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Betty Jean Summitt

Betty Jean Summitt

Jan 13, 2011

Jonesboro- Betty Jean Summitt, 80, formerly of Kennett passed away Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Craighead Nursing Center. She was born January 29, 1930 in Osceola to the late William Henry "Bill" and Daisy Kemp Chatham. Mrs. Summitt worked many years as secretary at Southland School. She was a member of the Antioch Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter,...

Betty Jean Summitt

Betty Jean Summitt

Jan 13, 2011

Jonesboro- Betty Jean Summitt, 80, formerly of Kennett passed away Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Craighead Nursing Center. She was born January 29, 1930 in Osceola to the late William Henry "Bill" and Daisy Kemp Chatham. Mrs. Summitt worked many years as secretary at Southland School. She was a member of the Antioch Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter,...

Ralph Gerald Jarrett

Ralph Gerald Jarrett

Jan 12, 2011

Pocahontas - Ralph Jarrett was born March 11, 1920 to D.L. and Elizabeth Jarrett. He departed this life Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at St. Benard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and five sisters. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lee Jarrett, and his second wife,...

Ruby Johnston Nance

Ruby Johnston Nance

Jan 10, 2011

Jonesboro- Ruby Johnston Nance, formerly of Memphis passed away Monday, January 10, 2011 at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City. She was born December 10, 1919 in Jonesboro to the late Lot and Nancy Johnston. She retired after 25 years with Union Planters Bank in Memphis and was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include her husband, Murrell Nance and several...

Ruby Johnston Nance

Ruby Johnston Nance

Jan 10, 2011

Jonesboro- Ruby Johnston Nance, formerly of Memphis passed away Monday, January 10, 2011 at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City. She was born December 10, 1919 in Jonesboro to the late Lot and Nancy Johnston. She retired after 25 years with Union Planters Bank in Memphis and was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include her husband, Murrell Nance and several...

Ruby Johnston Nance

Ruby Johnston Nance

Jan 10, 2011

Jonesboro- Ruby Johnston Nance, formerly of Memphis passed away Monday, January 10, 2011 at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City. She was born December 10, 1919 in Jonesboro to the late Lot and Nancy Johnston. She retired after 25 years with Union Planters Bank in Memphis and was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include her husband, Murrell Nance and several...

Francis Laveta Morgan

Francis Laveta Morgan

Jan 8, 2011

Corning- Francis (Laveta) Morgan, 84, daughter of the late Henry and Tena Tribble passed away Saturday, January 08, 2011 at her home. She was preceded by her parents husband Elic Morgan, sister Violet Tidwell, 2 brothers; J.W. Tribble and Arvle (Buddy) Tribble. She is survived by children; Anna Ruth (Bob) Fry and Lavonda (Charles) Midgett both of Corning, Linda (Gary)...

James Clinton Bradley

James Clinton Bradley

Jan 7, 2011

Ravenden- James Clinton Bradley, 83, son of the late James and Beula Bradley passed away Friday, January 07, 2011 at his home. He was preceded by his parents, daughter Clara Griffitt, son Michael Edward Bradley and son in-law Marty Wayne Wells. He is survived by his wife Imogene Bradley of the home. Children; Jerry (Jacklyn) Bradley, Wayne (Joann) Bradley, Kathy...

Erin Gray Hillhouse

Erin Gray Hillhouse

Jan 7, 2011

Erin Gray Hillhouse, 30, died January 7, 2011 at Germantown Methodist Hospital in Memphis. She was born December 18, 1980 in Memphis. She was of the Methodist faith and worked at Kroger. She is survived by a daughter, Haley Hillhouse; her father, William B. Hillhouse Jr. of Cordova, TN; her mother, Deborah Abaya and husband David of Memphis; a sister...

Erin Gray Hillhouse

Erin Gray Hillhouse

Jan 7, 2011

Erin Gray Hillhouse, 30, died January 7, 2011 at Germantown Methodist Hospital in Memphis. She was born December 18, 1980 in Memphis. She was of the Methodist faith and worked at Kroger. She is survived by a daughter, Haley Hillhouse; her father, William B. Hillhouse Jr. of Cordova, TN; her mother, Deborah Abaya and husband David of Memphis; a sister...

