Dorothy Nell Bullinger
 

Mrs. Dorothy Nell Bullinger, 64 of Paragould, Arkansas, died Thursday, November 1, 2012 at her home. Born May 22, 1948 in Parkin, Arkansas, she was a lifelong area resident and devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Bullinger was a member of the Rosewood Baptist Church in Paragould and enjoyed sewing, puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years: Bobby Bullinger of the home; one daughter: Charlene Green and husband Tom of Marmaduke, Arkansas; three brothers: Jess Hale, Jim Hale and Gerald Hale all of Marmaduke, Arkansas; four sisters: Mamie Hale of Jasper, Arkansas, Edna Davidson of Bradford, Tennessee, Rebecca Perez of Marmaduke, Arkansas and Brenda Crowder of Marmaduke, Arkansas. Mrs. Bullinger also leaves four grandchildren: Alex Edwards, Jacob Edwards, Meredythe Edwards, and Katie Green and a host of other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Magnus and Irene Hale and one sister: Carolyn Hale.

Memorial services will be Saturday, November 10th, 1:30 p.m. at the New Haven Baptist Church in Paragould, Arkansas with Rev. Dave White, Rev. Ron Pickney and Rev. Billy Joe Dowdy officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to St. Jude Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Faith Funeral Service of Manila, Arkansas is in charge of arrangements.


Online guest registry: Faith Funeral Service

Barbara Jean Rogers Harvey
 

Barbara Jean Rogers Harvey, 81, of Floral City, Florida, was the second child of Sybil (Morton) and Willie Rogers, lifelong residents of Paragould, Arkansas. While taking a nap last Thursday afternoon (11/01/2012) Barbara joined her parents, older brother (R.V. Rogers), and younger sister (Reba Perisho) in heaven and became a glorious member of God’s fleet of Angels.

Barbara was born September 1, 1931 and was raised in Paragould. Although she left the area as a young adult, she had the great sense to bring her children back to Paragould for many visits. These visits were primarily made to ensure her children’s values were built in wonderful ways by their grandparents. Willie, a survivor of a severe WWI combat injury while serving his country in France and Sybil, a masterful cook continue to be superstars in the memories of their grandchildren.

Barbara married Melvin Augustus Harvey of Augusta, Georgia and produced three children (Myron, Betsy, and James). During their 62 years of marriage the family tree branched out to add two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Family members, friends, and countless community members have been the fortunate benefactors of the gifts and talents Barbara gave to everyone long before her death. Many people wait on the death of someone to receive their inheritances. Those of us fortunate enough to be in the presence of Barbara did not have to wait.

Inheritances consist of time, talents, and treasures. It is the time and talent parts that Barbara possessed and these are what she gave to others. The talents most admired and appreciated about Barbara include her determination, creativity, love for learning, compassion for others, hopefulness, faith, and belief in God. We hope family and friends who reside in the Paragould area will join us in celebrating the wonderful life Barbara Jean Rogers Harvey so generously shared during her time on this earth.

A celebration tribute to Barbara's life will be Saturday, November 10, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Floral City, Florida. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory is in charge of arrangements. There will be no calling hours at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at a later date at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
The family requests donations in Barbara's memory to Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464 in lieu of flowers.

Online guest registry: Charles E. Davis Funeral Home

Anthoni Aaron Love
 

Anthoni Aaron Love, 50 of Paragould passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012 at his home. He was the son of the late Ernest George Hisel and was born September 2, 1962 in Harvard, Illinois. Anthoni was employed at Monroe, enjoyed deer hunting and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.

Anthoni was preceded in death by his father and his grand-father Hisel.

His survivors include his wife, Tracy L. Love; one son, Anthony Aaron Love; step mother, Mary Hisel; two step-sons, Tryson Hudson and Leslie Whitt; four step-daughters, Crystal Clemmer, Angela Knight, Pamela Whitt and Hope Whitt and eleven grand-children.

Memorial Services will be Thursday, November 8th, 2:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home with Stacey Prater officiating


Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home

Samuel Buren Jackson

 

Samuel Buren Jackson, 84, of Jonesboro, died peacefully November 3, 2012 at his home. He was born September 30, 1928 in Goobertown, Arkansas, to Ruel and Bertha Jackson. Buren graduated from Green County High School and attended Arkansas State University and University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri.

Buren retired from the Arkansas State Police with the rank of major in 1988 after serving 33 years. After retirement, he was a realtor in the Little Rock area for 10 years.

He had been a member at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church for many years and a current member at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Jonesboro, AR. He was a Master Mason, and a member of the Lake City Lodge.

