Gerald Campbell
Gerald “Jerry” Campbell, 67, passed away February 3,
2009. Born in Paragould, AR, Jerry graduated from Forrest City High School,
then Arizona state University.
Jerry was a retired USAF officer, and a recently
retired Oklahoma County Sheriff Deputy.
He is survived by his wife, 2 children, 5
grandchildren, 2 sisters, a brother, stepmother and several cousins. Viewing
will be Fri., Feb., 6, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., at Bill Eisenhower. Funeral Home
Southeast. Services will be Sat., Feb., 7, 10:00 a.m. at Eastpointe
Community Church with interment at Sunny Lane Cemetery to follow. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the Fraternal Order Of police.
Donated by: Joseph
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transcribed by: Sandy Hardin
Franco E. Cline
Franco E. Cline, age 79, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2009
at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
She was born at Walnut Ridge to Oscar and Myrtle Stalnaker Lingo. She had
lived in Paragould since 1974.
A member of the Church of Christ, she was preceded in death by her husband,
M.B. Cline, her parents, a brother, John Lingo, and a great-granddaughter,
Emily Pyle.
She is survived by a daughter, Gloria Pyle of Brookland, son, Billy Cline of
Searcy, sister-in-law, Della Lingo, special friend, J.W. Gramling of
Paragould, grandchildren, B.J. and John Cline, and Julie Tunstill,
great-grandchildren, Wade and Madison Lytle, and a stepgreat-grandson, Grant Tunstill.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 5th in the
Phillips Funeral Home at Paragould under the direction of House-Gregg
Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge. Burial will follow in Lawrence Memorial Park
at Walnut Ridge with Gary Cremeans officiating.
Visitation will be this evening from 5:30 until 8:30 at Phillips Funeral
Home.
In lieu of flowers send donations to Truth for Today, New India Fund, P.O.
Box 2044, Searcy 72143.
Eleanor Flickinger Hamilton
Eleanor Flickinger Hamilton of Paragould passed from this life January 3,
2009. She was born to Viola (Staples) and Ira Mundel on December 13, 1932.
She had been a nurse for many years.
She is survived by a daughter, Carol Flickinger of Paragould, two brothers,
Ed Mundel of Longview, WA. And Gary Mundel of Spokane, WA, a daughter-in-law
Sue Flickinger, a granddaughter, Tammi Flickinger, both of Halowton, MT, two
grandsons, Christopher and Ronald Dilley of Stanhope, IA, two
great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews in Montana, Washington and
Idaho plus many friends in California.
Preceding her in death were her parents, a son, Tom Flickinger, a daughter,
Rhonda Dilley, her youngest brother, Joseph Benson and two husbands, Ronald
(Flick) Flickinger and Larry Hamilton.
Phillips Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. A memorial service
and internment will take place at a later date in her beloved state of
Montana.
On line guestbook:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
Warren Leon Sykes
Warren Leon Sykes, age 83, passed away February 3, 2009 at the Arkansas
Methodist Hospital, Paragould. He was born October 10, 1925 to William Clyde
and Fannie Orean Sykes. He attended meetings at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah
Witnesses in Paragould.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife, Lucille Sykes, three
brothers, Dudley, Bill and Jerry Sykes.
He is survived by three brothers, William Clyde Sykes, Jr. of Paragould,
Robert Sykes of Benton Harbor, MI, and Hulen Sykes of Jonesboro., one sister
Cathy Bowman of McDonough, GA.
The family will receive friends 6 until 8pm, Friday, February 6, 2009 at the
Phillips Funeral Home, Paragould. Funeral services will be held Saturday,
February 7, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral
Home with Alton Hunt officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.
On line guestbook: www.phillipsfuneral.net
William Ralph Diggs
William Ralph Diggs, age 89, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, February 3,
2009, at St Bernard's Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro. He was born,
February 9, 1919, the son of the late Adrian and Edna Diggs.
His early years were spent in the Bethel area near Paragould. He was a
graduate of Arkansas State College, Memphis State College with graduate work
in education from Stetson University in Deland, Florida. He worked in
education in Arkansas and Florida until his retirement. Mr. Diggs was a
mason, Shriner and past worthy Patron of Eastern Star and was a member of
Shiloh United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Jessie Diggs, of the home, daughters, Jean Ann
Farrior of Pensacola, FL., Barbara Cronan of Columbia, MS., Carol Cato of
Weston, FL., son, Wm. Ralph Diggs, Jr. of Hickory Ridge, AR., five
grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until service time at 10:00
a.m., Saturday, February 7th at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend
Larry Hughes officiating.
Interment will follow at Woods Chapel Cemetery.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Lindy L. Carr, Sr.
Lindy L. Carr, Sr., age 79, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, February 3,
2009 at his residence. He was born January 14, 1930 at Walcott the son of
the late Reverend Fred and Mrs. Myrtle Carr. He was also preceded in death
by his brothers, Ben, Charles, Raymond, Henry and George Carr, grandson,
David Chance Carr and son, David Henry Carr.
Lindy lived in Murray, KY, for 44 years, where he owned and operated The
Palace Restaurant from the mid 1960's to the mid 1970's. In the mid 1970's,
Lindy opened the restaurant called Lindy's 19 cent Hamburger and Miniature
Golf restaurant's in Murray and Mayfield, then those two restaurants became
DeVanti's with additional locations in Princeton, Sturgis and Gilbertsville.
The DeVanti chain remained in operation until the mid 1980's.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law: Jan Carr of Paducah, KY.,
Peggy and Steve Bonds of Cabot, AR., Patti and Gordon Bratton of Phoenix,
AZ., Jennifer and Christopher White of Lexington, MA., son and
daughter-in-law: Lindy Lee, Jr. and Sheila Carr of Marion, IA., seven
grandchildren and two great grandchildren, brothers and sister-in-law:
Bernard Carr, Johnny and Betty Jo Carr all of Paragould, sisters: Edna
Schaffer of Denver, CO., and Rose Davidson of Paragould, special friends,
Nancy Chavez of McKenzie, TN., and Dr. H.S. and Karen Jackson of Murray, KY.
Visitation will be Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at the
Heath Funeral Home, Paragould. His life will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 7th at Finch Cemetery with Reverend. Glen Hoselton
officiating.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Ira H. Sneed
Ira H. “Buddy” Sneed, age 85, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, February
4, 2009 at his home.
He was born November 14, 1923 in Leachville, AR., and was a WWII Navy
Veteran. Upon returning from the war he moved to California and worked for
Rockwell Aviation for thirty years. He worked on various aircraft projects
including the Apollo Rockets and space shuttles. Buddy retired in 1982 and
returned to Arkansas for the next twenty two years.
During his lifetime he made thousand of friends and still kept most of them
even to this day. He was a faithful member, usher and greeter of the
Fairview Baptist Church. He loved to fish and hunt with his friends and
buddies from church. He always had time to help a friend or stranger in
need. He is in Heaven now and will be sorely missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claire and Delta Sneed, one sister,
one brother.
Survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Glenda Sneed of the home.
Three sons, Ronnie Sneed and wife Pam of Jonesboro. Lonnie Sneed and wife
Paula of Torrance, Ca.. Donnie Sneed of Fortuna, Ca., three step sons, Dan
Humphrey and wife Marsha of Jonesboro. Rick Humphrey and wife Cindy of
Jonesboro Gary Humphrey and wife Leigh Ann of Eads, TN.
One step daughter, Carolyn Carter and husband Jeff of Jonesboro, brother,
Melvin Sneed of Batesville, AR., sister, Helen Johnson of Bono, AR.
Thirty one grandchildren and forty two great grandchildren and several great
great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the
Emerson Memorial Chapel, with Brother Paul White and Brother Don Seat
officiating. Burial will be at Browns Chapel Cemetery, with Emerson Funeral
Home of Jonesboro in charge.
Active pallbearers, Jeoff Sneed, Greg Sneed, Raymond Sneed, Taylor Pillow,
Jeff Hazelwood, York Humphrey, Neil Wise and Scott Humphrey
Honorary pallbearers will be Fairview Missionary Brotherhood, Jonesboro
District Brotherhood and Ray Ingram.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2009 at
Emerson Funeral Home.
Online guest book:
www.emersonfuneralhome.com
Jesse Roy Arant
Born September 29, 1926, Jesse Roy Arant, age 82 of Jonesboro, formerly of
Paragould passed away Thursday, February 5th, 2009 at NEA Hospital,
Jonesboro.
Roy was retired from Foremost Dairy.
He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Jean Arant, son, Brent Arant,
brother, George Arant, sisters, Eva Smith and Ruby Hoggard, parents, Johnie
B. and Ethel Blount Arant.
Survivors include, brother, Johnie Arant of Biggers, AR, half-brother,
Maurice King of Philadelphia, PA, half-sister, Irene Thornburg of Torrance,
CA, sister, Dolly Rice of Paragould, best friend, Marge Bradshaw of
Jonesboro.
Visitation will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 7th in the Heath Colonial
Chapel with Rev. Johnie Arant officiating.
Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials may be made to
the American Cancer Society.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Karen James
Karen James, age 49, of Corning passed away Thursday, February 5, 2009, at
the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center at Paragould.
Survivors include her daughter, Emily James of Corning, mother, Reva Jean
Landreth of Corning, sister, Sharon Harrison of Cardwell, MO., and brothers,
Terry Walley, Allen Walley and Kelly Landreth, all of Corning, and Greg
Landreth of Paragould.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Walley.
Visitation will be today from 1 until 2 p.m. prior to services at 2 p.m. at
the Ermert Funeral Home, Corning. Burial will be in the Corning Cemetery.
Shelby Bernard Griffin
Shelby Bernard Griffin, age 86, of Paragould passed away February 5, 2009 at
his home. He was born September 8, 1922 in Enola, AR. to Henry and Gladys
Griffin. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Griffin of the home., one son, Dale
Griffin of St. Louis, MO., two daughters, Fay Miller of St. Louis, and
Beverly Eason of Paragould.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2009 at the Oak
Grove Baptist Church with David Stalling and Billy Joe Dowdy officiating.
Burial will be at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
On line guestbook: www.phillipsfuneral.net
Joan Gayle Morten
Joan Gayle Morten, age 60 of Paragould, passed away on Friday, February 6,
2009 at her residence. Mrs. Morten was born on March 12, 1948 in Paragould,
she was an administrative assistant at the Southside Community Church and a
former nurse.
Survivors include, her husband, Ed Morten of the home, two sons and
daughters-in-law, Stacey and Kellie McPherson, Steve and Amy McPherson all
of Paragould, one daughter, Tiffany Jackson of Searcy, AR., her mother,
Almeria “Nan” Reddick of Paragould, six grandchildren, Chase, Haley, Colbie,
Callie, Samuel McPherson and Jaden Jackson.
Mrs. Morten was preceded in death by, her father, W.T. “Billy” Reddick and
one brother, Jerry Reddick.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 9th at the Southside
Community Church with Rev. Charles Stoddard officiating. Burial will follow
at the Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Sunday at the Southside
Community Church.
Pallbearers will include, Bobby Morten, Mike Tarry, Pat Graham, Glenn Leach,
Hershel Emmert and Danny Johnson.
Mitchell Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.
Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Buell Lynn LeFevre
Buell Lynn LeFevre, 75, passed away February 7, 2009, at Skilcare Nursing
Center in Jonesboro, AR. He was born October 24, 1933 in Shelbyville, MO, to
Buell Ellis and Goldie LeFevre and was raised and educated in Missouri. His
parents preceded him in death.
Lynn was a long-time resident of Memphis, TN. He was an accountant for
various businesses and car dealerships during his career and retired as an
accountant for Bud Davis Cadillac. He was in intelligence in the U.S. Army
and was stationed in Germany. He was an avid British Sports Car Club member
and a member of Hope Presbyterian Church in Cordova, TN.
He is survived by his wife, Priscilla Maupin LeFevre of Jonesboro, AR, one
sister, Dianna Vittetoe of Festus, MO, one sister-in-law and her husband,
Kaye and Mickey Brewer of Paragould, AR, two nephews, Mark Vittetoe of
Everest, KS and Brad Brewer of St. Vincent, AR, two nieces, Dorrie Vittetoe
of Denver, CO and Carrie Nease of Mission Viejo, CA, six great nephews, and
three great nieces. He is also survived by many other family members and
friends.
He will be cremated. Heath Funeral Home in Paragould will be in charge. A
private memorial gathering will be held with his Small Group members of Hope
Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Samaritan Fund or Hope
Building Fund, 8500 Walnut Grove Road, Cordova, TN 38018, or to Northeast AR
Humane Society, P.O. Box 1042, Jonesboro, AR 72401.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Daisy
Marjorie Gladish
Daisy Marjorie Gladish, age 94, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, February
8, 2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Born April 20, 1914, in Paragould, Mrs. Gladish formerly worked for Ed White
Shoe Factory and was a member of the Oak Grove Heights Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Gladish and Terry (Rita) Gladish., and
four daughters, Wilma Orr, Aleene Busby, Doris (Teddy) Jones, and Sharon
Sessums, all of Paragould. She is also survived by one sister, Anna Hopkins
of Corcoran, CA., eighteen grandchildren., thirty-four great grandchildren.,
and by nine great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon Peter and Nellie Williams,
her husband, William Lee Gladish., one son, Sterling Gladish., one daughter,
Juanita Fulenwider., two brothers, three sisters, three grandchildren, and
three great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 11th, at the
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Herbert Starr officiating. Burial will
follow in Pine Knot Cemetery.
Brandon Gladish, Rodney Gladish, Virgil Williams, Joe Thompson, Jake Moore,
and Mikey Arant will serve as pallbearers.
Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Harold Dennis Singleton
Harold Dennis Singleton, age 70, of Marmaduke passed away Monday, February
9, 2009 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
He was a retired truck driver and member of the Marmaduke First Baptist
Church.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, David Lester and Sydney
Christine Redd Singleton., and a son, Terry Singleton.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy Singleton of the home., sons and
daughters-in-law, Mike and Linda Singleton of Mountain Home, Mark Singleton
of Marmaduke, and Billy and Lisa Wooten of Maumelle., daughter and
son-in-law, Melissa and Chris Collins of Maumelle., brother and
sister-in-law, Tom and Shirley Singleton of Tunica, MS., sisters, Nannette
Stinnett of Horn Lake, MS., and Laura Singleton of Tunica., and
grandchildren, Justin Singleton of Marmaduke and Ashley Wooten of Maumelle.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 at the Heath Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 11th in
Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery with the Rev. Kim Bridges officiating.
Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association or Harvey’s Chapel
Cemetery.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Gerald Carlton Freligh
Gerald Carlton Freligh, Sr. age 86, of Paragould, passed away Monday,
February 9, 2009, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.
He was born the son of the late Albert Leon and Dorothy Irene Kilburn
Freligh on March 28, 1922 in Harbor Creek, PA. He was preceded in death by
his two brothers.
Gerald retired from the United States Air Force after 33 years of service
and three wars, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He is one of 7000 soldiers to serve
in three wars and received 59 awards. He was a member of East Side Baptist
Church. He was the treasurer for the Greene County Baptist Association for
13 years.
He is survived by his wife: Pat Freligh, of the home, sons, Gerald Carlton
Freligh Jr., of Houston, TX., David Lee Freligh, Forrest City, brother,
Howard Freligh, Ripley, NY., four grandchildren, Daniel, Justin, Crystal,
Ian, and two great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday.
His life will be celebrated at the Heath Colonial Chapel at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 12th with Reverend Jim Fowler officiating. Burial will be
Friday at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Sally Ellen Ottinger
Sally Ellen Ottinger, age 71, of Paragould, passed away Monday, February 9,
2009 at Belle Meade Nursing Center. She was a CNA and attended the First
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ottinger.
Sally is survived by her daughters, Lorrie Ottinger and Shelia Mayfield,
both of Paragould, son, Jessie Ottinger of Rives, MO., sister, Bonnie Faye
Harrison of Friendship, TN., brother, James Henry Via of Bold, IA.,
grandson, Curtis Mayfield., granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Lorissa and
James Throne., and great granddaughter, Kaitlyn Throne, all of Paragould.
Visitation will be Thursday from 9:30 a.m.until10:30 a.m. at the Heath
Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 12th at Harvey's
Chapel Cemetery in Marmaduke with Rev. Kim Bridges officiating.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Windell Harveston Speer
Windell Harveston Speer, age 83, passed away February 9, 2009, at
his home in Healy, Alaska.
He was born December 5, 1925, in Greene County, AR. He resided in Alaska for
39 years.
Windell joined the U.S. Army in 1944 and was a member of the 89th Division,
914th Field Artillery Battalion, also known as the Rolling W. He served in
Europe from 1944 to 1946. He was honorably discharged after his service to
the country. Windell was awarded a Bronze Star Service Medal, a Good Conduct
Medal, a WWII Victory Medal and a Meritorious Unit Award. He was initiated
as a member of the Free Masons, Wisdom Lodge No. 343 in 1953 in Greenwa. He
was a member of United Mine Workers and retired from the Teamsters Local 959
in 1986.
Windell had little formal education, but was wise with life's lessons. When
he did attend school, he walked long distances with his siblings both ways.
Upon returning to Arkansas after WWII, he continued farming and operating
heavy equipment. He met Patsy Maltbie and married her on Aug. 8, 1959, at
Hargrave Corner.
He went to Alaska looking for work in the winter of 1970. He arrived with
$38 in his pocket. He immediately got a job with the Alaska Railroad, and
then moved on to become a coal miner at Usibelli Coal Mine. In recent years,
he ran a bed and breakfast with his wife Patsy, where he enjoyed showing
guests the local area.
Windell will be remembered for the 52 trips he made on the Alcan Highway,
his enjoyment of fishing, hunting in a boat, continually searching for gold,
and for many, his homemade wine and "white lightning."
Windell is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Emma Speer; brothers
Doyle, Gerald and Wayland Speer, and daughter, Lavonda.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy of Healy, AK., sons, Roger Speer and wife
Amy of Healy and Ronald Speer of AR., daughters, Gerhounda Hick and husband
Bill of Durant, OK., and Shirley Speer of TX., grandchildren, Mathias, Bill,
Shelly, Wendy, Kenneth and David; brother, Harold Speer of Greenway; sister,
Melva Kenard of Paragould, several great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28th, at the
Tri-Valley Community Center in Healy, with a reception to follow. Burial at
Valley View Cemetery in Healy with full military honors will be announced at
a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Tri-Valley Fire
Dept., Morning Star Baptist Church in Healy, AK (907) 683-2704, or one's
favorite charity.
Arrangements were made by Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home, 415 Illinois, St.
Fairbanks, AK 99701, 907-456-5566.
Freda Mae Lentz
Freda Mae Lentz, 78, of Marmaduke, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at
the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. She was born October 15,
1930 at Marmaduke, the daughter of the late Newton and Ethel Reynolds. She
was also preceded in death by her husband Charles, brother, James Reynolds
and sister, Mary Frances Reynolds.
Freda married Charles Lentz, November 26, 1949, and was a devoted wife for
55 years. A business woman and homemaker, her goal in life was to be a
Christian example and enjoyed doing for her family and to help and cook for
others. She was a member of the Marmaduke Church of Christ
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Venda and Jerry Hoggard,
Charlene and Jerry Maleare, and Arlene and Roy Newsom, sisters, Melbaline
Boling and Lovenia Brown, brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Helen
Reynolds., grandchildren, Misty Parr, Terri and Eric Reddick, Perry and
Karen Maleare, Tamara Sims, Justin Newsom, and Leah Newsom, great
grandchildren, Kaylee, Allie and Blakeli Parr, Emma Grace and Brookes
Reddick, Morgan and Madison Maleare, and Riley and Charleston Sims.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 until 8 at the Heath
Funeral Home in Paragould. Her life will be celebrated in the Heath Colonial
Chapel at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 13th with Randy Brinkley and Albert
Gardner officiating. Interment will be in Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Pauline Ellington Runa
Pauline E. Runa, age 88, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, February 10,
2009 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Born October 19, 1920, in Paragould, Mrs. Runa was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Lee Runa of the home, one sister, Louise
Bryant of Rogers, AR., and by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Laura Ellington.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Thursday, at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 13th, at
Linwood Cemetery. The procession will leave the Mitchell Funeral Home at
1:20 p.m.
Pallbearers will include Phil Caushag, Charles Knight and Ben Charles.
Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Nora Minnie Blackford
Nora Minnie (Bierbaum) Blackford, age 93, a long-time resident of the
Paragould and Jonesboro area passed away on February 11, 2009 in Joliet, IL.
