Gerald Ray Vickers, 71, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010, at his residence.

Mr. Vickers was born July 29, 1938, in Monette, Arkansas and was a former employee of L. A. Darling Store Fixtures. He was an Army veteran having served during the Cuban Missile Crisis, a member of the American Legion, and of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include his wife, Laren Vickers of Paragould; three sons and daughters-in-law, Lonnie and Christi Vickers of Bernie, Missouri, Dennis and Shelley Vickers and David and Stephaine Vickers, all of Paragould; and one daughter and son-in-law, Tammie and Kenneth Swink of Paragould. He is also survived by one sister, June Gossett of Nicholasville, Kentucky; eleven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Loyd and Pauline Vickers; one brother, Glen Vickers; and one sister, Sharon Shatley.

There will be a private funeral service and no visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

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Marion Forman

Marion Formon, 83, of Paragould passed away July 4, 2010 at Greene Acres Nursing Home. He was born April 18, 1927 in Leachville to James and Hallie Formon. He was a carpenter who enjoyed singing and writing Christian poetry. In the last months of his life he came to know the Lord.

Preceding him in death were his parents; a son, Dwight LaDare Formon; four brothers, James Eldon, Loy Dean, James Donald and Carl Formon; one sister, Edith Eurlene Formon.

He is survived by two sons, Teddy Allen (Carrie) Formon of Jonesboro and Vince Formon of Memphis; three daughters, Cicondra (Hugh) Walton of Jonesboro, Janet Cheek of Paragould and Marlana (Clint) Cooper of Brookland; two brothers, Leeman Formon of Paragould and Glen Formon of Lake City; four sisters, Della Bell of Grubbs, Peggy Johnston of Springfield, MO, Doshie Kidd of Memphis and Donie Matthews; seven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 6th, 12:00 until 1:15 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Pruett’s Chapel Cemetery with Benny Isom officiating.

Pallbearers are Hugh Walton, Jr., Mark Walton, Shawn Walton, Adam Cooper, Roger Grimm and John Cheek. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin and Marty Owens.

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Cora McAda Dowler
 

Cora McAda Dowler, 73, of Marmaduke passed away July 4, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born September 18, 1936 in Ravenden Springs to Colon and Vasta Rogers-White. She was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Marmaduke.

Preceding her in death were her parents and a brother, Murrel White.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Dowler of the home; four daughters, Melissa Austin and her husband, Gary, Kay Phillips and her husband, Greg, Angie Justice and her husband, Travis, all of Paragould and Becky Chambers and her husband, Scott of Marmaduke; three brothers, Wayne White of Paragould, Paul and Dean White of Alabama, Loren and Sarah White, and Chuck and Peggy White both of Marmaduke; seven grandchildren, Jason, Blake, Ashley, Kelsey, Braden, Blaire, and Melody; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, July 6th, 6:00 until 9:00 at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 7th, 11:00 a.m. at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel with Eddie Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery in Marmaduke

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David Monroe Bullinger

David Monroe Bullinger, 53 of Rector passed away at his residence July 5, 2010.

David was born April 9, 1957 to Lindle and Shirley (Crouch) Bullinger in Winter Haven, Florida. He was a worker at the Systems Contracting Corporation.

Preceding him in death was his mother: Shirley Bullinger and his son: Michael David Bullinger.
David is survived by two daughters: Candice Sears and Nicole Winberry, eight grandchildren, two brothers: John Bullinger and Wendell Bullinger and three sisters: Victoria Payne, Marchie Vega and Judy McCord.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 7th, 2:00 p.m. at the Irby Funeral Home in Rector. Visitation will begin at 1:00, prior to services. Interment will be at the Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.

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Bert T. Cruse

Bert T. Cruse, 92, a kind, gentle, caring and generous man went to his heavenly home on Independence Day, 2010. Daddy Bert (as his grandchildren called him) was born on his family's farm in Goobertown, AR. April 4, 1918. He grew up in the Goobertown community, graduated from Green County Tech, and attended college at Arkansas State College (now ASU). He taught school in Bowman and was later appointed Deputy County Clerk for Craighead County.

After borrowing $200 in "pin money" from his mother to help fund his race for office, and after climbing "every fence in the county and shaking the hand of every voter in the county", he was elected County Clerk.

After his service in county government, Bert entered the real estate business, specializing in the sale and financing of farm property. He was the loan service officer for Mutual of New York Life Insurance Company and he shared office space with the Mooney Law Firm for decades. Bert's family liked being in public with him because many people came up with a warm handshake and slap on the back. Everyone loved Bert.

Baptized as a teenager in a stock pond at Goobertown, Bert attended New Antioch Baptist Church. In later years, he was a member and children's teacher at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Jonesboro.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Calla Mae, and his second wife, Roselind.

Survived by a son, Michael L. Cruse (Susan) of Fayetteville, two grandchildren, Beth (Matt) Saferite and Brad (Laura) Cruse, three great-grandchildren of Fayetteville and New York City; a stepson, Pat McAdams (Donna) of Albuquerque, NM, and two great nieces, Rhonda Rogers of Jonesboro and Dana Linn of Clinton, AR.

The family expresses gratitude to Bert's longtime colleagues at work, Shirley Collins and Bridget Downs, who remained faithful in their friendship long after Bert left the office. We also thank Joann Treat and the staff of Happy Helpers and Southwind Heights. You all were the reason Daddy Bert lived in comfort after daily life became a challenge. We thank the Lord for you.

Visitation will be held Monday evening, at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home 5:00 until 7:00 with graveside services and burial in Paragould's Linwood Cemetery Tuesday, July 5th, at 10:00 a.m.

