Brian Matthew Tolleson
Brian Matthew Tolleson, 38 of Cordova, TN passed away January 1, 2013. He
was born March 25, 1974 in Nashville, AR. to Judith and Ed Tolleson. He was
a member of Powell Road Church of Christ. Matt attended Henderson State
University in Arkadelphia and Arkansas State University. He was an avid
Razorback fan and a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Lee Tolleson; his parents Ed and Judith
Tolleson; one sister and brother-in-law, Amber and Shawn Bucy of Rector; a
niece, Avery Bucy; one nephew, Parker Bucy; grandmothers, Bobbie Sipes and
Glenda Sipes; grandfather, Lester Tolleson; mother and father-in-law, Dennis
and Judy Ryan of Collierville, TN; brother-in-law, Logan Ryan of
Collierville, TN.; aunts, Rose Alfano and Shelvia Golden; uncles, Mike Sipes
and Mark Cox and a cousin, Michael Love.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Hazel Tolleson; grandfather,
John W. Sipes; uncle, Earl Love and a cousin Michelle Love.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, January 3rd, 6:00 until
9:00 at Phillips Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Friday, January 4th, 1:00 p.m. in the Center Hill
Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home with Dennis Toll, Jon Binkley and Tim
Wooldridge officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial
Gardens.
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Jane Schreit McKenzie
Jane Schreit McKenzie 91, of Paragould, Arkansas passed away peacefully at
her home on January 3, 2013.
Jane was born February 2, 1921 in Festus, Missouri to Frank Joseph and Anna
Habba Schreit Sr.
She moved to Paragould, her senior year of high school in 1937 with her
parents and siblings. After graduating from Paragould High School in 1938
and attended Texas Women's University in Denton, Texas. After returning to
Paragould she married the love of her life John Willis McKenzie in 1942 and
they were married for 69 wonderful years.
Mrs. McKenzie worked for her father at Ely Walker Shirt factory in the
office several years doing book keeping work. After 17 years of marriage she
and Mr. McKenzie had a daughter in 1959 and she immersed herself in all
activities that had to do with being a wonderful mom. Mrs. McKenzie loved
being active in Paragould. She loved participating in Bells and Beaux a
community musical and dance show that benefited Methodist Hospital. Always
an avid Razorback and sports fan. She also enjoyed volunteering at the
election polls, family gatherings at the cottage in Hardy, gardening in her
yard, dancing with Mr. McKenzie, bowling and most of all playing golf. She
was the treasurer of the Paragould Ladies Golf Association of Paragould
Country Club for a multitude of years where she won the Ladies Golf
Championship in 1978. She enjoyed playing in tournaments near and far with
her friends and especially with her favorite golfing partner John McKenzie.
Later in life she participated in Arkansas Senior Olympics where she won
several gold medals for her golf skills. Much of her time was spent
attending her grandchildren's activities and supporting and cheering them on
in all their activities. Her later years were spent mostly at home as she
suffered several stokes that limited her mobility. But her positive attitude
was always evident.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Anna Schreit of
Paragould, her brother Frank Schreit of Paragould, her sister Patsy Schreit
Tannehill of Panama City, Florida and her husband John Wills McKenzie of
Paragould.
She is survived by her daughter Ann McKenzie Noland and husband Brian Noland
of Little Rock, granddaughter Emily Catherine Noland of Fayetteville, and
grandson John Paul McKenzie Noland of Venice, California. Along with her
sister in law, Mary Ann Schreit of Paragould and brother in law Joe K.
Tannehill of Panama City, Florida, numerous nieces and nephews and many
wonderful friends.
The family would like to thank our extended family of caregivers Marsha
Baker, Teri Bowlin, Mary Damron, Kat Garner, Cynthia Presson, and Tina
Weston who have taken such wonderful care of Jane in her home, and Dierkson
Hospice of Jonesboro for their assistance during her extended illness.
The family will receive friends Monday, January 7th, 1:00 p.m. until 2:00
p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Her life will be celebrated
following visitation Monday at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church
with Rev. Angie Gage officiating.
Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 404 West Main
Street, Paragould, AR 72450 or Larry Dierksen Hospice, 4315 E. Johnson
Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72401, or Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
Foundation, 900 W. Kingshighway, Paragould, AR 72450.
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Freddy Lynn White
Freddy Lynn White, 48, of Paragould, died January 3, 2013 at his residence.
Freddy was born March 5, 1964 in Paragould to Alvin Earl and Loretta Sinks
White.
Freddy is preceded in death by his father Alvin Earl White.
Survivors include; his mother Loretta White of Pocahontas, one sister Cheryl
Patterson of Paragould, one brother Anthony Keith White of Pocahontas,
grandmother Faye Thomas of Paragould, three nieces Molly, Jessica and Magen
Patterson all of Paragould.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 5th, 3:00 p.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel, Paragould, with Bro. Gaylon Russell officiating, burial
will follow at the Union Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, 1:30 p.m. prior to services.
Memorials may be sent to New Hope Assembly of God in Pocahontas.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Dudley Harold Carroll
Dudley Harold Carroll, 72 entered the heavenly gates January 3, 2013 to
reunite with his parents: Bynum and Nellie Carroll and brothers; Eugene and
Joe Carroll. He was born February 14, 1940.
He leaves behind his loving wife: Nora Faye, daughters: Debra and Rick
Wilson and Lisa and Kenneth Summers all of Marmaduke, his brothers: Jesse
and Alta of Hardy, Gerald and Mary of Yellville and Rocky and Christine of
Paragould, a sister: Pauline and Buddy Phillips and special sister-in-law:
Carolyn Carroll of Paragould. Grandchildren: George Ann McClure, Amber and
Brad Fletcher of Marmaduke, Tiffany and Cody McCurry of Rector and SPC Brian
and Marlania Ellis of Soffield Bay, Hawaii and Tyler Summers of Hot Springs,
Great-grandchildren: Zachary Smith, Evan Fletcher, Wesley Wilson, Kasi
Fletcher, Chloe McCurry, Karma Ellis and Lily Ellis and Ellie McCurry along
with many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.
Visitation will be at the First Baptist Church in Marmaduke January 5th,
6:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be Sunday, January 6th, 2:00 p.m. at the church.
Interment will be at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.
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Norman William Panhorst
Norman William Panhorst, 83, of Paragould, died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at
St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Norman was born April 12, 1929 in Lafe,
Arkansas to Martin and Leona Scheer Panhorst.
Norman was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church and veteran in the
United States Army.
Mr. Panhorst was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mona Panhorst
and sister Mildred Bridges.
Survivors include; his sister Sandra Lilly of Jonesboro, niece Leigh An and
her husband Dr. Bruce Taylor of Jonesboro, four nephews Marty Lilly and wife
Sandy of Jonesboro, Michael Bridges and wife Elaine of Jonesboro, Charles
Bridges and wife Judy of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee and Phillip Bridges and wife
Susan of Starkville, Mississippi.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 9th, 2:00 p.m. in the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Reverend Jon Bishof officiating, burial will be in
Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. prior to services.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Stella Elmore Cole
Stella Elmore Cole, 100, formerly of Paragould, died Saturday, January 5,
2013, at Franklin, Tennessee.
Mrs. Cole was born July 16, 1912, in the Finch Community of Greene County to
J. J. and Minnie Hester Elmore. She was a retired beautician, the former
owner of Stella’s Beauty Salon, and a member of First Baptist Church of
Paragould.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Sharon Cole of
Kernersville, North Carolina; three daughters and sons-in-law, Pat Cole Cobb
of Suffolk, Virginia, Peggy and Sherman Moser of Ellisville, Missouri, and
Ann and Clif Buell of Franklin, Tennessee. She is also survived by six
grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Doobie Elmore and
Gideon Elmore; and by one grandson, Michael Moser.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Friday, January 11th, 11:00 a.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Jim McNiel officiating. Burial will follow in Finch
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bryant Marshall, Mark Rowland, Danny Hester, Bill
Rowland, Roosevelt Hazelwood and Clarence Hazelwood.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
William Allen Underwood
William Allen Underwood, 66, of Rector, AR., died Saturday, January 5, 2013
at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould, AR.
