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John Edward Mcdermott

John Edward Mcdermott

Dec 18, 2009

CHERRY VALLEY " John Edward McDermott, 80, a lifelong farmer and family man, passed away peacefully at his home in Cherry Valley on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009. McDermott was born May 3, 1929, at Cherry Valley. Having lost his parents at an early age, he was raised by an older brother, Jimmy H., also a Cherry Valley farmer, who died...

John Edward Mcdermott

John Edward Mcdermott

Dec 18, 2009

CHERRY VALLEY " John Edward McDermott, 80, a lifelong farmer and family man, passed away peacefully at his home in Cherry Valley on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009. McDermott was born May 3, 1929, at Cherry Valley. Having lost his parents at an early age, he was raised by an older brother, Jimmy H., also a Cherry Valley farmer, who died...

Ladon Halsey

Ladon Halsey

Dec 17, 2009

Ladon Halsey Monette-Ladon Halsey, 86, died Thursday, December 17, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Monette on August 10, 1923 to the late Chester and Myrtie Bray, she was a homemaker and a member of the Monette Church of Christ. She was also a member of the Home Demonstration Club, Monette Church of Christ Ladies Class,...

Ladon Halsey

Ladon Halsey

Dec 17, 2009

Ladon Halsey Monette-Ladon Halsey, 86, died Thursday, December 17, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Monette on August 10, 1923 to the late Chester and Myrtie Bray, she was a homemaker and a member of the Monette Church of Christ. She was also a member of the Home Demonstration Club, Monette Church of Christ Ladies Class,...

Ladon Halsey

Ladon Halsey

Dec 17, 2009

Ladon Halsey Monette-Ladon Halsey, 86, died Thursday, December 17, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Monette on August 10, 1923 to the late Chester and Myrtie Bray, she was a homemaker and a member of the Monette Church of Christ. She was also a member of the Home Demonstration Club, Monette Church of Christ Ladies Class,...

Albert Blackwell

Albert Blackwell

Dec 16, 2009

Drew, Mississippi - Albert A. Blackwell, 71, formerly of Monette, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 in Cleveland, Mississippi. He was born January 9, 1938 in McCormick. He was a retired farmer and of the Baptist belief. Survivors include his wife, Betty Wheeler Blackwell of the home; three sons, Dr. Eric Blackwell of Drew, Gene Blackwell of Piggott and Dean...

Albert Blackwell

Albert Blackwell

Dec 16, 2009

Drew, Mississippi - Albert A. Blackwell, 71, formerly of Monette, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 in Cleveland, Mississippi. He was born January 9, 1938 in McCormick. He was a retired farmer and of the Baptist belief. Survivors include his wife, Betty Wheeler Blackwell of the home; three sons, Dr. Eric Blackwell of Drew, Gene Blackwell of Piggott and Dean...

Albert Blackwell

Albert Blackwell

Dec 16, 2009

Drew, Mississippi - Albert A. Blackwell, 71, formerly of Monette, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 in Cleveland, Mississippi. He was born January 9, 1938 in McCormick. He was a retired farmer and of the Baptist belief. Survivors include his wife, Betty Wheeler Blackwell of the home; three sons, Dr. Eric Blackwell of Drew, Gene Blackwell of Piggott and Dean...

Wilma A. "Sherrie" Colbert

Wilma A. "Sherrie" Colbert

Dec 15, 2009

Walnut Ridge - Sherrie Colbert, 82, formerly of Dallas, Texas passed away Tuesday at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born February 16, 1927 in Rector. She was a homemaker and a very caring person. She loved children and animals. She volunteered many hours at the Dallas and Farmers Branch Libraries. Survivors include her husband, Jack Colbert of the home;...

Wilma A. "Sherrie" Colbert

Wilma A. "Sherrie" Colbert

Dec 15, 2009

Walnut Ridge - Sherrie Colbert, 82, formerly of Dallas, Texas passed away Tuesday at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born February 16, 1927 in Rector. She was a homemaker and a very caring person. She loved children and animals. She volunteered many hours at the Dallas and Farmers Branch Libraries. Survivors include her husband, Jack Colbert of the home;...

