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Jesse Pauline Lindsey

Jesse Pauline Lindsey

May 25, 2015

Pocahontas-Jesse Pauline Lindsey, 100, passed away May 25, 2015. Pauline was born December 12, 1914 in Denmark Mississippi to the late Jesse James and Nellie Fair Bryant. She is survived by nieces and nephews: Raymond Malott, Glendis Malott, Jerry Malot, Ron Bryant, Linda Namei, Matt Bryant, Ellen Moss, Christopher Fitzgerald, many great and great-great and great-great-great nieces and nephews. She...

Jc Haynes

Jc Haynes

May 25, 2015

JC Haynes passed away May 25, 2015 at his home in Pocahontas, Arkansas. JC was born August 17, 1929 to Charles Thomas (Tom) Haynes and Euel Wheeless. During Dad's life he farmed in the Skaggs and Sharum Communities with his dad and retired from Brown Show Company in Pocahontas in 1990. Dad never met a stranger and had a sense...

Patricia Brewer

Patricia Brewer

May 24, 2015

Jonesboro- Patricia "Patty" Brewer, 60, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015. She was born October 2, 1954 in St. Louis to late Chester Sutton and Dorothy Sutton Webb. She enjoyed spending time with family, going to the river and collecting frogs. She will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her son...

James Arvin Easley

James Arvin Easley

May 23, 2015

Jonesboro- James Arvin Easley, 59, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015. He was born December 17, 1955 in Jonesboro to the late Charles and Kharlsie Easley. He worked at Digital Learning Network, E. I. DuPont, George W. Jackson, Mid-South Health and Craighead County Jail and Abilities Unlimited. He was an avid gun collector, enjoyed playing chess, reading and when he...

Danny Mckuin

Danny Mckuin

May 22, 2015

St. Louis, MO- Danny McKuin, 44, passed away May 22, 2015. Danny was born December 6, 1970 to Elmer and Audrey Mars McKuin in Pocahontas, AR. Danny is survived by mother Audrey McKuin, siblings; Richie McKuin, Ronnie (Lisa) McKuin, Diane (Michael) Milla, Delenia (Jerry) Markovich, Marsha McKuin, Marla (Cody) Gibbs, Cheryl (Zac) Grant, Donny McKuin, and several nieces and nephews....

Danny Eugene Cook

Danny Eugene Cook

May 21, 2015

Biggers- Danny Eugene Cook, 69, passed away May 21, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Danny was born July 3, 1945 child of the late Ed and Laurel Venson in Pocahontas, AR. Danny is survived by his wife Earlean Wheetley Cook, children Danna (Aaron) Watson, Dennis Cook, Darla (Calvin) Jones, grandchildren Derek (Teddie) Edington, Lindsey Cook, Nathan Cook, Daniel...

Mr. Edsel Terrell

Mr. Edsel Terrell

May 19, 2015

Mr. Edsel Terrell of Harrisburg, departed this life Tuesday, May 19, 2015, in Jonesboro, at the age of 80. He was born March 5, 1935 in Lepanto, the son of the late Lester Lloyd Terrell and Vaughn Tee Hood Terrell. Edsel was raised in Trumann and was a graduate of Trumann High School. Following high school he attended University of...

Michael Gregory Walker

Michael Gregory Walker

May 18, 2015

Trumann- Michael Gregory Walker, passed from this life at 10:30 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2015 at the age of 50 years, 11 months, and 23 days. He was born May 26, 1964, to Grady Steven and Martha Blalock Walker in Jonesboro. He was a graduate of the University Of Arkansas in Fayetteville and a 1982 graduate of Trumann High School...

Rachel Edna Whittingham

Rachel Edna Whittingham

May 18, 2015

Rachel Edna Whittingham, 84, of Jonesboro, passed away May 18, 2015. She was born August 1, 1930 in Birmingham, AL to the late John O. Lamons and Myrtle E. Cross Lamons. Mrs. Whittingham was the owner operator of Edna's Alteration shop for 25 years, was a charter member of Westvale Baptist Church and will be remembered as a loving mother,...