Mr. Underwood was born November 1, 1946 in Portageville, MO., to the late
Lafe Dinklin and Anita Underwood. Mr. Underwood was of the Presbyterian
faith, retired truck driver and enjoyed collecting model cars.
Survivors include one son, Allen Houston Underwood of Rector, AR.; one
daughter, Stacy Lorraine Colcord of Rector, AR.; one brother, Bobby
Underwood of Paragould, AR.; two sisters: Mary Heffran of Raleigh, N.C. and
Pam Koch of WI.; five grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Mr. Underwood was preceded in death by his parents.
The family has requested private services and disposition under the
direction of Faith Funeral Service.
Online guest registry: Faith Funeral Service
Cleatis Edwards Bowman
Cleatis Edwards Bowman, 74 of Las Vegas, Nevada formerly of Rector passed
from this life January 6, 2013 at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas. She
was born on February 12, 1938 in Arkansas to the late Jesse and Grace (Ahlf)
Edwards.
Cleatis was preceded in death by two brothers: Leslie Edwards, Bobby
Edwards; one sister: Ernestine McCartney, and one grandchild: Brennen
Bradford
Ms. Bowman is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Quara and Rick Pyatt
of Las Vegas; one brother: Oral Edwards of Forrest City, Arkansas; one
sister: Marie Legault of Richardson, Texas; one grandchild: Sloan Pyatt of
Las Vegas, along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 12th, 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the
Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Rector. Funeral services will follow visitation
at 1:00 p.m. at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Wooldridge
officiating. Interment will be at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Rector.
Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home
Margaret Leona Stedman
Margaret Leona Stedman, 59, of Paragould, died Sunday, January 6, 2013 at
Phil and Flo Hospice in Jonesboro. Margaret was born January 10, 1953 to
Alvie and Ernie Mayfield Stewart in St. Louis, Missouri.
Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, her husband David Eugene
Stedman, one son and one granddaughter.
Margaret is survived by four children; Michelle Gould of Tupelo,
Mississippi, Jason Stewart, Smanatha Vardell and Leslie Hargett all of
Paragould, one brother Dennis Stewart of Paragould, three sisters Bertha
Pieper of St. Louis, Mary Ann Ryon of South Carolina and Virginia Barnhart
of St. Louis.
No services will be held.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Alisa Denette Lane Gunn
Alisa Denette Gunn, 37, of Jonesboro, died Monday, January 7, 2013, at NEA
Baptist Medical Center.
Alisa was born May 11, 1975 in Paragould and lived much of her life in
Brookland and Jonesboro. She was a 1993 graduate of Brookland High School
and was a Phlebotomist with American Red Cross in Jonesboro.
Alisa loved to spend time with her children and was of the Baptist belief.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Lane, by a step brother,
Noah Boyd, and by her grandparents: Cotton and Emma Dee Ellington and George
and Beatrice Lane.
Survivors include her parents: Terria and Ron Davison of Paragould, and
Walter and Beverly Lane of Jonesboro;
Two children, Katie Gunn and Caleb Gunn of the home; one brother, Brandon
Davison of Paragould; one sister, Alexis Rorex of Jonesboro; two nieces, two
nephews and several cousins, aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be Friday, January 11th, 2:00 p.m. at Emerson Memorial
Chapel with Rev. Terry Gage officiating. Burial will follow in Clark’s
Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 5:00 until 8:00, at Emerson Funeral
Home in Jonesboro.
Pallbearers include Cory Goff, Bill Franklin, Hutch Garrett, David Thompson,
Jim Neeley and Shane Mathes.
Online guest registry: Emerson Funeral Home
Mary Ada Adams
Mary Ada Adams, 80, of Walcott, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Flo
and Phil Jones Hospice House, Jonesboro.
She was born June 10, 1932, in Walcott, to Jacob and Deana Short. Mrs. Adams
cared for many children in Walcott during their pre-school years and served
as substitute postmaster at Walcott for many years. She was a member of
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church and was past president of Woodmen of the
World Post #134.
Survivors include many nieces and nephews, Ava Jean Slatton, Larry Adams,
Jean Jones, and Dr. Walter Short, all of Walcott, David Downs of Paragould,
Gary Short of Marion, Terry Short of Stuttgart, Connie Diggs of Little Rock,
and Robin Newman and Linda Field, both of Knoxville, Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Adams; her parents; her
brothers, Noel Short, Tommy Short, Tony Short, Ronnie Short, W.J. Short,
Eddie Ray Short and sisters, Mavis Downs, Velma “Bunt” Short and Ruby Adams.
She was also preceded in death by a niece, Clara Ann Short; nephews, Mark
Short, George Downs and great nephew, Paul Diggs.
Funeral services will be Friday, January 11th, 2:30 p.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Sam Stewart officiating. Burial will
follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday at 12:00 noon until
service time at Mitchell Funeral Home.
Neal Adams, Steve Adams, Dr. Walter Short, Joey Massey, Brian Massey, and
Brad Massey will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Annie Bernice Ward Headley
Annie Bernice Ward Headley, 85, of Paragould, died Wednesday, January 9,
2013, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould.
She was born September 15, 1927 in Craighead County, Arkansas the daughter
of the late Samuel Francis "Windy" and Charlcie Ruth Wallace Wade. She was
also preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Ward, second husband,
Bill Headley, sister, Fay Sims, and nephew, Jerry O. Sims.
Annie and her husband Robert Ward were retired owners/operators of Ward's
Grocery and Polled Herford Farm. She was a member of Clark's Chapel Baptist
Church.
She is survived by her brothers: Henry Wade and Luther Ray Wade, both of
Walnut Ridge, very special friends Avery and Frances Edwards; several nieces
and nephews and great nieces and nephews; and several step children, step
grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 5:30 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Monday, January 14th, 10:00 a.m.
at the Heath Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Wilburn Griggs officiating.
Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Jo Margaret McClelland
Jo Margaret LaRue McClelland, 80, of Paragould, died Thursday, January 10,
2013 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Mrs. McClelland was born December 9, 1932, in Wilson, Arkansas, to William
Clyde and May LaRue. She was a loving and caring mother of four children,
ten grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. Mrs. McClelland was an
avid gardener and loved scrap-booking and spending time with her family. She
enjoyed being a caregiver to others in need. She was a member of Shiloh
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Susie McClelland of
Paragould; three daughters and sons-in-law, Carol Suzanne and Bob Kelly of
Conway, Sherri and Art Namors, and Cindy and Ken Parker of Paragould. She is
also survived by three brothers, W.C. “Bill” LaRue of Bassett, Arkansas,
Richard LaRue of Trumann, Jerry David LaRue of Houston, Texas; and two
sisters, Mary Jane Nichols of Granite City, Illinois and Janice Molder of
Jonesboro.
Her ten surviving grandchildren and their spouses are Michael and Charidy (Namors)
Turley, Jeff and Chandra (Namors) Word, Jay and Jennifer (Parker) Robertson,
Zac and Charell (Namors) Roe, Scott and Lori Parker, Spencer Hamilton, Aaron
and LeAnn (Hamilton) Stobaugh, Bobby Kelly, Matthew and Laurie Kelly, and
Michael and Morgan Kelly. Her eleven great grandchildren are Skyler
McFarland, London Word, Cade Word, Gavin Turley, Carson Turley, Raney
Turley, Preslee Parker, Piper Jae Robertson, Lucas Roe, Anniston Parker, and
Silas Roe.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd McClelland in 1993; her
parents; and one grandchild, Jamie Suzanne Hamilton in 1979.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 12th, 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with David Moore officiating. Burial will
follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday morning, 11:00 a.m.
until time of service at Mitchell Funeral Home.
Scott Parker, Spencer Hamilton, Matthew Kelly, Bobby Kelly, Skyler
McFarland, London Word and Cade Word will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials to Shiloh Cemetery Association would be appreciated.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Ray Albert Pagel
Mr. Ray Albert Pagel, age 85, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away Friday,
January 11, 2013 at his home. Born April 4, 1927 in Waterloo, Iowa, he was
the son of the late Charles and Gertrude Autland Pagel. Mr. Pagel served our
country in the United States Navy during World War II and was a past
commander of the American Legion in Paragould. Mr. Pagel was a former
electrician for the John Deere Company in Waterloo, Iowa and was a member of
the West View Baptist Church in Paragould.
