Woodrow Wilson Jordan
Woodrow Wilson Jordan, 92, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, December 1,
2011 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born May 18,
1919 in Diaz the son of the late Linzy Jackson and Alta Mae Jordan. He was
also preceded in death by his sisters, Gearldine Reeves, Clarcie Lee
Reynolds, Ernestine Blevins, Mary Pettifield, brothers, Hurrle, Burley,
Charles and John Jordan.
Mr. Jordan was retired from Southern Pacific Railroad. He was an Army
veteran and of the Assembly of God faith.
He is survived by his wife: Lodema Jordan of the home; daughters: Jo Ann
Young, Carol Tonner, Jeannie LeCourt, Linda Smith, Diane Hooker, Karen
Powell; sons: Richard Jordan, Kenneth Jordan, Norman Jordan and seventeen
grandchildren, twenty two great-grandchildren and three
great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 3rd, 10:30 a.m. at Heath Funeral Home
followed by graveside services at 11:30 a.m. at Memorial Gardens Cemetery
with Reverend Michael Smith officiating.
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Mary Carolyn Russell
Mary Carolyn (Wince) Russell, 66, of Paragould, passed away Thursday,
December 1, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Mary
was born October 28, 1945 in Paragould. She was preceded in death by her
father, Wilburn Wince. Mary was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband: Larry Russell, of the home; mother: Lucille
Ainsworth Yesh, of Paragould; sons: Rodney Combs of Paragould and Sean Combs
of Mountain Home; step daughters: Shannon Fielder of Batesville and Kristin
Richmond of Jonesboro; grandsons: Jacob Combs, Matthew Combs, Dylan Morgan;
granddaughter: Allie Combs, Ashley Morgan, Hannah Fielder, and Kaitlin
Fielder.
The family will receive friends Monday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Tuesday, December 6th, 1:00 p.m.
at the Heath Colonial Chapel. Interment will follow at Greene County
Memorial Gardens.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Mary Lois Yates
Mary Lois Yates, 81 of Marmaduke passed away at her residence on December 1,
2011. She was born February 15, 1930 to the late Tillman and Lela
(Valentine) Gillis in Harrisburg, Arkansas.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Joseph
Yates and a son: Joseph Yates, two brothers: Elvis Gills and Burl Gills.
Surviving Mary are two daughters: Mary Fletcher of Paragould and Karen
Hensley of Cartersville, Georgia, three grandchildren:Khristie Kelly, Brian
Fletcher and Mark Davis, four great-grandchildren: Madison, Christian,
Carson and Brennen, one brother: Melvin Gillis, two sisters: Bernice Crone
of Prairie Grove, Arkansas and Levada Edwards of Clarkdell, Mississippi
along with other family and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 3rd, 2:00 p.m. at the Irby
Funeral Home in Marmaduke with Kim Bridges officiating. Interment will be in
Macedonia Cemetery in Jonesboro.
Visitation will be Saturday 12:30 until time of service.
Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home
Herbert James Faries
Herbert James Faries, 57 of Rector passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011,
at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould. He was born March 19, 1954
to the late William and Isie (Ragsdale) Faries in Blue Cane.
Preceding Herbert in death were his parents, his wife, Debbie Faries and a
sister, Mary Morris.
Herbert is survived by his daughter and her fiancée: Brandi Faries and Troy
Beadles and a daughter and son-in-law: Ashely and D.J. Johnson, all of
Rector, six grandchildren: Ryder Collins, Tanner Faries, Sierra Beadles,
Raina Beadles, Briana Johnson and Karrah Beadles, two brothers: Carl Faries
of Kennett and Wayne Faries of Paragould, two sisters: Barbara Stallings of
Rockford, Illinois and Ruth Johnson of Wood River, Illinois along with a
host of nieces and nephews and other friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 3rd, 11:00 a.m. at the Irby
Funeral Home in Rector with Jimmy Parrish officiating.
Interment will be at the Harvey's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be prior
to services beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home
Edward John David "J.D." Evans
Edward John David "J.D." Evans, 83, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday,
December 2, 2011 in Hixson, TN. He was born June 13, 1928 in Greene County,
Arkansas, son of the late Joseph Lee and Eddie Roan Myers Evans.
Ed was a member of Highland Plaza United Methodist Church and retired from
MetLife Insurance Company. He loved travel, golf, a good crossword puzzle
and being with his family.
Ed is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth (Corbett) Evans; two daughters,
Johnnie (Milan) Hill and Berta (Dave) Davidson; a son, David (Janice) Evans,
and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A private family graveside memorial service will be held Monday, December
5th, at Hamilton Memorial North Cemetery, with Dr. David McNabb officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers
Association, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Suite 22, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, North
Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
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Robert Allen Justice
Robert Allen Justice, 52, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, December 3,
2011.
He was born May 6, 1959, to Harold Justice of Paragould and the late Edna
Moore.
Other survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Justice of Jonesboro; daughter,
Renee Hoskins of Memphis; sisters, Sheila Snyder, Debbie Smith and Kathy
Vowell, all of Paragould, and Ann Whitney of Valley Park, Mo.; and three
grandchildren.
Services will be Thursday, December 7th, 11:00 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home
in Tyronza with burial in Linwood Cemetery at Paragould. Visitation will be
Wednesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Ruth Jernigan
November 5, 1923 ~ December 3, 2011
Ruth Jernigan, 88, formerly of Paragould, passed away Saturday, in
Birmingham, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Earl
Jernigan.
A graveside service will be Wednesday, December 7th, 11:00 a.m. at Horners
Cemetery in Hornersville, Missouri.
Heath Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Bentley Cole Tyler
Bentley Cole Tyler, 11 months old, of Paragould, passed away Saturday,
December 3, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born December
15, 2010 in Paragould.
He is survived by his father, Josh Atnip; his mother, Amber Danaho; and a
brother, Kayden Tyler, all of Paragould. Survivors also include his paternal
grandparents, Rick and Regina Seeger, Brian and Terri Little; maternal
grandparents, Vickie Tyler, and Harold and Cindy Tyler; great grandparents,
Sharon Treat, Linda Atnip, and Velma Summers; and great great grandmother,
Velma Stormes.
He was preceded in death by great grandparents, Dwight Little, Jimmy Atnip,
Jackie Summers, Lloyd and Claudine Tyler, and Lela Robertson; and one aunt,
Stephanie Seeger.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 7th, 1:30 p.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Denny Stormes officiating. Burial will follow in
Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Harold Tyler, Faron Summers, Porter Summers and Roger
Griggs. Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie Atnip, Hunter Tyler, Hayden
Tyler, Rick Seeger, Brian Little, Dave Danaho, and Wesley Phenis.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Kevin Wade Jones
Kevin Wade Jones, 42, of Paragould passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011, at
his residence.
Born January 6, 1969, in Paragould, he was a truck driver for Central
Freight Lines, and a member of New Haven Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sauney Jones; his parents, R. J. and Dianna
Jones; one son, Jacob Cody Jones, one stepson, Aaron West; one sister and
brother-in-law, Kim and Tommy Covington; and two step grandchildren, Landon
and Zerek, all of Paragould.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard and Alma Jones,
Telpher and Mathel Cleveland; and one nephew, Cody Covington.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 7th, 4:00 p.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Ron Pickney officiating. Private burial
will be at Pine Knot Cemetery.
Memorial donations to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital would be appreciated.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Norman Melvin Cole
Norman Melvin Cole, 88, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011,
at his residence.
