Dr. William Lee Crabtree


 

Dr. William Lee Crabtree, age 81, of Paragould, died Friday, February 1, 2013, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Dr. Crabtree was born May 10, 1931 in Oil Trough, Arkansas. Bill was a 1950 graduate of Oil Trough High School and then attended Arkansas College, now Lyon College, from 1950-1953, working during the summer months at car manufacturing plants in Detroit, MI. He met Bonita in the fall of 1952 and they were married August 30, 1953. Their son, Robert, was born July 8, 1954. Bill coached basketball at Pleasant Plains, Arkansas, 1953-1955, where his junior team was state runners-up in 1955. He coached the following year at Cave City and then he had a career change repossessing cars for universal CIT for three years. He then decided to get his dental education, taking classes at Memphis State and Arkansas State from 1959-1960. He was accepted into the University School of Dentistry in 1960 and graduated in 1963, where he was a member of the XI Psi Phi Fraternity. Upon graduation, he moved with his family to Paragould and entered practice with the late Dr. B.E. Gill for 6 months until Dr. Gill moved to Heber Springs. Dr. Crabtree remained in private practice, W.L. Crabtree Family Dentistry, until December of 2012.

In his early years in Paragould, he served as president of the Little League Ball Team (1964-1965) and enjoyed visiting with these boys in later years as they became adults. Doc was a member of the Kiwanis Club for 40 years and served in various positions and as president in 1972. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce (1964-2013), ASDA, American Dental Association (1963-2013), receiving the lifetime membership award in 2012. He also was a member of the NE Arkansas Dental Study Club. Sports were always a passion of his and he became a high school basketball official and refereed for seven decades, his last game being in February, 2012. He also was a member of the Red Wolf Club at ASU and could referee from his comfortable seat. His loved golf and claimed to be an avid but non-proficient golfer. In one of the most important decisions of his life, he was baptized into the Church of Christ by Leon Sanderson in 1959. He was an avid member of Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ, loved his church family and strived daily to live up to his commitment.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years; Bonita, of the home; one son: Robert Michael Crabtree of Little Rock; one brother: Harold L. Crabtree of Newport; two special nieces and their spouses: Carlena and Jerry Adams of Jonesboro, Bethany and Lee Benson of Newport; one great niece: Reagan Benson; one great nephews: Corey, Braden and Nathan Adams; one special aunt, June Crabtree of Oil Trough, his wife's cousin, who he fondly regarded as his sister-in-law, Janice Gleghorn, of Batesville and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cleo Barrett and grandparents, Bessie and Kelly Crabtree.

The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 5:00 until 7:00 at Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated Monday, February 4th, 10:00 a.m. at Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ, with Michael Cox and Larry McFadden officiating. There will be a private burial in Batesville. Memorials may be sent to Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ Building Fund or the charity of your choice.

Pallbearers are Johnny Stanford, Dr. Gary Dehls, Dr. Harold Willmuth, David Summitt, Larry Gatlin, Gary Washington, Frank Guinn and Dr. Alan Crawford. Honorary pallbearers are the 304 Sunay School Class at Seventh and Mueller, Chad Crabtree, Don Perkey, Antone Gullow, Ted Greenway, C.R. Dudley, Bill Fisher, Robert Box, Mack Harbour and Gary Watsen.

He loved travel and was always eager for another trip and adventure. May God bless him and welcome him as he enters into this, his last trip.


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Rickey Farmer

 

Rickey Farmer, 60, Marmaduke, died Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born October 7, 1952 in Marmaduke the son of the late Bill and Reilli Bridges Farmer. He was also preceded in death by six grandchildren and sister, Ollie Thomas. Rickey was a farmer and small engines mechanic, member of New Liberty Baptist Church and loved to fish.

He is survived by his wife; Renay Farmer of the home; children: Jason Dean Farmer of Paragould, Jerrimy Farmer, Jessica Garrett, both of Marmaduke, Pamela Warren of Paragould; siblings: Dennis Farmer, Dorothy Braden, both of Marmaduke, Brenda Farmer of Rector, Lloyd Farmer of Paragould, Kay Farmer of Montana; and six grandchildren.

Friends and family will meet Sunday, February 3rd, 3:00 p.m. at Hartsoe Cemetery with Reverend Bob Ivy officiating.


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Mrs. Dorothy Louise Smallman


 

As Angels hovered above her, gently lifting her spirit into the heavenly hands of God, Dorothy Moore Smallman, age 81, passed from this earth peacefully February 2, 2013, at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House. She was born September 9th, 1931 in Paragould, Arkansas to Irene Phillips and Clyde Moore. Her childhood was happy and filled with love. She graduated from Brookland High School. Always kind, smiling and fun, she was voted by her student body as Miss Congeniality. That was one of her fondest high school memories.

While attending BHS, “Dot” as her friends called her; met Clarence Smallman; her Prince Charming—and it was love at first sight. They married on April 2nd, 1954. Being a mother was central to Dorothy's life. She was a constant example of Christ, especially evident in the nurturing of her family. Life is all about choices, and Dorothy always chose kindness. If you have met her, you would have felt the Savior's love. She never said an unkind word about anyone. She loved others the way the Savior asked us to love—unconditionally and without reserve.

They had two children, Teresa Smallman Honeycutt of Jonesboro and Dean Allen Smallman of Little Rock, Arkansas. An older brother is buried in Orange County, California. They were born to a mother who cherished them and their differences; a mother who was constant in her love, guidance and example. All of her children knew without doubt how much they were loved. Her grandchildren also felt that never-ending love. She spent every moment she could with them, cuddling and nurturing them. Her home was always open and everyone felt welcomed and known by her. She was a mother to all those around her- old and young, rich or poor.

Dorothy indulged in lifelong learning-- had an amazing spirit, and cherished doing for others. She loved nothing better than sharing the fruits of her gardening talents. She was an accomplished seamstress- and made her daughters' wedding dress. She drafted designs for her homes, and Clarence built them for her. Dorothy chose music as her talent and love. She played the piano, and found great joy in music; having the gift of a soaring soprano voice. She instilled a love of music in her children, and was happiest when singing. She shared her talent by happily accompanying vocalists at church. There was always music playing in her heart. Clarence would often ask her what song was in her head and she would name the song and composer and hum him a few lines. Or maybe they would jump up and jitterbug around the house. They lived 50 years of glorious love and are NOW together again. Heaven will be richer because of her music.
Dorothy happily chose to spend her days in service of others. She was a proud and faithful member of The Nettleton Church of Christ. After 30yrs of service for both at Colson - she and Clarence enjoyed more than anything- after retirement; spending time with their only grandson: Tyler Allen Smallman.
Dorothy’s choice in life- was to constantly be by her husband’s side; to follow Clarence to the distant corners of the earth. Clarence served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Wherever he was’ whatever he chose to do…Dorothy was by his side. When her eternal love and companion in life was diagnosed with a grave illness; Dorothy chose optimism and faith. She led her family with her example of turning to Christ and finding strength in Him. She chose to be humble. She chose to be loving. She chose to be charitable. And her children watched and learned. They know where to turn for peace because they watched their mother find it in Christ.