He is survived by his wife Alberta Louise Pagel of the home; two daughters,
Karla Finkenbinder of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Kelli Thomas of Nashville,
Tennessee. Mr. Pagel also leaves seven grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Pagel was preceded in death by two sons,
Randy Pagel and Leo Pagel; two sisters and one brother.
Memorial services will be on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at
Westview Baptist Church in Paragould, Arkansas with Pastor Marc Reeves
officiating. The family has requested private disposition under the
direction of Faith Funeral Service of Manila, Arkansas.
Online guest registry: Faith Funeral Service
Jimmy Edward Pollock
August 19, 1964 - January 13, 2013
Jimmie Edward Pollock, 48 of Paragould, died Sunday at Arkansas Methodist
Medical Center.
He was an employee of K & K Construction.
Jimmie was preceded in death by his father, Arlin Pollock; sister, Betty,
Jean Pollock; grandparents, special sister-in-law Carol Pollock and special
father-in-law, Gaylon Holt.
Survivors include his wife Darlene Pollock of the home; brothers, Terry
Pollock (Tammy), Gary Pollock (Glenda), Rick Pollock; sister Connie Clifford
(Jerry Don); mother, Lafon Pollock; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Ron
Holt, Dennis Holt (Kathy), Dolores Gaunt (Doug), Debbie Hutsell (Tim),
special mother-in-law Lola Mae Holt; several nieces, nephews and very close
friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, January 15th, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 16th, 10:00 a.m.
at Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Eddie Harris officiating.
Burial will follow in Cardwell Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s
Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Ealie Ola Gibbs
Ealie Ola Gibbs, 95 of Lafe, Arkansas passed from this life January 13, 2013
at the Piggott Community Hospital. She was born June 3, 1917 to the late
Monroe and Murtie (Walton) Wyatt in Greene County.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Enos Gibbs, three brothers: Louis
Wyatt, Charlie Wyatt and Carlos Wyatt and four sisters: Dealie Hale, Ellen
Ramer, Bobie Wyatt and Evelyn Luttrell.
Ealie was survived by her two children and their spouses: Donald and Barbara
Gibbs of Paragould and Linda and Shirrel Floyd of Kennett. Three
grandchildren: Sherry Sutton, Terry Adams and Billy Adams and
great-grandchildren: Logan and Paxton Sutton, Shaylee Adams, June and Andy
Smith, Kristi and Justin Stanford,
Jessica and Ricky Riley, Heather and Jacob Jaco and Andi Smith and
great-great- grandchildren: Alyna, Drew and Ella Riley.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, January 15th, 6:00 until 8:00 at the
Irby Funeral Home in Rector. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January
16th, 2:00 p.m. with Mark Trout officiating. Interment will be at Harvey's
Chapel Cemetery.
Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home
Penny Lynn Kennedy
Penny Lynn Kennedy of Paragould departed this life Monday, January 14th, in
Jonesboro at the age of 46.
She was born June 17, 1966, in Jonesboro. She was disabled but enjoyed
people and watching movies and was a huge Elvis fan. She was of the Baptist
faith.
She is survived by two aunts, Ruby Mears of Collierville, TN., and Alma
Gandy of Jonesboro; and an uncle, Jack Meurer of Bono.
Graveside funeral services will be Wednesday, January 16th, 11:00 a.m. in
Bowman Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Langford-Bookout Funeral Home.
There will be no visitation.
Online guest registry: Gregg Langford-Bookout Funeral Home
Wilburn Jackson Heath
Wilburn Jackson Heath, veteran of two foreign wars and long time citizen of
West Memphis, Arkansas, passed into the arms of his Lord on January 14, 2013
at Crittenden Regional Hospital, surrounded by his wife and family.
Born September 3, 1925 in Walcott, Jack grew up in Greene County and
graduated from the Bobo School. He worked on the family farm until 1941 when
he enlisted in the Navy following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Jack was among those now regarded as the “Greatest Generation.” He served as
a Radioman First Class on a Landing Craft during the Normandy Invasion.
Against the shattering backdrop of D-Day, Jack was commended as “one of the
fastest, most accurate Morse Code operators in the U.S. Navy.” In the Korean
conflict he was stationed aboard the USS Kermit Roosevelt and played a key
role in the evacuation of UN Forces from Hungnam, North Korea. Jack and his
shipmates later received a Presidential Commendation for their “brave and
effective operation in saving our men on [that] isolated beachhead.”
Following his military service, Jack returned home to marry Glida Parson of
Jonesboro. Together, they raised four children of whom he was enormously
proud: Kay Heath, Garry Heath, Debbie Heath, and Dawn Heath Thomas.
In 1955, he joined the Army Corp of Engineers, using his expertise as a
radio operator to help barges, steamboats and other vessels on the
Mississippi navigate the hazardous waters around Memphis. After 25 years of
civil service, Jack retired from the Corp as its Chief of Administrative
Services.
Jack Heath dedicated his entire life to serving God through music. He grew
up singing in his family’s ready-made choir of nine siblings, and was a
celebrated soloist in his own right. Well known for a crystal-pure tenor, he
routinely performed at various events throughout the region. A master of
stringed instruments, he also taught guitar to a host of aspiring musicians
at the Central Academy of Music in Memphis, and Cordell’s Music Center in
West Memphis. As a long standing Deacon in the Baptist faith, Jack became
Choir Director for Hulbert Baptist Church, a role he would later serve at
Crawfordsville First Baptist and Richland Baptist, always encouraging choir
and congregation alike to “make a joyful noise.” He ended his lifelong
devotion to the church as a member of Cornerstone Baptist in West Memphis.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents A.C. and Nellie Mae, brother,
Willie, sisters Ruby Bottoms, Sue Smith and Eva Matlock, and two devoted
“grand-dogs” G.W. and Murphy.
He is survived by his wife Glida and four children, five grandchildren
(Evan, Regan, Kathryn, David and James), five siblings (Amy, Bette, Janie,
Linda and Boyd), six great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and
extended relatives too numerous to name.
It was often said of Jack Heath that he never met a stranger, and there was
nowhere he could travel without encountering someone he knew. After his
valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease and congenital heart failure, the
void his passing brings will surely be filled by the profound legacy of
love, devotion and music he leaves to all those whose lives he touched.
Visitation for Jack Heath will be held Wednesday evening, January 16th, 6:00
until 8:00 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, 201 N. Pine Street in West
Memphis.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 17th, 10:00 a.m. at
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home with burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Walcott,
Arkansas at 2:00 p.m.
Contributions to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or
Cornerstone Baptist in West Memphis are appreciated by the Heath family.
Following the burial the family will receive friends at Family Fellowship
Baptist Church, 2441 Old Greensboro Rd., Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401
Online guest registry: Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
Michael Anthony Clark
Michael Anthony Clark, 55, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013.
He was born September 30, 1957, in Paragould. He was formerly an assistant
mail room supervisor for the Jonesboro Sun. Michael enjoyed being outdoors,
hunting, fishing, and photography.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Clark of Jonesboro; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Anthony and Misty Marchbanks of Paragould, Martin and Anna
Beth Weaver of Jonesboro; one daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and John
Caussey of Paragould; five grandchildren, A .J., Leonard, Monica, Mariah,
Lauren; and two great grandchildren, Olivia and William.
He is also survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Linda
Clark, Jerry and Reba Clark; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Kathy and
Jerry McMillian, Kim Cox, Tammy Clark and her companion, Faye; and
brother-in-law, Lowell Ussery, all of Paragould.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Hazel Cloud Clark Garner;
and one sister, Novella Ussery. A memorial service will be held at the
Church of Jesus Christ in Paragould, at a later date. No visitation is
scheduled.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Lee Vernie "L.V." Mitchell
Lee Vernie “L. V.” Mitchell, 84, of Paragould, died Tuesday, January 15,
2013, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
He was born March 31, 1928, in Light, Arkansas, and was retired from the
U.S. Air Force. Mr. Mitchell served aboard Air Force One during the
Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson administrations. He loved his grandchildren,
fishing, hunting, the First Baptist Church and he loved the Lord. He was a
deacon at the First Baptist Church of Paragould.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn and Fay Mitchell of
Paragould and Wesley and Janet Mitchell of Flower Mound, Texas; one brother,
Harry Mitchell; and one sister-in-law, Vera Mitchell, both of Paragould. He
is also survived by his granddaughters and their husbands, Tamara and Adam
McJunkin of Ft. Worth, Texas, Amanda and Ian Hughes of Englewood, Colorado,
and Krista Mitchell of Oklahoma City.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Mitchell; his parents, Clyde and
Flossie Mitchell; a brother, Darius Mitchell; and grandson, Jesse Mitchell.
