Marilyn Sue Kueter
Marilyn Sue Kueter, age 67, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center. Sue was born November 20, 1941 to the late Johnnie
Marvin and Bessie Hester Swink. She was also preceded in death by her
brothers, Donald and Harlan Swink. Sue was a homemaker and a member of St.
Mary's Catholic Church. Sue enjoyed cooking, baking, being the "Avon Lady",
raising her family, spending time with her grandchildren and her cat,
Precious.
She is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 47 years: Tommy
Kueter of the home; son and daughter-in-law: Steve and Emily Kueter of
Paragould; daughters and sons-in-law: Kim and Bob Horner of Powell, Ohio,
Kelly and Farrell Gibson of Paragould, Angela and Kevin Case of Little Rock,
Courtney and Stan Sells of Paragould; sisters: Glenda Kaminer of Paragould,
Sharon McWilliams of Davis Junction, Illinois; grandchildren: Kyle, Madison,
and Maxwell Horner; Julia, Sarah, and Benjamin Kueter; Katelyn, Lauren,
Lunden and Emma Gibson; Kendall Case; and one expected grandchild, Ava Rose
Sells.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Wednesday, March 4,
after a public Rosary at 6:30 at Heath Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian
Burial will be 10:00 AM, Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father
Matt Garrison and Deacon Rex Bouldin officiating. Burial will follow at St.
Mary's Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jerry Kaminer, Brian Kueter, Shawn
McWilliams, Chad Register, Craig Rosten and Mike Swink. Memorials may be
made to the Sue Kueter St. Mary's Sunday School Fund, 220 N. 2nd Street,
Paragould, AR 72450
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Elvis O'Dell McFall
Elvis O’Dell McFall, Sr., age 72, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, March 2,
2009, at his residence.
Born June 28, 1936, in Paragould, Mr. McFall was a retired independent truck
driver, and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry McFall and Ronny McFall, both of
Jonesboro; and two daughters, Sue Ann Savage of Brimfield, IL. and Melenda
Jones Holden of Jonesboro. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren;
five great grandchildren; and by his faithful companion Peewee.
Mr. McFall was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille and Adrian O’Dell
McFall; his wife, Lee McFall; one son, Elvis McFall, Jr.; and by one
brother, Norman Ray McFall.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home, Paragould. .
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 6th, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Jeffrey Dial officiating. Burial will follow in
Pine Log Cemetery.
Mike Newberry, Eddie Wheeley, C. J. Jones, Glen Cullen, Jerry Crump, and
Rick Miller will serve as pallbearers.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Ashley Dawn Cline
Ashley Dawn Cline, age 29, Paragould, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009 in
Paragould. Ashley was a stay at home mom and attended Joyful Sound Church.
Ashley was born May 11, 1979.
Survivors include her husband: Jeffery Cline; daughters: Deshaya Danielle
Cline, Azlynn Maylen Lenora Cline; son: Dustin Dale Cline, all of the home;
father and stepmother, Ricky and Frances Cook; brothers: Jerry Dewayne Cook
and Johnny Floyd Cook; father-in-law: Gary Dale Cline, all of Paragould.
Ashley was preceded in death by her son, Zachary Dale Cline, mother, June
Maylen Cook and mother-in-law, Nora Anita Weaver.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at
Heath Funeral Home. Celebration of Life will be at Heath Colonial Chapel,
1:00 p.m., Friday, with Reverend Don Slatton and Reverend David White
officiating.
Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ashley
Cline Funeral Fund, % Heath Funeral Home, PO Drawer 357, Paragould, AR
72451-0357
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Barbara Ellen Ragsdale
Barbara Ellen Ragsdale, age 62, of Rector, formerly of Paragould, passed
away Wednesday in Paragould. She was born May 11, 1946 in Delaplaine the
daughter of the late Chris and Rosie McKinnley Honneycutt. She was also
preceded in death by her siblings: Junior, Tom and Bill Honneycutt and Theda
Yarbourogh. Barbara was a homemaker and member of Lake Street Baptist
Church. She loved quilting, singing gospel and was a member of Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband: S.V. Ragsdale, of the home; daughter: Rhonda
Ragsdale Row of Rector; son: Chris Ragsdale of Walcott; grandson: Jacob Row
of Rector and sister: Vonna Richmond of Rockford, Illinois.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, at
Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel,
10:00 p.m.Saturday with Reverend Trumann Wycoff officiating. Burial will
follow at Jones Ridge Cemetery in Delaplaine.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Betty Ann Lynn
Betty Ann Lynn, age 106, of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, March 4,
2009, at the Briarwood Nursing and Rehab Center.
She was born October 27, 1902, in Paragould, to Edward and Rose Elizabeth
Williams.
Mrs. Lynn was a retired cosmetologist, and a member of the Second Baptist
Church of Little Rock.
Survivors include two grandchildren, Robert Atkinson of Alexandria, VA., and
Ann Brewer of Austin, TX. She is also survived by her son-in-law, M. B.
Mross of Little Rock, and by two great grandchildren, Rebekah Brewer of
Fairbanks, AK. and Leah Worthy of San Antonio, TX.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7th, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with James Thompson officiating. Burial will
follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the
Mitchell Funeral Home.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Christina Dawn Smith
Christina Dawn Smith, age 35, of Crawfordsville, formerly of Paragould,
passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at her home.
Born October 21, 1973, in Harrisburg, IL., she was an office worker and a
member of the Church of Christ. Christy attended Greene County Tech High
School.
Survivors include her father and stepmother, John “Jerry” and Ruby Smith;
stepfather, Jerry Spencer; one daughter, Olivia Anderson; and one son,
Michael Wayne Carter, all of Paragould. She is also survived by her life
partner, Pasqual Rodriguez of the home; one sister, Tammy Smith of
Springfield, MO., one brother, Jarrod Smith of Paragould; seven stepsisters,
Lisa Glover, Julie Sessums, Dena Messer, Leslie Carter, Linda Frost, Tess
Loften, and Nina Spencer; two stepbrothers, Kerry Spencer and Robbie
Spencer, all of Paragould; and by a half-brother, Jerry Ray Smith of
Brookland.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Lynn Smith Spencer; and by
her maternal grandmother, Martha Ann (Newsom) Groves.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14th, at the
Bethel Church of Christ with Lonnie Pyle officiating. No visitation is
scheduled.
Honorary pallbearers will be Canaan J. Smith, Frank Abbott, John Newsom and
Eric Newsom.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Christy Smith Funeral Fund in care of
Mitchell Funeral Home, PO Box 57, Paragould, AR 72451-0057 would be
appreciated.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Shirley Ann Lewis
Shirley Ann Lewis, age 69, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, March 4,
2009, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Mrs. Lewis was born October 12, 1939, in Shady Grove, AR. She was a
homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God.
Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Ann Hill and Carol Barnett, both of
Paragould; two brothers, Elvie “Pete” Risner of Rector and Lloyd “Hoot”
Risner of Paragould; two grandchildren, Michael and Cody Barnett; and many
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Francis “Lear” Risner;
and by two brothers, Jerry and Rob Risner.
