Anna Loretta Raley
Anna Loretta Raley, age 92, of Paragould passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
She was born December 6, 1915 into the family of Howard and Anna Raley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Adrian and two sisters,
Frances R. Hayden and Virginia R. Ephrussi.
She was retired from the United States Naval Department as an Editor and a
member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Survivors include her two sisters, Pauline E. Raley of Paragould and Sister
Anne Michele Raley of Fort Smith; three brothers, Howard T. Raley, Jr., of
Atlanta, GA; James J. Raley of Paragould and Joseph Ronald Raley of
Tularosa, NM. and many nieces and nephews.
A rosary service will be at Heath Funeral Home, 7:00 P.M. Thursday. A
funeral mass will be Friday, June 6, at 10:00 A.M. with Father Richard
Cleary and Deacon Rex Bouldin officiating.
Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Dewey Franklin Williams
Dewey Franklin Williams, 74, of Lafe passed away June 1, 2008 at Arkansas
Metrhodist Medical Center. He was born May 24, 1934 to Eli and Oueda
Williams at Beech Grove. He served in the Army during the Korean War, was a
member of Beech Grove Baptist Church and loved the outdoors and baseball.
He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-laws; Frank and Virginia
Williams, Scott and Rhonda Williams, Marty and Phyllis Williams all of
Paragould, Johnnie and Julie Williams of Chicago, IL., Frankie Lange of
Paragould, two daughters; Terri and Twana Williams both of Paragould, three
brothers and sister-in-laws; Monk and Jean Williams, Sam and Earline
Williams all of Paragould, Johnnie and Phyllis Williams of Conyers, GA.,
three sisters; Bonnie Hanger of Farmington, MO., Janie Boyer of Greenville,
MO., Erma Holcomb and her husband Bill of Pedmont, MO., eight grandchildren,
nine great-grandchildren and Helen Dearin the mother of his children.
Preceding him in death were his parents Eli and Oueda Williams, a son;
Derrick Williams, a grandson; Shaune Williams, a sister; Tewanna May
Williams and a brother; Donald Keith Williams.
Funeral services will be 11 AM, Thursday, June 5, 2008 at Phillips Funeral
Home with Marion Gramlin and Galan Williams officiating. Burial will be at
Beech Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 4,
2008 from 6-9 PM.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Todd Williams, Matt Williams, Justin
Williams, Gary Williams, Daniel Bulkley and Galan Williams. Honary
pallbearers are Donald Williams, Bill and Tommy Fryer.
Online guest book:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
Leroy Barnett, Jr.
Leroy Barnett, Jr., 87, of Paragould died June 1, 2008, at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.
Mr. Barnett was a WWII Army Veteran and retired painter for General Motors.
He enjoyed lawn mowing, keeping his car and truck spotless, riding the mower
with his grandchildren, Sunday afternoon drives, and animals. He was of the
Church of Christ faith.
On Dec. 30, 1943, he was united in marriage to Wanda Mae (Arnold) Barnett.
She survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Larry Barnett of Jonesboro and Robert
(Cindy) Barnett of Paragould; two daughters, Linda Fraine and Cathy (Stan)
Carmack, both of Paragould; two sisters, Ann Hamlett of Corning and Dorothy
Lane of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; five grandsons, Shawn and Kerry Barnett, Anthony
Childress, Jonathan and Jordan Carmack; and eight great-grandchildren,
Preston, Taylor, Garrett, Brock, and Alexander Barnett, Alec Childress, John
Mark and Abby Pruitt.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Grace Barnett; brother, Bud
Barnett, and sister, Rosemary Lawson.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning.
Service will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday with Joe Arnold officiating. Burial
will be in Bond Cemetery near Knobel. Pallbearers are grandsons and
great-grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Paragould Children’s Homes,
5515 Walcott Rd, Paragould, AR 72450 and AMMC Foundation, PO Box 339,
Paragould, AR 72450.
Beula Wooten
Beula Wooten, 89, of Newport died Sunday, June 1, 2008
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Larry; daughters,
Madonna Hampton and Lavonna Jones; four brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors include sons, Bill Wooten of Newport and Gary Wooten of Wilber,
Neb.; daughters, Rhonda Dautrich of Atlantic Beach, N.C. and Melissa Baker
of Morrisville, N.C.; brothers, Cecil and Weldon Clark, both of Paragould;
10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery.
Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.
Visitation is tonight, June 3rd, 6-8, in the funeral home.
Online guest book: www.jacksonsfh.com
Gearldine Dietz
Willie Gearldine Dietz, 86, of Leachville died Monday, June 2, 2008 at
Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould.
Born at Marshall, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Viola Ragland
Killion and had lived much of her life in Oklahoma. She was the widow of
Richard Dietz and had lived in Leachville for the past 17 years.
Survivors include son, Floyd Beaver of Mountain Home; daughter, Karen Hickey
of Owasso, Okla.; grandsons, Shawn Hickey, Edward Beaver and Todd Beaver;
nieces, Georgia Selby, JoRita Hollis and Jewell Crites; nephew, Charles
Layton; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Howard Funeral Service
Chapel at Leachville with the Rev. Russell Rhodes officiating. Graveside
services will be Friday in Proctor Cemetery near Tahlequah, Okla.
The family will receive visitors tonight, 6-8, in the funeral home.
Online guest book:
www.howardfuneralservice.com
Rachel Walker
Rachel L. Walker, age 85, was born May 26, 1923, died Monday, June 2, 2008,
at Ridgecrest Nursing Center. Mrs. Walker was a lifelong resident of
Paragould
She was of the Baptist belief, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tom
Walker, granddaughter, Donna Sarrels, and two sisters.
She is survived by sons, Roy Walker and Jerry Walker, both of Jonesboro;
Willie Walker of Paragould; daughter, Ola Mosby of Paragould; three
brothers; two sisters; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Emerson Funeral Home with Butch
Parks officiating and burial to follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery with Emerson
Funeral Home in charge.
Serving as pallbearers are Michael Davis, Chris Sarrels, Paul Parks, Tim
Houston, Kenny Walker, Timmy Walker and James Reathbaum.
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. until service time in the funeral home.
