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Earnest R. Atkisson
Jun 18, 2010
Mr. Earnest Atkisson, 79, of Poplar Bluff, MO. formerly of Corning, AR. passed away Friday, June 18, 2010 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Atkisson was born in Corning, AR. He was a retired farmer, and was a United States Army Veteran, he proudly served during the Korean War and was a Purple Heart Recipient. He...
Charles R. Holcomb
Jun 14, 2010
Mr. Charles R. Holcomb, 90, of Biggers, AR., formerly of Imboden, AR., passed away Monday June 14, 2010 at Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas, AR. Mr. Holcomb worked 20 years for Westinghouse, he retired from the Ohio National Guard with 32 years of service, he was a machine gunner in United States Army and survived the attack on Pearl...
Tom Hill
Jun 7, 2010
Mr. Tom Hill, 66, of Nashville, Ar. formerly of Corning, AR. died Monday, June 7, 2010 at home. Mr. Hill worked for 33 years at Riceland Foods as a Leg and Bin setter, he served the community as a Volunteer Fireman for 20 years, he was a member of the Millhouse General Baptist Church in Corning, AR. he enjoyed gardening,...
Chris Brickley
Jun 5, 2010
Mr. Chris Brickley, 31, of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Knob, AR. He was married to wife Leah (Groves) Brickley, she survives. Other survivors include one son Charles Riley Brickley; two daughters Christian Reshaye and Jayden Olivia Brickley all of Corning, AR.; mother Debra (Miller) and husband Jim Loveless of Corning, AR.; father David Brickley and...
Gale Dean
Jun 1, 2010
Mr. Gale Dean, 89, of Corning, AR., passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2010 at John J. Pershing V.A. Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Dean was a factory worker, farmer and a car salesman, he was a member of Calvery Baptist Church in Corning and the Disabled American Veterans, he proudly served his country during World War II as...
Bob Kegley
May 30, 2010
Mr. Bob Kegley, 74, of Corning, AR. passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010 at home. Mr Kegley was a self employed car dealer. He married his wife Melveda (Howell) Kegley on July 10, 1953. She survives. Other survivors include one son Steve Kegley and wife Tara of Corning, AR.; one daughter Cindy Miles of Jonesboro, AR.; seven grandchildren Kaley Brewer,...
Kethel "Tuff" Morley
May 28, 2010
Mr. Kethel Robert “Tuff” Morley, 79, of Corning, AR. passed away Friday, May 28, 2010 at home. Mr. Morley was a retired Truck Driver and he proudly served in the United States Army. He married his wife Irene (Holland ) Morley on May 27, 1952 in Pocahontas, AR. she preceded him in death December 6, 1996. He is survived by...
Valerie Laughlin
May 27, 2010
Mrs. Valerie Laughlin, 77, of Corning, AR. passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010 at home. Mrs. Laughlin was a retired assembly worker at Basler Electric Company. She married her husband Joffrey “Joe” Laughlin on March 24, 1951 in Pocahontas, AR. He preceded her in death on September. 18, 1997. She is survived by three daughters Debbie and husband Frankie Hewett...
Bill Smith
May 23, 2010
Mr. William “Bill” Smith, 77, of Corning, AR. passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Murphy Health and Rehab in Piggott, AR. Mr. Smith was a retired painter and bus driver. He proudly served in the United States Army and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He married his wife Mary Katherine (Blankenship) Smith on March 8, 1952...
Davie C Price
May 16, 2010
Mr. Davie C. Price, 72, of Centerville, MO. passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Price was retired from Elco-Textron in Rockford, IL., He was a veteran of the United States Army. He married his wife Iris Marie(Hale) Price on June 14, 1965 she survives. Other survivors are two daughters...
Kenneth Ray Nixon
May 11, 2010
Mr. Kenneth Ray Nixon, 64, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at home. Mr. Nixon was a retired supervisor from General Motors, he was a Master Mason and member of Corning Masonic Lodge # 719. He married his wife Carla Trae (Zanzig) Nixon on September 8, 2000, she survives. Other survivors include two children Kendra and husband...
Deborah Gaylene Wheetley
May 10, 2010
Mrs. Deborah Gaylene Wheetley, 57, of Corning, AR. passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mrs. Wheetley was a homemaker and factory worker. She enjoyed reading and spending time with family. She was a member of First Apostolic Church in Corning, AR. She married her husband Lendel Wheetley, Sr. on September 21, 1973,...
Pam Fraine
May 9, 2010
Ms. Pam Fraine, 57, formerly of Success, AR. passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 at her home in Hot Springs, AR. Ms. Fraine was a Respiratory Therapist, she was a member of the Church at Pennicle Mountain. She is survived by one son Heath Fraine; two grandsons Josh and Zack Fraine. She was preceded in death by her parents William...
Bessie Lee Howell
May 9, 2010
Mrs. Bessie Lee Howell, 80, of Collinsville, IL., passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton, IL. Mrs. Howell was a Retail Sales Clerk. She married her husband William Howell on Saturday, November 20, 1948 he preceded her in death on September 28, 1981. She is survived by three children Barbara A. Roquemore of Kathleen, GA.,...
William H. Wendelken
May 6, 2010
Mr. W. H. (Bill) Wendelken, 78, of Arlington, TN. Passed away at his home Thursday morning, May 6, 2010. Mr. Wendelken was a graduate of West Virginia University. He was an officer in the United States Army Signal Corps and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He retired from Allen and O’Hara where he was an accountant/payroll supervisor. He...
Rosa Bridgewater Wilson
May 5, 2010
Mrs. Rosa Bridgewater Wilson, 86, of Corning passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mrs. Wilson was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and quilting. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She married her husband Clyde Norman Wilson on November 9, 1994 he survives, other survivors are four sons Terry Bridgewater and...
Donna Kay Gilbee
May 4, 2010
Mrs. Donna Kay Gilbee, 58, of Paragould, AR. Passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mrs. Gilbee was a homemaker and enjoyed embroidery, crafts, and sewing. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She married her husband Larry Gene Gilbee on June 12, 1969 he survives. Other survivors are two sons Kevin Gilbee and...
R. M. Huffman
May 3, 2010
Mr. R. M. Huffman, 73, of Corning, AR., died Monday, May 3, 2010 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Mr. Huffman was a self employed mechanic and truck driver. He was a retired volunteer fireman in his community. He enjoyed fishing and NASCAR and was a member of First General Baptist Church in Corning. He married his...
Peter "Pete" Engel
May 1, 2010
Mr. Peter Joseph “Pete” Engel, 87 of Peach Orchard, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010 at home. Mr. Engel was a self employed car dealer and a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Corning, AR. He married his wife Joyce (Hobbs) Engel on June 7, 1957 she survives. other survivors include two sons Larry Engel of Corning, AR., Alan...
Rhoda Payne
May 1, 2010
Mrs. Rhoda Mae Payne, 82, of Corning, AR. passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Payne was a homemaker and helped with work on the farm, she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Corning, AR. She married her husband Willie Payne in 1942 he preceded her in death in 1984....
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