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Manuel Tenyson Hammon

Manuel Tenyson Hammon, age 68, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in Paragould. He was born March 21, 1942 in Greene County. Manuel was owner and operator of Skaggs TV and Music. He served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He loved music and was a member of Sugarcreek Band.

He is survived by his father, Lester Manuel Hammon; son and daughter-in-law: Dennis and Beverly Hammon, all of Paragould; daughters and son-in-law: Debra Salters of Lansing, MI, Carla and Rob Foster of Odessa, FL; sister: Sandy Boozer; brothers: Jimmy Hammon, Frankie Hammon, all of Paragould, Gerald Hammon of Mountain Home; grandchildren: Miranda Lamb, Michael Fleming, Zach Foster, Megan Foster, Darrian Hammon, Randall Carroll, and Richard Carroll and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Tennie Hammon and sisters, Marla Sue and Marsa Lou Hammon.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening 6:00 until 8:00. His life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel, Friday, July 9th, 2:00 p.m.with Gary Cremeens officiating. Interment will follow at Brown’s Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Todd Hammon, Ian Hammon, Dennis Hammon, Rob Foster, Zach Foster, Michael Fleming, Darin Hammon and Randall Carroll. Honorary pallbearers are the members of Sugarcreek Band, Seth Hammon, Colby Hammon, Kevin Hammon, Brad Hammon and Dave Altenbaumer.

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Donna Louise Wells

 

Donna Louise Wells, 71, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at her home. She was born January 19, 1939 in Paragould the daughter of the late Donald C. and Carrie Louella Daughtry Herren. Donna was a homemaker, and an active member of East Side Baptist Church, where she led the Ladies Prayer Group and taught Sunday school for several years.

She is survived by her husband: Linwood Wells, of the home; sons and daughters-in-law: Linwood, II. & Rebecca Wells, Jeff & Leigh Wells; sister: Marilyn Hopkins; brother and sister-in-law: Ken & Margot Herren; grandchildren: Savannah, Matthew, Noah and Luke Wells, all of Paragould.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Friday, July 9th, 10:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Jason Noel and Reverend Dennis Scudder officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.

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Genevieve Mae Bates
 

Genevieve Mae Bates, 85, formerly of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould.

She was born November 11, 1924 in Jonesboro to the late Drew and Alice Perkins. Mrs. Bates was a founding member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church in Jonesboro. She received her teaching certificate from Jonesboro College, after retiring she worked at Lucky’s Groceries as a checker.

Survivors include a granddaughter and her husband, Wendy and Tommy McDaniel of Paragould; five great-grandchildren, Lily McDaniel, Maggie McDaniel, Katy McDaniel, Julia McDaniel and Alec Dacus all of Paragould.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, W. H. Bates; a son, Gaylon Edward Kirkman and a grandson, Mark Kirkman.

A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 11.00 a.m. at the Gregg Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 8, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the Gregg Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

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Jimmy Carroll Lane

Jimmy Carroll Lane, 69, of Elsie, Michigan, formerly of Leachville, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in St. Johns, Michigan.

Born at Leachville, he was the son of the late Tom and Virgie Brooks Lane and was a graduate of Leachville High School. He had been a Michigan resident for the past 50 years and was a retired mechanic.

He is survived by two sons, Tom Kelly and Tim Kelly, both of Cadillac, Michigan; one brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Brenda Lane of Senath, Missouri and one sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Frank Edgin of Leachville.

He also leaves a very special friend, Phyllis Meeder of the home, and four nephews.

Graveside funeral service will be Saturday, July 10th, 2:00 p.m. in Linwood Cemetery at Paragould with David Lawrence officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Howard Funeral Service of Leachville.

The family will receive visitors Friday evening 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Joan Royce Mitchell

Joan Royce Mitchell, 83, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in Jonesboro.

She was born November 17, 1926, at Steele, MO., to the late Virgil H. and Jettie Lou Williams.

Her husband, Wilburn Delane Mitchell, and one son also preceded her in death.

Survivors include her daughters, Becky Hendrix and Dena Swink, both of Paragould; son, Gary Mitchell of Lombard, IL.; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Monday, July 11th, at 1:00 p.m. in Greene County Memorial Gardens at Paragould directed by Wilson's Osceola Funeral Home. No visitation is planned.


 

Robert Bateman

 

Robert Bateman, 78, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010.

Born March 16, 1932, in Manila, he was a retired heavy equipment operator and of the Pentecostal faith. Mr. Bateman was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

Survivors include one brother, Ron Bateman; and three sisters, Shirley Gilliam, Barbara Franklin, and Eithel Rippy, all of Paragould. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, July 10th, 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Full Gospel Church with M. W. Ray officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in New Friendship Cemetery.


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Clyde R. Morris

 

Clyde R. Morris, of Jonesboro, formerly of Blytheville, passed away Thursday July 8, 2010 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born May 26, 1934, he had been the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Manila, Lone Oak Baptist Church, Blytheville, Unity Baptist Church and Finch Baptist Church of Paragould, and Light Baptist Church, Light, Arkansas. He had also been the speaker for the “Word of Light” radio broadcast on KNEA for approximately fourteen years.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda (Wilson) Morris of the home; four sons, Roland Morris of Cotter, Phillip Morris, Hot Springs, Clifton Morris, Stuttgart, and Brad Clevenger, Jonesboro. He is also survived by two daughters, Pam Beckham, Ward, Penny (Clevenger) Cann, Clarksville, Tennessee; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe & Lucy Morris; three brothers, and one sister.

