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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...

Rolen "Bud" Lee Hill

Rolen "Bud" Lee Hill

Jan 1, 2023

Rolen Lee "Bud" Hill, 81, of Ravenden Springs, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his home along with his wife Carolyn Sue Ratliff Hill.

Bud was born April 10, 1941 in Tennessee, IL to the late Ralph and Maxine Davis Hill.  He was a 1962 graduate of Ravenden Springs High School and worked as a heavy...

Sherri Denise Echols

Sherri Denise Echols

Dec 30, 2022

Sherri Denise Echols, 53, of Maynard passed away December 30, 2022 in Pocahontas.

Sherri was born June 20, 1969 in Dallas, TX. to Derl and Joyce Kerley Echols. She enjoyed traveling and watching her favorite team the Dallas Cowboys. Sherri worked at Waterloo for 10 years. She was the owner/groomer of All Breed Pet Groomer for 35...

Norma Gearldean Couch

Norma Gearldean Couch

Dec 28, 2022

Bono- Norma Gearldean Couch, 78, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

She was born February 4, 1944 in Twist to the late Ruford and Nelly Larison Coursey.  She was a homemaker as well as a loving mother and wife. She was a member of the Bono First Pentecostal Church.

She...

Florence Mae Goodson Mccallister

Florence Mae Goodson Mccallister

Dec 28, 2022

Monette- Florence Mae Goodson McCallister, 88, after a courageous battle with Covid, passed peacefully on December 28, 2022 at The Greenhouse Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould.

Her love of life didn't come to an end with her death. Her loved ones will continue to honor her by living life to the fullest. The simplest pleasures in...

Allison Rose Beasley

Allison Rose Beasley

Dec 26, 2022

Allison Rose Beasley beloved daughter of Jonathan Beasley and Melanie Cogburn, was born sleeping in the arms of God on December 26, 2022 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

Allison was preceded in death by her Grandfather Wayne Bateman and Grandmother Mona Palmer.

She is survived by her parents Jonathan Beasley and Melanie Cogburn;...

Linda Mae Smith

Linda Mae Smith

Dec 26, 2022

Mrs. Linda Mae Smith of Harrisburg, departed this life on Monday, December 26, 2022, at her home, at the age of 82.

She was born June 22, 1940 in Grubbs, AR the daughter of the late John Alvin Griffin and Rosa Mae Bell Griffin.

Following high school, Linda worked for many years in Data Entry...

William "Bill" Edgar Spann Jr.

William "Bill" Edgar Spann Jr.

Dec 26, 2022

William E. Spann, Jr. (Bill), 93, of Pocahontas went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2022

He was born June 14, 1929 to the late William Edgar Spann Sr. and Henrietta Gilzow Spann.

William was a Korean war veteran and received a purple heart. His life work was as an orthotist. William was...

Jane Elizabeth Hays

Jane Elizabeth Hays

Dec 24, 2022

Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Hamm Hays, 89, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband, John Hays, and son, Michael Hays.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Hays Taylor, and two granddaughters, Brea Hays Frantz (Paul) and Angela Hays Jones (Curtis), and two great-grandchildren, Riley Grace Jones...

Shirley Lucille Hall

Shirley Lucille Hall

Dec 24, 2022

Shirley Lucille Hall, 56 of Rector passed away December 24, 2022 at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR.

Shirley was born June 13, 1966 to Raymond Hall and Vida Wisdom Hall in Wabash, IN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Vida Wisdom Hall and one brother Charles Raymond McDonald....

Jean Popejoy Floyd

Jean Popejoy Floyd

Dec 22, 2022

Jonesboro- Jean Popejoy Floyd, 100, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022.

Jean was a nine and half pound baby, born on Halloween night, 1922, in the tiny town of Cropsey, Illinois and named Dorothy Imogene Popejoy. She was a shy and very obedient child and loved to learn.

When Jean was in the third grade,...

John Duane Webb

John Duane Webb

Dec 22, 2022

Jonesboro- John Duane Webb, 64, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 at his home.

He was born July 12, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri to Milton and Dorothy Rogers Webb. He worked in management at several factories. He enjoyed flea markets and camping and loved his family. He was a member of Center Hill Missionary Baptist, where...

Kolten Jayce Turner

Kolten Jayce Turner

Dec 21, 2022

Kolten Jayce Turner

12/21/22- 12/21/22

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Kolten Jayce Turner was born 12/21/22 to Shalisha and Joshua Turner. He was loved and adored by many way before his birth. He was so very handsome, adorable, and sweet just like we knew he would be when he entered...

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