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Lois Tomlinson
Oct 29, 2008
KENNETT, Mo. Mrs. Lois Tomlinson, 95, formerly of Jonesboro and widow of the late Coach J.A. Ike Tomlinson, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at Heritage Nursing Center at Kennett. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to Gregg Funeral of Jonesboro.
Lois Tomlinson
Oct 29, 2008
KENNETT, Mo. Mrs. Lois Tomlinson, 95, formerly of Jonesboro and widow of the late Coach J.A. Ike Tomlinson, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at Heritage Nursing Center at Kennett. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to Gregg Funeral of Jonesboro.
Billie Brannon
Oct 28, 2008
Lynn Billie Fran Brannon, 57, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born October 25, 1951 in Manila to the late Billy and Lockie Cornish. She was a homemaker, an artist and musician. Her hobbies were painting and woodburning. Survivors include her husband, Bob Brannon of the home; seven children, Scarlett Chambers of Dallas, Texas,...
Willis Gene Cook
Oct 28, 2008
Pocahontas - Willis Gene Cook, 77, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at White River Medical Center. He was born October 21, 1931. He is preceded in death by his father Clifford Cook, Jewel Massey, and one stepson, Roger Hall. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Cook, of the home, One son Rick Cook and wife Dottie, mother, Pearl...
Billie Brannon
Oct 28, 2008
Lynn Billie Fran Brannon, 57, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born October 25, 1951 in Manila to the late Billy and Lockie Cornish. She was a homemaker, an artist and musician. Her hobbies were painting and woodburning. Survivors include her husband, Bob Brannon of the home; seven children, Scarlett Chambers of Dallas, Texas,...
Billie Brannon
Oct 28, 2008
Lynn Billie Fran Brannon, 57, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born October 25, 1951 in Manila to the late Billy and Lockie Cornish. She was a homemaker, an artist and musician. Her hobbies were painting and woodburning. Survivors include her husband, Bob Brannon of the home; seven children, Scarlett Chambers of Dallas, Texas,...
James Ivo Reaves
Oct 26, 2008
Imboden-James Reaves 90 Passed away Saturday Born to late Claude and Jean Reaves He was also preceded by son Ricky Reaves 3 sister and 1 brother. He is survived by Wife Maudie of home son Keith Reaves of Paragould ,daughter Maria Pitt of Rossville,Tn stepson John Blaylock of Hernando,Ms stepsister Brenda Bailey of Bono sister r Pauline Collins of Bartlet,Tn...
Geneva Jane Bigger
Oct 25, 2008
Pocahontas- Geneva Jane Bigger, 92, passed away Saturday at Five Rivers Medical Center. Born in Corning, AR. to the Late Lesile and Vera Esmon. She was preceded by her husband B.F. Bigger. She is survived by 2 sons Frank Bigger of Pocahontas, AR. and Bob Bigger of Madisonville, KY., 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and 2 sisters. Service will be...
Joy D. Merritt
Oct 22, 2008
Jonesboro- Joy Delene Merritt, 76, died Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1932 in Monette to the late Omer and Ethel Reed. She worked for Cavanaugh Ford and was a member of the Cornerstone United Methodist Church. She loved tennis, reading, cooking and shopping. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother....
Joy D. Merritt
Oct 22, 2008
Jonesboro- Joy Delene Merritt, 76, died Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1932 in Monette to the late Omer and Ethel Reed. She worked for Cavanaugh Ford and was a member of the Cornerstone United Methodist Church. She loved tennis, reading, cooking and shopping. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother....
Joy D. Merritt
Oct 22, 2008
Jonesboro- Joy Delene Merritt, 76, died Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1932 in Monette to the late Omer and Ethel Reed. She worked for Cavanaugh Ford and was a member of the Cornerstone United Methodist Church. She loved tennis, reading, cooking and shopping. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother....
Thomas E. Nelms
Oct 21, 2008
Brookland- Edward "Little Red" Nelms, 81, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. He was born February 9, 1927 in Brookland to the late Thomas and Frankye Nelms. Mr. Edward was a teacher and coach at Brookland and Dixie for 14 years and postmaster of Brookland and a rural mail carrier of...
Thomas E. Nelms
Oct 21, 2008
Brookland- Edward "Little Red" Nelms, 81, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. He was born February 9, 1927 in Brookland to the late Thomas and Frankye Nelms. Mr. Edward was a teacher and coach at Brookland and Dixie for 14 years and postmaster of Brookland and a rural mail carrier of...
Thomas E. Nelms
Oct 21, 2008
Brookland- Edward "Little Red" Nelms, 81, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. He was born February 9, 1927 in Brookland to the late Thomas and Frankye Nelms. Mr. Edward was a teacher and coach at Brookland and Dixie for 14 years and postmaster of Brookland and a rural mail carrier of...
John William Greve Jr.
Oct 19, 2008
Pocahontas - John W. Greve Jr., 79, passed away Sunday October 19, 2008 at Randolph County Nursing Home. He was born September 2, 1929 in Vida, MO., to the late John SR. and Beulah Greve. He is preceded by one brother, Paul H. Greve. He is survived by his loving wife and friend Jewell Greve of the home. By one...
Joseph Comer, Jr.
Oct 18, 2008
Joseph Comer Jr. He was born in Wilkins, Penn. to the late Joseph and Rachel Comer Sr. He has a sister and her husband, Joan and Ken Caldwell of Lake City. The service was private.
Joseph Comer, Jr.
Oct 18, 2008
Joseph Comer Jr. He was born in Wilkins, Penn. to the late Joseph and Rachel Comer Sr. He has a sister and her husband, Joan and Ken Caldwell of Lake City. The service was private.
Cona Jean Upshaw
Oct 18, 2008
Pocahontas-Cona Jean Upshaw, 93, peacefully left this life on October 18, 2008. Born December 11, 1914 in Pocahontas she was the daughter of Noah and Ora Pace. A dedicated wife and mother, she was preceded in death by two husbands William H. Waldron and Willard Upshaw. Mimi, as she was affectionately called by her family, is survived by her children,...
Joseph Comer, Jr.
Oct 18, 2008
Joseph Comer Jr. He was born in Wilkins, Penn. to the late Joseph and Rachel Comer Sr. He has a sister and her husband, Joan and Ken Caldwell of Lake City. The service was private.
Kelly T. Bankston
Oct 17, 2008
Black Oak- Kelly Theressa Bankston, 45, died Friday, October 17, 2008 at Jonesboro Health Care Center. She was born April 16, 1963 in Meridian, Miss. to the late John and Barbara Bankston. She was a member of the Black Oak Baptist Church. Survivors include a brother, Mike Bankston of Jonesboro; her cousins, Peggy and Norman Williams of Black Oak and...
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