William Scott Bennett
Oct 30, 2013
Ravenden Springs- William Scott Bennett, 50, passed away October 30, 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was born July 18, 1963 in Pocahontas, AR. to Charles Kendall Bennett and Wanda Marie Smith. He is survived by his wife, Janie Cox Bennett his high school sweetheart of 32 years, children; Christopher Scott and Jessica Oquinn Bennett of Ravenden Springs, AR., Crystal...
Melton Earl Gambill
Oct 29, 2013
Jonesboro- Melton Earl Gambill, 84, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013. He was born on October 22, 1929 in Jonesboro to the late John Melton Gambill and Cora Maude Booher Gambill. Mr. Gambill worked at Child's Company, M.E. Carter and had owned Gambill Grocery Store. He enjoyed gardening. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and loved by...
Josie Lee Devlin
Oct 28, 2013
Pocahontas- Josie Lee Devlin, 86, passed away on October 28, 2013 at Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab. She was born on November 8, 1927 to the late E.M. Amos Miller and Willie Clements Miller. Josie is survived by nephew James Robert Chezem of Oklahoma, and cousin Pauline Ramsey of Pocahontas, AR. Preceded in death by; parents E.M. Amos and Willie Miller,...
Agnes Cowles
Oct 28, 2013
Jonesboro- Agnes Marie Cowles, 77, passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on May 4, 1936 at San Francisco, California to the late Perry J. and Elsie Waldbillig. She was a devout Catholic and a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She enjoyed flower gardening. She will be remembered as a loving wife,...
Leora Elizabeth Penn
Oct 27, 2013
Pocahontas- Leora Elizabeth Penn, 90, Passed away Sunday October 27, 2013 at Five Rivers Medical Center. She was born December 14, 1922 in the Manson Community to the late Thomas Locard Stayton and Leota Lena Wallace. She is survived by Children; Thomas Cooper of Pocahontas, AR, Ronnie (Janieca) Penn of Hong Kong R.O.C., Frankie (Patsy) Penn of Pocahontas, AR, very...
Sadie K. Strange Miller Williams
Oct 27, 2013
Pocahontas- Sadie K Strange Miller Williams, 90, passed away Sunday October 27, 2013 at Fiver Rivers Medical Center. Sadie was born December 29, 1922 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Osa and Mytrle Strange. Sadie was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great great grandmother. Survived by sons; Zendal Miller of Pocahontas, Kenny and Barb Miller of Biggers, daughters: Diana Miller...
Melvin Young
Oct 23, 2013
Imboden- Melvin Young, 87, passed away Wednesday October 23, 2013. Melvin was born February 10, 1926 in Pocahontas, AR. to the late William and Rosie Young. He is survived by: his wife Sue Agnes Young of the home, son's Arther Young of Pocahontas, Johnny (Debbie) Young of Birdell, daughter Melba (Vangele) West of Little Rock , Merlyn Young of Birdell,...
Geraldine Hightower Steimel
Oct 23, 2013
Pocahontas-Geraldine Hightower Steimel, 84, passed away Wednesday October 23, 2013 at Randolph Home Nursing Home. Geraldine was born February 3,1929 in Pocahontas, AR. to the late Homer and Edith Hightower. Geraldine is survived by sons; Danny and Betty Steimel and James and Stella Steimel of Pocahontas, daughters; Bonny Schmidt of Pocahontas, Jeanie Hefner of Hot Springs. Grandchildren; Holly Magby of...
Billy Grey Thomas
Oct 20, 2013
Billy Grey Thomas, 76, of Pocahontas passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013. Born August 25, 1937 at Pocahontas, AR. to the late Marvin J. Thomas and Birdie M. Fowler- Kiefer. Billy was a well-known horse trainer and farrier in the Northeast Arkansas area. Billy was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: brothers Dwain and Dwight Kiefer; sister Caroline...
Steven Laroy Self
Oct 19, 2013
Steven LaRoy Self, 61, of Jonesboro passed away October 19, 2013 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice. He was born to the late Thurman and Juanita Self on October 16, 1952 in Long Beach, CA. Mr. Self graduated from Western Grove High School and attended ASU. He was the owner operator of A-Bomb Pest Control in Harrison for many years...
