Beatrice Crowell
Beatrice Crowell, 93, formerly of Egypt and Trumann passed away Wednesday,
May 4, 2011 at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould.
She was born July 25, 1917 in Richwoods to the late Ewing and Savannah
Dobbs.
She was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Crowell was a
member of the First General Baptist Church of Trumann.
Survivors include her children, Reba Ballard McQuay of Paragould, Mavis
Durham of Trumann, Dale Crowell of Jonesboro, Randall Crowell of Bono and
Norman Crowell of Batesville; fourteen grandchildren; nineteen
great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Crowell; a daughter,
Beulah Lauder; two brothers, Ivan Dobbs and Chester Dobbs.
A celebration of her life will be held Friday, May 6th, 10:00 a.m. at the
Gregg Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Rev. Darrell Miller officiating. Burial
will follow at Pine Log Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 5th, 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Gregg
Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are her grandsons, Terry Ballard, Jimmy
Lauder, David Crowell, Brad Crowell, Tim Arnold, Jason Durham, Brandon
Crowell and Brian Crowell and as honorary pallbearers, Dr. Revel Porter, Dr.
Dwight Williams and the staff at Greene Acres Nursing Home.
Online guest registry: Gregg Funeral Home
Louise Inez Shook
Louise Inez "Billie" Stephens Shook, 83 of Paragould passed away Wednesday
May 4, 2011at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born June 2,
1927, Mrs. Shook was a retired federal employee and a member of the Shiloh
United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Jefferson and Hattie
Virginia Byrn Stephens; daughter Sandra Faloney; two brothers and three
sisters. Survivors include her husband, Ray Shook of the home; daughter,
Valerie Martin of Porterville, CA; sisters, Pearl Howell of Paragould,
Maxine Hinson of Jonesboro and Jo Ann Roush of Columbia, IL., five
grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May 7th, 1:00 p.m. at Heath Colonial
Chapel with Rev. David Swift officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial
Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy & J. R. Gore, Ray Shook, Kraig & Darrell Peters
and James Martin.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Lucille Smith Moody
Lucille Moody, 89, of Paragould AR, formerly of the Lone Oak community of
Blytheville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, May 5, 2011 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould AR.
Born in Russellville, AL to the late Dennis Arthur Smith and Lizzie Pearl
Phillips Smith, she was a homemaker who loved to garden, sew, cook and work
in her yard. She was also a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in
Beech Grove, AR and a longtime member of the Lone Oak Baptist Church in
Blytheville, AR.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Moody was preceded in death by her husband,
Garland Moody and a son, Curtis Neal Moody.
Mrs. Moody leaves one daughter, Eunice Needham and her husband, James of
Paragould, her grandchildren, Jeff N. Moody and his wife, Carolyn of
Jonesboro, James Needham Jr. of Paragould, Marty A. Needham and his wife,
Angie of Paragould and Glenn R. Moody and his wife, Deborah of Dell, AR. and
seven great grandchildren, Emily Rose Moody, Jenny Brooke Needham, Allison
Renee Moody, Seth Curtis Moody, Carter Neal Moody, Tristen Wright and Katie
Raelynn Needham.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 8th, 2:00 p.m. in the Cobb Funeral
Home Chapel with the Rev. Jay Hicks of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Beech
Grove, AR and the Rev. Mitchell King Jr. of Lone Oak Baptist Church in
Blytheville, AR officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park
Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors Saturday evening, May 7th, 6:00 until 8:00
at the funeral home. The family requests any memorials to the Cornerstone
Baptist Church or the Lone Oak Baptist Church.
Condolences may be emailed to:
Cobb Funeral Home
Ernest Eugene Batten
Ernest Batten, 76 of Rector passed away May 6, 2011 at his residence. He was
born November 14, 1934 to the late Henry and Beatrice (Huckabay) Batten in
Rector, Arkansas.
In addition to his parents two infants preceded him in death, a brother: J.W.
Batten and three sisters: Hazel Wilson, Wanda Jones and Mary Parker.
He is survived by his wife: Brenda (Nelson) Batten, five sons and their
spouses: Ernie and Cindy Batten of Arizona, Tim and Denese Batten of
Kentucky, Danny and Gina Batten of Arizona, Jody and Nicole Batten of
California and Stephen Batten of Utah, ten grandchildren, five
great-grandchildren, a brother: Charles Batten of Lafe , a sister: Shirley
Abney of Michigan and a very special companion for nine years: his dog,
Peaches.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 11th, 2:00 p.m. at the Irby Funeral
Home in Rector with Ernie Rinks and Tom Payne officiating. Interment will be
at the Ramer’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening 5:00
until 9:00 at the funeral home.
Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home
James William Robinett, Sr.
James William Robinett, Sr., 83, of Lafe, passed away Thursday, May 05, 2011
at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.
Born August 27, 1927 in Thayer, MO. to the late Redmon and Margrett Robinett.
He is also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
He is survived by wife, Margaret Robinett of the home, son, Jim Robinett of
Poplar Bluff, MO., and two daughters, Kathy Meeks of Pocahontas and Belinda
Ellis of Gainesville, AR., five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren,
and brother, Jack Robinett of Jonesboro.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 9th, 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of
McNabb Funeral Home with Dale Snyder and Eric Newberry officiating. Burial
will follow in Randolph Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held Sunday evening, 5:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Online guest registry: McNabb Funeral Home
Harry L. Gramling
Harry L. Gramling, 94, passed away May 6, 2011
at Walcott, Arkansas.
He was born October 12, 1916 to I.D. "Doom" Gramling and Betha (Bradley)
Gramling.
He loved his family, raising horses and tending to his animals.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife Grace (Dunnam) Gramling,
three brothers and four sisters.
He is survived by two sons, Ronald Walter and Lonald Gary Gramling, one
daughter, Cheryl (Gramling) Bryant, 14 grandchildren, 23 great
grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, one niece and two great
nephews.
Graveside services were held at Caldwell Cemetery at Lorado, AR.
Norma Jane Dollins
Norma Jane Dollins, born April 15, 1937, passed away May 7, 2011.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brother and two sisters.
She is survived by husband, Gerald Lewis Dollins; daughter, Joan (Joanie)
Dollins; five brothers, John Randall, Evert Randall, Jerry Randall, Paul
Randall and Bobby Randall; two sisters, Roseann Andis and Ruby Fritz;
grandchildren, Adam Watson, Ashley Watson, Jamie Rouse, Chelsea Hearns,
Chasity Dollins; great-grandchildren, Alex Watson, Lexi Warren, Isaiah Rouse
and Emileigh Watson.
Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church
in Oak Grove. Following the memorial service, there will be a potluck dinner
at Joanie’s house, located at 539 E. Emerson Street.
Paragould Daily Press/May 14, 2011
Mary Kay Moseley
Mary Kay Moseley, 69, Paragould, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 8,
2011at St Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born October 4,
1941 in Paragould the daughter of the late Glen Earl and Mary Eileen McCoy
Moseley. She is survived by her aunt, Marcia, cousins, Sandra and Diane and
niece, Mary Kay. She loved golfing. No public services.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Robert Dale Barrett
Robert Dale Barrett, 67, Paragould, passed away Sunday May 8, 2011 in
Memphis, TN. He was born May 11, 1943 in Lake City, AR. He was preceded in
death by his father, Millard "Mitch" Leslie Barrett. He was a veteran of the
Vietnam War.
He is survived by his sons: Kenny Barrett and Timmy Barrett of Hornlake, MS;
mother: Rachel A. Barrett of Paragould; brother: Leslie "Les" Barrett of
Paragould, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 11th, 10:00 until 11:00 a.m.
at Heath Colonial Chapel. The celebration of his life will follow visitation
at 11:00 a.m. the Heath Colonial Chapel, with Reverend Dennis Scudder
officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Versie Mae Carter
Versie Mae Carter 96, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Greene Acres
Nursing Home, Paragould.
She was born August 29, 1914 in Bay to the late James and Della Mae Morgan.
She was seamstress at a drapery factory in Indiana and member of the Church
of Christ. Mrs. Carter loved to quilt, embroidery, garden and raise flowers
especially red roses.
Survivors include two sons and their wives, Leon and Freda Carter of
Paragould and Floyd and Mary Sue Carter of Elkhart, Ind. and a daughter and
her husband, Charlsie “Kitty” and Charles Beaver of Memphis; two
daughters-in-law, Carolyn Carter of Earle and Sadie Carter of Trumann;
thirteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ruben L. Carter; two sons,
James Carter and Richard Carter; a daughter, Edna Mae Carter; a grandson,
Richard Carter; a great-granddaughter, Jennifer Sue Eller; ten brothers and
sisters.
A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, May 12th, 10:30 a.m. at the
Gregg Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro with Rev. W. C. Holt officiating.
Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, 5:00 until 8.00 at the funeral home.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are her grandsons, Bobby Beaver, Jimmy
Beaver, Tony Carter, Doug Carter, Terry Carter, David Carter, Phillip
Carter, Dennis Carter, Kenny Carter and Jimmy Carter and honorary
pallbearer, Tyler Howe.
Lasting memorials may be sent to the Make a Wish Foundation of Jonesboro.
Online guest registry: Gregg Funeral Home
Minnie Lora Tarvin
Minnie Lora Maag Tarvin, 80, Paragould, passed away Monday, May 9, 2011, at
her home. She was born June 8, 1930 the daughter of the late Harmon and
Hester Barrett Maag. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Reverend
Virgil Tarvin; brothers, Buddy and Charlie Maag and sisters, Marcella
Camp,Jo Ann Maag and Wanda Lewis. She was an active member of the East Side
Baptist Church, graduate of Oak Grove High School, attended Williams Baptist
College, retired preachers wife, foster grandparent at School of the
Twenty-First Century and retired from Boeing Electronics in Irving, Texas.
Survivors include her daughter: Linda Easterly of Paragould; sons and
daughter-in-law: Terry and Kay Tarvin, Garey Tarvin, both of Dallas, TX;
sister: Ramona Yates, of Sikeston, MO; brother: Gale Maag, of Paragould;
eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday, May 13th, 10:00 a.m. at Heath
Colonial Chapel. Her life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday following
visitation. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 10411 W. Markham, Suite
120, Little Rock, AR 72205.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Clyde Leon Steele
Clyde Leon Steele, 69, of Paragould, AR., went home to be with the Lord on
Monday, May 9, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with Lou Gehrig’s
Disease.
He was born January 29, 1942 in Peach Orchard, AR., to the late Ernest and
Neta Steele. He was a faithful member of the Peach Orchard Pentecostal
Church for many, many years.
He is survived by his wife Juanita; two sons Johnathan and Bobby (Crystal)
Steele of Paragould, AR.; one daughter Teresa (Frank) Oden of Paragould,
AR.; two stepchildren Randy Allen of Paragould, AR., and Cathy Turner of
Michigan; two brothers Ralph Steele of Success, AR., Donnie Steele of Peach
Orchard, AR.; one sister Kathy Harrison of Yellville, AR.; several
grandchildren; and many friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 12th, at the Peach Orchard Pentecostal
Church beginning at 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with
Carl McKinney officiating. Burial will be at Jones Ridge Cemetery near
Delaplaine, AR., under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home.
Serving as pallbearers Micky Coffell, John Steele, Bobby Steele, Frank Oden,
Cody Steele, Erik Williams, and Randy Allen.
Online guest registry: Ermert Funeral Home
Loyd Raymond Eason, Jr
Loyd Raymond Eason, Jr., 64, of Rector, passed away Monday, May 9, 2011 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
He was born June 20, 1946 in Rector, to Loyd Raymond and Jessie Poynor
Eason. Mr. Eason was a retired welder for the Caruthersville Shipyard and of
the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Eason of Rector; one sister Earline (Pat)
Miller of Rector; and one nephew, David Scales of Paragould.
Memorial services will be conducted Friday, May 13th, at 7:00 p.m., at the
Rector V.F.W. Hall with Melissa Coons officiating. No visitation is
scheduled.
Arrangements were by Mitchell Funeral Home.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Buster Rice
Buster Rice, born February 16, 1927 in Delaplaine, AR has been called to
rest on May 9, 2011. Buster can now join his beloved wife, Rhoda and son,
Bill.
He leaves behind; sons, Wendy (Lynn) and John (Sue), daughter, Lynda,
grandson Jason in addition to seven other grandchildren and eleven
great-grandchildren.
Buster worked for Swift Meats for 33 years in CA, AZ, IL, and NE in addition
to seven years for Fowler School District in AZ.
Graveside services will be held Monday, May 16th, 10:00 a.m. at The National
Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cavecreek Rd, Phoenix.
Appreciation to caregiver Carmen who shared her home and her heart.
Al Moore-Grimshaw
Published in The Arizona Republic, May 13, 2011
Robert E Paty, Scottsdale, AZ/contributor
Faye Hyde
Faye Hyde, 72, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at St.
Bernard's Medical Center.
Born September 13, 1938 in Paragould, she was a homemaker and of the Baptist
faith.
