Thelma Strader
Thelma Strader, 85, of Paragould, passed away August 1, 2009, at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center. Born December 19, 1923, in Buena Vista, TN., she
was a homemaker and a bookkeeper for Boyd and Strader Grain Elevator. She
was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, Bobby Wayne Strader of Pleasant Hope, MO., one
daughter and son-in-law, Shirley Fay and Larry Joe Miller of Paragould; two
sisters, Betty Ruth Owens of Mena and Rebecca Ann Yates of Nixa, MO. She is
also survived by nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one great
great grandchild; and by several other relatives and caring friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 5th, 3,00 p.m. at the
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Benjamin Shadwick officiating.
Burial will follow in Woodland Heights Cemetery, Rector. Visitation will be
Wednesday, from 2,00 p.m. until service time at Mitchell Funeral Home.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Richard Lando Cullen
Richard Lando Cullen, 73, of Pico Rivera, CA., formerly of Paragould, passed
away August 1, 2009, Whittier, CA.
Born March 15, 1936, he was a veteran of both the Army and Navy and a member
of the Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 11th at 1:30 p.m. in the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Woodland Heights Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday evening 6 until 9, Mitchell Funeral Home.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
John Earl Steele
John Earl Steele, 57, of Paragould, passed away August 2, 2009 at his
residence. Born October 25, 1951, in Memphis, TN., he was a homebuilder, and
member of East Side Baptist Church.
Survivors include his mother, Violet Austin of Paragould; daughters and
sons-in-law, Amy and Kelly Stevens and Amanda and Nathan Whitt, all of
Paragould and Kelly Payne of Atlanta, GA. He is also survived by sisters,
Linda Halcomb, and Penny Sparks, of Paragould, Ann Davis of Memphis, and
Vicky Ward of Hot Springs; six grandchildren, Brandy, Teka, Kindra, Kayle,
Asa, and Dalton; and by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his father, Irvin Perry Steele; one brother,
Ricky Steele; and one grandson, Adam Matthew.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 5th, at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Rick Ethridge officiating. Burial will be in Greene
County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6,00 until 9,00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home.
Pallbearers will be Henry Abbott, Kenny Abbott, Anthony Halcomb, Troy
Sparks, Leland Bryant, and Adam Ring. Chris Autry will serve as an honorary
pallbearer.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
William Lawrence Bowlin
William Lawrence Bowlin, 88, of Walcott, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009
at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1920.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Roy Iris and Rosa Lee Elliott
Bowlin; brother, Frankie Alton Bowlin.
Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, James Iris and Phyllis
Bowlin of Arthur, NE.; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth Ann and Dean Pollock
of Walcott; sister-in-law, Geneva Bowlin of Conway, AR. eight nieces, four
nephews, several cousins and a great number of other family members.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening 5:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Thursday August 6th at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion
Baptist Church with Revs. Raymond Atwood and Ken Overton officiating. Burial
will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Phillip and Tom Pollock, Randall Bowlin, Bill and Bob
Elliott and Joe Watson. Honorary pallbearers will be the Sr. Adult Men's
Class of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Memorials may be sent to the Mt. Zion
Baptist Church Bus Ministry or St. Bernard's Hospice.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Bobby Joe Reed
Bobby Joe Reed, 55, of Paragould passed away at his home Sunday, Aug. 2,
2009, after a brief battle with cancer. Born December 7, 1953, to Harold
Reed and Lois (Hill) Reed, he was of the Catholic faith, a truck driver and
a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast. He loved spending time with family
and friends.
Mr. Reed was preceded in death by his father, one son, Bobby J. Strainis;
two brothers, Billy Reed and Harold Reed; and one sister, Donna Reed.
Survivors include his mother, Lois Hill Reed; three sons, Mark Strainis and
wife, Dawn Ramos, of Chicago, James Reed of IL., and Earl Reed of Paragould;
one daughter, Jamie Reed; one brother, Johnny Reed; three sisters, Paula
Rogers and husband, Ralph, of Lafe, Nancy Smith of Paragould and Mary Reed;
several grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
Graveside services will be today at 10:00 a.m. at Pine Log Cemetery in
Brookland, with the Rev. Jerry Kersey officiating. Faith Funeral Service of
Manila is in charge of the arrangements.
Hazel Christine Berry
Hazel Christine Eubanks Berry, 88, formerly of Paragould, departed this
earthly life August 3, 2009, in Memphis, TN.
Mrs. Berry was born February 19, 1921, in Manila. She was a retired tax
preparer and a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by a daughter, Tanya (Jim) Howell of Southaven, Mississippi;
two sons, Clifford (Wilma) Eubanks of Troy, AL., Gordon (Wanda) Eubanks of
Murray, KY., a sister, Cavine Gooch of Cabot, seven grandchildren, fourteen
great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Sidney Hudgens, her mother, Emma
Hall; her first husband, Cecil Eubanks; her second husband, Allen Berry; and
by her brother, Calvin Hudgens.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at
Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 6th, at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Larry McFadden officiating. Burial will follow at
Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Keith Eubanks, Terry Gooch, Ernest Sheppard, David
Sheppard, Terry Sanders, and Lavoy Sanders.
Memorials to Children’s Homes, Inc. in Paragould would be appreciated.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Wanda Lee Fisackerly
Wanda Lee Fisackerly, 82, of Monticello (formerly of Paragould) passed away
Aug. 4, 2009, at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. Fisackerly was born
Nov. 25, 1926, in Cash to the late Arthur and Ruth (Worlow) Easley.
Fisackerly was a housewife and a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Fisackerly and a sister,
Geneda Collins.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry Fisackerly and wife, Susan, of Flint, MI.,
and Larry Fisackerly and wife Shirley of Monticello; four grandchildren,
Michael Fisackerly and wife, Andi, Derek Fisackerly and Scott Fisackerly,
all of Flint, MI., Stacy Usry and husband, Ryan, of Monticello; two
great-grandsons, Aidan and Dylan Fisackerly of Flint, MI., one expected
great-grandson, Colton Lane Usry, who will be born in November; one sister,
Pat Barker of Jonesboro; three brothers, Jim Easley and wife, Pat, of
Bentonville, Bill Easley and wife, Wilma of Jonesboro and Bob Easley and
wife, Mary, of North Little Rock; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 7th at Roller-Farmer’s
Union Chapel in Jonesboro with Gene Wood and Paul Mowrer officiating. Burial
will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Cash. A memorial service will be at 10:00
a.m. Saturday at the Monticello Church of Christ in Monticello. Visitation
will be Thursday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Instead of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Paragould
Children’s Home at 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450.
Online guestbook: Roller Funeral Home
Jax Cullen Sackman
Jax Cullen Sackman, of Paragould, passed away August 4, 2009, at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. He was born July 10, 2009, in
Paragould.
Survivors include his parents, Nic and Courtney Sackman of Paragould; one
sister, Gabriella Hope of Paragould; his paternal grandparents, Michael and
Gale Sackman of Pocahontas; and maternal grandparents, Greg and Terri
Mangrum of Paragould. He is also survived by his paternal great
grandparents, Marie Johnson of Yakima, Washington, Robert and Lois Sackman
of Pocahontas; maternal great grandparents, Lowell Mangrum of Ravenden, and
Mary Etta Remagen of Mountain Home; aunts, Katelyn Mangrum, Elizabeth
Sackman and Becky Mraz; and uncles, Zeb Blansett, Adam Layne, Chris Layne,
John K. Elledge, and John W. Elledge.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Nickolas Crews Sackman; and by
maternal great grandparents, Wayne Johnson and Joe and Frances Crews.
