Jane Justice Giguere
 

Jane Justice Giguere, 69, of Paragould passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010 at her residence. She was born November 23, 1940 in Paragould to Margaret and Wayman Justice. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents; brother and sister-in-law, David and Pat Justice; grandson, Tyler Giguere; and uncle, David Donaldson.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, David and Jill Giguere of Temecula, California; Andrew Giguere of Paragould and Thomas and Connie Giguere of Arvada, Colorado; granddaughters: Alyssa Giguere of Kansas City, Missouri, Sidney Giguere of Temecula, California, Sara Giguere of Paragould, Porter Giguere of Arvada, Colorado; grandson, Colin Giguere of Arvada, Colorado; sister, Mary Justice of Paragould; and sister-in-law, Judy Murphy of San Bernadino, California.

The family would like to invite Jane’s friends to celebrate her life on Tuesday at 4:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Paragould.

The family requests no flowers. Lasting memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or St. Bernard’s Hospice in Jonesboro.


Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

David Edgar Miller
 

David E. Miller, 76 of Robstown, Texas passed away May 1, 2010, in Robstown. David was born July 15, 1933, he was a truck driver and of the Baptist belief.
He was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Barbara Swager Miller and a son, Randy Downs.

Survivors include daughters, Kathryn George and Karen Nobles of Paragould, Charlotte Bennett of Winona, MS, Brenda Gwynn of Robstown, TX; son Rodger Miller of Pflugerville, TX; brother Howard Miller of Austin, TX and a sister, Veronica. 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

No visitation is planned. Graveside services will be Saturday May 8th, at 10:30 a.m. at Pruett’s Chapel Cemetery with Brother Mike Howell officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.


Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

 

Gilbert Richard Bambauer

 

Gilbert Richard (Gil) Bambauer, was born June 26, 1923 to William and Ida (Schwenker) Bambauer in Lafe, AR. He was the youngest of 7 children. As a teenager, Gil helped his family move, often seeking a dry climate to help his chronically ill father. They settled in Tucson, AZ where, after his father's death two days before Pearl Harbor, he found himself to be a young man in a dangerous world. He joined the US Army Air Corp in Feb. 1943 and served with the 392nd Bomber Group of the 8th Air Force in Wendling, England. After his Honorable discharge in Nov. 1945, he went to work in the Civil Service Aircraft Maintenance Operations at Davis Monthan AFB. Gil met the lovely Martha Dale Hardwicke at Davis Monthan AFB in Tucson. They were married on June 11, 1948. He resigned his civilian Air Force job and went to work at Arizona Gear and Mfg. Co. in 1957. He proceeded to work his way up to his final position as Purchasing Manager. Gil retired from AGM Container Controls in June 1986. This enabled Gil to enjoy life and spend time on the people most important to him – Martha, family and friends. A charter member of the AGMCC Hall of Fame, Gil was a humble man, a true friend to those in need, a leader and mentor to three generations of Bambauers, friends and associates. He loved sports, his Arizona Wildcats and beloved St. Louis Cardinals.

 
Gil leaves behind his wife of 62 yrs. Martha, sons Stan (Cyndy), Rick (Debby) and Paul (Monica). He will also be sorely missed by his grandchildren Lisa Bambauer-West, Tom Bambauer, Steven Bambauer and Casey Bambauer. He is also survived by his sister, Blanche and many nieces and nephews.
Gil was preceded in death by his father and mother William and Ida, brothers Edward, Lewis, William, Harold and sister Della. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Providence Speech and Hearing Center 1301 Providence Ave. Orange, CA 92868, or United Food Bank 245 S. Nina Ave. Mesa, AZ. 85210. Bueler Mortuary.


Published in The Arizona Republic, May 2, 2010

Jimmy Smart Jr.

Jimmy Smart Jr., 29, of Manila passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010.

Mr. Smart was born on December 2, 1980, to Jimmy Ray Smart Sr. and Norma Dean Petty Smart in Paragould. Mr. Smart enjoyed drawing, writing poetry and fishing.

Survivors include his parents, Jimmy Ray Smart Sr. of Pine Bluff and Norma Smart of Manila; one sister, Jennifer Swofford and husband Dewayne of Manila; one grandmother, Mary Lour Smart of Paragould; a special Granny Maggie; and a host of other family and friends.

Mr. Smart was preceded in death by two grandfathers, Homer Gene Smart and Elmo Petty, and one grandmother, Lou Erma Petty.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Macey Cemetery at Monette with the Rev. Charles Freyder officiating.

The family will receive visitors at 11 a.m. Saturday in Faith Funeral Service of Manila.

 

Vonda Mae Noel
 

Vonda Mae Noel, 78, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Mrs. Noel was born January 15, 1932, in Paragould and retired from Emerson Electric. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Risa and Bill Winn of Paragould; two brothers, Garland Robinson of Walcott, Roy Robinson of Kingman, Arizona; and one sister, Joy Huckabee of Paragould. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Chad Winn and Shonda Gonzalez; and by two great grandchildren, Elaina and Isabella Gonzalez.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Marie Robinson; her husband, Delbert Noel; an infant son, Delbert Todd Noel; and one sister, Ethel Butler.

Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 7th, at New Liberty Cemetery with Kenny Johnson officiating. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Friday.

Dale Butler, Kent Butler, Brandon Butler, Leslie Straub, Sean Straub, and Ted Schug will serve as pallbearers.

Memorials to Immanuel Baptist Church would be appreciated.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

Donna Kay Gilbee
 

Donna Kay Gilbee, 58, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born June 7, 1951, she was a homemaker and enjoyed embroidery, crafts, and sewing. She was of the Pentecostal faith. On June 12, 1969, she was united in marriage to Larry Gene Gilbee. He survives.

Other survivors are two sons, Kevin (Paula) Gilbee of Bald Knob and Brian (Misty) Gilbee of Pocahontas; two daughters, Karen Gilbee and Amy Gilbee, both of Paragould; parents, Junior and Faye Pierce of Corning; eight siblings, Richard Pierce of Mountain Home, Connie Hankins of Pocahontas, Pam Anderson of Shreveport, La., Judy Henderson, Randell Pierce and Becky Wells, all of Corning, Janet Cooper and Delbert Pierce, both of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; and three grandchildren Timothy, Ethan and Hannah Gilbee.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Teresa Price.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Ermert Funeral Home with Dr. Dennis Bradley officiating. Burial will follow at Corning Cemetery in Corning.