Graveside services will be Saturday, July 10th, 1:00 p.m. in Finch Cemetery with Reverend Winfred Bridges and Reverend Dennis Strope officiating. Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be Saturday 10:00 a.m. until noon at the funeral home.

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Dora Annalee Shrader
 

Dora Annalee Hyde Shrader, 103, of Paragould passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Mrs. Shrader was born January 30, 1907, at Finch, and was the former owner of Dora’s Café. She was a member of 7th and Mueller Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elsie Shrader; her parents, Charlie Emerson and Lura Alice Russell Hyde; her brothers and sisters, Lora Sims, Ruth Carpenter, Leander Hyde, George Hyde, Bill Hyde, Woodrow Hyde and Lester Hyde; sister-in-law, Maxine Hyde; nephew, Randell Sims; and niece, Betty Blankenship.

Survivors include one sister, Iris Cameron of Merritt Island, Fla.; sister-in-law, Gaynell Hyde; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.

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

Funeral services will be Monday, July 12th, 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Michael Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.

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Mary Genevieve Holloway

Mary "Genevieve" Holloway, 85, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2010 in Sherman, Texas. Born December 29, 1924, she was a long time member of 2nd & Walnut Church of Christ. She worked many years at Paragould Methodist Hospital and after retirement, continued to spread her love and friendship by delivering for Meals on Wheels.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin and three children, Joann, Mike and Gary, her parents, Sadie and George Retherford and her three brothers, James, Jack and Leonard Retherford.

She is survived by her son, Fred Holloway and wife P.J. of Crestview, Florida, her daughter Linda Dike and husband Larry of Sherman, Texas, her son Terry of Laurel Hill, Florida, and her sister Gladys Edmiston and husband Frank of Paragould. She was a loving "Maw Maw" to 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews and other family members. She was loved dearly and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

A kind friend wrote this down to comfort her. "I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone O' Lord make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8

The family will receive friends Sunday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Monday, July 12th, 10:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel. Burial will follow at Brown's Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Leo Dial, Jesse Dial, Mike Retherford, George Retherford, Spencer Retherford and Brandon Jones.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Nerine Cudd
 

Nerine Cudd, 93 of Summerdale, Alabama formerly of the Knob area passed away July 8, 2010 at the Mobile Infirmary.

Preceding her in death were her parents: Thomas and Teshie (Wyatt) Fielder and her husband Jack Cudd.

She is survived by a son: Mike Cudd of Hammond, Louisiana, a daughter: Mary Ann Blackwell of Summerdale, Alabama and six grand children.

Graveside services will be Monday, July 12th, 9:00 a.m. at the Cudd Cemetery near Marmaduke with Brother Kim Bridges officiating.

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Zelia Blair Anderson
 

Zelia Blair Anderson, 88, of Rogers, formerly of Paragould, passed away Friday, July 9, 2010, at Concordia Care Center, Bella Vista.

Born August 26, 1921, in Stonewall, Arkansas, she was a member of the Center Hill Church of Christ, and a retired teacher. Mrs. Anderson taught at Crowley’s Ridge College, Delaplaine, Greene County Tech, and Marmaduke.

Survivors include three sons, Rick Anderson, Roger Anderson and his wife, Ruth, and Sonny Anderson, all of Walnut Ridge; and two daughters, Dr. Sandy Tedder and Allen Kruger of Rogers, and Ruth Ann Smith and her husband, Earl, of Paragould. She is also survived by one brother, D. W. Blair of Opelika, Alabama; one sister, Geneva White of Spring Hill, Florida; ten grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Dollie Cooper Blair; her husband, Telfair Anderson; one brother, Kenneth Blair; one son, Telfair Thomas Anderson, Jr.; one daughter, Omega Schroeder; and by one grandson, Jason Anderson.

Funeral services will be Monday, July 12th, 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Darrell Austin and Tim Wooldridge officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at the funeral home.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

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Frank H. Ashby, Sr.

 

Frank H. Ashby, Sr., 88, of Paragould, formerly of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born October 17, 1921 in Rosa, Arkansas the son of the late W.E. and Annie Lee Harmon Ashby. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, L.K. and Bob Ashby and sister, Mae Burks. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Paragould. He served his country in the Army Air Corps during the World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Irene Ashby of the home; daughter: Carol Moreland of Paragould; son: Frank H. Ashby of Houston, Texas, grandchildren: Jennifer Wamock Steele, Libby Wamock Taylor, Emily Ashby; great grandchildren: Julia and Garrett Taylor, Lindsey and Lauren Steele.

The family will receive friends Monday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated Tuesday, July 13th, 10:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Tom Letchworth officiating. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Blytheville, AR.

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Tommy Lando Martin

Tommy Lando Martin was born June, 16, 1968, in Paragould, AR. He passed away April 4, 2010, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

He was preceded in death by his only sister, Janet Lynn Graves, in 1983.

He is survived by Billy and Christine Martin and Nicholas Quinton and Spencer Martin of the home.

A memorial service in his honor will be Tuesday, July 13th, 7:00 p.m. at Fairview Baptist Church, with Rev. Dennis Strope officiating.


 

Alba Johnson

 

Mrs. Alba Johnson, 89, passed away Friday, July 9, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital, Paragould. She was born March 18, 1923 to the late James and Ausia Pemberton.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Johnson, three great grandchildren, triplets; Cami, Kiya, and Harlie Johnson, seven sisters and three brothers.