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. Monday, August 10th, at
Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, at Greene County Memorial
Gardens Cemetery with Royce Boling officiating. The procession will leave
Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:15 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Justin Broadway and Dustin Betts.
The family request donations be made to First National Bank for the benefit
of Jax Cullen Sackman.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Juanita Bruns
Juanita Carter Bruns, 76, Fenton, MO., passed away August 5, 2009, at Delmar
Gardens Nursing Center in Fenton, MO., following a long illness.
Juanita was born May 28, 1933, at Delaplaine. She lived most of her life in
the St. Louis area.
Juanita graduated from the Jewish School of Nursing in 1955 and worked
several years for Deaconess and Jewish Hospitals in St. Louis.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester G. Bruns, her parents and
one brother.
Survivors include her sons and their wives, Mark and Joanna Bruns, and
Michael and Diane Bruns; and five grandchildren; brothers, James, Gary,
Larry, Jeffrey and Fred Carter; sisters, Barbara Carter Sullivan and Sue
Carter Rickey; several nieces and nephews.
She will be dearly missed.
A memorial service will be held in her honor at 10:00 a.m. Friday in Trinity
Presbyterian Church at University City, Mo.
Melvin Eugene Emmert
Melvin Eugene Emmert, 83, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, August 6,
2009, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.
An Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Emmert was born January 23, 1926, in
Paragould, and retired from General Motors. He was a member of the Paragould
Pilot Association and of the New Haven Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Delores Emmert of the home; and one daughter and
son-in-law, Brenda and Daniel Turner of The Woodlands, Texas.
Mr. Emmert was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Erma Emmert.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 9th, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Ron Pickney officiating. Burial will
follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Edward Francis Long
Edward Francis Long, 87, of Paragould passed away August 8, 2009, at St.
Bernard’s Medical Center at Jonesboro.
He was born October 14, 1921, in Chicago to John and Mary Long, who preceded
him in death.
Edward was of the Catholic faith. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War
II.
Survivors include his wife Shelby Jean Hearn Long; one son, Edward J. Long
of Wheaton, Ill.; two daughters, Anita Luckenbill of Gilbert, AZ., and Janet
Long of Barrington, IL., four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m.until11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 11th at
Phillips Funeral Home.
Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Center Hill Chapel of
Phillips Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in New Liberty Cemetery.
Online guestbook: Phillips Funeral Home
Betty Emma McEntyre
Betty Emma McEntyre, 78, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2009
at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Born May 24, 1931 in Paragould, she was a
retired cook for Holdman’s Restaurant and a member of the Assembly of God.
She is survived by two sons, Jimmie McEntyre of Paragould, and Jessie
McEntyre of Lobelville, TN., two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Ralph
Puckett, and Linda and Edward Shreeves, all of Paragould.
Seven grandchildren, Angie Weese and husband Jonathan, Kerry Miller and
husband Jason, Cindy Johnson, Tabetha Johnson, Natalie Stone and husband
Charlie, Blake McEntyre, and Brandon McEntyre; six great grandchildren,
Tyler Weese, Mollie Weese, Braxton McGhee, Riley Stone, and Haydance Waldrip.
Mrs. McEntyre was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Gertrude
Lashley; her husband, Jesse McEntyre; two brothers, Harold and Joe Lashley;
and daughter-in-law, Brenda McEntyre.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 11th, 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Newman officiating. Burial will be in
Union Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at
the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Mike Cox, Gary Cox, Jim Lashley, Sherry Lashley, Tim
Myrick, and Mark Bunch.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Waid C. Lawrence
Funeral services for Waid C. “Dub” Lawrence, 70, of Marmaduke, who passed
away Saturday, August 8, 2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, will be
Tuesday, 3,00 p.m. August 11th at Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Marmaduke with
Kim Bridges officiating.
Mr. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Eli and Thomas
Henrietta Newton Lawrence; two sons, Allen Waid Lawrence and Jackie
Lawrence; and three brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Gracie Lawrence of the home; daughters, Rhonda
Hyde and Elizabeth and Michael Edwards, all of Paragould; brother, Robert
Lawrence; seven sisters, Edna Spencer of Manila, Ethel Edwards of Monette,
Mary Ann Henry of Manila, Joyce Barber of Leachville, Betty Brust and Patsy
McGrew of Oregon and Ruth Harold of Manila; five grandchildren, Eric Scott
Lawrence, Zachary Lawrence, Marisa Hyde, Michael Edwards and Nakota Edwards;
and two great-grandchildren, Scott Alan Lawrence and Addision Lanae
Lawrence.
Visitation will be Monday evening 6:00 until 8:30 at the Irby Funeral Home
Chapel. Interment will be in Pine Log Cemetery.
Online guestbook: Irby Funeral Home
Billy Joe Dildine Jr.
Billy Joe Dildine Jr., 44, passed Saturday, August 8, 2009.
He was born in Michigan to the late Billy Joe and Nora Christine Dildine Sr.
He was a loving companion, father and popie and will be always remembered
and missed.
Survivors, his children, Maholla Fuller, Kaythyn Dildine, Anglea Costner,
Scottie Costner, Charles, Emmitt, Bruce, Brad Pullins; grandchildren,
Hailey, Lillian, Shawanda, Blaze, Brad, Erin and twenty other grandchildren
that live in Michigan; a brother, Jody Dildine of Paragould; fiancée, Wanda
Closson.
Services were private under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Jonesboro
Online guestbook: Gregg Funeral Home
Glenn Earl Brown
Glenn Earl Brown, 74 of Paragould passed away Sunday, August 9, 2009, at St.
Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Glenn was born February 26, 1935, in
Greene County and was a retired bottler at Dr. Pepper Bottling Company in
Paragould retiring after 49 years. He was of the Baptist faith.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mildred Adams Brown,
three half-brothers, Clarence, James and Robert Brown.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Patricia Brown of the home; daughter
and son-in-law, Gloria and Roger Specking of Paragould; sons and
daughters-in-law, Robert and Teresa Brown, Mike and Sandy Brown and Dennis
and Debbie Brown, all of Paragould; brothers and sister-in-law, Garry Brown
of Paragould, Jerry and Nancy Brown of Jonesboro; five grandsons and two
granddaughters.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 12th 2:00 p.m. at Heath Colonial
Chapel with the Reverends Rayburn Formon and Tom Letchworth officiating.
Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at the funeral home.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Mary Della Robinson
Mary Della Robinson, 64, of Paragould, formerly of Leachville, passed away
Sunday, August 9, 2009 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Born near Manila, she was the daughter of the late William Floyd and Ellen
Izona McCloud Sorrells, and had been a longtime Leachville area resident
before making her home in Paragould.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers,
Doyle Wayne Sorrells, Russell Sorrells and Walter Lee Sorrells; and two
sisters, Linda Mae Finley and Jo Vernell Sorrells.
Survivors include her four sons, L. Dewayne Newton and Tony Joe Newton, both
of Leachville, Darren Oneal Newton of Hayti, Mo., and James Wesley Newton of
Manila; three daughters, Tammy Jean Hogan of Paragould, Lona Ellen Morris of
Manila and Leisa Ann Nettles of Monette; two brothers, Robert Sorrells of
Blytheville and Johnny Sorrells of Manila; 17 grandchildren; and 21
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 14th at the Howard
Funeral Chapel in Leachville with burial following in Manila Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be John Harvey, David Howard, Robert Weatherly,
Sklyer Morris, “T.J.” Newton and Donald Eric Hogan.
