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Betty Maxine French

Betty Maxine French

May 9, 2012

Jonesboro- Betty Maxine French, 81, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012. She was born on February 25, 1931 in Jonesboro to the late Glenn and Eva Payton. She is survived by her husband, Paul French; two daughters, Cinda Harmer and Brenda Phillips; a son, Paul Allan French; two brothers, Jessie Payton and Jerry Payton; a sister, Wanda Campbell; five grandchildren,...

Chester Leon Goodson

Chester Leon Goodson

May 9, 2012

Jonesboro- Chester Leon Goodson, 80, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012. He was born on September 25, 1931 in Black Oak to the late John and Laura Goodson. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a corporal and was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Goodson was a retired carpenter and loved woodworking...

Betty Maxine French

Betty Maxine French

May 9, 2012

Jonesboro- Betty Maxine French, 81, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012. She was born on February 25, 1931 in Jonesboro to the late Glenn and Eva Payton. She is survived by her husband, Paul French; two daughters, Cinda Harmer and Brenda Phillips; a son, Paul Allan French; two brothers, Jessie Payton and Jerry Payton; a sister, Wanda Campbell; five grandchildren,...

Jimmy Lee Daffron

Jimmy Lee Daffron

May 6, 2012

Imboden, AR - Jimmy Lee Daffron, 65, passed away Sunday, May 06, 2012. Born December 06, 1946 in Duquoin, IL to James and Dorothy Daffron. He is preceded in death by father James Clark Daffron. He is survived by wife Darlene Sue Daffron of the home, four sons; Scott Daffron of Monrovia, CA., Justin Daffron and Jared Daffron both of...

Remington Jo Leigh Paschal

Remington Jo Leigh Paschal

May 3, 2012

Batesville, AR - Remington Jo Leigh Paschal, 4 months old, passed away Thursday, May 03, 2012. Born January 04, 2012 in Batesville to Zachary Heath and Samantha Nichole Lynn (Anderson) Paschal. She is survived by parents of the home, sister Raegyn Marie Ann Paschal of the home, grandparents; Charlie Paschal of Batesville, David and Debbie Rounds of Pocahontas and Scott...

Iris Lorraine Denton

Iris Lorraine Denton

May 2, 2012

Mrs. Iris Lorraine Denton, a lifetime resident of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in Little Rock, at the age of 60. She was born March 25, 1952 in Harrisburg, the daughter of Dexter Harve Denton and Morris Aleeta Walls Denton. She was a retired beautician and also worked for several years as a cook on the riverboats....

Iris Lorraine Denton

Iris Lorraine Denton

May 2, 2012

Mrs. Iris Lorraine Denton, a lifetime resident of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in Little Rock, at the age of 60. She was born March 25, 1952 in Harrisburg, the daughter of Dexter Harve Denton and Morris Aleeta Walls Denton. She was a retired beautician and also worked for several years as a cook on the riverboats....

Iris Lorraine Denton

Iris Lorraine Denton

May 2, 2012

Mrs. Iris Lorraine Denton, a lifetime resident of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in Little Rock, at the age of 60. She was born March 25, 1952 in Harrisburg, the daughter of Dexter Harve Denton and Morris Aleeta Walls Denton. She was a retired beautician and also worked for several years as a cook on the riverboats....

Delma Mollie Raglin

Delma Mollie Raglin

May 1, 2012

Pocahontas- Delma Mollie Raglin, 86, daughter of the late William and Elsie (Lindsey) Vanwinkle. She is preceded in death by her husband Roy Raglin of 69 years. Survived by Necies and nephews. Funeral Services will be Thursday at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral home with John Fears officiating. Burial will follow in Masonic. Visitation will be Wednesday...

Larry Don Gillihan

Larry Don Gillihan

May 1, 2012

Bono- Larry Don Gillihan, 70, died Tuesday, May 1, 2012. He was born on June 7, 1941 in Bono to the late Leonard "Edd" and Sybil Baugh Gillihan. He was a well known veteran local musician. He was a local radio announcer. He is survived by his wife, Shelby Sandefer Gillihan; two sons, Larry Joseph Gillihan of Bono and David...