She and her beloved twin sister Clara were born June 5, 1915, in Lafe, AR.,
to Wilhelmina Engelkemeyer and August H. Bierbaum.
Nora was preceded in death by her parents, her five brothers Oscar, Herman,
George, Paul, and Martin, Clara, and her beautiful great grand-daughter,
Melissa Kellett. She was also preceded in death by her soul mate and loving
husband of almost sixty-seven years, Robert Ralph Blackford or, as she
fondly called him, (“Daddy”).
Daddy courted her at a young age by throwing notes over the fence and won
her heart. During the depression, Daddy and Nora headed out west in a car
packed with people and only a few personal items where she worked in the
defense effort and Daddy worked at the ship yards before returning to
Arkansas. Nora was an excellent cook, her dressing, pea salads, caramel
cakes, and vegetable soup were in high demand by her family. She was also an
avid quilter, having made many beautiful and colorful quilts with her
friends from Clark’s Chapel Baptist Church of which she was a lifelong
member. She loved to play the organ. It took little encouragement for her to
sing and play the organ at holiday gatherings. Most of all, however, she was
a loving mother and cherished Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and
Great-Great Grandmother.
Nora had spent the last several years with her son Robert (“Sonny”), and his
wife Joyce in Joliet, where she made many new friends. However, she always
looked forward to “coming back home” and treating her entire family to eat
at her favorite restaurant, Ron’s Catfish.
She is survived by her daughter Minnie Jones of Jonesboro, and her son and
daughter-in-law, Robert and Joyce Blackford of Channahon, IL. She is also
survived by her grandchildren: Marjorie Lingenfelter (Sonny), Patricia
Golden (Milburn), both of Jonesboro, Vicki Selby (Jack) of Corsicana, TX.,
Barbara McGuire (Aaron) of Cocoa, FL., Shirley Jones (Greg) of Little Rock,
Debra Mosley (Steve) of North Little Rock, Tammy Sallee (Ken) of Morris,
IL., Tom Logan, of Coal City, IL., and Tonya Cowan (Alan) of Ludworth,
England. Also missing her greatly are her 10 great-grandchildren, Mitchael,
Missty, Joshua, Randy, Lisa, Shaunna, Rachel, Tasha, Melanie and Alexander
and 9 great-great grandchildren.
In addition, she is survived by many other loving family members, and her
friends from Clark’s Chapel and the Shoe Factory where she worked for many
years.
Although her family is tearful and will miss her terribly, they were blessed
with many wonderful years and take comfort by the fact that she is now with
Daddy, Clara, and her other beloved family members who preceded her in
death.
Visitation will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2009, at the
Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould, with the funeral immediately following
at 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Clark’s
Chapel cemetery.
Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Tony Joe Rodden
Tony Rodden, age 50, of Paragould passed away February 11, 2009, as the
result of an accident in Centennial, CO.
Tony was born March 22, 1958, to the late Hiley and Dorothy Rodden in St.
Louis, MO.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Tony Rodden
Jr., in-laws, Willine Rodden Anders and Vernon Anders.
He is survived by his wife, Patty Rodden, three sons, Benjamin, Jacob and
Patrick Rodden, all of Paragould, grandchildren, Jasmine Rodden, Treyson
Rodden and Carly Rodden, his best friend, Jack, his dog, sister, Treda White
of Paragould, brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Mary Rodden of Rockford,
John and JoAnn Traywick of Marmaduke, Bobby and Roxanne Rodden, along with a
host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. February 19, 2009, in the Irby
Funeral Home in Rector with Marline Ray officiating. Interment will be at
Purcell Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 18 at the funeral home.
Online guest book: www.irbyfuneralhome.com
Mary Fay Eaker
Mary Fay Eaker, age 75, of Paragould, passed away February 12, 2009, at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Mary was born November 10, 1933, in Boydsville, to her parents, Samuel and
Loney Utley. She was a member of the Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, Homer, Ezra,
Frankie, Floyd and R. L. Utley, four sisters, Buelah Howard, Nora Gatewood,
Geneva Greene and Marie Jenkins.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Ralph Eaker, one son and
daughter-in-law, Philip and Tonna Eaker, two granddaughters and their
husbands, Raeven and Caleb Thomas, and Lindsey and Robbie Fox, three great
grandchildren, Darbie and Beau Thomas and Oren Fox.
She is also survived by two brothers, Harold Utley and Louis Nydem, three
sisters, Thelma Morris, Evelyn Banks, and Louise Banks and a host of nieces
and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 14th, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Larry McFadden and Michael Cox officiating. Burial
will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Charles C. McCoy Sr.
Charles Clifton McCoy Sr., age 72, of Monette passed away Thursday, February
12, 2009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center at Paragould.
Born at Childress, he was the son of the late Jack and Dollie Conner McCoy
and had been a longtime Monette resident. He was a retired cotton ginner
with Kiech-Shauver-Miller Gin Co. at Monette. He was a charter member of
Second Baptist Church of Leachville and of Masonic Lodge 558 at Monette.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49
years, Mrs. Betty McCoy, in 2005, a daughter, Susan McCoy, and a brother,
Michael McCoy.
Survivors include two sons, David McCoy of Leachville and Charles McCoy of
Bono, three daughters, Helen McCoy and Mary McCoy, both of Monette, and
Teresa Puckett of Leachville, five brothers, Raymond McCoy of Memphis,
Harvey McCoy of Edgemont, Jackie Wayne McCoy, Melvin McCoy and Tony McCoy,
all of Leachville, three sisters, Glenda Long of Leachville, Henrietta
Walker of Horseshoe Bend and Jennie Cox of Paragould, seven grandchildren,
and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 15th in the Howard
Funeral Chapel at Leachville with the Rev. Russel Rhodes officiating. Burial
will follow in Leachville Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors from 6 until 8 this evening in the funeral
home.
Active pallbearers will be Paul Kennett, Coy McCoy, Chad McCoy, Tim Long,
Colin Miller and Brent Cox.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Kennett, Lloyd Carmichael, Wendell “Dink”
Gadberry and members of Masonic Lodge 558.
Online guest book: www.howardfuneralservice.com
Zinnia Staires
Zinnia Alice Staires, age 96, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, February
14, 2009 at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. She was a homemaker and
of the Baptist faith.
Born September 6, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Christine
Gribble. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Talmer
Staires, son, Jimmy Staires, granddaughter, Lorrisa Staires, great
granddaughter, Jennifer Booth, great grandson, January Love Staires, and
eleven brothers and sisters.
Zinnia is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Patsy Staires
of Lebanon, TN., daughters and son-in-law, Janis Staires of Paragould and
Joyce and Fred Heiliger of Gladwin, MI., eight grandchildren, fourteen
great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and
nephews.
The family will receive friends Monday February 16th from 12:30 until 2:30
p.m. at the Heath Funeral Home in Paragould. A graveside service will follow
at 3:00 p.m. at the New Hope Cemetery in Pollard with Rev. Charles Carrens
officiating.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Walter L. Meadows
Walter L. ”Dub” Meadows, age 86, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, February
16, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center.
