Vaudean May Pillow

Vaudean May Pillow, 89 of Paragould passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Born May 1, 1920, she was a homemaker and a member of Christ United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Pillow, her parents, Herschel and Ollie Hopper Keelor; sons Lester and Ralph Pillow; grandson, Jeremy Pillow; sisters, Alberta, Lucille and Laura Lee and brothers, Tom and Ben Keelor.
Survivors include, sons and daughters-in-law, Glen and Reba Pillow, Jerry and Sharon Pillow and Larry and Susie Pillow all of Paragould; daughter, Pat Pillow of Paragould; sister Imogene Pillow of Paragould; daughter-in-law, Carolyne Pillow of Paragould; special family friend, Donna Napier and lifelong friend, Gail Estopy Cox, 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend John Snyder officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be, Scott Pillow, Josh and Jake Murray, Nick Pillow, Andrew Clark and Tucker McKay. Honorary pallbearers will be grand and great grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to Christ United Methodist Church.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

Maxine Hyde

Maxine Hyde, 86, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born on June 24, 1923, in Greene County. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Russell Hyde, Billy and Donna Hyde, all of Paragould; one daughter; Patsy Markum of Park Hills, Mo.; one sister, Joy Newberry of Paragould; grandchildren, Rick and Lynn Markum of Wentzville, Mo., Kim and Tim Goss of Park Hills, Andy Craig of Paragould, Lisa and Brent Riales of Paragould, Michell and Jerry Brawley of Trumann; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Hyde was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Hyde; parents, Telfair and Elsie Pillow; one brother, J.D. Pillow; and one sister, Lorene Anderson

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. today at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Darrell Austin officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Knot Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Tim Goss, Rick Markum, Perry Hyde, Frankie Pillow, Kenny Newberry and David Anderson.

Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home

Cecil Lloyd Ragsdell, Sr.

Cecil Lloyd Ragsdell, Sr., 77 of Paragould lost his battle with cancer and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 2, 2009 at his residence. Cecil was born June 28, 1932 he was a retired car dealer and a member of the Stanford Baptist Church. Cecil served in the Army as a Military Policeman in the narcotics Division.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Della James Ragsdell; 3 brothers and 1 sister.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Bomar Ragsdell of the home; son, Cecil Ragsdell, Jr. of Paragould; daughters and sons-in-law, Gina and Keith Crook, Tina and Scott Smith and Rena Ragsdell all of Paragould; brother, Bud Ragsdell of Judsonia, AR; granddaughters, Jordan Dell Crook and Hannah Kay Weaver.
Graveside services will be held Thursday morning at 11:00 at Linwood Cemetery with Reverend Marion Gramling officiating. No visitation is planned. The family has requested that memorials be sent to Stanford Baptist Church.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

Alicia Gayle Wilkins

Alicia Gayle Wilkins, 57, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at her residence.

She was born January 6, 1952, at Harrisburg to the late Cloys and Mildred Totty. Alicia was an honor graduate from Lepanto High School. She was an assistant dietary manager at St. Elizabeth’s Place. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Merle Wilkins; a son, Timothy Dickerson; and a daughter, Tracy McDaniel, all of Paragould; four grandchildren, Tyler Milligan, Jake Wilkins, Dana Marie Arnold and Gabriel Arnold; a brother, Gene Totty of Dekalb, Ill.; five sisters, Bonnie Rowland of Grayling, Mich., Faye Knight of Trumann, Sharon Pitts of Marked Tree, Diane Totty of Trumann and Gaynell Gann of Southaven, Miss.

She was also preceded in death by a sister, Martha Ann Peifer, and a brother, James Totty.

A celebration of her life will be held at noon Thursday in Gregg Funeral Home Chapel at Jonesboro with Reverends Wilburn Griggs and Freddie Muse officiating. Burial will follow in Clark’s Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

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



 

Phinis Philemon Roush

 

Phinis Philemon Roush, 55 of Lafe, AR., passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Born April 8, 1954, Phil worked as a maintenance man and electrician at Monroe Auto. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Phil was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Gerdes Roush and father and mother-in-law, Charles and Rose Mary Gerdes.
Survivors include his daughters, Ashley Reed of Paragould and Melissa Henson of Brookland; mother and step-father, Verda and Harlan Crouch of Paragould; sister and brother-in-law, Rita and Terry Gladish of Paragould; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ann and Ron Harvey of Lafe; Greg Gerdes of Paragould; Gary and Dorothy Gerdes of Paragould; father-in-law Harold Gerdes of Lafe; grandson, Tyler Henson and granddaughter, Alexis Reed.
Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00-9:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Friday morning at 10:00 at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Curt Dwyer officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials may be made to: St. John’s Lutheran Church Building Fund or the Children’s Home of Paragould.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home



 

Ralph Lynn Koonce

 

Ralph Lynn Koonce, 83, of West Plains, Missouri, formerly of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at Brook Haven Healthcare.
Born June 30, 1926, in Monette, Arkansas, he was a World War II Navy veteran and retired from General Motors as a production manager.

Mr. Koonce is survived by two sons, Keith Koonce of O’Fallon, Missouri, Michael Koonce of Wentzville, Missouri; one brother, Ronnie Koonce of Pekin, Illinois; three sisters, Laura Graham of Security, Colorado, Norma Steele of Marissa, Illinois, Bonnie Bowman of Freeburg, Illinois; and by four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Maxine Koonce; and his parents, R. C. and Pearl Koonce.

Services will be held 1:30 p.m., November 8th, at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Marion Gramling officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday from Noon until service time at Mitchell Funeral Home.

Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home

 

Marion Carpenter Tinsley
 

Marion Carpenter Tinsley, 72, passed away November 4, 2009. Born January 9, 1937, Marion was the beloved son of Muriel Houston and Mildred Harriet Carpenter Tinsley of Paragould. A 1954 graduate of Paragould High School, he served six years as an Administrative Specialist in the U.S. Air Force where he attained the rank of sergeant. He was a member of the Arkansas Highway Police and worked for the State of Arkansas in his final years.

Marion was deeply loved by his children, Dr. Sherlita Amler (Dr. Robert) of New York, Sherlene Rice (Tommy) of Georgia, Marion Jr. “Buzz” (Ina) of Maryland, Tollece Sutter of Arkansas, Leman Curtis “Coot” (Shannon) of Arkansas, Amber and Alexander of Missouri; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his former wife of 30 years Nadgerine Dean Foresythe Tinsley, and brothers Jack (Cora) of IL., Muriel (Cathy) of KY., and Mike (Sun I) of TX.