Online guest book:
www.emersonfuneralhome.com
Gene Macon Powers
Gene Macon Powers, 83 of Paragould, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at Greene
Acres Nursing Home. He was born April 8, 1925, in Paragould to the family of
Calvin and Maggie Sims Powers.
Mr. Powers was a retired painter, he was a member of the Church of Christ,
having given sermons and led singing at many churches in the area in the
past.
He served in the U. S. Army during World War II with the 101st Airborne
Division.
Survivors include a son, Danny R. Powers of Mountain Home, AR., daughter, M.
Jean Stillwell Brugmann of Yuba City, CA., three grandsons, Chad R. Powers
of Los Angeles, CA, Anthony B. Stillwell, Gerald W. Stillwell, and three
great grandsons, Tyler D. Stillwell, Cody A. Stillwell and Tanner C.
Stillwell, all of Yuba City, CA. A sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Tom
Sikes and Doyle M. Powers, both of Paragould, AR.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Patricia Powers, his
parents, sister, Janice Dodson, and brothers, William “A.C.” Powers, G. W.
“Junior” Powers and Myron “Jay” Powers. Gene requested that as he forgave
all; may all forgive him!
Visitation will be Sunday from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Monday at 10:00 A.M. at Heath Colonial Chapel with
L. R. Smith officiating.
Burial will follow in Pine Knot Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the
Children’s Home of Paragould.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Jerry Campbell
Jerry Byron Campbell, 67, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at St.
Bernards Medical Center, Jonesboro.
Born February 9, 1941at Marmaduke, he worked for Wheeler Brick Co. for 17
and 1/2 years and was of the Church of Christ belief. He enjoyed fishing,
hunting, and watching old western movies.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta Bowers Campbell of the home; three sons,
Jerry Campbell, Ronnie Campbell and Jason Campbell, all of Jonesboro; a
daughter, Lisa Groves of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Tiffany Hicks, Andy
Campbell, Morgan Campbell, Breeze Campbell, Nathan Campbell, Carson Campbell
and Haley Lewis; a great-grandson, Travis Hicks; and two sisters, Jane
Clayton and Reba Clayton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Thomas and Lula Wilkerson
Campbell; two brothers, James Campbell and Bill Campbell; and a baby, Thomas
Campbell.
Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Roller-Farmers Union Chapel with Shay
Caldwell officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Log Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include James Edward Campbell, Steve Groves, Chris Bowers,
Jerred Hicks, Arthur Nash and Ron Eaton.
Visitation will be this evening from 5-8 in the funeral home.
Online guest book:
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Jackie Howdeshell
Jackie Howdeshell, of Paragould, was born April 3, 1962, to the family of
Kenneth and Billie Sue Howdershell.
She passed away , Sunday, June 1, 2008 at the age of 46.
She had lived in Paragould for 10 years, moving here from Michigan and was
of the Christian belief.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors are a brother, Sean Howdershell of Lovonia, Mich.; a sister, Kim
Howdershell of Howell, Mich.; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a host of
friends. All services are private.
Online guest book:
www.emersonfuneralhome.com
Peggy Ann Reginelli
Peggy Ann Reginelli, 73, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, June 6, 2008 at
St. Bernards Medical Center.
She was born October 31, 1934 at Paragould and lived at Jonesboro most of
her life. She was a licensed practical nurse for St. Bernards Medical
Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Rogers and Evelyn Bratton
Rogers.
She is survived by her husband, Phillip Reginelli of the home; one son, Phil
Reginelli and wife Cathy of Memphis; four daughters, Patsy White and husband
Marty of Jonesboro, Mary Catherine Reginelli of Memphis, Becky Gennings and
husband Grady of Memphis and Amy Fusting and husband Kevin of Baltimore; one
sister, Freddie Linebarier of Little Rock; and seven grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Emerson Memorial
Chapel. Burial will be private.
Family requests that lasting memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis 38105.
Online guest book:
www.emersonfuneralhome.com
Lorene Demetra Feild
Lorene Demetra Feild, 94, died Friday, June 6, 2008, in St. Bernards Medical
Center.
She was born Feb. 10, 1914, in Lorado to the late Mr. and Mrs. William
Henry. She was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro and a charter member of
Central Baptist Church. Mrs. Feild was a self-employed beautician for more
than 70 years.
Survivors include a son and his wife, Hal and Dee Feild of Jonesboro; one
brother and his wife, Royce A. and Henrietta Henry of Avon Park, Fla.; a
grandson, H.A. “Rusty” Feild IV and wife Ashley of Manor, Texas; two
granddaughters, Stacy Feild Manley and husband Rodney of Brookland and Amber
Feild Ellenburg and husband Dustin of Jonesboro; and 14 great-grandchildren,
Joshua Manley, Kristen Manley, Caleb Manley, Rachel Manley, Rebekah Manley,
JoyAnna Manley, Jeremiah Manley, Emily Ellenburg, Zachary Ellenburg, Elijah
Ellenburg, Isaiah Ellenburg, Ezekiel Ellenburg, Samuel Ellenburg and Evan
Ellenburg.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, H.A. Feild Jr.; and a son,
H.A. “Fuzzy” Feild III.
A graveside service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Oaklawn Cemetery with
the Rev. Mike Martin officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of
Gregg Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
There will be no visitation.
Lasting memorials may be sent to Central Baptist Church, 3707 Harrisburg
Road, Jonesboro 72404.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Feild family at
www.greggfunerals.com
James Jefferson Newsom, Jr.
Born in California August 20, 1952, James Jefferson Newsom, Jr., of Arcadia,
MO., passed away on Monday, June 9, 2008, at the age of 55.
Dear son of the late James Jefferson Newsom, Sr. and the late Ruth Mae
Newsom; devoted father of Cherie Sue Newsom; step-father of Gerald Johnson
and the late Candy Sue Johnson; dear grandfather of three granddaughters,
Alexis Sue Mae Hendrix, Faith Marie Sue Hendrix and McKenzy Deeann Hendrix;
dear brother of Raymond (Peggy) Newsom, Harold (Barb) Newsom, Douglas
(Alice) Newsom, Bessie (Terry) Miller, Mary Kreuger and his late infant
brother, Raymond Edward Newsom. He was our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great
uncle, cousin and friend to all who knew him.
