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Jack Kellett

Jack Kellett

Jul 29, 2016

Mr. Jackie Donald Kellett, 80, of Corning, AR., passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at Mark Twain Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Kellet was born in Corning, AR., on January 21, 1936. He was a retired painter. He attended Corning Church of Christ. He is survived by one son Mark Kellett of Saint Louis, MO.; one daughter Teresa...

Eloise Roofe

Eloise Roofe

Jul 28, 2016

Mrs. Eloise Lorraine Roofe, 60, of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Saint Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. She was born in Corning, AR., on May 07, 1956. She was a homemaker, she loved her cats, she enjoyed flea marketing, shopping and surprising people with gifts. She was a member of New Beginning Tabernacle in Corning....

Billie Jean Fortenberry

Billie Jean Fortenberry

Jul 26, 2016

Ms. Billie Jean Fortenberry, 87, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Ms. Fortenberry was born in Corning, AR., on July 9, 1929. She was retired from Basler Electric and enjoyed going to yard sales, spending time with family, and wildlife watching. She attended First Christian Church in Corning. She...

Joe Daughhetee

Joe Daughhetee

Jul 25, 2016

Mr. Joe Wayne Daughhetee, 65, of Maynard, AR., passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at home. Mr. Daughhetee was born in Walnut Ridge, AR., on July 13, 1951. He was a farmer and a rancher. He enjoyed duck hunting, coon hunting, fishing, and clock making. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He married his wife of 43 years Linda Kay...

Velma Williams

Velma Williams

Jul 22, 2016

Mrs. Velma Lucille Williams, 91, of Corning, AR., passed away, Friday, July 22, 2016 surrounded by family in Paragould, AR. Mrs. Williams was born in Neelyville, MO., in December 16, 1924. She was a homemaker; who enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved Gardening, listening to Gospel Music, and reading her Bible. She was a longtime member...

Mary Carolyn Ownbey

Mary Carolyn Ownbey

Jul 18, 2016

Mrs. Mary Carolyn Ownbey, 68, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at Hiram Shaddox Geriatric Center in Mountain Home, AR. Mrs. Ownbey was born in Lafe, AR., on April 17, 1946. She was a cafeteria worker for Mountain Home Public Schools. She enjoyed attending church, gardening, spending time with family and she loved her dog Toby. She...

Dennis Franks

Dennis Franks

Jul 16, 2016

Mr. Dennis Lee Franks, 60, of Knobel, AR., passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016. Mr. Franks was in Tunica, MS., on April 13, 1956. He was a farmer who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was of the General Baptist faith. He is survived by three children including Matt Franks of Thayer, MO.; one sister Brenda and husband William Harvey of...

Olivia Lynn Creameans

Olivia Lynn Creameans

Jul 6, 2016

Olivia Lynn Creameans was born into heaven on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. She is survived by her parents Albert and Catherine (Trout) Creameans of the home; twin sister Allyssa Lee Creameans of the home; grandparents Jack Creameans of Corning, AR., Rick and Debbie Trout of Fisk, MO.; great-grandmother Claudia Kohlbrecher...

Lucille Bryant

Lucille Bryant

Jul 6, 2016

Mrs. Videll Lucille Bryant, 89, of Corning, AR., passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, AR. Mrs. Bryant was born in Success, AR., on September 14, 1926, She was a homemaker, she also had worked as an assembler and housekeeper. She enjoyed taking care of her family, cooking and playing Skip-Bo and Aggravation. She attended...

Jerry Mcdonald

Jerry Mcdonald

Jul 2, 2016

Mr. Jerry Lynn McDonald, 74, of Strong, AR., passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Arkansas Hospice/Saint Vincent’s Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. Mr. McDonald was born in Junction City, AR., on December 5, 1941. He was retired from working on a tow boat as a Diesel Engineer, in his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. He was...

Sandra Baker

Sandra Baker

Jun 26, 2016

Ms. Sandra Kay (Nixon) Baker, 65, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Ms. Baker was born in Piggott, AR., on October 27, 1950. She was once a cook at Parkview Restaurant, she enjoyed playing Bingo. She is survived by a son Arby Nixon of Poplar Bluff, MO.; one sister...

Delbert Pierce

Delbert Pierce

Jun 25, 2016

Mr. Delbert Pierce, 66, of Poplar Bluff, MO., passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at his home. Mr. Pierce was born in Corning, AR., on June 2, 1950. He retired from United States Air Force after twenty-two years of service as a Master Sargent. He enjoyed fishing, reading, being on the computer, and he especially loved his dogs. He married...

Helen Brickley Langley

Helen Brickley Langley

Jun 21, 2016

Mrs. Helen Marie (Brickley) Langley, 78, of Neelyville, MO., passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mrs. Langley was born in Moark, AR., on April 10, 1938. She was a homemaker, she enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. She was a member of Moark Baptist Church. She is survived by...

Junior Lane

Junior Lane

Jun 18, 2016

Mr. Junior Ray Lane, 79, of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Paragould, AR. Mr. Lane was born in Beech Grove, AR., on February 8, 1937. He was a retired farmer and owner-operator of a gas station. He enjoyed hunting, riding four-wheelers and visiting, talking with friends. He was member of the...

Leonard Tanner

Leonard Tanner

Jun 16, 2016

Mr. Leonard Tanner, 96, of Corning, AR. passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Tanner was born in Elm Store, AR., on July 23, 1919. He was a farmer, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, boxing, making turkey calls, throwing horseshoes and shooting pool. He was of the Baptist faith. He married his...

Jimmy Prater

Jimmy Prater

Jun 12, 2016

Mr. James Edward "Jimmy" Prater, 55, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 in Corning, AR. Mr. Prater was born in Saint Louis, MO., on July 19, 1960. During his career, he was a riverboat captain and a farmhand. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors. He is survived by two sons Zach Prater of Dallas, TX.,...

Erma Galeener

Erma Galeener

Jun 10, 2016

Mrs. Erma Dean (Buffington) Galeener, 86, of Corning, AR., passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Pochonatas Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pocahontas, AR. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Mrs. Galeener was born to Maude Jane (Daniels) and Benjamin Floyd Buffington on April 27, 1930 in Success, AR. She was preceded in...

Donnie Little

Donnie Little

Jun 6, 2016

Mr. Donnie Little, 75, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Little was born in Arkansas on Seotember 13, 1940. He collected key chains and stuffed animals, he loved playing bingo and listening to Elvis. He was a member of Corning Therapy and Living Center Chapel where...

Doug Hollis

Doug Hollis

May 28, 2016

Mr. Doug Hollis, 51, of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at home surrounded by family. Mr. Hollis was born in Corning, AR., on December 7, 1964. He was a well driller, he enjoyed dancing, hunting, fishing and all things outdoors. He married his wife of 30 years Sarah (McCollum) Hollis on August 10, 1985. She survives, other...

Ronnie Nidever

Ronnie Nidever

May 22, 2016

Mr. Ronnie Dale Nidever, 63, of Pocahontas, AR., passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 at home. Mr. Nidever in Charleston, MS., on July 22, 1952. He was a truck driver who enjoyed watching sports, horses, and spending time on the river. He was of the Baptist faith. He married his wife 36 years Rebecca "Becky" Carlene (Hays) Nidever on July...

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