Born October 28, 1923, in Greene County, he was a Navy veteran of World War
II. Mr. Cole was a formerly an employee of the Arkansas Highway Department,
a carpenter and the Greene County Veterans Service Officer. Mr. Cole was an
active member and former commander of the American Legion, a member of the
Forty and Eight, the V.F.W. and other veterans’ organizations. He was a
member of the Second and Walnut Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Norman and Ann Batey; two
grandchildren and their spouses, Kelly and Stephanie Batey Emmert of Albany,
Oregon, and Leigha and Shaun Roleson of Paragould. He is also survived by
three great grandchildren, Brittian, Reese, and Micha Roleson of Paragould.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Lucy Cole; and his wife,
Emma Jean Cole.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Thursday, December 8th, 1:30 p.m. in Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Phil Wilkerson officiating. Burial will follow in
Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials to the American Legion would be appreciated.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Teddy Joe White
Teddy Joe White, 50, of Paragould, passed away Monday, December 5, 2011 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Teddy Joe was born October
6, 1961 in Paragould. He was preceded in death by his father, Elbridge
White.
Teddy Joe is survived by his wife: Sheila White; son: Jacob William White,
both of the home; his mother, Audie Lee White; brothers and sisters-in-law:
William Muriel and Marilyn Louise White, all of Paragould, Robert E. and
Pamela White, of Winfield, MO; stepsons: Jamie and Joshua Orr; and several
nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday, December 9th, 12:00 noon until 1:00
p.m. at Providence Baptist Church, services will follow visitation at the
church with Pastor Gary Morris officiating. Interment will follow at
Providence Cemetery.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Willodean Reynolds Bryson
Willodean Reynolds Bryson, 97, of Williford, passed away Monday, December 5,
2011, at Eagle Crest Hursing Home in Ash Flat, AR. She was born March 23,
1914 in Marmaduke, Arkansas the daughter of the late William and Tiny
Reynolds. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elves Bryson, and
brother, J.D. Reynolds.
She is survived by her children: James and Sharon Bryson of Williford, AR,
Pat Potter of Galloway, TN, Randal and LouAnn Bryson of Avon Park, Florida,
DeWilma and Gary Cole of Williford, AR, Tom Bryson of Morrice, MI, Jack and
Julie Bryson of Nampa, ID; sister: Burneda Wollard of Williford, AR; 27
grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Saturday, December 10th, 11:00 a.m. until
12:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould. Services will follow at 12:00
p.m., at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Harvey's Chapel
Cemetery.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Robert Franklin Buchanan
Robert “Bob” Franklin Buchanan, 86, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday,
December 6, 2011 at the Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center.
An Army veteran of World War II, he was born February 17, 1925, in Greene
County. Mr. Buchanan was a retired farmer and a Christian.
Survivors include his wife, Pat Buchanan of Paragould; two sons, Anthony
Buchanan and Rick (Jane) Buchanan; one daughter, Shelia (Bill) Champion, all
of Tulare, California; two stepsons, Patrick Southard, Brian (Kelly)
Southard; and two stepdaughters, Laura (Donnie) Gage, all of Paragould and
Kellie (Matt) Hoots of Branson, Missouri. He is also survived by nine
grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; two great great
grandchildren; six step grandchildren; and seven step great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his ex-wife, Wilma Pickens Buchanan; son, Joseph
“Baby Joe” Buchanan; granddaughter, Toni Lynn; grandson, Anthony “Son”
Buchanan; parents, Frank and Stella Buchanan; sisters, Peggy Franks, Joey
Vowell, Geraldine Cline, and Pauline Riley.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 9th, 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Earl Fisher officiating. Burial will follow in
Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Patricia Ann Beasley
Patricia Ann Beasley, 45, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, December 8,
2011, at St. Bernard's Medical Center, Jonesboro.
Born January 6, 1966, in Paragould, she was a welder and of the Pentecostal
faith.
She is survived by her parents, Louis and Barbara Franklin; one brother and
sister-in-law, Robert and Wanda Franklin; and one sister, Sylvia Murray, all
of Paragould.
Survivors also include three nephews, Justin Franklin, Brock Shipman and
Ronnie Salyers; and two nieces, Mindy Lynn Murray and Kristin Cooper.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Shiloh Marie Cross.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Gravesides service will be Monday, December 12th, 1:30 p.m. at New
Friendship Cemetery with Marlin Ray officiating. The funeral procession will
leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:10 p.m., Monday.
Memorials may be made to the Patricia Beasley Fund at First National Bank.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Hubert W. Fowler
Hubert Birton Fowler, 92, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, December 8,
2011, at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Hubert was born September 21, 1919, in Paragould and lived most of his life
in Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Melba Taylor
Fowler; his parents, Anderson Birton and Florence Fowler, and two sisters:
Frances Kee and Millie Chipman.
Survivors include three children: daughter Shirley and her husband James
Orman of Jackson, Tennessee, Dr. Jim Fowler of Eagle Pass, Texas, and Diana
Nagel of Little Rock; 2 grandchildren: Michael Fowler of Dallas, and Allison
Bailey (Jack) of Little Rock; 2 step great grandchildren: Sophie and Billy
Bailey; brothers Curtis Fowler (Charlotte) of Hot Springs and Wilburn Fowler
of Homassas, Florida, and sister Bobera Johnson (Doug) of Ocala, Florida.
Hubert graduated from the University of Arkansas with an engineering degree
and worked for DuPont Corporation in a critical war effort occupation
manufacturing bombs during W.W. II. In 1946, he returned to Jonesboro to
work for Craighead Electric Cooperative. After joining CECC, he organized
the first engineering department and served as its chairman for 30 years. He
was named General Manager and CEO in 1976 and served in that capacity until
his retirement in 1990.
Hubert served on the boards of Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation,
Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., and Electric Research and
Manufacturing Company. He served as board chairman of both AECC and ERMCO.
He was a member of the Arkansas Electrification Council, serving two years
as president. He was also a member of the State Board of Electrical
Examiners, having been appointed by both Governor Frank White and Governor
Bill Clinton.
Hubert was a 65-year member of Central Baptist Church where he served as
chairman of the building committees during many of the church building
expansions. He also served as deacon, Sunday school teacher, and Sunday
school superintendent.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, December 10th, at 2:00
p.m. at Emerson Memorial Chapel with Rev. Mike Martin officiating. Burial
will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park. Visitation will be Saturday
beginning at 12:30 until service time in the chapel.
Pallbearers include Jack Bailey, Andy Fowler, Marvin Kee, Joe Masner, Rich
Nagel, Jerry Taylor, Robert Kee and Dan Kee.
For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to
Central Baptist Church Building Fund, 3707 Harrisburg Rd., Jonesboro, AR
72404.
Online guest registry: Emerson Funeral Home
Hershel Jay Robinson
Hershel Jay Robinson, 89, of Paragould passed away Thursday December 8, 2011
at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born May 30,
1922, in Goobertown to the late Gilbert and Linnie Robinson. He was a member
of Lafe Baptist Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers, Jack and Jim
Robinson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ruby Robinson; one son and
daughter-in-law, Curtis and Kathy Robinson of Jonesboro; two brothers, John
R. and Joseph Robinson both of Paragould; three sisters, Wava Hollis, Wanda
Downs and Wilma Horn all of Paragould; grandchildren Dara and Brad Williams
of Brookland and Scottie and Felicia Robinson of Jonesboro; two
great-grandchildren, Anthony Robinson and Rebecca Williams.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Phillips
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, December 12th, 10:00 a.m. in
the Center Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home with Allen Newell and David
Poe officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Dara Williams, Anthony Robinson, Scottie
Robinson, Brad Williams, Gary McCord and Diane Mitchell. Felix Tate and the
men of Lafe Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Raymond Hugh Alger Jr.
