Phyllis Joy Wilcox
Phyllis Joy Wilcox, 64 of Nashville, TN., formerly of Marmaduke, passed away
Sunday, August 1, 2010 at her residence. Phyllis was a guest services clerk
and attended the Assembly of God Church. She was born April 17, 1946 to the
family of Taylor and Lucille Price.
She was preceded in death by her son, Ron Wilcox and her father, Taylor
Price.
Survivors include her son, Greg Wilcox of Wright City, MO; mother, Lucille
Price of Nashville, TN; brothers and sisters-in-law, Phillip and Erica Price
of Gallatin, TN; and Mark and Susan Price of Delta Junction, AK; grandson,
Brent Wilcox of MO; granddaughters, Tiffany Marlar and Samantha Wagner of
MO; and great grandson, Jack Wagner of MO; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 4th, 11:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial
Chapel with Revs. Mark Russell and Arthur Phelps officiating.
Burial will follow in Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society.
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Agnes Saylor Laman
Agnes Saylor Laman of Tuscumbia, AL, formerly of Scottsboro, passed away,
August 2, 2010 in Shoals Hospital, Muscle Shoals, Alabama. She was born
October 20, 1926 to the family of Fred & Ruth Saylor.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lannie Laman, parents, brother,
Tommy Saylor and sister, Dorothy Jane Cole.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law; Fred & Shirley Rutledge, of
Sikeston, Missouri, Mick & Mary Laman, of Muscle Shoals, AL; daughter and
son-in-law; Patricia & Jim Blackburn of Hollywood, AL; grandchildren;
Annette (Scott) Readnour, of Festus, Missouri, Teresa (Robert) Williford, of
McKinney, Texas, Jason (Ryan) Blackburn, of Section, AL, Jessica (Jeremy)Rousseau,
of New Market, AL,Catherine Shea and Alexander Laman; great-grandchildren;
Eli, Isaac and Elaina Readnour, Peyton and Addison Williford, Bre and J.D.
Blackburn, Jackson Rousseau; sister; Nita Smith of Paragould, Arkansas;
special friends; Mary and Al Cornelison and Virginia Hambrick of Scottsboro,
AL. Memorials may be made to the Childrens’ Homes Of Paragould, 5515 Walcott
Road, Paragould, Arkansas 72450.
The family will receive friends Friday, August 6th, 10:00 a.m. until 11:00
a.m. at Heath Funeral Home, Paragould. Family and friends will meet for
graveside services Friday, 11:45 a.m. at Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery.
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Glen Coleman
Glen Coleman, 81, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born February 23, 1929 in Lake
City, AR.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, parents, Aaron and Susie
Martin Coleman, brothers, Berl, Harold, Doug and Aaron Coleman and sister,
Winnie Sims. He was retired after many years of running a saw mill and
cotton gin. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by son and daughter-in-law: Steve and Gina Coleman of
Greenwood, AR; daughter and son-in-law: Pam and Rusty McAllister of
Paragould; brothers: J. D. Coleman of Monette and Frank Coleman of
Paragould; sister: Bonnie Cass of Niles, MI and three grandsons: Bradley and
Nick Coleman and Ryan McAllister.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. The celebration of his life will be Saturday, August 7th, 1:00
p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Tom Letchworth officiating.
Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
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Louise Erdine Nowicki
Louise Erdine Nowicki, 92 of Paragould passed away Thursday, August 5, 2010
at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Louise was born September 26, 1917 she
was a homemaker and a member of the Hospital Auxillary for more than 35
years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Mamie Shurtz Langwell;
husband, Ed Nowicki; brothers, Wayne, Wilfred, Clayton and Elwood. Survivors
include daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn & Frank Sturgell of Bradenton,
Fl, Janet and Mark Woodfruff of Paragould, and Phyllis and Maurice Neveraski
of Granger, IN. 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 6 great, great
grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday evening 5:00 until 7:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Monday,
August 9th, 10:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Father Mike Sinkler
officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bronson, MI.
The family has requested that memorials be made to St. Mary’s School Fund,
220 N. 2nd Street, Paragould, AR 72450 or Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
Auxillary Scholarship Fund.
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Rosella Ann McDonald
Rosella Ann Chapps McDonald of Paragould passed away Friday August 6, 2010
at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock, she was 53 years old.
She was born November 6, 1956 in Fort Hood, TX to the late Frank and Addie
Scholl Chapps. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by two sons, Shannon Mullins, Jonesboro; and Deannie Smith,
Stateville, IL; two brothers, Albert Chapps, Hardy and Franklin Eugene
Chapps, Oklahoma; four sisters, Carol Rasmussen, Oklahoma, Linda Stafford,
Strawberry, Beverly O’Barts, Possum Grape, Minnie Dunahunne, MO; three
grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday August 18th, 6:00 pm at Bakers
Cemetery in Hardy, Minister Floyd Rickard officiating. Funeral arrangements
are under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral Service, 401 W. Main St.
Walnut Ridge, AR.
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Charlie Greear
Charlie Greear, 78, of Paragould, passed away August 7, 2010 at Bono. Born
February 19, 1932 in Greene County, he was a retired farmer and member of
the Lorado Baptist Church.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and David Taylor of
Bono, four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Ever Lieu Greear; his
wife, Ella Mae Greear; one son, Donnie Greear, and two sisters, Vestle
Morrow and Estle Frederickson.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, August 10th, 10:30 a.m. at Morrow
Cemetery with Rev. Kenny Johnson officiating. Arrangements are by Mitchell
Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell
Funeral Home.
