Obits for January 2002

Odessa Connell

Mary Odessa Connell of Paragould, died Saturday, Jan 19, 2002, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center She was 80.

She was born March 25, 1921. The daughter of the late Jacob "Andy" Smith and Effie Smith. She was retired from the AC Delco division of General Motors in Flint, Michigan. She was of Protestant faith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Connell, two brothers, Lewis S. and John Franklin Smith; three sisters, Domarius Coley, Taksony and Ruby Duckworth,

Survivors include one brother, Jake A, Smith of Paragould; and several nieces and nephews.

No funeral service was held.

Mitchell Funeral Home, Inc. of Paragould was in charge of arrangements

Lucille Geneva Jones

Lucille Geneva Jones of Paragould, died Saturday, Jan 19, 2002, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was 77.

She was born January 28, 1924, in Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and a member of the Finch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale P. Jones.

Survivors include one son, Dale K. Jones of Lubbock, Texas; a sister Velma Ashby, Paragould; a half brother Richard Kennedy, Missouri; one nephew Rick Ashby, Memphis, Tenn and two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Services were held Jan 21 at the Finch Baptist Church with Terry Gage officiating. Burial followed in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Mitchell Funeral Home, Inc. of Paragould was in charge of arrangements.

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Patty Lorene Johnson

Patty Lorene Johnson of Pontotoc, Miss., formally of Paragould, died Sunday, Jan 20, 2002, at North Mississippi Medical Center. She was 90.

She was born November 27, 1911, in Mississippi. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Laura Stubbs Seay and her husband, Claris Adams Johnson, Sr.

Survivors include two sons, D. C.A. Johnson, Jr. of Forth Worth, Texas; and Kenneth Johnson, Memphis, Tenn; two daughters, Iris Peters, Pontotoc, Miss.; and Elsie Turner, St. Charles, MO.; a brother, Herman Daugherty, Jonesboro; and a sister, Louise Schmid, Jonesboro.

Services held Jan 23 at Heath Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. C.A. Johnson, Jr officiating. Burial followed in Linwood Cemetery.

Heath Funeral Home of Paragould was in charge of arrangements.

Ralph Oglesby

Ralph Oglesby of Corning, died Saturday, Jan 19, 2002, at the Paragould Nursing Center. He was 90.

He was born March 30, 1911, in Biggers, the son of John Ogles by and Bertha Sullivan Oglesby. He married Edna Mae Copeland on April 6, 1963. She survives him in death. He was a retired millworker employed with Blacks Lumber Company. He was a member of the Stonewall Baptist Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son James J. Oglesby.

Survivors include his wife Edna Oglesby of the home; six sons, Lester, Ralph Jr, and Jerry Oglesby, Charles Sims and Raleigh and Bill Garner; three daughters, Phyllis Bounds, Ann Rogers, Barbara Phillips; one sister, Lela Hicks; 28 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Jan 22, at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning with Rev. Billy Snow officiating. Burial followed in the Corning Cemetery.

Ermert Funeral Home, Inc. of Corning was in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth Ray Duncan

Kenneth Ray Duncan of Jonesboro, died Friday, Jan 18, 2002. at Regional Medical Center of Northeast Arkansas. He was 64.

He was born November 15, 1937, in Jonesboro. He lived all his life in Jonesboro ans was a retired city worker. He was a member of the Lepanto Revival Center Pentecostal Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wifw and a daughter.

Survivors include his wife, Lisa Langston Duncan of the home; five sons, Larry White, Jonesboro; Stanley Duncan of the home; Paul Jason, Dustin and David Duncan, all of Jonesboro; three daughters, Lana and Angiw Duncan, both of Jonesboro; Shelia Pulley, Truman; three sisters, Lorene Burton, Wilma Nixon and Melba Black, all of Jonesboro; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Services were held Jan 21 at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel in Jonesboro with Bro. Ken Bass officiating. Burial followed in Kellers Chapel Cemetery.

