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Doris Lee Jackson

Doris Lee Jackson

Apr 20, 2013

Maynard- Doris Lee Jackson, 85, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Randolph Home. She was born in Hot Springs, AR to the late Robert and Blanche Spencer. She was preceded by her husband, Chloe Jackson, one brother, Charles Delmus Spencer and one sister, Olga M. Venable. She is survived by two sons, James and Ronald Jackson both of Maynard....

Daphne Sawyer Reed

Daphne Sawyer Reed

Apr 20, 2013

Monette- Daphne Reed, 70, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013. She was born on September 26, 1942 in Ipswich, England. Daphne worked for Frolic Footwear in Monette for 22 years. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Darrel and Rose Reed, Tracey and Mike Dennis, Tina and Larry Roberson and Eric Reed; twenty-nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A...

Melinda Bennett

Melinda Bennett

Apr 19, 2013

Hensley, AR - Melinda Bennett, 46, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013 at UAMS. Born March 13, 1967 in Los Angeles, California to the late Clarence and Nora Cummins. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Melody Hettis. She is survived by her husband, Tracy Bennett of the home, brother, Clarence Cummins and two sisters, Shirley Scott and...

Robert L. Jones

Robert L. Jones

Apr 18, 2013

Pocahontas - Robert LaVaughn Jones, 69, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013. Born June 04, 1943 in Piggott, AR. to the late Robert and Laurie Jones. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Jackie and Lee Jones, an infant sibling, one stepson, Joshua Young, and one great granddaughter, Summar Smith. He is survived by his wife, Judy Jones...

Ray Powell

Ray Powell

Apr 17, 2013

Pocahontas - Ray Powell, 76, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born March 04, 1937 in Birdell, AR. to the late Robert and Rilla Powell. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Vernon Powell. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Powell of the home and several nieces and nephews. Funeral...

Sheila Gayle Bradley

Sheila Gayle Bradley

Apr 17, 2013

Sheila Gayle Bradley of Ravenden, Arkansas, went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on April 17, 2013. She was born September 23, 1968 in Pocahontas to James and Imogene Bradley. She is preceded in death by her father, brother Michael Edward Bradley, sister Clara Griffith, brother-in-law Marty Wells and sister-in-law Debbie Bradley. Sheila is survived by her...

John Richard Streete

John Richard Streete

Apr 16, 2013

Jonesboro- John Richard Streete, 62, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013. He was born on December 21, 1950 at Osceola. Mr. Streete served his country proudly retiring as a Staff Sgt. from the United States Army and Army Reserves. He also worked at Fedex in Memphis for many years. John was an avid scuba diver and loved to play golf....

Ralph Wendell Holcomb

Ralph Wendell Holcomb

Apr 15, 2013

Longwood, FL- Ralph Wendell Holcomb, 79, passed away Monday, April 15, 2013. He was born on July 6, 1933 at Cherry Valley to the late Grover and Jewel Holcomb. He graduated salutatorian from Cherry Valley High School in 1951. Mr. Holcomb was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1955 and went on to get his Bachelor's Degree in...

John "Pat" Murphy

John "Pat" Murphy

Apr 14, 2013

Maynard-John (Pat) Murphy, went to be with the lord Sunday April 14, 2013. John was born on June 13, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Raymond and Ida Murphy. He is also proceeded in death by his step mother Ruth (Edington) Murphy. He is survived by his wife Rose Murphy of the home, sons Bryan (Colleen) Murphy of...

Camillus (C.J.) Wurtz

Camillus (C.J.) Wurtz

Apr 14, 2013

Camillus J. (C.J.) Wurtz Camillus Joachim Wurtz, 91, of Pocahontas, AR joyfully departed this life April 14, 2013. He was born in Pocahontas to the late Peter A. and Mary T. (Stolle) Wurtz on August 16, 1921. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II earning four Bronze Stars. He retired from his business, Builders Plumbing and...

