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Judith Ann Wilkins

Judith Ann Wilkins

Jan 1, 2010

Pocahontas - Judith Wilkins, 58, Passed away Friday, January 01, 2009 at her home. She is survived by 1 son, Luther Cook of Tonganoxie, KS. 2 daughters; Tracy Cook-Pressler of Pocahontas and MeChell Rentfro of Kansas City, KS. 2 brothers; Ronnie and Gerald Wilkins of Rockford, IL. and 3 sisters; Dorothy Wills of Cape Giradeau, MO, Joann Burtman of Pocahontas,...

Esther Milligan

Esther Milligan

Jan 1, 2010

Mrs. Esther E. Milligan Jonesboro - Mrs. Esther Elizabeth Milligan, 90, passed away Friday, January 1, 2010, at her residence. She was born in Mt. Ida, AR on April 19, 1919, to the late Joseph Clark and Louisa Mayberry Coyle. She was a homemaker and member of the East Side Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Mrs. Milligan loved gardening, crocheting, fishing,...

Farrah Virginia Willett

Farrah Virginia Willett

Dec 31, 2009

Jonesboro- Farrah Virginia Chappell Willett, 92, died Thursday December 31, 2009 at her home. She was born in Tiptonville, TN., on January 5, 1917, to the late W.L. and Willie French Chappell. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She was an avid bridge player who played in several clubs for over fifty years. She was also...

Farrah Virginia Willett

Farrah Virginia Willett

Dec 31, 2009

Jonesboro- Farrah Virginia Chappell Willett, 92, died Thursday December 31, 2009 at her home. She was born in Tiptonville, TN., on January 5, 1917, to the late W.L. and Willie French Chappell. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She was an avid bridge player who played in several clubs for over fifty years. She was also...

Farrah Virginia Willett

Farrah Virginia Willett

Dec 31, 2009

Jonesboro- Farrah Virginia Chappell Willett, 92, died Thursday December 31, 2009 at her home. She was born in Tiptonville, TN., on January 5, 1917, to the late W.L. and Willie French Chappell. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She was an avid bridge player who played in several clubs for over fifty years. She was also...

Joseph Hubert Peters

Joseph Hubert Peters

Dec 29, 2009

Joseph Hubert "Joe" Peters, age 84 of Hot Springs, AR. passed away December 29, 2009. He was born November 6, 1925 at Pocahontas, AR. Joe Peters is survived by his son Joseph Alan "Joe" Peters, daughter-in-law Carol Peters, of Hot Springs, AR., his sister Lucille Broadway of Madison, IL. and a great grand daughter Lexi Weatherford. He was predeceased by...

Margaret Gambill

Margaret Gambill

Dec 28, 2009

Jonesboro- Margaret Alma Harris Gambill, 89, passed away Monday, December 28, 2009 at Ridgecrest Health and Rehab. She was born June 23, 1920 near Sikeston, Missouri to the late Herman and Audrey Scott Harris. She was a homemaker and member of the Shiloh United Methodist Church. Mrs. Gambill lived most of her life in Jonesboro and worked for Frolic Footwear...

Margaret Gambill

Margaret Gambill

Dec 28, 2009

Jonesboro- Margaret Alma Harris Gambill, 89, passed away Monday, December 28, 2009 at Ridgecrest Health and Rehab. She was born June 23, 1920 near Sikeston, Missouri to the late Herman and Audrey Scott Harris. She was a homemaker and member of the Shiloh United Methodist Church. Mrs. Gambill lived most of her life in Jonesboro and worked for Frolic Footwear...

Margaret Gambill

Margaret Gambill

Dec 28, 2009

Jonesboro- Margaret Alma Harris Gambill, 89, passed away Monday, December 28, 2009 at Ridgecrest Health and Rehab. She was born June 23, 1920 near Sikeston, Missouri to the late Herman and Audrey Scott Harris. She was a homemaker and member of the Shiloh United Methodist Church. Mrs. Gambill lived most of her life in Jonesboro and worked for Frolic Footwear...

Lucy Ellis

Lucy Ellis

Dec 26, 2009

Pocahontas - Lucy Ellis, 90, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2009 at Randolph Home.Born November 25, 1919 in Richwood Community to the late Joseph and Lucy Mae Stone.She is preceded in death by 2 sons, Daniel William Ellis and Infant Ellis one brother Ceral Stone and three sisters Marie Ivy, Rhema Eskridge, Maxine Cupp.She is survived by husband, Percy Ellis...

