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Virginia L. Gwinn

Virginia L. Gwinn

Jun 6, 2014

Sullivan, MO- Virginia L. Gwinn, 89, was granted her angel wings on June 6, 2014. Virginia was born November 17, 1924 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Alvin and Essie Rose Keech. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Pocahontas and very active with her church, cooking meals and cleaning the church. She loved cooking,...

Paralee H. Mcfarlin

Paralee H. Mcfarlin

Jun 6, 2014

Mrs. Paralee H. McFarlin, of Monette, departed this life Friday, June 6, 2014, in Jonesboro, at the age of 88. She was born April 27, 1926 in Little River, AR, the daughter of the late Arthur Dougherty and Bertha Keith Dougherty. She grew up in the Macey Community and attended school at Macey Public Schools. She married Thomas Junior "Budgie...

Todd Passmore

Todd Passmore

Jun 5, 2014

Jonesboro- Todd Passmore, 49, died Thursday June 5, 2014 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born January 20, 1965 in Jonesboro to Martin Passmore and Carolyn Lucille Hoggard Passmore. Mr. Passmore was the former owner and operator of Martin's Cleaners in Jonesboro. He worked in the maintenance department for Whitley and Associates in Jonesboro. He enjoyed boating, fishing, playing guitar,...

Marilyn J. Strange

Marilyn J. Strange

Jun 5, 2014

Pocahontas- Marilyn J. Strange, 61, passed away June 5, 2014 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Marilyn was born July 27, 1952 in Greeley, CO to the late Ralph and Netha Mae James Shaffer. She is survived by her husband Danny Strange and daughter Melody Strange of the home, son Joshua Strange of Iowa, brothers Richard Shaffer of Pocahontas and Howard...

Gwendolyn Margaret Trotter

Gwendolyn Margaret Trotter

Jun 4, 2014

Jonesboro- Gwendolyn Margaret Trotter, 89, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born August 21, 1924 in Leachville to the late Charley and Violet Nanney. Mrs. Trotter was a homemaker and a devoted Christian, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Charles Trotter of Jonesboro, Teddy Trotter (Martha) of Bay, Linda...

Frances Starr

Frances Starr

Jun 2, 2014

Pocahontas- Frances Starr, 92 was granted her angel wings on June 2, 2014. Frances was born April 15, 1922 in Halls, TN. She is survived by 2 sons; Allen and wife Debbie Starr of Houston, MO., Tommy and wife Kathy Starr of Pocahontas, AR., 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Lynn...

Ruby E. Norwood

Ruby E. Norwood

Jun 2, 2014

Bay- Ruby E. Norwood, 91, passed Monday, June 2, 2014 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born May 15, 1923 in Leachville to the late Carbert and Pearl Kinder Rodgers. She lived most of her life in Bay. She was a homemaker and had worked for Coca-Cola Company in Jonesboro. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and canning and...

Maudie Bell Hutchison

Maudie Bell Hutchison

Jun 1, 2014

Maudie Bell Hutchison, 84, of Bay, passed away June 1, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born March 17, 1930 in Walnut Ridge to the late Leonard H. and Beulah Wright Hiser. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bay and was retired from Singer Manufacturing and the Bay Public...

Donnie Ray Dillinger

Donnie Ray Dillinger

Jun 1, 2014

Mr. Donnie Ray Dillinger, of Fairfax, Virginia, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life Sunday, June 1, 2014, in Reston, VA, at the age of 78. He was born April 18, 1936, in Viola, Arkansas, the son of the late John William Dillinger and Creecy Rand Dillinger. Donnie married Margaret Bledsoe on October 12, 1969 and they enjoyed 45 years together....

James Cox

James Cox

May 29, 2014

Fisher- James Cox, 72, passed away May 29, 2014 at St. Bernard's Hospital. James was born January 17,1942 in Hickory Ridge, AR to the late Freddie and Laveda Cox. He is survived by his wife Kathy Cox and son Jimmy Cox, one half brother, and 5 half sister's. He is preceded in death by his parents. Services will be held...