Mrs. Sylvia Tillery Condra

Mrs. Sylvia Tillery Condra

Apr 14, 2013

Mrs. Sylvia Tillery Condra, a lifetime resident of Harrisburg, departed this life on Sunday evening, April 14, 2013, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 102. She was born March 15, 1911 in the Pleasant Valley/Locust Grove community just north of Harrisburg, the daughter of the late William D. Tillery and Linnie Bell Tillery. She was...

Phyllis J. Smith

Phyllis J. Smith

Apr 13, 2013

Mrs. Phyllis J. Smith of Monette, departed this life Saturday morning, at her home at the age of 67. She was born August 16, 1945v in Dixie, Arkansas, the daughter of Edgar W. McGaughey and Nora Bishop McGaughey. Phyllis married Allen Smith May 12, 1968 and they enjoyed over 45 years together. She was a member of the Monette Methodist...

Melissa Jean Brickell

Melissa Jean Brickell

Apr 13, 2013

Caraway- Melissa Jean Brickell, 59, departed life on Saturday April 13, 2013 at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock. She was born on November 4, 1953 in Caraway to the late James Cecil and Gladys Jane Mangrum Brickell. She was a retired teacher of over 25 years and a Christian. Melissa enjoyed being outside and camping was one of her favorite...

Mary Jane &Quot;Jayni&Quot; Blackburn

Mary Jane &Quot;Jayni&Quot; Blackburn

Apr 12, 2013

Mrs. Mary Jane "Jayni" Blackburn, 64, of Jonesboro passed peacefully from this life surrounded by her family on Friday, April 12, 2013. Jayni was born on July 16, 1948 in New Hampton, Iowa to Evelyn and Willis Riley. She was raised in Elma, IA. She graduated from Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids with a bachelor's degree in social work....

Patsy Carlton

Patsy Carlton

Apr 8, 2013

Tuckerman - Patsy Carlton, 74, passed away Monday, April 08, 2013 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Born May 15, 1938 in Pocahontas to the late Clarence and Ida Gordon. She is survived by her husband, Roy Carlton of the home, two sons; Cavin Carlton of Tuckerman and Mark and wife Angie Carlton of Bono. Grandchildren include, Marcus, Lincoln and Brittany...

Ricky Lynn Adams

Ricky Lynn Adams

Apr 8, 2013

Jonesboro- Ricky Lynn Adams, 50, passed away Monday, April 8, 2013. He is survived by his father, Dennis Adams; grandmother, Juanita Adams; a sister, Kathryn Allred all of Jonesboro; two nephews, Travis Allred and Evan Woods. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lawanda Adams; his grandfather, Coy Adams. A graveside service will be 2:00 pm Friday, April 12,...

Roger Bibb

Roger Bibb

Apr 7, 2013

Monette- Roger Threlkeld Bibb, 49, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013. He was born on June 21, 1963 at Hot Springs to the late Lloyd and Blanche Bibb. Roger enjoyed life and lived his life to the fullest. He collected Indian artifacts and enjoyed motorcycles, photography and rock-n- roll. He was strong in his faith and loved his family.He proudly...

William Leroy Burden

William Leroy Burden

Apr 5, 2013

Mayor William Leroy Burden, 81, a life-long resident of Cash, Arkansas, passed away April 5, 2013 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1932 to the late Bill and Cecil Burke Burden. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law and community leader. After retiring from General Electric in 1991, he and long...

Shelby J. Hunt

Shelby J. Hunt

Apr 4, 2013

Harrisburg - Shelby J. Hunt, 75,passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013. Shewas born on April 19, 1937 in Trumann to the late Albert Odell and Helen Lynell Bandy. She was a homemaker and a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church. Mrs. Hunt played basketball in high school. She was a member of the Ladies of EHC Lucky 13 group, Red...

Allen Merle Bard

Allen Merle Bard

Apr 2, 2013

Caraway- Allen Merle Bard, 62, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013. He was born on January 7, 1951 at East Plains, Missouri. Mr. Bard was well known as a hardworking cowboy and coon hunter. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of the Caraway First Baptist Church. He is survived by his...

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