Charles M. Burgess

Charles M. Burgess

May 17, 2015

Walnut Ridge- Charles M. Burgess, 90, passed away May 17, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Charles was born September 23, 1924 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Noah and Thine Burgess. Charles is survived by his children Peggy Joan (Luther) Allen, Gary (Leta) Burgess, Dennis (Becci) Burgess, 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and two brothers...

Homer Byrd

Homer Byrd

May 17, 2015

Jonesboro- Homer Byrd, 87, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born October 21, 1927 in Black Oak to the late Howard R. Byrd and Hattie Irene Byrd. He was a school teacher at Lake City. He worked for the Arkansas State Plant Board for 36 years before retiring and then worked part time for...

Alpha Rose Reynolds Hensley

Alpha Rose Reynolds Hensley

May 14, 2015

Caraway- Alpha Rose Reynolds Hensley, 80, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015. She was born January 25, 1935 in Albion to the late Clarence "Dike" and Eula Davis Reynolds. Mrs. Hensley was retired from Basler Electric Company after 20 years of service. She was a homemaker and a beloved wife and mother. She loved having all the kids and grandkids...

Richard Dewayne "Richie" Rieathbaum

Richard Dewayne "Richie" Rieathbaum

May 14, 2015

Mr. Richard Dewayne Rieathbaum, 47, of Walnut Ridge, departed this life Thursday, May 14, 2015 at his home. He was born April 1, 1968 in Trumann, the son of Carty Rieathbaum and Ruby Rieathbaum Steele. Richie was a heavy equipment operator and a gifted musician who loved playing the guitar. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...

Donnie Russell

Donnie Russell

May 11, 2015

Jonesboro- Donnie Wayne Russell, 63, passed away Monday May 11, 2015 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born July 20, 1951 in Jonesboro to L. B. Russell and Patricia Wise Russell.Donnie retired from the City of Jonesboro Street Department. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was of the Baptist belief. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Carter Russell;...

Wilma House

Wilma House

May 11, 2015

Jonesboro- Wilma House, 91, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1923 in Cash to the late Houston and Addie May Coursey Hanks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Wayne House and a grandson, Steve House. She is survived by three sons and their wives, Sherman and...

Billie Jewel Birdsong

Billie Jewel Birdsong

May 10, 2015

Jonesboro- Billie Jewel Birdsong, 80, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born March 30, 1935 in Red Onion to the late Joseph Stewart and Montie Phillips Stewart Wagner. She graduated from Bay High School. She worked at Frolic Footwear, a sitter for the elderly, worked at Shur Value Stamp Store and was...

Willa Mae Brewer

Willa Mae Brewer

May 8, 2015

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Mrs. Willa Mae Brewer

Mrs. Willa Mae Brewer

May 8, 2015

Mrs. Willa Mae Brewer of Jonesboro, departed this life on Friday, May 8, 2015, at her home, at the age of 86. She was born February 16, 1929, in Corning, AR, the daughter of the late Henry Williams and Rosalee Rice Williams. She was a member of the Nettleton Assembly of God and loved gardening, raising flowers, and taking care...

Carroll Lee Koons

Carroll Lee Koons

May 6, 2015

Pocahontas- Carroll Lee Koons, 75 passed away May 6, 2015. Carroll was born January 15, 1940 at Cherokee Bay in Biggers, Arkansas to the late Jim and Fern Myers Koons. Carroll was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and also at the age of 66 received is AA degree in General Education in Alaska. He is survived by his...

Marjorie Patterson

Marjorie Patterson

May 5, 2015

Pocahontas-Marjorie Patterson 83, went to be with her Lord Tuesday evening May 5, 2015at the Pocahontas Nursing Home. She was born December 29, 1931 to the late John and Cora Snodgrass. She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis (Pat) Patterson, parents John Henry and Cora Snodgrass and a sister, Lucille Reed. She is survived by nieces Maggie Pratt...

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