Verneal Willis Cooper
Dec 16, 2021
Verneal Willis Cooper was the tenth child of William and Viola Grace (Smith) Willis, born on August 2, 1920 near Success, Arkansas.
She had six brothers: Alfred, Alvin, Wilburn, Euell, one who was stillborn and one who died at birth. She had five sisters: Alta Cobb, Ethel who died as an infant, Mabel Moore,...
Ann Guthery
Dec 16, 2021
Mrs. Ann Guthery, 93, of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning, AR. Mrs. Guthery was born October 27, 1928 in Biggers, AR. She was a homemaker who enjoyed yard work, flowers and loved her dogs. She was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include her children Donna Yandell,...
Pauline Milburn Pierce
Dec 14, 2021
Pauline Milburn Pierce, 97, of Corning passed away December 14, 2021 at Corning Therapy and Living Center.
Mrs. Pierce was a homemaker after she retired from Woods Department Store and Thomas Brother Hardware. She enjoyed traveling, working, singing, and attending Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Corning.
On February 17, 1945, she married Albert Milburn. He...
Colin Sammy Carpenter
Dec 10, 2021
Colin Carpenter, 77, of Corning passed away December 10, 2021 at home.
Mr. Carpenter was born September 4, 1944. He was retired, but had owned a radiator shop locally. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He attended House of Prayer in Corning.
On June 3, 1963, he married Carolyn “Kitty” Carpenter. They celebrated their 48 th...
William Foster
Dec 10, 2021
Mr. William “Buck” Foster, 74, of Corning, AR., passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Corning Therapy & Living Center in Corning, AR. Mr. Foster was born in Corning, AR., on November 29, 1947. He was a Supervisor at the St. Louis Ship Yard. He enjoyed painting model cars. Mr. Foster was of Church of Christ Faith.
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Sherman Blanton
Nov 27, 2021
Sherman Blanton, 78, of Meridian, MS, passed away November 27, 2021 at home. Mr. Blanton born June 29, 1943 in Corning. He was a retired mechanic and truck driver who proudly served his country in the US Marine Corp. He enjoyed fishing, playing with his grandchildren and spending time with his family. He attended Faith Assembly in Quitman, MS....
Benny Hancock
Nov 25, 2021
Mr. Benny Hancock, 56, of Peach Orchard, AR., passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at home. Benny was born October 21, 1965 in Paragould, AR. He was a retired farmer who enjoyed hunting. He was a Razorback fan and loved barbecuing with his family and friends. He was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include his mother and...
Wayne Bauschlicher
Nov 17, 2021
Mr. Wayne Bauschlicher, 89, of Corning, AR., passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. Mr. Bauschlicher was born in Corning, AR., on February 22, 1932. He was a retired farmer. He had proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed deer...
Jennie Janes
Nov 16, 2021
Jennie Janes, 81, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at home with her family. Mrs. Janes was born in Temple, TX., on June 21, 1940. She was retired from Robert Bosch Co. having been a molding operator for 23 years. She enjoyed flower gardening, working in the yard, watching movies and sightseeing. She was a member...
Richard Bruce Huffmaster
Nov 9, 2021
Rick Huffmaster, 75, of Cabot passed away November 9, 2021 at Woodland Hills Healthcare and Rehab in Jacksonville.
Mr. Huffmaster was born January 31, 1946 in Nash, TX. He was retired from the US Army Corp of Engineers Little Rock district where he served as a senior real estate appraiser. In addition to spending time with his...
Aven Edward Niswonger
Nov 3, 2021
Aven Niswonger, 95, of Osage Beach, MO passed away November 3, 2021 at Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, MO.
Mr. Niswonger was born June 20, 1926 in Knobel, AR. He was retired from Acme Fast Freight where he worked as a foreman for 24 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing banjo, guitar and...
Russell "Buddy" Leonard
Nov 3, 2021
Russell “Buddy” Leonard, 76, of Corning passed away November 3, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Mr. Leonard was born February 13, 1945 in Poplar Bluff, MO. He was a retired farmer who enjoyed playing dominoes and watching Cardinals baseball. He coached PeeWee basketball in Corning for 14 years. Buddy was a member of Corning...
George William Catt
Nov 2, 2021
Mr. George William Catt, 79, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at home. Mr. Catt was born February 7, 1942 in Cherry Valley, AR. He retired from the United States Army as a Sergeant First Class. He loved watching his grandchildren play sports, spending time with his family, mowing grass, gardening, and woodworking.
On...
Phylis Patrick
Nov 2, 2021
Ms. Phylis Patrick, 64, of Portia, AR., passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge, AR. Phylis was born November 17, 1956 in Tyronza, AR. She was a C.N.A. and had worked in factories during her life. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, fishing, sewing, and reading. She attended the...
Ronnie Garver
Oct 31, 2021
Ronnie Garver, 80, of O’Fallon, MO, formerly of Corning, passed away October 31, 2021 at SSM St. Joseph West in Lake St. Louis, MO.
Mr. Garver was born September 7, 1941 in Hickoria. He was retired from McDonald Douglas. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, animals, frequently donated blood, and was an avid...
Karon Skaggs
Oct 28, 2021
Mrs. Karon Skaggs, 73, of Success, AR., passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Skaggs was born July 6, 1948 in Poplar Bluff, MO. She was a retired teacher having taught in the Neelyville School District in Neelyville, MO. She held a Master’s of Science in Education and was a member of...
Billy Joe Michles
Oct 28, 2021
Mr. Billy Joe Michles, 83, of Campbell, MO., formerly of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, MO. Mr. Michles was born April 25, 1938 in Corning, AR. He was a retired farmer who proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army.
He was preceded...
Jane Conyers
Oct 19, 2021
Jane Conyers, 72, of Rector passed away October 19, 2021 at home.
Mrs. Conyers was born October 14, 1949 in Clinton, IN. She was retired from Rector School District and Johansen Brothers Shoe Factory in Corning. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking, decorating, playing games, shopping flea markets and yard sales. Jane was a member and Sunday School...
Mary Denning Tyler
Oct 12, 2021
Mary Denning Tyler, 88, of Paragould passed away October 12, 2021 at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould.
Mrs. Tyler was retired from Knobel School District where she spent her days preparing meals for the students and staff. She enjoyed fishing, sewing and spending time with her family. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors...
Judy Glasgow
Oct 12, 2021
Judy Glasgow, 74, of Corning passed away October 12, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Mrs. Glasgow was born May 1, 1947 in Corning. She worked at Hart’s Furniture and BRAD in addition to being a homemaker. She enjoyed going to yard sales and flea markets, but loved taking care of and spending time with...
