Ray Coe

Ray Coe, 85, of Paragould, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born Feb. 14, 1918, in Greene County. He was a farmer and a member of Vines Chapel Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Sophia Brooms Coe; one brother, Raymond Coe; and one sister, Willie Rooker.
He is survived by his wife, Vergia Coe of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Glenda Evans of Lake City, Fredia and Tommy Kellim of St. Louis, Mo., and Debbie and Dan Ring of Paragould; one sister, Thelma Campbell of Paragould; seven grandchildren, Mike and Ken Evans, Shannon Young, Kayce Kieshnick and Jason, Jennifer and Adam Ring; and two great grandchildren, Kendel and Dallas Evans.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Heath Colonial Chapel in Paragould with the Rev. Shane Stovall officiating. Burial will follow in Morrow Cemetery in Stanford. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Heath Funeral Home. 
Pallbearers will be Tom Kellim, Dan Ring, Jason Ring, Adam Ring, Louis Miller and Cory Kieshnick.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dewey Miller and Jarome Miller.

Patricia Colleen Fletcher

Patricia Colleen Fletcher, 57, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2003, at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center, in Kennett, Mo. She was born July 10, 1946, in Lake City.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Burlice and Elizabeth White.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Coleman and Lonnie Arant, both of Stuttgart; three daughters, Patricia Owenby and Samantha James, both of Madera, Calif., and Katie Clayton of Stuttgart; two brothers, Ralph Franklin White and Daniel Hall, both of Cardwell, Mo.; two sisters, Mary Katherine White of Cardwell, Mo., and Bertha Mae Ellison of Kissiemille, Mo.; eight grandchildren and several other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Senath McDaniel Chapel with the Rev. Kevin Knox officiating.
Burial was in Cardwell Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Troy Waddell, Jr., Smokey Wright, Jessie Whitaker, Robert Coleman, Lonnie Arant and Brian Lancaster.
Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Hubble, David Clayton and Jeremy Hyten.

Kathy Kegley

Kathy Kegley, 64, of Cabot, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born July 31, 1939, in Melbourne. She was a real estate agent with Coldwell Bankers Advantage in Cabot. She was a member of Lonoke Baptist Church in Lonoke.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one son, Brent Kohlbrecher.
Survivors include her husband, Dale Kegley of Cabot; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenna and Heath Fraine of Palestine, Texas; four stepdaughters, Charlotte Smith of Corning, Brenda Boon of Jonesboro, Renee' Pierce of Corning, and Tammy Fitts of Jonesboro; one brother, Ken Waggoner of Belleville, Ill.; three grandchildren, Zack and Josh Fraine and Chelsea Kohlbrecher; and 10 step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be today at 2 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning. Rev. Jimmy Wallace and Rev. Donny Loretz will officiate.
Burial will be at Corning Cemetery in Corning.
Visitation was from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning.

Bobby G. Loveless

Bobby G. Loveless, 62, of Rector, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born Feb. 9, 1941, in Clay County. He was employed by L.A. Darling for 34 years and lived in the Rector community most of his life. He was a member of Boydsville Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Estes and Imogene (Shipley) Loveless; one son, Tony Lee Loveless; and one sister, Connie Venita Scott.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Mae Loveless of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Dale and Renae Loveless of Paragould, and Gary and Cyndi Loveless of Rector; one daughter, Amy Lynn Loveless of the home; one brother and sister-in-law, Johnny Ray and Terri Loveless of Moscow, Md.; one sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie Faye and Randel Harold Lewis of Rector; and six grandchildren, Tony Scott, Cody Lee and Brittany Leeann Loveless, Ashley Nicole Eddington, Brandon Eric Boshears, and Donnie Glen Mendenhall.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today at Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Rector. Bro. Elvis Brandon will officiate.
Burial will be at Salem Cemetery in Boydsville.
Active pallbearers will be Oscar Willoughly, Michael Shipley, Larry Wilson, Jim Nunnery, Marvin Milburn and Alan Milburn.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jackie McNeely and Anthony McNeely.
Visitation was from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Rector.

Mildred G. Stanage

Mildred G. Stanage, 92, of Pocahontas, died Nov. 30, 2003, at Randolph Home in Pocahontas. She was born April 23, 1911, at Peach Orchard. She was a homemaker and a member of the United Pentecostal Church of Pocahontas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Stanage; her parents, Alvin Wesley and Lela Lowden Young; a son-in-law, Hubert Burton; two sisters; and five brothers.
She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Wilma Burton of Pocahontas, and Shirley and Roger Thompson of Elburn, Ill.; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning with the Rev. Bill Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Beatrice Whitmore

Beatrice Whitmore, 98, of Rector, died Nov. 30, 2003, at Rector Healthcare. She was born Oct . 26, 1905, in Illinois to Charlie and Amelia Dyer Farmer. She was a homemaker and had lived in Rector for 20 years. She was a member of Fifth and Pine Street Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by husbands Delbert V. Moore and Hugh Whitmore; two sons, Charles and Kenneth Moore; and five sisters.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Donna Moore of Lakeland, Tenn.; one daughter and son-in-law, Marion and Louis Hatcher of Fort Worth, Texas; one sister, Estelle Wallis of Tennessee; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fifth and Pine Street Church of Christ with burial following in Piggott Cemetery in Piggott. Visitation will be at 4 p.m. today at Irby Funeral Home Chapel.

John C. Adams

John C. Adams, 85, of Paragould, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, at his home.
He was born July 11, 1918, in Paden, Tishomingo County, Miss. He had lived in the Paragould/Jonesboro area for 30 years and was retired from Memphis Hardwood Floors. He also worked in construction. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received the Purple Heart.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Edwards Adams of the home; one son, James Adams of Cabot; four daughters, Brenda Moore of Paragould, Vaunda Wilson of Oak Grove Heights, Annette Trolinger of Marmaduke, and Bonnie Adams of Jonesboro; one brother, Ed Adams of Tishomingo, Miss., one sister, Inez Sappington of Booneville, Miss., six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel in Jonesboro with Victor Eskew officiating.
Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. at Crittenden Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Jesse Trolinger, Shannon Chipman, Bill Moore, Jr., Bill Moore, Sr., James Adams, and Donald Trolinger.

Clarence Hicks

Clarence Hicks, 89, of Paragould, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1914, in Hamilton County, Ill.
He was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Flavie Campbell Hicks, and one daughter, Leila Briggs.
Survivors include his wife, Imogene Hicks, of Paragould; four daughters, Flavie Kulpa, of St. Louis, Mo., Mary Jones, of Sauk Village, Ill., and Brenda Frisby, and Linda Shipman, both of Paragould; one brother, Carl Hicks, of St. Louis, Mo.
The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould with Larry McFadden officiating.
Burial will be in Herndon Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Ron Kulpa, Don Kulpa, John Shipman, Steve Frisby, Bryan Shipman.
There will be no visitation.

Billy Joe Cook

Billy Joe Cook, 70, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, at the Regional Medical Center of Northeast Arkansas in Jonesboro.
He was born in Bono, and lived most of his life in the Jonesboro-Bono area. He was a retired glass glazier and owned and operated the City Glass Co. in Jonesboro for several years. He was a member of the Alsup Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Joe Del and Terry Lew Cook.
Survivors include, his wife, Lou Sandefur Cook of the home; two daughters, Theresa Kirksey and Tara Harrelson, both of Jonesboro; one son, Larry Cook of Paragould; three sisters, Ophelia Johnson, Vick Griffin, and Artie Mitchell, all of Jonesboro; one brother, George Cook of Pocahontas; eight grandchildren, Hope Cook, Terry Cook, Jr., Jerry Cook, Terry Cook, Zachary Kirksey, Billy Kirksey, Brian Kirksey and Grayson Harrelson; and four great-grandchildren, Cody Cook, Tristan Cook, Lasha Johnson and Madison Kirksey.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today in Emerson Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Leon Minick officiating.
Burial will follow in Herndon Cemetery north of Jonesboro. 
Pallbearers are Jerry Cook, Billy Kirksey, Terry Cook, Zachary Kirksey, Brian Kirksey and Mike Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers are the Crowley's Ridge Band and the Old Country Band.
Visitation was from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

James Polk Parker, Jr.

James Polk Parker, Jr., 60, of Paragould, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, at his home.
He was born June 9, 1943, in Lepanto and was a self-employed wood worker.
Survivors include his wife, Bert Parker of the home; one son, Sonny Parker of Paragould; one daughter, Shannon Kartvelishvili of Clarksville, Tenn.; one brother, Roger Parker of Bentonville; two sisters, Bernice Burgess of Ukiah, Calif., and Elsie Drope of Paragould; and several grandchildren.
The funeral will be private and under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.

Betty Lou Burton

Betty Lou Burton, 62, of Garland, Texas, formerly of Paragould, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003, at White County Medical Center in Searcy.
She was born May 14, 1941, in Paragould. She was a homemaker and an avid sports fan. She loved Southern Gospel music and was a member of the Mesquite Church of Christ, where she was active in the women's ministry.
She was preceded in death by her father, Woodrow Wilson Dollins.
Survivors include her husband, Terry F. Burton of Garland; her mother, Earline Dollins of Paragould; one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Kelley Burton of Searcy; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and David Cause and Kim and Troy Graham, all of Mesquite, Texas; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Karolyn Gregory of Paragould, and Brenda and Jimmy Dan Maddox of Jonesboro; and six grandchildren, Andrew Cause, Aaron Cause, Jennifer Graham, Gregory Graham, Kamryn Burton and Kyle Burton.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Heath Colonial Chapel with Winston Burton and Larry McFadden officiating. Burial will be in Pine Knot Cemetery under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.
Pallbearers are Richard Brummett, Mark Maddox, Timothy Maddox, David Cause, Troy Graham and Jimmy Dan Maddox.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Medina Children's Home or the American Cancer Society.

William Arvin Horne

William Arvin Horne, 86, of Bushnell, Fla., died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003, in Dade City, Fla.
He was born in Beech Grove. He farmed and worked at Dr Pepper before moving to Flint, Mich., where he worked for 30 years at Buick Motor's plant.
He retired and moved to Bushnell, Fla. He attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by one son, William Alan Horne; his parents, James B. and Janie Hardin Horne; six sisters, Dora Horne, Stella Davis, Ethel Russom, Vestal Norman, Zelma Russom and Alleen Rogers; and two brothers, Homer Horne and Elmer Horne.
Survivors include his wife, Hattie North Horne, of Bushnell, Fla.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Janalee and Carl Fritzler, of Webster, Fla., and Kathy LaVeck of Mattydale, N.Y.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Purcell Funeral Home Chapel in Bushnell, Fla.. with the Rev. Al Dotson officiating.
Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Bushnell.
Visitation was from 6 until 8 p.m. today at Purcell Funeral Home Chapel in Bushnell.

Lewis Ervin Hughes, Jr.