Active pallbearers include Greg and James Jones, Gary, Gerald, Jimmy and Mike Cox.

Honorary pallbearers included Roland Smith, Lynn Vinson, Archie Gibbs and Billy Hood.

Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements.

Charles R. Black, Jr

Charles R. Black, Jr. of Corning died Friday, Jan 18, 2002 at his residence. He was 88.

He was born July 11, 1913, in Corning, the son of the late Charles R. Black, Sr. and Bess Jane Graham Black On Nov 24, 1938, he married Barbara Margaret Stier. A 1935 graduate of the University of Arkansas, he played on the first U of A football team to beat Texas, winning the Southwest Conference in 1933. He was the oldest living former Razorback football player. He was an early pioneer in farming. The J.W. Black Lumber Company was founded by his grandfather in 1895. He was the former president and co-owner of Black's Building Center. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Corning.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barabara Margaret Stier Black and two sons, William P. and Charles R. Black.

Survivors include two daughters, Katherine J. Black, Lexington, KY; Elizabeth A. Black, New Orleans, LA; four sons, John G. Black and Robert J. Black, both of Corning; Thomas Black, Las Vegas, Nev.; James D Black, Germantown, TN; a brother, M. Graham Black, San Francisco, CA; 16 grandchildren and thre great-grandchildren.

Services were held Jan 21, at the St. Joseph CAtholic Church in Corning with Rev. John Marconi officiating. Burial followed in the Corning Cemetery.

Ermert Funeral Home, Inc. in Corning was in charge of arrangements.

Imogene O. Aschemeyer

Imogene O. Aschemeyer of Paragould died Saturday, Jan 5, 2002, at Paragould Nursing Center in Paragould of natural causes. She was 85.

She was born July 1, 1916, in Paragould, the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth (Boone) Cadenhead and C.V. Cadenhead. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Aschemeyer was preceded in death by her husband, H.W. Elmer Aschemeyer; one sister, Marie Luttmer.

Survivors include two sisters, Nadine C. Mariott of Chesapeake, VA. and Wilma Thomas of Paragould; four nieces and nephews; six great nieces and nephews; and four great-great nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held Jan 14, at Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Roger Armstrong officating.

Arangements were handled by Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.

Oberah Walls

Oberah Walls of Senath, MO died Saturday, Jan 12, 2002, in the Senath Nursing Center in Senath, MO. She was 88.

She was born Aug 7, 1913, in Senath, MO., daughter of the late John and Monte Schultz McKee. She was married to Virgil Walls on June 15, 1932, in Paragould.

In addition to her parents, Mrs Walls was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil, on March 28, 1991.

Survivors include one son, Bill Walls and his wife Letha of Pass Christian, Miss.; one brother, Gordon McKee of Dryden, Michigan; one sister, Opal McKee of Bay, St. Louis, Mich; two grandchildren Alan Walls and his wife Virginia of Paragould and Nancee Lalli and her husband Lou of Bilouxi, Mis.; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Services were held Jan 14 at the McDaniel Funeral Home in Senath, MO., with the Revs. Doug Clinton and Albert Camp Officiating. Burial was held in the Lulu Cemetery in Senath, MO.

Pallbearers were Robbie Shrum, Paul Stout, J.R. Holsten, Alan Walls, Lou Lalli, and Kraig Hodson.

Arrangements were handled by McDaniel Funeral Service Inc. of Senath, MO.

Jesse Yeary

Jesse Yeary of Pocahontas died Thursday, Jan 10, 2002, at Randolph County Medical Center in Pocahontas. He was 83.

He was born May 16, 1918, in Saxton, KY, the son of the late Alma A. (Francis) and Preston Yeary. He was a army Veteran, having served in World War 2. He was a self employed carpenter.

In addition to his parents, Mr Yeary was preceded in death by a stepson, Cleo Harmon; and a daughter, Vivian Ann Couch.