We now choose to honor her legacy by being happy, ever-serving and faithful; and celebrating the life of a wonderful lady. She is preceded in death by her adoring husband; her parents; and three brothers, Luther, Melvin and Donald Moore.
She is survived by her children and her grandson; as well as one daughter-in-law, Jill Smallman; a sister-in-law and lifelong friend; Nettie Moore; a brother in law, Lawrence Smallman and sister-in-law; Mary Smallman; nieces, Vickie, Linda and Karen Smallman and nephew Steve Smallman; and a brother-in-law, Richard Smallman of Casper, WY. It would be amiss not to also include those who helped her so much during times of need the past two years; Glenda Carr, Anna Rutherford, and Carol Johnson. We also wish to thank the excellent care giving and love shown to Mom at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House.
A Celebration of her life will be Friday, February 8th, 1:00 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home with the service performed by Reverend Jimmy Young. Interment: Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.

Active Pallbearers will be Dennis Gregory, Erik Edmonds, Elbert Carr, Ted Davis, Jody Brown and Paul Harrison.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, February 7th, 5:00 until 7:00 in the year of our Lord 2013.

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Susie Evelene Akes


 

Susie Evelene Akes, 84, formerly of Marmaduke, died Monday, February 4, 2013 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Susie was born September 7, 1928 in Batesville, Arkansas to William and Mary Sims Parrish.

Mrs. Akes is preceded in death by her parents, her husband William Raymond Akes, one daughter Loretta Wood and her grandson Michael Potter.

Mrs. Akes is survived by her three children and their spouses Charles and Wyvonia Akes, Billy and Patricia Akes and Melba Lawson, eleven grandchildren, and several great and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 6th, 10:00 a.m. in the Heath Colonial Chapel. Burial will follow in Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.


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Derek Justin Carter
 

Derek Justin Carter, 28, of Knobel, Arkansas, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013.

He was born on November 9, 1984, in Paragould, Arkansas, and was the son of Ricky and Rhonda Morris Carter.

He is survived by his parents, a son, Dayton Carter; two daughters: Dakota Carter and Dayland Carter; brother, Cody Carter of Rector, Arkansas; sister, Spring Carter of Paragould, Arkansas; paternal grandmother, Ellen Carter of Kennett, Missouri; maternal grandmother, Sharon Morris of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 6th, 2:00 p.m. in the Hoggard & Sons Chapel with Charles Carrens officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Heights cemetery in Rector, Arkansas with Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be Wednesday from noon until service time.

Pallbearers will be Justin Jackson, Daniel Faris, Matt McClung, Anthony Stanley, Billy Scott, Jr., and James Hemphill.

Online guest registry: http://hoggardfuneralhome.com

Russell Mack Hyde

 

Russell Mack Hyde, 66, of Paragould, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013, at his home.

He was born January 6, 1947, in Paragould, to Woodrow and Maxine Hyde. He retired from Emerson Electric where he worked for over 40 years.

Preceding him in death were his parents and brother-in-law, Wayne Markum.

He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Donna Hyde of Paragould; sister, Patsy Markum of Pevely, MO.; aunt, Joy Newberry; uncle, Hubert Anderson; nephew, Rick (Lynn) Markum; and niece, Kim Markum.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 7th, 10:00 a.m. in the Center Hill Chapel of the funeral home. Burial will follow in Pine Knot Cemetery.

The family requests memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Online guest registry: http://phillipsfuneral.org

Monnola Eunice Smith

 

Monnola Eunice Smith, 95 of Walnut Ridge died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Lawrence Hall Nursing Center. She was born October 22, 1917 to H.H and Laura Lee Thomas Book. She had lived in Lawrence and Greene County most of her life. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist belief.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Horace Smith; children, Danny Ray Smith and Norma Jean Smith; brothers, Floyd, Kenneth and Doyle Book.

She is survived by daughters, Marion JoAnn Smithee of Minturn, Sherry Yvonne Corbett of Alicia; sons, James Floyd Smith of Minturn, Herbert Harold Smith and Ronnie Earl Smith of Walnut Ridge; 10 grandchildren,12 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Friday, February 8th, 11:00 a.m. at House-Gregg Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge with Marion Stringer officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Walcott.

Visitation will be one hour prior to service.

Pallbearers: Michael Smith, Daniel Smith, Brent Smith, Blake Householder, Steve Smith and Shaun Hopkins.

Honorary Pallbearers: Bill Teague, Adam Smith, Stanley Corbett and Robert Nelson.


Online guest registry: http://housegreggfh.com/fh/home/home.cfm?&fh_id=13022

Donna Lee Waggoner

 

Donna Lee Waggoner, 54, of Paragould, died Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at her home. Donna was born April 11, 1958 in Kennett, Missouri the daughter of the late Don and Wanda Farmer Waggoner. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church, taught religion classes at St. Mary's School and loved visiting with family and friends.

She is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law: Tim and Carol Waggoner of Jonesboro, Kent and Carol Waggoner of Saint Louis, MO, Rod and Laura Waggoner of Franklin, TN; aunts: Margaret Moore of Hornersville, MO, Betty Rouse of Gosnell, AR, several nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.

The family will receive friends Friday, February 8th, 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel. Her life will be celebrated Friday, 11:00 a.m. following visitation at Heath Colonial Chapel, with Father Mike Sinkler officiating.
Friends and family will gather at Dunklin Memorial Gardens in Kennett, MO at 2:00 p.m. Friday for burial.

Memorials may go to the Rex Bouldin Scholarship Fund for St. Mary's School, 220 N. 2nd Street, Paragould, AR 72450.


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Wade A. Killian
 

Wade A. Killian of Cardwell, Missouri, son of the late Jimmy and Parlee Hahn Killian, was born September 11, 1922, in Senath, Missouri and passed away February 5, 2013, at Belle Meade Nursing Home in Paragould, Arkansas at the age of 90 years.

He married Johnnie Marsh on October 29, 1948, in Piggott, Arkansas. Mr. Killian was a farmer and served his country in the United States Air Force.

Survivors include his wife, Johnnie Killian of Cardwell, son, Clarence Killian of Paragould; daughter, Connie Atchison of Paragould; three grandchildren, Stacey Atchison, Audrey Boggs and Cara Boggs; four great-grandchildren, Kali Boggs, Wade Boggs, Cady Mae Herren, and Layne Herren; plus many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

Funeral services will be Thursday, February 7th, 2:00 p.m. at the McDaniel Funeral Chapel in Senath, MO. with the Rev. Clyde Cook officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Paragould.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. Thursday until service time.

Pallbearers will be Hank Wallers, David Hicklin, Brent Davis, Doug Richardson, Jack Bishop and Morris Lambert.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath, MO. is in charge of arrangements.

Online guest registry: http://mcdanielfuneralservice.com

Richard Dean Lipe

Mr. Richard Dean Lipe, 50, of Paragould, Arkansas died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Lipe was born August 28, 1962 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri to the late Claude E. and Virgie M. Lipe. He was a millwright and enjoyed woodworking and fishing.