Lewis Ervin Hughes, Jr., 26, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003, at the Regional Medical in Memphis.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Jonesboro and an associate manager of Dixie Cafe.
He was a 1996 graduate of Nettleton High School and a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Leah Newkirk Hughes of Jonesboro; his parents, Lewis, Sr., and Deborah Walker Hughes of Jonesboro; one brother, Tommy Dewayne Hughes of Jonesboro; his paternal grandparents, John and Annie Hughes of Poughkeepsie; his maternal grandparents, V.T. and Hazel Walker of Jonesboro; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Emerson Memorial Chapel in Jonesboro with the Rev. Kenneth Hargrave officiating. Burial will be in Nettleton Cemetery under the direction of Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Pallbearers are Chris Clark, John Hill, Jr., David Bailey, Jason Veal, Brandon Fuller and Larry Busch.
Honorary pallbearers are Tim Newkirk, Jace Gasaway, Duncan Allison, Johnny Moore and the employees of the Jonesboro Dixie Cafe.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Leon "Dink" Clark

Leon "Dink" Clark, 88, of Paragould, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was a retired small business owner and painter. He was a member of East Side Baptist Church and was involved in politics in the community.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lavannah Clark; his father, John "Jack" Winfield Clark; his mother, Essie Mae Austin Clark; two brothers, Thurman "Nub" Clark and Carl Clark; and two sisters, Thelma Clark Zumwalt and Bernice Clark Farley.
He is survived by one daughter, Joyce Slayton of Dalhart, Texas; three brothers, Connie Clark, Boyce Clark and Austin Clark, all of Paragould; three sisters, Opal Wood of Southaven, Miss., Bonnie Ross of Paragould, and Ardith Jonston of Burton, Mich.; three grandsons, Michael Slayton, Ricky Slayton and Chris Slayton; one granddaughter, Cindy Slayton; four great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter.
Graveside funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m Sunday at Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould. 
Pallbearers will be Joe Clark, Ronny Smith, Bryan Emery, Brandon Imler, Alvin Ryan, and Charles Covington.

Lavern Ellsworth Gray

Lavern Ellsworth Gray, 82, of Paragould, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, at his residence of natural causes. He was born Feb. 1, 1921, in Greene County. He was a farmer, a World War II veteran and of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Granville and Abbie Killian Gray; three brothers; and four sisters.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Dorian and Linda Gray of Searcy, Randy and Connie Gray of Light, Lee and Cathy Gray of Stanford, and Paul and Barbara Gray of Paragould; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Major "Dob" Walker of Light, and Karen and Jerry Clifford of Paragould; one daughter-in-law, Judy Gray of Paragould; one sister, Violet "Slee" Perkins of Delano, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday. Rev. Dale Walker will officiate.
Burial will be at Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould.
Pallbearers are Todd Clifford, Casey Gray, Brad Gray, Blake Gray, Jerry D. Clifford, Terry Clifford, Chuck Partlow, and Allen Crossno.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Heath Funeral Home. 
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Eula Holland

Eula Holland, 94, of Knobel, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at her residence. She was born Dec. 20, 1908, at Halliday. She has been affiliated with Hollands Lodge and Bait Shop for the last 40 years. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by husband, Carl Holland; and her parents, Marion T. and Ida Tinsley Holland.
She is survived by one son, Jim Holland of the home; one daughter, Jane Blackford of Knobel; one granddaughter, Lisa Blackford of Dallas, Texas; one grandson, Mark Blackford and his wife, Pam, of Dallas; two great-granddaughters, Amanda and Brook of Dallas; and one sister-in-law, Eva Mumford and her husband, Leo, of Flint, Mich.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Wava Irene "Rena" Levins

Wava Irene "Rena" Levins, 80, of Paragould, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center of natural causes. She was born Aug. 1, 1923, in the Finch Community of Greene County. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Levins; her parents, Hill and Della Smith; two brothers, Willard and Joe Smith; and five sisters, Albertine Gunn, Frankie Greenway, Tomazine Wince, Alberta Davis and Violet Higgins.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Gerald Snapp of Paragould; three brothers, Doris Mack Smith of Jonesboro, and George and Herbert Smith, both of Paragould; four sisters, Anna Mae Boozer, Earline Boling, and Shirley Crabtree, all of Paragould, and Sue Romine, of Rector; two grandchildren, LaDonna Snapp and Kelly Lyles; and four great-grandchildren, Aaron, Ariel and Destiny Snapp and Tyler Lyles.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at Finch Cemetery. Greg Addison will officiate.
Burial will be at Finch Cemetery. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 10:10 a.m. today.
Pallbearers will be James Walker, Calvin Lyles, Richard Roberts, and Dennis Cooper.
There will be no visitation.

Walter A. Skinner

Walter A. Skinner, 77, of Brookland, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Leachville, Mr. Skinner lived in the Buckeye Community before moving to Brookland in 1963. He was a farmer, and operated a vegetable stand in Brookland. For several years, he also operated Skinner's Auction in Brookland. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Fortenbery; a brother, James Skinner; and his parents, John and Florence McCauley Skinner.
He is survived by three sons, John Andrew Skinner of Bay, Glen Dale Skinner of Jonesboro, and Bobby Wayne Skinner of Atlanta, Texas; four sisters, Linda Brown, and Faye Rece, both of Jonesboro, and Charlene Slatton and Anne Talent, both of Loves Park, Ill.; three brothers, John Skinner of Jonesboro and Robert Skinner and Joe Skinner, both of Edgewater, Fla; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pine Log Cemetery near Brookland with the Rev. Donnie Jones officiating. Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.
Active pallbearers include Joe Johnson, Kevin Chester, Rick Story, Dale McGee, Darrell Dawson, Duane Harvey, David Head, and Ronnie Wall.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

Tania Lynn White

Tania Lynn White, 27, of Paragould, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003, near Fredericktown, Mo. 
Survivors include her parents, Kathryn Mulkey of Pocahontas and Charles White of Delaplaine; her grandmother, Rethia Bristol of Walnut Ridge; four sisters, Tracy Nelson and Jill Lynxwiler, both of Jonesboro, and Amanda and Shawna White, both of Delaplaine; and one brother, Michael White of Delaplaine.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today in the Chapel of Cox-Waymon Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
Burial will be a Thomas Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. today, before the service.

Rahshun Sky Kavanaugh

Rahshun Sky Kavanaugh, newborn, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
She is survived by her parents, Chad and Amanda Kavanaugh of Paragould; her maternal grandparents, Charles and Sue Rudder of Paragould; her maternal great-grandparents, Robert Rudder of Lake City and Mary Jurs of Chicago, Ill.; and one uncle, Timothy Kavanaugh of Jacksonville, Fla.
No services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.

Ora Lee Milburn 

Ora Lee Milburn, 79, of Jonesboro, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at The Regional Medical Center of NEA in Jonesboro. Born in Hoxie, Mrs. Milburn lived most of her life in the Nettleton-Jonesboro area. She was retired from the bakery department in the Carl R. Reng Center on the Arkansas State University campus.
She was a member of the Apt Full Gospel Church.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Jean Quick; a sister, Audrey Lamberth; two brothers, Leo Perdue and Clifford Perdue; and her parents, Ed and Effie Perdue.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Milburn of Jonesboro; two daughters, Earnestine Gardner and Patricia Carmichael, both of Jonesboro; one son, Jimmy Hall of Trumann; two brothers, Floyd Edward Perdue of Florida, and Red Purdue of Paragould; 13 grandchildren, Pam Johnson, Paula Hunt, Stevie Hunt, Junior Hunt, Amie Files, Bryan Files, Justin Carmichael, Shawn Gardner, Julie Gardner, Vernon Gardner, Ricky Pierce II, Jimmy Michael Hall and David Hall; one great-grandchild, Tia Hunt; and one great-great-grandchild, Dominck Hunt.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Emerson Memorial Chapel in Jonesboro with the Rev. Dub Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Nettleton Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Bobby Bennett, Ryan Long, Eddie Green and Jim Files.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Emerson Funeral Home.
For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society, 807 Strawfloor Road, Jonesboro, AR, 72401.

Adah Faye Rollings Ransom

Adah Faye Rollings Ransom, 69, of Paragould, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born Aug. 29, 1934, in Greene County. She was a homemaker and a retired factory worker. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Turner and Valah Weatherly Rollings; one sister, Suda Mae Rollings; and two brothers, Louis Earl Rollings and Marlis Rollings.
She is survived by two nieces, Carol Cooper of Melbourne and Kathy Rudd of Branson, Mo.; four nephews, Roy Rollings, Richard Rollings, Gene Rollings and Dean Rollings, all of Paragould; one sister-in-law, Mozella Barber of Paragould; two aunts, Valna "Jackie" Patterson and LaVerne Weatherly of Pine Bluff; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Paragould with the Revs. Eddie Gene Wright and Kevin Fell officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Rollings, Rodney Rollings, Michael Rollings, Tyler Rollings and Tim Rollings.

Ernest Dale Beeler

Ernest Dale Beeler, 65, of Powhatan, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 7, 1938, in Cainesville. He served in the Vietnam War, served on the USS Okinawa and retired from the U.S. Navy in 1975. He worked as plant maintenance coordinator for Arkansas State University until 1999. He was a Baptist.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Houston and Ona Grace Yeargain Beeler.
He is survived by his wife, Jarmia Faye Textor Beeler of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Gregory Dale and Tina Beeler of Bono; one daughter, Kimberly Ann Beeler of Powhatan; three grandchildren, Amanda Nicole, Samantha Kathleen and Luke Caleb Beeler; three brothers, Earl Gene Beeler and Glynn Beeler, both of Paragould, and Billy Beeler of Lonoke; two stepchildren, Matthew Pickney and John David Turpin; and three sisters, Faye Dodson of Alton, Ill., Ruth Larrivee of Powhatan and Peggy Gordon of Paragould.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Heath Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Winn officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens of Paragould.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Jim Brotemarkle, Randy Wallace, Rusty Stroud, Gary Loden, Robert Wrathers, Terry Carty, Clint Halcomb, and Dewayne Powell.

Jesse Leorn Gillean 

Jesse Leorn Gillean, 65, of Delaplaine, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born Feb. 5, 1938, at Delaplaine. He was a diecaster for Emerson Electric for 31 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilma Lorene Varner Gillean and Richard Clay Gillean; his first wife, Elma Youvone Eveland Gillean; and one brother, Bobby Jack Gillean.
He is survived by his wife, Lillian Gillean of Delaplaine; one son, Dewayne Gillean of Walnut Ridge; six brothers, Henry Gillean of Peach Orchard, Glendale Gillean of Atkins, Don Gillean, Dan Gillean and Eddie Wayne Gillean, all of Paragould, and James Dale Gillean of Peach Orchard; and four sisters, Patricia Rogers of Peach Orchard, Deonna Gray and Darnell Smothers, both of Paragould, and Kathy Gillean of Delaplaine.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McNabb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Brad Higgins officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Opal Irene Morrow Jetton

Opal Irene Morrow Jetton, 88, of Memphis, Tenn., formerly of Paragould, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at Memphis Jewish Home in Memphis, Tenn. She was born July 25, 1915, in Beech Grove. She was a former cook at Campbell's Cafe and attended Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elizabeth Morrow; her husband, John Frank Jetton; four brothers; and three sisters.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Gayle Jetton of Paragould; two daughters and one son-in-law, Judith Ann Jetton of Paragould and Sharron and Charles Shive of Cordova, Tenn.; six grandsons, Chester and Lee Jetton and Scotty, Brian, Rodney and Randy Shive; eight great-grandchildren, Zack and Lauren Jetton and Kristen, Courtney, Taylor, Logan, Cole and Cayden Shive.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel. Larry McFadden will officiate.
Burial will be at Morrow Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Chester Jetton, Lee Jetton, Scotty Shive, Brian Shive, Rodney Shive and Randy Shive.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.
Memorials to the Alzheimer's Foundation of your choice would be appreciated.

