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Kristal Jean Hollomon
Feb 20, 2015
Jonesboro- Kristal Jean Hollomon, 35, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015. She was born October 15, 1979 in Baton Rouge, LA to Thomas F. Hollomon and Shauna Munn Hollomon-Prine. She moved to Jonesboro in 1993 and graduated Jonesboro High School in 1997. Kristal worked as a Phlebotomist with the Red Cross and will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter,...
Tom Edd Swindle
Feb 19, 2015
Pocahontas- Tom Edd Swindle, 77, passed away February 19, 2015 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Tom Edd was born September 21, 1937 to the late Greeley and Esta Luter Swindle in Middlebrook, Arkansas. Tom Edd is survived by his wife Ginger Swindle, son Tommy (Angie) Swindle, daughter Dawna (Barry) Kerr, grandchildren Tiffany, Chelsea, T.J., Austin, Evan, step-grandson Brandon and great-grandchildren...
Virginia Pittman
Feb 17, 2015
Monette- Virginia Pittman, 79, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at her residence. She was born October 18, 1935 in Cardwell, Missouri to the late John Franklin and Jewell Lois Carter Glenn. She was an EMT for twenty-three years with the Buffalo Island Ambulance Service in Monette and District Softball Commissioner, umpire and softball coach for twenty-three years. She...
Charles Stephen Shipley
Feb 17, 2015
Manila- Charles Stephen Shipley, 49, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Great River Medical Center. He was born December 17, 1965 in Gary Indiana. Charles had been an EMT in Indiana and a police officer with Blytheville and Mississippi County departments. He was a fan of NASCAR and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was survived by his wife, Angela...
Veda Marie Watson
Feb 15, 2015
Veda Marie Watson, 102, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015. She was born July 1, 1912 in Rector to the late Marshall and Belle Abney Hampton. She was a housewife and a member of Rose Chapel Baptist Church in Caraway. During World War II she was a "Rosie the Riveter" for Ford Motor Company. She also worked at...
Merle Russell Young
Feb 14, 2015
Merle Russell Young, 81 passed away February 14, following years of gradual debilitating strokes. He was born September 9, 1933 in Chipawa Township, Pennsylvania to Russell and Ruth Linzey Young. Merle is survived by his daughter Jody (Howard) Thielemier, sons Darrell and Clint (Kim) Young, step daughters Joniece (Scott) Trammell and Teri (Larry) Lewis, stepson Scott Harold. Grandchildren Benjamin Thielemier,...
Orrie "Tincy" Manus
Feb 13, 2015
Monette- Orrie "Tincy" Manus, 80, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015. He was born September 21, 1934 in Monette to the late Luther and Beatrice Manus Sr. He was survived by his children, Rebecca Norton (Frank), Francis Gates, Libby Rojas and David Rojas; a sister, Lois Manus and nine grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be 10:00 am Thursday,...
Mildred Anita Gipson
Feb 12, 2015
Monette- Mildred Anita Gipson, 68, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at her home. She was born October 23, 1947 in Milligan Ridge to late Charlie Perry and Mildred Lois Slankerd. She worked for many years at American Greeting, Home Healthcare and School. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She is survived by her...
Lucille Reed
Feb 11, 2015
Pocahontas- Lucille Reed, 85, passed away February 11, 2015. Lucille was born October 22, 1929 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late John and Cora Snodgrass. Lucille is survived by son Bill (Sandy) Reed, daughters Theresa (Steve) Walker, Maggie (Gary) Pratt, 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a sister Marjorie Patterson. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Theodore Reed,...
Edward Bryan Spurlock
Feb 11, 2015
Pocahontas- Edward Bryan Spurlock, 60, passed away February 11, 2015. Edward was born in Trumann, Arkansas March 9, 1954 to the late Glenn and Dorothy Bradley Spurlock. Edward graduated from Bay High School in 1972. He was a Army veteran 1972-1974. Member of the Bay United Methodist Church. Edward is survived by brothers John (Kala) Spurlock, Mike (Faye) Spurlock, sister...
