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Recent obituaries in St. Francis County, AR
The obituaries in the St. Francis County, AR area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of St. Francis County history and identity.
Russell Howard Parham
Feb 24, 2014
Mr. Russell H. Parham, age 70, of Forrest City, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 after a long illness. Mr. Parham was born October 2, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of William Marvin Parham and Stella Harbin Parham. He spent most of his life in this area, was retired from Reltoc Manufacturing, and was a Veteran of the...
Robert Franklin Sanders
Feb 21, 2014
Mr. Robert Franklin Sanders, age 58, formerly of Palestine, passed away at his home in Clarksville, Arkansas Friday, February 21, 2014. Mr. Sanders was born July 18, 1955 the son of Pete Burton and Bonnie Sanders Burton. He spent most of his life in this area and was a self-employed carpenter. Mr. Sanders is survived by three sons, Bobby Sanders...
Ginger White
Feb 19, 2014
Ginger Penna White, 56, of Palestine passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Forrest City Medical Center. Mrs. White was born January 8, 1958 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the daughter of Manuel Penna and Shirley Crisp Penna. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ricky White. Mrs. White is survived by one son, Danny Weddington of...
Martha Jewel West
Feb 2, 2014
Mrs. Martha Jewel West, age 86, of Fort Smith and formerly of Forrest City, passed away February 2, 2014 at Sparks Hospital in Fort Smith. Mrs. West was born December 24, 1927 in Cotton Plant, the daughter of Austin Shrader and Verna Deweese Shrader. She spent most of her life in the Forrest City area, was a former employee of...
Jerry Allan Swiney
Jan 24, 2014
Mr. Jerry Allan Swiney, age 63, of Marianna, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 at Veteran's Hospital in Little Rock. Mr. Swiney was born September 25, 1950 the son of Banks Swiney and Lola Jean Howton Swiney. He spent his entire life in this area, was a veteran of the United States Army, and was a member of the Marianna...
Geneva Matlock
Dec 22, 2013
Mrs. Geneva Matlock, age 88, of Colt left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at CrossRidge Community Hospital in Wynne. Mrs. Matlock was born January 28, 1925 in Cross County the daughter of George Horton and Portie Lawson Horton. She was a retired nurse with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City and a member of...
Samuel Lee Poe
Dec 20, 2013
Samuel Lee Poe, age 38, of Marianna, died Friday, December 20, 2013. He was born March 8, 1975. Visitation will be held Monday, December 23, 2013 form 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Morgan Funeral Home. Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, December 26, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Moro.
Helen Loggins Hill
Dec 16, 2013
Helen Loggins Hill, age 63, of Forrest City, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at her home after a long illness. Ms. Hill was born June 28, 1950 the daughter of Ralph Loggins and Nancy Webb Loggins. She spent her entire life in this area and was a Baptist. Ms. Hill is survived by one daughter, Elaine McGee of Forrest...
Lawrence Edward Colvin
Dec 15, 2013
Lawrence Edward "Larry" Colvin, age 90, of Forrest City passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Colvin was born in Parkin, Arkansas on November 13, 1923 the son of John Wesley Colvin and Georgia Palmer. He spent his entire life in Forrest City, was a former employee of Eaton Corporation, a Veteran of the United...
Mary Elizabeth Thornton Tuck
Nov 17, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Thornton Tuck, age 66, of Forrest City, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 17, 2013. Ms. Tuck was born November 17, 1947 in Newport, Arkansas the daughter of Clifton Thornton and Maurine Miller Thornton. She was an LPN with Woodridge Behavioral Center in Forrest City and was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her...
Julia Ozell Jones
Oct 23, 2013
Mrs. Julia Ozell Jones, age 83, of Colt passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at CrossRidge Community Hospital in Wynne. Mrs. Jones was born November 29, 1929 the daughter of Gordon Emrick, Sr. and Evelyn Marie Bales Emrick. She was retired from Sanyo Manufacturing and was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Jones. Survivors include...
Lola Jean Massie
Oct 21, 2013
Mrs. Lola Jean Massie, age 84, of Palestine, died Monday, October 21, 2013 at Woodruff County Health Center in McCrory. Mrs. Massie was born June 7, 1929 in St. Francis County the daughter of Sam Howton and Bertha Jones Howton. She was a housewife and life-long member of the Mars Hill Church of God. Mrs. Massie was preceded in death...
Rodney C. Franks
Oct 14, 2013
Mr. Rodney C. Franks, age 59, of Forrest City, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013 at Forrest City Medical Center after a long illness. Mr. Franks was born June 29, 1954 in Forrest City the son of Robert Franks, Jr. and Janie Tolise Johnson Franks. He was a self-employed painter. Mr. Franks was preceded in death by his parents; two...
Jeffery Robert Schaede
Oct 11, 2013
Mr. Jeffery Robert Schaede, age 56, of Forrest City died Friday, October 11, 2013 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis after a long illness. Mr. Schaede was born February 27, 1957 the son Harry Schaede and Peggy Aston Schaede. He was a former school teacher with the Helena School District. Mr. Schaede is survived by his parents of Virginia Beach,...
Vada Miller Jones Thompson
Oct 7, 2013
Vada Miller Jones Thompson, passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Clayton and Carole Avera on October 7, 2013. Vada was born in St. Francis County, Arkansas on November 23, 1922 to Frank and Belle Lantrip Miller. She grew up in the Newcastle Community and spent her entire life in St. Francis County. In 1944 she married...
Sharon K. Floyd
Oct 1, 2013
Sharon K. Floyd, age 57, of Augusta and formerly of Forrest City, died Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at White County Medical Center in Searcy. Mrs. Floyd was born November 19, 1955 in Forrest City, the daughter of Bob Turner and Margie Coleman Turner. She worked in sales and manufacturing and attended the Twin Assembly of God in Palestine. She was...
Jason "J-Roc" Earl Daniels
Sep 18, 2013
Jason Earl "J-Roc" Daniels, age 37, of Colt died Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN after a long illness and the past two weeks in the hospital. Mr. Daniels was born November 23, 1975 in Forrest City the son of the late Earl Daniels and Linda Dallas Daniels. He was preceded in death by his...
Calvin Lamon Bieber
Sep 18, 2013
Calvin L. Bieber, age 72, of Brighton, TN, died Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Methodist Hospital-North in Memphis. Mr. Bieber was born December 5, 1940 in Pine Tree, AR the son of Claud Bieber and Annie Todd Bieber. Mr. Bieber was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Ann Bieber. He is survived by two sons, Perry Bieber...
Jayne Baskins
Sep 5, 2013
Mrs. Jayne Baskins, age 61, of Heber Springs and formerly of Colt, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Baptist Hospital in Heber Springs. Mrs. Baskins was born January 12, 1952 in Star City the daughter of James McGuire and Willie Ann Ramsey McGuire. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Forrest Baskins, Jr. Mrs. Baskins...
Bobby Joe Parsley
Aug 16, 2013
Mr. Bobby Joe Parsley of Widener, age 70, passed away on August 16, 2013, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Parsley was born June 6, 1943 in Moro , Arkansas to Carl Parsley and Ellen Davenport. Mr. Parsley was a Truck driver, former Marine, and a lifetime member of Mid-Way Baptist Church. Survivors include two sisters Mary Parkman of Wheatley:...
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