The family will receive visitors Thursday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the
funeral home.
Online guestbook: Howard Funeral Home
Weldon England
Weldon England, 94, of Paragould passed away Sunday, August 9, 2009.
Born January 13, 1915, in Many Islands, Mr. England retired as a senior
chief petty officer after 30 years of service in the United States Navy.
During World War II he served aboard the carrier USS Saratoga.
Survivors include his wife, Norma England of Paragould; a brother, Windol
England of Indianapolis; and a sister, Deleta Collins of Poughkeepsie.
A memorial service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 15th at
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Paragould. Mr. England’s ashes will be
scattered at sea at a later date.
No visitation is scheduled.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Glen Fredrick Evans
Glen Fredrick Evans, 85 of Paragould passed from this life Monday, August
10, 2009. He was born June 16, 1924, in St. Francis, AR. He was retired from
the Arkansas Employment Security Division after 21 years of service. He had
previously served as Deputy Greene County Clerk for two years, was elected
Greene County Clerk from 1961-1964.
His military service was in the Navy, which included time during WWII. He
had been very involved in civic activities, included many years of service
with the Kiwanis Club where he served as President in 1964. He was a member
of the Paragould Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Mary Shumate Evans and
two sisters, Marie Bateman and Reva Beeler.
Survivors include his wife Earlene Stallcup Evans of the home; son, Charles
Evans of Paragould; daughter, Teresa Edwards of Judsonia, AR; brother, Paul
Evans of St. Louis, MO; sisters, Rena Snow of Rector, Francis Rogers and
Ruby Boyd of Paragould, grandchildren, Josh, Tim and Jeremy Edwards, Melissa
Greer, favorite granddaughter, James and Tommy Brashears and eight great
grandchildren.
Glen deeply loved his friends and family and had a great love for the
families of Paragould Missionary Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 13th in the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Reverends Brian Johnson and Eddie Gene Wright
officiating.
Burial will follow in New Friendship Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Diane Evelyn Francis
Diane Francis, 55 of Marmaduke passed from this life August 10, 2009 at the
Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.
Diane was born September 24, 1953 at Artesia, CA., the family relocated to
Bakersfield when she was four years old.
She enjoyed living in the country and swimming at Lakeside High School. She
attended Lakeside from kindergarten until the eighth grade and graduated
from West High School and Bakersville College.
Diane went to work for Kern County Welfare Department in 1974. She was the
county's youngest Account Clerk III, before she transferred to the Kern
County Park's Department in January 1978.
She was their first full time female ranger. In five years she became
sergeant. Diane retired in 2005 when she was diagnosed with appendix cancer.
She was a member of the Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church.
Diane married the love of her life, Joe Francis in December 1993. Together
they raised their family, ran their business, JD services and built their
home.
Diane is survived by her husband, Joe of the home, her daughters, Crystal
Banducci Sonny, Katie Banducci and Lyndsay Coker and husband, Tim, two sons,
Justin Francis and Bryan and Rebecca Costerain, grandsons, Kaden and Kaleb
Coker, her parents, Orville and Wanda Idema of Bakersville, her sisters,
Marie and Larry Estrada and Annette and Kirk Given and nephew, Richard
Estrada.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Bruce Idema.
Funeral services will be Saturday, August 15, at 2:00 p.m. at the Irby
Funeral Home in Marmaduke. Brother David White will be officiating.
Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday
evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Online guestbook: Irby Funeral Home
Lucille Lemmons
Lucille Lemmons, 94, of Paragould, passed away Monday, August 10, 2009, at
Greene Acres Nursing Home.
Born February 23, 1915, in Beech Grove, Mrs. Lemmons was a retired school
teacher, and a member of 7th & Mueller Church of Christ.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Joe Rogers of
Memphis; three sisters, Lenore Chapel of MI., Boots Baird of IL., and JoAnn
King of IA., one grandson, Geoffrey Cooley of Memphis; and two great
grandchildren, Morgan Cooley and Nicholas Cooley
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lemmons, her parents, Elgin
and Nellie Meadows; and one brother, Guy Meadows.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 12th, 10:00 a.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Larry McFadden and Michael Cox
officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at the funeral home.
Memorials to Children’s Homes Inc. of Paragould or to the 7th and Mueller
Church of Christ would be appreciated.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Wanda Faye Moore
Wanda Faye Moore, 77, of Kansas City, MO passed away August 10, 2009 at home
surrounded by family.
Wanda Faye Hester was born November 12, 1931 in the Alexander Community near
Paragould, AR. She graduated from Paragould High School and completed a
course at Jonesboro Business College.
During her life Wanda worked for the Jonesboro (AR) Soil Conservation
Service, played and taught piano and played the organ in many different
churches. She was an Avon Representative for many years, worked for Ozark
National Life Insurance and Investments but her main goal in life was a
homemaker for her husband and children. Wanda was a member of Metro Baptist
Church in Kansas City, MO.
Wanda is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years Joe F. Moore,
her father Halley Hester and a grandson Jeremy Franklin Moore.
She is survived by her mother, Aletha Hester of Gladstone, MO, sister
Shirley (Gene) Ballentine of Gladstone, MO, her three children, Alice (Ron)
Tilton, Pat (Ron) Turner, Donald (Khanh) Moore, 4 grandchildren, 12 great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2009 at McGilley
Antioch Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday, August 16th, 2:00 until 4:00 p.m.
at the funeral home. Burial will follow service in Mt. Moriah Terrace Park
Cemetery.
(Arr.’s made by McGilley Antioch Chapel 453-7700)
Larry Douglas Gibson
Larry Douglas Gibson, 67, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2009
at his home. He was born July 7, 1942 in Newark, AR.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Gibson, brother, Lindsey
Gibson and step brother, R.C. Gibson.
Survivors include his wife, Lillie Mae Gibson of the home; mother, Lucille
Gibson; sons, Larry Don Gibson, Douglas Wayne Gibson, both of Jonesboro;
step daughter, Bonnie Ray of Paragould; step son, Don Sanders of
Collierville, TN., sisters, Mary Lou Clark of Floral, Sally Logan of
Jonesboro, Dorothy Gibson of Batesville; brothers, Ray and Phillip Gibson,
both of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Austin, Brittney and Aaron Gibson; and
great grandchild, Peyton McKenzie Gibson.
His life will be celebrated Thursday, August 13th 1:30 p.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel, with Reverend Dennis Strope officiating. Burial will follow
at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Stacy Lynn Camp
Stacy Lynn Camp, 38, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2009,
in Jonesboro. She was born June 17, 1971, in Jonesboro, AR.
Stacy was a 1989 graduate of Greene County Tech, where despite her diagnosis
of juvenile diabetes, she ran four years of track and was involved in
numerous school activities. She graduated in 1998 from Arkansas State
University with a degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician and was employed
at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Stacy grew up as an active member of First Baptist Church in Paragould,
where she was involved in GAs, ACteens, and youth choir. She continued her
walk in faith, as an adult, at Light Baptist Church.
While Stacy lived with the struggles of a diagnosis of juvenile diabetes,
she certainly lived life to the fullest. She approached every challenge and
opportunity with enthusiasm, including running a half-marathon at the age of
36 while wearing an insulin pump. She was very passionate about causes close
to her heart, including: March of Dimes, Susan G. Komen Organization, and
diabetes education. She had a strong love for animals and children, and
doted on her four nephews, niece, and her Godson as if they were her own.
