Clara Naomi Denton

Clara Naomi Denton, 92, of Walnut Ridge died Thursday, July 3, 2003, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born in Delaplaine.
Survivors include two sons, Chester Denton and Eldo Denton, both of Delaplaine; a daughter, Rita Whitehorn of Walnut Ridge; a sister, Ruby Ferrell of Walnut Ridge; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Denton; and her parents, Charlie and Carrie Martin Connelly.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of McNabb Funeral Home in Pocahontas, with Melvin Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Cemetery in Paragould.
Pallbearers will be Robbie Lance, Darrell Denton, Jeff Penn, Weldon Denton, Eugene Lance and Wayne Denton.
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Paty Joyce Eaton

Patty Joyce Eaton, 53, of Paragould died Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at her residence.
Born in Paragould, she was a machine operator for Emerson Electric Co., and a member of Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Eaton of the home; two sons, Mark Charles Eaton and Richard Jerome Eaton, both of Paragould; two daughters, Kimbra Renee Hudson of Cumberland Furnace, Tenn., and Crystal Jolenna Eaton of Paragould; six brothers, Sam West of Jonesboro, Mark C. West, Herbert West, Robert West and Joe West, all of Paragould, and Donald West of Midland, Texas; three sisters, Mary Bresna of Paragould, Betty Williams of Hornbeck, La., and Dorothy Wilson of St. Louis; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Heath Funeral Home’s Colonial Chapel in Paragould, with the Rev. Royce Boling officiating. Burial will follow in Brown’s Chapel at Paragould.
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Funeral services for Debra Jean Johnson, 45, of Paragould who died Saturday, July 5, 2003, at her residence will be at 3 p.m. today at Mitchell Funeral Home chapel, with the Revs. Rick Ethridge and Sammy Leisure officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Knott Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Chris Johnson, Matthew Cook, John Miller, Bryan Sides, Tim Mathis, Joe Burgess, A. J. Vanover and Tommy Burgett.

Born in St. Louis, she was of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include two sons, Josh Carson and Jeff Carson, both of Paragould; her parents, Morgan and Shelby Jean Johnson of Paragould; one brother, Billy Johnson of Alicia; one sister, Pam Nance of Paragould; her maternal grandmother, Ethel White of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; two grandchildren, Shelby Carson and Katlyn Carson, both of Paragould; and one stepgrandchild, Brianna Jackson of Paragould.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ralph and Juanita Johnson; and her maternal grandfather, Orley White.

Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Nita June Baldwin

Nita June Baldwin, 56, of Paragould died Saturday, July 5, 2003, at Riverbend Park in Hardy.

Born in Blytheville, she was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Paragould.

Survivors include her husband, Richard Baldwin of Paragould; two sons, Wayne Baldwin and Scott Baldwin, both of Paragould; one daughter, Barbie Hayes of Malden, Mo.; her mother, Hattie Cline of Paragould; three brothers, Jack Cline of Paragould, Conard Cline of Calico Rock and Lee Cline of Mountain Home; two sisters, Liz Douglas of Malden, Mo., and Lou Williamson of Rockford, Ill.; and eight grandchildren, Paul Earl Breece of Dexter, Mo., Kyle Hayes and Stephanie Hayes, both of Malden, Mo., Heather Baldwin and Halee Baldwin, both of Kennett, Mo., Bianca Jordan, Ashlyn Baldwin and Destiny Baldwin, all of Paragould.

She was preceded in death by her father, Maxie Cline.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Heath Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Joe Marsden officiating. Burial will follow in New Liberty Cemetery in Marmaduke.

Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 



Jean Alice Greenwood

Jean Alice Greenwood, 65, of Paragould, formerly of Walnut Ridge, died Saturday, July 5, 2003, at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital.

Born near Portia, she was a homemaker and a member of a Church of Christ.

