Wanda Faye Roush
Wanda Faye Gerdes Roush, age 52, passed away at her residence in Lafe on
Monday, December 1, 2008, due to a lengthy illness.
She was born on Memorial Day, May 30, 1956, at Lafe to Harold W. and Rose
Mary Dicus Gerdes. She was retired from the Greene County Clerk’s Office.
She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lafe.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Rose Mary Gerdes, an infant
brother, Dennis Gerdes, father-in-law, Charles “Coby” Roush, her maternal
grandparents, Oscar and Dica Dicus, and her paternal grandparents, William
and Mollie Gerdes.
Survivors include her husband, Phil Roush of Lafe, daughters and
sons-in-law, Melissa and Chad Henson of Brookland, and Ashley and Curtis
Reed of Paragould, her father, Harold W. Gerdes of Lafe, brothers and
sister-in-law, Gary and Dorothy Gerdes of Paragould, and Greg Gerdes of
Paragould, sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Ronnie Harvey of Lafe,
grandson, Tyler Shane Henson, granddaughter, Alexis Nicole Reed, her
mother-in-law and father-in-law, Harlan and Verda Crouch of Paragould, and
sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Rita and Terry Gladish of Paragould.
Visitation will be this evening from 5:30 until 9 at the Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 3rd at 10 a.m. at St. John’s
Lutheran Church with the Rev. Curt Dwyer officiating. Burial will follow at
Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Gladish, Randy Hedge, Mike Ellis, Al Ryan, Kevin
Reddick and James Crow.
Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church Building Fund.
”A special thanks to St. Bernards Hospice care team for all their wonderful
and caring assistance.”
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Rosalee Atwell
Rosalee Holt Atwell, 80, of Paragould passed away Monday, December 1, 2008,
at Greene Acres Nursing Home.
Survivors include her son, Eldon Atwell of Paragould, two daughters, Betty
Webb of Corning and Carmen Dubar of Branson, Mo., six grandchildren, and six
great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 9 until11 a.m. Wednesday December 3rd, at the Ermert
Funeral Home in Corning with service to follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be in
Cantwell Cemetery in Corning.
Donna LaRhea Kelly
Donna LaRhea Kelly, 56, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008
at her residence. She was born January 9, 1952 in Memphis, TN. She was a
homemaker and member of Fairview Baptist Church.
Donna was preceded in death by her father, D. W. Kelly and maternal
grandparents, James K. and Dorothy Partlow.
Survivors include her husband, Mike Kelly of Paragould, daughters and
sons-in-law, Shannon and Daryl Masingale of Paragould and Summer and Chad
Miller of Springdale, AR., mother, Jimmie Kelly of Paragould and brother
Andy Kelly of Paragould, grandchildren, Jordan, Brooke and Ridge Masingale
and Allison and Brandon Miller.
Everyone will meet at Mtn. Home Cemetery at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 05,
2008 for graveside services with Reverend Dennis Strope officiating.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6 until 8 pm at the Heath Funeral
Home.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Georgia Gilmore
Mrs. Georgia Gilmore, age 75, of Paragould, formerly of Blytheville, passed
away Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at AR. Methodist Hospital in Paragould.
She leaves her children, Sheila Blocker (Dennis) of Gosnell, Rocky Gilmore
(Peggy) of Beech Grove, Dickie Gilmore (Diana) of Prim, David Gilmore
(Tammie) of Beech Grove, three brothers, 11 grandchildren, and five
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 05, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in Cobb
Funeral Home Chapel at Blytheville with burial following in Dogwood
Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors from 6 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral
home.
Robin Ray Cox
Robin Ray Cox, age 43, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, December 3rd at
Trumann Health and Rehab in Trumann, he was born January 16, 1965.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Robert and Ann Cox of Cherokee
Village, mother, Pearl Cox of Paragould, sister: Candace Struble, Holcomb,
Missouri, brothers: John W. Gross, Chicago, IL, Martin Gross, Paducah, KY,
Kim Cox, Saint Augustine, FL.
Family and friends will meet at Greene County Memorial Gardens at 12:00
p.m., Friday, December 05, 2008 with Reverend Robert Cox officiating.
Heath Funeral Home in Paragould is in charge of the arrangements.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Erwin H. Nething
Erwin H. Nething, 90, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Greene
Acres Nursing Home.
He was born January 17, 1918, at Lafe, where he lived all his life. He was a
retired farmer and a life-long member of St. John’s Lutheran Church at Lafe.
He is survived by five children, Chester and Shirley Nething of rural
Marmaduke, Katie and Bill Thompson of rural Marmaduke, Karen and Eugene
Morris of Memphis, Dorothy and Harry Chunn of Memphis, and Norma and Mike
DaVault of rural Paragould.
He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren,
brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Iva, who passed away
January 17, 2006, his parents, E. C. and Katherine Nething, one brother,
Carl Nething, four sisters, Clara Nething, Hulda Bohle, Edna Scheer, and
Selma Ohse, and by a son-in-law, Ronnie Robinson.
Funeral services will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church at Lafe, 10:30
am, Saturday, December 6th, with Pastor Curt Dwyer officiating. Burial will
follow in St. John’s Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 9:00 pm, Friday, at Mitchell Funeral Home
in Paragould.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Todd Nething, Talbert Nething, Collin
Thompson, Steven Morris, Shane Robinson, and a special friend and neighbor,
Stanley Bollinger. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Gibson, Winston Tritch,
Wendell Curtland, Orvil Scheer, Dr. Dennis Basco and Harold Gerdes.
Memorials may be made to St. John’s Cemetery or to the charity of donor’s
choice.
The family would like to thank the staff and therapists at Greene Acres
Nursing Home for their professional caring manner. Also thanks to all those
who visited Erwin, their kindness, prayers, and cards.
Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
John Wayne Graue
John Graue of Norfork, AR., formerly of Bragg City, MO., and Rector, went to
be with the Lord on December 2, 2008, in the V.A. Hospital in Little Rock at
the age of 59 years.
Mr. Graue was born July 15, 1949, to the late Arthur and Alma (Morgan) Graue.
He and his wife, Debbie, were owners of Deb’s Flowers and Gifts in Rector
for many years. He attended Galatia Assembly of God Church in Norfork. He
was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and worked as a correctional officer.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a son, Jewel
Cavaness, a daughter-in-law, Tina Weber, and a brother, William Graue.
In addition to his loving wife and best friend, Debbie, he is survived by a
son and daughter-in-law, Rockie and Toni Weber of Rector, a daughter and
son-in-law, Diamond and Kevin Lowe of Paragould, a sister, Mary Martin of
Phoenix, AZ., grandchildren, Jake, Jade, Casey, Jerrod Wayne, Casey Rue and
Emerald, a niece and her husband, Tonya and Mitchell Ellis of Paragould, and
their children, Luke and Jessica.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in
Marmaduke with Brother Larry Thomas officiating. Interment will be at
Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation was Thursday at the Irby Chapel in
Marmaduke.
Online guest book: www.irbyfuneralhome.com
Almarita R. Frenkel
Almarita Frenkel, age 84, of Marmaduke passed away December 3, 2008, at the
Evergreen Nursing Home in Rector.
She was born September 25, 1924, to the late Thomas Cecil and Beulah Grace
(Province) Ray in Greene County.
Almarita is survived by a son, Stephen Gaultney of W.V. and a daughter and
her husband, Carol Anne and Jim Stone of Rison, AR. She had six
grandchildren, Mary Stone Small (Lendell) of Rector, Doug Stone (Yuki) of
Okinawa, Japan, Billy Stone (Mary Beth) of MI., Christa Hope Stone Ermert
(Jerry) of Piggott, Steven Gaultney of TX., Denise Gaultney of TX., and 16
great-grandchildren.
Almarita will be cremated. She requested that no service be held.
