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Barbara Carolyn Mcginnis

Barbara Carolyn Mcginnis

Dec 23, 2014

Barbara Carolyn McGinnis of Imboden, Arkansas born January 24, 1937,graduated to Heaven on on December 23, 2014, , having finished her course as set by her Savior, Jesus Christ. As a family, we are grateful that she has been reunited with her husband, Walton McGinnis, her parents KD and Myrtle Mc Leod, her great grandchild Annie Grace Lange and many,...

Marolyn Joyce Qualls

Marolyn Joyce Qualls

Dec 21, 2014

Marolyn Joyce Qualls, 72, of Harrisburg passed away December 21, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born February 27, 1942 in St. Louis, MO to the late Arlie Mae and Jewell Vivian Henderson Layer. She was a member of the County Line Church of Christ and her, along with her husband were the Co-Owners of...

Laura Ann Lester

Laura Ann Lester

Dec 21, 2014

Mrs. Laura Ann Lester, of Jonesboro, formerly of Harrisburg and Marked Tree, departed this life Sunday morning, December 21, 2014, at her home, at the age of 74. She was born April 25, 1940, in Harrisburg, the daughter of Elie Rudolph and Lucy Washington Rudolph. She was a former employee of Colson's and the Children's Colony and was a member...

John Sameul Baty

John Sameul Baty

Dec 20, 2014

Mr. John Samuel Baty of Harrisburg, departed this life Saturday, December 20, 2014, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 86. He was born December 24, 1927 in Newport, the son of William Charles Baty and Bessie Cooper Baty. John was a retired mechanic and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting pool. He was of the Pentecostal...

Billy Ray Cooper

Billy Ray Cooper

Dec 20, 2014

Mr. Billy Ray Cooper of Harrisburg, departed this life Saturday, December 20, 2014, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO at the age of 77. He was born July 16, 1937 in Trumann, AR, the son of Alvin Ray Cooper and Maggie Jewell Pruett Cooper. Billy was a farmer the majority of his life. He was a 1956 graduate of...

Virginia Lee Baker

Virginia Lee Baker

Dec 20, 2014

Virginia Lee Sims Baker went to live with the Lord on December 20, 2014. She was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 23, 1921, to Arthur Edward and Amy Price Sims. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her loving husband of 69 years, James Roy Baker. Virginia attended Southeastern State College in Durant, Oklahoma before...

John Samuel Elmer Stricklin

John Samuel Elmer Stricklin

Dec 19, 2014

Mr. John Samuel Elmer Stricklin, of Harrisburg, departed this life Friday, December 19, 2014 , at his home, at the age of 38. He was born May 30, 1976 in Wynne, the son of Wayne Stricklin and Evelyn Pry Stricklin. John was a 1994 graduate of Harrisburg High School and an Eagle Scout with Troop 62, Boy Scouts of America....

Mrs. Mary Audrey Gaither

Mrs. Mary Audrey Gaither

Dec 18, 2014

Walnut Ridge- Mrs. Mary Audrey Gaither, 97, passed away Thursday December 18, 2014 at the Lawrence Hall Nursing Home. She was born October 12, 1917 in Bay to the late Truman and Stella Rains Moore. Mrs. Gaither was a loving wife to her late husband Mr. Joe A. Gaither. She loved farming, gardening, quilting and participating in church actives. She...

Adelia L. Clemons

Adelia L. Clemons

Dec 17, 2014

Maynard- Adelia L.Clemons, 86, was granted her angel wings Thursday, December 17, 2014. Adelia was born Alexandria, Louisiana on August 21, 1928 to the late Clarence and Vivian Hooper Handley. Adelia is survived by her loving husband of 63 years and 8 months Eugene B. Clemons of the home, daughters Amelia Bomar of Fairhope, AL., Vivian King of Linden, TN.,...

