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Lawrence Justice

Lawrence Justice

Nov 16, 2010

JONESBORO -- Lawrence "Larry" Justice, 89, of Jonesboro died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at his home. Born on April 12, 1921, Justice was a retired school teacher. He taught for 26 years at Bay and Brookland and also helped found Abilities Unlimited of Jonesboro of which he was the first executive director. He was in the U.S. Navy for six...

Lawrence Justice

Lawrence Justice

Nov 16, 2010

JONESBORO -- Lawrence "Larry" Justice, 89, of Jonesboro died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at his home. Born on April 12, 1921, Justice was a retired school teacher. He taught for 26 years at Bay and Brookland and also helped found Abilities Unlimited of Jonesboro of which he was the first executive director. He was in the U.S. Navy for six...

Luna Marie Barrett

Luna Marie Barrett

Nov 11, 2010

Bay- Luna Marie McAnally Barrett, 87, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010. She was born March 11, 1923 in Baldwin, Mississippi to the late Bill and Lillie McAnally. She retired from Singer Company in Trumann and was a member of the Viva Drive Church of Christ in Trumann. Mrs. Barrett enjoyed spending time with her family and gardening. Survivors include...

Luna Marie Barrett

Luna Marie Barrett

Nov 11, 2010

Bay- Luna Marie McAnally Barrett, 87, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010. She was born March 11, 1923 in Baldwin, Mississippi to the late Bill and Lillie McAnally. She retired from Singer Company in Trumann and was a member of the Viva Drive Church of Christ in Trumann. Mrs. Barrett enjoyed spending time with her family and gardening. Survivors include...

Luna Marie Barrett

Luna Marie Barrett

Nov 11, 2010

Bay- Luna Marie McAnally Barrett, 87, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010. She was born March 11, 1923 in Baldwin, Mississippi to the late Bill and Lillie McAnally. She retired from Singer Company in Trumann and was a member of the Viva Drive Church of Christ in Trumann. Mrs. Barrett enjoyed spending time with her family and gardening. Survivors include...

Michael Garrett

Michael Garrett

Nov 10, 2010

Pocahontas - Michael Garrett, 44, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at St. Benards Medical Center. Born September 24, 1966 in Dowagiac, MI. He is preceded in death by brother, David Garrett and son, Jacob Garrett. He is survived by both parents; Don and Louise Garrett of Pocahontas. Two brothers; Paul and wife Krystal and John Garrett both of Pocahontas....

Carl Stephen Tweedy

Carl Stephen Tweedy

Nov 10, 2010

Pocahontas - Carl Stephen Tweedy, 83, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Born September 01, 1927 in Eleven Point Community to the late Henry and Ollie Mrytle Tweedy. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Tweedy, 2 brothers Paul and Harold Tweedy and Two sister Hazel Earley and Helen Pratt He is survived...

Edness L. Willey Futrell

Edness L. Willey Futrell

Nov 9, 2010

Jonesboro- Edness L. Futrell, 101, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at Craighead Co. Nursing Center. She was born March 10, 1909 in Jonesboro to the late E.D. "Doc" and Julia Willey. Mrs. Futrell worked for over 20 years at F. W. Woolworth's and then at Gibson's as a salesperson. She was a charter member of the Fisher St. Baptist...

Edness L. Willey Futrell

Edness L. Willey Futrell

Nov 9, 2010

Jonesboro- Edness L. Futrell, 101, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at Craighead Co. Nursing Center. She was born March 10, 1909 in Jonesboro to the late E.D. "Doc" and Julia Willey. Mrs. Futrell worked for over 20 years at F. W. Woolworth's and then at Gibson's as a salesperson. She was a charter member of the Fisher St. Baptist...

Edness L. Willey Futrell

Edness L. Willey Futrell

Nov 9, 2010

Jonesboro- Edness L. Futrell, 101, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at Craighead Co. Nursing Center. She was born March 10, 1909 in Jonesboro to the late E.D. "Doc" and Julia Willey. Mrs. Futrell worked for over 20 years at F. W. Woolworth's and then at Gibson's as a salesperson. She was a charter member of the Fisher St. Baptist...

