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Thelma Tracer

Thelma Tracer

Nov 27, 2013

Monette- Thelma Morrow Tracer, 93, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013 in Cordova, TN. She was born November 15, 1920 in Harviell, Missouri to the late William Thomas Marion Morrow and Sarah Kirkley Morrow. She and her husband were the owners and operators of Tracer's Jewelry Store in Monette for many years. She was a member of the Monette First...

Donald Ray Bowen

Donald Ray Bowen

Nov 26, 2013

Caraway - Donald Ray Bowen departed this world on the 26th day of November, 2013 at 12:45 AM, in Jonesboro, at the age of 75. He was born in the Macey Community on October 16, 1938 to Cleburne Bowen and Juanita (Harper) Bowen. Donald lived all his life in the Caraway area and was first employed by David Sales Service,...

Ina Kathleen Declerk

Ina Kathleen Declerk

Nov 25, 2013

Pocahontas- Ina Kathleen DeClerk, 80 passed away Monday, November 25, 2013. Kathleen was born May 03, 1932 in Pocahontas, AR. to the late Ed and Myrl Pratt Kincade. Kathleen is survived by her husband Dr. Thomas DeClerk of the home, 1 daughter, Debra (Rex) Flagg of Pocahontas, stepchildren, Berradine (Ed) Cox, Susan Rice, Deane (Jim) Burnham, Thomas (Phyllis) DeClerk Jr....

Charles L. Poteet

Charles L. Poteet

Nov 22, 2013

Imboden- Charles L Poteet, 86, went to heaven to be with the Lord Friday, November 22, 2013 at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. Charles was born March 25, 1927 in Randolph County, to the late Roscoe and Lois Sellers Poteet. Charles is survived by daughters, Debborah (Steven) Pollard of Memphis, TN, Cynthia (Dale) Spikes of Nashville, TN, son, Daniel...

Amanda Shaneice Green

Amanda Shaneice Green

Nov 20, 2013

JONESBORO " Amanda Shaneice Green departed this life Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, at the Arkansas Childrens Hospital in Little Rock at the age of 14 days. She was born Nov. 7, 2013, in Jonesboro. She is survived by her parents, Robert Green and Ashlyn Wilburn, both of Jonesboro, as well as several aunts, uncles and other family members and friends....

Rodney Wayne Shocklee

Rodney Wayne Shocklee

Nov 20, 2013

Maynard- Rodney Shocklee, 38,went to be with the Lordon November 20, 2013 at Baptist East Hospital in Little Rock after a battle with brain cancer. Rodney was born June 21, 1975 in Pocahontas, AR to Billy Wayne Shocklee and Ada Caldwell Shocklee, Rodney is survived by his parents, Billy and Ada Shocklee, of Warm Springs, wife, Lawanda Barker Shocklee ,...

Mr. Jessie Wade King

Mr. Jessie Wade King

Nov 19, 2013

Mr. Jessie Wade King, of Bloomington, Illinois, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life Tuesday, November 19, 2013, in Bloomington, at the age of 92. He was born June 30, 1921, in Water Valley, MS, the son of John Samuel King and Mattie Lee Gillian King. He farmed while living here and after moving to Illinois started working for the school...

Lori Ann Bishop

Lori Ann Bishop

Nov 17, 2013

Jonesboro- Lori Ann Bishop, 22, departed this life, Sunday, November 17, 2013 at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born October 22, 1991 in Jonesboro, the daughter of Robin and Patsy Bishop. Lori graduated from Brookland High School in 2010. She was a junior in college at Arkansas State University studying social work and was employed at Home...

Carmy Lee Simpkins

Carmy Lee Simpkins

Nov 17, 2013

Manila- Carmy Lee Simpkins, 88, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013 at his residence. He was born on August 18, 1925 to the late William Jefferson and Delilah Blackburn Simpkins. Mr. Simpkins was a retired farmer and of the Church of Christ belief. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during World War II and a member...

Janet Loetta Penny

Janet Loetta Penny

Nov 17, 2013

Paragould - Janet Loetta Penny, 66, passed away November 17, 2013 in Paragould. She was born February 12, 1947 near Fontaine to Gladys Marie Becker Hancock and the late Jessie Oliver Hancock. She was a homemaker and a member of Faith of the Apostles Church in Walnut Ridge. Survivors include her husband, Buster Penny of the home; daughter, Dianna Morsi...