Raymond Hugh Alger, Jr., 55, of Paragould passed away Friday, December 9,
2011 at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould. Born July 14, 1956, in
New Hall, California, he was the son of the late Raymond and Faye Rolland
Alger and had been a long-time area resident. He enjoyed spending time with
his sons and grandchildren and working on old cars and Chevy trucks.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Debbie Alger of the home; three
sons, Raymond Hugh Alger III, Patrick Dempsey Alger and Johnny Allen Alger,
all of Paragould; one sister, Vonda Moya of Phoenix, Arizona; six
grandchildren, Raymond Hugh Alger IV, Shelby-leigh Nicole Alger, Alyssa Jade
Alger, Johnny Allen Alger II, Bentley Dean Alger and Dgostina Earlene Alger.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Johnny
Dean Alger.
The family has requested private services and interment under the direction
of Faith Funeral Services of Manila.
Online condolences to: Faith Funeral Service
Thomas Wayne Irwin
Thomas "Buddy" Irwin, 74, formerly of Paragould, was born June 22, 1937 in
Lake City, Arkansas to Ollie and Opal Irwin. He was called to heaven on,
December 9, 2011, at St Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Buddy was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Dearin, his parents,
three brothers and one sister.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lillie Irwin, of the home;
daughters: Janet (Tom) Newman of Leachville, Lisa (Scott) Throgmartin of
Jonesboro; grandsons: Tommy (Julie) Newman, Chris (Stephanie) Newman, all of
Paragould; granddaughters: Ashley Throgmartin, Amber Throgmartin, both of
Jonesboro, Mandy (Derrick) Cox, of Paragould; great grandchildren: Trey
Newman, Taylor Newman, Ashten Newman, Noah Newman, Kagen Newman, Ian Cox,
Jordan Newman and Van Cox; sister: Bonnie Yow; brother: DeWayne (Mussels)
Irwin, of Paragould and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends Sunday, 3:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Heath
Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Monday, December 12th, 10:00 a.m.
at Heath Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Carter Grindstaff officiating. Interment
will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park in Jonesboro.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Mary Elizabeth Olcott
Mary Elizabeth Olcott met her Savior December 10, 2011, passing at the home
of her sister Deloris in Paragould, AR.
Born on October 15, 1946 in San Diego, CA, Mary was the eighth child of
twelve born to Elvin and Hattie Johnson.
Preceding her in death are her parents, brothers Herbert, Charles, and
Phillip, sisters Bonnie Vonell, Linda Kay, Myrna Marie, and Betsey Sue, and
firstborn grandson AJ.
Mary’s life is celebrated by sons Charles and Kenneth, daughters Connie
Lueke and Terri Pepper, siblings and their spouses: Jerry and Myrna Johnson,
and Larry Johnson, Deloris and Linus Roach, and Shelia and Earl Hartenstein,
11 grandchildren, along with loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and devoted
friends. Mary lived her life in service to her Lord as an example for others
to follow. The main burden of her heart was to see her family join her in
Christ. Mary loved being a grandmother. She also was an avid St. Louis
Cardinals baseball fan and a Razorback fan as well. She loved fishing and
being out of doors, and bird watching. Mary attended Grace Tabernacle in
Blytheville, AR.
Visitation will be Tuesday afternoon, December 13th, 12:00 p.m. until 1:00
p.m. at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould, services follow at 1:00 p.m. at the
Heath Colonial Chapel. Internment will be inShiloh Cemetery.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Dorothy Prevett
Dorothy was born June 17, 1926 in Marmaduke, AR, and passed away December
10, 2011 at the age of 85, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She
was married to Harold Prevett in Dayton, Ohio, June 11, 1949. They retired
in Paragould, Arkansas after living in Michigan for 34 years.
She was a member of Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church, and a former member of
the Paragould Trellis Garden Club and the Arkansas Methodist Hospital
Auxiliary.
Survivors include her children, Ron and Cathy Prevett of Grand Blanc, MI,
Diane Lawrence of Northville, MI, Tim and Shelly Prevett of Grand Blanc, MI,
Renee and Howie Miller of Highlands Ranch, CO, Teresa and Dale Vereen of
Little River, SC, Carla and Mitch Miller of Tequesta, FL and Candice and
Kevin Rawls of Paragould, AR. She is also survived by two sisters, Laverne
Taylor of Marmaduke, AR and Audrey Richardson of Paragould, AR. She is also
survived by 26 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and many nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Buren and Mary (Ferguson) Wright,
her husband Harold Prevett in 2002, two brothers, Leonard Wright and Armond
Wright, her sister Willodean Park, and her granddaughter Julie Ann House.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the Heath Funeral
Home in Paragould. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 14th, 10:00
a.m. at Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church with Reverend Royce Boling
officiating. Burial will be in Brown’s Chapel Cemetery.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be sent
to the Parkinson’s Association or to the charity of your choice.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Dillon McKinnis Brown
Dillon McKinnis Brown, 14, of Marmaduke passed away December 11, 2001 at
Lebonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis TN. He was born March 11, 1997 in
Paragould to April Brown. He was a Junior Marmaduke Fire Department Captain
and a freshman at Marmaduke High School. He loved to duck hunt, fish, go
frogging and work with the fire department.
Preceding him in death were his grandmother, Gewanda Boggs; grandfather, N.H.
Brown and great-grandfather, Henderson Hyde.
He is survived by his mother, April Brown; one sister, Emileigh Brown; a
half-brother, Eric Brown; grandfather, Pete Boggs; grandmother, Alleen
Brown; great-grandmother, Christine Hyde and his brothers at the Marmaduke
Fire Department.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, December 15th, 6:00 until
9:00 at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday, December
16th, 1:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home with Chad
Wagner officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Jennifer Lynn Sweaney
November 1, 1977 - December 12, 2011
Jennifer Lynn Sweaney, 34 of Paragould, passed away Monday in
Paragould. She was a graduate of Paragould High School.
Jennifer is survived by her son: Michael Gage Johnson; husband: Bradley
Sweaney; parents: Patricia and Richard Griffith all of Paragould; brother:
Shawn Griffith of Jonesboro; a special survivor, her chihuahua: Bella whom
she loved very much, nephew: Christopher Shawn Griffith; great-nephew:
Payton Griffith.
Jennifer was preceded in death by her daughter, Jillian Alexis Sweaney.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the
Jennifer Lynn Sweaney memorial fund at Unico Bank.
Heath Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Verta Katherine Early
Verta Katherine “Katie” Early, 89, formerly of Paragould, passed away
December 12, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. She was born January 15, 1922 at
Walcott.
A hairdresser for 51 years, she owned and operated Katie’s Beauty Salon.
Katie began her career working for Vera Blalock at the Deluxe Beauty Salon
for 7 years. Katie loved people and made every effort to help her friends
and customers have a better day. She always had a smile on her face and an
abundance of love in her heart.
She was an active member of First Baptist Church in her early years and
served in various ministries teaching young people. In her later years, she
was a member of East Side Baptist Church where she participated in numerous
senior activities. She loved the Lord and witnessed for Him through her
career and everyday life until the day she passed away.
