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Bobby Mills

Bobby Mills

Jul 25, 2011

Harrisburg- Bobby Gene Mills, 84, passed away Monday, July 25, 2011 at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born October 10, 1926 in Harrisburg to the late Harry and Eugenia Mills. Mr. Mills proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a member of the American Legion. He was a retired farmer...

Charles Faver Smith

Charles Faver Smith

Jul 24, 2011

Pocahontas-Charles Faver Smith, 52, son of the late G. E. and Rachel Faver Smith, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Five Rivers Medical Center. He is survived by his wife Jane Smith of the home; three sons, Josh Smith of Jonesboro, Luke Smith and Nathan Smith of the home; one daughter, Rachel Smith of Pocahontas, and 2 granddaughters, Kacie...

Dale Hufstedler

Dale Hufstedler

Jul 24, 2011

Pocahontas- Dale Hufstedler, 77, son of the late Emmitt and Maud Hufstedler passed at Saturday, July 23, 2011 at his home. He was preceded by his parents, son Larry Dean Hufstedler, one sister Maxine Rook and 3 brothers, Sherrill, Lehman and Randolph Hufstedler. He is survived by his wife Betty Hufstedler of the home, one son Roger Hufstedler of St....

Mary Jane Williams

Mary Jane Williams

Jul 23, 2011

Waynesville, MO - Mary Jane Williams, 77, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011. Born November 22, 1933 to the late Bill and Maggie Harpole. She is also preceded in death by one sister. She is survived by 2 sons, Larry Sells and Kenneth Williams; 3 Daughters , Patricia Warren, Rose Noonan, and Sharon Fairbanks; six sisters and two brothers, 14...

Hazel Bernice Vandergriff

Hazel Bernice Vandergriff

Jul 20, 2011

Pocahontas - Hazel Bernice Vandergriff, 91, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Born May 15, 1920. She is preceded in death by parents, husband, Dow Dawson, husband, Cletus Vandergriff, son, Wilbur Dawson and grandson, Scott Dawson. She is survived by daughter, Barbara Carder of Memphis, TN, step daughter, Virginia Thielemier of Pocahontas, three grandsons, Paul...

Martha Lee Surber

Martha Lee Surber

Jul 18, 2011

Lake City- Martha Lee Surber, 58, passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 in Collierville, Tenn. Martha was a lifetime resident of Lake City and had only moved to Collierville to be near her sister. She was born December 4, 1952 in Monette. She was a member of the Refuge General Baptist Church and enjoyed painting and drawing. She retired from...

Martha Lee Surber

Martha Lee Surber

Jul 18, 2011

Lake City- Martha Lee Surber, 58, passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 in Collierville, Tenn. Martha was a lifetime resident of Lake City and had only moved to Collierville to be near her sister. She was born December 4, 1952 in Monette. She was a member of the Refuge General Baptist Church and enjoyed painting and drawing. She retired from...

Martha Lee Surber

Martha Lee Surber

Jul 18, 2011

Lake City- Martha Lee Surber, 58, passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 in Collierville, Tenn. Martha was a lifetime resident of Lake City and had only moved to Collierville to be near her sister. She was born December 4, 1952 in Monette. She was a member of the Refuge General Baptist Church and enjoyed painting and drawing. She retired from...

Clara Geneva Hearron

Clara Geneva Hearron

Jul 17, 2011

Ms. "Jackie" Hearron, 89, of Texas City, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Craighead County, Arkansas, but resided in Texas most of her adult life. Ms. Hearron was preceded in death by her parents, John and Myrtle Colbert; three sisters, Stella Wilson, Hazel Karnes, and Lou Ada Kendrick; two brothers, Clyde...

David Grant Brecheen

David Grant Brecheen

Jul 17, 2011

David G. Brecheen, 66, of Forrest City, formerly of Harrisburg, entered into rest on July 17, 2011 at his home. David was born February 18, 1945 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, and was preceded in death by his parents Alex and Rosie Brecheen. David attended Harrisburg High School and Arkansas State University. He was an Army veteran. He enjoyed life and its...

