James Walter Stewart


 

James Walter Stewart, 70, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at his residence.
Mr. Stewart was born May 21, 1939, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force, and of the Christian faith.

Survivors include one son, James Robert Stewart of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; one daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Anthony Jones of Paragould; and one sister, Charlotte Miller of Frankfort, Kentucky. He is also survived by three step grandchildren, Priscilla Jones, Shane Jones and Greg Jones of Arizona; two step great grandchildren, Tristan and Loren Jones; and by three nephews and a niece.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould, is in charge of arrangements.

Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home


 

Merrill Jack Bailey

 

Merrill Jack Bailey, 74, of Paragould passed away December 1, 2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born November 10, 1938, in Oxford, MS., to the late Merrill and Ethel Bailey.

He was a graduate of the University of Mississippi at Oxford and worked 32 years as an adjuster for Southern Farm Bureau in Jackson, Miss. He loved the outdoors and spent a lot of time hunting.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Bailey; two sons, Joseph D. Sando of Dallas, Texas, and Barry Sando of Highland Village, Texas; one daughter, Terry (Johnny) Johnson of Laqouvista, Texas; one sister, Dolly Metcalfe of Brandson, Miss.; five grandchildren, Cole Johnson, Joseph R. Sando, Brooke Sando, Camerson Sando and Mallori Sando.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. today at Phillips Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 3 p.m. at Cardwell Cemetery.

Online guestbook: Phillips Funeral Home

 

Margaret Hodges

Margaret Harris Hodges, 85, of Bay Village passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Greene Acres Nursing Home, Paragould.

She is survived by one daughter, Mary Jeannette Mowery of Paragould; two sons, Milburn Hodges of Tupelo, MS., and Ronnie Hodges of Overland Park, KS., six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; and many other family and friends.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 5th, in Jackson’s Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Harrisburg Memorial Park with Shawn McElhannon officiating.

Friends may visit from 6:00 until 8:00 this evening.

 

Brenda Louise Roush

 

Brenda Louise Roush, 66, of Knobel passed away Thursday, December 3, 2009 at her residence. She was born August 26, 1943 in Paragould the daughter of Armone and Viola Whitaker Lang. She was a homemaker and of Baptist belief.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Marie Clifton and sister, Sherry Rinks.

Brenda is survived by her husband, James William Roush of the home ; sons, Willis Mayfield of Black Oak, Timothy Mayfield of Tennessee Colony, TX,, and Terry and David Roush of Paragould; step sons Jimmy Roush of Paragould, Tommy Roush of Knob, Arkansas and Ronald Roush of Paragould; step daughters, Barbara Cole of Paragould, and Donna Marie Reed of Walcott; sisters, Retha Hawkins of Leachville, Betty Knuckles of Bono, and Teri Robson of Jonesboro; 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverends Marlin Ray and George Hagood officiating. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Heath Funeral Home.


Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
 

John Ellis Back

 

John Ellis Back, 77 of Jonesboro, formerly of Paragould passed away Friday, December 3, 2009 at his daughters residence. Born September 13, 1932, John was retired from the U. S. Army and Emerson Electric. He was a member of the 2nd and Walnut church of Christ.

 
Preceding John in death were his parents, Joseph and Anna Marie Gerath Back; 1st wife, Elsie Back; 2nd. Wife, Mary Back; sons, John Delbert and Gary Back; brother, Joseph Russell Back. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Dewayne Eubanks of Jonesboro; sisters, Katherine Graul of St. Louis, MO, Jo Ann Back and Dorothy Frost both of Paragould; brothers, Bill and James Back of Paragould. Grandchildren, Shane Jones, Melissa Back Sutherland, Priscilla Jones, Autumn Back Guillot and Mark Stover.

 
Visitation will be Sunday evening 5:30 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Jack Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Knot Cemetery.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

George Elzie Ray


 

George Elzie Ray, 85, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. George was born July 8, 1924 he was the owner and operator of George's Ray's Drag Strip for 49 years. He was of Church of Christ belief.

Survivors include his wife; Bonnie Ray of the home; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law: Michele and John Dulaney; stepsons and stepdaughter-in-law: Kenneth Bellomy, Ron and Robin Bellomy; special grandson: Tyler "Fred" Russom, all of Paragould; grandchildren: Cody Mace, Eli Dulaney, Brandon Bellomy, Justin Bellomy, Kendra Bellomy, Jordan Dulaney; special friend: Darrell Dickson of Paragould; brother: Paul Arterberry; sister: Josie White, both of Tennessee; and three great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, at Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, with Ron Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be sent to Cars for Kids.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

Bernice Mae Kimes

 
Bernice Mae Kimes, 80, a native of Trumann, AR., passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 at Henryetta, OK. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her daughters, Joyce Diann Wingo and Margarett Ann Fuller, both of Trenton, TX., and Vicki Lynne Broadway of Trumann; sisters, Mary Lou Wise of Jonesboro, Geraldine Johnson of Trumann and Christene Bennett of Tampa, FL.; brothers, William Thompson of Bay City, MI., and Dutch Thompson of Rocklin, CA.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. today in Shiloh Cemetery with Frank Thompson officiating. No visitation is planned.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

 

Charlene Virginia Snow
 

Charlene Virginia Snow, 46, of Paragould, passed away December 6, 2009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born December 12, 1962 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she was a homemaker and of the Apostolic Faith.

She is survived by her father, John King of Campbell, Missouri; her husband, Gregory Snow of Paragould; one son, Shawn Bendele of Pargould; one daughter, Tiffany Barker of Paragould; two brothers, John King of Dallas, Texas and Herbert Hicks of Salt Lake City, Utah; one sister, Shelia Besch of Dallas, Texas, and two grandsons.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Louise King.