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Bobby G. Emerson
Bobby G. Emerson, 86, of Albuquerque, N.M., passed away Saturday, August 7,
2010 at home with his devoted wife, Cassie, by his side. He was born in
Paragould, Arkansas where he began working for the family funeral home at
the age of 14. He graduated from mortuary science school in St. Louis and
moved to New Mexico where he continued his career until his retirement.
He worked at Strong-Thorn Mortuary Service for many years as well as Direct
Funeral Services. He was a member of Kiwanis club, Elks club, 4-H as well as
other charitable organizations.
He is preceded in death by his stepson, Rick Warwick.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cassie P. Emerson; as well as numerous
family and friends who loved and will miss him.
Funeral Services will be held at Albuquerque Bible Church, 320 Montano Rd NW
Thursday, August 12th, at 1:00 p.m., Chaplain Bob Evans of Ambercare Hospice
officiating.
Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, 700 Yale Blvd, SE.
Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St, NW, Albuquerque, NM
87107.
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Alma E. Rodriguez
Alma E. Rodriguez, 64, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2010 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Mrs. Rodriguez was born May 18, 1946, in Mounds, and retired from Greene
Acres Nursing Home as a dietary worker. She was a Protestant.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Rodriguez of the home; one son, Jackey
Purdom of Paragould; two daughters, Chris Ann Langle of Salem, Kellie
Burchell of Paragould; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 11th, 1:30 p.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Ruben Rodriguez officiating. Burial will be at Mars
Hill Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will be Wednesday beginning at 12:00 noon until service time at
Mitchell Funeral Home.
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Joyce Lola Tedder
Joyce Lola Tedder, 77, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2010, at
her home.
Born June 26, 1933, in Childress, Arkansas, she retired from Emerson
Electric and was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, M. C. Tedder of Paragould; one daughter and
son-in-law, Pamela Joyce and Michael Garner of Marmaduke; and three
step-daughters, Debbie Zajac of Cleveland, Ohio, Cathy Conley of North
Glenn, Colorado, and Pamela Coats of Thornton, Colorado. She is also
survived by three sisters, Alma Johnson of Paragould, Dealie Walters of
Otsego, Michigan, Billie Douglas of Riverside, Michigan; four grandchildren;
nine step grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and ten step great
grandchildren.
Mrs. Tedder was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Emma Owens;
two brothers, Leadell Owens, and George Owens; one sister, Geneva Evans; one
son, Charles William Tracer; and her first husband, Charles Alford Tracer.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 12th, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Tim Wooldridge officiating. Burial will follow in
Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at
Mitchell Funeral Home.
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Johnnie Franklin Wineland
Johnnie Franklin Wineland, 77, of Paragould passed away August 8, 2010 at
St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center. He was born July 22, 1933 in
Paragould to Guy and Ruby Wineland. He liked to spend time at his cabin on
Norfork Lake and go fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Wineland; one son and daughter-in-law Joe
and Jana Wineland of Paragould; two daughters and son-in-laws, Mary and
Tommy Fears of Orlando, FL and Sarah and Bruce Murrell of Paragould; two
sisters, Wanda Williams of Paragould and Marceline Wilson of Lansing, MI;
six grandchildren, Ben and Barbara Fears, Brett and Madison Wineland, Hunter
Roberts and Emma Caldwell; one great-grandchild, Alyssa Scotcher and several
nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and one brother, Bill Wineland.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 11th, 12:00 until 2:00
p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m.
with Bob Lee officiating. Burial will be at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
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Leroy Johnston
Leroy Johnston, 82, of Paragould went to glory on Monday, August 9, 2010, at
his home.
He was born June 2, 1928, to General and Lena Johnston.
Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Ellere Johnston; three sons,
Dennis and Dianne Johnston, Elmo and Karen Hackworth, and James and Lana
Hackworth, all of Paragould; three daughters, Brenda and Kenny Lowe of
Paragould, Pam and Leroy Ellis of Walcott, and Melinda and Rick Dawson of
Ozark, Mo.; a foster daughter, Akiko Cardille of Coronedo, CA.; a foster
son, David Hyde of Paragould; many, many other foster children whom he loved
very much; five brothers, Nathan Johnston, Jackie Johnston, Robert Johnston,
David Johnston and Jerry Johnston, all of Paragould; two sisters, Hazel
Young of Love Park, IL., and Alapha Flotard of New Jersey; 14 grandchildren;
and 28 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, General Jack Johnston; his mother,
Lottie Velena Johnston; one brother, Kenneth Johnston; one sister, Aldean
Rhein; one son, Rickey Leroy Johnston; two grandsons, Chad Dawson and Brad
Dawson; and one great-grandson, James Wilcox.
The family will receive friends at Grace United General Baptist Church this
evening from 6:00 until 8:00. Funeral services will beThursday, August 12th,
11:00 a.m. at the church with Shane Stovall and Royce Schanda officiating.
Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens under the direction of
Gregg Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Active pallbearers will be Teddy Lowe, Brad Lowe, Joe Lowe, Rickey Ellis,
Brian Hackworth and Denny Johnston.
Honorary pallbearers will include Cody Wilcox and Kevin Kibler.
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Leonard McElrath
Leonard McElrath, age 80 of Cave City, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2010
at White River Medical Center in Batesville. He was born March 16, 1930 in
Paragould, Arkansas, to Luther and Ola Stephens McElrath. He was a farmer
and a member of the Sidney Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Leonard McElrath, Jr.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Mary Cathleen Freeman McElrath of
the home; one son, Charles Dixon of Milton, Florida; one daughter, Barbara
Porter of Cave City; seven grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and
great great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 14th, 2:00 p.m. at the
Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home
of Cave City.