Visitation will be Friday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 19th, 1:00 p.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Joe Marsden and Jason Treadaway officiating. Burial
will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Memorials to First Baptist Church would be appreciated.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Vondia Pitcher
Vondia Pitcher, 83 of Paragould, passed away January 15, 2013 at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center. He was born April 2, 1929 in Delaplaine, Arkansas
to the late Cleve and Annie Varner Pitcher. He was a farmer and business
owner, a faithful member and song leader of the Oak Grove Church of Christ,
and he loved his family dearly.
Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Emma Mary Kersey Pitcher; one
son, Larry Pitcher; five brothers, Wilburn, Leorn, Ben, Glen, and Cleo
Pitcher; one sister, Hazel Summers.
His survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Andrea
Pitcher and Vondia Glen and Lavada Pitcher; one daughter and son-in-law,
Patty and David Hyde; two brothers, Frank and Norman Pitcher; one sister,
Clara Mae Stevens; twelve grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; 2
great-great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, January 17th, 6:00 until
9:00 at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Friday, January
18th, 11:00 a.m. in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with
Dick Blackford and Tommy Pitcher officiating. Burial will follow in Greene
County Memorial Gardens.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Kaleb Pitcher, Tommy Lee Pitcher, Jody
Pitcher, Cody Pitcher, Brandon Kemp, and Ryan Brewer. Honorary Pallbearers
will include Will Sawyer and Eldon Wyatt.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Josephine Elizebeth Nunnery
Josephine Elizebeth Nunnery, 74 of Rector passed from this life Wednesday
January 15, 2013 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She
was born on July 2, 1938 to the late Alvin and Eva Lee( Higgins) Nunn in
Oklahoma. She was married to James Nunnery on May 21, 1956 in Fullerton,
California and was of the Baptist belief.
Mrs Nunnery was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband: James Nunnery of the home; one son: James
(Jim) Nunnery Jr. and wife Vickie; four daughters: Anita Nunn, Donna Miller
and husband Tony, Sherry Banks and husband Robert, Debbie Hampton; one
brother: Eddie Talor; one sister: Sherry Ann Burns; three grandchildren; one
great grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday January 19th, 10:00 a.m. at the Irby
Funeral Home Chapel in Rector with Bro. Tony Monreal officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector.
Visitation will be held Friday evening January 18th, 6:00 until 9:00 at the
Irby Funeral Home in Rector.
Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home
Olean Faye Hembrey
September 9, 1933 - January 16, 2013
Olean Faye Gramling Hembrey, 79 of Paragould, died Wednesday at her
residence. Olean was a homemaker and a member of New Providence Baptist
Church in Buckeye, AR.
She was preceded in death by her parents, multiple siblings, and her 1st
husband Jesse Max Gramling.
Survivors include her husband, James Hembrey of the home; sons, Anthony and
Rodney Gramling of Paragould; daughters, Teresa Joiner of Naylor, MO, Tammy
Puckett of Paragould and Shelby Sexton of Leachville, AR; sister, Mary
Robinson of Niles, MI., fourteen grandchildren, and twenty-one great
grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 19th, 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at
Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, 1:30 p.m. at the
Heath Colonial Chapel with Bro. Allen Glass officiating.
Burial will follow in Warren’s Chapel Cemetery.
The family has requested that memorials be made to the American Cancer
Society.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Harold Odell McClelland
Harold Odell McClelland, 73, of Paragould, died Wednesday January 16, 2013
at St. Bernard’s Medical Center, Jonesboro. Harold was born November 9, 1939
in Monette to Henry and Flora (Holland) McClelland.
Harold was a retired farmer and owner of Custom Livestock Hauler who loved
his family and grandchildren, enjoyed visiting with his customers at their
produced stand and dearly loved his dog Spook.
Harold is preceded in death by his parents, one son Harold Wayne McClelland
and two granddaughters Tiffany Brooke and Kinsee Loree’.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years Eva Raye Hollis McClelland, four sons
Phillip and his wife Michi, Rodney and his wife Lora, Bobby and his wife
Renea and Dale and his wife Sherry, seven grandsons Adam and his wife
Tiffany, Nick and his wife Elizabeth, Mike and his wife Jamie, Nathan,
Jeremy, Jason and Chase, one granddaughter Katie Janelle, two great
grandchildren Olivia and Isaac and future granddaughter in laws Phalycia
Hyde and Kimberly Wooldridge, one brother Lavern McClelland, one sister
Joyce Faye Watkins and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 19th, 10:00 a.m. in the Heath
Colonial Chapel; burial will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday evening, January 18th, 6:00 until 9:00 at the
funeral home.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Orville Augusta Broyles
Orville Augusta “Gussie” Broyles, 67, of Paragould, died Wednesday, January
16, 2013, at the Woodruff County Health Center, McCrory.
Born June 23, 1945, in Paragould, he was an Army veteran with service in
Vietnam. Gussie worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and was a
Presbyterian.
Survivors include his wife, Tammy C. Broyles; one son, Martin Broyles; and
two daughters, Christina Broyles Wright, all of Paragould, and Jania
Sullinger of Pocahontas, two sisters, Sharon McCoy of Jonesboro, Brenda
Leisure of Paragould; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Flo Broyles; and one
daughter, Dawn Whitney Broyles.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Funeral services will be Monday, January 21st, 1:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral
Home Chapel with Jason Treadaway officiating. Burial will follow in Wood’s
Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Martin Broyles, Shawn Swann, Leon Wynne, Darrell McCoy,
Brian Wright and Jep Blankenship.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Sherry Jean Hardesty Mahan
Sherry Jean Hardesty Mahan, 63, of Paragould, AR, passed from this life
Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at her home.
She was born in Blytheville, AR to Paul and Ruby McDermott Hardesty, and
retired from American Greeting Company where she worked in quality control.
Sherry was a member of Eastside Church of Christ. She enjoyed watching
hummingbirds. She was a loving mother and a totally devoted "Grammy" to her
grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Guy
Gene Hardesty and sisters, Julia Ann Kegley and Geneva Roberta Reda.
Sherry is survived by her children, Krissy Riggs and husband, Kenneth of
Gosnell, AR and Jason Mahan and wife, Jennifer of Paragould, AR;
grandchildren, Kourtney Riggs, Alexis Riggs, Hunter Riggs, Henry Mahan and
William Mahan; sisters Betty Wade and husband, Jerry of Jonesboro, AR and
Carolyn Deichman of Blytheville, AR.
Graveside services will be Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 10:30 am, in
Elmwood Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial be made to Arkansas
Children's Hospital, #1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR, 72202.
Online guest registry: Cobb Funeral Home
Wylie Gene Bishop
Wylie Gene Bishop, 77, of Paragould, died January 17, 2013. Wylie was born
January 3, 1936 in Paragould to George Porter and Mable Irene (Newsom)
Bishop.
Wylie was retired from Emerson Electric with almost 40 years of service and
was a retired Veteran of the United States Army where he served as a medic
in the Mash Unit in Korea. Wylie had a true compassion for the outdoors and
loved to fish.
Wylie is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Barbara Sue (Swink)
Bishop and three siblings Harry, Buddy and Jack Bishop.
Wylie is survived by two daughters Pamela Bishop of Paragould, Vickie Nigro-Bishop
and her husband Mike of Brookland, one grandson Logan Wylie Bishop, two
sisters Evelyn Gamble of Little Rock and Betty Sue Barnett and her husband
Richard of West Memphis.
Funeral services will be Monday, January 21st, 1:00 p.m. in the Heath
Colonial Chapel with James Branscum and Bud Evans officiating, burial will
follow in the New Friendship Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, January 20th, 6:00 until 9:00 at the
funeral home.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Linda Kay Lawrence
Linda Kay Lawrence, 60, of Paragould, died Friday, January 17, 2013 at St.
