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Cecil Ernest Wilkerson -Glbfh

Cecil Ernest Wilkerson -Glbfh

Jul 13, 2021

Jonesboro- Cecil Ernest Wilkerson Jr, 92, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born November 21, 1928 in Paragould to the late Cecil and Mildred Songer Wilkerson. Mr. Wilkerson served his country proudly in the United States Navy for two years and the Arkansas National Guard for thirty years. He was a member of the...

Dale Edward Coursey -Gfh

Dale Edward Coursey -Gfh

Jul 13, 2021

Black Oak- Dale Edward Coursey, 72, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born May 17, 1949 in Lake City to the late Buster and Mable Cavness Coursey. Dale had worked in construction, painting, roofing and custom cabinets. He also farmed and did lawn care. He enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. He loved...

Verna Margaret Plank - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Verna Margaret Plank - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jul 12, 2021

Verna Margaret Plank passed away peacefully at her home on Plank's Late Start in Pocahontas, AR on July 12, 2021. Verna was born on December 16th, 1929, in Daviess County, Kentucky. She was the eldest of 13 children born to the late Hazel and Chester Hardin. She is survived by her husband of 49 years Howard Sander Plank; daughter, Debbie...

Leo Earnest Tharp -Glbfh

Leo Earnest Tharp -Glbfh

Jul 11, 2021

Jonesboro- Leo Earnest Tharp, 89, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Flo \u0026 Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born January 10, 1932 in Trumann to the late Dudley and Winnie Gatlin Tharp. Mr. Leo retired after thirty years with Sunbeam. He enjoyed bowling, collecting coins, gardening and spending time with his family. He was also preceded in death...

Clyde J Booker -Gwfh

Clyde J Booker -Gwfh

Jul 11, 2021

Harrisburg- Clyde J. Booker, 91, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born January 3, 1930 in Kurth, Missouri to the late Walter and Blanche Jaco Booker. Mr. Booker retired from the maintenance department of Cumming Diesel Company in Phoenix, AZ. He liked to work and build thing with wood. He and his wife,...

Gary Raleigh Gray Sr. - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Gary Raleigh Gray Sr. - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jul 9, 2021

Gary Raleigh Gray Sr, 73 of Ravenden, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, in Kansas City, MO. Gary was born October 31, 1947, to the late James Raleigh Gray and Mildred Violetet Thatcher Gray in Jonesboro, AR. Gary was preceded in death by his parents. James and Mildred Thatcher Gray; brothers, James "Jim" Krepps, Raymond "Ray" Krepps, and Billy Joe...

Elise Joyce Berger -Glbfh

Elise Joyce Berger -Glbfh

Jul 9, 2021

Weiner - Elise Boeckman Berger was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on March 11, 1947, to Evelyn and Elmer Boeckman. Elise was called to the Lord and Savior on July 9, 2021. She was known as the most kind and caring woman, having raised five grateful children who all loved her endlessly. Her children are heartbroken, and so are many...

Carrie Sue Pendegrass - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Carrie Sue Pendegrass - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jul 8, 2021

Carrie Sue Pendegrass, 67, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at her home in Dardenne Prairie, MO. Carrie was born in St. Louis on August 29, 1953, to the late Marshall Pendergrass and Wanda Swinney Pendegrass. Carrie was of Baptist faith and loved the Lord. Carrie was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall, and Wanda Swinney Pendegrass; sister Brenda...

Hughie Gene Hightower - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Hughie Gene Hightower - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jul 4, 2021

Hughie Gene Hightower, 85, of Pocahontas passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Hughie was born August 21, 1935, in Saddle, AR to the late Thomas J. and Cora Alice Bailey Hightower. He was a veteran of the Army, a deacon at First Baptist Church, and a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason and Order...

Herbert Lee Kemper - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Herbert Lee Kemper - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jul 3, 2021

Herbert Lee Kemper, 74, of Reyno passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Sherwood. He was born March 23, 1947 to the late George Lawrence and Era Mae Crews Kemper. He was a truck driver and a member of Old Reyno Freewill Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Era...

