George Stobaugh dies

Published: July 15, 2016

GeorgeLynn Stobaugh, 75, of Morrilton, passed away Wednesday, July 6. He was born Sept. 15, 1940, in Center Ridge, a son of Orville Stobaugh and Etta Sheridan Stobaugh. He retired from the State of Arkansas Feb. 26, 2010, after 26 years. George went to work for the state in 1983 at the State Land office for a year or more. In January 1985 he went to work as Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of State Bill McCuen. In 1995 due to term limits George came to Conway County Department of Human Services and spent the next 14+ years serving as The Special Investigator working primarily in Food Stamps. While he was housed in Conway County he not only served his county but served other counties, including Pope and Yell counties. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church and past member ofthe Sacred Heart Booster Club.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jeanette Kordsmeier Stobaugh of Morrilton; sons, Terry (Michelle) Stobaugh of Mountain Home, Tracey (Tracie) Stobaugh of Center Ridge, and Jimmey (Erika) Stobaugh of Conway; brother, Varnold Stobaugh of Morrilton; sister Bettie Lou Dunn of Conway; grandchildren, Avery and Autumn Stobaugh of Center Ridge, Gabriel, Christian, Xavier and Isiah Stobaugh of Conway; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Odie, Dean, Don, Ronald, Jimmy and Danny; and sisters, Billie Jean Martin and Patsy Dunn.

Funeral Mass was Monday, July 11, at Sacred Heart Church with Msgr. Jack Harris officiating. Burial is in Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: http://www.harrisfuneralhomes.net