Novella Robertson
Sep 16, 2013
Novella Martha Robertson, 95, of Little Rock passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013. She was born on January 17, 1918 in Pocahontas, AR to Walter Weekly Jackson and Ada Tyler Jackson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Cleo Robertson; sisters Notra Shelton and Mary Lea Ham; brother Walter Ray Jackson; brother-in-law Osie Shelton; and sister-in-law...
Virgie Marie Owens
Sep 15, 2013
Monette- Virgie M. Owens, 92, died Sunday, September 15, 2013 at St. Francis South in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Virgie was born December 2, 1920 in Monette, the daughter of late Jet Raymond and Gertrude West Shaver. The former Miss Virgie Shaver attended school in Monette. She married Ransom Owens on September 24, 1938 in Monette. Virgie was a seamstress and a...
Mrs. Naomi Brown Collins
Sep 12, 2013
Mrs. Naomi Brown Collins, of Trumann, departed this life Thursday, September 12, 2103, at her home at the age of 72. She was born December 21, 1940 in Harrisburg, the daughter of David Brown and Dorothy Smith Brown. Naomi was a member of the New Vision Church of God in Harrisburg. She married Dallas Collins on December 19, 1959 and...
Owen J. Barrett
Sep 9, 2013
Farmington - Owen J. Barrett, 72, formerly of Monette and Caraway passed away Monday, September 9, 2013. He was born on February 15, 1941 in Bunny to the late Doyle and Alice Barrett. Mr. Barrett retired from farming. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Barrett; his children, Dennis...
Mrs. W.C. "Kiss" Mills
Sep 7, 2013
Mrs. W.C. "Kiss" Mills, of Harrisburg, departed this life Saturday, September 7, 2013, at the Lindley Health Rehab in Newport, at the age of 96. She was born February 11, 1917 in Harrisburg, the daughter of Walter Whitlock and Maud Moore Whitlock. She was a lifetime resident of Harrisburg. When she was a toddler, her father gave her the nickname...
Virginia Robinson Baker
Sep 6, 2013
Jonesboro - Virginia Robinson Baker, 89, of Jonesboro died at her home Friday morning, September 6, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 15, 1923, in Jonesboro to Henry Lucius and Arabella Barton Robinson, who were descended from pioneer families of Jonesboro, including the P.C. Barton family, the Mandred Robinson Family and the Rosa Loftis family. This...
Eileen Singley
Sep 6, 2013
Pocahontas- Eileen Singley, 87 of Pocahontas passed away on Friday September 6, 2013 surrounded by her family. Born November 19, 1925 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Roland and Marjorie Morris. She is preceded in death by one sister, Wanda Lee Reep, and one granddaughter, Melissa Alston. Eileen, a Pocahontas business women and her husband owned and operated Singley Insurance...
Dorothy Louise "Toots" Williams
Sep 6, 2013
Egypt- Dorothy Louise "Toots" Williams, 84, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013. She was born on November 30, 1928 in Egypt to the late Harry and Cletus Rosie Lingo Sr. Mrs. Williams was a former postmaster of Egypt and several other communities. She was a world traveler visiting all continents except Antarctica. She enjoyed bowling and was a member of...
Gary Lynn Cooper
Sep 6, 2013
Gary Lynn Cooper, 58, passed from this life on September 6, 2013. He was born to Joyce Waymon Cooper and Ray Cooper December 5, 1954,in Randolph County Hospitial. He has resided in Jonesboro, where his company is located, for the past 10 years. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his Grandparents, Arthur and Ada Cooper, and...
Charlene Morse
Sep 4, 2013
Pocahontas- Charlene Marie Morse, 56 passed away Wednesday September 4, 2013 at Five Rivers Medical Center. She was born to George and Marguerite Morseon August 18, 1957 in Woonsocket, RI Survived by sister Darlene (David) Downing, Niece Stephanie Downing and Best Friend and Caregiver Cynthia Bourre all of Pocahontas. Preceded in death by her parents George and Marguerite Morse. The...
Bennie Edward Moore
Aug 31, 2013
Corning, Arkansas - Bennie Edward Moore, 66, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at the NEA Baptist Hospital. Bennie was born April 17, 1947, in Randolph County, Arkansas to the late James and Irene Moore. Survivors include his wife Mignon Brooks of the home, son Bennie (Ashley) Moore Jr. and grandson Levi Moore. Bennie is also survived by his...
Mary Francis Owens
Aug 31, 2013
Lake City-Mrs. Mary Francis Owens, 64, departed this life Saturday, at her home. She was born January 31, 1949 in Harrisburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Donald Marlin Owens, Sr. and one son, Donald Marlin Owens, Jr. She is survived by one son, David Wade Owens of Swifton; three daughters, Billie Tubbs and her husband...
Jimmie Willis Hart
Aug 31, 2013
Edmond, OK- Jimmie Willis Hart- 48, of Edmond, OK. passed away Saturday August 31, 2013. Born in Sacramento, CA. on December 28, 1964 to Wanda Davis Kirk and the late Jimmie Doyle Hart Jimmie is survived by his wife Leslie Hart of the home, children Brittany "Josh" Vandergriff, Jim Anthony "Jessica" Hart, Brook Hart all of Pocahontas, AR. grandchildren Makenlee...
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,...
