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Patsy Sims

Patsy Sims

Nov 27, 2010

Harrisburg- Patsy Sims, 70, passed away Saturday November, 27, 2010 at her home. She was born February 6, 1940 in Harrisburg to the late W.L. "Gander" and Lois Denton Riley. Survivors include her husband, James Sims, one daughter, Jamie Sims, one brother, Johnny Riley, one sister, Maxine Williams. She was also preceded in death by her son James "Dutch" Sims,...

Pearl Marie Johnson

Pearl Marie Johnson

Nov 27, 2010

Pocahontas - Pearl Marie Johnson, 93, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Born March 25, 1917 in Holland, MO to the late Ben and Della Mousmer. She also preceded in death by husband John Johnson, son Jack Johnson, 5 sisters and 3 brothers. She is survived by four sons; Harold Johnson of Maynard, Bill Johnson...

Jean Carol Mcginnis

Jean Carol Mcginnis

Nov 27, 2010

Jonesboro- Jean Carol McGinnis, 64, passed away Saturday, November 27th, 2010 in Jonesboro. She was born July 5, 1946 in Texas to the late Dalton and Evelyn (Phillips) Mashburn. She was of the Baptist faith and loved spending time with her family, playing with her grandchildren, and fishing. Survivors include one daughter, Cynthia and her husband Stephen Johnson, one son,...

William Hobart Smith

William Hobart Smith

Nov 27, 2010

Caraway- William H. Smith, 55, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1955 in Black Oak to the late Mitchell Riddell and Audrey Smith Jeter. He worked at Whitley Farms in Black Oak. Survivors include two daughters, Audrey Smith of Caraway and Kandi Smith of Berryville; two brothers, Michael Smith and...

Jean Carol Mcginnis

Jean Carol Mcginnis

Nov 27, 2010

Jonesboro- Jean Carol McGinnis, 64, passed away Saturday, November 27th, 2010 in Jonesboro. She was born July 5, 1946 in Texas to the late Dalton and Evelyn (Phillips) Mashburn. She was of the Baptist faith and loved spending time with her family, playing with her grandchildren, and fishing. Survivors include one daughter, Cynthia and her husband Stephen Johnson, one son,...

Patsy Sims

Patsy Sims

Nov 27, 2010

Harrisburg- Patsy Sims, 70, passed away Saturday November, 27, 2010 at her home. She was born February 6, 1940 in Harrisburg to the late W.L. "Gander" and Lois Denton Riley. Survivors include her husband, James Sims, one daughter, Jamie Sims, one brother, Johnny Riley, one sister, Maxine Williams. She was also preceded in death by her son James "Dutch" Sims,...

Patsy Sims

Patsy Sims

Nov 27, 2010

Harrisburg- Patsy Sims, 70, passed away Saturday November, 27, 2010 at her home. She was born February 6, 1940 in Harrisburg to the late W.L. "Gander" and Lois Denton Riley. Survivors include her husband, James Sims, one daughter, Jamie Sims, one brother, Johnny Riley, one sister, Maxine Williams. She was also preceded in death by her son James "Dutch" Sims,...

Classetta Stacy Wheeler

Classetta Stacy Wheeler

Nov 27, 2010

Leachville- Classetta Davis Stacy Wheeler, 85, died Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Monette Manor. She was born at Puxico, Missouri on September 21, 1925; she was the daughter of the late John C. and Rosa Mae Jackson Davis. She was known as Mama Rita to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker, enjoyed antiques and was an avid quilter,...

Classetta Stacy Wheeler

Classetta Stacy Wheeler

Nov 27, 2010

Leachville- Classetta Davis Stacy Wheeler, 85, died Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Monette Manor. She was born at Puxico, Missouri on September 21, 1925; she was the daughter of the late John C. and Rosa Mae Jackson Davis. She was known as Mama Rita to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker, enjoyed antiques and was an avid quilter,...

William Hobart Smith

William Hobart Smith

Nov 27, 2010

Caraway- William H. Smith, 55, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1955 in Black Oak to the late Mitchell Riddell and Audrey Smith Jeter. He worked at Whitley Farms in Black Oak. Survivors include two daughters, Audrey Smith of Caraway and Kandi Smith of Berryville; two brothers, Michael Smith and...

