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John Frank Qualls

John Frank Qualls

Jan 20, 2008

Bradenton, FL John Frank Qualls, 89, died Sunday, January 20, 2008, at his home in Bradenton, FL. He was born in Humboldt, Tennessee on September 7, 1918 to the late Ernest and Mattie Sue Qualls. Frank moved to Arkansas when he was a young boy and lived in Arkansas most of his life, having recently moved to Bradenton, FL. Frank...

Bobby Joe Garrison

Bobby Joe Garrison

Jan 20, 2008

Jonesboro Bobby Joe Garrison, 68, died Sunday, January 20, 2008 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born at Hayti, Missouri on April 22, 1939 to the late Kenard and Oretha Garrison. He was a truck driver for Poinsett County and of the Pentecostal belief. He was a loving father and grandfather who loved to fish, hunt, spend time with...

J. W. Poynor

J. W. Poynor

Jan 20, 2008

Mr. J. W. Poynor, son of the late David Alpheus and Oma Sides Poynor, was born April 14, 1925 in Maynard. He departed this life January 20th at his home in Mesquite, TX. Mr. Poynor served with the US Navy in W. W. II. His wife, Lois Maxine Shaver Poynor, and two sisters, Dean Swindle and Virginia Fern Ostrander, also...

Juanita M. Kerley

Juanita M. Kerley

Jan 19, 2008

MAYNARD-Juanita M. Kerley, 83, a lifetime resident of Maynard, passed away Saturday, January 19th at Five Rivers Medical Center. She was born April 8, 1924 in Maynard to the late Andrew Baxter and Frankie Birchett Kerley. Four brothers and three sisters also preceded her in death. She was a member of Witt's Chapel Baptist Church where she was actively involved...

Vernon Clarence Girard

Vernon Clarence Girard

Jan 18, 2008

Mr. Vernon Clarence Girard, son of the late John and Hattie York Girard was born August 25, 1932 in Walnut Ridge. He departed this life January 18, 2008 at the age of 75 years. His wife, Helen Hufstedler Girard, preceded him in death. He is survived by three sons, Vernon James Girard of Carlisle, Glendon Keith Girard of Anna, TX...

Alice Inez Hawkins

Alice Inez Hawkins

Jan 18, 2008

Pocahontas-Alice Inez Hawkins, age 82, passed away Friday at St.Bernards. She was preceded by her parents James and Bennie (Daniel) Toye, 1 brother Vance Toye and 1 sister Gaynell Horton. She is survived by her husband W. T. Hawkins of the home; 2 sons, Joe and wife Suzanne Hawkins of Pocahontas and Steve and wife Lisa Hawkins of Jonesboro; 2...

E. Leo Martin Jr.

E. Leo Martin Jr.

Jan 18, 2008

Walnut Ridge- Leo Martin, Jr., age 51, passed away Friday. He is survived by his wife, Janice Martin of the home; 1 son, Jeremy and wife Bethany Martin of Hendersonville, TN; 2 daughters, Melissa and husband Brett Scott of Bay, AR and Megan Martin of Walnut Ridge and fianc John Edington of Reyno, AR; grandchildren Bailee and Hayden Scott of...

Florence N. Cox

Florence N. Cox

Jan 14, 2008

Florence Nash Cox, 100, of Jonesboro, descendent of pioneer Jonesboro families, died Monday, January 14, 2008, at SkilCare Nursing Center following a lengthy illness. She was born in Jonesboro on December 4, 1907, the daughter of William Gus and Mary Malone Nash. She was graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1926. She attended Wellesley College in Macon, Georgia and held...

Florence N. Cox

Florence N. Cox

Jan 14, 2008

Florence Nash Cox, 100, of Jonesboro, descendent of pioneer Jonesboro families, died Monday, January 14, 2008, at SkilCare Nursing Center following a lengthy illness. She was born in Jonesboro on December 4, 1907, the daughter of William Gus and Mary Malone Nash. She was graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1926. She attended Wellesley College in Macon, Georgia and held...

