Mr. Edsel Terrell
May 19, 2015
Mr. Edsel Terrell of Harrisburg, departed this life Tuesday, May 19, 2015, in Jonesboro, at the age of 80. He was born March 5, 1935 in Lepanto, the son of the late Lester Lloyd Terrell and Vaughn Tee Hood Terrell. Edsel was raised in Trumann and was a graduate of Trumann High School. Following high school he attended University of...
Michael Gregory Walker
May 18, 2015
Trumann- Michael Gregory Walker, passed from this life at 10:30 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2015 at the age of 50 years, 11 months, and 23 days. He was born May 26, 1964, to Grady Steven and Martha Blalock Walker in Jonesboro. He was a graduate of the University Of Arkansas in Fayetteville and a 1982 graduate of Trumann High School...
Rachel Edna Whittingham
May 18, 2015
Rachel Edna Whittingham, 84, of Jonesboro, passed away May 18, 2015. She was born August 1, 1930 in Birmingham, AL to the late John O. Lamons and Myrtle E. Cross Lamons. Mrs. Whittingham was the owner operator of Edna's Alteration shop for 25 years, was a charter member of Westvale Baptist Church and will be remembered as a loving mother,...
Charles M. Burgess
May 17, 2015
Walnut Ridge- Charles M. Burgess, 90, passed away May 17, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Charles was born September 23, 1924 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Noah and Thine Burgess. Charles is survived by his children Peggy Joan (Luther) Allen, Gary (Leta) Burgess, Dennis (Becci) Burgess, 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and two brothers...
Homer Byrd
May 17, 2015
Jonesboro- Homer Byrd, 87, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born October 21, 1927 in Black Oak to the late Howard R. Byrd and Hattie Irene Byrd. He was a school teacher at Lake City. He worked for the Arkansas State Plant Board for 36 years before retiring and then worked part time for...
Alpha Rose Reynolds Hensley
May 14, 2015
Caraway- Alpha Rose Reynolds Hensley, 80, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015. She was born January 25, 1935 in Albion to the late Clarence "Dike" and Eula Davis Reynolds. Mrs. Hensley was retired from Basler Electric Company after 20 years of service. She was a homemaker and a beloved wife and mother. She loved having all the kids and grandkids...
Richard Dewayne "Richie" Rieathbaum
May 14, 2015
Mr. Richard Dewayne Rieathbaum, 47, of Walnut Ridge, departed this life Thursday, May 14, 2015 at his home. He was born April 1, 1968 in Trumann, the son of Carty Rieathbaum and Ruby Rieathbaum Steele. Richie was a heavy equipment operator and a gifted musician who loved playing the guitar. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...
Donnie Russell
May 11, 2015
Jonesboro- Donnie Wayne Russell, 63, passed away Monday May 11, 2015 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born July 20, 1951 in Jonesboro to L. B. Russell and Patricia Wise Russell.Donnie retired from the City of Jonesboro Street Department. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was of the Baptist belief. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Carter Russell;...
Wilma House
May 11, 2015
Jonesboro- Wilma House, 91, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1923 in Cash to the late Houston and Addie May Coursey Hanks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Wayne House and a grandson, Steve House. She is survived by three sons and their wives, Sherman and...
Billie Jewel Birdsong
May 10, 2015
Jonesboro- Billie Jewel Birdsong, 80, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born March 30, 1935 in Red Onion to the late Joseph Stewart and Montie Phillips Stewart Wagner. She graduated from Bay High School. She worked at Frolic Footwear, a sitter for the elderly, worked at Shur Value Stamp Store and was...
Mrs. Willa Mae Brewer
May 8, 2015
Mrs. Willa Mae Brewer of Jonesboro, departed this life on Friday, May 8, 2015, at her home, at the age of 86. She was born February 16, 1929, in Corning, AR, the daughter of the late Henry Williams and Rosalee Rice Williams. She was a member of the Nettleton Assembly of God and loved gardening, raising flowers, and taking care...
Carroll Lee Koons
May 6, 2015
Pocahontas- Carroll Lee Koons, 75 passed away May 6, 2015. Carroll was born January 15, 1940 at Cherokee Bay in Biggers, Arkansas to the late Jim and Fern Myers Koons. Carroll was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and also at the age of 66 received is AA degree in General Education in Alaska. He is survived by his...
Marjorie Patterson
May 5, 2015
Pocahontas-Marjorie Patterson 83, went to be with her Lord Tuesday evening May 5, 2015at the Pocahontas Nursing Home. She was born December 29, 1931 to the late John and Cora Snodgrass. She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis (Pat) Patterson, parents John Henry and Cora Snodgrass and a sister, Lucille Reed. She is survived by nieces Maggie Pratt...
Jaylen Van Ray Adams
May 4, 2015
Pocahontas- January 12, 2015 to May 4, 2015 Jaylen Van Ray Adams 3 month old son of Jonathan and Katelyn Eakin Adams was granted his angel wings. Jaylen is survived by his parents, brother Kendrick Adams, grandparetns; Tammy Williams, Anthony Adams, Susan Bewley, Jan Donnellan. Great grandparents; Marsha Williams, Michael Adams, Felisha Young, Roger and Pat Williams, and Bobby Bewley....
Albert J. Howell Jr.
May 4, 2015
Monette- Albert J. Howell Jr., 85, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015 at his residence. He was born May 25, 1929 in Black Oak to the late Albert James Howell Sr. and Linnis Vaughn Howell. He was a member of the Black Oak Church of Christ. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and will be remembered as a loving husband and...
Mrs. Ada Gertrude Osterman
May 4, 2015
Mrs. Ada Gertrude Osterman, of Harrisburg, departed this life Monday, May 4, 2015, in Harrisburg, at the age of 90. She was born November 18, 1924 in Summerset, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Thomas Bryant Gosser and Sophia Lea Eastham Gosser. She was a member of the Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Fifty Six, AR, but attended the...
Chester Lewis Smith
May 4, 2015
Pocahontas- Chester Lewis Smith, 92, passed away May 4, 2015. Chester was born February 15, 1923 in Burdette, Arkansas to the late Charles and Elsie Hoover Smith. Chester served in the Navy from May 16, 1942 until he retired July 30, 1962. He served in WWII, Korea War, and Vietnam during his active duty. He was very proud to serve...
Harvey Allen Cox Jr.
May 2, 2015
Harvey Allen Cox, Jr., 70, passed away May 2, 2015 at his home in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. After serving in the Navy on the USS America, he found his calling in television news as a Photographer at WAVY TV in 1969 and worked his way up into a long, storied, and award-winning career. Most recently, Harvey spent 10 years...
Marcell Provow
May 1, 2015
Pocahontas- Marcell Provow, 79, passed away May 1, 2015. Marcell was born January 8, 1936 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late James and Pearl Moore Whitson. Marcell is survived by her son Steven (Sharon) Provow, grandchildren Steven (Jennifer) Provow Jr., Brandon Provow, 10 great grandchildren, sister's Katie Donaldson, Dorothy Weatherford, Alto (Bill) Wilson, brother Jerald Whitson. She is preceded in...
