Patricia Ann Markum

Patricia Ann Markum, 64, of Paragould passed away Friday, June 1, 2007, in St. Bernards Hospital at Jonesboro.

She was born Nov. 1, 1942, in Greene County and lived most of her life in the Paragould area. She was retired from Emerson Electric after 37 years and was of the Methodist belief.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Pauline Jackson Back.

Survivors include her companion of more than 20 years, W.D. "Dub" McCormack of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Valerie Markum of Paragould; daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Gerald Ellis of Lafe; and sister, Martha Weatherford of Paragould.

She was known as Nanny Pat by her six grandchildren, Alex Markum, Sydney Markum, Tabitha Hyten, Brandon Ellis, Andrew Ellis and Jeffrey Ellis. She also has six great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. in Heath Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in Heath Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Max Gregory officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Nadine Malone

Nadine Malone, daughter of the late Tony Anthtony and Hattie Agnes Wagster Howerton, was born August 5, 1919, in Leachville, Arkansas and passed away June 1, 2007 at the Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould at the age of 87 years.

She married Joe Malone August 14, 1940. He preached her in death in 1974. Mrs. Malone graduated from Hornersville High School in 1938.

Survivors include a daughter, Jodene Malone Roe of Paragould; a sister, Jenny Kulas of Florida; two grandchildren, Tony A. Roe and wife, Jennifer, of St. Louis, Mo., and Keilah Shoffner and husband, Travis, of Aviano, Italy; and four great-grandchildren, Mikala and Tieran Shoffner of Italy, and Emilyann and Aley Roe of St. Louis and other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.

Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the McDaniel Chapel in Senath with the Rev. Dale Rickman officiating. Burial will follow in the Lulu Cemetary near Senath.

Visitation will begin Thursday at 10 a.m. and will continue until 9 p.m. at the McDaniel Chapel in Senath. McDaniel Funeral Service in Senath is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Jane Key

Betty Jane Key, 80, of Memphis, Tenn. died Friday June 1, 2007 at Methodist University Hospital. She was born May 15, 1927 in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of the late Franklin S. and Della A. Carpenter Key. She was formerly employed with Memphis Title Company. She was a member of numerous genealogical associations in Virginia, Arkansas, Mississippi and Missouri and was a Matriarch of the First Block of North Auburdale.

Betty is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Philip D. and Carolyn Key of St. Louis, Mo.; a grandson in heart, Brian Phebus of Memphis; a neighbor, Ray; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Tim Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m., Friday at Heath Funeral Home.

Bernice Mae Fossett

Bernice Mae Fossett, 80, of Delaplaine died Sunday, June 3, 2007, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born Nov. 1, 1926, in Greene County, she was the daughter of Basel and Aris Copeland Nation. She was a retired factory worker and a homemaker. She was a member of the Delaplaine Church Of Christ.

Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Marcy "Mark" Fossett; her parents; and by one great-grandchild.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Weldon and Sharon Fossett of Huntingtown, Md., and Wayne and Marcie Fossett of Owings, Md.; one daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Dan McInnis of Madison, Miss.; three half-brothers, Carl Roberson of West Plains, Mo., Alton Roberson of Holder, Mo., and Jerry Roberson of Texas; one half-sister, Faye Spoor of Texas; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Heath Colonial Chapel with the Rev. L.R. Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6-9 this evening at Heath Funeral Home.

Mary Kathryn Wilcox

The Lord granted Kathryn Wilcox, 80, victory over Parkinson's Disease on Sunday, June 3, 2007.

Mary Kathryn Wilcox was born Aug. 5, 1925, to Ed and Bessie Curtis Wright in Rector.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouses and her sister.

Kathryn lived and worked in Paragould the majority of her life. She was active in Paragould B&PW and a member of First Baptist Church. An avid bowler, her teams won several league championships. She enjoyed fishing, travel and being with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Wilcox is survived by three daughters, Barbara Arnold and husband Alvin, Sharon L. Walton of Paragould and Kathy Winberry and husband Larry of Piggott; five grandsons, Todd Dearing and Nicki Arnold of Paragould, Cliff Winberry of Piggott, Clay Winberry of Oxford, Miss., and Craig Winberry of Bentonville; and one granddaughter, Shayla Blackford of Paragould.

She is also survived by seven great-grandsons, one great-granddaughter and a host of friends and relatives.

A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today at Paragould Memorial Gardens under the direction of Heath Funeral Home.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, remembrances be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, First Baptist Church, Mission Outreach or Meals on Wheels.

Frances Martin DeBons

Frances Martin DeBons, 85, of Paragould died on June 4, 2007, at her residence. She was a long time member of St. Mary’s Altar Society, Fox Hills Country Club and St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Florian and Mary Ungerank Martin; sisters, Emma and Louise Martin; and brothers, Florian and Albert Martin.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Eugene J. DeBons of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Cinda DeBons of Richmond, Texas, John and Pam DeBons, Mike and Brenda DeBons of Dumas, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy Bay of Sherwood and Phyllis and Ralph Grimes of El Paso, Texas; a sister, Anna Guard of Paragould, 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 – 9 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Rosary services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Matt Garrison officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to St. Bernard’s Hospice or the charity of the givers choice.

Catherine Wilson Luttrell

Catherine Luttrell, of Knobel, was born in Cherry Valley, June 17, 1937. She died June 4, 2007 in Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. She was 88

Survivors include four sons, Scott Brown of Clinton, Ill., Kenny Brown of Knobel, Greg Coe of Corning and Tyrone Coe of Knobel; one daughter, Rhonda Halstead of Brookland; two stepsons, Gary Luttrell of Knobel and Doug Luttrell of Corning; one stepdaughter, Meredith Luttrell of Paragould; two brothers, J.E. Wilson of Newaygo, Mich., and J.B. Wilson of Scottville, Ky.; two sisters, Josephine Miller of Wynne and Christine White of Whitehall, Mich.; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday in Ermert Funeral Home at Corning.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday at Ermert Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hosea Cemetery at Knobel.

Bonnie Jean Davis

Bonnie Jean Bateman Davis, age 85, of Grand Rapids, MI., formerly of Paragould, died Tuesday, June 5, at Skill Continuing Care Center in Grand Rapids.

She was born March 20, 1922, in Rector, the daughter of the late Sidney and Stella Morley Bateman.

Her husband, A. Carl Davis; sisters, Berniece Morris and Ann Kang; and brother, Harry Bateman; also preceded her in death.