Survivors include one son, Clifford E. Hyde; and two daughters, Sheila
Gibson and Lisa Smith, all of Paragould. She is also survived by three
sisters, Jean Vinyard of Willard, Missouri, Norma Hester and Joan Huffman,
both of Paragould; five grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford W. Hyde; her parents, Jim
and Miriam Adams; and one son, Tommy Wayne Hyde.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 13th, 1:30 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral
Home Chapel with Phillip Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Knott
Cemetery.
Max Adams, Dale Lee Smith, Jr., Terry Wayne Ethridge, Kevin Eddings, John
Hunt, and Dalon Cowan will serve as pallbearers. Jimmy Gossett and Larry
Cleaves will be honorary pallbearers.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Jean Revola Cornish
Jean Revola Cornish of Katy, Texas, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011 in
Katy at the age of 89 years. She had lived in the Katy area since 1998.
Mrs. Cornish was born May 10, 1922 in Lorado, Arkansas to John Paye and
Nancy Caroline Rhea Lamb.
She is survived by her children, Charles "Chuck" Cornish and Norrene Trama
of Richmond, Cindy and Paul Mendelson of Katy, and John Paul Cornish of
Houston; grandchildren, Paul Ryan and Tiffany Mendelson of Katy; sister and
brother-in-law, Joan and William M. Towery of Georgetown, Texas; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and sister-in-law,
Robert Mitchel and Emma Jean "Jeannie" Lamb.
The family will receive friends Sunday, May 15th, 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Katy, where funeral services will be
held Monday, May 16th, 11:00 a.m. with Rev. William M. Towery officiating.
Interment in Restland Memorial Park Cemetery in Nashville, Arkansas.
Funeral services held under the direction of Schmidt Funeral Home, 1508 East
Avenue, Katy, Texas 77493, 281-391-2424.
Katy Times, Katy, Texas
Published, Friday, May 13, 2011
Tommy Allen Bass
Tommy Allen Bass, 68, Paragould, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at
Monette Manor after a long battle with a neurodegenerative disorder. He was
born April 23, 1943 in San Luis Obispo, CA. He was raised in a military
family and moved frequently with his family settling in Kansas City, KS
where he graduated High School. He worked with his father at their family
owned gas station until 1968 when he enlisted in the Army. He was honorably
discharged as a Sergeant in 1972 with many certifications and achievements.
He worked with International Harvester/White Farm Equipment for 19 years and
as a Mechanics Department Supervisor at a large car dealership in Texas. He
then moved to Arkansas and worked as a prison guard for The Maximum Security
Unit at Tucker, as a maintenance man at Stuttgart Memorial Hospital and then
retired in 2003 as the Maintenance Supervisor from Cotton Boll Technical
Institute.
Tommy was known as Tom or T. A. to his friends and co-workers and as Pa by
his wife. He was a fun-loving person with a wonderful sense of humor. He
enjoyed working with his hands, the peace of fishing and hunting, good food
and most of all loved his family with all his heart. He will be missed
dearly.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Arthur Bass in 1982.
Survivors include his mother: Alma Sue Bass (Hoggard) of Stouchburg, PA;
wife: Ada Clarene Bass (Kubicek) of the home; sister: Deborah Bass
(brother-in-law: William Monaghan) of Stouchburg, PA; step-son: Gregory Dean
of Cedar Hill, TX; daughter and son-in-law: Letha and Scott Higgins and
grandson: Shawn Allen Higgins all of Leavenworth, KS.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, May 29th, 4:00 p.m. in Peach Orchard
at Brownie Cemetery. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to Monette Manor, PO Box 470, Monette, AR 72447.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Eric Shawn Huyser
Eric Shawn Huyser, 46, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at
his home. He was born December 15, 1964 at Holland, MI., to Roger and Helen
Huyser. He was a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian tribe of Michigan.
Eric loved his kids, loved camping and the outdoors and being with his
family.
Preceding him in death is one brother, Shawn Eric Huyser; one grandpaw,
Judson Fisher, JR.; grandparents, Evelyn and Maurice Huyser.
Survivors include his wife Crystal Huyser ; one son, Levi Shawn Huyser; one
daughter, Bailey Anna Kay Huyser all of the home; parents Roger and Helen
Huyser of Doniphan, MO.; one sister, Kelly Jo Jeffries of Gatewood, MO.;
grandparents, Charles and Lily Palmer of Dolphin, MO.
Visitation will be Friday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Phillips Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May 14th, 2:00 p.m., at Phillips Funeral
Home with Michael Sutton officiating.
Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Gerald Clinton Hyde
Gerald Clinton Hyde, 83 of Paragould passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at
his residence. Gerald was born December 7, 1927, he was a woodcutter known
as "The Wood Man".
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira "Boss" and Selma Ellington
Hyde; brothers, Roy, Cotton, Billy and Harold Hyde.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Hyde of the home; sons, Jerry Hyde of
Paragould and Brian Hyde of Austin, TX; daughters, Geraldine Kennedy and
Connie Darbyshire both of Bakersville, CA, Kim Yank of Dallas, TX, Tammy
Koopman of Manhattan, KS and Summer Hyde of NY, NY; brother, Frankie Hyde of
Paragould, eleven grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be Saturday May 14th, at 10:00 a.m. at Pine Knot
cemetery with Revs Marion and Nathan Gramling officiating. Memorials may be
sent to St. Bernard's Hospice.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Stanley Gene Girard
Stanley Gene Girard, 51, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at his home in
Paragould, AR. He was born April 30, 1960.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Girard; two brothers,
Robert Earl and Dennis Wyann Girard.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Maxine Girard; two sisters, Sandra Smith
and Robin Jacobs; one brother, Edward Lee Girard; six children; several
grandchildren and many cousins.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 14th, 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., at Phillips
Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Sunday, May 15th, 2:00 p.m. at the 10th Street
Missionary Baptist Church in Paragould with Boyce Cates officiating. Burial
will follow at Cross Roads Cemetery in Portia, AR.
Pallbearers are Brian and Keith Wright, Boyce Cates, Fred Jones, Del Massey,
Mike Owens and honorary Todd Jones.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Clevie Rushing
Clevie Rushing, 96, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Flo
and Phil Jones Hospice House.
Mrs. Rushing was born February 5, 1915, in Walcott, and was a homemaker. She
was a member of the Walnut Street Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Cathern and J.C. Moses of
Jonesboro; two grandchildren, Jeff Moses and Todd Moses; and two great
grandchildren, Katie Moses and Bailey Moses.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Myrvle Rushing.