Survivors include his wife, Alma Yeary of the home in Pocahontas; one son, Jesse Yeary of Corning; one daughter, Ruth Godbey of Florida; ine stepson, Delbert Harmon of Doniphan, MO.; one stepdaughter, Helen Aden od Potosi, Mo.; one brother, Roy Yeary of Auburn, Mich.; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Services were held Jan 13, at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning with Rev. Bill Gray officiating. Burial followed at Williams Cemetery in Corning.

Arrangements were handled by Ermert Funeral Home Inc. of Corning.

Dennis Glen Moore Sr.

Dennis Glen Moore Sr., 61, of Paragould died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at his residence.

He was born July 5, 1940, in Marmaduke.

After 23.5 years in the U.S. Air Force as a medical administration specialist, Moore retired with the rank of master sergeant and served tours of duty in Georgia, Texas and North Carolina, as well as France, Germany, Greece and Vietnam.

He earned the Air Force Commendation; occupational; Air Force Good Conduct with one silver leaf cluster; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award; Small Arms Expert Marksmanship ribbon; Air Force Longevity Service ribbon with four oak leaf clusters; Army Good Conduct medal, National Defense Service medal, Vietnam Service medal; and Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal.

He was a retired truck driver for Watkins Trucking and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Armon Henry Moore.

Survivors include his wife, Catherine E. Moore of Paragould; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Dennis Glen Jr. and Jackie Moore and John Moore, all of Paragould; two daughters and sons-in-law, Angela C. and Randall Hardin, and Theresa L. and Kenny Harris, all of Paragould; his mother, Mildred Moore of Paragould; nine grandchildren, Jessica and Christopher Hardin; Casey, Shawn, Cody and Sara Moore; and Troy, Neil and Lacey Harris, all of Paragould; three brothers and a sister-in-law, David Lee Moore and Max E. Moore, both of Paragould, and Gary and Ruth Moore of Jefferson City, Mo.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Joan Dicus of Paragould and Dorothy and Ray Brown of Snellville, Ga.; a brother-in-law and his wife, John R. and Nettie Jarvis of Savannah, Ga.; his father-in-law and wife, John R. Sr. and Fay Jarvis of Savannah, Ga.; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Paragould with Father John Marconi officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Paragould.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould. A vigil service will be at 6 p.m. Sunday before the visitation.

Pallbearers will be members of the military. Honorary pallbearers will be the Greene County Rescue Squad.

The family requests memorials be made to the Greene County Rescue Squad.

Vesta England

Vesta England, 80, of Rector died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born May 31, 1921, in Rector. She was a homemaker and a member of Hopewell Baptist.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry H. and Mary Emma Huckabay; seven brothers; and three sisters. Survivors include her husband, Bennie F. England of Rector; three daughters, Patricia Mills of Fayetteville, Brenda George of Desoto, Mo., and Laurel Susan Hitt of Nashville; a sister, Lucy Essman of Rector; and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral was at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Mitchell Funeral Home in Rector with the Rev. J.D. Self officiating. Burial was in Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector.

Pallbearers were Kendale Hudgins, Kelli Mills, Jennifer Schwammlein, Melissa Gibson, Andrea Hitt and Darla Neely. Honorary pallbearers will be Stephanie Kenney and David George.

Doyle Van Holifield

Doyle Van Holifield, 79, of Rector died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born Oct. 10, 1922, in Boydsville. He was a produce owner in Rector and a member of First Baptist Church. He was a World War II veteran and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo and Elizabeth Holifield; one brother, Farris Holifield; and one sister, Dovie Hamilton. Survivors include his wife, Martha Jane Glasgow Holifield; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Phyllis Holifield of Little Rock, and Danny and Lura Holifield of Rector; one daughter, Shirley Morton of Collinsville, Ill.; one sister, Agnes Nolte of Paragould; four grandchildren, Amy Holifield Manchester, Alice Holifield, Ricky Morten and Elizabeth Gornbein; and four great-grandchildren.

The funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Rector First Baptist Church with Ardell Polk and James Henry Dortch officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector.