A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7th, at the Mt. Zion
Cemetery with Cleat Risner officiating. No visitation is scheduled.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Imogene McCartney
Imogene D. McCartney, age 85 of St. Peters, MO., passed away on March 5,
2009 at her residence. Mrs. McCartney was born May 31, 1923 in Alexander
Community, Arkansas to Joe and Florence Reddick and attended the Grace
Baptist Church in St. Charles, MO.
Survivors include; three sons, Tommy McCartney of Colorado Springs, CO.,
Ronnie McCartney and Garry McCartney both of St. Peters, one daughter, Kathy
Mertz of St. Peters, five brothers, Vernon Reddick of Marmaduke, Kenneth
Reddick of St. Louis, and Jimmy, Teddy and Gaylon Reddick all of Paragould;
one sister, Glenivee Beaver of Montgomery City, MO., seven grandchildren and
seventeen great grandchildren.
Mrs. McCartney was preceded in death by: her husband, Chester McCartney, her
parents and four brothers, Freddie, Billy, Joe and Randal Reddick.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 09, 2009 at the
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Kevin Edgar officiating, burial will
follow in Reddick Cemetery near Alexander. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m.
until 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the Mitchell Funeral Home.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Martha Jane McDaniel
Martha Jane “Granny Mac” McDaniel, age 95, of Paragould, passed away March
5, 2009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born April 7, 1913 at Sunset,
(Crittenton Co.) AR., she was a homemaker and a member of the Lake Street
Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Alvin “Sonny” and JoAnn
McDaniel of Asher, OK. one daughter, Irene, “Connie” Pillow of Paragould,
five grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and eleven great-great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Judge Solan McDaniel, her parents,
David and Rosa Alexander, one son-in-law, Joe Mack Pillow, two
granddaughters, Debbie Gail Pillow Greene and Eva Gail McDaniel.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 9, 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Faulkner officiating. Burial will be in Linwood
Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Faughn, Justin Pillow, Jake Pillow, Cody McDaniel,
Derrick McDaniel, and Randy White. Honorary pallbearers will be Kendall
McDaniel and Chance White.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Oleta Zella Lamb
Oleta Z. Lamb, age 99, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009 at
her residence. Born June 26, 1909, she was a homemaker and a member of the
First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W.N. Lamb; parents, Marcus and
Bertie Walker; brother, Albin Walker; and sisters, Zada Plunk and Beatrice
Smith.
Oleta is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Imogene Lamb of
Paragould; twin daughters, Martha Westbrook and Margaret Lamb, both of
Paragould; brother, Ike Walker of Adamsville, TN., four grandchildren; six
great grandchildren; and eight great great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 11th from 1:00 until 2:00
p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. with
Bros. Bill Steeger and Joe Marsden officiating. Interment will follow at
Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family requests memorials be sent to the First Baptist Church Building
Fund.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Hugh Qualls, Jr.
Hugh “Sandy” Qualls Jr., chief petty officer, U.S. Navy, retired, age 70, of
Paragould passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009, in Fortson, GA.
Born August 25, 1938, Hugh enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1957, where he
trained to be a corpsman. This led him to serve with the U.S. Marines in
Vietnam. After serving his country for more than 27 years, Sandy retired to
Arkansas.
He married Sandra Kay Kraus in June 1958. After retirement, Sandy and Sandra
traveled and spent time caring for their parents.
In addition to his parents, Hugh and Beatrice Qualls, he was preceded in
death by his beloved Sandra Kay in 2003.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Hugh III and Holly Qualls
of Hawthorne, NV., and Maj. Ted and Christine Qualls of Fortson, GA., one
granddaughter, Ashley Qualls of Spokane, WA., five grandsons, Maxwell and
Jaxon Qualls of Hawthorne, NV., Rory, Hunter and Cameron Qualls of Fortson,
GA., two brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Thurma Lee Qualls of
Paragould and Travis and Cliffene Qualls of Lafe, three sisters and
brothers-in-law, Pat and William Edgin of Rector, Janie and Frankie Swindle
of Paragould and Cindy and Chris Hicklin of North Little Rock; three
brothers-in-law, Steven Parkos of Bailey, CO., Robert Parkos of Fresno, CA.,
and Hughie Hughlin of Cucamonga, CA. He is also survived by several nieces
and nephews and many dear friends.
Sandy’s life will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14th in the Parish
Hall of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Paragould.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to your favorite charity or
St. Mary’s Altar Society.
Arrangements handled by Cox Funeral Home, Hamilton, GA.
Robert Ben Newberry
Robert Ben Newberry, age 79, of Paragould, passed away March 7, 2009 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born September 19, 1929 in Paragould, he
was retired from Emerson Electric and was a member of the Church of God.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Connie Newberry of
Paragould; one granddaughter, Amanda and her husband Perry McKenzie, and one
great granddaughter, Alexis McKenzie.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Jane Newberry and his parents,
Roy Thomas and Roberta Newberry.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 10, 1:30 p.m. at Linwood Cemetery
with Rev. Eric Newberry officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
until 1:15 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
James Lloyd
James S. Lloyd, age 93, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009. Born in Greene
County on October 17, 1915, to the late Samuel and Lecter Ann Hoadley Lloyd,
Jim was raised in a Christian home and provided that same environment for
his children. As a young adult, he led the choir in a mission church that he
helped sponsor. Jim was a member and a deacon of Park Hill Baptist Church,
and assumed many other roles of church life. The Park Hill Heartstrings
Band, where he played the Hawaiian guitar, was his favorite activity in
recent years.
After completing a year at Arkansas State College, Jim had two careers. He
was a bookkeeper for 20 years, then an employer relations representative
with the Employment Security Division. He spent many hours both on the golf
course and fishing. When he retired, he and his wife, Norma, traveled
extensively. A creative man, he added woodworking and oil painting to his
hobbies. For many years, he kept fit by swimming at the North Little Rock
Hayes Center.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister,
Mary Lloyd, and by his sister, Tennie Barnhill of Paragould.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Norma O. Lloyd of North Little Rock;
and a sister, Eulagene Staten of Paragould. He leaves a daughter, Cheryl
Fallis of North Little Rock; son and wife, Larry and Vickey Lloyd of
Fayetteville; and four grandchildren, Darren Fallis of Cary, N. C., Anna
Lloyd of Little Rock, Erin Lloyd of Austin, TX., and Adam Lloyd of
Fayetteville. He will be greatly missed, but his family rejoices that he is
now with the Lord.
A memorial service led by Dr. Ken Shaddox will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday,
March 10, 2009 at Park Hill Baptist Church, followed by interment at Rest
Hills Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Park Hill Baptist Church.
Arrangements have been made by North Little Rock Funeral Home and Cremation
Service, 1921 Main Street, (501) 758-1170.
Online guest book: www.nlrfh.com
Cynthia Ann Kappelman
Cynthia Ann Kappelman, age 54, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, March 8,
2009. She was a Keno Runner and a member of Brown's Chapel Baptist Church.
Born May 16, 1954, she was the daughter of the late O.V. Kappelman and Willa
McPherson.
Cynthia is survived by her mother, Willa McPherson; sister, Sharon Lyons of
Dothan, AL., brothers, Eddie Kappelman of Owosso, MI., and Dennis McPherson
of Paragould; nephews, Kevin, Dustin, and Noah Kappelman and Brandon
McPherson; and nieces, Brooke McPherson and Haley and Hanna Kappelman.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at
Heath Funeral Home in Paragould. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March
11th at 12 p.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Royce Boling
officiating. Interment will follow at Linwood Cemetery.