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Mayme L. Worley
 

Mayme L. Worley, age 84 of Farmington, formerly of Piedmont, MO. passed away May 5, 2010 at the Farmington Presbyterian Manor. She was born in Marmaduke, AR. September 3, 1925. She worked for Carter Carburetor in St. Louis for 38 years and was a member of the UAW Local # 819. She moved to Piedmont in 1982 and was active with the Women on Missions ministry at First Baptist Church. She was also active with the AARP chapter #1270 in Piedmont. She moved to Farmington in 2001 and was a member of the First Baptist Church. She volunteered for the Farmington Presbyterian Manor and she was named Volunteer of the Year in 2008. She was married to Harold L. Worley July 15, 1948 at Piggott, AR.
She is preceded in death by her parents, O.C. and Ida Mae (Graham) Sonney, 4 brothers, Junior, Roy, Charles and Jim Sonney, and by 2 sisters, Mary Sonney and Faye Tucker.

She is survived by her husband, Harold L. Worley, of Farmington, a daughter, Patricia Christeson and her finacee Rob Joseph, of Des Peres, MO; a sister, Louise Stackhouse and her husband Aaron, of Denair, CA; three brothers, Donald Sonney and his wife Carol, of Cibolo, Texas; Wayne Sonney and his wife Irene, of Argentina; Melvin Sonney and his wife Beverly, of Paragould, AR; 2 grandchildren, Kimberly Shemwell and her husband Rocky of Lebanon, IL, John Christeson of Edwardsville, IL, 3 great grandchildren, Caleb, Collin and Chloe Shemwell of Lebanon, IL.

Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel with Dr. Kenneth Gray officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. View Cemetery, Des Arc, AR.

Memorials have been requested to the Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan Fund, 500 Cayce St., Farmington, MO 63640.

Online guest registry: Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel

 

Greg Miller

 

Greg Miller, 55, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at his residence
Born March 2, 1955, in Paragould, Mr. Miller was a banker for 39 years and President and CEO of Nearsports Media Corporation. He was a supporter of the Williams Baptist College Baseball team and all sports of Crowley’s Ridge College. He was a member of Southside Community Church

Survivors include his mother, Louise Miller; one son, Chris Miller; and one daughter, Lindi Miller, all of Paragould.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Barrett and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Miller; and by his father, Lindy Miller.

Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Saturday, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 9th, at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

 

Rickey Gene Swain
 

Beloved husband, father and grandfather Rickey Gene Swain, 55, of Paragould entered into rest with our Lord Jesus Wednesday, May 5, 2010.

Committed to his family and community, Rick was a lifelong resident of Greene County and an employee of Teneco Automotive for 37 years. He was born on September 1, 1954, to the late Jessie and Mary Swain.

He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Debbie Swain of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Roslyn and James Smith of Jonesboro; a son and fiance`, Vic Swain and Joanna Jones of Jonesboro; two grandsons, Hayden Farley and Elijah Smith; a granddaughter, Jordyn Smith, two sisters, Irene Mathis of Wisconsin and Sherry Hickman Jones of Oklahoma; three brothers, J.T. Swain of Batavia, Ill., Jerry Swain of Paragould and Greg Swain of Fisk, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.

His love and dedication to his wife, children and grandchildren will forever be their cherished memories of Rick.

He was cremated under the direction of Langford-Bookout Funeral Home of Jonesboro. There is no service planned at this time.

Love donations may be made to the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, 1138 East Matthews Ave., Jonesboro 72401.

 

Tommy Randy Leisure
 

Tommy Randy Leisure, 60, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 at his residence.
Born March 23, 1950, in Paragould, he was a Vietnam Air Force veteran and of the Pentecostal faith. He was an instrumentation technician for 25 years for ConAgra in Memphis and then an employee of Ozarc Gas.

He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Bridgett and Patrick Rhodes of Cabot, Wendi and Tim Foster of Beebe; one son, Randy J. Leisure; one brother, Sam Leisure, Sr.; one sister, Reba Clark, all of Paragould; and three grandchildren, Whitney, Erin and Dayton.

Mr. Leisure was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Maxine Leisure; brothers, Danny, Robert and Dickie Leisure; and sisters, Bettye Wallace, Linda Crawford, Maida McMillian and Rosalee Leisure.

Visitation will be Friday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 8th, at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Derrick Followell officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home


 

Dallas L. Hyatt
 

Dallas L. Hyatt, 80, of Paragould, went to be with his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, May 6, 2010, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.
Born December 14, 1929, he was a self employed home builder for many years before he retired. He loved the Senior Bees and went to walk, exercise and fellowship with them four or five days a week. He also served as a board member as long as he was able. He loved to fish and camp with friends, but he especially loved his little dog, Molly, who gave him so much pleasure and comfort when he became confined to the home. For the past 42 years, he has been a member of the 10th Street Missionary Baptist Church of Paragould where he served his Lord faithfully.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary June Hicks Hyatt, of the home; sisters: Hannah Raley of Wynne and Mable Birdsong, Nashville, TN, self adopted daughter, Gayle Sprinkle, of Jonesboro, loving brother-in-law, Bill Hicks of Paragould and several nieces and nephews.

The family will always remember, with thanksgiving, the loving care and kindness that was given to him, especially by Doctors' Stephen Woodruff, Ray Hall, Anthony White, Michael Rayborn, Brannon Treece, and all of the nursing staff at NEA Baptist Hospital and Health South Rehab Hospital.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 8th, at Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at Tenth Street Baptist Church on the corner of 10th and Main Streets, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, with brethren David Webb, Boyce Cate and Fred Jones officiating.
Interment will follow at Macedonia Cemetery north of Jonesboro.
Pallbearers are Darrell Rowland, Keith Right, Brian Wright, Guy Clark, Bob Wells, Andrew Jacobs, with Sherill Potter and Boyce E. Cate being honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be sent to Tenth Street Missionary Baptist Church.