Survivors include: five brothers: David Life of Lewis Town, Illinois, Michael Lipe of Perryville, Missouri, Lonnie Lipe of St. Clair, Missouri, Claude Lipe of Patton, Missouri, and Edward Lipe of Tamms, Illinois; four sisters: Gerry Stacy of Paragould, Arkansas, Brenda Orick of Union, Missouri, Pamela Holt of Decatur, Illinois and Claudia Chumley of Belleville, Illinois; and a host of other family and friends.

Mr. Lipe was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Betty L. Canton.

The family request private services and disposition under the direction of Faith Funeral Service.

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Stephanie Michelle Hall

 

Stephanie Michelle Hall, age 26, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013. She was born June 23, 1986 in Jonesboro. Stephanie was a nursing student at Black River Technical College in Paragould.

Survivors include her parents, Gary and Cathy Hall of Jonesboro, and Lisa Webb of Heber Springs; a son, Roark Hall of the home; paternal grandparents, Ellis and Joan Hall of Jonesboro; two brothers, James-Michael Hall of Jonesboro and Anthony Hall of Camp Pendleton, CA; and three sisters, Amber Steele of Batesville, Michele Barber of Paragould and Amy Glidewell of Bono.

Visitation will be Sunday, February 10th, 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro.

Chapel services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Sunday with Pastor Charles Sigman officiating. Burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery.

James-Michael Hall, Mark Baxter, Anthony Hall, David Barber, William Correa, and Jeromie Glidewell will serve as active pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, lasting memorials can be made to Macedonia Cemetery Fund, in care of Freda Yates, 1411 Bittle Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401.


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Doris Dean Julian

 

Doris Dean Julian, 87, of Paragould entered into rest Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in Paragould. Born September 29, 1925 in Warren, Arkansas to the late Claude and Minnie Harrison, she was of the Church of Christ faith.

She is survived by four grandchildren: Christy Shields of Paragould; Jimmy (Hope) Shields of Pocahontas, Amy (Andy) Stanton of Conway, and Rusty Shields of Bloomington, Ind., Thirteen great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and one sister Verna Harrison, formerly of Osceola.

She is preceded in death by: her parents, husband, one daughter Mary Shields, three brothers, Raymond Davis, Alex Davis, Earnest Harrison, four sisters; Irene McKinney, Clevie McKinney, Cecil Wallace, Govie Vickery.

Visitation will be Thursday evening, February 7th, 6:00 until 8:00 at Roller Swift Funeral Home in Osceola. Funeral services will be Friday, February 8th, 2:00 p.m. at Roller Swift Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in Mississippi County Memorial Gardens.


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Albert Junior LeBlanc

 


Albert Junior “Frenchie” LeBlanc, 74, of Paragould, died Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at St. Bernard's Medical Center, Jonesboro.

Born February 13, 1938, in Beaumont, Texas, he was retired from Dr. Pepper Bottling Company and was of the Methodist faith. Frenchie was a sportsman, and loved deer hunting, fishing, and woodworking.

He is survived by his wife, Rachel LeBlanc of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Pat Hampton of Salem, Illinois, Danny and Janet Hampton, and Michael Hampton, all of Paragould. Other survivors include daughter-in-law, Cathy Hampton of Paragould; two brothers, Andrew LeBlanc of Katy, Texas, Buddy LeBlanc of Orange, Texas; seven grandchildren, Bryan and Paul Hampton, Adam and Jason Hampton, and Andrew, Allison, and David Hampton; and four great grandchildren, Laura and Luke Hampton, and Noah and Emma Hampton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernny V. and Edna LeBlanc; two sisters, Mary Elsie Caraway, Arma Dean Foy; and one brother, L. J. LeBlanc.

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

Funeral services will be Friday, February 8th, 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with David Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens.

Grandsons, Adam Hampton, Jason Hampton, Andrew Hampton, David Hampton, and Bryan Hampton will serve as pallbearers.

Memorials to American Cancer Society or St. Bernard’s Hospice would be appreciated.


Online guest registry: http://mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Katie Louise Carter

 

Katie Louise Carter, 102, died Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at Sanctuary at Holy Cross in South Bend, IN. She was born May 24, 1910 in Randolph County, Arkansas the daughter of the late George W. and Gertrude Tiner Barnett and was preceded in death by her husband James S. Carter. She was Church of God and retired from Ed White Shoe Factory.

She is survived by her nieces: Ruby Burrows, Isabel Waggoner, Dorotha Mochel and other family.

Visitation will be Friday, February 8th, 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Friday following visitation at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Kevin Edgar officiating. Burial will follow at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.

Online guest registry: http://heathfuneralhome.com

Florence Marie Woodward
 

Florence Marie Woodward, 70, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Mrs. Woodward was born September 13, 1942, in Jonesboro to Virgil and Vedith Kirksey.

Survivors include her mother, Vedith Hall of Jonesboro; two sons, Olibuel Woodward and wife Tiney of Jonesboro, and James Woodward and wife Tina of Brookland; two daughters, Melissa Wilkins and husband Ricky of Paragould, and Sheryl Woodward of the home; two brothers, Kenneth Kirksey and wife Bonnie of Valley View, and Bobby Kirksey and wife Shirley of Harrisburg; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

Mrs. Woodward was preceded in death by her father, Virgil Kirksey; two sisters, Patricia Foust and Wilma Gage; and three grandchildren, Alexis Woodward, Mercedes Woodward and Stephanie Johnson.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 9th, 2:00 p.m. at Clark’s Chapel Baptist Church in Paragould with the Rev. Wilburn Griggs officiating. Interment will follow in Clark’s Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Faith Funeral Service.

The family will receive visitors Saturday, 11:00 a.m. until service time at the church.

Pallbearers will be Jonathan Woodward, Justin Woodward, Jeremy Wilkins, Roy Morley, Jason McNatt, Terry McNatt and Daniel Reed.


Online guest registry: http://www.faithfuneralservice.net

Lois Louise Geneva Turner

 

Lois Louise Geneva Turner, 82, of Paragould, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Belle Meade Healthcare, Paragould.

She was born March 26, 1930, in Clay County, to Charles and Polly Ann Patterson. Mrs. Turner retired from Monroe Auto Equipment and was a member of the Church of Paragould.

Survivors include three sons, Davy Turner of Heber Springs, Danny Turner and Ronald Turner, both of Paragould; and seven daughters, Arneda Dowdy of Marmaduke, Anna Rawls, Kathy Moss, and Donna Wegner, all of Paragould, Linda Cook of Holbrook, Arizona, Mavis Morgan of Corinth, Mississippi, and Darlene Ring of Lenox, Tennessee. She is also survived by two brothers, James Burkhead of Neelyville, Missouri, Jerry Burkhead of Poplar Bluff; one sister, Gleda Tyler of Little Rock; twenty-seven grandchildren; and thirty-five great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Fredrick Turner; three brothers, Floyd Patterson, Doyne Burkhead, Larry Burkhead; and three sisters, Helen Patterson, Aleta Hill, and Maseta Burkhead Pettitt.

