Mary Katheryne DuBose Ray, age 63, of Paragould, AR, formerly of Crossett, AR, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. She was born on January 8, 1947 in Crossett, AR. Mrs. Ray was a graduate of UAM at Monticello and worked for the Child Protective Services Division of the Arkansas Department of Human Services where she retired after 18 years.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank A. and Doris Noble Hancock; her mother, Blanche Hancock Turlington; step-father, R. W. “Slim” Turlington and father, Bobby Cornelius DuBose.

Survivors include a son, Robert Ray of Tulsa, OK; a daughter, Jenny Katheryne Sondergaard of Paragould, AR; two sisters, Sherrye DuBose Lewis of Crossett, AR, Connie DuBose Boggs of McGehee, AR; four grandchildren, Rebecca Dawn Arvieux of Kansas City, KA, Katheryne DyAnne Ray of Tulsa, OK, Katheryne Andrea Johnson of Crossett, AR and Charley Michael Babcock of Paragould, AR.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 4th, 2:00 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Donnie Dubose officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, AR.

Online guest registry: Jones Funeral Home
 

Edith Lowanda Hester
 

Edith Lowanda Hester, 89, Paragould, went to her heavenly home December 2, 2010. She departed this life at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born July 5, 1921 in Piggott, AR, the daughter of the late Jeff and Florence Culpepper.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Tillman; brothers, Jewel, Wilbur, Roy and Donald Culpepper; sisters, Alma Wright, Mary Bontempo and most recently, Dorothy Monozym; son in law, Bill Washington and great grandson, Tristan Huggins. She was a life long member of Alexander Baptist Church and the Alexander and Bard community. She worked at Greene County Tech and The Shirt Factory. She was a loving wife, mom, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

She is survived by her daughters and son in law: Linda Washington of Paragould; Cathy and Dr. James Huggins of Beech Bluff, TN; grandchildren: Robin (Chris) Camp, Machelle (Shane) Wallace of Paragould, Kyle (Christie) Huggins of Harrisonburg, VA; great grandchildren: Brittany, Shayna, Hunter Wallace; Zac and Will Camp, all of Paragould, Blake and Lauren Huggins of Harrisonburg, VA.

The family will receive friends Friday, December 3rd, 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. The celebration of her life will be Saturday, December 4th, 10:30 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Dr. James Huggins and Reverend Wade Drury officiating. Burial will follow at Finch Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John Huggins, Ronnie and Steven Hill, Dan Westbrook, Tommy Hester, Adam Fahr. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Evans, E. J. Lorren and Robert Elmore. Memorials may be made to Alexander Baptist Church.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Janette LaVerne Powers
 

Janette LaVerne Powers, 68 of Paragould passed away Thursday December 3, 2010 as a result of an automobile accident. Janette was born March 3, 1941, she was a disabled beautician and a member of the 7th & Mueller Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Homer Spicer.

 
Survivors include daughters, Renee Conway of Piggott, Keetra Janette Carner of Paragould and Tamarah Lee Green of Lawrenceburg, TN; mother Belle Spicer of Paragould; brother, Larry Spicer of Tulsa, OK; sister, Carolyn Sue Spicer of Cherokee Village, AR. ten grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 7th, at 1:00 p.m. following the visitation at 11:00 a.m. until service time at Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Jim Rupard officiating.
There will be no burial.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

 

Wilma Lee Howard
 

Wilma Lee Howard, 85, of Paragould, passed away December 5, 2010 at Green Acres Nursing Home.

She was born July 4, 1925 at Paragould to Sherman and Julia Crossno.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry Harold Howard; one daughter, Dorothy Jean Howard; four brothers, Bill, Jerry, Joe and Charlie, two sister, Sterline Beasley and Margret Grimes.

Survivors include seven sons, Noel and Judy Howard of Morton, IL., Jerry and Sharon Howard, Melvin and Cathy Howard and Kenneth Howard all of Paragould, AR., Roger Howard of Walnut Hill, FL., Harold Dean and Kay Howard of Black Rock, AR., Kelvin and Charlette Howard of Van Cleave, MS; one daughter, Deronda Gatlin of Paragould, AR.; eighteen grandchildren; twenty nine great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 8th, 11:00 a.m. at Phillips Funeral Home with David Stallings Officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 in the Center Hill Chapel.

Pallbearers will be Drew Grady, Robert Gatlin, Russell Gatlin, Rodney Bell, Jeremy Howard, and Jason Howard.

Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
 

Danny Marvin
 

Danny Marvin, 44, of Paragould passed away Monday, December 6, 2010. He was born May 17, 1966 at Paragould to Wilma Strickland.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, D.S Marvin and Larverna Cox Marvin; two uncles, JD Marvin, James Marvin; two aunts, Wilda Lenhart and Orine Marvin.

Survivors include his mother, Wilma and step-father, Dennis Strickland; two brothers, Michael Strickland of Bryant, AR., Phillip and Amy Strickland of Youngs Town, OH.; aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.

Visitation will be Friday, December 10th, 10:30 until12:00 p.m., prior to the service at Phillips Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be Friday 12:30 p.m., at New Friendship Cemetery with Art Smith officiating.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Phillips Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home


 

Wanda Earlene Dickinson
 

Wanda Earlene Dickinson, 83 of Paragould, formerly of Marmaduke, passed away Tuesday December 8, 2010 at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Wanda was born January 5, 1927, she was a retired nurse and a member of the Marmaduke United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Wayne Dickinson; parents, Earl and Mary Pannell Hutcheson; brother Gaylon Hutcheson and grandson, Bradley Dickinson.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Carol Dickinson of Paragould and Freddy and Teresa Dickinson of Rockledge, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Wade Taylor of Paragould; brother, Ricky Hutcheson of Poplar Bluff, MO., six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday, December 10th, 10:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Kim Bridges officiating.
Burial will follow in Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be James B., Don, Rick and Sandy Dickinson, Foy Wayne Gilliam and Darrell Smoot. Honorary pallbearer will be Eugene Jackman.
Memorials may be made to Children's Home of Paragould or the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation.


Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

 

Bonna Jeane Webbe
 

Bonna Jeane Webbe, 80, Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born March 19, 1930 in Hickory Ridge, AR. the daughter of the late John Swain and Nana May Holleman Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James P. Webbe, sister and three brothers. She was a retired bookkeeper and a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Jonesboro and a former member of Center Hill First Baptist Church in Paragould.

She is survived by daughters and sons in law: Evelyn (Jonathan) Gold of Brewster, MA., Terra (Roger) Jackson of Nashville, TN; son: Rick Webbe of Sherwood, AR., sister, Sue McCulley of Paragould; brother, Don Brown of Olive Branch, MS., grandchildren: Matthew and Christine Vierling, Amber and Colby Jones, Catherine Jackson; great grandchild, Lane Jones.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 11th, at 11:00 a.m. at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Jonesboro with Reverends Danny Taylor, Chris Cooper and Michael Welch officiating.
The family requests that memorials be made to Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, 1148 E. Matthews, Jonesboro, AR, 72401.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

 

Wanda June Huffman

 

Wanda June Huffman, 68, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Mrs. Huffman was born July 6, 1942, in Beckley, West Virginia and she was a homemaker.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Sherrell Huffman of Ohio, Jim and Julia Huffman of Paragould; two daughters and a son-in-law, Annette and Tim Kempel of Ravenna, Ohio, and Sandra Davis of Owosso, Michigan. She is also survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Ray and June Woodrum of Ohio; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon and Buster McClung of Charmco, West Virginia, Lillie and Larry McCurry of Ohio ; fifteen grandchildren; and twenty-four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elvis Huffman.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 14th, at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. until service time at Mitchell Funeral Home.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home


 

B. L. Wallace
 

B. L. “Hoss” Wallace, 82, passed away Friday, December 10, 2010, at his home.

He was born December 15, 1927, in Craighead County to Gusta and Birdie Wallace. He was retired from the Greene County Road Department as a grader operator.

Hoss loved to fish, hunt, work in his garden and spend time with his grandchildren, who thought he was the best Papa a grandchild could ask for.

Hoss is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Ollie Wallace of the home; one son, Randy (Lisa) Wallace of Paragould; three daughters, Carolyn (James) Tilley of Monette, Judy (Joe) Stanfill of Paragould and Marsha (John) Wallace of Caruthersville, Mo.; six grandchildren, Kimberly (Bert) Holliday, Lee McClung, Christopher (Samantha) Tilley, Stephanie (David) Poteet, Crystal (Jason) Traywick, Heather (Robert) Tilley and Nick Wallace; two stepgrandchildren, Amanda Maclin and Nicholas Wallace; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Freda Bateman; and a great host of family and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Gusta and Birdie Wallace; four brothers, Lelon, Berfferd, Ronald and Stanley Wallace; and two sisters, Opal and Lillian Wallace.

The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Phillips Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be Monday, December 13th, 1:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home with Kevin Edgar officiating. Burial will follow in Clark’s Chapel Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Lee McClung, Christopher Tilley, Nick Wallace, Jason Traywick, Bert Holliday, David Poteet, Jim Brotemarkle and Darryl Brotemarkle.

Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home

 

Bernie Leroy Whitaker  

 Bernie Leroy Whitaker, 94, of Rector, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

 Mr. Whitaker was born in Rector, on August 4, 1916 to Norman and Calva Whitaker. He was a farmer, a World War II veteran and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rector.

 He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eva Whitaker; a brother, Irvin Whitaker; and four sisters, Mary and Iva Vangilder, Fay Whitaker, and Nell Jenkins.

 Survivors include several nieces and nephews; two brothers-in-law; and one sister-in-law.

 Visitation will be Monday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at the Mitchell Funeral Home in Rector.

 Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 14th, 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel of Rector with James H. Dortch, Mace Straubel and Marston Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Heights Cemetery of Rector.

 Pallbearers are Dale Vangilder, Phillip Whitaker, Kenny Vangilder, Ron McCreless, Kelly Gramling, and Eric Clayton.

 Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

Theda Wiseman Pillow
 

Theda Wiseman Pillow, 87, formerly of Paragould, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010, in Littleton, Colorado.

She was born August 2, 1923, in Paragould, Arkansas to William and Angeline Wiseman. Mrs. Pillow was a homemaker and a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church of Paragould.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Douglas Pillow; two daughters, Julia Katherine Pillow and Frances Pillow; and by one brother, Bill Wiseman.

Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Steve Pillow of Hawthorne, Florida, Chris and Katherine Pillow of Littleton, Colorado and Arthur and Dee Pillow of Jonesboro. She is also survived by five granddaughters and their husbands, Megan and Jonathan Davis of China Grove, North Carolina, Amelia Pillow of Portland, Oregon, Melissa Pillow of Littleton, Erika and Jason Gritters of Highland Ranch, Colorado, Julia Pillow of Memphis; and by one grandson, Scott Jackson of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 21st, 1:30 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould with Tom Letchworth officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 12:00 noon until service time at Mitchell Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Greene County Courthouse Preservation Society, or the Greene County Public Library.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home


 

Ranae Lynette Shepherd
 

Ranae Lynette Shepherd, 56, of Paragould, passed away at her home, Sunday, December 12, 2010. She was born November 29, 1954, in Paragould, and retired as a claims representative for the Social Security Administration.

Mrs. Shepherd was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Dean Shepherd; and her mother, Betty Downs.

Survivors include her father, John Arie Downs; her son, Jay Shepherd; one brother, Scott Downs; and two sisters, Pauletta Hollis and Michelle Downs, all of Paragould.

Memorial services will be Saturday, December 18th, 1:30 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Blake Langston officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
 

Goldie Vestine Hale
 

Goldie Vestine Hale, 90 of Lake City, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010 at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

Mrs. Hale was born August 9, 1920 in Mounds, Arkansas, to Amsy Lee and Mary Ethel Hampton. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her daughter, Earline Johnson of Paragould; one granddaughter, Cindy Friar and her husband, Thomas; and two great grandchildren, Cheyenne and Kaitlyn Friar. She is also survived by two brothers, Ravis Hampton and his wife, Carol, of Charlotte, Michigan, and Melvin Hampton of Eaton Rapids, Michigan; two sisters, Lucille Seigo and her husband, Dan, of Lansing, Michigan, and Faustine Hale of Paragould; and by several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Hale was preceded in death by her husband, “Babe” Hale; her parents; two brothers, Elvis and Zeke; and a son-in-law, Johnny Johnson.

Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 17th, 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pine Log Cemetery.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

 

Juanita Vesteline Edwards

 

Juanita Vestelene Edwards, 84, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born September 20, 1926, in Paragould, Mrs. Edwards was a homemaker, and a member of 7th and Mueller Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Buell Edwards; her parents, Vester and Dottie Vera Higgins; and by a brother, Jim Higgins. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Harland and Tywana Edwards, and Harold and Rebecca Edwards, all of Paragould; three grandsons, Keith Edwards of Little Rock, Shane Edwards of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Jonathan Edwards of San Diego, California; and one granddaughter, Jennifer Edwards of Fayetteville. She is also survived by one great granddaughter, Tila Edwards of Las Vegas; one nephew, Tim Higgins of Bryant, Arkansas; and one niece, Sandra Wood of Cardwell, Missouri.

Visitation will be Sunday evening, 5:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral services will be Monday, December 20th, 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, with Art Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Knot Cemetery.

Memorials to Crowley’s Ridge College or Paragould Children’s Home would be appreciated.


Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
 

Daniel Clois Yates

Daniel Clois Yates, 31, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday December 15, 2010 at his home. He was born August 10, 1979 in Lorado, Arkansas and lived in Jonesboro for 3 years, moving here from Smackover, Arkansas. He was an assistant pressman for Quebecor World Press.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clois and Bertha Finney Yates and one brother, Dennis Hicks.

Survived by three brothers, Jason Yates of McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, Chris Hicks of Rogers, Arkansas and Donny Hicks of Lillie, Louisiana.

Two sisters, Tammy Dunham of Harrisburg, Arkansas and Lisa Maroney of Smackover, Arkansas.

A memorial service will be Friday, December 17th, 2:00 p.m. at the Perry Funeral Home in Eldorado, Arkansas with Rev. David Preston officiating. Burial will be private.

Online guest registry: Emerson Funeral Home

 

Almus Cecil Grayham

 Almus Cecil Grayham, 91, of Marmaduke, Arkansas passed from this life Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.

 Surviving Mr. Grayham is his wife, Delle Tucker Grayham of the home, 2 sons, Ray Grayham of Marmaduke, and Glen and Belinda Grayham of Paragould, 2 grandchildren, Taylor and Tanner Grayham.

 Funeral Services will be Friday, December 17th, 11:00 a.m. at the Irby Funeral Home chapel in Marmaduke. Visitation will be Thursday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.

 Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home

Carol Ann Story

Carol Story, 59, of Brookland passed away December 15, 2010, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born September 14, 1951, in Flint, MI., to the late James and Dorothy (McCoy) Ellington.

Preceding her in death was her first husband, Richard Wood and son, Joseph Wood Sr.

Surviving members of her family is her husband Richard Story, whom she met while playing bingo at the VFW building; a daughter and her fiancé, Amy Wood and Rod Black of Laingsburg, MI., five grandchildren, Jeffy Wood, Alan Yoder, Harley Yoder, Joey Wood and Trisha and Jeremy Joiner, two great-grandchildren, Bladen and Olivia Joiner, brother, David Ellington of Davison, MI., and two sisters, Laura (Jeannie) Moore of Burt, MI., and Lynn Rodriguez of Flint, MI.

Visitation will be Friday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at the Irby Funeral Home, Marmaduke.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 18th, 1:00 p.m. at the Irby Funeral Home in Marmaduke with Gary Morris officiating. Interment will be at the Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery.

Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home

 

Theresa Montero
 

Theresa Montero, 61, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born May 28, 1949 in Havana Cuba to Ignacio and Clara Ulloa. Theresa was of Catholic belief; she was a hard working woman always helping others in time of need, loved by all. She will always be remembered and profoundly missed.

Survivors include one son, William Flores of Hialeah, FL.; one daughter, Jeannette Gladish of Paragould, AR.; one brother Ignacio Ulloa of Miami, FL and two grandchildren Carlye and Zoe Gladish.

There will be a visitation only Wednesday December 22nd, 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home in Paragould, AR.

Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home

 

Laura Edith Bacon
 

Laura Edith Bacon, 99 of Paragould, passed away Friday, December 17, 2010 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Mrs. Bacon was born on July 29, 1911 in Kittle, Arkansas, she was a homemaker and Methodist faith.

Laura loved her garden. Her kitchen table was the favorite gathering place for family and friends alike. She will be remembered for her home cooking, her generosity, a wonderful sense of humor and her hand made quilts.

Survivors include; two sons, Jim Bacon of Piggott, Arkansas, Bill and his wife Loretta Bacon of Hot Springs, Arkansas, two daughters, Carolyn and her husband Tom Watson of Paragould, Melba and her husband Montie Campbell of Lakeland, Florida. She was Granny to 14 grandchildren and over 30 great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 70 years Albert Bacon, one son Charles Bacon and fourteen brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 21st, 10:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Larry Williams officiating, burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the Mitchell Funeral Home.

The family asks memorials be made to Shriner’s Hospital.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

 

Carolyn Baxter
 

Carolyn Eugenia Stevenson Baxter, 89, passed away peacefully December 17, 2010 surrounded by her children at Crestpark Nursing Home in Forrest City, Arkansas. She was born March 29, 1921, in Malden, Missouri to Lenzie Carroll Stevenson and Trixsye May Chandler Stevenson.

She lived most of her life in the Mounds, Arkansas community, later moving to Paragould, Arkansas. He lived her final two years at Crestpark Nursing Home in Forrest City, Arkansas.

Mrs. Baxter graduated from Malden High School in Malden, Missouri. She began college at Southeast Missouri State College. She married Archie Baxter January 5, 1941. She later graduated from Arkansas State University and taught at Greene County Tech, East School for more than thirty years.