No visitation is planned.
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D. C. Smith
D.C. Smith, 88, of Marmaduke passed away on Tuesday August 10, 2010 at the
Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born on June 9, 1922, in
Marmaduke to Frank and Norma Smith.
Mr. Smith owned a grocery store for many years and was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by a son, Keith Smith of Marmaduke; one sister, Mervena
Reddick of Marmaduke; one niece and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by her parents; his wife, Garnetta; and a brother,
Farrell Smith.
Funeral services will be Friday, August 13th, 10:00 a.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, Rector, with Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will
follow at Woodland Heights Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the Mitchell Funeral
Home of Rector.
Pall bearers will be Chris Brady, Richy Brady, Barry Reddick, Mike Rioles,
Andrew Rioles and Cody Rioles.
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Hughie E. Lott
Hughie E. Lott, 81, of Paragould passed away August 11, 2010 at his son’s
home in Martin, Michigan.
Hughie was born December 29, 1928 in Manila to John & Bertha (Allen) Lott.
He was raised in Arkansas eventually moving to Martin, Michigan. He retired
from Plainwell Paper Mill.
Hughie married Ruth Caperton, July 4, 1946, who preceded him in death on
April 10, 2007. He was also preceded in death by his son Hughie W. Lott and
7 siblings.
Visitation will be Monday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home
where a Masonic service will be held Tuesday morning, August 17th, at 10:00
a.m.
Surviving members of Hughie’s family include his son and daughter-in-law Dan
& Terri Lott, his grandchildren Shawn (Mark) Edwards, Stacie (Rob) Rees,
Derek (Lori Warning) Lott, 6 great-grandchildren, his siblings Pauline, Lona
Bell, Bill, Betty, LaVerne, Clara Faye, Dorothy and Wanda as well as
numerous other relatives.
Please direct Memorial Contributions to Southern Care Hospice 4341 South
Westnedge Ave., Suite 2100 Kalamazoo, MI 49008.
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Bette Sue Textor
Bette Sue Textor, 80, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010,
at her home. She was born June 23, 1930, in Senath, Missouri to Cecil and
Sybil Campbell Anderson. Mrs. Textor retired from Paragould City Light and
Water, and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include two sons, Morris Textor, Jr. and his wife, Nancy, of
Paragould, and Kenneth Cook of Poplar Bluff; daughter-in-law, Judy Cook of
Cardwell; six brothers, Roy Anderson of Piedmont, Missouri, Charles Anderson
of Kennett, Jerry Anderson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Bob Anderson of
Oregon, C. B. Anderson and Bill Anderson, both of Senath. She is also
survived by six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Morris Textor, Sr.;
one brother, Glen Edward Anderson; one sister, Frances Anderson; and one
son, Dennis Cook.
Graveside services will be Monday, August 16th, 10:30 a.m., at Linwood
Cemetery with Marc Reeves officiating.
Visitation will be Monday morning, 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home, Paragould. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at
10:15 a.m.
Pallbearers will be Richard Wright, Todd Bradsher, Cody Davis, Brad Schuler,
Hite Horner, and Zach Taylor. She was a wonderful mother, loved her
grandchildren and was happiest when caring for them. She will be dearly
missed.
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John Thomas Dailey
John Thomas Dailey, 84, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, August
12, 2010 in Hayti, Missouri.
Mr. Dailey was born November 17, 1925, he was a retired farmer and a
resident of the Belle Meade Nursing Center in Paragould.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 17th, at 2:00 p.m. at the
Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
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Thomas Henderson Faulkner
Thomas Henderson Faulkner, age 90, passed away August 13, 2010 at his home.
Tom was born January 22, 1920 in Paragould, AR. he had lived in Jonesboro
for the last 23 years and was of the Baptist religion.
During WW II Tom earned five Bronze Battle Stars for invasions and landings
in Tunisia; Licata, Sicily; Salerno, Italy; Anzio, Italy; and Saint Raphael,
France. Tom was a charter member of the National World War II Memorial in
Washington DC and a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and the NRA.
Survivors include: his wife, Virginia Jackson Faulkner of the home; his son,
William Hall Faulkner of Calhoun,LA; his daughter, Tommie Jean Faulkner of
Jonesboro and her Godson, Michael Passmore of Dallas, TX. brother, William
‘Buck Faulkner of Batesville, sister, Maxine Standridge of Pleasant Plains,
two granddaughters, Shannon Faulkner Rowton and Alisha Faulkner, one great
granddaughter, Bailey Rowton. Tom was preceded in death by his father,
Henderson Hall Faulkner, and his mother, Hazel Bryant Faulkner, both of
Batesville, AR.
Graveside services will be Wednesday August 18th, 2:00 p.m. at Linwood
Cemetery in Paragould, Arkansas with Max Alexander officiating. Emerson
Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements
Visitation will be Wednesday 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. at Emerson Funeral
Home in Jonesboro.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of
your choice.
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Elwyn Dewayne Glenn
Elwyn Dewayne Glenn, 78, of Paragould passed away Sunday August 15, 2010 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. He was retired from Emerson
Electric and a member of the 7th and Mueller Church of Christ. Mr. Glenn was
born August 21, 1931 to the family of Oscar and Dovie Wood Glenn.
