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Marie Evans Kirk

Marie Evans Kirk

Jan 18, 2011

Marie Evans Kirk of Pocahontas was called to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. Marie was born on February 17, 1927 near Biggers, Arkansas to her parents, Gussie and Gene Evans. She was married to W. Louie Kirk for 59 years before he passed away in 2003 and was a loving and devoted mother to her...

Kenneth Lavern Lemmons

Kenneth Lavern Lemmons

Jan 18, 2011

Pocahontas - Kenneth Lavern Lemmons, 77, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Randolph Home. Born June 16, 1933 in Randolph County to the late Vernon and Uva Leona Lemmons. He is also preceded in death by brother Joel Lemmons. He is survived by wife Anna Lemmons of the home, daughter Lynne (Danny) Hogan of Pocahontas, son David (Jamie) Lemmons...

Emma Hearn

Emma Hearn

Jan 18, 2011

Jonesboro- Emma Hearn, 96, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in Batesville. She was born October 4, 1914 in Tuscumbia, Alabama to the late Henry and Lillian Cooke. She was a member and the secretary at First Methodist Church in Jonesboro for several years. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Hearn of Batesville; a son, Jon Hearn of Scottsdale, AZ; seven...

Emma Hearn

Emma Hearn

Jan 18, 2011

Jonesboro- Emma Hearn, 96, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in Batesville. She was born October 4, 1914 in Tuscumbia, Alabama to the late Henry and Lillian Cooke. She was a member and the secretary at First Methodist Church in Jonesboro for several years. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Hearn of Batesville; a son, Jon Hearn of Scottsdale, AZ; seven...

Emma Hearn

Emma Hearn

Jan 18, 2011

Jonesboro- Emma Hearn, 96, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in Batesville. She was born October 4, 1914 in Tuscumbia, Alabama to the late Henry and Lillian Cooke. She was a member and the secretary at First Methodist Church in Jonesboro for several years. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Hearn of Batesville; a son, Jon Hearn of Scottsdale, AZ; seven...

James Walter Guthrie

James Walter Guthrie

Jan 17, 2011

Caraway- James Walter Guthrie, 79, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born August 26, 1931 in Black Oak to the late Ollie and Pauline Williams Guthrie and lived most of his life in the area. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Guthrie was a self-employed contractor...

James Walter Guthrie

James Walter Guthrie

Jan 17, 2011

Caraway- James Walter Guthrie, 79, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born August 26, 1931 in Black Oak to the late Ollie and Pauline Williams Guthrie and lived most of his life in the area. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Guthrie was a self-employed contractor...

James Walter Guthrie

James Walter Guthrie

Jan 17, 2011

Caraway- James Walter Guthrie, 79, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born August 26, 1931 in Black Oak to the late Ollie and Pauline Williams Guthrie and lived most of his life in the area. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Guthrie was a self-employed contractor...

Nadine Gregson

Nadine Gregson

Jan 16, 2011

Memphis- Vera Nadine Willey Gregson, 84, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 at the Highlands of Memphis. She was born July 23, 1926 in Jonesboro to the late E. D. "Doc" and Julia Willey. She was the owner and operator of Nadine's Dress Shop for twenty-three years and managed KNEA Radio Station for a few years. Mrs. Gregson was a...

Nadine Gregson

Nadine Gregson

Jan 16, 2011

Memphis- Vera Nadine Willey Gregson, 84, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 at the Highlands of Memphis. She was born July 23, 1926 in Jonesboro to the late E. D. "Doc" and Julia Willey. She was the owner and operator of Nadine's Dress Shop for twenty-three years and managed KNEA Radio Station for a few years. Mrs. Gregson was a...

Glen Dale Woodard

Glen Dale Woodard

Jan 16, 2011

Maynard - Glen Dale Woodard, 45, formerly of O'kean, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 at St. Benards Medical Center. Born December 04, 1965 in Walnut Ridge. He is preceded in death by father Donald Woodard, sister Karen Thompson, sister-in-law Linda Woodard, maternal grandfather Adolph Crouch, paternal grandparents Elorence Dewey and Oshie Woodard. He is survived by mother Marlene Woodard...

Nadine Gregson

Nadine Gregson

Jan 16, 2011

Memphis- Vera Nadine Willey Gregson, 84, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 at the Highlands of Memphis. She was born July 23, 1926 in Jonesboro to the late E. D. "Doc" and Julia Willey. She was the owner and operator of Nadine's Dress Shop for twenty-three years and managed KNEA Radio Station for a few years. Mrs. Gregson was a...

Billy Dale Warren

Billy Dale Warren

Jan 15, 2011

Pocahontas- Billy Dale Warren, 53, passed away Saturday January 15 ,2011. He was preceded by his father Billy Joe Warren. He is survived by his wife Vivian Warren and 2 children, Billy Joe and Amanda Warren all of the home. His mother Rebecca Warren of Hoxie, 2 brothers, Garry Warren of Dixon, Mo and Danny Warren of Hoxie. 3 Sisters,...

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,...

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...

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