Thomas "Dickie" Howell
Oct 15, 2013
Jonesboro- Thomas "Dickie" Howell, 67, died Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at his home after a three year battle with lung cancer. He was born September 9, 1946 in Leachville, the son of the late Jack and Boyce Braden Howell. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Sue Wilson. Dickie graduated from Monette High School and then served...
Patricia Jean Greer
Oct 15, 2013
Pocahontas, Patricia Jean Greer, 45, passed away October 15, 2013. She was born on September 15, 1968 to the late Howard Clover and Martha Clover Todd in Walnut Ridge, AR. Patricia is survived by her husband Richard Greer of the home, mother, Martha Clover Todd of Pocahontas, 2 sons, Alex Greer of Pocahontas, Eli Greer of Bridgeport, TX, siblings, Barbara...
Muriel Harper Dryer
Oct 15, 2013
Fayetteville- Muriel Gwendolyn Harper Harris Dryer, 98 of Fayetteville formerly of Monette, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. She was born to the late Dr. Thomas and Anna Harper, March 29, 1915, in Peach Orchard. Muriel is preceded in death by her husbands, John L. Harris and Charles W. Dryer; her brother, Dr. Bland Harper and her sister, Bernice...
Iola L. Jones
Oct 14, 2013
Kansas City, KS- Iola L Jones, 91, passed away on October 14, 2013 Iola was born on August 18, 1922 in Black Oak, AR to the late Tom and Lois Stephens Lane. She is survived by daughter Kathryn (Calvin) Tolle, Grandchildren: Lynne (Steve) Bourn, Cheryl King, Leah McDonald, great grandchildren: Kathi Brundage, Brad King, Brett King, Suzie Morris, Jennifer Powell,...
Jesse Clifford Wilson
Oct 12, 2013
Jonesboro- Mr. Jesse Clifford Wilson, 95, passed away Saturday October 12, 2013 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Mr. Wilson was born August 7, 1918 in Jonesboro to the late Jesse M. and Jimmie Long Wilson. He was a retired Pipe Fitter for the local 798 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr. Wilson currently was a door greeter...
Franklin Harold Horst
Oct 11, 2013
Fisher - Franklin Harold Horst, 87, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Mr. Horst was born on May 13, 1926 at Fisher to the late George and Emma Freese Horst. He was a retired farmer and member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Waldenburg. He served his country proudly in the U. S. Army during...
Raymond Reed
Oct 9, 2013
Pocahontas- Raymond Reed, 49, left his earthly home Wednesday October 9, 2013. Ray was born April 4, 1964 in Michigan to the late Richard and Nancee Reed. He is survived by his wife Tammy, son Stephen Reed of Pocahontas, siblings, Richard Reed, Donald Reed , Cyrus Reed, and Marquerite Reed-Ellison He is preceded in death by his parents Richard and...
John David Christopher Jones
Oct 9, 2013
Pocahontas- John David Christopher Jones, 74, passed away Wednesday October, 9, 2013. Chris was born December 8, 1938 to the late David and Ethel Jones in Liverpool, England. He is survived by his wife Janet Elaine Denton, sons; Stephen (Jennifer) Jones of TN, Mark (Mary) Jones of TN, daughter; Paula Guest of England, step-sons; David Adams of GA, Timothy Denton...
Mary Magdalene Boyd
Oct 7, 2013
Jonesboro- Mary Magdalene Boyd, 88, passed away Monday, October 7, 2013. She was born on December 28, 1924 at Strawberry to the late Henry and Margaret Jones. She was a homemaker, a caregiver and a member of the Highland Dr. Church of Christ. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children and their spouses,...
Floyd Fred Cooksey
Oct 6, 2013
Floyd Fred Cooksey, 83, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday October 6, 2013 at Twin Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born November 5, 1929 in Jonesboro to the late Fred Cooksey and Ida Adams Buttry. Mr. Cooksey was a retired mechanic and was of the Baptist Faith. He loved being in the outdoors fishing, hunting and camping. He will be...