Survivors include her husband, Britt Camp of the home; her mother and
stepfather, Roberta and Gene Parkinson of Harlingen, TX.; stepbrother, Tommy
Parkinson; mother-in-law Linda Farley and her husband, John; father-in-law,
Gary Camp; brother-in-law Jason and Eva Camp; and sister-in-law, Millie and
Eddie Leach, all of Paragould.
She is also survived by her aunts, Jean Crossno, Cathy Miles, Shirley
Douglas and Linda Holliman; uncles, Glen Horne and Richard Horne; nephews,
Garret Latham, Gunnar Latham, Jace Camp, and Jaxon Camp; niece, Ava Camp;
cousins, Kim and Jeff Hollister, Kevin and Whitney Crossno; her Godson,
Jacob Jones; and her cats, Muffy and Tuffy.
She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Horne; her maternal
grandparents, Robert and Lorene McDaniel; and her paternal grandparents,
Otho and Alvine Horne.
Visitation will be Saturday evening 5:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Sunday, August 16th, 2:00 p.m., at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, with Raymond Atwood and Clark Carpenter officiating.
Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Chris Horner, Eric Sample, Russ Breckenridge, Johnny Stanford, Shannon
Underwood, Clark Carpenter, Chad Harris, and Franklin Williams will serve as
pallbearers.
The family requests that memorials be made to the American Diabetes
Association or the Light Baptist Church. Memorials in Stacy’s memory can be
made by visiting: www.diabetes.org
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Sharon Gena Banning
Sharon Gena Banning, 58, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, August 13,
2009.
Born July 14, 1951, in Paragould, she was a taxi driver and of the
Pentecostal faith
Survivors include two sons, Steve Wiktorek of Joplin, MO., and Bennie Lee
Clements of Paragould; three brothers, Ellis Walker of CA., Danny Walker and
Dofford Walker, Jr. both of OK.
She is also survived by five sisters, Sandra Rodriguez, Peggy Hunt, Melinda
Dillon, Karen Robertson, all of Paragould, and Tottie Walker of OR., her
aunt, Peggy Hill of Paragould; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dofford Walker, mother, Ava Lee
Walker Davis; and two brothers, Sammie Joe Walker and Eddie Wesley Walker.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 19th, 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Wilburn Griggs officiating. Burial will
follow in New Friendship Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday 12:30 p.m. until service time at the funeral
home.
Pallbearers will be Steve Wiktorek, James Hunt, Jr., John Hunt, Terry
Walker, James Walker, Tim Walker, and Jeff Hooks.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Jerry Wayne Brooks
Jerry Wayne Brooks, 56, of Marmaduke, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009
at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Jerry was a general
contractor, an Army Veteran, and of Baptist faith. He was born January 24,
1953 in Fowler, CA. the son of Minnie Marie Richardson Brooks and the late
Gilford Arnold Brooks. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Albert
and Kenneth Brooks.
Survivors include his wife: Mary McClure Brooks; daughters: Saramarie,
Eishah; mother, Minnie Brooks, all of the home; brothers: Larry Lane Brooks
of Jonesboro, Garnet Ray Brooks of Memphis; brothers and sisters-in-law:
Delphia Brooks, Ann Miller, Lisa Hunt, Teresa Morgan, Sarah McClure, Bill
Blasko, Kevin McClure, John McClure and his beloved nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Monday evening 6:00 until 8:00, at Heath
Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at Marmaduke First Baptist Church,
Tuesday, August 18th, 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Kim Bridges officiating.
Friends and family will meet for burial at Richardson Cemetery in Hardy at
2:00 p.m., Tuesday. Memorials may be sent to the Jerry Wayne Brooks Funeral
Fund, % Heath Funeral Home, PO Drawer 357, Paragould, AR 72450.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Freddie Don Pogue
Freddie Don Pogue, 50, of Paragould passed away on Thursday, August 13,
2009.
Mr. Pogue was born July 6, 1959, in Blytheville to Donald and Freda Pogue.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his mother, Freda Pogue of Paragould; one daughter, Ashley
Kemp and husband Justin of Paragould; two sons, William Pogue and Benjamin
Pogue, both of Brunswick, GA., and one brother, Ed Pogue and wife Julia of
Lindsborg, KS.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, August 19th, 10:00 a.m. at Greene
County Memorial Garden Cemetery, with the Rev. Scott Trayler officiating.
Faith Funeral Service of Manila is in charge of arrangements.
Tonna Jean Miller
Tonna Jean Miller, 68, of Paragould, passed away peacefully at home August
14, 2009.
Born October 27,1940 in Supply, AR. to the late John and Mildred
Caldwell, Tonna was a nurse in the St Louis area until her retirement in
1998. She lived in Tarpon Springs, FL. and Corning, AR. before moving to
Paragould.
Tonna was truly one of a kind, as all that knew her will attest. Anyone who
met her was immediately struck by her beauty, honesty and love of laughter.
She was brimming with life and especially loved children, who in turn adored
her.
Survivors include, her son Dennis(Kathy) Williams and her new grandson
Wyatt, all of St Louis., one brother Jim(Barbara) Caldwell of Corning, AR.
three sisters Sharon Lopez of Phoenix, AZ., Barbara Peters of Nobleton, FL.
and Kathy King of Mesquite, TX. She is further survived by nieces, nephews,
relatives, and friends to numerous to mention, but whom she greatly loved.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Junior
Crowell, and her beloved Grandmother, the incomparable Uhl McDowell.
A visitation followed by a short benediction will be held Saturday, August
22, 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home, 321 W. Garland St, Paragould
AR.
All those that knew and loved Tonna are encouraged to attend.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Betty Loreen Bagwell
Betty Loreen Bagwell, 81, of Aurora, MO., formerly of Paragould, passed away
Saturday, August 15, 2009, at the Aurora Nursing Center.
Mrs. Bagwell, a homemaker, was born December 15, 1927, in Marmaduke. She was
a member of West View Baptist Church, Paragould.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Joyce Cunningham
of Mt. Vernon, MO., Eddie and Tammy Cunningham of Paragould; and one
daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and James Talley of Mannford, OK. She is
also survived by eleven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and one
great great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Samantha Rose; her
husband, Cazie Bagwell; one son, Gary Don Cunningham; and by twin brothers,
Everett and Jessie Rose.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at the Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Graveside services will be Thursday, August 20th, 10:30 a.m. at Harvey’s
Chapel Cemetery with Billy Cunningham officiating. The procession will leave
Mitchell Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m.
Grandchildren, Jacob Talley, Justin Cunningham, Travis Cunningham, Keith
Vanderveen, James Talley, and Eldon Morris will serve as pallbearers.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Leo Wayne Jackson
Leo Wayne Jackson, 82, of Paragould, passed away Sunday August 16, 2009, at
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born January 27, 1927 in
Greene County, AR., the son of the late John and Viola Jackson. Leo was also
preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Jackson, brother, Wilburn Jackson,
grandson, Jeremy Gibson and granddaughter, Tracy Gibson.
He was a farmer, member of New Liberty Baptist Church and a World War II
Army Veteran.
