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Jessie "Mutt" Fletcher

Jessie "Mutt" Fletcher

Apr 11, 2015

Mrs. Jessie "Mutt" Fletcher, of Jonesboro, departed this life Saturday morning, April 11, 2015, at the NEA Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 90. She was born August 9, 1924 in Jonesboro, the daughter of the late Allen Baxter Coleman and Florence Gambill Coleman. Mrs. Fletcher was a retired Sale Clerk with C S Dept. Store. She was a...

Alta Fern Waymon

Alta Fern Waymon

Apr 10, 2015

Pocahontas- Alta Fern Waymon, 76, was granted her angel wings April 10, 2015. Alta was born October 18, 1938 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Dewey and Christine Smart Thompson. Alta is survived by her husband Ernest Waymon, children Denise (Jack) Peyton, Karen (Bob) Glass, Greg (Diane) Waymon, 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, sister Sue (Curtis) Smith. Brother Dewrell (Oneita) Thompson....

Howard Reeves

Howard Reeves

Apr 10, 2015

Monette- Howard Reeves, 93, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born February 13, 1922 in Monette to Clarence M. and Hettie Birmingham Reeves. He and his wife Suda owned and operated Reeves' Grocery Store for 29 years in Monette. Howard proudly served in the United States Army during World War II and was...

Dennis Mcfatridge

Dennis Mcfatridge

Apr 7, 2015

Dennis McFatridge, 56 of Naples, FL formerly of Pocahontas, AR passed away April 7, 2015 at Kindred Hospital Bay Area St. Petersburg, FL. Dennis was born in Pocahontas, AR August 19, 1958 to Billie Ruth Dixon McFatridge Keech and the late Darrell McFatridge. The body will be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.

Phillip James Holloway

Phillip James Holloway

Apr 7, 2015

Pocahontas- Phillip James Holloway, 45, passed away April 7, 2015. Phillip was born in Pasadena, Texas September 7, 1969. Phillip is survived by his wife Gaylene Holloway, mother Kay Mahan, brother Matthew Holloway, sisters Katie (Doug) Fortuna and Carla Mahan, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his dad Carl Mahan and grandparents. The family will...

Amy Elizabeth Yates

Amy Elizabeth Yates

Apr 7, 2015

Mrs. Amy Elizabeth Yates of Cherry Valley, departed this life Tuesday Night, April 7, 2015, near Harrisburg, at the age of 41. She was born November 12, 1973 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Charles David Sills and Mary Ann Taylor Sills. Amy loved flowers and painting. She also enjoyed going to the lake. She had an associate's degree and...

Michael Gale Looney

Michael Gale Looney

Apr 2, 2015

Pocahontas- Michael Gale Looney, 61 passed away April 2, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Michael was born March 20, 1954 to the late JC and Virginia McGlothlin Looney in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Michael is survived by his wife Tammy Persful Looney, children Victorian (Ken) Benjamin, Mily Ball, Kelly Wilson, Aaron Franklin and Lee Looney, grandchildren Samantha (Mike) Campbell,...

Bera Blanch Morrow Barnett

Bera Blanch Morrow Barnett

Mar 30, 2015

Jonesboro - Bera Blanch Morrow Barnett, 99, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born September 6, 1915 in Bay to late Henry Arthur and Mae Moore Morrow. She graduated from Bay High School in1934 as Salutatorian. She attended ASU-Beebe and majored in children's literature. She married Vern Barnett in 1935. They lived...

Bryan Scott Templeman

Bryan Scott Templeman

Mar 28, 2015

Maynard- Bryan Scott Templeman, newborn son of William Earl Jr. and Tracy Snuffer Templeman was granted his angel wings March 28, 2015. Bryan is survived by his parents, sisters Destiny Faith Templeman and Irene Marie Travis, brother William Templeman III, maternal grandmother Sandi Bracken, paternal grandparents Candice Odell and William Templeman Sr, nieces Saydie Travis and Sophii Travis. He is...

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Baty

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Baty

Mar 26, 2015

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Baty of Harrisburg, departed this life Thursday, March 26, 2015, at the St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 82. She was born September 4, 1932 in Weona, Arkansas, the daughter of the late John Smith and Agnes Gregory Smith. Johnnie married John Samuel Baty on September 27, 1949 and they enjoyed 66 years...