A memorial service will be conducted 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 10th, at The Upper Room of Jesus Christ, Cardwell, Missouri, with Daniel Hall officiating.


Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home

Rachael Juanita Baker

Rachael Juanita Baker, 88 of Marmaduke passed away December 6, 2009 at the Kennett National Health Care. Juanita was born May 18, 1921 to the late Luther and Blanche (Fouts) Rodgers in Hornersville, Missouri.

In addition to her parents, her husband Willie Baker preceded her in death and two sisters: Nora Westbrook and Esther Rodgers.

She is survived by one son and his wife: Bill and Debbie Baker of Rector, two daughters and their husbands: Kay and Paul Beaton of Greers Ferry and Kathy and Dewayne Rogers of Paragould, seven grandchildren: Kenny Baker, Travis Baker, Jeremy Huggins, Todd Beaton, Kristie Blade, Josh Rogers and Cody Rogers, a brother: Frank Rodgers of Marmaduke and two sisters: Jean Winn of Lawton, Oklahoma and Geraldine Reddick of Jonesboro.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 10th, at 2:00 at the Irby funeral Home in Marmaduke with Brother Kim bridges officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 at the chapel prior to service. Interment will be at the Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.

Online guestbook: Irby Funeral Home

 

James Edward Holcomb
 

Born February 16, 1922 James Edward Holcomb, 87, of Monticello, Arkansas formerly of Paragould passed away December 8, 2009 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. He was a World War II, Navy Veteran and served in the National Guard.
Preceding him in death are his parents Joe and Olivia Holcomb of Paragould; 3 brothers: Jesse, Bill and Jerry Holcomb; and 2 sisters: Juanita Holcomb and Anna Roberson.

Survivors include four sons, Eddie (Judith) Holcomb of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, James (Kathy) Holcomb of Jonesboro, Arknasas, Johnny (Janet) Holcomb of Lakeland, Florida, and Ted (Dawn) McMurry of Montrose, Michigan; 3 daughters: Karen (Van) Brown of Monticello, Paulette Holcomb of Seattle, Washington, and Joanne (Walter) Smith of Roscommon, Michigan; brother, Charles (Greta) Holcomb of Lonsdale, Arkansas; sister, Bonnie Thornton of Paragould; 14 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 11, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. David Holcomb officiating. Burial will follow at Center Hill Cemetery in Paragould. Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 P.M. Friday for family and friends before the service.

Pallbearers: Jason, Perry, J.J., and Jamie Holcomb, Joe and Freddie Thornton. Alternate, Mike Holcomb. Honorary Pallbearers, Brad and Shane Holcomb.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

 

Stella Irene Pauley

 

Born October 29, 1918, Stella Irene Pauley, 91, went to be the Lord welcomed by her loving husband Rev. Henry Pauley, Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Stella and Henry were married April 3, 1944, and Henry passed away December 11, 1990. After Stella moved to the Mini-Rise in Paragould she had a hard time staying in her apartment. Stella would go around in the neighborhood gathering cans. The people in the neighborhood fondly called her "The Can Lady" She will be missed by a lot of people. Stella and Henry farmed several years in Greene and Clay County. They were to pastor several churches over a 40 year period of time.

Stella was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Henry Clay Pauley; parents, William Calvin and Minnie Myrtle Plumlee Robertson; brothers, Willie, Rex and Marvin Robertson and an infant brother; sister, Gladys Faye Robertson.

Survivors include brothers, Harlin Robertson of Orville, CA, Tonie Robertson of Riverbank, CA and Conie Robertson of Junction City, CA; sister, Stacie Pickering of Orville, CA, several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 12th, at 10:00 A.M. at Heath Colonial chapel with Reverends Aaron and Donald Winfrey officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery

Memorials may be sent to Mt. Zion Cemetery.


Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

Henrietta Stone
 

Henrietta Stone, 71, of Walnut Ridge, passed away December 8, 2009, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice Home. She was born January 15, 1938, in Walnut Ridge.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and Stella Marshall Massey Sr.; three sisters, Sue Cline, Mary Wilson and Bonnie Fender; a brother, Pete Massey; and a grandson, Kim David Swartzlander.

Survivors include her husband, Johnie Stone; four daughters, Lisa Foley, Walnut Ridge, Janie Carlile and Cyndi Wood, both of Paragould, and Jennifer Graves, Marmaduke; two stepsons, Larry Stone, Tonganoxie, Kan., and Gary Stone, Athem, Ariz.; three stepdaughters, Linda Debow, Hoxie, Joan Stout, Walnut Ridge, and Brenda Birmingham, Portland, Ore.; a brother, Delmar Massey Jr., Walcott; 19 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday, at 2:00 p.m. at McNabb Funeral Home in Pocahontas with Sam Stewart and Jerry Clements officiating. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Walcott.

 

Mary Ruth Watson

 

Mary Watson, 63, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009 at St. Bernard's Medical Center.
Born May 13, 1946, in Hobbs, New Mexico, Mrs. Watson was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include her husband, James Watson of the home; one son, James Keith Watson of Cherokee Village; two daughters and a son-in-law, Annette and Jamie Morgan, and Penny Conger, all of Paragould. She is also survived by two brothers, Patrick Stowers of Marianna, and Hubert Stowers of Jonesboro; one sister, Nancy Hall of Cabot; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie and Irene Stowers; one brother, Loyd Stowers; and one sister, Judy Cook.