Elwyn was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Glenn; his parents, and 3
brothers.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Teresa and Stan Rodgers and
Peggy Douglas all of Paragould; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Diane
Eddings of Paragould; sister, Francis Lamb of Paragould, four grandchildren
and seven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, August 18th, 10:00 a.m. at Memorial
Gardens Cemetery with Larry McFadden officiating. Memorials may be made to
7th & Mueller Church of Christ.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Franklin Elbert Wicker
Franklin (Frank) Elbert Wicker, 77, was born in Greene County, Arkansas
August 8, 1933 and passed away at Belle Meade Nursing Center August 15,
2010. He was a member of Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church since
1968. He was raised in the Fontaine Community and served in the Army during
the Korean War Era, 1953-55. He worked at Ed White Shoe Factory and Formost
Dairy prior to opening Paragould’s First Athletic Sporting Goods Store in
November 1974, “All-Star Sporting Goods” which he and Aletta owned until
1998.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Henry Cleave and Mamie
Shamley Wicker; sisters, Rachel Killian, Julie Gambill and Dolly Wicker;
brother Denver Wicker and half sister Delmar Smith and son-in-law, Danny
Alvin Leisure.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Aletta Ruth Wicker of the home, son,
Jerry Glen Wicker (Patty) of Maumelle, AR; daughters, Debbie Leisure of
Paragould, Pam Diggs (Franklin) of Paragould, Cindy Tucker (Don) of Conway;
brother, Cecile “Pete” Wicker of Hoxie, AR. Grandchildren, Brian Wicker,
Josh Mitchell, Sarah Followell, Brandy Moody, Shae Murphy, Jessica Paul,
Geoff Tucker, Jade Price and Jared Price. Great Grandchildren, Lacey and
Jonathan Followell, Colton and Chloe Thomason, Kayla Wicker, Katelyn, Jacob
and Jacklynn Price and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 18th, 1:30 p.m. at Griffin
Memorial United Methodist Church with the Reverends Michael Sutton and Wayne
Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Lorado Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be, Henry Payne, Melvin Kirkland, Charles Hesselbein, Jerry
Jernigan, Charlie Harper, Joe Robinson, George Trail and Dr. Ken Toneymon.
Honorary Pallbearers will be, Brian Wicker, Josh Mitchell, Geoff Tucker,
Jade Price, Jared Price, Derrick Followell, Jeff Murphy and Wilson Paul.
Memorials may be given to Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Maryanne Boyd
Maryanne Boyd, 72, of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away on August 15, 2010
with her loving family by her side.
She was born May 26, 1938 in Wisconsin to the late Robert and Madelyn
Bittman Berndt. She married Herschel Boyd on April 20, 1958 in Hernando,
Mississippi, and from this union came 4 loving children. Maryanne was
involved in the YMCA, the Crown Point Garden club, and the Red Hat Society.
Mrs. Boyd enjoyed oil painting, sewing, baking, and spending time with her
grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Herschel Boyd II.
She is survived by her loving husband, Herschel Boyd of Crown Point;
daughters, Susan (Ben) Godsey of Illinois, Lynda (Daniel) Barton of Lowell,
Bobbi (Rob Rooney) Boyd of Colorado; brothers, Robert (Walli) Berndt of
California, Edward (Marie) Berndt of Wisconsin; and sister, Linda Tuttle of
California, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Thursday, August 26th, 1:30 p.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould. Burial will follow in Clark’s Chapel
Cemetery.
Visitation will be at 11:30 a.m. prior service time at Mitchell Funeral
Home.
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Verda Lee Eaker
Verda Lee Eaker, 66, of Paragould, passed away Monday, August 16, 2010 at
Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Born August 13, 1944 in Paragould,
she was a homemaker and a member of Wood’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Eaker of the home; one son and
daughter-in-law, Rodney and Tina Eaker; one daughter and son-in-law, Rex and
Michele Nelson, all of Paragould; and her grandchildren, Tyler Parkinson,
Taylor Parkinson, and Chase Nelson. Survivors also include two sisters and a
brother-in-law, Betty Ann Brown of Tuckerman, Jonell and W. H. “Dub” Cole of
Paragould; nieces and nephews, Patty Ann Baker, Keith Diggs, Mildred Fay
Hall, Cathy Jo Mullins, Wesley Brown, Donald Cole, and Jackie Sue Hubbard.
She is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Lona Diggs; and one
brother, Charles Diggs.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Thursday, August 19th, 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Dan Walker officiating. Burial will follow in
Wood’s Chapel Cemetery.
Wesley Brown, Steve Chesser, Donald Cole, Tim Eaker, Keith Metheny, and
Randy Mullins will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials to Wood’s Chapel Cemetery would be appreciated.
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Remington Cady Bleu Dulaney
Remington Cady Bleu Dulaney, 6-month-old daughter of Joe and Victoria Ward
Dulaney, passed away Monday, August 16, 2010.
She was born February 8, 2010, in Paragould.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Della Mae Ward, Boyce
Harold Dulaney and John and Cora Girard.
Survivors include her parents, Joe and Victoria Ward Dulaney of Alicia; a
brother, Briton Ward of the home; paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Glenda
Dulaney of Hoxie; maternal grandparents, Jerry Ward of Alicia and Leslie
Burns of Tulsa, OK.; maternal great-grandfather, Lex Ward of Hoxie; and
paternal great-grandparents, Jennie Dulaney of Portia, Joe Ferguson of
Walnut Ridge and Joyce Hoffman of Paragould.
Graveside service will be Friday, August 20th, 10:00 a.m. with Alvin Lewis
officiating. Burial will be in the Markham Cemetery near Egypt with Bryan
Funeral Home of Hoxie in charge.