Survivors include her mother, Lela Greenwood of Walnut Ridge; and one brother, Rudolph Greenwood of Walnut Ridge.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lawrence Memorial Park. Bryan Funeral Home of Hoxie is in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers will be Robert Greenwood, Mark Greenwood, Steven Greenwood, Scotty Greenwood, Bill Hatfield and Denver Schweighauser.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Marty Leta Friar Bateman

Marty Leta Friar Bateman, 64, of Paragould died Sunday, July 6, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born in Beech Grove, she was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Survivors include two sons, Darrell Gifford of Jonesboro and Douglas Gifford of Paragould; two brothers, J. B. Friar and Paul Friar, both of Paragould; two sisters, Reatha Friar Clifton of Jonesboro and Yuvonne Friar Smith of Paragould; and one granddaughter, Amanda Gifford of Jonesboro.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jess W. and Evaline Like Friar; one brother; and one sister.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today at Meadows Grove Cemetery in Beech Grove, with the Rev. Richard Williams officiating. Heath Funeral Home of Paragould is in charge of arrangements.

No visitation has been scheduled.

Qulen Christine Wortham

Qulen Christine Wortham, 89, of Paragould died Sunday, July 6, 2003, at Paragould Nursing Center.

Born at the Alexander community in Greene County, she was a homemaker, and she attended church at Paragould.

Survivors include three sons, Edward Wortham and Wilbourn Wortham, both of Paragould, and Youel Wortham of Murray, Ky.; one brother, Willard Waits of Allen Park, Mich.; one sister, Gail Cox of Paragould; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Wortham; one son, Jayvene Wortham; one daughter, Bonnie Wortham; her parents, Allen and Mattie Waits; four sisters; and one brother.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mitchell Funeral Home chapel in Paragould, with Bill Bass and Jim Cantrell officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Heights Cemetery at Rector.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Wortham, Rondal Wortham, Randy Wortham, Doug Wortham, Gary Wortham and Craig Wortham.

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

Vestal Imogene Snell

Vestal Imogene Snell, 82, of Paragould died Monday, July 7, 2003, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

Born at Beech Grove, she had worked as a secretary for Beckman Instruments in Fullerton, Calif.

Survivors include her husband, Clyde V. Snell of Paragould; two sons, Allen Snell of Buffalo, Wyo., and Bill Snell of Houston, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Osmer and Molly Thurman Stallcup.

Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at New Friendship Cemetery in Paragould, with the Rev. Bill Snow officiating.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Health Funeral Home in Paragould.

Jermiah Allen Newman

Graveside services for Jeremiah Allen Newman, infant son of Crystal Scroggins and Billy Chad Newman, both of Paragould, who died Monday, July 7, 2003, at his residence will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Pine Log Cemetery at Brookland.

The Rev. Tommy Newman will officiate.

Survivors, in addition to the parents, include one brother, Caleb Newman of Paragould; paternal grandfather, Tony Newman of Paragould; maternal grandparents, Larry and Diane Sessums of Paragould; and paternal great-grandparents, Bill and Jeanette Newman of Paragould.

He was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Susan Newman.

Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Heath Funeral Home.

Sharon Kay Hoyt

Sharon Kay Hoyt, 49, of Paragould died Friday, July 11, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born in Paragould, she was a writer and a graduate of Arkansas State University. She was a member of Center Hill Church of Christ.

Survivors include her parents, Curtis and Alberta Burns Newsom of Paragould; and one brother, Dan Newsom of Searcy.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Heath Funeral Home's Colonial Chapel in Paragould, with Jody McFadden officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Knot Cemetery at Paragould.

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

Memorials may be made to Crowley's Ridge Academy, 606 Academy Drive, Paragould 72450, or to the Greene County Humane Society.

Elmore Veneal Thomas

 

Elmore Veneal Thomas, 87, of Paragould, died Sunday, July 13, 2003, at his home.

Born in Greene County, he was a Navy veteran of World War II and a retired truck driver for Emerson Electric.