Marion was a friend to all and influenced lives in ways that few others ever do. We are all better for having known and loved Marion. A finer friend exists nowhere.

Any man can be a father, but it takes a special man to be a dad. Goodbye, dad. Our lives will always be shaped by you. We love you.

Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. today in the chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home with a visitation prior to the service from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Burial will be at Fayetteville National Cemetery.

Online guestbook: Nelson-Berna Funeral Home

Vickie Cunningham
 

Vickie Cunningham, 45, of Fort Smith, entered into rest November 5, 2009, at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center. She was born June 28, 1964, in Paragould to the late Berl Lynn Vaught and Marcellene Smart Vaught; and grandparents, Jim and Luna Vaught of Rector; and Dan and Thronie Smart of Piggott, all preceded her in death.

Survivors include two sons, Bryan Cunningham and Timothy James (TJ) Cunningham, both of Fort Smith; and sister, Zelda Micenhamer of McDougal. She accepted Christ as a teenager while attending Browns Chapel Baptist Church. She was a 1982 graduate of Arkansas State University.

Graveside services will be Saturday, November 7th, at 4:00 p.m. at Steep Hill Cemetery with Pastor Ben Anderson officiating.

The family will meet at 3:30 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Chapel, 4817 Kelley Highway for a procession to the cemetery.

Online guestbook: Lewis Funeral Chapel


 

Golvia Louise Roberts
 

Golvia Louise Roberts, 80, Troy, Missouri, formerly of Paragould, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009 in Chesterfield, Mo. Louise was a retired seamstress from Bobbin-a-long Garment Factory in Elsberry, Mo. and was Church of Christ.
She was born October 25, 1929 in Beech Grove, Arkansas the daughter of the late William E. and Martha Frances Owen Breckenridge. She was also preceded by her husband, Billy C. Roberts and an infant brother, Eugene Breckenridge.
Survivors include her daughters: Gail (Bob) Collette, Karen Diane (Wayne) Cline and Frances Marie (Bill) Lash; her sons: Mark, Frank and Calvin(Dean)Roberts; siblings: J.R. (Mary) Breckenridge, Wanda Rhoads, Lucille Adams, and Ruthie Grooms; 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Sunday, 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Monday, 10:30 a.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel with L.R. Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ricky Grooms, Douglas Grooms, Keith Grooms, Ralph Grooms, J.W. Grooms, and Danny Breckenridge.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home



 

Marvin Craig Treadway Jr.

 

Marvin Craig Treadway, 88, of Searcy, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away at the Beebe Retirement Center on Friday, November 6, 2009. Marvin was born on June 21, 1921 in Paragould to Marvin and Erla Cole Treadway and moved to Jonesboro in 1927. He was the retired owner of Treadway Electric Co. since 1955. Marvin loved working with wood and fishing. He enjoyed his class reunions and catching up on the latest news with his old classmates. Marvin was a member of the American Legion, life member of the V.F.W. and life member of the Jonesboro Elks Lodge. He was an army veteran of World War II and a great patriot.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Betty Sue Treadway of the home; Marvin's children, Craig (Ruth) Treadway and Steve (Roberta) Treadway, both of Jonesboro and Pam Willliams of North Little Rock; Betty Sue's children who Marvin loved as his own, Vicki (Steven) Pennington of Bald Knob, Genie Handley of Houston, TX and Steve (Mandy)Handley of Gray, GA; a special friend, Tommy Craig of Monette; 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and many caring nieces and nephews. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, a sister, and a nephew.

A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday, November 27, in the chapel of Langford-Bookout Funeral Home with David Gibson officiating. Burial will be private. Langford-Bookout funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.

The family will be receiving friends following the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Children's Home of Paragould, 5515 Old Walcott Rd., Paragould, AR 72450 or charity of choice.

Online guestbook: Langford-Bookout Funeral Home

William Jay Beasley
 

William Jay (Bill) Beasley, 45, of Paragould, finally found peace Friday, November 6, 2009. All that knew him loved him very much. He was very kind, gentle and meek. He loved his family and friends and was loved by them. Billy was a member of Third Avenue Baptist Church.
Bill was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sterlean and James Beasley, Lucy and Darrell Morrow, brother, Marlon Jeffrey Beasley, sister-in-law, Tanya Franks Beasley, and nephew, Ryan Beasley.
Survivors include his mother, Geraldine Morrow, father, Marlon Beasley, brother, Larry Beasley, two sisters and brothers-in-law, Shona and Brad Adams, Lana and John Dillon, neices and nephews, Amber Green, Jennifer and Stacy Adams, Tiffany and Emma Dillon, Treyson and Carly Rodden, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Leon Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Morrow Cemetery. Pallbearers are Marlon and Larry Beasley, John Dillon, Brad Adams, Brad Green, Doug Morrow and Daniel Eaton. Honorary pallbearers are his aunts, uncles, cousins and members of Third Avenue Baptist Church. Memorials may be sent to Third Avenue Baptist Church or Arkansas Children's Hospital.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home



 

Essie Austin

 

Essie Austin, 91 of Paragould, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was born on November 23, 1917 in Knobel, Arkansas, she was a maker and a member of Village Creek Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law; Jerry and Joyce Austin of Paragould, Glen and Chris Austin of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, six daughters and sons-in-law; Kathleen and Dwight Reed of Paragould, Anne Wright of Perryville, Missouri, Ernestine and Max Clubb of Ashville, North Carolina, Carolyn and David Albert of Collierville, Tennessee, Linda ( Wallace) and Paul Miller of Judsonia, Arkansas, Sue and Harvey Archibald of Jacksonville, Arkansas, one brother and sister-in-law; Raymond and Jeanne Austin of Umatilla, Florida, a twin sister; Dessie Carroll of Hernado, Mississippi, nineteen grandchildren, four step grandchildren, several great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a special friend; Bernadine Coy.

She was preceded in death by; her parents; Ernest and Elizabeth Dotson, her husband; William C. Austin, three grandsons; William Petty, Christopher (Chris) Austin, Jacob (Jay) Wright, two sons-in-law; Philip Wallace and Jacob Wright one brother and one nephew.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 10th, at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Dwight Harrison and Herbert Starr officiating, burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Monday at the Mitchell Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will include; Jack Jamison, Tim Coy, Kenny Gladish, Kimmy Don Rogers, Zane Gray and Mike Latimer. Honorary pallbearers will be the grandsons.

Memorial may be made to the Village Creek Church of Christ.


Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home


 

Verna Lee Dowler
 

Verna Lee Dowler, 58 of Paragould passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Born January 24, 1951, Verna was a homemaker and a member of the Gainesville Church of Christ.
Verna was preceded in death by her mother, Georgia Gonser Dowler and sister, Gail Parcher.
Survivors include son, Aaron Page of Paragould; daughters, Corrina Miller of Paragould and Donya Page of Owosso, MI; father, Bill Dowler of Paragould; niece, Jamie Heise, of Corunna, MI., and nephew, Derrick Long of Flint, MI., and eight grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Chad Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

Mabel Pauline Davis
 

Mabel Pauline Davis, (Aunt Mae Mae), age 102, passed away Monday, November 9, 2009, at Brookstone Assisted Living facility in Harrisburg, IL. Mabel was the oldest resident of Brookstone and had lived there since March 17, 2006, when she moved in after having resided several years at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Galatia, IL.
Mabel was born on September 16, 1907, in Greene County, AR. She was the eldest child of Fred and Hattie Ward. When she was 21 years old, her youngest sister, Martha Ellen Ward England, was born. One year later, their mother passed away of pneumonia. Mabel then took her younger siblings into her home and raised them like her own children. She was truly a compassionate and loving individual.

She married Grover Bridges, a widower with two teenage sons, and they made their living on a farm near Paragould, Arkansas. Mabel would arise every morning at 4:00 and cook all three meals of the day at that early hour, so that she could get to the fields with her husband. She later married Lon Davis, who also preceded her in death.

After her first husband passed away in February of 1959, Mabel learned to drive so that she would not be dependent on others to take her the 13 miles into town when she wanted to go. She was in her fifties when she received her driver’s license.

Mabel was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her siblings: Everett Ward, Stella Ward, Lawrence Ward and Wallace Ward. Survivors include her one remaining sister, Martha E. England, of Harrisburg, IL. Also surviving are nieces Monte Kay Johnson of St. Louis, MO; Carolyn Weber of Little Rock, AR; Garry England of Bartlesville, OK and Fred J. England of Vincennes, IN; step-grandchildren surviving include Dale Bridges of California and Deann Davis Coffman of Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Mabel loved living at Brookstone and enjoyed all of the activities offered there. She was particularly fond of the church services provided by various congregations who visited the facility. She also enjoyed playing BINGO six evenings there every week.

She had accepted Christ as her savior at a young age and is enjoying her eternal reward with Jesus. The sadness is for those of us remaining, who will miss her sweet smile and positive spirit. Mabel’s glass was always half-full.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 13th, 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Health Funeral Home in Paragould. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., with interment following at Memorial Gardens in Paragould.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mabel’s memory can be made to:

West View Baptist Church 701 W. Morgan Street Paragould, Arkansas 72450 OR

Big Creek Baptist Church 1194 Greene Co Rd. 144 Paragould, Arkansas 72450

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

Freada Eloise Boggs Williams
 

Freada Eloise Boggs Williams, 93, of Paragould, passed away Monday, November 9, 2009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a homemaker.
Born December 27, 1915, she was the daughter of the late W.A. and Nancy Parr. Mrs. Williams was also preceded in death by her husbands, Ellis Boggs and Homer Williams.

Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law: Barry Boggs, Nashville, TN, Jan and Kay Boggs, Meridian, MS; niece, Mary Dale Hefner, Paragould; grandchildren, Abraham, Darian, Zoe, and Sara Boggs and one great grandchild.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel, where her life will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., with Reverend Tom Letchworth officiating. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be sent to Greene Acres Nursing Home.


Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home


 

Kathy Grimes
 

Kathy Grimes, 48, of Paragould passed away November 9, 2009 at her home. She was born March 15, 1961 in Jonesboro to Bob and Doris Massingale.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Massingale; two daughters, Karrinda and Brandy Grimes: one brother, Jerry Edgar; two sisters, Bernice Armstrong and Donna Treat.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Grimes; father, Bob Massingale; four sisters, Lisa Moore, Pat Akes, Barbara Mattix and Carolyn Cooper; two grandchildren, Hannah Hill and Brylee Carroll; a very special godchild, Taylor Shipman and numerous nieces and nephews that loved her very much.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, November 11th, 6:00 until 9:00 at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 12th, 1:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home with Brother Rick Ethridge officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery.


Online guestbook: Phillips Funeral Home

William Van Kuykendall

 

William Van Kuykendall, 52, of Marmaduke passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Van was born November 21, 1956, he was a farmer and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Vicki of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Kandice Lyn and Ralph Oglesby III of Paragould; son, William Kane Kuykendall of the home; parents, Kenneth and Marjorie Kuykendall of Marmaduke; sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Ed Clary of Paragould; brother and sister-in-law, Dennis Lee and Janie Kuykendall of Bentonville, AR; grandchildren, Katelyn Grace Maggie Oglesby and Abigail Karoline Oglesby and grand-dog Maggie Mae, several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Kim Bridges officiating.
Burial will follow in Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Bobby DePriest, Danny DePriest, Adam Oglesby, Keith Dowdy, David Jernigan, Bobby Shreeves, William Dixon and Roy Newsom.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home


 

Ray E. Niedemeier

Ray E. Niedemeier, 81, of Peach Orchard, passed away November 12, 2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born July 2, 1928, at Minturn, he was the son of John and Bertha Lawrence Niedemeier. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and a farmer. He was a member of the Peach Orchard Pentecostal Church.

He was preceded in death by five sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Martha "Dee" Recker Niedemeier, whom he married July 20, 1952; five children, Patty Branch, Millington, Tenn., Robin Sander, Paragould, Ray Edward Niedemeier Jr., Peach Orchard, and Randy Eugene Niedemeier and Rickey Dale Niedemeier, both of Knobel; a brother, John Niedemeier, Michigan, two sisters, Emma Jean, Omaha, Neb., and Virginia, Michigan; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Lawrence Memorial Park. Bryan Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

 

John Andrew White, Sr.
 

John Andrew White, Sr., 56, of Paragould, passed away November 13, 2009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born December 27, 1952 in Paragould, he was a fish farm worker and a member of the Harvest Time Pentecostal Church.
He is survived by his wife, Jerris White of the home; one son, John Andrew White, Jr. and his wife Patricia of Paragould; two daughters, Glenda Chappel and her husband Billy of Ravenden, Arkansas, and Clara Applegarth and her husband Terry Dobbins of Stonewall, Arkansas; one brother, David White of Lafe; two sisters, Doris Burnett of Paragould, and Thelma Bradley of Jonesboro, and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Clara White; four brothers, Charles “Joe”, Bill, Ray, and Ed White, and one sister, Lola Mizell.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 16th, at the Harvest Time Pentecostal Church with Leonard Whitlock officiating. Burial in Hartsoe Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.

Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home

Roberta Mason

 

Roberta “Granny” Mason, 95, of Paragould, passed away November 13, 2009. Born March 23, 1919 in Williford, Arkansas, she was a homemaker and a founding member of the Oak Grove Church of Christ.

 
She is survived by five children and their spouses, Kenneth and Ann Mason of Avon Park, Florida, Charles and Carolyn Mason of Paragould, Jackie Mason of Lewisburg Tennessee, Viola and J. R. Nelson of Paragould, and Betty and Jerry Thompson of Paragould; nine grandchildren, Teresa Chipman, Kim Stewart, Shelly Brumley, Mark Mason, Stacy Thompson, Jason Thompson, Bryan Thompson, Deanna Walton, and Chris Mason, and several step grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and several step great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Price and Nettie McElfresh; her husband, Jack Mason; four sisters, one brother, and one daughter-in-law, Jenny Mason.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 17th, at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Herbert Starr and Scott Huston officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday evening, 6:00 until 9:00.

Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home

Jennifer Hope Myers
 

Jennifer Hope Myers, 57, of Paragould passed away November 13, 2009.

Preceding her in death was her father, Richard Pantier.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Myers; her mother, Margaret Pantier; two sons, Derrick and Kevin Myers all of Paragould and one daughter Danielle Stroble of Marmaduke.

Graveside services will be Friday, November 20th, 1:00 p.m. at New Friendship Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Jennifer Myers Funeral Fund at Phillips Funeral Home.


Online guestbook: Phillips Funeral Home

Thelma Arlene Rockwell
 

Thelma Tatum Rockwell, 77, passed from this life Sunday, November 15, 2009, at Belle Meade Nursing Center in Paragould. Thelma was born September 27, 1932.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest "Slim" and Effie Tatum; 3 sons: Clay, Carl and Kevin Kibbons; and her loving husband, Earl Rockwell.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Leonard "Johnny" and Clara Tatum; niece, Lee Ann Whipkey of Roscoe, IL. and nephew Lloyd Tatum of Hunnington Beach, CA.

Lasting memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or First Baptist Church of Paragould.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at Greene County Memorial Gardens with Reverend Joe Marsden officiating for family and friends who would like to honor Thelma one last time.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

Raymond Vaughn
 

Raymond Vaughn, 89, of Paragould, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at his residence. Born December 13, 1919, in Schugtown, he was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion. Mr. Vaughn was owner/operator of Raymond Vaughn Trucking since 1947; and a member of West View Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Vaughn of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ernie Lee and Teresa Vaughn, Ricky Allen and Shelia Vaughn; and two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Glen Staggs, and Dianna and Troy Morrow, all of Paragould. He is also survived by one brother, Leonard Vaughn; and a brother-in-law, Mack Hester, both of Paragould; fourteen grandchildren, Jesse Vaughn, Misty Long, Koryn Orr, Larissa Newman, Aimee Cupp, Emilee Bobbitt, Keith Staggs, Brad Vaughn, Eric Caussey, Jason Caussey, Michael Parker, Garrett Chappell, Matthew Chappell and Colton Morrow; and by fifteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Vada Vaughn; two brothers, Everett and Avon Vaughn; and by four sisters, Rowena Hyde, Jewell Morten, Sue McCullar, and Bernice Hester.

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

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 19th, at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Marc Reeves and Royce Boling officiating. Burial will be in the Brown’s Chapel Cemetery.

Jesse Vaughn, Brad Vaughn, Keith Staggs, James Vaughn, Garrett Chappell, Matthew Chappell, Ernie Vaughn, and Ricky Vaughn will serve as pallbearers. Colton Morrow will be an honorary pallbearer.

Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home

Mary Ruth Wineland
 

Mary Ruth Wineland, 77, of Paragould passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at UAMS in Little Rock. She was born November 15, 1932 in Greene County, AR. the daughter of the late Gus and Nettie Baker Hyde. She was a retired sales clerk at Belk Department Store and a member of Schugtown Methodist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her sister, Flossie Ryan and brother Jim Hyde.

Survivors include her husband, Marion Wineland of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Meredith Wineland of Benton; Rick and Debbie Wineland of Paragould; sisters, Lucille Diggs of Paragould and Juanita Harvey of Dixie; grandchildren, Jilayna Hammon, Derrin Wineland, Hayley McDaniel, Cole and Cody Wineland; great grandchildren, Jordan Wineland and Judah Hammon.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 pm Thursday at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Herschel Richardson officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.

Lasting memorials may be made to the Schugtown Methodist Church.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

Grace Delma Gramling

(December 24, 1929 - November 16, 2009)

No further information at this time.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home


 

Tracey Lynn Barnum
 

Tracey Lynn Barnum, 37 of Beech Grove passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 as a result of an accident. Born May 25, 1972, Tracey was a member of the Stanford Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Brian Barnum; paternal grandmother, Wanda Barnum; maternal grandparents, Lawson and Mary Nichols.
Survivors include his wife, Samantha Barnum of the home; daughter, Emily Jewel Barnum of the home; parents, Johnny and Bonnie Barnum of Beech Grove; brothers, Johnny Barnum, Jr. of Paragould and Gregory Dale Barnum of Beech Grove; paternal grandfather, Cleo Barnum of Beech Grove.
Visitation will be Friday, 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Stanford Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the church with Reverend Marion Gramling officiating.
Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Stanford Baptist Church or to the Tracey Barnum family to help offset medical and funeral expenses.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

Grace Delma Dunnam Gramling
 

Memorial services for Grace Delma Dunnam Gramling, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the home of Thomas and Cheryl Brant, Thyme Hill, located at 2281 Greene 707 Road in Paragould.

Grace was 80 when she went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2009. She had been residing at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. Grace was born December 24, 1929, to the family of Thomas E. and Leffie Ardella Dunnam.

Grace was united in marriage to Harry Luther Gramling of Walcott on December 24, 1954, who survives. She was a wonderful Christian, wife, mother, homemaker, relative and friend.

She was a member of the Baptist affiliation at Lorado, Clark’s Chapel, Mt. Zion and Ridgecrest. She loved and served faithfully as teacher and WMU president. She was employed at the Ed White Shoe company, served as a medical assistant and a nurse sitter.

