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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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