Visitation will be Friday evening, 5:30 until 8:30 at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 9th, 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Anthony Ray Dowdy and Rudy Ring officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Heights Cemetery, Rector.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Online guest registry: http://mitchellfuneralhomes.com

James Earl Hays
 

James Earl Hays, 85 of Paragould, passed away February 7, 2013 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1927 in Darden, Tennessee to the late Roby and Myrtle Hays.

A Mason, Mr. Hays was retired from the U.S. Navy where he taught the English language to Japanese students. He was a member and Sunday school teacher at Lake St. Baptist Church. James loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one daughter, Kristy Reah Hays; and two brothers, Jerry and Brodie Hays.

His survivors include his spouse of 62 years, Peggy Hays; one son and daughter-in-law, James P. and Ty Hays; one daughter, Tera Sage; four grandchildren, Jennifer Marcelo, Kaitlyn, Ethan, and Lily Hays; three great grandchildren, Christopher, Justin, and Taylor Ray Marcelo.

The family will receive friends Saturday evening, February 9th, 6:00 until 8:00 at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Sunday, February 10th, 2:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Wayne Faulkner officiating. Burial will follow in the New Friendship Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Steve Hays, Clift Manley, Matthew Manley, Kyle Manley, and Brandon Edgar. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jodie Faulkner, Jerry Manley, Randal Clark, and Jim’s Sunday School Class.

The family would like to thank the entire staff of 3 Central at AMMC for their loving care of James.


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Charles Michael Nash
 

Charles Michael Nash, 60, of Paragould, Arkansas passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013 at his home. Mr. Nash was born July 15, 1952 in Bay, Arkansas to the late Charles Verna and Celesta Nash. Mr. Nash was a strong believer in the Lord and enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include: his life partner: Teresa Myers; three daughters: Cynthia Stokes and husband Alvin of Rector, Arkansas, Michelle Pruett and husband Matthew of Marmaduke, Arkansas and Angela Pace and husband Marshall of Marmaduke, Arkansas; two sisters: Joann Wood of Paragould, Arkansas and Judy Orrick of Paragould, Arkansas; seven grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Mr. Nash was preceded in death by his parents and one sister; Priscilla Nash.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 16th, 2:00 p.m. at the Life Change Community, 1206 S Phillips St., Paragould, Arkansas with Rev. Richard Williams officiating.

Family requests private disposition under the direction of Faith Funeral Service.


Online guest registry: http://www.faithfuneralservice.net

Jane Ann Liles
January 19, 1961 - February 10, 2013

 

Jane Ann Liles, 52 of Paragould died Sunday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Jane was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Liles; two brothers and one sister.

Survivors include daughters, Courtney and Chelsea Pruitte of Paragould; mother, Peggy Liles of Crystal City, MO; brother, Mike (Cathy) Nelson of Crystal City, MO; sister, Susie (Danny) Olinger of Crystal City, MO; grandchildren Kingston Mayberry and Camden Pyles both of Paragould.

Visitation will be Monday afternoon, February 11th, 2:00 until 3:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel.


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Lannie May Haller
March 5, 1925 - February 11, 2013
 

Lannie May Haller, 87 of Rector, formerly of Paragould, died Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a Homemaker and a retail clerk and a member of West View Baptist Church.

Lannie May was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Dica Garrison Dicus; husband, Harry T. Haller; brothers, Billy, Tom, Lee and Loren Dicus and a step brother, Thurman Crase; sisters, Rosemary Gerdes, Ruth Dicus.

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Peggy Sue and James Hale of Paragould; granddaughter, Shelly DeFries of Marmaduke, AR; great grandchildren, Heather and Anthony Knuckles of Marmaduke; great great grandchildren, Kayden Knuckles, Isabella Sanders and Alex Sanders all of Paragould; half-sister, Mary Myers of California; brothers, Howard Dicus of Jonesboro, AR, Jimmie and Dean Dicus of Cahokia, IL.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 14th, 12:00 until1:30 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow visitation Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverends Ronnie Winn and Marc Reeves officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute, UAMS Institutional Advancement, 4301 West Markham Street #716 Little Rock, AR 72205.

Online guest registry: http://heathfuneralhome.com

Letha Miller

 

Letha Miller passed from this life Monday, February 11, 2013 at her home in Black Rock. She was born June 2, 1914 in Walnut Ridge to William and Emmer Cunningham Stayton. She was a longtime resident of Greene County, a homemaker and a member of the Light Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rev. Roscoe Miller; infant son and daughter; brothers, Lee and Wyatt Stayton and sister, Jessie Mable Armstrong.

She is survived by a daughter, Catherine Kemp of Black Rock; grandchildren, Gary Liles (Cheryl) of Lorado, Kelley Pruett (Vivian) of Walnut Ridge, Jammie Houston (James) of Black Rock and Janice Parsons (Nickey Ditto) of Paragould; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Pallbearers: Zach Long, Michael Parsons, Brian Parsons, Wink Hackworth Sr., Jeff Liles and Wink Hackwoth Jr.; Honorary pallbearers are, Brad VanZant, Andy Liles, James Houston.

Funeral Services will be Friday, February 15th, 11:00 a.m. at the House-Gregg Funeral Home Chapel in Walnut Ridge with Rev. Dale Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery near Walcott.

Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the House-Gregg Funeral Home Chapel in Walnut Ridge.


Online guest registry: http://housegreggfh.com/fh/home/home.cfm?&fh_id=13022

Gregory Steven Stormes

 

Gregory Steven Stormes, 44, of Knobel, AR., passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 at Saint Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Mr. Stormes was born December 2, 1968 in Paragould, AR.
He was a tool and die maker for Tenneco Automotive in Paragould, AR. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church of Knobel, AR., and he enjoyed sports.

He is survived by two children Haylie Steele of Paragould, AR., Leighann Stormes of Knobel, AR.; his parents Stanley Steve and Connie Juanita (Archer) Stormes of Knobel, AR.; one brother Chad Stormes and wife Janey of Knobel, AR.; one grandchild Kylie Gibson of Paragould, AR.; one niece Natalie Stormes of Knobel, AR.; one nephew Drew Stormes of Knobel, AR.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 13th, 2:00 p.m. in Hosea Cemetery in Knobel with John Vallance officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 13th, 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m. in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel.

Online guest registry: http://ermertfuneralhome.com

Helen Wanda Perry
January 30, 1951 - February 12, 2013
 

Helen Wanda Perry, 62 of Paragould, died suddenly Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Helen was a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother and a friend to countless people. She was a member of the Paragould Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Clovia Lemaster Holt; brothers, Claude and Bruce Holt.

Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Mike Perry of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Dennis Bruetsch of Calgary, Canada; brothers, Jim Holt of Catlettsburg, KY, Joe Holt of Louisa, KY, Jerry Holt of Greenville, AL, Michael and Terry Holt of Fort Gay, WV; sisters, Barbara Ann Blevins, Catlettsburg, KY, Ruby Calderone, Columbus, OH, Carol Crabtree, Fort Gay, WV, Maxine Endicott, Florida, Tammy Holt, Prichard, WV and Tina Finley, Fort Gay, WV., grandchildren, Michael Ryan Bruetsch, Devin Bruetsch and Sheldon Bruetsch.