Manly "M.J." James Fox

Manly "M.J." James Fox

Dec 26, 2009

Jonesboro - M. J. Fox, 91, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2009 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1918 in Marianna to the late Manly J. and Allene Josephine Lamdsee Fox. Mr. Fox owned and operated Fox Studios formerly Art Shop for sixty-three years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was a past Deacon....

Manly "M.J." James Fox

Manly "M.J." James Fox

Dec 26, 2009

Jonesboro - M. J. Fox, 91, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2009 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1918 in Marianna to the late Manly J. and Allene Josephine Lamdsee Fox. Mr. Fox owned and operated Fox Studios formerly Art Shop for sixty-three years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was a past Deacon....

Manly "M.J." James Fox

Manly "M.J." James Fox

Dec 26, 2009

Jonesboro - M. J. Fox, 91, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2009 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1918 in Marianna to the late Manly J. and Allene Josephine Lamdsee Fox. Mr. Fox owned and operated Fox Studios formerly Art Shop for sixty-three years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was a past Deacon....

Gerald William Bunch

Gerald William Bunch

Dec 25, 2009

Pocahontas - Gerald William Bunch, 87, son of the late William and Nellie Bunch, passed away Friday at St. Bernards.He is survived by wife, Pauline Bunch of the home. One Daughter; Glenna Throesch of Jonesboro, Ar. Four Brothers, Byron Bunch of Pocahontas, Ar, Verney Ray Bunch of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Billy Joe Bunch of Yokhen, Tx, Charles Alton Bunch...

Genevive Ida Sorg

Genevive Ida Sorg

Dec 24, 2009

Pocahontas-Genevieve Ida Sorg, 81, passed away December 24, 2009 at Five Rivers Med. Center.Born November 18, 1928 to the late Charles and Bernice (Brown) Garrison.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by Her husband James Sorg, a grandson Andy Sorg, brothers Bill Garrison, Walter Garrison, Hugh Garrison, Merle Garrison, Donald (Doc) Garrison, Nobel Garrison, Henry Garrison, Marvin...

Benjamin Matthew (Matt) Walls

Benjamin Matthew (Matt) Walls

Dec 23, 2009

Pocahontas - Benjamin Matthew (Matt) Walls, 29, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Born September 26, 1980 in Pocahontas. Preceded in death by grandfather, Benny Walls. He is survived by wife, Brooke Walls of the home. Daughter, Avery Walls also of the home. Parents, Danny and Brenda Walls of Pocahontas. Two sisters; Angel Reynolds of Conway and Megan Walls of...

Pete Jenkins

Pete Jenkins

Dec 21, 2009

Mr. Pete Jenkins, age 83, of Harrisburg, departed this life Monday night, December 21, 2009, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg. He was born July 9, 1926 in Guy, Arkansas, the son of Albert and Ina Quattlebaum Jenkins. He was a farmer and a member of the New Vision Church of God in Harrisburg. He married Faye Qualls on...

Nora Anne Cummins

Nora Anne Cummins

Dec 21, 2009

Pocahontas - Nora Anne Cummins, 68, passed away December 21, 2009. Born January 09, 1941 in Little Rock to the late Ross Neil McQueen, Sr. And Shirley Lee (Davis) McQueen. She is preceded in death by husband, Clarence Cummins, Sr. Both parents, and sister, Barbara Steen. She is survived by children; Clarence (Loretta) R. Cummins, Jr. And Melissa (Richard) Wheeless...

Pete Jenkins

Pete Jenkins

Dec 21, 2009

Mr. Pete Jenkins, age 83, of Harrisburg, departed this life Monday night, December 21, 2009, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg. He was born July 9, 1926 in Guy, Arkansas, the son of Albert and Ina Quattlebaum Jenkins. He was a farmer and a member of the New Vision Church of God in Harrisburg. He married Faye Qualls on...

Pete Jenkins

Pete Jenkins

Dec 21, 2009

Mr. Pete Jenkins, age 83, of Harrisburg, departed this life Monday night, December 21, 2009, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg. He was born July 9, 1926 in Guy, Arkansas, the son of Albert and Ina Quattlebaum Jenkins. He was a farmer and a member of the New Vision Church of God in Harrisburg. He married Faye Qualls on...

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