Katrina Lynn Pullam
Katrina Lynn Pullam 22 of Paragould, AR, went to be with the Lord on March
2, 2010.
She was born on October 16, 1987 in Southhaven Mich. to Otis and Terri
Pullam. She was a member of the New Covenant Church and loved art, music and
animals.
Survivors include her parents, Otis and Terri Pullam; grandparents, Ray and
Joyce Kasinger and Lela Jackson; one brother, Joe Wheeler of Paragould; two
sisters, Rachel Forbs of Paragould and Sarah Stratton of Michigan; numerous
aunts and uncles and a host of family and friends.
Family will receive friends 6-8 PM, Friday, March 5, 2010 at Phillips
Funeral Home
No services are planned
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Melvin Bateman
Melvin “Junior” Bateman died peacefully in his sleep and
went to his heavenly home on March 2. He was born Feb. 17, 1925, in
Paragould. He married the love of his life, Winnie Daniels, in 1943, and the
two celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary last October. In addition to
Winnie, he is survived by his daughter, Sandra (Tom) Clark of Silex, Mo. ,
Dan (Barbara) Bateman of Atlanta, Ga.; and several grandchildren, Rodney
(Dawn) Crosno of Valley Park, Mo., Steven Crosno of DeSoto, Mo., Jeffrey
(Judy) Crosno of O’Fallon, Mo., Shawn, Jessica and Zach Bateman, all of
Atlanta. He was a beloved and respected great-grandfather of Katelynn,
Maegan and Jonathon Crosno, Courtney and Corbin Crosno, Danielle Crosno and
Jacob and Samuel Bateman.
During his life, he worked in many fields. In 1953, he and Winnie moved to
St. Louis where he was employed by General Motors and had a hand in making
the first Chevrolet Corvettes. They moved back to Paragould in the mid-1950s
to open the Bateman Circle Inn, a family dinner complete with carhops and
rock-n-roll jukebox. When business flourished, he helped construct a new
building to better accommodate all of the customers. He and Winnie also ran
a roller skating rink across from the diner and even opened a second Circle
Inn in Walnut Ridge because of the restaurant’s popularity. He also served
as an ordained preacher at Tipperary Baptist Church in Tipperary during this
time.
In 1961, he sold the businesses and he and the family moved back to St.
Louis. He joined Carpenter’s Union Local 1596 and started working for Huttig
Sash and Door, where he served as a shop steward for many years. He retired
from Huttig Sash and Door in the mid-80s to help his son Dan with a new deck
and landscaping businesses. He later returned to carpentry work at St. Louis
Millworks until he retired one last time in 1999, after 47 years as a union
carpenter.
He was laid to rest March 4 at Forever Bellerive Cemetry in Creve Coeur,
Mo., during a private graveside service.
Though hearts are heavy, only joyful memories abound for this wonderful,
loving man who knew the value of family, lead by example, and always made
you smile.
JayCee Donald Higgins
JayCee Donald Higgins, infant son of Daren and Angela Higgins went to be
with Jesus on March 3, 2010 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in
Paragould, Arkansas. JayCee was born on March 3, 2010 in Paragould.
Along with his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Tyler Scott of
Paragould, Connor Cameron and Perrin Cameron, and one sister, Jazmin Higgins
all of the home; paternal grandparents, Wayne and Becky Higgins of
Paragould; maternal grandparents Donna and James Allen of Paragould, Jerry
and Pat Parnell of Caseyville, Illinois; paternal great grandparents, Jackie
and Donna Shatley of Paragould; maternal great grandmother, Sue Gramling of
Paragould; maternal great grandfather, Don Spence of Blackwell, Oklahoma;
aunts and uncles, Scotty and April Stormes, Kymberlie Clark, Allison
Higgins, Steven and Jonathan Higgins, and a great aunt, Trina Miles all of
Paragould.
JayCee was preceded in death by his grandfather; Gary Higgins, paternal
great grandparents; Joe and Jewell Higgins, great uncles; Kenny Miles and
Donald Keith Spence.
Graveside services will be Friday, March 5th, 2:00 p.m. at Pine Knot
Cemetery, there will be no visitation. Mitchell Funeral Home will be in
charge of arrangements.
Memorial may be made to the Benjamin Project.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Leonard Tatum
SGM Leonard “Johnny” Tatum, 74, of Paragould went to be with the Lord March
3, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
He served 23 years in the Army and retired in 1976 as a Sergeant Major. He
played the Euphonium for the West Point Army Band, was drum major for five
years, played for five presidential inaugurations, president Hussein of
Jordan and the Alzheimer’s Association. He was a past president of the
Civitan Club, worked at Tim’s Menswear, Jenkins Lamp Company and a security
guard at Monroe of Paragould from 1976 to 1989.
Tatum was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest “Slim” and Effie
(Johnson) Tatum; his first wife, Joann (Marler) Tatum; one son, Forrest
Tatum and a sister Thelma Rockwell.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Clara Tatum; one son and
daughter-in-law, Lloyd and Lisa Tatum of Huntington Beach, CA.; one daughter
and son-in-law, Lee Ann (Tatum) and Jeff Whipkey of Roscoe, IL.; two
step-daughters and one step son-in-law, Ann (Edgar) Davenport of Sherwood,
AR. and Susan (Edgar) and Richard Payne of Paragould; five grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday, March 5th, 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. at
Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 6th, 10:00
a.m. in the Center Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home with Bro. Kevin
Edgar officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation
to the Alzheimer’s Association of Arkansas, 10411 West Markham, Suite 130
Little Rock, AR 72205-1409.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Violet Naomi Rust
Violet Naomi Rust, 85, of Kennett, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010, at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Born July 4, 1924, in Lafe, Mrs. Rust was a homemaker and of the Baptist
faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Cassie Textor; her
husband, Ray Rust; five brothers, Ersul, Burl, George, Marvin and Morris
Textor; and three sisters, Roberta Textor, Louise Williams, and Gladys
Burrow.
Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Bette Textor of Paragould, JoNell
Textor of Little Rock; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 6th, at
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Marc Reeves officiating.
Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2:30 p.m., Saturday until service time, at Mitchell
Funeral Home.
David Textor, Virgil Smith, Donnie Burrow, Aaron Smith, Michael Smith, and
Jerry Huffstutler will serve as pallbearers.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Larry Wayne Greer
Larry Wayne Greer, 62, of Paragould, passed away March 4, 2010 at his home.
Born June 29, 1947 in Half Moon, Arkansas, he was a heavy equipment
operator, an Army veteran of the Vietnam Era, and a member of Brown’s Chapel
Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Vanessa Greer of Paragould; one son and
daughter-in-law, GySgt. Michael and Angie Greer of Camp Lejeune, North
Carolina; one daughter and son-in-law, Micki and Chad Powers of Paragould;
four brothers and sisters-in-law, Claude and Peggy Greer of Leechville, Bud
and Teresa Greer of Leechville, Jerry and Pat Greer of Beebe, and Billy and
Devona Brown of Jonesboro; four sisters and brother-in-law, Evelyn Gray of
Lake City, Margaret Greer of Beebe, Joyce Cope of Newport, and Bonnie and
Joe Chandler of Jonesboro, and by three grandchildren, Bryce Powers and
Braden and Taylor Greer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Betty Greer; two
brothers, Don and James, and one sister, Judy.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 9th, 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Royce Boling officiating. Burial will be in
Pine Log Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at the
funeral home.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
James Manka
James Manka, 69, of Paragould passed away March 4, 2010. He was a member of
the Liberty Church of Christ. He was born October 28, 1940 in Hammond, IN.
Preceding him in death is his wife Janet Manka.
Survivors include three sons, James & Nellie Manka Jr of Paragould AR, Frank
& Tracie Manka of Renssealer IN, and Michael & Cathy Manka of Whiting, IN.
one daughter Ann Marie & Dave Beal of Black Oak, IN., six grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services are incomplete and will be scheduled for a later date.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Abigail Lucille Farmer
Abigail Lucille Farmer, 4 months, of Paragould, passed away Friday, March 5,
2010, at her residence.
Born November 4, 2009, in Paragould, she was the daughter of Kevin and
Brittany Farmer.
Other survivors include her brother, Cody Farmer and sister, Lillyan Farmer,
both of the home; paternal grandparents, Richard and Judy Farmer of Gadsden,
Alabama; maternal grandparents, Tim and Elaine Martin of Thomaston, Georgia,
and Scottie and Carmela Phillips of Paragould; maternal great grandparents,
Debbie and Gary Martin of Thomaston, Georgia, Cheryl Tate of Locust Grove,
Georgia, Judy Mayne and Tim Lockwood of Paragould; and maternal great great
grandmother, Lucille Rouse of Paragould.
Abigail was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Charles Farmer;
maternal great grandfathers, Larry Tate and Charles Mayne; and maternal
great great grandfather, Buel Rouse.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 10th, 2:30 p.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Chapel with Larry Rouse officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood
Cemetery.
Memorials to the Benjamin Project, an organization to assist families in
Northeast Arkansas with funeral expenses for young children, 2906 New Castle
Drive, Paragould, AR 72450, would be appreciated.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
A.G. Garner
A.G. “Tuff” Garner, age 81 of Henderson, Arkansas formerly of Jonesboro
passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010 at his residence. He was born November
30, 1928 in Gainesville, Arkansas to Telfair and Gladys (Faulkner) Garner.
Mr. Garner married Betty Pratt October 22, 1948 in Light, Arkansas. He
retired from General Electric in Jonesboro after 34 years of dedicated
service. He was a member of Central Baptist Church.
Mr. Garner is survived by his wife: Betty Garner of Henderson, Arkansas, a
son: Keith Garner of Henderson, Arkansas, two daughters: Jan Kiech and
husband Mike of Sheridan, Arkansas and Pam Tosh of Henderson, Arkansas, two
sisters: Elrena Rodgers and Jenna Mays both of Jonesboro, a brother: Noble
Garner of Bloomington, Illinois, two grandchildren: Aaron Brown and Tina
Brumley and four great-grandchildren: Nick Brumley, Emma, Stephen and
Zachary Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and
three brothers.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 9th, 2:00 p.m. in Mt. Zion
Cemetery near Walcott, Arkansas with Reverend Raymond Atwood officiating.
Visitation will be 12:00 until 1:00 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral
Home, prior to services.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the
Ozarks or Light Baptist Church.
Arrangements are by Roller-Famers Union Funeral Home.
Online guest registry: Roller Funeral Homes
Eunice E. Rankin
Born October 19, 1917, Miss Eunice E. Rankin, 92, of Paragould passed away
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at the Belle-Meade Nursing Home in Paragould. She was
a retired school teacher.
Miss Rankin is survived by a brother, Ray Rankin and his wife Mary of
Paragould, AR and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be Thursday March 11th, at 10:00 a.m. in Greene
County Memorial Gardens, Paragould, with Rev. Bill Snow officiating, under
the direction of Heath Funeral Home in Paragould.
Lasting Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Thelma Gately
Thelma Gately, 80 of Paragould, passed away March 9, 2010 at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center. She was born on March 8, 1930 in Paragould to
Homer and Irene Yow. She loved working with the Humane Society.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Bernard Gately and one
son, Phillip Van Dotson
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Doyle and Evelyn Dotson of
Arnold, MO.; two bothers and a sister-in-law, Woody Yow, Bill and Freda Yow
all of Paragould; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be Thursday, March 11th, at 1:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home
with Leon Harvey officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00
a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
J.P. Huggins
J. P. Huggins, 74 of Paragould, left this life on March 10, 2010, after a
long and brave battle with cancer.
