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William Henry Nance

William Henry Nance

Dec 24, 2023

Lake City- William Henry Nance, 64, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

He was born February 19, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to the late William Henry and Mary Lee Ballew Nance. William worked in construction. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was survived children, Christopher Nance...

Eula "Kay" Brooks

Eula "Kay" Brooks

Dec 22, 2023

Eula "Kay" Brooks, 76, of Maynard passed away Thursday, December 22, 2023 at her home.

She was born November 1, 1947 in Maynard to the late John Hart Jr and Retha Meridith Hart.  She worked as a bus driver for BRAD.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Jr and Retha Hart; brother,...

Vincent "Vince" Don Corter

Vincent "Vince" Don Corter

Dec 21, 2023

Monette- Vincent "Vince" Don Corter, 63, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

He was born December 6, 1960 in Monette to the late Don and Addie Corter. He and his parents owned and operated Tshirt+ shop in the Indian Mall during the late 70's and early 80's. Vince had also worked...

Betty Sue Troxel

Betty Sue Troxel

Dec 21, 2023

Betty Sue Troxel, 94, of Jonesboro, entered her heavenly home on December 21, 2023, surrounded by her family. Betty was born on March 31, 1929, in Reyno, Arkansas. She was the youngest daughter of Earl and Rose Lea Jackson. Betty was a lifetime member of the Reyno First Baptist Church in Reyno, Arkansas. Betty was a graduate of Southern...

Harvey Austin Murphy

Harvey Austin Murphy

Dec 21, 2023

Harvey Austin Murphy, 91, of Pocahontas passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born April 17, 1932 in Lawrence County, AR near Egypt to the late Jess Franklin and Myrtle Mae Kissling Murphy.  Harvey was an Army veteran having served in the 101st Airborne.  He attended Southern Baptist College...

James Edward Bates

James Edward Bates

Dec 21, 2023

James Edward Bates, 79, of Pocahontas, departed this life on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

James was born December 13, 1944, to the late James M. and Helen Matthews Bates in Randolph County, Arkansas.

James was preceded in death by his parents, James and Helen Bates.

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Shelby Marie Markin Haney

Shelby Marie Markin Haney

Dec 20, 2023

Monette- Shelby Darr Markin Haney, 87, passed away on December 20, 2023. She was born May 28, 1936 in the Upper Poplar Ridge Community west of Monette to Floyd and Geneva Darr.

She is survived by her son, Ron; daughter, Kellye; grandchildren Lea, Korey and Blake, and great-grandson, Trey.

Shelby was predeceased by her first...

Marvin "Woody" W Wilson

Marvin "Woody" W Wilson

Dec 20, 2023

Marvin Woodrow "Woody" Wilson, of Harrisburg, AR, departed this life Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023 at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 79.

He was born March 16, 1944 in Newport, Arkansas, the son of Marvin F. Wilson and Maggie Drummond Wilson.

Woody was raised in the Stegall area near Newport. He...

Sarrah Louise Boyd

Sarrah Louise Boyd

Dec 18, 2023

Smithville- Sarrah Louise Boyd, 58, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at White River Medical Center.

She was born February 13, 1965 in Walnut Ridge to the late Lonnie and Lucille Rhine Millsap. She lived with her daughter, Crystal Hamm and her grandchildren, Destiny Davis, Dagen McGill, Brennan Boyd and Amber Ball and great-granddaughter, Hazilynn Cherry.

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Evan Leroy Lindquist

Evan Leroy Lindquist

Dec 18, 2023

Jonesboro- Evan Leroy Lindquist passed away December 18, 2023 in Jonesboro.

He was born May 23, 1936 in Salina, Kansas to the late Elmer and Linnette Lindquist. He lived in Odessa, Missouri until 1945, then Emporia, Kansas until 1960.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Kay Harter.

He is survived by...

Joyce Ann Echols

Joyce Ann Echols

Dec 17, 2023

Joyce Ann (Kerley) Echols, 86, of Maynard passed away December 17, 2023, at Pocahontas Health & Rehab.

Joyce was born to the late Clifford and Sadie Kerley on ­­August 16, 1937, in Arkansas and was the owner/groomer of Maynard All breed pet grooming for more than 35 years. In her younger years, she spent running her grooming...

Alvin Glen "Curly" Pittman

Alvin Glen "Curly" Pittman

Dec 17, 2023

Monette- Alvin Glen Pittman, 94, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Monette Manor.

Curly was born December 18, 1928 in Leachville to the late James and Zula Mae Davidson Pittman. He proudly served in the United States Navy. After the Navy, he worked at Dr. Pepper for two years. He farmed in the Monette area for...

Jon Cody Reeves

Jon Cody Reeves

Dec 16, 2023

Harrisburg-- Jon Reeves parted this life Saturday, Dec. 16 2023 at Harrisburg at the age of 29.

He was born November 10th, 1995 in Harrisburg Arkansas to Brandon Reeves and Tammy Easter. Jon was born and raised in Harrisburg . He graduated high school in 2014. He was working at west Memphis Animal Control. Jon liked going...

Berdie Louise Harris

Berdie Louise Harris

Dec 15, 2023

Caraway - Berdie Louise Harris, 95, a precious, faithful, loving Christian, devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, after a wonderful life of living and loving well, left this earthly home to go to her eternal home with her precious Jesus on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia, Tx.

Born...

Tommie Lee Nix

Tommie Lee Nix

Dec 15, 2023

TOMMIE LEE NIX

September 1, 1935 - December 15, 2023

Tommie Lee Nix, 88, of Harlingen, Texas went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2023.

Tommie was born in Harrisburg, Arkansas on September 1, 1935, to Johnny and Ida Nix. He married Carolyn Keeney Nix on August 12, 1972, and...

Geneva Evelyn Leathers

Geneva Evelyn Leathers

Dec 15, 2023

Geneva Evelyn (Meeks) Leathers, 96, of Pocahontas went to be with the Lord Friday, December 15, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Geneva was born in Pocahontas, to the late James Arthur Meeks and Stella Nora Williams on September 3, 1927.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Stella...

Ronnie Louis Bishop

Ronnie Louis Bishop

Dec 14, 2023

Ronnie Louis Bishop, 64, of Pocahontas, departed this life on December 14, 2023, at his home.

Ronnie was born September 21, 1959, to the late Louis Bishop and Ella Morgan Bishop in Monette, AR. Ronnie grew up in Trumann.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Ella Bishop; sisters, Mildred Warren, Becky...

Angelina Dale Defries

Angelina Dale Defries

Dec 12, 2023

Paragould- Angelina Dale "Angie" DeFries, 72, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

She was born May 22, 1951 in Lake City to the late Floyd and Lucille McFarlin McLaughlin. She enjoyed working in her yard, watching true crime movies and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Angie is survived by...

Terry Wade Keeton

Terry Wade Keeton

Dec 7, 2023

McCroy--  Mr. Terry Wade Keeton, 59, departed this life Thursday at Unity Healthcare in McCroy. He was born December 12,1963 in Wynne  the son of Forest Autho Keeton and Edna Doris Neal Keeton. He worked for Coca-Cola in Jonesboro for several years. He was of the Church of Christ faith.

Mr. Keeton is...

James "Junior" Huitt Thompson

James "Junior" Huitt Thompson

Dec 6, 2023

James "Junior" Huitt Thompson, 77, passed away at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

Junior was born on July 9, 1946, to James Ray and Nell Haulcroft Thompson in the living quarters of the Attica Country Store. The oldest of four children, James was a farmer who enjoyed fishing in his later...

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