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William Charles Garrett

William Charles Garrett, 69 of Marmaduke, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital. William was born November 28, 1940. He was the retired owner and operator of Garrett’s TV and a member of the New Liberty Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Beulah Koonce Garrett.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Garrett of the home; daughters, Belinda Arnold and Tammy Farmer of Marmaduke; son, Brian Garrett of Marmaduke; brother, James Garrett of Paragould; sisters, Elizabeth Martin of Paragould and Alice Clowers of Jonesboro, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Saturday afternoon from 2:00 until 3:30 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m.. Saturday at Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Bob Ivy officiating. Burial will follow in New Liberty Cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Eddie Stapleton, Chad Garrett, Adam Shelton, Belinda Arnold, Tammy, Farmer, Cody Farmer. Honorary pallbearers, Bradley Farmer, Sam Bass, Tommy Arnold. Memorials may be made to the Blackfoot Indian Reservation c/o Rev. Joe Copley, 243 N. University Ave., Blackfoot, Idaho 83221

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
 

Pastor David Leroy Shrable
 

Pastor David Leroy Shrable, 72, went to meet the Lord while visiting family in Cleveland, TN., Saturday, May 8, 2010, after a 9-year battle with cancer.

Pastor Shrable was born December 11, 1937 at Blytheville and was the son of Woodrow and Annie Mae Sauer Shrable. His parents; his daughter, Treva Jan; and his sister, Lutricia Lambert, preceded him in death.

Pastor Shrable was a retired minister with more than 40 years of service with the Church of God in Cleveland. He served as evangelist and then pastor of churches in Canada, Michigan, Kansas and finally back “home” to pastor in Arkansas, where he was the founding pastor of the Southside Church of God in Paragould in 1992.

Pastor Shrable had a burden for Paragould and coordinated efforts with the Church of God Men of Action to help him build a facility on Finch Road in 1998. In addition to his burden of helping people find their answers in Christ, he loved spending time with his family, whether outdoors, riding horses, hunting or swimming, or staying inside around the table playing games with friends, his siblings, children and grandchildren.

After retirement, he and his wife traveled to spend time with all their children, then eventually moved to Cleveland and attended the Westmore Church of God, where son-in-law Kelvin Page is the senior pastor. One year later they moved to Ocala, Fla., and became members of the Wings of Faith Church of God, where his son, Rocky Shrable, is the senior pastor.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Earlene Faye Hoggard Shrable of Ocala; his children, Kelvin and Deborah Page of Cleveland, Rocky and Rebecca Shrable of Ocala, Ryan and Ramona Shrable of Paris, Mich., James and Stephanie Bancroft of Sherwood and David and Davina Mitchell of Paragould; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Charles and Helen Shrable of Linden, Mich., Bill and Elnora Perry of Leachville, E.J. and Rosetta Lorren of Paragould, Earl Franklin and Marilyn Shrable of Mobile, Ala., and Rudy and Anna “Lois” Burrow of Leachville; and several in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

The Remembrance of Life Service will be conducted Monday, May 10th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Southside Church of God, 4300 Finch Road, Paragould, with Southside Pastor Mark Ollenberger officiating along with family pastors Rocky Shrable, Ryan Shrable, Kelvin Page and James Bancroft. Interment will follow in Finch Baptist Church Cemetery with his grandsons, Shane Page, Kyle Page, David Shrable, Jason Shrable, Joshua Shrable, John Page, Stephen Shrable, Joshua Bailey and Josiah Bailey serving as pallbearers.

The family requests that memorials be made to the Southside Church of God Building Pavement Fund, P.O. Box 693, Paragould 72451.

The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the Southside Church of God.

The North Ocoee Chapel of Jim Rush Funeral Homes of Cleveland has charge of the arrangements.

Online guest registry: Jim Rush Funeral Home

 

Robert Meriwether

 

Robert Winston Meriwether II, 81, of Conway, formerly of Paragould, passed away Saturday in Conway. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Linwood Cemetery with Rev. Tom Letchworth officiating.

Memorials may be sent to the Robert W. Meriwether Scholarship Fund at Hendrix College or First United Methodist Church of Conway. Heath Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.



 

Reba Flanrey
 

Reba Flanrey, 73 of Paragould passed away May 8, 2010 at St .Bernard’s Regional Medical Center. She was born December 6, 1936 in Childress to Graham and Iva Sims.

She is survived by her husband, J.D. Flanrey; one son, Kevin Flanrey; a daughter and son-in-law Marcia and Hal Nelson; two brothers, Vernon and Jerry Sims; one sister, Donna Martin; three grandchildren, T. J. Nelson, Sara Bassett and Ryan Flanrey all of Paragould.

Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Harold Sims.

The family will receive friends Monday evening, May 10th, 6:00 until 8:00 at Phillips Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Tuesday, May 11th, 2:00 p.m. at Wood’s Chapel Cemetery.

Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home


 

Doris Linda Jean Gibson
 

Doris Linda Jean Gibson, 64, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born April 12, 1946 in Jonesboro. Mrs. Gibson was a teacher with the Jonesboro Public Schools, a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, loved spreading the word of God, spending time with her family, shopping, jewelry and going to the races. She was a godly woman who loved the Lord and walked in his saving grace daily.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruford and Nellie Lairson Coursey; a sister, Ellen Taylor; a brother Leonard Coursey; and a granddaughter, Meagen Hill.

Linda is survived by four sons and their wives, David and Shellie Gibson, Larry and Brenda Gibson, Bodie and Kelly Gibson and Justin Gibson; three daughters and their husbands, Sherry Pearl and Rick Loyd, Thelma and Randall Prince and Kelly and Mike Wessel all of Jonesboro; three brothers and their wives, Robert and Bernice Coursey, Donald and Ann Coursey all of Katy, TX, and Bobby and Debbie Coursey of Waller, TX; five sisters and their husbands, Audria Waters of Minturn, AR, Helen Wilson of Cypress, TX, Dean and Doug Couch of Jonesboro, Eva Gibson of Elfrida, AZ, and Thelma and Joe Sanders of Waller, TX; thirteen grandchildren, Michael Gibson, Jaclyn Gibson, Alyssa Gibson, Joshua Gibson, Maverick Loyd, Cheyenne Loyd, Farrah Caldwell, Jami Hill, Hunter Hill, Hannah Hill, Brittany Gibson, Gabe Gibson and Kenzie Gibson; four great grandchildren, Keenan Gibson, Javan McGowan, Jaylee McGowan and John Mason Caldwell many others who knew her as “Mom and Granny”; and an abundance of friends.

