Ray Milburn Kellett
Aug 30, 2013
Pocahontas, Arkansas - Ray Milburn Kellett, 88, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013. Ray was born August 13, 1925 in Ravenden Springs, Arkansas to the late Jasper and Nettie Kellett. He is also preceded in death by his brother Willard Kellett and sisters Ola Gates, Lois Stone, Wilda Schimmings and Glendora Kellet. Survivors include his wife of 65 years,...
Infant Jocelen A`Nique Brigitte Chappell
Aug 30, 2013
Baby Jocelen, 3 ½ months, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Friday, August 30, 2013 at Portia. She was born May 13, 2013 in Jonesboro to Joshua Andrew Chappell and August Unique Chappell. She was so precious and had such a beautiful smile. Even at this early age, she had three teeth coming in and actually trying to talk. She...
Juanita Nienstadt
Aug 28, 2013
Jonesboro- Juanita Nienstadt, 92, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 19, 1921 in Black Oak to the late John and Dori Alice Lewis. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her grandchildren to whom she devoted her life. She was a member of the...
Rickey Courtney
Aug 27, 2013
Fisher- Rickey Courtney, 62, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 9, 1951at Hickory Ridge to the late Delmar and Florence Courtney. Rickey was a local mechanic with the Country Supply in Waldenburg. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and helping people with his knowledge of mechanics. He is survived by his daughter,...
Bettye Jean Tankersley
Aug 26, 2013
Bryant- Bettye Jean Tankersley, 89, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away, Monday, August 26, 2013. She was born December 5, 1923 in Jonesboro to the late Greif and Mary Cox Canada. Mrs. Tankersley retired from Southwestern Bell. She enjoyed family, ASU football and basketball games. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son,...
Lorri Leigh Sanders
Aug 25, 2013
Jonesboro- Lorri Leigh Sanders, 52, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013, at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was born on February 21, 1961 in Waco, Texas. Formerly of Newport, she has lived in Jonesboro for the past 25 years. She received her Master's Degree in Social Work from University of Tennessee. She worked for Families Inc in Jonesboro for several...
Suzanne Ridge
Aug 24, 2013
Pocahontas-Suzanne Ridge 38 passed away Saturday August 24, 2013 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born November 19, 1974 to Jim Jackson and late Sonja Jackson in St. Louis, MO. She is survived by her father Jim Jackson of Maynard, AR, children, Coletun Foster, and Ryanne Foster of Pocahontas, AR, sisters, Tonya Throesch of Pocahontas, Katie Koons of Maynard, AR,...
William Cloys Inness
Aug 23, 2013
Pocahontas-William Cloys Inness, 80, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013. William was born on March 1, 1933 to the late Maudie and Xeres Inness in Ravenden Springs, AR. He is survived by children, Randol (Kay) Inness of Stokes, Rhena (John) Manis of Garfiled, AR, Tammy Inness of Dixon, IL, Elaine (Mike) Roberts of Maynard, AR, Jackie (Charles) Cobb of Clinton,...
Helen Fay Sullinger
Aug 20, 2013
Pocahontas-Helen Fay Sullinger, 66 passed away Tuesday August 20, 2013. Helen was born December 3, 1946 to the late Lewis and Bessie Bland in Randolph County, Arkansas. She is survived by children Pam Foster Sellers of Maynard, Jamie Foster of Maynard and Celeste Foster Rice of Imperial, Missouri. Grandchildren Samantha Rowe of St. Louis, Zach Rowe , Caitlin Rowe, Abby...
Mary Louise Dowless
Aug 19, 2013
Monette- Mary" Louise" Dowless, 93, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013. She was born on May 14, 1920 in Monette to the late Minter and Lesby Stokes. She will be remembered as a thoughtful, caring and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Beverly Dowless; son, Leland Dowless; grandsons, Brant Dowless, Kyle Dowless,...
