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Eugene Thurman "Gene" Hopkins

Eugene Thurman "Gene" Hopkins

Nov 3, 2009

Jonesboro - Eugene Thurman "Gene" Hopkins, 93, passed away Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born January 6, 1916 in Augusta to the late Milton and Annie Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins retired after thirty-five years with as Pepsi Cola as a route salesman. He was a member of the First Assembly of God in Jonesboro, NEA...

Alicia Gayle Wilkins

Alicia Gayle Wilkins

Nov 3, 2009

Paragould - Alicia Gayle Wilkins, 57, passed away Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at her residence. She was born January 6, 1952 in Harrisburg to the late Cloys and Mildred Totty. Alicia was an honor graduate from Lepanto High School. She was an assistant dietary manager at St. Elizabeth's Place. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Survivors...

W. E. Taylor

W. E. Taylor

Nov 2, 2009

Bay - W. E. "Bill" Taylor, 82, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1927 in Baldwyn, Mississippi to the late Claud and Flora Taylor. He served proudly in the United States Army during World War II, serving in Italy. Mr. Taylor was retired from Life and Casualty Insurance and a member of...

Lois Finch

Lois Finch

Nov 2, 2009

Jonesboro - Lois E. Finch, 85, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009 at the Craighead Nursing Center. She was born October 1, 1924 in Willford to the late Arthur and Martha Booth. Mrs. Finch was a retired school teacher and received her BSE and MSE from Arkansas State University. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church in...

W. E. Taylor

W. E. Taylor

Nov 2, 2009

Bay - W. E. "Bill" Taylor, 82, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1927 in Baldwyn, Mississippi to the late Claud and Flora Taylor. He served proudly in the United States Army during World War II, serving in Italy. Mr. Taylor was retired from Life and Casualty Insurance and a member of...

Lois Finch

Lois Finch

Nov 2, 2009

Jonesboro - Lois E. Finch, 85, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009 at the Craighead Nursing Center. She was born October 1, 1924 in Willford to the late Arthur and Martha Booth. Mrs. Finch was a retired school teacher and received her BSE and MSE from Arkansas State University. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church in...

W. E. Taylor

W. E. Taylor

Nov 2, 2009

Bay - W. E. "Bill" Taylor, 82, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1927 in Baldwyn, Mississippi to the late Claud and Flora Taylor. He served proudly in the United States Army during World War II, serving in Italy. Mr. Taylor was retired from Life and Casualty Insurance and a member of...

Lois Finch

Lois Finch

Nov 2, 2009

Jonesboro - Lois E. Finch, 85, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009 at the Craighead Nursing Center. She was born October 1, 1924 in Willford to the late Arthur and Martha Booth. Mrs. Finch was a retired school teacher and received her BSE and MSE from Arkansas State University. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church in...

Melva Weatherford

Melva Weatherford

Nov 1, 2009

Columbia, Illinois- Melva Weatherford, 79, formerly of Manila died Sunday, November 1, 2009. She was born March 6, 1934 in Leachville to the late Leonard and Effie Bazzill Rickard. Surviving are three sons, Les Weatherford of Overland Park, Kansas, Rick Weatherford of St. Charles, Missouri and Joe Weatherford of Cahokie, Illinois; two sisters, Mable Davidson and Opal Sanders; a brother,...

Melva Weatherford

Melva Weatherford

Nov 1, 2009

Columbia, Illinois- Melva Weatherford, 79, formerly of Manila died Sunday, November 1, 2009. She was born March 6, 1934 in Leachville to the late Leonard and Effie Bazzill Rickard. Surviving are three sons, Les Weatherford of Overland Park, Kansas, Rick Weatherford of St. Charles, Missouri and Joe Weatherford of Cahokie, Illinois; two sisters, Mable Davidson and Opal Sanders; a brother,...