The family has asked that memorials be made to the American Cancer society.
Online guest book: www.irbyfuneralhome.com
Willodean Pearce
Willodean Pearce, age 79, of Paragould passed away December 4, 2008, at The
Heritage Nursing Home in Senath, MO.
She is survived by one brother, J.E. Boozer, of Walnut Ridge.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Thomas Haite Pearce, her parents,
Frank and Ida Boozer, three brothers, Mayo, Glen and Bufford Boozer, and two
sisters, Albertine Luke and Imogene Loretta Boozer.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 7th at Mt. Zion
Cemetery in Walcott, with Marion Gramling officiating.
For any lasting memorials, please consider the Children’s Home in Paragould.
Phillips Funeral Home is in charge of services.
Online guestbook: www.phillipsfuneral.net
Conley Gunter
Conley "Buster" Gunter, of Corning, age 41, was born in Valparaiso, IN,
October 14, 1967, son of Conley Gunter, Sr. and Sharon Gunter. He passed
away at his home Friday, December 5, 2008.
A self-employed bricklayer, he married Georgie (Mock) Moser- Gunter July 29,
2002.
Survivors include, his wife Georgie, one son Christian Floyd Anthony Gunter,
Cape Girardeau; one daughter Candace Leeann Gunter, Cape Girardeau; three
step children Curtis Sarells, Cape Girardeau, Michael Moser, Newport and
LaShonda Kay Moser -Gill of Paragould; one granddaughter Rowan Ashley Moser;
mother Sharon Gunter, Paragould; two sisters Dora Hill and Christina Louise
Gunter -Moore, both of Paragould.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Graveside services will be held at the Fairview Cemetery in Paragould at a
date and time to be determined.
Nessa Marie Weatherspoon
Nessa Marie Weatherspoon 15, of Marmaduke passed away on Saturday, December
6, 2008 at her home in Marmaduke. She was born January 5, 1993 in Paragould.
Survivors include her parents, Richard and Virginia Weatherspoon of
Marmaduke, paternal grandparents, Charles Richard Weatherspoon of Rector and
Linda Weatherspoon of Michigan., maternal grandparents, Terry and Oneda
Walker of Marmaduke, paternal great grandmother, Wilma Weatherspoon of
Rector, a sister, Shalyn Weathersoon of Marmduke.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Monday at the Mitchell Funeral
Home of Rector.
Funeral services will be held at10:30 a.m. Tuesday December 9, 2008 at the
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Rector with Bro. George Haygood officiating.
Burial will follow in the Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery near Marmaduke.
Jeffrey Allen, Christopher Weatherspoon, Mark Carter, Michael Weatherspoon,
Dan Walker, and Clint Walker will service as pall bearers.
Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Emily Stark
Emily Stark, age 72, of Paragould passed away December 6, 2008.
She is survived by her husband, David Stark, a daughter and son-in-law
Roselani and Joe Utley, four grandchildren, Mele, Michelle, Joseph and James
Utley and four great-grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service 5 until 8 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2008
at the New Covenant Worship Center under the direction of Pastor Dennis
Bradley.
Online guestbook:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
Geneva Pearl Hancock Matheny
Geneva Pearl Matheny, age 82, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, December 7,
2008, at her residence.
Mrs. Matheny was born February 20, 1926, in Risco, MO., and was a member of
Center Hill Church of Christ. She and her husband were formerly house
parents at Southern Christian Home in Morrilton, and at Paragould Children’s
Home.
Survivors include her husband, Arvel Matheny of the home, three daughters,
Peggy Stone of Little Rock, Glenda Betts and Sandy Hardin, both of
Paragould, two brothers, Herbert “Buff” Hancock of
Oil City, LA., and Richard Hancock of Peidmont, MO., four sisters, Ruby McMurtry of Paragould, Betty Lampe of Belleville, IL., Marie Miskle of
Montgomery City, MO., and Martha Bubenik of Sea Drift, TX., six
grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Dorothy Hancock, two
brothers, Leo Hancock and Jerry Hancock, two sisters, Shirley Spence and
Linda Sedrick.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 11th, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, in Paragould. Burial will follow in Purcell Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Mitchell Funeral
Home.
Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
James L. Grayson
James Lawrence Grayson, age 87, of Corning passed away Sunday, December 7,
2008, at AR. Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.
Born the son of Sanford Franklin Grayson and Leona Handwork Grayson on
September 22, 1921, at Corning, Mr. Grayson was a maintenance supervisor for
Riceland. He enjoyed woodworking and was of the Baptist faith.
On December 24, 1947, he was united in marriage to Delores Bertha
Porterfield. She preceded him in death December12, 2002.
Survivors include his son, Larry Grayson of Jonesboro, daughters, Lynne Hall
of Corning, Peggy Stanley of Hot Springs and Gayle Felton of El Dorado,
grandchildren, Danea Hall, Alissa Scott and Anna Grayson, and
great-grandchildren, Haley and Kathleen Scott.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son, Lloyd Grayson, and
sisters, Mable Spence and Mildred Ryan.
Visitation will be this evening from 6 until8 at the Ermert Funeral Home in
Corning.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 10th at the Calvary Baptist
Church in Corning with the Revs. Sonny Simpson and Sunny Williams
officiating. Burial will be in Corning Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bo Hubbard, John Herron, Jim VanNada, Terry
Rapert, Tom Graham and Brad Scott.
Honoraries will be Tim Bippus, Donnie Little, William McMillian, James Blagg
and E.J. Brooks.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, P.O.
Box 114, Corning 72422, or Action Ministries International Olympic Ministry,
P.O. Box 587, West Point, GA. 31833-0587.
Hattie Sue Roberts
Hattie Sue Roberts, age 54, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 7,
2008.
She retired from Emerson Electric and is a member of Greater Vision
Ministries.
She is survived by her daughters: Catherine Goodman of Lafe, Amanda Cogburn
of Paragould, sons: Jeremy Cogburn of Lafe, Wesley Bateman of Paragould,
sisters: Wava Guinn of Arbyrd, Janice Lancaster of Trumann, brother, David
Chase of Cardwell and 13 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at
Greater Vision Ministries. Her life will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Friday,
December 12th at Greater Vision Ministries with Reverend Rick Ethridge
officiating.
Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens. If you would like to
leave a lasting memorial, please consider Greater Vision Ministries, 2004
Rockingchair Road, Paragould, AR 72450.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Odell Windell Roberts
Odell Windell Roberts, age 59, passed away December 7, 2008, at AR.
Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. He was born January 22, 1949, in
Paragould to Milburn and Winnie Roberts. He served in the U.S. Air Force and
worked at Darling Store Fixtures in Paragould.
He is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Ramirez and Telly Gilbee, both of
Paragould, two stepsons, Wesley Bateman and Jeremy Cogburn, two
stepdaughters, Cathy Goodman and Amanda Cogburn, one brother, Weldon Roberts
of Lafe, six grandchildren, Whitney Wheat, Ryan Thomason, Jordan Thomason,
Joshua Roberts, Lindsey McCay and Asher Murrell, 13 step grandchildren, one
great-grandchild, Kaylee Wheat, one niece, Shelia Southard, and two nephews,
Duane Roberts and Kelly Roberts.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Hattie Sue Roberts, and his parents.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, December 11,
2008, at the Phillips Funeral Home. There will be a graveside service at 10
a.m. Friday, December 12, 2008, at Greene County Memorial Gardens with
Brother Kevin Edgar officiating.
Active pallbearers are James Crow, Ryan Thomason, Jordan Thomason, Wesley
Wheat, Kelly Roberts and Ronnie Tritch. Serving as honorary pallbearer will
be Josh Roberts.
Online guestbook:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
Rebah Mae Butler Masters
Rebah Mae Masters, age 84, of Bunker, MO., formerly of Kennett, passed away
Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Salem Memorial District Hospital in Salem, MO.
