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Elsie Edith Coleman

Elsie Edith Coleman

Jul 14, 2014

Poplar Bluff- Elsie Edith Sullins Coleman, 96, formerly of Jonesboro passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. She was born on April 14, 1918 in Grubbs to the late Charles David and Minnie Johns Sullins (Dr. McCurry delivered Mrs. Coleman on April 14 but by the time he got home he entered her...

Mrs. Mae Dale Jones

Mrs. Mae Dale Jones

Jul 14, 2014

Mrs. Mae Dale Jones, of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life Monday, July 14, 2014, in Jonesboro, at the age of 74. She was born March 2, 1940 in Crowder, MS, the daughter of the late Bryan Claude Childress and Sadie Aileen Woods. She grew up and graduated High School in Marked Tree, AR and was a member of the Church...

Ray South

Ray South

Jul 14, 2014

Lake City- Ray South, 88, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 in North Little Rock. He was born August 14, 1925 in Lake City to the late Ed and Willa South. Mr. South served his country proudly in the United States Air Forces. He graduated from Arkansas State University and worked for the Department of Agriculture as a soil conservationist...

Dale George Sorg

Dale George Sorg

Jul 14, 2014

Farmington, MO-Dale George Sorg, 46, passed away July 14, 2014. Dale was born April 06, 1968 in Pocahontas to the late James and Genevieve Sorg. Dale is survived by his wife Tammy Jo Sorg and son Ryan Sorg of the home. He is also survived by one daughter Vanessa (Adam) Hufstedler of Walnut Ridge, one grandson Abel Hufstedler, five brothers...

Bertha Walker Sparkman

Bertha Walker Sparkman

Jul 14, 2014

Monette - Mrs. Bertha Walker Sparkman, 94, departed this life Monday, July 14, 2014, at her daughter\u0027s home in Auburn Hills, Michigan. She was born December 29, 1919 in Cherry Valley, the daughter of the late Henry Duke and Mary Jane Banton Duke. She was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God. She loved to quilt and...

Glennon Aalderink

Glennon Aalderink

Jul 11, 2014

Mrs. Glennon Aalderink of Harrisburg, departed this life Friday, July 11, 2014, at the Flo Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 89. She was born November 5, 1924 in Kennett, Missouri, the daughter of the late Burl Gatewood and Gracie Rhinehart Gatewood. She was a member of the New Testament Missionary Baptist Church in Harrisburg. She...

Bill Huntley

Bill Huntley

Jul 11, 2014

Lake City- Bill Huntley, 72, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 2, 1942 in Rockford, Illinois to the late William Arthur Huntley Sr. and Evilain Mae Felts Huntley. He was a retired truck driver and of Baptist belief. He is survived by his wife, Lynette Huntley; his children, Lori Greenberg of Rockford, Judy...

Jane Lee Buchanan Cherry

Jane Lee Buchanan Cherry

Jul 10, 2014

Jonesboro- Jane Lee Buchanan Cherry, 90, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born March 28, 1924 in Morrilton to the late John Henry and Blanche White Buchanan. Mrs. Cherry attended Hendrix College where she met Edward Howell Cherry where they later married in 1941. They were married for seventy-two years until...

Oletia J. Hestand

Oletia J. Hestand

Jul 9, 2014

Dowell, IL- Oletia J. Hestand, 78, formerly of Black Oak, passed away July 9, 2014 at her residence. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Gregg Funeral Home in Monette. Burial will follow at the Monette Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until time of service, Saturday at the funeral home.

Connie Sue Harrell

Connie Sue Harrell

Jul 9, 2014

Jonesboro- Connie Sue Harrell, 56, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at her residence. She was born March 29, 1958 to the late Claudie and Georgia Brown. She was a member of the Nettleton Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Wendell Harrell; a son, Charles Craig; three sisters, twin- Bonnie Houseman (Ronald), Bea Alakel (Ken) and Linda...