She retired from Grand Rapids to Paragould in 1976 and was a member of Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church in Paragould. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and a very special aunt to many nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her daughter, Sue Dykema; son and daughter-in-law, Van and Sue Davis both of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Michael and Tiffany Dykema of Keller, Texas, Cheryl Dykema of Grand Rapids, Jodi and Scott Delgado of Vienna, Va., Jill and T.K. Kappleman of Brookfield, Wis., and Lisa and Parker Frost of Knoxville, Tenn.; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Wallace and Phyllis Bateman of Grand Rapids, W.R. "Dub" and Joyce Bateman of Rector, Velis "Tootie" and Kathy Bateman of Marmaduke, Darrell and Helen Bateman of Owasso, Mich. and Jerry and Shirley Bateman of Knobel; sister-in-law, Erma Bateman of Paragould; and 11 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. Saturday until service time at 3:30 p.m. in Heath Colonial Chapel. The Rev. Michael Sutton will be officiating. There will be a private family burial in Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector.

Memorials may be sent to Griffin Memorial Methodist Church or St. Bernards Hospice.

Tiffany Raines

Tiffany Raines, 30, died Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at her residence in Paragould. She was born March 26, 1977 in Blytheville to the late Kenneth Raines and Jerris Nelson Raines.

She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Raines, and grandparents, R.B. and Argie Raines.

Survivors include her mother, Jerris Raines of Paragould; two sons, Kyle McFarland and Carson Parker, both of Paragould; a daughter, Aubrey McFarland of Paragould; a brother, Kenny Raines of Gatewood, Mo.; a sister, Krystal, and husband Dustin, Davidson of Paragould; and grandparents, George and Betty Nelson of Kennett, Mo.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 10, 2007 at McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett from 6-9 p.m.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 11, 2007, at McDaniel Funeral Chapel in Kennett with the Rev. J.E. Crews officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens in Kennett. Funeral services are being provided by McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett.

James Delmar Williams

James Delmar Williams, 77, of Oak Grove Heights died Thursday, June 7, 2007, at his home.

He was born March 7, 1930, in Gainesville, the son of the late Rupert Williams and Hazel Lake Williams.

James served our country for 21 years in the Air Force and served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a devoted member of his church, Rector Primitive Baptist Church, a proud father and grandfather and enjoyed playing golf and was a Volkswagen enthusiast.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Hazel Gray Williams; three daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Ted Schug of Paragould, Malinde and Mike Peleg of Overland Park, Kan., and Myra and Darin Twitty of Paragould; one son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Cherly Williams of Jonesboro; four grandchildren, Jake, Cory, Christopher and Mikayla; two sisters, Ruth Love of Paragould and Sadie Allmon of Blytheville; and a brother, Buford Williams of Lafe.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 this evening at Heath Funeral Home.

His life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Sunday at Heath Colonial Chapel with John Cooper and Elder Devon Horton officiating. Burial will follow with full military honors at Gainesville Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Ted Goodman, Ralph DeJarnatte, James Pickney, Mike Gray, Wilman Gray and Jerry Gray.

Memorials may be made to Rector Primitive Baptist Church or to St. Bernards Hospice.

Gary McDaniel Parker

Gary McDaniel Parker, 38, of Paragould, died Wednesday, June 6, 2007. Mr. Parker was born January 23, 1969, he was a dry wall worker and a member of Monette Church of Christ

Survivors include his wife, Tammy L. Parker; his mother, Dorothy Howard; two sons, Gary Michael Parker, and Zachary Ryan Parker; two daughters, Cortney Lashea Parker and Talissa Renee Parker, all of Paragould. He is also survived by one stepson, Blaine Andrew Herman of Newport; one stepdaughter, Dominoque Nichole Walker of Brookland; three brothers, Michael Howard, Barry Lynn Parker, and Ricky Hollis; one half-brother, Jerry Max Parker; two sisters, Lana Hackworth, all of Paragould and Christy Akin of Rector.

He was preceded in death by his father, Winston Max “Wink” Parker; and by two brothers, Larry Glen Parker, and Steve Howard.

Visitation will be Saturday from 6:00-9:00 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 10th, at Shiloh Cemetery with Curtis Hitt officiating. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:45 p.m., Sunday.

Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Iva Mae (Allison) Witcher

Iva Mae (Allison) Witcher, age 77, of Paragould, died Friday, June 8, 2007 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1930 in Ravenden Springs, Arkansas the daughter of the late John Ora and Bessie Evelyn (Davis) Allison. She was also preceded in death by three sisters and a brother. She was a homemaker and of Baptist belief.

She is survived by her husband Junior Paul Witcher of the home; daughters, Wilma Rita Starr Graves, Georgia Rogers and Pansy Lou Nomany all of Paragould; son, Bobby Dean Witcher of Rector; sister, Joy Obarts of Pocahontas; brothers, William Allison of Pocahontas, Wayne Allison and Ray Allison, both of Cushing, Okla.; ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday night. Her life will be celebrated at the Heath Colonial Chapel at 11 a.m. Monday, with Reverend Kenny Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.

Onie D. Hanks

Onie D. Hanks, 68, of Jonesboro, died Friday, June 8, 2007, at St Bernards Regional Medical Center. She was born August 23, 1938 in Light, Arkansas the daughter of the late Hop and Callie (Walker) Farthing. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Talmage Hanks; son, Kenneth Sheppard; daughter, Linda Grooms; and brother, Wes Farthing. She was a homemaker and of Baptist belief.

She is survived by her daughters: Karen Hall and her husband, Chris, of Light; Betty Phillips and her companion, Allen Bailey, of the home; Edna Dulaney and her fiancé, Tony Smith, of Paragould; Peggy Rice and her husband, Tim, of Paragould; Dianna Hinds and her husband, David, of Light; sons: Johnny Sheppard and his wife, Sue, of Corning; Ronnie Sheppard and his wife, Erin, of Silver City, NM; brother, Otis Brymer of Paragould, twenty grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Monday, at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at the Heath Colonial Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, with Royce L. Schanda officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Cemetery in Bono.

Violet Jeanie Martin

Violet Jeanie Martin, 78, of Williford died Friday, June 8, 2007, in Williford.

She is survived by her husband, Sims Martin; two daughters, Brenda Irvin of Paragould and Linda Ezell of Jonesboro; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in Heath Oak Hill Chapel with Alice Presley officiating. Interment will be in the Linwood Cemetery in Paragould at 4 p.m.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Arrangements are being handled by Heath Funeral Home of Highland.

Marie Gramling

Marie (Russom) Gramling, 77, of Stanford, died Sunday, June 10, 2007, at Northeast Arkansas Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born Feb. 25, 1930, in Greene County, the daughter of the late William Russom and Cora (Allison) Russom. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Gramling; sisters, Audrea Auston and Haily Russom; and a brother, E.M. Russom. Marie was a custodian at Paragould Junior High School and was a member of Stanford Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Connie Pillow; son, Ricky Gramling; four brothers, M.A. Russom and E.V. Russom, both of Stanford; Jerry Russom and Ray Gene Russom, both of Evening Star; sister, Genieva Konig of Colorado; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6:30-9 p.m. today in Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at the Heath Colonial Chapel at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, with the Revs. Sam Stewart and Marion Gramling officiating. Billy Russom, Allen Russom, Randy Russom, Don Gramling, Jeremy Russom and Keith Clifton will be pallbearers while all nephews and Dallas DeHart will be honorary pallbearers. Interment will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Stanford Baptist Church.