Bernard’s Medical Center.
Linda was born March 27, 1952 in Paragould to Earl and Roberta Screeton
Pemberton.
Linda was the co-owner of Lawrence Tire and Lawrence Properties.
Mrs. Lawrence is preceded in death by her parents and one brother Ronald
Lawrence.
Linda is survived by her husband of 42 years Johnny Lawrence, three sons
Timothy Michael Lawrence of Omaha, Nebraska, Joseph Allen Lawrence and
Matthew Bryan Lawrence both of Paragould, one sister Patty Johnson of
Paragould, four grandchildren Alex, Nicholas, Jadyn and Mariah, one
sister-in-law Helen Lawrence of Rockford, Illinois and several nieces and
nephews .
Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 22nd, 11:00 a.m. in the Heath
Colonial Chapel. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be Monday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Ted Lee Dover
January 9, 1957 - January 17, 2013
Ted Lee Dover, 56 of Marmaduke died Friday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center
in Jonesboro. Ted was a member of the Stonewall Community Church and a
construction worker.
He was preceded in death by his parents Leon and Dorothy Crook Dover; his
in-laws, Jones and Maudie Roush and a niece, Jasmine Miller.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Linda Gail Roush Dover of the home;
son, Lee Dover (Sarah) of Marmaduke; grandchildren, Christian, Autumn and
Eli Dover; sister, Cathy Russom; half brothers, Junior, Jimmy, Lange, and
Johnny Dover; half sister, Joyce Cook and many nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Monday, January 21st, 10:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial
Chapel with Dennis Roush and Sally Shepherd officiating.
Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. 1701 North 1701
North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 2231
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Devaughn Carter
Devaughn Carter, 86, of Apache Junction, Arizona, died Thursday, January 17,
2013, in Apache Junction.
He was born in Greene County, Arkansas to the late John and Clara Carter.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Carter; two sons, David of Peoria, Ariz.,
and Tim of Mesa, Ariz.; daughters, Diane Sparks of Phoenix, Sharry Pietz of
Peoria and Leah Carter of Arizona; brother, Bill Carter of Brookland; and
sisters, Jean Webb of Berthoud, Colo., Retha Goodson of Longmont, Colo., and
Linda Dacus of Jonesboro. He had eight grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were with Phoenix Memorial Park.
Samuel Wright West
Samuel Wright West, 86 of St. Louis, Missouri formerly of Paragould,
Arkansas, passed away January 18, 2013 following a lengthy illness. Born May
23, 1926, in Paragould, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64
years, Virginia Fay West, his father, Mark West, his mother,
Sunshine (Farthing) West, a son, Kenneth Ray West, six brothers, three
sisters and one grand daughter.
He is survived by a son, Dennis (Deborah) of Paragould, a daughter, Pamela
(Rich) of St. Louis, Missouri, two sisters, four brothers, nine
grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and a host
of other family members and friends.
Samuel served his country during World War II in the Army, stationed in
Seoul, South Korea. He was a decorated Veteran. Samuel was also a long time,
self employed carpenter and builder working for many years in the Paragould
area and surrounding regions. He was a faithful, caring father, grandfather
and friend to many. When he wasn’t building something or spending quality
time with his family, he was fishing and fellowshipping with others.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, January 22nd, 1:30 p.m. at Greene County
Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Pastor Chris Clem officiating.
Visitation will be Monday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Edmond Franklin Pitcher
Edmond ”Shorty” Franklin Pitcher, 67, of Doniphan, MO died Friday, January
18, 2013 in St. Louis, MO.
He was born November 1, 1945 in Delaplaine, AR. to Frankie Edgar and Tessie
Lillian Swift Pitcher. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in Korea
during the Vietnam conflict. He retired from Current River Die Sinking, Inc.
after working there many years as a machinist.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Tessie Pitcher; his step-mother,
Seloy Pitcher; brothers, Edward Elston Pitcher and Ronald Nathan Pitcher.
Survivors include his wife Chong Ok Pitcher of Rockford, IL; father, Frank
Pitcher of Walnut Ridge; sisters, Edna Riddle of West Plains, MO, Muriel
Gentry of Walnut Ridge, Eulah Pitcher of Hoxie.
Visitation will be Wednesday January 23rd, 12:00 until 1:00 pm at Cox
Funeral Home Chapel in Walnut Ridge. Funeral services will be immediately
following visitation at Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Walnut Ridge with Eric
Leroux officiating. Burial will be in Jones Ridge Cemetery near Delaplaine.
Pallbearers are Brad Anderson, Allen Beale, Donnie Beale, Jason Gentry, Cody
Gentry, B. J. Gentry.
Honorary pallbearers are Glenn Swift, Donnie Vance, Matthew Riddle.
Online guest registry: Cox Funeral Home~Walnut Ridge
J.C. Witcher
J.C. Witcher, 86, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013, at
his home.
Born June 16, 1926, in Greene County, the son of William and Fannie
Flannagan Witcher, he was a farmer and member and deacon of the Fellowship
Baptist Church.
He was united in marriage to Mary Witcher December 19, 1949 who preceded her
in death June 4, 2000; He was also preceded by his parents, three sisters
and a brother.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Witcher and Larry Witcher, both of
Jonesboro; a daughter, Lynn Witcher of Jonesboro; three grandchildren,
Ashley (Michael) Broadway, Brett (Julie) Witcher and Morgan Witcher; four
great-grandchildren, Kirstyn, Whitnee, Landon and Jaelyn; a brother, Junior
Witcher of Paragould; a sister, Maxine Witcher of Paragould; and many other
relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 22nd, 2:00 p.m. in the Bryan
Funeral Home Chapel with Brett Witcher and Kenny Johnson officiating.
Interment will be in Lawrence Memorial Park.
Visitation will be Monday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Bryan Funeral Home in
Hoxie.
Online guest registry: Bryan Funeral Home
Miriam Noel Robeson
Miriam Noel “Nollie” Robeson, 93, went to be with the Lord January 20, 2013,
at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She earned her LPN license in the late 1960’s
and worked in the original cardiac unit at Arkansas Methodist Medical
Center. She was a member of Big Creek Baptist Church where she was pianist
for fifty years. She enjoyed and made beautiful needlework (counted
cross-stitch, crewel, needlepoint, embroidery and crochet), and was an
excellent cook. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed being sassy.
She was born December 28, 1919, in Cleveland, Ohio. She, her husband and
children lived in Michigan before moving to Arkansas. She was preceded in
death by her parents, Thomas Ferris and Myree Ferris Chase; and her husband,
Paul “De” Robeson.
She is survived by her daughter, Debbie (Jerry) Black; son, Doug (Debbie)
Robeson; grandchildren, Julie Moreno, Amy (Mike) Deatherage, Libby Cone all
of Paragould, Ryan (Hollie) Robeson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and step-grandson,
Shane Black of San Diego, California; great grandchildren, Isabella
Deatherage, Lucas Deatherage, Zebedee Cone, and Hallie Deatherage, all of
Paragould; sister, Janie Munthe of Cleveland, Ohio; many nieces and nephews;
friends and caregivers.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 23rd, 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Methodist Medical Center (900 W.
Kingshighway, Paragould, AR 72450) or to the charity of your choice.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
James Richard Miles
James Richard "Dickey" Miles, 61, of Paragould, died Sunday, January 20,
2013 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. He was born October
22, 1951 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of the late Ed and Marie Childress
Miles. Dickey was a truck driver and was a member of Stanford Baptist
Church.
He is survived by his wife; Jacqueline Miles of the home; daughters: Meggan
Blevins of Leachville, Jessica Andis of Paragould; step daughter: Shananne
Callahan of Paragould; brother and sister-in-law: Phillip and Debbie Miles
of Paragould; grandchildren: Micah, Kaylee, Lexi, Tayden, Kara, and Payton;
great grandchildren: Zaylee and one expected.
