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Owen White

Owen White

May 1, 2015

Maynard- Owen White newborn son of John and Erica Williams White was granted his angel wings on May 1, 2015 He is survived by his parents, sisters Carley Steele, Makenna Steele, brothers Jared White and William White. Grandparents Don Judy Williams and Frank and Barbara White, great grandparents Ben and Lou Williams, uncles Zach (Donna) Williams and Mike Lowry. He...

Jennieve Mcnabb

Jennieve Mcnabb

May 1, 2015

Pocahontas- Jennieve McNabb, 88, passed away May 1, 2015 at her home. Jennieve was born April 4, 1927 in Booneville, Arkansas to the late Eric and Elsie Oliver Fletcher. Jennieve is survived by her children; Mike (Margaret) McNabb of Pangburn, AR., Marilyn (Ray Neal) McNabb Thompson of Rogers, AR., Henry G. (Hank) McNabb Jr of Pocahontas, AR., Tracy McNabb of...

Maxine Gibson

Maxine Gibson

Apr 30, 2015

Lake City - Maxine Gibson, 90, passed away Thursday April 30, 2015 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice. She was born January 10, 1925 in Jonesboro to the late James Jefferson and Mae Williford Asbill. Maxine and J. D. Gibson married November 4, 1939 and enjoyed 63 years together till he passed in 2002. She loved being with her family...

Linda Sue Ellis

Linda Sue Ellis

Apr 27, 2015

Ravenden- Linda Sue Ellis, 58 passed away April 27, 2015 at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro. Linda was born July 12, 1956 in East St.Louis, IL to Lloyd and Glenda Crockett McEntire. Linda is survived by her parents Lloyd and Glenda McEntire, husband Mack Ellis, sons Brent (Kim) Ellis, Braden Graddy, Branson (Lea) Ellis, grandsons Alex and Matthew Graddy, brother...

Gladys Marie Hancock

Gladys Marie Hancock

Apr 26, 2015

Walcott- Gladys Marie Hancock, 88, passed away April 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers, two sisters and a daughter. She loved working outside and mowing her yard. She was of Baptist faith. She is survived by her son, Jesse (Lisa) Hancock of Light, AR; a daughter, Euretha (Rick) Schuetze of El Paso,...

Aaron Richard Thompson

Aaron Richard Thompson

Apr 24, 2015

Austin, Texas- Aaron Richard Thompson, 30, passed away April 24, 2015. Aaron was born December 17, 1984 in Rogers, AR to Ray Neal and Marilyn McNabb Thompson. He is a 2003 graduate of Rogers High School and University of Arkansas. Aaron is survived by his parents Ray Neal and Marilyn Thompson of Rogers, brother Fletcher Thompson of Fayetteville, sister Jennie...

Rhonda Sue "Nonnie" French

Rhonda Sue "Nonnie" French

Apr 24, 2015

Jonesboro- Rhonda Sue "Nonnie" French, 65, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 in Little Rock. She was born August 3, 1950 in Jonesboro to the late Earl and Dathel Meryl Griffin Lee. Rhonda was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her yard and playing with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Bobbie Jo Wilson (Justin) of Bono, JoAnna...

Rosetta Didy Hightower

Rosetta Didy Hightower

Apr 22, 2015

Caraway- Rosetta Didy Hightower, 73, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at her home. She was born July 7, 1941 in Hector to the late Robert and Nancy Milligan. She had worked many years at Singer in Trumann and Basler Electric in Caraway. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and her great-grandson and listening to gospel music. She...

Carmelita Herndon

Carmelita Herndon

Apr 22, 2015

Bono- Carmelita Herndon, 52, passed away April 22, 2015 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born November 14, 1962 in Jonesboro to the late Aren Albert Henson and Barbara Kitchen Henson. She was a member of the Woods Chapel Baptist Church. She loved to garden and to care for her family and friends and will be remembered as...

Robert Paul Shipp

Robert Paul Shipp

Apr 21, 2015

Pocahontas- Robert Paul Shipp, 45, passed away April 21, 2015 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Paul was born July 1, 1969 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Jim Shipp and Gail Weiss. Paul is survived by his father Jim Shipp, mother Gail Weiss, son Draven Shipp, sisters Amy (Danny) Taylor, Josie Johnson, brothers Adam (Morgan) Weiss, Blake Shipp, Aaron Shipp and Justin Shipp,...