Doris Dolene Potter

Doris Dolene Potter, 60, of Paragould, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, of natural causes. She was born Aug. 11, 1943, in Picher, Okla. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Oney Oden; her husband, Robert Potter; and two brothers, Bobby and Buck Oden.
Survivors include two sons, Richard Potter of Paragould and Russell Potter of Conway; five daughters, Deana Evans, Melinda Cox and Cindy Neva Woodard, all of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Roberta McDaniel of Paragould and Ramona Sowa of Mountain Home; four brothers, Edward, James and Larry Oden, all of Paragould, and Dewey Oden of Pine Bluff; two sisters, Laury Gibbs and Bertie Oden, both of Paragould; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel of Paragould. Rev. Carter Grindstaff will officiate.
Burial will be at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Charles Cox, Mickey Evans, Chad Hesson, Shawn Welker, Terry Brannon and Richard Strong.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.

Death Notices
Mary Buchanan

Mary Buchanan, 82, of Paragould, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003. 
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Mitchell Funeral Home.

Virgil Rylant

Virgil Rylant, 50, of Memphis, Tenn., and formerly of Paragould, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Mitchell Funeral Home.

Imogene Inez Hale

Imogene Inez Hale, 80, of Lake City, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
She was born Nov. 5, 1923, in Mangrum and lived in the Lake City area all of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lake City Church of Christ. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Hale.
Survivors include one son, Ricky Hale of Caraway; three daughters, Lucille Harvey of Paragould, Janette Ginger of Hot Springs, and Helen Stewart of Elgin, Ill.; two brothers, Alfred Lewis of Brookland and Harold Lewis of Paragould; two sisters, Vonda Johnson of Brookland and Marion Wilson of Highland, Mich.; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel in Jonesboro with David Gibson officiating.
Burial will be at Pine Log Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Kevin Harvey, Casey Horner, Michael Johnson, Scotty Harvey, Max Hale, and Matt Houston.
Honorary pallbearers are Tracy Houston and Brandon Houston.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Children's Homes, Inc., 5515 Old Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450.

Roderick M. Meeker

Roderick M. Meeker, 58, of Oklahoma City, Okla., died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003, at his home.
He was born July 2, 1944, in Aurora, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Deloris Meeker Johnson and his father, Clark W. Meeker.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Meeker of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Todd and Jennifer Meeker and Mike and Melissa Meeker; four grandchildren, Brett Meeker, Payton Meeker, Meredith Meeker and Maxwell Meeker; two sisters, Sharryne Massey, and Joanne Williams; one niece, Shellyne Phillips; one nephew, Bill Dufau; and two great-nephews, Troy Dufau and Kadyn Phillips.
A private funeral will be held in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Jesse Lee Mitchell

Jesse Lee Mitchell, 23, of Paragould, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, at his home.
He was born Feb. 7, 1980, in Jonesboro. He was a student at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville and a member of First Baptist Church of Paragould.
Survivors include his parents, Glenn and Fay Downs Mitchell of Paragould; one sister, Tamara Mitchell of Fayetteville; his paternal grandparents, L.V. and Jeanne Mitchell of Paragould; and his maternal grandparents, Joe and Jean Downs of Waldorf, Md.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Heath Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Scott Neathery officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Paragould under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Youth Ministries.

Billy Eugene Scudder

Billy Eugene Scudder, 69, of Paragould, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, at his home.
He was born Oct. 30, 1934, in Lepanto. He was retired from Darling Store Fixtures and was a member of East Side Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sue Rogers Greene; one brother, Nathan A. Scudder, Jr.; two sisters, Imogene Vaughn and Ann Lee McCalman; and his parents, Nathan and Oma Phady Scudder.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Scudder; one son and daughter-in-law, Billy (Buzzy) and Angie Scudder of Marmaduke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Lonnie Lindsey of Jonesboro, and Kala and Joe Miller of Jacksonville; two sisters, Joann Onby of California and Betty Sue Henson of Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren, Dawn Martin, Celina Gatlin, David Smith, Lee Ann Pohl, June Lenderman, Ed Rogers, Nathan Scudder and Ashley Scudder; and eight great-grandchildren, Andy Campbell, Morgan Campbell, Jacklyn Lenderman, Paden Lee Scudder, Jakob Pohl, Jakob Gatlin, Aaron Rogers and Katelyn Rogers.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery in Marmaduke with Kim Bridges officiating and under the direction of Irby Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Keith White, Danny Dodd, Ed Rogers, Kevin Pohl, George Smith, and Ray Hunt.
Visitation will be 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. tonight for family and 6:30 until 9 p.m. for the friends at the funeral home.

Grady Thomas Arnold, Sr.

Grady Thomas Arnold, Sr., 63, of Rector, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, at his home.
He was born Oct. 23, 1940, in Kennett, Mo. He was a press operator for Emerson Electric and lived in the Rector community most of his life. He was a member of the Assembly of God.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Wesley and Victory Hazel Self Arnold; and two brothers, Larry Arnold and Doyle Arnold.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Weatherspoon Arnold of the home; three sons, Grady Arnold, Jr., Jeffery Arnold, and Darrell Arnold, all of Rector; two daughters, Angelia Akes and Kathy Lyles, both of Rector; one brother, George Wesley Arnold, Jr. of Holcomb, Mo.; five sisters, Verta Jarrett of Indiana, Mary Constant of St. Louis, Mo., Judy Tracy of Rector, Jo Ann Sankey of Virginia, and Linda Ash of Monticello; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Rector with Bro. Bennie Isom officiating.
Burial will be at Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector.
Pallbearers are Dewayne Ash, Darren Ash, Tom Tracy, Charles Nicely, Jeff Sankey, and Bradly Arnold.
Honorary pallbearers are Randy Morrisett, Carl Dury, and Joe Wood.
Visitation will be at 4 p.m. today at Irby Funeral Home in Rector.

Gloria Faye Cothren

Gloria Faye Cothren, 46, of Paragould, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
She was born Dec. 25, 1956, in Paragould and was a member of Bible Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Benjamin "George" and Irene Harris Cothren; Charles and Hettie Sims Willie; and three uncles, Joe Cothren, Russell Willie and Fairice Willie.
Survivors include her father and stepmother, Melvin Earl and Willodean Cothren of Paragould; her mother, Carolyn Cothren of Paragould; one stepbrother, Jimmy Kidd of Paragould; three stepsisters, Diane Hardin of Jonesboro and Laura Trammell and Gala Stone, both of Paragould; and six aunts and uncles, Frank and Eunice Cothren, Charlene and Gerald Robbins, Barbara Willie and Amy Willie, all of Paragould.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Paragould with Tracy Archibald officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.
Pallbearers are Nate Archibald, Stan Robbins, Bobby Willie, Josh Robbins, Jimmy Kidd and Anthony Gramling.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

M.F. "Dood" Garner

M.F. "Dood" Garner, 83, of Peoria, Ill., formerly of Paragould, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, at his home.
He was born Sept. 28, 1920, in Paragould. He grew up in Light and was a graduate of Walcott High School. He moved to Illinois in the 1950s where he was employed by and retired from the Caterpillar Company.
Survivors include one son, Lloyd Garner of Peoria; one stepson, Jim Jones of Jonesboro; three brothers, Manard Garner of Paragould and A.G. "Tuff" Garner and Noble "Bo" Garner, both of Mountain Home; two sisters, Jenna Mays and Rena Rodgers, both of Jonesboro; and seven grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Herman Cemetery with Marion Grambling officiating and under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Pallbearers are Ran Rodgers, Keith Garner, Jerry Jones, Mike Tidwell, Nick Garner and Thad Mangrum.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Vernita Alvina Tritch

Vernita Alvina Tritch, 80, of Paragould, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould.
She was born Jan. 23, 1923, in Lakewood, Mo. She was a homemaker, a self-employed quilter and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Lafe.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Tritch; her parents, Phillip and Alvina Schroeder; two brothers, Oswald Schroeder and Alvin Schroeder; and one sister, Carolyn Schroeder.
Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Pauline Tritch and Juanita Lange, both of Lafe; and 13 nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church with Curtis Dwyer officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.
Visitation will be from 10 until 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church.

Eula Arnold

Eula Arnold, 66, of Peach Orchard, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at her residence.
She was born May 6, 1937, in Knobel. She was a welder with Waterloo Industrial in Pocahontas and a member of the Pentecostal Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Arnold; her parents, Henry Joseph and Carolyn Ester Miles Lovelady; three brothers, Eulis Lovelady, Weldon Lovelady and Floyd Lovelady; and two sisters, Imogene Billingsly and Faye Stormes.
Survivors include three sons, Donnie Arnold and Eugene Arnold, both of Knobel, and Michael Arnold of Corning; four daughters, Mona Keeling and Frances Bowen, both of Peach Orchard, Sandra Williams of Corning, and Frances Bowen of Peach Orchard; one sister, Mary Ricker of Rockford, Ill.; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosea Cemetery in Knobel with the Rev. Kelsey Vallance officiating and under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Andrew Crockett

The Rev. Andrew Crockett, 74, of Light, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.
He was born Sept. 14, 1929 in Stanford. He had retired from Emerson Electric Co. Tow Motor Division and was pastor at Rickey Chapel Freewill Baptist Church for 28 years. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Delcie Crowley Crockett; and one brother, Cleveland Crockett.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Crockett of the home; two daughters, Lorna Potter and Andrea Warner, both of Paragould; three brothers, Floyd "Dobe" Crockett of Arkansas, John L. Crockett of Chaffee, Mo., and Larry Crockett of Missouri; three sisters, Margie Cooper of Paragould, Jane Hall of Memphis, Tenn., and Genieve Goforth of Washington, D.C.; and six grandchildren, Clint Porter, Amy Howe, Whitney Hill, Drew Hill, Jade Warner and Faith Warner.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Heath Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Dale Warner officiating.
Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.
Pallbearers are Glen Maple, Buck Lands, Terry Hudson, Tony Hudson and Sonny Buck.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