Visitation will be this evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the Bryan Funeral Home.
Frank McMinn
Frank McMinn, 79, was born March 12, 1931, in Dell, AR. son of the late
Louie and Ruby Manes McMinn, he passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at
Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould.
He married Eulva Johnson, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in
death by a daughter, Jackie Wimberly; a brother, R.L. McMinn and a sister,
Hazel Rhody.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy Britt McMinn, of Cardwell, Mo.; two sons,
Johnny F. McMinn and wife, Patricia, and Ricky McMinn and wife, Sherry, all
of Arbyrd, Mo.; one daughter, Ronnie Hollis and husband, Freddie, of Arbyrd;
three sisters, Mary Ransom and Faye Jones, both of Cardwell and Sue Frye, of
Paragould; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, and other relatives
and many friends.
Visitation will be Friday, August 20th, 1:00 p.m. until service time at 3:00
p.m.
Graveside services will be held at the Lulu Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. with Rev.
Ronnie Mansfield officiating.
Pallbearers are Mark McMinn, Scotty McMinn, Johnny McMinn, Kevin Woods,
Kenny Bowles and Mitchell Flatt.
McDaniel Funeral Home of Senath is in charge of arrangements.
Gertrude Boone
Gertrude Hairrell Boone, 87, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, August 19,
2010 at St Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born October 7,
1922 in Waterloo, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and
Dora Webb Hairrell, son, Steven Boone, four brothers and one sister. She was
a homemaker and a member of Florrisant Valley Baptist Church in Florrisant,
MO.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years: Lloyd Boone, of the home; son
and daughter-in-law: Bruce and Karyn Boone of Temecula, CA; brother and
sister-in-law: Larry and Joyce Hairrell of Rockford, IL; sisters and
brother-in-law: Bonnie and Paul Bean and Lorett Clark of Jonesboro; and
several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Saturday morning, 9:30 until 11:00 at Heath
Colonial Chapel, Paragould. The celebration of her life will follow at Heath
Colonial Chapel, Saturday, August21st, 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Paul Bean
officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 10411 W. Markham,
Suite 130, Little Rock, AR, 72205-1409.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Robert Jerome Boyer
Robert Jerome Boyer, 66, went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 19, 2010.
He was a former resident of Mission Outreach, but more recently Belle Meade
and AMMC. Robert had care givers and friends throughout Paragould.
As a person who had lost contact with his family, Robert was reunited after
23 years with his family. He was a Marine veteran of the Vietnam War and had
the occupation of a maritime welder. Robert was born in Tiff, Missouri, June
11, 1944, of parents Michael and Rose (Rulo) Boyer. Survivors include,
brothers, Michael, Frank, Ronald, and Arthur, sisters, Anna Reehten and
Donna Courtney.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 21st, 1:30 p.m. at Linwood
Cemetery. An hour before services, visitation with his family will be at
Center Hill First Baptist Church fellowship hall.
Please consider Mission Outreach or Pilots for Christ when honoring Robert.
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Troy Estes Barlow
Troy E. Barlow, 84 of Paragould passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. Troy was born February 25,
1926 he was retired from Emerson Electric and a member of East Side Baptist
Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Edgar and Ollie Malinda
Montgomery Barlow; 2nd wife, Alpha Barlow; brothers, James and Galen Barlow.
Survivors include his wife, Nina Barlow of the home; daughter and
son-in-law, Paula (David) Montalbano of Riverview, FL; step-sons, Bill
Jarrett of Paragould and Herman (Brenda) Jarrett of Ft. Smith, AR; brothers,
Joe Barlow of Plano, TX, Paul Barlow of St. Louis, MO and Welton Barlow of
DeSoto, MO; sisters, Lorene Hathcock and Verneal Barlow both of St. Louis,
MO., eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 24th, 11:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial
Chapel with Dr. David Montalbano and Rev. Jason Noel officiating. Burial
will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to East Side Baptist Church, Children’s Home of
Paragould or the Arkansas Baptist Children's Home.
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Margaret Ann Cox
Margaret Ann Cox, 64, of Paragould, passed from this life Sunday August 22,
2010. She retired from Emerson Electric after 30 years. She was born October
10, 1945 in Blytheville, AR., to the late William and Marie Cox. Margaret
was a devout Christian and member of the Baptist church.
Survivors include a brother, Daniel Cox of Cardwell, MO and a sister, Danie
Riddle of Palmersville, TN.
Visitation will be Friday, August 27th, 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Chapel services will begin
at 2:00 p.m. with John Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion
Cemetery at Walcott.
Family members will serve as pallbearers.
The family requests lasting memorials be made to the American Diabetes
Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
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Frances Ann Morris
Frances Ann Morris, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, August
23, 2010. She was born in Foreman, Arkansas September 19, 1935 and had lived
in Paragould most of her life.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert “Bob” Morris; daughters,
Sharon “Casey” Fisher of Orlando, FL., and Teressa (Brian) Duncan of
Paragould. She is also survived by grandchildren, Jennifer Morris, Brady
Duncan, and Tanner Duncan of Paragould and Nick Fisher of Orlando, FL., and
one brother, Johnny Mack Morris.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny Morris and Frances C.
Taylor; a brother, James O. Morris and her only son, Robert “Robbie” Morris.
Fran was an active member of East Side Baptist Church. She loved her Sunday
School class and the Homebound Ministries Program. Her favorite hobbies were
genealogy and visiting with friends.