She played the piano for Mounds Baptist Church. Later she moved her membership to Alexander Baptist Church where she taught the Women’s Sunday School Class.

After retiring in Paragould, Mrs. Baxter transferred her membership to East Side Baptist Church where she was a member of the Women’s Sunday School Class and the Quilting Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Archie Baxter. Mrs. Baxter will be remembered for her unconditional love for her family, commitment to her church, and her dedication to teaching. She is survived by three children; Becky Baxter Mitchell (Dennis) of Harlingen, Texas, Bill Baxter (Holly) of Forrest City, Arkansas and Charley Baxter (Carole) of North Little Rock, Arkansas, seven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren, and a special niece, Carolyn Nailing of Paragould, Arkansas.

Funeral services will be Monday, December 20th, 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Walter Allen officiating, burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at the Mitchell Funeral Home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to East Side Baptist Church of Paragould or to a charity of your choice.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

 

Troy Samuel Mitchell
 

Troy Samauel Mitchell, 81, of Paragould, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 18, 2010, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He goes to meet his beloved mother Edith V. Ball and his beloved “maw,” Lillie Mae Culver.

Troy leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Mattie Hardaway Mitchell; three children: Rhonda Mitchell, O’Neal and Vikki Mitchell; five grandchildren: Jeffrey Mitchell, Scott Chamberlain, Shelby Mitchell, Anthony Chamberlain and Keith Ptasznik; and five great grandchildren: Kalynn, Alysa, Rudy, Melissa and Sam. Troy was the loving brother of James Ball, and the uncle of Wendy Gallagher, James, Jr., and Gregory Ball.

Troy was born June 2, 1929 in Evening Shade, Arkansas. He retired in 1985 with 30 years of service with the Detroit Department of Parks and Recreation as a Tree Artisan and a Greens Keeper Supervisor at Rouge Park Golf Course. Troy was a member of the Church of Christ.

His greatest pleasure was spending time with family and friends, cooking on the grill and riding his motorcycle. He told a good joke and was well known for his one-liners. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, scuba diving and farming.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 21st, 7:00 p.m. in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Gene Wood officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation will be held Tuesday 4:00 until 7:00 prior to the service.

Donations may be given to the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, 1148 East Matthews Avenue, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401.

Online guest registry: Emerson Funeral Home

Arthur L. Arnold
 

Arthur Lewis Arnold, 91 of West Memphis passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Broadway Healthcare in West Memphis.

Mr. Arnold was born September 13, 1919, he was a retired Maintenance Electrician and a WWII Veteran, a member and Deacon of First Baptist Church in West Memphis.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Fleecie Arnold; 3 daughters, Mary Etta (Bill) Wells of Memphis, TN; Vonda (Dicky) Parker of Marion, AR; Bernetta (Mike) Bell of Arlington, TN; two sons, Charles (Jeanie) Arnold of Memphis, TN; Gary (Debbie) Arnold of Casscoe, AR; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Wayne (Linda) Arnold of Warner Robins, GA

Visitation will be Monday, December 20th, 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis and services will be Tuesday, December 21st, 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in West Memphis with interment at Mt Zion Cemetery in Walcott, AR.

Online guest registry: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

 

Lorene Ward
 

Lorene “Cricket” Ward, 84, formerly of Lafe, passed away December 19, 2010, at the Garden View Care Center in O’Fallon, Missouri. Cricket was born July 11, 1926, the daughter of Osmer and Haydee White. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Monte Kay and Larian Johnson, of Lake St. Louis, MO, one grandson Darin (Denise) Johnson and one step-grandson, Sam Carver of Wentzville, MO; three sisters: Lillie Gibson, Marvell (Junior) Strope, and Liz (Glenn) Howard, all of Paragould and one brother, George (Juanita) White of Glasgow, KY. Preceding her in death were her parents: Osmer and Haydee White, her husband, Wallace Ward, 3 sisters: Lula Wood, Lela and Lola White, 3 brothers: Homer, Leonard and Lewis White.

She was a member of the Big Creek Baptist Church and was retired from the Ely & Walker Shirt Factory. She and her husband, Wallace, also managed the Lafe Cotton Gin for several years.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home, The celebration of her life will be Wednesday, December 22nd, 10:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel, with Reverend Dennis Strope officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens.

The family would appreciate donations to Big Creek Baptist Church, the Alzheimer’s Association or the charity of your choice.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

 

Helen Florine Ray
 

Helen Florine Ray, 90, of Paragould, went Home to the Lord, Monday, December 20, 2010. She passed away at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was retired from Shugtown Retirement Home. She was a devoted member of Trinity Full Gospel who loved to go to church and loved to pray!

She was born October 26, 1920 in Clarkston, Missouri the daughter of the late William Claud "W.C." and Bertha Mae Pace Anders. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Odell Ray, daughter, Patsy Coral Ray, brothers, Buddy Anders and Vernon Anders.

Survivors include her sons: Marlin W. Ray of Paragould, Doyle W. Ray of, Paris, Tennessee, Troy Ray, Paragould; daughters: Mildred Lands of Ozark, Arkansas, Lorine Milholen of Wildersville, Tennessee. Marie Newman of Paragould, Linda McKinney of Heber Springs, Arkansas; sisters: Mary Crump of Paragould, Maxine Haggert of East Saint Louis, Illinois; 17 Grandchildren, 30 Great Grandchildren, 17 Great Great Grandchildren and a host of other family and precious friends.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Thursday, December 23rd, 10:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Brother M.W. Ray and Brother Bill Newman officiating. Burial will follow at Bond Cemetery in Knobel.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home


 

Winfred Dewayne McFall
 

Winfred Dewayne McFall, 74 of Paragould passed away Tuesday December 21, 2010 at Heritage Gardens of Senath, MO. Winfred was born March 24, 1936, to Cardeal and Pearl Magdalene Cole McFall. He was a self-employed carpenter and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include sisters, Shirlene Bollinger of Paragould, Melba McMillan of Mission Viejo, CA and Barbara LeMoine of Punta Gorda, FL; sister-in-law, Glenda McFall of Paragould and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Cletis McFall, niece, Tammy Edgar and great nephew Lane Winn.
Visitation will be Monday, December 27th, 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. with funeral services following at 11:00 a.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel, Paragould, with Pastor Curt Dwyer officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lafe, AR.


Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

 

William Douglas Morrisett
 

William Douglas Morrisett, 67 of Lafe passed away December 20, 2010 at the St. Bernard Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born April 9, 1943 to the late Richard and Mildred (Stone) Morrisett in Piggott, Arkansas.

He is survived by his wife: Pauline (Prince) Morrisett, three sons and their wives: Stevie and Marla Morrisett of Rector, Timmy and Leigh Morrisett of Paragould and Perry and Emily Morrisett of Rector, three grandchildren: Bradley Morrisett, Sabrina Morrisett and Emma Morrisett, one great-grandchild: Hunter Morrisett, four brothers: Jerry Morrisett and Lindell Morrisett of Rockford, Illinois, Barney Morrisett of Rector and Randy Morrisett of Marmaduke, two sisters: Fay Prince of Rector and Bonnie Smith of Dunkin, Oklahoma along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 22nd, 2:00 p.m. at the Irby Funeral Home in Rector. Interment will be at the Purcell Cemetery in Rector. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 21st, at 6:00 p.m.

Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home

 

Dorthy Sue Adams
 

Mrs. Dorthy Sue Adams, age 78 of Paragould, the widow of Mr. Leo Adams, passed away Monday, December 20, 2010 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born at Leachville, she was the daughter of the late Hillman and Effie Harkey Potter and had lived most of her life in Leachville. Mrs. Adams had lived several years in Paragould and was a charter member of the Second Baptist Church in Paragould. She was retired from the former Brown Shoe Company in Leachville and the Monroe Auto Equipment in Paragould. She was currently associated with Flower Shop Network in Paragould. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her son, Terry Lynn Adams, her infant daughter Linda Darlene Adams, a grandson Jeff Adams, and a son-in-law Glen Allen Brooks. She will be remembered as a loving mother by her children.

Survivors include, two daughters; Phyllis McFarland and her husband Ronnie of Leachville and Donna Brooks of Paragould, two brothers, Bobby Potter and his wife Barbara of Paragould, Bill Potter and his wife Theetta of Paragould, two sisters, Betty Hendrick and Joyce Soloducha both of Kansas City, Missouri. She also leaves five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 22nd, 2:00 p.m. at the Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Leachville with Rev. Kenny Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Leachville Cemetery.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until time of services.
Pallbearers will be Bill Storms, Hugh Wayne Rose, Bill Miller, Tommy Eldried, Toby Storms, and Rodney Robertson.
Honorary pallbearers include Blake McFarland, Brad Adams, Chad Adams, Bob Gray, A. J. Bandy, Ronnie Kennett, Darrel Storms, and Charles Cobbs.

Online guest registry: Howard Funeral Service
 

Larry Wayne Vinson
 

Larry Wayne Vinson, 66, of Ravenden passed away December 20, 2010 at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born March 10, 1944 in Jonesboro to Binford and Mary Etta Vinson. He was of Baptist faith, loved to deer hunt and fish.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one daughter, Mary Kay Vinson Smith; one brother, Fred Crum; two sisters Garnetta Smith and Emma Lawson.

He is survived by two daughters, Sandra and her husband, Younely Crawford of Paragould and Darlisa Vinson of Ravenden; one sister, Marie Vinson of Michigan; five grandchildren, Kimberly Vinson, L’Oreal Hamlett, Ashlyn Crawford, Ashley Box and Brianna Smith; one great-grandson, Traeson Box Moon.

The family will receive friends Thursday, December 23rd, 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at Phillips Funeral Home with Jimmy Parrish officiating.
Burial will follow at Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Richard Lawson, Roy Peters, Charley Griffin, Frank Jewell, Ron Franklin and Ronnie Smith.

Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home


 

Charlie Moore
 

Charlie Moore, son of the late Lando C. and Jewell McCormack Moore, was born December 13, 1950, at Paragould and passed from this earthly life on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, after a brave fight with cancer, at his residence at the age of 60 years.

Until he became disabled, he worked as a millwright at Nucor. He was a 1968 graduate of Southland High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1970 until 1972. One year of his service was a tour of duty in Vietnam.

Charlie is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Kiesha and Bary Bower of Muncy, PA., and Paige Moore of Arbyrd, MO.; a sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Dale Coy of Paragould; two grandchildren, Olivia Bower and Jackson Bower, both of Muncy; a nephew, Tommy Coy of Little Rock; and two aunts, Rose Wilson of Searcy and Faye Roeder of Adrian, MI.

He is also survived by a special friend, Linda Baldridge.

Graveside services will be held Monday, December 27th, 11:00 a.m. in Cardwell Cemetery with Art Smith officiating and full military honors.

Visitation will be Sunday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at McDaniel Funeral Home at Senath, MO.

Online guest registry: McDaniel Funeral Home

Gerald Van Wood
 

Gerald “Tubby” Van Wood passed away December 23, 2010 at his home in Cuba, MO. He was born December 26, 1943 in Paragould, AR.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Hilrie & Savilla Wood, three sisters and one brother.

Survivors include his wife, Gayle of Cuba, MO., one son, Danny Wood of Eolia, MO., one daughter Jody Seely & husband Douglas of Troy, MO., two grandsons, Jeremiah & Kody Wood, seven granddaughters, Heather Maiden, Chelsea, Emma, & Olivia Wood, and Alyssa, Josie, and Marie Seely, four great grandchildren, three brothers and five sisters.

Visitation will be Tuesday December 28th, 11:00 a.m. until1:00 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral home in Jonesboro, AR. with graveside services at 1:30 p.m. at Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland, AR.

Lasting memorials can be made to the Disabled American Veterans.