George Leonard Harmon

George Leonard Harmon, 85, of Paragould, and formerly of Nimmons, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, in Paragould.
He was born May 3, 1918, in Nimmons and had retired from Michigan Seamless in South Lyon, Mich.. He was a World War II veteran and a member of Bethel General Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ida Lewis Harmon; his parents, George W. and Emma Head Harmon; six brothers, Charlie Harmon, Robert Harmon, Raymond Harmon, Welby Harmon, Thomas Harmon and Ezra Harmon; and two sisters, Carrie Ramsey and Ruthie Schnell.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen Harmon of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Herb Shreer and Pauline and Bob Lucchetti, all of Port Charlotte, Fla.; one son, Wendell Harmon, of Port Charlotte; six stepchildren, Netta Adams of San Antonio, Texas, Gary Williamson and Lynda Woolery, both of Piggott, Ronda Beasley of Paragould, Crystal Current of Tucson, Ariz., and David Williamson of South Lyon, Mich.; two sisters, Amy Barker of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Vada Moore of Parma, Mich.; 40 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hoggard and Sons Chapel in Piggott with Marston Carpenter and Babby Carter officiating. Burial will be in Nimmons Cemetery in Nimmons under the direction of Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott.
Pallbearers are his grandsons, Jeff Mitchell, Tom Woolery, Will Alley, Andy Alley, Kurt Williamson, Joe Williamson, Aaron Mitchell and Sean Mitchell.
Visitation will be at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

J. W. Howell

J. W. Howell, 62, of Knobel, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at his residence.
He was born April 8, 1941, in Hickoria. He was a self-employed car salesman. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Revelle Goolsby Howell; and one sister, Mary Smith.
Survivors include two sons, Kelvin Howell of Festus, Mo., and Jay Howell of Union, Mo.; three daughters, Cindy Hall of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Tammy Tate of Knobel, and Renee Hurt of Paragould; two brothers, Lee Howell of Festus and Benny Howell of Florida; two sisters, Betty Yandell of Corning and Mariatta McKinney of Rector; and nine grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Hosea Cemetery in Knobel with the Rev. Kelsey Vallance officiating and under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 1 until 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

"Owen" William O. Phelan

"Owen" William O. Phelan, 82, of Long Beach, Calif., died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, in Long Beach, Calif.
He was born Aug. 30, 1921, in Corning. He retired after 32 years with Atlantic Richfield Oil Co. as a welder and boilermaker. He was in the U.S. Air Force and served during World War II. 
Survivors include his wife, Anna Phelan of Long Beach; one daughter, Patricia Brown of Canyon Country, Calif.; one stepson, Oliver Berry of Long Beach; four sisters, Becky Talkington of Auburn, Ala., Betty Bracken of Rockford, Ill., Sarah Watson of Castaic, Calif., and Mary Watson of Long Beach; three brothers, Gene Phelan of Corning, Gary Phelan of Long Beach and Tom Phelan of Rolling Hills Estate, Calif.; and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning with the Rev. Billy Snow officiating.
Burial will be at Corning Cemetery in Corning under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Blake Johnson, Gene Phelan, Billie Phelan, Bob Phelan, Dewayne Phelan, Jerry Sharp, and Gary Phelan.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Frances Lewallen

Frances Lewallen, 78, of Paragould, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, at National Healthcare Nursing home in Kennett, Mo.
She was born Jan. 28, 1925, in Paragould. She was retired from Pro Golf in Pocahontas and was a member of the Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Hattie Mae Page Peters.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Brenda Lewallen of Holcomb, Mo., and Levohn and Debi Lewallen of Lowndes, Mo.; one brother, Ray Peters of Paragould; one sister, Viola Arnold of Pickneyville, Ill.; two grandsons, Michael Lewallen and Ronnie Lewallen; two granddaughters, Debbie Dersum and Mendy Hicks; and two great-grandchildren, Alexis Lewallen and Mary Chandler Hicks.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Elmwood Cemetery in Blytheville with the Rev. James Swafford officiating and under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon on Monday at the funeral home.

Virginia M. Noisworthy

Virginia M. Noisworthy, 88, of Aiken, S.C., formerly of Paragould, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken.
She was born December 6, 1915 in Paragould, graduated from Paragould High School and lived most of her life in Memphis, Tenn. An active volunteer with the ASPCA, she moved to Aiken in 1993. She loved to grow roses and was an avid reader.
She was preceded in death by her husband, R.O. Noisworthy; and her parents, Ira M. and Roche Lemons and Howard McDonald.
Survivors include two sons, Col. James Hunn, U.S. Army, ret., of Mountain Home, and Pat Noisworthy of Aiken; one daughter, Marthanne Calvi of Baton Rouge, La.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be private and under the direction of George Funeral Homes Historic Downtown Chapel in Aiken.
Memorials may be made to the ASPCA, 401 Wire Road, Aiken, S.C., 29801.
Online condolences may be registered at www.georgefuneralhomes.com .

Hinda Tinsley Thomas

Hinda Tinsley Thomas, 92, of Rector, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.
She was born Sept. 8, 1911, in Leonard. She was a homemaker and a member of the Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and May Tinsley; one son, A.L. Happy Thomas; and one brother, Gilbert Tinsley.
Survivors include her husband, Ott Thomas of Rector; one brother, Melvin Tinsley of Shelbyville, Ind.; three sisters, Flora Lee Wells of Greensburg, Ind., and Nadine Bogue and Marlene Linville, both of Morristown, Ind.; four grandchildren, Wilma Osbon of Paragould, Judy Thomas of Rector, Mary Pribnow of Wisconsin and Larry Jones of Texas; nine great-grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Rector with William Vangilder officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Rector under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association.

Warren Walker

Warren Walker, 37, of Peach Orchard, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, at his home.
He was born Sept. 16, 1966, in Paragould. He was a farmer, a member of the Masonic Lodge and a member of the United Methodist Church in Corning.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, E.J. Walker.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Walker of Peach Orchard; one daughter, Rachel Walker of Sherwood; two sons, Cody Huffman and Zack Huffman, both of Peach Orchard; his parents, Larry and Angie Walker of Peach Orchard; one brother and sister-in-law, Wade and Jody Walker of Paragould; his grandparents, Calvin and Flo Walker of Knobel and Verba Walker of Knob; one nephew, Jacob; and one niece, Ashley.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Hughes officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home of Corning.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Richard Lavier "R. L." Wells

Richard Lavier "R.L." Wells, 73, of Paragould, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.
He was born April 7, 1930, in Granada County, Miss. He was a graduate of the University of Houston at Clear Lake, Texas and a business owner of Wellsco, Inc. Telecom Services, Wellsco Graphic Solutions. He was retired from General Telephone and was a member of East Side Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a board member of American State Bank, a board member of Arkansas Methodist Medical Center and president of the Greene County Endowment Foundation.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Josie Blakely Wells; and one sister.
Survivors include his wife, Anne Cummings Wells of Paragould; two sons and one daughter-in-law, James B. Wells and David and Carrie Dawn Wells, all of Paragould; two daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne and William Landers and Cheri and Chris Cone, all of Paragould; two brothers, Linwood Wells of Paragould and Lavon Wells of Duncanville, Texas; one sister, Erma Lou Lucius of Bullard, Texas; and seven grandchildren, Christopher Landers, Carrie Landers, Elizabeth Landers, Ashleigh Wells, Bryce Wells, Carson Cone and Conner Cone.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at East Side Baptist Church in Paragould with the Rev. Greg Addison and the Rev. Dennis Scudder officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to East Side Baptist Church, 529 E. Court St., Paragould; or to Arkansas Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries, P.O. Box 552, Little Rock, AR, 72203.

Donald Edward Blaylock

Donald Edward Blaylock, 47, of Paragould, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.
He was born Oct. 18, 1956, in Montgomery County, Miss. He was a painter, a carpenter and a member of the Methodist church.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Vicki Marie Parson.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Charles R. and Cheryl Blaylock of Winona, Miss.; his mother, Jewell Blaylock of Paragould; two daughters, Angel Blaylock of Nupora, Miss., and Tonya Blaylock of Vaiden, Miss.; one brother, William Blaylock of Vaiden, Miss.; and two grandsons.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Shiloh United Methodist Church with Jim Chaplain officiating.
Burial is under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.
No visitation was scheduled.

Ralph M. Cofield

Ralph M. Cofield, 71, of Corning, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 12, 1932, in Hackberry, Ala. He was a retired supervisor in a machine shop. He also served in the U.S. Army and attended Moark Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Johnnie Lee (Prince) Cofield; his parents; and one brother, O'Neal Cofield.
Survivors include three brothers, William Brice Cofield, John T. Cofield, and Charles H. Cofield, all of Alabama; three sisters, Jean Jones and Corene Cofield, both of Alabama, and Mavis Frederick, of Mississippi; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning with the Rev. Jerry Arnold and the Rev. Carmen Miller officiating.
Burial will be in the Corning Cemetery under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home.
Visitation was from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday.

Mable Howard

Mable Howard, 56, of Paragould, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, at Cape Coral Memorial Hospital in Cape Coral, Fla.
She was born Oct. 31, 1947, in Lancaster, Calif. She was a homemaker and attended the Assembly of God Church in Paragould.
Survivors include three sons, Billy Bryant of Rossville, Ga., and Paul Howard and Joshua Howard, both of Paragould; three daughters, Rhonda Gray and Summer Howard, both of Paragould, and Windy Burton of Bakersfield, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning with the Rev. Bryan Malone officiating.
Burial will be in Smithwick Cemetery in Knobel under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home.
Visitation was from 6 until 9 p.m. Monday.

Jimmie Wayne Jennings

Jimmie Wayne Jennings, 53, of Paragould, formerly of Rector, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at his home.
He was the deli-bakery manager for Wal-Mart and had lived in the community for 25 years. He was a member of the Marine reserve for six years and a member of Rector First United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Wayne and Esta Mae (Jackson) Jennings.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Kary and Richard Mills of Rogers and Chrissy and Chris Pazanowski of Kennett, Mo.; one sister and brother-in-law, Patty and Ken Willoughby of Paragould; one granddaughter, Mallory Gilbee; two nieces, Heather Clements and Cindy White; three great-nephews and nieces, Tyler, Brittany, and Madalyn; one grandchild; and many other relatives and friends.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel of Rector with the Rev. Jimmy Anderson officiating.
Burial will be in Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector under the direction of Irby Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Ken Willoughby, Richard Mills, Chris Pazanowski, Shane Roofe, and Jim Kennedy.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Glenda L. Randleman Mitchell

Glenda L. Randleman Mitchell, 77, of St. Peters, Mo., died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at her home.
She was born June 14, 1926, in Jonesboro. 
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gene Randleman; her parents, Hugh A. and Pearl E. Walker; and one sister, Laverne Rigsby.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest R. Mitchell of St. Peters, Mo.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Martha J.and Joe Sanford of St. Louis, Mo., Rosemary and Frank Thouvenot, of St. Charles, Mo., and Patricia R. and Roger Adams of Draper, Utah; one stepson, David Mitchell of Las Vegas, Nev.; one sister, Ruby Seay of Rector; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Rector with William Vangilder officiating.
Burial will be in Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

E. A. "Aden" Sanders 

E. A. "Aden" Sanders, 86, of Paragould, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at the Paragould Nursing Center.
He was born Aug. 1, 1917, in Delaplaine. He served in World War II in the Army and Navy. He was the former owner of Sanders Station, Evinrude Outboard Motor Sales and Mary Carter Paint Store. He was a member of East Side Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maurine Sanders; his parents, Henry and Rose Campbell Sanders; several brothers and sisters; and one great grandson, Levi Babcock.
Survivors include three daughters, Brenda Ray, Frankie Babcock and Jan Monroe, all of Paragould; five grandchildren, Sherry Jetton, Steven Babcock, Jr., and Mitchell Porter, all of Paragould, Tammy Gulley of Jonesboro and Kenny Babcock of Gulfport, Miss.; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Paragould with the Rev. Dennis Scudder officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Buford Adams, James Vance, and Leland Newberry.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. 