The family requests memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
J. D. Bateman
J. D. Bateman, age 82, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009, at
his residence.
A Navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Bateman was born May 29, 1926, in
Paragould, and retired from International Harvester.
Survivors include his wife, Freda Bateman of Paragould; one son, Jerry
Bateman of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida; two daughters, Penny Bateman of
Memphis, Debbie Scarbrough of Centennial, Colorado; one stepson, Steve
Lawrence of Plano, Texas; and three stepdaughters, Deborah Miller, Arlene
Abernathy and Melody Person, all of Memphis. He is also survived by two
brothers, Bob Bateman of Paragould, Russell Bateman of Grand Blanc,
Michigan; two sisters, Barbara Smith and Emma Jane Dobyns, both of Mountain
Home; fourteen grandchildren; and by nineteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ora and Hazel Bateman; and by one
brother, Gerald Bateman.
Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 11th, at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Dennis Scudder officiating. Burial will follow in
Clark’s Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Will Roberson, Lem Scarbrough, James Abernathy, Chad
Lawrence, Steven Person and Matthew Person.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Hazel Jane Kennemore
Hazel Jane Kennemore, age 96, of Light passed away Monday, March 9, 2009.
She was born Aug. 29, 1912, in Greene County, the daughter of the late Golve
and Ruthie Gray Faulkner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, D.D.
Kennemore; daughter, Ruthie May; sister, Cullen Sturkie; and brothers, John,
Pete, Bit and Bud Faulkner.
Hazel was a homemaker and member of Light Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Golvie and Donald Bryan
Light of Jonesboro, Bonnie and Cleatus Beasley of Adrian, MI., Kay and Don
Coates of Collierville, TN., and Jean and Marvin Exum of Paragould; son and
daughter-in-law, Frank and Barbara Kennemore of Paragould; sister, Mabel
Faulkner of Paragould; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 this evening at Heath
Funeral Home.
Her life will be celebrated at the Heath Colonial Chapel 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 12th with the Rev. Raymond Atwood officiating. Burial will
follow in Union Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Darrell, Kevin, Kirk and Justin Beasley,
Marty Light, Jarrod and Chad Coates, and Michael Exum. Drew Kennemore will
be an honorary pallbearer.
Memorials may be sent to Light Baptist Church, care of David Pratt, Box 1
U.S. 412, Walnut Ridge 72476.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Donald Ray Mandrell
Donald Ray Mandrell, age 83, of Paragould, passed away Monday, March 9,
2009, at his home.
Mr. Mandrell was preceded in death by his parents, Levi and Ora Mandrell;
and by one brother, Melford “Buddy” Mandrell.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma “Mike” Mandrell of the home; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Steve and Ruth Mandrell of Littleton, CO., and David and
Patty Mandrell of Tulsa, OK., two granddaughters; and six great
grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, and sister-in-law, Lee
Roy and Violet Mandrell of Jonesboro; four sisters, Levene Jackson of
Wenatchee, WA., Jo Ann Sowell of Moyers, OK., Kathryn McCullar of Paragould,
Dorothy Lutrell of Pocahontas; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Born April 16, 1925, in Reyno, he was a Marine veteran of World War II, and
a recipient of the Purple Heart and other medals. He saw action with the
first group of Marines to land on Iwo Jima and was involved in the
occupation of Japan for six months.
Mr. Mandrell retired from Chandler Building Materials in Oklahoma, then he
and Mike moved to Paragould in 1983. He was a member of the American Legion
in Paragould, and an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 13th, at Immanuel
Baptist Church with Bruce Stone officiating. Burial will follow in Greene
County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
James Alvin Sanders
James Alvin Sanders, age 61, of Paragould, passed away Monday, March 9,
2009, at his residence.
Born November 10, 1947, in Jasper, AL.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Alma Turner of Paragould; one son, James
Eric Sanders of Luxora, AR., one daughter, Mary Lorene Sanders of Luxora;
two sisters, Mary Louise Emerline of Rector, and Alma Jean Perry of
Paragould. He is also survived by six grandchildren; and one great
grandchild.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould, is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Estell Eula Graves
Estell Eula Graves, age 95, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, March 10,
2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Born November 3, 1913, in Greene County, she was a homemaker and a member of
Providence Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Patricia Graves;
and one daughter, Mozell Wyatt, all of Paragould. She is also survived by
five grandchildren, Keith Graves and Michael Graves, both of Marmaduke,
Gayla Roe, Teresa Nelson, and Tina Eaker, all of Paragould; ten great
grandchildren, Cassie Graves of Carterville, IL., Brittany Smith of Tulsa,
OK., Jarrod Graves and Keaton Graves, both of Jonesboro, and Cody Nelson,
Daniel Roe, Kyle Nelson, Kaitlyn Roe, Tyler Parkinson and Taylor Parkinson
all of Paragould; and by one great great grandson, Elijah Smith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Sarah Williams Allen;
her husband, John Herman Graves; one son, Ervin Graves; and by three
sisters.
Visitation will be Thursday, 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, March 13th, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Cudd
Cemetery.
Great grandsons, Cody Nelson, Daniel Roe, Jarrod Graves, Kyle Nelson, Keaton
Graves, and Tyler Parkinson will serve as pallbearers. Tony Gibson will be
an honorary pallbearer.
Memorials to Cudd Cemetery would be appreciated.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Charles Newell Sr.
Charles Robert Newell Sr., age 70, of Marmaduke passed away March 11, 2009
at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. He was born January 27,
1939, in Lafe to Ira Lee and Ester Newell. He was of the Baptist faith.
Preceding him in death were his parents, a granddaughter, Brittany Newell, a
great-grandson, Isiah Lightheart; one brother, Junior Newell, six sisters,
Retha Wilcox, Evelena Scarbrough, Lillian Cole, Melvine Russom, Wanda Cagle
and Beatrice McFall.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty Newell, three sons, Wayne
Newell, Allen Newell and Charles Robert (Bub) Newell Jr., all of Marmaduke,
a daughter, Roberta Panhorst of Marmaduke, one brother, James Newell of
Michigan, one sister, Alice Knuckles of Paragould, 11 grandchildren; and 22
great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Phillips
Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14th in the Center Hill
Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove
Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Harold Camp, James Northern, Theron Ussery,
Rusty Gibson, Daniel Hensley and Andy Forman.
Online guestbook:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
Lura Jean Chunn
Lura Jean Chunn, age 69, of Paragould passed away Thursday, March 12, 2009
at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
She was born August 25, 1939, in Greene County, the daughter of the late
Oscar and Bettie Lemmons Austin. Jean retired from College Book Store &
Press after several years and was a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ.
She is survived by her sons, Cam and Rhonda Chunn of Willard, MO., and Keith
and Bridgette Chunn of Paragould; sisters, Shirlene Cook of Paragould and
Lana Jean of Black Rock; brothers, Larrell Austin, Darrell Austin and
Harrell Austin, all of Paragould; and grandchildren, Cassie Wilhite, Cammi
Coleman, Holly, Austin, Molly and Gracie Chunn.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 Saturday evening in
Heath Funeral Home.
