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Robert Donald "Donny" Scott

Robert Donald "Donny" Scott

Feb 11, 2014

Robert Donald "Donny" Scott, of Fisher, departed this life Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at the Flo Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 66. He was born November 21, 1947 in Wynne, the son of the late Robert Dee Scott and Bonnie Jean Mahon Scott. Donny and his father owned and operated a service station in Fisher...

Ada Dea Hill

Ada Dea Hill

Feb 11, 2014

Jonesboro- Ada Dea Hill, 79, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at St Bernards Medical Center. She was born on September 28, 1934 in Memphis TN to Henry and Jessie Blackwood Jett. Mrs. Hill retired fromSouthwestern Bell, where she was a telephone operator. She enjoyed painting and going to yard sales with her friends. She will be remembered for her...

Phoebe Jean Pugh

Phoebe Jean Pugh

Feb 11, 2014

Harrisburg- Phoebe Jean Pugh passed away February 11, 2014 at St Bernard's Medical Center at the age of 89. She was born July 15, 1924 in Harrisburg. Jean was a homemaker until most of her children were grown, then worked at Waddles Drug Store, Johansson Shoe Factory, The Poinsett County Library and The Poinsett County Circuit Clerk Office for 20...

Robert Paul Dugger

Robert Paul Dugger

Feb 10, 2014

Jonesboro- Robert Paul Dugger, 63, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014. He was born on May 29, 1950 in Newport to the late George and Lois Young Dugger. Paul was a true believer of Christ. He graduated from Arkansas State University and was a lifelong insurance salesman. He loved to play golf, fish and spend time outdoors. He had been...

Eloise Marie "Ellie" Smith

Eloise Marie "Ellie" Smith

Feb 10, 2014

Oakland, AR- Eloise Marie (Ellie) Smith, 87, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014. Ellie was born September 16, 1926 in White Oak, Missouri to the late Caryl Leroy and Pauline Williams Winn. Ellie was a Avon representative for 50 years. Survived by son Doyle Allen Smith of Gurdon, AR., Daughters Carol Rhea Bontz of Vandalia, MO., and Sandy Lee Lemmons...

Jewell Chambers Fowler

Jewell Chambers Fowler

Feb 9, 2014

Jonesboro- Jewell Chambers Fowler, 89, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on September 22, 1924 in Jonesboro to the late John Thomas and Sallie Ferguson Chambers. She was a member of the St. Paul Methodist Church. Mrs. Jewell worked for six years at Heinemann Department Store, prior to working for...

Eugene Atkins

Eugene Atkins

Feb 9, 2014

Jonesboro- Virgil "Eugene" Atkins, 65, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born on January 27, 1949 in St. Louis to the late Virgil Mabry Atkins and Dorothy Lucille Dennis Atkins. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. Mr. Eugene worked as an installer and repair person for Southwestern Bell...

Layne Ryder Hice

Layne Ryder Hice

Feb 9, 2014

Jonesboro- Layne Ryder Hice, 4 months, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014. He was born October 8, 2013 in Jonesboro. He is survived by his father, Kyle Hice; his mother, Amber Hice; two sisters, Cameron Swain and Keiley Hice; a brother, Laiken Medlin; grandparents, Jessie Warren, Wendy Warren, James and Stacy Green; a great-grandmother, Linda Carr; great-grandparents, Marlon and Helen...

Sue Bell

Sue Bell

Feb 9, 2014

Jonesboro- Elizabeth Sue Bell, 74, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on March 4, 1939 in Monette to the late Alva and Anna Harbin Brown. Mrs. Bell retired after many years of managing the Jewelry Department at J. C. Penney's and was a member of the Central Baptist Church. She was...

Verda Fern Niswonger

Verda Fern Niswonger

Feb 9, 2014

Pocahontas- Verda Fern Niswonger, 79, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Verda was born May 27, 1934 in Minturn to the late Ira and Mauld Spaulding Housh. She was raised by Earl and Lottie Grisson. Verda was the 2012 Mrs. Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehab Valentine Queen and Mrs. Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Queen 2013. She...