Visitation will be Thursday evening, February 14th, 5:00 until 7:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Heath Colonial Chapel with Revs. Eddie Gene Wright and Brian Johnston will officiate. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery in Huntington, WV.

Honorary pallbearers are Anthony Liles, Kevin Hawes, Thomas Friar, Richard Martin, Michael Brady, Bob Brady, Tony Matheny, Eldon Haynes and Lionel Dodd.

Memorials may be made to the Paragould Missionary Baptist Church, 1616 Fairview Road, Paragould, AR 72450.


Online guest registry: http://heathfuneralhome.com

Everett Lee Bradley
 

Everett Lee Bradley, 65 of Paragould, passed away February 12, 2013 at his residence. He was born June 2, 1947 to the late Alvy and Virginia Bradley. Retired from L.A. Darling, he was also an avid hunter.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Della Bradley; and one brother, Arthur Davis

His survivors include his son, Everett L. Bradley Jr.; daughters and son-in-law, Virginia and Eric Rudi, Deanna Bradley, Kathy Hosier, and Patricia Michael; one brother, Garry Don Bradley; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Friday evening, February 15th, 6:00 until 8:00 at Phillips Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Saturday, February 16th, 2:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Michael Sutton officiating. Burial will follow at Beech Grove Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Jeff Brasher, Garry David Bradley, Kenny, Kevin, Scotty, and William Allison. Honorary Pallbearers will be Frankie Starling and Keith Condray.

Online guest registry: http://phillipsfuneral.org

Freddie Dewayne Pyburn
 

Freddie Dewayne Pyburn, 59, of Lake City, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at his home.

Born December 16, 1953, at Monette, he was an avid fisherman and loved riding and collecting motorcycles, and he was a member of Needham Assembly of God.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Pyburn of Lake City; a son, Jeremy Pyburn and wife Brooke of Paragould; two daughters, April Doyle and husband Anthony of Trumann, and Vickie Semelsberger of Paragould; two brothers, Ronnie Pyburn and Kevin Pyburn, both of Lake City; and six grandchildren, Skylar Pyburn, Ashlynn Pyburn, Brittney Doyle, Paige Smith, Summer Holden and Samantha Semelsberger.

He was preceded in death by his father, Freddie Pyburn.

Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home, 300 W. Matthews Ave., in Jonesboro.

A celebration of his life will be held Friday, February 15th, 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Harrison officiating. Burial will follow in Pruett’s Chapel Cemetery at Paragould.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are; Jerry Jones, Tim Pyburn, Mike Pyburn, Larry Pyburn, Bub Pyburn and Lee Pyburn.

Honorary pallbearers will be Blake Roberson, Scott McDossee and Lynn Tackett.


Online guest registry: http://mcnabbfuneralhomes.com/gregg-langford-bookout

Jackson Joshua Matheney
 

Jackson Joshua Matheney of Paragould was born January 10, 2013 at St. Mary’s Health Center in St. Louis, Missouri at 5:53 p.m. He was surrounded by his family and ushered into the arms of Jesus while being rocked by his daddy on February 13, 2013 at 11:17 a.m. at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

In his short life, Jackson impacted the lives of thousands of people who shared in his brief journey with us. His impact will always live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

Jackson is survived by his parents, Josh and Michele Matheney of Paragould, his sisters Kaitlyn and Jaden, his grandparents Tony and Belinda Matheney, Patty Matheney, Larry Garner, Francis Bishop and his great-grandparents Vondal and Faye Matheney and JR and Mary Breckenridge, all of Paragould and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be Sunday evening, February 17th, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be Monday, February 18th, 1:30 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Chad White and Mark Leslie officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Online guest registry: http://heathfuneralhome.com

Fayetta Boggs
December 23, 1928 - February 15, 2013

 

Fayetta Boggs, 84 of Paragould, died Friday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Faye was a Homemaker and a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. Mrs. Boggs was the Director of Greene County Baptist Association WMU for 23 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Jasper “B” and Lila Belle Sanders Rutledge; daughter, Christina Boggs Crews; son, Charles Edward Boggs, Jr.

Survivors include her husband, Charlie Boggs of the home; daughter, Kim Liddell of Paragould; brother, Fred Rutledge of Paragould; sisters, Alyene Cupples of Vallejo, CA and Gayle Francis of Bakersfield, CA. Grandchildren, Katie, Zach and Caleb Liddell.

Funeral services will be Sunday, February 17th, 2:00 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel. Reverends, Dave White, Marc Reeves and Kenny Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
 

Visitation will be Saturday evening, February 16th, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 607 W. Mueller Street, Paragould, AR 72450

Online guest registry: http://heathfuneralhome.com

James Lee Pennington

James Lee Pennington, age 64 of Paragould, Arkansas, died Saturday February 16, 2013 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Arkansas after a prolonged illness.
Born in Eudora, Arkansas, May 17, 1948, he was the son of James Wardell and Pearl Smith Pennington Sr.


 

James Clifford Tripod
 

James "Jim" Clifford Tripod, 85, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at his home in Harrisonville. Memorial services, with military honors, will be held Friday, February 22, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Jim was born February 11, 1928 in Paragould, Arkansas, the son of Clifford F. and Vivian Underwood Tripod. Jim grew up and graduated from high school in Paragould. He was united in marriage to Jenice "Judy" Colley on August 20, 1946 in Kennett, Missouri. They moved to Harrisonville in 1970.

Jim was an Army veteran of WW II, a member and past Commander of Harrisonville VFW Post 4409, and a charter member of the Harrisonville Honor Guard. Jim worked at Allied Signal (Honeywell) in Kansas City as an electrician and retired in 1991.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Judy, on November 2, 2008, and two brothers, Jerry and Bill Tripod.

Survivors include; one son, Chuck Tripod and wife, Vicki, Harrisonville, Missouri; three daughters, Becky Castro and husband, Mario, Kansas City, Missouri, Pam Conaghan and husband, John, Overland Park, Kansas and Debbie Tripod, Harrisonville; one brother, Forrest Tripod, Paragould, Arkansas; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.


Online guest registry: http://atkinsonfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1971888&fh_id=13328



 

Aileen McClain Smotherman
 

Aileen Smotherman, 88, of Senath, MO., daughter of the late Robert Earl and Opal George McClain, was born February 28, 1924, in Paragould, AR., and passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013, at National Health Care in Kennett. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Senath.

Aileen married S.C. Smotherman December 10, 1942 in Hornersville, MO. He preceded her in death September 22, 1997. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Darrell and Billy McClain, and one sister, Earlene Clements.

Survivors include one son, Gary Smotherman and wife, Betty, of Mt. Juliet, TN. Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and many friends.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 23rd, 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Senath, Missouri with Rev. Doug Clinton officiating. McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath is in charge of arrangements.

