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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...

Bonnie S. Thornton

Bonnie S. Thornton

Jun 29, 2015

Paragould - Bonnie Sue Holcomb Thornton, 82, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at her daughter's home in Pocahontas. She was born March 5, 1933 in Egypt to the late James Joseph and Olevia Pearl Drope Holcomb. She married Alfred Brunson Thornton on September 30, 1950. She devoted her life to God's work and her family. She was also preceded...

Steve Crisp

Steve Crisp

Jun 29, 2015

Jonesboro- Steve Crisp, 55, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at his residence. He was born February 22, 1960 in Jonesboro and lived here his lifetime. Steve graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1978 and attended all class reunions. He also attended Arkansas State University. He and his family owned and operated Crisp Exxon Station for many years. In later...

Eula Mae King Dalton

Eula Mae King Dalton

Jun 25, 2015

Pocahontas- Eula Mae King Dalton, 82 passed away June 25, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. Eula was born January 6, 1933 in Elm Store, Arkansas to the late Daniel and Ethel King. Eula is survived by her children: Sandra Dalton Brewer (Chuck), Daniel David Dalton (Elaine), John Elijah Dalton (Geraldine), eight grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, two brothers and one...

Helen Anita James

Helen Anita James

Jun 24, 2015

Searcy - Helen Anita James, 75, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Searcy Healthcare Center. She was born June 15, 1940 in Hickory Ridge to the late Roy and Lula Betts Green. Mrs. James received her master's in Counseling from Arkansas State University and retired from Harding University. She was a member of the Cloverdale Church of Christ in...

Bart C. Baltz

Bart C. Baltz

Jun 23, 2015

Pocahontas- Bart C. Baltz, 56, passed away June 23, 2015 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Bart was born December 28, 1958 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to James and Regina Baltz. He is survived by mother Regina Baltz, niece and nephews; Megan (Jonathan) Seawel, Ely (Ginger) Baltz, Austin (Lorraine) Baltz, and numerous great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by...

Bobby Gene Martin,

Bobby Gene Martin,

Jun 23, 2015

Poplar Bluff, MO.- Bobby Gene Martin, 56, passed away June 23, 2015. He was born July 4, 1958 to John and Zelma Jackson Martin in Bakersfield, CA. He is survived by his wife Sheila Miller Martin, mother Zelma Bozwell, children; Joe (Tamra) Martin, Bobby Martin, brothers John (Valarie) Martin, Jerry (Gay) Martin, Dennis ( Vickie) Martin, sister Tammy Alexander, grandchildren;...

Leon Acor

Leon Acor

Jun 23, 2015

Maynard- Leon Acor, 81, passed away June 23, 2015. Leon was born December 20, 1933 in Milton, PA to the late George and Verna Krum Acor. Leon is survived by his wife Mary Heddings Acor, children; Jeffery (Karen) Acor, Barry (Barbara) Acor, Terra (Joe) Schneider, Jada (Tracy) Toy, 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, sisters Joy (Bill) Kidd and Carol (Claude)...

Beatrice M. Fletcher

Beatrice M. Fletcher

Jun 23, 2015

Caraway - Beatrice M. Fletcher, 93, of Caraway passed away Tuesday,June 23, 2015 at Lakeside Nursing Home. She was born to the late Henry Thomas and Clara Brandon Varner on August 13, 1921 in Black Oak. She was a homemaker and will be remembered for her love of gardening and working with flowers in her yard as well as being...

James Dillehay

James Dillehay

Jun 22, 2015

Jonesboro- James Wilson Dillehay, 84, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born April 18, 1931 in Newport to the late Theodore and Hilda Bradley Dillehay. He served his country proudly in the United States Marines during Korean War. He had a business degree from College of the Ozarks and attended Jonesboro...

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