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Ola Mae Gregory

Ola Mae Gregory

Nov 12, 2021

Mrs. Ola Mae Gregory of Trumann, departed this life Friday, November 12, 2021, at her home, at the age of 96.

She was born March 1, 1925 in Delrose, TN, the daughter of the late Benton Shirley Whitman, Sr. and Addie Gertrude Mitchell Whitman.

Ola Mae married E. M. Gregory on November 12, 1943 and...

Editha Jo Puckett Kern

Editha Jo Puckett Kern

Nov 11, 2021

Jonesboro- Editha Jo Puckett Kern, 86, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

She was born June 24, 1935 in Melbourne to the late Franklin and Evelyn Westmoreland Puckett. She was a Home Economics and Science Teacher at various schools and owner of West Tennessee Special Services and a CASA volunteer in Jonesboro....

Jearl Lee Barrett

Jearl Lee Barrett

Nov 8, 2021

Blytheville- Jearl Lee Barrett, 56, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at his home.

He was born December 17, 1964 in Jonesboro to the late Ronald and Druzell Whaley Barrett.  He spent his childhood in Lepanto and Michigan then settled down in Blytheville. He was a member of the Rivervale Baptist Church. He was a self-employed truck...

Shirley Ann Sorg

Shirley Ann Sorg

Nov 6, 2021

Shirley Ann Sorg, 75, of Pocahontas passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at her home.

She was born August 2, 1946 in Pocahontas to the late Frank and Josephine Pfeffer Thielemier.  She worked as a secretary at Hedger Brothers and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her...

Clyde Gordon Sowle Jr.

Clyde Gordon Sowle Jr.

Nov 5, 2021

Marionville, Missouri - Clyde Gordon Sowle, Jr., 91, went to his heavenly home on Friday, November 5, 2021.  He was a beloved husband and father of strong Christian faith.

Gordon was born in Jonesboro on July 26, 1930.  He was an eleventh generation Mayflower descendant. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1949 and attended Arkansas State...

Iris Kay Carter - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Iris Kay Carter - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 4, 2021

Iris Kay Carter, 81, of Supply passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at her home.

Kay was born March 16, 1940 in Supply to the late Adam and Jettie Perrin. She graduated from Maynard High School in 1957, worked as a bank teller, and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.

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Lenora Marie Lewis

Lenora Marie Lewis

Nov 4, 2021

Jonesboro- Lenora Marie Lewis, 88, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at St Bernards Medical Center.

She was born January 23, 1933 in Paragould to the late John and Cora Lee Davis Slatton. Mrs. Lewis was a homemaker and a caregiver. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery and playing bingo. She was of the Church of Christ faith.

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Alta Mae Hill - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Alta Mae Hill - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Nov 3, 2021

Alta Mae Hill (Gipson), 73, of Pocahontas, Arkansas passed away November 3 rd , 2021.  She was born August 14, 1948 in Wartis, Arkansas the daughter of James Ray Gipson and Georgia Evelyn Davis (Gann).  Alta graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1966.  Alta worked at Gunite Corporation in Rockford, Illinois and retired after 30 years.  After retiring,...

Donald Wayne Higgins

Donald Wayne Higgins

Nov 1, 2021

Trumann- Donald Wayne Higgins, 62, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at this home.

He was born February 25, 1959 in Elaine.  He served his country proudly in the United States Army. Donald retired from the Trumann Housing Authority. He enjoyed watching wrestling on TV and facebook. He loved visiting with family and friends. He was of...

Charline Sanders

Charline Sanders

Nov 1, 2021

Mrs. Charline Sanders of Cherry Valley, departed this life Monday, November 1, 2021, at the Baptist Reynold Hospice House in Collierville, TN, at the age of 89.

She was born October 25, 1932 in Cherry Valley, AR, the daughter of the late Oscar Kendall and Elsie McClung Kendall.

Charline was employed at Addison Shoe Factory...

