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Homer Eugene Griffin

Homer Eugene Griffin

May 6, 2014

Mr. Homer Eugene Griffin of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at the V.A. Medical Center in Memphis, at the age of 59. He was born April 3, 1955 in Marked Tree, AR, the son of Homer P. "Jack" Griffin and Ethel Hayes Griffin. Homer was an Air Force Veteran, having served in the Korean War. He...

Paul Edward Simmons

Paul Edward Simmons

May 3, 2014

Pocahontas- Paul Edward Simmons, 81 went home to be with our Lord May 3, 2014. Paul was born October 29, 1932 to the late William Alton Simmons and Evelyn Cassidy Bergen in Luan, AR. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Judith Simmons of the home, 2 sons Paul Jr. (Joanie) Simmons of NY, Ronald (Bonnie) Simmons...

Glenville J. Nettles

Glenville J. Nettles

May 2, 2014

Glenville J. Nettles, 71, of Monette, passed away at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro on Friday, May 2, 2014. Glenville was born January 10, 1943 in Monette to the late Glen and Imogene Caldwell Nettles. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judy Ross Nettles of the home, two sons, Michael and Leisa Nettles and...

Chesie Tib Toy

Chesie Tib Toy

May 1, 2014

Pocahontas- Chesie Tib Toy, 90 entered into eternal peace on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Chesie was born November 4, 1923 in Randolph County to the late Zack and Jane Bennett Toy. He is survived by his wife Geneva June Toy of the home, children; Roger Peters of Pocahontas, AR., Burna Woodall of Wesley, AR., Brinda Tribble of Pocahontas, AR., grandchildren;...

Eunice Ashabranner

Eunice Ashabranner

May 1, 2014

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mary Ollie Coggins

Mary Ollie Coggins

May 1, 2014

Trumann- Mary Ollie Coggins, 80, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014. She is survived by four daughters, Patricia Garrett, Dorothy Crider, Jeannie Alexander and Jennifer Brown; a brother, Doug Sharp; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Leston Coggins; son, James. Service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, May 3, 2014 at...

Mary Ollie Coggins

Mary Ollie Coggins

May 1, 2014

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Eunice K. Jones-Ashabranner

Eunice K. Jones-Ashabranner

Apr 30, 2014

Eunice K. Jones-Ashabranner of Searcy and Wabbaseka passed from earth to the fulfilled joys of living forever with her heavenly Lord on April 30, 2014 in Germantown, Tenn. where she was residing with family. Eunice was born May 30, 1924 to Robert and Hazel Kuhn at their home near Black Oak. She grew up in Caraway until 1939 when Robert...

Pauline Faye Doyle

Pauline Faye Doyle

Apr 30, 2014

Maynard- Pauline Faye Doyle, 66 was granted her angel wings on April 30, 2014. Pauline was born January 15, 1948 to Paul Sharp and Eva Spradlin Sharp in Naylor, MO. She is survived by two son's Kenneth Shipman, Paul Doyle and one daughter Angela Berry all of Maynard, AR. Grandchildren; Delaney Montecalvo, Austin Shipman, Savanna Shipman, Steven Berry, Craig Berry,...

Gerald "Hoss" Roy Boren

Gerald "Hoss" Roy Boren

Apr 29, 2014

Jonesboro- Gerald "Hoss" Roy Boren, 84, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at his residence. He was born October 3, 1929 in Dell to the late Earl and Lilly Mills Boren. Mr. Boren worked in the automotive industry. He is survived by his wife, Patty Boren; six children, Darryl Boren, Tina Swiercz both of Jonesboro, Donnie Swiercz of McHenry, IL,...

Marguerite Rhodes Brown

Marguerite Rhodes Brown

Apr 29, 2014

Marguerite Rhodes Brown, 99, died peacefully on April 29, 2014, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, her home for 68 years. She was born in Crossett, Arkansas, January 9, 1915. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by parents, James Robert and Ellen Mae Huntley Rhodes, husband and love of her life, William Curtis Brown (Curt), beloved grandson, Jeffery Martin James, and her eight...