Buren is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruth Sheffield Jackson, his daughter, Carolyn J. Hames and husband Ron, of Spring, TX, his son, Robert (Bob) S. Jackson and wife Peggy, of Paragould, Arkansas, a brother, Thomas D. Jackson and wife Della, of Jonesboro; six grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Geraldine Jackson and Charlene Diggs, three brothers, Paul Jackson, Marlin Jackson and David Jackson and two infant great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Samuel Buren Jackson will be held Wednesday, November 7th, 10:00 a.m. at Emerson Memorial Chapel, 1629 East Nettleton Road, Jonesboro. Pastor John Sword, Pastor Patty Sword and Pastor Rex Darling will officiate. Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Burial will follow at the Woods Chapel Cemetery, CR 728, off of Highway 49 S, Paragould, Arkansas with Arkansas State Police serving as pallbearers and full department honors.
Relatives and friends are welcome at the Emerson Funeral Home for visitation Tuesday evening, November 6th, 5:00 until 7:00. For lasting memorials, please consider, the Arkansas State Police Foundation, 5702 Dreher Lane #3, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209.

Online guest registry: Emerson Funeral Home

Mrs. Naomi Arnold
 

Mrs. Naomi Arnold, 87, of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning, AR. Mrs. Arnold was born July 18, 1925 in Peach Orchard, AR.
She enjoyed genealogy and sewing. She was a fifty year member of the Extention Homemakers Club and also a member of the Church of Christ in Corning.

She is survived by three children Kathleen Lynnette Arnold of Corning, AR., Dale Arnold and wife Patricia of Imboden, AR., Anne and husband R.J. Stone of Marion, AR.; one sister Janis Spinks of Clarksdale, MS.; five grandchildren Cara and husband Troy Cox, Amy and husband Chris Enger, Dale Arnold Jr., Kathryn Stone, Olivia Stone; three great-grandchildren Madison Cox, Whitley Cox and Cameron Cox.

She was preceded in death by two husbands Erwin “Pepper” Martin and Austin Arnold; her parents Ervin and Eunice Clark.

Funeral services will be conducted graveside Monday, November 5th, 2:00 p.m. at Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould, AR., with Kippy Woods officiating. Visitation will be Monday, November 5th, 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Ermert Funeral Home.

In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Paragould Children’s Home.


Online guest registry: Ermert Funeral Home

Charles Earl Holman
 

Charles Earl Holman, 74, of Corning, AR., passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mr. Holman was born May 13, 1938 in Saint Francis, AR.
He was a self employed Antiques Collector. He enjoyed fishing, Indian rock and arrowhead hunting, attending flea markets and yard sales, and shooting billards. He served his country as a member of the United States Army.

He married his wife Debbie Kay (Burns) Holman on March 11, 1972. She survives, other survivors include two daughters Pam and husband Tony Roark of Corning, AR., Lisa and husband William Naney of Rector, AR.; one son Charlie Holman and fiance' Abby of Paragould, AR.; one sister Debbie Ball; four brothers Harold Holman, Gene Holman, Calvin Gordon, Randy Gordon; six grandchildren Chris Roark, April Green, Autumn Naney, McKain Holman, Drayton Holman, Kieran Holman; four great-grandchildren Christen Roark, Paden Scudder, Hayley Naney and Libby Green.

He was preceded in death by his father Oscar Holman; mother Beulah Mae (Price) Holman-Gordon; stepfather Wallace Gordon; two brothers Reggie Holman, Rick Gordon and sister Betty Taylor.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 7th, 10:00 a.m. in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bill Meadors officiating. Burial will follow the services in the Corning Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, November 6th, 6:00 until 8:00.


Online guest registry: Ermert Funeral Home

Rex Albert Woodhouse

 

Rex Albert Woodhouse, 74, left for his eternal home from Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, November 5, 2012. He was born July 24, 1938 in Reeves, Missouri to Woodrow and Alberta (Peters) Woodhouse who preceded him in death as did his son Michael Woodhouse.

Rex is survived by two granddaughters Michelle Woodhouse and Erica Woodhouse , and one step grandson Jeremy Brown all of Paragould, one brother Leroy and wife Lou Woodhouse of Paragould, three sisters Barbara and husband Bill Goodwin of Belleville, Illinois, Glenda and husband Boe Allen of Paragould and Brenda and husband Herman Jarrett of Fort Smith. Rex was of the Baptist belief; he was an Army Veteran and served in France. Rex also leaves behind two nieces Kathy (Allen) Knowles of Poplar Bluff and Kim Woodhouse of Paragould, one nephew Brian Goodwin of O’Fallon, Illinois, as well of host of cousins and friends.

Rex was a pool player and spent many hours playing, a retired used car dealer who was fun loving and loved telling a good joke.

Funeral services will be Friday, November 9th, 11:00 a.m. in the Heath Colonial Chapel with Royce Boling officiating, burial will be in Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.


Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Melvin Forkum
 

Melvin “Jack” Forkum, 89, of Paragould, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at his residence.