Minnie Louella Scoggins

Minnie Louella Scoggins

Nov 1, 2021

Minnie Louella Scoggins of Drasco, AR, formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life on Monday, November 1, 2021, in Tumbling Shoals, AR, at the age of 86.

She was born December 19, 1934, in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late harry Scoggins and Mary Jaco Scoggins.

As a young lady she worked on farms chopping cotton...

Ian Staxx Pickle

Ian Staxx Pickle

Oct 30, 2021

Weiner- Ian Staxx Pickle was born into Heaven, Saturday, October 30, 2021.

He is survived by his parents, J. R. and April Hicks Pickle; sisters, Gracie Pickle, Madison Pickle and Lilly Pickle; a brother, Wade Jones; grandparents, Amy and Ronnie Lovins, Amy Ortiz and Kenny Booth and a great-grandmother, Patricia "Sissy" Stanley.

A graveside service...

Oscar Lee Peppers

Oscar Lee Peppers

Oct 30, 2021

Manila- Oscar Lee Peppers "Pep", 86, transitioned this life on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

Oscar was born to Leroy Peppers and Malinda Grayson Peppers on September 9, 1935 in Farris, Mississippi.

Oscar married Elizabeth Williams Peppers on November 16, 1970, and unto this union no children were born. Oscar joined the Macedonia Baptist Church in...

Peggy Ann Fox-Long

Peggy Ann Fox-Long

Oct 29, 2021

Peggy Fox Long, 84 of Pocahontas departed this life on October 29, 2021, at Jonesboro.  She was born December 14, 1936, to the late James "Lester" and Ruth Irene McGarrah Fox in Panola Co. Mississippi.

After raising her children, Peggy pursued a career in nursing. She attended Marked Tree Technical College for LPN. She then attended Arkansas...

Donald Logan Fowler - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Donald Logan Fowler - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Oct 28, 2021

Donald Logan Fowler, 81, of Maynard, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021.

Don was born June 18, 1940 in Maynard, AR to Mont and Maxine Plumlee Fowler.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mont and Maxine Fowler; and stepson, Zendoyle Ramsey.

Don is survived by his wife, Loretta Jones Fowler; daughter,...

Edward Easley

Edward Easley

Oct 26, 2021

Jonesboro- Edward Easley, 90, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

He was born July 10, 1931 in Black Oak to late John and Vergie Kirkpatrick Easley. Edward served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was a farmer all of his life. He also worked at Frolic Footwear for sixteen years,...

Virginia Charlene Vaden

Virginia Charlene Vaden

Oct 25, 2021

Virginia Charlene Vaden, 84, of Harrisburg, AR, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR, surrounded by family.

She was born August 2, 1937 in Widener, AR to Arthur Vernon Webb and Marie Webb (Kimble).

She is survived by her son Darrell (Cathy) Vaden of Batavia, IL,  son...

Naomi Renck

Naomi Renck

Oct 23, 2021

Naomi Renck, 87, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

She was born December 9, 1933 in Egypt to the late Jake and Mary Williams Cook.  Mrs. Renck worked as a nurse at St. Bernards Medical Center for thirty-nine years. She was one of the original nurses that opened the ICU...

Shaw Faulkner

Shaw Faulkner

Oct 22, 2021

Weiner- Nealie Shaw Kircey Faulkner, 20, passed away Friday morning, October 22, 2021.

She was born April 8, 2001 in Newport to Shawn and Kimberly Fahr Faulkner. She was a 2019 graduate of Harrisburg. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church where she was a choir member and CCD teacher. She worked for the City...

William Thomas Mann

William Thomas Mann

Oct 21, 2021

Mr. William Thomas Mann "Tom", of Harrisburg, departed this life Thursday, October 21, 2021, at his home, at the age of 71.

Tom was born March 15, 1950, the son of the late William Mann and Mary Ellen Keller Mann. After graduating from Harrisburg High School, he joined the U.S. Air Force and retired in 1988 as...

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