Her life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15th in the Heath
Colonial Chapel. Burial will follow in Pine Knot Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Donnie Scott, Adam Wilhite, Jason Coleman, Anthony Cook,
Todd Austin, Trent Austin, Terry Austin, Darran Austin, Darrak Austin,
Darrell Michael Austin and Logan Jean.
Memorial may be sent to Crowley’s Ridge Academy, 606 Academy Drive,
Paragould 72450.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Joe Finney
Joe ”Butch” Finney, age 61, of Mammoth Spring passed away Thursday, March
12, 2009.
He was born August 27, 1947, at Walnut Ridge to the late Joe and Pearl
Finney.
Survivors include his children, Randy Finney of Mishawaka, IN., and Kelly
Finney of Mammoth Spring, siblings, Jerry Finney, Tim Black, Carolyn Cowen,
Nancy Taylor, Donna Allen, Sandra Finney and Janey Lambert and four
grandchildren.
Services will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 15th in Tri-County Highland
Funeral Home with visitation from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
Graveside memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 16th in
Lorado Cemetery at Fontaine.
Jo Claire Clairday
Jo Claire Clairday, age 80, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, March 12,
2009.
She was born April 16, 1928, at Paragould to the late Evert and Leta Hicks
Walker. She was a former employee of the Crane Co. and was of the Baptist
belief.
Survivors include two brothers, a sister and several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Loy Clairday.
Services will be private under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of
Jonesboro.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Clairday family at:
www.greggfunerals.com
Virginia Holder
Virginia F. (Rowland) Holder, age 85, of Poplar Bluff, MO., formerly of
Arkansas, passed away Friday, March 13, 2009, in Poplar Bluff.
Mrs. Holder was born June 10, 1923, in Paragould. She was educated in
Arkansas public schools and her bachelor’s and master’s degrees were earned
from ASU where she became a member of Kappa Delta Pi, an honorary society in
education. Mrs. Holder was a former member of Delta Kappa Gamma
International, a professional teacher’s sorority. She came to Poplar Bluff
in 1945 as a teacher in the Old Mark Twain School. Forty-one years of
service were completed, These schools included New Mark Twain, Oak Grove,
Kinyon and Lake Road. She was a lifetime member of the National Education
Association and the local and state retirement organizations. Mrs. Holder
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff and a member of the
Poplar Bluff Senior Citizenship Club. She enjoyed traveling.
On June 11, 1945, she was married to Merrell O. Holder who preceded her in
death on April 26, 1995. She was also preceded in death by her parents,
William Bryan and Clellie (Ellington) Rowland; and brother, George W.
Rowland.
Mrs. Holder is survived by two nieces, Leesa Rowland of New York City and
Karen Rowland of Sweden; special friends and caregivers, Carroll and
Margaret Odom of Poplar Bluff; and special friends, Bill and Rosalie Jones
of Poplar Bluff.
Visitation will be from noon until 1 p.m. Monday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel
in Poplar Bluff.
Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Monday, March 16th in the Chapel with
the Rev. John Gilbert officiating. Burial will be at Randolph Memorial
Gardens Cemetery in Pocahontas.
Online guest book:
www.cotrellfuneralservice.com
Phyllis K. Roark
Phyllis K. Roark, age 62, of Paragould passed away Friday, March 13, 2009 at
her home.
She was born September 3, 1946 at Paragould, the daughter of Charles F. and
M. Jeanette Hendrickson. She retired from Proctor Hospital at Peoria, IL.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles, an infant brother, and two
husbands, Clarence L. Price and Francis Roark.
She is survived by one son, Kevin and wife Christy Hendrickson of Paragould;
one daughter, Kelly and David Brantley of Zebulon, N.C.; her mother,
Jeanette Hendrickson of Paragould; three grandchildren, Brian and Katelyn
Hendrickson and Holly Brantley; two brothers, Ronald Hendrickson and Randal
and Bonnie Hendrickson of Paragould; three sisters, Janythe and George Hall,
Deidra and David McClanahan of Sarasota, FL., and Brenda and Hal W. Brock of
Sterling Heights, MI. and several nieces, nephews and friends.
All services will be private with Emerson Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements.
Online guest book:
www.emersonfuneralhome.com
Kimberly Michelle Smith
Kimberly Michelle Gaston Smith, age 39, of Paragould passed away Friday,
March 13, 2009.
She was born November 25, 1969, at Porterville, CA., the daughter of Alicia
and Buck Markum, and Rick and Susan Gaston.
A member of the Paragould Christian Church, Kim was a wife, mother,
daughter, sister and friend to all who knew her.
Kim’s favorite Bible verse: Phillippians 4:13, “I can do all things through
Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Kim is survived by her husband, David Keith Smith; two children, Kobi
Michelle Smith and Sean David Smith of Paragould; three sisters and their
families, Andrea and Phillip Campbell and their two children, Brooke York
and Mason Campbell of Paragould, Amy and Nevada Smith and their three
children, Kade Smith, Keagan Smith, and Allie Beth Smith of Kennett, and
Mica Gibson and her children, Levi Gibson and Emily Gibson of Brookland; her
father and mother in-law, Dave and Jan Smith of Paragould; her sister in-law
and her family, Kristie and Scott Cole and their two children, Kiana Cole
and Gage Cole of Paragould; and her brother in-law, Kent Smith and his
daughter, Kourtney Lloyd of Paragould.
Preceding her in death were her grandfathers, Bill Gaston and Wink Gaskill;
her great-grandfather, Richard “Dick” Gaston; her grandmother, Amelia Jones;
and her great-aunt, Mary Ruth Melrose.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 9:00 Monday evening at
Phillips Funeral Home.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17th at the Phillips
Funeral Home.
Online guest book:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
James Robert Wells
James Robert Wells, age 85, of Paragould passed away Saturday, March 14,
2009 at his residence.
Born August 7, 1923, Mr. Wells was the retired owner-operator of Wells
Trucking and Gravel, a World War II veteran and a member of Grace United
General Baptist Church.
James was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene; son, Jackie;
granddaughter, Nicole Sapp; parents, John Wesley and Sarah Loretta McClure
Wells; brothers, Carl, John and Charles Wells; and sisters, Juanita Smith,
Alene Wells, Mary Beal and Velma Patterson.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Tim and Beverly Wells and Robert
Wells, both of Paragould; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Harold Sapp,
Kaylene and Hugh Williams and Mala and Gary Weaver all of Paragould; brother
and sister-in-law, Ralph and June Wells of Leachville, AR., special friend,
Eva Whitlow of Paragould; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Sunday at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 16th at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Rev. Terry Parrish officiating. Burial will follow in
Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Sam Williams, Jason Sapp, Don Williams,
Brandon Wells, Chris Williams, Andrew Weaver, Casey Wells and Grant Weaver.
