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Larry John Mahaffey

Larry John Mahaffey

Dec 16, 2007

HARDY-Larry John Mahaffey, 54, died Sunday at his home. He was a member of the Ravenden Methodist Church. His parents, Louis and Bernece Rogers Mahaffey, four brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Mathews Mahaffey of the home, son, Jimmy Mahaffey and wife, Alexia, of Ravenden, daughter Kimberly Gray and husband, Mike,...

Jerry Wayne Bryant

Jerry Wayne Bryant

Dec 15, 2007

POCAHONTAS-Jerry Wayne Bryant of Pocahontas, formerly of Bloomington, IL, passed away on December 15, 2007 from a longtime illness. He was born May 1, 1952 in Owensboro, KY. His parents, Oebert and Anna Dunn Bryant preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Diane of Pocahontas, daughter Tina (David) Rainwater of Pocahontas, two sons, Adam Wayne and Joshua...

Earl C. Chester

Earl C. Chester

Dec 13, 2007

POCAHONTAS-Earl C. Chester, 93, died Thursday at his home. He is survived by a son, Earl Chester, Jr. of Pocatello, ID, daughters, Judy Miller of Pocahontas and Kay Elkhoff of Billings, MT, brothers, Oral Chester of Dalton and Dr. Kern Chester of Paragould, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2:00 Sunday afternoon in the chapel of...

Ellen V. Schmidt

Ellen V. Schmidt

Dec 13, 2007

POCAHONTAS-Ellen V. Schmidt, 87, died Friday at Randolph Home. She is survived by a son, Joe D. Schmidt of Lebanon, IN, two daughters, Mary Hancock of Knobel and Pam Schmutte of Indianapolis, IN, a sister, Charlene Collier of Maynard, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5-7 Saturday evening at McNabb Funeral Home. Services will be held later in...

Rosella H. Allen

Rosella H. Allen

Dec 13, 2007

Jonesboro Rosella Rosie Houston Allen, 85, died Thursday, December 13, 2007 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born February 23, 1922 in Lake City to the late Matt and Beatrice Houston. She worked at General Electric and a lifetime resident of Jonesboro. She was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church. The immediate family would like to express their...

Rosella H. Allen

Rosella H. Allen

Dec 13, 2007

Jonesboro Rosella Rosie Houston Allen, 85, died Thursday, December 13, 2007 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born February 23, 1922 in Lake City to the late Matt and Beatrice Houston. She worked at General Electric and a lifetime resident of Jonesboro. She was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church. The immediate family would like to express their...

Rosella H. Allen

Rosella H. Allen

Dec 13, 2007

Jonesboro Rosella Rosie Houston Allen, 85, died Thursday, December 13, 2007 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born February 23, 1922 in Lake City to the late Matt and Beatrice Houston. She worked at General Electric and a lifetime resident of Jonesboro. She was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church. The immediate family would like to express their...

John Harlan Hurd

John Harlan Hurd

Dec 12, 2007

Bono John Harlan Hurd went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2007. He was born September 16, 1922 in Paragould to late John William and Edith Belle Tyner Hurd. Harlan grew up in Greene County and attended Paragould schools. He was a Church of Christ minister during his lifetime he preached at 131 churches in 16 states....

John Harlan Hurd

John Harlan Hurd

Dec 12, 2007

Bono John Harlan Hurd went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2007. He was born September 16, 1922 in Paragould to late John William and Edith Belle Tyner Hurd. Harlan grew up in Greene County and attended Paragould schools. He was a Church of Christ minister during his lifetime he preached at 131 churches in 16 states....

John Harlan Hurd

John Harlan Hurd

Dec 12, 2007

Bono John Harlan Hurd went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2007. He was born September 16, 1922 in Paragould to late John William and Edith Belle Tyner Hurd. Harlan grew up in Greene County and attended Paragould schools. He was a Church of Christ minister during his lifetime he preached at 131 churches in 16 states....

Anna Gould

Anna Gould

Dec 12, 2007

POCAHONTAS-Anna Gould, 103, died Wednesday. She was preceded in death by her husband, F. W. Gould. Survivors include three daughters, Francis Futrell of Pocahontas, Anola Phillips of Benton, KY and Joan Moore of Hamilton, AL, ten grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Jim Phillips and Mel...

Bland Robert Harper

Bland Robert Harper

Dec 11, 2007

Monette Bland Robert Bob Harper Jr., 62, died Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born October 9, 1945 in Paragould to the late Dr. B. R. and Thera Harper Sr.. He was a self-employed salesman. Bob was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was an avid outdoorsman, athlete and Hogs Fan. Survivors...

Bland Robert Harper

Bland Robert Harper

Dec 11, 2007

Monette Bland Robert Bob Harper Jr., 62, died Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born October 9, 1945 in Paragould to the late Dr. B. R. and Thera Harper Sr.. He was a self-employed salesman. Bob was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was an avid outdoorsman, athlete and Hogs Fan. Survivors...

Bland Robert Harper

Bland Robert Harper

Dec 11, 2007

Monette Bland Robert Bob Harper Jr., 62, died Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born October 9, 1945 in Paragould to the late Dr. B. R. and Thera Harper Sr.. He was a self-employed salesman. Bob was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was an avid outdoorsman, athlete and Hogs Fan. Survivors...

Sfc Bert E. Land

Sfc Bert E. Land

Dec 11, 2007

MAYNARD-SFC Bert E. Land departed this life to be with God, December 11, 2007 at the University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born June 3, 1943 and was 64 years, six months and nine days. He was a Sergeant in the Army for twenty years and also served in Vietnam. He retired from Black River Votec as it...

Margie B. Cooper

Margie B. Cooper

Dec 10, 2007

Cherry Valley Margie Cooper, 67, died Monday, December 10, 2007 at Cross Ridge Hospital in Wynne. She was born May 25, 1940 in Parkin to the late William and Velma Seagraves. She was a nursing assistant. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who loved to make quilts for her family. Because she couldnt get out, she...

Margie B. Cooper

Margie B. Cooper

Dec 10, 2007

Cherry Valley Margie Cooper, 67, died Monday, December 10, 2007 at Cross Ridge Hospital in Wynne. She was born May 25, 1940 in Parkin to the late William and Velma Seagraves. She was a nursing assistant. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who loved to make quilts for her family. Because she couldnt get out, she...

Margie B. Cooper

Margie B. Cooper

Dec 10, 2007

Cherry Valley Margie Cooper, 67, died Monday, December 10, 2007 at Cross Ridge Hospital in Wynne. She was born May 25, 1940 in Parkin to the late William and Velma Seagraves. She was a nursing assistant. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who loved to make quilts for her family. Because she couldnt get out, she...

Morris F. Hannah

Morris F. Hannah

Dec 9, 2007

Jonesboro Morris F. Tubby Hannah, 72, died Sunday, December 9, 2007 at his residence. He was born September 4, 1935 in Jonesboro to the late William and Georgia Hannah. He was a retired truck driver for MC Express and also worked for MDR Trucking for several years. He was a former charter bus driver for Great Southern Coaches in Jonesboro...

Morris F. Hannah

Morris F. Hannah

Dec 9, 2007

Jonesboro Morris F. Tubby Hannah, 72, died Sunday, December 9, 2007 at his residence. He was born September 4, 1935 in Jonesboro to the late William and Georgia Hannah. He was a retired truck driver for MC Express and also worked for MDR Trucking for several years. He was a former charter bus driver for Great Southern Coaches in Jonesboro...

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