Johnny Winfred Williams
Feb 23, 2013
Jonesboro- Formally of Biggers, Johnny Winfred Williams, passed away February 23, 2013 at the age of 82. Born September 27, 1930 in Kilgore, Ar. to the late Harvey and Myrtle Williams. He is also preceded in death by brothers; Jessie Williams, Denver Williams, Floyd Williams, Leslie Williams, Howard Williams and sisters, Evelyn Whelchel and Birdie Clements. He is survived by...
Randall Wayne Fortson
Feb 18, 2013
Horversville, MO- Randall Fortson, 57, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013. He was born May 13, 1955 in Manila to the late William and Delilah Fortson. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, joking, treasure hunting, visiting and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Fortson; a daughter, Tarina Carlisle; two brothers, Billy Joe Fortson and Earl Dean Fortson; a sister, Shirley...
Julane Melton
Feb 15, 2013
Pocahontas - Julane Melton, 97, passed away Friday, February 15, 2013 at Randolph Home. Born April 07, 1915 in Dalton to the late Henry and Myrtle Tweedy. She is also preceded in death by husband, Arley Melton and great grandson, Scotty Joe Crisp. She is survived by daughter, Maxine and husband Joe Crisp of Pocahontas, three grandchildren; Randy Crisp of...
Lois Quinn
Feb 15, 2013
Mrs. Lois Maxine Quinn of Bono, departed this life Friday, February 15, 2013, at the St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 83. She was born November 24, 1929 in Jonesboro, the daughter of Aaron "Pete" Underwood and Maggie Simms Underwood. Mrs. Quinn was a member of the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church and a former employee of...
Billy Wayne Koons
Feb 13, 2013
Warm Springs - Billy Wayne Koons, Sr., 72, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Born December 03, 1940 in Biggers, AR. to the late Billie and Louis Marie Koons. He is also preceded in death by sister, Kim Simpson. He is survived by wife, Dorothy Koons of the home, son, Billy Wayne Koons, Jr. of Pocahontas, granddaughter, Kathryn Annabelle Koons...
Freddie Dewayne Pyburn
Feb 13, 2013
Lake City- Freddie Dewayne Pyburn, 59, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at his home. Born on December 16, 1953 in Monette. He was an avid fisherman and loved riding and collecting motorcycles and was a member of Needham Assembly of God. He is survived by his mother, Mary Pyburn of Lake City; a son, Jeremy Pyburn and wife Brooke...
James Hugh Carter
Feb 12, 2013
O'Kean - James Hugh Carter, 82, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Born January 04, 1931 in Randolph County to the late Clyde and Lorine Carter. He is also preceded in death by an infant son, Baby Carter , grandson, James Aaron Carter, one brother, Ronnie Carter and two sisters, Juanita Bruns and Barbara Sullivan. He is survived by wife,...
Prudence Anderson
Feb 12, 2013
Imboden - Prudence Anderson, 69, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Born July 25, 1943 in Franklin, N.C. to the late George and Agnes Stiles She is also preceded in death by sister, Patsy Drake and brother, Steve Stiles. She is survived by husband, James Anderson of the home, three sons; Alan Huskey of Woodstock, GA., Brian Huskey of Minneapolis,...
Mrs. Carolyn Yvonne Owens Thompson
Feb 11, 2013
Mrs. Carolyn Yvonne Owens Thompson of Searcy,departed this lifeMonday, February 11, 2013 in Little Rock, at the age of 62. She was born January 24, 1951 in Jonesboro, the daughter of Vernon LaDell Owens and Betty Yvonne Faulkner Owens. Carolyn was a 1969 graduate of Harrisburg High School and was one of the "Harrisburg Honeys". She was a homemaker and...
Menno "Bud" O. Alderks
Feb 9, 2013
Pocahontas, Ar. - Menno "Bud" O. Alderks, 82, passed away Saturday, February 09, 2013 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Born July 22, 1930 in Illinois to the late Menne and Margaret Alderks. He is survived by brother, Lum Alderks of Pocahontas, AR. and also nieces and nephews. Bud Alderks was involved as a Mason and a Shriner and was an...