Online guest registry: http://mcdanielfuneralservice.com

Pearley Eugenia Walker
September 25, 1925 - February 17, 2013


 

Pearly Eugenia “Jean” Walker, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center at the age of 87.

Pearly retired from Emerson Electric after many years. She later chose to go to work for Wal-Mart as a door greater. She enjoyed participating in many activities at Rector Rehab and Nursing Home including beauty pageants, card games, puzzles and many other activities.


Pearly was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Walker, her children, Jerry Walker and Debra Bateman, her parents, B.B. and Ethel Burnett, two sisters, Eunice Burnett and Louise Burnett, and a grandson, Garrick Bateman.

Survivors include; her grandsons and their wives; Eric and Erin Bateman, Derek and Emily Bateman and Zarek and Rebekah Bateman, her great grandchildren, Abbey, Bo, Abi, Dillon and Zeke, her brother Charles Burnette and his wife Brenda and a host of nieces and nephews.


A celebration of her life will be Friday, February 22nd, 10:00 am at Fairview Baptist Church with Brother Dennis Strope officiating.

Online guest registry: http://heathfuneralhome.com

Phyllis Caroline Whistle
 

Phyllis Caroline Whistle, 75 of Jonesboro, passed away February 17, 2013 at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice Center. She was born April 2, 1937 to the late Cyril Charles and Bessie Faye Cox.

Phyllis was a private secretary to Supreme Court Justice Howard C. Ryan for ten years.
She and her late husband, James Guyon opened their own accounting service in 1977. In 1990, she married her second husband, Noel Whistle. Together, they owned a gift shop in Branson, MO, worked at a Dude Ranch in Colorado, and worked for a stagecoach line in Cortez, CO. Mrs. Whistle enjoyed working and staying busy and was of the Church of Christ Faith.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, James Guyon; second husband, Noel Whistle.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 20th, 10:00 a.m. at Phillips Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow visitation at 11:00 a.m. in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Terry Joe Kee officiating. Burial will be in Pine Knot Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Clifford Lenderman, Roger Jones, Leland Newberry, and Drew Blankenship.


Online guest registry: http://phillipsfuneral.org

Ruth Elsie Norton

 

Ruth Elsie Norton, 84, of Paragould, died Monday, February 18, 2013, in her home with family. She was born July 23, 1928, in Lafe.

She was a member of Lafe Baptist Church. She had been employed with Ely Walker shirt factory, and was a former buyer and manager of Belk shoe department. Mrs. Norton loved her work as an auxiliary volunteer for Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Survivors include one daughter, Phyllis Hamblen and husband, Karl; one grandson, Clint Beliew and wife, Melanie; and three great grandchildren, Hailey, Carter, and Molly Beliew, all of Paragould. She is also survived by two sisters, Ruby Robinson and Reba Mitchell, both of Lafe; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Hoyte Norton; her parents, Henry and Marie White; and one sister, Myrtle Colvin.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 19th, 11:30 a.m. at the Lafe Baptist Church with David Poe officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be Tuesday morning, 10:00 a.m. until time of service at Lafe Baptist Church.

Memorials to Hospice or Lafe Baptist Church would be appreciated.


Online guest registry: http://mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Helen Irene Griffith

 

Helen Irene Griffith, 92, of Paragould, died Monday, February 18, 2013, at her home. Born July 23, 1920, in Swifton, Arkansas, Mrs. Griffith was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith

She is survived by many nieces and nephews; and by her caregivers, Janetta Clark and Louellen Woodhouse.

She was preceded in death by her husband, W. B. Griffith; her parents, Raymond and Callie Orsburn; two sons, William Ernest Griffith, Harold Dewight Griffith; one daughter, Nola Christene Griffith; and two brothers, Frank Orsburn and Carlton Orsburn.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 20th, 2:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Eddie Gene Wright officiating. Burial will follow in New Friendship Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, 12:00 noon until service time.

Pallbearers will be; Rudy Dillard, Hulen Cobb, Leroy Woodhouse, Eiland Wilson, Brett Clark and Cashe Clark Honorary pallbearers are; Jay Clark, Denver Williams, and Richard Martin,.


Online guest registry: http://mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Aldine Bellini
 

Aldine Bellini, 91 passed away February 18, 2013 at Belle Meade Nursing Home. She was born April 11, 1921 in Dutlin, N.C. to Bill and Rosa Creech.


 

Randall Fortson
 

Randall Fortson, 57, of Hornersville, MO., passed away Monday, February 18, 2013.

He was born May 13, 1955, in Manila, AR., to the late William and Delilah Fortson.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, joking, treasure hunting, visiting and gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Fortson; a daughter, Tarina Carlisle; two brothers, Billy Joe Fortson and Earl Dean Fortson; a sister, Shirley Nell Hamilton; three grandchildren, Emma, Ella and Annabelle, and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Robert Dale Fortson, Ronnie Gene Fortson, Charles Ray Fortson and Floyd Elmo Fortson; four sisters, Ruby Marie Brooks, Bonnie Sue Hodge, Barbara Ann Blocker and Elizabeth Louise Fortson.

Visitation will be Thursday evening, February 21st, 6:00 until 8:00 at the Gregg Funeral Home, 18878 Hwy 18, in Monette, AR.

A celebration of his life will be Friday, February 22nd, 1:00 p.m. at Gregg Funeral Home in Monette.
Burial will be in Gainesville Cemetery, Paragould, AR.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are; Carl Burns, Mark Burgess, Larry Smith, Casey Dohergy, Derrick Carlisle and Tommy Drury.

Online guest registry: http://mcnabbfuneralhomes.com

Steven Douglas Sellers
 

Steven Douglas Sellers, age 60 of Marmaduke, Arkansas, passed away February 18, 2013 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born August 9, 1952 in French Camp, California, he was the son of the late Doug and Midge Dean Sellers.

 

Donney Lee Bishop
 

Donney Lee Bishop, 66 of Paragould, passed away February 20, 2013 at his residence. He was born February 28, 1946 in Monette to the late James Olden and Odessa Bishop. Donney was a retired car dealer, loved his children and grandkids, and enjoyed cooking out for his family and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Jody and Ronnie Bishop; one sister, Peggy Bishop.

Donney’s survivors include his spouse, Beatrice Bishop; two sons, Jeff Bishop of Paragould and Chuck Bishop of Niles, MI; two sisters, Wanda Stone and Zelma Bollinger; four grandchildren of Paragould; two grandchildren of Niles, MI; one great grandchild of Paragould; five great grandchildren of Michigan.

The family will receive friends February 23rd, 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Sunday, February 24th, 2:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Wayne Faulkner officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Log Cemetery.

Online guest registry: http://phillipsfuneral.org

Walter Bridges
 

Walter “Larry” Bridges, 65 of Paragould, passed away February 20, 2013 at his residence. He was born October 30, 1947 to the late Walter E. and Wilmetta I. Bridges.

Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Doyle and Harold Bridges.