J. P. was born August 11, 1935, to Frank and Almagene Huggins in Selmer,
Tennessee. They moved to Greene County in 1940. On December 5, 1952, J.P
married Wava Phillips. He retired from Tenneco Auto after 22 years of
service, and was a member of the Robbs Chapel Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
Survivors include his wife, Wava, of the home; his two sons and their wives,
Dr. James and Cathy Huggins of Beech Bluff, Tennessee, John and Dr. Julie
Huggins of Jonesboro; and five grandchildren and their spouses, Zach and
Nicole Huggins of Brookland, Dr. Kyle and Christi Huggins of McGaheysville,
Virginia, Curtis and Jennifer Huggins of Paragould, Addison and Ashley
Huggins of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Kelsey Huggins of Jonesboro. He is
also survived by eight great grandchildren, Kayla, Jayden, Blake, Lauren,
Blair, Bryson, Brennen, and one on the way, Tristan; along with numerous
cousins, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.
Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, March 13th, at 2:00 p.m. at
Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Royce Boling officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 noon until 1:40 p.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home, Paragould.
Memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Maranda Alvena Williams
Maranda Alvena Williams, 85 of Paragould passed away Wednesday, March 10,
2010 at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Born May 26, 1924, Alvena was retired
from McDonald Douglas in St. Louis and a member of the Grace United General
Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon L. Williams; son, Ricky
Williams; parents, Charlie and Hazel Buck McCullar; 5 brothers and 1 sister.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Brenda Jo and Roger Duty of
Arbyrd, MO; sons and daughters-in-law, Glyn Barry and Shirley Sadler of San
Antonio, TX and Freddy Hugh and Pamela Williams of Moscow Mills, MO;
sisters, Frankie Jean Goldsmith and Janis Kaye Hamm both of Bakersfield, CA;
5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Heath Funeral
Home. Funeral services will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel
with Rev. Gerald C. James officiating. Burial will follow in LuLu Cemetery
at Hollywood, MO.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Barbara Jean May
Barbara J. (Boggs) May, born July 2, 1935, to Floyd and Alta Climer Boggs
went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 11, 2010, in Little Rock, AR.
She resided in Paragould and was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and
great grandmother. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul L. May;
daughter, Denise May; and brother, Bill Boggs.
She is survived by sons, Randy and Russell May of Paragould, Brad May (Anna)
of Independence, KS; daughters, Cindy Risinger (Dennis) of Paragould and
Marcia Fisher of Amarillo, TX; eight grandchildren; Josh Risinger (Farra),
Denise Middleton (Chris), Dennis Risinger, Jr. (Angela), Shane May, Danielle
May, Cobra Williams, Zach May, and Nicole Fisher; three great grandchildren,
Reece and Ty Middleton and Will Risinger, and many other relatives and
special friends.
Visitation will be Saturday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Sunday, March 14th, at 1:30 p.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Brother Terry Songer officiating. Burial will be at
Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Larry Price, Josh Risinger, Denise Middleton, Cobra
Williams, Zach May and Nicole Fisher.
Memorials may be sent to: Arkansas Heart Hospital, American Heart
Association or Unity Baptist Church.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
James Darrell Thompson
James Darrell Thompson 76, of O’Kean, AR., passed away Thursday, March 11,
2010. He was born February 16, 1934, to the late Fred and Maude Thompson.
He was preceded by his parents and one sister.
He is survived by wife Shirley Thompson of the home, five daughters, Debra
Reed of Norman,OK., Judy Thompson of Atascadero,CA., Terry Morris of
Delaplaine, AR., Joann Thompson of Pocahontas, AR. and Sandra Morris of
O’Kean, AR., two brothers Bill Thompson of KY and Decalvis Cobb of MO. two
sisters Betty Allred, MO. and Sherry Dautel of MN., ten grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Sunday March 14th, 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the Chapel of
McNabb Funeral Home. Services will be Monday, March 15th, 11:00 a.m. at the
Delaplaine Baptist Church with Adam Burton Officiating Burial will follow at
the Jones Ridge Cemetery.
Military Honors by Promberger Traw post 4556
Online guest registry:
McNabb Funeral Home
Jimmy Don Luke
Jimmy Don Luke, 58, of Paragould, passed away March 11, 2010 at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center. He was born on February 20, 1952 in Paragould to
Raymond and Albertine (Boozer) Luke. He was a great husband and father who
loved fishing, hunting and riding motorcycles. He was employed for 38 years
at Emerson Electric.
Preceding him in death are his parents, a niece Tonya Beasley, and a Great
Nephew Ryan Beasley.
Survivors include his wife Barbara Luke, one son, Michael Luke , two
daughters, Angie Smith and Christie Emery, one brother, Bobby Luke all of
Paragould. Two sisters, Betty Dortch of Paragould, and June Dillon of
Cardwell, MO. Three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers are Michael Luke, Ronny Smith, Kiley Hurt, Cody Franks, Terry
Whiteside, and Heath Hudspeth. Honorary-Pallbearers are Lee Owens, Ray
Allen, Matthew Sullivan, and David Jackson.
Visitation will be Saturday evening March 13th, 6:00 until 9:00 at Phillips
Funeral Home. Services will be Sunday, March 14th, at 2:30 p.m. Burial will
follow at Shiloh Cemetery.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Scottie Jomel Risinger
Scottie Jomel “Joe” Risinger, 52, went to rest with his mother and father
March 12, 2010. He was born June 12, 1957 to the late Melvin and Edwina
Risinger. He was retired after 33 years of being a faithful employee of
General Motors.
He is survived by his older brother, Rookie, of Fenton, Michigan; younger
sister, Stacey of Oakland, Kentucky; son, Christopher; daughter-in-law,
Jenna; and two grandchildren, Payton and Eva, all of Florida.