Katie loved her family, speaking highly of them and quick to tell her loved
ones how proud she was of them. She was preceded in death by her parents,
William Earl Tillman and Ora Bowlin Tillman of Walcott; her husband Bob
Early of Paragould; and her two sisters Bernice Wilson of Paragould and
Christine Clark of Texarkana, Arkansas.
Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Christa and Steve
Gambill of Searcy, and Kathy and Jon Goodman of Dallas. She is also survived
by three grandchildren and their spouses, Stephenie and David Eason, Brent
S. and Tilly Gambill, and Lisa and Matt Hawkins; three great-grandsons,
Braden Robinson, William “Will” Hawkins and Carter S. Gambill; and one
great-granddaughter, Haley Eason.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 17th 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home in Paragould with Brother Dennis Scudder and Brother Wayne
Brightwell officiating. The burial will take place at Greene County Memorial
Gardens.
Visitation will be Friday evening, December 16th, 6:00 until 8:00 at
Mitchell Funeral Home.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Ella Almeria Reddick
Ella Almeria “Nan” Reddick, 85, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, December,
13, 2011, at her home. Born September 17, 1926, in Paragould, she was a
homemaker and a member of Southside Community Church.
She is survived by one sister, Joella Gibson of Paragould; two grandsons,
Stacey McPherson and Steven McPherson, both of Paragould; and three
granddaughters, Michelle Darr of Jonesboro, Wendy Harvey of Paragould, and
Tiffany Jackson of Searcy. She is also survived by eleven great
grandchildren; and one great great grandson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Reddick; one son, Jerry
Reddick; one daughter, Joan Morten; her parents, Hillis and Mary Waldrum;
grandson, Brad Reddick; sisters, Mackie Kelley, and Mary Ida Meyer; and
brother, Randal Waldrum.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 16th, 10:00 a.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Pat Graham officiating. Burial will
follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday
evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Memorials to the Southside Community Church AWANNA program would be
appreciated.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Sarah Javene Thurman
Sarah Javene Thurman, 90 of Paragould passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011
at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was born January 6, 1921 in Beech Grove
the daughter of the late Charlie and Mertie Brown Dearin. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Elgie Thurman, brother, James B. Dearin,
sister, Mary Ida Horne. She was a member of Center Hill Church of Christ.
She is survived by her sisters: Pauline Moore of St Charles, MO; Charlene
Johnson, Margie Brewer both of Paragould.
The family will receive friends Thursday, December 15th, 9:00 a.m.
until11:00 a.m. at Heath Funeral Home. The celebration of her life will
follow visitation Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Art
Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Center Hill Church of Christ, 4904 Walcott Road,
Paragould, AR 72450, Crowley's Ridge College, 100 College Drive, Paragould,
AR 72450 or Children's Home of Paragould, 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, AR
72450.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Michelle Dianne Stacy
Michelle Dianne Stacy, 34, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011, in
Jonesboro.
She was born March 14, 1977, in Jonesboro and worked several places as a
nurse. Michelle was of the Baptist faith. She loved life, music, animals,
her family and especially spending time with her nieces and nephew. She will
be truly missed.
Survivors include her parents, Steven Roy Stacy and Dianne Stacy of Bono;
two sisters, Stephanie Ann Stacy of Oklahoma City and Jennifer Stacy of
Jonesboro; a brother, Steven Roy Stacy Jr. of Jonesboro; an uncle, Tom Stacy
and wife Brenda of Willington, Ill.; an aunt, Lisa Massey and husband Jay of
Newport; two nieces, Jaelyn Strickland and Leah Wilcox; and nephew, Keaton
Strickland, all of Jonesboro.
She was preceded in death by an infant child, Madelyn Dane.
Graveside services will be Monday, December 19th, 2:00 p.m. at Crossroad
Cemetery in Lorado with the Rev. Jerry Reed officiating. Burial will follow
under the direction of Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Sunday December 18th, 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the funeral
home.
Honorary pallbearers are Joshua Stacy, Duane Stacy, Nathan Elrod, Jody
Dement, Kerry Lynn, Eric Strickland and Ronnie Russell.
Online guest registry: Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home
Willene Jones
Willene Jones, 74 passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at the Flo and
Phil Jones Hospice House, Jonesboro. She was born November 4, 1937 in
Delaplaine to Dean and Inez Marie Ragsdale Cullum. She was a lifetime
resident of Lawrence County, a homemaker, and a member of the Sharum Free
Will Baptist Church in Pocahontas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orvel Jones; parents; sister,
Geraldine Gentry and brother, Bill Cullum.
Survivors include daughters, Sharon Davis and Ann Brady; son, Tim Poletti
all of Walnut Ridge; sisters, Murlene Lowery of California, Pauline Jones of
Smithville, and Pearline Reb of Corning; brothers, Jack Cullum of Walnut
Ridge, Jerry Cullum of Indiana, Gene Cullum of Crossett, Arkansas and Jody
Woodard of Walnut Ridge; step-brother, Odell Woodard; 10 grandchildren and 9
great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, December 17th, 1:00 p.m. at House Gregg
Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge. Burial will follow in Sharum Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday one hour prior to services.
The Family request that donations be made to the Willene Jones Memorial Fund
at House Gregg Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476.
Online guest registry: House Gregg Funeral Home
Larry D. Meins
Larry D. Meins, 64, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011 at
his home of natural causes.
Born July 20, 1947 in Walnut Ridge, Larry moved to Jonesboro several years
ago and lived most of his life here. He was a retired carpenter and a member
of Lighthouse Victory Pentecostal Church in Jonesboro. He was a U.S. Army
veteran of the Vietnam War and was preceded in death by his parents: Clyde
and Midred Morgan Christopher; by a brother, David Christopher and a sister,
Shirley Morgan.
Survivors include one son: Derek Meins of Jonesboro, three daughters: Dusty
Meins of Fayetteville and Susan Shelley and Mary Beth Nelson, both of
Jonesboro; 1 brother, Garry Christopher (Anita) of Lake City; 2 sisters:
Donna Shelby (Charles) of Jonesboro and Judy Willfond of Atkins; and 10
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Monday, December 19th, 10:00 a.m. at Victory
Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, 400 Jonathan Street in Jonesboro, with
Reverend Jason Stallings officiating. Burial will follow in Lorado Cemetery.
Derek Meins, Tony Greene, Zach Stallings, Cameron Wofford, Joey Spinks, and
Mike Noles will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, 5:00 until 7:00 at Emerson Funeral Home.
Online guest registry: Emerson Funeral Home
J. W. Long
J. W. “Bud” Long, 84, of Paragould, passed away December 16, 2011 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born April 1, 1927 at Paragould, he was a
retired manager for Servomation Vending Company, and a Navy veteran of WWII.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jeffery W. and Diana J. Long
of Paragould; one daughter and son-in-law, Janis and Bill Brinks of
Tallahassee, Florida; three grandchildren, Lance Loraine, Nathan Long, and
Katherine Evans; four grandchildren, Zachary and Morgan Loraine, Zachary
Long, and Liliana Evans.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Newton and Annie Long; his
wife, Martha Long, and by fourteen siblings.
Private burial will be at a later date. No visitation is scheduled.
Arrangements are by Mitchell Funeral Home.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Dr. Richard Jackson
Dr. Richard Jackson, 84, of Wynne, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011,
in Wynne.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Winnie Gay Jackson, and
his son, Mark Jackson.