Memorials may be made to the Grace United General Baptist Church or the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (national headquarters) 6931 Arlington Road,
Bethesda, MD 20814
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Edgar Jesse Henson
Edgar Jesse Henson, age 77 of Paragould, passed away Saturday, March 14,
2009 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. Mr. Henson was
born on June 10, 1931 at Shugtown, AR., he was a retired factory worker and
of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include four sons, Jerry Edgar Henson of Paragould, Billy Wayne
Henson of Lake City, AR., David Lee Henson and Keith Allen Henson both
Paragould, four daughters; Shirley Marie Brown, Melba Jean Weatherford both
of Paragould, Debra Ann Bricker of Campbell, MO., and Wilma Joyce Henson of
Paragould, two brothers; Anthony Gerald Henson of De Soto, MO., Larry Wayne
Henson of Paragould, three sisters; Mary Katherine Nowell of Florissant,
MO., Edna Naoma Thurman of Joplin, MO., and Retha Faye Cummings of West
Plaines, MO., eighteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Mr. Henson was preceded in death by; wife; Shirley Daphine Henson, his
parents; James and Blanche Henson, one daughter; Lesa Faye Henson and one
brother; James Fredrick Henson.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 17th at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Steven Bricker officiating, burial will follow in
Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m.
until service time at Mitchell Funeral Home.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
David Franklin Howard
David Franklin “Frank” Howard age 72, of Marmaduke, departed this life March
14, 2009, at his home.
He was born July 3, 1936, in Red Onion, MO., to the late David and Dellar Howard.
He was a provider and member of Oak Grove Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Daisy Howard of the home; four
children, Donna and Wayne Howard of Cardwell, MO., Glenn and Maria Howard of
Lafe, Sharon and David Bishop of Marmaduke and Beverly and Kenny Oden of
Marmaduke; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Carl Rogers
and Amos Rogers of Paragould; one sister, Bert Forbs of Paragould; and a
host of family and friends.
Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Irby Funeral Home in Marmaduke.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19th at the Oak Grove
Church of Christ with Dwight Harrison officiating.
Pallbearers will be Chestle Caldwell, Jeffrey Caldwell, Timmy Rogers, Jimmy
Wiseman, Rodney Shipman and Roger Shipman.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Roger Forbs and Dusty Forbs.
Online guest book:
www.irbyfuneralhome.com
William Hughlen Lamb
William Hughlen "Berl" Lamb, age 82 of Paragould, passed away Sunday, March
15, 2009 at the Evergreen Nursing Home in Rector, AR. He was born on
November 5, 1926 in Walcott, AR.
Mr. Lamb was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War, he was the
form owner of Lamb Auto Sales and a member of the 7th and Mueller Church of
Christ.
Survivors include; his wife Frances Lamb of the home, one son; Danny Lamb of
Paragould, one daughter; Lauran Mitchell of Paragould, six grandchildren;
Matthew and his wife Cindy Lamb of Dallas, TX., Jeremy Lamb, MO., Nikki Lamb
both of St. Louis, Steven Lamb, Miranda Lamb and Sarah Lamb all of
Paragould, three great grandchildren; Justin Lamb of Dallas, Elijah Lamb of
St. Louis and Emily Lamb of Dallas.
Mr. Lamb was preceded in death by his parents; Ezra and Minnie Lamb, one
son; Randy Lamb, one brother; Gene Lamb, two sisters; Demondra Blackwood and
Mathel Elliott.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 18th at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Larry McFadden and James Balcom officiating, burial
will follow in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00
p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Mitchell Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will include; Don Tabor, Bobby Markum, Joe Vangilder, Steve
Knight, Karry Davis and Steve Chesser.
Honorary pallbearers will be the bible school class 306 at 7th and Mueller
Church of Christ.
Memorial may be sent to the Paragould Children’s Home.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Mrs. Johnnie Louise Smith
Mrs. Johnnie Louise Smith, age 94, of Paragould passed away Saturday, March
14, 2009at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Mrs. Smith was born October 30, 1914.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene C. Smith.
Friends and family will meet at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 20th at Brown’s
Chapel Cemetery for a graveside service with Jeff Weaver officiating.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Doyle "Wayne" Smith
Doyle “Wayne” Smith, of Edinburg, TX., beloved husband, father, grandfather
and friend, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2009. He was born Oct. 19,
1944, in Paragould. He met the love of his life, Marjorie Ann Bruton, in
Corpus Christi and married her on June 3, 1966.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Lillian Smith.
Surviving him are the love of his life, Margie; Betsy, the 1964 Ford Galaxy
XL convertible he bought to impress Margie for their first date; three
beautiful daughters, De’Anna Smith of Austin, Marcy Sear of Arlington and
Wendee Murphy, and son-in-law David, of Spring Branch; two grandchildren,
Corbin Wayne Murphy and Conner Thomas Murphy; two sisters, Barbara Matthews,
and brother-in-law Bruce, of Portland and Kaye Johnson, and brother-in-law
Dean, of White Hall; and too many friends to mention.
He graduated from Carroll High School in 1962 in Corpus Christi, TX., after
graduating from A&I in Kingsville, he moved his family to Greenville where
he began his career in management with Haggar Slacks. After several
relocations across Texas, the family settled in Edinburg in 1979.
Wayne owned and operated a clothing manufacturing business before beginning
a new career in insurance. He worked with Marburger-Holt and Truckers Valley
Insurance Providers Insurance Companies.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the American
Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 or via Web site www.cancer.org or to any
charity of your choice.
A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2009, at the
Harvey Drive Church of Christ in McAllen, 508 Harvey Drive (956) 686.8173.
Online guest book:
www.lagrangefunerals.com
Alvin Donald Wells
Alvin Donald Wells, age 72, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at
Southcrest Hospital in Tulsa, OK after a long illness.
Mr. Wells was born September 30, 1936 in Leachville, AR to parents Sam and
Maggie Wells.
A decorated veteran of twenty years in the United States Air Force with two
tours in Vietnam, he then retired after 15 years with the United States
Postal Service, serving as president of the NE Ark Chapter of the National
Association of Letter Carriers Union. He was a past member of the Arkansas
Masons, Paragould Lodge #386 and was a tireless volunteer caretaker for the
Cardwell Cemetery in Cardwell, MO. An avid hunter and fisherman, he never
missed an opportunity to wet a hook and also enjoyed tinkering with all
things mechanical and electrical.
He is survived by sons, Danny Wells of Nixa, MO, Sergeant First Class Andrew
Wells currently stationed at Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, AK and Alex Wells
of Paragould, AR,; daughter Camela Stevens of Paragould, AR,; grandchildren
David, Adam, Jessie and Joshua; brothers, the Reverend Bernell Wells of
McEwen, TN and Alfred Wells of Tulsa, OK; a sister Margaret Noel of Arnold,
MO; a special friend Edith Mosely of Paragould, AR and by numerous nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Orville, Marvin, Henry,
J. C., Bob and Gary; and sisters: Pansy Sifford, Opal Higgins, Dorothy
Gatlin and Mary Vanatta.
Visitation will be Saturday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Heath Funeral Home.
A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 2:00 pm, at
the Heath Colonial Chapel. Internment with full military honors will follow
the memorial service at Cardwell Cemetery in Cardwell, MO.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Marjorie M. Clements
Marjorie Martin Clements, age 96, of Lakeside Drive, Blairsville, GA.,
passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, in Union County Nursing Home
following an extended illness.