Charles "Tottie" Rodgers

Charles "Tottie" Rodgers

Apr 28, 2014

Lake City- Charles "Tottie" Rodgers, 73, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014 at his residence. He was born March 1, 1941 in Heber Springs to the late Leonard and Lola Ramer Rodgers. He was an independent truck driver and mechanic. Mr. Tottie enjoyed working with wood, building fancy birdhouse and enjoyed flee marketing. He is survived by his wife, Janice...

Katherine Opal Peters Brunner

Katherine Opal Peters Brunner

Apr 27, 2014

Pocahontas- Katherine Opal Peters Brunner, 94, of Engelberg passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 27. 2014. She was born December 20, 1919 in Engelberg (Running Lake), the daughter of the late John and Gertrude Peters. Katherine married Wilferd Brunner in 1938, her husband of 61 years until his death in 1999. Together they had four children and...

Chester Lavaughn Derr

Chester Lavaughn Derr

Apr 27, 2014

Jonesboro-Chester Lavaughn Derr, 84, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born April 1, 1930 in Hutchison, Kansas to the late harry and Pearl Parks Derr. Mr. Derr was a member of the Greensboro Road Church of Christ. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. He worked for Southern Wood Box...

Dorothy Louise Simpson

Dorothy Louise Simpson

Apr 26, 2014

Jonesboro- Dorothy Louise Simpson, 92, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born June 24, 1921 in Tulot, Arkansas to the late William and Etta May Fowler Upton. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, reading, gardening, flowers and cooking. She was survived by her children, Raymond Simpson, Bob Simpson, John Simpson, Linda Brown,...

Linda Sue Virgin Ketterer

Linda Sue Virgin Ketterer

Apr 26, 2014

Florissant, MO-Linda Sue Virgin Ketterer, 64 formerly of Pocahontas passed away April 26, 2014. Linda was born February 28, 1950 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Alfred Virgin and Lena Jones Virgin. She is survived by a sister Charlene (Mervin) Ellman of St. Louis, son Cletus B. Bader of St. Louis, daughter Stormee ( Calvin) Penrod of St. Louis, grandchildren...

Earnest Ray Weitkamp

Earnest Ray Weitkamp

Apr 25, 2014

Jonesboro- Earnest Ray Weitkamp 93 passed away Friday, April 25, 2014. Ray was born in Okean, AR on May 19, 1920 to the late William Peter Weitkamp and Myrtle Belle Clark Weitkamp. Ray was the former Randolph County Farm Bureau president and served on various boards. He also served in the Army during WWII. He is survived by son Earnest...

Earnest Ray Weitkamp

Earnest Ray Weitkamp

Apr 25, 2014

Jonesboro- Earnest Ray Weitkamp 93 passed away Friday, April 25, 2014. Ray was born in Okean, AR on May 19, 1920 to the late William Peter Weitkamp and Myrtle Belle Clark Weitkamp. Ray was the former Randolph County Farm Bureau president and served on various boards. He also served in the Army during WWII. He is survived by son Earnest...

A D Loveless

A D Loveless

Apr 23, 2014

Jonesboro- A D Loveless, 93, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born August 2, 1920 in Athens, Alabama to the late Elmus and Elizabeth Sanderson Loveless. Mr. Loveless served his country proudly in the Army Air Corp during World War II. He had worked at Merman's IGA, Blackwell Baldwin and Nebo Auto Center....

Doris Elaine Slayton

Doris Elaine Slayton

Apr 23, 2014

Murfreesboro, TN- Doris Elaine Slayton, age 73, passed away at home on April 23, 2014 after an extended illness. She was born on July 18, 1940 in Hamil, AR. Mrs. Slayton is survived by her daughter Brenda White (Don) of Unionville, TN; sons Al Slayton (Cathy), Terry Slayton (Laurie), Will Slayton (Angie) all of Murfreesboro and Ron Slayton (Nane) of...

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