She is survived by five sons; Wesley and wife Beryl of Hamilton, AL., Larry and wife Edith of Tullahoma, TN., Dale and wife Rose of Rockford, IL., David and wife Susan of Paragould, and Rick and wife Kathy of Hackleberg, AL. Four daughters; Lea and husband Gene Graham of Anderson, IN., Linda and husband George Lamb of Paragould, Regena and husband Sid Burden of Abingdon, VA., and Charlene and husband Don Dingus of Paragould. 21 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Funeral services for Mrs. Johnson will be Monday, July 12, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Nelson Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in Masonic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Monday, from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. prior to service.


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Melissa Raye Becton

Melissa Raye Becton, 54, of Paragould, formerly of Rogers, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born May 5, 1956 in Malvern, AR. She was a graduate of U.A.L.R., registered nurse, enterostomal therapist and licensed real estate agent. She was a member of the Women's Council of Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, graduate of leadership Paragould, Rotarian, President of the Northwest Arkansas Ostomy Association, member of D.A.R., member of the National Federation of Republican Women, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Rogers Athletic Booster Club. She was a member of the East Side Baptist Church and former member of First Baptist Church in Rogers.

She is survived by her husband: Paul Becton, Jr., M.D., of the home; children: Lindsey Hug and Justin Philpott of Waco, Texas, Paul "Trey" Becton, III, of Little Rock, Arkansas, Mary Hannah Becton of Paragould, stepson, Robert Aaron Becton and his daughter Alyssa Faye Becton; parents: Raymond Robert and Marylene Holloway Digby of Little Rock; brother: Robert Raymond Digby of Little Rock, AR; and a granddaughter due on July 28, Caroline Raye Philpott.

She is predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Tom and Ernie Digby, her maternal grandparents, Raymond and Pauline Holloway and her inlaws Dr. Paul and Mary Lee Becton.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, July 13, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould. Her life will be celebrated at East Side Baptist Church in Paragould, Wednesday, July 14, 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Ben Rowell and Reverend Jason Noel officiating.
Interment will follow in Little Rock at 4:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Pallbearers are Barry Davis, Jeff Block, Shane Carter, Mike Ford, Owen Lusk, Bob Moore, and Ron Rooney. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Women's Council of Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Rotary Club of Paragould, and Mike Ford's Sunday School Class.
Memorials may be made to the Women's Council of Arkansas at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Maggie Clayton

 

Maggie Hoskins Clayton, 83, Paragould, formerly of Rector, passed away Monday, July 12, 2010 at UAMS in Little Rock. She was born November 21, 1926 in Clay County, Kentucky to the late Beve and Alabam Bundy Hoskins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Owen and brother, Delbert Hoskins.

Survivors include children: Monavee and Robert May, Beverly and Nelson Clayton and Gerald Smallwood, all of Paragould and Perry and Kitty Smallwood, of Michigan; sisters: Cleo Hatfield, Billie Jean Williams, Christine Harlow, all of Michigan, Marie Abner and Mary Ruth Pelky of Florida; brothers: Fred, Joe B., and Frank, all of Michigan, Roy Hoskins of Florida; twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Scott Jones, Andrew Garner, Blake Clayton, Clyde Hatfield, John May and Lloyd Clayton.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00, at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Friday, July 16th, 10:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel. Interment will follow at Woodland Heights.

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Peggy Weaver
 

Peggy Ann (Cook) Weaver, 67, of Lafe, gladly went to her Lord and Savior July 13, 2010 after a long battle with cancer.

Peggy was born to Clarence and Maudie Cook on October 29, 1942 in Galesburg, Il. She had a passion for the outdoors whether it was bow hunting, tournament shoots, fishing or gardening with the love of her life for 49 years her husband, Ray Weaver. Her quiet time was spent beading beautiful jewelry and one of a kind pieces of art work. She retired from Emerson Electric in 1990.

Preceding her in death were her father, Clarence Alfred Cook; two brothers, Clyde Alfred and John Edward Cook and one sister, Betty Shirlene Opar.

She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Tilden Ray Weaver; three daughters and their husbands, Vickie (Joel) Riley of Biloxi, MS., Karen (Craig) Vrabel of Denver, CO. and Stacy (Rob) O’Bryan of St. Louis, MO.; three much adored granddaughters, Jessica (Nick) Carzoli, Lindsey and Brittney O’Bryan; two beloved step-grandchildren, Mallory and Bryce Vrabel; her mother, Sister Maudie Cook: five brothers, George, Sam, Marvin, Gary and James Cook; three sisters, Mary Blankenship, Sally Shepard and Martha Rodriguez and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends 5-7 PM, Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 AM, Friday, July 16, 2010 in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with her nephew Josh Carpenter officiating. Memorials can be made to Circle of Hope in Jonesboro.

She didn’t lose the fight, she just went home.
 

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Thomas Edwin Branch

 

Thomas Edwin Branch, 90, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, Jonesboro.

Born November 15, 1919, in Paragould, he was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Branch worked at Bertig Gin Company and then retired from Monroe Auto Equipment.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Branch of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Harry and Terrie Branch of Harrison; and one daughter, Jackie Branch of Paragould. Survivors also include three brothers, James Branch, Robert Branch and Ben Branch, all of Paragould; and one granddaughter, Leslie Branch of Cabot.

Mr. Branch was preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Beulah Diggs Branch; one infant son, Phillip Branch; two brothers, William O. Branch, and Bud Branch; and by three sisters, Lorene Williams, Frances Walls, and Jean Lane.

Visitation will be Thursday evening 6:30 until 8:30 at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Graveside services will be Friday, July 16th, 11:00 a.m. at Linwood Cemetery with Mayor Mike Gaskill officiating. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 10:45 a.m.