Born October 4, 1924, in Paragould, AR., daughter of the late Ivory Owen and
Ethel Layton Butler, she was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in
Kennett, owned and operated a gift and floral shop in Centerville, MO., a
Stanley Home Product dealer in Holcomb, MO., and Kennett and was in the
medical supplies business.
On September 14, 1940, in Kennett, she married Wanie Ancil Masters, who
survives.
Survivors also include one daughter, Glenna Schult, of Bunker, three sons,
Dewayne Masters and wife, Mary, of Elkhart, IN., Ronnie Masters and wife,
Carol, of Bridgeman, MI., and Roy Masters and wife, Jean, of Caledonia, MO.,
one brother, Cloral Butler, of St. Louis, MO., one sister, Vonah Lee
Leathers, of Blytheville, AR., 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and
three great-great-granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by one son, Sonny Masters, one sister, Imo Ridge
and five brothers, Oras, Bryce, Dean, Loyd and Terry Butler.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Landess Funeral
Home in Campbell, MO.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 10, at the
Landess Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Donald Cox officiating.
Burial will follow in the Qulin Cemetery at Qulin, MO.
Memorials may be made to the Qulin Cemetery.
Thelma Dary
Thelma R. Dary was born in Greene County, March 12, 1920 daughter of Roy and
Clemmie Idella Johns. She died in Bakersfield, CA, Monday, December 8, 2008. She
was 88.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack Dary, son Marvin
"Hungry" Lee Holland, and step-grandson Terry Edington.
Survivors are three sisters Imojine, Dorothy and Goldie; daughter-in-law
Bonnie Holland, Biggers, grandchildren Terry and Gennie Holland, Success,
Rick and Debbie Sells, Portageville, MO, step-grandchildren Kim Edington,
David and Julie Edington and Leanne Edington, great-grandchildren Amber,
Chad and Savannah; step-great-grandchildren Josh, Jared, Jaden and Morgan
and one great-great-grandchild Ashton; many nieces and nephews, great nieces
and great nephews.
Chapel services were held December 13th, 2008 in Hillcrest Mortuary in
Bakersfield, CA with Rev. Ray Johns officiating.
Linda Marie Sanford
Linda Marie Sanford, age 61, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, December
10, 2008, at her residence.
Born September 24, 1947, in Bartow, FL. Mrs. Sanford was formerly a maid at
a motel and a member of New Beginnings Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Parks of Perkinston, Mississippi, and
Mary Hanks of the home, five brothers, Wayne Pilgrum of KY., James Pilgrum
and David Pilgrum, both of Avon Park, FL., Harvey Pilgrum of Portland, OR.,
and Lamar Pilgrum of FL.
She is also survived by two sisters, Gloria Pettus of FL., Katherine Trussel
of AL., eleven grandchildren, and by fourteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilford Hubert Sanford, and by one
son, Bill Sanford, Jr.
Visitation will be Friday, December 12th at the Mitchell Funeral Home in
Paragould, from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.
No funeral service is scheduled.
Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Wilma Valentine Boothe
Wilma Valentine Boothe, age 79, of Walnut Ridge, passed away Wednesday,
December 10, 2008, at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
She was born November 10, 1929, in Paragould, and retired from the Paragould
School System as a cafeteria supervisor. Mrs. Boothe was a member of
Evergreen General Baptist Church, Walnut Ridge.
She is survived by her husband, Henan Boothe of Walnut Ridge, two brothers,
Sammie Robinson of Tulsa, OK., Bobby Lee Robinson of DeSota, MO., a
sister-in-law, Betty Robinson of Ballwin, MO., and by many other friends and
relatives.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, L. C. Valentine, Jr., her
parents, Willie and Artie Robinson, and by a brother, James Robinson
Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 13th, at Greene
County Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Leonard Hensley officiating.
Visitation will be from 10:00 until11:15 a.m. Saturday, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home, Paragould. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at
11:15 a.m.
Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Donald Louis Rawls
Donald Louis Rawls, age 67, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, December
10, 2008 at AR. Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Don was born August 22, 1941, he was a Professional Truck Driver for J. B.
Hunt and a member of the Commissary Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Carol of the home, daughters and sons-in-law,
Karen and Terrel Harpe of Blythe, GA., Donna and Gary Gray of Lake City,
AR., Emily and Matt Turner of Paragould, Lisa and John Tuetkin of
Steeleville, IL., and Linda and James Gibson of Reno, AR., sons and
daughter-in-law, William Rawls of Paragould, Michael Woodard of Steeleville,
MO., and Paul and Carol Woodard of Paragould, sister & brother-in-law,
Shirley and Austin White of Delaplaine, AR., seventeen grandchldren, and six
great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, D. W. and Emma Rogers Rawls.
Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:00 until 9:00 at the Heath Funeral
Home.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 13th, at 1:30 p.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with L. R. Smith officiating.
Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family
has requested that memorials be made to the Children's Home of Paragould.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Yvonne Blanton
Yvonne Lecomte Blanton was born in France on July 8, 1924 the daughter of
the late Jules and Pauline Marie Pittery Lecomte.
On June 7, 1947 in Paris, France, she was united in marriage to Willie M.
Blanton, who preceded her in death February 2007.
In addition to France, Ms. Blanton had lived in Counce, Tennessee and
Paragould, Arkansas, taking her oath of U.S. Citizenship on December 14,
2007. Ms. Blanton had worked at Garan Manufacturing for 12 years and I.T.T.
in Corinth, Mississippi for 14 years before retiring. She enjoyed gardening,
knitting, and was of Catholic belief.
Ms. Blanton departed this life on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 in Paragould,
AR. at the age of 84 years, 5 months, 2 days.
Ms. Blanton is survived by 2 sisters: Odette Lecomte and Adele Lecomte
Thiesset both of France.
In addition to her husband and parents, Ms. Blanton was preceded in death by
a sister: Madeleine Lecomte, 3 brothers: Paul Lecomte, Pierre Lecomte, and
Charlo Lecomte.
Services will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Shackelford Funeral Chapel in Savannah, Tennessee, with officiating. Burial
will follow in the Center Hill Cemetery at Counce, Tennessee.
Online guest book: www.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com
John Robert Davis
John Robert Davis, age 82 of Paragould passed away Friday, December 12, 2008
at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
John was born November 17, 1926, he was the retired co-owner and operator of
J & L Upholstery and an ordained General Baptist Minister. He was a member
of the Grace United General Baptist Church and attended the First Free Will
Baptist Church. John was a WWII veteran.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Williams Davis, parents
Johnnie James and Mary Rowe Davis, 2 brothers and 6 sisters.
Survivors include, his wife, Hilda Joan Davis of the home, sons and
daughters-in-law, Larry Davis, Mike and Sherry Davis and Barry and Stephane
Davis, all of Paragould, daughter and son-in-law, Marla and John McCord of
Paragould., brother, Avon Davis of Paragould, grandchildren, Lyn Wilson,
Josh Davis, Mackenzie Davis, Zachery McCord, Tyson Davis, Aubree McCord and
Trase Davis, great grandchildren, Zac Wilson, Alec Wilson, Chloe Brown and
Hayden Grace McCord.
Visitation will be Saturday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at the Heath Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be Sunday, December 14th at 2:00 p.m. at the
Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Rayburn Formon officiating.
Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the First Free Will Baptist Church.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Renia Goodman
Renia Goodman, of Lafe, was born September 7, 1959, she passed away at the
age of 49, Thursday, December 11, 2008 at her home.
She worked at Emerson Electric for nine years.
She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Shatley, and her sister,
Lenia VanHorn.