Dr. Jackson was born August 29, 1927 in Paragould. He attended
Caruthersville, Mo., High School, Ouachita Baptist University and Southern
College of Optometry, graduating in 1949.
Dr. Jackson joined the U.S. Navy in August 1946, serving during World War
II. He was a member of Wynne Baptist Church and practiced optometry in Wynne
for more than 50 years.
Survivors are his wife, Alva Jane McElroy Jackson of Wynne; son, Steve
Jackson of Memphis; daughter, Jane Stoner and husband Joey of Collierville,
Tenn.; grandchildren, Jake, Will and Sam Stoner; and great-granddaughter,
Maycie Claire Stoner.
Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at Kernodle
Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be Monday, December 19th, 1:15 p.m. in Crosslawn
Cemetery with a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Wynne Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Wynne Baptist Church or Alzheimer’s Association,
Oklahoma and Arkansas Chapter.
Kernodle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online guest registry:
Kernodle
Funeral Home
Tammy Marie Cunningham
Tammy Marie Cunningham, 49, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, December 17,
2011, at St. Bernard's Medical Center, Jonesboro.
She was born January 25, 1962, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and was of the Baptist
faith. Over the past eleven years Tammy helped many families and children
through the HIPPY program. She worked her way up from a home based educator
to assistant program manager of the Jonesboro Housing Authority HIPPY
Program.
Survivors include her husband of 26 years, Ed Cunningham of the home; her
mother, Helen Kelley of Paragould; two sons, Travis Edward Cunningham and
Justin Cunningham, both of Paragould. She is also survived by one brother,
Darrel Kelley of Jonesboro; and one nephew, Jody Kelley of Bono.
Mrs. Cunningham was preceded in death by her father, Bud Kelley; and one
brother, Don Kelley.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 21st, 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Don Slayton officiating. Burial will
follow in Pine Log Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at the funeral home.
Caleb Kelley, Trevor Kelley, Eldon Derward Morris, Kelly Rubbo, Troy Hammond
and Mark McDonald will serve as pallbearers.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Frances Taylor
Frances “Granny” Taylor, 79 of Paragould passed away December 17, 2011 at
the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born February 9,
1932 in Dutton, Arkansas to the late Sam Penn and Sythan (Weatherby) Penn.
She was a member of Walcott Baptist Church and found much pride and joy in
helping others.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Garnett F. Taylor; one
brother; one sister and one great grandson, Demetric Ritche’.
She is survived by her two daughters, Michele Green of Abilene, Texas and
Jennifer Taylor of Paragould Ark.; one brother, Roland Penn of Missouri; two
sisters, Bessie Skirvin and Ruth Ingraham of Missouri; five grandchildren,
Cathleen and Mark Green, Michael Chambers all of Abilene Texas, Daniel and
Tanya Freytag of Paragould Ark.; four great-grandchildren, Mylic Ritche’ of
Abilene Texas, Tiffiny Freytag, Alexis Resendez and Christian Ramirez of
Paragould Ark.
A Memorial service will be held Wednesday, December, 21st, 10:00 a.m. at
Phillips Funeral Home.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Rosalee Frances Elliott
February 21, 1936 - December 17, 2011
Rosalee Frances Elliott, 75 of Walcott, passed from this life Saturday, in
Jonesboro.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Bill of the home; son and
daughter-in-law, Bill, Jr. and Debbie of Harrisburg, daughter and
son-in-law, Deanna and Rudi Cagle of Leachville. Four grandchildren who were
the joy of her life; Nathan Elliott, Holly (John) McKnight, Justin (Breann)
Elliott and Aaron Cagle. She is also survived by her dear sister, Patricia
McKay and two very special nieces and their families: Shanna (Rob) Barham
and Amber (Lance) Johnson all of Portageville, MO; brother, Ken Dean of
Memphis, TN, and a host of extended family, friends and her beloved
Christian family at the Walcott Church of Christ. She was anxiously awaiting
the arrival of her first two great grandchildren in early 2012.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ira and Irene Dean of Cardwell, MO.
She loved her Lord and her family. She was always doing for others and was
ever busy. She will be dearly missed by all whose lives she touched.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 21st, 10:00 a.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Dwight Harrison and Sam Becerra officiating.
Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Those wishing to make memorials to honor her memory should consider the
Walcott Church of Christ or the Children's Home.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Mary Frances McDaniel
Mary Frances McDaniel, 83 of Paragould passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011
at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Mary was born November 27, 1928. She
was a Homemaker, church volunteer and worked at Rhine Law Office. She was a
member of First United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon McDaniel, parents, Robert
and Muriel McCluskey Cox and sister, Bobby Joyce Campbell. Survivors include
sons, Marcus McDaniel (Kim) of Jonesboro and Don McDaniel (Peggy S.) of
North Little Rock, grandchildren Colen Neal McDaniel, Abby Kate McDaniel,
Lauren Taylor (Matthew) and Leah McDaniel.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 5:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 21st, 1:30 p.m. at the First
United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Leslie officiating.
Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 404 West Main,
Paragould, AR 72450.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Gary Don Tatum
Gary Don Tatum, 62, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011 at
his home after a brave battle with cancer. Born November 28, 1949, in
Jonesboro, Arkansas, he was the son of the late John and Bernice Knight
Tatum. He enjoyed fishing, working on small engines and he loved dogs,
horses and his donkey.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Tatum of the home; three sons, Jeff Tatum
and wife, Rachel, Aaron Hall and Chad Hall, all of Paragould; one daughter,
Heather Anzelc of Decatur, Ill.; four brothers, Bobby Tatum, James Tatum and
Billy Ray Tatum, all of Waterloo, Illinois and Ernest Tatum of Marmaduke;
one sister, Janie Sue Nierstheimer of Jonesboro. He also leaves seven
grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
The family has requested private services and interment under the direction
of Faith Funeral Service of Manila.
Online condolences to: Faith Funeral Service
Leo Edward Boyd
Leo Edward Boyd went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2011. He
was born May 21, 1916, to the late Joseph and Mary Boyd. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Ruby Evelyn Boyd, daughter Freda Boyd, grandson, Jason
Boyd, four brothers and four sisters. Leo was a charter member of West View
Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School director for 25 years and
trustee for 44 years. He retired from Riggs Wholesale. Survivors include
children Jim Boyd (Diane) of Cullman, AL, Joy Cunningham (Jim) of Newark,
AR, Harold Boyd (Sandi), Diane Acuff (Jay) and Kendall Boyd all of
Paragould, 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 21st, 10:30 a.m. at West View
Baptist Church with Rev. Marc Reeves officiating. Burial will follow in New
Friendship Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Tim Cunningham, Mark Cunningham, Tony Boyd, Todd Boyd, Joel
Boyd and Brent Boyd. Honorary Pallbearers are Charlie Bedsole, Mark Walton,
Paul Ford, Jody Acuff, Benny Moss, Brandon McNeil and Larry Allison.
The family has requested that memorials be made to West View Baptist Church,
701 West Morgan, Paragould, AR 72450 or the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice
House, 1138 East Matthews Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Mark Allen Goodwin
Mark Allen Goodwin, 42, beloved son of Kay Monk Goodwin and the late Ray
Allen Goodwin, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at
home in Paragould.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother and sister-in-law:
James A. and Laura M. Goodwin of Austin, Texas; aunt: Pam Davis Goodwin of
Charleston, West Virginia; aunt and uncle: Linda and Mike Goodwin of Boerne,
Texas; aunt: Linda Goodwin Seale of Bastrop, Texas; aunt and uncle: Lynn M.
and Jim Monk of Little Rock, Arkansas and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray H. and Helen G. Goodwin
and James and Birdie Monk.
