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Bill Duncan

Bill Duncan

Jan 10, 2022

Jonesboro - Bill Duncan, 89, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

He was born November 23, 1932 in Jonesboro to the late Hubert and Della Goodman Duncan. Bill served his country proudly in the United States Navy for 4 years. He then served in the United States Army Reserves for 36 years....

Payton Harper Throesch

Payton Harper Throesch

Jan 10, 2022

Payton Harper Throesch of Pocahontas passed away January 10, 2022. Payton was the unborn child of Garrett Martin Throesch and Meagan Marie Harris Throesch.

Payton is survived by her parents Garrett and Meagan Throesch of the home; sister Adalyn Jane Throesch; grandparents Melinda Jane Harris of Pocahontas and Thomas and Teresa Throesch of Pocahontas.

There...

Judy Faye Ballard

Judy Faye Ballard

Jan 10, 2022

Judy Faye High Smith Ballard, 73 of Pocahontas passed away January 10, 2022, at her home. Judy was born November 3, 1948, to William Lester High and Melba Jean Graham High in Pocahontas. She had her cna license and was a homemaker.

Judy was preceded in death by her husband Terry Ballard; parents William Lester and Melba...

Shirley Patricia Crawford

Shirley Patricia Crawford

Jan 8, 2022

Shirley Patricia Crawford of Reyno passed from this life on Saturday, January 8, 2022 surrounded by her family at the age of 82.

Shirley was born December 13,1939 in Reyno, Arkansas to the late Thomas L. and Alta Overby Cherry. She retired from Clay County Electric after forty-two years of dedicated service. She was a member of...

David Richard Logsdon

David Richard Logsdon

Jan 8, 2022

David Richard Logsdon, 68, of Maynard passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born December 10, 1953 in Memphis, TN to the late James Paul and Bertha Lane Cornilus Logsdon.  He was a truck driver and an Army veteran.

He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Ronnie Glenn Turman

Ronnie Glenn Turman

Jan 7, 2022

Jonesboro- Ronnie Glenn Turman, 72, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 surrounded by his family.

He was born September 2, 1949 in Jonesboro to Raymond and Bernice Harvey Turman. Ronnie was a Valley View High School Class of 1967 graduate. He had worked at Riceland Company for fifteen years and retired as an electrician from Crane Composite...

Larry Gene Edington

Larry Gene Edington

Jan 6, 2022

Larry Gene Edington, 60, of Mountain Home, left us for the arms of Jesus on January 6, 2022. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.

Larry was born June 15, 1961 in Wellington, Kansas to Buddy and Joyce Edington. He is survived by his loving wife, Terry Edington; two daughters, Lisa (Robert) Russell,...

William Cook

William Cook

Jan 5, 2022

Jonesboro- William Cook, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

He was born June 11, 1933 in Bono to the late William Watson Cook and Hattie Kerr Cook.  William served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. He received a bachelor degree in Math from Arkansas State University. He was a...

Trisha Renee Davis

Trisha Renee Davis

Jan 5, 2022

Mrs. Trisha Renee Davis of Paragould, departed this life Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at her home in Paragould, at the age of 40.

She was born September 2, 1981 in Lindsey, CA, the daughter of the late Billy Robert Weaver and Margelia Cornit Weaver.

She married Charles Davis, Jr. on April 2, 2005. She was...

Tammy Alline Taylor

Tammy Alline Taylor

Jan 3, 2022

Tammy Alline Taylor, 53 of Pocahontas passed away January 3, 2022, at St. Bernard's Five Rivers Medical Center.  She was born September 21, 1968, to Gene Gaither and Patsy Ellison Gaither in Aurora, IL.

Tammy was preceded in death by her parents; Gene Gaither and Patsy and Dennis Kimbro; brother Rick Gaither; sisters Sandy Schmidt and Linda...

Clara Marilyn Milledge

Clara Marilyn Milledge

Jan 1, 2022

Leachville- Clara Marilyn Milledge, 77, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

She was born July 28, 1944 in Torrance, California to the late Otto and Dorothy Roberts Morris. Clara enjoyed gardening and decorating for holidays. She loved going to her Full Gospel Tabernacle Church in Trumann and praying for her family and...

Jeffery Randell Wisham

Jeffery Randell Wisham

Jan 1, 2022

Lake City- Jeffery Randell Wisham, 36, departed this life on January 1, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

He was born October 29, 1985 in Jonesboro to Carol Baker and Randell Wisham. He graduated from Riverside High School in 2004. After he graduated, he worked as a paraprofessional for the Riverside School District. When he left Riverside,...

Gail Lee Sifford

Gail Lee Sifford

Dec 31, 2021

Gail Sifford, 74 of Pocahontas passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at the Flo & Phil Hospice house in Jonesboro.  Gail was born April 3, 1947, to Bart Sifford and Silvia Hon Sifford in Pocahontas.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Marie Sifford of Pocahontas; two brothers Arthur Sifford and Danny Sifford.

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Jerry Wayne "John" Gathright

Jerry Wayne "John" Gathright

Dec 31, 2021

Monette- Jerry Wayne "John" Gathright, 75, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

John was born July 10, 1946 in Jonesboro to the late Clyde and Rella Lamb Gathright Sr. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he earned a Purple Heart. He served his community...

Megan Quinn Crawford

Megan Quinn Crawford

Dec 29, 2021

Megan Quinn Crawford 25 of Ravenden Springs departed this life on December 29, 2021.  She was born October 1, 1996, in Jonesboro, AR to Allen Crawford and Julie Hendrick Crawford.

Megan was a teacher at the Donnie Martin Center where she had been employed for four years. She had a profound love of animals.  She enjoyed going...

Billy Joe Adams

Billy Joe Adams

Dec 28, 2021

Jonesboro- Billy Joe Adams, 91, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

He was born February 25, 1930 in Knobel to the late John Quincey and Hazel Meyers Adams. Billy Joe served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War from May 1952 until December 1953. He...

Bonnie Bell Kellett

Bonnie Bell Kellett

Dec 28, 2021

Bonnie Bell Kellett, 92 of Pocahontas passed away December 28, 2021.  She was born June 22, 1929, to the late Artimus (A.B.) Campbell and Nora Ann Daniels Campbell in Pocahontas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ray Kellett; brother Herman Campbell and sisters Tommie Robinson, Raye Kirk, and Mary Dunlap.

She is...

Robert Lawrence Wright. Jr.

Robert Lawrence Wright. Jr.

Dec 27, 2021

Mr. Robert Lawrence Wright, Jr. of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life Monday, December 27, 2021, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 67.

He was born September 29, 1954 in Cicero, IL, the son of the late Robert Lawrence Wright and Olzie Louise Garrett Wright.

Robert left High School and joined...

Juanita Mccandless

Juanita Mccandless

Dec 27, 2021

Juanita McCandless 91, of Pocahontas passed away Monday December 27, 2021. She was born March 31, 1930, to Hite Johnson and Mazie Stevens Johnson in Attica, Arkansas. Juanita was a housewife and worked many years as a factory worker for Cinch.  She was also a lifetime member of Westridge Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death...

Marlene Elizabeth Sifford Hart

Marlene Elizabeth Sifford Hart

Dec 26, 2021

Marlene Elizabeth Sifford Hart, 87, of Pocahontas passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born March 9, 1934 in Walnut Ridge to the late Henry and Ethel Dobbs Lance.  She worked for TRW Cinch, as a caregiver, enjoyed working in her yard, and was a member of Pocahontas First...

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