Visitation will be Sunday 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Funeral services will be Monday, May 16th, 1:30 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral
Home Chapel, with Sam Stewart and Jerry Parker officiating. Burial will
follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Jeff Moses, Todd Moses, Donnie Miles, Johnny Miles, Jim Miles, and Ken Smith
will serve as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be residents of
Wesley on the Ridge, and members of the Truth Seekers Sunday School class of
the First Church of the Nazarene.
Memorials to the Walnut Street Baptist Church or the Flo and Phil Jones
Hospice House or the Mt. Zion Cemetery would be appreciated.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
John Dachs
John Dachs, 89, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center.
An Army veteran of World War II, he was born July 13, 1921, in Engelburg,
Arkansas to Joseph and Clara Dachs. Mr. Dachs was a retired meter reader for
Arkla Gas and a retired volunteer firefighter. He was a member of St. Mary’s
Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Johnny Dachs, Charles and
Lisa Dachs; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Robert Elmore, Louise
and Bob Evans, all of Paragould. He is also survived by one sister, Rosena
Albright of Rosenberg, Texas; and four grandchildren, Jon and Kevin Elmore,
Cori Hinkle and Codi Dachs.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Dachs; his parents; five
brothers; and two sisters.
Visitation will be Sunday 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould, with a rosary service at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel.
Funeral services will be Monday, May 16th, 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic
Church with Father Mike Sinkler officiating. Burial will follow in St.
Mary’s Cemetery.
Larry Ritter, Steve Ritter, Jimmy Steimel, Danny Steimel, Jon Elmore and
Kevin Elmore will serve as pallbearers.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Jim Larry Skimahorn
Jim Larry Skimahorn, 65, of Delaplaine passed away as a victim of the recent
floods, he was located on May 14th, 2011 near his home.
He was born June 26, 1945 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to the late Louie and
Vicey Collins Skimahorn. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Otis,
Charley, Louie Jr., and Alan Skimahorn; One sister, Vickey Skimahorn. He was
a farmer.
He is survived by his two daughters, Linsey & Jonathan Rodgers, Delaplaine
and Chadisty & Shannon Jackson, Marmaduke; son, Alvin Skimahorn, Beech
Grove; four grandchildren; three brothers, Roger Skimahorn, Delaplaine, Bill
Skimahorn, Imboden, and Lloyd Skimahorn, Pocahontas; four sisters, Louise
Hipp, Indiana, Jewell Louis & Ruth Parden, both of Lockwood, CO, and Mary
Davies, Indiana; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening 5:00 until 8:00 at
Higginbotham Funeral Service in Walnut Ridge, services will be held in the
chapel, Wednesday, May 18th, at 1: 00 p.m. with Rev. Harold Russell
officiating.
Pallbearers will be Joey Jones, J.W. Grooms, Donald Keeling, Jeremy Powers,
Larry Don Saffell, and Artist Roush. Burial will follow in Morrow Cemetery
near Stanford.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral
Service, 401 W. Main St. Walnut Ridge, AR
Online guest registry: Higginbotham Funeral Home
Richard Allen Oxford
Richard Allen "Tommy" Oxford, 61, Paragould passed away Saturday May 14,
2011 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. He was born July 12, 1949 in
Blytheville, AR the son of the late Henry Clayton and Virdie Valentine
Oxford. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Kay Oxford,
brother, Henry Clayton "Hank" Oxford, Jr. He was an Army veteran of the
Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching westerns, working in the
shop, anything outdoors and being "Tom Tom."
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Angela and Nathan Newby, son:
Scott Oxford all of Paragould; sisters: Earline Mills of O'Kean, Ellen
Douglas of Blytheville, Rosemary Miller of Smithville, Mayola Cox of Nixa,
MO; brother: Jerald "Runt" Oxford of O'Kean; grandson: Owen Newby of
Paragould.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00, at Heath
Funeral Home. The celebration of his life will be Thursday, May 19th, 10:00
a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Angie Gage officiating. Burial
will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Scott Oxford, Nick Rose, Bobby Gray, Larry McCurley,
Dale McIlvoy, Jerry Thrasher. Honorary Pallbearers will be Nathan and Owen
Newby, Eddie Dean, Bob Pate.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Peggy Richardson
Peggy Diane Richardson, 59, Paragould, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011,
at UAMS in Little Rock. Peggy was born January 23, 1952 in Paragould the
daughter of Alvia Vaniel Wright Nelson and the late Hobert "Bus" Nelson. She
was also preceded in death by her brothers, David and Stephen Nelson. Peggy
was involved in radio sales and was part owner of MOR Media. She was
involved in the Arkansas Children’s Network Radiothon, Children's Miracle
Rodeo and several other philanthropic activities. She enjoyed fishing,
camping and traveling and was the proud Nana of three grandbabies.
Survivors include her mother: Alvia Vaniel Nelson of Marmaduke; daughters
and sons-in-law: Misty and Tom Carlyle of Conway, Chalee and Terry Bailey of
Paragould; sister and brother-in-law: Melissa and Bruce Braman of Marmaduke;
brothers: Hershel and Brenda Nelson of Marmaduke, Paul "Johnny" and Linda
Nelson of Haliday; grandchildren: Ruby Grace Carlyle, Falyn Jade Carlyle and
Corbin Reese Bailey; best friend and father of her children: Jeff “Bo”
Hester of Paragould and a host of relatives, nieces, nephews, clients,
colleagues and friends.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 17th, 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
at Heath Colonial Chapel. Her life will be celebrated after visitation at
Heath Colonial Chapel, 6:00 p.m. with Reverend Charles Abanathy officiating.
Memorials may be sent to Children's Miracle Rodeo, c/o Greene County Fair,
PO Box 1827, Paragould, AR 72451, Arkansas Children's Hospital, PO Drawer
2222, L.R., AR 72203-2222, or St. Jude's Research Children's Hospital, 262
Danny Thomas Blvd., Memphis, TN 38105.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Jennifer Bracken
Jennifer Bracken, 32, of Rector, passed away May 14, 2011 at Arkansas
Methodist Hospital, Paragould.
Jennifer was born to William and Sondra Daley Bracken August 22, 1978 in St.
Louis, Missouri.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 19th, 2:00 p.m. at the Rector General
Baptist Church, with Tom Payne officiating, burial will follow in the
Purcell Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, May 18th, 6:00 until 9:00 at the
Rector General Baptist Church.
Jennifer is survived by her parents, William and Sondra Bracken of Rector;
one sister, Angela Bracken of Rector; her niece, Jada Bracken of Rector;
grandparents, Edward and Juanita Tabaka of St. Louis; great-grandmother,
Lucille McClain and several family and friends. Jennifer is preceded in
death by her grandparents, Stub Bracken and Vera Bracken and Edward Stephan
Daley.
