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Joyce D. Watts

Joyce D. Watts

Feb 24, 2009

Bay Joyce D. Watts, 81, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at St. Elizabeths Place in Jonesboro. She was born March 13, 1927 in Bay to the late Gordon and Mildred Hickman. She retired after 24 years with General Electric and was a member of the Bay Church of Christ. Mrs. Watts enjoyed sewing, growing roses and collecting antiques. She loved...

James Donald Rodgers

James Donald Rodgers

Feb 24, 2009

Jonesboro James Donald Rodgers, 67, formerly of Black Oak, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born May 20, 1941 in Black Oak to the late Oliver and Anna Mae Rodgers, where he owned and operated Rodgers Enterprise Cotton Gin for most of his life. He was a member of Windover Baptist Church. Mayor of...

Reathie Opal Schneider

Reathie Opal Schneider

Feb 21, 2009

Pocahontas- Reathie Opal Schneider, 94, of Highland, passed away Saturday morning at Fulton County Hospital. She was born Oct. 6, 1914 in Okean, to the Late James and Nellie (Shelton) Dean. She is survived by Seven grandchildren; Shane Thatch of Highland, Anthony Thatch of Ravenden Springs, Doug Schneider of O'Fallan, Mo., David Schneider of Lexington, Il., Denny Schneider of Arrowsmith,...

Maryella Smith

Maryella Smith

Feb 18, 2009

Jonesboro Maryella Smith, 79, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born August 6, 1929 in Lavaca to the late Reuben Milburn and Eva Frances Ray. Maryella lived in Jonesboro for past 53 years formerly of Ft. Smith and Monette. She was a retired newspaper carrier for Jonesboro Sun. She was the former secretary for...

Maryella Smith

Maryella Smith

Feb 18, 2009

Jonesboro Maryella Smith, 79, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born August 6, 1929 in Lavaca to the late Reuben Milburn and Eva Frances Ray. Maryella lived in Jonesboro for past 53 years formerly of Ft. Smith and Monette. She was a retired newspaper carrier for Jonesboro Sun. She was the former secretary for...

Maryella Smith

Maryella Smith

Feb 18, 2009

Jonesboro Maryella Smith, 79, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born August 6, 1929 in Lavaca to the late Reuben Milburn and Eva Frances Ray. Maryella lived in Jonesboro for past 53 years formerly of Ft. Smith and Monette. She was a retired newspaper carrier for Jonesboro Sun. She was the former secretary for...

Elsie Edner Bridges

Elsie Edner Bridges

Feb 17, 2009

Monette-Elsie Edner Bridges, 85, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born November 23, 1923 in Noe Creek, Arkansas to the late Jim and Dulcie Robertson. She graduated from Arkansas State University with a BSE degree and retired from Manila School District after about 38 years of teaching. Mrs. Bridges was an active member of...

Nola Leah Golden

Nola Leah Golden

Feb 17, 2009

Pocahontas - Nola Leah (Smith) Golden, 84, passed away February 17, 2009, at Lawrence Hall Nursing Home. Born June 24, 1924 in Ravenden Springs to the late Roy and Hazel Kellet. She is preceded in death by husband, Jess Smith, daughter, Janell Throesch, son, Bob Smith, and 2 granddaughters, Heather Lea and Gwendolyn Smith. Survived by sons; Curtis Smith of...

Elsie Edner Bridges

Elsie Edner Bridges

Feb 17, 2009

Monette-Elsie Edner Bridges, 85, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born November 23, 1923 in Noe Creek, Arkansas to the late Jim and Dulcie Robertson. She graduated from Arkansas State University with a BSE degree and retired from Manila School District after about 38 years of teaching. Mrs. Bridges was an active member of...

Elsie Edner Bridges

Elsie Edner Bridges

Feb 17, 2009

Monette-Elsie Edner Bridges, 85, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born November 23, 1923 in Noe Creek, Arkansas to the late Jim and Dulcie Robertson. She graduated from Arkansas State University with a BSE degree and retired from Manila School District after about 38 years of teaching. Mrs. Bridges was an active member of...