Mark graduated from Ridgecrest High School in 1988, attended Hendrix College
and graduated from Arkansas State University. He played trombone in his high
school band and was a member of the quiz bowl team. He had a keen sense of
humor, a brilliant mind, and never met a stranger. Mark was a friend to all,
animals and humans alike, and will be greatly missed by his family and
friends.
Services are pending with Heath Funeral Home in Paragould
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Max Nelson
Born January 10, 1935, Max Nelson, 76, of Marmaduke, member and deacon of
Cappadocia General Baptist Church, passed away December 18, 2011.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Vina Nelson, and
granddaughter Heidi Richey, along with three brothers and five sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Maxine Horner Nelson of Marmaduke,
and three daughters: Vicky Richey and her husband, Gary of Marmaduke, Sabra
Porter and her husband, Tim of Conway, and Andrea Moleski and her husband,
Stan of Pocahontas. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Jeremy Richey
and his wife, Tina of Marmaduke, Kyle Richey and his wife, Kathryn of
Paragould, Hannah Reeves and her husband, Dustin of Conway, and Drew Porter
of Conway. His great-grandchildren include Kirsten Richey, Kyndall Richey,
Temperance Reeves, and Kamryn Richey. He also leaves behind his sister, Kay
Huckabay and her husband Donald of Rector.
Visitation will be Monday evening, December 19th, 6:00 until 8:00 at Irby
Funeral Home in Rector .
Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 20th, 2:00 p.m. at the funeral
home.
Memorials may be made to Cappadocia General Baptist Church.
Online guest registry: www.irbyfuneralhome.com
Randall Leon Ford
Retired Lt. Col. Randall Leon Ford, of Oakton, Virginia, was born at
Marmaduke December 15, 1938, a son of Roy Ford and Rosie Foster Ford. He
departed this life December 18, 2011 at home after a lengthy battle with
cancer.
He graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1956. He attended Arkansas State
University, graduated from the University of Mississippi and was
commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army in 1961.
He returned to ASU and received a master’s degree in history while on active
duty in 1972.
After 24 years of active service, including a tour in Germany, two tours in
Vietnam, a tour at NATO Land South in Izmir, Turkey, and service at several
posts in the Military District of Washington, Randall retired in May 1986.
In 1989, he founded StarTech, a security company in Washington, D.C., where
he continued to work until he sold the company in 2005.
He was an active member of the Falls Church Church of Christ where he
worshipped from July 1975 until his death.
He is survived by Ann Hardin Ford, his loving wife of nearly 52 years. He is
also survived by two sons, Dr. Randall Leon Ford Jr. “Randy” and wife
Jennifer of Knoxville, Tenn., and Jefferson Matthews Ford of Oakton, Va.;
and one grandson, Randall Leon Ford III “Rand” of Knoxville.
He is also survived by two sisters, Laura Ford of Pocahontas and Anna Gail
Thompson, husband Eric and family of Springdale; one brother, Don Ford, wife
Peggy and family of Memphis; as well as brothers-in-law, Dan Matthews, wife
Gayleen and family, and Davis Matthews, wife Margaret and family, all of
Imboden.
Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Caring, Rainbow Christian
Services or Camp WaMaVa.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at McNabb Funeral Home
of Pocahontas. Burial will be Wednesday, December 28th, 2:00 p.m. in Hope
Cemetery at Imboden with full military honors.
Online guest registry: http://www.mcnabbfuneralhome.com/index.cfm
Lonnie Ray Wrinkle
Lonnie Ray Wrinkle, 70 of Marmaduke, passed away Monday, December 19, 2011
in Victoria, Texas. He was born April 26, 1941 in Penrose, Arkansas the son
of the late Raymond and Ozella Grimes Wrinkle. He was also preceded in death
by his great-granddaughter, Kadence Hawkins. Lonnie was a construction
worker. He was of the Baptist faith. He was an Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Lavada Wrinkle of the home; son: Gary Wrinkle of
Jonesboro; daughter: Renee Foster of Pocahontas; brothers: Joe Wrinkle of
Pueblo, CO; Loyal and Charles Wrinkle both of Lafe; Harold Wrinkle of
Marmaduke; Roger Wrinkle of Jonesboro; sisters: Sue Johnston of Lafe; Teresa
Wrinkle of Hendersonville, NC; five grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
The celebration of his life will be Friday, December 23rd, 5:00 p.m. at the
Heath Colonial Chapel with Al Kerst officiating. Visitation will follow the
service 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Benjamin Project.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Darrell White
Darrell "Chuck" White, 77 of Marmaduke, passed away Tuesday, December 20,
2011 at the Med in Memphis. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Marmaduke, a Sunday School teacher for over twenty years and member of the
Benevolence Committee. He loved the Lord and his church. His greatest joy in
life was his children and grandchildren. Chuck was also heavily involved in
his community.
He was preceded in death by his father, Colon White, mother, Vasta White,
brother, Murrell White and sister, Cora Dowler.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Peggy, a son, David (Cindy) and a
daughter, Dana (Joe). His grandchildren include Haley Mize, Amanda
Weatherford (Corey), Andrew White (Brittany) and Monica and Eric McKinney.
Great-grandchildren include Blain White, Cooper Weatherford and Cooper
Bearden. He also leaves behind his brothers, Paul White (Dean): Wayne White
and Loran White (Sarah) He is also survived by many nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 22nd, 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at
the Marmaduke First Baptist church. A memorial service will follow at 1:00
at the church. Interment will be at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery with Brother
Dave White and Brother Kim Bridges will officiate.
Online guest registry: www.irbyfuneralhome.com
Emma Azalee Bolick
Emma Azalee Bolick, 85 of Lafe, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at
Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was born May 26, 1926 in Walnut Ridge. She
was preceded in death by her parents, William Daniel Mitchem and Maudie L.
Mitchell, husband, Miles Amos Bolick, son, Lawrence Bolick, six brothers,
Earnest and Horace Mitchem, A. J., Irvin, John and Alonzo King.
She was a school cafeteria cook at Lafe, Oak Grove and Marmaduke School for
over 30 years. She was a member at St John's Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her son: William "Bill" Bolick (Deb) of Madison, MS;
step-son: Miles A. Bolick (Betty) of Leavenworth, KS; daughters: Brenda
Stone (Jerry) of Lafe; Ann Tritch (Orin) of Paragould; fourteen
grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. The celebration of her life will be Friday, December 23rd,
10:30 a.m. at St John's Lutheran Church with Reverend Curt Dwyer
officiating. Burial will follow at St John's Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Green, Arthur King, Allen King, Stacy Tritch,
Steve Bolick, Jason Tritch.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St John's
Lutheran Church building fund, 11530 Highway 135 N, Lafe, AR 72436.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Michael Lynn Potter, Jr.
Michael Lynn Potter, Jr., 34 of Rector, passed away Wednesday, December 21,
2011 at Rector Nursing and Rehab. Michael was born July 2, 1977.
He is survived by his mother: Melba Lawson; father: Mike Potter; sister:
Shannon Wallace; grandmother: Evelene Akes all of Paragould; grandfather:
Affie Potter of Rector; three nephews and two uncles.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be Friday, December 23rd, 1:30 p.m. at Harvey's
Chapel Cemetery with Reverend Kim Bridges officiating.