Funeral services will be Sunday, December 13th, 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Lowell Ussery officiating, Entombment will follow in the Linwood Mausoleum.
Visitation will be Saturday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at the funeral home.


Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home

 

Velma Ruth Robert

Velma Ruth Robert, 86, of Walnut Ridge, passed away December 10, 2009, after a diagnosis of liver cancer just over a month ago.
Born March 23, 1923, in Beech Grove, she was the youngest of five children born to the late William Thomas and Louisa Hooten Campbell.
Although Velma's father passed away when she was only 18 months old, her mother instilled them with great work ethics and Christian principles, working through the 1920s and 1930s with ingenuity and modesty.
She attended Big Brown School in the eighth grade, where she met future husband, Manford Robert. She graduated as salutatorian from Delaplaine High School in 1941. Velma and Manford were married November 1, 1941. After he returned from World War II, they eventually bought a dry goods store that was later turned into a very successful shoe store that stayed in business for almost 50 years in Walnut Ridge.
She was a humble, but intelligent lady, with a sound business mind. Never judging and always providing help when no one was expecting or looking. Velma put the needs of others before her own. She was a caretaker of loved ones and cats. She lived simply and gave her life to the service of others without hesitation or regret. She had that "keep on keepin' on" attitude, running the race with all her might.
She loved her family dearly, and modeled an exemplary life in how to treat others, how to hold joy in her spirit during difficult times, and how to love Jesus Christ. She was a loving and dedicated friend and neighbor, and a faithful member of Main Street Church of Christ in Walnut Ridge. For over 50 years, she was an active member of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Walnut Ridge.
The greatest legacy she has left is the drive she had for life, her willingness to never give up, and her perseverance to be Christ-like.
Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Robert, Cabot, a son, Lavelle Robert and wife Kaye, Fort Worth, Texas; a sister, Lillian Mock, Walnut Ridge; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Main Street Church of Christ. Burial in Lawrence Memorial Park under the direction of House-Gregg Funeral Home.
Pallbearers, Bill Davis, Bill Wilcoxson, J.D. Crews, C.L. Clark, Kevin Robert and Norman Neece.
Memorials may be made to the Children's Home in Paragould.

 

Imadell Shipman

 

Imadell Shipman, 82, of Paragould, passed away December 12, 2009 at Belle Meade Health Care. Born March 18, 1927 in Greene County, she was a retired waitress, former owner of Imadell’s Flea Market, and was of the Methodist faith.
She is survived by seven sons, Larry Marion Shipman of Doniphan, Missouri, Jerry Don Shipman of Paragould, Roger Allen Shipman of Paragould, Stephen W. Shipman of Marmaduke, Robin Keith Shipman of Paragould, Kevin Dell Shipman of Paragould, and Britt Lee Shipman of Paragould; three daughters, Shelvia Jean Hyde of Paragould, Sharon Kay Parker of Paragould, and Kathy Lynn Humphrey of Mountain Home; one brother, Jim Gramling of Paragould; one sister, Betty Holland of Adrian, Michigan; twenty nine grandchildren, forty great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Elbert and Selma Gramling; her husband Allen Shipman; two grandchildren, Matthew Robin Shipman and Keyin Yank.

Graveside funeral services will be 2:00 P. M. Tuesday, December 15, at Warren’s Chapel Cemetery with James Shipman officiating, under direction of Mitchell Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, 6:00 P. M. until 9:00 P. M. at Mitchell Funeral Home.

Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home


 

Mary Francis Brawley

 

Born September 9, 1942, Mary Frances Brawley, 67 of Paragould passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Mary was a cosmetologist and of the Baptist belief.
She was preceded in death by her parents C. D. and Avis Elliot Light.
Survivors include sons and daughter in law, Tracy Lee and Judy Brawley of Paragould, Franklin Ray Brawley of Paragould, Richard Keith Brawley of Walnut Ridge; daughter, Kathy Charlene Walker of Paragould; sister, Ava Charlene and Bill Cobb of Nineveh, IN; brother and sister-in-law David and Cyndi Light of Temecula, CA. Grandchildren, Jonathan Brawley, Jana Gibbs, Franklin Trae Brawley, Amy Brawley, Derrick Walker, Dustin Walker, Tracy Leone and Craig Brasher; great grandchildren, Blaine Leonard, Kandra Leonard, Alayna Gibbs, Cope Robinson, Alec Gibbs, Tyler Andis, Kate Brasher and Franklin Trae Brawley.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 16th, at 10:00 a.m. at Linwood Cemetery with Rev. Jason Noel officiating.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

 

Jewell Patterson
 

Jewell Patterson, 100, of Paragould passed away December 12, 2009 at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was born November 1, 1909 in Cave City to Hiram and Ella Detherow. She was a member of Center Hill Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Patterson; her parents; brother, Willie Detherow; sisters, Monnie Crow and Ethel Lewis; three sons-in-law Bob Rippy, Bill Riggs and Pete Gilmore;

She is survived by three daughters, Phyllis Riggs of Blytheville, Barbara Gilmore of Paragould and Sharon Rippy Deffendall of Rives, MO; eleven grandchildren, twenty two great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Monday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 15th , 2:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home with Art Smith and Gary Cremeens officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.

Ms Patterson’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

The family request memorial be made to the Children’s Home 5515 Walcott Road Paragould, AR 72450.

Online guestbook: Phillips Funeral Home

 

Patsy Ann Boley
 

Patsy Ann Boley, 58, of Paragould passed away December 12, 2009 at her home. She was born June 24, 1951 in Bell City, MO. She was devoted to animals and PAWS,

Preceding her in death was her loving companion, Gary Reeks.

Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 16, 11:00 a.m. at Brown’s Chapel Cemetery with Sam Roberts officiating.

Please consider making a memorial donation to PAWS.

Online guestbook: Phillips funeral Home



 

James Melvin Guthrie

 

James Melvin Guthrie, 84, of Paragould, passed away, December 13, 2009, at Greene Acres Nursing Home.
Mr. Guthrie was born August 26, 1925 he was a retired carpenter and a member of Village Creek Church of Christ.

Survivors include, sons, Gary Garland Guthrie of Paragould, Lee Guthrie of Troy, IL., one brother, Norman Guthrie of Pekin, IL., and four grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lee and Iva Guthrie; and one son, Carl Wayne Guthrie.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 15th, 10:30 a.m., at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Dwight Harrison officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. No public visitation is scheduled.

Jack Jamison, Glen Lamb, Kimmy Don Rogers, Jerry Highfill, Clay Harrison, and Kevin Evans will serve as pallbearers.

Memorials to donor’s favorite charity would be appreciated.

Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home


 

Teresa Lammers Beary

Teresa Lammers Beary, 35, of Finch, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2009 from injuries received in an auto accident. She was born in Jonesboro on July 26, 1974. Mrs. Beary was employed at Post Foods where she had worked for the past 15 years. She was a graduate of Brookland High School, a member of Brookland Baptist Church, and loved reading, crocheting and, most of all, spending time with her children.

 She leaves behind her loving husband, David Beary; three sons, Corey Lammers of Jonesboro, Kyle McGee of Brookland, and Creede Beary of the home; two daughters, Keeley Beary and Mackenzie Beary both of the home; her mother and step-father, Betty and Donnie Dotter of Jonesboro; her father and step-mother, Charles and Sue Lammers of Brookland; one brother, Jason Lammers of Brookland; four sisters, Toni Webb, Carrie Broadaway and Kirby Cryoski all of Jonesboro and Dee Dotter of Kansas; and her grandparents, Virgil and Dorthy Lammers of Jonesboro.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charles and Betty Cole Nance, and Bill and Ruby Andrews.

 Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8:00 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

 Funeral services will be held Friday at the Brookland Baptist Church, beginning at 1:00 p.m., with Kenney Moore and Jerry Muckensturm officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery.

 Pallbearers will include Virgil Lammers Jr., Albert Nance, Gary Nance, Tommy Nance, Charles Nance Jr. and Steve Jones. Honorary pallbearers will include members of the Brookland Baptist Church.

 A memorial fund has been established for Mrs. Beary in care of Liberty Bank, 2901 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401.

Online guestbook: Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home  

Loretta Mae Newsom

 

Loretta Mae Newsom, 88, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of New Life Temple.
She was born the daughter of the late Andy and Leola Edgar Schug on March 30, 1921 in Lester, Arkansas. Her husband, Alfred Newsom and brother, Claude Schug also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-laws: Rick and Dorothy Newsom of Paragould, Charles and Linda Newsom of Pocahontas; sister: Roberta Cunningham of Pueblo, Colorado; grandchildren: Drake Newsom, Keelen and Krystal Newsom, Monica Newsom , Derek Kildow, Mendi Kildow, Scott Kildow and three great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday night at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel, 1:00 PM, Thursday with Reverend Terry Watson and Reverend Jerry Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at Finch Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Finch Cemetery Fund.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home


 

Mark West Jr.
 

Mark West Jr., 72, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at St. Bernard’s Hospice House after an extensive illness.

Mr. West was born August 8, 1937, to the late Mark West Sr. and Bertha Mae Walker West in Collier Township, Greene County, AR. Mr. West was proud of his American Indian ancestry, taught dance, won dance contests, worked as a carpenter, was an avid nature lover and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.

Survivors include companion and best friend, Sue Parker; four sons, Gary Wayne West, Billy Ewin West, Darrye Gaylon West and David Lee West; one daughter, Marci Louise West; five brothers, Sam West, Donald Gene West, Hubert West and Joe Henry West; two sisters, Mary Jane Bresna and Dorothy Wilson; and a host of other family and friends.

Mr. West was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Chris Carpenter, Danny West, Joe West, Bill West and Jim West; and three sisters, Patsy Eaton, Betty Williams and Earlene Carpenter.

A memorial service will be Saturday, December 19th, 4:00 until 6 p.m. at the Christian Care Center, 4904 Old Walcott Rd, Paragould.

Faith Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements (870) 561-1197


 

Daveda Christine Misenhimer

 

Daveda Christine Arms Misenhimer, 81, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 in Jonesboro.
Born February 23, 1928, she is preceded in death by her husband W.W. “Bill” Misenhimer and her parents, Cecil and Lillian Arms.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Richard and June Misenhimer, daughters and sons-in-law Beth and John Wisner, Mary Anne and Ben Pickard and Carol and David Evans, eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Daveda actively served in many community, civic and business endeavors in Paragould for over 57 years. Most notably, she was Volunteer Coordinator for Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, an active member of the First United Methodist Church and Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni.
Visitation will be Saturday evening from 6:00-8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Sunday at 1:30 P.M. at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Letchworth officiating.
Private family burial will take place before services in Linwood Cemetery. The family has requested that memorials be sent to the First United Methodist Church in Paragould.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home


 

Charles J. Okle Sr.

Charles J. Okle Sr., 95, a resident of Pine Bluff, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Davis Life Care Center.