She is survived by her husband, Joel Goodman of the home, daughters and
son-in-law, Carrie Dee and James Dowell of St. Johns, MI., Ginger Michelle
Goodman of Paragould, son and fiance, Cody Lee Goodman and Melissa Vines of
Rector, mother and stepfather, Lowanda and Robert Cole, brothers, Donnie
Shatley and Darrell Shatley, both of Paragould, grandsons, Trent Kevin James
Dowell of St. Johns and Alexander Goodman of Paragould, and granddaughters,
Emily Renia Dowell of St. Johns, Alexis Goodman and Sabrina Goodman, both of
Paragould, Julia Dawn Wilson, Gabrielle Dominique Wilson and Krystle Brooke
Rubbo, all of Rector.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 Wednesday evening at the
Heath Funeral Home.
Her life will be celebrated at the Heath Colonial Chapel at 1 p.m. Thursday,
December 18th with the Rev. Duane Dutka officiating.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
James Williams Jones
James William Jones, age 69, of Paragould went to be with his Lord Jesus
Christ on December 12, 2008, at his home. Born September 16, 1939, near
Bono, he was a retired maintenance worker for Arkansas Methodist Hospital
and a member of the Seed of Faith Pentecostal Church.
He is survived by his wife, Estella Jones of Paragould, two sons, Jimmy Lyn
Jones and his wife, Tess, of San Diego, CA., and Virgil Alan Jones of
Paragould, one daughter and her husband, Brenda Lee and Gary Wayne Dowler of
Hooker, four sisters, Ruth Ann Dugan of St. Louis, Joyce Clem of Alton, IL.,
Lois Carol Niemeir of St. Louis and Patsy Faye White of St. Louis, seven
grandchildren, Scott Jones, Alan Jones, Winter Richardson, Mandy Dowler,
Dustin Dowler, Zachary Dowler and Alexandria Jones, three
great-grandchildren, Lily Jones, Morgan Richardson and Laney Curry, two
sisters-in-law, Norma Fields and Diane Malloy, and one brother-in-law, Jerry
Malloy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Enoch and Claudia Mae Jones,
and one brother, W. T. Jones.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 15th at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Trumann Wycoff officiating. Burial will be at
Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 until 9 p.m. today at the Mitchell
Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Stanley Rouse, Raybert Dowler, Gary Don Huckabay, Larry
Keith Huckabay, Mike Ellis and Stanley Tritch.
He will be loved and missed by all.
Memorials in his name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Shirley Bohannon
Shirley Bohannon, age 73, of Bryant passed away Friday, Dec.12, 2008. She
worked for Providential Insurance Company for 20 years and was a member of
Victory Baptist Church in Sherwood.
She is survived by her son, James Timothy Higgins and wife, Karla, two
granddaughters, Shelby Elise Higgins and Regan Alane Higgins, all of Bryant,
and sister, Bonnie Barringer, of Douglasville, GA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Bohannon, sister,
Florence Pillow, two brothers, Bob and Babe Pillow, and her parents, Bill
and Dona Pillow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Parkinson Disease
Association, 210 Woodbine St., Hot Springs, AR 71901 or First Baptist Church
of Bryant, New Construction Fund, P.O. Box 267, Bryant, AR 72089.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at North Little Rock Funeral
Home, 1921 Main St., (501) 758-1170. The family will receive friends from 6
p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Burial will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 17th at Pine Knot Cemetery in
Paragould.
Online guest book: www.nlrfh.com
Juanita Fannie Stonebraker
Juanita Fannie Stonebraker, age 79, of Paragould, passed away Saturday,
December 13, 2008 in Memphis.
She was born November 30, 1929 into the family of the late Ora and Beulah
Matthews.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Ray "Stoney"
Stonebraker.
She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, James and Brenda Stonebraker of
Memphis, sisters, Thelma Matthews, Barbara Matthews, both of Little Rock and
Faye Jackson of Paragould, step grandson, John William Lamberth and five
great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until service time Wednesday
at the Heath Colonial Chapel. Her life will be celebrated at the Heath
Colonial Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 17th with Reverend David
White officiating.
Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to
American Cancer Society, 1204 Robinwood, Paragould, AR 72450.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Harold L. Hood Sr.
Harold L. Hood Sr., age 87, of Malvern, formerly of Paragould and
Blytheville, passed away December 13, 2008.
He was born August 12, 1921, at Potts Camp, MS., to Dale and Ora Lee Hood.
He was a World War II Army veteran.
Survivors include his son, Harold Hood Jr. of Greenwood, grandsons, Wade
Hood of Harlingen, TX., and Kelly Hood of Malvern, and five
great-grandchildren.
His wife, Dorothy Duvall Hood, a sister and a grandson preceded him in
death.
Services will be Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 3 p.m. in Qualls Batesville
Funeral Service Chapel with burial in Oaklawn Cemetery.
T. L. DeGraw
T. L. DeGraw, age 65, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008,
at his residence.
An Army veteran of the Vietnam era, Mr. DeGraw was born December 12, 1942,
in San Francisco, CA. He was a probation parole officer and a member of
Center Hill Church of Christ.
Survivors include his mother, Mary DeGraw of Paragould, and four daughters,
Cheri Childers, and Beth Jamison both of Kennett, Erica Hanlett of
Nashville, TN., and Kristi Allmon of Paragould, one brother, Perry DeGraw of
Freeport, IL., and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, William DeGraw.
There will be a memorial service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 20th, at the
Pine Knot Cemetery. No visitation is scheduled.
Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Dennis Abell
Dennis “Pike” Abell, age 90, of Titusville, FL., passed on to a new life
December 14, 2008.
Pike was born August 16, 1918, to Emanuel and Ella Pike Abell in Paragould,
the fourth of 11 children. He was predeceased by his parents and seven
siblings.
Pike was a World War II Army veteran and worked with the CIA until his
retirement in 1971. He moved to Titusville with his family in 1972. Pike
volunteered as a victim witness advocate for the state attorney’s office for
more than 20 years. He was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church and the
Knights of Columbus (council 5667) for 36 years.
Pike is survived by his wife, Clara, of 58 years; daughter, Sherry Anello
Chycota and husband, Dan; son, Martin Abell and wife, Telina; grandchildren,
Michelle and Michael Anello Jr. and Cassandra and Grant Abell, all of
Titusville; brothers, Wayne (Earline) Abell of Paragould, Frank (Sera) Abell
of Raleigh, N.C.; sister, Mary Young of Mobile, AL., and many nieces and
nephews.
Viewing will be from 6 until 8 p.m. today at the North Brevard Funeral Home.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 20th at St. Teresa Catholic
Church in Titusville. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memori al Gardens in
Titusville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sexual Assault Victim
Services for Brevard County at any Wachovia Bank location.
Online guest book: www.northbrevardfuneralhome.com
Lura Marie Metz
Lura Marie Metz, age 46, of Paragould passed away December 14, 2008. She was
born February 10, 1962 in Fresno, CA.
She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Mae Hall of Paragould, two sons,
Charles Berry, Jr. and Bobby Berry, two daughters, Mary Berry and Cheree
Berry all of Paragould, three brothers, Darrell Lee Metz, Jr. of Paragould,
Terry Metz, Sr. of Marmaduke and Virgil Metz of Jonesboro, one sister Sherry
Metz of Paragould.
Preceding her in death were her father, Darrell Lee Metz, Sr., one brother
Charles Metz and a sister Mary Metz.
The family will receive friends 6 until 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 16, 2008
at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday,
December 17, 2008 in the Center Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home with
Wayne McGill officiating. Burial will be at Brown’s Chapel Cemetery.
Active pallbearers are Kenny Moore, Tim Moslander, John Moslander, Terry
Metz, Jr., Bryan Drennen, Zack Metz and Derrick Johathon and Brandon Adams
will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Lura Metz
Funeral Fund at Phillips Funeral Home..
