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James "Jim" Welsey Blissenbach
Nov 27, 2014
Pocahontas- James "Jim" Wesley Blissenbach, 62, entered into eternal peace November 27, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. James was born October 14, 1952 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Herman and Bonnie Vandergriff Blissenbach. James is survived by his wife Theresa Pfeffer Blissenbach of the home, children Todd Blissenbach of Pocahontas, Michael Blissenbach of Dalton, Mark Blissenbach of Cahokia, IL,...
Frances Pardew
Nov 26, 2014
Jonesboro- Mrs. Frances Sample Pardew, 91, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at St. Elizabeth's Place. She was born March 20, 1923 in Earle to the late John Hamilton and Nona Merle Brown Sample and lived most of her life in Jonesboro. She worked for many years at Pardew's Department Store and retired after many years working at Bank of...
Virginia Faye Findley
Nov 26, 2014
Bay- Virginia Faye Findley, 82, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born June 9, 1932 to the late William "Ed" and Alice Faye Pollock. She loved gardening, flowers as well as quilting and was active at Bay First Baptist Church and Wednesday Night Ladies Bible Study Group. She will be remembered as...
Randi Jo Hutchison- Kelso
Nov 25, 2014
Bella Vista- Randi Jo Hutchison-Kelso, 45, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. She was born on May 12, 1969 in Trumann to Johnny and Phyllis Hutchison. She attended Trumann High School and was a graduate in 1987. In 1992 she obtained a degree from Arkansas State University and went on to further her...
Ollie Frank Raby
Nov 25, 2014
Mr. Ollie Frank Raby, of Harrisburg, departed this life Monday, November 24, 2014, at the Flo Phil Jones Hospice in Jonesboro, at the age of 74. He was born August 27, 1940 in Waldenburg, the son of Genoa Raby and Gertrude Dollahite Raby. He was a welder and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ollie was a veteran having served in the...
Leman Lemont Snyder
Nov 25, 2014
Brookland- Leman Lemont Snyder, 83, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014. He was born April 30, 1931 in Egpyt to the late Fred and Grace Laura Ary Snyder. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Sharp Snyder; his children, Tommy Snyder of Jonesboro, Theresa Wells of Holliday, Texas and Tracy De La Torre of Paragould; a step-son, Stephen King of...
Dorris Velma Dunkerson
Nov 24, 2014
Black Oak - Dorris Velma Dunkerson, 88, of Black Oak passed Monday, November 24, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born October 19, 1926 in Jonesboro to the late Leonard and Jennie Kirksey and spent her entire life in the Black Oak and Caraway area. She was a farmer's wife and a member...
Dalton Corbin Counts
Nov 21, 2014
Little Rock- Dalton Corbin Counts was born November 18, 2014 and passed away November 21, 2014 in Little Rock. He is survived by his parents, Paul and Erika Counts; two sisters, Seanna Counts of Bentonville and Summer Pratt (Jeremy) of Jonesboro; two brothers, Mark Counts (Melissa) of Jonesboro and his twin, Logan Counts; grandparents, Leonard and Cynthia Pohl of Paragould;...
Earldean Shocklee Baltz
Nov 20, 2014
Pocahontas- Earldean Shocklee Baltz, 69, was granted her angel wings November 20, 2014. Earldean was born December 22, 1944 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Earl and Gladys Marie Roach Shocklee. Earldean graduated from Maynard High School in 1962. She then went to United Electronics where she graduated in 1970 as the only female in her class. She worked at...
Fred Schaefer
Nov 19, 2014
Pocahontas- Fred Schaefer, 90, passed away November 19, 2014. Fred was born July 14, 1924 in Nellyville, Missouri to the late Fredrick and Mayme McVey Schaefer. Fred is survived by many cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Elsie Schaefer. Services will be held at a later date.
Charles "Bokie" William Metzler Jr.
Nov 17, 2014
Jonesboro-Charles "Bokie" William Metzler Jr., 88, passed away Monday November 17, 2014 at his residence. He was born on October 26, 1926 to the late Charles William Metzler Sr. and Norma Hill Metzler in St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro. He attended the University of Arkansas where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He remained an active member until...
Wayne Lee Moore
Nov 17, 2014
Pocahontas- Wayne Lee Moore, 79, entered into eternal peace November 17, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Wayne was born December 27, 1934 in Warm Springs, AR to the late Mont C. And Lillie Coe Moore. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Anna Moore, sons Gary W. Moore, Keith W. (Gwyne) Moore, daughter Gayle...
Carol Evelyn Hinshaw
Nov 16, 2014
Imboden- Carol Evelyn Hinshaw, 78, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Carol was born October 3, 1936 in Niagra Falls, NY to the late James and Millicent Forsythe Livengood. Carol is survived by her husband of 59 years John of the home, sons Johnny (Helen) Hinshaw of Marshfield, MO., Jeff (Sherry) Hinshaw of Mt. View, MO., grandchildren...
Theresa Michelle Hallmark Barr
Nov 15, 2014
Egpyt- Theresa Michelle Hallmark Barr, 55, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014. She was born on July 22, 1959 at Jonesboro to the late Jess and Onita Burnside Hallmark. Theresa and Gary became man and wife in a joyous occasion December 8, 1986 at a community gathering of close family and friends in Egypt. Theresa was a very hard worker...
Phyllis Ann Pemberton
Nov 11, 2014
Bono- Phyllis Ann Pemberton, 59, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at her residence. She was born September 23, 1955 in Dixie to the late Lee and Lola Henderson Chadwick. Phyllis was a member of the Shepherd's Heart Church and the spiritual guide and backbone of the family. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister....
Athelene Davis Childs
Nov 8, 2014
Athelene Davis Childs 84 of Mobile, Alabama passed away November 8, 2014 in Mobile, Alabama. Memorial Service will be held at Regency Church of Christ in Mobile on November 11, 2014 at 10 AM. Visitation will be held at McNabb Funeral Home in Pocahontas, Arkansas at 10 AM followed by Grave Side Services at 10:30 AM at Masonic Cemetery in...
Sarah Hazel Tucker
Nov 8, 2014
Monette- Sarah Hazel Tucker, 91, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born July 10, 1923 in Pulaski, Illinois to the Charles Frederick and Sarah Katherine Showmaker Stern. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend and always...
Louis "Bubba" Gunn
Nov 6, 2014
Jonesboro- Louis "Bubba" Gunn, 77, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014. He was born September 6, 1937 to the late Daniel and Mary Agnes Gunn. He served four years in the United States Air Force as an aircraft mechanic and was a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars. He worked for Topp Gunn Home Improvements. He is survived by...
Harold Eugene Tyler
Nov 5, 2014
Pocahontas- Harold Eugene Tyler, 92, entered into eternal peace November 5, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Harold was born April 1, 1922 in Water Valley, Arkansas to the late James Rufus and Laura Edna Privett Tyler. Harold served as a surgical technician with the 95th Infantry, the "Buckeyes," in WWII, earning a Purple Heart...
Norval Wayne Spurlock
Nov 5, 2014
Lake City- Norval Wayne Spurlock, 76, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born October 23, 1938 in Lake City to the late Cecil and Annie Spurlock. Mr. Spurlock served his country proudly in the Army National Guard and on the Lake City city council for eleven years and as Mayor. He also served...
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