Leon Richard Yingst

Leon Richard Yingst, 77, of Paragould, died Sunday, June 10, 2007, at St Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born Aug. 13, 1929, the son of the late Harry and Christine (Schucker) Yingst. He printed Christian literature for 30 years, was an Air Force Veteran and of the Pentecostal belief.

He is survived by his wife Ruth Evelyn (Dunstan) Yingst, of the home; five daughters, Natalie Ruth Moore, Jo Paulette Moore and Patty Jo Boardman, all of Paragould, Zettie Patrice Brown of Brewerton, N.Y., and Ruth Evelyn Appleby of Baldwinsville, N.Y.; two sons: Leon Richard Yingst, Jr. of Syracuse, N.Y., and Harry Leon Yingst of Paragould; three sisters, Ruth Summer of Colorado, Gladys Blouch of Pennsylvania, and Anna Baker of Indiana; 23 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

His life will be celebrated at the New Life Temple Ministries, 401 S. 12th Avenue in Paragould, at 10 a.m. today, with the Reverend Jerry Hays officiating. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Leon Yingst, Jr., Thomas Bud Moore, Russell Appleby, Charles Boardman, Jr., Charles Boardman, III., and Brandon Boardman.

Betty Sue Farley

Betty Sue Farley, 75, of Paragould, died Monday, June 11, 2007, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Mrs. Farley, was born December 2, 1931, whe was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. Survivors include three sons, Gary Farley of Mansfield, Ohio, Terry Farley and Keith Farley both of Paragould; two daughters, Sue Friar of Paragould, and Beth Ward of Powhatan. She is also survived by one brother, Melbourn Wilson of Portland, Oregon; one sister, Carol Phillips of Marmaduke; seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Lydia Wilson; her husband, James Farley; three brothers; and a grandson.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00-9:00 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould. Graveside services will be conducted 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 14th, at New Friendship Cemetery, with Royce Boling officiating. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 10:15 a.m., Thursday.

Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Drendia Darlene Coleman

Drendia Darlene Coleman, 47, of Paragould, died Monday, June 11, 2007, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.
A homemaker, Mrs. Coleman was born September 25, 1959, in Paragould. She was a member of Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry D. Coleman of the home; her mother, Lucille Lam; one son, Jeremy Coleman; and one sister, Renia Stokes, all of Paragould. She is also survived by her mother and father-in-law, Douglas and Marcella Coleman; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gary and Belinda Coleman, all of Paragould; six nieces and nephews and their families; and by a host of relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Hester Lam; two brothers, Bobby Lam and James Haskel Lam; a brother-in-law, Gary Stokes; and by a niece, Sharon Lam.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 14th, at Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church, with Royce Boling officiating. Burial will follow in Brown’s Chapel Cemetery.
Leland Stanfill, Marty Harris, Jerry Gifford, Richard Payne, Steve Cobb, and Charlie Brown will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials for Mrs. Coleman may be made to Mitchell Funeral Home.

Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Paul Michael Nordmeyer

Paul Nordmeyer, 28, of Marmaduke, passed from this life at his residence on Monday, June, 11, 2007.

He was born Aug. 22, 1978, to Donald and Carol Nordmeyer.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Donald Nordmeyer.

He is survived by his mother, Carol Nordmeyer; son, Michael Nordmeyer; one brother and his wife, Patrick and Kim Nordmeyer of Rector; and two sisters, Pamela Jenkins of Marmaduke and Penny Boozer of Rector.

Funeral services will be Thursday, June 14, at 2 p.m. at the Irby Funeral Home in Rector with Elder John Cooper and David Kennedy officiating.

Visitation will be Thursday from 12-2 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be at the Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector.
Arrangements are by Irby Funeral Home.

To sign the online guest book go to www.irbyfuneralhome.com

J.B. Harris

The Rev. James Benjamin Harris, of Paragould, known to all as J.B., who spent his adult life in service to the Lord, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday night, June 12, 2007.

J.B. was born on July 27, 1927, in St. Louis. With 79 happy, fruitful years, his wife of 58 years, Louise, was at his side in their home as he peacefully left this world bound for a better one in Heaven.

Brother J.B. lived out his favorite Bible scripture daily from Proverbs 3:27, "Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act." He was always generously giving of his time, energy and money to help his fellow man. The memory of his good deeds and gentle spirit will live on in the hearts of his family members and many friends.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George William and Thelma Cothern Harris, and two sisters, Mozelle Blanton and Catherine Holden.

Survivors include his wife, Louise Edrington Harris of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Susan Harris, and Nelson and Mary Harris, all of Paragould; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Dennis Pridmore of Huntsville, Ala., and Nylea and Lance Cooper of Skaneateles, N.Y.; two brothers, Bill Harris of Jonesboro, and Bob Harris of Pocahontas; a sister, Gladys Mercer of Oakley, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.

A celebratory service of his life will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Camp Ground United Methodist Church in Paragould.

Memorials may be made to the Rev. J.B. Harris Ministerial Scholarship Fund, Camp Ground United Methodist Church, 1976 Greene 628 Road, Paragould 72450.

Allen Lee Bullinger

Allen Lee Bullinger, 89, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born Jun 20, 1917, he was a retired groundskeeper for the Paragould Country Club and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Lorrie Bullinger of Jonesboro; four sons, Bobby A. Bullinger and Tony R. Bullinger, both of Paragould, Larry G. Bullinger of Memphis, and Mac Bullinger of Lafe; four daughters, Peggy I. White and Kay Jolly, both of Marmaduke, Thelma L. Hamilton and Nancy L. Scroggins, both of Memphis. He is also survived by one sister, Lucille Tucker of Paragould; sixteen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; and by five great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel Irene Bullinger; his parents, Alfred and Nicie Bullinger; one brother, Albert Bullinger; and by three sisters, Myrtle Cole, Lorene Wilkerson and Flora Archibald. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 15th, at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Ron Pickney officiating. Burial will follow in Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery.
Harold Cronogue, Russell Hamilton, Jr., Brady Hester, Joseph Bullinger, Marvin Jolly, and Tim Bullinger will serve as pallbearers.

Myrle Walker Call

Myrle Walker Call, 86, of Paragould, formerly of Little Rock, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Myrle was a beautician. Born July 3, 1920, in Lafe to Ben and Nola Walker, she was a member of the First Baptist Church in Little Rock.