Memorials may be made to United Cerebral Palsy, 1825 K Street NW Suite 600,
Washington, DC 20006
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Tim (Timmie) R. Lyles
Timmie "Timbo" Ray Lyles, 43 of Marmaduke passed away Thursday, December 22,
2011 at St Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born February 20, 1968 in Walnut
Ridge, AR. He was employed by KNL Holdings. He was preceded in death by his
father, Foy "Floppy" Lyles.
He is survived by his wife: Misty Lyles of the home; sons: Adam and Carson
Barnum of the home; mother: Jimmie Lou Lyles of Stanford; brothers and
sisters-in-law: Fred and Barb Lyles of Olympia Village, MO; Dale and Susan
Lyles of Paragould; Richard Lyles of Rector; James and Kathy Lyles of
Rector; sisters and brothers-in-law: Sue and Lee Cole of Paragould; Judy and
Kenny Jones of Brookland.
The family will receive friends Monday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. The celebration of his life will be Tuesday, December 27th,
10:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Nathan Gramling
officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Tommy Christmas
Tommy Christmas, 18, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011
at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Born September 28, 1993 in Jonesboro, Tommy
had lived his life in the Jonesboro/Paragould area. He was a senior this
year at Greene County Tech High School where he was a member of the Chamber
Singers, Rotary Club, Key Club, and was president and founder of the
Thespian Club. Tommy was active in the theater program at Tech. He had
played the lead in several productions at the school. He was also active in
the community theater at the Collins Theater in Paragould. Tommy was very
much aware of the needs of others. He had volunteered in a soup kitchen in
Little Rock and raised money for a local animal shelter. He was known to
help people in time of need and others depended on him. He picked his little
brother up from school every day. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic
Church in Paragould. He was also very involved with the Youth Advisory
Council for the entire Diocese in Arkansas. In this capacity, Tommy helped
to plan and implement youth retreats statewide. He was instrumental in the
planning of these events. Tommy had planned to enter college after
graduation as a pre-med major.
He is survived by his parents, Ernie & Mary Ann Christmas and Stacy Wicker;
his brother, Trey Wicker, all of Paragould; his grandparents, Helen
Christmas, Lynda & Edward Smith, Lorene Murphy; and many other family
members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, “Pop” Tom Christmas.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church
Thursday, December 29th, 10:00 a.m. with Father Jack Vu and Rev. Phillip
Brown officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Paragould.
Emerson Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.
Active pallbearers will be Joe Smith, Dustin Murphy, Anthony Hunt, Matt
Robbins, Hunter Phelps, Chris Phelps, Zakk Frahler, and Jeremy Smith.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, 5:00 until 7:00 at the funeral home
followed by the Rosary.
For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to the
Collins Theater or Greene County Fine Arts Council for the Tommy Christmas
Scholarship Fund, 2nd & W. Emerson Streets, Paragould, Arkansas, 72450.
Online guest registry: Emerson Funeral Home
Mackenzie Beary
Mackenzie Beary, 11, of Finch Community passed away Friday, December 23,
2011 at her residence. She was born July 2, 2000 in Jonesboro to David and
Teresa Beary. She was a 6th grader at Brookland Middle School and was a
member of Central Baptist Church where she was involved with AWANA. She also
enjoyed playing volleyball for the NEA Junior Olympics and snow skiing.
Survivors include her father, David Beary of the home; three brothers Creede
Beary of the home, Corey Lammers and Kyle McGee, both of Brookland; a
sister, Keeley Beary of the home; grandparents, JD and Ann Beary of Walnut
Ridge, Charles and Sue Lammers of Brookland, and Donnie and Betty Dotter of
Jonesboro; Great-grandparents, Virgil and Dorothy Lammers of Jonesboro; and
three uncles, Jason Lammers of Jonesboro, Jonathan Beary and Jarrod Beary,
both of Walnut Ridge.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Teresa Beary.
Services will be Friday, December 30th, 1:00 pm, at Central Baptist Church.
Burial will follow in Pine Log Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 5:00 until 8:00 at Roller-Farmers Union
Funeral Home.
The family requests that lasting memorials be made to the American Diabetes
Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311
Online guest registry: Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
P.E. Moore, Jr.
P.E. Moore, Jr., 70, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, December 25,
2011 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born March 30, 1941 in
Greene County to Pursa Emerson and Estelle Cromwell Moore. He worked at
Barton Lumber Co. as a roofing foreman from 1962 through 1977. He and his
wife founded Jonesboro Roofing Co. January 1, 1978 and retired in 2000. He
was member of the Faith Freewill Baptist Church and the Masters of Men. He
loved hunting, spending time at the lake and traveling with his family.
Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Lonnie Moore.
Survivors include his loving wife, Arleta Holland Moore; a son and
daughter-in-law, Scott and Lisa Moore of Jonesboro; a daughter and
son-in-law, Sandi and Kevin Pierce of Jonesboro; four grandchildren, Brandon
Moore, McKenzie Pierce, Meredith Pierce and Myles Pierce; seven brothers and
their wives, John and Louise Moore of Cherokee Village, Elmer and Shirley
Moore of Clarkston, MI, Leeman and Judy Moore of Ridgeway, IL, Carl and Sue
Moore of Bono, Kenny and Tammy Moore of Bono, Leonard Moore of Bono, and
Jerry Moore of Pocahontas; and two sisters and their husbands, Inez and
Lendy Lenderman of Light, and Ruthie and Larry Gibbens of Ravenden.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 5:00 until 8:00 at Roller-Farmers Union
Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 28th, 1:00 p.m. at the funeral
home chapel with Bro. Marion Stringer and Bro. Ken Winningham officiating.
Burial will follow at Trinity Cemetery in Bono.
Active pallbearers will include Dennis Smith, Darrel Sexton, Larry Thompson,
Michael Nutt, Larry Dulaney, Darrell Walker, Gene McCain and Les Davis.
Honorary pallbearers will include the Faith Freewill Baptist Adult Sunday
School class, the employees and staff of Jonesboro Roofing Co., Phillip
Jones, Donald Moore, Johnnie Moore, Wayne Rogers, Jeff Moore, Bryan Walters,
Bryan Johnston, David Vance II, James Daniel, Gordon Taylor, Joel King,
Woody Harrelson, Earl Stroud, Thurmon Rolly, Bill Coleman, Darin Prinett,
Randy Jones, Bobby Davis and Dale Davis.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests lasting memorials be made to either
the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House or the Faith Freewill Baptist Church.
Online guest registry: Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
Albert Lee Gilliam
Albert Lee Gilliam, 66 of Paragould passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born October 7, 1945 in Paragould
to Clarence and Velma Gilliam. He was an Army veteran and served in Vietnam.
He loved to ride his motorcycle, go hunting and fishing.
He is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Cooley and Clarissa Gilliam both
of Paragould; two brothers, Donald Gilliam of Memphis and Paul Gilliam of
Marmaduke; two sisters, Vernice Potter of Paragould and Linda Fears of
Stanford; five grandchildren, Kordova Winberry, Mitchel and Curtis Cooley,
Zachary and Jessica Holland.
Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Roland and Kenneth
Gilliam.
The family will receive friends Saturday, December 31st, 10:00 a.m. until
12:00 noon, at Phillips Funeral Home.
