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William Cloys Inness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Rickey Rogers

Rickey Rogers

Aug 3, 2013

Leachville- Rickey Glenn Rogers, 59, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born on July 20, 1954 at Leachville to the late Ray and Glendene Rogers. He was an area farmer for many years with his father and was also employed by VISKASE in Osceola. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing...

Betty Ann Pope

Betty Ann Pope

Aug 2, 2013

Jonesboro- Betty Ann Pope, 80, passed away Friday, August 2, 2013 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on February 12, 1933 at Clover Bend to the late William Harvey Jean and Mary Brady Jean. She was a member of the Central Baptist Church. Mrs. Pope retired after thirty years with General Electric Company. She enjoyed reading,...

Thomas Allen Hancock

Thomas Allen Hancock

Aug 2, 2013

Allen Hancock, 87 of Bay left this world Friday, August 2, 2013. Allen was born January 30, 1926 in Kirkville, Mississippi, but live most of his life in Bay, Arkansas. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bay. Allen was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Allen was a World War II veteran serving in the 42nd...

Charles Jansen

Charles Jansen

Aug 2, 2013

Charles Joseph Jansen Born October 10th, 1923 Died July 2nd, 2013 He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Viola Anna Jansen (nee Steimel). Cherished father of Carole Monteith, Sharon Jansen, Charles (Sue) Jansen, Rodney (Linda) Jansen, Denise (David) Ash, Joe (Karen) Jansen, Sheila (Scott) Reese, Mary (Patrick) Johnson, Kenneth (Michelle) Jansen; 26 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren....

Herman Ray Holland

Herman Ray Holland

Aug 1, 2013

Maynard - Herman Ray Holland, age 84, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 1, 2013. He was born March 19, 1929 to the late Ted and Addie Holland in Salem,Missouri. Survivors include his wife Patsy Holland of the home, three sons Ted (Susie) Holland of Supply, Freddy (Wanda) Holland of Urbana, Missouri and Bob Holland of Reyno. Five grandchildren...

John Bradley

John Bradley

Jul 31, 2013

Jonesboro- John Bradley, 76, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born on February 11, 1937 at Jonesboro to the John Melton Bradley and Lillie O'Neil Bradley. He attended Jonesboro Public School. He served proudly in the United States Army, he was part of the Company C, 806th Engineer at Fort Rucker in Alabama...

Emma Frances Perry

Emma Frances Perry

Jul 31, 2013

Jonesboro- Emma Frances Perry, 96, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013. She was born on February 12, 1917 in Cherry Valley to the late James Silas Walls Sr. and Nora Bell Hinsely Walls. Mrs. Perry was a homemaker and a member of the Central Baptist Church. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Barbara and Bob Funderburgh of...

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