Lester Ruegger Jr.

Lester Ruegger Jr.

Mar 26, 2015

Waldenburg- Lester Ruegger Jr., 66, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born October 25, 1948 in Jonesboro. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Waldenburg. He enjoyed music, going to the movies, collecting knives and going out to eat. He is survived by his mother, Velma Ruegger of Waldenburg; a...

Glenda Elizabeth (Hackworth) Weitkamp

Glenda Elizabeth (Hackworth) Weitkamp

Mar 25, 2015

Imboden-Glenda Elizabeth (Hackworth) Weitkamp passed away March 25, 2015 at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Glenda was born December 22, 1928 in Randolph County to Lewis and Annie Allred Hackworth. Glenda is survived by her children Sarah "Jeannie" Giboney, Albany, OR; Jim Weitkamp, Hanna City, IL; John Weitkamp, Dill City, OK. Grandchildren Teresa Calicotte, Mapleton, IL; Kim Himegarner,Yates City,IL ;...

Cathy Diane Holt

Cathy Diane Holt

Mar 25, 2015

Mrs. Cathy Diane Holt, of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at her home, at the age of 58. She was born October 15, 1956 in Jonesboro, the daughter of the late Eurel Gene Wise and Arletta Vonda Eidson Wise. Cathy married Donald on February 25, 1977 and they enjoyed 38 years together. She graduated from ASU in...

Theresa Ann (Smith) Crabtree

Theresa Ann (Smith) Crabtree

Mar 24, 2015

Mrs. Theresa Ann (Smith) Crabtree, age 81, of Vevay, Indiana, entered this life on October 27, 1933, in Commerce, Missouri, the daughter of the late, Clarence Minnie Belle (Jones) Smith. She was raised in Biggers, Arkansas and was a 1951 graduate of Biggers Reyno High School where she played Varsity Basketball. Theresa was united in marriage on December 11, 1954,...

Wilma Faye Leathers

Wilma Faye Leathers

Mar 22, 2015

Pocahontas- Wilma Faye Leathers- 95, was granted her angel wings March 22, 2015. Wilma was born September 9, 1919 in Gravesville, Arkansas to the late James F. And Bessie J. Seagraves Weatherford. Wilma is survived by children; Kennith Faye Showalter, Jimmy Lee Leathers, Arley Ray Leathers, Carolyn June Moore, Thomas Jay Leathers, Jerry Don Leathers, and Gary Wayne Leathers, several...

William Andrew Long

William Andrew Long

Mar 22, 2015

Jonesboro- William Andrew Long was born and passed away March 22, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Hailey Drew of Brookland; his father, Andrew Long Jr.; a sister, Anita Jestine Basford; his grandparents, Jerry and Brandi Cater of Jonesboro; Rick and Carolyn Bush of Trumann, Andrew Long Sr. of Hickory Ridge and Marvin Wright;...

Don Allen Logsdon

Don Allen Logsdon

Mar 20, 2015

Ravenden Springs- Don Allen Logsdon, 57 passed away March 20, 2015. Don was born June 11, 1958 in Memphis, TN. Don is survived by his mother Elaine Keeley, wife Deborah Logsdon, son Paul Logsdon, sisters Pam Murphy and Brenda Logsdon, brothers Rich Logsdon and James Paul Logsdon. He is preceded in death by 1 sister. The family will receive friends...

Richard Harold George

Richard Harold George

Mar 16, 2015

Caraway- Richard Harold George, 74, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born September 25, 1940 in Kennett, Missouri to the late Olen and Helen George. Mr. George served his country proudly in the United States Army for forty-eight years both active duty and reserves. He served during and in two wars and...

Garland Wayne Platz

Garland Wayne Platz

Mar 16, 2015

Lake City- Garland Wayne Platz, 70, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren and family members as well as the many people he touched throughout his life. He was born February 9, 1945 in Leachville to the late Ivan and Eva Osborne Platz. He was raised by his...

Carl Ray Tate

Carl Ray Tate

Mar 15, 2015

Jonesboro- Carl Ray Tate, 81, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born in Ridgely, Tennessee to the late Harry and Ruby Tate. He was a member of the Big Creek Valley Missionary Baptist Church. He worked as manager of the color and flavor lab at Brach's Candy. He was survived by his wife,...

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