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George Riley Priest

George Riley Priest

Nov 9, 2011

Jonesboro- George Riley Priest, 88, died Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at St. Bernards Medical Center. George Riley Priest, a son of Howard and Ruth Simmons Priest, was born at home in the Little Texas Township, south of Cash in Craighead County, Arkansas. He grew up in the Chilson community south of Cash and left school after the 8th grade to...

Edith Anna Bowers

Edith Anna Bowers

Nov 8, 2011

Edith Anna Tomlin Bowers, of Jonesboro and Hot Springs Village was a friend to all. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. She had a special relationship with her friends, neighbors and family and brought light wherever she traveled. She was a kind and generous woman, who touched the lives of many. She died November 8, 2011, at the age...

Edith Anna Bowers

Edith Anna Bowers

Nov 8, 2011

Edith Anna Tomlin Bowers, of Jonesboro and Hot Springs Village was a friend to all. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. She had a special relationship with her friends, neighbors and family and brought light wherever she traveled. She was a kind and generous woman, who touched the lives of many. She died November 8, 2011, at the age...

Edith Anna Bowers

Edith Anna Bowers

Nov 8, 2011

Edith Anna Tomlin Bowers, of Jonesboro and Hot Springs Village was a friend to all. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. She had a special relationship with her friends, neighbors and family and brought light wherever she traveled. She was a kind and generous woman, who touched the lives of many. She died November 8, 2011, at the age...

Jesse "Jack" H. Story

Jesse "Jack" H. Story

Nov 7, 2011

Little Rock - Jesse "Jack" Story, 78, passed away Monday, November 07, 2011 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. Born September 25, 1933 in Mason, Arkansas to the late Fender and Nola (Goans) Story. He is also preceded in death by daughter Pamela Lambert. He is survived by wife Joann Story of the home, son Eddie and wife Kathleen...

Norman Ray Mcmullin

Norman Ray Mcmullin

Nov 6, 2011

Jonesboro- Norman Ray McMullin, 71, advanced to heaven November 6, 2011. He was born August 29, 1940. Norman worked many years on the Cotton Belt Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad. Norman, Kaye, Robert and Aaron owned and operated McMullin Nursery. But Norman\u0027s greatest achievement was what he did for our LORD Jesus Christ while upon this earth. He loved, showed,...

Norman Ray Mcmullin

Norman Ray Mcmullin

Nov 6, 2011

Jonesboro- Norman Ray McMullin, 71, advanced to heaven November 6, 2011. He was born August 29, 1940. Norman worked many years on the Cotton Belt Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad. Norman, Kaye, Robert and Aaron owned and operated McMullin Nursery. But Norman\u0027s greatest achievement was what he did for our LORD Jesus Christ while upon this earth. He loved, showed,...

Norman Ray Mcmullin

Norman Ray Mcmullin

Nov 6, 2011

Jonesboro- Norman Ray McMullin, 71, advanced to heaven November 6, 2011. He was born August 29, 1940. Norman worked many years on the Cotton Belt Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad. Norman, Kaye, Robert and Aaron owned and operated McMullin Nursery. But Norman\u0027s greatest achievement was what he did for our LORD Jesus Christ while upon this earth. He loved, showed,...

Maggie Ann Johnson

Maggie Ann Johnson

Nov 4, 2011

Corning - Maggie Ann (Davidson) Johnson, daughter of Mary and Henry Davidson, born February 22, 1913 and passed away on November 04, 2011. She was 98 years old and had a wonderful life. She married Daniel (Dell) Johnson on January 23, 1938 and had three children. She is preceded in death by husband, parents, four brothers, five sisters, two grandchildren,...

Lessie Aline Haynes

Lessie Aline Haynes

Nov 3, 2011

Lake City - Lessie Aline Haynes, 94, died Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Lakeside Nursing Home. She was born February 11, 1917 in Baldwin, Mississippi to the late Edgar Thomas Mink and Nancy Cordelia Elizabeth Chafin Mink. Mrs. Haynes was a homemaker and a member of the Lake City United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Home...

