Mr. Larry D. Osborn
Aug 15, 2014
, "Mr. Osborn", departed this life Friday, August 15, 2014, in Jonesboro, at the age of 69. He was born October 13, 1944 in Black Oak, AR, the son of the late J.E. Osborn and Sally Wilson Osborn. Mr. Osborn taught school for 40 years, with 39 of those years in Harrisburg. He retired in 2006. He taught History and...
Mildred Upshaw Washington
Aug 15, 2014
Dalton- Mildred Upshaw Washington, 96, was granted her angel wings August 15, 2014. Mildred was born May 2, 1918 in Dalton to the late Albert Lee and Melissa Ozella Miller Upshaw. She is survived by nieces Ann (Jerry) Upshaw Gilliam, Michelle (Chuck) Upshaw Andrews and nephew Donald (Charlotte) Upshaw, several great nieces and nephews, sister-in-law Dorothy Jean Upshaw. Preceded in...
Alan Conway Edwards
Aug 12, 2014
Blytheville- Alan Conway Edwards, 53, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 12, 1961 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a longtime resident of Blytheville. He worked as a plumber with his father since the age of 14 and was owner and operator of Alan Edwards' Plumbing. Alan will be remembered as a loving...
Joseph Ray "Joe" Videgain
Aug 10, 2014
Pocahontas- Joseph Ray "Joe" Videgain 62 passed away peacefully at St. Bernard's Medical Center on August 10, 2014. Joe was born July 6, 1952 to the late Gregg and Gladys Haddock Videgain in San Fernando, CA. He is survived by his three children, Anthony (Rhonda) Videgain of Pocahontas, AR., Michael (Jamie) Videgain of Pocahontas, AR., Amy (Benny) Cook of Paragould,...
Betty Ruth Russell Blanchard
Aug 9, 2014
Bono- Betty Ruth Russell Blanchard, 67, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born August 8, 1947 in Hickory Ridge to the late J.D. and Rose Lee Hampton Russell. She was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, crocheting, bowling, going to auction sales, working with flowers and her dog, "Punkin". She will be remembered as...
Jennifer Ryanne Boyd
Aug 8, 2014
Jonesboro- Jennifer Ryanne Boyd, 31, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 8, 2014. She was born March 9, 1983 in Jonesboro. Jennifer worked as an assistant supervisor at Kum Go and she had worked as a CNA at Lakeside Nursing Rehab and at Ridgecrest Nursing. Jennifer was a happy, caring and lovable person always put everyone before...
Walter Lee Doan
Aug 7, 2014
Pocahontas- On August 7, 2014, Walter Lee Doan of Pocahontas, Arkansas passed away at Lawrence Hall Nursing Center in Walnut Ridge. Walter was born on December 16, 1919 in Bertrand, MO to the late Aaron Charles and Fleedie Pearl Doan. On October 5, 1938, he married Neta Belle Thompson who became his wife of almost 69 years. He is preceded...
William P. "Buster" Crain
Aug 7, 2014
Pocahontas- William P. "Buster" Crain, 95, formerly of Pocahontas, passed away at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, in Jonesboro, Thursday, August 7, 2014. He was born March 21, 1919, in Malden, Missouri, the son of Arthur C and Maudie (Huffstutler) Crain. He was united in marriage to Nova Glynn Guntharp, March 22, 1947. He retired from Pocahontas Water...
William P. "Buster" Crain
Aug 7, 2014
Pocahontas- William P. "Buster" Crain, 95, formerly of Pocahontas, passed away at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, in Jonesboro, Thursday, August 7, 2014. He was born March 21, 1919, in Malden, Missouri, the son of Arthur C. And Maudie (Huffstutler) Crain. He was united in marriage to Nova Glynn Guntharp, March 22, 1947. He retired from Pocahontas Water...
Dud Singley
Aug 6, 2014
Dud Singley, 90, of Pocahontas, died August 6, 2014 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He lived in Pocahontas his entire adult life where he and his wife Eileen, were owners and operators of Singley Insurance Agency for 36 years. They retired in 1987 and enjoyed 20 years of traveling with friends in their motor home. He...
Edith Arlene Brown
Aug 5, 2014
Edith Arlene Snearly Brown, of Trumann, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life on August 5, 2014 in West Memphis, at the age of 83. She was born October 25, 1930 in Jasper, AR, the daughter to Alva Olen and Alpha Nichols Snearly. She married Arvel Brown November 13, 1948 and they enjoyed 51 years together before his death in 1999....
H. M. "Tink" Wimberley
Aug 4, 2014
Monette- H.M. "Tink" Wimberley departed this life August 4, 2014 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Tink was born August 12, 1928 at Etowah to Monroe and Emma Wimberley and moved to the Macey Community at a young age. After joining the Army, he served in Germany for two years and returned to Monette in 1955. He...
Steven Rodney Clark
Aug 3, 2014
Jonesboro- Steven Rodney Clark, 58, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born December 7, 1955 in Rockford, Illinois to Harold Gene and Gladys Clark. Steve was a co-owner of Trigard Vault Company of Jonesboro and a former manager of Malco Theater in Jonesboro for thirty years and of the Baptist belief. He enjoyed...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
