Obituaries from May 2013

Henry Thomas Daniels, 66 of Tyronza, Arkansas died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mr. Daniels was a carpenter and of the Baptist Faith. He loved hunting and spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Daniels is survived by his wife, Pat McCorkle Daniels; one son, Jason Thomas Daniels; one daughter, Misty Daniels Barnes; four grandchildren, Macey Renee Barnes, Chase Thomas Barnes, Jason Thomas Daniels, Jr. ...

Richard Franklin Fleming went home to be with his Lord on April 17, 2013, following a brief illness. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on July 2, 1924, to James Everett Fleming, Sr. and Nola Belle Ashby Fleming. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings James Everett Fleming, Jr. ...

TRUMANN - Mrs. Freida Mae Jones 72, of Trumann died Friday at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Mrs. Jones was born in Herget, Ark., and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a housewife and of the Pentecostal faith. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband, Delmar Cecil Jones, one son, Christopher Jones; four sisters, one brother and her parents, Harvey and Bessie Irene Thompson Barton...

HARRISBURG - Mrs. Florence Teague Martin, 92, of Harrisburg died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the family residence. She was born in Harrisburg, Ark., to the late Edgar Ruben and Lillian Barker. Mrs. Martin lived Trumann and Harrisburg area most of her lifetime. She was retired from Singer Company and a member of Parkview Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husbands, James H. "Bill" Teague and Olan Martin; two brothers, two sisters and her parents...

TRUMANN - Mrs. Doris Virginia Shelton 92, of Trumann died Friday, April 26, 2013 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born in Jonesboro, Ark., and had lived in Trumann since 1947. She was a housewife and owned and operated the Western Auto Store in Trumann with her husband for many years and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Trumann. ...

Trenton E. Wright, 84, of Marked Tree went to be with the Lord April 26, 2013. He grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi then moved to Upper Saddle River, New Jersey after retiring as a colonel in the Army. Later he worked and retired from the IRS. After retirement, he started repairing clocks and watches as a hobby. ...

TRUMANN - Ms. Jacqulene "Jackie" Adams, 82, of Trumann died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg, Ark. She was born in Trumann, Ark. and lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was retired from Singer Company and of the Methodist faith. Ms. Adams was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Cecil and Edith Burgess Adams. Survivors include several cousins...

JONESBORO - Mr. James Lyndell Cavenar, 85, of Jonesboro died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born in St. Louis, MO., and was formerly of Arnold, MO., before moving to Jonesboro 11 years ago. He was a retired supervisor with American Can Company, a U.S. ...

MARKED TREE - William Wayne Nichols, 76, of Marked Tree passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013. Wayne Nichols was born April 26, 1937, at Pocahontas, Tenn., to J.S. and Evie Nichols. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Hershel, Herbert, Delbert and L.W.; and his sister, Eva Steele...

TRUMANN - Mrs. Mary Irene Toone, 88 of Trumann went to be with the Lord Friday, May 10, 2013 at Three Rivers Nursing Center in Marked Tree, Ark. Mrs. Toone was born in Waynesboro, Tenn., and had lived in Trumann since 1988 and was formerly of Illinois and Missouri. ...

Mary Lou Dahmer Killion was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Mary died May 14, 2013 at the age of 55 in Moscow Mills, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth O. Dahmer and the late Frances Dahmer Gills. ...

Claudine Posey Vanover Allen Bivens was born May 21, 1929 in Philadelphia, MS; and deceased May 13, 2013 in Senatobia, MS. Preceded in death by her parents Cora Velma Sharp Posey and Coley George Posey of Marked Tree, AR. Also preceded in death by husbands Hugh Gordon Allen of Memphis, TN; and Louis Bivens of Trumann, AR. ...

Janice D'Angelo passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Deidre; granddaughter, River Quinn; husband, John; mother, Louise, and brother, Anthony. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio, where her family will receive friends one hour prior to services. ...

BAY - Mr. Jerry Don Dunning, 62, of Bay, died Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the family residence. He was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to the late Mortin W. and Loretta Raper Dunning and had lived most of his lifetime in Bay. He was a ginner with Bay Gin Company and enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals. Mr. Dunning was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Dunning, two brothers, and his parents...

Mrs. Patricia Ann "Trisha" Whitsett, of Trumann died Sunday, May 26, 2013 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 46 years, 3 months and 26 days. She was born Tuesday, January 31, 1967 in Trumann to Carl Lee and Shirley Campbell Winkles. Trisha had lived most of her lifetime in the Trumann and Harrisburg area. She was a supervisor for the Arkansas State Revenue Office NEA District and a member of The Church of God of Prophecy in Marked Tree, Ark...

TRUMANN - Mr. Gary Wy, 58, of Trumann died Thursday May 23, 2013 at the family residence. He was born in Blytheville, Ark. and had lived in Trumann since 1981, and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Wy was a dear brother and uncle. He was a very kind, giving and gentle person and was loved by anyone who knew him. ...

TRUMANN - Mr. Junior Bell "J.B." Morris, 83, of Trumann died Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born in Bassett, Ark., to the late Jim and Carrie Watson Morris and had lived in Trumann for the past 42 years and was formerly of Indiana. ...