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Bobby Joe Turner
 

Bobby Joe Turner, 57, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born April 6, 1953 to Virgil C. "Pete" Turner and the late Earline Turner. He was also preceded by his brother, Virgil.

Survivors include his wife: Barbara Wooldridge Turner of the home; son: Joe Bob (Beth) Turner; daughter: Andrea Sue Moss, grandsons: Kaden and Keaton Turner; father: Virgil "Pete" Turner, all of Paragould; brothers: Jimmy (Rita) Turner of Michigan; Elhurn (Patty) Turner, Gary (Brenda) Turner; sister: Brenda Sue Turner, all of Paragould; a host of many nieces, nephews who loved him dearly and a host of friends.

The family will receive friends Friday, July 16th, 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet for a graveside service at Brown's Chapel Cemetery Friday, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bill Bass officiating.
Pallbearers are his nephews with Curtis Gage and Herbert Higginbottom being Honorary Pallbearers.

Memorials may be sent to the Bobby Joe Turner funeral account, Simmon's First Bank, 205 Linwood Drive, Paragould.


Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Carolyn Ann Summers

 

Carolyn Ann Burns Summers, 59 of Paragould went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at her residence. Carolyn was born February 4, 1951, she was a homemaker, was of the Pentecostal Apostolic belief and attended Peace Tabernacle Pentecostal Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jim Burns, 1st husband, Homer Church and step-daughter, Cindy Gage.
Survivors include her husband, Chester Onis Summers of the home, daughter and companion, Casandra Bryson and Randy West of Paragould; step-son, Lavon “Rod” Church of Paragould; step-daughters and husband, Melissa and Ed Alsup of Paragould and Krickett Lenderman of Paragould; mother, Pauline Burns of Paragould; brother and sister-in-law, Gaylon and Linda Burns of Paragould. Grandchildren; Benjamin Bryson, Summer Couch, Kevin Hammond, Heather Mabry, Ann Mabry, Johnna Lenderman, Matthew Gage, Jason Church and Brandon Alsup, several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Visitation will be Friday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 17th, 10:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Bill Snow officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Knot Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Peace Tabernacle Church, 2905 Fairview Road, Paragould, AR 72450.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Joyce Geraldine Grooms
 

Joyce Geraldine Grooms, 73 of Paragould passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born January 13, 1937, the daughter of Lloyd W. and Lilly Josephine Davis Mason. She was retired from FMC.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Grooms; her parents, and a brother, Glenn Mason.
Survivors include sons, Tommy, Jimmy and Johnny Grooms all of Paragould; daughter, Teresa Heussner of Paragould; brothers Bobby Mason of Aurora, IL and Connie Joe Mason of Quincy, IL. 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Sunday, July 18th, 1:30 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Tom Letchworth officiating.
Burial will follow in Brown’s Chapel Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Dick Brittingham

 

Dick Brittingham, 91, formerly of Paragould, passed away Thursday July 15, 2010, in Cookeville, Tennessee. He was born July 16, 1918 the son of the late Eugene "Britt" and Ruth Rogers Brittingham. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Hampton Brittingham, granddaughter, Autumn, and grandson, Matt. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, worked at Sears, Grishams and Belks, and served his country during WWII in the army earning a bronze star.

Survivors include his daughter: Marilyn Kay Hubbard of Lampe, Missouri; son: Rick Brittingham of Baxter, Tenessee, one grandson and two great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 17th, 11:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Friends and family will meet for graveside services following visitation Saturday, 1:00 p.m. at Linwood Cemetery.

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Robelene Webb Thorne

Robelene Webb Thorne, age 95, of Kennett, formerly of Marmaduke went to be with her heavenly father on Friday, July 16th, 2010 at the Heritage Nursing Home in Kennett.

Mrs. Thorne was born on June 24, 1915, in Marmaduke to the late, Dr. R.E. and Mattie (Clements) Bradsher. She was a member of the Marmaduke Methodist Church, was a public school teacher and a school administrator for many years. She was devoted to Marmaduke and all of her students.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husbands, Fred Leon Webb in 1937 and Woodrow Thorne in 1984 and other relatives.

Survivors are her loving daughter and husband, Freddie Graham and Woody Eller of Kennett: step-daughter, Sandra Roberts of St. Charles, Missouri: special nephew, Dr. O. E. Bradsher of Senath, Missouri and a special niece, Lucie Smith of Naples, Florida; several loving grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Sunday, July 18th at 2:00 p.m. in the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Marmaduke with Bro. Kim Bridges officiating. Interment will be in the Harvey's Chapel Cemetery in Marmaduke.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 17th, 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Marmaduke.

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William Shaw
 

William “Bill” Jennings Shaw, 87, of Paragould passed away Friday, July 16, 2010.

Born February 27, 1923, in Faulkner County to Irvin and Beulah Shaw, he was preceded in death by his father, mother, six brothers and four sisters.

William married Pearline Hawkins on September 28, 1941, in Trumann. Born to this union were three children, Billy Shaw (Alisha Shaw) of Marmaduke, Randy Shaw (Teresa Shaw) of Conway and Tenna Griffin (Allen Griffin) of Paragould; five grandsons, Jeff, Peewee, Heath, Cody and Daniel; four granddaughters, Wendy, Jacalyn, Missy and Jessica; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Mr. Shaw worked in law enforcement in Craighead County. He was a farmer and avid outdoorsmen who loved to hunt, fish and trap and spent many hours turtling. He loved his “critters” but that would not hold a light to the love he had shared with family and friends.

He was a devoted husband and cherished each and every moment shared with “Pearline” love of his life for 68 wonderful years.

