Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Nashville and Murfreesboro area

Elden  Smokey Hayden

Elden Smokey Hayden

Oct 24, 2015

Elden Eugene "Smokey" Hayden, 58, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015 in Hot Springs, AR. He was born on November 27, 1956 in Howard County, AR, the son of the late Eugene Franklin Hayden and Rachel Earline (Lockeby) Hayden. Smokey was a longtime employee for the city of Murfreesboro and of the Methodist faith. He volunteered his...

Mary  Lynett (Gert)  Buck

Mary Lynett (Gert) Buck

Oct 21, 2015

Mary Lynett (Gert) Buck, 59 of McCaskill, AR, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 in a Dallas hospital. She was born on November 30, 1955 in DeAnn, Arkansas the daughter of Dorothy Amos Hill and the late Reid Hill Sr. She was a member of the Word of Faith Church in Blevins, Arkansas. A devoted wife, loving mother, caring...

Haley  Bree Quick

Haley Bree Quick

Oct 16, 2015

Haley Bree Quick, 27 and son, Brody Olen Quick of Nashville, Arkansas passed away on Friday, October 16, 2015 in Nashville. She was born on December 2, 1987 in Texarkana, TX, the daughter of the late Stan Staggs and Jackie (Hartsfield) White. Haley was a member of the American Boer Goat Association, FFA, 4H, and Crosspoint Cowboy Church. They are...

Carrietta  Virginia Delaney

Carrietta Virginia Delaney

Oct 8, 2015

Carrietta Virginia Delaney, 83, of Delight, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015. She was born November 3, 1931 in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of the late Alonzo and Sylvia Harpole. Carrietta is preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo and Sylvia Harpole; her husband, William (Son) Delaney; a daughter, Linda Hecke; son, Michael Delaney all of Delight; two brothers,...

William Castle

William Castle

Sep 30, 2015

William R. Castle, 75 of Nashville, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2015 in Nashville, Arkansas. He was born on April 20, 1940 the son of the late Delbert and Christine Castle. Mr. Castle was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by two brothers Delbert Castle Jr. and James Castle. Survivors include a...

Eddie  Earl Steen

Eddie Earl Steen

Sep 30, 2015

Eddie Earl Steen, 77 of Murfreesboro, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at his home. He was born on September 16, 1938 in Murfreesboro the son of the late Edward Steen and Esther and B.J. Steen. Mr. Steen was baptized at a young age and was of the Christian faith. He was a retired volunteer fireman, a carpenter,...

Lynn  "Babe" Jones

Lynn "Babe" Jones

Sep 29, 2015

Lynn "Babe" Jones, 86, of Nashville, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in Nashville, AR. He was born on August 17, 1929 in Fulton, AR, the son of the late Oley Jones and Marie (Arnold) Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, twin, Glen Jones and Johnnie Jones. Survivors include, his...

Mary Pipkins

Mary Pipkins

Sep 28, 2015

Mary Pipkins, 69, of Delight, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015 in Delight, AR. She was born on October 23, 1945 in Murfreesboro, AR, the daughter of the late Joe Lamb and Winnie Mae (Tolleson) Lamb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, and one sister. She was a member of the Saline...

Michael  C. Delaney

Michael C. Delaney

Sep 12, 2015

Michael C. Delaney, 46, of Delight, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 12, 2015. He was born August 24, 1969 in Eugene, Oregon, the son of the late William (Son) Delaney and Carrietta Delaney, of Delight. He leaves behind his family and many friends to mourn his passing. Michael is preceded in death by his father, William (Son)...

Margie  L. Hoover

Margie L. Hoover

Sep 4, 2015

Margie L. Hoover, 83, of Delight, AR, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015 in Nashville, AR. She was born on June 29, 1932 in White Cliff, AR the daughter of the late Roy Roland Lockeby and Zea (Whisenhant) Lockeby. Mom was a devoted wife, loving mother, sister, and friends to all who knew her. She worked hard at everything...