Wanda Phyllis Fowler

Wanda Phyllis Fowler

May 29, 2014

Ms. Wanda Phyllis Fowler, of Conway, formerly of Weona and Harrisburg, departed this life Thursday afternoon, May 29, 2014, at the Conway Regional Hospital, at the age of 73. She was born January 27, 1941 in Weona, the daughter of Lilburn A. Fowler and Ethel Savannah Redd Fowler. Phyllis was disabled since birth and attended the Calvary Pentecostal Church in...

Tommy Gene Williams

Tommy Gene Williams

May 28, 2014

Trumann - Tommy Gene Williams, 52, of Trumann, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Williams was born September 28, 1961, in Little Rock, to John and Charlene Ball Williams of Sparkman. He worked as a steel worker and was of the Baptist belief. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Brandon Williams...

Vernon Ray Hill Sr.

Vernon Ray Hill Sr.

May 27, 2014

Vernon Ray Hill Sr. 69, of Black Oak passed away Tuesday May 27, 2014 at St. Bernard\u0027s Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1945, in Black Oak to the late Lee and Gledis Vowell Hill. Mr. Hill will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather who loved to hunt and fish and spend time outdoors on his land...

Duel Ingram

Duel Ingram

May 27, 2014

Pocahontas- Duel Ingram, 94, entered into eternal peace on May 27, 2014. Duel was born November 3, 1919 in Warm Springs, AR to the late James and Rosetta Cole Ingram. He was a farmer and farmed in the Shannon Community until he retired in 1982. He was a loving and caring father and provided for his family. He is survived...

Dianne Morris

Dianne Morris

May 26, 2014

Berryville- Dianne Morris, 66, was granted her angel wings on May 26, 2014. Dianne was born June 5, 1947 in Martins Creek Hilltop area to the late Burley and Leonna McMillen Eldridge. She is survived by daughter Lisa Ann Coatney of Berryville, AR., son's Kevin Lee Morris of Williford, AR., and Andrew Glen Morris of Ravenden, AR., grandchildren Garrett Lane...

Vera C. Clements

Vera C. Clements

May 25, 2014

Ravenden- Vera Calvin Clements, 88, was granted her angel wings May 25, 2014 Vera was born July 20, 1925 to the late Charlie Tilman Knight and Angus Payne Knight in Bay, Arkansas. She is survived by son Dickey Wayne Clements of Ravenden, AR., daughter Barbara Rand of Yorkville, IL., 5 grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, brother Lenord Knight. She is precede...

Thelma Florence Mahan

Thelma Florence Mahan

May 24, 2014

Pocahontas- Thelma Florence Mahan, 94 was granted her angel wings on May 24, 2014. Thelma was born August 29, 1919 in Piggott, AR to the late Asa and Minnie Lamp. She is preceded in death by her husband Edwin Lee Mahan, sons Carl James Mahan and Michael Earl Mahan. She is survived by children Darrell Mahan of Ravenden Springs, Donna...

Sterling Ray Wright

Sterling Ray Wright

May 23, 2014

Bono- Sterling Ray Wright, died Friday May 23, 2014 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House at the age of 72. He was born on February 5, 1942 to the late Earl Raymond Wright and Mae Alice Shaver Wright in Middlebrook. Mr. Wright was a factory worker at Wheeler Brick for many years, he also worked for Monroe Auto Equipment...

Jimmy L. Perkins

Jimmy L. Perkins

May 22, 2014

Bono- Jimmy Leon Perkins, 80, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 at his residence in the Fifty-six Community. He was born September 20, 1933 in Poplar Ridge to the late W. H. and Ethel Ashburn Perkins. Mr. Perkins served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was a lifelong farmer and Baptist minister. Churches, he ministered to were...

Blue Berry Matthews

Blue Berry Matthews

May 22, 2014

Memphis, TN-Blue Berry Matthews the unborn child of Chi Tran Matthews and Jason Michael Matthews, and sibling of Charity Mai-Linh Matthews of Memphis, Tennessee will be loved and missed forever. Although his family never got to know Blue, they feel the loss of their child deeply and will always remember the sound of Blue's beating heart. Blue's family knows they...

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