Born September 26, 1914, in Jonesboro, he was a son of Charles F. and Minnie Myrtle Hill Okle.

Mr. Okle was reared and received his early education in Paragould where he attended St. Mary’s Parochial School. He was a graduate of the Subiaco Academy.

Mr. Okle was an engineer for the Cotton Belt and Southern Pacific railroads for 45 years, retiring on May 28, 1982. Charles J. Okle Sr. married Margaret Messner on Dec. 26, 1940, in Paragould. Mrs. Okle preceded him in death in June 19, 2000, after 59 and one half years of marriage.

Mr. Okle was a member of First Baptist Church in Pine Bluff. He was also a member of the Jacob Brump Lodge No. 160 of the Free and Accepted Masons, and the Locomotive Engineer Lodge.

Mr. Okle was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one brother, James Okle; and one sister, Agnes Goebel.

Survivors include one son, Charles J. Okle Jr. of Pine Bluff; and one granddaughter, Stephanie Shaw of Hot Springs.

Visitation will be this evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with the Rev. Gordon Topping officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery directed by Ralph Robinson & Son. Masonic rites will be by Jacob Brump Lodge No. 160 of the Free and Accepted Masons.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 6501 South Hazel St., Pine Bluff 71603.

Online guestbook: Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Home

 

James William Cook, Jr.

 

James J. W. (Jim) Cook, Jr. was born August 30, 1920 in Malden, Missouri to James W. Cook, Sr. and Ethel Louise Cook. He departed this life on December 17, 2009.
Jim was retired from the Cotton Belt Railroad, a member of Malden Methodist Church, a model railroader and a veteran of the United States Army.
He is survived by his wife, Helen of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Linda Parson of Paragould; granddaughter and husband, Krissy and Tommy Shirley of Oak Grove; grandson and wife, Casey and Heather Parson of Paragould; great granddaughter, Abigail Lynn Shirley of Oak Grove; and sister Mildred Hewitt of Malden, Missouri.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James W. Cook Sr. and Ethel Sims; brother, Donald Cook; and grandson, Matthew Parson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 19th, 10:30 a .m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel, with Reverend Larry Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Finch Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Jackie Copeland, Duane Wyatt, Wayne Walton, Otho Hampton, Ray Slatton, and Buford Adams.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home



 

Carey Gene Case

 

Carey Gene Case was born Sunday, October 8, 1972, son of late A.L. Case and Rita Davis Sloan, and passed away Thursday, December 17, 2009 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 37 years 2 months and 9 days. He was born in Paragould, and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was disabled and a member of the Eastside Baptist Church.
Mr. Case was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Rita and Robert Sloan of Trumann; two brothers, Randy Case of Trumann and Chris Sloan of Jonesboro; one sister, Angela Case of Trumann; and a nephew Tyler Brooks of Trumann.

Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Eastside Baptist Church in Trumann with Rev. Kenny Guy McMahan officiating. Burial will follow in the Keller’s Chapel Cemetery in Jonesboro, under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann.

Pallbearers will be Robert Webster, Earl Webster, Christopher Scott, Eddie Green, Jeramy Johnson, Clay Boyd and Bill Hadl.

Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Eastside Baptist Church in Trumann.


Online guestbook: Thompson Funeral Home


 

Charles Woodrow Jackson

 

Charles Woodrow Jackson, 81, of Paragould, passed away December 18, 2009. Born October 28, 1928 in Marmaduke, he was a retired diesel mechanic and was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived his companion, Debra Reed, of the home; five sons, Gary Jackson of Holland, Michigan, Roy Jackson of St. Joe, Louisiana, Charles Dean Jackson of Pullman, Michigan, Curtis Lee Reed of Sedgewick, Arkansas, and William Jackson of Paragould; five daughters, Loretta Cook of Geneva, Florida, Kathy Jackson of Paragoulld, Gloria Jackson of Gainesville, Arkansas, and Mary Beth House and Jacklyn Stahl, both of Paragould; one sister, Louise Gunn of Rector, and by twenty grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Nancy Jackson; his wife, Ruby J. Jackson; four brothers, Lester Wayne Jackson, Doyn Jackson, Denward Jackson, and Van Jackson, and by one sister, Genevieve Page.

Funeral services will be 10:30 A. M. Tuesday, December 22 at the Rector General Baptist Church with Reverends Marion Gramling and Boyd Wicker officiating.
Visitation will be Monday, 6:00 P. M. until 9:00 P. M. at the Mitchell Funeral Home of Rector. Burial will be in Woodland Heights Cemetery under direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.

Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home

Billy Ray Toone
 

Billy Ray Toone, 61, of Searcy, formerly of Marmaduke, passed from this life Sunday, December 20, 2009, at his residence.

He was born October 20, 1948, in Marmaduke to the late Lawrence and Flora Robertson Toone. Mr. Toone was of the Methodist faith and worked for many years as a truck driver for Wal-Mart.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela King Toone of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Tangy and Kelly Byrd of Ocala, Fla.; stepsons, Tommy and K.C. McFarland of Texas; two wonderful grandsons, Cody and Caleb Byrd of Ocala; a brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Emma Lou Toone of Marmaduke; a nephew, Mark Toone; nieces, Cindy Toone and Letitia Baldwin. He is also survived by his best friend, Rambo.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 23rd, at 1:00 p.m. in Irby Funeral Home Chapel at Marmaduke with Pastor Jeff Watson officiating. Interment will be in Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery near Marmaduke.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6:00 until 9:00 in the funeral home chapel.