Mrs. Clements was born on June 11, 1912, at Paragould, the daughter of the
late John Logan Martin and the late Dixie Adams Martin. She and her husband
owned and operated Clements Jewelry in Jonesboro for more than 36 years.
She was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and was very
active in the church choir. After moving to Blairsville she became a member
of Mountain Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Wiley Clements, in 1974;
and by a brother, John Harold Martin.
Surviving Mrs. Clements are one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and John Mays
of Blairsville; three grandchildren, Bill and Debbie Mays of Atlanta, Evelyn
and Charlie Cleary of Chesapeake City, MD., and David and Katy Mays of
Lakewood, CO.; and five great-grandchildren, Lindsay and Paul Telecki,
Jonathan Daniel, Jennifer Cleary, Sara Mays and Jack Mays. Many other
relatives and friends also survive.
Services were Sunday in Mountain Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Travis
Adams officiating.
Interment and graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March
25th at the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Emil Williams
officiating.
The family will meet with friends in Gregg Funeral Home at Jonesboro from
11:00 a.m. until (12:00) noon Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Mountain Presbyterian
Church, 2945 Young Harris Highway, Blairsville 30512.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of arrangements.
Gregg Funeral Home of Jonesboro has been entrusted with local arrangements.
Online guest book:
www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com
Georgia Ann Cobb
Georgia Ann Cobb, age 61 of Paragould passed away Thursday, March 19, 2009
at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis.
Born August 25, 1947, Georgia was a former employee of Darling Store
Fixtures and of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Eula Smith Cobb; son,
Sammy K. Huffman; brother, Sam Cobb and sister, Mary Lou Gibbs.
Survivors include her companion and partner of 13 years, Sam Williams of
Paragould; brothers, Robert Cobb of Paragould, Bill Cobb of Franklin, IN.,
and Leroy Cobb of Marmaduke, AR., sister Betty Barton of Salinas, CA., and
granddaughter, Kimberly Vinson of Ravenden, AR.
Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral
Home. Graveside services will be Monday, March 23rd at 1:00 p.m. at Pine
Knot Cemetery
The family has requested that memorials be made to LeBonheur Children's
Medical Center, 50 N. Dunlap, Memphis, TN 38103.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Betty Lou Holder
Betty Lou Hibbard Holder, age 85, of Paragould passed away Thursday, March
19, 2009, at St. Bernards Medical Center, Jonesboro.
Born July 15, 1923, in the Bloomer community in Sebastian County, she was
the daughter of William N. and Mattie Lee Larimore Hibbard. She was raised
in Walnut Ridge, where she attended school and lived until 1962, when she
moved to Paragould.
She was a homemaker and retired secretary and bookkeeper at Paragould High
School. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She married Darrell Holder in 1942; he preceded her in death in 1980. She
was also preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.
Survivors include two sons, C. Richard Holder and Ben Holder, both of
Paragould; two brothers, Bill Hibbard of O’Kean and Leon Hibbard of Walnut
Ridge; four grandchildren, John Holder, Alan Holder, Kerie Martin and
Valerie Holder; and a great-grandson, Devin Holder.
Services will be held at 7th and Mueller Church of Christ at Paragould at
1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 24th with Larry McFadden as the officiating. Burial
will be in Lawrence Memorial Cemetery at Walnut Ridge under the direction of
House-Gregg Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday in the church.
Shelba Jean Miller
Shelba Jean Miller, age 72, of Marked Tree passed away Thursday, March 26,
2009, at Jonesboro.
She was born January 27, 1937, at Paragould.
Survivors include her husband, Ray Miller; two daughters, Tina Nedril Nix
and Donna Sears; three sons, Brice Wayne Southard, Nathan Arnold Hanna and
Gary Lee Hanna; two sisters; two brothers; 12 grandchildren; and 19
great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Sunday in the Church of God at
Marked Tree.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 30th in the church. Burial
will follow in Tyronza Cemetery under the direction of Wilson’s Tyronza
Funeral Home.
Sandra Jean Case
Born November 6, 1964, Sandra Jean Case, age 44, of Paragould passed away
Friday, March 20, 2009 at St. Bernard's Medical Center.
Sandra was a Matron at the Greene County Sheriff's Department, a Christian
and a member of the 3rd Avenue Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard W. Pruett.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Case of the home, daughters and
sons-in-law, Elaine and Nathan Reimo0ld of San Diego, CA., Cassie and Joshua
Roberts of Fairborn, OH and Cassandra L. Case of Paragould, her mother,
Sudie Pruett of Paragould, sisters, Yvonne Everett and Trina Gossett both of
Paragould and granddaughter, Chloe Roberts of Fairborn, OH.
Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral
Home.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 24th at 3:00 p.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Revs. Bob Lee and Jon Strickland officiating.
Burial will follow in New Friendship Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to "Voice of Adoption, 1220 "L" Street NW, Suite
100-344, Washington, DC 2005.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Jackie Ray Scott, Sr.
Jackie Ray Scott, Sr., age 58, of Paragould, passed away March 20, 2009 at
the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. Born June 12, 1950 in
Amory, MS., he was a factory worker and was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include his wife of forty one years, Brenda Scott of the home,
five sons and daughters-in-law Jack and Brandy Scott of Piggott, AR., Kevin
Boss Scott of MO., Gary and Amanda Scott of Paragould, Michael and Penny
Scott of Rector, AR., Patrick Scott of the home, three daughters and
sons-in-law, Teresa Scott of Dixon,IL., Sharmaley and Jack Burdin, Jr. of
Piggott, AR., Shelly and Kevin Long of Hattiesburg, MS., one brother, John
Scott of Rockford, IL., four sisters, Sharon Boswell, Anita Gothard, Sharol
Jacobson and Connie Williams, all of Cadiz, KY., twenty grandchildren,
Jonathon Welcher, Jamie Joe Scott, Jessica Scott, Adam Scott, Morgan Scott,
Zachary Scott, Sharmarie Burdin, Jordan Scott, Samantha Scott, Stephanie
Burdin, Brian Long, Alec Scott, Jackie Scott III, Kade Scott, Jacob Scott,
Joshua Long, Paige Scott, Dusty Boss, Andrew Boss and Kayla Boss, four great
grandchildren: Ariel Scott, Hayden Scott, Noah Welcher and Nevaeh Welcher,
along with several nieces and nephews, and lots of friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Ruby Benson Scott and two
brothers, Jerry Jay Scott and Jamie Joe Scott.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 23rd, 10:30 a.m. at the First General
Baptist Church of Rector with Rev. Marston Carpenter officiating.
Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Kennett under direction of Mitchell
Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday, 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the
First General Baptist Church of Rector.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
James J. Garner
James J. Garner, age 85 of Pocahontas, formerly of Paragould, passed away
Friday, March 20, 2009 at his residence.
Mr. Garner was born October 7, 1923, he was a retired supervisor for TRW
Cinch in Pocahontas, a farmer, and his family was named the Greene County
Farm Family of the Year in 1965. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca Ann Garner and his
parents, James E. and Gladys Rogers Garner.
Survivors include his wife, Violet Mae Barnhill Garner of the home; sons and
daughters-in-law, James H. and Jeanine Garner of Marchiasport, ME., Larry G.
and Brenda Garner of Manila, AR., Gary Michael and Gail Garner of Millport,
AL., and Randy G. and Robyn Garner of Doniphan, MO., daughter, Joan C.