Jean Carol Mcginnis

Jean Carol Mcginnis

Nov 27, 2010

Jonesboro- Jean Carol McGinnis, 64, passed away Saturday, November 27th, 2010 in Jonesboro. She was born July 5, 1946 in Texas to the late Dalton and Evelyn (Phillips) Mashburn. She was of the Baptist faith and loved spending time with her family, playing with her grandchildren, and fishing. Survivors include one daughter, Cynthia and her husband Stephen Johnson, one son,...

Hilda Jane Shivley

Hilda Jane Shivley

Nov 27, 2010

Hilda J. Shivley died at her home in Pocahontas on Saturday, November 27th at 89 years of age. She was born on July 09, 1921, in the Noland Community, the eldest daughter of Jim and Daisy Shivley. Miss Shivley was the quintessential career woman, retiring after 47 years of federal government service, first at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. during...

Steven Wesley Mitchell

Steven Wesley Mitchell

Nov 25, 2010

Steven Wesley Mitchell, 24, of Pocahontas died yesterday at his home. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. Born February 25, 1986 in Jonesboro. He left behind his wife, Brandy Mitchell of the home, four children; Katie McQueen, Hannah Mitchell, Jared Mitchell and Jaxon Mitchell. He was the son of Wesley and Cyndi Mitchell both of Pocahontas....

Thelma Lucille Lawson

Thelma Lucille Lawson

Nov 25, 2010

Harrisburg- Thelma Lucille Lawson, 92, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg. She was born September 19, 1918 in Lunsford, Arkansas to the late Hez and Ethel (Addison) Taber. She was of the Pentecostal faith and attended Hillside First Pentecostal Church of Harrisburg. In addition to cooking for her family she loved fishing and gardening....

Thelma Lucille Lawson

Thelma Lucille Lawson

Nov 25, 2010

Harrisburg- Thelma Lucille Lawson, 92, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg. She was born September 19, 1918 in Lunsford, Arkansas to the late Hez and Ethel (Addison) Taber. She was of the Pentecostal faith and attended Hillside First Pentecostal Church of Harrisburg. In addition to cooking for her family she loved fishing and gardening....

Thelma Lucille Lawson

Thelma Lucille Lawson

Nov 25, 2010

Harrisburg- Thelma Lucille Lawson, 92, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg. She was born September 19, 1918 in Lunsford, Arkansas to the late Hez and Ethel (Addison) Taber. She was of the Pentecostal faith and attended Hillside First Pentecostal Church of Harrisburg. In addition to cooking for her family she loved fishing and gardening....

Andrew Issac Barnhill

Andrew Issac Barnhill

Nov 24, 2010

Harrisburg- Issac Andrew Barnhill, 64, passed away on November 24th in Jonesboro. Survivors include his mother, Jessie Vest Barnhill, two brothers; Iley Jr., and Jimmy, two sisters; Eudora Faust and Harriet Austin, 10 nieces and 2 nephews. Services will be Monday at 2 PM at the Central Community Church with visitation from 12 PM until time of service and internment...

Andrew Issac Barnhill

Andrew Issac Barnhill

Nov 24, 2010

Harrisburg- Issac Andrew Barnhill, 64, passed away on November 24th in Jonesboro. Survivors include his mother, Jessie Vest Barnhill, two brothers; Iley Jr., and Jimmy, two sisters; Eudora Faust and Harriet Austin, 10 nieces and 2 nephews. Services will be Monday at 2 PM at the Central Community Church with visitation from 12 PM until time of service and internment...

Ruth Brown Tyer

Ruth Brown Tyer

Nov 24, 2010

Pocahontas - Ruth Brown Tyer, 89, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab. Born October 11, 1921 in Corwin, KS. To the late Frank Jesse and Bertha Timmons Brown. She was a veteran of World War II, having served in the US Navy three years, working in the US Navy Office in Washington, D.C. and was...

Andrew Issac Barnhill

Andrew Issac Barnhill

Nov 24, 2010

Harrisburg- Issac Andrew Barnhill, 64, passed away on November 24th in Jonesboro. Survivors include his mother, Jessie Vest Barnhill, two brothers; Iley Jr., and Jimmy, two sisters; Eudora Faust and Harriet Austin, 10 nieces and 2 nephews. Services will be Monday at 2 PM at the Central Community Church with visitation from 12 PM until time of service and internment...

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