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Garrel Vernon Rodgers

Garrel Vernon Rodgers

Aug 2, 2014

Hoxie- Garrel Vernon Rodgers, 71, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014 in Walnut Ridge. He was born May 6, 1943 in Marked Tree to the late Willie and Leona Rodgers. He worked for Riceland Foods for several years and enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time outdoors. Mr. Rodgers served his country proudly in the United States Army. He is survived...

Patricia "Patty" Ann Tyler

Patricia "Patty" Ann Tyler

Aug 2, 2014

Pocahontas- Patricia "Patty" Ann Tyler, 57, passed away at St. Bernard's hospital Saturday, August 2, 2014. Patty was born April 30, 1957 in Pocahontas, AR to Glen and Travis Tyler. Patty is survived by her parents Glen and Travis Tyler, children; Lori (George) Blakey, Whitley Spurgeon, Brandon (Alexandra) Spurgeon, grandchildren; Cameron, Hanna, Isabella, Gavin and Logan Blakey, Michael, Abigail, Marcus...

Shirley Kay Mcroberts

Shirley Kay Mcroberts

Aug 2, 2014

Pocahontas- Shirley Kay McRoberts, 59, of Pocahontas passed away Saturday August 2nd 2014. She was born December 18, 1954 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Joe Eldon and Zelma (Shorty) Loenneke of Jackson, Missouri. She worked for Elder Manufacturing of Bloomfield and Dexter for 22 years. She also worked for Pocahontas Housing Authority for 12 years. She was preceded in death...

Irl Luella Martin

Irl Luella Martin

Jul 30, 2014

Gassville- Mrs. Irl Luella Martin, 76, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014. She was born April 11, 1938 in Oregon County, Missouri to the late Arlie and Eunice Hays. Upon graduation from Couch High School moved to Jonesboro to attend Beauty School. While in school she met and married Charles Martin and they made their home in Jonesboro. He preceded...

Thelma D. Blancett

Thelma D. Blancett

Jul 30, 2014

Jonesboro- Thelma D. Blancett, 45, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Flo Phil Hospice House. She was born August 22, 1968 in Kennett, Missouri to the late George and Alberta Bateman. Thelma was a homemaker and will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her sons, Eddie Joe Forbs and Justin Wyatt...

Freda Mae Worden

Freda Mae Worden

Jul 28, 2014

Jonesboro- Freda Mae Worden, 85, formerly of Jacksonville passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born December 9, 1928 in Cash to the late Clayton and Effie Thetford Jordan. Mrs. Worden worked at the phone company, Franklin Electric and was a pet groomer. She loved to fish and crochet. She was a...

Phillip T. Massey

Phillip T. Massey

Jul 27, 2014

Ravenden Springs- Phillip T. Massey, 75, entered into eternal peace July 27, 2014. Phillip was born December 10,1938 in New Madrid County to William and Florence Braddum Massey. Phillip was very proud to serve his county for God given freedoms. He was presented a Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart for his time served in Vietnam. He Trusted his life...

Juanita Adams

Juanita Adams

Jul 26, 2014

Jonesboro- Juanita Adams, 91, passed away Saturday July 26, 2014 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born, April 14, 1923 in Lake City to the late A.M. Carner and Ora Adcock Carner, She was a farmer's wife who enjoyed quilting, gardening, raising flowers and children. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and...

Cordia M. Sexton

Cordia M. Sexton

Jul 25, 2014

Cordia M. Sexton, 94, of Monette passed away Friday, July 25, 2014 at her home. She was born November 23, 1919 in Mountain View to the late John and Anna Lou Ward Smithee. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church and worked as a store clerk in the Monette area for many years. Survivors include her daughter,...

Jerry Ray Grant

Jerry Ray Grant

Jul 24, 2014

Monette -Jerry Ray Grant, 74, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014 at his home. He was born February 10, 1940 in Jonesboro to the late Roy and Carrie Grant. He was a member of the American Legion for many years and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed watching football and NASCAR as well as going fishing....