Mrs. Bobbie Jean Parker
Feb 11, 2015
Mrs. Bobbie Jean Parker of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday morning, February 11, 2015, in Harrisburg, at the age of 81. She was born June 15, 1933, in Cherry Valley, the daughter of Emmett Milam and Lula Pitts Milam. She was a homemaker and also owned and operated Nettleton Quilt Station for many years. She enjoyed quilting, painting, and cake...
Alous J. Thatch
Feb 10, 2015
Pocahontas- Alous J. Thatch, 95, was granted her angel wings February 10, 2015. Alous was born in Randolph County July 9, 1919 to the late Sular and Kate Tiner Vandergriff. Alous is survived by 3 daughters Barbara Brown and J.D., Vonda and Kenny Dickey, and Peggy Davis. Grandchildren Kim May, Bryan Brown, Stacy Smith, Terri Guy, Jamie Lemmons, 11 great-grandchildren...
Gene A. Klossing
Feb 8, 2015
Pocahontas- Gene A. Klossing, 75, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 surrounded by family. Gene was born March 21, 1939 in Quincy, IL to the late Jake and Addie Klossing. Gene is survived by his children Charlotte Klossing, Brenda Klossing, Sonny (Kathy) Klossing, grandchildren Crystal Galik, John Klossing, Cherish (Ryan) Nelson, Josh Klossing, Jake Klossing, great grandchildren Aiyana Galik, Lily...
Mrs. Evelyn &Quot;Susie&Quot; Easley Brand
Feb 6, 2015
Mrs. Evelyn "Susie" Easley Brand, of Wynne, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life Friday, February 6, 2015, at UAMS in Little Rock, at the age of 69. She was born January 18, 1946 in Tyronza, the daughter of the late Covie Easley and Gracie Mae Mathis Easley. She was a member of the Church of Christ and will be remembered...
Sudie Evelyn Varvil
Feb 5, 2015
Delaplaine- Sudie Evelyn Varvil, 91, passed away February 5, 2015 at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock, AR. Sudie was born October 9, 1923 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late D.N. and Carrie Ford Million. Sudie is survived by a daughter Kathy Johnson of Maumelle, AR., grandchildren James Varvil, of Corning, AR., Beth Varvil of Jonesboro, AR., Brittney Loftin of Honolulu,...
Windford &Quot;Winkie&Quot; Sanders
Feb 5, 2015
Fisher- Windford "Winkie" Sanders, 94, died Thursday, February 5, 2015 at his home. He was born May 28, 1920 to Elijah Earl and Carrie Gable Sanders. Winkie spent his entire life in the Fisher area except for his time in the Navy when he was stationed in San Francisco, CA. Winkie farmed most of his life and enjoyed being active...
Janice Carol Redus
Feb 4, 2015
Pocahontas- Janice Carol Redus, 63 passed away at St. Bernards Hospital February 4, 2015 surrounded by her family. Janice was born November 25, 1951 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Everett and Christine Gunn Ensor. Janice is survived by her husband Delane Redus, son Christopher (Elizabeth) Tyler, daughter Brandy Redus, grandchildren Rebekah Tyler, Phillip Tyler, Trevor Tyler, Alex Tyler, sister...
Ralph Christian
Feb 4, 2015
Jonesboro- Ralph Christian, 83, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015. He was born March 24, 1931 in Valley View to the late W. T. "Tom" and Jessie Christian. Mr. Christian was a Valley View graduate. He retired after 47 years of farming in the Cash area and had been a longtime Lone Star employee. He is survived by his wife...
Dianne Lee Yancy
Feb 4, 2015
Pocahontas- Dianne Lee Yancy, 70, passed away February 4, 2015. Dianne was born November 9, 1944 in Glenwood, MI, to the late George and Betty Cummings. Dianne is survived by her husband Everett Yancy, sons Mike Yancy and Everett Yancy Jr., 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters and 3 brothers. She is preceded in death by her parents. The family will receive...
Leslie Marie Dunkerson
Feb 4, 2015
Paragould- Marie Dunkerson, 85, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born February 3, 1930 in Viola to the late Lessie and Pearlie Fout. She retired from American Greeting after 35 years. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed singing. She is survived by her two sons and their wives, James and Marka...
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