Survivors include one son, Richard Thomas of Paragould; one daughter, Barbara L. Lilly of Heflin, La.; one sister, Margaret Carlton of Paragould; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery near Marmaduke, with Ronnie Winn officiating.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould. The procession will leave the funeral home at 1 p.m.

Billy Mack Johnson

Funeral services for Billy Mack Johnson, 71, of Paragould, who died Tuesday, July 15, 2003, in Paragould, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Heath Funeral Home Colonial Chapel.

Art Smith will officiate, and burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould.

Active pallbearers will include Charles Noel, Joe Vangilder, Don Carlisle, Ray Smith, J.R. Palmer and James Balcolm.

Honorary pallbearers will include Bobby Cook, Terry Lenderman, Bobby Markum, Dale Tipton, Archie Johnson, Archie Eason and Steve Knight.

Born in Leachville, he was a veteran of the Korean War, a former assistant cashier at First National Bank of Commerce and was owner, operator and salesman at Lamb Auto Sales. He was a member of Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Pansy Johnson of the home; a son, Ted Johnson of Leachville; a daughter, Debra Mosley of North Little Rock; two sisters, Betty Buck of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and LeFetra Galyean of Knoxville, Tenn.; and two grandchildren, Kyle Mosley of North Little Rock and Ashley Johnson of Leachville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudy and Lola Bishop Johnson, and two brothers.

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

Memorials may be made to Children's Home of Paragould, 5515 Old Walcott Road, Paragould 72450 or the Greene County Humane Society, 1509 South Ninth St., Paragould 72450.

Ruth Odessa Maleare

 

Ruth Odessa Maleare, 81, of Gravette, formerly of Paragould, died Thursday, July 17, 2003, at Washington Regional Medical Center at Fayetteville.

Born in Greene County, she was a retired beautician and former cafeteria worker at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School. She was a member of Second and Walnut Church of Christ.

Survivors include two sons, James David Maleare of Searcy and Jerry Bruce Maleare of Mountain Home; one daughter, Karen Kerr of Gravette; one sister, Rachel T. Smith of California, Ky.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Maleare; her parents, Bill and Martha McIntruff; two brothers; and five sisters.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould, with James A. Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Hartsoe Cemetery near Marmaduke.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Rev. Earl D. McKelvey

 

The Rev. Earl D. McKelvey, 70, of Paragould died Thursday, July 17, 2003, at Regional Medical Center of NEA.

Born in Greene County, he was the minister at First Freewill Baptist Church in Paragould. He was a retired businessman, Chase National Life Insurance salesman and Foremost Dairy employee.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Jean McKelvey of Paragould; three sons, David W. McKelvey of Farmington, Mo., and Jack D. McKelvey and Tim A. McKelvey, both of Paragould; one daughter, Cindy Barnhardt of Jonesboro; two brothers, Coleman Like of Kentucky and Fred Like of Texas; one sister, Linda Like Britton of Nevada; six grandchildren, Joshua Barnhardt, Shannon McKelvey Ellington, Jordan Barnhardt, Nathan McKelvey, Miranda McKelvey and Ryan McKelvey; and one great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Printice and Emo McKelvey; his stepfather, Otis Like; three sisters; and one grandson.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Heath Funeral Home's Colonial Chapel in Paragould, with the Rev. Kim Bridges, the Rev. Tommy Knodell and David McKelvey officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens at Paragould.

Active pallbearers will be Jack McKelvey, Tim McKelvey, David McKelvey, Paul Barnhardt, Joshua Barnhardt, Nathan McKelvey, Jordan Barnhardt and Sammy Ellington.

Honorary pallbearers include Clinton Holder, Jim Brotemarkle, Darrell Brotemarkle, Frankie Hammond, Randall Garner, Russell Fields, Earl Michaels, Raymond Murphy, Rex Hall, Denver Stokes, Pete Moore, Phillip Pollock, Eddie Leach, Donald Grissom and Wendell Eubanks.