“Grandpa Scott” will be remembered for his big heart and generosity and will
be greatly missed by all whose heart he had touched.
The family will receive friends Monday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated Tuesday, March 16th, 10:00 a.m. at
Heath Colonial Chapel.
Burial will follow at Cardwell Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be, Chris Risinger, Rookie Risinger, Dennis Risinger,
Payton Risinger, Gabriel Mercer, Bud Malone and Michael Stewart. Memorials
may be made to Scott’s grandchildren, payable to Scott Risinger. Funds will
be transferred appropriately.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Judith Caster
Judith Caster, 69 of Paragould, passed away March 14, 2010 at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center. She was born March 23, 1940 in Williamsport,
Pennsylvania to Fred and Joann (Packard) Todd. She was a member of the
Brookland First Assembly of God and was active in the Boy Scouts of America.
Preceding her in death are her Parents, one brother, Fletcher Todd and one
sister, Lee Breeden.
Survivors include three sons, Michael Caster of Paragould, Larry Dansereau
of Forrest Hill, CA. and Robert Caster of Lincoln, CA., one brother, Jack
Wright of CA., and one sister, Shirley Finholt of Los Angles, CA. She also
leaves behind 6 Grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, March 17th, 6:00 until 8:00 at
Phillips Funeral Home. Services will be Thursday March 18th, 2:00 p.m. with
Benny Isom officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial
Gardens.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Leveda Keech
Leveda Keech, 84, of Pocahontas passed away Sunday, March 14, 2010, at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.
Leveda was born January 12, 1926, in Randolph County to William Rufus and
Minnie Pearl Mabrey Gipson.
Services will be Thursday, March 18th, at 11:00 a.m. in Cox Funeral Home
Chapel with burial following in Randolph Memorial Gardens. Visitation will
be Wednesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Keech is survived by her two children, Bobby and Jana Keech of
Pocahontas and Regina and Robert Thomas of Paragould; four grandchildren,
Shelly Tracer of Rector, Tracy Wright of Paragould, Shanna Pearson of
Yellville and Joel Keech of Conway; nine great-grandchildren, Blake and
Brittney Tracer, Shaela, Tanner and Rhegan Wright, Derek and Zachary
Pearson, Camden and Aston Keech; two brothers, Ralph Gipson of Walnut Ridge
and W.R. “Dub” Gipson of Pocahontas; and a sister-in-law, Lucille Poindexter
of Pocahontas.
Mrs. Keech was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Neal Keech; brother,
Raymond Gipson; and two sisters, Thelma Carroll and Reva Inman.
David Paul Combs
Mr. David Combs, 69, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010 at his home in
Cherokee Village. He was born May 31, 1940 in Oregon County, Missouri the
son of the late Wellie and Larona Farrow Combs. He was also preceded in
death his brothers, James Lee, Herb, and Bob Combs. Mr. Combs was a member
of Crossroads Community Church.
Survivors include his wife: Imogene Combs of the home; children and their
spouses: Kim and Martin Rappold of Conway, Matthew and Misty Combs of
Cherokee Village; sisters: Ruth Ann Dobbins of Peculiar, MO; Debra Bell of
Overland Park, KS; brothers: Garland Combs of Cherokee Village, John Combs
of Harlingen, TX, Donald Combs of Cherokee Village, Bill Combs of Saint
Charles, MO; grandchildren: Justin Rappold, Bryor Shipp and Emily Grace
Combs.
The family will receive friends Thursday, March 18th, 1:30 until 3:00 p.m.
with the celebration of his life following at 3:00 p.m. in Heath Colonial
Chapel with Brother Henry Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Combs Family Funeral Fund, #27
Opalochee, Cherokee Village, AR 72529.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Dorothy Rose Frost
Dorothy Rose Frost, 74, of Paragould passed away Monday, March 15, 2010 at
her residence. Born June 9, 1935, to the late Joseph R. and Anna Marie
Gerath Back, she was a homemaker and of the Lutheran belief.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, James W. Frost.
Survivors include daughters, Anna Anderson and Brenda Hartley of Paragould,
Bobbie Fresen of Trumann and Cathy Walker of Caraway; son, James Frost II of
Heber Springs; sisters, Katie Graul of Cahokia, Ill., and Jo Ann Back of
Paragould; brothers, Bill and James Back of Paragould; 15 grandchildren; and
15 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 19th, at 1:30 p.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Rev. Bill Snow officiating. Burial will follow at
Shiloh Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Emma Nell Witt
Emma Nell “Emmy” Witt of Paragould passed away Monday, March 16, 2010 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. Born Jan 21, 1926, Emmy was a
retired P.E. Teacher at Paragould for many years and was Choir Director at
First United Methodist Church for 25 years. Emmy was preceded in death by
her parents, Sam and Cora Rains Witt; sister and brother-in-law, Monra and
Harold Riggs; aunt, Sy Fowler and nephew, Capt. George Riggs, Sr.
Survivors include great nephews, George Riggs of Rogers, AR, Chuck Riggs of
Hot Springs; niece-in-law, Sherry Sue Riggs of Hot Springs, and five great,
great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 18th, 10:00 a.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Revs. Mike Morey and Tom Letchworth officiating. Burial
will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Emmy Witt Scholarship at Endowment Foundation
of Greene County.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Grace Cupp
Grace Cupp went to be with her Lord and Savior at her home in Walcott on
March 17, 2010. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she was a
faithful Sunday school teacher, vacation Bible school worker, and long time
president of W.M.U. She was a beloved mother to her children.
Grace (Wall) Cupp was born to Ezra and Lizzie (Dennis) Wall on August 16,
1917, in Walcott.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Cupp; her parents, Ezra
and Lizzie Wall; four brothers, James, Truman, Woodrow and Hancil Wall; two
sisters, Jean Sabo and Kathryn Clubb; and one grandson, Jamie Cupp.
