Beatrice M. Fletcher, 93, of Caraway passed away Tuesday,June 23, 2015 at Lakeside Nursing Home. She was born to the late Henry Thomas and Clara Brandon Varner on August 13, 1921 in Black Oak. She was a homemaker and will be remembered for her love of gardening and working with flowers in her yard as well as being...
James Dillehay
Jun 22, 2015
Jonesboro- James Wilson Dillehay, 84, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born April 18, 1931 in Newport to the late Theodore and Hilda Bradley Dillehay. He served his country proudly in the United States Marines during Korean War. He had a business degree from College of the Ozarks and attended Jonesboro...
Jean Elizabeth Martin Olvey
Jun 20, 2015
Jean Elizabeth Martin Olvey was born June 30, 1920. To Lantie R and Ona Sallee Martin in Pocahontas, AR. She married C.E. Olvey, Jr on June 14, 1941, and they raised three children together. She departed this life on June 20, 2015, just ten day short of her 95th birthday. Jean was preceded in death by her father, Lantie R....
Lawrence E. "Tomtom" Addington
Jun 19, 2015
Mr. Lawrence E. "TomTom" Addington, of Fisher, departed this life Friday, June 19, 2015, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 58. He was born August 4, 1956 in Newport, Arkansas. TomTom, as he was known, enjoyed spending time at Woodbriar Nursing Home and helping care for the elderly. He always brought a smile and cheer...
Jerry Jackson
Jun 18, 2015
Jonesboro-Jerry Jackson, 55, passed away Thursday June 18, 2015 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born February 24, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri to Talmadge and Joleda Jackson. Mr. Jackson worked for St. Bernard's Medical Center for over 32 years. He loved to hunt, read and was a gunsmith. He was of Baptist faith. He is survived by...
Thomas "Pete" Stayton
Jun 14, 2015
Kimberling City, Missouri- Thomas "Pete" Stayton, 65, passed away June 14, 2015 at Cox Health South in Springfield, MO. He was born January 6, 1950 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Thomas Jr.and Geraldine Mason Stayton. Pete is survived by his wife of 43 years Phyllis Stayton, daughter Keoka and husband Jason Ketcher, granddaughter Scarlett Ketcher, mother Geraldine Stayton, brothers Leon and...
Winford P. Pyland
Jun 13, 2015
Monette- Winford Doyle Pyland, 88, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Monette Manor. He was born May 28, 1927 in Monette to the late Jim Pyland and Pearl Ward Pyland. He served in the U.S. Army, came home and worked as a farmer until 1955, when he left to work for General Motors in Flint, Michigan. Mr. Pyland retired...
Ermil Meridith
Jun 11, 2015
Pocahontas- Ermil Meridith, 87 passed away June 11, 2015. Ermil was born December 27, 1927 in Tuckerman, Arkansas to the late Daniel and Ada Holt Klais. She is survived by her daughter Ann Camp, grandchildren Meridith Ann (Steve) Smith, Melissa (Tom) Milner, great grandchildren Chelsea (Mark) Jahnke, Tyler Smith, Wesley Milner, great-great grandchildren Tucker Jahnke, Easton Jahnke. She is preceded...