Erin Gray Hillhouse

Erin Gray Hillhouse

Jan 7, 2011

Erin Gray Hillhouse, 30, died January 7, 2011 at Germantown Methodist Hospital in Memphis. She was born December 18, 1980 in Memphis. She was of the Methodist faith and worked at Kroger. She is survived by a daughter, Haley Hillhouse; her father, William B. Hillhouse Jr. of Cordova, TN; her mother, Deborah Abaya and husband David of Memphis; a sister...

Mary Christine Gordon

Mary Christine Gordon

Jan 6, 2011

Pocahontas - Mary Christine Gordon, 91, passed away Thursday, January 06, 2011 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Born October 22, 1919 in Birdell, AR to the late Henry and Nola Hufstedler. She is also preceded in death by first husband Glendon Collins, second husband John Gordon, three brothers; Howard, Eugene, and Norman Hufstedler and two sisters; Ruby Wolfe and Ivern...

Darrell Gellette Rice

Darrell Gellette Rice

Jan 4, 2011

Maynard - Darrell Gellette Rice, 70, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at VA Hospital in Poplar Bluff. Born October 03, 1940 in Randolph County to the late Claude and Stella Rice. He is preceded in death by two brothers; Lehman "Jack" Rice and C.B. Rice. Three sisters; Lorene Marshall, Claudine Nipps, and Zelda Kowalczyk. He is survived by three...

Susan Forrester

Susan Forrester

Jan 4, 2011

Jonesboro- Susan Forrester, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at St. Bernard Medical Center. She was born February 8, 1922 in Peach Orchard to the late Samuel and Eva Maynard. She was an inspector with General Electric for many years and enjoyed flowers, gardening, cooking and fishing. Survivors include two sons, Danny Forrester of Jonesboro and Larry Forrester of...

Susan Forrester

Susan Forrester

Jan 4, 2011

Jonesboro- Susan Forrester, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at St. Bernard Medical Center. She was born February 8, 1922 in Peach Orchard to the late Samuel and Eva Maynard. She was an inspector with General Electric for many years and enjoyed flowers, gardening, cooking and fishing. Survivors include two sons, Danny Forrester of Jonesboro and Larry Forrester of...

Susan Forrester

Susan Forrester

Jan 4, 2011

Jonesboro- Susan Forrester, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at St. Bernard Medical Center. She was born February 8, 1922 in Peach Orchard to the late Samuel and Eva Maynard. She was an inspector with General Electric for many years and enjoyed flowers, gardening, cooking and fishing. Survivors include two sons, Danny Forrester of Jonesboro and Larry Forrester of...

Robert Lewis Presley

Robert Lewis Presley

Jan 3, 2011

Caraway- Robert Lewis Presley, 87, passed away Monday, January 3, 2011 at his residence. He was born April 28, 1923 in Harrisburg to the late Robert Eddie and Hassie Presley. Mr. Presley was a bricklayer for over 42 years and of the Baptist belief. He enjoyed gardening, tinkering and his family. Survivors include five sons and their wives, Ray and...

Robert Lewis Presley

Robert Lewis Presley

Jan 3, 2011

Caraway- Robert Lewis Presley, 87, passed away Monday, January 3, 2011 at his residence. He was born April 28, 1923 in Harrisburg to the late Robert Eddie and Hassie Presley. Mr. Presley was a bricklayer for over 42 years and of the Baptist belief. He enjoyed gardening, tinkering and his family. Survivors include five sons and their wives, Ray and...

Robert Lewis Presley

Robert Lewis Presley

Jan 3, 2011

Caraway- Robert Lewis Presley, 87, passed away Monday, January 3, 2011 at his residence. He was born April 28, 1923 in Harrisburg to the late Robert Eddie and Hassie Presley. Mr. Presley was a bricklayer for over 42 years and of the Baptist belief. He enjoyed gardening, tinkering and his family. Survivors include five sons and their wives, Ray and...

Robert Earl Anderson

Robert Earl Anderson

Jan 2, 2011

Caraway- Robert Earl Anderson, 78, passed away January 2, 2011, at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born September 25, 1932 in Paducah, KY to the late Luther L. and Elsie Anderson. Robert was a member of the First Baptist Church in Caraway and shared sixty wonderful years with his wife Gwin Anderson. Survivors include his wife, Gwin...

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