He was born October 3, 1922 in Walcott, AR. into the family of Otho and
Emily Pillow Meadows.
He served in the U.S. Army, Navy, and Coast Guard and started in Law
Enforcement in 1962 in Jonesboro. He retired as Captain in Criminal
Investigation Division in 1987. He was of the Baptist belief.
He is survived by his wife, Elwanda Meadows of the home, three sons, Billy
Don Meadows of Konawa, OK, Terry Easton of Jonesboro, and Jerry Easton of
Walnut Ridge, four daughters, Annette Mallott and Jeanette Meadows both of
St. Louis, MO, Beverly Moody of Walnut Ridge and Connie Henson of Paragould,
nineteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one sister Pearlene
Coffee of Booneville, MO.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Gracie Metcalf.
Graveside funeral services and burial will be held Wednesday, February 18,
2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Greene County Memorial Gardens with L. R. Smith
officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Glenda Mae Gramling
Glenda Mae Gramling, age 62, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, February 17,
2009 at her residence. She was born October 22, 1946, to the late Alvin R.
and Helen Hecox Smith.
She was a retired Inspector for the Arkansas Highway and Transportation
Department and a member of the Southside Community Church.
Glenda is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Michael Tarry,
son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Christine Gramling, grandchildren, Max
Brown, Brandon Gramling, Joshua , Micah and Andrew Tarry, and Christopher
Gramling, all of Paragould, brother, Butch Smith of Durango, CO., sister,
Linda Crain of Garden City, KS. and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the Southside Community Church on Thursday,
February 19th at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Charles Stoddard officiating.
Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 9:00 at
the Southside Community Church. Heath Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Bryan Gramling, Shorty Gramling, Dennis Risinger, Joe
Forsythe, Kenny Jones, and Randy Clark. Honorary Pallbearers will be the
Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Bernard's
Hospice.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Lola Christine Mizell
Lola Christine Mizell, age 75, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, February
17, 2009, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Born August 9, 1935, in Nettleton, AR., Mrs. Mizell was a homemaker.
Survivors include one daughter, Lora Sue Morgan of Paragould, two brothers,
Johnny White of Paragould, David White of Lafe, two sisters, Doris Burnett
of Paragould, and Thelma Bradley of Jonesboro, three grandchildren, and five
great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Clara White, one son,
Jackie Mizell, and by four brothers, Ray, Joe, Bill and Ed White.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 20th at the
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould with Leonard Whitlock officiating.
Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 11:00
a.m. until service time at Mitchell Funeral Home.
Donavan Mizell, John White, Jr., Billy Chapel, Bob Wood and T. J. West will
serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Mizell, Jr. and Joey
Williams.
Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Scott Lafayette Jones
Scott Lafayette Jones, age 53, passed away February 18, 2009, in Jonesboro.
He was born January 17, 1956 to George Robert Jones and Lilian Merle Rayborn
Jones.
In 1961, George married Marie Stephens Jones and she helped raise Scott.
Marie’s daughter, Nancy, became Scott’s sister.
Scott was a 1974 graduate of Greene County Tech and a member of Mount Zion
Baptist Church.
Scott was a building contractor. For five years, he was CEO and owner of the
North American Crappie Association.
He was predeceased by his mothers, Lilian Merle Coulombe and Marie Jones.
He is survived by his children, Lisa Marie Jones of Oak Grove and Stephanie
Rene Jones of the home; his father and stepmother, George and June Jones;
one brother, George Jones Jr., all of Jonesboro; and three sisters, Linda
Burnsed of Harrisburg, Sandy Maxey of Fresno, TX., and Nancy Cook of Helena.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28th, in
Mount Zion Baptist Church at Walcott with Ken Overton officiating.
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The family requests that no flowers be sent and donations be made to the
American Cancer Society or to a favorite charity.
Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Calvin Wayne Killian
Calvin Wayne Killian, age 65, of Paragould passed away Thursday, February
19, 2009 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
He was retired from Riceland Rice and was a member of the East Side Baptist
Church.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, Doyle and Rachel Wicker
Killian, brothers, Billy and Jimmy Killian.
Survivors include, his sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Danny Sturkie
of Paragould and sister-in-law Ruby Killian, of Walnut Ridge, AR.
Visitation will be Saturday morning from 9:00 until11:00 at the Heath
Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 21st at the
Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Dennis Scudder officiating. Burial will
follow in Lorado Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be, Trey Speight, Kyle Johnson, Chad Sturkie, Deno, Bill
and Justin Killian.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Wyvonne Healy
Wyvonne Healy, age 68, of Paragould passed away February 19, 2009. She was
born October 8, 1940 in Paragould to George and Naomi Gipson.
Preceding her in death were her parents, and a sister Linda Collier.
She is survived by two sons, Eddie Eaton of Paragould and Tivi Aho of Clio,
MI., six daughters, Pam Gipson of Paragould, Marquita Nagy of Otisville,
MI., Tina Bidol of Flint Township, MI., LaRhonda Marvel of Detroit, MI.,
Cynthia Badour and Tyla Healy both of Flint MI., three brothers, Glen Gipson
of Flint, MI., Dallas and Tim Gipson both of Manila, AR., four sisters,
Brenda Myers of Swifton, AR., Kathy Blankenship of Burton , MI., Joan Myott
of Gd Blanc, MI and Annette Collett of Kentucky, twenty-two grandchildren
and several great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm., Monday, February
23, 2009 at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, February 24th in the Center Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home
with Jerry Hays officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mike Myers, Terri Blevins, James Williams, Kenny
Thrasher, Preston Holt and T. J. Aho.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Wyvonne Healy Memorial
Account c/o Eddie Eaton at First National Bank.
Online guest book: www.phillipsfuneral.net
Drucilla Virginia Henry
Drucilla Virginia Henry, age 90, formerly of Paragould passed away Thursday,
February 19, 2009 at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro.
She was born June 28, 1918 in Paragould the daughter of the late James I.
Woodson and Earnestine Hoadley Woodson. She was also preceded in death by
her son, Michael James Henry and daughter, Jana Lee Owen Katz.
Durcilla is survived by her husband, Frank Alford Henry of Jonesboro; one
son, Karl S. Henry of Warm Springs, GA., daughter, Virginia Owen of
Centerville, VA., a sister, Gwendolyn Sutowski of Paragould; eight
grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 25th at 3:00 p.m. at
the Finch Cemetery with Rev. Christine Fair Beebe officiating.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Christopher M. Gallacher
Christopher M. Gallacher, age 83, Paragould, passed away Friday, February
20, 2009, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. Born July 20,
1935, Christopher was an engineer at Dana Corp. and served in the Canadian
Navy during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Lillian Gallacher of the home, daughter, Paula
Gallacher of Paragould, son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Connie Gallacher
of Knoxville, TN., sister, Jean Bachand of Montreal, Canada, grandson,
Dalton Gallacher and step grandson, Dan McGennis.