She was the precious mother of four children, son and wife, Lonald Gary and Barbara Gramling; daughter and husband, Cheryl and Thomas Bryant; son and wife, Ronald Walter and Judy Gramling; one deceased daughter, Sandra Gail Lively. Her cherished grandchildren are Ashley Gramling Gray, Tami Jo Dale, Jason Lepper, Misty Lepper Hess, Bret Lepper, Janaca Bryant Cofer, Thomas C. Bryant, Marcel Gramling, Yvette Gramling, Rene Gramling, Renea Gramling, Watson Waggoner, Tina Adams, Jason Gramling and Melissa Gramling Brown, all of Walcott. Surviving siblings are Thomas Edwin Dunnam of Somerset, Ma.; and Ray Alvin Dunnam of Doniphan, Mo.

Preceding her in death are siblings, Monra Whitaker of Paragould, R.L. Dunnam of Edmonton, KY., James Dunnam of Niles, OH., and Cecil Dunnam of Jonesboro.

Grace will be deeply missed by all those who loved her and her spirit will live on in the lives of her husband, three children, 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, several nieces and nephews.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

Louise McConnell

Louise McConnell, 57 of Paragould, formerly of Glendale, CA. passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at her residence.

Mrs. McConnell was born January 29, 1952, to the late William and Dixie Lavin in Queensland, Australia. She married J. E. McConnell on July 4, 1972, in Warm Springs, Va. She was a history professor at UCLA for many years.

She is survived by her husband, two sons, Clint McConnell of Bay St. Louis, MS., and Bradford McConnell of Tokyo; and three grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in Bay Memorial Park, San Francisco.

Funeral arrangements are by Higginbotham Funeral Service, 401 West Main St., Walnut Ridge.

Online guest: Higginbotham Funeral Service

Raymon Byron Lawrence
 

Raymon Byron Lawrence, 73, of Thayer, Mo., formerly of Rector, passed away November 17, 2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

Raymon and his twin brother, Laymon, were born July 19, 1936, to the late Floyd and Nillie (McLeskey) Lawrence in Rector, Ark.

Raymon served 29 years active duty with the U.S. Air Force. He retired from the Air Force in 1983 as a Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt).

He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Shana and Ray Bob Cochran of Mammoth Spring, Ark., and Shelley and Jim Underwood of Thayer, Mo.; four grandchildren, Kib and Sarah Cochran of Little Rock, Kyle and Jennifer Williams of Little Rock, Megan and Marc Pitts of Thayer, Mo., and Jade Underwood of Jonesboro; two step-grandchildren, Chris and Niki Cochran and Lynn and Marvin Maguffey of Salem; three great-grandchildren, Grace Cochran, Mary Cochran and Landry Pitts; four brothers, Melvin and Mary Lawrence of New Castle, Ind., Laymon and Ruth Lawrence of North Little Rock, Donald and Wanda Lawrence of Paragould and Ralph and Ann Lawrence of Paragould; one sister, Betty Ellis of Wynne, along with a host of family and friends.

Graveside services will be Saturday, November 21st, 10:00 a.m. at the Woodland Heights Cemetery with Erman Croney officiating.

Visitation Friday evening, November 20th, 6:00 until 8:00 at the Irby Funeral Home in Rector.

The family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Rector High School Helping Hands Foundation.

Online guestbook:  Irby Funeral Home

Ralph Houston Nantze
 

Ralph Houston Nantze, 75, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at his residence. He was born May 18, 1934 in North Little Rock the son of the late Irvin E. and Emma Whitfield Nantz. He was also preceded by his son, Joe Nantze and sister, Ida Emmerling .
Ralph was a retiree of the Army, the Army National Guard and as a Bio Medical Technician at the V. A. Hospital in Little Rock. He was a member of the 204th Medical Detachment Dental Service in the Arkansas National Guard and was awarded the Armed Forces Reserve Medal. He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Bryant. He was a song director in his younger years and was active in his church and was a Christian who loved his family and always gave to others.

Survivors include his wife, Esther Lou Reid Nantze; and daughter Sheryl Willcockson of Paragould; son, Ralph E. Nantze of Georgia; 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Wasson of North Little Rock; brother, Ed Nantze of Mayflower; and sister Emogene Wilkins of Arkansas.

A memorial service in his honor will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould.

Lasting memorials may be made to St. Bernard's Hospice, 1726 Marie Circle, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

Polly Hodge
 

Polly Franklin Hodge, 72, formerly of Halliday, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in Little Rock. She was a homemaker and member of Holly Grove General Baptist Church. She was born April 27, 1937 the daughter of the late Orval and Este Lee Hawley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eldon and two siblings.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-laws: David and Terri Hodge of Ormond Beach, FL, Wade and Sonya Hodge of Maumelle; sister: Sandy Hawley of Marmaduke, eight grandchildren and four great grand children.
The family will receive friends Friday evening 5:30 until 7:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Her life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel, Saturday, at10:00 a.m. with her son David Hodge officiating. Interment will follow at New Friendship Cemetery.


Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

Leoma T. Wiggins

Leoma T. Wiggins, age 93, of Moore Haven, FL., passed away November 18, 2009, in Clewiston, FL. She was born January 12, 1916, in Kentucky, the daughter of the late James and Martha (Brown) Talley.

Survivors include three sisters, Billie Burton and Linda (Robert) Melvin of Benton, IL., Lavaughn (Carl) Overturf of Buckner, IL., grandsons, Timmy (Brenda) Wiggins, Terry Wiggins of Missouri, Carl (Missy) Farnam of Moore Haven, Robbie (Bonnie) Farnam, Sarasota, FL., Billy Jim (Judy) Farnam of Clewiston, FL., Billy Joe (Donna) Wiggins of Moore Haven; granddaughters, Wanda (Harry) Ogletree and Genia (Jack) Strickland of Moore Haven; great-granddaughters, Amanda Marquith of LaBelle, FL., Brandy (Eric) Johns of Moore Haven, Missy Ogletree of Moore Haven, Jessica (Todd) Hughes of Sarasota, Jennifer Farnam of Sarasota, Priscilla (Ryan) Spooner of Moore Haven, Keeley Farnam of Moore Haven; great-grandsons, Danny Wiggins, Christopher Wiggins, Scotty Wiggins, Matthew Farnam, Justin Wiggins; and numerous great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Wiggins; son, Billy Wiggins; daughter-in-law, Betty Jo Wiggins; great-grandson, Jerrimiah Harrison; and great-granddaughter, Kattie Wiggins.

Funeral services were held November 20, 2009, at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in Clewiston, FL., with Reverend Sherrill Tillery officiating. Cremation will take place at Caloosa Crematory, LaBelle. Inurnment will take place January 30, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Mountain Home Cemetery in Paragould.

Cremation Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.