Visitation will be 5-8 pm Tuesday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro.

Church funeral services will be 10:00 am Wednesday, May 12th, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Walcott with Bro. Ken Overton and Bro. Rick Rose officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will include Jon Hays, Lane Holmes, Jeff Dutton, Terry Bailey, Rod Bracken, Kenny Wilson, Jeremy McGinnis and Trevor Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers will include her grandchildren, great grandchildren and the Mt. Zion Baptist Church deacons.

Online guest registry: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

 

Ginny Todd
 

Ginny Todd, 65, of Henderson, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010, at the University of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock.
Ginny was born February 21, 1945, in Paragould to William and Ollie Murphy. She married Danny Todd on March 30, 1975. She had a son, Mike, and a daughter, Rhonda DeClerk (husband, Rick). Ginny also had five grandchildren; Joseph, Ross, Tori, Reagan, and Lucas, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Robert Perkins.

Ginny lived to work around her house and yard, travel near and far with family and friends, and simply spend time with those she loved. She lived most of her life in Jonesboro, working for several years in the administrative offices of Colson, then for several more as the office manager and bookkeeper for local farmer, Larry Burns, before retiring with Danny to the house they built in Henderson overlooking Lake Norfork.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 12th, 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. and a Memorial Service will be Thursday, May 13th, at 10:30 a.m. both at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Graveside services will follow at Stranger’s Home Cemetery near Alicia.

Memorials may be made to the Histiocytosis Association of America to support their efforts to find a cure for hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis by visiting their website at www.histio.org, then click “Get Involved”, “Make a Donation”, and “Honor and Memorial Gifts”.


Online guest registry: Emerson Funeral Home


 

Jerry Wayne Yates

Jerry Wayne "J.W." Yates, 78, of Paragould, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. He was born October 19, 1931 in Beech Grove, Arkansas the son of the late Oral and Paola Stallcup Yates. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Gail Bowers. Jerry was a retired supervisor from Emerson Electric Company, loved farming and was a member of Campground United Methodist Church. Jerry served his country during the Korean Conflict. He later was in the Army National Guard, Air Force Reserve and retired from the Army Reserve.
Survivors include his wife: Cathryn Yates, of the home; daughters and sons-in-law: Lisa and Charles Dachs, Dave and Lynn Tierney, son: Phillip and Robin Yates, all of Paragould; son-in-law: Richard Bowers of Lafe; sisters: Lenore Bunting of Georgia, Nola Mae Ussery of Paragould; grandchildren: Erica and Alan Wheeler, Stacy Tierney, Madison Yates, Cori and Chase Hinkle, Codi Dachs, Caleb Yates and Catey Bowers.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel, 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 13th, with Reverend Eddie Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Gainesville Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Richard Bowers, Caleb Yates, Chase Hinkle, Kasey Crisman, Alan Wheeler, and Mark Meadows. Honorary pallbearers are Chick Dehart, Bill Tabor, Leland Stanfill, Robert West, Jerry Lenderman and Glenn Howard.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1204 Robinwood, Paragould, Arkansas 72450, American Parkinson Disease Association, 1250 Hylan Boulevard, Suite 4B, Staten Island, New York, 10305; or Camp Ground United Methodist Church, 1976 GR 628 Road, Paragould, Arkansas 72450.


Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home


 

Roberta J. Pemberton
 

Roberta "Bobbie" Pemberton, 79, Paragould, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Roberta was born June 30, 1930 in St. Charles, Missouri, the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Goforth Screeton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Dee Pemberton, who passed away fourteen years ago on the date of her death and an infant. Bobbie had a daycare in her home, loved to babysit, collected angels and loved to listen to the police scanner. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law: Linda and John Lawrence; Patty Johnson; son and daughter-in-law: Ronnie and Linda Pemberton, all of Paragould; sister: Joan Ligbel; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law: Helen and Jim Rowe, June Pemberton; grandchildren: Tim, Matthew, and Joe Lawrence, Tony Pemberton, Josh Johnson, Keeley Taylor, Melissa Barlow; special adopted families; Amy Wynn and Angie Cupples and their families.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at Calvary Baptist Church, 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 13th, with Reverend Rick Boling officiating. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Robbie Wynn, Chris Wynn, Dean Scroggins, Danny Jernigan, Jeff Cupples, Shane Barlow and Walter Forbis. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church.


Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home


 

Deborah Gaylene Wheetley
 

Mrs. Deborah Gaylene Wheetley, 57, of Corning, AR. passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mrs. Wheetley was born September 16, 1952, she was a homemaker and factory worker. She enjoyed reading and spending time with family. She was a member of First Apostolic Church in Corning, AR.
She married her husband Lendel Wheetley, Sr. on September 21, 1973, he survives. Other survivors are two sons Lendel Wheetley, Jr. of Corning, AR., Ronnie Wheetley and wife Jessica of Corning, AR.; one daughter April and husband Randall Webb of Corning, AR.; three brothers Mike Lee and wife Joyce of Broken Arrow, OK., Tim Lee and wife Vondal of Broken Arrow, OK., Dennis Lee and wife Erin of Van Buren, AR,; one sister Denise Samples of Broken Arrow, OK.; three half brothers Floyd Lee and wife Margie of Rockford, IL., Jerry Lee and wife Jana of Mesquite, TX., Jim Lee and wife Andrea of Frisco, TX.; Six half sisters Norma and husband John Ekey of Wichita, KS, Betty and husband Charles Hensley of Jonesboro, AR., Patsy and husband Bobby Fraizer of Iowa Park, TX., Dorthy and husband Jerry Major of McKinney, TX., Margie and husband Mike Negri of Iowa Park, TX., Jaynell and husband Kenneth Manuel of Iowa Park, TX.; seven grandchildren Malcom, Corey, Cordal, Ethan, Caleb, Makenzie, Noel; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Clayborne and Maxine (Hanners) Lee and one grandson Noah Webb.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday May 15th, at 11:00 a.m. at First Apostolic Church in Corning, AR. with Pastor Chris Dixon, Reverend Floyd Ryles and Sister Shelby Bowman officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Corning cemetery.
Public visitation will be Friday evening, May 14th, 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel and also Saturday Morning at 10:00 a.m. in the church until the time of service.