He was employed as a Mechanic at General Electric in St. Louis, Mo. for 22
years before his retirement.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2008. Funeral
Services will be at 1 p.m., June 13, 2008, at the Finch Baptist Church,
Paragould.
Interment will be at the Finch Baptist Cemetery, Paragould.
The Baue Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay Street, St. Charles,
Mo. is in charge of arrangements.
Online guest book: www.baue.com
Edward Ellis Easley
Edward (Eddie) Ellis Easley, 67, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, June 10,
2008 at his home. He was born May 15, 1941 in Monette, AR. He was retired
from Emerson Electric.
Preceding him in death were his father Albert Ellis Easley and a grandson
Andrew Bryce Easley.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Ellis) Easley; his mother, Ann Brown;
six children, Zelda and Terry Brannon, Jeff and Lori Easley, David Easley,
Kirk and Wendy Easley all of Paragould, Tina and Ron Hudspeth, Gary and
Shelia Easley all of Jonesboro; 21 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
five brothers, Sam, Donnie, Jimmie and Tommy Easley, Chuck Grigsby; five
sisters, Polly Baldwin, Arletta Shelton, Jane Benson, Charlene Mitchell,
Jane Easley and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be 11 AM, Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Phillips Funeral
Home with Bro. Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will follow at Harvey's
Chapel Cemetery in Marmaduke. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM,
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Phillips Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers are Jeff Easley, Kirk Easley, Mason Brannon, Ron
Hudspeth, Jr., Caden Cheeks, Blake Easley and Jordan Brannon. Serving as
honorary pallbearers will be Michael Easley, Charlie Easley, Dakota Easley
and Cody Easley.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Easley Family
Funeral Fund at Phillips Funeral Home 4904 West Kings highway Paragould, AR
72450.
Online guest book:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
Willie Heath
Willie Cullen Heath, 84, of Trumann died Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at his
home of natural causes.
Born December 13, 1923 in Greene County, Willie lived at Jonesboro before
moving to Trumann in 1973. He was retired from General Electric at Jonesboro
and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Nettleton
Baptist Church where he was the teacher of Adult Men #4 Sunday school class.
Willie was a member of American Legion Post 42 of Trumann, a member of the
GE Retirees Association, and was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Heath,
last month.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, A.C. and Nellie Seay Heath;
and by three sisters, Ruby Bottoms, Eva Matlock and Martha Sue Smith.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Marilyn Heath of
Jonesboro and Stan and Sharon Cragg of Conway; one daughter and son-in-law,
Sandy and Sonny Whitmire of Jonesboro; two brothers, Jack Heath of West
Memphis and Boyd Heath of Hot Springs; four sisters, Amy Carter and Linda
Clark, both of Jonesboro, Betty Mason of El Dorado and Mary Ann Rogers of
Malvern; eight grandchildren, Steven Crocker, Jessica Simpson, Laura Spires,
Nathan Whitmire, Amy Whitmire, Seth Whitmire, Jennifer Gautreaux and Dylan
Hurd; and 11 great-grandchildren, Tyler Simpson, Ethan Simpson, Henry
Spires, Rachel Spires, Samuel Whitmire, Larkin Whitmire, Mary-Emma Whitmire,
Kaid Hurd, Jack Hurd, Garrett Gautreaux and Anna Gautreaux.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 in Nettleton Baptist
Church with Stan Ballard and Mike Blackwood officiating. Burial will follow
in Jonesboro Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers include Brent Baker, Steven Crocker, Seth Whitmire, John
Carter, Nathan Whitmire and Mike Carter.
Honorary pallbearers include the Men’s #4 Sunday school class and members of
American Legion Post 42 of Trumann.
Visitation will be held June 13, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. in Emerson Funeral Home
at Jonesboro.
For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to
Nettleton Baptist Church, 2111 Thorn St., Jonesboro 72401.
Online guest book:
www.emersonfuneralhome.com
Melvin Clinton Liddell
Melvin Clinton Liddell, 65, of Blytheville died Thursday, June 12, 2008, at
his residence.
An Army veteran of the Vietnam War, Mr. Liddell was born Sept. 6, 1942, at
Paragould. He was the owner of an antique shop, former used car dealer and
of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Verla Liddell of the home; and two sons, Lance
Liddell of Paragould and Marc Liddell of Dyersburg, Tenn. He is also
survived by two stepsons, Kevin Heatherly of Newport and Jimmy Dale
Heatherly of Batesville; a stepdaughter, Karen Dilldine of Blytheville; one
brother, Curt Liddell of Paragould; one sister, Laveda Smith of Paragould;
and nine grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6-9 this evening in Mitchell Funeral Home at
Paragould.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel
with Jim Chamblee officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Heath Vines, Ron Liddell, Mike Smith, Ray Liddell,
Ronnie Exum, Keith Liddell, Mark Coates, Barkley Exum, Spencer, Exum and
Kent Moser.
Memorials to the American Cancer Society or the youth department of First
Baptist Church in Blytheville would be appreciated.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Mary Margaret O'Dell
Mary Margaret O’Dell, 89, of Spring Branch, Texas, died Friday, June 13,
2008, at her residence.
Born May 3, 1919, in Providence, Rhode Island, Mrs. O’ Dell was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Charles C. O’Dell of the home; one son,
Charles O’Dell of Spring Branch; three daughters, Sharon Mathews of New
Harmony, Indiana, Kathleen Lankford of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Stacy
Nowlin of Sherman, Texas. She is also survived by five grandchildren.