She is survived by four children June and Larry Mangrum, Charles Cupp, Gary
and Darlene Cupp, and Jimmie Don and Debbie Cupp. She has ten grandchildren,
Clinton Mangrum, Kelley Mangrum, Carla Burton, Maria Henfling, Charlton Cupp,
Nicky Cupp, Chad Cupp, Kirk Cupp, Julie Brasher, and David Cupp.
She has fifteen great grandchildren, Jeremy Mangrum, Josh Mangrum, Sara
Mangrum, Cole Mangrum, Casey Mangrum, Charley Brooke Burton, Austin Cupp,
Madison Cupp, Brianna Cupp, Garrett Cupp, Gavin Cupp, Tyler and Chandler
Henfling, Gus Brasher, and Bodee Brasher; and one great great grandson, Luke
Mangrum. She is also survived by two sisters, Clara and Jim Carroll, Jenny
and Jim Mangrum; one brother, Leonard and Maggie Wall; a sister-in-law,
Geraldine Wall; many nieces, nephews, cousins; and a dear friend and
caregiver, Debbie Morrow.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 19th, at 1:30 p.m. at the Mt. Zion
Baptist Church with Sam Stewart, Raymond Atwood, and Ken Overton
officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Clint and Kelley Mangrum, Nicky, Chad, Kirk, Charlton
and David Cupp.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Kyle Bynum
Kyle Bynum, 27, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Born December 14, 1982, in Newport, he was the owner of Bynum’s Lawn Service
and a member of Marmaduke First Baptist Church. Kyle was an avid hunter,
fisherman and outdoorsman.
Survivors include his wife, April Bynum, and sons, Lane Bynum and Foster
Bynum of the home; and his parents, Philip and Rosan Bynum of Paragould. He
is also survived by his grandmothers, Shirley Beard and Wilma Bynum, both of
Warren; one sister, Sundy Bynum of Jonesboro; and his father and
mother-in-law, Kim and Lana Bridges of Marmaduke.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Travis Beard and Forrest Bynum
and a cousin, Jody Bynum.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 20th, 10:30 a.m. at the Marmaduke
First Baptist Church with Kevin Murray and David White officiating. Burial
will be in Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery under direction of Mitchell Funeral
Home.
Visitation will be Friday evening, 5:00 until 9:00 at the Marmaduke First
Baptist Church.
Memorials to Marmaduke First Baptist Church or to Arkansas Children’s
Hospital would be appreciated.
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Burl Gerald Hall
Burl Gerald Hall, 83, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010,
at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born November 8, 1926, in
Jonesboro.
Mr. Hall was a retired welder.
He is survived by one son, Charles Ray Hall of Elora, Tennessee; and one
grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Hall; two
brothers and two sisters.
No services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Mitchell
Funeral Home, Paragould.
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Evelyn Gilliland
Evelyn Laverne (Tripod) Gilliland, 90, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday,
March 17, 2010, at Belle Meade Nursing Center.
Mrs. Gilliland was born December 23, 1919, in Paragould, and was a member of
the First Assembly of God. She worked over forty years for Ely and Walker
Shirt Factory, both in Paragould and Heber Springs. Together, she and her
husband owned and operated a small grocery store on Pekin Road, near Ely and
Walker.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Sharon Gilliland
of Jonesboro; daughter-in-law, Cora Sue Gilliland of Paragould; and
son-in-law, R. L. Rickard. She is also survived by eight grandchildren;
seventeen great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Woodrow Nelson
Gilliland; one daughter, Gloria Jean Rickard; one son, Nelson Ned Gilliland;
her parents, Henry and Louise Tripod; and eleven brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 20th, 2:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral
Home Chapel with Terry Joe Kee officiating. Private family burial will be in
Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from
12:00 noon until service time at Mitchell Funeral Home.
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Sandra Hopkins
Sandra Hopkins, 59, of Paragould passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the
Methodist Hospital in Memphis, TN. She was born November 29, 1950 in
Campbell, MO.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Hopkins; three sons, Billy Eugene
Simpson of Hector, Ark., Larry Wayne Simpson and Joseph Marion Poteet both
of Paragould; two brothers, Hubert McElyea of Poplar Bluff, MO. and David
McElyea of Memphis, TN; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is planned for 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 25, 2010 at
Phillips Funeral Home.
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Darlene Williams
Darlene Williams, 52, of Paragould passed from this life Sunday, March 21,
2010 at her home. She was born June 6, 1957 in Dexter, MO.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Luther and Lillie Honey.
Survivors include her mother, Wilba Conner; two sons and a daughter-in-law,
Justin and Emily Williams and Corey Williams; one sister and brother-in-law,
Sherry and Dewey Hughes all of Paragould; one brother, Terry Conner of Lake
City and one aunt, Jan Honey of Dexter, Mo.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 24th, 1:00 p.m. at Phillips
Funeral Home with Eddie Gene Wright officiating. The family will receive
friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Old
Bethel Cemetery.
The family request memorials be made to American Cancer Society.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Naomi Blackwood
Naomi Blackwood, 92, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010, at
St. Bernard’s Medical Center.
Born August 16, 1917 in Bono, Naomi lived much of her life in Lorado before
moving to Jonesboro in 2003. She worked several years for General Electric
in Jonesboro and was a member of Family Fellowship Baptist Church where she
was a member of the Senior Adult Ladies Sunday school class and was active
in the Lydia Mission Group of the Women’s Missionary Union.
Naomi was a member of the NEA Baptist Medical Center Auxiliary where she had
received a service pin for 5000 volunteer hours. She was involved in sewing
for different projects including Christmas stockings for use in the nursery
for the newborns at Christmas time.
Naomi was a long-time member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church near Walcott where
she served as a Sunday school teacher and church clerk. She was a member of
the Lorado Quilters Club and was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis
Blackwood, by a brother, Rev. Everett Patton, and a sister, Vivian Woods.