Ada Pauline Phillips

Ada Pauline Phillips

Jan 14, 2008

Jonesboro-Ada Pauline Phillips, 82, died Sunday January 13, 2008 at Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro. She was born in Powhatan and lived most of her life in Jonesboro. A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was a member the Old Enterprise Baptist Church in Jonesboro and retired from Cocoa-Cola where she worked in housekeeping. She is survived by four sons...

Ada Pauline Phillips

Ada Pauline Phillips

Jan 14, 2008

Jonesboro-Ada Pauline Phillips, 82, died Sunday January 13, 2008 at Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro. She was born in Powhatan and lived most of her life in Jonesboro. A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was a member the Old Enterprise Baptist Church in Jonesboro and retired from Cocoa-Cola where she worked in housekeeping. She is survived by four sons...

Florence N. Cox

Florence N. Cox

Jan 14, 2008

Florence Nash Cox, 100, of Jonesboro, descendent of pioneer Jonesboro families, died Monday, January 14, 2008, at SkilCare Nursing Center following a lengthy illness. She was born in Jonesboro on December 4, 1907, the daughter of William Gus and Mary Malone Nash. She was graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1926. She attended Wellesley College in Macon, Georgia and held...

Ada Pauline Phillips

Ada Pauline Phillips

Jan 14, 2008

Jonesboro-Ada Pauline Phillips, 82, died Sunday January 13, 2008 at Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro. She was born in Powhatan and lived most of her life in Jonesboro. A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was a member the Old Enterprise Baptist Church in Jonesboro and retired from Cocoa-Cola where she worked in housekeeping. She is survived by four sons...

William A. Bishop

William A. Bishop

Jan 12, 2008

William A. Bill Bishop Jonesboro- Bill Bishop, 82, of Harrisburg and Jonesboro died on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at St. Bernards Hospital. Bill was born at home in Cash on August 9, 1925. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Harrisburg, under watch care from First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He...

William A. Bishop

William A. Bishop

Jan 12, 2008

William A. Bill Bishop Jonesboro- Bill Bishop, 82, of Harrisburg and Jonesboro died on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at St. Bernards Hospital. Bill was born at home in Cash on August 9, 1925. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Harrisburg, under watch care from First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He...

Richard Harold Miller

Richard Harold Miller

Jan 12, 2008

Richard Harold Miller passed away Saturday at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his wife Alberta Miller, son Robert Miller, a brother, Curtis Miller and his parents Samuel and Ollie Miller. He is survived by a daughter, Cindy Miller of Flippin, Arkansas; 3 sisters, Helen Steffens of Ravenden Springs, AR, Mary Weatherford of Mt.Mason, CA and...

William A. Bishop

William A. Bishop

Jan 12, 2008

William A. Bill Bishop Jonesboro- Bill Bishop, 82, of Harrisburg and Jonesboro died on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at St. Bernards Hospital. Bill was born at home in Cash on August 9, 1925. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Harrisburg, under watch care from First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He...

Monnie Louise Cook

Monnie Louise Cook

Jan 11, 2008

POCAHONTAS-Monnie Lou (Armstrong) Cook of the Fairview Community was born August 17, 1914 at Armstrong, AR in Sharp County. Her parents were James and Nellie (Wilkerson) Armstrong. Monnie and her family moved to Dalton in Randolph County when she was five years old. She has lived in Randolph County ever since. Monnie Armstrong married Ralph L. Cook, Sr. Of Dalton...

Minnie Jean Cockrum Apkarian

Minnie Jean Cockrum Apkarian

Jan 10, 2008

MINNIE JEAN GIGI (COCKRUM) APKARIAN Minnie Jean GiGi (Cockrum) Apkarian was born to Paul and Minnie Cockrum on September 16, 1932, in Monette Arkansas and went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on January 10, 2008. GiGis life centered around her Lord, her family, and her friends. She was a loving, kind, and generous...

Minnie Jean Cockrum Apkarian

Minnie Jean Cockrum Apkarian

Jan 10, 2008

MINNIE JEAN GIGI (COCKRUM) APKARIAN Minnie Jean GiGi (Cockrum) Apkarian was born to Paul and Minnie Cockrum on September 16, 1932, in Monette Arkansas and went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on January 10, 2008. GiGis life centered around her Lord, her family, and her friends. She was a loving, kind, and generous...

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