Charles "Chuck" Warner

Charles "Chuck" Warner

Feb 8, 2014

Rolla, Missouri- Charles "Chuck" Warner, 71, departed February 8, 2014 in Jonesboro. Chuck was born February 18, 1942 in Monette. He is survived by his son, Tony Warner of Kennett; two daughters, Charlotte (Scott) Hebel and Shawn (Jon) Sagel both of Missouri; two sisters, Sue Fox and Dorsia Warner both of Jonesboro; four grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends....

Francis James Gregson Jr.

Francis James Gregson Jr.

Feb 7, 2014

Jonesboro- Francis James Gregson Jr., 70, passed away Friday, February 7, 2014 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 27, 1944 in Jonesboro to the late Francis J. Gregson Sr. and Dorothy Evelyn Arbaugh Gregson. He received his master's degree from Arkansas State University. He was a Psychological Examiner and a member of the First Baptist Church....

Sarah Wortham

Sarah Wortham

Feb 7, 2014

Jonesboro- Sarah Wortham formerly of Cash, resided in Jonesboro for 30 years passed from this life February 7, 2014. She leaves behind three sons, Farris Wortham of Jonesboro, Danny Wortham and Steve Wortham both of the Melbourne area; seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was formerly a member of Cash Church of Christ. Mrs. Wortham was an active member of...

L E Morgan

L E Morgan

Feb 6, 2014

Black Oak- L E Morgan, 85, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 at his residence. He was born on June 25, 1928 in Black Oak to the late William Henry and Ida Oden Morgan. Mr. Morgan retired from American Greetings. He was a member the Rivervale Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School for over thirty years. He enjoyed gardening...

James Luther "Luke" Johnson

James Luther "Luke" Johnson

Feb 5, 2014

Bay- James Luther "Luke" Johnson, 71, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014. He was born on September 1, 1942 to the late Frank Luther Johnson and Imogene Taylor Johnson. Employed by Fowler Food for many years, he leaves behind Wallace Fowler and many other lifelong friends at Fowler Foods. He is survived by two sons and their wives, Wes and...

Gerald Dee (Gd) King

Gerald Dee (Gd) King

Feb 4, 2014

Biggers- Gerald Dee (GD) King, 87, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at his son, Scott King's home in Doniphan, MO. He was born March 27, 1926 at Brookings, AR to the late Jacob Marvin and Ora Ellen King. He is preceded in death by his wife Arlene King, 5 brothers, Hubert, Raymond, Mack, Cleo, and Leo, 2 sisters Velma...

Irwin Donald Hyrowski

Irwin Donald Hyrowski

Feb 3, 2014

Pocahontas- Irwin Donald Hyrowski, 58 passed away Monday, February 3, 2014 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Donnie worked for the City of Pocahontas for 9 years. He was a very hard working man who loved to hunt and fish. Donnie was born July 25, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Walter and Emma Augutinki Hyrowski. Survived by Girlfriend...

Joe Douglas Boris

Joe Douglas Boris

Feb 2, 2014

Wappapello,Mo.- On February 2, 2014 Joe Boris 68 left us and made his voyage to Heaven to be with his Wife, Elizabeth. Joe was born on August 22, 1945 in Dante, Virginia to the late Victor Boris and Edna Couch Boris. Joe is survived by , his Daughter Sonya Boris-Mears, his 4 Step-Daughters, Jennifer Rone, Lisa Presley, Julie Benware, Janet...

Mrs. Anna M. Findley

Mrs. Anna M. Findley

Feb 1, 2014

Mrs. Anna M. Davis (Tex) Findley, died February 1, 2014, in Jonesboro, at the age of 88. She was born September 11, 1925 in Dewitt, AR, to the late Court and Maude Davis. In 1940 she moved with her family to Weiner, AR, where she graduated in 1944 with honors from Weiner High School. After graduation, she went to St....

Mrs. Etta Mae Chambers

Mrs. Etta Mae Chambers

Feb 1, 2014

Mrs. Etta Mae Chambers, 93, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014, at the Flo and Phil Jonesboro Hospice House. Mrs. Chambers was born in Selmer, Tennessee on September 14, 1920 to the late Jim and Vera Cole. She retired from the Frolic Footwear Company after 35 years of service and was a charter member of the St Paul United Methodist...

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