His life will be celebrated at a memorial service Saturday, January 26th,
2:00 p.m. at East Side Baptist Church, with visitation prior to services,
1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Doug Compton Ministries or East
Side Baptist Church, 529 East Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Carol Lynn Lowe
Carol Lynn Lowe, 61, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. She was born July 3, 1951 to
Loy T. and Willard Aline Traywick Jackson. She was a homemaker who loved her
family and her grandkids. Mrs. Lowe attended East Side Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Barbara Rhana and her
grandmother, Vera Salster.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Gene Lowe; one son, Danny Turner; two
daughters, Rebecca (Roy) Brown and Rejean (Larry II) Hufford; one sister,
Loretta Mitchell, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, David and Sharon Lowe;
ten grandchildren, Mickie and Winston Clifton, David and Karlie Brigman,
Cheyenne, Sabrina, Matthew and Larry Hufford III, Mazie Turner and Tyler
Volton; two great grandchildren, Stetson and Caleb Volton along with a host
of nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, January 25th, 6:00 until
9:00 at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, January
26th, 11:00 a.m. at the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with
Jason Noel officiating.
Burial will follow in Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Gaye Bonnie Stanfill
March 2, 1936 - January 23, 2013
Gaye Bonnie Stanfill, 76 of Paragould, died Wednesday at St. Bernard’s
Medical Center in Jonesboro. Gaye was retired from Ely & Walker Shirt
Factory and Elder Manufacturing. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton “T” Stanfill; her parents
O.V. and Lois Mae Janes Smoot; sister, Imogene Cobb and niece, Coetta
Garmroth.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Tim Williams of
Paragould and Cherye and Philip Faughn of Jonesboro, grandchildren Kevin
(Tonya) Eddings, Keith (Jamie) Eddings of Paragould; Lanie and Amy Faughn of
Jonesboro; great grandchildren; Hailey, Mason, Karson and Kyler Eddings.
Visitation will be Friday evening, January 25th, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 26th, 10:00 a.m. at
Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Royce Boling officiating. Burial will follow
in Linwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Lung Association National Headquarters
1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004 or Alzheimer's
Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL
60601.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Pauline Mary Tritch
Pauline Mary Tritch, 89, of Lafe, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013,
at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Mrs. Tritch was born in Lafe, August 14, 1923, to Benjamin and Lydia Scheer,
and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She was a homemaker and at
one time taught school at Scatter Creek and served as a nurse at the Lafe
Clinic. She enjoyed her pets, and gardening her house plants.
Survivors include three sons, Elden (Rita) Tritch of Palmer, Alaska, Larry
(Jackie) Tritch and Darryl (Pam) Tritch all of Paragould; and two daughters,
Joan (Arch) Mask and Letha Tritch, all of Lafe. She is also survived by one
brother, Marvin Scheer of Bridgeman, Michigan; nine grandchildren; and nine
great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James
Tritch; two sons, Wayne and Glen Tritch; one grandson, Greg Tritch; one
brother, Robert Scheer; and one sister, Betty Svoboda.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Funeral services will be Monday, January 28th, 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s
Lutheran Church with Curt Dwyer officiating. Burial will follow in St.
John’s Cemetery.
Grandchildren, Kyle Tritch, Shannon Tritch, Brian Tritch, Casey Tritch,
Matthew Mask, Cody Mask, and Tonya Hinson will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials to St. John’s Weekday School would be appreciated.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Joseph Aaron Stevenson
Joseph Aaron Stevenson, age 34, of Leachville, died Wednesday January 23,
2013 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born September 21,
1978 in Denver, CO., he was the son of the late Michael Stevenson and had
been a resident of Osceola before making his home in Leachville 3 years ago.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by two brothers, James
Stevenson and Patrick Stevenson.
Survivors include; his wife, Crystal Gail Goforth Stevenson of the home,
three sons, Patrick Stevenson, Hunter Earnest both of the home and Austin
Harris of Osceola, two daughters, Amber Stevenson and Katelyn Earnest, both
of the home, his mother, Ginia Love of N. C., one brother, Michael Stevenson
of Houston, TX., and one sister, Rhonda Lunsford of Leachville
Funeral services will be Monday, January 28th, 11:00 a.m. in the Howard
Funeral Service Chapel in Leachville with Bobby Floyd officiating. Final
disposition will be private.
The family will receive visitors Monday morning 10:00 a.m. until service
time.
Online guest registry: Howard Funeral Service
Billye Lee Booth
Billye Lee Booth, 89, of Jonesboro, formerly of Caraway passed away
Wednesday, January 23, 2013.
She was born on December 25, 1923 in Franklin to the late William "Bill" and
Pearl Short Jennings. She and her husband, Virgil lived most of their lives
in Caraway, Paragould and Conway. Billye led an active, healthy lifestyle
and was an avid walker and swimmer. She loved a good bridge game and a good
book. Her travels took her over much of the world; with extended stays in
Russia and Tanzania. She will be missed by her large family and many friends
across the states and years.
In her later years she continued her lifelong commitment to education and
volunteering. She graduated with delight at age 65 from the University of
Central Arkansas. She volunteered for over 60 years in her churches,
libraries and communities. Her greatest joy in her final years was
volunteering several days a week with the children at Microsociety Magnet
School in Jonesboro, where she taught reading.
She is survived by a daughter Sandra Noble and her husband Bill Rose of
Livermore, California; a granddaughter, Heather Noble and her husband
Matthew Tilghman of Livermore; numerous loving nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Booth; two sons,
Hayden Booth and David Booth.
A celebration of her life will be held Monday, January 28th, 10:00 am at the
Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Miles officiating.
Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 27th, 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the
Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home, 300 W. Matthews Ave.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Hunter Miller, Curtis Miller, Clayton
Miller, Shannon Sanders, Harvey Edward Faulkner and Ronald Faulkner and as
honorary pallbearers, Mark Morris and Stephen Pearce.
In lieu of flowers, Billye's family suggests a gift to the children she
loved through a gift to First Methodist Church designated to MicroSociety
Magnet School, 801 S. Main St. Jonesboro.
Online guest registry: Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home
Dorothy May Ivie
Dorothy May Ivie, 83, of Paragould, passed away Friday, January 25, 2013 at
St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center. She was born June 5, 1929 in Black
Oak, Arkansas to the late Jake Alvie and Dora Della Bryant. Mrs. Ivie was of
the Baptist faith.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Jesse Ivie; one son,
Kenneth Ivie; one grandson, Brandon Nix; one great grandson, Kelly Ray Nix;
four brothers, Vernon, Malichi, Morris, and Orby Bryant
Her survivors include her son, Floyd Ivie; son and daughter-in-law, Jesse
Carl and Lisa Ivie; two daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Clarence
Wikerson and Kathy Folkes and Dennis Duckworth; twelve grandchildren and
seventeen great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening, January 27th, 6:00 until
9:00 at Phillips Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Monday, January 28th, 10:00 a.m. in the Center Hill
Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Heath Vines officiating. Burial will
follow in Shiloh Cemetery.
Matthew Flanery, Tyler Ivie, Clarence Wikerson, Dennis Duckworth, Chris
Wynn, and Bradley Ivie will serve as Pallbearers. Jerry Cook will serve as
Honorary Pallbearer.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Winfred Levi Jones
Winfred “Wink” Levi Jones, 85 passed from this life to his Heavenly Home
January 26, 2013.
He was born December 16, 1927, in Cardwell, Missouri, to the late William
Franklin and Addie Jones.
He was a longtime resident of Paragould and retired from ITT Continental
Baking Company. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Marietta Jones; brothers,
Jessie Jones, Arthur Jones, Harvey Jones, William Jones, Cletus Jones;
sisters, Ella Mae Vaughn, Macey Jones and Vernie Jones.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Larry and Pam Jones of Paragould
and Carey Jones of Long Beach, California; daughter and son-in-law, Belinda
and Leon Dacus of Paragould, 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday, January 28th, 12:30 p.m. until1:30 p.m. at Heath
Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Rev. Sam Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718,
Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Raymond Joseph Phipps
Raymond Joseph “Jody” Phipps, 48 of Jacksonville, Arkansas, formerly of
Paragould, died Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Baptist Health Medical Center
in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born April 2, 1964 in Poplar Bluff,
Missouri.
He loved to be with his family, go to church and worship God, Jody was kind
and servant hearted, he always had a good attitude. He didn’t know how to
hold a grudge and loved everyone. He loved to fish and was witty.