Active pallbearers will be Jack Hamilton, Jerry Hamilton, Rick Morten, Kenneth Hamilton, Jim Hamilton and Cecil Holifield. Honorary pallbearers will be David Cagle, Ernie Chittick, Hughey Linam, Gene Martin, Melvin Mills, Don Mosley, Jack Randall and Ed Wright.

Visitation was Monday at Irby Funeral Home in Rector.

Ralph L. Jackson

Ralph L. Jackson, 82, of Jonesboro died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, at Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

He was born in Olathe, Kan., and was a deacon and member of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church. An Army veteran, he served during World War II in the South Pacific and Phillipines. He was a retired pharmacist for City Drug Store, which he started in 1948 and operated for 43 years. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1948 and was formerly of Eldorado, Kan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Minnie Kerr Jackson; three brothers; and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Naunita Jackson of the home; three sisters, Helen Marley of Houston, Texas, Barbara Page of Colorado and Judy Hubman of Chicago, Ill.; three brothers, Orval Jackson of Tampa, Fla., Vernon Jackson of Chandler, Texas, and Larry Jackson of Texas; one son, Ronald Jackson of Paragould; two daughters, Kathryn Bickerstaff of Bartlett, Tenn., and Carolyn Dixon of Jonesboro; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10 this morning at Gregg Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro with the Rev. G. W. Endicott officiating. Burial will be in Jonesboro Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers will be Don Coleman, Harold Bouland, Comer Reynolds, Elmo Mayhan, Arnold Allen and Ed Hankins. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church and Harold Crall.

The family requests that memorials be sent to the Bethany Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund.

Edith Euda Conner Seymore

Edith Euda Conner Seymore, 74, of Monette died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at her residence.

She was born in Cash and was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, sewing and sharing time with her family. She was of the Pentecostal faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, C. C. and Effie Beach Conner in Cash; and her husband, Ernest Seymore. Survivors include her children, Loretta Henson of Monette, Debbie Hill of Manila, Tommy Seymore of Paragould, Barry Seymore of Monette, Sheila Ashby of Monette and Stanley Seymore of Gassville; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Monette First Assembly of God Church in Monette with the Rev. Richard Stigall officiating. Burial will be in Macey Cemetery in Monette.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Cobb Funeral Home in Blytheville.

Brenda Louise Owens Shelby

Brenda Louise Owens Shelby, 53, of Jonesboro died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born in Jonesboro and lived most of her life in the area. She was a homemaker and a member of East Side Baptist Church in Jonesboro.

Survivors include her husband, Sam Shelby of the home; one daughter, Michelle Smith of Jonesboro; one son, Steve Perkey of Jonesboro; her father, Clifton Owens of Walnut, Miss.; two sisters, Janice Greenway of Jonesboro and Charlotte Saffell of Delaplaine; seven brothers, Ray Owens of Goodyear, Ariz., Glenn Owens of Jonesboro, Earl Owens of Jonesboro, Rickey Owens of Chicago, Ill., Brice Owens of Jonesboro, Mark Owens of Tulsa, Okla., and Eldon Owens of Jonesboro; and two grandchildren, Brittany Chailland and Cameron Chailland.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at East Side Baptist Church in Jonesboro with Rev. David Strait officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Log Cemetery with Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro in charge of arrangements.

Active pallbearers include Chris Shelby, Glenn Owens Jr., Richard Greenway Jr., Roger Cambron, DeWayne Lumpkin and Gaylon Wilson. Honorary pallbearers include Richard Greenway Sr. and Perry Greenway.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 this evening at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

The family requests that memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society.

Glenda Beaton

Glenda Beaton, 61, of Paragould died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at her residence. She was born May 7, 1940.

Christene Mae England

Christene Mae England, 51, a resident of Paragould, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock.

She was born March 5, 1950 in Dunklin County, Mo.The funeral arrangements are under the direction of Heath Funeral Home.

Marley Horton

Marley Horton, 87, of Paragould died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center.