The funeral service will be private with no scheduled visitation. Burial
will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery with Mitchell Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Stella Maxine Brookhouse
Stella Maxine “Mack” Brookhouse, 85, of Paragould died Saturday, June 14,
2008 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Born March 16, 1923 at Paragould, she was a former employee of Wagner
Electric in St. Louis, and Ed White Shoe Factory of Paragould. She was a
Methodist.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol Exum and husband Truman of Paragould;
sister, Jennie Pribble of Prescott, Ariz.; two grandchildren and spouses,
Dalana and Chuck Bolster and Heather and Bobby Towery; and five
great-grandchildren, Ashton Exum, Cody and Makayla Bolster, Annie Towery and
Grant Coffel.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Gladys May; husband,
Ralph Brookhouse; six brothers, J.D., Huey, Bob, Charles, Junior and Lonnie
May; and three sisters, Mick Hogland, Sue Owens and Norma Jean Shewmaker.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Mitchell Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Harris offciating. Burial will be in Greene
County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhome.com
Robert Dukes
Robert "Larry" Dukes, 68, of Marmaduke died Saturday, June 14, 2008, at his
home. He was born January 7, 1940, in Transylvania, LA., to the late C.B.
and Letha (Fritch) Dukes and was married Aug. 19, 1961, in Lake Providence,
LA., to the former Willodean Massey.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Nathan
Dowdy.
He was a factory worker and was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist
Church.
Survivors include his wife, Willodean Dukes of the home; one son, Robert
Allen Dukes of Arlington, TN.; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Denene
and Ernie McCowley of Marmaduke, Michelle Jackson of Paragould and Lori and
Marcus Dowdy of Paragould; three brothers, J.H. Dukes of Mer Rouge, LA.,
Paul Dukes of Tallulah, LA., and Joe Dukes of Lake Providence, LA., and
eight grandchildren, Steven Hale, Mallory Hale, Andrew Dukes, Megan Dukes,
Lauren Dukes, Michael Pasion, Hannah Dowdy and Colton Dowdy.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday, June 16, at the Irby Chapel in
Marmaduke with Bro. Gary Morris officiating. Burial in Providence Cemetery.
Irby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Bryan Smith, Larry Massey, Dean Rollins, Bill Rhinehart,
Kenny Pugh and Mike Holloway.
Online guest book:
www.irbyfuneralhome.com
Charles Richard Reeves
Charles Richard Reeves, 45, of Paragould, died early Sunday morning, June
15, 2008 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, of long-term kidney disease.
Mr. Reeves was born January 10, 1963 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little
Rock and was a lifelong resident of Paragould. He was a member of the
Seventh & Mueller Church of Christ and an employee of the Iron Horse BBQ
restaurant. Richard was an avid pool player and golfer.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Cora Goins, his
grandfather, Junior Reeves, uncle, David Goins and aunt, Sandra Meeker.
Survivors include his mother, Norma Reeves, his grandmother, Doris Reeves,
brother, John David Reeves and aunt Charlia Reeves.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:00-10:30 A.M. at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday in the Heath Colonial Chapel
with Art Smith officiating.
Burial will follow in Morrow Cemetery.
The family requests that memorials be sent to Focus, Inc. 2809 Forest Home
Road, Jonesboro, AR, 72401.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Shirley Patricia Ann Baine
Shirley Patricia Ann Baine, 59, of Paragould died Monday, June 16, 2008 at
St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.
Shirley was born September 1, 1948 the daughter of the late Athern Albert
and Mary Virginia Austin Gray. She was retired from Ely and Walker Shirt
Factory, a homemaker, and a member of Vines Chapel Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, C.R., of the home; sons and daughters-in-law:
Patrick Ray and Juli Baine and Brad and Meredeth Baine, all of Paragould;
sister, Sharon Kay Grimes of Paragould; grandchildren, Tyler Ogles, Johnnie
Rae Baine, Luke Thomas Baine and Isaac Athern Baine.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday at Heath Funeral
Home. Her life will be celebrated at a graveside service, 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, June 17th at Mt. Zion Cemetery. The funeral procession will leave
from Heath Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to
West View, Finch or Vines Chapel Baptist Churches.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Charles H. Freiner
Charles “Charlie” Howard Freiner, Sr., 79, of Paragould died Sunday, June
16, 2008 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.
Charlie was born January 14, 1929 in St. Louis, MO. the son of the late
George Washington and Hattie McGuire Freiner. He was also preceded in death
by his brothers, George W. Jr. and Robert Freiner and half brother, Jack
Hill.
Charlie was a retired Senior Master Sergeant from the Air Force and also
served in the Navy. He served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Baltic. He was
a retired steelworker from Granite City, Illinois and attended Calvary
Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Ann, of the home; sons: Charles “Chuck” Freiner,
Jr. and Donald “LB” Lee Freiner, both of Paragould; daughter, Debbie Stacey
of South Roxana, Illinois; sister, Leota Rice of Granite City, Illinois;
seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 18th at
Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Heath
Colonial Chapel. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Doyle James Howard
Doyle James Howard, 69, of Paragould, died Monday, June 16, 2008 at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center. Doyle was born on September 9, 1938 in Greene
County the son of the late Dave and Della Howard. He was also preceded in
death by his brothers, Benny Rogers, Albert Rogers, David Laverl Howard;
sisters, Wanda Warren, Emma Rawls, Thelma Wiseman and Viva Andis.
Mr. Howard was a dairy and crop farmer and a member of Village Creek Church
of Christ.
He is survived by his sons: Chris Peterson of Mayo, Florida, Larry Howard
and Kenny Howard both of Paragould; daughters: Karen Rogers of Paragould and
Belinda Phillips of Franklin, Arkansas; brothers: Amos Rogers, Carl Rogers,
both of Paragould, Frank Howard of Marmaduke; sister: Bert Forbs of
Paragould; eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and numerous
nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 19th at
Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Heath
Colonial Chapel with Dwight Harrison officiating.
Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Darold Gene Weatherford
Gene Weatherford, 70, of Paragould, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center.
A US Navy veteran, Mr. Weatherford was born February 11, 1938 in Paragould.
He retired from St. Joe Lead Company and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Weatherford of the home; three sons,
Keith Weatherford of Paragould, David Weatherford, Rodney Weatherford and
his wife, Diann, all of Festus, Missouri; three daughters and two
sons-in-law, Jessica Bell of Montana, Rhonda and Dan Lamure and Tina and
Billy Gray, all of Festus. He is also survived by three stepsons, Richard
Turner and Randy Turner, both of Paragould, David Turner of Lubbock, Texas;
four half-brothers, Eddie Weatherford, and Ronnie Weatherford, both of
Paragould, Jeff Weatherford, and Neal Weatherford; a half-sister, Linda
Weatherford; fourteen grandchildren; two step granddaughters; and by nine
great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlie and Ada Weatherford; and
three brothers.