Online guest registry: Ermert Funeral Home

 

Jeweline Ruth Cole
 

Jeweline Ruth Nelson Cole of Paragould went to be with her Lord Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Jeweline was born January 1, 1923, in Beech Grove, AR, the only child of the late Maudie Harvill Nelson and Jim Nelson of Stonewall. Jeweline was a homemaker and dedicated her life to her family.
Jeweline is survived by her husband of 71 years, J. W. Cole, her six children: Joan (Harry) Bazzell of Kennett, MO; Bob (Mary Ann) Cole of Walnut Ridge, AR; Barbara (David) Olive of Germantown, TN; Millie (Bud) Bingham, Trumann, AR; Judy (Phil) Allen of Paragould; and Sara Cole of Paragould. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren. Jeweline lived her entire adult life in Paragould and Center Hill. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Paragould.

The family will receive friends and family at the Heath Funeral Home Chapel Friday, May 14th from 10 am until 12 noon with the celebration of Jeweline's life at 12:00 noon at Heath Colonial Chapel with Robert J. “Bobby” Cole, grandson of Jeweline, officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

 

Clara Opal Pollard
 

Mrs. Clara Opal Pollard, 85, of Caraway passed away at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro Tuesday, May 11, 2010.

She was born November 8, 1924, to Arthur and Gurtia Huckabay Davis in Delaplaine. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Caraway.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Pollard, who passed away November 13, 2000; two sons, Bobby Jean and David Wayne Pollard; two sisters, Geneva Tompkins and Wanda Fletcher; and one brother, Ralph Davis.

Mrs. Pollard is survived by two daughters, Wilma S. Pendegraft of Lake City and Glenda S. Brooks of Caraway; four sisters, Dorothy Rutledge of Jonesboro, Jessie Fletcher of Cabot, Vernell Miller of Hampton and Maxine Trusal of Pine Bluff; and one brother, Charles Davis of Hampton. She is survived by five grandchildren, Nathan Hogan, Becky Timms, Terry Brooks, Mitchell Case and Bobbie Sue Hurst; nine great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in New Hope Baptist Church, Caraway, with the Rev. Larry Owens officiating. Burial will follow in Caraway Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Gaylon Barrett, Dewayne Couch, Bobby Morris, Earl Cobb, Randy Couch and Joey Pollard.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. today at Langford-Bookout Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Ave., Jonesboro.

Memorials for Mrs. Pollard may be made to the charity of choice.

Online guest registry: Langford-Bookout Funeral Home


 

Gregory Alan Wycoff


 

Gregory Alan Wycoff, 47, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at the Circle of Life Hospice and Palliative Care of Springdale. Born December 23, 1962 in Paragould, he was a construction worker and of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his mother, Lea Wycoff of Paragould; one sister, Carrie Campbell of West Fork; one niece, Whitney Dorman of Denver, CO.; and one nephew, Sam Dorman of Fayetteville.

He was preceded in death by his father, L. S. Wycoff; and his grandparents, Lester and Daisy Wycoff, and John and Clara Walters.

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

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 15th, 1:00 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Ronnie Winn officiating. Burial will follow in Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery, Marmaduke.


Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home



 

Hellen Laviona Bateman

July 21, 1914 - May 12, 2010

Helen Laviona Batemen, 95, of Blytheville, formerly of Marmaduke passed away Wednesday, at the Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.


Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home


 

LaDonna Ruth Farned
 

LaDonna Ruth Farned, 76, of Paragould, passed away May 12, 2010 at the Belle Meade Nursing Home. Mrs. Farned was born July 27, 1933.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Farned; daughter Connie Smith and her husband Douglas of Paragould; daughter Carrie Bolin and her husband Terry of Oregon; four grandchildren, Karen Toquothty and her husband Arnell of Paragould; Robert Pitts and his wife Julie of Kansas; Nicole Coppi of Oregon, Amanda Coppi of California; and four great-grandchildren, Jacob Byrd, Shelbie Toquothty, Madisyn Pitts and Jackson Vaughn. She is also survived by two brothers and one sister; Norman Hand of Iowa, Morris Hand of California and Mary Hester DeMeyer of Oregon.

A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, May 16, 2010, 3:00 pm at Shiloh United Methodist Church in Paragould. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Arthritis Foundation or Shiloh United Methodist Church of Paragould.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home


 

James E. Boozer
 

James E. Boozer, 82, passed away quietly at his home on Thursday, May 13, 2010.

Born June 18, 1927, to Frank and Ida Mae Boozer at Walcott, he had been a resident of Walnut Ridge for the past 55 years. He was retired from Vulcan Last Plant, where he was employed for 30 years, and was a longtime member of Woodmen of the World. He was a member of Main Street Church of Christ at Walnut Ridge.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Mayo and Glenn Boozer; four sisters, Mary Imogene, Loretta Boozer, Willodean Pierce and Albertine Luke; and grandson, Cooley Boozer.

Survivors include his wife of almost 61 years, Mary Wayland Boozer of the home; daughters, Connie Rose and husband Larry of Rogersville, Mo., and Debi Hart and husband Blake of Walnut Ridge; son, Frank Boozer and wife Zarina of Haiyang, China; grandchildren, Jarrod Rose, Oakley and Paul Tyler, Houston and Lindsey Hart, and Elizabeth and MacKenzie Boozer; great-grandchildren, Peyton and Salem LaRue, Alex and Ryan Tyler, and Star and Ari Boozer.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at House-Gregg Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge with Rob Combs officiating. Burial will follow in Lawrence Memorial Park.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Children’s Homes Inc., 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould 72450.