Survivors include his wife; Katy Jackson; daughters and son-in-law: Jeanne
(Ray) Gibson, Janet Reeves; granddaughters: Leslie (Brian) Wilson, Jamie
(Jeremy) Mangrum and Brittany Reeves; great grandsons: Colby Boyd, Connor
Wilson and Jackson Luke Mangrum; sisters and brother-in-law: Ruby Sneed,
Opal (Wayne) Reagans; brothers and sisters-in-law: Bill (Verneda) Jackson,
Merritt (Dorothy) Jackson, Bob (Martha) Jackson, Randall (Debbie) Jackson;
stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law: Mike (Diane) Robinson, Gene (Maria)
Robinson; stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law: Linda (Steve) Treece, Lisa
(Tim) Huffstutler; step grandchildren: Valerie (Jeff) Shirley, Stacy (Lisa)
Treece, Tyler and Josh Huffstutler, Mattie, Haley and Grace Robinson; step
great grandchildren: Zachery and Natalie Shirley and Colton and Landon
Treece; host of nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel
Wednesday, August 19th at 1:30 p.m. with Reverends Kim Bridges and David
Stallings officiating. Burial will follow at New Liberty Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mike, Mark and Charles Graham, Nathan Little, Domingo
Rojas and Mike Robinson.
Sandy Rose, Robert Jordan and Winston Tritch will serve as honorary
pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or American Cancer
Society.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Hulen Faulkner
Mr. Hulen Faulkner, 89 of Memphis, formerly of Manila, passed away Sunday,
August 16, 2009 at Kirby Pines Estates in Memphis. Born at Beach Grove, he
was the son of the late E.W. and Alice Batey Faulkner and had lived most of
his life in Manila. He was a graduate of Arbyrd High School and the
Draughon's Business College in Memphis.
At age 19 Mr. Faulkner became manager of the Bertig Cotton Gin and later
managed Caudill Brother's and Fleeman gin companies. He retired as vice
president of the former Merchant's and Planter's Bank in Manila. He was
active in scouting, having served as Scout Master for Explorer Scouts.
Hulen served under General George Patton's 3rd Army, 11th Armored Division
during WWII, he received campaign medals for action in the Battle of the
Bulge, The Rhineland and Central Europe. His major duties were with the
reconnaissance patrol unit. He was a 32nd Degree Mason having served as
Master of the Manila Masonic Lodge for many years. He was a member and
Deacon of Manila First Baptist Church and served as a men's Sunday school
teacher, church treasurer and trustee. His favorite pastimes were spending
time with his grandchildren , fishing, gardening, National Geographic and
travel.
His family would like to express their appreciation for Mary Martin of Kirby
Pines for her caring concern.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Norris Faulkner, sons, Norris George
Faulkner, Uriah, AL., William Edward Faulkner, Dallas, TX., five
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 18th, 2:00 p.m. at the Howard
Funeral Chapel in Manila with Reverend William Piercy officiating. Burial
will follow in Manila Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors Monday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the
funeral home.
Online guestbook: Howard funeral Home
Marie Pegg
Born July 11, 1926, Marie Pegg, 83, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, August
16, 2009, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was a retired childcare
provider and a member of University Baptist Church where she served in Women
on Mission.
She is survived by two daughters Sharon Pegg of Little Rock and Kimberley
Pegg of Jonesboro.
She was preceded in death by her parents Mose and Kate Carter Rhea; her
husband, Alton W. Pegg, and a sister Emma Dee Ellington.
Funeral services will be Thursday, August 20th, 1:00 p.m. at Roller-Farmers
Union Chapel with Wilburn Griggs and Mike Blackwood officiating. Burial will
follow in Old Bethel Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening 5:30 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
The family requests that lasting memorials be made to University Baptist
Church, 500 Pepper Dr. Jonesboro, AR 72401; Old Bethel Cemetery Fund, c/o
Rondal Williams, 632 Greene 712 Rd., Paragould, AR 72450; or St. Bernard’s
Senior Life Center, 225 E. Jackson, Slot 87, Jonesboro, AR 72401.
Online guestbook: Roller Funeral Home
Katherine Resinger
Katherine (Wright) Resinger, 81, of Crystal City, MO., passed away Sunday,
August 16, 2009, at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Facility in Crystal City,
MO.
Mrs. Resinger was born January 15, 1928, in Lafe, AR. She was a homemaker
and a member of First Baptist Church of Festus/Crystal City, MO.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Resinger, father, Troy
Wright; mother, Arizona (Miller) Wright; sister, Emma Lee Lewis; and
brother, Eldon Wright.
Survivors include her daughter, Brenda (Carl) Fischer of Festus, MO.,
sisters, Farra Mae (David) Washam of Paragould and Faye (the late George)
Tomlinson of Paragould; brother, Tony (Bonnie) Wright of Paragould; and
grandson, Cody Fischer.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 20th, 10:00 a.m. at Vinyard Funeral Home
in Festus, MO. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at the
funeral home. The Rev. Chris Ferger of First Baptist Church of
Festus/Crystal City, MO., will officiate.
Burial will be at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery in Ste. Genevieve County, MO.
Eliza Lee Etta Parker
Eliza Lee Etta Parker, 93, of Rochester Hills, MI., formerly of Lake City
and Tuckerman, passed away August 16, 2009, at Rochester Hills.
Eliza was born August 11, 1916, at Batesville, AR., she was preceded in
death by her husband, Carl Parker; parents, Henry and Edna DeFreece Holt;
six brothers; and three sisters.
Survivors include her son and his wife, Howard and Bobbie Parker; three
grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, sister, Ludie Lewis, brothers,
Raymond (Doris) Holt and Waymon (Christine) Holt, several nieces and
nephews.
Interment will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 11th in Providence Cemetery
near Lafe with Emerson Funeral Home in charge.
Heather Nicole Dickinson
Heather Nicole Dickinson, 22, of Marmaduke, passed away Monday, August 17,
2009. Heather was born January 7, 1987, she was a 2005 graduate of Marmaduke
High School and member of the Marmaduke Church Of Christ. Heather had a
servant's heart and was an organ and tissue donor. She loved kids,
computers, jeep and four wheeler riding and country music concerts.
She is survived by her parents, Patrick Dickinson, Denise and Keith
Wooldridge, all of Marmaduke; brothers, Kerry and Brian Wooldridge of
Paragould; grandparents, Sandy and Sharon Dickinson, Ed and Wilda Johnson,
all of Marmaduke, Winston and Shirley Wooldridge of Paragould; aunts and
uncles, Maria and Mike Vowell, Michael Dickinson, Dennis and Debbie Johnson,
Tammie and Mark Jordan, Beverly and Allen Carroll, Dean and Beverly
Wooldridge, Tim and Lisa Wooldridge, Allen and Michelle Wooldridge, Terry
Taylor, Donna Justus, Nita Reed and several cousins including Kalee Reed and
Brent Justus.
Her grandparents, Mary Johnson, Patsy Greenway, Donnie "Red" Greenway and
uncle, Mario Pankey preceded her in death.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Thursday, August 20th, 10:00 a.m.
at the Marmaduke Church Of Christ, with Robert Ferguson, Tim Wooldridge and
Bill Muse officiating. Burial will follow at Ramer's Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Clay Agent, Michael Gilmer, Ray Grayham, Dustin Jackson,
Kirk Brinkley, Jeremy Wooldridge, Allen Wooldridge and Dean Wooldridge.