Pruitt of Maumelle, AR, sisters, Valicia Cloyes and Geraldine Hicklin both
of Paragould. Ten grand children and 6 great grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at the Heath Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Heath Colonial
Chapel with Rev. Dennis Scudder officiating.
Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Judith Delores Damron
Judith Delores Damron, age 69 of Paragould passed away Saturday, March 21,
2009 at Belle Meade Nursing Center. Judith was born September 12, 1939.
A retired waitress for Waffle House she was of the Nazarene belief.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Fannie Maude Daniel
Knight, daughter, Katrina Cronan, son, Timothy Costley and several sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Ollie Damron of the home, daughter, Jayda
James of Covington, GA., son, John Guerin of W.V., step-daughter, Debra
McCall of Paragould; and step-son, David Damron of Beech Grove, brother,
George Knight of Wehahitchkaifi, FL., sisters, Alice Stash of Carolton, GA.,
Patsy Cordell of Chatanooga, TN, and Jane Baldwin of Franklin, TN.,
grandchildren, Mindy and Justin of Covington, GA., Tracey, Sherry and Angela
of Georgia, Tim and Shawn of N.Y., Shandell of N.D., Danyell and Shania of
Beech Grove, Jesse, Dalton, and Nick of Paragould; 15 great grandchildren;
and 3 great great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. Heath Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Eugene Wesley Hoggard
Eugene Wesley Hoggard, age 73, of Paragould passed away Saturday, March 21,
2009, at Greene Acres Nursing Center.
Born November 11, 1935, at Manila, he was a retired car dealer, an Army
veteran of the Korean War and of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by one son, Barry Eugene Hoggard of New York City; one
daughter, Joan Kay Jennings of GA., four brothers, James Hoggard of St.
Louis, Louis Hoggard of Powhatan, Ray Hoggard of Paragould, Gary Hoggard of
Russellville; four sisters, Jessie Strickland of Red Bay, AL., Geneva Tatum
of Germantown, and Ann Stevens and Wanda Miller both of Paragould; two
grandchildren; and by one great grandchild.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 25th at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Stevens officiating. Burial will be
in Brown’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday in Mitchell Funeral
Home.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
John Elvis Perry
John Elvis Perry, age 80, of Bono, passed away Monday, March 23, 2009 at
Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center.
He was born June 19, 1928 in Greene County the son of the late L. W. and Evy
Zella May Proffer Perry. He was also preceded in death by nine brothers and
sisters.
Elvis was a Korean War Army veteran and retired from L A Darling after 20
years.
Survivors include one sister, Frances Covington Cox of Bono and brothers:
Elwood Perry of Muskegon, MI, Andrew Perry of Cave City, and Earl Perry of
Walnut Ridge and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at
Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March
27th at the Heath Colonial Chapel.
Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Edward Lands, Chuck Davis, Tommy Covington, Douglas
Perry, Michael Perry, David Perry and Jeremy Perry.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Walter Thomas Childers
Walter Thomas Childers, age 77, formerly of Paragould, passed away Monday,
March 23, 2009, at the Jonesboro Healthcare Center.
Born November 3, 1931, Mr. Childers was a retired railroad worker and of the
Baptist faith.
He is survived by one son, James Wren of Paragould; two daughters, Carolyn
Williams of Ravenden, Nina Cluck of Paragould; six grandchildren; and by two
great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Edith Childers; one
daughter, Connie Stiener; and a foster brother, Marcus Spain.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Mitchell
Funeral Home, Paragould.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 26th, at
Shiloh Cemetery with Charles Abanathy officiating. The procession will leave
Mitchell Funeral Home at 10:15 a.m., Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mitchell Funeral Home to assist
with funeral expenses.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Charles Clifford Howard
Charles Clifford "Junior" Howard, Jr. age 81, of Wilson, passed away Friday,
March 27, 2009 at St Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR.
Charlie was a musician playing at the Reynold's Park Dance for 15 years and
also was a bus driver for the Senior Bees.
He was born March 7, 1928 in Paragould the son of the late Charles Clifford,
Sr. and Della Lee Edwards Howard. He was also preceded in death by his first
wife, Mary Christine Howard, children, Debbie Blankenship and Danny Howard,
grandchildren, Kristy Clayton and Greg Howard, and sisters, Barbara Stevens
and Wanda Howard.
He is survived by his wife: Ruby Howard of the home; sons and
daughters-in-law: David & Judy Howard and Jim & Belinda Howard all of
Paragould; stepdaughter: Barbara Worsham; step son-in-law and step
daughter-in-law: Danny and Jeanie Fortner all of Keiser; sisters: Maxine
Lawson and Thelma Pickney; brother: Glen Howard all of Paragould; 11 Grand
Children and 18 Great-Grand Children.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, at
Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at the Heath Colonial Chapel
at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 30th. Interment will follow at Linwood Cemetery.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Lester William Cline
Lester William Cline, age 96, of Paragould passed away Friday, March 27,
2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Born April 17, 1912, at Stanford, he was a retired farmer and carpenter and
a member of Warren’s Chapel Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Cullen Cline of the home, one granddaughter,
Shelly and her husband Craig Tarry of Paragould; two great grandchildren,
Jessica Tarry of Washington, OK., and Jacob Tarry of Paragould; and one
son-in-law, Don Orick of Paragould.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Lillie Gramling Cline,
and one daughter, Terry Orick.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday in Warren’s Chapel Methodist
Church with the Revs. Sam Stewart and Marion Gramling officiating. Burial
will be in Warren’s Chapel Cemetery under direction of Mitchell Funeral
Home.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 9:00 this evening at the Mitchell Funeral
Home.
Pallbearers will be Keith Holifield, Kenny Cline, Randy Lenderman, Wynnborn
Reed, Danny Ryan and James Shipman.
Memorials may be made to Warren’s Chapel Cemetery.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Corvil Loretta Sims
Corvil Loretta Sims, age 95, of Monette, passed away Saturday, March 28,
2009, at Monette Manor.
She was born April 13, 1913, at Red Onion, to the late John and Della Hollis
and lived her lifetime in the Monette area as a homemaker. She was a member
of the Happy Corner Assembly of God and attended the Monette Assembly of
God. Mrs. Sims enjoyed quilting, her flower garden, visiting and helping
others. She loved her family and going to church.
Survivors include five nieces, Doris Marshall of St. Peters, MO., Margaret
Jo Marshall of Auburn, AL., and Shirley Hollis, Reba Flanrey and Donna Sue
Martin, all of Paragould; four nephews, John Hollis of Three Oaks, MI., Ron
Hollis of Orrville, AL., and Vernon Sims and Jerry Don Sims, both of
Paragould; and a host of great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thebert Sims; a daughter,
Reba Irene Sims; three brothers, Norvil “Jupper” Hollis, Jim Hollis and John
“Big Boy” Hollis; a sister; and a nephew, Harold Sims.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 30th in
the Gregg Funeral Home Chapel at Monette with the Rev. Jerry Reed
officiating. Burial will follow in Woods Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Monday until time of service at the funeral
home.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Eugene Leech, Harold Kenneth Leech,
Hershel Leech, Ron Hollis, Wayne Marshall and Bobby Peel.