Graveside services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Gainesville Cemetery.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Martha Sue Johns
Martha Sue Johns, 78 of Paragould passed away Monday December 26, 2011 at
her residence. Martha was born January 5, 1933 to the family of William and
Mary Austin Allen. She was a business owner and owned Affordable Medical in
Paragould and Jonesboro. She was a member of the Hillcrest Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Johns, parents, daughter,
Debbie Thomasson; grandson, Austin Stokes and 3 brothers and 1 sister.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Gregory Stokes and
Nancy Ann and Ted Spillman all of Paragould, grand children, K. J. and
Andrew Spillman, Kimberly and Hannah Stokes, great grandchildren, Teddy Joe
and Alexander Spillman and Hallie Gilmore.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Hillcrest Church of
Christ. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 28th, 10:00 a.m. at
Hillcrest Church of Christ with Gary Cremeens, Tim Wooldridge and Leroy
McGaughey officiating. Burial will follow in Croft Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Keith and Kermit Medsker, K. J. and Andrew Spillman, Rob
Schorer and Jerry Toombs, Jr. Memorials may be made to Crowley’s Ridge
Academy, Crowley’s Ridge College or Hillcrest Church of Christ.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Cheryl Lynn Turner
Cheryl Lynn Turner, 63, Paragould passed away December
27, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born Sept. 4, 1948,
in Dixie. She was retired from Greene County Memorial Gardens.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dean
Richardson; and mother, Dorothy Hampton.
She is survived by her husband, Randy Turner of the
home; son, Timmy Hopkins of Paragould; daughters, Jesslyn Bridges of
Jonesboro, Susan Hopkins and Brandy Tuner, both of Paragould; brothers,
Dewayne Richardson of Beech Grove; Kent Hampton and Keith Hampton, both of
Paragould; sister, Marilyn Mann of Paragould.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December
30th, at Heath Colonial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that memorials may be made to Heath Funeral Home, c/o Cheryl Turner
account, PO Drawer 357, Paragould, AR 72451-0357.
Online guest registry:
Heath Funeral Home
Allen Berry Hill
Allen Berry Hill, 86, Paragould, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at
Greene Acres Nursing Home. He was born August 11, 1925 in Batesville the son
of the late Allen Berry Hill, Sr. and Abigail Warren Hill. He was also
preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Hill, grandson, Kevin Felty, two
brothers and two sisters. He was retired from Martin Sprocket and Gear. He
was of the Baptist faith and was a Navy veteran of WW II.
He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law: Anna and Danny Felty, Judy
and Bob Peel all of Paragould; Karen and Gary Exelby of Poplar Bluff, MO;
son and daughter-in-law: Allen and Vanessa Hill of Grand Rapids, MI;
brother: Raymond Hill of Batesville; five grandchildren, one
great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Friday, December 30th, 10:00 a.m.
at Mt. Zion Cemetery with Reverend Breck Freeman officiating. Memorials may
be made to the Mt. Zion Cemetery Fund.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Kathy Lane Todd
Kathy Todd, 59, of Delaplaine, died December 29, 2011, at Lawrence Memorial
Hospital.
Born April 26, 1952, she was the daughter of the late David and Francis
Lane.
She was preceded in death by a son, Johnny Todd; and two brothers.
Survivors include her husband, John Todd; a son, Carl Todd, Paragould; two
daughters, Charman Rowe, Pocahontas, and Candace Cullum, O'Kean; 11
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 01, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Dole Roofe officiating. Burial will
follow in Epsaba Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday evening, December 31st, 5:00 until 8:00.
Online guest registry:
McNabb Funeral Home
Tommy Dale Seymore, Jr.
Tommy Dale Seymore, Jr., 29, of Manila, passed from this life Friday,
December 30, 2011, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.
Born at Paragould, he had lived most of his life in Monette and Lake City,
and had recently moved to Manila. He was a 2000 graduate of Riverside High
School and a member of the Bethabara Baptist Church near Lake City.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Linda Kay and Steve Lindley of
Manila; one brother, Jason Scercy of Mountain Home, Ark.; one sister,
Jessica Collins of Manila.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, January 3rd, 2:00 p.m. at Cain Island
Cemetery near Lake City.
Visitation will be Tuesday prior to services 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at
the Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Manila.
Online registry:
Howard Funeral Service
Rickie Lee Forbs
Rickie Lee Forbs, 59, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011, at
Northeast Arkansas Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born March 29, 1952
in Red Onion, Arkansas. He was owner and operator of Forbs Tractor Service
and was a coordinator at Monroe Auto Equipment. Rickie was a member of
Fairview Baptist Church, loved his tractor, singing and spending time with
his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife: Tina Forbs, of the home; mother, Bert Forbs of
Paragould; daughter and son-in-law: Mysti and Ray Imler of Lake City; sons
and daughters-in-law: Ben and Tricia Forbs, Nate and Wendy Forbs; daughter
and son-in-law: Misty and Dale Gibson, all of Paragould; grandchildren: Cody
Forbs, Thax Armstrong, Sierah Armstrong, Piper Mitchem, Trenton Forbs,
Valley Mitchem, Jaxson Forbs, Jayme Forbs, Zane Gibson, Jessa Forbs, Silas
Gibson, Joseph Gibson and Jacob Gibson; brothers and sisters-in-law: Donnie
and Glenda Forbs of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Bruce and Brenda Forbs and
Florence, AL, Roger and Sharon Forbs of Marmaduke, and Alan Forbs of
Holcomb, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janette Forbs, father, Leon
Forbs, and sister, Carol Pearson.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated Wednesday, January 4th, 2:00 p.m.
at the Heath Colonial Chapel, PM, with Rev. Dennis Strope officiating.
Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Betty Lou Johnson
Betty Lou Johnson, 72 of Paragould formerly of Hooker passed from this life
Saturday December 31, 2011 at the St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro. She
was born on February 1, 1939 to the late William and Viola (Earp) Eaker in
Greene County.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Johnson, six brothers and
one sister.
Ms. Johnson is survived by two sons: Steve (Melissa) Johnson, and Ricky
Johnson both of Paragould, one sister: Reba Eaker of Paragould, four
grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, along with a host of other
relatives and friends.
Graveside funeral services will be Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 1:00 p.m. at
Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould.
Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home
Norma Lou Krause
Norma Lou Krause, 75, of Paragould, passed away December 31, 2011 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born March 9, 1936 in Bragg City,
Missouri, she was retired from Armour Foods of Turlock California, and was
of the Protestant faith.
She is survived by two sons, Tommy Edwards of Bend, Oregon, and Ricky
Edwards of Burns, Oregon; two step sons, Larry Krause of Girardeau,
Missouri, and Terry Krause of California; two daughters, Linda Tippitt, and
Tami Murray, both of Rector; two step daughters, Emma Inman, and Barbara
Henson, both of Modesto, California; two brothers, Larry Massey of LaPear,
Michigan, and Wallace Massey of Rector; five sisters, Dorothy Hill of
Pontiac, Michigan, Maxine Craft of Knob, Betty Hargraves of Pontiac,
Michigan, Carmeletta Winkler of Hopkins, South Carolina, and Debby Carter of
Rector; seventeen grandchildren and six great grandchildren; special
friends, Jimmy Dodd of Knob, and Kenny and Carla Finley of Paragould.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Emma Massey; her
husband, Elmer Krause, and by four sisters.
Graveside funeral services will be Tuesday, January 3rd, 1:30 p.m. at Greene
County Memorial Gardens with Richard Tippitt officiating. Visitation will be
Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
~*~Information from the
following funeral homes in Paragould, AR:
Heath, Mitchell, Phillips, Irby/Marmaduke and Rector, unless other wise
noted~*~ |