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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...

Jean Fairchild

Jean Fairchild

Sep 14, 2016

Mrs. Lavada Jean Fairchild, 83, of Paragould, AR., passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould, AR. Mrs. Fairchild was born in Monette, AR., on October 14, 1932. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking. She was a member of Newton Street Church of Christ in Paragould, AR. She married her husband of 64 years...

Linda Welty

Linda Welty

Sep 13, 2016

Mrs. Linda Louise (Cate) Welty, 75, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at home surrounded by family. Mrs. Welty was born in Hickoria, AR., on November 24, 1940. She was a homemaker and member of Hickoria Missionary Baptist Church. She married her husband of 44 years Mr. Robert Welty on January 30, 1972. He preceded her in...

Ruby Krantz

Ruby Krantz

Sep 9, 2016

Mrs. Ruby Jewell Hopkins - Krantz, 95, of Corning, AR., passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, AR. Mrs. Krantz was born in McDougal, AR., on December 29, 1920. She was a retired homemaker who enjoyed sewing, gardening and music. She was a member of First Apostolic Church in Corning, AR. She is survived by...

Berniece Byes

Berniece Byes

Sep 7, 2016

Mrs. Berniece Byes, 76, of Success, AR., passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Byes was born in Rector, AR., on May 16, 1940. She was a homemaker, watermelon farmer and sales associate for Wal-Mart during her life. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening and watching birds and other wildlife....

Alvin Foster

Alvin Foster

Sep 6, 2016

Mr. Alvin James Foster, 85, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning, AR. Mr. Foster was born in Tipperary, AR., on December 13, 1930. He retired in June 1984 from General Motors Corp., Flint V-8 Engine Plant. He was a 33rd Degree mason and member of Masonic Lodge # 719...

Lou Smith

Lou Smith

Aug 28, 2016

Mrs. Lou Ann (Little) Smith, 56, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 at home. Mrs. Smith was born in Blytheville, AR., on September 25, 1959. She was a retired school teacher from Corning Schools. She enjoyed reading, tennis, and spending time at Lake Norfork. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Success, AR. She married...

Trey Hunt

Trey Hunt

Aug 27, 2016

Trey Jordan Hunt, 3 months, of Paragould, AR., went to be with Jesus, Saturday, August 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family, at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN. Trey was born in Paragould, AR., on May 20, 2016. He was a happy little boy, who was loved so much by his family. He is survived by his mom...

Inis Helms

Inis Helms

Aug 27, 2016

Mrs. Inis Mary Helms, 92, of Saint Ann, MO., passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016 at NHC Healthcare in Saint Charles, MO. Mrs. helms was born in Corning, AR., on January 26, 1924. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with grandchildren and family. She married her husband of 48 years Mr. James “Jay” Helms on March 12, 1955....

Georgia Shelton

Georgia Shelton

Aug 25, 2016

Mrs. Georgia Lou Shelton, 86, of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. AR. Mrs. Shelton was born in Datto, AR., on February 22, 1930. She was a retired owner/operator of the Stateline Steak and Fish House Restaurant in Neelyville, MO. She enjoyed gardening and watching Saint Louis Cardinal Baseball. She was...

David Staggs

David Staggs

Aug 18, 2016

Mr. David Edwards Staggs, 79, of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 at General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott, AR. Mr. Staggs was born in Hickoria, AR., on May 1, 1937. He was retired from Atwood Vacuum Machine Company. He enjoyed fishing, watching westerns, and spending time with family. He was of the General Baptist faith and enjoyed...

Martha Border

Martha Border

Aug 16, 2016

Mrs. Martha Virginia (Owen) Border, 91, of Peach Orchard, AR., went to meet the Lord Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Mrs. Border entered this world on June 22, 1925 in Peach Orchard. She was a retired school teacher and a member of the Peach Orchard Pentecostal Church since her birth. She loved attending church and playing piano. On March 16, 1947...

Calvin Smith

Calvin Smith

Aug 14, 2016

Mr. Don Calvin Smith, 66, of Knobel, AR., passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at home. Mr. Smith was born in Knobel, AR., on September 28, 1949. He was retired from the Clay County Road Department. He enjoyed fishing and running the river. He is survived his children Don Smith of Knobel, AR., Lisa Kemper of Spring Valley, CA.; three...

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