Online guest registry: Roller Funeral Homes

 

Kitty Swindle
 

Kitty Swindle, 85 of Paragould passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 at her residence. Born January 28, 1925 Kitty was retired from Emerson Electric and was a member of Walcott Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Swindle; son, Leon Swindle; parents, Hon and Mavis Estelle Cline Myers; sisters, Inetha Chitwood, Meredith Westin; brother, Bud Myers; grandson, Timmy Swindle

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Frankie and Janie Swindle of Paragould; daughter-in-law, Carla Swindle of Paragould; sister-in-law, Ruby Myers of Lorado, AR; sisters, Jean Williams and Jane Scott both of Paragould. grandchildren, Libby and Blake Ring of Paragould, Andy Swindle of Paragould, Russ and Shannon Swindle of Arlington, TX, Blake and Miste Swindle of Benton, AR; great grandchildren, Raegan Swindle, Reed Swindle, Cadence Swindle, Kinlee Ring, Kannon Ring, Max Swindle, several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Monday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 28th, 1:30 p.m.. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Royce Boling officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of NEA, 2222 Spence Circle, Jonesboro, AR 72401.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
 

Ethelene Williams Ryan
 

Ethelene Williams Ryan, 89 of Paragould passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. Born March 23, 1921, Ethelene was owner and operator of R & M Beauty School and a member of the Rosewood Baptist Church and her special Sunday Day Class the Magnifiers.

 She was preceded by her husband, Glen Ryan; parents; Jesse "Poppie" and Mattie Robinson Williams; brothers, Vernon, Ezra and Billy Williams; sisters, Mexine McDaniel, Lola Greenway and Belle Medsker.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Al and Harriet Ryan and Danny and Vicky Ryan of Paragould; sister, Yuba Williams of Paragould; grandchildren, Heather and Nathan Little, Nicole Threlkeld, Natalie Ryan, Alex Ryan; great granddaughter, Kyleigh Threlkeld. Caregivers, Shelby Odell and Lucille Jackson, several nieces and nephews.

 Visitation will be Monday evening 6:30 until 9:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 28th, 10:30 a.m. at Rosewood Baptist Church with Revs. Heath Vines and Marion Gramling officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Rosewood Baptist Church.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

 

Ronald Earl Pemberton
 

Ronald Earl Pemberton, 56 of Paragould passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. Ronald was born February 22, 1954. He was retired from Martin Sprocket and Gear and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Bobby Screeton Pemberton.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Pemberton of the home; son, Tony Pemberton of Paragould; step-daughter, Melissa Barlow of Paragould; sisters, Patty Johnson and Linda Lawrence both of Paragould, and four grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, December 27th, 1:30 p.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel, Paragould, with Rev. Rickey Boling officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

 

Charles Ernest Spencer
 

Charles Ernest Spencer, 73 formerly of Paragould, passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 at Heritage Gardens of Senath, Missouri. Mr. Spencer was born on June 21, 1937 in Blytheville, Arkansas, he was a retired master electrician, member of IBEW local Union 1516, an avid hunter and coin collector and a member of the Finch Baptist Church.

Survivors include: his wife Donna Spencer of Paragould, four daughters; Ronda Landrum of Paragould, Cindy Smith of Manila, Arkansas, Sandra Newberry of Lewisburg, Tennessee, Kim Campbell of Jonesboro, Arkansas, one sister; Virginia Inez Brown of Paragould, six grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Mr. Spencer was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Spencer Sr. and Mary Osment Spencer, one daughter; Deborah, four brothers; Lee Spencer, Jr., Jack Spencer, Bob Spencer, James Spencer, one sister; Mary Sue Thompson.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 28th, 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Dennis Strope officiating, burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Pallbearers will include; Delaine Landrum, Jon Landrum, Robert Newberry, Randy Campbell, Doug Smith and Dennis Hammon.

Memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research hospital, Memphis, Tennessee.


Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

 

Opal Noles
 

Opal Noles, 87, a retired beautician, passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Opal was born November 30, 1923 to Raymond & Gertrude O’Brien.

Survivors include one daughter, Barb Raithel of Cornelius, North Carolina; one sister, Peggy Parrish of Greenville, Mississippi; two grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Wilson Noles, her parents, three brothers; and two sisters.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 30th, 10:30 a.m. at Walcott Baptist Church with Marion Gramling officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the church.
Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home


 

Sarah Louise MacDonald
 

Sarah Louise MacDonald, 79, resident of Paragould, formerly of Erie, PA, having lived in the Millcreek Township passed away Saturday December 25, 2010 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, TN. She was born November 19, 1931 in Sharon, PA., the daughter of the late Henry A. and Margaret MacLaughlin Young. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers. She was a graduate of Millcreek High School in Erie, PA. She was president of her childrens PTA in elementary, Junior High and High School.

She is survived by her husband: Richard MacDonald Sr, of the home; sons and daughters in law: Richard Allen MacDonald Jr. (Bobbi) of Hastings, FL, Mark Douglas MacDonald of Warm Springs, AR, Paul Neil MacDonald (Diane) of Cleveland, OH, Dean Lawrence MacDonald (Carrie) of Paragould, AR. Fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. She was a member of the Westminister Presbyterian Church in Erie and attended church locally at the First Presbyterian Church in Paragould. She will be missed by both communities and loved dearly by her family and friends.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 30th, 1:00 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverends Don Thomas and Deborah Spangler officiating. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 303 S 7th Street, Paragould, AR 72450.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home


 

Juanita Evelyn Lee
 

Juanita Evelyn Patton Lee, 87, of Manila passed from this life Monday, December 27, 2010 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.

She was born August 17, 1923 in Paragould to the late Fred and May Minetree Patton. She was a member of the Blackwater Church of God. She enjoyed going to church and being with her church family, reading her Bible, doing puzzles and watching “The Price is Right”.

