Imboden- Phillip Randal Statler, 58, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012 in Jonesboro. He was born February 28, 1953 in Walnut Ridge. He worked as a cable tech with Foothills Home Entertainment. He is survived by his father, John A. Statler of Imboden; his children, Andrea LaBanca (Michael) of St. Petersburg, Fla, Heather Gagnon (Randy) , Amber Francoeur (Steven)and Travis Statler all of Milford, NH; seven grandchildren, Brandon LaBanca...

Monette – Sarah Cordelia Hatcher, 98, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born December 29, 1913 in Clarkridge to the late William and Lathy Lankford. Mrs. Hatcher was a homemaker and a member of the Monette Assembly of God, where she was a former Sunday School teacher. She loved to quilt, crochet, sew, poetry, her flowers and travel but most of all, her family. She is survived by two daughters,...

Lake City- Eugene "Bootsie" Carner, 91, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Lakeside Nursing Center. He was born November 27, 1920 in Prairie to the late Albert and Ora Carner. He was a retired timber cutter, commercial fisher and a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake City. He loved to fish, hunt, make fish nets, going to church and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. He is survived by his children, June Peaster and husband...

Trumann- Talmadge Royal, 79, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at his residence. He was born February 20, 1932 in Childersburg, Alabama to the late Glenn and Aileen Royal. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired after 35 years as a measurement technician with Arkla Gas Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Trumann and the Optimist Club. Mr. Royal volunteered with the Nettleton High...

White Hall- Fannie Black Purtee, 97, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012. She was born December 26, 1914 in Jonesboro to the late Henry and Elizabeth Black. She is survived by two nephews, Robert Black Jr. and Robert Pitt; two nieces, Carolyne Hunnicutt and Thea Mathis and special friend, Mrs. Lee Weaver of Jonesboro. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Luther Purtee; two sisters, Velma Black and Glena Black Bustin; a...

Mrs. Christine Landrum "Chris" Parr, of Harrisburg formerly of Florence, Alabama, went to be with her Lord Tuesday morning, February 14, 2012, at the St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 55. She was born April 29, 1955, in Florence, the daughter of Charles Louis Landrum and Lillian Louise Wright Landrum. Chris married Al Parr on June 19, 1972 and they enjoyed 40 years together as husband and wife. She was a...

Carol Edwin Mills, 84, of Jonesboro passed away February 9, 2012 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was born February 2, 1928 in Jonesboro to the late Olin B. and Edith Copeland Mills. Mr. Mills graduated from Salem High School in the class of 1946. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy where during the Korean War and while in the Navy he commissioned the U.S.S. Roanoke CL145, a light cruiser on April 4, 1948 in...

Jonesboro- Donald R. Gillespie, 60, died Thursday, February 9, 2012, at his home. Don was born June 5, 1951, to late Earl and Jeffie Gillespie. He is survived by his children, Mistie (Brian) Williams, Jeremy Gillespie, and Katie Gillespie; step-son Travis Robinson; one grandson, Hunter Williams; a brother, Frankie (Carolyn) Gillespie; two sisters Bettye (Dan) Cowles and Carole (Norman) McAnally. Don was also preceded in death by a...

Jonesboro- James Wesley "Cotton" Morris, 81, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born May 15, 1930 in Reeves, Missouri to the late Clyde and Gaither Morris. He was a former Jonesboro High School basketball star. Mr. Morris served his country proudly in the United States Navy Air Force in Korea where he received the Gold Star for meritorious service while flying multiple bombing missions. He was a...

Bono- Alice Fay Griffin, 64, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in Jonesboro. She was born April 12, 1947 in Light to the late Woodrow "Chuck" and Thelma Foster. Mrs. Griffin retired from working as a health tech for the Arkansas Department of Health. She was of the Baptist belief, loved to read and spend time with her family and friends and spoil her grandchildren. She is survived by two sons, Scotty Griffin of Bono and Bryan Griffin...