Kolby Dan Gyngard
Aug 18, 2013
Caraway- Kolby Dan Gyngard, 13, passed away Sunday August 18, 2013 at St Bernard's Medical center. Kolby was born on April 12, 2000 in Jonesboro. He was a student at Manila Junior High School and was an avid baseball and basketball player. Kolby traveled with the Arkansas Venom, AAU Ball Team and Arkansas Thunder team. He enjoyed dirt bikes as...
Clyde "Al" E. Hart
Aug 17, 2013
Pocahontas-Clyde (Al) E. Hart, 91 passed away Saturday August 17, 2013. Survived by Sister-in-law Afton Hart of Pocahontas, AR., Step-son Larry Kirk of Branson, MO., Step-daughter Jennie Dauck of Pocahontas, AR., and cousin Mary Cullison of Pocahontas, AR. Preceded in death by parents, twin brother James Cleatus Hart, sister Ethel Lee Caldwell, and wife Maxine Hart. Visistation will be 10:00-11:00...
Eugenia Parker
Aug 15, 2013
Pocahontas- Eugenia (Jean) Ione Parker, 89 passed away Thursday August 15, 2013 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Jean was born June 15, 1924 in Pocahontas to the late E.L. and Violetta (Gerhart) Dickson. She is survived by a son Michael Parker of Clearwater, FL and two granddaughters, 5 nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas...
Larry Eddie Hare
Aug 14, 2013
Mr. Larry Eddie Hare of Bono, Arkansas, formerly of Hardy, departed this life on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at the Flo Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 67. He was born April 13, 1946 in Little Brown, Arkansas, the son of Harold Eddie Hare and Delia Amanda Clinton Hare. Larry was a factory worker most...
Opal May Harvester
Aug 14, 2013
Pocahontas- Opal May Harvester, 94 passed away Wednesday August 14, 2013. Opal was born November 26, 1918 to the late John and Donna (Morris) Caffery. She is survived by her son John (Julie) Harvester of Terre Haute, IN, brother Gerald Caffery of Pocahontas, AR. She is preceded in death by husband Bob Harvester, parents, 1 brother and 3 sisters. Visitation...
Billy Fortenberry
Aug 13, 2013
Paragould- Billy Fortenberry, 69, departed this life on Monday, August 13, 2013. He was born on October 27, 1943 in Bono to the late C.L. and Geraldine Fortenberry. Billy was a retired farmer and enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a member of Ducks Unlimited. He loved to cook outdoors for his family and friends and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He...
Betty Jane Thompson
Aug 10, 2013
\tMonette- Betty Jane Thompson, 81, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.She was born April 14, 1932 at Monette to the late James and Augusta Ramsey Chipman. Ms. Betty worked for several years as a beautician, and at Dr. Harper's Clinic in Monette and for circuit clerk in Lake City until retirement....
Deborah Ruth Dickerson
Aug 10, 2013
Jonesboro- Deborah Ruth Dickerson, 55, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013. She was born on March 5, 1958 in Jonesboro. She loved to collected dolls and spending time with her family. She will be remembered for being a loving daughter and sister. She is survived by her mother, Ruth Dickerson; her father, Elmer Dickerson and a sister, Linda Dickerson all...
Wilma D. Lensing
Aug 9, 2013
Wilma D. Lensing, 78, of Jonesboro, passed away August 9, 2013. She was born September 15, 1935 in Scranton, AR to the late John and Theresa Ragsdale Buss. Wilma will be remembered as a loving wife, grandmother and great grandmother and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Wilma is also preceded in death by two sisters, Joanne Bridges...
Karen Jayne Scott Olvey
Aug 8, 2013
Pocahontas-Karen Jayne Scott Olvey, 67 year old resident of Pocahontas died Thursday evening in her home. She was Karen Jayne Scott Olvey. She is survived by her husband, Richard M (Dick) Olvey of the home...one daughter, Jennifer Olvey-St. Andry (Tim) of Shreveport, Louisiana...two sons, Lance Richard Olvey (Heather) of Little Rock and Brandon Scott Olvey (Enid) of Little Rock; two...