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

Memorials may be made to the First Freewill Baptist Church, 1311 West Court St., Paragould 72450.

Jimmie Stanford Stump

Graveside services for Jimmie Stanford Stump, 63, of Paragould, who died Saturday, July 19, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Shiloh Cemetery.

The Rev. Lynn Hetler will officiate, and Mitchell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Pallbearers will be Gary Thomas, Loyd Stump, Michael Stump, Jason Stump, Jeremy Williams and Randy Turner.

Born in Russellville, he was a self-employed swimming pool installer.

Survivors include one son, Bryan Stump of Hot Springs; one daughter, Sophie Stump of Newport; two stepdaughters, Lynn Thomas of Jonesboro and Donna Householder of Lake City; his mother, Elizabeth Melton of Paragould; one brother, Loyd Stump of Paragould; two sisters, Virginia Weatherford and Janice Brewer, both of Paragould; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jemme Herman Stump, one brother and one sister.

Jesse Lee Ivie

 

Funeral services for Jesse Lee Ivie, 77, of Paragould who died Sunday, July 20, 2003, at St. Bernard's Medical Center, have been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Heath Funeral Home Colonial Chapel.

The Rev. Sam Stewart will officiate, and burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery at Paragould.

Active pallbearers will be Dennis Duckworth, Joe Ivie, Jim Bryant, Brandon Nix, Milton Bryant and Rick Cross.

Honorary pallbearers will include Leland Bryant, Ronnie Daniels and Keith Bryant.

Born in Ripley, Tenn., he was the owner and operator of Jesse Ivie Front End Alignment Service in Paragould.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy May Ivie of the home; two sons, Floyd Lee Ivie and Jesse Carl Ivie, both of Paragould; two daughters, Kathy Jane Folkes of Paragould and Connie May Wilkerson of Rockford, Ill.; one brother, James Ivie of Pocahontas; one sister, Irene Ward of Arizona; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Sarah Frances Whaley Ivie; one son, Kenneth Ivie; two brothers; one sister; and one great-grandson.

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

James Berl Loyd, 58, of Paragould, formerly of Kansas City, Mo., died Sunday, July 20, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born at Caraway, he was a graduate of Greene County Tech High School and Arkansas State University and was employed by Citizens First Home Mortgage. He was of the Baptist belief.

Survivors include two brothers, Aubrey C. Loyd of Las Vegas and A.G. Loyd of Southaven, Miss.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. today in the chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould, with Royce Boling officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Jack Milliken, Herbert West, Dennis Hoyer, Steve Myatt, Harold Wagner and Darrell Gatlin.

Visitation will be from 1:30-3:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Don Bishop

 

Funeral services for Don "Derrek" Bishop, 30, of Paragould, who died Thursday, July 24, 2003, near Paragould, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.

The Rev. Royce Boling will officiate, and burial will follow in Brown's Chapel Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Dennis Grissom, Calvin Lyles, Garry Hughes, Matt Dearin, Jon Clark and Tim Clark.

Honorary pallbearers will include Tom Smith, Troy Smith, Doug Strickland, Danny Hart and Levi Pillow.

Born in Lampasas, Texas, he was a farmer and a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Dee Dee Bishop of the home; two sons, Brian Charles Bishop and Jonathan Todd Bishop, both of the home; his mother, Carolyn Travis of Jonesboro; his father and stepmother, Charles and Vicki Bishop of Yelm, Wash.; two brothers, Kevin Bishop of Spencer, Ind., and Todd Bishop of Paragould; two sisters, Misty Hines and Chasity Hannah, both of Jonesboro; and his maternal grandparents, Allen and Lorrie Bullinger of Beech Grove.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather.

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

Margaret Lucille Galbreath

Margaret Lucille Galbreath, 79, of Beech Grove died Thursday, July 24, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born in Poinsett County, she was a homemaker and a member of West Light Church of Christ.