Memorials may be sent to the Children's Home of Paragould, 5515 Old Walcott
Road, Paragould, AR 72450.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Bonnie Phillips
Bonnie Phillips, 75, of Poplar Bluff, MO., passed away Tuesday, August 18,
2009.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Phillips of Poplar Bluff; children,
Joe (Lynda) Bass of Hot Springs, Gary Bass of Knobel, Paul “Butch” Phillips
of Springfield, MO., Sue Harmon of Piggott and Angie Emerson of Conway; two
brothers; three sisters; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and
several great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be Thursday, August 20th at 11:00 a.m. at Ermert Funeral Home,
Corning, with burial in Greene County Memorial Gardens at Paragould.
Visitation will be tonight from 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Wanda Lewis
Wanda Pierce Lewis, 83 of Sikeston, MO., passed away Wednesday, August 19,
2009 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born
September 22, 1925 at Paragould, AR., to the late Harm and Hester Bales
Maag.
She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Sikeston, where she was
also a nursery worker. She had been a foster grandparent, and had worked as
a seamstress in the alteration department at J.C. Penney and Falkoffs Men’s
Store. During World War II, she worked in Memphis, TN., in a factory,
building lifeboats.
She was married to Paul Pierce October 25, 1945 in Paragould, AR. He
preceded her in death September 4, 1969. She married Alton Lewis in 1971, he
also preceded her in death.
Survivors include, son, Joey Paul Pierce of Sikeston, by two daughters and
sons-in-law, Pauletta and Danny Meeks of Sikeston, Carolyn Sue and Dean
McDougal of Arbyrd, MO., one brother, Gale Maag of Paragould, AR., two
sisters, Mona Yates of Sikeston and Minnie Tarvin of Paragould, AR., six
grandchildren, Allen Meeks, Shelley Cox, Scott McDougal, Jeff McDougal, Joey
Paul Pierce II and Jessica Winkler; and by six great grandchildren, Ian
Meeks, Caroline Meeks, Sam Cox, Charlie Cox, Emma McDougal and Annie
McDougal. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call Friday evening, August 21st, 5:00 until 8:00 2009 at the
Nunnelee Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm
Saturday in the Nunnelee Chapel, with Rev. Joe McCullough, pastor of
Fellowship Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park
Cemetery in Sikeston.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Allen Meeks, Scott McDougal, Jeff McDougal,
Joey Paul Pierce II, Leven Cox and Justin Winkler.
Online guestbook: Nunnelee Funeral Home
Viola Marie Toombs
Viola Toombs, 95, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2009, at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Born October 16, 1913 in Cardwell, MO., Mrs. Toombs was a homemaker and a
member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include one daughter, Frances Davis; two grandchildren, Peggy
Simpson and Earnest Edward Davis, all of Paragould; four great
grandchildren; and nine great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Earnest Toombs; one
sister, Birdy Turbeville; and four brothers, Wink, Perma, and Edgar Drope,
and Benny Taylor,
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 22nd, at Cardwell
Cemetery with Jack Taylor officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday, August 22nd, 9:00 until 10:30 a.m. at the
Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould. The procession will leave at 10:30 a.m.
Pallbearers will be, Jerry Terry, Butch Daniels, Bobby Drope, Keith Roberts
and Danny Rice
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Dewey Junior Hendrix
Dewey Junior “Sonny” Hendrix, 73, of Lafe, passed away Thursday, August 20,
2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Born January 3, 1936, in Mount Ida, AR., he was a retired farmer and a
member of Big Creek Baptist Church.
Junior was married to Vearl Smith December 2, 1955, in Marmaduke. He was a
loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Dena Hendrix; two
brothers, Bufford Hendrix and L. D. Hendrix, two sisters, Donie Hahn and
Vernie Wilcox.
He is survived by his wife, Vearl of the home, daughter, Debbie Carter of
Lafe, daughter and son-in-law, Belinda and Mickey Hampton of Marmaduke, five
grandchildren, Tim Carter, Michael Carter, and Jessica Carter, all of Lafe,
Micka Hampton and Kalinda Hampton, both of Marmaduke.
He is also survived by a special niece, Trish Olex; special nephew, Rick
Hendrix of Lafe, a special sitter, Misty Churchwell, and by several nieces
and nephews.
Visitation will be Saturday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at the Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Services will be held Sunday, August 23rd, 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral
Home Chapel with Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in Greene
County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Williams, Jim Vernon, Jamie Price, Jared
Clayton, Wes “Kojak” Johnson, Levi Hendrix, Brian Carr, and Rodney Newman.
Donnie Hardin, Chad Brengard, Travis Tedder, George Tedder, Rick Hendrix,
Charles Hampton, and Rickey Hampton will be honorary pallbearers.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Dewey Wayne Boyd
Dewey Wayne Boyd, 49, of Rector, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2009, at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Born October 22, 1959, in Paragould, he was a farmer and of the Baptist
faith.
Survivors include his father, Dewey Vernon Boyd of Paragould; one son,
Timothy Wayne Boyd of Edinburg, Texas; two sisters, Janet Howe of Marmaduke,
Donna Roach of Paragould; and one grandson, Timothy Shawn Oden Boyd.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Neba Boyd.
Visitation will be Saturday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Sunday, August 23rd, 4:00 p.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Royce Boling officiating. Burial will follow in
Reddick Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Rick Hammelback, Danny Sutherland, Joey Boyd, Ricky
Vaughn, Ronnie Roberts, and CJ Dunigan.
Honorary pallbearers will be, Retha Kappelman, Jason Hammelback, Donie Howe,
Scott Roach and Randy Roach.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Randall Gene Dowler
Randall Gene Dowler, 65, of Lafe, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2009 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Born December 4, 1943, in Halliday, he was an Army veteran and a member of
Warren’s Chapel Methodist Church. After his retirement from Delta Cotton
Co-op, he continued working there part time.
Mr. Dowler was a former chief of the Lafe Fire Department, and former member
of the Lafe School Board. He was a wonderful husband, father and
grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Kay Dowler of the home; one son and
daughter-in-law, Doug and Jane Dowler of Lafe; and one daughter and
son-in-law, Krista and Chad Agee of Marmaduke. He is also survived by two
brothers, Gordan Dowler of Paragould, Gaylon Dowler of South Branch,
Michigan; two sisters, Dorothy Barber of Flint, Michigan, Toni Holcomb of
Monticello; five grandchildren, Whitney Dowler, Derek Agee, Andy Agee,
Jennifer Patterson and Chris Patterson; and three great grandchildren,
Conner Walters, Dawson Walters, and Reece Walters.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Gertie Dowler; three
brothers, Tommy Dowler, Don Hooker and Roy Junior Hooker; and by one sister,
Eva Lee Cole.
Visitation will be Friday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Funeral services will be Saturday, August 22nd, 10:00 a.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Eddie Gene Wright officiating. Burial will follow
in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Dennis Routon, Russell Stallcup, Cary Clayton,
Chris Patterson, Bill Reinhart, Charles Reinhart, Keith Reinhart, and Nathan
Reinhart.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the Employees and members of Delta
Cotton Co-op.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
John Edwin Dortch
John Edwin Dortch, 62 of Bloomsdale, MO., passed away Thursday, August 20,
2009 as a result of an accident. John was born February 10, 1947, he was a
Viet Nam Veteran having served two tours of duty.
John was preceded in death by his father, George Powell Dortch.
Survivors include sons, John Dortch, Jr of Denver, CO., and Corey Dortch of
Park Hills, MO; daughters, Shannon Ritzki of PA., and Sheila Howard of
Denver, CO; mother, Mary Lou May Dortch of Bloomsdale, MO; brother, Charles
Dortch of Arnold, MO; sister, Brenda Dorrell of St. Peters, MO., 14
grandchildren as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and brother-in-law.