Johnny E. Jones

Johnny E. Jones

Feb 16, 2009

Jonesboro- Johnny E. Jones, 53, died Monday at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Highland Drive Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Nola Petty; his father, Robert Jones; a brother, Bill Loucks; a daughter, Brandy Atrozskin all of Jonesboro; two sons, Shawn Jones of Michigan and Chris Jones of Jonesboro; four grandchildren, Cameron Kirksey, Sydney Atrozskin, Cheyene...

Johnny E. Jones

Johnny E. Jones

Feb 16, 2009

Jonesboro- Johnny E. Jones, 53, died Monday at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Highland Drive Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Nola Petty; his father, Robert Jones; a brother, Bill Loucks; a daughter, Brandy Atrozskin all of Jonesboro; two sons, Shawn Jones of Michigan and Chris Jones of Jonesboro; four grandchildren, Cameron Kirksey, Sydney Atrozskin, Cheyene...

Johnny E. Jones

Johnny E. Jones

Feb 16, 2009

Jonesboro- Johnny E. Jones, 53, died Monday at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Highland Drive Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Nola Petty; his father, Robert Jones; a brother, Bill Loucks; a daughter, Brandy Atrozskin all of Jonesboro; two sons, Shawn Jones of Michigan and Chris Jones of Jonesboro; four grandchildren, Cameron Kirksey, Sydney Atrozskin, Cheyene...

Helen Barnett

Helen Barnett

Feb 13, 2009

Jonesboro - Mrs. Helen Barnett, 81 , died Friday. She was born near Lake City and was a lifelong resident of the Jonesboro and Dixie areas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Barnett and one sister, Myrtle Cooksey. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. at...

Helen Barnett

Helen Barnett

Feb 13, 2009

Jonesboro - Mrs. Helen Barnett, 81 , died Friday. She was born near Lake City and was a lifelong resident of the Jonesboro and Dixie areas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Barnett and one sister, Myrtle Cooksey. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. at...

Helen Barnett

Helen Barnett

Feb 13, 2009

Jonesboro - Mrs. Helen Barnett, 81 , died Friday. She was born near Lake City and was a lifelong resident of the Jonesboro and Dixie areas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Barnett and one sister, Myrtle Cooksey. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. at...

Terry W. Pyland

Terry W. Pyland

Feb 12, 2009

Caraway Terry Wayne Pyland, 49, died Thursday, February 12, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born February 26, 1959 in Jonesboro. A lifetime resident of Caraway, he was a carpenter and was a member of Community of Christ Church. Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Tara and Dylan Flores of Bartlett, Tenn.; a son, Tim Crews; his...

Terry W. Pyland

Terry W. Pyland

Feb 12, 2009

Caraway Terry Wayne Pyland, 49, died Thursday, February 12, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born February 26, 1959 in Jonesboro. A lifetime resident of Caraway, he was a carpenter and was a member of Community of Christ Church. Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Tara and Dylan Flores of Bartlett, Tenn.; a son, Tim Crews; his...

Terry W. Pyland

Terry W. Pyland

Feb 12, 2009

Caraway Terry Wayne Pyland, 49, died Thursday, February 12, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born February 26, 1959 in Jonesboro. A lifetime resident of Caraway, he was a carpenter and was a member of Community of Christ Church. Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Tara and Dylan Flores of Bartlett, Tenn.; a son, Tim Crews; his...

George Walter Stevens

George Walter Stevens

Feb 11, 2009

Imboden - George Walter Stevens, 75, passed away February 11, 2009 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Born December 20, 1933 in Plant City, FL to the late Lonnie and Martha "Hightower" Stevens. He is survived by wife, Ellie Stevens of the home. 4 step sons; Earnest Ivy of Imboden, Stanley Ivy of Ravenden, Jim Marsh of Searcy, and Robert Malin...

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