Survivors include one daughter, Kay Brewer of Jonesboro; one son and
daughter-in-law: Michael and Diane Blackwood of Jonesboro; three grandsons
and spouse: Patrick and Janna Brewer of Mountain Home, James Blackwood of
St. Louis, and Jeff Blackwood of Columbia, Missouri; two great grandsons,
Brett Brewer and Connor Brewer of Mountain Home.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10:00 in Emerson Memorial
Chapel with Rev. Mike Martin and Rev. Harold Ray officiating. Burial will
follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Active pallbearers include: David Klingensmith, Dale Klingensmith, Ronald
Coleman, Patrick Brewer, James Blackwood and Jeff Blackwood.
Honorary pallbearers include: members of NEA Baptist Auxiliary, and the
senior adult ladies and senior adult mens Sunday school class at Family
Fellowship Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, 5:00 until 7:00 at Emerson Funeral
Home.
For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to the
Family Fellowship Baptist Church Building Fund, 2505 Davis Drive, Jonesboro,
AR 72401.
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Debra Janelle Varela
Debra Janelle Varela, 55 of Paragould, formally of Newport passed away
Tuesday, March 23, 2010.
She was born February 23, 1955, was of the Penecostal Faith and enjoyed yard
sales, playing the piano, singing and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Carnell and Ruth (Dunham) Green
and one sister; Dortha.
She is survived by two sons; Jimmy Finnegan (Donna Peppers) of Tuckerman and
Anthoni Varela (Ashley Liles) of Newport, two daughters, Faith Douglas
(Nathan) of Paragould and Crystal Fortune of Swifton, three sisters; Linda
Smith of Jonesboro, Lisa Odom of Swifton, Elaine Hill of Newport and ten
grandchildren; Landon Bryan Finnegan, Lana Marie Fortune, Hana Fay Fortune,
Alison Jade Fortune, Nathan Patrick Douglas, II, Sirena Faith Nicole
Douglas, Austin Blade Douglas, Carmon Alexis Douglas, Zabrien Drake Varela
and Caden Anthoni Varela.
Services will be Thursday, March 25th, 2:00 p.m. at Dillinger Chapel.
Burial will be in Coffeyville Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, March 24th, 6:00 until 8:00.
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Charlia Kay Reeves
Charlia Kay Reeves, 40, was born in Blytheville, Arkansas, August 8, 1969,
and passed away March 23, 2010 in Jonesboro, Arkansas at St. Bernard's
Medical Center after a short illness.
Charlia is survived by her mother, Doris Reeves; her sisters, Norma Reeves
and Junetta Becker; her brothers, Norman and Raymond Reeves; and numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
She is preceded in death by her father, Junior Reeves; and her nephew,
Richard Reeves.
Charlia was a lifelong resident of Paragould, and at the time of her death
attended the Focus Adult Development Program in Paragould. She enjoyed
drawing, listening to music, bowling, golfing, traveling, and visiting the
library.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, March 25th, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home
A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, March 26th, at 10:00 a.m.
at the Heath Colonial Chapel. Burial will follow in Morrow Cemetery.
Hebrews 13:2 says that some of us have "entertained angels unawares."
Charlia was our angel, and she brought continual love, joy, and laughter
into our lives. She was deeply loved and will be sorely missed.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Vernon Mack Ford
Vernon Mack Ford, 76, of Paragould passed away March 23, 2010 at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center. Born May 1, 1933, he was a Korean veteran in the U
S Army. He was retired from L. A. Darling in Paragould and was a member of
Newton Street Church of Christ.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, H. L. and Mary C. Treadway
Ford; brothers, Ted and B. C. Ford; and sister, Icy Hancock.
Survivors include his wife, Betty A. Brumbelow Ford of Paragould; son,
Vernon Ford, Jr. of Ash Flat, Arkansas; Daughter, Debbie J. Ford of
Paragould; sister Jewel Baker of Paragould; 3 grandchildren and 3 great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 27th, 1:00 p.m. at the Pine
Knot Church of Christ with L. R. Smith and Bill Drake officiating. Burial
will follow at Pine Knot Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the Heath
Colonial Chapel in Paragould.
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Ollie Whitworth
Ollie Whitworth, 79, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010, in
Baytown, Texas.
Born August 26, 1930, at Bear Island, Arkansas, he was retired from Emerson
Electric and a member of 7th and Mueller Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Matheny Whitworth of the home; three
daughters, Patsy Gatlin of Paragould, Judy Scott of Baytown, Texas, and
Debbie Bearden of Jonesboro. He is also survived by one sister, Freda Owens
of Conway; four granddaughters, Kelly, Rebecca, Whitney, and Kali; and nine
great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Sarah Whitworth; one
granddaughter, Tanya; and by two sisters, Naomi Ellis and Betty West.
Visitation will be Monday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 30th, 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral
Home Chapel with Larry McFadden officiating. Burial will follow in Greene
County Memorial Gardens.
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James Milford Hudspeth
Retired Sgt. Major James Milford Hudspeth Jr., 61 of Lafe, AR passed away at
home, Tuesday, March 23, 2010. He was born June 22, 1948 to James Milford
(Mel) and Jean (Qualls) Hudspeth Sr. at Harrisburg, AR. He served in the
United States Army from 1967 to 1992. He was a member of the 82nd Airborne
Special Forces Green Berets.
Survivors include two daughters Tonya Ranell and Tina Nicole Hudspeth of
North Carolina; parents, James Milford (Mel) and Jean (Qualls) Hudspeth Sr.
of Lafe; brothers, Steve (Christie) Hudspeth of Lafe; Ron (Tina) Hudspeth
Sr. of Jonesboro; six grandchildren, Timothy, Derrick, Darsha, Heather,
Alex, and Joss all of North Carolina; several nephews and nieces, Jeremy
Hudspeth of Tennessee, Julia Hudspeth of Colorado, Laura and Ron Jr.