Roberta  Lynn Forbes

Roberta Lynn Forbes

Sep 3, 2015

Roberta Lynn Forbes, age 49, died peacefully on September 3rd, 2015 at her home in Delight, Arkansas. Robbi was born July 1st 1966 in Prescott, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her father Robert Forbes, sister Vicki Wheeler, and infant brother Steven Kight. She is survived by her mother, Shirley Forbes of Delight; daughter Jessica Whisenhunt and fiancé Derek...

Wanda  Jean Nester

Wanda Jean Nester

Aug 31, 2015

Wanda Jean Nester, 70, of Nashville, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015 in Nashville. She was born on January 17, 1945 in Ashdown, AR, the daughter of the late Ernest Suggs and Gladys (Johnson) Suggs. Survivors include, her husband, Billy Nester of Nashville; one son, Clyde Miller and wife, Dawn of Nashville; grandchildren, Cheyenne Miller, and Leaoriea Miller; one...

AZ Conatser

AZ Conatser

Aug 30, 2015

Abraham Zechriah "AZ" Conatser, 95, of Murfreesboro Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday August 30, 2015, in his home surrounded by his loved ones in Murfreesboro. He was born on January 28, 1921 in Delight, Arkansas, the son of the late Milo and Nora (Carr) Conatser. Mr. Conatser was a member of the Pentecostal Church in McKinneyville...

Mary Hughes

Mary Hughes

Aug 28, 2015

Mrs. Mary Rosetta Hughes, 78 of Mineral Springs, Arkansas died Friday August 28, 2015 at her home. She was born July 25, 1937 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to the late Charles Curtis Hollingsworth and Frances Reynolds Hollingsworth. She was preceded in death by four brothers, J.C., Melvin, Sherman, and Eugene Hollingsworth; four sisters Velma Brown, Beth Hensley, Lilly Bell Calloway...

Larry Conatser

Larry Conatser

Aug 27, 2015

Larry Conatser age 65 of Nashville passed away at his home on August 27, 2015. He was born November 2, 1949, the son of Modena Mobbs Conatser and the late Homer Junior Conatser. Larry is survived by his wife Delois Conatser, son Timbo Conatser, daughter Teresha Musser, grandchildren Krystina Musser, Amber Hampton, Amanda Rife, Robert Conatser and great grandchildren Katelynn...

Michael McGinnis

Michael McGinnis

Aug 24, 2015

Michael P. McGinnis, 66, of Nashville, AR, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015 in Texarkana, TX. He was born on June 11, 1949 in South Bend, Indiana. Survivors include, his wife, Ofelia McGinnis of Nashville; one son, Danny McGinnis of Nashville; one daughter, Sativa McGinnis of Nashville; and one grandson, Jaden McGinnis of Nashville. A host of other relatives...

O.C. Cox

O.C. Cox

Aug 22, 2015

O.C. Cox, 86, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015 in Texarkana, Texas. He was born on November 16, 1928 in Murfreesboro, the son of the late Joe Cox and Lena (Stewart) Cox. Mr. Cox loved to hunt, fish, and was an avid razorback fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 6 sisters,...

Nellie  Jean Upton

Nellie Jean Upton

Aug 18, 2015

Nellie Jean Cogburn Upton, 73, of Nashville passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 in Little Rock, AR. She was born on May 18, 1942 in Waldron, AR, the daughter of the late Ivan Andy Cogburn and Flossie (Fay) Weems Cogburn. - Nell was a Christian and member of the Chapel Hill Church of Christ. She worked at Walmart and...

Hershell Bevill

Hershell Bevill

Aug 18, 2015

Hershell Bevill, 95, of Nashville Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday August 18, 2015 in Texarkana, TX. He was born on February 14, 1920 in Hope, Arkansas, the son of the late Robert and Althea (DeWees) Bevill. Mr. Bevill was a member of the Chapel Hill Church of Christ, was retired from the U.S. Army, and was a prosthetist who dedicated...

Phil Kennedy

Phil Kennedy

Aug 17, 2015

Phil Kennedy, 55, of Nashville, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2015 in Texarkana, TX. He was born on September 22, 1959 in Fort Worth, TX, the son of the late Herman R. Kennedy and Syble (Miller) Kennedy. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nashville and sang in the First Baptist Church Choir. Phil was a...