Funeral services will be Thursday morning, August 26th, 10:00 a.m. at
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Jason Noel officiating. Burial
will follow at Wood’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will be Jim Bowlin, Casey Rogers, W. H. Cole, J. W. Dial,
Phil Cable, and Mark Miller.
Family requests lasting memorials be made to East Side Baptist Church
Homebound Ministries.
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Linda Elmore
Linda DaSilva Elmore, 78, of Paragould, passed away Monday, August 23,
2010at Ridgecrest Health and Rehab in Jonesboro. She was born October 1,
1931 in Mount Vernon, N.Y., the daughter of the late Joseph and Jessie Costa
DaSilva She was also preceded in death by her son, Robert "Bobby" Elmore,
and sister, Nori DaSilva. Linda was retired from Foremost Dairy and was a
member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband: William 'Bill" Elmore, of the home; son and
daughter-in-law: David and Lisa Elmore; grandchildren: Sara and John Elmore,
all of Benton; sister, Almira DaSilva of N.Y.
Her life will be celebrated Saturday, August 28th, 10:00 a.m. with graveside
services at St. Mary's Cemetery with Deacon Rex Bouldin officiating. A
rosary will be Friday evening 7:00 at Heath Colonial Chapel. Memorials may
be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 220 N. 2nd Street, Paragould, AR
72450.
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Miriam Verniece Cunningham
Miriam Verniece Cunningham, 85, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at
Gassville Nursing Center in Gassville, AR. She was born December 15, 1924 in
Greene County AR., the daughter of the late Francis and Ida Roswell Craig.
She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Craig Campbell, brothers,
Abe Smelser, Willard Smelser, Charlie Smelser, Luther Smelser, A.G. Earp,
Elma (Cotton) Craig, Elza Craig, sisters, Aubrey Smelser Dickinson and
Ethelene Wilson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband: Franklin Cunningham; son: Dane Cunningham of
Paragould; daughters: Lynell Davis of Mountain Home, Dianne Cooper of
Somerville, Tennessee; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday, August 26th, 12:30 p.m. until 2:00
p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Thursday, 2:00 p.m.
at Heath Colonial Chapel. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Children's Home of Paragould, 5515
Old Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450.
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Robert Earl Farmer
Robert Earl Farmer, 64 of Letona passed away August 24, 2010. Mr. Farmer was
born November 9, 1945 in Marmaduke, AR., to the late Clyde Marcus and Marie
Ola Farmer.
Mr. Farmer was a welder by trade and loved to be outside. Fishing was one of
his favorite past times along with watching television.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Farmer is preceded in death by two brothers,
Bill Farmer and Arlen Farmer; four sisters, Clestie Quinn, Mae Eckles, Betty
Walls, and Ruthie Johnson.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 33 years, Carol Neighbours
Farmer, sons, Kyle and Brandon Farmer of the home, and Frank Oden of
Paragould; one daughter, Tina Sullins of Paragould; two brothers, Bob Farmer
of Marmaduke, and Wade Farmer of Trumann; three sisters, Louise Farmer of
Strawberry, Levonia Damon of Paragould, and Nora Farmer of Marmaduke; eight
grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Friends and family of the Searcy area may visit the Searcy-McEuen Funeral
Home Friday afternoon, August 27th, 12:00 noon until 4 p.m.
A visitation will be held in Marmaduke Saturday August 28th, in the
Marmaduke First Baptist Church from Noon until 2 p.m. with funeral services
beginning at 2:00.
Internment will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of Searcy-McEuen
Funeral Home.
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Mildred Kathryne Bass
Mildred Kathryn Bass, 77, of Paragould, passed away August 24, 2010 at her
home. Born July 27, 1933 at Wynne, AR., she was a retired housekeeper and of
the Baptist Faith.
She is survived by two foster brothers, Wardell Griggs of Cleveland, OH.,
and Ike Houston of Memphis, TN.; three foster sisters, Elsie Lee Plexco of
Paragould, Gracie Lee Collins of Wynne, and Shirley Eggleston of Memphis,
TN.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Effie Mae Shelton and her father,
Eddie Bass.
Graveside funeral services and burial will be Monday, August 30th, 1:00 p.m.
at Greene County Memorial Gardens with Chuck Hayes officiating. Visitation
will be Sunday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home.
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Jewell Imogene Boozer
Jewell Imogene Boozer, 83, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, August, 24,
2010, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
She was born July 16, 1927, in Greene County, to Delbert and Bessie
Robinson. Mrs. Boozer was a retired Belk’s sales associate, a member of
First Baptist Church, and of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Barbara and Charles Willis
of Paragould, and Deborah Boozer Page of Jonesboro; and one brother, Virgil
Robinson of Paragould. She is also survived by two grandchildren and their
spouses, Jennifer and Michael Hollis of Paragould, Tim and Dee Willis of
Jackson, Mississippi; and four great grandchildren, Carleigh and Justin
Hollis of Paragould, Tyler and Brock Willis of Jackson, Mississippi.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Boozer; and three brothers,
Everett, Clifford and Owen Robinson.
Visitation will be Friday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Graveside services will be Saturday, August 28th, 10:00 a.m. at Greene
County Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Bill Steeger officiating. The
procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 9:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or to
donor’s favorite charity.
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Maxine Crockett
Maxine Crockett, 70, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010, at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Mrs. Crockett was born July 29, 1940, in Paragould, and retired from the
dietary department of Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of
Lake Street Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Lee Crockett of the home; one son and
daughter-in-law, Danny and Dena Crockett; one sister, Pauline Reeves; one
grandson, James Morgan; and four great grandchildren, Clayton, Paige, Jalynn
and Hunter Morgan, all of Paragould.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Stanley Jones and Thelma
Jones; and two daughters, Sue Ann Crockett and Anita Bounds.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Funeral services will be Monday, August 30th, 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral
Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Pine Knott Cemetery.