Hudspeth of Jonesboro and Baylee Hudspeth of Lafe.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, March 25, 6:00 until 8:00
at Phillips Funeral Home. Services will be Friday, March 26th, 11:00 a.m. at
the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Bros. Terry Johnson and
Bill Muse officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Log Cemetery.
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Wyman Oneal Potter
Wyman Oneal Potter, 69, of Rector, formerly of Marmaduke passed away March 24,
2010 at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital.
He was born August 5, 1940 to the late Woody and Virgelene Cupp Potter in
Mounds, Arkansas. Mr. Potter roofed numerous houses in this area for many
years.
He is survived by three sons and their spouses: Jamie Potter of Fortworth,
Texas, Brian and Carmie Potter of Rector, Sherrill and Jamie Potter of
Paragould, one daughter and her spouse,Becky and Randy Blankenship of
Kennett, four stepsons, Billy Nolen, David Nolen, Larry Nolen and Gary
McClard, one stepdaughter: Jennie Lawrence, nine grandchildren, Jennifer
Potter, Justin Potter, Sarah Potter, Brian Potter, Dustin Patterson, Randy
Blankenship, Payton Potter, Carson Potter, and Gracie Potter, one
great-grandchild, Lynnley Kay Patterson, one brother, Austin Potter of
Kennett and one sister, Darolyn Weatherspoon of Marmaduke along with a host
of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at the Irby
Funeral Home in Marmaduke with Brother Boyce Cate officiating. Interment
will be at the Mitchell Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 26th, 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.
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Myrna Lou Jones
Myrna Lou Jones, 71, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010, at
Greene Acres Nursing Home. Myrna was born June 3, 1938 in Paragould. She was
employed by Emerson Electric Company for 36 years and was of Baptist belief.
Survivors are her children and their spouses: Donald and Carolyn Gross, Jr.;
Robert and Tonya Gross; Patty and Arthur Crow; Tony and Joan Gross;
Stephanie and Randy Easley, all of Paragould; stepson and his spouse: Roger
and Paula Jones; five grandchildren; two step grandchildren; three great
grandchildren; two half sisters and one half brother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W.T. Jones, daughter, Kimberly
Gross, father and step mother, Alfred and Martha Acuff, mother and
stepfather, Edith and Orvil King, and brother, Nelson Acuff.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening, March 28th, 6:00 until 8:00
at Heath Colonial Chapel. Her life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial
Chapel Monday, March 29th, 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Terry Songer officiating.
Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be
made to the Children's Home of Paragould.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
George David Gates Sr.
George David Gates Sr., 65, of Paragould passed away Thursday, March 25,
2010 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Gates; and other family members.
No services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Mitchell
Funeral Home of Paragould.
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Barbara Jean Mullins
Barbara Jean Mullins, 68, of Paragould passed away Friday, March 26, 2010 at
her residence. She was born March 6, 1942, in Paragould. She was a homemaker
and a member of Soul’s Harbor Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Piccola Adams; and by
one brother, Buddy Adams.
Survivors include her husband, Johnny Mullins of the home; one son and
daughter-in-law, Randy and Cathy Mullins of Paragould; two daughters, Susie
Winchester and Penny Lucas, both of Paragould; one sister, Shirley Jackson
of Paragould; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home
in Paragould. Services will be Sunday, March 28th, 2:00 p.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Carter Grindstaff officiating. Burial will follow
at Linwood Cemetery.
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Bertha Price
Mrs. Bertha Price, 85, of Knobel, AR. passed away Friday, March 26, 2010 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould, AR. Born May 24, 1924, Mrs.
Price was a homemaker and a member of the Union General Baptist Church in
Knobel.
She is survived by five daughters Dianna Spurlock of Oak Grove, AR., Janice
Lynn Coffell of Rector, AR., Patricia Louise Vidrine of Oxford, MS.,
Cloydette Arnold of Longview, TX., Sandra Kay Morgan of Paragould, AR.; one
brother Jimmy Williams of Jonesboro, AR.; one sister Dorothy Gibbs of
Bracker, AL.; 13 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 30th, 1:00 p.m. in the
Ermert Funeral Home Chapel with Patty Mulligan Jones officiating. Burial
will follow in the Bond Cemetery in Knobel, AR. Public visitation will be
Tuesday, morning 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.
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James Albert Griffith
James Albert “Sonny” Griffith of Paragould, formerly of Rector passed away
March 26, 2010 at the age of seventy-six. He passed away at the Arkansas
Methodist Hospital.
James was born to the late Albert and Grace Graham Griffith October 4, 1933
in Mounds, Arkansas. He worked as an auto worker for General Motors in
Pontiac, Michigan.
James is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Offadohl Griffith, son
and his wife, Wendell and Brenda Griffith of Colorado Springs, Colorado,
four daughters and a son-in-law: Bunnie and Larry Sunn of Salt Flat, Texas,
Collene Pace of Lake Orion, Michigan, Rhonda O'Berry of Oxford, Michigan and
Letisha Griffith of Milford, Michigan, eight grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren, and a sister, Melba New of Smirna Beach, Florida.
Graveside services will be Tuesday March 30, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector.
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Imogene Baker
Imogene Baker, 78, of Paragould went to live with our Lord on Saturday,
March 27, 2010. Born January 31, 1932, she is best remembered as one of
those unique individuals who touched the life of everyone around her
regardless of circumstances.
During her professional career, she was co-owner of Baker Produce Company,
active in PTA, Girl Scouts, and 4-H. In 1970, she was elected Paragould’s
first female alderman. In this capacity, she helped lay the groundwork for
the Kingshighway overpass which, for the first time in the city’s history,
enabled the East side of town unobstructed access to hospital facilities.