 

Carol Faye Cole
 

Carol Faye Cole, 70, of Paragould, passed away Friday, May 14, 2010, at her home. She was born April 8, 1940 in Bells, TN., the daughter of the late Finis and Sadie Avery. She was also preceded in death by two sisters. Carol was a homemaker and of Baptist belief.

She is survived by her husband, Donald L. Cole, of the home; sons and daughters-in-law: Chris & Tammy Cole, Jeff Cole, all Paragould, Paul & Jacque Cole of Lascassas, TN.; sisters: Doris Alberto of Chicago, IL., Evelyn Hilton of Memphis, TN., eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.

The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Monday, May17th, 11:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.


Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

 

Amos Hill

 

Amos “Joder” Hill, 91, of Paragould, passed away Friday, May 14, 2010, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Mr. Hill was born July 18, 1918, in Greene County and was a farmer. He was a member of Alexander Baptist Church.

He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Gail Hill of Paragould; two grandchildren, Steven Hill and wife, Amber, and Kelli Fahr and husband, Adam. Survivors also include three great grandchildren, Cruz Hill, Chloe Hill and Acey Fahr; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Arlie Hill; his wife of 64 years, Lorene; one daughter, Judy Mae Hill; one brother and one sister.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 16th, at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Wade Drury officiating. Burial will follow in Reddick Cemetery.

Grayson Dowdy, John Miles, Tommy Hester, Jimmy Pat Blackburn, Chris Camp and Dan Westbrook will serve as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be E. J. Lorren, Charles Evans, Robert Elmore, O’Neal Thomas and Lavon Hill.


Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

 

Cora Lee May

 

Cora Lee May, was born September 29, 1946 she passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould, at 63 years of age. Cora was of the Southern Baptist belief.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Travis, and a grandson, Chance Fields.

Survivors include her husband, John May of the home; son, Doug Strickland of Paragould; daughters, Jessica Strickland of Arbyrd, Mo., and Dana Colton of Batesville; mother, Loraine Bullinger of Jonesboro; brothers, Mark Travis and Steve Travis, both of Jonesboro; sisters, Annette Simmons of Chicago and Carolyn Miller of Jonesboro; and five grandchildren.

Visitation will be this Tuesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Wednesday, May 19th, at 1:30 p.m. in Memorial Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. Dave White officiating.

Pallbearers will be Taylor Strickland, Garrett Chandler, Doug Strickland, Steve Travis, Mark Travis and Rob Colton.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital.


Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home



 

Robert Lee West
 

Robert Lee West, 94, of Paragould passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born March 31, 1916, at Brookland, AR., to Charlie and Alma West. He was of Baptist belief.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Ola Carson, Mabel Moore and one grandson, Johnny Virgil Mullins.

Survivors include one daughter, Glenda Mullins, one brother, Paul West, three sisters, Pauline Shannon, Lillie Snyder, Nellie Riggsbee all of Paragould; one grandchild, Robbie Mullins, four great- grandchildren, three great step – grandchildren and two great - great grandchildren.

Graveside services at will be Tuesday, May 18th, 3:00 p.m. at Greene County Memorial Gardens with Kevin Edgar officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:30 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home prior to the service.

Pallbearers will be Robbie Mullins, Julus Keeling, Joey Taylor, Ron Mosier, James Michaud and Melinda Groom.

Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home

 

Jerry Don Busby, Sr.
 

Jerry Don Busby, Sr., 55, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010, at his residence.

Born February 13, 1955, in Paragould, he was an auto body worker and a member of the Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elmon Busby; one brother, Gary Busby; and one sister, Melissa Hearn.

Survivors include his mother, Aleene Busby; one son, Jerry Don Busby, Jr. and his wife, Stacy, all of Paragould; and two grandchildren, Kaiden Rubbo and Jillian Cogburn.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 19th, at Pine Knott Cemetery with Herbert Starr officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home.

Rodney Gladish, Brandon Gladish, Joe Thompson, Jimmy Barnes, Paul Hearn and Curtis Cooper will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Kelly Smith, William Orr, and Preston Cooper.


Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home


 

Geraldine G. Cobler

Geraldine G. Cobler, 69, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.

She was born in Illinois but had lived in Jonesboro for the past several years. She was a good friend and loved by those who knew her.

A memorial Mass will be said Friday, May 21st, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Paragould. Rosary will be said at 9:30 a.m.

Online guest registry: Emerson Funeral Home

Eliza Ann Hester

 

Eliza Ann Brewer Hester, 89, formerly of Marmaduke, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010, at Rector Nursing and Rehab.

She was born January 26, 1921, in Paragould to Laveda and Jethro Brewer. Mrs. Hester was a homemaker and a member of Marmaduke First Baptist Church. She married Lawrence Hester on December 20, 1939. They shared 67 years together and raised ten children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lawrence Decator Hester; five brothers and five sisters.

She is survived by her 102 year old sister, Nola Bell Hester of Paragould; and her children and their spouses, Elnora and Billy Joe Dowdy, Tom and Norma Hester, John and Vicky Hester, Jethro Hester, Joe and Mary Hester, and Paul and Mary Hester all of Paragould, Jim and Joann Hester and Reatha and David Morgan, all of Marmaduke, Cora and Mac Bullinger of Lafe, and Darrell and Stephanie Hester of Birmingham, Alabama.

Survivors also include 17 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Thursday, May 20th, 1:30 p.m. at the Marmaduke First Baptist Church with Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will follow at New Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould. Visitation will be Thursday, 11:00 a.m. until service time at Marmaduke First Baptist Church.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home


 

Imogene Boren
 

Imogene Boren, 79, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at her residence.

Mrs. Boren was born March 8, 1931, in Trumann. She retired from the Ely Walker Shirt Factory and was of the Baptist faith

Survivors include one son, Danny Jordan of the home; two daughters, Linda Woods and Robin Patterson, both of Paragould. She is also survived by four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland and Edith Rainwater; her husband, Bernard Boren; three sons, Gary Garland Jordan, Wesley Stephen Jordan, and Michael Lynn Jordan; and one grandson, Farron Austin.

Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, May 20th, 11:00 a.m. at Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home. No public visitation is scheduled.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

 

Edna Imogene Hopper
 

Edna Imogene Hopper, 83 of Bartlett, Tennessee passed away May 19, 2010. She was born February 19, 1927 to the late Lloyd and Flora (Ward) Smith in Greene County, Arkansas.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: James Hopper and a brother: Orville Smith.