Services will be Sunday, July 18th, 1:30 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park.

Family will receive friends prior to service 12:30 until1:30 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Cody Griffin, Daniel Griffin, PeeWee Shaw, Heath Shaw, Braden Queen, Jeff Shaw, Dekoata Heslep and David Heslep.

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Edna Marie Justice
 

Edna Marie Justice, 76, of Paragould, passed away July 16, 2010 at her home. Born August 30, 1933 at Delaplaine, she was a homemaker and a member of the Paragould Christian Church.

She is survived by her husband, Harold Justice of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Jackie Justice of Jonesboro; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila and Michael Snyder of Paragould, Ann and Tommy Whitney of Valley Park, Missouri, and Debbie and Darrell Smith, and Kathy Vowell, all of Paragould; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Don and Cindy Moore, Ron and Karen Moore, and Bob and Tina Moore, all of Michigan; one sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Danny Kniffen of Hillman, Michigan; nine grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, G. L. and Mabel Moore, and one son-in-law, Jerry Vowell.

Funeral services will be Monday, July 19th, 10:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Duane Dutka and Rick Ethridge officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home.

 
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Johnnie Stevens
 

Johnnie Stevens, 72, passed away Friday, July 23, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Born November 12, 1937 in Memphis, TN., to the late William and Maureen (Payne) Griffin.

She is survived by son Bernard Stevens of Stokes, two daughters; Carol Stevens of Oakland, CA and Jerri Stevens of Eureka Springs, AR. one grandchild, one great grandchild, one sister and one brother.

Graveside service will be held Thursday, July 29th, 2:00 p.m. at Crittenden Memorial Park in West Memphis, AR.

Visitation will be held Wednesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home.

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W. J. Prewitt
 

W. J. Prewitt, 78, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2010, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

An Air Force veteran of Korea and Viet Nam, he was born February 9, 1932, in Whitley County, KY. Mr. Prewitt retired from the U.S. Air Force and then from Farmer’s Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa. He was a member of Grace United General Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mary “Jackie” Prewitt of Paragould; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Hae Prewitt of Steilacoom, WA., one daughter and son-in-law, Leslie and Larry Lomelino of Auburn, IL., two grandchildren, Shawna Prewitt and Jacklyn Lomelino; and one great grandchild, Cole Rothert.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wymer J. and Ada Prewitt; two brothers; and three sisters.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 28th 10:30 a.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Shane Stovall officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home.

Pete Burkhart, Steve Grimes, John Turner, Mark Walker, Brian Brown and Roger Pugh will serve as pallbearers.

Memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

Orena Marie Butler

 

Orena Marie Butler, 92, of Marmaduke, passed away July 24, 2010. She was born October 4, 1917 in Bono, AR. the only child of Ellis and Ethel Adams.

She was preceded in death by her husband, K. C. Butler; her father and mother, Ellis and Ethel Adams, and her in-laws, Ward and Versa Butler. Marie leaves no immediate family, but many great friends, among them, a great group of former students.

Marie was a 1935 graduate of Arkansas State College in Jonesboro, and taught first grade in Jonesboro for two years. She married K. C. Butler in 1940, moved to Marmaduke, and taught first grade for thirty-eight years.

Marie was an active member of the Marmaduke First United Methodist Church where she served as pianist, Sunday school secretary, and Sunday school teacher. She also served many years as secretary-treasurer of Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery Association. She was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa teacher’s sorority.

Funeral services will be Monday, July 26th, 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Rector with Rev. Wayne Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home.


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Clyde O. Rogers
 

Clyde O. Rogers, 90, of Paragould passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born September 28, 1919, in Greene County. Clyde was a World War II veteran and a retiree from General Motors in Flint, MI. He was a member of Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church.

Clyde was preceded in death by his first wife, Opal Rogers; parents, Dewey and Ona Rogers; sisters, Helen Bell and Pauline Nichols; three nieces, one nephew and one great nephew.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Rogers of Paragould; brother, Jimmy Rogers of Walcott, AR; one sister, Leoma Wray of Paragould; step-son and daughter-in-law. Mickey and Diane Cooper of Memphis, TN; two grandchildren, Stacey and husband David Martin and Michelle Cooper; one great grandson, Jake Martin. A host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Tuesday afternoon 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow visitation at 2:00 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Revs. Royce Boling and George Haygood officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be, Nigel Bell, Bill Thompson, Jerry Scheer, Paul Sailor, Benny Leuker and Caleb Bell. The family would like to thank a special friend, Judy Rasberry and the caregivers for the loving care Mr. Rogers received.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Isabelle Psalmonds

 

Mrs. Isabelle Psalmonds, 92, of Paragould passed away on Monday, July 26, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Visitation will be at noon on Thursday at First Baptist Church, Paragould, with the service to follow at 1:00 p.m. there.

Isabelle was born January 14, 1918, in Hayti, Missouri, but grew up in Stuttgart, Arkansas, and graduated from Stuttgart High School. Both Isabelle and her husband Alfred gave their hearts to the Lord at an early age.

Isabelle met her beloved husband of 57 years, Alfred, during World War II when he was in the Army Air Corps stationed at the Air Base in Stuttgart. They were married in Stuttgart on October 3, 1943 and lived there after Alfred was discharged from the Army in December of 1945.

When Alfred committed his life to full-time ministry in 1948 at the First Baptist Church of Stuttgart, Isabelle and Alfred enrolled in Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois, and graduated from Moody in 1952. From 1952 to 1957, Isabelle served alongside her husband in a missionary pastorate in three Southern Baptist churches in Newton County, Arkansas: Deer, Cassville, and Boxley. Isabelle and Alfred were House Parents for teenage boys at the Baptist Children’s Home in Monticello from 1957 to 1958.

