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Pig Green
Feb 3, 2019
Mr. Othel Dale “Pig” Green, 78, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mr. Green was born in Des Ark, AR., on June 5, 1940. He worked in Timber, shoe repair and Tom’s Peanut Truck. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and mule and wagon trail rides.
He...
Glenn Witcher
Jan 23, 2019
Glenn D. Witcher, age 87, of Hot Springs, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
He was born on May 13, 1931, in Corning, Arkansas. The son of James Herbert Witcher and Sylvia Athlea Rapert Witcher. On July 22, 1950, he married Nelma Lee, who preceded him in death on December 21,...
Layla Rayne Wheetley
Jan 23, 2019
Layla Rayne Wheetley went to heaven on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN. Layla was born in Paragould, AR., on December 25, 2018 in Paragould, AR., the daughter of Cordal Wheetley and Cheyenne Hovis of Pocahontas, AR.
Other survivors include her sister Laken Wheetley; grandparents Stan and Leann Hovis, Theresa and Lee...
Almarietta Fugate
Jan 22, 2019
Mrs. Almarietta Fugate, 86, of Wappapello, MO., passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mrs. Fugate was born in Corning, AR., on October 12, 1932. She was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting and yardwork. She was a member of Little Brushy Missionary Baptist Church in Wappapello, MO.
She...
John Moore
Jan 22, 2019
Mr. John L. Moore, 82, of Success, AR., passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR., surrounded by his family. Mr. Moore was born in Success, AR., on September 5, 1936. He was a retired farmer who enjoyed watching Cardinals baseball and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He proudly served in...
Kenneth Leon Grubb
Jan 21, 2019
Mr. Kenneth Leon Grubb, 72, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 at home. Mr. Grubb was born February 9, 1946 on Boydsville, AR. He was retired from Clay County Electric after 22 years. He proudly served in the U.S. National Guard. His favorite hobbies included training and riding horses and mules and spending time with family...
Sharon Atkinson
Jan 14, 2019
Mrs. Sharon Atkinson, 75, of Peach Orchard, AR., passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Atkinson was born in Walnut Ridge, AR., on August 16, 1943. She was retired from Delaplaine Schools. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She married her husband of 49 years Mr. Bobby...
Sylvia Shepherd
Jan 11, 2019
Mrs. Sylvia Lucille Shepherd, 94, of Corning, AR., passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning, AR. Mrs. Shepherd was born in Crockett, AR., on October 5, 1924. She was retired from Brown Shoe Factory in Piggott, AR. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, quilting and spending time with her family. She was a...
James Mcclellan
Dec 28, 2018
Mr. James Michael McClellan, 62, of Paragould, AR., passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. Mr. McClellan was born in Paragould, AR., on October 6, 1956. He was retired mechanic and shop owner, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church...
Gary Booth
Dec 28, 2018
Mr. Gary Hubert Booth, 65, of Knobel, AR., passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at home with his family. Mr. Booth was born in Walnut Ridge, AR., on October 17, 1953. He was a retired farmer and saw mill worker. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army.
...Larry Webb
Dec 22, 2018
Mr. Larry D. Webb, 64, of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Arkansas Continued Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Mr. Webb was born in Corning, AR., on February 9, 1954. He was employed by Red Taylor Ford. He loved sports and gardening.
He married his wife of 40 years Mrs. Cindy (Cox) Webb on January...
Larry Smith
Dec 9, 2018
Mr. Larry Thurman Smith, 71, of Corning, AR., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Smith was born in Fisk, MO., on March 11, 1947 the son of the late Thurman and Alberta (Dixon) Smith.
As a young man, he enjoyed hunting...
John Brewer
Dec 8, 2018
Mr. John Ray Brewer, 72, of Elgin, IL., passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin, IL. Mr. Brewer was born in Corning, AR., on April 5, 1946. He was retired from Dukane Corp. He enjoyed working on old cars, painting and doing carpentry work. He was a Vietnam Veteran who proudly served his...
Randy Denning
Dec 6, 2018
Mr. Joe Randal "Randy" Denning, 56, of Oak Grove, AR., passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 at home. Mr. Denning was born in Knobel, AR., on October 28, 1962. He was a truck driver and enjoyed going to the lake.
Survivors include his children Joey Denning, Kevin Denning and Shaina Dawn Lane; his mother Mary Denning; siblings...
Floy Cozart
Dec 5, 2018
Ms. Floy Loreta Cozart, 87, of Mountain View, MO., passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Cozart was born in Success, AR., on December 18, 1930. She was a homemaker, she enjoyed visiting with her family and friends. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived...
Paula Rogers
Dec 5, 2018
Ms. Paula Diane Rogers, 66, of Corning, AR., passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning, AR. Ms. Rogers was born in Poplar Bluff, MO., on July 10, 1952. She was a former sales associate, radio DJ and a foster parent. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She attended Calvary Baptist Church....
Leo Hefner
Dec 2, 2018
Mr. Leo Laverne Hefner, 61, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Mr. Hefner was born in Poplar Bluff, MO., on March 8, 1957. He was retired from Baker Implement where he was a service manager. He enjoyed gardening, computers, collecting, and spending time with his family and friends.
He...
Robert Steelman
Nov 29, 2018
Mr. Robert Wayne Steelman, 68, of Lonoke, AR., passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at home surrounded by his many of loving family. Mr. Steelman was born in London, KY., on September 29, 1950. He was a self-employed truck driver. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and was a veteran of Vietnam....
Caroline Melton
Nov 22, 2018
Mrs. Caroline Katherine Melton, 83, of Paragould, AR., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 22, 2018 in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Melton was born in Knobel. AR., on June 2, 1935. She was a homemaker. She traveled extensively, loved children, was a mom to everyone, always had a positive outlook and smile on her face. She...
Bob Shipman
Nov 19, 2018
Mr. Bobby Lee "Bob" Shipman, 72, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Shipman was born in Corning, AR., on October 6, 1946. He was retired from CenterPoint Energy. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps and was a member of Grace...
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