James L. Brooks

James L. Brooks

Jul 9, 2014

Maynard- James L. Brooks, 82, entered into eternal peace July 9, 2014. James was born July 23, 1931 in Maynard to the late Aaron and Ruth Crismon Brooks. James is survived by his wife of 59 years Winifred Jarrett Brooks, children Jamie Brooks, Robin (Brenda) Brooks, Reba (Dennis) Carter, Edna (John) Mercer, grandchildren; Yolanda Goins, Heather Summers, Brooklynne Rapert, Josh...

Linda Bellah

Linda Bellah

Jul 6, 2014

Pocahontas- Linda Bellah, 70, passed away July 6, 2014. Linda was born July 8, 1943 in Marseilles, IL to the late Harvey Hayes and Vivian Josephine Peterson Simington. She is survived by her daughter Kim Rodgers, brothers; John Simington, Frank Simington, George Simington, Dale Simington, Robert Simington, Steve Simington, sisters; Nancy Lawrence, Mary Frields, Joyce Mitchell, Evelyn McGuire, and many...

Patsy Joann Gaskins

Patsy Joann Gaskins

Jul 6, 2014

Mrs. Patsy JoAnn Gaskins, of Jonesboro, departed this life Sunday, July 6, 2014, at her home, at the age of 77. She was born October 6, 1936 in Old Weona, AR, the daughter of the late Joseph Lacert and Velma Hall Lacert. She married James Gaskins on June 28, 1974 and they enjoyed 40 years together. She worked at Singer...

Ruby Jones

Ruby Jones

Jul 5, 2014

Imboden- Ruby Jones, 81, was granted her angel wings July 5, 2014. Ruby was born December 11, 1932 in Smithville to the late James A. And Earlie Gray Jones. She is preceded in death by her parents James A. And Earlie Jones, brothers Lester, Eugene and Justin and sisters Pauline Craig and Edith Bilbrey. She is survived by nephews Steve...

James Winford Craig

James Winford Craig

Jul 3, 2014

James Winford Craig, 79, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born December 1, 1934 in Caraway to the late Otis and Olar Carpenter Craig. Mr. Craig owned and operated a cosmetology business in Nettleton for many years. He is survived by a son, Steven Craig; a special friend, Thelma Tice; a brother, Roy...

Druzell Mae "Tommie" Barrett

Druzell Mae "Tommie" Barrett

Jul 3, 2014

Mrs. Druzell Mae "Tommie" Barrett of Blytheville, formerly of Lepanto, departed this life Thursday, July 3, 2014, at her home in Blytheville, at the age of 68. She was born in Rivervale, December 5, 1945, the daughter of Robert E. lee Whaley and Mable Effie Shelton Whaley. She was a convenience store manager for Mid-South Sales for many years and...

Troy Davis Cooper

Troy Davis Cooper

Jul 2, 2014

Bono- Troy Davis Cooper, 61, passed away, Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born May 5, 1953 in Lepanto. Mr. Cooper worked for Riceland Foods in Waldenburg for forty years. He was a member of the Oak Grove Church of Christ. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and gardening and loved his family and family gatherings....

Genevieve Sallee Jackson

Genevieve Sallee Jackson

Jul 2, 2014

Pocahontas- Genevieve Sallee Jackson, 99, passed away July 2, 2014. She was born in Pocahontas to Ray E. And Maude Robinson Sallee August 29, 1914. She attended high school at Ward Belmont in Nashville, TN., after which she chose Gulf Park College in Gulfport, MS., then attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. At Current River Beach during the summer...

William Thurman Wells

William Thurman Wells

Jun 29, 2014

Ravenden- William Thurman Wells, 93 passed away June29, 2014. William was born January 7, 1921 in Ravenden Springs to the late Otis and Pearl Blansett Wells. He is survived by several cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Services will be held in McNabb Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Tuesday July 1, 2014 from...

Faye Nell Alphin

Faye Nell Alphin

Jun 27, 2014

Wartburg, TN- Faye Nell Alphin, 79, was granted her angel wings June 27, 2014. Faye and her late husband moved to Maynard AR. in 1969 and ran the Current River Bait and Tackle Shop in Doniphan, MO. until 1992. Faye was born March 19, 1935 in Section, AL to the late Willie Newman Beam and Eula Virginia Sargent Beam. She...

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