Visitation will be 6:00-9:00 p.m., Wednesday at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Funeral services will be 1:30 P. M. Thursday, June 19th, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with James Swafford officiating. Burial will be in
Wood’s Chapel Cemetery.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhome.com
Marjorie O. Williamson
Marjorie O. Williamson, 94, of Paragould, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, Jonesboro.
Born October 17, 1913, in Bay Village, AR., Mrs. Williamson was a retired
RN, and a former employee of Dickson Memorial Hospital, and Arkansas
Methodist Hospital. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church,
Paragould, and a former member of the Arkansas Nursing Association.
Survivors include one stepson, Pete Williamson of Phoenix, AZ. one
stepdaughter, Jerry Gardner of Memphis; one nephew, Scott Hecker of
Maumelle; and three nieces, Sherry Ferrell of Florida, Shirley Brown and
Carol Goldsmith, both of OK. She is also survived by seven step
grandchildren, Cheddy Williamson, Jo Beth Bailey, Lisa Page, Donna
Williamson, Marc Gardner, Robbie Gardner and Mac Gardner; and by several
step great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Williamson, three brothers
and two sisters.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 21st from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at
Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 21st at Oak Ridge
Cemetery, Kennett, MO., with Dr. Bill Steeger officiating. The procession
will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 12:30 p.m.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhome.com
Thelma Sanders Bennett
Thelma Sanders Bennett, age 87, of Paragould, passed away June 17, 2008, in
Memphis, TN. She was born August 28, 1920, in Jonesboro to the late Henry
Byron and Cora Alice Sanders.
Preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Alvin Lee Bennett; two
brothers J. Q. and Gaylon Sanders; three sisters, Ida May Sites, Pauline
Payne and Barbara Sanders.
She is survived by two sons, Phillip C. Bennett of Ft. Myers, FL. and John
D. Bennett of Paragould; two daughters, Betty Rae Howe of Melbourne, FL.,
and Sandia K. Mauch of Corpus Christi, TX; three sisters Verna Merle Chapman
and Sybil Nations both of Paragould and Roma Kirkland of Falls Church, VA.;
seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, June 20, 2008, at the Center Hill
Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.
Online guest book:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
Larry D. Winslow
Larry D. Winslow, 51, of Walnut Ridge passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
Born November 26, 1956, in Sacramento, CA., he was a cement layer for a
construction company and was of the Christian belief.
Survivors include a son, Reginald Winslow, Rio Linda, CA.; a daughter,
Andrea Winslow, Chanute, KS.; his parents, Thomas J. and Juanita Winslow,
Maynard; two brothers, Tommy Winslow, Redding, CA., and Tim Winslow,
Pocahontas; a sister, Tina Winslow-Jones, Sacramento; and four
grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Cemetery, near
Paragould, with Tommy Winslow and Tim Winslow officiating. Bryan Funeral
home had charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers; Timothy K. Winslow, Jeremiah M. Winslow, Andy Kephart, James R.
Stovall Sr., James R. Stovall Jr. and Carter T. Osburn.
Darrell Edward Lynn
Darrell Edward Lynn, 57, of Paragould, formerly of Memphis, died Wednesday,
June 18, 2008 at his home.
Born at Manila, he had been a longtime Memphis resident before moving to
Paragould in 2005. He had worked as an ironworker and was a member of
Ironworkers Local Union No. 167.
Darrell was a member of the Professional Disc Golf Association and was
instrumental in implementing the disc golf course in Shelby Forest State
Park at Memphis. He was inducted into the Disc Golf Hall of Fame in 1994 and
served as the administrator of the PDGA from 1986 to 1993. Darrell
diligently dedicated himself to the progression of the sport and the
representation of the players. Throughout many board changes in the PDGA, it
was often Darrell who shouldered critical responsibilities and took on tasks
necessary to ensure the integrity of the organization. The early
proliferation of professional disc golf around the world would not have been
possible without the perseverance and personal sacrifices of Darrell Lynn.
Darrell began demonstrating his skills as a leader at an early age, serving
as the president of the Delta Sigma Fraternity at West Memphis High School,
where he was a 1968 graduate.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas and Cora Lee Lynn and
Henry and Izora Wright.
He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Carlean Lynn of Paragould; his
brother, Bruce Lynn and wife Taryn of Greenville, TX; three sisters, Connie
Whitman of Paragould, Teresa Kelly of Little Rock and Carla Craig and
husband Carl of Cookeville, TN.; and seven nephews, six nieces, one
great-niece and one great-nephew.
Graveside funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday in Manila Cemetery under the
direction of Howard Funeral Service of Manila. Family and friends will meet
at 1:30 Monday in Howard Funeral Chapel for the procession to the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4219 Hillsboro
Road, Suite 306, Nashville, TN. 37215, or to a memorial fund in recognition
of his work for PDGA and golf course design at Shelby Forest State Park.
Memorials may be made to Regions Bank, c/o Darrell Lynn Memorial Fund, 1512
West Court St., Paragould 72450, or to any local Regions Bank.
Online guest book:
www.howardfuneralservice.com
Gary Leroy Drury
Gary Leroy Drury, age 49, of Leachville, died Thursday, June 19, 2008 at
Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould.
Born at Monette, he was the son of the late Jack and Hettie Wrather Drury
and was a lifelong Leachville resident. Mr. Drury was a retired farmer and
was currently a service station attendant for Metheny’s Midway Station.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Larry
and Yogie Drury and a sister, Brenda Sharp.
Survivors include: five brothers, Buddy Drury of Tupelo, Miss., Paul Drury
of Benson, Ariz., Ricky Drury of Marmaduke, Carl Drury and Tommy Drury, both
of Paragould; five sisters, Nina Thomas of DeSoto, Mo., Ruby Thomas of
Clinton, Ark., Peggy Greer, Teresa Greer, and Dot Akin, all of Leachville.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Sunday at the Howard Funeral Service Chapel
in Leachville with Rev. Wade Drury officiating. Burial will follow in
Leachville Cemetery. The family will receive visitors this evening from 6-8
p.m. at the funeral home.