Frances Marcelle Agee
Feb 9, 2013
Brookland- Frances Marcelle Agee, 85, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013 in Little Rock. Born on September 15, 1927 in Valley View to the late Gus and Willie Mae Wimpy, she was a long standing resident of Jonesboro and a member of the First Methodist Church. She and her husband, Chester, owned and operated many local businesses including West Park...
Adron Mansell Hammett
Feb 8, 2013
Jonesboro- Adron Mansell Hammett, 86, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013. He was born on May 28, 1926 in Baldwyn, Mississippi to the late Willie and Ivy Hammett. He worked at Singer's Manufactory for 32 years. Mr. Hammett was a member of Strawfloor Baptist Church and was a deacon at Bay First Baptist Church of sixty years. He is survived...
Freda Joyce Cooper
Feb 8, 2013
Freda Joyce Cooper, 84, passed from this life on February 8, 2013. A lifelong resident of Pocahontas, she was born to Edna Johnson Waymon and Fred Waymon on August 16, 1928. She married Joseph Ray Cooper, and they enjoyed life together until his death in 1983. She raised their family and farmed by his side; and after his death continued...
Danny Roy Mcpherson
Feb 7, 2013
Reyno, Ar. - Danny Roy McPherson, 46, passed away Thursday, January 07, 2013 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Born February 21, 1966 in Pocahontas. He is preceded in death by his father, Colon Roy McPherson. He is survived by his mother, Geraldine McPherson of Reyno, brother, Ray Brett McPherson also of Reyno and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will...
Mary Bernice Merrill
Feb 5, 2013
Jonesboro -Mary Bernice Merrill, 82, with her family by her side was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday February 5, 2013. Mary was born on June 20, 1930 in Ecorse, Michigan to the late Harry and Irene Clark. She was a devoted member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and was active in many ministries including the Eucharistic Ministry, Adoration, Crusillo, Maryknoll,...
Mechelle Lee Vaughn Staggs
Feb 5, 2013
Lake City- Mechelle Vaughn Staggs, 42, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013. She was born on June 24, 1970 in Paragould. She was a homemaker and a very active member of the Lake City United Methodist Church. Mechelle graduated from Riverside High School in 1988 and was active in her community. She is survived by her mother, Eva Maynard of...
Minnie Lou Reddick
Feb 4, 2013
Little Rock - Minnie Lou Wimpy Reddick, 83, went to be with our Lord February 4, 2013. She was born April 4, 1929 in Valley View to the late Gus and Willie Wimpy. She was a member of Mount Carmel Methodist Church, and retired owner of Century 21 Reddick Co. which she operated with her husband. A loving wife, mother,...
Patsy Jean Hawkins Nichols
Feb 4, 2013
Patsy Jean Hawkins Nichols of Memphis, Tennessee and Jonesboro, Arkansas, beloved wife of Buddy Nichols, ended her long journey with Alzheimer's Monday, February 4, 2013 to now be healed and begin life eternal with her Heavenly Father and her parents Tom and Bessie Hawkins who preceded her in death. She was born September 26, 1939 in Jonesboro, where she graduated...
Mrs. Louise White
Feb 2, 2013
Mrs. Louise White, 85, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013, in Jonesboro. She was born on August 20, 1927 in Monette to the late Emit and Lillian Humphrey. She was a homemaker and a member of the Monette United Methodist Church and loved her family dearly. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women. She is survived by...
Stella Mae Blackwell
Feb 2, 2013
Pocahontas- Stella Mae Blackwell, 96, passed away February 2, 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was born April11, 1916 in Sharp County, Arkansas. She is proceeded in death by her parents, John and Minnie Ratliff; husband, Charles E. Blackwell; two children, Brenda Joyce Bass and Ronald Eugene Bass, and 13 siblings. She is survived by four children Mary Wolf of...
