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Charles Henry Frohling
Aug 29, 2015
Bono- Charles Henry Frohling, 76, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 at his residence. He was born April 8, 1939 in Elgin, Illinois to the late Patrick and Hazel Struck Frohling. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. Prior to retirement, Mr. Frohling owned and managed Williams Mobile Home Park for 20 years. He will be remembered...
Dr. Joy Lenita Wixson
Aug 27, 2015
Dr. Joy Lenita Wixson died August 27, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. Lenita was born December 19. 1938 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Roy Wixson and Anna Pohlner Wixson who preceded her in death. She spent her childhood in Fisher, Arkansas and graduated from Weiner High School in 1956. She went on to receive her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Arkansas State...
Jerry Rieathbaum
Aug 27, 2015
Mr. Jerry Rieathbaum, of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life Thursday morning, August 27, 2015, at the Southern Pines Nursing Home in Maysville, GA, at the age of 70. He was born August 5, 1945 in Harrisburg, the son of the late Homer Rieathbaum and Bertha Courtney Rieathbaum. He lived almost his entire life in Harrisburg and was a carpenter. He...
Phyllis Mae Hall
Aug 27, 2015
Pocahontas- Phyllis Mae Hall, 83 passed away August 27, 2015 surrounded by her family at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born February 11, 1932 to the late W.C. (William Clifford) and Grace Massey in Pocahontas. She is survived by her children, Linda (Charlie Newsom), William (Bill) Hall and Mary Sharp (James Razer) of Pocahontas and Donita...
Retha Harpe
Aug 25, 2015
Retha Harpe, 85, of Lake City passed away August 25, 2015 in Germantown, TN. She was born January 14, 1930 in Black Oak to the late Andrew Jackson Mangrum and Stella Mae Porter Mangrum. Retha was retired from Methodist Hospital in Memphis and became a housewife who enjoyed cooking, sewing and traveling. She was a member of the Church of...
Donald Ray Strickland
Aug 24, 2015
Clinton, Tenn. - Donald Ray Strickland, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2015. Raised in Black Oak, Arkansas, Don was the youngest of Billy and Etta Strickland's thirteen children. He was a graduate of Monette High School and Arkansas State University. He proudly served in the Army and spent his career with the Army Corps of Engineers at...
Charlotte Ann Holden
Aug 24, 2015
Mt. Home - Charlotte Ann Holden, 68, passed away August 24, 2015 in Springfield, MO. She was born May 2, 1947 in Jonesboro to Ralph and Viola Browning Barnes and was raised in Bono where she lived for 48 years. She loved to read and was a huge Cardinals fan. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister...
William Jack King
Aug 24, 2015
Mr. William Jack King, of Harrisburg, departed this life Monday, August 24, 2015, at his home, at the age of 82. He was born October 24, 1932 in Water Valley, MS, the son of Harry Jack King and Lorraine Harmon King. Jack was a retired truck driver having worked for Gordon's Truck Lines. Following retirement he owned and operated his...
David Murray Porter
Aug 22, 2015
Pocahontas- David Murray Porter, 66 passed away August 22, 2015 at his home. David was born December 24, 1948 in Pocahontas to the late Murray and Hazel Thompson Porter. David was in the Navy for 4 years and received a Vietnam Service Metal, Silver Star and National Defense. He was a lifetime DAV member. David is survived by a uncle...
Noah Michael Tyler
Aug 21, 2015
Pocahontas- Noah Michael Tyler, newborn son of Chris and Elizabeth Tyler, went to Heaven on August 21, 2015. Noah is survived by his parents, grandparents Martin and Joyce Baltz, grandpa Delane Redus, Sister Rebekah Tyler, brothers Phillip, Trevor, and Alexander Tyler, aunt's Brandy Redus, Sharon (Tim) Reed, Shelley (Jerry) Sirico, and Rachel (Chris) Neaveill. He is preceded in death by...
Alice Marie Hogard
Aug 20, 2015
Pocahontas- Alice Marie Hogard, 71 passed away August 20, 2015 surrounded by family. Alice was born June 25, 1944 in Biggers, AR to the late Albert and Ceclia Myers Dunn Jr. She is survived by children: Billy (Tina) Hogard of Reyno, Dewayne (Dee Walker) Hogard of Sikeston, MO, Aneica (Andy) Ball of Pocahontas; grandchildren: Zac and Ben Hogard of Reyno,...
Melvin Earnest Canamore
Aug 20, 2015
Jonesboro - Melvin Earnest Canamore, 72, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015 at his home. He was born September 25, 1942 in Manila to the late Robert and Lela Barnhart Canamore. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Canamore will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include, his...
Tonya Smith Francis
Aug 19, 2015
Maynard- Tonya (Smith) Francis, 53 returned to her heavenly home on August 19, 2015. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God gave her strength and peace throughout her life. Tonya was born December 13, 1961 in Genoa, IL to Jennings and Wilma Smith. She graduated from Genoa Kingston High School in Genoa, IL. She moved to...
Zelda Gail Osborn
Aug 17, 2015
Jonesboro- Zelda Gail Osborn, 80, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 at her residence. She was born December 8, 1934 in Jonesboro to the late Emmett and Zelda Gambill Province. She was involved in many aspects of the community, selflessly giving of her time and energy. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her presence...
Arvis E. Connor
Aug 16, 2015
Arvis E. Connor, 77, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was born March 31, 1938 to the late Emerson Connor and Dessie Mae Shaffer in Walnut Ridge. Mr. Connor was a truck driver and proudly worked for Hytrol until he retired in 2001. He was a member of Poplar Valley Free Will Baptist Church....
Ricky D. Lamb
Aug 16, 2015
Maynard- Ricky D. Lamb, 60 passed away August 16, 2015. Ricky was born January 19, 1955 in Harrisburg to E. C. (Hank) and Ethelene Malone Lamb. He is survived by his mother Ethelene Lamb of Imboden, five brothers: Benny (Mel) Lamb of Pineville, Steven (Nona) Lamb of Rockford, IL, Lowell (Laura) Lamb of Woodstock, IL, J.C. (Sharon) Lamb of Beloit,...
Cpl Phillip Webster Grantham Ii
Aug 15, 2015
Ft Worth- Cpl Phillip Webster Grantham II, 46, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at his residence. He was born December 21, 1968 in Camden to Phillip W. Grantham Sr. and Bonnie McCamey Grantham. Mr. Grantham took care of his eternal life at the age of twelve. He was the owner of Roof Pro in Ft. Worth. He served as...
Virginia J. Oswald
Aug 15, 2015
Mrs. Virginia J. Oswald of Jonesboro, departed this life Saturday, August 15, 2015, at the NEA Baptist Hospital at the age of 84. She was born May 27, 1931 in Steprock, AR, the daughter of the late John and Ruby Brown Gibson. Mrs. Oswald was a homemaker and a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Virginia was affectionately known...
Allison Addington
Aug 14, 2015
Pocahontas- Allison Shaylynn Addington newborn daughter of Michael and Maeghen Addington went to Heaven on August 14, 2015. She is survived by her parents. A Graveside service will held at Overby Cemetery Friday, August 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM. All arrangements are under the direction of McNabb Funeral Home.
Walter L. Cook Iii
Aug 13, 2015
Killeen, Texas- Walter L. Cook III, 74, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away August 13, 2015 in Killeen. He was born February 20, 1941 in Harrisburg to the late Walter Luther Cook Jr. and Essia Mitchison Cook. He served his country proudly in the United States National Guard and was a Mason. He had been a farmer and also a truck...
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