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Gabriel Lamb Rouse

Gabriel Lamb Rouse

Nov 29, 2021

Gabriel Lamb Rouse was stillborn on Monday, November 29, 2021, at the St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

He was the son of Andrew Lamb Rouse and Emily Benton Rouse of Harrisburg, Arkansas.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Isaiah Rouse and Elijah Rouse of the home, his grandparents,...

Carl David Conrad

Carl David Conrad

Nov 28, 2021

Mr. David Conrad of Harrisburg, departed this life on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at his home, at the age of 79.

He was born April 21, 1942 in Harrisburg, the son of the late Carl Conrad and Ruby Tate Conrad.

David was a farmer most of his life. He married Velma Lee Vernor on December...

Mary Ann Eaton

Mary Ann Eaton

Nov 28, 2021

Jonesboro - Mary Ann Eaton entered heaven's gates on Friday, November 26 th , 2021 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

She was born October 21, 1926 in Knoble to the late Edward and Rose Sellmeyer. While raising her six children, she also cared for the sick during her career as a nurse at...

William "Hanks" Lavan Cherry

William "Hanks" Lavan Cherry

Nov 28, 2021

William (Hanks) Lavan Cherry, 93, of Bentonville passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville.

He was born August 12, 1928, in Reyno to the late Thomas Lee and Alta Iona Overby Cherry. He was a Superintendent for MRT over various regions until his retirement. He was an active member of Central...

Karen Susan Machost

Karen Susan Machost

Nov 28, 2021

Karen Susan Machost, 62 of Pocahontas departed this life on November 28, 2021, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Karen was born October 7, 1959, to late Bennie Jacob Machost and Wilma Marie Murrell Machost in Jackson Mississippi.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie Jacob and Wilma Marie Machost; brother Bernard Machost; nephews Justin Simmons and...

Lu Lynn Powers

Lu Lynn Powers

Nov 27, 2021

Lu Lynne Powers departed this life Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, Arkansas.

She was born November 15, 1955 in Bethesda, Maryland to the late Robert Lovell and Florence Morgan.

Lu Lynne spent most of her life as a State Farm Insurance agent. When she was able, she attended First Baptist...

Mary Ann Eaton

Mary Ann Eaton

Nov 26, 2021

Jonesboro - Mary Ann Eaton entered Heaven's gates on Friday, November 26 th , 2021 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

She was born October 21, 1926 in Knobel to the late Edward and Rose Sellmeyer. While raising her six children, she also cared for the sick during her career as a nurse at...

Joseph Oren Buazard

Joseph Oren Buazard

Nov 26, 2021

Paragould- Joseph Oren Buazard, 64, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at his home.

He was born August 29, 1957 in Lake City to the late Joseph Marion and Erma Lee Hopkins Buazard. Joseph worked at Arkansas State University for several years. He had also worked at Dr. Pepper from 1994 until 2003 and farmed.  He enjoyed...

Joan Hoover

Joan Hoover

Nov 26, 2021

Joan Hoover of Jonesboro, departed this life Friday, November 26, 2021, at her home, at the age of 86.

She was born March 11, 1935, in Otwell, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Henry Welman Kifer and Anna Bradley Kifer.

Joan spent her early childhood years in Marked Tree and later moved to Jonesboro and...

Billy Gerald Graddy Jr.

Billy Gerald Graddy Jr.

Nov 25, 2021

Harrisburg- Billy Gerald Graddy Jr, 67, died Thursday, November 25, 2021 at his home.

Bill was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the late Billy and Ruby Graddy. He was formerly of the Monette and Black Oak area. Billy served his country proudly in the United States Navy. He had worked at a cable company but for...

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...

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