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Erma "Jean" Griffith

Erma "Jean" Griffith

Jul 21, 2015

Pocahontas- Erma "Jean" Griffith, 86 went to her heavenly home in the early hours of Tuesday, July 21, 2015. The youngest of eight children, Jean was born September 4, 1928 in Smithville, AR to the late Elijah Watson and Lela Maude Smith Geurin. She leaves behind her loving sons: Gary (Renee) Davis of Eau Claire, WI, Vic Davis (Shaun Barnes)...

James Neal

James Neal

Jul 21, 2015

Maynard- James Neal, 54 passed away July 21, 2015. James was born June 24, 1961 in Lawton, OK to the late Leon Neal Sr. and Jimalene Jenkins. He is survived by brothers: Chris (Patricia) Neal, Tim Neal, sister Pamela (Everett) Rice, and several nieces and nephew. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Leon Neal Jr. Arrangements...

Robert H. Robinson

Robert H. Robinson

Jul 21, 2015

Jonesboro- Robert H. Robinson, 92, "the original", known to everyone as Bob, took the checkered flag on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. In World War II Bob served in Pacific Theatre and earned a Good Conduct Medal, American Theatre Ribbons, a medal for the Philippine Liberation, three Bronze Stars, and the WWII Victory Ribbon. Bob was a long time member of...

Patricia Ann Wilkins Guffey

Patricia Ann Wilkins Guffey

Jul 20, 2015

Bryant- Patricia Ann Wilkins Guffey, on July 20, 2015 at 7:45 am, left the constraints of this life to join her husband whom she missed daily for the past twenty years. We are all saddened by her death, but take great joy in knowing she is now with her Lord and those of her family who have gone before her....

Geraldine Stayton

Geraldine Stayton

Jul 17, 2015

Pocahontas- Geraldine Stayton, 91 passed away July 17, 2015. Geraldine was born February 11, 1924 in Knobel, AR to Clarence and Bertha (Holland) Mason. She and her late husband Thomas were married for 25 years. She worked as a teacher and farmer and was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by children: Leon (Barbara) Stayton, Joe...

Dylan Michael Arthur Fry

Dylan Michael Arthur Fry

Jul 17, 2015

Lake City- Dylan Michael Arthur Fry passed on July 17, 2015. He was survived by his mother, Ariel Fry; grandparents, Tye and Lisa Combs; great-grandparents, Marvin and Loretta Fry; great-grandma, Jeaniece Combs; aunt, Sarah Faxon (Jeremy); uncle, Branden Combs; great-great-uncle, Larry and Barbie Fry and Jolan of Black Oak; great-uncles and aunts and their families; Lorie Fry and Gary of...

Tommy Sullivan Givens

Tommy Sullivan Givens

Jul 16, 2015

TommyeSullivan Givens, 93, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015 at her home inWeiner, Arkansas. She was born in Trumann, Arkansas on April 4, 1922 to the late C.T. and Ione Sullivan. She was one of five girls born to Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan; Marguerite Sullivan Holmes of Harrisburg, Bernice Wimpy of Harrisburg and Dorothy Sullivan Baker of Harrisburg, all deceased,...

Billy Hugh Wilbanks

Billy Hugh Wilbanks

Jul 15, 2015

Pocahontas- Billy Hugh Wilbanks, 88 passed away July 15, 2015. Billy was born September 1, 1926 in Braggadocio, MO to the late Talmus and Eula (James) Wilbanks. He is survived by children: Teresa (John) McDougal of Lonoke, AR, Sally Sue Dean of Jasper TN, Randy Wilbanks of Pocahontas, AR, Scott (Cindi) Wilbanks of Jonesboro, AR; step-children: Sheila West, Sherry Creech...

Charlene Virgin Ellman

Charlene Virgin Ellman

Jul 14, 2015

St. Louis- Charlene (Virgin) Ellman, 69 passed away July 14, 2015 surrounded by family. Charlene was born July 2, 1946 in Pocahontas, AR to Alfred and Lena (Jones) Virgin. She is survived by her husband Mervin Ellman, onedaughter Cindy Johnson of Kansas City, Mo; grandchildren Amanda Tringl of Lansing, MI, Kerri Tringl Howard of St. Louis, MO, Nick Johnson of...

Marlene Louise Woodard

Marlene Louise Woodard

Jul 13, 2015

Maynard- Marlene Louise Woodard, 77 passed away July 13, 2015. Marlene was born November 13, 1937 in Delaplaine, AR to Adolph and Leoria Crouch. She is survived by children: Carl Woodard of Ellington, MO, Bob (LeAnn) Woodard of Van Buren, MO, and Donna (Bobby) Peppers of Maynard, AR; grandchildren: Michelle Prevo, Misty French, Veronica Parten, Jason Redus, Kendall Redus, and...

Dempsie Elgin Mccamey

Dempsie Elgin Mccamey

Jul 11, 2015

Pocahontas- Dempsie Elgin McCamey, 77, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015 in Little Rock. He was born December 29, 1937 in Okolona, Mississippi to the late Adolph and Lucie Pierce McCamey. He was a retired truck driver. He is survived by his children, Cheryl Lynn Spano of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Roger McCamey of Spencer, Oklahoma, Douglas McCamey of Leachville and...

Brooke Nicole Busby-Nash

Brooke Nicole Busby-Nash

Jul 10, 2015

Pocahontas- Angels from Heaven took Brooke Nicole Busby-Nash to Gloryland on July 10, 2015. Brooke was born to Byron and Betty (Dail) Busby on June 26, 1982 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Brooke is survived by parents Byron and Betty Dail Busby, husband Brandon Nash, loving son Ryan Mathis, darling daughter Lillee Ann Nash. A loving sister Beth Ann (Lee) Coon and...

Willis Clifford White

Willis Clifford White

Jul 10, 2015

Pocahontas- Willis Clifford White, 88 passed away July 10, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Willis was born April 11, 1927 in Pocahontas, AR to Will and Lorene White. He is survived by his son, Tim (Angie) White of Ravenden Springs, and two grandchildren, Josh (Megan) White, and Jessica (Seth) Roberts, both of Ravenden Springs. He is preceded in...

Charles David Davis Sr.

Charles David Davis Sr.

Jul 10, 2015

Caraway- Charles David Davis Sr., passed away July 10, 2015 in NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born April 12, 1948, in Deventer, Missouri to the late Charles Irven Davis and Annie Laverne Griggs Davis. He was a member of the Caraway United Methodist Church, an avid fisherman and Industrial Engineer. He will be remembered as a loving husband,...

Cathern Winefred Eubanks

Cathern Winefred Eubanks

Jul 7, 2015

Peach Orchard- Cathern Winefred Eubanks, 83 passed away July 7, 2015 at Randolph Home. Cathern was born November 17, 1931 in Delaplaine, Arkansas to John and Gertie Crouch. She is survived by 4 children: Anne Moreno of Maumelle, AR, David Eubanks of Lafe, AR, Dale Eubanks of Peach Orchard, AR , Sam Eubanks of Peach Orchard, AR; grandchildren: Gary Kepner...

Shirley Sipes Rice

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

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

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

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.

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...

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