Cox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online guest registry: Cox Funeral Home
Luther Junior Gardner
Luther Junior Gardner, 85 of Rector passed away May 16, 2011 at the Arkansas
Methodist Hospital. He was born September 27, 1925 to the late Luther and
Virgie (Myrick) Gardner in Rector, Arkansas.
He served in the Army during World War II and then worked as a farmer. He
was a member of the Evangelical Methodist Church at Hargrave Corner for many
years.
In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by his two
brothers: Lavern Gardner and Ray Gardner and a sister: Gloyce Dills.
Surviving Junior is his wife: Mary Sula (Poppe) Gardner, two daughters and
their husbands: Diane and Jim McClain of Kennett and Sherry and Cam Cate of
Rector, three grandchildren:
Jeff Deniston, Amanda Layer and Madison Cate and a great-great grandchild:
Nick Deniston.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 19th, 1:00 p.m. at the Evangelical
Methodist Church in Hargrave Corner with Brother Freddie Barker officiating.
Interment will be at the Woodland Heights Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. at the Irby Funeral Home
in Rector.
Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home
Thedford Franklin Summers
Thedford Franklyn Summers, 82, was born August 5, 1928 to John and Epal
Summers in Evening Star, Arkansas. He passed away in Jackson, TN., May 17,
2011.
He was prepared and ready to go to his eternal home to be with the love of
his life, Jessie Lillian (Martin) Summers who preceded him in death. He was
also preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and three brothers.
He is survived by his daughter Frankie Loretta Smith and her husband Jeff of
Paragould, Alan Summers and his wife Wilma of Browning, and Angie Doyle and
her husband Brien of Charleston, SC. He had 8 grandchildren, 12 great grand
children and 2 step grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers,
Cecil Summers and Freddie Summers, both of Paragould.
The family would like to thank the Bells Nursing Home staff for making Dad
feel loved and cared for during his residency. We also thank the 6B nurses
and doctors at Jackson-Madison General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
Services will be held graveside at Memorial Gardens in Paragould on
Saturday, May 21 at 2:00 pm with Hoggard and Sons of Piggott handling the
arrangements.
Pallbearers are Faron Summers, Porter Summers, Ricky Grooms, Weldon
Richardson, Trent Kisner, Jeff Smith and Sean Doyle. Honorary Pallbearers
are JJ Kisner, John Ford, Nichole Bean, Ricky Flanery, Carolyn McBroom,
Cecil Summers, Freddie Summers and Marilyn Pierceall.
Franklin asks in lieu of flowers donations be made to Arkansas Children’s
Hospital or the Arthritis Foundation of America.
Online guest registry: Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home
Melbourne Gilbee
Melbourne Gilbee, 86 of Marmaduke passed away May 18, 2011 at his residence.
He was born January 5, 1925 to John and Mary (Boxton) Gilbee in Piggott. He
was a factory worker and of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, Melbourne was preceded in death by his wife:
Beatrice Gilbee, six brothers, Willard, Virgle, Cleo, Clarence, Clinton and
Laster Gilbee, and two sisters: Geneva Jenkins and Flora Bradshaw.
He was survived by two sons: Vaud Leon Gilbee and William Earl Gilbee, both
of Marmaduke, three daughters, Martha Ann Lane, Darlene Ciminelli both of
Marmaduke and Pamela Jo Causey of Paragould, one brother, James Gilbee of
Florida, 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 8
great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May 21st, 2:00 p.m. at the Irby Funeral
Home in Rector with Brother Gary Morris officiating. Interment will be at
the new Hope Cemetery in Pollard.
Visitation will be Friday evening, 5:00 until 8:00.
Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home
Ottie Mae Wren
Ottie Mae Wren, 85 of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2011. She was
born September 8, 1925 in Schugtown and had lived in Paragould, Delaplaine
and Pocahontas, and was a member of the Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Mae had a
love and a passion for flowers, animals and nature. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Clarence Wren; parents, Charlie and Della Cooper; two
brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include one daughter, Sharon Wren, of Jonesboro; two grand puppies
Starr and Sassy.
Graveside services will be Monday May, 23rd, 10:00 a.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery
with Pastor Russell Shewmaker officiating. Emerson Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be noon, Sunday,
May 29th, at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church.
For lasting memorials, please consider the Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1812
Rains St., Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401.
Online guest registry: Emerson Funeral Home
Olibia Woodward
Olibia Woodward, 70, of Paragould — our Dad, and our Mother’s first love —
went to be with our Lord Thursday, May 19, 2011, at his home surrounded by
family.
Mr. Woodward was born February 18, 1941, Memphis, TN., to the late John and
Violet Woodward. Mr. Woodward was of the Baptist faith and taught us all to
love God first, do an honest day’s work, and there was good in everyone —
you just had to look hard to find it in some people.
Those of us who will miss him greatly include his wife of 51 years, Florence
Woodward of the home; two sons, Olibuel “Woody” Woodward and wife Tiney of
Newport, and James Woodward and wife Tina of Brookland; two daughters,
Melissa Steele and husband Bret of Illinois and Sheryl Woodward of the home;
one sister, Jeanine Spence of Michigan; 12 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
Those greeting him in Heaven include his parents; three brothers, Laverne,
Leslie and James Woodward; one sister, Alline Davis; and one granddaughter,
Stephanie Johnson.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 23rd, 2:00 p.m. at Clark’s Chapel
Baptist Church, Arkansas 351, Paragould, with the Rev. Freddie Muse
officiating. Burial will follow in Clark’s Chapel Cemetery with Faith
Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive visitors at the church Monday 10:00 a.m. until 2:00
p.m. prior to services.
Gerald Blane Smallwood
Gerald Blane Smallwood, 59 of Paragould passed from this life Friday, May
20, 2011. He was born on September 2, 1951 to the late Burl and Maggie
"Hoskins" Smallwood.
Gerald is survived by a son: Blane Smallwood, two grandchildren: Dalton and
Brooklyn Smallwood, a brother: Perry Smallwood, all of Michigan, and two
sisters: Monavee May and Beverly Clayton both of Paragould.
Visitation will begin Monday, May 23rd, 2:00 p.m. at the Irby Funeral Home
Chapel in Rector. Funeral Services will be conducted following visitation at
4:00 p.m. Burial will be in Woodland Heights Cemetery.
Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home
Steve Cole
Steve Cole, 58, of Walls, MS., sales administrator for Delta Foremost
Chemical, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011, at Methodist University Hospital
in Memphis.
Mr. Cole was born December 1, 1952, in Paragould and was of the Baptist
faith.