Mary Joan "JoAnn" Sims

Mary Joan "JoAnn" Sims, 69, of Paragould, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at her home.
She was born July 6, 1934 in Brookland. She was a retired school teacher who taught at both Dixie and Brookland Schools. She was a retired sales clerk from Belk's in Paragould and worked in retail at J.C. Penney and J. and T. Merchandise. She was a member of Southside Community Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, S.A. "Bunk" and Mildred Rupard Watson.
Survivors include her husband, Vernon Sims of Paragould; one daughter and son-in-law, Mitzie and Roger Reddick of Paragould; two step-granddaughters, Kasey and Breanne Reddick; one brother, Eddie Watson of Jonesboro; one sister, Alice Branscum of Jonesboro; two grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Heath Colonial Chapel in Paragould with the Rev. David White and the Rev. Tommy Toombs officiating.
Burial will be at Woods Chapel Cemetery in Paragould under the direction of Heath Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Gregg Garner, Aaron Garner, David Vanhorn, Mike Huffman, Mike Tarry, and Ron Stephens.
Honorary pallbearers are the 1967 class of Dixie High School.
Visitation was from 6:30 until 9 p.m. Monday at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould.
Memorials may be made to Woods Chapel Cemetery Fund, Southside Community Church, or Dixie Alumni.

Mable Elnora Smith

Mable Elnora Smith, 85, of Paragould, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, in Chandler, Ariz.
She was born Oct. 28, 1918, in Trumann.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Leathon Smith; her parents, Hiram and Alpha Sullivan; one sister, Veria Audra Sullivan; two brothers, Joe Neil Sullivan and Lloyd Sullivan; and one great-grandson, Christopher Dixon.
Survivors include seven sons and daughters-in-law, Allen Leathon and Stella Smith, Billy Earl and Geneva Smith, DeWayne and Ruth Smith, James and Linda Smith, David and Janet Smith, and Donnie Smith, all of Paragould, and Buddy and Jackie Smith of Atlanta, Ga.; four daughters and sons-in-law, Veria Joe and Travis Moore of Paragould, Sharon and Doug Pierce of Chandler, Ariz., Glenda Kay and David Cox of Mountain Home, and Sandra Joe and John Medcalf of Virginia; three brothers, J.W. Sullivan, Jimmy Sullivan, and Billy Sullivan, all of Arizona; 33 grandchildren; and 59 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Paragould with Jimmy Sullivan officiating.
Burial will be at the Finch Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Allen Leathon Smith, Billy Earl Smith, DeWayne Smith, James Smith, Buddy Smith, David Smith and Donnie Smith
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Minda Tower

Minda Tower, 97, of Delaplaine, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at White River Medical Center.
She was born in Bluford, Ill., and moved to Lawrence County early in life. She moved to Delaplaine about 1929. She was a member of the Delaplaine Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Tower; one son, Larry Tower; and one sister, Grace Martin.
Survivors include one son, Aaron Tower of Batesville; one sister, Mary Chamblis of Bluford; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Delaplaine Church of Christ with Robert Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Ridge Cemetery in Delaplaine.
Pallbearers are James Compton, Nathan Compton, Jerrod Compton, Billy Stone, Kent McBroom, and Eli Murray. Honorary pallbearers will be Franklin Summers and Gene Lee.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Claudia Frances Ford

Claudia Frances Ford, 83, of Paragould, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at her home.
She was born July 21, 1920, in Greene County. She was a nursing aide and a member of Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Ford; her parents, W.C. and Geneva Taylor Templeton; two brothers, Cloyce Templeton and James Templeton; and two sisters, Cleda Templeton and Lenora Tarrant.
Survivors include one son, Cecil Ford of Paragould; two daughters, Phyllis McLaughlin of Jonesboro and Rowena Gardner of Paragould; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Heath Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Everett Isom officiating.
Burial will be in Browns Chapel in Paragould under the direction of Heath Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Jim McLaughlin, Kevin McLaughlin, Tim Gardner, Blake Ford, Bill Beasley, and Steve Gatlin.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Jimmy West Greenway, Sr.

Jimmy West Greenway, Sr., 63, of Rector, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
He was born Feb. 12, 1940, in Walcott. He was a self-employed mechanic and a life long member of the community. He was a member of the General Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon Greenway and Frankie Smith Greenway; one brother, Webb Greenway; and two grandchildren, Craig Greenway and Tanner Allman.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Evans Greenway of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Angie Greenway of Paragould; three daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Keith Curtis of Collierville, Tenn., Kay and Brents Simpson of Olive Branch, Miss., and Leiann and Scott Allman of Fort Leonordwood, Mo.; one brother, Donnie Greenway of Rector; three sisters, Clara Ann Highfill, Sue Harrie, and Neva Kirkpatrick, all of Rector; and seven grandchildren, Paige Bradberry, Shelby Greenway, Kyle Allman, Blair Simpson, Taylor Curtis, Makayla Allman and Jase Greenway.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Rector with Bro. Kenny Burns officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Walcott under the direction of Irby Funeral Service.
Pallbearers are Stan McMillan, Bob Wagster, Donnie Greenway, Harry Highfill, Sam Boyd, Greg Bohr and Michael Snyder.
Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Vivian Groves

Vivian Groves, 75, of Brookland, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
She was born in Stanford and lived in Brookland for 50 years. She taught high school English and retired after 23 years at Brookland High School. She received her Bachelor of Science in education from Harding University in Searcy. She was a member of the Brookland Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Charles C. Groves of the home; three sons, Kerry Don Groves, Stephen Kenneth Groves, and Keith Curtis Groves, all of Brookland; two daughters, Kathy Joyce Crigler of Fayetteville and Kimberly Ann Johnson of Jonesboro; three sisters, Mary Emma Fitzgerald and Eunice Higgins, both of Paragould, and Gloria Shewmaker of Stanford; four brothers, Eddie Shewmaker of Elizabeth, N.J., Kenneth Shewmaker of Austin, Texas, David Shewmaker of Havelock, N.C., and Ancel Shewmaker of Stanford; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Brookland Church of Christ with Victor Eskew and Lance Guest officiating.
Burial will be in Pine Log Cemetery near Brookland under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Pallbearers are Edgar Guest, Granville Guest, Jerry Evans, W.T. Gatlin, Farrell Miles, and Wayne Farley.
Honorary pallbearers are elders and deacons of the Brookland Church of Christ.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Dorothy Sanders

Dorothy Sanders, 67, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, at her home.
She was born Sept. 8, 1936, in Greenway. She was a housewife and a Jehovah Witness.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Survivors include her husband, Billy George Sanders, of the home; one daughter, Deliah Sanders of the home; three sisters, Catherine Cato of Piggott, Maurine Nelson of Fort Smith, and Pearline Fellow of Harrison.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Irby Funeral Home Chapel with Les Lanley officiating.
Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery in Greenway under the direction of Irby Funeral Home.
Visitation is from noon until 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mack Autry Thompson

Mack Autry Thompson, 81, of Paragould, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 16, 1922, in Greene County. He retired as a major after 20 years of service as an Arkansas State Trooper; retired after more than 25 years with Arkla Gas; and served 14 years in the Arkansas House of Representatives. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a deacon at Finch Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Edward and Mattie Miller Thompson; one brother, Cleetis Thompson; and one sister, Ilene Thompson.
Survivors include his wife, Allean Thompson of the home; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Mack Edward and Ella Van Thompson of Ash Flat, and Dickie Thompson of Finch; one sister, Irene Walden of Paragould; four grandchildren, Kristin, John Edward, Jorden Tyler, and Taryn Elizabeth Ann Thompson; one sister-in-law, Esther Thompson of Paragould; and one daughter-in-law, Theresa Thompson of Paragould.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Finch Baptist Church with Max Gregory and Terry Gage officiating. Burial will be in the Finch Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.
Pallbearers are Phil Carter, Tim Carter, Mike Carter, John Carter, Jeff Branch, and Robert Speer.
Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mary Herget Cochrane

Mary Herget Cochrane, 88, of Stillwater, Minn., died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003. She was born in Paragould. Her great joy was her family, and she was extraordinarily proud of her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Willard W. Cochrane; four sons and daughters-in-law, Wesley and Susan Cochrane, Stephen and Non Cochrane, James Michael and Lisa Cochrane, and Timothy and Jean Cochrane; one brother and sister-in-law, Alfred and Virginia Herget of Paragould; one sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Pruett Kelly of Gallatin, Tenn.; seven grandchildren, Julie, Ryan, Laura, Daniel, Andrew, Corrine and Madaline; and one great-grandson, J.E.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Bradshaw Funeral Home, 216 W. Myrtle St., Stillwater, Minn. is handling arrangements.

Cora Lee Deatherage

Cora Lee Deatherage, 72, of Gassville, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, in Mountain Home.
She was born Dec. 3, 1931, in Henderson and was a lifelong resident. An avid gardener, she also enjoyed crocheting, quilting, knitting and fishing.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Murty Kirkland.
Survivors include her husband, John "Willard" Deatherage; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Dennis and Kathy Deatherage of Ozark, and Grant Deatherage of Marshall; two daughters and one son-in-law, Darlene Clark of Flippin, and Suzy and Rich Armstrong of Paragould; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Burial will be private and under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home.
A memorial gathering of friends will be from 6 until 8 p.m. today at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home.

Ashley Marie Green

Ashley Marie Green, 19, of Corning, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 5, 1984, in Paragould.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dale and Mabil Green.
Survivors include her parents, George and Cathy Green of Corning; one sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Kevin Causey of Corning; one nephew, Austin Causey of Corning; her grandparents, W.D. "Dub" and Marline Halcomb of Knobel; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning with the Rev. Gary Holcomb officiating.
Burial will be at Hosea Cemetery in Knobel under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home of Corning.
Pallbearers are Jimmy Holcomb, Jr., Jimmy Sweaney, Jr., Roy Green, Kevin Causey, David Holcomb, and Daren Thompson.
Honorary pallbearers are Mark Malone, B.J. Moore and Leroy Derby.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Elwanda Sawyer Howell

Elwanda Sawyer Howell, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
She was born in Lorado and lived in the Light community before moving to Jonesboro 37 years ago.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lawrence Sawyer; her second husband, George Howell; and one sister, Katy Rhea.
Survivors include two daughters, Tommye Fielder and June Williams, both of Paragould; two brothers, Leslie Adams of Paragould and J.S. Bradley of Jonesboro; one sister, Clara Newberry of Jonesboro; six grandchildren, Rick Fielder, Tom Fielder, Susan Fielder, LeAnn Murry, Lawrence Williams and Jeff Williams; and four great-grandchildren, Tyler, Jacob, Anna Lee and Caitlyn.
Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Light Baptist Church with the Rev. Emil Williams officiating. Burial will be private and under the direction of Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Honorary pallbearers are her grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Light Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to the Light Baptist Church, U.S. 412, Light, AR, 72439; the Gideons International, P.O. Box 4002, Jonesboro, AR, 72403; of the charity of the giver's choice.