Alidean Campbell
 

Alidean Campbell, 83, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, November, 19, 2009, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.
She was born November 8, 1926, in Greene County to Ode and Martha Hatcher. Mrs. Campbell retired from Arkla Gas and Campbell Pest Control. She was a member of 7th & Mueller Church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband, Telpher Campbell of the home; three grandchildren, Shannan Prince and her husband, Chad, Bobbie Jo Hyde, and Tooter Oren. She is also survived by one brother, Leon Hatcher; one sister, Katie Thomason; one son-in-law, Jerry Hyde; one daughter-in-law, Donna Campbell, all of Paragould; and four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Debbie Hyde; one son, Butch Campbell; two brothers, Dempsey Hatcher and Jessie Hatcher; and one grandson, John Campbell.

Visitation will be Friday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at 7th & Mueller Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 21st, 10:30 a.m. at 7th & Mueller Church of Christ, with Larry McFadden and Michael Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.

Dustin Hedge, Evan Smith, Clint Morten, Greg Campbell, Tim Campbell, and Johnny McCarroll will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Class 400 at 7th & Mueller.

Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home

Francis Nichols
 

Frances Nichols, 78, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009, at her residence.

She was born April 13, 1931, at Paragould to the late Charles and Elsie Swindel. Mrs. Nichols retired after 35 years with Frolic Footwear. She was a member of the Greensboro Church of Christ and a former member of the Extension Homemaker Club. She loved playing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and her friends.

Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Nichols; a son and his wife, Roger and Valerie Nichols, all of Jonesboro; a brother, Woodson Swindel of Edmond, Okla.; two sisters, Dorothy Browning and Louise Stark, both of Jonesboro; four grandchildren, Nick Briney and wife Gina of Jonesboro, Candi Dobbs of Batesville, Shane Nichols of Jonesboro and Brian Nichols of Bountiful, Utah; five great-grandsons, Ashton Briney, Tannis Briney, Sean Briney, James Dobbs and Russell Dobbs; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Addison M. Nichols, and four brothers.

A celebration of her life will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the Gregg Funeral Home Chapel at Jonesboro with David Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday, 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in Gregg Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Jonathan Gibson, Nick Briney, Shane Nichols, James Dobbs, Jordan Taylor and Dr. Bruce Taylor, and as honorary pallbearers, her great-grandsons, Ashton, Tannis, Sean, James and Russell, Norman Rudd, Mark Gibson, Dr. Steve Woodruff, Ron Boling, Oscar Lilly and Bill Jackson.

Lasting memorials may be given to the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund or the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House or the Children Home of Paragould.

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

Thomas Lemuel Taylor

 

Thomas Lemuel Taylor, 87, of Paragould passed away Friday, November 20, 2009at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born October 25, 1922. He was a World War II, Army veteran and retired from L. A. Darling Store Fixtures.
Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Reeves Taylor; parents, W. B. and Grace Vivian Taylor; daughter, Carolyn Taylor; sons, Tommy and Lanny Taylor; son-in-law, Gary Wright; grandson, Ricky Taylor; great granddaughter, Stephanie Wright.

Survivors include daughter, Frances Wright of Paragould and son Terry (Tracie) Taylor of Paragould; daughter-in-law, Barbara Taylor of Texas; brothers, Darrel (Katherine) Taylor of Paragould; Jim (Lois) Taylor of Jonesboro ; sisters, Dean Rickman and Ann Barrow of Paragould; grandchildren, Steve Wright (Kim) of Paragould, Stacy Rettig (Ken) of Michigan, Debbie Trappe (Gary) of Texas, Denise Taylor of Texas, Joseph Taylor (Leia) of Paragould, Tera Clayton (Lloyd) of Paragould; great grandchildren, Kassie and Kristin Wright of Paragould, Seth and Kenna Rettig of Michigan, Musi and Colton Trappe of Texas, Jasper Clayton of Paragould.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Eddie Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.

 
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

Gary Phildon Highfill
 

Gary Phildon Highfill, 56, of Powhatan passed away November 20, 2009, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born Sept. 10, 1953, in St. Louis. He was the son of Jonnie and Irene (Montgomery) Highfill, and of the Baptist faith.

He was employed with Emerson Electric in Paragould for 38 years and enjoyed playing music and riding motorcycles.

Survivors include his loving companion, Jay Lashlee of the home; mother, Irene Highfill; sister and brother-in-law, Gail and Terry Conyers all of Corning; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary Jr. and Amy Highfill of Springfield, Mo., and Charlie and Shelly Highfill of Corning; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Fred Rogers, also of Corning; six grandchildren, Morgan, Hayley and Peyton Highfill, Charlie Highfill, Jamison and Hank Rogers; and several family members and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Jonnie Highfill; and sister, Pauletta Highfill.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie Shourd, Steve Montgomery, Doyce Tyler, Kenny Tyler, Sammy Montgomery and Michael Ward. Honorary pallbearers will be David Shourd and Todd Collins.

Visitation will be this evening 6:00 until 9:00 at Phillips Funeral Home in Paragould. Services will be Monday, 1:00 p.m. at Center Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Corning Cemetery.

Online guestbook: Phillips Funeral Home

Mary Imogene Shelton
 

Mary Imogene “Jean” Shelton, 88, formerly of Paragould, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Heritage Gardens of Senath South in Senath, Missouri. She was born May 13, 1921 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Mrs. Shelton was a homemaker and a member of the 7th and Mueller Church of Christ.
Survivors include; one daughter and son-in-law; Sandra and Eddie Dickerson of Paragould, one grand daughter and her husband; Stacey and Aric Bokker of St. Joseph, Missouri, several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by; her husband; Charles Shelton, her father; Jeff McElrath, her mother Gertie Croft McElrath, one sister; Marguerite Taylor Woodie and one brother; Ralph McElrath.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Larry McFadden and Larry Hughes officiating, burial will follow in the Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening 6:00 until 9:00 the Mitchell Funeral Home


Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home

Martha Sue Camp
 

Martha Sue Camp, 75 of Paragould passed away Sunday, November 22, 3009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born August 22, 1934, she was retired from Ely and Walker Shirt Factory as Personnel Director and also retired from Wal-Mart. She was of the Methodist belief.

 
Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Camp; step-son Phil Camp; parents, George Thomas and Velzie Howe Hill; brother, Charles Hill.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Mary Camp of Paragould; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Terry Hatley of Sevierville, TN and Betsy and Tim Bishop of Jonesboro; step-son Freddy Camp of Paragould and step-daughter, Pam Thulin of Noel, MO; brothers and sisters-in-law Tommy and Harrie Leigh Hill of Paragould and Frank and Nancy Hill of Chelsea, MI. Grandchildren, Amy Brust, Crystal Johnson, Matt Newberry, Jarrod Bishop, Meagan Bishop, Abigail Camp and Elliott Camp; step-grandchildren, Joey Camp, Jonathan Camp, Brian Camp, Lance Corter and Landy Corter; 7 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Wood’s Chapel Cemetery with Pastor Lynn McClure officiating.
Pallbearers will be Terry Hatley, Tim Bishop, Roger Newberry, Harold Camp, Jr., Matt Newberry, Jarrod Bishop. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Kienbusch, Gary Pflaumer, Elliot Camp and Kameron Newberry.

