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Wilma Faye Leathers

Wilma Faye Leathers

Mar 22, 2015

Pocahontas- Wilma Faye Leathers- 95, was granted her angel wings March 22, 2015. Wilma was born September 9, 1919 in Gravesville, Arkansas to the late James F. And Bessie J. Seagraves Weatherford. Wilma is survived by children; Kennith Faye Showalter, Jimmy Lee Leathers, Arley Ray Leathers, Carolyn June Moore, Thomas Jay Leathers, Jerry Don Leathers, and Gary Wayne Leathers, several...

William Andrew Long

William Andrew Long

Mar 22, 2015

Jonesboro- William Andrew Long was born and passed away March 22, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Hailey Drew of Brookland; his father, Andrew Long Jr.; a sister, Anita Jestine Basford; his grandparents, Jerry and Brandi Cater of Jonesboro; Rick and Carolyn Bush of Trumann, Andrew Long Sr. of Hickory Ridge and Marvin Wright;...

Don Allen Logsdon

Don Allen Logsdon

Mar 20, 2015

Ravenden Springs- Don Allen Logsdon, 57 passed away March 20, 2015. Don was born June 11, 1958 in Memphis, TN. Don is survived by his mother Elaine Keeley, wife Deborah Logsdon, son Paul Logsdon, sisters Pam Murphy and Brenda Logsdon, brothers Rich Logsdon and James Paul Logsdon. He is preceded in death by 1 sister. The family will receive friends...

Richard Harold George

Richard Harold George

Mar 16, 2015

Caraway- Richard Harold George, 74, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born September 25, 1940 in Kennett, Missouri to the late Olen and Helen George. Mr. George served his country proudly in the United States Army for forty-eight years both active duty and reserves. He served during and in two wars and...

Garland Wayne Platz

Garland Wayne Platz

Mar 16, 2015

Lake City- Garland Wayne Platz, 70, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren and family members as well as the many people he touched throughout his life. He was born February 9, 1945 in Leachville to the late Ivan and Eva Osborne Platz. He was raised by his...

Carl Ray Tate

Carl Ray Tate

Mar 15, 2015

Jonesboro- Carl Ray Tate, 81, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born in Ridgely, Tennessee to the late Harry and Ruby Tate. He was a member of the Big Creek Valley Missionary Baptist Church. He worked as manager of the color and flavor lab at Brach's Candy. He was survived by his wife,...

Winifred Lucille Brooks

Winifred Lucille Brooks

Mar 14, 2015

Maynard- Winifred Lucille Brooks, 85, was granted her angel wings Saturday, March 14, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Winnie was born January 8, 1930 in the Columbia-Jarrett Community to the late Oscar and Edna Lincoln Jarrett. Winnie is survived by children Jamie Brooks, Robin (Brenda) Brooks, Reba (Dennis) Carter, Edna (John) Mercer, grandchildren; Yolanda Atkins, Heather Summers,...

Pattie Lynn Griffin

Pattie Lynn Griffin

Mar 12, 2015

Senath- Pattie Lynn Griffin, 45, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015 at her residence. She was born November 24, 1969 in Chicago to the late Henry and Betty Mize Butler. She was a homemaker who loved her family and enjoyed flowers, kids and all animals. She is survived by her children, Kaitlynn Nicole Griffin, Kyle Scott Griffin and Alex James...

Wako Massey

Wako Massey

Mar 11, 2015

Bay- Wako Massey, 77, was born August 11, 1937 and departed this life into heaven on March 11, 2015. He was the son of Fairel and Verna Anderson Massey. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Bay. He loved his family, his church family and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He had devoted his life to his family...

Anna Elena Thielemier

Anna Elena Thielemier

Mar 11, 2015

Pocahontas- Anna Elena Thielemier, 97, passed away March 11, 2015 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Anna was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas April 14, 1917 to the late John and Molly Smiley Schaechtel. Anna's life revolved around her family which she loved deeply. She was known for her homemade bread, fried chicken, and Sunday dinners for the whole family after church....

Danyel Reid Worsley

Danyel Reid Worsley

Mar 9, 2015

Sherwood- Danyel Reid Worsley, 29, passed Monday, March 9, 2015. He was born November 22, 1985 in Memphis, Tennessee. He worked as home health care worker with Superior Health Care in Jonesboro and Little Rock. He was a devoted Christian who loved people and wanted to serve God and his community. He will be remembered as a loving son and...

