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John Mervin Bolden

John Mervin Bolden

Nov 8, 2012

Mr. John Mervin Bolden, of Harrisburg departed this life Thursday night, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, at the age of 79. He was born November 26, 1932 in Tyronza, the son of John Benjamin Bolden and Bessie Barton Bolden. Mervin grew up in the Pleasant Hill Community near Judd Hill and graduated from McCormick High School in 1950....

James Cleatus Hart

James Cleatus Hart

Nov 8, 2012

Pocahontas - James Cleatus Hart, 90, passed away Thursday, November 08, 2012 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Born March 03, 1922 in Pocahontas to the late Thomas and Elsie Hart. He is also preceded in death by an infant child and sister, Ethel Lee Caldwell. He is survived by wife, Afton Hart of the home and brother Clyde "Al" Hart...

Jimmie Carl Kersey

Jimmie Carl Kersey

Nov 8, 2012

Texas- Jimmie Carl Kersey, 64, passed away November 8, 2012. He was born on November 27, 1948 at Jonesboro to the late Herbert and Lillian Kersey. Mr. Kersey retired as a Major from the United States National Guard; he served with the 875th Engineer Battalion in Jonesboro and the 431st Civil Affairs out of Little Rock. He was active during...

John Mervin Bolden

John Mervin Bolden

Nov 8, 2012

Mr. John Mervin Bolden, of Harrisburg departed this life Thursday night, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, at the age of 79. He was born November 26, 1932 in Tyronza, the son of John Benjamin Bolden and Bessie Barton Bolden. Mervin grew up in the Pleasant Hill Community near Judd Hill and graduated from McCormick High School in 1950....

Thelma Louise Gray Thompson

Thelma Louise Gray Thompson

Nov 6, 2012

Jonesboro- Thelma Louise Gray Thompson, 92, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at her residence. She was born on January 2, 1920 at Macon, Georgia to the late Melvin and Tommie Lou Gray. Mrs. Thompson was a military wife for over 18 years and a member of The Church of God in Jonesboro. She is survived by her children, Frances...

Thelma Louise Gray Thompson

Thelma Louise Gray Thompson

Nov 6, 2012

Jonesboro- Thelma Louise Gray Thompson, 92, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at her residence. She was born on January 2, 1920 at Macon, Georgia to the late Melvin and Tommie Lou Gray. Mrs. Thompson was a military wife for over 18 years and a member of The Church of God in Jonesboro. She is survived by her children, Frances...

Thelma Louise Gray Thompson

Thelma Louise Gray Thompson

Nov 6, 2012

Jonesboro- Thelma Louise Gray Thompson, 92, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at her residence. She was born on January 2, 1920 at Macon, Georgia to the late Melvin and Tommie Lou Gray. Mrs. Thompson was a military wife for over 18 years and a member of The Church of God in Jonesboro. She is survived by her children, Frances...

Mary (Thiel) Jamroz

Mary (Thiel) Jamroz

Nov 3, 2012

Pocahontas - Mary Jamroz, 78, passed away Saturday, November 03, 2012. Born January 03, 1934 in St. John, Indiana to the late Frank and Cecelia Thiel. She is also preceded in death by brother Earl Thiel and sister Jo Ann (Thiel) Wein. She is survived by husband Frank Jamroz of the home, three sons; Ronald and wife Kristi Jamroz of...

Elizabeth Dalton Fetterly

Elizabeth Dalton Fetterly

Oct 30, 2012

Jonesboro-Elizabeth Dalton Fetterly, 77, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the Jonesboro Healthcare Center. She was born October 11, 1935 in Jonesboro to the late Dorothy and Lige Dalton. She graduated from Arkansas State University and worked from many years at the Jonesboro Public Library. She is survived by a son, David Fetterly; six cousins, Brenda Stuck Heringer, Sally...

Elizabeth Dalton Fetterly

Elizabeth Dalton Fetterly

Oct 30, 2012

Jonesboro-Elizabeth Dalton Fetterly, 77, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the Jonesboro Healthcare Center. She was born October 11, 1935 in Jonesboro to the late Dorothy and Lige Dalton. She graduated from Arkansas State University and worked from many years at the Jonesboro Public Library. She is survived by a son, David Fetterly; six cousins, Brenda Stuck Heringer, Sally...