Thurman Rosevelt Burman
Rosevelt Burman, 73, of Paragould died Friday, June 20, 2008, at Arkansas
Methodist Hospital.
Mr. Burman was retired from General Motors. He and his wife owned Burman
Jewelry store at Hardy for many years. He served in the Army during the
Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Suk Yull Burman; daughter, Tammy Burman of
Paragould; and sons, Carl Burman of Michigan, Jim Burman of California and
Gary Burman of Florida.
No memorial services are scheduled at this time.
Arrangements are handled by Heath Funeral Home, Oak Hill Chapel at Highland.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.net
Vera Moline LeMasters
Born December 31, 1910, Vera Moline LeMasters, 97, of Jonesboro died
Saturday, June 21, 2008 in Skilcare Nursing Center.
She was a homemaker and member of the Nazarene church.
She is survived by two sons, Charles Bowie of Jonesboro and Bill Bowie of
Enos, Okla.; a daughter, Bonnie Lee Wooten of Shawnee, Okla.; 16
grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John LeMasters; and a daughter,
Kathy Beal.
Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. today in Mount Zion Cemetery at Walcott
with Mike Blackwood officiating.
No visitation has been planned.
Online guest book:
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Voncile Stanley
Voncile Stanley, 83, of Powhatan died Sunday, June 22, 2008, at her
residence. She was born on December 17, 1924, at Dothan, AL. the daughter of
Jess and Hettie Wright Hawkins. She was united in marriage to Parker Leon
Stanley in 1943 in Miami, FL. He preceded her in death December 31, 1989.
In addition to her parents and husband, Voncile was preceded in death by a
daughter-in-law, Brenda Stanley.
Mrs. Stanley was a retired school teacher, a member of Black Rock United
Methodist Church, a volunteer for Lawrence Memorial Hospital, the ladies
auxiliary, past president of the Eastern Star, Arkansas Retired Teachers
Association, Lawrence County Extension Club, and the ladies Koffee Kluch
Klub. Vonny loved to travel and donate her time to the community. Generous
of heart, lover of life. Her greatest joy came with spending time with her
family.
Survivors include one son, Freddy Leon Stanley of Paragould; three
daughters, Sherry Jean Johnson of Farmington, MO., Parker Diane Woodson of
Powhatan and Peggy Joyce Smith of Black Rock; two sisters, Elizabeth Lund
and Billy Jean Holman, both of Muskegon, MI.; eight grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends will mourn her
passing.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday at graveside in Greene County
Memorial Gardens in Paragould. Jerry Pentecost officiating.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., June 24th at Higginbotham Funeral Home
Chapel in Walnut Ridge.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital,
800 Marshall St., Little Rock, AR 72202 or Future Vision Foundation, P.O.
Box 1670, Harrison, AR 72602.
Arrangements are under direction of Higginbotham Funeral Service in Walnut
Ridge.
Tommie Russell
Tommie Russell, 92, of Corning passed away Monday, June 23, 2008, at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.
Mr. Russell was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army. He was a
truck driver and member of Success First Baptist Church at Success.
On Sept. 1, 1961, he was united in marriage to Faye Gambill. She preceded
him in death Sept. 26, 2002.
Survivors include two sons, Larry (Mary) Russell of Paragould and John (Pam)
Russell of Manchester, Mo.; one daughter, Audrey (Tim) Russell of Saint Ann,
Mo.; one stepdaughter, Phyllis (Vern) Young of Knobel; one brother, Inos
Russell of Anderson, Ind.; three sisters, Wilma Riley of Middleton, Ind.,
Elsie Elder of Fairmount, Ind., and Mildred Cannell of Atlanta, Ind.; 12
grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Audrey Russell; wife,
Faye Russell; three brothers, Elmer “Bud” Russell, Wilbur Russell and Elbert
Russell; and two sisters, Ellen Koons and Lucille Russell.
Services will be in Ermert Funeral Home Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Rev.
Steve Patterson officiating. Burial will be in Corning Cemetery.
Visitation will be this evening from 6-9 in the funeral home.
Gladys M. Parsons
Gladys M. Parsons went home to be with her Saviour, Tuesday morning, June
24th, 2008 at the age of 90 years and 11 months. Mrs. Parsons was born July
25, 1917 in Greene County, AR.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Parsons; a baby son; five
sisters and one brother.
She is survived by one brother, Dallas Hyatt of Paragould; two sisters,
Hannah Raley of Wynne and Mable Birdsong of Nashville, TN.
Mrs. Parsons was a member of the First Baptist Church in Paragould for many
years.
Funeral service will be at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Paragould on
Thursday, June 26th; at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 noon until service time at Mitchell
Funeral Home.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
John Milton Wroble
John Milton Wroble, 59, of Paragould died Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at his
residence.
He was born Aug. 24, 1948, at Chicago, IL. He formerly worked as a roofer at
Chicago, owned and operated B&W Auto Sales at Paragould, and worked as a
casino dealer for Hollywood Casino at Tunica, MS. He played a huge role in
developing the Paragould community soccer program. John was of the Catholic
belief.
He was preceded in death by his father, Milton Wroblewski.
Survivors include his wife, Gayle Wroble of the home; one son and
daughter-in-law, Jason and Amanda Throgmartin Wroble of Chicago, IL; mother,
Frances Novak Wroblewski of Portage, WI. and one sister, Deborah Wroblewski
of Riverside, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Heath Colonial Chapel with
the Rev. Matt Garrison officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday in Heath Funeral
Home.
Memorials may be sent to Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, P.O. Box
91840, Santa Barbara, Calif. 93190-1840, and St. Bernards Hospice, 1726
Marie Circle, Jonesboro 72401-5317.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Agnes Viola Blankenship
Agnes Viola Blankenship, 83, of Paragould has gone to be with the Lord
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at her home.
She was born January 25, 1925 in Greenville, S.C. the daughter of the late
Harry and Alpha Cooper. She was also preceded in death by her sister and two
brothers.
She was retired from Bussman Fuse in St. Louis and was a member of Grace
United General Baptist Church.
Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her husband, David W. Blankenship of the
home; daughter and son-in-law: Sandra and David Anderson of Wynne; sons and
daughters-in-law: Michael Lynn and Linda Blankenship of Paragould and Vernon
and Connie Blankenship of IA.; sister: Vivian Austin of Henrietta, OK.;
brother: Vallie Cooper of Muskegon, MI.; grandchildren: Jamie Rogers,
Stefanie Ward, Melissa Stone-Utley, PFC Michael Anderson and Amanda Troug;
great grandchildren, Dallas Stone, Aaron Rogers and Paige Rogers.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, June 27 at Heath
Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Heath
Colonial Chapel with Reverend Royce Schanda officiating.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Melvin Terry
Melvin Terry, 83, of Paragould, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center.
Born May 23, 1925 in Lester, AR., he was a retired heavy machinery operator,
and a member of 2nd and Walnut Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Terry of the home; one son, Robert Terry
of Orange Cove, CA.; two daughters, Reba Fuller of Yerington, NV., Kathy
Pollick of Marmaduke; and a stepson, Joey Dauderman of the home. He is also
survived by seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and by one great
great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Will and Ritia Terry; one son,
Jimmy Terry; one brother, Dub Terry; one sister, Tillie Willard; and by a
half-brother, Herman Caudle.
Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home in Paragould.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 30th, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with James A. Brown and Jack Taylor officiating. Burial
will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Ethel Louise Gamble
Ethel Louise Gamble, 85, of Black Oak, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at her
home.
She was born April 2, 1923, in Lester, AR., the daughter of
the late John and Jennie Bell Cable Chipman. She was also preceded in death
by her husband, Thomas Benton “T.B.” Gamble; son, John Robert Gamble;
grandson; four brothers; and three sisters. She was a homemaker and a member
of Black Oak Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sons Roger Benton Gamble of East Prairie, MO., David
Gamble of Jonesboro, Jerry Max Gamble of Grady, AR., Rolen Keith Gamble of
Black Oak; daughter, Sharon Kay Gamble Rivera of Plano, TX. brother, Preston
Chipman of Cherokee Pass, MO., one grandson; three granddaughters; and two
great-granddaughters.
Her life will be celebrated June 27th at 1:00 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m.until service time with Reverend J.W.
Gibbs officiating. Burial will follow at Woods Chapel Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to West Clinic, In Memory of Ethel Louise Gamble, 1588
Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Nettie Faye Bowman
Nettie Faye Bowman, 69, of Marmaduke died Thursday, June 26, 2008, at
Evergreen Healthcare at Rector after an extensive illness.
Born July 7, 1938, to the late Rev. John Markin and Gracie Markin, she was a
lifelong area resident, member of First Baptist Church at Marmaduke and a
retired pharmacy sales clerk.
Survivors include her husband, Nolan Bowman of Marmaduke; and two sisters,
Pat Markin Keith of CA. and Lori Jean Markin Challenger of KY.
Mrs. Bowman was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Denise P.
Bowman; five brothers, Derring, Dual, Oschal, Neal and James Markin; and one
sister, Paula Poe.
Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery
at Marmaduke with the Rev. Kim Bridges officiating. Faith Funeral Service of
Manila is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Marmaduke
First Baptist Church.
Paul Keith Adams
Paul Keith Adams, 51, of Paragould died Thursday, June 26, 2008, at his
residence.
He was born January 2, 1957, at Jonesboro into the family of Millard T. and
Mary Lou Adams. He graduated in 1975 from Jonesboro High School and was in
the U.S. Army for 17 years where he served as a Ranger.
Mr. Adams retired after six years with the U.S. Postal Service. He was a
member of the Assembly of God.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Lou Thomas of Paragould; two sons, Chris
Bull of Del Rio, CA., and Phillip Hemesath of Des Moines, IA; two daughters,
Des Ree Adams of Jonesboro and Betina Abernathy of Paragould; two
grandchildren, Kaileigh Bull and Breanna Abernathy; two brothers, Daniel
Adams of Jonesboro and Tim Adams of Madison, WI.; and two sisters, Kerri
Parham of New Orleans and Cheri Bryant of Weiner.
He was preceded in death by his father, Millard T. Adams; and grandparents,
Cecil and Hattie DeWitt and John and Nora Adams.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 3rd in Roller-Farmers
Union Chapel with Eddie Hillis officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will include Mark DeWitt, Craig DeWitt, Paul DeWitt,
Damian DeWitt, Robert DeWitt Jr., Randy Kaffka and Phil Stewart.
Online guest book:
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
William Grayson Branch
A retired Uniroyal employee and a resident of Denham Springs, LA. passed
away Thursday, June 26, 2008, at Promise Hospital at Ochsner Medical Center
of Baton Rouge. He was 94, born June 6, 1914, in Paragould, AR.
Visitation will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida
Blvd., 5-7 p.m., today. Graveside services will be at Augusta Memorial Park,
Augusta, AR., 11 a.m., July 1, 2008, under the direction of Rhodes Funeral
Home of Augusta.
Grayson is survived by his nieces, Barbara B. Caputa of Baton Rouge, LA. and
Jennie Lynn Holmes of Bay, AR.; nephew, Alva Branch Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA.
He is also survived by numerous other nieces and nephews and his neighbors,
Robert and Nita Kimble.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Bonner Kittrell Branch;
parents, Joseph S. Branch and Sara Frances Thomason Branch of Paragould,
AR.; two sisters, Lois Magnolia Jobe and Bernice Newberry; four brothers,
Hillary, Jeff, Shirl and Alva Branch.
Grayson served in the Army at Cold Bay, AK., then Germany in the 7th Armored
Division from October 7, 1941 to October 18, 1945.
Ada May Stout
Ada May Weatherly Stout, 99, of Paragould passed away peacefully on Friday,
June 27, 2008, in Belle Meade Nursing Center.
Mrs. Stout was born February 11, 1909, in Greene County, the daughter of the
late Thomas and Florence Weatherly. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Buck Stout; and sisters, Vivian Taylor and Lorene McKelvey.
Mrs. Stout was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family,
cooking and quilting.
Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Inez and Gene McPherson
and Ruth and L.D. Dunaway, all of Paragould; four grandchildren, Melinda
Dixon, Robbie Dunaway, Cindy Dortch and David McPherson; and six
great-grandchildren, Amber Cavaness, Sarah Collier, Davina Caveness,
Christina Cavaness, Morgan McPherson and Michael Dixon.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 tonight in Heath Funeral Home.
Family and friends will meet in Pine Log Cemetery at Brookland for a
graveside service at 2 p.m. Monday.
Memorials may go to Focus Inc. or Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Billie Jean Hopkins
Billie Jean (Clayton) Hopkins, age 40, of Rector, formerly of Paragould,
passed away at her residence on Friday, June 27, 2008. She was born November
2, 1967 in Pontiac, MI. to the late Billy Edward Clayton and Bonnie (Batten)
Spurlock.
Survivors are her husband, Sam Davis of the home; her mother and stepfather,
Bonnie and Bill Spurlock of Rector; son Chris Davis of Fayetteville;
daughters Jennifer Davis of OK.,and Kimberly Davis of TN.; sisters Kami Kay
(and Paul) Chism of Rector, and Cindy Vanphool of FL.; a brother, Kevin
Spurlock of AR.
Funeral services will be Monday, June 30 at 2 p.m. in the Irby Funeral Home
chapel in Marmaduke with Brother David Floyd officiating. Interment will be
in the Ramer’s Chapel cemetery. Visitation will be today from 4 p.m. until 9
p.m. in the Irby Funeral Home chapel in Marmaduke.
Pallbearers will be Chris Davis, David Clayton, Chad Wheat, Brett Clayton,
Kevin Travis and Jamie Floyd.
Richard Paul Poe
Richard Paul Poe, 39, born January 13, 1969, at Paragould, passed from his
earthly life on Saturday, June 28, 2008, at his home.
He is survived by his mother, Shirley Stevenson; his father, Dennis Poe;
stepmother, Theresa Poe; siblings, Michelle, Brad and Whitney Poe; maternal
grandmother, Dubbie Gay; and many other relatives and friends.
Richard was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Cleo and Roxie
Poe; maternal grandfather, Paul Gay; and a brother, Tanner Poe.
Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Thursday with funeral services beginning at
4 p.m. in Center Hill Chapel in Phillips Funeral Home at Paragould.
The body will be cremated.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Richard Poe
Funeral Fund at Phillips Funeral Home, 4904 West Kingshighway, Paragould,
72450.
Online guest book:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
Ethan Dale Ray Roberts
Ethan Roberts who was 1 year old went home to join the angels in heaven on
June 28, 2008.
Ethan was born June 18, 2007, to Kenneth Roberts and Kelly Honeycutt. They
were both residents of Marmaduke.
He is survived by his parents; two half sisters, Barbara Roberts of
Paragould and Amanda Roberts of Kenentt; his paternal grandparents, Barbara
and T. Wayne McQuay; his aunt, Murinda Roberts; two uncles, Sam Roberts and
Robert Roberts, along with a host of others that loved him.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., July 3, 2008, at the Irby Funeral Home
in Marmaduke with Bro. Kim Bridges officiating. Visitation will begin at 9
a.m. Interment will be at the Hartsoe Cemetery at Marmaduke.
You may sign the online guest book at
www.irbyfuneralhome.com
Dawn Renee Smith
Dawn Renee Wynn Smith , 43, of Paragould, died on Sunday,
June 29, 2008 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro.
Dawn was born October 12, 1964, in Virginia Beach, VA.the daughter of Betty
Hackworth and the late Carl Wynn. She was also preceded in death by her
maternal and paternal grandparents.
Survivors include her husband, Tim Smith of Jonesboro; daughter, Kelsey
Smith of Paragould; mother and stepfather, Betty and Winford “Wink”
Hackworth of Paragould; brother and sister-in-law, Marty and Melissa Wynn of
Walcott; nieces and nephew-in-law: Kristin and Jason Summers of Paragould;
Brittany Wynn of Fayetteville; Katie Wynn of Walcott; nephew, Zachary “Zack”
Wynn of Walcott; great nephews: Isaac and Zeke Summers of Paragould; several
aunts, uncles and cousins and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Larry and
Janette Smith of Jonesboro.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 1st at
Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at
the Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Dennis Strope and Kenny Mauldin
officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery.
Serving as Pallbearers are Jason Summers, Brent Hodge, Nathan Pyburn, Zack
Wynn, Dale Galloway and Richard Goldsmith. Memorials may go to the Kidney
Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY, 10016 or www.kidney.org.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Reba Maxine Harrison
Reba Maxine Harrison, 69, of Knoxville, TN. formerly of Paragould died
Monday, June 30, 2008 . She was born August 13, 1938 in Paragould to the
late Paul and Euna (Lovelady) Pillow. She was also preceded by her husband,
Lewis James Harrison; one son, James Arvin Harrison; and one brother, Joseph
Mack Pillow. Reba was a homemaker and a former member of East Side Baptist
Church.
She is survived by two daughters Edith Seward of Knoxville and Kristie Hogan
of Paragould; one sister, Pauletta Tobey of Paragould; one brother, Olen
Pillow of Paragould; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:00 am at the Heath Colonial
Chapel with Reverend Dennis Scudder officiating. Burial will follow at
Brown’s Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm
Wednesday at Heath Funeral Home.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneral.com
Billy Earl Brewington
Billy Earl Brewington, 74, of Paragould, died Monday, June 30, 2008 at his
home. He was born August 26, 1933 in Tyronza, AR. the son of the late Harley
and Inez Hindman Brewington. He was also preceded in death by his daughter,
Patricia Ann Beith.
He retired as plant manager of Memphis Easel and Wire and was of Baptist
belief.
He is survived by his wife, Nellie Brewington of the home; sons: William
Brewington of Jonesboro, Michael Brewington of Columbus, IN., Bobby Carmikle
of Trumann, AR., Jerry Carmikle of Columbia, SC., Scott Brewington of
Southaven, MS., Tim Brewington of Paragould; daughter, Deanna Currie of
Columbia, TN.; eighteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
His life will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 3rd at Heath
Colonial Chapel with Reverend Paul Currie officiating. Memorials may be sent
to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program, 501
St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
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