She worked with the David Puryear Center and American Red Cross before
becoming a case manager for Northeast Arkansas Area on Aging. She was
presently serving as site manager for the Paragould Mini Rise. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Vernia Bilyeu; four brothers
Charles, Bill, Harold and Marvin Bilyeu; her first husband, Lawrence Baker;
second husband, Lyman Azbill; and granddaughter Candace Scott.
Living family members include three daughters, Linda Edrington of Memphis,
Tennessee, Grace Scott and husband Jim of Paragould, and Laura Ferguson of
Jonesboro; and her beloved Boston terrier, Missy.
She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Jenifer and Shawn Hodge of
Rockwall, Texas, Andrea and Don Allen of Plano, Texas, Brook and Eric
Reynolds of Jonesboro, Justin and Erica Edrington of Rogers, Arkansas,
Lawrence Ryall of Denton, Texas, and Rebecca and Steven Ferguson of McAllen,
Texas; eleven great-grandchildren, Mallory and Leah McBroom, Lauren Hodge,
Nico Edrington, Jace Jackson, Madison and Brock Reynolds, Preston and
Garrett Carpenter, Stuart and Grant Allen; and two sisters, Helen Miller and
Mary Hilker of St. Louis, Missouri. She also leaves behind many beloved
friends.
Visitation will be Monday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 30th, 1:30 p.m. at Linwood
Cemetery, with Terry Watson officiating. The funeral procession will leave
Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:15 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
would be appreciated.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Robert Lee Howard
December 10, 1994 - March 27, 2010
Robert "Robbie" Lee Howard, 15, of Paragould, went to be with the Lord,
Saturday, March 27, 2010, in Paragould. Robbie was born and raised in
Paragould and was a student at Paragould High School.
Survivors include his mother: Shawna Harris; father: Kevin Reinhart;
biological father: Anthony Marchbanks; sister: Heather Leighann Reinhart;
brother: Rusty James Reinhart; half-brother: A.J. Marchbanks; maternal
grandmother: Sharon Parker; maternal great grandmother: Vesta Howard;
paternal grandparents: Walter A. and Ireta Reinhart; uncle and his children:
Kenny Howard and Kenneth Randall Howard, Jr., Cory Tanner Howard, Cala
Aerial Howard; Aunt and Uncle and their children: Karrie and Ryan Rose and
Emmie Paige Cavaness and Hadley Shae Rose; several great aunts and uncles,
relatives and friends.
Robbie was preceded by his stepfather, Michael Harris, grandparents, Noel
Freed Howard and Ima Shipman and great aunt, Jennifer Stormes.
The family will receive friends 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 29th, at
Heath Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet at Pine Knot Cemetery
Tuesday, March 30th, 2:00 p.m. for graveside services.
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George Clarence Smith
George Clarence Smith, 74, of Beech Grove, passed away Sunday, March 28,
2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born December 28, 1935 in
Egypt, Arkansas the son of the late Fred and Claudean Prine Smith. He was
also preceded in death by his sons, Lester Charles "Chuck" Smith, George
Randal Smith, great granddaughter, Madeline Elizabeth Vanoven, sisters,
Willdean McDaniel, Pearl Brown, brothers, Tom Smith , Larry Smith, Gary
Smith, grandparents, Randal and Hallie Prine and adopted sister, Lilly
Caraway.
He retired from General Motors Buick Division in Flint Michigan and served
his country in two overseas tours in the US Army.
Survivors include his wife; Louann Smith, of the home; brothers: Herbert
Smith of Bay, Richard Smith of Harrisburg; sons: Richard Allen Smith of
Harrisburg, Billy Harold Smith of Beech Grove, William Roy Graft, of Hoxie;
daughters: Sandra Lynn Hickey of Hardy, Joyce Ann Graft of Beech Grove,
Kinda Lee Vanoven, of Evening Shade, Hallie Leannn Crist, Trumann;
twenty-four grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.
His life will be celebrated Saturday, April 10, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Beech
Grove Baptist Church.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Thomas Rice
Born October 20, 1912 in Delaplaine to the late Thomas and Emma Rice, Thomas
Rice, 97, of Schugtown, passed away March 28, 2010.
He is preceded in death by wife of 66 years, Ruby Gates Rice.
Mr. Rice served in Patton’s Third Army and landed on Omaha Beach. His
battalion liberated Dachau concentration camp.
He is survived by a twin brother, Lewis Rice of Peach Orchard, AR., brother
Buster Rice of Phoenix, two sisters-in-law, Louise Rice - Smith of Walnut
Ridge and El Wanda Gates of Delaplaine. Several nieces and nephews, great
nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews and great great great
nieces and nephews. Lifelong army buddy, Robert Bennett of Jonesboro.
Services will be held Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel
of McNabb Funeral Home. Burial will follow to Green County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6:00 until 8:00.
Pallbearers will be, Sonny Hampton, Butch Daniels and Gerry Tarry all of
Schugtown. Tommy Garrett of O’Kean, John Edward Wilkinson and Ed Smith both
of Delaplaine.
Honorary Pallbearers are the 546 AAA BN Battery B Veterans and Family.
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Ruby Lea Vaughn
Ruby Lea Vaughn, 87, of Pottersville, Missouri, formerly of
Paragould, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at West Plains, Missouri.
Born December 7, 1922, in Pocahontas, she was a homemaker, and a
Christian.
Survivors include three sons, Larry Vaughn and Charles Vaughn, both of
Pottersville, and Bert Vaughn of Costa Mesa, California. She is also
survived by one sister, Katherine Brickman of Ontario, California; two
grandchildren; and one great grandson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Vaughn.
Graveside services will be Friday, April 2nd, 11:00 a.m. at Cockrum
Cemetery with Dennis Scudder officiating. The procession will leave Mitchell
Funeral Home Friday at 10:30 a.m.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Memorials to Cockrum Cemetery would be appreciated.
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