She is survived by four sons and their wives, William and Mary Sue Lee; J. L. and Jane Lee, Ricky and Donna Lee and Sammy and Pam Lee all of Manila; five daughters and their husbands, Mae Helen and Charles Shrable of Linden, Michigan, Glenda and Larry Richmond of Keiser, Betty and James Eubanks of Manila, Rose Eldridge of Manila and Kathi and Lonnie Turney of Batesville; two sisters, Louise Mitchell of Vancouver, Washington and Lorene Parks of Manila; two sisters-in-law, Georgia Lee and Thelma Sue Lee both of Manila; one brother-in-law, Lonnie Lee of Manila; twenty-four grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her husband of fifty-six years, Thirlow Lee and a brother, Clifford Patton.

A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, December 30th, 2:00 p.m. at the Gregg Funeral Home in Monette with Rev. Burl Lloyd officiating. Burial will follow at Manila Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday evening, December 29th, 6:00 until 8:00 at the Gregg Funeral Home in Monette.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are, Donald Bowman Jr., Ryan Day, Shane Lee, Lance Honeycutt, Joseph Richmond and Kevin Shrable. Honorary pallbearers are Eric Elrod and Ricky Lee Jr.

Online guest registry: Gregg Funeral Home

 

Mildred H. Edwards
 

Mildred H. Edwards, 92, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at St. Elizabeth’s Place, Jonesboro.

Mrs. Edwards was born November 13, 1918, in Gurdon, Arkansas. She formerly was a defense industrial worker for Lockheed Aerospace and a beautician. She was a member of the Eastern Star and of the Morningside Baptist Church, Yuma, Arizona.

Survivors include four nieces, Suzanne Sloan and Debbie Francis, both of Trumann, Barbara Hamilton and Shannon Hannon, both of Jonesboro; three nephews, Kevin Hazelwood and Barry Hazelwood, both of Trumann, and Gregory Richmond of Dowagiac, Michigan. She is also survived by a special sister-in-law, Virginia Swafford of Paragould.

Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Della Tinkle Hazelwood; her husband, Hurshel Edwards; four sisters and two brothers.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 30th, at Greene County Memorial Gardens with Joe Hamilton officiating. Visitation will be Thursday morning 10:00 until 10:45 at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

 

Eddie Brewer
 

Eddie Brewer, 56 of Paragould passed away Tuesday December 28, 2010 at his residence. Eddie was born June 25, 1954. He was a disabled Steel Worker and of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Eva Yancey Brewer.

Survivors include his wife, Irene Brewer of the home; sons, Bobby and Billy Brewer of Belleville, MI; step-sons, Mike Trowbridge and Mark Mason of Paragould; brother, Tony Brewer of Paragould. Several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday December 31st, 12:00 until 1:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow visitation at 1:00 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Rudy Ring officiating.
Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

 

Carl Edgar Reeves
 

Carl Edgar Reeves, 78, of Bryant, AR passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010. He was born September 14, 1932 at Light, AR to Kid and Violet Reeves. Carl loved fishing, hunting and baseball.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Ricky Reeves.

Survivors include three sons, Randy, Robin, and Ronnie Reeves all of Paragould; one daughter, Andrea (Mark) Smith of Fort Smith; two stepsons, Allen Brinsfield of Newport and Jeffery Brinsfield of Little Rock; two sisters, Ernestine Lederman of Auburn, KY., Joyce Prater of Pocahontas, AR.; fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 30th, 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home prior to service.

Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Marion Gramling officiating.

Burial will follow at Lawrence Memorial Cemetery in Walnut Ridge.

Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home

 

Dearl Eugene Jones

Dearl Eugene Jones, 79, of Walnut Ridge, passed away December 28, 2010, at his home.

Born September 28, 1931, at Ponder Switch, he was the son of Fred and Willie Shelton Jones. He had lived in Lawrence County for most of his life and was a self-employed roofer. He attended the Faith Tabernacle Church in Hoxie.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nora Pauline Jones; a son, Dearl Eugene Jones Jr.; and a brother, Luther Jones.

Survivors include his wife, Billie Jones; three daughters, Pat Augustine and husband Wayne, Walnut Ridge, Lisa Morris and husband Gary, Ravenden, and Pam Freer and husband Wayne, Paragould; a son, Fred Jones and wife Debbie, Jonesboro; two sisters, Betty Bateman, Paragould, and Karen Smith Summers, Memphis; a brother, Earl Jones, Poplar Bluff, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 31st, 10:00 a.m. at the Faith Tabernacle in Hoxie with Ted Shields officiating. Burial will follow in Lorado Cemetery, near Walcott, under the direction of House-Gregg Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 5:30 until 8:00 in the House-Gregg Chapel, Walnut Ridge.

Pallbearers: Keith Webb, Larry Jones, John Augustine, Josh Augustine, George Morris and Jake Morris. Honorary pallbearers: Kevin Jones, Steve McGowan and David Rush.

Online guest registry: House-Gregg Funeral Home

Willard Aline Jackson
 

Willard Aline “Mutt” Jackson, 86, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2010.

Born July 5, 1924, in Marmaduke, Mrs. Jackson was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived by one daughter, Carol Lowe of Paragould; one stepdaughter, Loretta Mitchell of Viola; seven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral services will be Monday, January 3rd, 1:30 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
 

Betty Fay Hollis
 

Betty Fay Hollis, 75, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.

Born October 28, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri, Mrs. Hollis had worked at Ely Walker Shirt Factory and Sunlite. She attended Fairview Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, John B. “Jack” Hollis of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, John L. and Sharon Hollis; and one daughter, Terry Hill, all of Paragould. Survivors also include one brother, Bruner Bean of Las Vegas, Nevada; six grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mamie Bean; and a son-in-law, Jim Hill.

Visitation will be Saturday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.

Funeral services will be Sunday, January 2nd, 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Dennis Strope officiating. Burial will follow in New Friendship Cemetery.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

 

Edward Domengez Ortiz
 

Edward Domengez Ortiz, 47, of Paragould, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.

He was born April 9, 1963 to Antonia and Elida Carrasco. He was employed by Martin Sprocket and Gear in Paragould. Edward loved taking care of his family, Cooking drawing and going to church. He was a member of The House of Refuge.

Survivors include his wife, Cecilia Ortiz of the home; two sons, Larry Edward Otriz and Jacob Lynn Ortiz both of Paragould; one brother, Wally Carrasco and one sister, Becky Carrasco.