Online guestbook: Irby Funeral Home

 

Kenneth Edward Whitehead
 

Kenneth Edward Whitehead, 89, of The Colony, Texas, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009.

He was born July 9, 1920, near Paragould. He was retired from General Electric after 28 years and proudly served in
the U.S. Navy during World War II.


He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Minton Whitehead; his parents, Charles and Annie Bell Whitehead; a brother, Charles Whitehead; and two sisters, Wilma Crafton and Lavieda McMillin.

He is survived by his daughter, Gracie Love of The Colony; two grandsons, Christopher and Terry Love; and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. No funeral services are planned.

Burial will be private in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.

Online guestbook: Roller-Farmers Funeral Home
 

Charles P. Gentry

Charles P Gentry, 76, West Memphis, passed away Monday, December 21, 2009 in West Memphis.
Born November 22, 1933, in Paragould, he is preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Mabel Gentry and sister.

Survivors include his children: Terri Stewart, Paragould, Jim Gentry, Southeast Asia, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Monday, December 28, at 11:00 a.m. in Linwood Cemetery.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

 

James  Presson

 

James "I. B." Presson, faithful Christian, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away December 21, 2009, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould, Arkansas. He was born in Cochise County, Arizona, January 16, 1926, grew up in Halliday community, Arkansas, and graduated from Marmaduke High School.
He served in the Army in WWII and received a Purple Heart for injuries received during battle in the Philippines. He was happiest when serving the Lord and surrounded by his family, and enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing. He worked for Missouri Pacific Railroad and retired as plant superintendent from Foremost Dairies. He was a deacon and member of New Haven Baptist Church.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Edith Presson, and sisters Nada Neusel and Shirley Robbins. He is survived by his wife and the love of his life, Betty Presson, one sister, Wanda Cartwright of Monroe, Louisiana, daughters and sons-in-law, Kathie Miller of Springdale, Arkansas, Karla and Rex Blackwood and Ann and Ron Pickney, of Paragould,, and one son and daughter-in-law, Ashley and Teresa Presson of Paragould, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday night from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at Heath Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at New Haven Baptist Church Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM, with Ron and Jared Pickney officiating. Pallbearers will be Ashley and Brian Presson, Grant and Jared Pickney, Rex Blackwood, Eric Robbins, and Kenyon Huggins. Honorary pallbearers will be New Haven Baptist Church deacons. Burial will be at Linwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to New Haven Baptist Church.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home


 

Courtney Blair Mangrum

Ms. Courtney Blair Mangrum, 27, of Paragould, passed away Monday, December 21, 2009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Ms. Mangrum was born December 21, 1982, to Gregory and Terri Crews Mangrum of Paragould.

Ms. Mangrum was a loving mother, daughter and sister, she had a beautiful smile and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her parents; one daughter, Gabriella; one sister, Katelyn Mangrum of Corminboef, Switzerland, paternal grandfather, Lowell Mangrum of Paragould; one grandmother, Mary Etta Rumagen of Mountain Home; significant other, Nicolas Sackman; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by two sons, Nicolas and Jax Sackman; maternal grandparents, Joe and Frances Crews
A memorial service will be Saturday, December 26th, 1:00 p.m. at Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church in Paragould with Reverend Royce Boling officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made at the Unico Bank until January 4, 2010. Faith Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements (870) 561-1197.

 

George Elliott Hurt
 

George Elliott Hurt, 73, of Marmaduke passed away December 22, 2009, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.
He was born December 20, 1936, to the late Clarence Robert and Ethal "Bowman" Hurt.
He was of the Baptist faith, served a term in the Army and was a mechanic for many years in the oil fields of California.
He is survived by his wife, Jessie Mae "Finley" Hurt of the home; two daughters, Georgia Massey and husband Wallace of Rector and Donna Wheat of Rector; one brother, Larry Hurt of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many other loving family and friends.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Irby Funeral Home at Marmaduke.

Online guestbook: Irby Funeral Home


 

Marvelle Swindle Harmon

 

Marvelle Swindle Harmon of Sherwood, Arkansas, 82, left this earth to be with her heavenly father surrounded by her family on December 22, 2009, at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Marvelle was born in Marmaduke, Arkansas, on April 1, 1927, to Lawson and Lutie Swindle. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, the late Mayor Bill J. Harmon Sr. of Sherwood; her parents; her brother, Robert Swindle, and her sister, Velda Hammons.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory three sons and one daughter, Billy J. Harmon Jr. and wife Sue of Sherwood, Hank Harmon and wife Diane of Carrollton, Texas, and Lampe Mo., Charlie Harmon and wife Monica of Sherwood and Mary L. Harmon of New York, N.Y. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends, all who loved her dearly.

She retired after 37 years of teaching in Arkansas schools, spending her last 24 teaching fourth grade in Sherwood. She was an avid reader and an active member of First Baptist church of Sherwood since 1966. She was the Sherwood Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year in 2005. She was also always active in her community and was a past member of the Sherwood Hometown Health Coalition and the Sherwood History Book Committee, which wrote the 2002 book, "The Signs Still Say Sherwood."

She was a beloved mother, grandmother and friend, and she will be missed dearly. How many years has it been, however since she had spent Christmas without her husband, Bill, and this one won't be any different. She will be celebrating Christmas with him, and with Christ himself.

Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, December 27th, 2:00 until 4:00 at North Little Rock Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be Monday, December 28th, 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Sherwood, with burial following at Griffin-Leggett Rest Hills in Sherwood.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Sherwood or Abundant Life Schools of Sherwood.

Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170.