Larry Don Gillihan

Larry Don Gillihan

May 1, 2012

Bono- Larry Don Gillihan, 70, died Tuesday, May 1, 2012. He was born on June 7, 1941 in Bono to the late Leonard "Edd" and Sybil Baugh Gillihan. He was a well known veteran local musician. He was a local radio announcer. He is survived by his wife, Shelby Sandefer Gillihan; two sons, Larry Joseph Gillihan of Bono and David...

Larry Don Gillihan

Larry Don Gillihan

May 1, 2012

Bono- Larry Don Gillihan, 70, died Tuesday, May 1, 2012. He was born on June 7, 1941 in Bono to the late Leonard "Edd" and Sybil Baugh Gillihan. He was a well known veteran local musician. He was a local radio announcer. He is survived by his wife, Shelby Sandefer Gillihan; two sons, Larry Joseph Gillihan of Bono and David...

Robert Herman Harris

Robert Herman Harris

Apr 30, 2012

Maynard- Robert Herman Harris, 82, passed away Monday April 30, 2012. Born November 30, 1929 to Herman and Annie (Snowden) Harris in Supply, Arkansas. He was retired from McDonnell Douglas where he worked for 35 years as a tool and cutter grinder. He served as president of union District Lodge 837-B of the I.A.M.A.W for many years. He loved his...

Ira Melvin Mitchell

Ira Melvin Mitchell

Apr 30, 2012

Pocahontas- Ira Melvin Mitchell, 68, son of the late Clarence and Edna Mitchell passed away Monday at his home. He was preceded by his parents, son Michael Mitchell, brothers Nelson, Leo, and Lavern Mitchell and 2 sisters, Alois Whitt and Louise McElroy. He is survived by his wife Carlene Golliver Mitchell, 3 daughters Shelia (Donald) Prater of Hardy, Candi (Chuck)...

Everett Louis Chaney, Jr.

Everett Louis Chaney, Jr.

Apr 28, 2012

Jonesboro- Everett Louis Chaney Jr, 66, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 at his residence. He was born on April 22, 1946 in Larue, Ohio to the late Everett L. Chaney Sr. and Dorothy Mae Willmeth Chaney. He lived in Jonesboro for forty years formerly of Richwood, Ohio. He was a factory worker and enjoyed fishing, video games, gardening and...

Violet Flanigan

Violet Flanigan

Apr 28, 2012

Pocahontas- Violet Marie Flanigan, 95, daughter of the late Joe and Hester Rush Spikes died Saturday, April 28 at Randolph Home. She was preceded by her parents, former husband Joseph S. Flanigan, late husbands Willis H. Scears, and Dewrell(Dick) Flanigan: daughter Alta Mae (Flanigan) Nail, grandson Michael Geick, and son-in-law Keith Goree. Survivors include daughters Marjorie Flanigan(Larry) Geick of Lacon,IL;...

Everett Louis Chaney, Jr.

Everett Louis Chaney, Jr.

Apr 28, 2012

Jonesboro- Everett Louis Chaney Jr, 66, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 at his residence. He was born on April 22, 1946 in Larue, Ohio to the late Everett L. Chaney Sr. and Dorothy Mae Willmeth Chaney. He lived in Jonesboro for forty years formerly of Richwood, Ohio. He was a factory worker and enjoyed fishing, video games, gardening and...

Everett Louis Chaney, Jr.

Everett Louis Chaney, Jr.

Apr 28, 2012

Jonesboro- Everett Louis Chaney Jr, 66, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 at his residence. He was born on April 22, 1946 in Larue, Ohio to the late Everett L. Chaney Sr. and Dorothy Mae Willmeth Chaney. He lived in Jonesboro for forty years formerly of Richwood, Ohio. He was a factory worker and enjoyed fishing, video games, gardening and...

Doris Davidson

Doris Davidson

Apr 26, 2012

Pocahontas- Doris Davidson 80 daughter of the late Ernest and Allie Waddell passed away Thursday at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro. She was preceded by her parents Husband Henry Davidson 2 brothers and 4 sisters. She is survived by 2 sons Terry and John Davidson and 1 daughter Tina Cooper and 2 grandchildren Clair Cooper and Sara Davidson-LeFevre all of Michigan...

Aida Luvia De Rivera

Aida Luvia De Rivera

Apr 25, 2012

Jonesboro " Aida Luvia De Rivera, 97, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Service will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday at the Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home, 300 W. Matthews Ave. in Jonesboro with Father Jack Vu officiating. Burial will be in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

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