The family requests lasting memorials be given to the Woods Chapel Cemetery
or the Nikki Strickland Fund.
Online guest book:
www.greggfunerals.com
Johnny V. Mullins
Johnny V. Mullins, age 44, of Marysville, KS., lost his life Saturday, March
28, 2009, in a boating accident near Madill, OK.
Johnny was born August 6, 1964, at Paragould, the son of Frankie DeWayne and
Glenda West Mullins
He married Tami Whitlinger, November 24, 2003, at Marietta.
Survivors include his wife Tami of Marysville; a son and daughter-in-law,
Johnathan and Jennifer Mullins; a daughter and son, Samantha Mullins and
Jesse Mullins, both of Soloman, KS.; two grandchildren Colby Mullins and
Madelynne Mullins, both of TX.; two stepchildren, Terra and Patrick of
Marysville; his mother, Glenda Mullins of Paragould; his brother and
sister-in-law, Robbie and Heather Mullins of Paragould; his niece, Taylor
Mullins of Paragould; his grandfather, Robert West; and several aunts and
uncles.
He is also survived by Robert Gossett and Maydean Gossett whom he considered
his dad and grandma.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Cora Mae West, and grandparents
Willie and Gladys Mullins
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 2nd, at the American
Legion Club, Marysville.
The Rev. Larry Parrish, retired chaplain, will officiate.
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at Kinsley Mortuary,
Marysville. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.,
Wednesday evening.
Pallbearers will be Dan Buck, Eric Heisermann, Eric Grubbs, Tom Regan,
Richard Kyle, Greg Crumbly, Connie Tryon, Mike Maschmeier and Bruce
Maschmeier.
Burial will be in Marysville City Cemetery.
He was quality assurance inspector for the A-Team at Fort Riley. He was NBC
sergeant for Alpha battery, 2nd 130th Field Artillery. During 2004-2005 he
deployed to Iraq.
He was a volunteer on the Marysville Fire Department since 2003. He was a
charter member and treasurer of the American Legion Post No. 163 Riders and
the Kansas Patriot Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to his children’s educational fund and
sent in care of the mortuary.
www.marysvilleonline.net/news/obituaries
Marie Clifton
Marie Clifton, age 48, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Skill Care
Nursing Home in Jonesboro.
Marie was born December 26, 1960, to Harvey and Brenda Mayfield in
Paragould.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1st at Cox-Waymon Funeral
Home with Gerald Bolin officiating. Burial will be in Turkey Pen Cemetery at
Hardy.
Mary Marie Burpo
Mary Marie Millikin Burpo, age 95, of Paragould passed away Monday, March
30, 2009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
She was born October 23, 1913, the daughter of the late Jacob and Sally Ward
Millikin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Luther Mark Burpo;
two sisters; and three brothers.
She was the owner, operator and bookkeeper for Cache Lake Grocery Store and
DX Oil Co. and was a member of Center Hill Church of Christ.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ellen and Jim Groning
of Corning, and Doris Jean and Don Yates of Searcy; grandchildren and their
spouses, Krista and Charles Underwood, Kathie Ashby, Andy Davidson, Rudy and
Dekoka Davidson, Myra and Dent Burks, David and Venus Bowers; 11
great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and
many friends.
The family will have private services at Heath Funeral Home and private
burial in Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be sent to Noah’s Ark Preschool, 500 4th St., Corning 72422,
or Children’s Home Inc., 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould 72450.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Zola Cornelia Cole
Zola Cornelia (Martin) Cole age 99, of Paragould, was called to Heaven
Sunday March 29, 2009. She was born May 24, 1909, in Harrison and lived in
Paragould most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her only child, John Lee Cole; her parents,
John E. and Effie (Wilkins) Martin; three brothers, infant Ralph Martin of
Paragould, Joseph Martin of San Bernardino, CA., and John Martin of Tiff
City, MO.; four sisters, Edna Marie Peak of Jonesboro, Effie Grace Tippitt
of Flint, MI., Clara Isbell of Independence, MO., and Juanita Guffey of
Paragould; and one nephew, Elvin Lee Isbell of MO.
Local survivors include nephew, Wayne Seats, nieces and nephews-in-law, Seva
(Morris) Jeter, Charlene (Futrell) and Richard Peel; Claudine (Futrell)
Abbott; Christene (Futrell) Allison; and Zola’s special nephew-in-law. “her
boy” Roger Allison all of Paragould.
Other surviving nieces and nephews are, Vicki Jordan, Althea Smith, Maurice
Isbell, Albert Isbell, Twila Ingram, Harvey Martin, Herman Martin , Harold
Martin, Joyce Manes, Pamela Higinbotham, Kathryn Sutton, Diane Martin, John
Martin and Kenneth Tippitt.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time Tuesday at the First
Church of God in Paragould
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 31st at the First Church
of God, where she was a member for 90 plus years, with Rev. Kevin Edgar
officiating. Emerson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The burial
will follow at Finch Cemetery near Paragould.
Online guest book:
www.emersonfuneralhome.com
William Marvin Lovelady
William Marvin “Bill” Lovelady, age 80, of Marmaduke, passed away March 30,
2009 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Born September 25, 1928 in Beech Grove, he was a retired security guard for
the Defense Mapping and Charting Center in St. Louis, served as a Sergeant
in the Korean War, and was a member of the Newton Street Church of Christ.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Sandy Lovelady of
Kokomo, IN., and Steven and Tammy Lovelady of OR., one daughter and
son-in-law, Michelle and Joe Sawyer of Marmaduke; one brother, Joe Lovelady
of Florissant, MO., one sister-in-law, Shirley Baldwin and her husband Leon
of Marmaduke, and by seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Lovelady and Stella
Lovelady, his wife, Sylvia Lovelady, and three brothers, Milburn, Melvin,
and Marcus Lovelady.
Services will be held Friday, April 3rd, at 1:30 p.m. in the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with L. R. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Greene
County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be Thursday, 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Newton Street Church of Christ or the Paragould
Children’s Home.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Nima Jean Bowden
Nima Jean Bowden, age 81, of Rector passed away March 31, 2009. at St.
Bernards Regional Medical Center.
Jean was born September 28, 1927, in Paragould to the late Clyde and Myrtle
(Noel) Johnson.
She was a faithful member of the Rector First Baptist Church for 50 years
and worked at Ark Mo Power for over 30 years. She and her husband were also
owners of the Mobil Oil Company in Rector.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Houston Bowden, two brothers, J. W. Johnson and Delano Johnson, and two
sisters, Helen Penny and Dorotha Gilliam.
She is survived by one son and his wife, Houston and Nita Bowden of Rector;
one daughter and her husband, Sandra and Merle Hawkins of
Jacksonville, FL., one grandson, Cody Moore; one brother, Delbert Johnson of
TX., and four sisters, Frances Petropoulos of TX., Fay Humphrey of Marion,
AR., Betty Nichols and Wanda Bonney of TX.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at the First
Baptist Church in Rector with Brother Ardell Polk officiating. Interment,
Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould. Visitation will be from
5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 3, at the Irby Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Rector.
Online guest book:
www.irbyfuneralhome.com
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