Elizabeth Dalton Fetterly

Elizabeth Dalton Fetterly

Oct 30, 2012

Jonesboro-Elizabeth Dalton Fetterly, 77, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the Jonesboro Healthcare Center. She was born October 11, 1935 in Jonesboro to the late Dorothy and Lige Dalton. She graduated from Arkansas State University and worked from many years at the Jonesboro Public Library. She is survived by a son, David Fetterly; six cousins, Brenda Stuck Heringer, Sally...

Robert "Bob" Gerald Collier

Robert "Bob" Gerald Collier

Oct 29, 2012

Jonesboro - Robert "Bob" Gerald Collier, 76, passed away Monday, October 29, 2012 . Born December 24, 1935 in Clarendon, AR. to the late Emil and Pauline Collier. He is survived by wife, Fay Collier of the home, two daughters; Dayna and husband John Difani and Nancy Nicholson both of Pocahontas. Son, Chris and wife Judy Collier of Pocahontas, nine...

Thersa "Jody" Jewell Segroves

Thersa "Jody" Jewell Segroves

Oct 28, 2012

Pocahontas - Thersa "Jody" Jewell Segroves, 88, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Formally of Pocahontas, but lived with her son, Ross in Jonesboro for the past two years. Born March 05, 1924 in Noland, AR. to the late Charley and Irene Wagner. She is also preceded in death by husband Ross Leon Segroves, son...

Betty Lou Markin Mckisson

Betty Lou Markin Mckisson

Oct 27, 2012

Jonesboro- Betty Lou Markin McKisson 81, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 at her residence. She was born March 31, 1931 in Monette to the late William and Lora Markin. She was a member of the Cornerstone United Methodist Church. Mrs. Mc Kisson was a homemaker; she has a flare for decorating and was instrumental in starting a new womens...

Esker Barrows

Esker Barrows

Oct 27, 2012

Jonesboro- Esker Ervin Barrows, 97, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 at White River Medical Center in Batesville. He was born February 21, 1915 in Onyx to the late Willis and Essie Barrows. Mr. Barrows was a retired Dental Lab Technician and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He taught at Onyx School prior to serving in the United States...

Ruth Irene Foster Barnett

Ruth Irene Foster Barnett

Oct 27, 2012

Corinth, MS- Ruth Irene Foster Barnett , 87, passed away Saturday October 27, 2012 at the Mississippi Care Center in Corinth. She was born on December 12, 1924 in Swifton to the late Noel and Sally Middleton Foster. Mrs. Barnett was of the Baptist faith. She is also proceded in death by her husband, Howard Barnett; a son Jimmy Koller;...

Ruth Irene Foster Barnett

Ruth Irene Foster Barnett

Oct 27, 2012

Corinth, MS- Ruth Irene Foster Barnett , 87, passed away Saturday October 27, 2012 at the Mississippi Care Center in Corinth. She was born on December 12, 1924 in Swifton to the late Noel and Sally Middleton Foster. Mrs. Barnett was of the Baptist faith. She is also proceded in death by her husband, Howard Barnett; a son Jimmy Koller;...

Esker Barrows

Esker Barrows

Oct 27, 2012

Jonesboro- Esker Ervin Barrows, 97, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 at White River Medical Center in Batesville. He was born February 21, 1915 in Onyx to the late Willis and Essie Barrows. Mr. Barrows was a retired Dental Lab Technician and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He taught at Onyx School prior to serving in the United States...

Betty Lou Markin Mckisson

Betty Lou Markin Mckisson

Oct 27, 2012

Jonesboro- Betty Lou Markin McKisson 81, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 at her residence. She was born March 31, 1931 in Monette to the late William and Lora Markin. She was a member of the Cornerstone United Methodist Church. Mrs. Mc Kisson was a homemaker; she has a flare for decorating and was instrumental in starting a new womens...

Ruth Irene Foster Barnett

Ruth Irene Foster Barnett

Oct 27, 2012

Corinth, MS- Ruth Irene Foster Barnett , 87, passed away Saturday October 27, 2012 at the Mississippi Care Center in Corinth. She was born on December 12, 1924 in Swifton to the late Noel and Sally Middleton Foster. Mrs. Barnett was of the Baptist faith. She is also proceded in death by her husband, Howard Barnett; a son Jimmy Koller;...

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