Wilma A. "Sherrie" Colbert

Wilma A. "Sherrie" Colbert

Dec 15, 2009

Walnut Ridge - Sherrie Colbert, 82, formerly of Dallas, Texas passed away Tuesday at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born February 16, 1927 in Rector. She was a homemaker and a very caring person. She loved children and animals. She volunteered many hours at the Dallas and Farmers Branch Libraries. Survivors include her husband, Jack Colbert of the home;...

Thurcie N Edington

Thurcie N Edington

Dec 13, 2009

Reyno - Thurcie N. Edington, 94, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Pocahontas Health Care and Rehab. Born February 4, 1915 in Biggers to the late James and Martha (Hawkins) Davis. Preceded in death by husband, Orville Edington and son, Delano Edington. She is survived by son, James A. (Linda) Edington of Pocahontas. 2 daughters; Vonalea Echols and Wilma...

Vicki Lynn Boatman

Vicki Lynn Boatman

Dec 10, 2009

Jonesboro - Vicki Lynn Boatman, 47, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Flo \u0026 Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born October 10, 1962 in Jonesboro. She enjoyed her grandchildren and family. Vicki liked to fish and sing karaoke. Survivors include her husband, Steven Boatman; a daughter, Amber Barber of Bono; two sons, Christopher Petty and Jared Franks both...

Hazel Jane Earley

Hazel Jane Earley

Dec 10, 2009

Pocahontas - Hazel Jane Earley, 88, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009 at her place of residence. Born June 25, 1921 in Pocahontas to the late Henry and Ollie (Vandergriff) Tweedy. She is preceded in death by husband, Jewel Earley. Son, Harold Earley. Daughter, Peggy Sue Earley. Granddaughter, Candice Seagraves. 2 brothers, Paul and Harold Tweedy. Sister, Helen Pratt. She...

Vicki Lynn Boatman

Vicki Lynn Boatman

Dec 10, 2009

Jonesboro - Vicki Lynn Boatman, 47, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Flo \u0026 Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born October 10, 1962 in Jonesboro. She enjoyed her grandchildren and family. Vicki liked to fish and sing karaoke. Survivors include her husband, Steven Boatman; a daughter, Amber Barber of Bono; two sons, Christopher Petty and Jared Franks both...

Vicki Lynn Boatman

Vicki Lynn Boatman

Dec 10, 2009

Jonesboro - Vicki Lynn Boatman, 47, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Flo \u0026 Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born October 10, 1962 in Jonesboro. She enjoyed her grandchildren and family. Vicki liked to fish and sing karaoke. Survivors include her husband, Steven Boatman; a daughter, Amber Barber of Bono; two sons, Christopher Petty and Jared Franks both...

George Albert Guntharp

George Albert Guntharp

Dec 10, 2009

Pocahontas - George Albert Guntharp, 78, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Randolph Home. Born December 11, 1930 in Ravenden Springs to the late Leo and Willie Guntharp. He is preceded in death by wife, Bobbie Lea Guntharp. He is survived by son, Dr. Randy Guntharp of Pocahontas. Daughter, Becky Miller Fields of Grubbs, AR. 3 grandchildren; Kirkley (Wendy)...

Cleytus Blackburn

Cleytus Blackburn

Dec 9, 2009

Pocahontas - Cleytus Blackburn, 97, passed away Wednesday, December 09, 2009 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Born March 29, 1912 in Reyno to the late Ed and Lynda Jackson. She is preceded in death by husband, Obel Blackburn. Daughter, Emma Anne Blackburn. She is survived by son, Dan (Vesta) Blackburn of Biggers. 3 grandchildren; Deborah Blackburn of Jonesboro, Melinda (Bob)...

Henrietta Stone

Henrietta Stone

Dec 8, 2009

Walnut Ridge - Henrietta Stone, 71, passed December 08, 2009 at Flo Phil Jones Hospice House.Born January 15, 1938 in Walnut Ridge to the late Delmar Massey, Sr. And Stella (Marshall) Massey.Preceded in death by grandson, Kim David Swartzlander. Sisters; Sue Cline, Mary Wilson, and Bonnie Fender. Brother, Pete Massey. Survived by husband, Johnie Stone of the home. Four daughters;...

John Tom Irwin

John Tom Irwin

Dec 8, 2009

Black Oak - John Tom Irwin, 84, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at his residence. He was born June 25, 1925 in Lake City to the late John and Winnie Irwin. They lived in Black Oak for the past eight and a half years formerly of Wilmington, California. He was retired from Liquid Carbonics in July of 1990. He...

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