A memorial service and interment will be held at a later date in Montreal,
Canada. Memorials may be sent to Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Gary Darrel Reeks
Gary Darrel Reeks, age 61, of Paragould, passed away February 20, 2009. He
was born January 10, 1948 in Marmaduke to the late Coy Darrel Reeks and
Emmaline (Payne) Newsom. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired truck
driver.
Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister, Sandra Hackworth.
He is survived by his loving companion, Patsy Boley, two sons, J. R. Reeks
of Brownsville, TX., and Joe W. Reeks of Carson City, NV., a daughter, and a
half-brother James Reeks of Paragould.
Visitation will be 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 25th at the
Phillips Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 26, at Brown’s Chapel Cemetery with Lesley Payne
officiating.
Serving as pallbearers will be ten of his best friends: Hank, Tony, Bob, Ron
Turner, Country, Lee Dillard, Rick Hollis, Bobbie Joe Reed, Steve Collins,
and Trent Davis.
Online guestbook:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
Darlene Ford
Darlene Ford, age 47, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009
at St. Bernards Medical Center.
Born December 2, 1961, at Paragould, she was a certified public accountant
and a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by three brothers, Steve and Darrell Ford of Paragould and
Danny Ford of Light, two sisters, Linda Slatton and Arlene Ramirez of
Paragould and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, B.C. and Clara Ford, and one
sister, Beverly Ann Potter.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 24th in the
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Jody McFadden officiating. Burial will be
in Pine Knot Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 9:00 this evening at Mitchell Funeral
Home.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Adem Marie Downs
Adem Marie Downs, age 30, of Paragould passed away Saturday, February 21,
2009, in Paragould. Adem was born May 18, 1978 in Torrance, CA. She was a
supply specialist in the Army National Guard and served during the Iraq War.
She is survived by her husband: Drew Downs of Paragould, parents, Patrick
Orie & Dianna Lynn Richardson, sister, Patricia Lynn Richardson, all of
Thompson Falls, MT., half brother, Brian Barnett of Cocoa, FL., grandfather,
Carl Leroy Jackson, Sr., aunt and uncle, Rita and Jeffrey Robinson, all of
Bullhead City, AZ.
Preceding her in death are her brother, Patrick Richardson, grandparents,
Shirley Jackson, Anna and Orie Richardson.
Friends and family will meet for a graveside service at Mountain Home
Cemetery, at 12:00 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2009. Memorials may be made to
the Mountain Home Cemetery Fund.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Estell Johnson
Estell Johnson, age 91, of Paragould passed away Sunday, February 23, 2009
at her residence.
Born February 1, 1918, in Greene County, Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker and a
member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mae Phillips; her
husband, Chester Johnson; one son, Raymond Johnson; two brothers; and four
sisters.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Chester and Monette Johnson
and Leslie and Virgie Johnson, all of Paragould; one daughter and
son-in-law, Carolyn and Royce Johnston, all of Paragould; eight
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and five great-great- grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 25,
2009, at the Gainesville Cemetery. The procession will leave Mitchell
Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Pallbearers will include Gary Baldwin, Cletis Baldwin, Leon Baldwin, Donald
Baldwin, Tommy Baldwin and Brian Fuller. Cameron Barnhill will be an
honorary pallbearer.
Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
William Irvin
William J. Irvin, age 80 of Paragould passed away Sunday, February 22, 2009
at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Mr. Irvin was a General Foreman for the
Huffy Bicycle Manufacturing Company retiring after 32 years of service. He
was of the Baptist faith.
William was preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Irvin, parents, William
McAllister and Nora Parsley Irvin, brothers, Clay, Charlie, Hershel, Ray
Irvin, sisters Dorothy Baines, Francis Fielder and Minnie Pearl Miller.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Ron Klein of Mexico,
Shirley and Rick Simmons of Nipomo, CA, sons and daughter-in-law, Filby
Irvin of Paragould, Virgil and Danna Irvin of Medford, OR., sister, Lucille
Nolen of Paragould, nieces Carolyn French and Patsy Jones of Paragould and
several great nieces and nephews. Great nephew and long time care giver,
Kristopher Michael Lorren. Grandchildren, Davella Wheeler, Samantha Klein,
Michael Klein, William R. Irvin, Paul Irvin, Jeremy Irvin, Haley M. Irvin,
Adrianna Ballou, Michelle Irvin, Halley Ann Irvin and Maxwell Irvin and
numerous great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 25th at 1:00 p.m. at
the Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Bill Snow officiating.
Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Marion Gene Keller
Marion Gene Keller, age 46, of St. Louis, MO. passed away Sunday, February
22, 2009, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.
He was born April 21, 1962 in Paragould to Bud and Mary Frances (Hogan)
Keller.
He worked and made his home in St. Louis.
Survivors include one brother, David Hughes, grandmother, Stella Hogan, and
many aunts, uncles and cousins.
His mother passed away when he was 11, and he and his brother lived with his
aunt and uncle, Louise (Hogan) Emerson and Charles Emerson and their
children Wayne, Sue (Worley) and John Emerson. He went to school in Rector.
He enjoyed traveling, art, writing, animals, dogs and birds.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandfather, Henry Hogan.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25th at the
Ermert Funeral Home in Corning with Sammy Worley officiating. Burial in
Kinsey Cemetery near Poplar Bluff.
Eddie Maye Selkirk
Eddie Maye
Folkes Selkirk, age 72, passed away February 24, 2009, at her residence in
Flint, MI. She was born August 26, 1936, in Cardwell, MO.
She was
preceded in death by her parents, Robert (R.R.) and Ethel Folkes, three
brothers, William, Johnny and Bobby Folkes, one sister, Flo Ackerman, and
one son, Mark Sneed.
Ms. Selkirk
is survived by two daughters, Kathy Bennett and Kari Selkirk , both of MI.,
two sons, Michael Sneed of MI., and Greg Selkirk of TX., two sisters, Thelma
Dowdy and Anna Martin, both of Paragould; two brothers, Hersel Folkes and
Larry Folkes, both of CA.,13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A
memorial service was held March 2, 2009, at Fellowship Baptist Church in
Clio, MI. At this time, it is her family’s wish that her ashes be placed
with her parents in the New Friendship Cemetery.
Opal L. Gillean
Opal L Gillean, age 84, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009
at Belle Meade Nursing Center in Paragould. Opal was a sewing machine
operator for Lawrence Manufacturing for 25 years and a member of Center Hill
Church of Christ.
She was the daughter of the late Ray and Elizabeth Lee. She was also
preceded in death by her brothers, Bill Lee and Lehman Lee.
Opal is survived by her husband, Amos Gillean of Paragould; daughter and
son-in-law, Emma Lou and John C. Mowry of Farmington, MO., grandson and
granddaughter-in-law, Kevin and Cathy Mowry of Lenexa, KS., great grandson,
Ethan Joseph Mowry, great granddaughter, Reese Autumn Mowry, brothers, Leon
Lee of Jonesboro, Earl Lee of Strawberry, and Frank Lee of Paragould; and
sister, Beulah Jackson of Russellville, AL.