Visitation will be Sunday evening 500 until 7:00 at Twin Oaks Funeral Home
in Southaven, MS.
Funeral services will be Monday, May 23rd, 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Hills
Church in Southaven with burial to follow in Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens.
He is survived by his wife, Christi Cole; three sons, Chris Cole of
Bartlett, TN., Tim Cole of Nashville, TN., and Austin Overall of Walls; two
daughters, McKenzie Cole and Kelsee Overall, both of Walls; parents, Jim and
Freda Cole of Jonesboro; two brothers, Jim Cole Jr. and Jeff Cole, both of
Jonesboro; three sisters, Kathy Herring and Lorrie Rothe, both of Jonesboro,
and Amy Davis of Blytheville; and four grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that all memorials be made to St.
Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Jason Lee Carter
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Jason Lee Carter was born December 31, 1969, and
passed from this life Friday, May 20, 2011, at his home in Jonesboro of
natural causes.
Sgt. Carter was with the 90th Sustainment Brigade of Camp Pike in North
Little Rock. He had served years. He had served two tours of duty in Iraq,
the latest in 2009-2010 at Balad in the Iranian Freedom Movement, receiving
numerous ribbons and citations.
Sgt. Carter was quick to have a joke, and made you laugh in a hat drop. He
never met a stranger and loved an audience. He was a truck driver and
mechanic by trade and a soldier at heart. He was a redneck and proud of it.
He leaves to survive him his dad, James Carter; his mama, Brenda Carter
Williams; a son, Nathan Carter; his sister, Pam (Morgan) Chase; two nephews;
and his beloved boxer, Maxine.
Sgt. Carter was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bert and Babe Carter,
and Ed and Maxine James; and two uncles, Johnny Carter and Douglas James.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 24th, 1:30 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral
Home Chapel with Michael Cox officiating. Burial will be in Greene County
Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the 90th Sustainment
Brigade.
Visitation will be Monday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to your local Humane Society or the American Heart
Association.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Billy Ray Smith
Billy Ray Smith, 83, of Paragould passed away Friday, May 20, 2011 at Belle
Mead Nursing Home. Mr. Smith was born July 30, 1927, he was a retired tool
and die operator. A U.S. Army veteran having served in the Armored Infantry
Division in Europe. He was of the Baptist belief.
Survivors include two sisters, Bernece Hill and Mary Huckabee, both of
Rockford, IL; and a special niece, Diane Smith of South Beloit, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Macy and Masie Smith; a son, John
Smith; and seven brothers and sisters.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 25th, 10:00 a.m. at Bond’s
Cemetery in Knobel.
No visitation has been planned.
Online guest registry: Roller Funeral Home
Helen C. Lenderman
Helen C. Lenderman, 94, of Walnut Corner went to be with the Lord, May 21,
2011 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born May 1, 1917 to
Dave and Nellie Forkum. She was the oldest member of Light Church of Christ.
She loved her flowers, gardening, going to church and spending time with her
family. She married the love of her life, Joe Lenderman on October 20, 1934.
Preceding her in death were her husband; parents; two brothers Harold and
Bufford Forkum.
She is survived by two sons, Bill Lenderman of Walnut Corner and Clifford (Caroyln)
Lenderman of Jonesboro; two daughters, Elnora (Lloyd) Hefner of Walnut
Corner and Mildred Dennis of Paragould; eight grandchildren, Shannon
Lenderman, Lesa Lewis, DeRhonda Lindsay, Debbie Snyder, Kathy Proffitt and
Keith Hefner; eleven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Dub and Bob Forkum both of Paragould.
The family will receive friends Monday evening, May 23rd, 6:00 until 8:00 at
Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 24th, 10:00
a.m. in the Center Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home with Sam Jenkins
officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Knot Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Shannon Lenderman, Dwight Lewis, Keith Hefner, Ricky
Dennis, Jeff Snyder and Richie Brady. Honorary pallbearers are Colton
Lenderman, Clayton Lenderman, Austin Brady, Cody Snyder, Casey Dennis and
Aubrey Harris.
The family requests you consider making a memorial donation to the Flo and
Phil Jones Hospice House 1148 East Matthews Jonesboro, AR 72401.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Debra Lynne Stokes
Debra Lynne Stokes, 57, passed away May 21, 2011 at her residence in Beech
Grove, Arkansas. She was born December 8, 1953 to Wayne and Veona Pruett.
She was a devoted member of Center Hill Church of Christ and the music
teacher at Crowley’s Ridge Academy for 34 years.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Veona.
Survivors include her husband, Dan Stokes; father, Wayne Pruett of
Paragould; one son, Dan Stokes, Jr. of Waco, Texas; two daughters, Danna
Ramsey and her husband Jeff of Jonesboro and Dustyn Stokes of Paragould; one
brother, Randy Pruett of Little Rock; and three grandchildren, Sophie,
Maddie and Eliza Ramsey.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at the
Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, May 23rd, 10:00 a.m.
at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Cremeens officiating. Burial
will follow at Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery.
The family request memorials be made to Crowley’s Ridge Academy or
Children’s Home, Inc.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Gearld Ray Beasley
Gearld Ray Beasley, 65 of Paragould passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011at his
residence. Gearld was born July 17, 1945, he was a machine operator at
Garlock Rubber, a Navy veteran and of the Christian faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Sterlean Crossno Beasley.
Survivors include his wife, June Beasley of the home; son and
daughter-in-law, Phillip and Vicki Beasley of Paragould and daughter, Lisa
Beasley of Memphis, TN; brothers, Arlie J., Marlon and James Beasley all of
Paragould; sister, Velma Jean Autry of Paragould and three granddaughters,
Madison, Hannah and Molly Beasley.
Graveside services will be Monday, May 23rd, 11:00 a.m. at Shiloh Cemetery
with Rev. Royce Boling officiating. No visitation is scheduled.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Richard Lee West
Richard Lee West, 73, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011 at
UAMS in Little Rock.
He was born in Brookland, Arkansas on August 5, 1937. Mr. West was a Navy
veteran, a retired truck driver and of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Norma West of the home; daughter, Rebecca (West)
Wilburn of Paragould; adopted son, Kenny West; stepson, Robert Drew; one
grandson, Jared Carter; one great grandson, Hayden Carter; and eight step
grandchildren. Survivors also include seven brothers, Thomas, Dallas,
Michael, Bobby, Billy, Perry, and Wayne West; three sisters, Gertie Lackey,
Edna Cornelison, and Patricia Williams; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Margaret West; and one
grandson, Joshua Lee Carter.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 25th, 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Wayne Faulkner officiating. Burial will follow in
Pine Log Cemetery.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Anna Rebecca Braddum
Anna Rebecca Braddum, 32 of Paragould passed away May 22, 2011 at her home.