Edna Mae Oglesby

Edna Mae Oglesby, 80, of Paragould, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.
She was born Aug. 10, 1923, in Keiser. She was a homemaker and a member of Stonewall Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph "Buck" Oglesby; her parents, William and Ollie Back Copeland; and one stepson, James "Jay" Oglesby.
Survivors include three sons, Charles Sims of Lafe, Raleigh Garner of Henderson and Bill Garner of Paragould; two daughters, Ann Rogers of Lettsworth, La., and Barbara Phillips of Paragould; three stepsons, Lester Oglesby of Oak Grove, Ralph "Huck" Oglesby of Lafe and Jerry Oglesby of Carnihan, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Phillis Bounds of Marmaduke; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; 13 step grandchildren; and nine step great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Heath Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Charles Abanathy officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Paragould under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.
Pallbearers are Zach Garner, Courtney Garner, Ricky Rogers, Junior Sims, Mike Sims, Tracy Garner and Greg Garner.
Honorary pallbearers are Ralph Oglesby, III, Adam Oglesby and Brent Oglesby.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Margaret Stafford

Margaret Stafford, 68, of Neelyville, Mo., died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, at her home.
She was born March 12, 1935, in Corning. She was retired from Corning Headstart.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Wallace and Anne Marie Hudson Stafford; one brother, Harry Stafford; and one sister, Glenda Smith.
Survivors include three nephews, Keith Smith of Neelyville, Mo., Ronnie Smith of Corning and David Stafford of Rockford, Ill.; one niece, Diana Thimming of Rockford; one half-sister, Peggy Patterson of Corning; several great-nieces and nephews; and two great-great nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Corning Cemetery with the Rev. Carmon Miller officiating and under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home of Corning.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Carrie Avis Field Stimson

Carrie Avis Field Stimson, 90, of Paragould, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at the Sheridan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sheridan.
She was born Jan. 22, 1913, in Rector. She was a homemaker and a founding member of the First United Methodist Church of Paragould.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Stimson; her parents, James Boss and Bertha Jane Robb Field; and one son, Billy Gene Stimson.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Jim and Sue Stimson of Redfield, and Dr. Cary Wayne and Jo Stimson of Crystal Beach, Fla; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Linwood Cemetery in Paragould with the Rev. Jeff Rainwater officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Friday at the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Sheridan.

Ferne Dollison

Ferne Dollison, 85, of Corning, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
She was born May 9, 1918, in Brunswick, Neb. She was an office manager for Address-agraft-Multigraft in Kansas City, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Robert Dollison; her parents, Oscar and Anna Cristina Hansen Aubert; and one daughter, Susanne Garrison.
Survivors include two daughters, Mildren "Midge" Raef of Corning and Roberta "Bobbi" Dollison of Arlington, Texas.
The funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kan.
Burial will be in Leavenworth National Cemetery under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home of Corning.
There will be no visitation.

Gertrude I. Shepherd Green Rose

Gertrude I. Shepherd Green Rose, 66, of Mayfield, Ky., died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003 in Mayfield.
She was born May 18, 1937, in Knobel and was a professional restaurant server.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Hilda Wiseman; and one son, Marvin Green.
Survivors include two daughters, Jean Dunbar of Mayfield and Rebecca Rose of Forest City, N.C.; one son, Carl Green of Hunter, Mo.; her father, Knobel Shepherd of Grandin, Mo.; two sisters, Marcie Easterline of Indiana and Dori Pyle of Boston, Mass.; two half-sisters, Sheila Shepherd and Tina Shepherd, both of Grandin; one half-brother, Dwight Shepherd of Rockford, Ill.; and five grandchildren, Meranda Green, Lee Green, Brittian Green, Scott Green and Courtney Mae Rose.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bond Cemetery in Knobel under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home of Corning.
Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Lottie Francis Vallance

Lottie Francis Vallance, 63, of Hardy, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at her home.
She was born Aug. 9, 1940, in Osceola and was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Della Edlemon Manuel; and one brother, James Andrews.
Survivors include her husband, Tim Vallance of Hardy; two sons, Timothy Vallance of Paragould and Terry Vallance of Calico Rock; four daughters, Patricia Davidson of Nashville, Tenn., Pamela Smith of Walnut Ridge, and Heather Vallance and Renee Vallance, both of the home; three brothers, Bob Manuel of Memphis, Tenn., Billy Manuel of Olive Branch, Miss., and Henry "Bud" Manuel of Paragould; two sisters, Beatrice Mears of Memphis and Tressie Gray of Somerville, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Heath Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Troy Harvey officiating. Burial will be in Hosea Cemetery in Knobel under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.
Pallbearers are Calvin Harrison, Tommy Davidson, Marty Vallance, Derek Smith, Randy Mosley, Robert Mears, Gary Mosley and Michael Manuel.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Lloyd Hays Adams

Lloyd Hays Adams, 82, of Piggott, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, at John J. Pershing V. A. Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
He was born in El Paso and was a retired supervisor for Pepsi Cola Co. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Pollard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orn and Emma Adams.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy Johnson Adams of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Sue Adams of Piggott and Kenneth and Stacy Adams of Jonesboro; two daughters, Peggy Nettles and Laveena Adams, both of Jonesboro; two stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, Danny and May Stokes of Memphis, Tenn., and Dan and Debra Stokes of Paragould; one stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Barbara and Mick Barjer of Piggott; one brother, Charles "Boe" Adams of Leachville; three sisters, Bonnie Lloyd of Irving, Texas, and Rose Gray and Tulula Cagle, both of Leachville; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Howard Funeral Chapel in Leachville with the Rev. Shelly Elkins officiating. Burial will be in the Leachville Cemetery under the direction of Howard Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Eddie Adams, Dean Adams, Josh Adams, Shawn Martin, Martin Elkins, and Sonny Johnson.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Jesse "Dale" Huffman, Sr.

Jesse "Dale" Huffman, Sr., 54, of Black Hawk, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at his home.
He was born Aug. 15, 1949 in Paragould, the son of Jess and Frances Baine Huffman. He grew up in the Paragould area and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He moved to Black Hawk in 1987, where he had lived since. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from the Air Force as a master sergeant. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He was a member of Black Hills Free Trappers and Black Power Club and loved to spend time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Huffman of Black Hawk; three sons, Perry Huffman of Rapid City, Jesse Huffman, Jr., of Box Elder, and John Huffman of Sturgis; one daughter, Jennifer Hersch of Rapid City; one brother, Lon Huffman of Troy, Ill.; two sisters, Nettie Jane Williams of North Little Rock, and Judy Williams of Paragould; five grandchildren, Mercedes Huffman, Alora Huffman, Kenedi Huffman, Ashlea Huffman and Jasper Hersch; and his best friends, Dan Lemke and Princess and Lewis Goodine.
The funeral was at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Historic Fort Meade Chapel with Chaplain Moe Greiner officiating.
Burial was in Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, with military honors by Rushmore VFW Post 1273.
Visitation was from 4 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at Osheim-Catron Funeral Home in Rapid City.
A memorial has been established.

Maxine Ryan

Maxine Ryan, 78, of De Soto, Mo., died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, at Hillcrest Care Center in De Soto.
She was born Feb. 8, 1925, in Jefferson City, Mo. She was a homemaker who had volunteered for years with the American Red Cross.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Allen Ryan; her parents, Thomas Clover and Effie Lee Carrow Clover Maness; two sisters, Theda Clover and Beulah Hubbard; and two brothers, Billy Clover and Giles Clover.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Wayne Newenham and Mark and Deanna Ryan, all of De Soto, and Allen and Delores Ryan of Paragould; three sisters, Ethel Martin, Norma Price and Betty Kite, all of De Soto; two brothers, Don Clover of Dallas, Texas, and Price Clover of De Soto; five grandchildren, Ben Newenham, Steve Ryan, Marissa Ryan, Brendon Ryan and Spencer Ryan; and one great-grandchild, Shawnee Newenham.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Walcott with the Rev. Sam Stewart officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home of De Soto. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Missouri, No. 14 Jefferson Square, De Soto, MO, 63020.

Peggy Jean Howe

Peggy Jean Howe, 65, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
She was born in Moark and lived several years in St. Louis, Mo., before moving to Jonesboro in 1973. She worked several years as a certified dietary manager for Craighead Memorial and Methodist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was a member of Jonesboro Worship Center.
She was preceded in death by a grandchild, Jordan McAlpin; seven brothers; and six sisters.
Survivors include two daughters, Tina Smith and Kristin McAlpin, both of Jonesboro; one son, Mitchell Howe of Dyersburg, Tenn.; three sisters, Captola Ward of Naples, Ore., Vida Wilcut of Corning and Lavada Homeyer of Wentzville, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Lauren Smith, Tanner Smith, Brianna Smith, Kymberlee McAlpin, Lindsey McAlpin, Tony Paul Howe and Aaron Mitchell Blevins; and many nephews, nieces and friends.
The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Emerson Memorial Chapel in Jonesboro with the Rev. Scott Voss officiating. A graveside committal service will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Black's Cemetery near Corning under the direction of Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Minie Ellen Rogers

Minie Ellen Rogers, 53, of Paragould, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, in Paragould.
She was born April 26, 1950, in Lake City. She was a homemaker and a member of Oak Grove Heights Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Lisa and Rissa; one son, Wesley; and her parents, John Wesley and Oma Mae Hinds.
Survivors include her husband, Louie Rogers, Sr., of Paragould; three sons, Louie Rogers, Jr., and Jonathan Martin Rogers, both of Paragould, and David Dewayne Rogers of Jonesboro; seven brothers, John W. Hinds of Calico Rock, Van Buren Hinds, David Hinds of Fayetteville, N.C., Richard Hinds of Louisville, Ky., Clifton Hinds of Germany, and James Hinds and Gary Hinds, both of Jonesboro; four sisters, Wanda Marie Denison of Walnut Ridge, Gwen Goad and Madeline Carter, both of Jonesboro, and Jacqueline Henry of Branson, Mo.; and 11 grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Oak Grove Heights Church of Christ with Herb Starr officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Home Cemetery in Paragould under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.
Pallbearers are Roger Forbs, Dusty Forbs, David Rogers, Glen Howard, Tommy Rogers and Kenny Howard.
Honorary pallbearers are her brothers.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Helen Quintana

Helen Quintana, 78, of Paragould, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2001, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.
She was born Dec. 29, 1924, in Springer, N.M. She was a homemaker and a member of Dixie Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Daisy Quintana; and three brothers, Chris, Rudy and George.
Survivors include six sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Margaret Quintana of Las Vegas, N.M., Lorenzo and Anita Quintana of Lacey, Wash., Lewis and Diann Quintana, Freddie and Tina Quintana and Henry and Lorraine Quintana, all of Paragould, and Carlos and Darlene Quintana of Albuquerque, N.M.; three brothers, Robert Trujillio and William Trujillio, both of Springer, N.M., and McArthur Trujillio of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three sisters, Betty Wells of Dodge City, Kan., Lucy King of Colorado Springs and Patsy Casias of Los Animas; 20 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Heath Colonial Chapel in Paragould with the Rev. R.W. Goodman officiating. Burial will be in New Liberty Cemetery in Marmaduke under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.
Pallbearers are Scott Quintana, Eric Quintana, Thomas Quintana, Nicolas Quintana, Galen Lawrence and Mark Blancett.
Honorary pallbearers are Dennis Jones, Joe Jones, Frank Quintana and Fred Quintana.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1204 Robinwood, Paragould, AR, 72450.