Larry’s survivors include his wife, Linda Bridges; three sons and daughter-in-law, Linley Byron Bridges, Mark Allen and Mariah Bridges, and Henry Bridges; one daughter and son-in-law, Charity and James Allen Wylie; three sisters, Laura Winn, Becky Clements, and Debbie Hairrinton; grandchildren, Andrew and wife Amanda Hanners, Robbie Hanners, Alice Bridges and Jesslyn Bridges; great grandson, Tyler Hanners.

Memorial services have been planned for February 25th, 6:30 p.m. at Paragould Christian Church with Duane Dutka officiating.

Online guest registry: http://phillipsfuneral.org

Julia V. Smith
 

Julia V. Smith, 83, Stanford Community, Greene County, died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at her residence. She was born February 19, 1930 in Charlotte, Arkansas to Layman and Pearl Jones Herring and had lived in Lawrence County most of her life. She had worked at Lawrence Manufacturing and was a member of the Sidney Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Randy Smith; sister, Sue Hill; son-in-law, Larry Sisk and grandson, William Nathan Henson.

She is survived by daughters, Kaye Sisk of Walnut Ridge and Lesa Gramling of Stanford; sons, William “Bill” Lawson of Sidney, Terry Lawson of Lynn, Gary Lawson of Eaton, Sandy Smith of Cave City and Todd Lawson of Batesville; sisters, Jan Dujardin of Maryland and Phyllis Brady of Springdale; 24 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be Sunday, February 24th, 2:00 p.m. at House-Gregg Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge. Burial will follow in Old Lebanon Cemetery.

Visitation will be Saturday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at House-Gregg Funeral Home.


Online guest registry: http://housegreggfh.com/fh/home/home.cfm?&fh_id=13022

Arliss Blanding Lamew  

 

Arliss Blanding Lamew, 84, of Gulfport, MS. died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at his residence. He was born May 28, 1928 in Paragould to Claud Edgar and Eppie Maggie Price Lamew.
He married Edna Waddell, December 12, 1964 in Light. He worked for Colson Caster Co. for 39 years. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Walnut Ridge.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Lamew; sister-in-law, Norma Lamew; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Survivors include his wife; daughters, Denise Bryant of Marion, TX, Susan Sabio (Reuben “Ben”) of Gulfport, MS; brother/son, Kelly Waddell (Joyce); sister/daughter, Mona Helms (Danny); several grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Monday, February 25th, 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at First Freewill Baptist Church in Walnut Ridge. Funeral services will be immediately following visitation under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge with Don Winfrey officiating and guest speakers David Harper and Ben Sabio. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, at Walcott.


Online guest registry: http://coxfhwalnutridge.com

Joe Wayne Linam


 

Joe Wayne Linam, 64, of Paragould, died Sunday, February 24, 2013, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.

He was born September 14, 1948, in Jonesboro, to the late Wayne and Lowanda Linam. Joe was formerly a salesman for Delta Business Services and a member of East Side Baptist Church where he had been a Sunday School teacher and choir member.

Joe was a member of the Greene County Fine Arts Council having served as a board member and a past president. He performed in many of the G.C.F.A.C. productions. For many years Joe enjoyed playing Santa for the Paragould Christmas parade, the Greene County Chamber of Commerce and other organizations. He was past president of the Paragould Band Boosters and an avid Red Wolves fan.

Survivors include his wife, Paulette C. Linam of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Tina Linam; and one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Dr. Aaron Thompson, all of Paragould. He is also survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Steve Holden of Jonesboro; five grandchildren, Shelby and Molly Linam, Halli, Emmi, and Aaden Thompson; and many friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 27th, 1:30 p.m. at East Side Baptist Church with Jeff Dial, Dennis Scudder and Jason Noel officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.

Tim McGowan, Keith Hutchison, Ray Allen Noel, Matt McGowan, Trey Cook and Charles Nelson will serve as pallbearers.

Memorials to East Side Baptist Church would be appreciated.


Online guest registry: http://mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Fausteena Marie Jones


 

Fausteena Marie Jones, age 90, left us to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 24, 2013, at the La Canada Care Center in Tucson, Arizona.

She was born October 16, 1922 in Paragould, Arkansas and graduated from Greene County High School in 1942. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Gertrude Wood Wilkerson. She moved to St. Louis, Missouri where she met her husband of 69 years, Charles J. Jones. The happy couple married October 9, 1943.

She loved camping with her family, card games with the neighborhood ladies, building dollhouses & watching College sports and the Olympics with her husband. She was an excellent cook, homemaker and a loving mother. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. Fausteena was a treasure to those who knew and loved her. She will be truly missed.

She is survived by her husband, Charles, four sons, Dennis (Rena), Daniel (Julie), Donald, Kerry, and one daughter, Deborah (Michael). She is also survived by her brother Joseph P. Wilkerson (Beverly), thirteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, Georgette Pickering, (dear friend) plus many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday evening, February 28th, 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral services will be Friday morning, March 1st, 10:30 a.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Liberty Cemetery.


Online guest registry: http://mitchellfuneralhomes.com

David Wayne Faulkner
 

David Wayne Faulkner, 49, of Paragould, passed away February 24, 2013 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born April 8, 1963 to Wayne and Janice Faulkner. David enjoyed watching wrestling, eating, and making people laugh. He was a security guard for Securitas and was a member of Lake Street Baptist Church.


Preceding David in death were his mother, Janice Faulkner and his first wife, Marie Faulkner.

He leaves behind his wife, Tammy Faulkner; father and step-mother, Wayne and Barbara Faulkner; step son, Joseph Horton; step daughter, Lexi Ragsdale; brother and sister-in-law, Jody and Sheila Faulkner; sister and brother-in-law, Danielle and Kevin Edgar.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, February 26th, 6:00 until 8:00 at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 27th, 10:00 a.m. at Lake St. Baptist Church with Wayne Faulkner and Kevin Edgar officiating. Burial will follow in New Friendship Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Rodney McClelland, Cliff Manley, BJ Edgar, Terry Huffine, Matt Manley, Kingston Edgar. Honorary Pallbearer will be Joey Edgar.

Lasting Memorials can be made to the Lake St. Baptist Church or the Agape House.


Online guest registry: http://phillipsfuneral.org

James Don Bruce
 

James “Jimmy Don” Bruce, 57, Paragould, died Monday, February 25, 2013, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born February 11, 1956 in Paragould the son of the late James Riley and Glindiva Janes Bruce. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Kathryn Bruce.
He was employed by the City of Paragould and loved to watch drag races.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law: Jimmy D. and Valerie Bruce; daughters and son-in-law: Amanda Bruce, Stacey and Nate Watson; sisters: Mary Scott, Ellan Cole, Gean Nelson; brother and sister-in-law: Roger and Sheila Bruce; and granddaughter, Sydney Chappel all of Paragould.

The family will receive friends Friday morning, March 1st, 9:30 until 10:30 at Heath Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Friday, 11:00 a.m. at New Liberty Cemetery, with Rev. Eddie Gene Wright officiating.


Online guest registry: http://heathfuneralhome.com

Rita Carol Golliver
 

Rita Carol Golliver, 65, of Pocahontas passed away February 25, 2013 at UAMS in Little Rock, AR.