Funeral services will be Monday, August 24th, 10:00 a.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Reverend Joe
Marsden officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
R. V. Taylor
R. V. “Buster “ Taylor, 72, of Paragould passed away August 22, 2009 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born September 18, 1936 at
Stanford to Pearl and W.C. Taylor Sr. He was a farmer and a member of
Commissary Church of Christ.
Preceding him in death were his parents and four sisters, Reba Smith,
Monzell Clifton, Ruth Wooldridge and Inez Denman.
He is survived by his wife, Mae Rita Taylor; one son, Richard Taylor; a
daughter and son-in-law Michelle and Jim Rogers; one granddaughter Stephanie
West and her husband Chris; one great-grandson, Levi West; a brother W.C.
“Dub” Taylor, Jr. all of Paragould and one sister, Pauline Dearing of St.
Louis.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 25th, 11:00 a.m. in the Center Hill
Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home with Darrell Austin and Phil Wilkerson
officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends Monday evening, August 24th 6:00 until 8:00
at the funeral home
.
Online guestbook: Phillips Funeral Home
Elva Jewel Hays
Elva Grooms Hays, 90, of Atoka, TN., passed away August 22, 2009 at the
Methodist North Hospital in Memphis. She was born April 1, 1919 in Greene
County, AR., the daughter of the late William Monroe and Minnie Russom
Grooms. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Charlie Hays,
two brothers and four sisters. Elva was a retired supervisor of Ely Walker
Shirt Factory and a member of Beech Grove Nazarine Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Garlon M. and Charlotte Hays
of Atoka, TN.; granddaughter, Sheila Hays (Joel) Bramlitt of Collierville,
TN; grandson, Bradley G. (Lisa) Hays of Bartlett, TN.; four great
grandchildren, Megan Wylie of Oakland, TN., Zach Hays of Bartlett, TN., and
Kristen and Kasey Bramlitt of Collierville, TN., great grandson: Hays Wylie;
brothers, Elmer Grooms of Paragould and Hulan Grooms of Conway, AR.;
sisters, Edith Frier of Paragould, and Evelyn Davis of St. Louis, MO.
The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon, August 26th from 12:00
until 2:00 p.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel where her life will be
celebrated at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Marion Gramling officiating.
Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be
Jimmy Cooper, Eddie Hunt, Charles Harvill, Eddie Taylor, Frankie Hunt and
Jerry Dacus.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Cloyes Hyde and Chris Hampton. Memorial may be
sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, 10411 W. Markum, Suite 130, Little
Rock, AR., 72205-1409.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Gladys G. Perry
Gladys G. Douglas Perry, 92, of Bentonville, AR., formerly of Brookland and
Paragould, passed away August 22, 2009. She was born July 3, 1917 in
Delaplaine, AR., the daughter of the late Arlie and Myrtle McCullar Smith.
She is of Assembly of God faith.
Gladys is also preceded in death by her first husband, William Douglas; her
second husband, Frank Perry; one son, William R. "Billy" Douglas; brothers,
Clarence Smith; sister, Beatrice Richie; step brothers, Esco Huffine, Virgil
Huffine, A.D. Huffine, step sister, Venita Mothershed.
Survivors include her daughter, Reba Williams of Bend, OR., step sons, Larry
, Roy , and Rick Perry; step daughter Barbara Thurney; sister, Texie
Atkinson of Flint, MI., five grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and one
great great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, August 27th 1:00 p.m. at
the Pine Log Church with Shannon Morgan officiating. Burial will follow at
Pine Log Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday 11:00 until 12:30 p.m. at the
funeral home.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Clayton Parrish
Clayton “Buddy” Parrish, 77, of Paragould, formerly of Rector, passed away
Sunday, August 23, 2009, at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 25th, 2:00 p.m. at the Irby Chapel
in Marmaduke with Brother Ernie Rinks officiating. Interment will be in
Parks Cemetery at Rector.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until funeral time.
Online guestbook: Irby Funeral Home
Edith Catherine Holt
Edith Catherine Holt, 85, of Paragould, passed away Monday, August 24, 2009,
at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Mrs. Holt was born March 2, 1924, in Paragould, to Joe and Laura Norton. She
was a member of the First Assembly of God and a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Maurice Holt of the home; two nieces, Barbara
Walker and Pat Clark, both of Paragould; two nephews, Fred Spears of Little
Rock and Aubrey Spears of Klamath Falls, OR.; and a special friend, Luther
Cummings of Paragould.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Alfred Norton.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 26th, 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Shannon Morgan officiating. Burial will
follow in Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, from noon until
service time at the funeral home.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Reverend William Lehman White
Reverend William Lehman White, age 75, passed away Monday, August 24, 2009
at his home in Paragould.
He was born October 8, 1933 in Randolph County to Woodrow and Thelma White.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Bill and Annie White, Earl and
Ludy Modlin; and his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; one son, Dennis; daughter-in-law, Robin;
and two granddaughters, Skye and Lexi who were the joy of his life. He is
also survived by one sister, Lenora Holland of Jonesboro; and one brother,
Bill White of Springfield, Missouri.
He had served as pastor of Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church, Finch Baptist
Church and Unity Baptist Church. He was a plumber, a contractor, a
woodcrafter, and a member of East Side Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Thursday, August 27th, 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Dennis Strope officiating. Burial will follow in
Linwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Paul Smith, Terry Whitman, Bob Jackson, Tim Eason, Lee
Eason, and Leon Gates. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Men’s
Sunday School Class of East Side Baptist Church.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Mary Jane Riley
Mary Jane Riley, 83, of Paragould, passed away Monday, August 24, 2009, at
Greene Acres Nursing Home.
Born March 14, 1926, in Peach Orchard, Mrs. Riley was a homemaker, and a
member of the Light Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Delbert W. Riley of the home, three daughters
and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Drew Tyler of Tulsa, OK., Sharon and John
Hollis of Paragould, and Debi and Gary Neely of Frisco, TX., ten
grandchildren, Latonia Paige and Buddy Newboles, Andrea and Bob McConnell,
Derrick and Tiffany Neely, Shonya (Hollis) Simpson, Holly and Jason Trayler,
Brandy (Moose) Tyler, Brent and Michelle Neely, John Del and Erin Hollis,
Amanda Tyler, Nicole and Brett Peterson; and by seven great grandchildren
Mrs. Riley was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and three
sisters.
Funeral services will be Thursday, August 27th, 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Denny Stormes officiating. Burial will follow in
Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at the funeral home.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Opal Irene Bruce
Opal Irene Bruce departed this life Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at her home.
She was born April 9, 1924, the daughter of Bill and Louise Palmer of Peach
Orchard.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of fifty years, Melvin
Bruce; a daughter, Myra West of Paragould, as well as three brothers and two
sisters.
She is survived by a sister, Nadene "Aunt Dean" Dowdy of Fairmont, Illinois,
two sons and daughter-in-law, Alan and Brenda Bruce of Hooker, Arkansas and
Randy Bruce of Grady, Arkansas, as well as a host of grandchildren, great
grandchildren, nieces , nephews and friends.
Opal was a retiree from Monroe Automotive Equipment and a member of the
Delaplaine Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Friday, August 28th, 1:00 p.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Rev. Adam Bruton officiating. Burial will follow in
Linwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to the Delaplaine Baptist Church.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Lannie Ray Huffman
Lannie Ray Huffman, age 56, was born July 25, 1953, in Punkin Center, AR. He
passed away peacefully August 26, 2009, at his home.