 Memorials may be sent to the Kidney Foundation or Feed the Children.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

Dorothy Renfro
 

Dorothy Renfro, 74, of Paragould passed away November 24, 2009 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Dorothy was born January 10, 1935, to the late Osmer and Edna (Walker) Vanpool in Delaplaine. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Everett Rice, a daughter, Sherry Hall, and two brothers, Herman and Jim Vanpool.

She is survived by three grandchildren, Daniel Young, Tommy Hall and Candice Hall; two great-grandchildren, Daniel Young and Caleb Young; a brother, Roger Vanpool of Warrington, Mo.; and two sisters, Lavada Hearing of Imperial, Mo., and Linda Lindsey of Imperial.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 28th, 11:00 a.m. at Irby Funeral Home in Rector with Art Smith officiating. Interment will be in Purtle Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday 9:00 a.m. prior to service at the chapel.

Online guestbook:  Irby Funeral Home

Joyce Ann Moll
 

Joyce Ann Moll, 39, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born September 1, 1970 in St. Louis, MO. She loved Monkeys and stuffed animals.
Survivors include her mother, Georgia Kessler of Paragould and a favorite friend, Cocoa.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 27th, 10:00 a.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel. The family will receive friends Friday morning, 9:00 until 10:00 at the funeral home prior to services. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

Margaret Ann Funderburg
 

Margaret Ann Funderburg, 61, of Paragould, passed away November 25, 2009, in Memphis, TN.

Born October 7, 1948, she was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, William Clayton Funderburg.

Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Funderburg of Paragould and Priscilla Simmons of West Memphis; and three grandchildren.

Services will be Tuesday, December 1st, 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Bassett Cemetery in Bassett, AR.

Visitation will be Monday evening, November 30th, 6:00 until 8:00 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis.

Memorials may be made to help Jennifer Funderburg reclaim her life from the fire that took her mother’s life. They can be sent to Priscilla Simmons, 1010 Dover Road, West Memphis, AR 72301.


 

Helen Goehring
 

Helen Goehring of Paragould, was born April 25, 1931 in Cooter, MO. Helen passed away November 26, 2009 in Southaven, MS.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and teacher.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Darwin Goehring; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Mike Harvey of Paragould; two grandchildren, Corey and Joyce Lemieux of Jonesboro; one sister, Emma Gene Hinson of Paragould, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Etta Brown; one brother, Truman Brown, and four sisters, Alma Jo Ray, Cora Mae Zahner, Flo B. Davis, and Betty Ann Hammon.

She was retired from the Paragould School System where she taught science at the Middle School and Junior High for twenty-two years.

She was a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University with a degree in home economics. She had been an all state basketball player at Cooter High School, and was a huge fan of the Arkansas State University Red Wolves.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Greene County Retired Teacher’s Association.

Graveside services will be Monday, November 30th, 1:30 p.m. at Greene County Memorial Gardens, with Tom Letchworth officiating, under direction of Mitchell Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday evening, 6:00 until 9:00.

The family suggests donations be made to the First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 667, Paragould, AR 72451, or to the Greene County Retired Teacher’s Scholarship Fund.


Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home

Stella Ann Gathings
 

Stella Gathings, 102, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009. She was a homemaker and a Nazarine. She was born February 14, 1907 in Griffithville, AR. to the late Oscar and Lora Knell Dalton Nuckolls. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Benjamin Hogland; second husband, James Clinton Gathings, son, Benjamin Hogland, brothers, Guthrey and Desmond Nuckolls; sisters, Agnes Henley and Mildred Chaney.

Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law: Ed Gathings of Paragould and Kenneth and Joan Hogland of St. Louis, MO., daughter-in-law: Louise Hogland of St. Louis, MO., brother: Melvin Nuckolls of St. Louis, MO., 10 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Her life will be celebrated Sunday, November 29th, 1:00 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Tom Letchworth officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Saturday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

Ruby Idabell Rice
 

Ruby Idabell Rice, 82 of Stanford went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 27, 2009 at her home. Ruby was born January 26, 1927 she was a homemaker and a member of the Stanford Baptist Church.

 
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Everett Rice; daughter, Carolyn Smith; parents, Willie Henry and Martellia Casey Reeves; brothers, Lonnie and Eldry Reeves; sisters, Ruth Pillow and Geneva Penny. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Ray Stricker of Stanford; sons and daughters-in-law, Carol and Barbara Rice and Danny and Carey Rice both of Stanford. 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.

 
Funeral services will be Sunday, November 29th, 3:00 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverends Marion Gramling and Heath Vines officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday evening 5:30 until 9:00 at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Allen and Randy Russom, Glen Newberry, Eddie Blankenship, Kelly Gramling and Paul Thul. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to the Stanford Baptist Church, The Susan G. Komen Race for The Cure or Children’s Home of Paragould.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

Velis Ray Bateman
 

Graveside funeral services for 78-year-old Velis “Tootie” Bateman of Marmaduke, who passed away November 27, 2009, will be held Tuesday, December 1st, 10:00 a.m. at Harvey’s Chapel cemetery with Brother Kim Bridges officiating.

Mr. Bateman was born August 11, 1931, to the late Sidney and Stella (Morley) Bateman in Rector. He was retired from U.S. Pipe in Riverside, CA., and Delta Cotton Coop in Marmaduke.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Bateman, three sisters, Berniece Morris, Bonnie Davis and Ann Kang, two brothers, Harrison Bateman and Dub Bateman, his father and mother-in-law, Slim and Ruby Kirkpatrick.

Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Katherine (Kirkpatrick) Bateman of the home, son, Steve Bateman and wife, Melanie Bateman, of Marmaduke, three daughters, Susan (Bateman) Jordan and husband, Michael Jordan, of Rosebud, OR., Peggy Wright and husband, Frank Wright, of Dupont, WA., and Shawna Boggs and husband, Darrin Boggs, of Marmaduke, three brothers, Wallace Bateman and Darrell Bateman of MI., and Jerry Bateman of Knobel, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation will Monday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m. in Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Marmaduke.