Online obituary and guest register at North Little Rock Funeral Home

 

Hancil M. Wall

 

Hancil M. Wall, 86, Paragould, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2009 at St Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born October 12, 1923 in Greene County the son of the late Ezra P. and Lizzie Jane Dennis Wall. He was also preceded by his brothers, Truman, Woodrow and James Wall and sisters, Jean Sabo and Katherine Club. He was a farmer and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife; Geraldine Wall of the home; daughters: Linda Kay Lloyd of Jonesboro, Brenda Carolyn Wall of Park City, Utah; sisters: Grace Cupp of Walcott, Clara Bell Carroll and Genevieve Mangrum of Paragould; brother: Leonard Wall of Walnut Ridge; grandchildren: Brandy Lloyd, Bridgette Inboden and Kevin Lloyd; great grandchildren: Corey and Colby Inboden and Kaitlyn Lloyd.

His life will be celebrated Monday, December 28th, at 1:00 p.m. in the Heath Colonial Chapel, Paragould with Reverend’s Sammie Stewart, Raymond Atwood and Kenneth Overton officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

 

Bonnie Foster
 

Bonnie Foster, 77, of Corning passed away Thursday, December 24, 2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.

She is survived by her husband, Russell Leonard of Corning; two sons, Steve Frie of Santa Rose Beach, Fla., and Jim Frie of Marion, Ill.; two daughters, Connie McCarty of Spring, Texas, and Cathy Johnson of Spring Hill, Tenn.; and a stepdaughter, Stephanie Collins.

Funeral services will be Monday, December 28th, at 10:00 a.m. in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel at Corning with burial following in Corning Cemetery.

Visitation will be this evening, 6:00 until 8:00.

Drelline Ezell

 

Drelline Ezell, 82, of Paragould, passed away Friday, December 25, 2009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. She was a homemaker and member of the First Freewill Baptist Church.

She was born April 18, 1927 the daughter of the late Ed and Ida Copeland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Emerson Ezell; sisters: Francis Goff, Edna Henson and Novella Reeves; brothers: James Henry Copeland and Charles Copeland and great grandson, Grant Charles Ezell. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law: Alfred and Roberta Ezell of Paragould and Leonard and Carolyn Ezell of Batesville; grandchildren: Leonard Ezell of Oklahoma, Marla Ezell of Jonesboro, Tom Ezell of Batesville, Marty Ezell of Senath, Missouri and Julie Quintana of Paragould; fourteen great grandchildren; and sister: JoElla Harris of Cardwell, Missouri.

Her life will be celebrated Monday, December 28th, 3:00 p.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel, with Reverends Leonard R. Ezell and Troy Mackey officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Loran Breckenridge, Tom Ezell, Marty Ezell, Don Simpson, Nick Quintana and Wayne Goff.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

 

Imogene Elizabeth Wilkins

 

Imogene Elizabeth Wilkins, 83, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, December 25, 2009 at St Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was part owner and operator of Wilkins Uniform Shoppes.
She was born April 24, 1926 to the late Homer and Loyce Vincent. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Athlene Campbell, three brothers, A.W. Vincent, Bob Vincent and Jessie Neal Vincent.

She is survived by her husband: Paul Wilkins, Sr. of Jonesboro, sons and daughters-in-law: Paul, Jr. and Pam Wilkins of Paragould and Phillip, Sr. and Terri Wilkins of Jonesboro; sister, Frances Ruegg of Piedmont, Missouri; five grandchildren: Angie Walker, Brian Wilkins, Annette Wilkins, Phillip K. Wilkins, Jr. and Amelia Wilkins; and great grandchildren, Savannah Walker, Sydnie Walker, Emma Wilkins, and Harrison Wilkins.

The family will receive friends Sunday December 27th, 12:30 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Don Vuncannon officiating. Interment will follow at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.

If you would like to leave a lasting memorial, please consider the Alzheimer’s Arkansas Programs and Services, 10411 W. Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-1409.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

 

Wava Jean Fletcher
 

Wava Jean Harvey Fletcher, 75, of Paragould went to be with the Lord December 25, 2009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. Born June 1, 1934 at Dixie, she was retired from L.A. Darling, a member of Senior B.E.E.S. and Immanuel Baptist Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Brenda K. Garner of Paragould; two grandchildren, Courtney and Zacharey Garner; two brothers, Arthur Harvey of Paragould and Roy Lee Harvey of Lake City; two sisters, Mary Linda McNatt of Jonesboro and Helen Cox of Paragould; and her pets, Cocoa, Gizmo and Ziggy.

Funeral services will be Monday, December 28th, 1:30 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tracy Archibald officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be this evening 5:00 until 9:00.

Pallbearers will be Mickey Sullinger, Ben Denton, Chad Morgan, Shannon Underwood, Zacharey Garner, Mike Harvey and Allen Piercy.

The family suggests memorials to Immanuel Baptist Church.

Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home

 

Adam Joseph Nunnery

 

Adam Joseph Nunnery, 35, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center after a long illness. He was born July 18, 1974, in Osceola.
Adam had a heart of gold and always had a smile for all he met. He was the love of our lives and we couldn’t have loved him more.

Adam is survived by his mother, Melanie Souza Park; his father, Martin Nunnery; stepmother, Linda Nunnery; sister, Evalyn Pagh; and many friends in California.

No services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

In his remembrance, please send donations to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, P O Box 41817, Memphis, TN 38174-1817

Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home

 

Tony Dee Nicely
 

Funeral services for 53 year old, Tony Dee Nicely of Marmaduke, formerly of Rector, who departed from this life December 28, 2009 in Dandridge, Tennessee, will be Thursday, December 31, 2009, in the Irby Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Ernie Rinks officiating. Interment will be in the Woodland Heights Cemetery.