Lannie was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Carlton and Flossie Lena
Huffman, two brothers, James Floyd Huffman and Ralph Wayne Huffman.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Huffman of the home; five children,
daughter Kristie Johnson and husband, Scott of Benton, Tennessee, daughter
Robin Davis and husband, Robert of Paragould, daughter Cindy Hudman and
husband, David of Evening Star, son Tim Wilcox and wife, Mandy of Paragould,
and daughter Holly Huffman of Paragould. Lannie was blessed with fourteen
grandchildren and five precious great grandchildren. He is also survived by
his siblings, Vernal Huffman, Jean Mitchell, Darrell Huffman, Bert Condray,
Jerry Huffman, many other brother and sisters-in-law, as well as his
mother-in-law, Glenda Pillow.
Lannie Ray Huffman grew up around Light, AR., attending Stanford School. He
was an active member at Beech Grove Baptist Church and had a strong love for
God and family. Lannie Ray Huffman was also a disabled veteran.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends but is now rejoicing in
his heavenly home with his Lord Jesus Christ.
Funeral services will be Saturday, August 29th, 10:00 a.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Eric Newberry and Dale Snyder officiating. Burial
will be in Pine Knot Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Scott Pillow, Randy Joiner, Jonathan Pillow, Greg
Condray, Dustin Huffman and Gary Condray.
Visitation will be Friday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at the funeral home in
Paragould.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Harlan Lloyd Schwamb
Harlan Lloyd Schwamb, age 90, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born November 4, 1918 in Greene
County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand and Ruth Schwamb;
brothers, Karl and Russell; and sisters, Marietta McFall and Doris Williams.
Mr. Schwamb was a World War II veteran, serving with the U. S. Army Military
Police, and former employee of Goodyear Tire and Stimpson Auto Parts. He was
a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church where he taught a Sunday school
class and was choir director for several years.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth, of the home; one daughter
and son-in-law, Pat and Joel Barker of Denver, Colorado; one son and
daughter-in-law, Mike and Linda Schwamb of Paragould; one grandson, Tim
Schwamb and his wife, Cristi of Vienna, Virginia; one granddaughter, Abigail
Barker of Denver; and three great grandchildren, Addison, Brennan, and
Lauren Schwamb of Vienna.
Visitation will be Saturday from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Shiloh United Methodist
Church with Brother Larry Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Dwight Williams, Gary Napier, Rich Faulkner, Greg
Walker, Paul Hill, and Floyd Landrum. Honorary pallbearers will be the Pairs
and Spares Sunday School class from Shiloh United Methodist Church.
Lasting memorials to Shiloh United Methodist Church or Shiloh Cemetery would
be appreciated.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Debbie Stormes
Debbie Stormes, 54 of Paragould went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday,
August 27, 2009 at her home with her family present. Debbie was born
September 23, 1954, in St. Louis, MO., to Charles and Clara Stevens. Debbie
was a strong Christian and her favorite subject was her Children's Church
group at church, where she taught and assisted for several years.
She was preceded in death by one son, Craig Stormes. Survivors include her
husband, Ed Stormes of the home; daughter, Crystal Stormes of Jonesboro;
parents, Charles Woodrow and Clara Stevens of Paragould; sister, Vera Bounds
of Paragould; brother Charles Stevens of Paragould.
Funeral services will be Sunday, August 30th, 2:00 p.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Drs. Larry Bulla and Dennis Bradley officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to
The Agape House, 4634 Highway 135 N. Paragould, AR. 72450.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Francis Joseph Fields
Francis "Frank" Joseph Fields, 78 of Paragould passed away Friday, August 28, 2009 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Frank was born January 18, 1931, he was retired from the U.S. Army having
served in Korea. He was also a retired truck driver. Frank was of the
Catholic faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira R. and Lucille Haag Fields and
brother, Charles Fields.
Survivors include his wife, Maria Fields of the home; daughters, Debbie
Shelton of Paragould and Katie Talton of Jonesboro, seven grandchildren and
nine great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 1st, 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the
Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the Heath Colonial
Chapel, 1:00 p.m. with Father Mike Sinkler officiating. Burial will follow
in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Charles Richard Holder
Charles Richard “Rick” Holder, 63, of Paragould, formerly of Walnut Ridge,
passed away Friday, August 28, 2009, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital,
Jonesboro.
Having retired from the Federal Aviation Administration as an air traffic
controller, he was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He
was a member of 7th and Mueller Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell and Betty Lou Hibbard
Holder.
Survivors include his wife, Janis Redwine Holder of Paragould; daughter,
Kerie Martin (Jeramy); sons, John Holder (Misty) and Alan Holder, all of
Jonesboro; brother, Bennett Holder (Jodie) of Paragould; and one grandchild,
Devin Holder.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 1st, 1:00 p.m. at the 7th and
Mueller Church of Christ in Paragould with Doug Welborn officiating. Burial
will follow in Lawrence Memorial Park under the direction of House-Gregg
Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge.
Visitation will be Monday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Betty Holder Scholarship Fund,
Crowley’s Ridge College, 100 College Drive, Paragould 72450.
Johnny Mack Farmer
Johnny Mack Farmer, 63 of Marmaduke passed away August 30, 2009 at NHC
HealthCare in Kennett.
Johnny was born June 30, 1946 in New Madrid Co., to the late Willie and Ruth
(Seets) Farmer.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Billy,
Frank and Richard Farmer.
He is survived by his special friend Nora Farmer of Marmaduke, two
daughters, Tonya Alsup of Rector and Janet Farmer of Mulberry, AR., three
step-children: Chris, Heather and Robbie, two brothers: Charles Farmer and
Donald Farmer of Marmaduke and two sisters: Mildred Geddings of Bloomington,
IL., and Margie Parton of Kennett, three grandchildren and seven
step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 2nd, at 2:00 p.m. at the Irby
Funeral Home in Marmaduke with Johnny Bogle officiating.
Interment will be in Hartsoe Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at
7:00.
Online guestbook: Irby Funeral Home
Doyne Maurice Webb
Doyne Maurice Webb, 82, of Rector passed away August 30, 2009, at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Doyne was born June 7, 1927, in Clay County to the late Daniel and Grace
(Parham) Webb.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Doyne was not only an
embalmer/funeral director, but in earlier days an ambulance driver for Irby
Funeral Home and he was an insurance salesman for Mutual of Omaha for many
years. In his later years, he was a devoted employee of Glen Sain GMC sales.
He also was a member of the First Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Bryce and Joe Webb.
Doyne is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dortha Webb, a son and his wife,
David Neil and Tracy Webb of Cherokee Village, AR., one brother, Kenneth and
Alma Webb of Cape Girardeau, MO., and Louise McCord of St. Louis.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, 10:30 a.m. at the First
Baptist Church in Rector, with Brother Ardell Polk officiating. Interment
will be at the Woodland Heights Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 5:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to First Baptist Church in Rector
or the Rector Community Center.
Online guestbook: Irby Funeral Home
Iva Palmer
Iva Palmer, 90, of Paragould, passed away Monday August 31, 2009 in Rector.
She was born April 18, 1919 in Peach Orchard the daughter of the late Willie
and Amy Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William
Ewell Palmer, her son, and two brothers. She was of Baptist Belief.
Survivors include her nieces and nephews.
Friends and family will meet at Brownie Cemetery in Knobel for a graveside
service, 10:00 a.m., Thursday with Reverend Junior Vester officiating.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
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