Survivors include two grandsons and their wives, Todd and Tara Call and Todd's mother, Karen Brandon, all of Fayetteville and Seth and Gazell Call of Austin, Texas, granddaughter, Betheny Call and their mother, Ronnie Call, all of Little Rock; one step-grandson, Robbie Lewis of San Francisco; one great-grandson, Logan Call of Fayetteville; three nephews, Eddie Gene Wright of Paragould, Larry Walker of Fullerton, Calif., and David Walker of Caruthers, Calif.; and two nieces, Myrna Camp of Paragould and Patty Johnson of San Jose, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Nola Walker; son, Michael Call; one brother, Lloyd Walker; and three sisters, Ruth Farrell, Opal Wright and Oma Dillard.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Heath Colonial Chapel in Paragould with Eddie Gene Wright conducting. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery in Lafe.

Pallbearers are Johnny Cole, Steve Wright, Ronnie Wright, Dave Camp, Maurice Hamilton and Danny Thomas.

Visitation will be from noon until service time.

Bobbie Jean Crum

Bobbie Jean Crum, 74 of Rector, died Thursday, June 14, 2007 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center of Paragould.
Born May 11, 1933 in Beebe, Arkansas. Mrs Crum was a housewife, and a member of the Antioch Baptist Church.
She is survived by two brothers: A. J. McDaniel of Rector and Gary McDaniel of Paragould. Three sisters: Dorris Cox of Sherwood, Arkansas, Barbara Smith of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Kathleen Burmester of Sturgis, Michigan. One grand daughter: Paige Crum of Jonesboro.

Preceded in death by: her parents, Thomas and Myrtle Horn. Husband: Fred Crum and a son: Gerald Crum.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Saturday, June 16, at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Rector, with Don Morris officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodland Heights Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, from 5:00 till 8:00 pm at the Mitchell Funeral Home of Rector.

Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Sarah Bezella Baker

Sarah Bezella Baker, 89, of Monette Manor Nursing Home died Thursday, June 14, 2007, at St. Bernards Medical Center.

Born July 11, 1917, in Elvins, Mo., she was a retired factory worker. Mrs. Baker attended Calvary Full Gospel Church in Cardwell, Mo., and First Assembly of God in Steele, Mo.

Survivors include two brothers and three sisters-in-law, James and Ovetta Purcell of Waterford, Mich., Charlie and Bonnie Purcell of Leachville and Marie McFarland of Shreveport, La. She is also survived by four sisters, Rosa Shirley of Steele, Myrtle Richter of Gainesville, Ga., and Mavis Lowe and Virgelene Jones, both of Flint, Mich.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Franklin McFarland and Willie Maude Barnes McFarland; her husband, Burl Everett Baker; one daughter, Burline Baker; one son, Everett Wayne Baker; two brothers, Eugene Purcell and W.A. "Alex" McFarland; and four sisters, Viola Rodgers, Onia Accord, Jewel Gates and Betty Lou Purcell.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Sunday in Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Leland Dement officiating. Burial will follow in Brown's Chapel Cemetery.

Bob Osgood, Wayne Jentzen, Kenneth Lowe, Carl McFarland, Ronald Moad and Joshua Nettles will serve as pallbearers.

Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Virginia Nettles Walters

Virginia Nettles "Miss Ginny" Walters, 80, of Paragould died Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at Baptist Hospital East, Memphis.

She was born Dec. 4, 1926, in Marmaduke to Eugene and Elsie Nettles.

Mrs. Walters was a graduate of Lakeside School, Freed-Hardeman University, David Lipscomb University and Arkansas State University. She retired in 1988 after teaching first grade for 26 years at Lakeside School in the Greene County Tech District. She was a member of 7th and Mueller Church of Christ.

Survivors include two sons, Hank Walters and his wife, Debbie, and Dale Walters, all of Paragould. She is also survived by one adopted daughter, Ann Cornell Rutledge and her husband, Mike, of Tampa, Fla.; one sister, Eugenia Thompson of Paragould; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and by many loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 6-9 tonight in Mitchell Funeral Home at Paragould.

Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Mark Farrar, Larry McFadden and Tommy Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in Finch Cemetery.

Memorials to the American Cancer Society or Children's Home of Paragould would be appreciated.

Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Freda Marcella Yauger

Freda Marcella Yauger, 69, of Trumann, formerly of Marmaduke, died Sunday, June 17, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born June 30, 1937, in Marmaduke, the daughter of Mattylee Smith Wright and the late Jesse Wright. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Kim Reddick, and her brother, Charles Wright.

She was of Baptist belief and retired from Rector Sportwear.

She is survived by her husband, Charles T. Yauger Jr. of Trumann; sons, Tony Reddick of Paragould and Terry Reddick; daughter, Diane DeFries; and mother, Mattylee Wright, all of Marmaduke; brothers, Gene Wright and Lavon Wright, both of Michigan; sister, Melba Sue Cooper of Arkadelphia, eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Her life will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Heath Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens. Her grandsons will be pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 tonight.

Demetra Colleen Faulkner

Demetra Colleen Faulkner, 81, born to Wake and Elizabeth Newsom, August 31, 1925, in Walcott, Arkansas, was called from this life by her Lord, Saturday, June 16, 2007.
After graduating from high school, she married William L. George and moved to St. Louis, Missouri. From this marriage was born three sons, Danny George, Steven George, and Kevin George. In 1970 the family moved to Eldon, Missouri, where they resided for many years. Mrs. Faulkner was an active member of the Rocky Mount Baptist Church near Eldon.
On October 16, 1990, she married William G. “Bud” Faulkner who preceded her in death in 1994. She was also preceded in death by a loving son, Steven; a sister, Laverne Willcoxson; both of her parents; and by her first husband, William George.

Survivors include two sons, Danny George of Eldon, Missouri; Kevin George and his wife, Lisa of Lebanon, Missouri; a brother, W. D. Newsom and his wife, Barbara of Walcott; and an aunt, Pearlie Wilcoxson of Walcott. She is also survived by six beautiful grandchildren; four beautiful great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, dear friends and neighbors in Missouri and Arkansas.
She was known to many by different names, Colleen, “George”, Grandma Neen, “Sis”, but none greater than Mom. She was truly a Mom. She was there when you needed a friend, someone to share joy and sorrow; she was always in all things, Mom. She touched so many lives, with her ever positive attitude and never-ending faith in God.

Visitation will be from 1:00 -3:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 20th, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Graveside services will be conducted 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Walcott, with Dan Duckworth officiating. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 3:00 p.m.
Dean May, Jackie May, Paul Adams, Joe Hill Faulkner, Jeremy Sparks, and Jason George will serve as pallbearers.
Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Hewey Benjamin Franklin

Hewey Benjamin Franklin, 78, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2007, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Born May 15, 1929, in Pocahontas, Mr. Franklin was a retired auto body repairman. He was a Korean War Army veteran and of the Protestant faith.

