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Betty Marlene Spencer

Betty Marlene Spencer

Nov 25, 2021

Jonesboro – Betty Marlene Spencer, 86, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

She was born April 27, 1935 in Cash to the late James and Cora Hamilton. Betty graduated from Bay High School. She married Howard Spencer in 1959 and they spent thirty-five wonderful years together. Betty was...

Edward Lewis Clark

Edward Lewis Clark

Nov 25, 2021

Edward Lewis Clark, 78, of Pocahontas passed away November 25, 2021 at his home.  He was born, February 12, 1943, to the late Earl Lewis and Mildred Louise Walton Clark in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a commercial printer and the Branch President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

He is survived by...

Allen Roy Brown

Allen Roy Brown

Nov 25, 2021

Allen Roy Brown, 64 of Reyno departed from this life on November 25, 2021, at his home. He was born March 3, 1957, to Emery Eugene "Jug" Brown and Gaye Myrean Couch Brown in Potosi, MO. Allen was a musician.

He was preceded in death by his father Emery Eugene Brown.

Allen is survived by...

Lois Johns

Lois Johns

Nov 24, 2021

Mrs. Lois J. Johns of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, at the age of 89.

She was born October 6, 1932 in Waldenburg, the daughter of Willard Carroll Wilson and Ruth Faye Dennon Wilson.

Following graduation from Harrisburg High School, she attended Baptist Hospital Nursing...

Maerene Hensley

Maerene Hensley

Nov 22, 2021

Maerene Hensley, 46, of Ravenden Springs, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center.

She was born November 8, 1975 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Benny and Elsie Mae Smith Hensley.

She is survived by three brothers, Ben Hensley, James (Kathy) Hensley, and Coy Hensley all of Ravenden Springs; one...

Mary Louise Smith

Mary Louise Smith

Nov 22, 2021

Mary Louise Smith, 89 of Pocahontas passed away Monday, November 22, 2021. She was born December 18, 1931, to the late Ferd Sorg and Anna Hoelscher Sorg in Pocahontas. She attended St. Paul Catholic Church.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond (Wink) Smith, and parents Ferd and Anna Sorg; brother Thomas Sorg.

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Leon Aston

Leon Aston

Nov 21, 2021

Waldenburg- Leon Aston, 88, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

He was born September 24, 1933 in Waldenburg to the late Garland and Myrtie Gahn Aston. Leon was the owner and operator of Aston Service Station. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. He served on the USS...

Betty Jean Johnson

Betty Jean Johnson

Nov 20, 2021

Betty Jean Johnson, 85, of Pocahontas, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center.

Betty was born March 15, 1936 in Ingram Arkansas.  She is the daughter of Duke E. Johnson and Iolus (Bot) Spikes Johnson.  She was proceeded in death by her father and her mother.

Betty resided at the...

Vida June Cole

Vida June Cole

Nov 20, 2021

Vida June (McGhee) Hampton-Glover, Cole 87 of Clinton Missouri passed away November 20, 2021. She was born June 13, 1934, to the late Wes McGhee and Minnie Rutledge McGhee in Myrtle Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents Wes and Minnie (Rutledge) McGhee; husbands James C Hampton, Alva Glover and John Cole; son Ricky Hampton;...

Leon Foust

Leon Foust

Nov 20, 2021

Forrest City - Leon Foust, 88, passed away on November 20, 2021.  He leaves his wife, Dyanne of almost 65 years as well as three children: Dr. LeAnne Foust and husband, Patrick Brungardt of La Vista, Nebraska, Blake and Jamie Foust of Forrest City, Arkansas and Boyd Foust and Marla Carey of Memphis, Tennessee.  He is also survived by...

Jo Hueter

Jo Hueter

Nov 19, 2021

Jo Abbott Hueter, 94 of Warm Springs, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born August 2, 1927, in Essary Springs, Tennessee to William Cranford and Viola Mae Cranford. She was a member of the Church of Christ and attended the Brakebill congregation.

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles...

Donny Mckuin

Donny Mckuin

Nov 18, 2021

Donny McKuin, 39 of Little Rock, passed away November 18, 2021. He was born August 7, 1982, to Elmer McKuin and Audrey Mars McKuin in St. Louis Missouri.

Donny was preceded in death by his father, Elmer McKuin; brothers Danny McKuin, and Richie McKuin; nieces Amanda Milla and Nichole Everett.

He is survived by his...

Joyce Mae Page

Joyce Mae Page

Nov 18, 2021

Mrs. Joyce Mae Page of Harrisburg, departed this life Thursday morning, November 18, 2021, at the Flo & Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 72.

She was born December 18, 1948 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Millard Rodney and Edna Pauline Hancock Vernor.

Joyce was a homemaker.  She married...

Charles Wesley Cheney, Sr.

Charles Wesley Cheney, Sr.

Nov 17, 2021

Mr. Charles Wesley Cheney, Sr. of Harrisburg, departed this life Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at his home, at the age of 81.

He was born September 23, 1940, in Crawfordsville, AR, the son of the late John Henry Cheney and Annie Kimble Cheney.

Charles was a retired Mechanic and worked many years as a road...

Dr. Joshua Dewayne Brooks

Dr. Joshua Dewayne Brooks

Nov 17, 2021

Weiner - Dr. Joshua Dewayne Brooks departed this life on November 17, 2021.

Josh was born on January 19, 1981, in Newport, Arkansas, to Larry and Rebecca Brooks. He lived a life dedicated to education and sharing his knowledge and skills with others.

From a very young age, Josh was an insatiable, independent learner who...

William Cullen Declerk

William Cullen Declerk

Nov 16, 2021

William Cullen DeClerk, 26 of Summersville, MO formerly of Pocahontas passed away November 16, 2021, at his home.  He was born June 19, 1995, to Keith DeClerk and Linda Ann Savage DeClerk in Memphis, TN.

Cullen was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James C. Savage.

He is survived...

James Carl Bland

James Carl Bland

Nov 14, 2021

James Carl Bland 77, of Maynard passed from this life on November 14, 2021. Carl was born to the late James Lewis and Bessie Jean Barber Bland on July 26, 1944, in the Richardson Community. He was united in marriage to Linda Watson Bland on November 28, 1965.

Carl had a long life of farming and hunting...

Raymond Monroe Hardage

Raymond Monroe Hardage

Nov 14, 2021

Raymond Monroe Hardage Sr., 81 of Pocahontas passed away November 14, 2021, at his home. He was born February 22, 1940, to the late Cecil Cane Hardage and Glady P. Brothers Hardage in Atoka, Ok. He attended Myrtle First Baptist Church. He worked at Waterloo for 40yrs as a toolbox manufacturer.

He was preceded in death by...

Russ Elliott Martin

Russ Elliott Martin

Nov 13, 2021

Trumann- Russ Elliott Martin, 46, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at his home.

He was born February 16, 1975 in Harvey, Louisiana to Gerard and Freda Dillin Martin Jr. Russ graduated from Astronaut High School in Titusville in 1993 and was formerly employed at NASA in Titusville. He loved being a computer technician and loved computers....

Jeremy Ryan Wisham-Brooks

Jeremy Ryan Wisham-Brooks

Nov 12, 2021

Lake City- Jeremy Ryan Wisham-Brooks, 31, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021.

He was a graduate of Riverside High class of 2008. Jeremy was an inspiration to nearly everyone he met. He was an avid St Louis Cardinals fan, Grizzlies fan, Rams fan, and WWE Wrestling fan. He enjoyed every sport.

He was preceded in...

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