Tony was born August 31, 1956, in Rector, to John Dee and Alice Faye Nicely. He was of the Baptist faith. He had worked as a truck driver for the Arkansas Highway Department. He loved to fish and drive 18-wheeler trucks.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Nicely of the home; his parents, John Dee and Alice Faye Nicely of Rector: a brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Johanna Nicely of Tacoma, Washington: an aunt, Jean Carpenter; uncles, John and Steve Estes: a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends.
He is also survived by his very best friend, his dog, Elvis.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 30th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Irby Funeral Home Chapel.

Online guestbook: Irby Funeral Home


 

Robert G. Harig

Robert G. Harig, 88, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009.

He was born September 1, 1921, in Chicago to Michael and Rose Harig.

Mr. Harig retired in 1988 as president and chief executive officer of Darling Store Fixtures. He started his career with the company in Bronson, Mich., and after moving to Paragould, continued to serve as president for 26 years. He was on the board of the National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers.

He was involved with many community service projects, serving as president of United Way, American Heart Association, a volunteer for the Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, a past member of the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Mr. Harig was a talented photographer and an active member of Center Hill Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Harig; four sons and daughters-in-law, James and Cindy Harig of Labadie, Mo., Michael and Donna Harig of Olive Branch, Miss., Stephen and Candy Harig of Calera, Ala., and Thomas and Stella Harig of New Mexico; two daughters, Lynda Dach and her husband Carl of Palm Desert, Calif., and Lois Harig of Battle Creek, Mich.; a stepson, Craig Watson of Searcy; a stepdaughter, Karen Farley and her husband Bill of Steele, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.


Funeral services will be Saturday, January 2nd, at 10:00 a.m. at the Center Hill Church of Christ with George Robb, Terry Sanders and Bill Tripp officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends this evening, 5:30 until 8:00 at the church.

Pallbearers will be Nicholas Harig, Kevin Harig, Luke Cooper, Paul Schandevel, Melvin Sonney and Darrell Webb.

Online guestbook: Phillips Funeral Home


 

Alice Jerone Evans

 

Alice Jerone Evans, 92, formerly of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Evergreen Healthcare, Rector.
Born January 9, 1917, in Paragould, Mrs. Evans was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include two sons, Jimmy Evans of Paragould and Jerry Evans of Brookland; one daughter, Janet Myles of Marmaduke; and two sisters, Lou Butler of Sawyer, Michigan, and Demetra Lockard of Kingman, Arizona. She is also survived by six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and by three great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Parrish Evans; her parents, Pat and Dovie Robinson; one daughter, Judy Evans; and one sister, Faustina Phillips.

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 2nd, 10:00 a.m., at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould. Burial will follow in the Greene County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.

Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home

Merita Mae Winemiller

 

Merita Mae Winemiller, 99, of Paragould, Arkansas passed away December 30, 2009 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born on July 29, 1910 in Augusta, Arkansas, she was a homemaker, former baker and she was a member of the Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church.
Survivors include; one son; Jerry Lee Winemiller of Paragould, eight grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by; her husband; Owen Winemiller, her parents; Charlie and Minnie Downs, two sons; Robert Owen Winemiller, Phillip Winemiller and one sister; Opal Dempsey.

Funeral services will be Thursday, January 7th, 10:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Michael Sutton officiating, burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Visitation for friends will be Wednesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.

Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home

 

John Myers
 

John Myers, 77, of Paragould passed away December 30, 2009 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born in Paragould on November 9, 1932 to Orville and Ethel Myers. He was retired from Martin Sprocket and Gear.

He is survived by two sons, Jerry Myers of Paragould and Morris Myers of Utah; three sisters, Roma Sessum of Cardwell, MO., Elizabeth Folkes of Summerville, MO and Opal Lamb of Sacramento, CA., one brother, Ray Myers of Sacramento, CA., five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren..

Preceding him in death were his wife, Dorothy Myers; a son, John Darrell Myers; his parents; two sisters, Ruth and Marie Myers; two brothers, J.R. and Bill Myers.

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 2nd, 1:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home with Larry Strope officiating. Burial will follow at New Friendship Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday evening, 5:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.

Online guestbook: Phillips Funeral Home

 

Dorothy Murray

Dorothy Murray, 66, of Piggott passed away Thursday, December 31, 2009, at the Piggott Community Hospital.

Born July 2, 1943, in Hornersville, MO., she was the daughter of the late Buster and Christine Poe.

Dorothy was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Piggott.

She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Brett Gage; one brother; and three sisters.

Survivors include her husband, Ray Murray of Piggott; four sons, Kevin Murray and wife, Johnna, of Piggott, Bryan Murray and wife, Janet, of Paragould, Tommy Murray and wife, Sharon, of Piggott and Tony Gage of Iowa; one brother, Edgar Allen Poe of Benton Harbor, Mich.; seven grandchildren, Tanner Murray, Logan Murray, Ethan Murray, Mindy Murray, Millie Murray, Mollie Osborn and Ella Murray; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Sunday, January 3rd, 1:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Piggott, with Kevin Murray officiating. Burial will be at Pine Knot cemetery in Paragould.

Pallbearers are Wade Murray, Kerry Murray, Allen Riggins, Johnny Dye, Jeff Hook, Wade Harris and Jerry Massey. Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott is in charge of the arrangements.

Visitation will be Saturday evening, 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.


Online guestbook: Hoggard Funeral Home