Terry McDonald

Terry McDonald, 55, of Campbell, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis, Tenn.

Pearlie Allyn

Pearlie Allyn, 74, of Knobel died Jan. 30, 2002, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

She was born Aug. 17, 1927, in Wynne. She was a homemaker and a member of Living Word Fellowship Church in Corning.

She was preceded in death by a son, Otis Guiltner Jr.; her parents, Holder and Tennie Neal Taylor; three sisters, Minnie Lawrence, Lois Taylor and Emily Shaver; and three brothers, William Taylor, Travis Taylor and Alvin Taylor.

Survivors include her husband, Bob Allyn; two daughters, Ann Allyn Slessman of Edwardsburg, Mich., and Debra Hancock of Paragould; four brothers, Ernest Taylor of West Memphis, H.D. Taylor of Florida, Vernon Taylor of Rockford, Ill., and Clarence Taylor of Heber Springs; one sister, Mildred Smithee of Wynne; and six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. today at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning with the Rev. Carmen Miller officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens.

Zelda Berry

Zelda Berry, 88, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born at Grapevine and lived in Jonesboro for 42 years. She was formerly of Paragould, Pine Bluff and Little Rock. She was a retired beautician and former co-owner of the Berry Truck Stop in Jonesboro. She was also a member of Central Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Berry; a stepdaughter, Patricia Clark; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ramick; two brothers, Grover Ramick and Luther Ramick; and two sisters, Seigle Sutterfield and Mildred Jeffrey.

Survivors include a sister, Lola Highfill of Paragould; two stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Gregg Funeral Home in Jonesboro with the Rev. Mike Martin officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Rock Port Cemetery in Malvern.

The family requests memorials be made to Central Baptist Church, 100 E. Cherry St., Jonesboro, AR 72401.

Leonard E. Levins

Leonard Edward Levins, 81, of Paragould died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, at Paragould Nursing Center.

He was born Feb. 4, 1920, in Greene County. He was a retired optometrist for 40 years and a retired upholsterer. He was also a member of Clark's Chapel Baptist Church and was a World War II Air Force veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Ora Pegg Levins; a grandson, Brian Perry; a great-grandson, Kyle Levins; a brother, Mack Levins; and a special uncle, Alton Pegg.

Survivors include his wife, Edith Keeney Levins of Paragould; two sons, Alva Levins of Plano, Texas, and Larry Levins of Denton, Texas; three daughters, Judy Biggers and Gloria Jean James, both of Dallas, Texas, and Loretta Petty of San Antonio, Texas; 16 grandchildren, David, Cheryl, Jennifer, Cody and Ryan Levins, Carol Hilliard, Andrew and Deanna Perry, Jeremy, Brandon, Rachel and Tamika Biggers, Phillip, Danny and Russell Parks and Suzanne Castillo; and 12 great-grandchildren, Jason, Amanda, Jennifer and Valarie Parks, Brittanie Riley, Laren and Haley Perry, David Castillo Jr., J.D. Haike, James Ledger, Garrett Hilliard and Ricky Levins.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould with the Rev. Wilburn Griggs officiating. Burial will be at Old Bethel Cemetery in Paragould.

Pallbearers will be Phillip Parks, Danny Parks, Russell Parks, Andrew Perry, David Levins and Jeremy Biggers.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 this evening at the funeral home.

The family requests memorials be made to Old Bethel Cemetery Fund, 2378 Greene 737 Road, Paragould, AR 72450.

Thomas M. Hibbard

Thomas Marshal Hibbard, 88, of Lodi, Calif., died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in a Palm Springs, Calif., hospital.

He was born in Charleston. In the 1950s, he was a plumber for what is now Loma Linda University in California. He became head engineer before retiring in 1978.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jessie Mae Cole Hibbard; his parents, W.N. and Mattie Lee Lairamore Hibbard; three brothers, Buel Hibbard, George Hibbard and Johnny Hibbard; and two sisters, Ruby Waddell and Mary Ellen "Jane" Brown.