Dorothy Nance

Dorothy Nance

Mar 8, 2015

Monette- Dorothy Lola Nance, 91, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born March 7, 1924 in Monette to the late Daniel and Blanche Logan Salmon. She was a homemaker and a member of the Calvary Full Gospel Church. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by...

Geneva Mae Utnage

Geneva Mae Utnage

Mar 8, 2015

Pocahontas- Geneva Mae Utnage, 93 passed away March 8, 2015 at Saint Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Geneva was born October 6, 1921 in Reyno, Arkansas to the late John and Rosie Hawkins Coleman. Geneva is survived by children; John (Donna) Utnage, Betty (Jim) Andrews, Richard (Cindy) Utnage, 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchilren, 2 great-great-granchildren, son-in-law Mike Dickemper. She is preceded...

Lt. Colonel (Retired) Hal Altman Detrick

Lt. Colonel (Retired) Hal Altman Detrick

Mar 7, 2015

Federal Way, Washington-Lt. Colonel (RET) Hal Altman Detrick, 93, a Jonesboro native, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 7th, 2015. Hal was born February 24, 1922 in Jonesboro to the late O.R. Detrick and Ora Berry Detrick. Dedicated to his family and country, Hal served 38 years of active service beginning with the Arkansas National Guard, the...

Henry Paul Sharp

Henry Paul Sharp

Mar 7, 2015

Jonesboro - Henry Paul Sharp, 88, passed away on March 7, 2015, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Mr. Sharp was born at Hoxie, on Dec 28, 1926 to the late Harry and Louise Smith Sharp. He was a WWII Army veteran and was stationed at Ft. Chaffee and Camp Beale, San Francisco, California, with a...

Ella Mae Forsythe

Ella Mae Forsythe

Mar 5, 2015

Pocahontas- Ella Mae Forsythe, 94, passed away March 5, 2015 at Ash Flat Nursing and Rehab. Ella Mae was born December 1, 1920 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Ed and Rosie Davidson Hulvey. Ella Mae is survived by nieces Kathryn French and Joyce McCoy. Cousins Thursie Cook, Lucyleah Hulvey, Willard John Hulvey, and W.T. Hawkins. She is preceded in...

Betty Dean Faulkenberry

Betty Dean Faulkenberry

Mar 4, 2015

Bay- Betty Dean Faulkenberry, 82, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born August 13, 1932 in Cleburne County, Arkansas to the late Posey and Clea Barnett Moody. She was a member of Bowman Baptist Church and retired from Sears. She will be remembered as the family matriarch. She is survived by a daughter...

Lorna A. Hackworth

Lorna A. Hackworth

Mar 4, 2015

Ravenden- Lorna A. Hackworth, 80, passed away March 4, 2015. Lorna was born February 17, 1935 in Imboden, Arkansas to the late Cebe and Ruth Lawrence Burrow. Lorna is survived by children Cindy Hackworth-Pinkus, Wendell Hackworth, grandchildren; Kyle Hackworth, Kelsey Hackworth, Ryan Ratfield, Melodi Riss, Brad Hackworth, Alyssa Hackworth, Breanna Hackworth, Maeghan Hackworth, David Cullinan, Sandra Cullinan, Chris Cullinan, Caitlin...

Velma E. Taylor

Velma E. Taylor

Mar 4, 2015

Pocahontas- Velma E. Taylor, 85, passed away March 4, 2015 at the Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ar. Velma was born November 2, 1929 in Reyno, AR to the late Willis and Irene Troxler Taylor. Velma is survived by a sister Betty (Fred) Kolkhorst, Best friend Treva M. Warren, Step-mother Georgia Taylor, nieces and nephews; Barbara, Nancy, Judith,...

Freda Belle Welch

Freda Belle Welch

Mar 3, 2015

Pocahontas- Freda Belle Welch, 98 passed away March 3, 2015 at Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab Center. Freda was born September 23, 1916 in McIlroy community to the late Ora Burl Rickman and Ethel Horsman. Freda is survived by two children, Jo Anne Gild and John Burl Welch, three grandchildren, Melanie Welch, Christopher Gallamore and Benjamin Gallamore, 10 great-grandchildren, nephews Bill...

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