Ott Arla Thomas

Ott Arla Thomas, 95, of Rector, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, in Paragould.
He was born March 27, 1908, in Rector. He was a carpenter, a farmer and a member of the Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hinda Thomas; his parents, William J. and Eunice Thomas; one son, A.L. Happy Thomas; and three sisters, Maudie Green, Virginia Castleman and Gladys Robertson.
Survivors include two sister, Mary Vangilder of Rector and Lily Rhynes of St. Louis, Mo.; four grandchildren, Wilma Osbon of Paragould, Judy Thomas of Rector, Mary Pribnow of Wisconsin and Larry Jones of Texas; nine great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Rector with William Vangilder officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Rector. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Jerry Lee Dortch

Jerry Lee Dortch, 60, of Paragould died Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, at Sunshine Manor in Paragould.
He was born Oct. 3, 1943, in Highland Park, Mich. He was a self-employed contractor for Air Quality and ProTek. He was of the Methodist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hobert and Etta Dortch; and by one brother, Billy Dortch.
Survivors include one brother, Larry Dortch of Paragould; and two sisters and brothers-in-law, June and J.C. Gibson and Jo Ann and Bob Branch, all of Paragould.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Woodland Heights Cemetery with Futrell Butler officiating.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould.

Thomas Jefferson "Pop" Hatcher

Thomas Jefferson "Pop" Hatcher, 74, of Paragould died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, at Greene Acres Nursing Home.
He was born April 29, 1929, in Osceola and lived most of his life in the Trumann area before moving to Paragould four years ago. He was retired from the Singer Co. of Trumann and a member of the Black Oak Baptist Church. 
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Delilah Hatcher; one great-granddaughter, Tyler D. Hatcher; his parents, Ross and Jennie Hatcher; six sisters; and five brothers.
Survivors include two sons, Morris D. Hatcher of Paragould and Dale E. Hatcher of Jonesboro; a sister, Doty Gould of Lepanto; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at the Marked Tree Cemetery with the Rev. James Ward officiating.
Visitation was held Monday at Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann.

Lowell Mizell

Lowell Mizell, 90, of Corning, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, at the V.A. Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. 
He was born April 21, 1913, in Poyner, Mo. He was an assistant postmaster at the Corning Post Office for 32 years. He served in the Army Air Corp and was a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge 719 A&FM. He was a 33-degree Mason. He was a past Parton of the Eastern Star, 32-degree Scottish Rite. He was a Shriner and a member of Sarah Temple in Pine Bluff. He was secretary of the Masonic Lodge for 32 years; a member of D.A.V., Rapert-Royner V.F.W. Post in Corning, and past secretary of the Corning area Chamber of Commerce. He attended the First Baptist Church in Corning.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Artie (Scrivner) Mizell; two brothers, Winton Mizell and L.H. Mizell; and a grandson, Christopher Blake Mizell.
Survivors include his wife, Faye (Fickert) Mizell of Corning; one son, Leslie Mizell of Pine Bluff; four brothers, Walter Mizell of Little Rock, Earl Mizell, Jr. of Minneapolis, Minn., John L. Mizell of Greenville, Texas, and Howard Mizell of Pompano Beach, Fla.; one sister, Alfreda Lawson of Corning; and two grandchildren, Jessica Anne and Ashley Nicole Mizell.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning. Rev. David Richey will officiate.
Burial will be at Corning Cemetery.
Visitation was 6-9 p.m. Monday at Ermert Funeral Home.
A Masonic Service was at 7 p.m. Monday at Ermert Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or Shriner Children's Hospital.

Carolyn Ann Brown Huggins

Carolyn Ann Brown Huggins, 54, of Paragould, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.
She was born Sept. 17, 1949, in Lambert, Miss. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Irene Brown; and two brothers, George Lee Brown and Bobby Joe Brown.
Survivors include one son, Jonathan David McCrary of Campbell, Ky.; one daughter, Angela McCrary of Jonesboro; four brothers, John Brown and Rick Brown, both of Jonesboro, Earl Brown of Fort Worth, Texas, and Butch Brown of Vicksburg, Miss.; six sisters, Debbie Brown and Kathy Brown, both of Jonesboro, Diane Hartwick of Paragould, Christine Crites of Fort Worth, Blanche Farmer of Midway, Ala., and Ethel Davis of Memphis, Tenn.
Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pine Log Cemetery with Kathy Brown officiating and under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.
The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Friday.
Visitation will be from 9 until 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Eula Francis Neely

Eula Francis Neely, 91, of Rector, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, at Piggott Community Hospital. She was born Feb. 5, 1912. She was a housewife and a lifelong resident of the community. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arley Lee Neely; her parents, Tom and Nettie Shannon Dowdy; two sons, Lowell Neely, and Bobby Neely; and one daughter, Margert Keller.
Survivors include two daughters, Nila Kemmery of Troy, Mo., and Nancy Bullock of Michigan; one brother, Pete Dowdy of Rector; one sister, Agnes Bell of Rector; 18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Irby Funeral Home with Billy Joe Dowdy, Jerry Massey and Kim Bridges officiating.
Burial will follow in Piggott Cemetery in Piggott under the direction of Irby Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 5 until 6 p.m. Monday for family and from 6 until 9 p.m. for the public.

Carl Eugene Prince

Carl Eugene Prince, 57, of Marmaduke, formerly of Manila, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, at his home. He was born in the Little River Community near Manila. He was a retired farmer and ginner and a member of the Marmaduke Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Ruby Mae Martin Prince; one sister, Beulah Mae Prince; and two brothers, James Harrison Prince and Paul Dean Prince.
Survivors include three brothers, William Prince of Hartford, Mich., Eulis Edward Prince of Etowa, and Bobby Ray Prince of Manila; four sisters, Thelma Gillihan of Mountain View, Pearl Bryant of Oak Harbor, Wash., Shirley Harrell of Cove, Ore., and Wanda Lee Wilcoxon of Port Orchard, Wash.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Howard Funeral Chapel in Manila with Arvil Hill officiating.
Burial will follow in the Manila Cemetery under the direction of Howard Funeral Home of Manila.
Pallbearers are Eric Barber, Doyle Gillihan, Jason Smith, Dennis Gillihan, Allie Carpenter, Leon Harrell and Mike Carleton.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Dona W. Thompson

Dona W. Thompson, 91, of Dexter, Mo., died Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, at her home. She was born Oct. 31, 1912, in Greene County. She lived in Arkansas and Missouri, moving to Dexter in 1951 and to Malden in 1961. There, she was the owner operator of the Thompson Shoe Store. She moved to Paragould in 1985 and returned to Dexter three years ago.
She was a member of the Church of Christ all her adult life, the WPFA Club for 47 years, the Home Extension Club for 10 years and was a member of the Quilting Club for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen B. Thompson; and her parents, William J. and Susie Weaver Warbritton.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Glen Allen and Neta Thompson of Albuquerque, N.M.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Amy Mosley Risener of Dexter, Mo., and Rosemarry and James A. Richey of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; other relatives; and many friends.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Christ in Dexter, Mo. with Bro. Don Bahr of Dexter, Mo., and Bro. Dwight Bryant of Portageville, Mo., officiating.
Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the Shiloh Cemetery in Paragould under the direction of Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Mo.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter.
Memorials may be made to the Children's Home, P.O. Box 460, Paragould, AR 72451, or Crowley's Ridge College, 100 College Dr., Paragould, AR 72450.

Stella Irene Rawls

Stella Irene Rawls, 85, of White Cloud, Mich., formerly of Paragould, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, at her home.
She was born Feb. 22, 1918, in Paragould. She was a homemaker and a volunteer driver for the Mental Health Center of Newaygo County, Mich.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Rawls; her former husbands, Sanford Parker and Joel Moore; her parents, Clyde Kelly and Genie Houston Walters; three sons, Bob Moore, Jerry Parker and Windell Rawls; two brothers; and five sisters.
Survivors include six sons, Sandy Parker, Jr., of White Cloud, Mich., Howard Parker and Gordon Parker, both of Flint, Mich., Lindell Rawls, Gary Rawls, and Danny Rawls, all of Paragould; two daughters, Kelly Sue Bradford of Grant, Mich., and Barbara Ethridge of Kissimmee, Fla.; one sister, Dorris Williams of Flint; 47 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Heath Colonial Chapel in Paragould with the Rev. Bill Tice and the Rev. Dennis Strope officiating.
Burial will be at Beech Grove Cemetery in Beech Grove under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.
Pallbearers are Eldon Smith, Eddie Rawls, Bill Rawls, Terry Dowdy, J.W. Rawls, and Don Rawls.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Luther Mark Burpo

Luther Mark Burpo, 91, of Paragould, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born June 16, 1912, in Missouri. He was a retired distributor for DX Oil Company and a retired farmer. He was a member of Center Hill Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Harry and Ollie McGee Burpo.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Marie Burpo of Paragould; two daughters, Mary Ellen Groning of Corning and Doris Yates of Searcy; two brothers, George Burpo of Corning and Harry Burpo of Rockford, Ill.; two sisters, Berniece Hefner of Drummonds, Tenn., and Dorothy Hughes of Hot Springs National Park; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Heath Colonial Chapel in Paragould with Marion Gramling and Don Yates officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Heath Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Dr. Andy Davidson, Rudy Davidson, David Bowers, Charles Underwood, Kelly Barden and Dent Burks.
Memorials may be made to Noah's Ark Preschool, 500 W. Fourth St., Corning, AR 72422 or the Children's Home of Paragould, 5515 Old Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450.

Johnie William Mangrum

Johnie William Mangrum, 83, of Paragould, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1920, in Greene County. He was retired from the Arkansas Highway Department and drove a Mobil Gas truck for years. He attended the 7th and Mueller Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Mangrum; his parents, Ernest and Mollie Pillow Mangrum; one daughter, Jo Ann Mangrum; two granddaughters, Mary Francis Mangrum and Joan Carol Mangrum; and three sisters.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Nippy and Nancy Mangrum and Tim and Lanie Mangrum, all of Paragould; one daughter and son-in-law, Regena and Jim Taylor of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; six grandchildren, Paige Freeman of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Mollie Blanche of Toronto, Canada, and Mimi, Erin, Ali and Will Mangrum, all of Paragould.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at 7th and Mueller Church of Christ in Paragould. Larry McFadden and Art Smith will officiate.
Burial will be at Linwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Greg Walker, Bob Rowe, Lowell Herren, Duane Wyatt, Noel Jetton, Harold Hurt, Redgie Jetton, and Ethan Busby.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of Sunday School Classes 305 and 306.
Memorials to Children's Homes Inc. of Paragould, Little Red School House Fund, Crowley's Ridge Academy or 7th and Mueller Church of Christ Compassion Outreach Fund would be appreciated.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould.