Jessie Sanford Madison

Jessie Sanford Madison

Jul 24, 2014

Jessie Sanford Madison peacefully departed this life Thursday, July 24, 2014 in Nacogdoches, Texas at the age of 92. Born April 30, 1922 in Williford, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Gilbert B. Sanford and Clara St. Clair Sanford. On February 27, 1943 she married Doyle Carrington Madison and resided in Del Rio, Texas for almost 50 years. Jessie was...

Oral Monroe Reddmann

Oral Monroe Reddmann

Jul 23, 2014

Mrs. Oral May Monroe Reddmann of Weiner, Arkansas, departed this life Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at her home at the age of 98. She was born November 1, 1915 in Newton, Illinois, the daughter of the late Monroe and Viola Foltz Monroe Stitt. Oral was a homemaker and a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Waldenburg. She married Paul...

Hannah Joann Dunn

Hannah Joann Dunn

Jul 22, 2014

Pocahontas- Hannah JoAnn Dunn, newborn daughter of Amy Dunn and Timothy Dover Jr was granted her angel wings July 22, 2014 at Harris Hospital. Survived by mother Amy Dunn, father Timothy Dover Jr, brother Gunnar Dover, grandparents Shari Bates and Michael Dunn, Timothy Dover Sr and Melissa Dover, great grandparents Patsy Weston, Carol Dover and Lois Farrar, several aunts, uncles...

Allen Darrell Coleman

Allen Darrell Coleman

Jul 21, 2014

Jonesboro- Allen Darrell Coleman, 73, departed this life on July 21, 2014, after a long battle with lung cancer. He was born June 3, 1941, in Craighead County, the eleventh child of Watson Monroe Coleman and Mary Lucretia Meeker Coleman. Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers Alvie Monroe Coleman (Dorothy), Ernest Euen Coleman (Joy), Kenneth Leon Coleman, and...

William Dunavin

William Dunavin

Jul 17, 2014

Chicago, IL- William Dunavin, 39, formerly of Monette and Paragould passed away July 17, 2014 at his residence. Survived by his father, Jeff Dunavin; brother, Mark Dunavin and numerous other family members. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 pm at Gregg Funeral Home in Monette with Memorial Service at 3:00 pm.

Vivian Thacker

Vivian Thacker

Jul 16, 2014

Brookland- Vivian Savannah Thacker, 96, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014. She was both October 19, 1917 to Matthew and Mae Griffin. She was raised at Farrville and attended Clinton School. She was married to J. E. "Ellzy" Thacker in 1940. She assisted him in farming in Brookland. She retired at General Electric in Jonesboro with twenty-two years of service....

Peggy Larose Johnson

Peggy Larose Johnson

Jul 16, 2014

Jonesboro- Peggy LaRose Johnson, 70, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014. She was born January 13, 1944 in Lepanto to the late George and Henrietta Shockley Cantrell. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and sewing. She will be remember as a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Paul Johnson, Jim Johnson and wife Connie and...

James Dale Cooper Jr.

James Dale Cooper Jr.

Jul 16, 2014

Lake City- James Dale Cooper Jr, 25, passed away July 16, 2014 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was born April 13, 1989 in Jonesboro to Lisa Ann Pirtle Cooper and the late Jimmy Dale Cooper Sr. James attended Riverside Schools and the NEA Learning Center and he later attended the Focus Day Program and was a part of the...

Joyce Lamkin

Joyce Lamkin

Jul 15, 2014

Jonesboro- Joyce Lamkin, 67, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born April 6, 1947 in Jonesboro to the late Dewey and Willie Webb Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and her family and enjoyed music and animals. She is survived by...

Christine Sharp

Christine Sharp

Jul 15, 2014

Pocahontas- Christine Sharp, 93, passed away Tuesday July 15, 2014 in Pocahontas. She is survived by her husband Don Sharp of the home, two children Carol Mattox and Charles Hale both of Indiana, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00-7:00 Service will be Saturday July 19, 2014at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral...

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