Bernard Joseph Declerk

Bernard Joseph Declerk

Apr 20, 2015

Pocahontas, Bernard Joseph DeClerk, 76 passed away April 20, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Bernard was born January 12, 1939 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late William A and Mary Schmidt DeClerk. Bernard is survived by his wife Aryliss (Arkie) DeClerk, daughters; Maria (Steve) Bell, Catherine (Carl) Jarrett, Mary (Ron) Zitzelberger, Patricia (Allen) Thielemier of Pocahontas, and Reagen...

Norma June Berry Merryman

Norma June Berry Merryman

Apr 20, 2015

Las Vegas, Nevada-Norma June Berry Merryman formally of Monette, was born to Ola Jeffers Berry and Monroe "Monk" Berry on June 3, 1939 and passed away April 20, 2015. She was raised in Monette and graduated from Monette High School in 1957. She moved to Las Vegas in 1962 and resided there until her death. She was preceded in death...

Barbara Jean Fahr

Barbara Jean Fahr

Apr 20, 2015

Barbara J. Fahr, 56 years old, was called home to be with her heavenly father on April 20, 2015 at 1:00 a.m., after a valiant 2 year fight with brain cancer. Her strong will to live, unwaivering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends and many supporters carried her through more than 2 years of chemotherapy....

R. E. "Bud" Cannon

R. E. "Bud" Cannon

Apr 19, 2015

Jonesboro- R. E. "Bud" Cannon, 91, formerly of Monette passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015. He was born October 2, 1923 in Senath, Missouri to the late Ben and Mary Essie Tierce Cannon. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during World War II and was a member of the Monette American Legion Post 136. He retired...

Burley Bennett

Burley Bennett

Apr 19, 2015

Pocahontas- Burley Bennett, 86, passed away April 19, 2015 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Burley was born October 15, 1928 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Lee and Beatrice Bryant Bennett. Burley is survived by his wife of 52 years Vertia Rae, daughter Donna Rowl and son James Bennett. Grandchildren Adam Askins, Thomas Rowl, Steven Rowl, Jason Rowl, Amber Rowl,...

Ronnie Jewel Earley

Ronnie Jewel Earley

Apr 16, 2015

Pocahontas-Ronnie Jewel Earley, 64, passed away April 16, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Ronnie was born October 18, 1950 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Jewel and Hazel Tweedy Earley. He is survived by two sons Jeremy (Amy) Earley and Josh Earley, grandchildren Logan Earley and Abigail Earley. Sister Terrie ( Charles) Seagraves, brother Jim (Teresa) Earley, and...

Thelma Ingle Smith Sweet

Thelma Ingle Smith Sweet

Apr 14, 2015

Thelma Ingle Smith Sweet was born August 8, 1922 to Frank James Ingle and Aurena (Irene) Belle Fowler in Alicia Arkansas and left this world for heaven April 14, 2015 in Cottonwood, Arizona at the age of 92 years and 8 months. She is survived by her daughter Laurie Gay (Smith) and Son-in-Law William (Bill) BullockS of Cottonwood Arizona, Grandchildren,...

Thelma M. Cresap

Thelma M. Cresap

Apr 14, 2015

Maynard- Thelma M. Cresap passed away April 14, 2015 at Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas to ascend to her new home in heaven. She was born on November 29, 1923 to the late Harry L. And Ethel King of Manila. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Clyde H. Cresap, a brother Clifford King, a...

Robert G.W &Quot;Red&Quot; Koster

Robert G.W &Quot;Red&Quot; Koster

Apr 11, 2015

Bay- Robert G.W "Red" Koster, 72, passed away Saturday April 11, 2015 at St Bernard's Medical Center. He was born May 17, 1942 to the late Leslie L. Koster and Gertrude Bowden Koster in Marked Tree. Mr. Koster was a HVAC installer and proudly served his country in the U.S Army during Vietnam. He loved to fish, travel, watch westerns...

Peggy Hughes

Peggy Hughes

Apr 11, 2015

Mrs. Peggy Hughes of Jonesboro departed this life Saturday morning, April 11, 2015, at the Flo Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age of 85. She was born August 18, 1929 in Kennett, Mo, the daughter of the late Henry Southern and Bessie Massey Southern. She married Bob Hughes on April 5, 1950, and they enjoyed 62 years...

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