James A. Miller

James A. Miller

Dec 17, 2014

Jonesboro- James Aubrey Miller was called to heaven Wednesday, December 17, 2014. He was born on October 26, 1927 in the home of his grandparents, Elbert E. "Eb" Barnes and Mary Frances Barnes in Leachville. He graduated from Childress High School in 1945. He met Emma Lee Merritt who was playing piano at the Delfore Methodist Church, married her on...

Dr. Friedrich Edward Stoll, Colonel Usaf Retired

Dr. Friedrich Edward Stoll, Colonel Usaf Retired

Dec 16, 2014

Jonesboro - Colonel USAF Retired Dr. Friedrich Edward Stoll, 89, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1925 in Jonesboro to the late Fred and Marjorie Stoll. He proudly served United States Army, Navy and was a colonel in the Air Force. He attended Arkansas State University, Tulane University and Washington...

Doris Christine Eakins

Doris Christine Eakins

Dec 15, 2014

Lake City- Christine Eakins, 84, passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 at Lakeside Nursing Home. She was born November 6, 1930 in Lake City to the late Jessie and Bessie Brooks Hopkins. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Lake City. Mrs. Christine worked at Singer in Trumann and at Colson's in Monette. She will be remembered as...

James Edward Lakey

James Edward Lakey

Dec 14, 2014

West Jordan, Utah, James Edward Lakey, 74, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. James was born April 2, 1940 in Sayre, Oklahoma to the late Lewis and Millie Meese Lakey. James is survived by his wife of 52 years Parthenia Lakey, children Diana (Mark) Griffey, Ramona (Mike) Hendrickson, and James...

L.B. Perry

L.B. Perry

Dec 12, 2014

Lorado- L.B. Perry, 92, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014. He was born December 19, 1921 in Lafferty to the late Arthur and Della Perry. He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II in the Philippines. L.B. was a livestock dealer. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Willidean Perry; his children, Larry Perry...

James "Jim" Mcdaniel

James "Jim" Mcdaniel

Dec 12, 2014

Jonesboro- James "Jim" McDaniel, 81, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born May 22, 1933 in Jonesboro to the late Stanford and Louise McDaniel. Jim graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1952 and joined the Army Special Forces Green Beret during the Korean War. After he came home to Arkansas State University,...

Mr. Tracey Lee Lindsey

Mr. Tracey Lee Lindsey

Dec 11, 2014

Mr. Tracey Lee Lindsey, of Medina, Ohio, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life Thursday, December 11, 2014, in Cleveland, at the age of 54. He was born April 9, 1960 in Harrisburg, the son of Bobby Joe Lindsey, Sr. and Nancy Easley Lindsey. Tracey was employed at American Greetings for 32 years. He transferred to the Medina plant when American...

Lindsey Melaine Ball Parker

Lindsey Melaine Ball Parker

Dec 9, 2014

Mrs. Lindsey Melaine Ball Parker, 24, of Harrisburg, went to be with her heavenly father, Tuesday, December 9, 2014. She was born October 19, 1990 in Jonesboro, the daughter of the late Marcus W. Ball and Lisa Pierce Ball. Lindsey was very involved at Calvary Baptist Church where she was a member. In high school, she was an ambassador for...

Mary Needham Johnson

Mary Needham Johnson

Dec 9, 2014

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Kenneth Lee Hemphill

Kenneth Lee Hemphill

Dec 8, 2014

Kenneth Lee Hemphill, 67, of Jonesboro, passed away December 8, 2014 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born November 7, 1947 to the late Herman and Edna Greenway Hemphill in Monett, MO. Ken was a store manager for forty years with Hoffman Supply DBA Johnstone Supply. During that time his customers became his friends. He attended school...

Wayne Franklin Baker

Wayne Franklin Baker

Dec 6, 2014

Wayne Franklin Baker, 88, passed away quietly at his home Saturday morning, December 6, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 6, 1926, to Harrison Clyde and May Ottinger Baker in Batesville. They later moved to Leachville, where young Wayne Baker grew up on the family farm. Mr. Baker graduated from Arkansas State University with a degree...

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