Jimmy Louis Kimbrell
May 7, 2013
Jimmy Louis Kimbrell, 77, of Current View, Missouri, formerly of Corning, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, May 7. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Gail, and by his parents, Ross and Ernestine Kimbrell. Jim was born June 19, 1935, in Calhoun City, Mississippi. He was a graduate of Dyess High School in Dyess, Arkansas, and...
Thomas L. Fairchild
Apr 26, 2013
Mr. Thomas L. "Big T" Fairchild, 81, of Paragould, AR., passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mr. Fairchild was born in Brookings, AR., on December 17, 1931. He was was a farmer, truck driver, business owner, and worked for Farm Service. He enjoyed playing guitar, playing Rook, listening to blue grass music,...
Thala Prince
Apr 25, 2013
Mrs. Thala Lee Prince, 89, of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab in Pocahontas, AR. Mrs. Prince was born in Pocahontas, AR., on October 27, 1923. She was retired from Johansen Brothers Shoe Factory in Corning, AR. She was Church of Christ in faith. She is survived by her husband Ralph Prince of...
Wilta Marteen Weaver
Apr 24, 2013
Mrs. Wilta Marteen Weaver, 93, of Fort Myers, FL., passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, FL. Mrs. Weaver was born in Corning, AR., on March 9, 1920. She was a retired environmental service worker for William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. She was a member of Royal Oak Church of Christ in...
Bettie Ellis
Apr 24, 2013
Mrs. Bettie Ethel Ellis, 85, of Corning, AR., left this world surrounded by her family and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, April 24, 2013. Mrs. Ellis was born in Atkins, AR., on April 18, 1928. She was a homemaker, who loved taking care of her family and friends. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, crafting, cooking,...
Wilma Pursell
Apr 16, 2013
On April 16, 2013, Wilma L. Pursell “slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God”, R. Reagan. She was 86 years young. Wilma was born at home on June 29, 1926 in Rock Falls, IL to William S. and Lena L. (Devers) Hines. Wilma attended Merrill Grade and Rock Falls High schools at Rock Falls, IL....
Andrew Hawkins, Sr.
Apr 13, 2013
Mr. Kenneth Andrew Hawkins, Sr., 56, of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Home. Mr. Hawkins was born in Saint Louis, MO., on March 07, 1957. He was employed by American Railcar Industries. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, driving the back roads with his children, family bbq’s and long days on the river. He was of the Baptist...
Virgie Hobbs
Apr 10, 2013
Mrs. Virgie Mae Hobbs, 65, of Knobel, AR., passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at home. Mrs. Hobbs was born in Datto, AR., on September 11, 1947. She was retired from Emerson Electric Company. She enjoyed gardening, working with flowers, and spending time with grandchildren. She was of the Baptist faith. She married her husband Gary Wayne Hobbs on August...
Velma Tyler
Apr 8, 2013
Mrs. Velma Irene Tyler, 77, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, April 8, 2013 at home. Mrs. Tyler was born in Bono, AR on June 28, 1935. She was a housekeeper and homemaker. She enjoyed crafting, gardening, fishing, and yard sales. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Corning, AR. She married her husband of 54 years Reverend...
Ernestine Allen
Apr 5, 2013
Mrs. Elnora Ernestine Allen, 80, of Corning, AR., passed away Friday, April 5, 2013 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mrs. Allen was born on April 9, 1932 in Maynard, AR. She was a homemaker and retired assembler from Basler Electric Company. She gave her community countless hours of volunteer work on many projects and causes through out...
Lloyd "Son" Coffell
Apr 5, 2013
Mr. Lloyd "Son" Elwood Coffell, 89, of Peach Orchard, AR., passed away Friday, April 5, 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge, AR. Mr. Coffell was born on September 22, 1923 in Clay County, AR. He was a retired maintenance man for Gin and Farm Service. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army...
Regina Rhea Pillow
Apr 3, 2013
Regina Rhea Pillow, 88, of Corning passed away April 3, 2013 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born May 11, 1924 in Corning, Mrs. Pillow was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Corning where she and her husband touched many lives through the Share Group, Prayer Shawl Ministry and served as Sunday School Secretary. On June...
Joyce Cooper
Apr 2, 2013
Mrs. Joyce Lou Cooper, 71, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at home. Mrs. Cooper was born in Egypt, AR., on June 22, 1941. She was a retired assembly worker from Basler Electric Company. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, she was of the Baptist faith. She married her husband Norman Dean "Pop" Cooper on September...
Norma J. Keown
Mar 31, 2013
Ms. Norma Jean Keown, 65, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Arkansas Hospice Center in Little Rock, AR. Ms. Keown was born in Corning, AR., on October 28, 1947. She worked as a water office clerk for the City of Corning. She had also worked as a beautician and EMT. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, and...
Thomas Jefferson George
Mar 30, 2013
Mr. Thomas Jefferson George died peacefully at home in Corning, AR., on Saturday, March 30, 2013. He was born in Yell County on October 22, 1919 to Virgil and Myrtle (Holcomb) George. Thomas was an only child and was raised by his mother, Myrtle Windham and step father Ralph Windham. They moved from Yell County to Clay County in 1935....
Emett Gunnels
Mar 29, 2013
Mr. Emett Lee Gunnels, 83, of Knobel, AR., passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. Mr. Gunnels was born in McDougal, AR., on February 20, 1930. He was a factory worker, he also owned a Pool Service Company. and Worked in Factories. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He attended the First...
Millie Mae Tolbert
Mar 28, 2013
Mrs. Millie Mae Tolbert, 90, of Walnut Ridge, AR., passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge, AR. Mrs. Tolbert was born in Clay County, AR., on May 10, 1922. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband George Tolbert of Walnut Ridge, AR. and many other relatives...
Ezra N. Ellis
Mar 26, 2013
Pastor Ezra Nelson Ellis, 86, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, March 26, 2013 at John J. Pershing V. A. Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Ellis was born in Pollard, AR., on October 30, 1926. He was a retired Millwright from Kaiser Steel Corporation in Fontana, CA. He was an Ordained Minister with the Associated Brotherhood of...
Marie Gish
Mar 25, 2013
Ms. Marie Rose Gish, 88, of Saint Louis, MO., passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 at Parklane Care Center in Wentzville, MO. Ms. Gish was born in Knobel, AR., on August 15, 1924. She was retired bank clerk/teller from US Bank. She did volunteer work for Meals on Wheels and the Senior Center. She was of the Catholic faith. She...
Mark Allen Ryan
Mar 25, 2013
Mr. Mark Allen Ryan, 55, of Jefferson City, MO., passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 in Columbia, MO. Mr. Ryan was born in Seattle, WA., on September 8, 1957. He was a rural carrier for the United States Post Office. He loved antiques, decorating, gardening, and classical music. He was a member of the Bittersweet Garden Club of Jefferson City...