The family will receive friends Thursday morning, February 26th from 10:00
until 11:00 at the Heath Funeral Home in Paragould. Services will begin at
11:00 a.m. in the Heath Colonial Chapel with Michael Cox officiating. Burial
will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Dollie Estelle Clark
Dollie Estelle Clark, age 79, of Rector, formerly of Paragould, passed away
Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at Evergreen Health Care.
Born May 10, 1929, at Blue Cane, Clay County, AR., to Finas and Eva Parsons
Fultz, Mrs. Clark was a retired telephone operator for Southwestern Bell.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Lindel and Terrie Clark of
Piggott; one sister-in-law, Ethel Fultz of Paragould; two nephews; and other
relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Linden Clark; six brothers; and
one sister.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home, Paragould.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28th,
at Linwood Cemetery with Mark Trout officiating. The procession will leave
Mitchell Funeral Home at 9:50 a.m., Saturday.
Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Jerry Ryan Vangilder
Funeral services for Jerry Ryan Vangilder, age 26, of Marmaduke, who passed
away Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at his residence, will be Saturday,
February 28th at 11:00 a.m. in the Marmaduke First Baptist Church with Kim
Bridges officiating.
Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 27th in the Marmaduke
First Baptist Church.
Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery west of Rector.
Jerry was preceded in death by his great-grandparents and his grandmother,
Mary Vangilder.
He is survived by his parents, Doyne and Charlotte Watson Vangilder of the
home; a daughter, Kaylee Vangilder of Paragould; a brother and
sister-in-law, Mitch and Amy Vangilder of Rector; a sister, Brittany McClung
of Marmaduke and friend, Tony Parker; nephew and niece, Landon McClung and
Mattie McClung; grandparents, James and Darla Watson of Rector, Jim
Vangilder of Marmaduke and Ann Vangilder of Paragould; great-grandmother,
Reba Clayton of Paragould; uncles and aunts, Cary and Jennifer Vangilder,
Todd and Sandra Watson, Anthony and Cindy Buck, Mark and Jodie Watson and
Donna Pinkerton; cousins, Logan and Garrett Buck, Tyler Watson, Hadleigh and
Case Watson, Joshua, Caleb and Jacob Lincoln, Shawn, Terry Ray and Megan
Vangilder, John Dowdy and Samantha Pinkerton; special friend, Karissa
Dudley; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Online guest book: www.irbyfuneralhome.com
John Carl Bauer
John Carl Bauer, age 80, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, February 26,
2009 at his residence. He was the minister of Morning Star Evangelical
Methodist Church for 56 years and attended evening services at Brown's
Chapel Baptist Church. He was also a retired mechanical engineer at Monroe
Auto Equipment Company.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Effie Yarbrough
Bauer, sister, Lottie Williams, and brothers, Luther and Cleve Yarbrough.
John is survived by his wife, Dorothy Brumett Bauer of Paragould, son and
daughter-in-law, Brad and Donna Bauer of Jonesboro, special nephew, Greg
Adkerson of Paragould, brother and sisters-in-law, James and Joan Yarbrough
and Mary Yarbrough, all of Paragould, grandchildren, Caleb, Mandi, and Eli
Bauer, all of Jonesboro, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at the
Heath Funeral Home in Paragould. Funeral service will be Saturday, February
28 th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Royce Boling
officiating. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens
Cemetery.
The family requests memorials be sent to St. Bernard's Hospice or Brown's
Chapel Baptist Church.
Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
David Lucas
Mr. Lucas passed away February 26, 2009, he will be cremated. No services
are scheduled at this time.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Mary Lillian Howard
Mary Lillian Howard, age 94, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, February
26, 2009 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
She was born December 18, 1914 in Greene County the daughter of the late
Andrew & Mary Magdalene Wheeler Hyde. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, J.E. Howard, sons, Bobby, Jackson and Larry Howard, brothers,
Charlie and Lawrence Hyde, sister, Flawrence Hyde. Mrs. Howard was a nurse's
aide at Home For The Golden Years and was a member of Seventh & Mueller
Church of Christ.
She is survived by her daughters, Lena Spillman of Paragould, Mary Barrett
of Saint Louis, MO., special sister, Mozelle Rowland of Paragould, 11 grand
children, 28 great grand children, and 14 great great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday,
March 1st, at the Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at the
Heath Colonial Chapel, 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 2nd, with Art Smith
officiating. Burial will follow at Mtn. Home Cemetery. Memorials may be sent
to Mtn. Home Cemetery Fund.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Billy Gene Noles
Billy Gene Noles, age 72, of Walcott, passed away Thursday, February 26,
2009, at his home in Walcott. He was born August 30, 1936. Mr. Noles was
retired from the Greene County Road Dept., was a Mason, and member and
trustee of Walcott Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife: Mary Black Noles of the home; daughters and
sons-in-law, Gina & Keith L. Smith and Deanna and Edward Allred, mother,
Marlue Shipman Noles, sister and brother-in-law, Paula and Richard Newberry,
all of Walcott, grandchildren, Josh Smith, Meredith Smith Kingston, Seth
Smith, Katlyn Allred,and Madison Allred; and great grandchild, Rylee Lynn
Smith.
His father, Eugene Noles, brother, Bob Noles, paternal grandparents, Lucian
and Mary Frances Pillow Noles, and maternal grandparents, Jacob Monroe and
Dicy Elizabeth Norman Shipman, precede him in death.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Saturday,
February 28, at Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 1st, at the Walcott Baptist Church, with the Reverends Rudy
Ring and Glen Hoselton officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Nick Newberry, Quincy Roberts, Dennis Davenport, Sam
Isom, Del Massey, Terry Smith, Matt Ring and Adam Ring.
Honorary pallbearers are the members of the Men's Sunday School Class of
Walcott Baptist Church. Memorials may be sent to Walcott Baptist Church or
your favorite charity.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Tammy Lynn Simmons
Tammy Lynn McCormick Simmons, age 39, of Paragould passed away February 26,
2009. She was born February 1, 1970, in Oneida, N.Y., to William McCormick
and Barabara Owen. She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.
She is survived by three sons, Bryan Wade Miller Jr., Nikolus Sean Hunter
McCormick and Conner Lee Condray and a daughter, Autumn Rai Simmons.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday at the Phillips Funeral
Home. There will be a graveside service at 5 p.m. Saturday, February 28,
2009 at Providence Cemetery with Dale Snyder officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Phillips
Funeral Home in care of Tammy McCormick.
Online guestbook: www.phillipsfuneral.net
Christian Carroll Still
Christian Carroll Still, age 24, of Paragould passed away Thursday, February
26, 2009 at his home.
Born at Jonesboro, he had lived most of his life in Paragould. He was a 2003
graduate of Greene County Tech High School and was scheduled to graduate
from Arkansas State University in May with a major in English and a minor in
religious studies. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church at Paragould.