He is preceded in death his father Antonio Carrasco and mother Elida Carrasco.

Visitation will be Friday, December 31st, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 pm at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m. Friday in the Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Larry Gandy officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Log Cemetery.

Anyone wishing to leave a lasting memorial may consider The House of Refuge.,701 Holman, Brookland, AR 72417.

Online guest registry: Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home

 

James "Junior" Jernigan
 

James Gipson “Junior” Jernigan, 85, of Paragould passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Mr. Jernigan was born June 17, 1925, in the Alexander Community, Greene County and served with the Navy Seabees during World War II. Junior was a man who loved God, his family and friends. He pastured for 40 years in Greene, Randolph and Craighead Counties, and was also a carpenter. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Jim and Minnie; his stepfather, Walter Rogers; stepsister, Mayme Clark; one great grandchild, Jordon Nicole Jernigan; three brothers, Murrell, Berryman, and David; and seven sisters, Emma, Flora, Ola, Vestal, Lida, Mildred, and Imodell.

Junior is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carolyn Jernigan; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Joe Lucius of Fayetteville, Arkansas; five sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Jimmie Nell Jernigan and Jerry and Dana Jernigan of Paragould, Jim and Darlene Jernigan of Russellville, Arkansas, Barry and Liz Jernigan of Mobile, Alabama, and David and Carolyn Jernigan of Alma, Arkansas. Survivors also include one stepbrother and sister-in-law, Harvey and Doris Rogers of Noblesville, Indiana; 26 grandchildren; and 42 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind many precious nieces and nephews whom he loved and a host of friends.

Visitation will be Sunday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral services will be Monday, January 3rd, 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Jason Noel and Bob Ivy officiating. Burial will follow in New Friendship Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Tommy Lucius, Shannon Jernigan, Jamie Jernigan, Jerrod Jernigan, Chris Jernigan and Shawn Jernigan. Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren, Brandon Jernigan, Steven Guiter, Kevin Jernigan, Bryan Jernigan, Derek Jernigan, James Woolsey, Erik Woolsey, and Chris Woolsey.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

Curtis Eugene Gray
 

Curtis Eugene Gray, 74, Paragould, passed away Thursday December 30, 2010 at his residence. He was born July 31, 1936 in Evening Star, AR the son of the late Clarence William and Frances Matthew Gray. He was also preceded in death by an infant son and infant daughter, brothers, Elzworth, Athern "Red" and Bill Gray, sister, Ellen Gray. He was a factory worker at Darling and also a farmer.

He is survived by his wife: Mary Gray, of the home; son and daughter in law: Terry Eugene and Debby Gray of Paragould; brothers: Chester Gray of Beech Grove, Homer Gray of Paragould, Bobby Gray of Gainesville; sister: Thalia Lee of Paragould; grandsons: Andrew, Tanner and Cameron Gray.

The family will receive friends Friday evening 5:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. The celebration of his life will be Saturday, January 1st, 1:30 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Phil Wilkerson and Darrell Austin officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Dale Smith, Michael Smith, Donald Ray Gray, Bryan Gray, Michael Gray, Gary Gray. Honorary pallbearers will be Chester, Homer, Bobby, Andrew, Tanner and Cameron Gray, Jimmy and Virgil Smith. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

 

Donald Ownbey
 

Mr. Donald Ownbey, 66, of Paragould, AR., passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010 at home. Mr. Ownbey was born September 27, 1944. He was a retired electrician for Champion Boats, he proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy.

He married his wife Carolyn (Denning) Ownbey on December 25, 1965, she survives. Other suvivors include one daughter Jennie Kay Anderson of Mountain Home, AR.; mother Chlo (Mizel) Kennedy of Mountain Home, AR.; one brother Scott Ownbey of Lancaster, CA.; one sister Jocelyn Elbs of Mesa, AZ.; two grandchildren Jay and Aubyn.

He was preceded in death by father Donald Pearpoint Ownbey; and one brother Bobby Bruce Ownbey.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 3rd, in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. with Sally Shepard and Ruben Rodriquez officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Corning Cemetery.
Public visitation will be Monday, 11:00 a.m. until time of service.

Online guest registry: Ermert Funeral Home

 

Gerald Day
 

Gerald "G-Bo" Day, 87, of Paragould, AR, entered into the presence of his Lord and Saviour, December 31, 2010, in Paragould, AR. Born January 17, 1923, in Paragould, to Harry and Goldie Hopkins Day, Gerald was one of seven children. Gerald attended Paragould High School. After graduation in 1943, he joined the U.S. Navy and served honorably for 3 years in the WWII Pacific Theater. Gerald moved around the country with his career, living in the St. Louis area and Independence, Missouri, Sydney, Nebraska, and Denver, Colorado, eventually retiring from Cloth World in Ft. Collins, Colorado. He and his wife, Virginia, owned a cabin in the mountains of Colorado, where visitors were greeted by a sign hanging on a post that read, "The Happy Days." Shortly after Virginia's death in 1992, Gerald returned to his beloved Paragould in 1993. Gerald was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Paragould.

Gerald is survived by daughter, Julie Gereau of St. Louis; four grandchildren, Steven Gereau, Michael Gereau, Donna Gereau Argent of St. Louis, Carolyn Gereau of San Diego; six great-grand children; and three great-great-grand children. Gerald is survived locally by nephew Gary (Sandy) Kingston, and is a great uncle, brother-in-law, and dear friend to many, including Mary Yearian, who showed great love and care to Gerald.

Gerald was preceded in death by his beloved wife Virginia Richie Day, his sisters Helen Day Orlean, Taby Day Hyde, Ruth Day Round, and Sue Day Wilmot, and his brothers Herman (Buck) Day and Bill Day.

There will be a memorial service Saturday, January 8th, 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Joe Marsden officiating. Visitation will be Saturday morning 10:00 a.m. until time of service.

Donations in Gerald's honor can be made to Armed Forces Veterans Homes Foundation, 5211 Auth Road, Suitland, MD 20746; Armed Forces Veterans Homes Foundation.
 

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home