Survivors include one son, Steven Franklin of Streamwood, Illinois; three daughters, Shirley Layton, and Mary Jones, both of Paragould, and Debbie Streidl of Rockford, Illinois. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; and twenty-one great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo and Ora Franklin; two brothers, Dewey and Jim Franklin; one sister, Dena Opal Janes; one granddaughter; and one nephew.

Visitation will be Tuesday, from 6:00- 9:00 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 20th, at 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Chad Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Meadows Grove Cemetery, Beech Grove.
Lenny Edgar, Chris Davis, Shayne Croy, Ray Dollar, Chad Franklin, and Keith Mears will serve as pallbearers. Dan Gates and Bob Layton will be honorary pallbearers.

Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Kevin D. Warner Jr.

Kevin Warner Jr., 14, of Rector passed from this life on June 17,2007, at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould.

He was born Sept. 9, 1992 in St. Louis to Kevin Warner Sr. and Jennifer, who will deeply miss him.

He loved playing video games and was a student of Rector High School.

Kevin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carolyn and John Warner.

He was survived by his loving parents, Kevin Dewayne Warner Sr. and Jennifer of Rector; and his grandparents, Linda and Steven Long of Gideon, Mo.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 3 at Irby Funeral Home in Rector with Ken Roden officiating.

Visitation will be this evening from 5-9 at the chapel.

Burial will be in Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector.

You may sign the online guest book at: www.irbyfuneralhome.com

Frederick Hartsfield Warnken, 80, of Paragould passed away Monday, June 18, 2007 in Paragould. Mr. Warnken was born August 19, 1926 in West Helena to the late Theus Warnken and the late Bell Hartsfield. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Paragould and Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church in Paragould.

He is survived by his wife, Louise Carden Warnken of Paragould; a son, Birt Warnken of Tampa, Florida; 3 grandsons, Jonathan Warnken of Tampa, Florida, Jeremy Warnken of Arizona, and John Warnken of Tampa, Florida; 6 great-grandchildren; step-children, Margerie Morris, Alice Willis, Corrine Faulk, Gary Fennell, Susan Stokes, Michael Davidson, and Rachell Montgomery.

Mr. Warnken was preceded in death by his parents.

Services for Fred Warnken will be held Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Roller-Citizens. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 9:00 at Roller-Citizens. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Reverend Michael Sutton will officiate.

Pallbearers are Larry Wilson, Pete Smart, John Hartsell, Eddie Schieffler, Raleigh Whitsell and Ramey Stiles.

Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church in Paragould.

Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
 

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

Thomas Lee Coleman

Thomas Lee Coleman, 79, of Marmaduke, died Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Mr. Coleman was born November 6, 1927, in Hunter, Arkansas. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a retired saw filer from Paragould Wood Products, and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Coleman of the home; one son, Darrell Coleman of Marmaduke; three daughters, Teresa Rodriguez of Joliet, Illinois, Sheila Lindsey and Donna Coleman, both of Paragould. He is also survived by one brother, Bruce Coleman of Tichnor; three sisters, Sheila Gill of Reno, Nevada, Peggy Kincade and Sue Chipley, both of Crescent City, California; an aunt, Marie Phillips; nine grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and Lee Coleman.

Visitation will be Thursday, from 6-9 p.m., in Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, in Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Hunter Cemetery.

Norman Batten, Mike Boyd, Darrell Coleman, David Stanfill, Charley Murray, Bobbie Drope and Avery Wogmon will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Carter, Christopher Robinson, Bill Spurlock, Scott Miller and Levi Hendrix.

Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Leman Koller

Mr. Leman Koller, 79, of Paragould died Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at Paragould Nursing Center.

Born in Tuckerman, he was the son of the late Mape and Oma Koller. He was a former Leachville resident and retired from Ark-Mo Seed Company in Paragould.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1948.

He is survived by a sister, Opal Strauss of Michigan, and two nieces, Carolyne Pillow and Mildred Cook.

Graveside services were yesterday in New Friendship Cemetery in Paragould under the direction of Howard Funeral Service of Leachville.

Roy Dale Judd

Roy Dale Judd, 41, of Franklin died Tuesday, June 19, 2007 in Melbourne.

He was born July 1, 1965, in Paragould and was the son of Mary Sanchez Debow and David Judd. He was self-employed in the house cleaning business.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Mary and David Debow; his father, David Judd; a sister, Tisha Ellis and half sister, Dekota Judd; a niece, Sheila Debow; two nephews, David and Zachary Peck.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Tony Lee Judd and Christopher Judd; his grandparents, Cecil and Sara Sanchez; and one aunt, Ruby Shepherd.

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Pine Log Cemetery at Brookland.

Funeral arrangements are by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Melbourne, 368-4540.

Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/melbourne

J.W. Batten

J.W. Batten, 78, of Rector passed from this life Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at Evergreen Nursing Home in Rector.

He was born May 24, 1928, to Henry and Beatrice Batten.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Beatrice Batten; two sons, Terry and Larry Batten; two infant brothers; and three sisters, Hazel Wilson, Mary Parker and Wanda Jones.

He is survived by his son, Norman Batten of Rector; three daughters, Bonnie Spurlock of Rector, Diane Matteson of Gladwin, Mich., and Connie Coleman of Marmaduke; two brothers, Gene Batten of Rector and Charles Batten of Lafe; one sister, Shirley Abney of Flint, Mich.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.

Funeral services will be today at 4 p.m. in Irby Funeral Home at Rector with Thurman Holt and Waymon Holt officiating. Burial will be in Ramer's Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation will begin today at 10 a.m. in the funeral home.

You may sign the online guest book at: www.irbyfuneralhome.com

Martha Vernor Ellison

Martha Ruth Vernor Ellison, 74, of Paragould died Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at Baptist Health Center in Little Rock.

Mrs. Ellison was born April 27, 1933, in Dumas, the daughter of Walter and Alma Dedman Vernor.

Martha was active in the Dumas Jaycettes and Dumas First Baptist Church choir. She was a Sunday school teacher.

Martha and her family moved to Paragould from Dumas in 1970. She was a member of Paragould First Baptist Church, the church choir, a Sunday school teacher and member of the hospital auxiliary.

Martha loved to travel the world, but her real passion was teaching children and defending the unborn. She married E.V. Ellison on April 29, 1954.

She is preceded in death by her husband, E.V. Ellison; son, Mark Alan Ellison; granddaughter, Sarah Ashley Ellison; and her parents.

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Christie Ellison Bardwell and husband Steve of Little Rock; grandsons, Jeffery "Sky" Morris and Mark Christopher Ellison, both of Little Rock; sister, Alma Jean Vernor Cagle of Canton, Texas; and brothers, Julius Vernor of Fairhope, Ala., Thomas J. Vernor of Gautier, Miss., and Richard Vernor of Arkadelphia.

Martha was a beautiful person inside and out, friend to many and a child of God.

Funeral services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in First Baptist Church at Paragould with Bill Steeger officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service until 3 p.m.