She was born May 28, 1979 in St. Louis, MO. to Tim Braddum and Virginia
Wendell. She loved costume designing, Renaissance Fairs, cats and horses.
She is survived by her father, Tim Braddum: mother, Virginia Wendell; two
brothers, Johnny David Braddum and Joseph Clay Wendell all of Paragould;
godparents, William and Sandra James of Corning; three cats, Boots, Jack and
Kagome.
Preceding her in death were her grandfather, James West; grandpaw, Curtis
Loveless; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Edith Braddum.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, May 25th, 6:00 until 9:00
at Phillips Funeral Home.
There will be a memorial service Thursday, May 26th, 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest
Church of Christ with Gary Cremeens and James King officiating. Visitation
is scheduled at the church 10:00 until11:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Online guest registry:
Phillips Funeral Home
Lexie Rae Climer
Lexie Rae Climer, 11, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011, in
Jonesboro. She was born October 22, 1999, in Jonesboro to Stanley “Duke”
Climer and Cindy Ann Miesner Richardson.
Lexie was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Debra Miesner
Carter, and great-grandparents, Bill and Ruth Taylor.
Survivors include her parents; a sister, Caragan Climer of the home; a
brother, Bradley Joe Climer of Brookland; maternal grandfather, Sam Miesner
of Strawberry; grandparents, James and Betty Copeland of Marmaduke, AR. and
Donald and Marlene Climer of Springfield, MO., great-grandparents, Victor
and Eithel Miesner of Strawberry; several aunts, uncles, cousins and
friends.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, May 26th, 5:00 until 7:00 at the Southwest Church of Christ in
Jonesboro. Funeral services will be Friday, May 27th, 2:00 p.m. at Southwest Church of
Christ in Jonesboro with Larry Sellers officiating. Burial will be in Pine
Hill Cemetery in Jonesboro.
Pallbearers will be Logan Anderson, Luke Goodman, Colton Jones, Robert
Jones, Sam Miesner and Donnie Joe Newman. Honorary pallbearers are Brad
Davidson, Ryan Holt and Steve Richardson.
Arrangements are being made by Hardy & Loresa’s Family Funeral Service Inc.
in Batesville.
Billy Edward Shaw
Billy Shaw, 66 of Marmaduke passed away May 23, 2011 at the Gideon Care
Center. He was born November 8, 1944 to the late William and Ester (Hawkins)
Shaw.
He is survived by his wife: Alicia (Panhorst) Shaw, two daughters: Jacalyn
Scorfina of Paragould and Missy "Sissy" Williams of Paragould, five
grandchildren, a brother: Randy Shaw of Conway and a sister: Teena Griffin
of Paragould.
Visitation will be Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Irby Funeral Home in
Marmaduke. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 26th, 1:00 p.m. at the
funeral home with Reverend Kim Bridges officiating. Interment will be at the
Pine Log Cemetery.
Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home
John Calvin Lynn
John Calvin Lynn, 86, Paragould, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at St.
Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born February 2, 1925 the son of the
late Thomas Earl and Cora Roe Lynn. He was also preceded in death by his
wife, Martha Lorene Reynolds Lynn, son, Reggie Lynn, two brothers and three
sisters. He was a Navy veteran and a member of Camp Ground United Methodist
Church. He was a Mason and a Shriner.
He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law: Steve and Sandy Lynn, Greig
and Joy Lynn, sister: Billie Jane Adams, brother: Thomas Lynn all of
Paragould; grandchildren: Jon, Matt, Jacob and Laura Lynn;
great-grandchildren: Olivia, Brody and Jackson Lynn.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the
Heath Funeral Home. The celebration of his life will be Friday, May 27th,
10:00 a.m. at Camp Ground United Methodist Church with Reverend Eddie Harris
officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Maxine Higgins
Maxine Higgins, 84, Paragould, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Greene
Acres Nursing Home. She was born September 22, 1926 the daughter of the late
Charles Edward and Sally Donohue Boling. She was also preceded in death by
her husband, Vernon Higgins, brothers and sister-in-law, Dr. William and Pat
Boling, Herman Boling, sister, Opal Anspach. She was a member of First
United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Lynn and Kenny Cline,
Carol and Larry Elmore, son and daughter-in-law: Mickey and Suzanne Higgins,
sister: Rachel Barrett all of Paragould; sisters-in-law: Elsie Spiller of
Ruston, LA; Frances Sims of Marilyn Heights, MO; grandchildren: Jeff Wood,
Julie McHaney, Amber Connor, Christopher Higgins, Evan Elmore;
great-grandchildren: Kelsey, Kasey and Clancey Wood, Kathelyn, Evelyn and
Nelson McHaney, Lilah Katherine Higgins, Caleb Connor. Several friends,
nieces, nephews and a large extended family.
The family will receive friends Friday, May 27th, 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m.
prior to the celebration of her life which will follow at Heath Colonial
Chapel with Reverend Tom Letchworth officiating.
Burial will follow at Finch Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First United
Methodist Church, 404 West Main, Paragould, AR 72450.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Estus Calvin Williams
Estus Calvin Williams, 81, of Leachville, passed away Wednesday, May 25,
2011 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born at
Pontotoc, Mississippi he was the son of the late Amory and Limmie Louise
Ramsey Williams and had been a Leachville resident for most of his life. He
was a 1949 graduate of Leachville High School, the former owner and operator
of the Queen Anne Photography Studio, and a longtime member of the
Leachville First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Bobbie Sue Parham Williams of the
home; three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Laura Williams of Monroe,
Ga., Larry and Sherri Williams of Monette and Bobby and Karla Williams of
Jonesboro; one daughter and son-in-law, Deb Kee and her husband Dan of
Bentonville; and one sister, Mildred Wells of Paragould. He also leaves
eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May 28th, 11:00 a.m. at Leachville First
Baptist Church with the Rev. David Price officiating. Burial will follow in
Leachville Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors Friday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the
Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Leachville.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Kee, Jared Williams, Jason Williams, Brandon
Williams, Caleb Farley and Ronnie McFarland. Honorary pallbearers will
include the Baraca Sunday school class.
Online guest registry: Howard Funeral Service
Peggy Gatewood
Peggy “Branscum” Gatewood, 42, was born September 11, 1968 at 5:29 PM in
Chicago, IL., first child of Robert and Carolyn Branscum. She left this
world May 25, 2011 at her home in Paragould, AR. Waiting for her with open
arms, her daddy, Robert Allen Branscum; grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins
and friends.