Survivors include two sons, James Everette "Jim" Galbreath of Parkersburg, W.Va., and William David Galbreath of Marmaduke; two daughters, Margie Lee Bailey of Light and Mary Sue Cox of Bono; two brothers, Perry Allen Wood and Sidney Ray Wood, both of Trumann; one sister, Dorothy Riley of Trumann; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Evertte Galbreath; her parents, William Authur and Mable Clark Wood; four brothers; two sisters; and one grandson.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Heath Colonial Chapel with Carl Hollis and Myrl Frederick officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery at Paragould.

Active pallbearers will be Tommy Myrick, Bill Bailey, Glen Maple, Rick Lenderman, Mike Jones and James Edward Ivy.

Honorary pallbearers will include Edward Lands, Von Bobo and Murble Walton.

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

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 211 Natural Resources Drive, Little Rock 72205.

Mildred Louise Wright

Funeral services for Mildred Louise Wright, 79, of Paragould, who died Thursday, July 24, 2003, at her residence, have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at Heath Funeral Home's Colonial Chapel.

The Rev. Wilburn Griggs will officiate, and burial will follow in Finch Cemetery at Paragould.

Active pallbearers will be Robert and Virginia Nettles, Jason Copeland, Justin Wright, Lauren Wright, Dallas Wright and Dylan Wright.

Honorary pallbearers will include Ryan Wright, Keith Todd, Ricky Gunn, Kenny Gunn and Dallas Gunn.

Born in Rector, she was a homemaker and was of the Baptist belief.

Survivors include three sons, Ora Gene Nettles of Hickman, Ky., Dallas Wright of Houston and Richard Wright of Paragould; a daughter, Nancy Copeland of Florence, Ala.; two brothers, Logan Gunn of Paragould and Oscar Gunn of Rector; two sisters, Mary Henson of Corcoran, Calif., and Barbara Todd of Paragould; and eight grandchildren, Robert Nettles of Martin, Tenn., Virginia Nettles, Dallas Wright and Dylan Wright, all of Marion, Jason Copeland of Memphis, Justin Wright and Lauren Wright, both of Marmaduke, and Ryan Wright of Paragould.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Wright; her parents, Ora and Bessie Irene Jackson Gunn; a brother; and a sister.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma, Office of Donors Services, 1311 Mamaromecka Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10605 or to a charity of the donor's choice.

James Allen Posey

James Allen Posey, 51, of Little Rock, formerly of Paragould, died Thursday, July 24, 2003, at his residence.

Born in Paragould, he was a master plumber and of the Baptist belief.

Survivors include one daughter, Dr. Jame Pierce of Little Rock; and one brother, John Posey of Monette.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Neil and Ruby Stevens Posey, and one brother.

Graveside services are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Mount Zion Cemetery at Walcott. Heath Funeral Home of Paragould is in charge of arrangements.

No visitation has been planned.

Claris Elaine Walker Newsom

Claris Elaine Walker Newsom, 70, of Paragould died Friday, July 25, 2003, at her residence.

Born in Monette, she was retired from Emerson Electric and was a member of the Assembly of God.

Survivors include one son, Mike Newsom of Paragould; two brothers, Harold Walker and Maurice Walker, both of Mountain Home; and two granddaughters, Tayler Newsom and Callie Newsom, both of Paragould.

She was preceded in death by her parents, J.R. and Bulah Walker, one brother and two sisters.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Shiloh Cemetery at Paragould , with Dennis Scudder officiating. Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould is in charge of arrangements.

The funeral procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 9:45 a.m.

Active pallbearers will be Brian Walker, Jarrod Lyerly, Mike Lyerly, Bruce Conger, Jerry Hoepfl and Rick Norman.

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

Icamae McHaney

Icamae McHaney, 84, of Paragould died Friday, July 25, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

Born in the Finch community in Green County, she was retired from Emerson Electric in Paragould.