Danny Crockett, James Morgan, David Green, Terry Brannon, Tryson Hudson, and
Kevin Morrison will serve as pallbearers.
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Imogene Owen
Imogene Owen, age 91 of Beech Grove, went to be with the Lord Friday, August
27, 2010. She passed away peacefully while being cared for in Michigan,
where she was temporarily residing to be near family.
Visitation will be Monday 11:00 until 2:00 and 5:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 31st, 11:00 a.m. at
Heath Colonial Chapel with Kenneth Camp officiating. Burial will follow in
Beech Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Owen was born Dora Imogene Eaker on February 21, 1919, in Greene
County, AR., daughter of Grover C. and A. Victoria (Herrin) Eaker. She was a
lifelong resident of Greene County, spending most of her years at her
much-loved farm in Beech Grove. Paragould and all of Northeast Arkansas has
always had her heart. She loved the land and she loved her friends and
family who have lived there. Due to declining health, she was living in
Michigan for the past year where family members could assist in her care.
Imogene married William A. Owen in 1937, and he preceded her in death in
1968. She later married O. T. Reinhart, who passed away after many years
together. Imogene was a member of the Oak Grove Church of Christ. She leaves
many dear friends and loving members of the Eaker, Owen and Reinhart
families in both Arkansas and Michigan. They are too numerous to name them
all. She is also survived by the sons and daughters of hers sisters and
brother; Frances Smith, Jacqueline Bodine, Norma Sellers, Phillip Cooper,
Donald Poston, Ronald Poston, Michael Poston, Rita George, Sandra Owen, Gary
Eaker and Vicki Stanley. She was preceded in death by her parents, her
husbands, her sisters, Lavada Sellers, Wava Cooper and Ruby Poston, brother,
George Eaker, and nephew Larry Poston, as well as many cousins and others
members of her family.
The family wishes to thank two of her closest friends, Marvine Friar and
Charles Partlow. Their kindness and help over the years is appreciated so
very much.
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Thomas Edgar Miller
Thomas Edgar Miller, 67, of Paragould, passed away Friday, August 27, 2010,
at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Born June 24, 1943, in Greene County, Mr. Miller was a retired jeweler. He
was a member of the Newton Street Church of Christ and of 7th and Mueller
Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Claudette Miller of the home; two sons, Mark
Miller of Fayetteville and Brad A. Miller of Searcy; three brothers, Wyman
Miller of Springfield, MO., Gerald Gibson of DeSoto, MO., and Cloyce Gibson
of Paragould; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hershel and Opal Miller.
Funeral services will be Sunday, August 29th, 2:00 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral
Home Chapel with L. R. Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Clark’s
Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home.
Memorials to Crowley’s Ridge Academy would be appreciated.
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Hazel Toombs
Hazel Helen Hortense Toombs, 90, of Paragould, passed away August 27, 2010
in Jonesboro. Born October 17, 1919 in Cardwell, Missouri, she was a
homemaker and member of the Methodist Church.
She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and J. D. Yates of
Jonesboro, Linda and Jerry Terry of Paragould, and Karen and Jerry “Butch”
Daniels of Paragould; two sisters, Lola Fayrene Riggs of Marion, Arkansas,
and Bobbie Joy Hyde of Phoenix, Arizona; six grandchildren, Grayson Daniels
of Stuttgart, Arkansas, Steve and Scott Crockett, both of Arkadelphia, Kim
Crockett of Marion, and Stacey Jean Jackson and Danita Gibson, both of
Paragould; five great grandchildren, Morgan Crockett of Paragould, her
newest great grandchild, Kagen Hoyt Crockett of Arkadelphia, Misty Crockett
Cobb of Arkadelphia, Nicholas Papachristou of Marion, and her namesake,
Davis Charlton Gibson of Paragould; three step great grandchildren, Sarah
Pollock and Kyle White, both of Arkadelphia, and Christopher Papachristou of
Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Arthur and Nanny Elizabeth
Davis; her husband of 70 years, Herman Toombs who passed away in 2007; four
brothers, Raymond “Bud”, Langdon Aaron, Billy Gene, and Johnny Parker Davis;
two sisters, Ruth “Tootsie” Horrell, and Mildred Irene Greenway, and by one
great grandson, Maxy Steven W. Crockett, who passed away July 4, 2009.
Funeral services will be Monday, August 30, 2:00 P. M. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Tommy Toombs and John Snyder officiating.
Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday,
5:00 P. M. until 7:00 P. M. at Mitchell Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, 1148 E.
Matthews, Jonesboro, AR 72401, or Christ United Methodist Church of
Paragould.
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Marcia L. Gibson
Marcie L. Price-Gibson, 81, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, August 29,
2010 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born
March 21, 1929 in Greene County, AR. the daughter of the late Eli and Josie
Henson Felty. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cleo Price,
daughter, Ruthann Bowen, sister, Grace Bennett and grandson, Dale Bowen.
She was a volunteer for the Sr. Bees and made quilts for their fundraisers,
she made lap quilts for the nursing homes and cancer caps for St. Jude's
Children's Hospital and other cancer patients.
She is survived by daughters and son-in-law: Shirley Meersseman of White
Lake Township, MI, Shelby & Danny Martin of Paragould; sisters: Alma Mohr,
of Jonesboro, Van Pierce, Ruth Tindall; brother: Buck Felty all of
Paragould, four grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and five great
great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Wednesday, September 1st, 2:00
p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel. Interment will follow at Finch Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.