Survivors include two sons, Thomas Hibbard of Loma Linda and Kenneth Hibbard of San Diego, Calif.; two daughters, Anita Rein of Banning, Calif., and Brenda Johnson of Citrus Heights, Calif.; a sister, Betty Holder of Paragould; two brothers, Bill Hibbard of O'Kean and Leon Hibbard of Walnut Ridge; and six grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Loma Linda Campus Hill Church. Burial will be in Loma Linda.

Mrs. Cecil Hardin

Mrs. Cecil Hardin, 98, of Rector died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, at Rector Health Care.

She was born Oct. 5, 1903, in Rector. She was a homemaker and member of RectorFirst General Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hollie Hardin; a son, E.J. Hardin; a son-in-law, Irvin Whitaker; an infant brother; and two sisters, Martha Hatcher and Cora Bell Whitt.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and Mae Ruth Hardin, and Ray and Betty Hardin, all of Rector.; a daughter, Willodean Whitaker of Rector; six grandchildren, Mike Spain, Rick Spain, Perry Whitaker, Shiela Hardin, Karen Nutt and Phillip Whitaker; 10 great-grandchildren, Michael, Michele, Todd, Darick, Tiffany, Brian, Breta, Bradley, B.J. and Jason; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Rector First General Baptist Church with James Henry Dortch and Kenny Burns officiating. Burial will be at Woodland Heights Cemetery

Pallbearers will be Perry Whitaker, Phillip Whitaker, Mike Spain, Rick Spain, Brian Whitaker

Otistene "Lewis" Wrinkle

Otistene "Lewis" Wrinkle, 61, of Dexter, Mo., formerly of Paragould, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002, at her residence.She was born Feb. 6, 1940, in Datto. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Allen Wrinkle; her parents, Otis and Mary Lewis; and a brother, Jerry Lewis.

Survivors include four sons, Joe Forbs, Johnny Forbs, and Charles Forbs, all of Paragould, and William Forbs of Gideon, Mo.; seven daughters, Ora Baker, Mary Caldwell, Joyce Gates, Patricia Bateman, and Lavern Sims, all of Paragould, Rose Joiner of Dexter and Esther Chaney of North Carolina; four brothers, Tom Lewis of Paragould, Steve Lewis of Harrington, Kan., David Lewis of Milner, Colo., and Tony Lewis of Grosshabersdorf, Germany; two sisters, Charlene Bell of Paragould and Glenda Backs of Milner; 42 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 17 nephews and nieces.

The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould with Floyd Ryles officiating. Burial will be at New Friendship Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Dewayne Bateman, Jerry Bateman Jr., Danny Forbs, Dewayne Forbs, Jeff Forbs and George Bateman.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Leonard Edward Levins

Leonard Edward Levins, 81, of Paragould died Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Paragould Nursing Center. Born in Greene County, he was a retired optometrist and a retired upholster. A member of Clark's Chapel Baptist Church, he served in the Air Force during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Keeney Levins of Paragould; two sons, Alva Levins of Plano, Texas, and Larry Levins of Denton, Texas; three daughters, Judy Biggers and Gloria Jean James, both of Dallas, and Loretta Perry of San Antonio; 16 grandchildren, David Levins, Cheryl Levins, Jennifer Levins, Cody Levins, Ryan Levins, Carol Hilliard, Andrew Perry, Deanna Perry, Jeremy Biggers, Brandon Biggers, Rachel Biggers, Tamika Biggers, Phillip Parks, Danny Parks, Russell Parks and Suzanne Castillo; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Ora Pegg Levins, one brother, one grandson and one great-grandson.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould, with the Rev. Wilburn Griggs officiating. Burial will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery at Paragould.

Pallbearers will include Phillip Parks, Danny Parks, Russell Parks, Andrew Perry, David Levins and Jeremy Biggers.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Old Bethel Cemetery Fund.

 

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