Born October 8, 1947 in Biggers. Mrs. Golliver was a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting and was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Black Rock.

She was united in marriage January 1, 1965, to Otis Golliver in Randolph County, AR. He preceded her in death in 1974.

Survivors include her mother Loyce Rogers of Pocahontas; son Corey (Melanie) Golliver of Pocahontas; daughter Annette Cusher of Redfield; three brothers Alan Rogers of Pocahontas, Wayne Rogers of Lettsworth, LA, and Larry Rogers of Biggers; three sisters Millie Thompson of Hoxie, Patsy Hall and Sherri Rogers both of Pocahontas; nine grandchildren Trisha (Ben) Snow, Kim, Austin, Nick, Chase, and Landon Golliver, Michael, Sara, and Tori Cusher; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; father Jess Rogers; grandmother, Lorene Johnson; grandchild Angel Golliver; and son-in-law Michael Cusher.

Funeral services will be Thursday, February 28th, 2:00 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning with Rev. Roger Hovis officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould.

Visitation will be Wednesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.


Online guest registry: http://ermertfuneralhome.com

Grace Parlee Shewmaker Hyde

 

Grace Parlee Hyde 85, of Fenton, MI., died Monday, February 25, 2013 at her residence. Grace was born May 27, 1927 in Paragould, AR, the daughter of the late James P. and Mollie Cothren Shewmaker. She married Ronald Elton Hyde January 10, 1947 in Paragould, AR. She had resided in Fenton since 2003 coming from Columbus, OH.

She is survived by: 3 sons, Richard Hyde of Columbus, OH, Randy Hyde and wife Mary of White Lake, and Rob Hyde and wife Janet of Holly; 4 grandchildren, Justin, Jonathan, Michelle, and Jacob; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband in August, 2007, her parents; sister, Jewell Higgins; and brother, Donald Shewmaker.

Funeral services will be Thursday, February 28th, 1:00 p.m. at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton, burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.

Visitation will be held Wednesday February 27th, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.


Online guest registry: http://sharpfuneralhomes.com

Wilma Lucille Whitlock
July 31, 1928 - February 26, 2013

 

Wilma Lucille Whitlock, 84, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was of Baptist faith. She retired from Ely Walker and Belk Simpson.

Wilma was dedicated to her work, co-workers, and friends. She was always ready to listen and help others in need. During retirement she loved spending time with her family, gardening, sewing, and watching the St. Louis Cardinals.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, Shelley and Edna White Cooper, infant brother Shelley Cooper Jr., her husband Glenn H. Whitlock, infant son Sammy Whitlock, and son-in-law Jerry Hayden.

She is survived by her children, one son, Gary and Neicy Whitlock of Jonesboro; three daughters, Dianne and Jack James, Beverly and Dean Wooldridge, and Susan and Harlon Wood all of Paragould; grandchildren, Shelley and Kirk Brinkley, Stephanie and Justin Garner, Kimberly Wooldridge, Sara Wood all of Paragould, Zachary and Kim Whitman of Guam, Andrea Whitman of Jonesboro; great grandchildren, Halle Brooke Brinkley of Paragould, Caleigh Nichole Whitman of Guam, Serenity Hopkins, Jaylon, and Alex Whitman of Jonesboro. Wilma is also survived by one brother, Bill and Linda Cooper, and one sister, Glenda and Adrian Parker of Paragould; Brother-in-law, Edmond H. Hurst of Nimmons, as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Hurst, Jeremy Parker, Toby Parker, Todd Cooper, Kirk Brinkley, Justin Garner, Skylar Rowe, and Jeremy McClelland. Honorary pallbearers will be Zachary Whitman, David Edwards, Cody Ives, Kevin Edwards, Alex Ives, Ryan LaRue, Blake LaRue and Quinton Hurst.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening, February 28th, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Friday, March 1st, 2:00 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Dr. Adrian Parker and Reverend Phillip LaRue officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.

Online guest registry: http://heathfuneralhome.com

Robert Murl Joiner  


 

Robert Murl Joiner, age 80, was born December 1, 1932 in Rector, Arkansas to the late Arvil and Dollie (Patten) Joiner. He passed from this life Thursday February 28, 2013 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Arkansas. Murl was of the Baptist faith, and was a veteran.

Murl was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Macolm Collier.

Mr. Joiner is survived by his wife: Lonnie Jean Joiner; four sons: Robbie Joiner of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Mickey Wallace of Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, Randy Joiner of Paragould, Ronnie Joiner of Beech Grove; three daughters: Teresa Collier of Kennett, Mo, Zelda Horton of Rector, Rhonda Jones of Paragould; one brother: Marvin Joiner of Rector; 27 grandchildren; 7 great- grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday March 2nd, 12:00 p.m. at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Rector with Bro. Jay Hick officiating with interment to follow at Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector.
Visitation will be Saturday morning, 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.


Online guest registry: http://irbyfuneralhome.com

Clarence Chester Shipman

Clarence Chester Shipman, 79, of Jonesboro, died February 28, 2013, at St Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born January 28, 1934 in Paragould to the late R. L. and Goldie Reece Shipman. Clarence had lived in Jonesboro for 9 years, moving here from Brookland. He was retired from the Crane Company, farming and construction. He was a member of the Valley View Church of Christ.

In addition to his parents; Clarence was preceded in death by his grandson; Kyle Shipman and brother, George Henry Shipman.

Survivors include his wife, Pansy Shipman of the home; sons, Wayne Shipman and wife Darlene, and Terry Shipman Sr. and wife Becky, all of Jonesboro; daughter, Karen Griffin and husband Charles of Jonesboro; brothers, Herbert Shipman and Wilson Shipman, both of Brookland; sisters, Le Verty Lewis of Brookland, Helen Hale of Lake City and Linda Morgan of Fort Worth, Texas; grandchildren, Melissa McDaniel, Mashae Shipman, Terry Shipman Jr., McKenzie Griffin and Jake Shipman; and great-granddaughter, Eviegale McDaniel.


Funeral services will be Sunday March 3rd, 2:00 p.m. at Emerson Memorial Chapel with David Gibson and Michael Meredith officiating. Burial will be at Pine Log Cemetery with Emerson Funeral Home in charge.

Visitation will be Saturday evening, March 2nd, 5:00 until 7:00 at Emerson Funeral Home.

Active pallbearers will be Terry Shipman, Jr., Jake Shipman, Von McDaniel, Bryan Shipman, Barry Hale, Kevin Green, and Ronnie Green.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Dooley, Ed Guest, Granville Guest, Randy Simpkins, Terry Smith, and Jim Kimbrough.

In lieu of flowers family requests that lasting memorials be made to the Valley View Church of Christ Missionary Fund, 4500 Southwest Drive, Jonesboro, 72401.


Online guest registry: http://emersonfuneralhome.com

~*~Information from the following funeral homes in Greene County AR:
Heath, Mitchell, Phillips, Irby~Marmaduke/Rector, unless other wise noted~*~