Elsie Holt

Elsie Holt

Nov 1, 2009

On February 10, 1934, two beautiful twin girls were born to R.G. and Cordelia Collins at Tyronza, Arkansas. Elsie Faye and Winnie Mae Collins were their given names. Faye met her one and only love, Paul Vernon Holt, at the Weona Junction Pentecostal Church in Weona, Arkansas. They wed on September 29, 1951 at Marked Tree, Arkansas by Justice of...

Elsie Holt

Elsie Holt

Nov 1, 2009

On February 10, 1934, two beautiful twin girls were born to R.G. and Cordelia Collins at Tyronza, Arkansas. Elsie Faye and Winnie Mae Collins were their given names. Faye met her one and only love, Paul Vernon Holt, at the Weona Junction Pentecostal Church in Weona, Arkansas. They wed on September 29, 1951 at Marked Tree, Arkansas by Justice of...

Elsie Holt

Elsie Holt

Nov 1, 2009

On February 10, 1934, two beautiful twin girls were born to R.G. and Cordelia Collins at Tyronza, Arkansas. Elsie Faye and Winnie Mae Collins were their given names. Faye met her one and only love, Paul Vernon Holt, at the Weona Junction Pentecostal Church in Weona, Arkansas. They wed on September 29, 1951 at Marked Tree, Arkansas by Justice of...

Melva Weatherford

Melva Weatherford

Nov 1, 2009

Columbia, Illinois- Melva Weatherford, 79, formerly of Manila died Sunday, November 1, 2009. She was born March 6, 1934 in Leachville to the late Leonard and Effie Bazzill Rickard. Surviving are three sons, Les Weatherford of Overland Park, Kansas, Rick Weatherford of St. Charles, Missouri and Joe Weatherford of Cahokie, Illinois; two sisters, Mable Davidson and Opal Sanders; a brother,...

Fern Woodard

Fern Woodard

Oct 31, 2009

Imboden - Fern Woodard, 75, passed away peacefully in her home with her family around her on October 31, 2009. Born January 29, 1934 to the late Melvin and Lulu Eversol. She is preceded in death by husband, Taylor Estes Woodard. Three brothers; Buddy, Leroy, and Troy Eversol. Grandson, Christopher Lewis. She is survived by Two daughters; Peggy High and...

Judy Cates

Judy Cates

Oct 29, 2009

Pocahontas - Judy Cates, 64, passed away October 29, 2009 at her residence. Born July 25, 1945 in Blytheville, AR. To the late Harrison and Mryna (Sides) Wells. She is survived by husband, Bill Cates, of the home. 4 daughters; Rebekah Ring of Dalton, Lisa Kirby of Dalton, Wendy Adams of Pocahontas, and LeeAnn Cates of Pocahontas. Son, Bobby Cates...

Veda Lucille Wisdom

Veda Lucille Wisdom

Oct 29, 2009

Pocahontas - Veda Lucille Wisdom, 73, passed away October 29, 2009 at St. Benards Medical Center. Born February 14, 1936 in Wabash, Indiana to the late Bert and Anna (Fritz) McDonald. She is preceded in death husband, Marshal Wisdom and 1 child. She is survived by 7 children, several grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Graveside service will be held Tuesday,...

Lois Helen Reed

Lois Helen Reed

Oct 28, 2009

Bay - Lois Helen Reed, 73, passed away Wednesday at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born March 11, 1936 in Long Branch, New Jersey to the late Fred and Helen Reed. She was a retired caregiver. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and Ginger, special dog pal. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 11.00 A.M....

Melvin Weeks

Melvin Weeks

Oct 28, 2009

HARRISBURG " Melvin Wayne Weeks of Harrisburg departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 61. He was born Dec. 29, 1947, at Wynne, the son of Melvin "Doc" Weeks and Louise Haney Weeks. He attended church at the First Assembly of God in Greenfield and was a Mason. He...

Melvin Weeks

Melvin Weeks

Oct 28, 2009

HARRISBURG " Melvin Wayne Weeks of Harrisburg departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 61. He was born Dec. 29, 1947, at Wynne, the son of Melvin "Doc" Weeks and Louise Haney Weeks. He attended church at the First Assembly of God in Greenfield and was a Mason. He...

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