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Tommie "Jewell" Greve
Feb 12, 2014
Tommie "Jewell" Greve July 24,1931- February 12, 2014 Preceded in death by the love of her life John W. Greve in 2008. Jewell is the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Sarah Janie Alphin, who also precede her in death as well as a sister Ona Ford, and brothers, Orville Payton, James R. Alphin and John Wesley Alphin. Surviving are her...
Victoria Dorothy Moleski
Feb 12, 2014
Pocahontas, Victoria Dorothy Moleski, 85, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Victoria was born November 4, 1928 in Avoca, PA to the late Karl and Anna Szymanski. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Stanley B. Moleski, a son and daughter-in-law Stanley J and Andrea Moleski all of Pocahontas. She is preceded in death by 7 brothers and...
Mary Lee Whitrock
Feb 11, 2014
Pocahontas- Mary Lee Whitrock, 88, passed away at St. Bernards Medical Center Tuesday, February 11, 2014. Mary was born March 06, 1925 to the late Charlie and Holly Abbott in Hayti, MO. She is survived by 2 sons Stephen and Donnie Jinright of Pocahontas, AR., 2 daughters Linda Jinright of Pocahotnas, AR., Kathy Yandell of Corning, AR.,6 grandchildren and several...
Donald Eugene Perkey
Feb 11, 2014
Jonesboro- Donald Eugene Perkey, 68, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014. He was born on July 24, 1945 in Jonesboro to the late Orval and Lorene Perkey. Mr. Perkey served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. He is survived by a sister, Mary Costner of Jonesboro; a brother, Kenneth Perkey of Tyler, Texas and several nieces and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
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