Online guestbook: Irby Funeral Home

Freida Mae Jackson
 

Freida Mae Jackson, daughter of the late Andy and Bertha Pruett Dalton, was born May 5, 1927, in Senath, MO., and passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett, at the age of 82.
She married Homer Jackson, January 30, 1943, in Paragould, AR., who preceded her in death November 19, 1980. She was also preceded in death by one son, James Jackson; two brothers, Deward and Sandy Dalton; three sisters, Bonnie Ivy, Flucie Temple and Irene Williams, and a granddaughter, Katrina Lancaster.

Survivors include two sons, Ronald Jackson and wife, De'Ellen, of Lafe, AR., and Dwight Jackson and wife, Holly, of Weiner, AR.; two daughters, Rita Kasey and husband, Larry, of Sun City West, AZ., and Carolyn Jackson, of Cardwell, MO.; five grandsons; seven granddaughters; numerous great-grandchildren and many other relatives friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening, December 1st, 6:00 until 8:00 at McDaniel Funeral Home in Senath.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 2nd, at McDaniel Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Alan Cureton officiating.

Burial will follow in the Lulu Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Robert Burgess, Mitch Skelton, Tracy Perkins, Dwayne Bateman, Jimmy Lowe and Eddie Quinn.


 

Harold Don Reddick
 

Harold Don Reddick, born December 12, 1936, passed away November 28, 2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was a lifelong resident of Greene County, born in Alexander community to Humphrey Columbus and Lillie Belle Reddick. He was their tenth child. He was a graduate of Greene County Tech, a retired cotton farmer, a lifelong hunter, enjoying fox, coyote and deer hunting with family and friends. He served in the Arkansas National Guard and was a retired Staff Sergeant.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillie Belle (Biggs) Reddick, his father, Humphrey C. Reddick, five sisters: Violet Rippy, Lela Thomas, Lillian Williams, Modean Cline, and Amanda Kersten, four brothers, Edgar Reddick, Burl Reddick, Elbert Reddick and Doyle Reddick, four nephews and two nieces.

He is survived by wife: Sandra Reddick; one daughter: Donna Horner; one son and daughter-in-law: Roger and Mitzie Reddick; two cherished granddaughters, Kasey and Breanne; four sisters-in-law: Bobbie Reddick of Maynard, Minnie Lou Reddick of Little Rock, Brenda and Bob Routh of Cherokee Village, Linda and Rod Boydstun of Paragould; special great niece, Marsha Copeland, special great nephew, Keith Williams, many nieces nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews, and two grand dogs, Ruben and Rebel.

His life will be celebrated Tuesday, December 1st, 11:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Everett Isom officiating. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers are Doyle Reddick, Keith Williams, Gary Williams, Chris Blackshear, Richard Thomas, Steve Copeland, Dex Gardner, and Troy Foster. Honorary Pallbearers are Randal Williams, Troy Reddick, Jocko Reddick, Alvin Samuel, Pete Black and Tommy Hester.
The family will receive friends Monday evening 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

David Lee Hatley
 

David Lee Hatley, 48, of Paragould passed away November 28, 2009, at his residence.

He was a Marked Tree graduate and was employed by Monroe Manufacturing Co. of Paragould.

He was preceded in death by father, Bud Hatley, and brothers, Gene and Kenny Hatley.

Survivors include his mother, Marge Bradshaw of Jonesboro; son, Brandon Hatley of Newport; daughter, Courtney Hatley of Newport; brothers, Rick Hatley of Marked Tree and Dane Hatley of Kernersville, N.C.; sisters, Martha Saino of Nashville, TN., and Sharon Austin of Orange County, CA.; and three grandchildren.

Visitation will be this evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree.

A private family burial is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday in Marked Tree Cemetery.



 

Dorothy J. Allmond

 

Dorothy J. Allmond, age 83, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Yorkshire Manor in Grand Rapids, MI. Dorothy was born September 17, 1926.

She is preceded in death by her husband Carl S. Allmond of 52 years; son Mark A. Allmond; parents Marcus & Victoria Morrow; brothers, Marcus & Kenneth. She is survived by her son Joseph Allmond and his significant other Linda Knuth of Grand Rapids, MI., three grandsons Jared Allmond, Justin Allmond, & Joshua Allmond all of Kalamazoo, MI., sisters Hallie Sue Corbett of Marmaduke, AR., and Leta Lou Whitney of Houston, TX., and many cherished nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.

Dorothy graduated Paragould High School in 1944 then worked for the Navy Dept. until the end of WWII. She married Carl and moved to Flint, MI., raising two sons. She developed her culinary skills to become a fabulous cook. Upon retiring she and Carl traveled throughout the US summering at Houghton Lake, MI., and winters in southern states. They became permanent residents of Paragould in 1990.

The family wishes to thank the care givers at Stonebridge & Yorkshire Manor in Grand Rapids. Also to Diann Hyde of Paragould whose love and support has been invaluable.
Her life will be celebrated Saturday, December 5th, 10:00 a.m. at Heath Funeral Home with Reverend Michael Sutton officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church, 524 E. Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450.

Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home

Mary Bailey
 

Mary Bailey, 92, passed away November 29, 2009, at her home. She was born December 15, 1916, in Corinth, MS., to Kendel and Katie Rider. She was a member of Southside Church of God.

Preceding her in death were her husband, James Bailey, her parents, a son, Charles David Bailey, a grandson, Duane Keeling, three brothers, Jimmy, Edgar and Delbert Rider.

She is survived by two sons, Dan and James Lee Bailey, both of Paragould, two daughters, Mary Louise Mushegan of San Jacinto, CA., and Shirley Keeling of Paragould, one sister, Carrie Lee Raymond of Mt. Morris, IL., six grandchildren, Gerald, Michael, Daniel, Donald, David and Christal.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 3rd, 1:30 until 3:30 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 4:00 p.m. in Linwood Cemetery with Mark Ollenberger officiating.

Pallbearers will be Gerald Bailey, Joey Wood, Donald Dodson, Mike Perkins, David Keeling and Leon Pajak.


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Deborah Lynn Dunkin
 

Deborah Lynn Dunkin, 45, of Paragould passed away November 30, 2009. She was born April 26, 1964 in Paragould. She was employed at Bonanza and attended New Covenant Worship Center.

She is survived by her father, Rayburn Robertson; her mother, Donna Spencer; two sons, Cory and Casey Dunkin; two brothers, Jeff and Tommy Rousseau; two sisters, Shelia Overton and Tricia Stultz; and one grandchild, Starlyn Calhoun.

The family will receive friends Friday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 5th, at 2:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis Bradley officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.

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