She is survived by one son and his wife: William and Melissa Hopper of Bartlett, Tennessee, two daughters: Karen Lynn Harris of Atoka, Tennessee and Deborah Kay Hopper of Bartlett, Tennessee, four grandchildren: Michelle and Jay Horton, Ricky Harris, Nichole Hopper and Will Hopper, two great-grandchildren: Lauren Horton and Audrey Horton and two sisters: Doris Stahovec of Salisbury, Maryland and Frances Hale of St. Louis.

Graveside services will be Saturday, May 22nd, 1:00 p.m. at the Irby Funeral Home in Rector with visitation beginning at 11:30. Interment will be at the Woodland Heights Cemetery.


Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home

 

Mancefield Barrow

 

Mancefield Barrow, 93, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Claiborne Hughes Health Center in Franklin, TN. He was born July 8, 1916 the son of the late Monte and Kate Elizabeth Clements Barrow. He was also preceded in death by his son, Charles Phillip Barrow, wife, Alverda Gibson Barrow and half brother, Charles Northern. He retired as an agriculture chemical salesman for Hercules, Inc. and was a member of Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church. He served in the Army Air Corps during the World War II.

He is survived by daughters: Paula Lanier of Franklin, TN, Kathryn Driskill, Clarksville, TN; sister: Bernita Barrow, formerly of Paragould, now of Memphis; brother: M. Joe Barrow of Memphis, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Monday, May 24th, from 1:00 p.m. until1:50 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Family and friends will leave in a procession at 1:50 p.m. Monday from the funeral home for graveside services at 2:00 p.m. at Linwood Cemetery with Reverend Michael Sutton officiating. Memorials may be made to Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church, 524 East Court Street, Paragould, AR 27450

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

 

Charles Melvin Dortch
 

Charles Melvin Dortch, 59, Arnold, MO, passed away Friday, May 21, 2010, at his home. He was born October 7, 1950 in Lafe, AR.

He was preceded in death by his father George Dortch and brother, John Dortch.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Lou May Dortch, of Arnold; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda & Dennis Dorrell of Saint Peter, MO; several nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Monday evening, May 24th, 6:00 until 8:00. His life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel, Tuesday, May 25th, 1:30 p.m. with interment following at Linwood Cemetery.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
 

E. R. Allen
 

E.R. “Joe” Allen, 87, passed away Saturday evening, May 22, 2010, at the Rolling Hills Nursing Center.

He was born on June 30, 1922, at Lorado to the late William and Chella Allen and lived most of his life in Jonesboro. He retired after 25 years with the Roger Miller Construction Co. in Jonesboro and was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church. Joe excelled in athletics in his younger days.

Joe is survived by one son, Tom E. Allen of Batesville; three grandsons, Todd and his wife, Dr. Julia Allen of Batesville, Jeff Allen of Dallas and Matthew Allen of Miami, FL.; one granddaughter, Houston Elizabeth Allen of Batesville; two great-grandchildren, Katie Allen and Jack Allen; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rosella Allen, and five brothers and sisters.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 25th, 2:00 p.m. at the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Gunnels officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of the Gregg Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

The family will receive friends from noon until1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Gregg Funeral Home.

Personal condolences may be sent to the Allen family at: Gregg Funeral Home


 

Flora Virginia Michael

 

Flora Virginia Lyon Michael, 88, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born June 3, 1921 the daughter of the late James Richard and Sarah Jane Poston Lyon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Jefferson Michael, Sr., daughter Leona J. Simmons, grandson, Michael Todd Castle, sisters, Shirley Jean Lyon, Beverly Christene Cheshire, and brother, Charles William Lyon. She was a homemaker and a member of First Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Earl "Buddy" and Linda Michael, Jr.; daughter and son-in-law: Barbara J. and Bill Simmons, all of Paragould; son-in-law: Jim Simmons of Lafe; several grandchildren, several great grandchildren, several great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Saturday, May 29th, from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Heath Colonial Chapel, where her life will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.


Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home


 

Thelma Mae Morris

Thelma Mae Morris, 94, of Paragould passed from this life Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at the Belle Meade Nursing Home in Paragould.

She was born March 12, 1916, to the late Tom Nydem and Loney Young. She was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry E. Morris; two grandsons, Roger and Stephen; and three brothers and four sisters.

Survivors include, a daughter, Evelyn Banks of Paragould; brothers, Louis Nydem and Harold Utley, both of Rector; a sister, Louise Banks of Paragould; three grandchildren, Karen Moe, Stanley Banks and Linda Ferrell; eight great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Friday, May 28th, 2:00 p.m. in the Irby Funeral Home Chapel with Sam Jenkins officiating. Interment will be in Woodland Heights Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday at 12:00 noon prior to services.

Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home

 

Edmond Ray Wood
 

Edmond Ray Wood, 75, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Keiser to Abe Joseph and Lena England Wood, he was a retired employee of Reynolds Metals Corporation and a member of Finch Baptist Church in Paragould. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend who totally loved his garden and giving produce to his friends and family. He loved working outdoors and searching for Indian arrowheads and artifacts.

His parents preceded him in death.

He leaves his wife, Florine Davis Wood, of the home; his children, Phyllis Wood and Glen and Heather Wood, all of St. Louis, Mo.; Ronnie Owen, Linda Owen, and Wallace Owen, all of Paragould; Tresa and Terry Chapman of Blytheville; Brenda and James Alsup of Munford, Tenn.; Gerald and Leah Owen of Mesa, Ariz.; and Allen Laws of Alabama; two brothers, Joe and Sandy Wood; and Wayne Wood, all of St. Louis, Mo.; sister, Rita Ann and Odell Daniels of Kennett, Mo.; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. today at Finch Baptist Church in Paragould with the Rev. Terry Gage officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery in Blytheville. Cobb Funeral Home of Blytheville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be e-mailed to Cobb Funeral Home



 

William Vernon Smith

 

William “Bill” Vernon Smith, 91, of Brookland, passed from this life Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born January 19, 1919 in Jonesboro. He worked much of his life as a pipe fitter in the heat and air industry. Bill was a member of Pine Log Methodist Church and a Sunday school teacher for many years. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII aboard the USS Nashville as a Chief Petty Pipe Fitter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sampson Alexander and Zina Lee Haag Smith; his wife, Mildred Yerks Smith; a daughter, Diane Smith; a sister, Wilma Smith Stewart-Burchett; and four brothers, Norman Smith, Walker Smith, Donald Smith and Jimmy Smith. Bill was also preceded in death by his beloved dog, Cindy.