David Grant Brecheen

David Grant Brecheen

Jul 17, 2011

David G. Brecheen, 66, of Forrest City, formerly of Harrisburg, entered into rest on July 17, 2011 at his home. David was born February 18, 1945 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, and was preceded in death by his parents Alex and Rosie Brecheen. David attended Harrisburg High School and Arkansas State University. He was an Army veteran. He enjoyed life and its...

Clara Geneva Hearron

Clara Geneva Hearron

Jul 17, 2011

Ms. "Jackie" Hearron, 89, of Texas City, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Craighead County, Arkansas, but resided in Texas most of her adult life. Ms. Hearron was preceded in death by her parents, John and Myrtle Colbert; three sisters, Stella Wilson, Hazel Karnes, and Lou Ada Kendrick; two brothers, Clyde...

Clara Geneva Hearron

Clara Geneva Hearron

Jul 17, 2011

Ms. "Jackie" Hearron, 89, of Texas City, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Craighead County, Arkansas, but resided in Texas most of her adult life. Ms. Hearron was preceded in death by her parents, John and Myrtle Colbert; three sisters, Stella Wilson, Hazel Karnes, and Lou Ada Kendrick; two brothers, Clyde...

David Grant Brecheen

David Grant Brecheen

Jul 17, 2011

David G. Brecheen, 66, of Forrest City, formerly of Harrisburg, entered into rest on July 17, 2011 at his home. David was born February 18, 1945 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, and was preceded in death by his parents Alex and Rosie Brecheen. David attended Harrisburg High School and Arkansas State University. He was an Army veteran. He enjoyed life and its...

Charles Franklin Peoples

Charles Franklin Peoples

Jul 16, 2011

Pocahontas - Charles Franklin Peoples, 66, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011. Born December 20, 1944 in Biggers to the late Walker and Elsie Peoples. He is also preceded in death by brother, Jr. Peoples and sister, Magalean Peoples. He is survived by two sons, Terry and Christopher Peoples and daughter, Cynitha Kerley all of Pocahontas. Five grandchildren and two...

Curtis D. Newton

Curtis D. Newton

Jul 15, 2011

Curtis D. Newton, 48, of Wynne, was called home, Friday, July 15, 2011, at Wynne. He was born September 30, 1962, at Jonesboro to William Jay and Madeline Poff Newton. Formerly of Lake City, Curtis graduated Lake City High School as Valedictorian and went to Arkansas State and Henderson State Universities until he realized his calling was with the United...

Curtis D. Newton

Curtis D. Newton

Jul 15, 2011

Curtis D. Newton, 48, of Wynne, was called home, Friday, July 15, 2011, at Wynne. He was born September 30, 1962, at Jonesboro to William Jay and Madeline Poff Newton. Formerly of Lake City, Curtis graduated Lake City High School as Valedictorian and went to Arkansas State and Henderson State Universities until he realized his calling was with the United...

Carl Miller

Carl Miller

Jul 15, 2011

Pocahontas - Carl Miller, 75, passed away Friday, July 15, 2011. Born November 10, 1935 in Missouri to the late Ira and Jessie Miller. He is also preceded in death by four brothers, Willis, Gordon, Wayne and Jerry Miller and one sister, Violet Crowley. He is survived by wife, Irene Miller of the home, three sons, Randy and wife, Judy...

Curtis D. Newton

Curtis D. Newton

Jul 15, 2011

Curtis D. Newton, 48, of Wynne, was called home, Friday, July 15, 2011, at Wynne. He was born September 30, 1962, at Jonesboro to William Jay and Madeline Poff Newton. Formerly of Lake City, Curtis graduated Lake City High School as Valedictorian and went to Arkansas State and Henderson State Universities until he realized his calling was with the United...

Helen Patterson

Helen Patterson

Jul 13, 2011

West Memphis- Helen L. Patterson, 80, formerly of Black Oak died on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Crittenden Regional Hospital. She was born May 6, 1931 in Monette to the late Henry and Elizabeth Gipson. She was a homemaker and of the Church of Christ belief. Mrs. Patterson enjoyed gardening, ceramics and cooking. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Patterson; a...

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