Survivors include; his parents, William and Wanda Jaques of Jacksonville,
his three brothers, Kenny Holland of Biloxi, Mississippi, William (Marabeth)
Jaques, Jr. of Jacksonville, Chuck Phipps of Houston, Texas, a half sister,
Ramona Phipps of North Carolina, grandmother, Lois Holland of St. Louis,
Missouri, nephews, Joshua Jaques, Noah Jaques, niece, Bethany Jaques all of
Jacksonville and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by, his father, Charles Phipps, grandfather, Joe
Holland and grandparents, Raymond and Revola Phipps.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 29th, 10:00 a.m. at the First
Baptist Church in Sherwood, Arkansas with Ricky Lee, Bill Phipps and William
Jaques, Jr. officiating.
Visitation will begin Tuesday morning 9:00 a.m. until service time at the
church.
Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Greene County
Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Paragould with Bill Phipps officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in
Sherwood for the Serbian Missionary Fund.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Joseph Lynn Cofield
Joseph “Joey” Lynn Cofield, 53 of Paragould, passed away January 26, 2013 at
St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center. He was born June 22, 1959 in Hughes,
Arkansas to the late Calvin and Virginia Cofield. Joey enjoyed playing
guitar and singing gospel music. Some of the groups he played with were JR &
The Alerts, Called To Stand, and Kingdom Life. Joey was of the Baptist
faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Jessica Susan Lynn
Cofield; two brothers, Doug and Calvin Cofield; two sisters, Lisa Barber and
Patsy Leslie.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Cofield; sons and daughters-in-law, Joshua
Van and Ruth Cofield of Jonesboro, Shane Sparks, and Shawn and Kristen
Sparks, all of Paragould; daughters and sons-in-law, Holly and Jonathan
Gibson of Jonesboro, Shannan and Steve Ellenburg, and Shantel and Jarrod
Graves, all of Paragould; brothers and sisters-in-law, Peter and Ann Cofield
of Brookland, Roger Cofield of Nashville, Tennessee, and Jerry and Janie
Staton of Newport; sisters, Virginia “Punkin” Owens, of Jonesboro and Judy
Wren of Memphis, Tennessee; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Truman and
Willodean Olive; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Sonny and Robin Olive;
grandchildren, Kaylee, Rachel, and Joshua Vaughn Cofield, Dillan and Devan
Boyd, Clara Ellenburg, Fisher Sparks, Kadence Graves, Brooke, Jimmy, and
Emma Stallcup, Lucas, Matthew, and Bethany Gibson; and a host of nieces,
nephews, and friends.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, January 29th, 2:00 p.m. at Shiloh
Cemetery in Paragould with C.W. VanOven officiating.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Jim Lingenfelter, Charlie Murray, Kenny
Wright, Jimmy Stallcup, Anthony Hensley, and Randy Johnson. Honorary
Pallbearers will include Johnny Camp, John Wagner and JR Albert.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Mary Elizabeth Copeland Gasson
Mary Elizabeth Copeland Gasson, 81, of Senath, MO, died Sunday, January 27,
2013, at Heritage Gardens of Senath. She was born April 18, 1931 in
Paragould, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Stafford
and mother, Bonnie Holcomb. She was an artist. She is survived by many
friends.
Friends and family will meet Tuesday morning, January 29th, 10:00 a.m. at
Linwood Cemetery, to celebrate her life. There will be no visitation.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Eddie Wayne Mitchell
Eddie Wayne Mitchell, 51, of Paragould, died January 27, 2013 at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center. Eddie was born August 25, 1961 in Paragould to
Phil Mitchell and Mary Boren.
Eddie loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid
motorcycle lover. Eddie was an honorary member of The Independence Riding
Club.
Eddie is survived by his father and step mother Phil and Debra Mitchell,
mother Mary Boren, two daughters Tiffany and Savannah Mitchell of Paragould,
siblings Billy and Tammy Mitchell of Paragould, Debbie and Hugh Walker of
Paragould, Phillip and Tersa of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Bobby and Shena
Boren of Paragould, Phildon and Becca Mitchell of Paragould, and Christy and
Tim Short of Trumann and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and family
and friends.
Eddie is preceded in death by his step-dad Allen Boren, grandparents Verne
Ellis, Verna Sanders and Clinton and Grace Mitchell.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 30th, 2:00 p.m. in the Heath
Colonial Chapel with John Everett and Chad Randall officiating, burial will
follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Online guest registry:
Heath Funeral Home
Burl Eugene Noel
Burl Eugene Noel, 69, of Jonesboro, died Monday, January 28, 2013 at the NEA
Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
He was born November 30, 1943 in the Alexander Community of Greene County,
to Lawrence and Goldie Noel. Mr. Noel retired from Emerson Electric and was
of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Hensley Bergman Noel of the home; one son,
Chuck Bergman of Jonesboro; one daughter, Sandra Pool of Memphis, Tennessee;
and one sister, Lucille Holsten of Sikeston, Missouri. Other survivors
include four grandchildren, Hayley Bergman, Hannah Bergman, Joseph Pool, and
Camille Pool.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers,
Delbert Noel, Jerry Noel; and one sister, Shirley Ruth Noel.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, January 30th, 1:30 p.m. at Pine Log
Cemetery, Brookland with Eddie Gene Wright officiating. Visitation will be
Wednesday prior to services, 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home in Paragould.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Mary Agnes
Bailey
Mary Agnes Bailey, 69 of Paragould, passed away Monday,
January 28, 2013. She was born November 18, 1943 in Bragg City, Missouri to
the late Fred and Pearl Burns.
Preceding her in death were her life partner, Ondie LD Mitchell; two
brothers, Wesley and Dewitt Burns; one sister, Jessie Whitley.
Survivors include five children, Elmeda Drope, Freddie Simpson, Robert
Bailey, Ronald Bailey, and Rodney Mitchell; two brothers, Tommy and Jerry
Burns; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and a host of nieces
and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 30th, 12:00 noon until
2:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation in the Center Hill
Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Online guest registry:
Phillips Funeral Home
Lydia Pearl Pendley
November 23, 1919 - January 28, 2013
Lydia Pearl Pendley a resident of Tolleson, AZ passed away
peacefully at the La Estancia Nursing Home located in Chandler, AZ.
Lydia was born in Paragould, AR the seventh of ten children. Lydia is
preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Daniel Webster Pendley and her
granddaughter, Tammy Mason.
Lydia is survived by her five sons: Dewey W. Pendley (Carol), Huey R.
Pendley (Nancy), Bobbie E. Pendley (Janis), Douglas D. Pendley(Kate), and
Patrick E. Pendley (Debbie) along with her 21 grandchildren, 32
great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
Most all of Lydia's family reside in the valley of the sun. Lydia loved
listening to Christian music. She was always active in her church and did
not hesitate to share the Gospel with whomever she met. She was not afraid
to pick up a ball and glove and spend time with her boys. Lydia lived many
places over the years including Idaho, Michigan, Missouri, and her
birthplace in Arkansas. She touched the lives of many people with her smile
and her caring attitude.
Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service on Saturday,
February 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. MST at West Resthaven Cemetery, 6450 W.
Northern Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301.
The family requests all donations be sent to Hospice of Arizona, 19820 N.
7th Ave., Suite 130, Phoenix, AZ 85027-4783.
We would also like to recognize the great staff at La Estancia Nursing Home
for their exceptional care of our mother, Lydia.
Published in The Arizona Republic, January 31, 2013
Robert E Paty, Scottsdale, AZ Indexer for The Obituary Daily Times
Donald Hood
Donald Hood, 78 of Jonesboro, died Monday, January 28,
2013 at his home. He had lived in Jonesboro for the past 31 years. He was
preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Shirley Hood, of the home; sons,
David Hood and Roger Hood of Jonesboro; Eddie Hood and Donnie Hood of
Aurora, Illinois; Bradley Hood of Florida; Steve Hood and sister, Angela
Hood of Jonesboro; brother, Edgar Hood and sister Sarah Wilson of Paragould;
Lavelle Reed of McDonald, Georgia; seventeen grandchildren and 16 great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 1st, 2:00 p.m. at Emerson Memorial
Chapel with Rev. James Warbington officiating and Emerson Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements.
Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 until
service time on Friday at Emerson Memorial Chapel.