Online guestbook: www.phillipsfuneral.net
Carolyn Pickney
Carolyn Boone Pickney, age 76, of Clinton, IA., passed away on Sunday,
December 14, 2008, in Iowa City, IA., after a brief illness.
Carolyn returned to Clinton, from Paragould two years ago following the
death of her husband, Charles “Chuck” Pickney, after living in Arkansas for
30 years.
Carolyn was born in Flint, MI., March 5, 1932, the daughter of Jack and
Grace Boone. She graduated from Paragould High School and married Chuck in
1950, moving with him to Missouri, then Iowa. Carolyn was a homemaker during
the majority of her children’s school years, then worked for many years in
the floral wire service after moving back to Arkansas in 1975.
Carolyn enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and her beloved dogs, Pepe and Heidi. She loved spending
time at Spring River and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, along with the
Arkansas Razorbacks and ASU Indians.
While in Paragould, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church,
where she sang in the choir. After moving back to Clinton, she moved her
membership to the FUMC in Clinton and earned 100 hours as a Mercy Auxiliary
volunteer.
Carolyn is survived by two daughters, Lanie Raasch and her husband Don of
Clinton, and Dawn Layer and her husband Dennis of Jonesboro, two sons, Casey
Pickney and his wife Irene of Atlanta, TX., and Mike Pickney of Clinton, and
her five grandchildren, Heather Dehner and her husband Jerry, Keith Raasch,
and Lacy Pickney, all of Clinton, Lance Pickney of Texas and Callie Layer of
Jonesboro, and five great-grandchildren.
Following her choice of cremation, a memorial service will be held on
Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the First United Church at Paragould with the Rev.
Allan Crum officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Churches of Clinton,
Paragould or Jonesboro.
Marcella Combs
Marcella (Witcher) Combs departed this life December 14, 2008, at St. John’s
Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born March 31, 1939, in Stanford,
AR., to Henry and Iona Shoemaker Witcher.
Proceeded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister, Marcella
leaves her companion, Bill Green of Farmington, MO., Scott Medley of Essex,
MO., daughter, Theresa Dodson of Warrenton, MO., stepdaughters, Cathy
Younker of O’Fallon, MO., Diana Lewis of Farmington, MO., Denise Green of
FL., several grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers, Dallas Witcher
of Henry, TN., James Witcher of Hope, AR., sisters, Ann King of Grafton,
OH., Tess Bingham of Searcy, AR., and Tressie Ring of Pocahontas.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 18th at Mt. Zion
Baptist Church with inurnment following at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
The family requests no flowers, but any donations can be sent to: St. John’s
Mercy Hospital
In Memory of Marcella Combs, 490 ICU, 615 S. New Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO
63141.
Eugene
Gramling
Eugene “Gene” Gramling, age 84, of Jacksonville, FL., a native of Walcott
and formerly of Kennett, MO., passed away Monday, December 15, 2008, at St.
Lukes Hospital in Jacksonville.
He was born January 31, 1924, at Walcott, to the late Estes and Cordie
Gramling. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Walcott.
Mr. Gramling is survived by Clara Gramling of the home; sons, Larry Gramling
of Paragould and Terry Gramling of Memphis; daughter, Regina Garrett of
Jacksonville; brother, Stan Gramling of Cabot; sisters, Maxine Ward of
Aurora, Mo., and Madonna Stewart of Walcott; 10 grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Frankie Gramling, Bob Gramling
and Malcolm Gramling, and one sister, Aledene Tinkle.
He was a World War II veteran and in 1986 retired from the Arkansas Highway
Department at Paragould.
A formal memorial celebration will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Walcott
State Park with the Revs. Sam Stewart and Marion Gramling officiating. All
family and friends are invited to attend.
Barbara Fisher
Barbara Fisher, age 63, of Paragould was born June 27, 1945, she passed away
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at her residence.
The Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday for family and friends and the
family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, December 19th at the
Heath Funeral Home.
A funeral mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday,
December 20th at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial following in St.
Mary's Catholic Cemetery.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Lynda Ann Elliott
Mrs. Lynda Ann Chandler Elliott, age 56, of West Memphis passed away
Wednesday, December 17, 2008.
She was born January 26, 1942, at Paragould, the daughter of Louis and Helen
Sims Chandler. Ann married the Rev. J.E. Elliott on October 1, 1959.
Ann was a homemaker and faithful member of the Church of God of Prophecy in
Harrisburg, where her husband was the minister. Ann loved the Lord. She was
the adult ladies Sunday school teacher and was very active in other church
activities. She enjoyed sewing, traveling and spending time with family and
friends.
She was preceded in death by one son, J.E. “Junior” Elliott Jr., her
parents, and two brothers, Leslie and Paul Chandler.
Ann is survived by her husband of 49 years, the Rev. J.E. Elliott of West
Memphis, three daughters, Angela Smith of Heber Springs, Leslie Snyder and
husband Tim of Lexa, and Alison Woolley and husband Eric of Bartlett, TN.,
one brother, Jim Chandler of Charleston, S.C., four sisters, Pat Black of
Beebe, Nancy Weaver of Cash, Debbie Wilson of Mayflower and Jeannia Chandler
of Knoxville, TN., four grandchildren, Brandon Smith, Kristen George,
Matthew and Ashley Snyder, and three great-grandchildren, Zoey and Lily
Smith and Ariana George.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 20th in Jackson’s
Harrisburg Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Gerald Vickers and Wayne Pense
officiating. Interment will be in Center Hill Cemetery at Paragould.
Visitation will be this evening from 6 until 8 in Jackson’s Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Jackson’s Harrisburg Funeral Home.
Mary E. McGinnis
Mary Elizabeth Boyd McGinnis, age 72 of Paragould passed away Thursday,
December 18, 2008 at the NEA Hospital in Jonesboro.
"Liz" as she was known to here family, was born May 27, 1936. She was
retired from L. A. Darling and served many years volunteering for the March
of Dimes. She loved her family and many friends. She enjoyed making her
ceramics and her basketball games be it on TV or live. She was of the
Baptist belief.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Whitfield and Grace Hill Boyd and
a brother, Larry Boyd.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Gene McGinnis, daughter, Retha
Kappelman of Paragould; two granddaughters, Danna Woods and Passed awayra
Robinson and great grandson Jamal Savior all of Paragould. Sisters, Marie
Vaughn and Stella Boyd of Paragould, Wilma Fowler of Chattanooga, TN;
brothers, Vernon Boyd of Paragould, Herschel Boyd of Rockford, IL, Walter
Boyd of O'Fallon, MO and Joe Boyd of Doniphan, MO. many nieces, nephews and
a host of friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at the Heath Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 24th at 1:30 p.m. at the
Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Kenny Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family requests that
memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Court,
Suite 104, Little Rock, AR 72205 or the March of Dimes, 1501 North Pierce,
Suite 106, Little Rock, AR 72207.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Opal Mayberry Bateman
Opal Lorene Mayberry Bateman, age 92, of Memphis, formerly of Paragould,
passed away Thursday, December 18, 2008, at her residence.
Mrs. Bateman was born December 1, 1916, in Bonne Terre, MO., to Jordan and
Cora Mayberry. She was a retired cook for the Paragould School District and
a member of East Side Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Shirley Bateman of
Paragould, one daughter, Wanda Tatum of Memphis, and a daughter-in-law, Ann
Bateman of Paragould. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, a very
special granddaughter, Deborah Bateman, twenty-six great grandchildren,
sixteen great great grandchildren, and by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Bateman, her parents, one
son, Ted Bateman, five brothers, Doug, Andrew, Gene, Ralph, and Virgil
Mayberry, and by one sister, Ruby Fisher.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 9:00 pm, Friday, at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 20th, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Dennis Scudder officiating. Burial will follow in
Linwood Cemetery
Grandsons, Mike Tatum, Jerry Tatum, Steve Tatum, David Tatum, Kevin Bateman,
Randy Hahn, Terry Bateman, and Teddy Joe Bateman will serve as pallbearers.
Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Ulyess Edward Chambless
Ulyess Edward Chambless, 81, of Paragould, passed away Friday, December 19,
2008, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Born December 6, 1927, in Nauvoo, AL. Mr. Chambless retired from the Dr.
Pepper Bottling Company of Paragould. An Army veteran of WWII and of the
Korean conflict, he also retired from the Army National Guard with over 30
years service He was a member of the Second and Walnut Church of Christ and
of the American Legion.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Linda Chambless of
Paragould, Ronald and Becky Chambless of Annapolis, MD., two daughters and a
son-in-law, Beth and Doug Smith of Paragould, and Phyllis Bell of Rio Vista,
TX. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Chris Chambless, Teri
Shipman, and Jamie Shirley, all of Paragould Kim Stulir of TX., Eddie, Andy
and Julie Chambless of Annapolis, MD., seven great grandchildren; four
aunts, two uncles; and by his loyal companion, his dog, Grover.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Luke and Eula Chambless; a three
year old son, Eddie Chambless; his first wife, Wava Chambless; and by his
second wife, Marian Queen Chambless.
Visitation will be Sunday, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, December 22nd, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with James A. Brown officiating. Burial will follow in
New Friendship Cemetery.
Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Kenneth Gregory
Kenneth Franklin Gregory, age 69, of Paragould, passed away
December 20, 2008, in Bedford, VA. Born July 8, 1939, he was the son of the
late Samuel and Mary Gregory. He was a master electrician and plumber by
trade and served the Paragould area for many years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vonda L. Davis Gregory; a son, Mike
Gregory; and two brothers, Leland and Wally Gregory.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Marty and Shannon Gregory of
Jonesboro; a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Donnie Boggess of Bedford,
VA., one brother, Dallas “Bud” Gregory of Paragould; two sisters, Geneva
Martin and Berta Shaver, both of Paragould; and grandchildren, Chris, Alex
and Nick Gregory and Elijah Boggess.
A private memorial service for family and close friends will be January 3,
2009 in Paragould.
Lorene Brown
Lorene Brown, 89, of Rockford, IL. Passed away Sunday, December 21, 2008 at
her residence. She had lived in Rockford, for the last 34 years, moving
there from Delaplaine. She was a member of the Church of Christ and was a
switchboard operator.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Brown; parents, J.T. and
Dessie Cummings McBroom; and a brother, J.E. McBroom.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda Hegberg of Rockford and Shirley
Fisackerly and husband, Larry, of Monticello; grandchildren, Theresa Wake,
Heath Hegberg and Stacy Usry; and two great-grandchildren, Nicklas Wake and
Nickita Beach.
Visitation will be Sunday December 28th from 12:30 until 2 p.m. at
House-Gregg Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge prior to the service.
Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. with Charles Abanathy officiating.
Burial will follow in Jones-Ridge Cemetery in Delaplaine.
Pallbearers will be Terry McBroom, Kent McBroom, Jake McBroom, James
Compton, Frankie Rice and Jeff Tabor.
Tonya Wright
Tonya Carol (Stringer) Wright, age 41, was born on November 19, 1967. She
went to Heaven on December 23, 2008.
Visitation will be held at Heath Funeral Home December 26th from 10:00 until
11:00 a.m. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. December 26 in the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Bro. Chris George officiating, followed by a brief
service at Brown's Chapel Cemetery.
Those attending are encouraged to wear Titans Blue.
Her survivors include, husband, Joey Wright, two precious daughters, Rachil
Wright and Josey Wright, dad, Galen Stringer and sister, Angie Stringer, all
of Jonesboro will remember Tonya for her love of life and them.
Tonya is now with her family who preceded her into Heaven, her mama, Carolyn
Stringer, her grandparents and uncles.
All who knew Tonya have better lives from knowing her. In lieu of flowers,
the family ask that you consider St. Jude's Hospital or the Ronald McDonald
House.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Lois Bolin
Lois Faye Bolin, age 85, of Brookland, passed away, Wednesday, December 24,
2008 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born on July
18, 1923 in Monette and lived in the Brookland area for the past six years
and formerly of Childress and Monette.
She was a retired caregiver and member of the Grace United Baptist Church in
Paragould. She loved to help people and helped with several community
centers in the area.
Survivors include one niece, Janet Poe of Brookland, three nephews, Ted
Gardner of Paragould, Rev. Jerry Reed of Monette and Donnie Gardner of AZ.,
one half-brother,
Charles Douglas Shannon of OK. and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arch “Shorty” and Myrtle Shannon,
three sisters and one brother.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
at Greene County Memorial Gardens at Paragould with Rev. Jerry Reed
officiating.
There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, the family request lasting memorials to the Arkansas
Children’s Hospital in Little Rock.
Arrangements and services are entrusted with The Gregg Funeral Home of
Jonesboro.
Delbert C. Williams Jr.
Delbert C. Williams Jr., age 44, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday,
December 24, 2008.
He was born at Paragould July 26, 1964. Mr. Williams was a mechanic.
He leaves behind his wife, Tina Williams of the home; a son, Dustin Williams
of Jonesboro; a daughter, Lisa Williams of Jonesboro; his mother and
stepfather, Bonnie and Steve Mink; two brothers, Bobby Williams and Tony
Williams, both of Paragould; and six grandchildren, Briana Williams, Darrell
Hinton, Jazamine Williams, Sha-Lisa Hinton, Kyle Williams and Angel Moore.
He was preceded in death by his father, Delbert C. Williams Sr.; a daughter,
Christy Seagraves; and two grandsons, Jordan Seagraves and Jerimiah
Seagraves.
Graveside funeral services and burial will be held Saturday, December 27th
in Pine Log Cemetery, beginning at 2 p.m.
Visitation will be held before the service from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Rose Marie Stanfill
Rose Marie (Wilcox) Stanfill, age 78, went to be with the Lord on Thursday,
December 25th at Skilcare Nursing Center in Jonesboro. She was born in
Brighton, AR on November 7, 1930.
Mrs. Stanfill was a former employee of Emerson Electric and a homemaker. She
was a member of the East Side Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Stanfill, son, Terry Stanfill,
granddaughter, Jill Garrett, daughter-in-law, Rita Stanfill and by her
parents, Roy Wilcox and Ethel Gaskill Wilcox. She is survived by daughters
and spouses: James and Betty Garrett and Mike and Peggy Woodside; son,
Winford Stanfill all of Paragould. Also surviving are granddaughters and
spouses: Keith and Wendy Hampton, Jamie and Niki Martin of Paragould.
Grandsons, Tony Woodside of Harrison, AR, Grant Woodside of Little Rock, AR
Matthew Woodside and spouse, Amy of Pinehurst, NC , Chad Garrett and spouse
Julie of Nashville, TN. Granddaughter and spouse, Brian and Autumn Hicks and
grandson Andrew Gander all of Paragold. She is also survived by four
great-granddaughters, Emily Hampton, Brooke Hampton, Lyndi Martin and
Presley Martin all of Paragould. Three greatgrandsons, Caleb Woodside and
Jacob Woodside of Pinehurst, NC. Carter Hicks of Paragould. Two Sisters,
Shirley Terry of Minnesota and June Beasley of Paragould; brothers, J. C.
Wilcox and Doug Wilcox of Paragould, Earl Wilcox of Rock Hill SC; Roy
Wilcox, Jr. and spouse Juanita of Jonesboro, Winston Wilcox of Jonesboro and
Mack Wilcox of Memphis, TN and a host of other friends and relatives.
Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 27th at 10:00 a.m. at the
Heath Colonial Chapel with Revs. Dennis Strope and Dennis Scudder
officiating.
Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American
Cancer Society.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Tom Wylie Wyatt
Tom Wylie Wyatt, age 89, of Paragould, passed away Friday, December 26, 2008
at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He served our country
for 13 years in the Army while serving during WWII and Korea. He was a
farmer and a member of Oak Grove Heights Church Of Christ.
Tom was born December 24,1919 in Lawrence County the son of the late Mont
and Zola Mae Edmonson Wyatt. His brothers, John Newton Wyatt, Robert Wesley
Wyatt and Billy Wyatt also preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife: Margie Wyatt, of the home; daughter: Sharon
Junca of Jonesboro; sons: Eldon Wyatt of Columbia, S.C., and Oniel Wyatt of
High Ridge, MO., sisters: Emily Carter of Groveton, TX., Ruth Trotter of
Albuquerque, N.M., brother: Charles Lee of Ocala, FL., nine grandchildren
and twelve great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Sunday night at
Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday,
December 29th at the Heath Colonial Chapel with his grandson, Marty Wyatt
officiating.
Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Don
Wyatt, Troy Wyatt, Keith Wyatt, Danny Price, Justin Waln, and Vince
Caldwell.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Jerry Clinton Pillow
Jerry Clinton Pillow, age 60, of Lexington, TN., passed away Saturday,
December 27, 2008, at Jackson General Hospital in Jackson, TN. He was born
February 11, 1948, to Bob and Christine Pillow.
He graduated from Greene County Tech in 1966. Jerry worked for Auto Zone for
29 years.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sheila Brittingham and his
father, Bob Pillow.
He is survived by his wife, Carol (Locke) Pillow of Lexington, TN., his
mother, Christine Pillow of Paragould; daughter, Tera Lee of Parsons, TN.,
stepdaughters, Stephanie Combs of Bells, TN., and Kim Woody of Jonesboro;
and five grandchildren.
Visitation is Monday evening from 6 until 8 at the Heath Funeral Home in
Paragould. Graveside service will be Tuesday, December 30th at 11 a.m. in
Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Family requests memorials be made to the American Heart Association.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Emily Amanda Pyle
Emily Amanda Pyle, age 16, of Brookland, passed away Saturday, December 27,
2008, at her home. She was a student at Brookland High School and attended
Bethel Church Of Christ.
Born August 8, 1992, she was the daughter of Lonnie and Gloria Pyle. She was
preceded in death by her paternal great grandparents, Ray and Yvettea Pyle
and maternal great grandfather, Bill Cline.
Emily is also survived by her half-brother, Wade Lytle; half-sister, Maddie
Lytle; step-brother, Grant Tunstill; birth mother, Julie Tunstill; and
step-father, Jason Tunstill, all of Athens, Al., and great grandmother,
Frances Cline of Paragould.
A special thanks is sent to Amenie Wellman; Chris-mari Wellman; Aubreigh
Soles, Dr. Warren Skaug, Dr. Jane Sneed, and Dr. Charles Kemp and their
staffs; and all of Emily's doctors at Arkansas Children's Hospital.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:30 until 8:30 at Heath
Funeral Home in Paragould. Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 30th at
1:00 pm at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Gary Cremeens, Billy Cline, and
Lonnie Pyle officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Knot Cemetery.
Lasting memorials may be sent to the Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Lorene Virginia Anderson
Lorene Virginia Anderson, age 83, of Paragould, passed away Saturday,
December 27, 2008. She was a retired school teacher of 27 years and a member
of the Commissary Church of Christ. She was born May 5, 1925, the daughter
of the late Telfair and Elsie Pillow. She was also preceded in death by her
brother, J.D. Pillow.
Lorene is survived by her husband, Hubert Anderson of Paragould; sons and
daughters-in-law, Dale and Fionnuala Anderson and David and Regina Anderson,
all of Paragould; grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Brian and Luricka
Anderson of Fallon, NV., Shawn Anderson and Amanda Rogers of Paragould, and
Nicolas and Brianna Anderson of Paragould; granddaughter, Sheila Anderson of
West Palm, FL., great granddaughter, Whitney Anderson of Fallon, NV., and
sisters Maxine Hyde and Joy Newberry, both of Paragould.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 until 8 pm at Heath
Funeral Home in Paragould. The funeral service will be 10:30 am Tuesday at
the Heath Colonial Chapel with Darrell Austin and Phil Wilkerson
officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family
requests memorials be sent to the Children's Homes of Paragould.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Ranee Ann Fletcher
Ranee Ann Fletcher, 46, of Paragould passed away Saturday, December 27,
2008, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
She was born August 25, 1962, at Hayti, MO. She was a 1980 graduate of
Greene County Tech and a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church.
She is survived by her mother and father, Glenda and Gerald “Jack” Fletcher;
one brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Lisa Fletcher; two nieces, Amy and
Josie Fletcher; and one nephew, Casey Fletcher, all of Paragould.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 3rd 2009 in the
Center Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home with Marion Gramling
officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests you consider making a donation to
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, attention Christie Bartlett, 2920
McClellan Drive, Jonesboro 72401.
Online guestbook:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
Richard Glickert
Richard Eugene “Rick” Glickert, 67, of Paragould, went to be with the Lord
on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. He was
born in St. Louis, Missouri, March 19, 1941. He served his country in the
Air Force from 1963 to 1967. He worked in Thule, Greenland as a civilian
supervisor from 1967 until 1970. He married his beautiful wife, Linda, on
August 14, 1971. Rick was retired from Anchor Packaging where he worked for
twenty plus years. After his retirement he devoted his life to babysitting
his grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle,
cousin, and brother, and friend to many more than just his immediate family.
He was an admired role model to many.
He was preceded in death by a very special uncle, Carl Edward Brophy; his
parents, Charles Glickert and Velma Norris Bailey; a son, James Robert
Glickert; a brother, David Jones, and a grandmother, Myrtle Yoakum Norris.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Ewell Glickert of the home; one son and
daughter-in-law, Curtis and Kari Glickert of Paragould; one daughter, Sarah
Glickert of Nashville, Tennessee; his grandchildren, MacKenzie, Connor, and
Kyle Glickert, all of Paragould; two sisters, Carol Ann Garnold Scantlin of
Licking, Missouri and Robin Price of Arkansas City, Kansas; two brothers and
sisters-in-law, Drew and Barbara Jones of Patterson, Missouri and Doug and
Mary Jones of Sedro Wooley, Washington; a very special Aunt, Juanita “Aunt
Neetie” Norris Brophy of Mexico, Missouri, and a host of relatives.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 30th , 3:30 p.m. at the
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Monday evening, 6:00 until
9:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home.
Honorary pallbearers will be Allen Carey, Steven Edgin, Walker Hunsinker,
Jeff LeHew, Mike Morris, and Jon Rhodes.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the
American Cancer Society, Habitat For Humanity, County Community Fund, or the
charity of your choice.
Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Reba Chloe Nolen
Reba Chloe Nolen, age 90, of Marmaduke passed away Saturday, December 27,
2008, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Born February 13, 1918, at Rector, she was retired from Brown Shoe Co.
She is survived by one stepson, Darrell Nolen of Paragould; four nephews,
Joel and Kevin King, both of Hardy, Toby Craig of CA., and Johnnie Smith of
MI., two nieces, Deanna Strobbe of Hardy and Nina Shaw of MI., and several
other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Gertie Morris; her
husband, Bud Nolen; three sisters, Marie Smith, Beatrice Craig and Mary
King, and one stepdaughter, Donna Starnes.
Graveside funeral services and burial will be Monday, December 29th at 1:00
p.m. in Woodland Heights Cemetery at Rector under direction of Mitchell
Funeral Home. No visitation is scheduled.
Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Rhoda G. Mullins
Rhoda Mae (Forkum) Greer Boothe Mullins was born January 4, 1920 in Joiner,
AR. She departed this life Sunday, December 28, 2008, at her home at the age
of 88 years, 11 months and 24 days.
She was a registered dietician at Greene Acres Nursing Home and attended
Walnut Corner General Baptist Church.
She was preceeded in death by her husbands, Odos Greer with whom she raised
four children, Willie Boothe and Ralph Mullins, parents, Henry and Eva
Cordelia Walker Forkum, son, Odos Greer, Jr., and one grandson, Edward
Darrin Harpole.
She is survived by one son, William Henry Greer and Betty of Byhalia, MS.,
two daughters, Betty and Johnny Harpole of Paragould and Baraba Jean and
Eddie Harpole of Delaplaine. She is also survived by her grandchildren,
Renee Greer, Michelle McCloud, John Harpole, Tommy Greer, Donna Breece and
Amanda Hantke and 10 great grandchildren; one sister: Hazel Forkum of
Paragould; five brothers: Melvin "Jack" Forkum, Norman "Wendy" Forkum, Tyler
"Tab" Forkum, Billie Joe Forkum all of Walcott and Richard Forkum of
Columbia, MS.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December
30, 2008 at the Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday at Walnut Corner General Baptist Church with Reverend Bobby Wade
and Reverend Marion Stringer officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion
Cemetery.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Colton Jeffrey Carr
Colton Jeffrey Carr, age 17, of Paragould passed away Sunday, December 28,
2008 as a result of an accident.
Colton was born January 14, 1991, he was president of the Future Farmers of
America at Marmaduke High School and a member of the livestock show team.
Colton was a senior at Marmaduke High School and of the Baptist faith.
He enjoyed everything outdoors including hunting, fishing and working on his
truck. He touched many lives in his 17 years. He lived every day to the
fullest and will be missed dearly.
He was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Launa Burkheart, R.C. Weber,
Ben Carr, John and Viola Jackson; and his friend, Kyle Huckabay.
Survivors include his parents, Jeff and Shala Carr of the home; brother,
Colin Carr of the home; paternal grandparents, Wayne and Shalia Carr of
Eureka Springs; maternal grandparents, Donna Jackson of Marmaduke and Randy
and Debbie Jackson of McDougal; great-grandparents, Ruby Weber of Rector,
Norma Carr, Donald “Pete” and Janet Burkheart, all of Paragould; aunts and
uncles, Kristi and Darrel Thompson, and Shannon and Chadisty Jackson.
Visitation will be this evening beginning at 6 p.m. at the Marmaduke First
Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 31st at 10 a.m. in the
Marmaduke High School gymnasium with the Revs. Kim Bridges, David Poe, Tracy
Archibald, Kevin Hawley and Bill Muse officiating.
Burial will follow in New Friendship Cemetery.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Terry Kyle Huckabay
Terry Kyle Huckabay, age18, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, December 28th
, as the result of an accident.
Kyle was born May 31, 1990, he was an avid baseball player and hunter and
loved to fish. He was a student at Black River Technical College studying
electrical engineering. He was a 2008 honor graduate of Marmaduke High
School. He received the Doug Drope Award for baseball, along with many
others.
Kyle was preceded in death by his best friend, Colton Carr; and paternal
grandfather, Macon Huckabay.
Survivors include his parents, Terry Huckabay of Marmaduke and Cindy
Archibald of Paragould; sister, Whitney Huckabay of Marmaduke; girlfriend,
Chelsea Parks; best friend, Neal Thrash; grandparents, Earl and Linda
Parrish and Ann Huckabay, all of Marmaduke; and several uncles, aunts and
cousins.
Visitation will be tonight beginning at 6 in the Marmaduke First Baptist
Church.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Marmaduke High School
gymnasium with the Revs. Kim Bridges, David Poe, Tracy Archibald, Kevin
Hawley and Bill Muse officiating.
Burial will follow in Hartsoe Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Marmaduke First
Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December
31st at the Marmaduke Gym.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Millard Harvey
Millard Harvey, age 82, of Lake City, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008,
at his residence.
He was born September 7, 1926, at Dixie to the late Tom and Wanda Harvey. He
had worked at Atlas Construction Co. as a dragline operator and at Monroe’s
as a line supervisor.
Mr. Harvey was a member of the Lake City Masonic Lodge and served his
country in the United States Army. He enjoyed being outside.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita Harvey of the home; two daughters and
their husbands, Pat and Gerald Malone of Lake City and Etta and Ronnie Gould
of Carriere, MS., four grandchildren, Regina Jennings of Dallas, GA.,
Jennifer Pope of Scottsdale, AZ., Ronda Prestwood of St. Bernard, LA., and
Chad Gould of Violet, LA., a sister, Imogene McGee of Kalamazoo, MI., and
seven great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two brothers,
Leonard Harvey and Willard Harvey; and a sister, Maudell Widner.
A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, December 31st at 11 a.m.
in the Gregg Funeral Home Chapel at Jonesboro with the Rev. R.W. Goodman
officiating. Burial will follow in Woods Chapel Cemetery near Paragould.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Larry Ryan, Tony Harvey, Tom Harvey,
Ronnie Harvey, Chad Gould and Rick Wineland.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of the service in Gregg
Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Harvey family at
www.greggfunerals.com
Lola Medlock Scholl
Lola Medlock Smith Scholl age 72, of Paragould, passed away Monday, December
29th 2008, she was born August 7, 1936 in Trumann, Arkansas. She was married
to Alfred Scholl December 14th 1985 of the home.
Lola was the Chief of the Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas and Missouri
and spent her life working for federal reinstatement of the tribe. She was
also retired from GE in Jonesboro.
Her children include Sandra Bogan and husband, Harold; Robert Lee Mitchem,
Jerry Dill and wife Deborah; Tommy Mitchem and wife Dana; Lynda Mitchem; and
Robby C. Mitchem and wife Misty.
Grandchildren include Jamie Suarez and wife Amy; Melissa Suarez; Amanda
Mitchem, Jerry “Spanky” Dill, Billy Wayne Dill, Crystal Dill, Chastity
Elrod, Kateaka Mitchem, Stacy Mitchem, Angela Mitchem, Tommy Flarhety, Chris
Bowlin, Thax, Sierah, Piper, and Valley Mitchem. A niece Helen Ferrell and
husband Ben, along with a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and
friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents George Washington Medlock Smith,
Ethel Coy Smith, three brothers, Edward Eudell Medock, Ultes Wayne Medlock,
George “Bud” Elliston Medlock, one sister Claudia Geniece Medlock Ferrell;
and granddaughter Shonda Misty Bowlin.
A memorial service will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009 at the
Emerson Memorial Chapel with Chief Walking Bear officiating.
Burial will be private. Emerson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Chapel.
For those wishing to leave a lasting memorial, the family request you please
consider the Chief Lola Smith Fund % Western Cherokee Nation of Arkansas and
Missouri at www.westerncherokee.net
Online guest books may be found at: www.emersonfuneralhome.com and
www.westerncherokee.net
McCartney Lennon Glover
McCartney Lennon Glover, age 7, of Paragould, passed away Monday, December
29, 2008, at her residence. She was born December 22, 2001, in Paragould.
Survivors include her mother, Bobbie Noel Glover of the home; her father,
Anthony Glover of Paragould; two sisters, Jordan Shipman and Taylor Shipman
of the home; her paternal grandmother, Dorothy Glover; maternal
grandparents, Perry and Vickie Noel and maternal great grandfather, Harlan
Crouch, all of Paragould.
She was preceded in death by her twin sister, McKenzie Starr Glover; great
grandmothers, Patsy Crouch and Izetta Noel; and by her great grandfather,
Denver Easton.
Funeral service will be private. Arrangements were under the direction of
Mitchell Funeral Home.
Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
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