Heath Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Life House Pregnancy Center, 107 Reynolds Road, Paragould 72450, or Arkansas Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 552, Little Rock 72203.

Lucille Newsom

Lucille Newsom, 82, of Paragould, died Thursday, June 21, 2007, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born April 28, 1925, in Greene County, Mrs. Newsom retired after thirty-three years at Ely-Walker Shirt Factory. She was a member of Bethel Church of Christ.

Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Earnestine and Danny Greer, June and Rick Stallcup, and Sandra and Harvey Lyles, all of Paragould. She is also survived by three brothers, J. M. Crockett, Lee Crockett, and Joe Crockett, all of Paragould; four grandchildren, Stacey Fortenberry, Chad Stallcup, Kim Workman, and Adam Lyles; and by nine great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Newsom; her parents, Clarence and Matlean Crockett; and by two infant sons.

Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Friday, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
The funeral service will be conducted 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 23rd, at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, with Lonnie Pyle and Phil Wilkerson officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Knott Cemetery.
Adam Lyles, Chad Stallcup, Fritz Workman, Danny Crockett, Stacey Fortenberry, and Kim Workman will serve as pallbearers.

Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Gail Broadwater

Gail Broadwater, 47, of Paragould, died Thursday, June 21, 2007, at her residence.
Born July 2, 1959, in Walnut Ridge, Mrs. Broadwater was a quilter and the business manager for Abilities Unlimited. She was a member of New Haven Baptist Church.

Survivors include her mother, Norma Jean Counce of Hoxie; two sons, Jerry Coborn of Dixon, Missouri, Randy Broadwater of Paragould; and two daughters, Carol Surber of Paragould, and Sara Faber of Walnut Ridge. She is also survived by two brothers, Daniel Counce of Hoxie, Richard Counce of Gainesville; and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Counce; and by her husband, Lonnie Broadwater.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 23rd, at New Haven Baptist Church, Paragould, with Ron Pickney officiating. Burial will follow in the Whittaker Cemetery, under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00 a.m., Saturday until service time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials for Mrs. Broadwater may be made to the Gail Broadwater Fund, in care of Mitchell Funeral Home.

Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Helen Marie Farmer

Helen Farmer, 76, of Marmaduke, passed from this life on Thursday, June 21, 2007, at Greene Acres Nursing Home.

She was born on Sept. 7, 1930, in Lepanto.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlen Farmer; and her parents, Cecil and Novella Bryan.

She is survived by one son, Claude Farmer of Marmaduke; one daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Butch Zollinger of Marmaduke; two brothers, Leondis "Bunkie" Bryant of Warm Springs and Franklin "P.O." Bryan of St. Louis; one sister, Shirley Durnie of Rockford, Ill.; three grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Irby Funeral Home at Marmaduke with Arvil Hill and Barry Crain officiating.

Visitation will be tonight at 6:30 in the chapel.

You may sign the online guest book at: www.irbyfuneralhome.com

Sharon Kay Thompson

The loved ones of Sharon Kay Thompson entrusted her to the care of the Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 21, 2007, in Paragould. She was 63.

Born to Ralph and Lina Morris in Greene County on May 31, 1944, she lived her life in Paragould. She was a member of Third Avenue Baptist Church and was employed by Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy Thompson Jr.; her parents; and a brother, Jimmy Morris.

She is survived by a daughter, son-in-law and grandson, Shauna and Curtis Hitt and Cruz of Paragould; a son, Mika Thompson and his fiancee, Jamee Daskalos of Branson, Mo.; and siblings, Martene McFall of Paragould and Devon Morris of Knob.

Family will pay respect from 5:30-6 p.m. today in Heath Funeral Home at Paragould, then will receive visitors from 6-8.

Official services will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Heath Funeral Home, followed by a brief graveside service in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Curtis Hitt and Bob Lee will have the honor of officiating.

Pallbearers will include Michael Morris, Robert Morris, Jimmy Morris, Tom Wray, Lanny Thompson, Chris Gardner and Mike Clark, while Devon Morris and Parrish Morris will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to Third Avenue Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.

Wilburn Mullins

Wilburn Mullins, 63, of Knob died Thursday, June 21, 2007, at his home.

He was born July 11, 1943, in Paragould to the late Charley Seymour and Lucy Perkins Mullins and was married Oct. 13, 1958, to Altie Bell Mullins, who survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Alvin Mullins of McDougal and Wade Mullins of Knob; three daughters, Pam Mullins, Danica Lane and Carrie Tidwell, all of McDougal; three brothers, Burnis Mullins of San Jacinto, Calif., Alton Mullins of Corcoran, Calif., and Wayne Mullins of Knob; one sister, Cleda Andrews of Tyler, Texas, 11 grandchildren and many friends and relatives.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Elbert Mullins, Edward Mullins, Owen “Polly” Mullins, Lester Mullins and Milton Mullins; two sisters, Juanita Toler and Reba Howton, and one grandson, Blake VanNada.

Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23, at the Ermert Funeral Home chapel in Corning with Bro. Owen Little officiating. Burial was in Cantwell Cemetery at McDougal.

Bertha Ann Mobley

Bertha Ann Mobley, 58, of Pocahontas, died Friday, June 22, 2007, at St. Bernard’s regional medical center of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Mrs. Mobley was born November 11, 1948.
She was Homemaker and was a member of Gainesville united Methodist church.

She was preceded in death by her Father Arthur Cole.

Mrs. Mobley is survived by her husband Aubrey Glen Mobley of Pocahontas; One son David Mobley of Gainesville, Arkansas, two daughters Melissa Gugle of Pocahontas, and Melinda Elasivich of Flint, Michigan. She is also survived by two brothers James Cole of Kennett, Missouri, Russell Cole of Dallas, Texas, and three sisters Pauletta Duvall of Newark, Ohio, Caroline Martin of Paragould, Theresa Tomlinson of Austin, Texas, and seven grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Monday, June 25th, at 10:00 a.m., at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel of Paragould. Burial will be at Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00AM till service time, at Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould.

 
Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Jacob Lynn Hayes

Jacob Lynn Hayes, 54 of Paragould died Friday, June 22, 2007 at Memphis Med Center from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Mr. Hayes was born April 17, 1953. He was a tool and die maker at Hytrol in Jonesboro, Arkansas for 32 years. He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church of Paragould.

Survivors include his wife: Deborah Hayes of the home, two sons: Michael Hayes and David Hayes both of Carbondale, Illinois, two daughters: Melissa Ham of Jayess, Mississippi, Melynda Hatcher of Royalton, Illinois, one stepson: Gary Yarbrough of Louisville, Kentucky, five brothers: Joe Hayes, Jerry Hayes, Phillip Hayes, Bill Hayes all of Paragould, Richard Hayes of Sebring, Florida, four sisters: Shelby O’Dell and Lucille Jackson both of Paragould, Becky Byram of Holland, Missouri, Gwenda Tipton of Grenada, Mississippi, six grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Bill and Goldie Hayes and one brother: Lavaughan Hayes.