In the fall of 1958 they enrolled in Southern Baptist College at Walnut Ridge and graduated from SBC in 1960. While students there, Alfred pastored the College City Church until they were called to the Unity Baptist Church in Greene County in 1959. Isabelle and Alfred pastored in Unity, Eight Mile, Brighton, and Robbs Chapel churches in Greene County and the New Antioch Baptist Church in Mt. Zion Baptist Association. Isabelle was active in all these churches. She was employed as District Secretary by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. Alfred retired from the active pastorate in 1981 and Isabelle retired from the Arkansas Highway Department in 1983.

They taught Bible classes and served in various other activities in First Baptist Church, Paragould. Isabelle and Alfred had a heart for missions. Among her photo albums was one from their time at Moody Bible Institute with the names of fellow students and where they were currently serving on the mission field.

Isabelle and Alfred were careful stewards of everything God gave them. Alfred was a gifted carpenter who made several pieces of furniture in their home. They were examples of Proverbs 30:25, “Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer.” Their lives were characterized by thrift and stewardship, so much so that upon her death Isabelle realized their life-long dream of endowing Moody Bible Institute with a significant legacy. Isabelle loved to sew, cook, and can vegetables. She blessed her nieces and nephews with gifts of homemade cookies and candies at Christmas. She was a loving, caring homemaker who loved to share with others.

She is predeceased by her husband, Reverend Alfred Watson Psalmonds. She is survived by her sister, Virginia Strawn, and a nephew, Roy Strawn, both of Sun City, AZ., three nieces, Carol Anne Leonard Posey, Sandra Leonard Brewer, Jennifer Leonard Napier, all of Memphis, TN., nieces and nephews, Sharon Phillips Tarter and Marsha Phillips of El Paso, TX., Peggy St. John of Alexandria, LA., Donald Wayne St. John of Ruidoso, N.M., Billie Ruth Psalmonds Schwartz of Tacoma, WA., and Phillip Wayne Psalmonds of Las Vegas, NV.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, any memorials be sent to the First Baptist Church of Paragould or to Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Jack Clifford Merrill
 

Jack Clifford Merrill, 74 of Paragould passed away Monday, July 26, 2010 at Belle Meade Nursing Home. Jack was born March 29, 1936, to Clarence and Maude Smith Merrill. He was an electrician and a member of Peace Tabernacle Pentecostal Church.
He is predeceased by his parents, and brother, Larry Dale Merrill.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Merrill of the home; sons, Jay Lynn Merrill of Coleman, AL, Jack Dan Merrill of Michigan, Robert Ingram of Lepanto, AR and Wayne Selvidge of Mt. View, AR; daughters, Jackie Joyce Merrill of Paragould, Jana Joyce Simmons and Jamie Kay Passmore both of Brookland, AR, Lucille Harper of Mt. View, AR and Lisa Eldridge of Manila, AR. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday July 28th, 9:00 until10:00 a.m. prior to services at 10:00 a.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel, Paragould, with Revs. Bill Snow and Tom Hazelwood officiating.
Burial will follow in Pine Log Cemetery.


Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Ruby Brummett Faulk

 

Ruby “Brummett” Faulk, 97, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was born October 20, 1912, in Paragould. Mrs. Faulk was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith

Survivors include one son, Harold Hurt and his wife, Dorothy of Paragould; one sister, Oleta Rooker and husband, Eugene of Marmaduke; and four grandchildren, Kevin Hurt and wife, Susan, Kerwin Hurt and wife, Teresa, Kimberly Pillow and husband, Darrell, all of Paragould and Beverly Wilson and husband, Adrian, of Hineston, Louisiana. She is also survived by fourteen great grandchildren; and eight great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Noble Hurt, Roy McMillon, and Shirley Faulk; her parents, Luther and Della Brummett; three brothers, John, Joe and Scottie Brummett; one sister, Dorothy Butler; and one grandson, Kendal Hurt.

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

Graveside services will be Thursday, July 29th, at 10:30 a.m. at Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Michael Cox officiating.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Hurt, Kerwin Hurt, Adrian Wilson, Kiley Hurt, Kason Hurt, and Darrell Pillow.

Memorials to the Paragould Children’s Home would be appreciated.


Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

Martha Pauline Burns
 

Born August 8, 1921, Martha Pauline Burns, 88, of Paragould passed away Thursday July 29, 2010 at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was a retired cook at Greene County Tech and a member of the Newton Street Church of Christ.
Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Burns; daughter, Carolyn Summers, parents, James Mack and Sarah Mitchell Eddings, brother, Leon Eddings.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Gaylon and Linda Burns of Paragould; son-in-law, Onis Summers of Paragould, granddaughters and finance’, Casandra Bryson and Randy West, Connie Jones all of Paragould; grandson, Jimmy Burns of Paragould; great grandsons, Joey and Wesley Burns and Ben Bryson all of Paragould; great granddaughters, Stacy Austin, Hannah Jones, Lauren Jones and Holly of Jones all of Paragould; great great grandsons, Riley Burns and Cash Austin of Paragould.

Visitation will be Saturday morning 10:00 until 11:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 31st, at Heath Colonial Chapel with L. R. Smith Officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Knot Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Newton Street Church of Christ or Center Hill Church of Christ.