He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Cari Formon, Joel Smith, Ana Newman, Billy Smith, Shirley Atkinson, Larry Stewart, Anita Howell, Donna Porter, Glen Smith Scott Gilley, Jim Gilley, Beth Ann George, Lori Bricarell, Tim Yerks, Gary Yerks and Corrine Burchett; and special friends, Bill and Florence McLaughlin, Doyle and Sharon Somers, Freda Greenway.

Visitation will be Friday, May 28th, 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

Chapel services will begin at 2:00 pm Friday at the funeral home with Herschel Richardson officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery with military honors.

Honorary pallbearers will include members of the Pine Log Methodist Church.

Lasting memorials can be made to either, the NEA Humane Society, 6111 East Highland Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401-0721 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Online guest registry: Roller Funeral Homes

 

Mary Fleeman Jones
 

Mary Fleeman Jones, 82 of Paragould passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010at Belle Meade Nursing Home. Mary was born July 21, 1927, she was a homemaker and a member of Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church.
She was a hospital Volunteer at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center for 21 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Ruby Marie Tosh Fleeman; a son, Troy Bazzell; brother, Johnny Fleeman and sister, Emma Pattee.
Survivors include brother and sister-in-law Don and Millie Fleeman of Paragould; sister, Betty Imboden of Paragould and sister-in-law, Lou Fleeman of Paragould, several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday from 2:00 until 3:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Graveside services will Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Michael Sutton officiating. Memorials may be sent to Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church.


Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home


 

Mary Louisa Vangilder

 

Mary Louisa Vangilder, 94, of Rector, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010, at NHC in Kennett. Born December 15, 1915, in Hopewell, she was a homemaker, and a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Albert Vangilder of Pine Bluff, William Vangilder of Altheimer; and two daughters, Betty Kirklin of Kennett and Wanda Crooks of Pine Bluff. She is also survived by one sister, Lillie Rhynes of St. Louis; ten grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy Vangilder; her parents, William and Eunice Thomas; two brothers; and three sisters.

Visitation will be Sunday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at the Mitchell Funeral Home, Rector.

Funeral services will be Monday, May 31st, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Rector with Don Morris officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Eddie Vangilder, Douglas Vangilder, Gary Vangilder, Keith Vangilder, Marty Kirklin, Tod Girtman, and Ross Girtman will serve as pallbearers.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home


 

Weldon Jetton

 

Weldon Jetton, 86 of Paragould passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010 at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born November 8, 1923, Weldon was a Farmer and retired from Emerson Electric and of the Church of Christ belief.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Caril and Mary Battenfield Jetton and a son-in-law, David Lee.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha Jetton of the home; son, David Joe Jetton and daughter, Kay Lee both of Paragould; sisters, Mildred Bryant of Delaplaine and Peggy Miller of Paragould; brother, Bobby Jetton of Paragould, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter soon to be born.
Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Jerry Hayes. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

 

Julia Olene Hartsell


 

Julia Olene Hartsell, 91, of Corning, passed away May 28, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. Born May 22, 1919 in Saffell, Arkansas, she was a homemaker and member of the Corning First Christian Church.

She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Lavon and Jim Pierce of Corning, LaWanda and Larry Hooten of Paragould, and Loretta and Bobby Hardin of Corning; one sister, Anga Henderson of Tuckerman; one aunt, Ozella McGinnis of Hot Springs Village, thirteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Andy and Bama Harris; her husband, Virgil Hartsell; two brothers, Ernest and Borden Harris; two daughters, Lola Hartsell Morgan and Laverne Hartsell Warren; one son, Larry Ray Hartsell, and one grandson, Rickey Welch.

Funeral services will be Monday, May 31, 2:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Tim Burgess officiating. Burial will be in Gracelawn Cemetery in Tuckerman. Visitation will be Sunday evening, 6:00 until 9:00. at the Mitchell Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Bryan Hooten, Ernie Welch, Larry Don George, Zach Eudy, Ted Briney, and Michael Horton. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Eudy and Gage Briney.


Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
 

Bobby Wayne Frost
 

Bobby Wayne Frost, 67, of Paragould passed away Friday, May 28, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born February 22, 1943, at Paragould to Elmer Frost and Monteen Hardison. He retired after thirty plus years at Paragould City Light and Water, he loved to hunt, fish and all the outdoors.

He was preceded in death by one half brother BoBo Hardison.

Survivors include his wife Daisy (Wheeler) Frost of the home; one half brother, Rickey Hardison; one sister, Shirley Marie Hardison; one half sister, Mary Francis Hardison all of Bakersville,Ca.; nephews, nieces, their families and many friends.

Services will be Friday, June 4th, 11:00 a.m.  at Phillips Funeral Home with Tim Ohler officiating.

Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland.

Visitation will be Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m.  in the Center Hill Chapel.

Pallbearers will be David Slatton, Danny Hart, David Hart, Richard Craft and Heath Rodgers.
 

Gary Keith Boozer

Gary Keith Boozer, 46, of Paragould died Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Hardy. He was born October 21, 1963, in Paragould and was an employee at L.A. Darling Store Fixtures. He was a member of Marmaduke First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Boozer of Paragould; one son, Gary Boozer Jr. of Piggott; one daughter, Hadleigh Kahlyn Boozer of Jonesboro; one brother, Leonard Boozer Jr.; and one sister, JoLynne Huffstutler, both of Paragould.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Griffin Boozer.

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

Funeral services will be Thursday, June 3rd,11:00 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jeremy Ricks, Ronnie Dillon, Billy Burr, Shane Locker, Ronald Burr and Joshua Pitts. Honorary pallbearers will be Matt Hogan and Daniel Huffstutler.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home