Burl Octo Smith

Burl Octo Smith, 90, of Corning, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born May 15, 1913, in Ripley, Miss., the son of Martha Lou Clark and Burley Smith. He was a minister and a saw miller. He was affiliated with Old Millhouse General Baptist Church in Corning.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Naomi Smith, a brother, Leon Smith; a great-grandson, Bradley Griffin; and a stepson Michael Grayson.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Smith of the home; one son, Jimmy D. Smith of Corning; three sisters, Beatrice Whitlock, Vallie Johnson, both of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Ivatee Johnson of Indiana; three stepdaughters, Patty Hackworth of Fayetteville, N.C., Donna Hanna of Biggers and Esther Luna of Poplar Bluff; one stepson, Jimmy Grayson of Seabrook, Texas; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning with the Rev. J.C. Joynor and the Rev. J.R. Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in Stanfield Cemetery, near Clarkton, Mo. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Robert Lee Camp, Sr.

Robert Lee Camp, Sr., 75, of Scott City, Mo., died Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was born July 4, 1928, in Greene County to Andrew Louis and Sue Lawrence Camp. He was a clerk for Cotton Belt Railroad. He was a member of Illmo Baptist Church in Scott City and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Paragould. He was in the Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame of Southeast Missouri.
He was preceded in death by four infant brothers and sisters and three brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Geneva Camp of Scott City; two sons, Robert Camp Jr. of Cape Girardeau and Andrew Camp of Scott City; two sisters, Janis Clarke of Jonesboro and Connie Hansen of Pocatello, Idaho; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Illmo Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Bell officiating. Burial will follow at Lightner Cemetery in Scott City. Visitation will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 2 p.m. Monday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Home Chapel in Scott City.
Pallbearers will be Jim Davidson, Sonny Davidson, Earl Simpson, Nordie Ancell, William Wilthong and Don Venable.

Karen Ann Ellis

Karen Ann Ellis, 46, of Marmaduke, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at her residence. She was born Feb. 18, 1957, in Leesburg, Fla. She was a housewife and had lived in the Marmaduke for 31 years. She was a member of the General Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Randall and Ronald Blanton.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Ellis of the home; one son, Jason Dewayne Ellis of Paragould; one daughter, Rebecca June Ellis of Rector; one stepdaughter, Jerry Lynn Ellis of Kennett; one brother, Lonnie Blanton of Colorado; five sisters, Deborah Sue Stewart of Florida, Glenda Melton of Florida, Sharon Kay Martin of Malden, Tonya Blanton of Datto and Christie Carroll of Texas; and three grandchildren, Corbin Tyler Ellis, Megan Ann March and Tagan Jasa Ellis.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Marmaduke. Burial will follow in Post Oak Cemetery in McDougal.
Visitation will be at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

Erwin Lloyd Ledbetter 

Erwin Lloyd Ledbetter, 75, of Paragould, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born May 25, 1928, in Shawnee, Okla. He had been a resident of Paragould since 1992. He was formerly of Chicago. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a member of the Masonic Lodge, Kilwinning Masonic Lodge #311.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Essie Ledbetter; his parents, Edward Harmon Ledbetter and Edna Lee Erwin Ledbetter; and two brothers, Charles E. Ledbetter, and Robert Lewis Ledbetter.
He is survived by one sister, Elsie Speck of Paragould; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Pine Knott Cemetery with the Rev. Leonard Lingenfelter officiating, under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
The family requests that memorials be made to Children's Homes Inc. of Paragould, 5515 Old Walcott Road, Paragould, AR, 72450.

Carolyn Rose Pannell Mitchell

Carolyn Rose Pannell Mitchell, 62, of Paragould, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003, at her residence of natural causes. She was born Jan. 25, 1941, in Eros, Marion County. She was a graduate of Leachville High School, attended Arkansas State University and was co-owner of Pannell Ford Mercury. She formerly taught at Oak Grove Elementary School. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Paragould, and a Phi Mu Fraternity alumna.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Doy M. and Vera Rose Pannell; and one sister, Kay Rogers.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Bennie E. Mitchell of Paragould; one son and daughter-in-law, Lance and Kim Mitchell of Paragould; one daughter and son-in-law, Kristin and Dr. Gary Frankowski of Little Rock; and six grandchildren, Lindsey Kay, David Michael and Landon Matthew Mitchell, and Sara Rose, Ryan Paul and Adam Mack Frankowski.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Paragould. Rev. Scott Neathery and Dr. Charles F. DeVane Jr. will officiate. Burial will be at Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould.
Pallbearers will be James Vance, J.C. Ussery, Todd Rutledge, Alvin Arnold, Keith Crook, and Gaylon Rogers.
Visitation was held Saturday at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 300 W. Poplar, Paragould, AR 72450; Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, P.O. Box 339, Paragould, AR 72451-0339; or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio, 44720.

Frances Virginia Trayler

Frances Virginia Trayler, 78, of Marked Tree, formerly of Paragould, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at Three Rivers Nursing Center in Marked Tree. She was born June 16, 1925, in Paragould. She was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bertie and Bluford Stepp; and her husband, William Trayler.
She is survived by two sons, Gerald Trayler of Lepanto and Bernard Trayler of Paragould; one daughter, Janet Bryson of Paragould; two brothers, Vernon Stepp of Kentucky and Hershel Stepp of Paragould; two sisters, Melba Treadway of Carlisle and Joyce Hammon of Jonesboro; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Paragould with the Rev. James Warbington, Anthony Trayler and Scott Trayler officiating. Burial will follow in New Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Mitchell Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Anthony Trayler, Scott Trayler, Joey Trayler, Todd Trayler, Jason Trayler, Stacey Trayler, Kelly Bryson and Jesse Bryson.

Myrtle Lee Cochran

Myrtle Lee Cochran, 93, of Corning, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born Dec. 3, 1910, in Crockett. She was a farmer and a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Otto Cochran; her parents, James Walter and Leota Mae (Walls) Bradberry; one son, Charles Cochran, one brother; four sisters; and two grandchildren, Larry Cochran and Charles Kenneth Cochran.
Survivors include one son, James Cochran of Doniphan, Mo.; one daughter, Dois Jean Phelan of Corning; one brother, Otho Bradberry of Piggott; eight grandchildren, Dewayne Phelan of Corning, Pam Higgs of Rockford, Ill., Janie Cochran Lafoon of Atlanta, Ga., Donna Cochran Britton of Seattle, Wash., Stan Wooldridge of Jonesboro, Jerry "Pete" Cochran of Paragould, Pat Paige of Van Buren and Sue of Houston, Texas; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning. Rev. Leon Harvey will officiate.
Burial will be in Corning Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Ermert Funeral Home.

John B. Nowell

John B. Nowell, 92, of Sikeston, Mo., formerly of Marmaduke, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at his residence of natural causes. He was born Feb. 12, 1911, in Greene County. He was a retired farmer. He had been a member of Providence Baptist Church since 1933 and was the oldest member of the church and a deacon. He was also on the Providence Cemetery Trust Fund Committee.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl (Yeargain) Nowell; and his parents, James Thomas and Nancy Annis (Williams) Nowell.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Delbert and Barb (Null) Nowell of Fenton, Mo.; one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn (Nowell Williams) and Kenneth Cox of Sikeston, Mo.; four grandchildren, Cindy Brown of Fenton, Mo., Deborah Hendrix of Paragould, Scott Williams of Farmington, Mo., and Mark Williams of Bloomfield, Mo.; two step-grandchildren, Kenny Cox and Marie Cox, both of Paragould; nine great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today at Providence Baptist Church in Lafe.
Burial will be in Providence Cemetery in Lafe. Rev. Laramie LeQuieu and Rev. Kim Bridges will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Malcolm Carroll, Maurice Hamilton, Kenny Cox, Kenneth Pugh, Bill Pratt and Kevin Pratt.
Honorary pallbearers will be Lawrence Hamilton and Baxter Turner.
Visitation was from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Heath Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Providence Cemetery and Providence Baptist Church. Both may be sent in care of Carolyn Pugh, 5156 Hwy. 135 N., Paragould, AR 72450.

Thelma Leonard

Thelma Leonard, 85, of Corning, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. She was born Jan. 22, 1918, in Moark. She was a homemaker and a member of the Highway Tabernacle Church in Moark.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmer "Babe" Leonard; two daughters, Joann Leonard Moore and infant daughter Kathy Leonard; three sisters; and one brother.
Survivors include two sons, Frank Leonard of Paragould and Lowell Leonard of St. Louis, Mo.; one sister, Grace Sheridan of Corning; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Moark Cemetery. Rev. Billy Snow officiated.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Moark Cemetery in Moark.

David L. Swink

David L. Swink, 71, of Rector died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, in Paragould. He was born May 4, 1932, in Greene County. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, W.R. and Altie Swink.
Survivors include his wife, Jewell Swink of Rector; two sons, Robert Swink of Lafe and James Swink of Clinton, Ill.; two daughters, Altie Dale Wilson of Marmaduke and Barbara Sue Melton of Rector; and two brothers, Melvin Swink of Paragould and Houston Swink of Pennsylvania.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Rector, with George Haywood officiating. 
Burial will be in New Liberty Cemetery at Marmaduke.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Swink, Heath Farmer, Michael Wilson, Randal Melton, Keith Franks and Todd Wilson.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

John C. Grubb

John C. Grubb, 75, of Boydsville, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, in Piggott. He was born Jan. 31, 1927, in Boydsville. He was a veteran of World War II and a Baptist.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ida Grubb; 11 brothers and sisters; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Grubb of Boydsville; one son, Buster Grubb of Boydsville; four daughters, Retha Booth of Jonesboro, Diane Shelton of Success, Marsha Anders of Peach Orchard, and Dotty Spinks of Clarksdale, Miss; one brother, Virgil Grubb of Boydsville; two sisters, Mary Ellen Parker of Paragould, and Mavis Evans of Missouri; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Rector with Jerry Massey and Wayne Baldwin officiating.
Burial will be at Woodland Heights Cemetery, in Rector, under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Pauline Florence Tippitt

Pauline Florence Tippitt, 88, of Rector, died Dec. 30, 2003, at Rector Healthcare.
She was born July 8, 1915, in Dexter, Mo. She was a homemaker and a member of Post Oak Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Columbus Tippitt; her parents, Harvey Leon and Rosa Strait Henry; two sons, Ira Tippitt and Don O'Dell; two brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors include three sons, Richard Leon Tippitt of Piggott, Coma Lee Tippitt of Jonesboro and Hubert Glenn Tippitt of Rector; two daughters, Melba Bilyeu of Warrington, Mo., and Irene Roofe of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 22 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Rector with Bro. Owen Little officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in Jonesboro under the direction of Irby Funeral Service.
Pallbearers are her grandsons.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.