Dorothy Hawk Woodson Keller - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Dorothy Hawk Woodson Keller - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jul 1, 2021

Dorothy Hawk Woodson Keller, 85, of Pocahontas, departed this life July 1, 2021 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehab Center. She was born February 24, 1936 to the late Clifford and Pearl (Headley) Hawk. Dorothy was a member of First Baptist Church of Imboden, AR for many years where she ministered to children, youth and young adults and was a member...

Betty Lou Crist Montgomery -Glbfh

Betty Lou Crist Montgomery -Glbfh

Jun 30, 2021

Jonesboro- Betty Lou Montgomery, 89, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021. She was born November 3, 1931 in Crane, Missouri to the late Leo and Lillie Pearl Crist. She retired from owning and operating, Coffee Cup Caf in Trumann. She was a member of the First General Baptist Church in Trumann. She is survived by one brother, Jack Crist Sr....

Judie Hackworth - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Judie Hackworth - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jun 26, 2021

Judie Carol Hackworth, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away June 26, 2021, at her home in Sedalia, MO. Judie was born October 29, 1950, in Booneville, Mississippi to the late James and Jet Caldwell. She was a graduate of Sloan Hendrix in 1968. She received her Bachelor's degree from Arkansas State University; her Master's from the University of Central Oklahoma...

Linda Newsom - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Linda Newsom - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jun 26, 2021

Linda Hall Newsom left this earthly world for her heavenly home on June 26, 2021 at the age of 70. She was born on September 4, 1950 to Maynard Hall and Phyllis Hall of Pocahontas. She leaves behind her husband, Charlie Newsom of the home; sons, Scott (Donna) Kildow of Dalton, Derek Kildow and fianc, Cheyenne Smith of Pocahontas, and...

Barbara Harrell - Glbfh

Barbara Harrell - Glbfh

Jun 25, 2021

Jonesboro- Barbara Bouland Harrell, 74, left this earth to be with the Lord Friday, June 25th, 2021. She was born November 25th, 1946 to James and Alma Bouland. Barbara retired from Arkansas State University after 42 years of service. She was of the Baptist faith and a dedicated member of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church where she served the Lord faithfully....

Steven E. Kelley -Glbfh

Steven E. Kelley -Glbfh

Jun 23, 2021

Jonesboro- Steven Kelley, 59, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at a friend's home in Pocahontas. He was born October 20, 1961 in Jonesboro to the late William "Bud" and Lockie Kelley. Steven was a dedicated employee with Winnelson Co. of Jonesboro for nearly 20 years. His favorite hobby was hunting arrowheads day or night, which...

Otis Wayne Brewer -Gfh

Otis Wayne Brewer -Gfh

Jun 22, 2021

Caraway - Otis Wayne Brewer, 81, loving husband, father, pawpaw, uncle, brother and friend to many entered into his eternal life on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the Flo \u0026 Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Black Oak on December 18, 1939 to the late Flossie and Robert Brewer. His bright blue eyes, contagious...

Jesse Alan Rogers - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jesse Alan Rogers - Mcnabb Funeral Home

Jun 22, 2021

Jesse Alan Rogers, 74, of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born September 16, 1946 in Biggers to Jess and Loyce Johnson Rogers. He was a farmer and a member of Shannon Baptist Church. Alan was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Sue Hollaway Rogers; father,...

Gladys Louise Poe Adams Anderson - Gfh

Gladys Louise Poe Adams Anderson - Gfh

Jun 22, 2021

Monette- Gladys Louise Poe Adams Anderson, 89, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born on December 21, 1931 in Caraway to the late Marcus Poe and Lillie McIver Poe. She was the youngest of six children. Gladys' life revolved around her family. She married Robert Adams in 1947...

Edna Mae Qualls -Gfh

Edna Mae Qualls -Gfh

Jun 21, 2021

Caraway - Edna Mae Booth Qualls, 80, entered into her eternal life with Jesus on June 21, 2021. The love of Jesus shined through her in her earthly life as Edna touched many lives with her compassion and caring nature. She died peacefully with her family by her side. She was born to Troy Herbert Booth and Eithel Brickell Booth...

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