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Rose Ellen Orr

Rose Ellen Orr

Feb 11, 2023

Rose Ellen Orr of Harrisburg, Arkansas, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the age of 59.

She was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on November 6, 1963, the daughter of the late David Ragsdale and Cecilia Ruesewald Ragsdale of Weiner.

Rose was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Weiner...

Herby H "Herb" Early

Herby H "Herb" Early

Feb 5, 2023

Herby H. "Herb" Early, 76, of Warm Springs passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his home.

He was born July 28, 1946 in Jonesboro but lived his entire life in the Ingram community.  He was the son of the late James Herbert and Edna Ray Barnett Early.

He was preceded in death by his...

Paul Francis Leister

Paul Francis Leister

Feb 4, 2023

Paul Francis Leister, 83, of Pocahontas passed away February 4, 2023 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center.

Paul was born January 9, 1940 in Jersey City, NJ. to the late Henry Charles and Jeannie Pilitowski Leister.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Leister; parents, Henry and Jeannie Leister; brothers, Henry and George...

Jimmy Dale Shaver

Jimmy Dale Shaver

Feb 2, 2023

Paragould- Jimmy D. Shaver, 71, passed away Thursday, February 02, 2023, at Green House Cottages of Belle Meade.

He was born April 20, 1951, in Monette to the late Odie and Vidline Timms Shaver. Jimmy retired from Monroe after 43 years. He enjoyed watching television and listening to music. He especially loved listening to Johnny Cash and...

Frances Louise Jones

Frances Louise Jones

Feb 2, 2023

Frances Louise Jones, 90, of Fairfield Bay, AR (hometown of Pocahontas, AR), passed away on February 2, 2023 at Indian Rock Village in Fairfield Bay, AR.

Frances was born August 13, 1932 in Dodge City, Kansas to the late Earl Million and Christine (DeClerk) Million.

Frances met Arland Jones in Pocahontas and were married for...

Daniel Duane Jones

Daniel Duane Jones

Feb 1, 2023

Daniel Duane Jones, 53, of Pocahontas, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his home.

He was born July 29, 1969 in Illinois to Ronnie Dunn and Jewel Bolin.  Daniel had a big heart, loved his family, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping.  He was of the Pentecostal belief.

He was preceded in death by...

Philip Cesar Phillips

Philip Cesar Phillips

Jan 31, 2023

Mr. Philip Cesar Phillips of Harrisburg, departed this life Tuesday at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 53.

He was born September 26, 1969 in Mexico, to Jack Phillips and Connie Aguilar Phillips. He was raised by Ruben Lozano Sr. and Sanjuanita Lozano.

He moved to Chicago at the age of...

Betty Ann Carr "Penny"

Betty Ann Carr "Penny"

Jan 30, 2023

Penny Carr was born December 10, 1932 in Jackson, Mississippi to Samuel and Clytie Lindsey. She was the youngest of 5 children. She married Bob Carr on November 10, 1952. They were married for over 64 years before his passing on November 30, 2016. Shortly after they wed, Penny and Bob packed their car with their belongings and moved...

Gerald Stewart Stanfield

Gerald Stewart Stanfield

Jan 29, 2023

Jonesboro- Gerald Stewart Stanfield, 78, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

He was born October 20, 1944 in Burdette to the late Raymond and Lucille Clark Stanfield. Gerald enjoyed farming, working on cars, riding motorcycles, watching sports, history and discovery channels...

James Wesley Willis

James Wesley Willis

Jan 28, 2023

Mr. James Wesley Willis, of Harrisburg, departed this life Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 82.

He was born March 2, 1940 in Nettleton, MS, the son of the late Cecil Willis and Freda Belle Hood Willis.

James married Nellie Smart on June...

Alvie Doug Dillin

Alvie Doug Dillin

Jan 28, 2023

Jonesboro- Alvie "Doug" Dillin, 74, Doug was known for his quick wit, unwavering friendship, and love of teaching passed from this life on January 28, 2023. He was a born again Christian and member of the Church of Christ. Doug was born in Louisville, Kentucky on May 16, 1948 to the late Lacy and Virgie Beach Dillin.

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Myra Faye Parrish

Myra Faye Parrish

Jan 27, 2023

Trumann – Myra Faye Parrish, 78, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House.

She was born November 20, 1944 in Jonesboro to the late Albert and Marie Manwarning Baker. She was an administrative assistant at Harrisburg School District and Crowley's Ridge...

Bernard Andrew Baltz Sr.

Bernard Andrew Baltz Sr.

Jan 26, 2023

Bernard Andrew Baltz, Sr., 93, of Pocahontas, AR, died on January 26, 2023. He was born in Pocahontas to the late Ambrose and Anna Matczak Baltz on January 4, 1930. He graduated from St. Paul High School in Pocahontas and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from St. Louis University. He spent his life in various aspects of...

David Warren Myers

David Warren Myers

Jan 23, 2023

Black Oak- David Warren Myers, 78, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at his home.

He was born June 1, 1944 in Happy Corner to the late Frank Warren and Florence Tolley Myers. David retired from Colson after over twenty years. He enjoyed fishing and watching barges on the river. He had the best yard in Black...

Martha Baldridge

Martha Baldridge

Jan 21, 2023

Monette- Martha Baldridge, 94, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born May 30, 1928 in Macey to the late John and Lizzie Hout. She was a member of the Monette United Methodist Church for many years. She was an active member of UMW, and after her husband died...

Juanita Syble Hyde Harvey

Juanita Syble Hyde Harvey

Jan 20, 2023

Paragould- Juanita Syble Harvey, 95, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at Greene Acres Nursing Home.

She was born September 13, 1927 in Dixie to the late Gus and Nettie Mae Baker Hyde. Mrs. Harvey was a homemaker who liked to decorate for the holidays, go out to eat, enjoyed ice cream and taking care of flowers....

Emma Jean Mahan Reeves

Emma Jean Mahan Reeves

Jan 19, 2023

Caraway- Emma Jean Reeves, 78, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born July 30, 1944 in Searcy to the late Arthur Lee and Jewel Elizabeth Branscum Mahan. She retired from American Greetings after fifty years and loved volunteering for her community. Emma attended New Hope Baptist Church –Black...

Ruthie Mae Triplett

Ruthie Mae Triplett

Jan 19, 2023

Ruthie Mae Triplett, 88, of Pocahontas passed away January 19, 2023 at PHRC.

Ruthie was born July 23, 1934 in Fayette, AL. to the late John and Turie Vaughn Shaffer

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Turie Vaughn Shaffer; sons, Benny Stalnaker of Pocahontas, AR., Kenneth Stalnaker of Stockholm, Sweden; and...

Marietta "Etta" Hedrick

Marietta "Etta" Hedrick

Jan 17, 2023

Marietta "Etta" Hedrick, formerly of Prairie Village, KS, died January 17, 2023 at Osage Nursing Center in Osage, KS.

Etta was born May 9, 1937 in Imboden, AR.  Etta was orphaned when she was 14 months old and was raised by her Grandad Hedrick in Mammoth Spring, AR.

After graduating from high school, Etta moved...

Sara Lynn Rorex Boling

Sara Lynn Rorex Boling

Jan 12, 2023

Sara Lynn Rorex Boling died after a long battle with illness on January 12 in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 63.

Sara is survived by her mother, Norma Rorex of Jonesboro; children, Jami (Michael) Shannon of Jonesboro and Jason (Michelle) DePriest of Clarksville, TN; grandchildren, Cierra, Katriona, Oliver, Wyatt, and Garrison; siblings, Mark and David Rorex,...

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