Online guest registry:
Emerson Funeral Home
James Robert Slayden
James Robert ”Bob” Slayden, 75, of Paragould, died Tuesday, January 29,
2013, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Bob was born July
26, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late James Grady and Willie L. Davis
Slayden. Bob received his bachelor's degree at Arkansas State University and
his master’s degree at Henderson University. He was retired from the State
of Arkansas as a vocational and blind rehabilitator. He was a member of
Brown's Chapel Baptist Church. Bob served his country in the Army Reserve
for six years.
Survivors include his son, Robert James Slayden of Henderson, NV; special
friend, Pat Cobb; uncle, Avin Davis of Walcott and several cousins.
Friends and family will meet Thursday, January 31st, 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion
Cemetery for graveside services, with Reverend Royce Boling officiating.
Online guest registry:
Heath Funeral Home
Stephen
Paul Hatosy
Stephen Paul Hatosy, 63, of Paragould, died Tuesday,
January 29, 2013, at his residence.
Born September 24, 1949, in the Bronx, New York, he was a Vietnam veteran
and retired from Citibank. Stephen enjoyed computer graphic design, fishing,
collecting dragons and playing poker.
Survivors include his wife, Becky Murphy-Hatosy of Paragould; a sister, Lori
Kelly and her husband, Tony, of East Moriches, New York; a brother-in-law,
Ray Murphy, Jr. and his wife, Donna, of Spring City, Pennsylvania; and a
sister-in-law, Debora Murphy and her wife, Lou Kinsey of Bolivar, Tennessee.
He is also survived by one aunt; several cousins; and his beloved
“children”, Lizzy and Pup.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Anna Catherine Hatosy.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral service will be Friday, February 1st, 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, with David King officiating. Burial will follow in
Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Jake Dachs, Jeremy Dachs, Daniel Smith, James David Smith, Justin Craig, and
Josh Dachs will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials to House of Prayer or Shepherd’s Fold Ministry would be
appreciated.
Online guest registry:
Mitchell Funeral Home
Claude J. Tenison
Claude J. Tenison, 90, of St. Louis, Missouri, died Wednesday, January 30,
2013, in St. Louis. He was born April 22, 1927 in Fontaine, Arkansas the son
of the late Charlie and Lillie Tenison. Mr. Tenison was a long time resident
of St. Louis, MO and a retired lineman of General Motors Division, Local
#25, of the United Auto Workers. He served in the Army during WWII and was a
disabled veteran. He was a former Commander of the Disabled American
Veterans, Chapter No. 53, St. Louis, MO.
Beloved husband of the late Mildred E. Perry Tenison; dear father and
father-in-law of Sharon P. (Michael C.) Prost and the late Randle E. Tenison;
dear grandfather of Gregory, Andrew and Matthew Prost; dear
great-grandfather of Landon J. Prost; dear son of the late Charlie and
Lillie Tenison; dear brother and brother-in-law of Emma Sue (late Dan) Muse,
Eugene (Esther) Tenison, the late Edward (late Clara) Tenison, the late
Baciel (Tessy) Tenison, the late Earnest (late Gladys) Tenison, the late
J.C. (Minnie) Tenison, the late Roe Etta Meister, Dorotha Smith, Anna Lou
Brown, the late Mary Louise (Allen) Nauch, Homer C. (late Marie) Perry,
Lewis C. (Mary) Perry and the late Curtis H. Perry; our dear uncle, cousin
and friend.
The family will receive friends Sunday, February 3rd, 11:00 a.m. until 1:00
p.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel. His life will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m.
at Heath Colonial Chapel with Lonnie Pyle officiating.
Burial will follow at Lorado Cemetery with military honors.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 1st, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Ortmann Funeral Home, 9222 Lackland Road, in Overland, Mo.
Online guest registry:
Heath Funeral Home
Paul J. Stratton
Paul J. Stratton, 72 of Walnut Ridge died Wednesday
January 30, 2013 at his home. He was born April 30, 1940 in Walnut Ridge,
Arkansas to Norvel and Florence Moore Stratton. He was a lifelong resident
of the Gile Spur Community near Walnut Ridge. He was a farmer and a member
of the Main Street Church of Christ in Walnut Ridge.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bobby Stratton.
He is survived by his wife Joan Stratton of the home; daughter, Kimberly
Hinson and husband Terry of Paragould; Grandson, Carrington Gray and wife
Ashley of Paragould; Granddaughter, Kasey Nelson and husband Cason of
Paragould; Great-Grandchildren, Ashton Gray, Jaylyn Karter Nelson and
Garrett Youngblood, all of Paragould and many special Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday, February 2nd, 2:00 p.m. at House-Gregg
Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge with Rob Combs and Robert Davis officiating.
Burial will follow in the Lorado Cemetery near Walcott.
Visitation will be Friday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 in House-Gregg Funeral
Home in Walnut Ridge.
Pallbearers are Dwight Ellis, Jerry Cox, Jeremy Cunningham, Dale Stratton,
Bill Binkley and Frank Binkley.
Honorary: Dr. Michael Isaacson and Joyce Files, Harry Jones, Ben Henry, Jack
Ward, Raymond Minton, Warren Fender, Jimmy Cunningham, David Sprinkle,
Johnny and Diana Cook, Kenny and Connie Tolbert, Vickie Hidalgo, Lloyd Don
and Stephanie Cook, David and Theresa Justus, Linda Wineland and their
families.
Online guest registry:
House-Gregg Funeral
Home~Walnut Ridge
Patricia
Ann Frakes
Patricia Ann Frakes, 78, of Corvallis, Oregon, died January 30, 2013, at her
home.
Born August 29, 1934, in Marmaduke, Arkansas she was the daughter of Earnest
Odell and Opal Eidora Olive Ridings Bridges. She graduated from Clover Bend
High School in 1952 and moved to Illinois, where she lived for several
years. She moved to Corvallis in 1983.
She attended Oregon State University, where she studied Health Promotion and
Education. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1993 at the age of 59. She was
certified in gerontology and her specialty was caring for and helping
seniors with disabilities until her retirement in 2004.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Bridges and Jimmy Bridges;
and three sisters, Madge Schneider, Hannah Fuller and Jackie Bridges.
Survivors include her companion of 27 years, Cecil Torbet; two sons, Michael
Frakes and Timothy Frakes; four daughters, Stephanie Bridges, Karen Bethell,
Patricia Boyd and Kristy Frakes; a brother, Jerry Bridges; three sisters,
Bonnye Trantham, Libby Thomas-Wheat and Charley Kay Beckman; 12
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A celebration of her life will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Circle
Church of Christ in Corvallis with Pastor Greg Strawn officiating. McHenry
Funeral Home and Circle Church of Christ had charge of arrangements.
Online guest registry:
McHenry Funeral Home
LaMartha Welborn Griggs
LaMartha Welborn Griggs, 71, of Paragould and formerly of Dell, AR, passed
from this life Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Arkansas Methodist Medical
Center in Paragould.
Born in Blytheville, AR to Lamar "Doc" and Clementine Welborn, she was a
homemaker, a teacher for head start, a volunteer for the Red Cross, PTA and
was a member of the Dell United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father. LaMartha is survived by her mother,
Clementine Love of Jonesboro, AR; loving companion, Red England of
Paragould, AR; children, Tina Sue Carr and her husband Michael, of
Collierville, TN, Dana Jo Griggs of Jacksonville, AR, Timothy William Griggs
and wife, Brandy of Blytheville, AR and Marion Ball and husband, Dennis of
Lake City, AR; grandchildren, Bogan Willyard, Chandler Carr, Ellen Carr and
Reyn Griggs, great granddaughter, Lilliana Willyard; sister, Winn Keahey and
husband, Frank of Spanish Fort, AL and their daughter, Lana Nelson and
husband, Scott.
Funeral services will be Saturday, February 2nd, 10:00 a.m. in Cobb Funeral
Home Chapel with Dr. Tommy Carney and Rev. Marilyn Webb officiating. Burial
will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday at 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Donations can be made to the Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually
Impaired, 2600 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR, 72205.
Online guest registry:
Cobb Funeral Home
~*~Information from the following funeral homes in Paragould, and Greene
County AR:
Heath, Mitchell, Phillips, Irby~Marmaduke/Rector, unless other wise noted~*~ |