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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,...

Glendeen Barnett

Glendeen Barnett

Jan 12, 2023

Monette- Glendeen Barnett, 94, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born February 16, 1928 in Leachville to the late James Edward and Luna Agness Higginbotham Honnoll. She and her husband, Claud Earl owned and operated Barnett's Auto Parts for many years. In younger years, they were active in...

Lula Pearl Turney

Lula Pearl Turney

Jan 12, 2023

Brookland- Lula Pearl Turney, 84, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

Pearl was born February 9, 1938 in Tupelo, Mississippi to the late Troy and Vera Pearl Peterson Towery. She was a homemaker who also helped her husband on the farm. She enjoyed westerns, working with flowers and loved her family.

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Anita Louise Eversole

Anita Louise Eversole

Jan 10, 2023

Anita Louise Eversole, 84, passed away January 10, 2023 at St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center.

Anita was born October 30, 1938 to the late John Floyd and Mintie Grissom Gunter.

She was preceded in death by parents, John and Mintie Gunter; sister, Bessie Griffith; brothers, Raymond Gunter, Edgar...

Elizabeth Ann Vance Bailey

Elizabeth Ann Vance Bailey

Jan 10, 2023

Jonesboro- Elizabeth Ann Vance Bailey went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Ann was born December 15, 1939 in Walnut Ridge to Howard Grant and Wanda Sellers Vance. Ann graduated from Hoxie High School in 1956 and Arkansas State College in 1960, where she was a member of Phi...

Eugene Franklin "Junior" Warnick

Eugene Franklin "Junior" Warnick

Jan 8, 2023

Jonesboro- Junior Warnick passed from this life at the age of 73 on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at St. Bernard's Hospital. He was born on October 8, 1949 in his family home in Lawrence County surrounded by cotton fields.

Junior retired from GE in 2005 after over 25 years of service. He was a follower of Christ...

Glenda Jean Couch Reese

Glenda Jean Couch Reese

Jan 8, 2023

Glenda J. Reese, 75, of Imboden, AR. passed from this life Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Glenda was born February 12, 1947 in Huntsville AR. to Arthur and Gladys Couch. She enjoyed reading, sewing, fishing, and spending time with her family and friends.

Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Gladys Couch; daughter,...

Robert "Bobby" Lane Puryear

Robert "Bobby" Lane Puryear

Jan 6, 2023

Jonesboro- Robert "Bobby" Lane Puryear, 79, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

He was born August 8, 1943 in Jonesboro to the late Robert E. and Frances Berkshire Puryear. Bobby attended Blessed Sacrament School and Jonesboro High School. He began college at Arkansas State University and graduated from Notre Dame. He owned...

Laura Lavern Baker

Laura Lavern Baker

Jan 3, 2023

Laura Lavern Nelson Baker, 78, of Pocahontas AR, passed away January 3rd, 2023 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center. Laura was born March 23, 1944 in Blytheville, AR. to the late William Curtis Nelson and Avie Evelyn Mason. Laura loved horses and enjoyed horseback riding and shopping. Laura was of the Baptist faith,serving as a Pastor's wife with Bro....

Hazel Ruth Rhodes

Hazel Ruth Rhodes

Jan 3, 2023

Caraway- Hazel Ruth Rhodes, 96, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born March 10, 1926 in Corning to the late Everett and Hazel Overby Long. She was a big St. Louis Cardinals fan. She enjoyed watching hallmark movies, and walking around town to exercise. She was a member...

Melissa Dianne Garvin-Wilson

Melissa Dianne Garvin-Wilson

Jan 3, 2023

Melissa Dianne Garvin-Wilson,39, of Walnut Ridge passed away January 3, 2023 in Walnut Ridge.

Melissa was born April 30, 1983 to Wendall Garvin and Teresa Heffner Blanchard.

She was preceded in death by her mom, Teresa Heffner Blanchard; sister, Amanda Garvin Cummings; and grandma Clara Slawson.

Melissa is survived by her husband, Phillip...

Dalton Bruce Price

Dalton Bruce Price

Jan 2, 2023

Dalton Bruce Price, 90, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, January 1, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  D.B. was born on October 26, 1932, to Murvin Kelsie and Cordia Price in McCrory.

After graduating from McCrory High School in 1951, he proceeded to study at Arkansas State College where he joined the Pi Kappa...

Carolyn Sue Hill

Carolyn Sue Hill

Jan 1, 2023

Carolyn Sue Hill, 77, of Ravenden Springs, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at her home along with her husband Rolen Lee "Bud" Hill.

Carolyn was born November 3, 1945 in Martin's Creek, AR to the late Harry and Elsie Bailey Ratliff.  She attended Williford High School, was a homemaker, and a member of Bethany Church of...

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