Lessie Aline Haynes

Lessie Aline Haynes

Nov 3, 2011

Lake City - Lessie Aline Haynes, 94, died Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Lakeside Nursing Home. She was born February 11, 1917 in Baldwin, Mississippi to the late Edgar Thomas Mink and Nancy Cordelia Elizabeth Chafin Mink. Mrs. Haynes was a homemaker and a member of the Lake City United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Home...

Lessie Aline Haynes

Lessie Aline Haynes

Nov 3, 2011

Lake City - Lessie Aline Haynes, 94, died Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Lakeside Nursing Home. She was born February 11, 1917 in Baldwin, Mississippi to the late Edgar Thomas Mink and Nancy Cordelia Elizabeth Chafin Mink. Mrs. Haynes was a homemaker and a member of the Lake City United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Home...

Opal Cook

Opal Cook

Nov 2, 2011

Black Oak- Opal I. Cook, 93, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born May 8, 1918 in Cord to the late Frank and Lizzie Benton. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Caraway. She loved to crochet, read, working puzzles and her pets. Survivors include her two...

Opal Cook

Opal Cook

Nov 2, 2011

Black Oak- Opal I. Cook, 93, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born May 8, 1918 in Cord to the late Frank and Lizzie Benton. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Caraway. She loved to crochet, read, working puzzles and her pets. Survivors include her two...

Opal Cook

Opal Cook

Nov 2, 2011

Black Oak- Opal I. Cook, 93, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born May 8, 1918 in Cord to the late Frank and Lizzie Benton. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Caraway. She loved to crochet, read, working puzzles and her pets. Survivors include her two...

Douglas "Windy" Barnes

Douglas "Windy" Barnes

Nov 1, 2011

Pocahontas - Douglas Euegene "Windy" Barnes, 72, passed away Tuesday, November 01, 2011. Born August 04, 1939 in Biggers, AR to the late Bill and Buelah Barnes. He is also preceded in death by brothers Jack and Bunk Barnes, sister Sue Stockwell, a special nephew Billy Ray Johnson, infant brother Duel Wayne Barnes and infant son Ray Neil Barnes. He...

Kathy "Kat" Cooper Ward

Kathy "Kat" Cooper Ward

Oct 31, 2011

North Little Rock- Kathy "Kat" Cooper Ward, 56, died Monday, October 31, 2011 at the Little Rock VA Hospital. She was born September 9, 1955 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Archie Woodrow Cooper and Wilma Nell Jackson Robinson. She proudly served her country in the United States Marine Corp. She is survived by three daughters, Stacy Miller of...

Wayland Thomas Stokes

Wayland Thomas Stokes

Oct 31, 2011

White Hall - Wayland Thomas Stokes, 71, passed away Monday, October 31, 2011. Born October 15, 1940 in Pocahontas to the late Jimmy and Daisey Stokes. He is also preceded in death by wife Anita Stokes and son Richard Stokes. He is survived by two sons; Vincent Stokes of Killeen, TX and David Stokes of Valdosta, GA. One daughter Terri...

Kathy "Kat" Cooper Ward

Kathy "Kat" Cooper Ward

Oct 31, 2011

North Little Rock- Kathy "Kat" Cooper Ward, 56, died Monday, October 31, 2011 at the Little Rock VA Hospital. She was born September 9, 1955 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Archie Woodrow Cooper and Wilma Nell Jackson Robinson. She proudly served her country in the United States Marine Corp. She is survived by three daughters, Stacy Miller of...

Veda "Oldean" Abshier

Veda "Oldean" Abshier

Oct 31, 2011

Maumelle - Veda "Oldean" Abshier, 85, passed away Monday, October 31, 2011. Born February 24, 1926 to the late Clarence and Addie Bell Jones. She is also preceded in death by husband Ewell Clifton Abshier, three brothers; Alden Jones, Derl Jones and Carroll Jones, and sister Geraldine Harris. She is survived by two daughters; Regina and husband Gary French of...

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