Left behind with broken hearts her husband, Billy Gatewood; children, Beau,
Dylan and Chelsea Gatewood of the home, son Bradley Gilkey. Peggy’s mother,
Carolyn Branscum of Gosnel, AR., One brother Robert and his wife Cheryl and
daughter Kaitlyn Branscum of Cabot, AR.; grandmother MayDean Smith of
Jonesboro, AR. A second father her uncle Charlie Bransum of Blytheville, AR.
Many more aunts, uncles, cousins and friends and her puppy, who’s like a
daughter, Isabelle.
Peggy was a 1987 graduate of Gosnell High School. Peggy received her RN in
nursing, class of 1993 at MCC in Blytheville. Peggy, for years, was a blood
donor and in the end an organ donor. Peggy loved her family, God and her
church family home. You will be forever missed and loved every day of our
lives. God’s peace be with you now and forever in the name of the father,
son and the holly sprit.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 31st, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at
Phillips Funeral Home followed by services at 12:00 p.m. with Larry Bulla
officiating.
Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Blytheville.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Shirley Joyce Walker
Shirley Walker, 69, of Paragould, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in
Jonesboro. She was a member of Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church.
Shirley was born August 22, 1941, in Paragould, to Clarence and Ruth Penry.
She was a retired Human Resources manager from PrestoLite Wire and had been
a long-time employee of Sunbeam. After retiring, she volunteered for the
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center and the Food Bank.
Shirley was an avid gardener and was known for her keen sense of humor. She
was greatly loved by family and friends alike.
Survivors include three daughters, Lanita Bateman, of Little Rock, Pam
Porter of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Lynne Lannom and her husband, Jeff, of
Greenfield, Tennessee; and a son, Rick Bateman and his wife, Melissa, of
Olive Branch, Mississippi. Ms Walker had nine grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Her survivors also include her brother and sister-in-law,
James and Pat Penry of Mountain Home, Arkansas; and her sister-in-law,
Regina Penry of Jonesboro. She is also survived by her beloved dog,
Princess.
Ms. Walker was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Walker; her parents;
two brothers, Charles and Bill Penry; and her daughter-in-law, Tina Bateman.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 28th, 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a memorial service at 2:30 with Michael
Sutton officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to your
local hospice house.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Karen Kay Freligh
Karen Kay Johnson Freligh, age 45 of Blytheville, Arkansas passed from this
life Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville,
Arkansas. Born May 3, 1966 to James and Winona Downs Johnson in Arkansas
Pass, Texas she was area resident for the past 61/2 yrs. Karen was a member
of the Gosnell Baptist Church and a graduate of the Beeville Community
college in Beeville, Texas. She received her associate degree and was a
member of Alpha-Phi-Delta Sorority. Karen was the assistant office manager
for Arkansas Counseling Associates in Blytheville. Karen enjoyed being
around and riding horses in her home pastures. Karen loved to work
needlepoint and was very active in her church activities. Karen's greatest
joy in life was when she was able to be with her family. When the word
family is used around Karen it is a world wide term. Karen and Michael have
touched many lives as sponsors of 11 foreign exchange students from all over
the world. It really didn't matter what it was as long as they were
together. Karen's strongest attribute was her devotion as a daughter, wife,
mother, and grandmother. Such a person as Karen will truly be missed by all
who knew her. Karen's father and step son, Phillip Freligh preceded her in
death.
Karen's husband, Michael Freligh of the home; son, Christopher R. Freligh
also of the home; step daughters, Heidi Moore and her husband, Ronnie, of
Blytheville, Melissa Marion and her husband Garland of Tulsa, Oklahoma;
mother and stepfather Nonie and Homer Moses of Goliad, Texas; brother, Roy
Johnson and his wife Jennifer of Aransas Pass, Texas; sisters, Janice Wright
of Tyler, Texas, Vickie Pegues of Marceline, Missouri and five step
grandchildren all survive her.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 1st, 10:30 a.m. in the Gosnell
Baptist Church in Gosnell, Arkansas with Dr. Eddie Clemons officiating. The
family will receive friends Tuesday evening, May 31st, 6:00 until 8:00 at
Cobb Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Wednesday afternoon at 3:00
p.m. in Linwood Cemetery, Paragould, Arkansas.
Memorials may be given to the Gosnell Baptist Church or Trinity Behavioral
Health, 1033 Old Burr Road, Warm Springs, Arkansas.
Online condolences: Cobb Funeral Home
Gladys G. Taylor
Gladys G. Taylor, 97, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011, in
Paragould. She was born April, 14, 1914 in Biggers, the daughter of the late
Henry Irvin and Maudie Ellen Rodgers Story. She was also preceded in death
by her husband, Jake Taylor, children, Luther Irvin Taylor and Ola Myrl
Young and two sisters. She was a farmer and member of the Second & Walnut
Church of Christ.
Survivors include daughters: Joyce Aden of Paragould, Mary Alice Flanery of
O'Kean; thirteen grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Thursday, June 2nd, 1:00 p.m. at
Heath Colonial Chapel, with Gary Cremeens and Edgar Humphrey officiating.
Interment will follow at Pirtle Cemetery.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
James Woodrow Gazaway
James Woodrow Gazaway, 76, of Festus, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 31,
2011, at his residence.
Born November 15, 1934, in Delaplaine, he served in the US Navy between 1955
and 1959. Mr. Gazaway was a retired welder for the Boilermakers, an
entrepreneur and of the Christian faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow (Woody) Gazaway and Mary
Gazaway; one sister, Joyce (Katy) Pendland; and one infant son.
He is survived by his wife, Marsha Gazaway; three sons, Terry (Lisa) Gazaway,
Robert (Robin) Gazaway and Aaron (Melissa) Gazaway; one daughter, Anita
Parmeley; nine grandchildren; and four great grandchildren all of Festus.
Other survivors include two sisters, Violet England of Paragould, and
Shirley Morton of Doniphan, Missouri; and many other relatives and friends
that loved him.
Funeral services will be Saturday, June 4th, 1:30 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral
Home Chapel, Paragould, with Earl Martin and Larry McFadden officiating.
Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday 10:30 a.m. until time of service at
Mitchell Funeral Home.
Jim Arnold, Aaron Gazaway, Terry Gazaway, Robert (Rob) Claunch and David
England will serve as pallbearers.
He will be sadly missed by all.
Online guest registry:
Mitchell Funeral Home
~*~Obituary information from the following funeral homes in Paragould, AR:
Heath, Mitchell, Phillips, Irby/Marmaduke, unless other wise noted~*~
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