 
Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Monday at the First United Pentecostal Church on Linwood Drive (Highway 49 South) with Rev. James Warbington and Rev. David Tipton officiating, burial will follow in Brown’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M to 9:00 P.M. Sunday at the Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould.
Pallbearers will include: Eddie Anderson, Dewayne Cooper, Jimmy Gazaway, Jerry Hancock, Tommy Haynes and Johnny Heritage.

Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Helen Collier Phillips

Helen Ruth Collier Phillips, 92, of Greene County died Saturday, June 23, 2007 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

She was a homemaker and a member of Paragould Missionary Baptist Church.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Phillips; parents, the Rev. A.O. and Hettie Rogers Collier; sisters, Opal Collier McKelvey and Jerry Collier Jarrett; and brothers, Herman Collier, the Rev. Glen Collier, Claude Collier, George H. Collier Sr., L.T. Collier and the Rev. John Ed Collier.

Survivors include four daughters, Janice Williams of Salem, Ore., Ella Breazeals of Marmaduke, Betty Penn of Benton and Raymell Goodwin of Nashville, Tenn.; two sisters, Freda Collier Ford of Germantown, Tenn., and Mary Collier Buck of Paragould; special niece and nephew, Peggy Collier Jackson and Dr. Jon Collier, both of Paragould; several other nieces and nephews; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Heath Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Heath Colonial Chapel with the Rev. John Penn officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandsons.

Memorials may be made to Missionary Baptist Seminary, 5224 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock 72204.

Wayne Bomar

Wayne Bomar, 64, of Paragould, died Sunday, June 24, 2007, after a nine month battle with brain cancer.
He was born October 11, 1942, in Paragould. Mr. Bomar retired as a Captain of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission after 31 years, and was a member of the Greene County Wildlife Club. He was a member of East Side Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, C.A. and Mae Bean Bomar; and by a sister, Shirley Robinson.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Sandra Rogers Bomar; a son, Mike Bomar; a daughter and son-in-law, Carissa and Keith Mangrum , all of Paragould. He is also survived by two brothers, Bobby Bomar of Lawton, Oklahoma, and Gary Bomar of Atoka, Tennessee; four sisters, Louise VanHook of Searcy, Betty Ragsdell of Paragould, Sandra Everett of Vienna, Virginia, Karen Price of Marion; and five grandchildren, Kristen, Brenden, Brett, Aubree and Aadon Mangrum, all of Paragould.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 27th, at Mitchell Funeral Chapel, Paragould, with Dennis Scudder, Gary Everett and Jack Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Mitchell Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Larry Beliew, Rex Blackwood, Verlin Fultz, Chris Oakes, Jasper Sharp and Joe Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Greene County Wildlife Club and members of Kelmer Johnson’s Sunday School Class.

Memorials can be made to the Greene County Wildlife Club (PO Box 6 Paragould, AR 72451) or to East Side Baptist Church (529 E Court, Paragould, AR 72450).

Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Sybil Boggs Skaggs

Sybil Boggs Skaggs, 92, of Paragould, died Sunday, June 24, 2007, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Mrs. Skaggs was born August 19, 1914. She was a co-owner of L.K. Ashcroft Purina Feed Store in Pocahontas from 1951-1976. She was a member of Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two brothers, Ray Boggs and Charles Boggs, both of Paragould; one sister, Josephine Clayton of Heber Springs; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Christina Boggs; her husband, Ardell Skaggs; and by three brothers, Floyd, Earl, and Roy Boggs.

Visitation began Tuesday evening at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 27th, at Linwood Cemetery, with Michael Sutton officiating. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:50 p.m., Wednesday.

Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Maryona Beasley

Maryona Beasley, 94, of Henderson, Arkansas, died Sunday, June 24, 2007, at her residence.

She was born April 6, 1913, at Fontaine to Tom Tennison and Ida Mae Pratt Tennison Foster. On July 8, 1933, she married James Marcus Beasley in Fontaine.

Mr. and Mrs. Beasley moved to LaVerne, Calif., shortly thereafter to seek work during the Great Depression. Together they enjoyed success in California, where she was a homemaker, worked for Sunkist as a citrus fruit packer and then as a breakfast-lunch cook for LaVerne College and Pitzer College.

Her love for her Lord Jesus and her family were her life. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren held a special place in her heart. If you visited her home you never went away hungry.

Mr. and Mrs. Beasley retired to Henderson in 1973.

She is survived by a son, Marcus L. (Donna) Beasley of Cotter; daughter, Sherry (J.L.) Milhon of Henderson; granddaughters, Jinger Milhon (Michael) Goodson of Yellville, Marcy Beasley Johns of Desert Hot Springs, Calif., and Kimberly Beasley of Cotter; grandson, James (Pam) Milhon of Mountain Home; great-grandchildren, Nina Vaag, Kjersti Vaag, Brody Goodson, Jacob Milhon, Emily Cowart, Nathan Cowart and Delaynee Johns; three brothers, Adrian (Ethel Jo) Foster and Ronnie (Alice) Foster of Yucaipa, Calif., and Oral V. (Sarah) Foster of Van Buren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Hattie Mae Belle Reeves and Jewel Ernst; and brothers, John, Raymond and Russell Foster.

Visitation will be from noon-9 p.m. today with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. in Roller Funeral Home at Mountain Home. A second visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Thursday with a funeral service following at 11 a.m. in Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro.

Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Lorado.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks.

Visit our online guest book at: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

Benny McKinley

Benny McKinley, 67, died Sunday, June 24, 2007, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late Chester and Dorothy McKinley. He was a carpenter and of the Baptist belief. Benny loved to laugh and tell jokes and stories. He had a smile for everyone and he loved his family.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred Cloud McKinley of the home; four sons, Butch McKinley of Monette, David McKinley of Georgia, Ricky Rolland of Monette and Scott Rolland of Leachville; two daughters, Debbie Davis of Lake City and Lisa Fletcher of Monette; one brother, Marvin McKinley of Crawford, Texas; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four beloved pets.

He is also preceded in death two brothers.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Gregg Funeral Home Chapel in Monette with the Rev. Ed Wheeler and Bill Davenport officiating. Burial will follow in Monette Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Monette.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Perry Wood, Jordan Wood, Charlie Hill, Don Fletcher, Terry Edwards and Larry Rolland and as honorary pallbearers, his grandchildren and his son-in-law, Jackie Davis.

Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-8 in Gregg Funeral Home Chapel in Monette.