Survivors include one son, Richard McHaney of Memphis; two daughters, Wilma Cunningham of Fort Smith and Jane Sparks of Hot Springs; two brothers, Hancel McMillon of Wichita, Kan., and N.J. McMillon of Jonesboro; one sister, Betty Sue Holtsclaw of Paragould; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy McHaney, and her parents, William Thomas and Lula Greenway McMillon.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Heath Funeral Home's Colonial Chapel in Paragould, with the Rev. Jeff Rainwater officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery at Paragould.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

The family has requested that persons wishing to leave a lasting memorial consider the First United Methodist Church Homemakers Sunday School Class.

Delbert Delwayne Vincent

Delbert Delwayne Vincent, 52, of Lafe died Saturday, July 26, 2003, at the VA Hospital in Memphis.

Born in Paragould, he was of the Baptist belief. He worked as a truck driver for Razorback Concrete and served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

Survivors include his wife, Debra E. Vincent of the home; one son, Zachariah Vincent of Lafe; two daughters, Danielle Vincent of Lafe and Felicia Vincent; his mother, Barbara Johnson; three brothers, Marty Vincent, Tommy Vincent and Wendell Vincent, all of Paragould; and three sisters, Kim Gill and Maria Mosley, both of Paragould, and Jackie Smith of Marmaduke.

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert William Vincent.

A memorial service is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday at Unity Baptist Church, with the Rev. Terry Songer officiating. Burial will follow in Brown's Chapel Cemetery. Heath Funeral Home of Paragould is in charge of arrangements.

No visitation has been planned.

Margaret Jane Wooten

Margaret Jane Wooten, 69, of Jonesboro died Sunday, July 27, 2003, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock.

Born in Paragould, she lived in Jonesboro all her life and was of the Baptist belief.

Survivors include her husband, Harold Wooten of the home; two sons, Terry Wooten and Ronnie Wooten, both of Jonesboro; four daughters, Mary Prince of Brookland, Connie Davis and Bonnie K. Wooten, both of Jonesboro, and Betty Brinson of Hernando, Miss.; two brothers, Robert Kirk of Jonesboro and Alex Kirk of Forrest City; one sister, Mary Kirk of Detroit; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Martha L. Ezell Kirk; one son, David Wooten; and one grandson.

Graveside services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in Pine Log Cemetery, with the Rev. Robbie McMasters. Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Hazel Novella Garner

Hazel Novella Garner, 73, of Paragould died Monday, July 28, 2003, at her residence.

Born in Beech Grove, she was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ.

Survivors include her husband, Al Garner of the home; three sons, Donald Eugene Clark and Jerry Wayne Clark, both of Paragould, and Michael Anthony Clark of Jonesboro; four daughters, Novella Ussery, Kathy Templeton, Kim Cox and Tammy Clark, all of Paragould; three sisters, Geneva Scroggs of Paragould, Jewell Goode of Mount Morris, Mich., and Wanda Dollins of Victoria, Texas; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie Clay and Effie Novella Arant Cloud, two brothers and two sisters.

Graveside services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in New Friendship Cemetery, with the Rev. Lowell Ussery officiating. Heath Funeral Home of Paragould is in charge of arrangements.

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

Dorothy RobertsThorn

Dorothy Roberts Thorn, 86, of Paragould died Monday, July 28, 2003, at Greene Acres Nursing Home.

Born in Rector, she was a retired shoe factory worker and a member of Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ.

Survivors include three daughters, Marjorie Noel, Peggy Bohanning and Joan Norwood, all of Paragould; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Otis Roberts; her second husband, S.D. Thorn; a son, Bill Roberts; a daughter, Sharon Ryles; and her parents, Odis and Jennie Mott.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould, with Larry McFadden officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens.

Grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

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

Mildred Margarett Johnson

Mildred Margarett Johnson, 92, of Shreveport, formerly of Marmaduke, died Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at Christus Schumpert Medical Center in Shreveport.