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Willie Earl Scott
Willie Earl “Scottie” Scott, 83 of Paragould passed away Sunday, August 29,
2010at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Willie was born April 23, 1927 to
the family of Willie B. and Cora Morgan Scott. He was of the Baptist faith
and retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Scott; daughter, Diane
Jefferies; his parents, sisters, Mary Evelyn Purzycki, Barbara Rangel and
Betty Lou Scott.
Survivors include a son, David Scott of Pensacola, FL., daughter, Frances of
Pensacola, FL; sisters and brother-n-law, Robbie Brien (Joe) of Paragould,
Ruby Risner of IL., Ann Freiner of Paragould and Janette Rushing of Malden,
MO; brothers and sister-in-law, Dan Scott and Charles Scott (Erma) all of
Paragould, and six grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, 12:00 noon until 1:15 p.m. prior to services at
Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 31st, 1:30 p.m.
at Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Kevin Edgar officiating. Burial will
follow in Lorado Cemetery.
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Reverend Jessie Barham
Reverend Jessie "Junior" Barham, 74, Paragould, passed away Sunday, August 29,
2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born October
2, 1935 in Rector, the son of the late Jessie and Bertha Turner Barham. He
was also preceded in death by his son, Dennis Barham. He was a carpenter and
a member of End Time Full Gospel Church.
Survivors include his wife: Iva Jean Barham, of the home; daughter: Sandra
Jean Albrecht, of Paragould; sons and daughters-in-law: Kenneth and Joyce
Barham, of Paragould, Darrell and Wendy Barham of Jackson Center, OH;
sister: Lillie Lyles of Rector, nine grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated Wednesday, September 1st, 10:00
a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Bill Newman officiating. Interment
will follow at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery, Marmaduke.
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Darrel Gene Butler
Darrel Gene Butler, 72, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010,
at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
An Air Force veteran, Mr. Butler was born January 10, 1938 in Greene County.
He retired from Dr. Pepper and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include three daughters, Leslie Mitchell of Paragould, Hayley
Gilleland of The Colony, Texas, Holly Beshiri of Dallas, Texas; and seven
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Thelma Butler.
A private family service will be held at a later date. No visitation is
scheduled.
Arrangements by Mitchell Funeral Home.
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Carrie Elizabeth Colburn
Carrie Elizabeth Colburn, 42, of Paragould, passed away August 30, 2010, at
Methodist Hospital, Paragould.
Born December 7, 1968, she was a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ivarn and Mattie George and
Carl and Trellis Colburn.
Survivors include two daughters, Chastity Henry and husband Cliff, and
Rachel Giles; a son, Jared Giles and wife Suzanna; her parents, Darrell and
Marilyn Colburn, Walnut Ridge; two sisters, Tammy Winfrey and Mendy
Chambers; and five brothers, Tommy Colburn, Sammy Colburn, Matthew Colburn,
Bobby Gates and a special brother, Mike Ozbun.
A memorial service will be held Friday at Main Street Church of Christ with
Rob Combs officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Paragould Children's Home
Florence Varvil
Mrs. Florence M. Varvil passed away August 30, 2010. She was born August 11,
1920, in Pickensville, AL., to Clinton and Beulah Dorsett, Paragould, AR.
She married Paul M. Varvil, April 29, 1939. She worked many years at
Graber’s Department Store and the Paragould Methodist Hospital until she
retired.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, three brothers,
William, James, and Thomas.
She is survived by her two daughters, Paula (Terry) Wowk, Saskatoon, SK,
Canada and Patricia (Jim) Russell of Cotter, AR., her sister Maxine Myers,
Olive Grove, MS., a brother Ralph, Dallas, TX., three grandchildren; two
great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Florence liked visiting with family and friends. She had been a member at
the Southwest Church of Christ, Brother’s Keepers, and the Teddy Bear Ladies
Organization in Jonesboro. She was a wonderful cook, she had a great sense
of humor, and loved to play Uno with her friends.
Visitation will be Friday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 4th, 10:30 a.m. at
Mitchell Funeral Chapel, with Winston Burton officiating. Burial will be in
Paragould Memorial Gardens, following services.
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Leo Cross
Leo Cross, 80, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at the
Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born May 5, 1930 in
Randolph County, AR., the son of the late Fred and Mable Weitkamp Cross. He
was also preceded in death by one brother and one grandson, Bryan Cross.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Loree Crabtree Cross; children:
Danny and Merry Lee Cross of Greenville, Ohio; Brenda and Larry Singleton,
Jerry and Debbie Cross, Tom and Cindy Cross and Tim and Lisa Cross, all of
Paragould; grandchildren: Todd and Tracy Singleton, Jonathan Singleton,
Matthew and Molly Cross, Timmy LB Cross and Kimberly Cross; great
grandchildren, Kyle and Courtney Singleton and Jude Cross and numerous
family and friends.
Mr. Cross was the founder of Cross Custom Siding, an avid fisherman, hunter
and gardener who dearly loved his family.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening 5:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated Thursday September 2nd, 10:00 a.m.
at Heath Colonial Chapel, with Reverend Marc Reeves and Reverend J.W. Gibbs
officiating.
Memorials may be sent to the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, 1148 E.
Matthews Avenue, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401 or the American Diabetes
Association, 1701 N. Beauregaurd St., Alexandria, Virginia, 22311.
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