Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries

Bill Taylor

Bill Taylor

Nov 11, 2016

Mr. Bill Junior Taylor, 86, of Corning, AR., passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mr. Taylor was born in Knob, AR., on July 3, 1930. He was a contractor. He enjoyed collecting antique cars. He was a member of Grassylead Church of Christ in Corning. He is survived by his wife Vida...

Deanna Blunk

Deanna Blunk

Nov 10, 2016

Ms. Deanna Viola Blunk, 75, of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Ms. Blunk was born in Beech Grove, AR., on June 4, 1941. She was a homemaker and factory worker. She was a dedicated military wife for 20 years proudly serving along side of her Airman husband Jimmie Blunk....

Anna Pierce

Anna Pierce

Nov 9, 2016

Anna Lavon (Hartsell-Eudy) Pierce, of Corning, died November 9, 2016 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born March 27, 1942 in Tuckerman to the late Mr. and Mrs. Virgil and Olene (Harris) Hartsell, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, aunts, uncles, a nephew, one brother, three sisters, and her daughter, Terry Eudy Rickets. She is...

Ruth D. Williams

Ruth D. Williams

Nov 7, 2016

Mrs. Ruth Dean (Weese) Bishop Williams, 82, former long-time resident of Knobel, AR., passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 at Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pocahontas, AR. Mrs. Williams was born in Knobel, AR., on November 1, 1934 the oldest daughter of Ralph Henry and Ardelar (Wilson) Weese. She was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, camping, sewing and quilting....

Clinton " Tiny " Hancock

Clinton " Tiny " Hancock

Nov 5, 2016

Mr. Clinton R. “Tiny” Hancock, 65, of Knobel, AR., passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Tiny was born in Poplar Bluff, MO., on June 16, 1951. He was retired from Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. He enjoyed duck hunting, playing cards and visiting with family and friends. He had recently accepted the...

Jackie Dunn

Jackie Dunn

Nov 1, 2016

Mr. Jackie Willard Dunn, 73, of Grandview, MO., passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at home. Mr. Dunn was born in Reyno, AR., on October 18, 1943. He was a carpet layer. He enjoyed playing dominoes, old rock and roll music, singing, cards, and traveling to visit family. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors are his children Walter Dunn...

Tracy Roush Lefors

Tracy Roush Lefors

Oct 27, 2016

Mrs. Tracy Darlene (Roush) LeFors, 49, of Paragould, AR., passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Mrs. LeFors was born in Rockford, IL., on May 30, 1967. She was a factory worker at Darling Store Fixtures. She enjoyed reading and watching television. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She is survived by her husband...

Sheila Link

Sheila Link

Oct 26, 2016

Ms. Sheila Mischelle Link, 44, of Laquey, MO., passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in her home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 29, 2016 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert, MO. Graveside service and burial will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, October 30, 2016 in the Corning Cemetery in...

Jim Sheffield

Jim Sheffield

Oct 25, 2016

Mr. James Ray "Jimmy" Sheffield, 50, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mr. Sheffield was born in Rockford, IL., on December 2, 1965. He was a home health aide who enjoyed fishing, playing cards, watching sports especially all teams Chicago, collecting coins, and collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia. He attended the...

Nixine Harpole

Nixine Harpole

Oct 22, 2016

Mrs. Nixine B. Harpole, 94, formerly of Rockbridge, IL., died at 3:50 PM, Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Jerseyville Manor Nursing Home in Jerseyville, IL. Mrs. Harpole was born in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, AR., on March 23, 1922 the daughter of the late Nicodemus and May (Whitson) Copeland. She married Odell Rice and together with their two children called...

Wayne Kilbreth

Wayne Kilbreth

Oct 18, 2016

Mr. Wayne Wayford "Pidge" Kilbreth, 88, of McDougal, AR., passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at his daughters home in McDougal. Mr. Kilbreth was born in Pollard, AR., on April 11, 1928. He worked in construction and farmed for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards and dominoes. He proudly served his country as a member of the United...

Hallie Phillips

Hallie Phillips

Oct 12, 2016

Mrs. Hallie Mildred Phillips, 91, of Benton, KY., formerly of Kincaid, IL., and Corning, AR., passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Lake Way Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Benton, KY. Mrs. Phillips was born in Datto, AR., on March 6, 1925. She a was a member of the Corning Church of Christ for over 52 years and was a...

Charlie Eddington

Charlie Eddington

Oct 11, 2016

Mr. Charles Edward “Charlie” Eddington, 82, of Datto, AR., passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas, AR. Mr. Eddington was born in Ellsinore, MO., on March 26, 1934. He was an equipment operator for Natural Gas Pipe Line. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He enjoyed hunting,...

Shelly Stephens

Shelly Stephens

Oct 9, 2016

Ms. Shelly Bernice Stephens, 40, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at home. Ms. Stephens was born in Anoka, MN., on November 16, 1975. She was a homemaker and worked for Home Health. She was a hard worker and a very honest person. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by one son Davon Stephens...

Judy Henderson

Judy Henderson

Oct 4, 2016

Ms. Judy Henderson, 71, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. Ms. Henderson was born in Saint Louis, MO., on August 14, 1945. She was retired from Hart’s Manufacturing, she enjoyed sewing and making quilts. She attended the House of Prayer in Corning, AR. She is survived by two...

Donald Pierce

Donald Pierce

Oct 3, 2016

Mr. Donald Pierce, 84, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at home. Mr. Pierce was born in Knobel, AR., on April 15, 1932. He was retired from the Arkansas Highway Police. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Boydsville, AR. He married his wife of 46 years Mrs....

Lois Vallance

Lois Vallance

Sep 25, 2016

Mrs. Lois Colleen Vallance, 80, of Knobel, AR., passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at home. Mrs. Vallance was born in Peach Orchard, AR., on July 16, 1936. She was a homemaker who enjoyed traveling, fishing, and taking care of her family. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She married her husband of 58 years Reverend John Kelsey Vallance on...

Edna Roark

Edna Roark

Sep 23, 2016

Mrs. Edna Roark, 88, of Corning, AR., left this present life and went to be with her Lord surrounded by her loving family Friday evening, September 23, 2016 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning, AR. Mrs. Roark was born in Naylor, MO., on September 4, 1928. She was a homemaker, she enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, fishing, yard sales,...

Zelda Hicks

Zelda Hicks

Sep 20, 2016

Mrs. Zelda Fay Hicks, 82, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday September 20, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mrs. Hicks was born in Piggott, AR., on December 9, 1933 the daughter of Jewell and Edith (Parrish) Robinson. She was a retired dental assistant and of the Baptist faith. She married her husband of 42...

James Hannah

James Hannah

Sep 17, 2016

Mr. James Franklin “Bo” Hannah, 57, of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at home. Mr. Hannah was born in Ward, AR., on April 19, 1959. He was a retired factory worker and truck driver. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He enjoyed playing guitar, hunting, fishing and spending time with...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.