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Wesley Leroy Lamb
Jan 7, 2015
Pocahontas, Wesley Leroy Lamb, 80, passed away January 7, 2015. Wesley was born May 8, 1934 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Arthur and Lela Lamb. Wesley is survived by his wife Geneva (Garrett) Lamb, 2 sons Allen Lamb and Bobby Lamb, daughter Cathy (Lamb) Baltz, grandchildren Michelle (Lamb) Chesser, Alisa Lamb, Candy (Lamb) Logan, Michael Lamb, 6 great grandchildren...
Kenneth "Pete" Williams
Jan 6, 2015
Brookland- Kenneth "Pete" Williams, 53, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born October 8, 1961 in Jonesboro. He attended Woods Chapel Baptist Church. Mr. Williams retired from Hytrol after 27 years and will be remembered as a loving son, father, brother and grandfather. He is survived by his mother, Mary Passmore of Brookland;...
Taylor Eugene Lillard
Jan 6, 2015
Taylor Eugene Lillard of Pocahontas went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2015 at the age of 85 years 9 months and 20 days. Taylor was born on March 16, 1929 at Ravenden, AR. The youngest of 11 children born to John Watson and Hazel Cowley Lillard. He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Army. He...
Pauline W. (Steimel) Frankenberger
Jan 6, 2015
Pauline W. (Steimel) Frankenberger was born on July 13, 1922 in Engleberg, Arkansas. She passed away on January 6, 2015. She was married to the late Eugene Frankenberger for fifty-three years. Eugene passed away in 1995. Her eight children are Richard (Janice), Albert (Nancy) Frankenberger, Carolyn (Truman) Hackworth, Betty (Bob) Gravlin, Kenneth (Michelle), Steve (Mary Ann), David (Carol) Frankenberger and...
Johnnie Ruth Dixon
Jan 5, 2015
Jonesboro- Johnnie Ruth Dixon, 77, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, January 5, 2015 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was born on February 2, 1937 in Madison to the late Myrtle Myers and William H. White. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Dixon; a brother, Charles White; grandson, Joshua Harris; granddaughter, Mae Ruth Harris....
Essie Pauletta Stokes
Jan 5, 2015
Pocahontas, Essie Pauletta Stokes, 86, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Pauletta was born October 16, 1928 to the late Coda and Esther Hand Rogers. Pauletta is survived by her daughter Mary Jo Stokes of Pocahontas, sisters Juanita Ingram of Pocahontas, Colleen (Dubbie)Sowell of Jackson, MS., Two grandsons Cody and Rhonda Alphin of Attica...
Lois Fay Farrar
Jan 2, 2015
Pocahontas, Lois Fay Farrar, 79, entered into eternal peace January 2, 2015 at her home surrounded by family. Lois was born January 18, 1935 in Jamestown, Tennessee to the late Denver and Lena Jones Reed. Lois is survived by sons Robert ( Mary) Sackett of Killeen, TX., Johnny Farrar of TX., Mike Dunn of North Carolina, daughters Cindy (Ricky Jr.)...
Everett Neece
Jan 2, 2015
Pocahontas, Everett Neece, 68 passed away January 2, 2015 at Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab. Everett was born June 27, 1946 in Lawrence County to the late Homer and Vada Moore Neece. Everett is survived by a son Homer Dale Neece, 2 grandchildren, brother Elisha Neece, sisters Josie Davis, Mary Burrell, Barbara Clinton, Ruby Rainbolt and several nieces and nephews. He...
Margaret Ann Baker
Jan 1, 2015
Lake City- Margaret Ann Baker, 71, passed Thursday, January 1, 2015. She was born December 20, 1943 to the late Glenn and Katherine McArdle. She a homemaker, who loved playing cards, country music and her family. She is survived by her husband, Carl Baker and a daughter, Sharon Conner of Lake City. A graveside service will be 2:00 pm Saturday,...