Born in Marmaduke, she was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Betty Lou McHugh of Metairie, La., and Deloris Smith of Shreveport; two sisters, Elsie Brightwell of Paragould and Verna Williams of Marmaduke; a granddaughter, Deaunna Fleming of Shreveport; and three great-granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arvie E. "Joe" Johnson; her parents, Tom and Sylvia Vestal; a brother; and seven sisters.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Marmaduke. Kim Bridges and Wayne Brightwell will officiate, and burial will follow in Harvey's Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.

Pallbearers will be Don Echols, Rickie Roberts, Bobby Farmer, Ben Whitaker, Jack Lee, Chuck White and Gene Bennett.

Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Friday at the church.

Mildred Irene Smith

Mildred Irene Smith, 90, of Paragould died Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born in Greene County, she was a homemaker and a member of Finch Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, Edward Smith of Paragould; four daughters, Mary Sailor and Lola Clement, both of Paragould, Velta McNatt of Jonesboro and Sylvia Hampton of Taylor, Mich.; one brother, Felix Tate of Paragould; one sister, Sylvia Wheeler of Mountain View; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Betty Thomas; three sons, Carl James Smith, L.D. Smith and M.J. Smith; two brothers; and two sisters.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Mitchell Funeral Home chapel in Paragould, with Terry Gage officiating. Burial will follow in Finch Cemetery.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

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

Violet Gillman Hosier

Violet Gillman Hosier, 85, of Paragould, formerly of Harrisburg, died Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born in Murray, Ky., she was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal belief.

Survivors include six sons, Reuben Andrew Hosier Sr. of Blooming Grove, Joe W. Hosier of Lafe, George H. Hosier of Cottage Hills, Ill., John R. Hosier of Worden, Ill., and Mickey Hosier and David Hosier, both of Paragould; and six daughters, Ola Mae Morris of McClainesboro, Ill., Betty Hackworth and Mary Davis, both of Paragould, Bertha Lopez of Saginaw, Mich., Carolyn Bridges of Martin, Tenn., and Ann Cupp of West Monroe, La.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wesley Hosier, a son, her parents and several siblings.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home, with Ira Davis and Melvin Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ted Spears

Ted Spears, 61, of Paragould died Thursday, July 31, 2003, at his residence.

Born in Paragould, he was employed at Monroe Auto Equipment for 31 years.

Survivors include one son, Kevin Michael Spears of Paragould; four daughters, April Howard of Cave City and Veronica Spears, Misty Henderson and Stacey Hollis, all of Paragould; two brothers, Aubrey Spears of Oregon and Fred Spears of Little Rock; two sisters, Barbara Cummins and Patricia Clark, both of Paragould; and two grandchildren, Breana Howard and Destiny Eno.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Margaret Spears, and one brother.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today in Shiloh Cemetery at Paragould, with Harold Diggs officiating.

Pallbearers will be Bruce Howard, Matt Eno, Bobby Everett, Tony Eno, Shannon Huffine and Ronnie Grady.

Visitation will be from 8:30-10:45 a.m. today at Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.

James Roy Hunt, 80, of Hudson, Fla., formerly of Paragould, died Thursday, July 31, 2003, at Regional Medical Center Bayonnet Point in Hudson. He was born Nov. 15, 1922, in Paragould. He was retired from General Motors in Michigan and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Emma Bell Shirley Hunt; one brother, Paul J. Hunt, and one sister, Blanche Hollowell. Survivors include his wife, Delitha "Dell" Hunt of the home; one daughter, Elaine Worden of Hudson; one brother, Ted Hunt of Hudson; one sister, Rheba Hunt of 
Paragould; three grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Heath Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Winn officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.

Pallbearers are Christopher Hunt, Mitchell Hunt, Andy Hunt, Paul Hunt, Keith Hunt and Tom Wheeless.

Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, or to the charity of the giver's choice.