David Young

David Young

Nov 8, 2010

Imboden - David Young, 52, passed away Monday, November 08, 2010. Born January 25, 1958 in Imboden. He is preceded in death by sister Wilma Young. He is survived by wife Sharon Young of the home. Three daughters; Belita and husband Steven Gulick of Kansas City, MO., Monique and husband Anthony Kemp of Springfield, MO., and Paige Finley of the...

Alma Louise Sumner

Alma Louise Sumner

Nov 6, 2010

Pocahontas - Alma Louise Sumner, 81, passed away Saturday, November 06, 2010 at St. Benards Medical Center. Born November 18, 1928 in Alicia, AR to the late James Arthur and Christina Bobbitt. She is preceded in death by husbands; Ray Kenny Secrest and John William Sumner; also son, Franklin Lee Secrest and daughter, Teresa Jane Sumner and half sister, Leah...

Glennie Tolley Blanchard

Glennie Tolley Blanchard

Nov 5, 2010

Glennie Tolley Blanchard JONESBORO " Mrs. Glennie Juanita Tolley Blanchard, 83, passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1927, in Judsonia to the late Glen and Susan Tolley. She had lived in Jonesboro for 48 years and was formerly of Livermore, Calif. She was a homemaker and member of Blessed Sacrament...

Glennie Tolley Blanchard

Glennie Tolley Blanchard

Nov 5, 2010

Glennie Tolley Blanchard JONESBORO " Mrs. Glennie Juanita Tolley Blanchard, 83, passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1927, in Judsonia to the late Glen and Susan Tolley. She had lived in Jonesboro for 48 years and was formerly of Livermore, Calif. She was a homemaker and member of Blessed Sacrament...

Glennie Tolley Blanchard

Glennie Tolley Blanchard

Nov 5, 2010

Glennie Tolley Blanchard JONESBORO " Mrs. Glennie Juanita Tolley Blanchard, 83, passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1927, in Judsonia to the late Glen and Susan Tolley. She had lived in Jonesboro for 48 years and was formerly of Livermore, Calif. She was a homemaker and member of Blessed Sacrament...

Ruth Smart

Ruth Smart

Nov 4, 2010

Pocahontas - Ruth Smart, 62, passed Thursday, November 04, 2010. Born October 02, 1948 in Randolph County to the late Bid and Velma Sanders. She is preceded in death by sister, Thelma Hayes. She is survived by husband Calvin Smart of the home. Son, Eddie Smart of Jackson, MO. and two daughters; Paula Durbin of Pocahontas and Tina Lamb of...

Charles Donald "Dink" Potter

Charles Donald "Dink" Potter

Nov 3, 2010

Jonesboro - Charles "Dink" Potter, 81, went to meet the Lord at his home early Wednesday, November 3, 2010. He was born March 2, 1929 at Walcott to the late Robert "Bob" and Dora Potter and lived in Jonesboro for 31 years formerly of Light. He was a retired farmer and a mechanic at Case International and was a member...

Charles Donald "Dink" Potter

Charles Donald "Dink" Potter

Nov 3, 2010

Jonesboro - Charles "Dink" Potter, 81, went to meet the Lord at his home early Wednesday, November 3, 2010. He was born March 2, 1929 at Walcott to the late Robert "Bob" and Dora Potter and lived in Jonesboro for 31 years formerly of Light. He was a retired farmer and a mechanic at Case International and was a member...

Charles Donald "Dink" Potter

Charles Donald "Dink" Potter

Nov 3, 2010

Jonesboro - Charles "Dink" Potter, 81, went to meet the Lord at his home early Wednesday, November 3, 2010. He was born March 2, 1929 at Walcott to the late Robert "Bob" and Dora Potter and lived in Jonesboro for 31 years formerly of Light. He was a retired farmer and a mechanic at Case International and was a member...

Paula M. Bennett

Paula M. Bennett

Nov 1, 2010

Pocahontas - Paula M. Bennett, 81, passed away Monday, November 01, 2010. Born July 23, 1929 in Mendez Capote, Provincia of Matanzas Cuba to the late Pedor and Andrea Suarez. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Freddie Wiseman and her second husband, William Bennett, Jr. And three siblings. She is survived by four children; Andria Allen of...

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