Martha Kathryn Nibert
Dec 31, 2014
Martha Kathryn (Ward) Nibert passed from this life into eternity on December 31st, 2014 at the age of 85. She was the beloved wife of Bobby Richard Nibert for 65 wonderful years. She was preceded in death by her parents Doyle and Iness Ward, her baby sister Betty Carolyn, and her much adored son, Donald Richard Nibert. Martha leaves behind...
Bill Wyse
Dec 31, 2014
Jonesboro- Bill Wyse, 76, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born September 6, 1938 in Bay to the late Leonard and Gladys Perry Wyse. He married Judy Hales Wyse on March 8, 1967. He was a Safeway Store manager for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing with his brothers and loved his grandchildren.He...
Vera Hon Huffman
Dec 31, 2014
Pocahontas, Vera Hon Huffman, 81 entered into eternal peace December 31, 2014 at Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab. Vera was born November 22, 1933 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to the late Mosey And Hettie Rexroad Hon. Vera is survived by her son Timothy Sheets and 2 grandchildren, sister Mary Crimlen, brother Eldred Hon, 5 nephews and 5 nieces. She is preceded...
Billy Harold Coy
Dec 30, 2014
Jonesboro- Billy Harold Coy, 73, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014. He was born June 21, 1941 in Lake City to the late Gene and Mattie Williams Coy. He was a retired Shelter Insurance agent, he had also owned a Sears Store, a dry cleaner and had been a dragline operator. He was a member of the Greensboro Road Church...
Glenda Truel Tiner
Dec 29, 2014
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.- Glenda Truel Tiner , 90, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014. Glenda was born February 14, 1924 in Pocahontas to the late Willis Andrew and Tola Victoria Johnson. Glenda is survived by her sons, Billy Don (Brenda) Tiner of San Antonio and David (Janina) Tiner of Brentwood, Tenn. Grandchildren, Lauren Tiner of San Antonio, Colby Tiner of Alexandria,...
Glendon Ray Stout
Dec 29, 2014
Pocahontas, Glendon Ray Stout, 78 entered into eternal peace on December 29, 2014. Glendon was born December 14, 1936 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Hack Stout and Aldean Wilkerson Clements. Glendon is survived by his wife Betty Sue Johnson Stout, daughter Patty Reed of Pocahontas, son Steve (Cynthia) Stout of Maynard. Grandchildren Autumn (Seth) Clark, Jeremy (Jessica) Stout, Holly...
Jessie Lee Hutchison
Dec 29, 2014
Bay- Jessie Lee Hutchison, 92, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 at Baptist Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi. He was born January 1, 1922 in Yell County to the late Jess and Bessy L. Hutchison. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bay and was retired from Singer Manufacturing. Jessie is survived by his children; Joyce Ann Sartain...
Mr. Frank G. &Quot;Pops&Quot; Stultz, Jr.
Dec 27, 2014
Mr. Frank G. "Pops" Stultz, Jr. was born December 12, 1956 to Frank G. Stultz, Sr. and Nora May Wilcox Stultz. Pop left this world December 27, 2014, at the St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 58. Pop was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Nora Stultz, one sister, Jacqueline Marie Stultz Johnson, and one...
Joel Thomas Esau
Dec 27, 2014
Jonesboro- Joel Thomas Esau, 71, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born March 13, 1943 in Newton, KS to the late Gerhard and Bernice Warkentine Esau. Joel will be remembered as a loving Dad and Papaw who loved being around people, having fun and being a great practical joker. He was a member...
Jesse Pratt
Dec 25, 2014
Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Jesse Pratt, 74, passed away December 25, 2014 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Jesse was born July 15, 1940 in Walnut Ridge, AR to the late Lue and Lorrine Raglind Pratt. Jesse is survived by daughter Hope Lynn Brown, son Danny Pratt, brothers Gary Pratt, Lucian Pratt Jr., Joe Pratt. He is preceded in death by...
Edith Gragg
Dec 24, 2014
Jonesboro - Edith Gragg, 92, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was born on January 27th, 1922 in Monette to the late Walker and Irena Gragg. She moved to St. Louis in 1940 working in factories for many years until moving back to Jonesboro in 2005. She is survived by a sister, Jimmie Proffer...
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