Donald Pankey
Apr 10, 2017
Mr. Donald George Pankey, 82, of Biggers, AR., passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at home. Mr. Pankey was born in McCrory, AR., on March 26, 1935. He was a landscaper who loved gardening. He was a member of Biggers Baptist Church. He married his wife of 63 years Mrs. Caroline "Carol" Kathryn (Nelson) Pankey on October 30, 1953. She...
George "Gw" Hicks
Apr 10, 2017
Mr. George Wessley “G.W.” Hicks, 76, of Corning, AR., formerly of Dallas, TX., (30 years) and Qulin, MO., passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at home. Mr. Hicks was born in Manila, AR., on October 19, 1940. He was the retired owner of Hicks Appliance Service, Co. He was a Shriner, member of Corning Masonic Lodge # 719 and honorary...
Gary Yandell
Apr 8, 2017
Mr. Gary Lee Yandell, 52, of Knobel, AR., passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Enid, OK. Mr Yandell was born in Corning, AR., on May 22, 1964. He was a truck driver. Survivors include his children Maria Kay Delong of Lawrenceville, IL., Kevin Yandell of Florida; brothers and sisters Bruce Yandell of Alabama, Kim Yandell of Pocahontas, AR., Donnetta...
Dorthey Shepard
Apr 6, 2017
Mrs. Dorthey Shepard, 95, of Doniphan, MO., passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Westwood Hills Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mrs. Shepard was born in Fremont, MO., on October 25, 1921. She was a homemaker who enjoyed flower gardening and spending time with her family. She was of the Baptist faith. In 1938, she married her husband of...
Chris Harrison
Apr 4, 2017
Mr. Christopher E. “Bubba” Harrison, 27, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Jonesboro, AR. Mr. Harrison was born in Weslaco, TX., on November 3, 1989. He was a mechanic at Sears Automotive in Jonesboro, AR., he enjoyed spending time with his daughters and friends, collecting and repairing cars. He is survived by his daughters Aurora Rose...
Nancy Ahrent
Apr 1, 2017
Mrs. Nancy Lou Ahrent, 82, of Fayetteville, AR., formerly of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, AR. Mrs. Ahrent was born in Reyno, AR., on November 11, 1934. She was retired from the Corning School District where she worked as a secretary. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, quilting, spending time with...
Cathy Benton
Mar 27, 2017
Mrs. Catherine Marie "Cathy" Benton, 52, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO. Mrs. Benton was born in Paragould, AR., on September 15, 1964. She was a Registered Nurse at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, crafts,...
Bonnie Locke
Mar 15, 2017
Mrs. Bonnie Louise Locke, 91, of Oak Grove, AR., passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Locke was born in Knobel, AR., on August 2, 1925. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with family. She was of Christian faith. Survivors include her daughter Rebecca “Becky” Austin (Donnie Ewing) of Paragould,...
Leon Maple
Mar 15, 2017
Mr. Alvin Leon Maple, 84, of Corning, AR., passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at home. Mr. Maple was born in Peach Orchard, AR., August 19, 1932. he was a farmer and a member of Corning Masonic Lodge #719 Scottish Rite and a Shriner. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Corning. He married his wife of 66...
Alice Leonard
Mar 12, 2017
Mrs. Alice Devene Leonard, 81, of Poplar Bluff, MO., passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. Mrs. Leonard was born in Corning, AR., on January 13, 1936. She was a homemaker. She was a warrior for Jesus Christ, she loved reading the Bible, working crosswords, and playing cards. She was of the...
Bill Rahm
Mar 10, 2017
Mr. William “Bill” Tell Rahm, Jr., 73, of Corning, AR., passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mr. Rahm was born in Corning, AR., on April 30, 1943 to Tell and Gerlean (Moore) Rahm of Success, AR. They preceded him in death. After growing up in Success, Bill went on to attend Arkansas...
Juanita Conway
Mar 6, 2017
Mrs. Juanita Conway, 57, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Conway was born in Chowchilla, CA., on October 3, 1959. She was a dietician for Beverly Enterprises and homemaker who enjoyed cooking, attending church and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Living Word Fellowship...
Pat Brownfiel
Mar 3, 2017
Mrs. Patsy Maxine "Pat" Brownfiel, 82, Corning, AR., passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Brownfiel was born in Corning, AR., on October 9, 1934. She was co-owner and operator of Brownfiel Oil Company. She enjoyed cooking, reading, spending time with family and friends. She was a member of First Baptist Church...
Carol Yates-Huffman
Feb 26, 2017
Ms. Carol Gene (Yates) Huffman, 59, of Herrin, IL., formerly of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. Ms. Huffmanwas born in Saint Louis, MO., on August 14, 1957. She was a manager for McDonald’s. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, spending time with her grandchildren and her dog Ally. She was of the Baptist...
Noel E. Spence, Sr.
Feb 25, 2017
Mr. Noel Edward Spence, Sr., 94, of Corning, AR., passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Spence was born in Morrilton, AR., on September 5, 1922 to William Duran and Della Mae (McCoy) Spence. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during World...
Donald Phillips
Feb 20, 2017
Mr. Donald James Phillips, 91, of Benton, KY., formerly of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at Lake Way Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Benton, KY. Mr. Phillips was born in Biggers, AR., on August 16, 1925. He was a retired store manager at Thomas Hardware, he also owned and operated Don’s Small Engine Repair for many years...
Zenith March Jr.
Feb 15, 2017
Mr. Zenith Elmo March Jr., 58, of Datto, AR., passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at home. Mr. March was born in Corning, AR., on November 24, 1958. He was a tool and die maker; also a machinist, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. he proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corp. He was...
Bill Hambrick
Feb 10, 2017
Mr. Billy DeWayne "Bill" Hambrick, 84, of Reyno, AR., passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at Home Hospice Care in Little Rock, AR. Mr. Hambrick was born in Biggers, AR., on July 31, 1932. He was a farmer. He was a member of Freewill Baptist Church in Reyno, AR. He Married his wife Darlene Martha (Johnson) Hambrick on July 12,...
Harry Kepner
Feb 8, 2017
Mr. Harry Levell Kepner, 83, of Reyno, AR., passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at home. Mr. Kepner was born in Brookings, AR., January 8, 1934. He was a retired machine operator from Monroe. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with family. He was a member...
Earlene Thrasher
Feb 3, 2017
Mrs. Earlene Thrasher, 88, of Corning, AR., passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at Ridgecrest Health and Rehab in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Thrasher was born in Greenway, AR., on July 10, 1928. She was a sales clerk at Ben Franklin and IGA in Corning where she lived most of her life. She enjoyed reading and volunteering to help out with...