Personal condolences may be sent to the McKinley family at www.greggfunerals.com

Tennie Naomi Prince

Tennie Naomi Prince, 90, of Paragould passed away Monday, June 25, 2007, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

She was born Jan. 30, 1917, to Henry and Gertie Wilkerson in Greene County, where she lived most of her life and worked in the restaurant and factory industries. She was a member of Newton Street Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Maurice Dollins and Donald Prince; two sons, Ronald Prince and Jimmie Dollins; two brothers, Cecil Wilkerson and Earl Wilkerson; and two sisters, Ella Mae Young and Jewel Long.

Survivors include two sons, Gaylon Dollins and Gary Prince, both of Paragould; one brother, Joseph Wilkerson of Flint, Mich.; one sister, Faustina Jones of Indianapolis; six grandchildren, Sherrie Williams, Sheila White, Jimmie Dollins, Scott Dollins, Ronald Dollins and Brian Jones; 16 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be this evening from 6-9 at Phillips Funeral Home, 4904 West Kingshighway in Paragould.

Graveside services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at New Friendship Cemetery in Paragould with a procession leaving Phillips Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Officiating ministers will be L.R. Smith and Jerry Hays.

Pallbearers will be Jimmie Dollins, Scott Dollins, Ronald Dollins, Tanner White, Dennis White and Franklin Williams.

Honorary pallbearers will include Aaron Arant and Brian Jones.

Online guest book: www.phillipsfuneral.net

Harvey M. Rowe

Harvey M. Rowe, 74, of Paragould died Sunday, June 24, 2007, at The Med in Memphis.

He was born March 14, 1933, to Elzie and Marie DeHart Rowe. He attended Mountain Home Church of Christ.

Harvey was retired from A.M. Louis Wholesale Grocery Co. in California. He was a veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elzie and Marie Rowe.

Survivors include his son, Michael Rowe of Port Orford, Ore.; and daughter, Barbara Rowe Colton and husband Doug of Sixes, Ore.; brother, Alton Rowe and wife Carol of Apache Junction, Ariz.; best friend, Patricia Gifford of Paragould; and several cousins and friends.

Visitation will be this evening from 6-9 at Heath Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Emmett Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain Home Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Mountain Home Cemetery Fund.

Laura Lynn Tate

Laura Lynn Tate, 59, of Paragould died Monday, June 25, 2007 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born May 18, 1948, in Lafe to the late Lawrence and Anna Bateman Hudspeth. She was a homemaker and member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Steve of the home; one son, David Gatewood of Draper, Utah; daughter, Cheryl Morgan of Paragould; a sister, Donna Etchieson of Conway; and seven grandchildren, Bennie Canales, Breanna, Myka and Trace Morgan, Brennan Gatewood, Brooke King and Isabella Gatewood.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Heath Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 this evening at Heath Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation of Arkansas.

Warren D. Bales

Warren D. Bales, 69, died Monday, June 25, 2007, in Alexander, Iowa. He was born Dec. 1, 1937, at Sedgwick.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Duane and Jessie Bales; and all of his maternal and paternal grandparents.

A veteran of the United States Navy, he is survived by his son, Warren D. Bales, II. of Erie, Pa.; a daughter, Patti Sue Bales of Los Angeles, Calif.; 2 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and four brothers, Ronald of Paragould, Steve of Jonesboro, and Kelly and Kevin of Paragould.
Private services were held in Alexander, Iowa on June 26.

Betty Downs

Betty Downs, 73, of Paragould died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

She was born Nov. 19, 1933, in Paragould to Isaac and Bernice Damron Howard.

Survivors include her husband, Jay Downs; children, Pauletta Hollis, Ranae Shepherd, Scott Downs and Michelle Downs, all of Paragould; son-in-law, Randy Hollis; daughter-in-law, Judy Downs; grandchildren, Meghan Mitchell, Drake and Drew Downs, Jay Shepherd and Matthew Hollis; one great-grandchild, JoBeth Mitchell; and sisters, JoAnn Filerbo and Hilda Stewart of Paragould.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Elvis, Harold, Colvin, Freed and Dwight Howard; and one half-sister, Minnie Hyde.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Mountain Home Cemetery with Randy Hollis officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Mountain Home Cemetery fund.

Heath Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jewell Mae Boling

Jewell Mae Boling, 93, of Paragould, died Friday, June 29, 2007, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
A homemaker, Mrs. Boling was born January 14, 1914, in Greene County. She was a member of Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby Ray and Ann Boling of Batesville, and Royce and Kathryn Boling of Paragould. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Denise Boling, Derek Boling and his wife, Susan, all of Paragould, Bobby Ray Boling, Jr. of Louisiana, Eric Boling and his wife, Angie, of Jonesboro; four great grandchildren, and by two step great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Boling; and by two brothers, Roy Johnson and Gordon Johnson.

Visitation will be Saturday, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m., Sunday, July 1st, at Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church, with Royce Boling and Marty Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Marty Harris, Jerry Coleman, Jerry Gifford, Gary Worley, Bill Tabor, and Billy McCreless will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of the Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church.

Memorials to Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church would be appreciated.

Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com

Johnny Allen Gates

Johnny Allen Gates, 64, of Paragould, formerly of Leachville, died Saturday, June 30, 2007 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Memphis, he was the son of the late Harris and Mildred Hardin Gates and had been a longtime Leachville area resident before making his home in Paragould in 1996.

He was employed by John Edwards Farms of Leachville and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Donna Haynes Gates; and one brother, James Gates.

Survivors include one son, Randy Allen Gates of Paragould; two daughters, Tonya Lee Wilson of Leachville and Michelle Marie Beal of Paragould; five stepdaughters, Linda Peyton of Paragould, Pat Powers of Cardwell, Mo., Teresa Clark of Paragould, Mary Young of Jonesboro and Janet Stallings of Marmaduke; three brothers, Donald Gates and David Gates, both of Paragould, and Allen Gates of Hot Springs; a sister, Betty Howard of Paragould; 27 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Howard Funeral Chapel at Leachville with the Rev. Rex Holt officiating. Burial will follow in Leachville Cemetery.

The family will receive visitors tonight from 6-8 in the funeral home.

Online guest register: www.howardfuneralservice.com

William Charles Diggs

William Charles Diggs, 68, of Paragould, died June 30, 2007 at his home. Born July 9, 1938 at Paragould, he was a retired truck driver for Northwestern Freight of St. Louis, and a member of East Side Baptist Church.

 
He is survived by his wife, Laura Jean Garmroth Diggs of the home; one son, William Keith Diggs of Oakland Township, Michigan; three sisters, Betty Ann Brown of Tuckerman, Jo Nell Cole and Verda Eaker both of Paragould, and by six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Luther and Lona Diggs and by his first wife, Melba Jean Diggs.

 
Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 3, 1:30 P. M. at East Side Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Scudder, Rev. Don Edmiston, and Wayne Brightwell officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens under direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Monday, 6:00 P. M. until 9:00 P. M. at Mitchell Funeral Home.

Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com