He is survived by his parents, Randy and Debbie Still of Paragould, brother,
Matthew Loren Still of Paragould, and grandparents, Elton and Minnie Still
of Manila and Mrs. Delores Sharp of Leachville.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1st, at the
Redeemer Lutheran Church at Paragould with the Rev. Jon Bischof officiating.
Burial will follow in Leachville Cemetery under the direction of Howard
Funeral Service of Leachville.
The family will receive visitors from 6:00 until 8:00 this evening (Saturday) at
the funeral home.
Online guest book: www.howardfuneralservice.com
Opal Greer
Opal A. Greer, age 84, of Paragould, passed away February 27, 2009 at St. Bernard’s
Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born November 16, 1924 at Senath, Missouri, she
was a homemaker and a member of the Paragould First United Pentecostal
Church.
She is survived by two sons, Don Greer and Fred and his wife Vonnie Greer of
Paragould; one daughter, Janette and her husband James Warbington of
Paragould; one sister, Ruth Henson of Pontiac, Michigan, nine grandchildren,
nineteen great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Loy Greer; her parents, Jesse
and Ethel Baker, and by four brothers and six sisters.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 2nd, 2:00 p.m. at the First United Pentecostal
Church with Rev. James Warbington officiating. Burial will be in Greene
County Memorial Gardens under direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.
Visitation
will be Sunday evening, 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the First United Pentecostal
Church.
Memorials may be made to the Paragould First United Pentecostal Church.
Pallbearers will be Todd Greer, Jim Ed Warbington, Shane Warbington, Lance
Greer, Aaron Ethridge, and Brandon Greer. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony
Greer, Joshua Ethridge, and Myles Mason.
Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
John Richard Farrell
John Richard Farrell, 54, of Kennett, died Friday, February 27, 2009 in Cape
Girardeau, MO. Born June 7, 1958, he was the son of the late John Robert Farrell and the
late Ann Farrell.
Richard is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Prentiss Leann and Chad
Steele; grandson, Liam Steele, all of Paragould; brothers and
sisters-in-law, Robert H. and Lauren Farrell of Cochran, Georgia and Michael
Andrew and Libby Farrell of Paragould; and nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00at the Heath Funeral
Home in Paragould. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March
3rd at the Heath Colonial
Chapel with Rev. James Friend officiating. Interment will follow at Linwood
Cemetery.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
William Robert Henry
William Robert "Rob-Hollywood" Henry, age 44, of Brookland, passed away
Friday, February 27, 2009 in Paragould. Born November 26, 1964, he was the
son of Bill Henry and Alice Douglas. Rob was a multi-axle truck driver for
the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department and a member of the
Brookland Fire Department. He also attended In His Steps in Jonesboro.
Rob is survived by his wife, Connie Henry; daughter and son-in-law, Lacey
Lynne and David Allen Page; sons, Matthew Thomas Henry and Andrew Robert
Henry; granddaughter, McKenzie Abigail Page; father and step-mother, Bill
and Mona Lisa Henry, all of Brookland; mother, Alice Douglas of Ceres,
California; sister, Teresa Henry of Ceres, California; half-sister, Tina
Russell of Lake City; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry and Geraldine
Monk of Brookland; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Heath
Funeral Home in Paragould. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 4th at
2:30 p.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Steve Farmer officiating.
Interment will follow at Pine Log Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the Brookland Fire Department.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Gladys Irene Davis
Gladys Irene Davis, age 72, of Paragould passed away February 27, 2009. She
was born June 10, 1936, in Tyronza, AR., to the late Louis and Ellar
Stracener. She was of Baptist faith, a member of VFW Post 2242 Ladies
Auxiliary, a homemaker and she loved to crochet and go fishing.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert ”Bob” Davis, her parents,
six brothers, one sister, two sets of twin children and one grandchild.
She is survived by three sons, Rick and Marcus Davis, both of Paragould,
Benny Davis of Alton, IL., one daughter, Patricia Bateman of Paragould,
three sisters, Lucy Fouse, Maggie Dover and Bernice Cowan, 14 grandchildren,
five step-grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3,
at Phillips Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Lorado Cemetery.
Online guestbook: www.phillipsfuneral.net
William Jefferson Gramling
William (Jay) Gramling passed away February 28, 2009, at Shiloh Health and
Rehab in Springdale, AR. He was born August 23, 1925, to Clyde and Cora
Gramling. He was a farmer in the Stanford community until 1967. He went to
work for the American Greetings Corp. in Osceola and retired in 1988. He
moved to Elkins, AR., in 2002 and then to Shiloh Health and Rehab in
Springdale until his passing.
He is survived by his companion and mother of his
children, Christene Lenderman Gramling of Shiloh Health and Rehab and
Vaudine Gramling of Lake City, AR., a son and his wife, Don and Anita
Gramling of Elkins, AR., two daughters and their husbands, Linda and Jimmy
Henson of West Memphis, AR. and Javene and Larry Mounce of Springdale, AR.,
his son-in-law, Fred Boling of Jonesboro, AR., three sisters, Wanda Clifton,
Barbara Rawls, and Janiece Cox; and a brother, Cleatus Gramling.
He has nine grandchildren, Terry and Steven Gramling, Michelle Boling Taylor
and Chris Boling, Jimmy Lynn and Patrick Henson, Sheila and Larry Mounce,
Jr., and Brandon Garrett and thirteen great-grandchildren, Chance Gramling,
Brianna Gramling, Sawyer Taylor, D.D. and Addison Boling, Justin Henson,
Hannah and Hayden Steward, Amanda and C.J. Short, Tayler and Skyler Mounce,
and Brook Garrett.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Clara Ann Gramling Boling, his
parents, Clyde and Cora Gramling, one sister, Sylvia Adams, and one brother,
Walter (Salt) Gramling.
Pallbearers will be Terry Gramling, Jimmy Lynn Henson, Patrick Henson, Larry
Mounce, Jr., Chris Boling, and Damon Beavers.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6:30 until 8:30 at the Heath Funeral
Home in Paragould. Services will be held Wednesday, March 4th at 10:00 a.m.
in the Heath Colonial Chapel with Bros. Ricky Stevens and L.R. Smith
officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Joyce L. Carter
Joyce L. Carter, 75, of Jonesboro, passed away February 28, 2009 at St.
Bernard's Medical Center. She was born June 16, 1933 in Greene County and
had spent much of her life in California, Las Vegas, and South Dakota before
moving to Jonesboro 3 years ago. She was of the Baptist belief and was
preceded in death by her husband, Robert Carter; her parents, Robert L. &
Dora G. Spain Potter, a daughter, Brenda Hensley, 3 brothers and one sister.
She is survived by her brothers, Charles Potter, Jonesboro, Paul Mack
Potter, Walcott; and her sister, Lois Holt, St. Louis.
There will be a graveside service Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion
Cemetery.
Online guest book:
www.emersonfuneralhome.com
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