Edna Jewell Cummings

Edna Jewell Cummings

Nov 16, 2013

Edna Jewell Cummings, 98, of Walnut Ridge, passed away November 16, 2013 at Lawrence Nursing Center. She was born on March 6, 1915 to the late John and Vena (Merrill) Pursley in the Enterprise Community. She was a home maker and a member of Nettleton Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother who lived for...

Mildred Corrine Bailey Dail

Mildred Corrine Bailey Dail

Nov 16, 2013

Ravenden- Mildred Corrine Bailey Dail, 85, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Mildred was born May 28, 1928 in Randolph County to the late Albert and Beulah Nixon Bailey. She is survived by a son, Robin Micheal Dail of Ravenden, grandchildren, Tim Dail and Chaley Johnson of...

Lorraine Sanders

Lorraine Sanders

Nov 13, 2013

Pocahontas-Lorraine Sanders, 89, passed away November 13, 2013 at Randolph Home Nursing Home. Lorraine was born July 23, 1924 in Manila, Arkansas to the late Jesse and Pearl Tway Bryant. She is survived by sister, Pauline Lindsey , nephew's, Ron Bryant, Matt (Ruby)Bryant, Raymond (Abbie) Mallott, Glendis (Janet) Mallott, Jerry Mallott, nieces, Linda (Farzin) Namei, Ellen (Galen) Moss, Teresa Wilson,...

George David "Coach Dave" Wiliams

George David "Coach Dave" Wiliams

Nov 12, 2013

Pocahontas- George David "Coach Dave" Williams, 70 went to be with the Lord November 12, 2013 at the Flo and Phil Jones House in Jonesboro, AR. Dave was born to the late George and Leona Williams on January 2, 1943 in Fort Smith, AR. Dave is survived by his wife Utanah Williams of the home, daughter\u0027s Kimberly and Jay Pankey...

Mary Poteet Dalton Johnson

Mary Poteet Dalton Johnson

Nov 12, 2013

Pocahontas- Mary Poteet, Dalton Johnson, 98 passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas . Mary Poteet was born to Charles and Maggie Rusk Poteet in Reyno, AR on March 11, 1915. She grew up in Reyno, and graduated from Biggers High School where she was an outstanding student and basketball player....

Mary Joanne Thielemier

Mary Joanne Thielemier

Nov 12, 2013

Pocahontas- Mary Joanne Thielemier, 69, went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2013 at Randolph Home Nursing Home. Joanne was born May 30, 1944 in Engelberg to the late Bennie Thielemier and Anna Schaectel Thielemier. Survived by mother Anna Thielemier of Pocahontas, brothers, Jack (Nancy) Thielemier, Danny Thielemier, Bernard Jr. (Sharon) Thielemier, Leonard Thielemier, Sydney (Raynetta) Thielemier, Gary...

Cletis Willie Humphrey

Cletis Willie Humphrey

Nov 12, 2013

Mt. View- Cletis Willie Humphrey, 80, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013. He was born on December 19, 1932 at Peach Orchard to the late Jessie and Otra Humphrey. Mr. Humphrey retired after 34 years with City, Water and Light. He will be remembered as a Child of God and an accomplished Coon Dog trainer. He was...

Norma Lou Belk

Norma Lou Belk

Nov 9, 2013

Jonesboro - Mrs. Norma Lou Belk, 78, departed this life Saturday, November 9, 2013, at the Flo Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born June 8, 1935 in Brookland, the daughter of William Samuel Wester and Bertha L. Houston Wester. Norma worked in the bakery at Hays Price Chopper and Country Mart in the 90's. She retired at...

Mr. Henry Wayne Butler

Mr. Henry Wayne Butler

Nov 8, 2013

Mr. Henry Wayne Butler of Lake City, departed this life Friday, November 8, 2013, at his home at the age of 67. He was born May 25, 1946 in Osceola, the son of Lester Butler and Myrtle Hamby Butler. Henry was a self employed truck driver and enjoyed working on cars and racing. He was preceded in death by his...

Fredlene Copeland Fluke

Fredlene Copeland Fluke

Nov 7, 2013

Imboden- Fredlene Copeland Fluke, 76 passed away November 7, 2013 at the Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab in Pocahontas, AR. Fredlene was born June 27, 1937 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Fred and Thelma Tibble. She retired from Frolic Footwear. After retiring from Frolic she spent many years delivering meals for Meals on Wheels to residents in Pocahontas and Imboden....

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