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Viva Cartwright

Viva Arnold Cartwright, 80, of Blytheville passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. A longtime Blytheville resident, she was born May 24, 1930 in Walcott to James Roy and Opal Gramling Arnold, was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church. She loved animals, especially dogs and cats, and loved to sew and cook. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who lived a simple life and loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, E. Elmore “Hoss” Cartwright; two brothers, Athen Arnold and Cleatus Arnold; and a sister, Nolene Randles.

She is survived by her children, Rebecca and Richard Allen of Blytheville and Randy and Kathy Cartwright of Jerseyville, Ill.; grandchildren, Jamie and Heath Murray, Jessica and Wayne Emmons and Randall Cartwright Jr.; great-grandchildren, Matthew Murray and Wayne Emmons III; and two expected great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 31st, 10:00 a.m. at the Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Strong officiating. Burial will be Saturday in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, in Paragould at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive friends Friday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Cobb Funeral Home.

Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., or the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be e-mailed to: Cobb Funeral Home

Bradley Ray Higgins
 

Born February 28, 1964 Bradley Ray Higgins, of Jonesboro, lost his battle with cancer but won his battle for the Lord. He fought the good fight, finished his course, kept the faith; henceforth he received his crown of righteousness Wednesday, July 28, 2010.

Brad’s number one love was to spread the good news of his Lord, Jesus Christ with others. He hoped that as many as he could witness to would be saved and be prepared to go to heaven where he now resides. He loved his family and his church family.

He was a devoted and loving husband and father. He worked hard to be a good example to them and others.

He was currently pastor of Peach Orchard Pentecostal Church in Peach Orchard, Arkansas. He was a mechanic in his self owned business at his home on Nestle Way in Jonesboro until becoming disabled a few months ago. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle in the small amount of free time he had.

He was a man who will never be forgotten; a man whose sons have said his footsteps could never be followed but they would do their best to make him proud and follow his example.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Terrie Higgins; his sons, Cody Higgins, Jesse Higgins; parents, Ray & Patricia Higgins; brother, Jeff Higgins; mother-in-law, Joyce Adams; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Angie & Eric Bolin, Connie & Jim Johnson, Mary Brooks, all of Jonesboro; nephews, Ben Bryant, Matt Johnson, Dillon Johnson, Koen Poyner; 2 nieces Tera Bryant, Kaitlynn Higgins; and one soon to be arriving great niece, Hallie Grace Bryant.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, R.B. & Lorene Higgins and Bill & Mildred Crews; and his father-in-law, J.W. “Dub” Adams.

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 31st, 2:00 p.m. at Emerson Memorial Chapel with Jim Rupard and Jerry Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery. Emerson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Friday evening 5:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.

Active pallbearers will be Gary Barker, David Cobb, Tony Bass, Bryan Bass, Ben Morgan, and Pat Bader.

Online guest registry: Emerson Funeral Home

Susan Ann Jamison
 

Susan Ann Jamison, 66, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, Jonesboro.

Mrs. Jamison was born October 17, 1943, in Oceanside, California, and was co-owner of J & W Distributors.

Survivors include her husband, Randy Jamison of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jamie and Neal Adams, Leigh and Tim Morrisett; and one sister, Cathy Labrum, all of Paragould. She is also survived by brothers-in-law and their wives, Dale and Betty Sue Jamison, Jack and Nadine Jamison, Clayton and Pat Jamison; sisters-in-law, Freda Jamison, Shirley Jamison, Janet Fagan and her husband, Bill, and by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. No visitation is scheduled.

Memorials to the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House or to the charity of donor’s choice would be appreciated.

Arrangements were under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.


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Edith Martha Ward

Edith Martha Ward, 72, passed away July 31, 2010, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born December 10, 1937, in Knobel, AR. to the late Orvile and Carrie Bohannon.

She is survived by her husband, Burton “Jack” Ward; one son, David Ward of Harvel, Mo.; two daughters, Ann Jenkins and Alice Reed, both of Paragould; two sisters, Doris Priest of Marmaduke and Nora Moore of Datto, Ark.; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Donald Ward; three brothers; and two sisters.

The family will receive friends Monday evening, August 2nd, 6:00 until 8:00 at Beach Grove Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 3rd, 10:00 a.m. at Beach Grove Baptist Church with Dale Snyder and Bill Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery at Lafe.


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Reverend Herman Darrell Morris

Reverend Herman Darrell Morris was born April 15, 1926 in Greene County, Arkansas. He passed away July 30, 2010 at the Fulton County Hospital in Salem at 84 years of age. Reverend Morris’s last pastorate duties were at Fellowship General Baptist Church in Warren, Michigan. The last Gospel Message he preached was at the Pioneer General Baptist Church Ash Flat, Missouri in 1998.

He was the son of the late Melvin Morris, his step-father was Willie Rogers and his mother was Grace Morris (Rogers). He was preceded in death by father, mother, step father and numerous brothers and sisters. He is survived by his by his wife Wanda (Gregory) Morris, his twin brother Rev. Therman Harold Morris, his daughter Rita Kay (Morris) Shelton, her sons Billie and Kevin Shelton of Cherokee Village AR, son Darrell and wife Linda Morris, their sons Bradley, Stephen and Markaus, of Macomb, Michigan, daughter Tiffany Passarelli of Daphne, Al and son Charles and wife Dee Morris, their daughter Lisa Carmosino, of Soddy Daisy, TN, and son Brian Morris of Sweet Water, TN; 8 Grandchildren, 18 Great-Grandchildren and one Great-Great Grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 3rd, 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Hardy with Dr. Larry Kindrick and Pastor Brian Morris Officiating. Interment will follow in Bronaugh Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Monday evening, 5:00 until 8:00 at the Heath Oak Hill Chapel.

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