Born December 17, 1922, in Walcott, to Henry and Eva Forkum, he was a retired farmer and a school bus driver for Greene County Tech. Mr. Forkum was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James and Debbie Forkum of Paragould; two daughters and a son-in-law, Linda and Robby Roush of Huntington, Arkansas and Pat Allen of Paragould. He is also survived by three brothers, Tab Forkum, Billy Joe Forkum and Norman Forkum, all of Paragould; one sister, Hazel Forkum of Paragould; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Frankie Forkum; his parents; one brother, Richard Forkum; and one sister, Rhoda Greer.

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

Funeral services will be Friday, November 9th, 1:30 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, with Marion Gramling officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

David Allen, Kelly Forkum, Corey Forkum, Bobbye Freeman, Kenneth Freeman, and Lindell Ervin will serve as pallbearers. Tab Forkum and Billy Joe Forkum will be honorary pallbearers.



Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

Jones Martin

 

Jones “Jonesie” Martin, 67, of Trumann, died November 6, 2012 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Born December 6, 1944 in Paragould, he had lived in northeast Arkansas his entire life spending the last 10 years in Trumann. Jones retired from G.E. in 1997 after working there for 32 years. He was a member of the AFLCIO Local 747 and had served as shop steward. He was the valedictorian of Brookland High School class of 1962. Jones had served in the Army National Guard. He was a charter member of the Jonesboro Chapter of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. He is a former Arkansas State director and is currently the chapter director for Chapter D of Jonesboro. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but his passions were woodworking, his motorcycle, and Buddy, his dog.

Jones is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna Martin, Trumann; his son, Jason Martin, Jonesboro; his daughter, Lisa (Loyd) Gravitt, Trussville, Alabama; and his grandchildren, Hunter Martin, Martin Gravitt, and Nathaniel Gravitt.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Thelpa Jackson Martin.

Funeral services will be Friday, November 9th, 2:00 p.m. at Emerson Memorial Chapel with Chris DePriest officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Emerson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Serving as pallbearers will be Junior Hancock, Danny Merritt, Jack Montgomery, Keith Sanders, Don Smith, and Gary Vanderbilt. Honorary pallbearers are Larry Johnson and Members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter D.

Visitation will be Thursday evening, November 8th, 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that lasting memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73123-1718.


Online guest registry: Emerson Funeral Home

Ronald David Jernigan
 

Ronald David Jernigan, 58, of Hot Springs passed away Wednesday November 7, 2012. He was born September 26, 1954 in Marianna, Arkansas.

Ron graduated from Paragould High School in 1972 then graduated Arkansas State University with a degree in computer programming and worked for Systematics/Alltel in Little Rock; was a devoted Methodist church member; his hobbies included bowling, golf, blackjack, and bridge.

He was predeceased by his wife, Kathy Jernigan, one daughter, Ronda Jernigan James, his father, Ray Jernigan and one brother, Russell Jernigan.

Survivors include his mother, Monica Mitchell of Hot Springs; one sister, Rita Jernigan and wife Pam of Little Rock; one brother, Randell Jernigan and wife Robin of Jonesboro; one daughter, Angela Thomas and husband Michael of Plumerville; grandsons, Blake and Daeron James; son-in-law, Jeff James of Plumerville; step sisters, Kerry Jewison of Madison, Wisconsin, Jocelyn Noel of Paragould and Michele French of North Little Rock; step brother, Eddie Jernigan of Paragould; and his best friend, Chuck Dudley of Hot Springs.
Burial will be at a later date in Marianna, Arkansas.

Cards may be sent to family members at 115 Forest Heights Trail Hot Springs 71901

Memorials may be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. The family would like to express thanks to Hospice Home Care and to the staffs of Pines and Garland Nursing facilities for their kindness and compassion and endless supply of Dr. Peppers.

Online guest registry: Hot Springs Funeral Home

Syble Catherine Ballard

 

Syble Catherine Mayhan Ballard, 93 of Jonesboro died November 7, 2012 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born September 19, 1919 in Swifton to J. W. and Eva Mayhan, was a homemaker and a faithful member of the Light Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommie Ballard of 65 years, and her parents.

She is survived by a daughter, Joan Wharton (Taft) of Jonesboro; son, Gary Ballard (Deloris) of Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Ruth Ballard of Walnut Ridge; grandchildren, Catherine Potts (Danny) of Jonesboro, Scott Wharton of Little Rock, Stacy Powell (Mark) of Biloxi, Ms, Michele Ballard of Nashville, TN and three great-grandchildren, Chris Powell of Pensacola, FL; Katelyn and Thomas Powell of Biloxi, MS.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, November 10th, 11: 00 a.m. at the Light Baptist Church with Rev. Raymond Atwood officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Walcott under the direction of House Gregg Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge.

Visitation will be Friday evening, 5:00 until 7:00 at House Gregg Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge.

Pallbearers: Michael Exum, Joe Pratt, Michael Bruner, Monty Cossey, Jesse Hancock and Danny Potts.

Honorary: Roger Jones and the men of Light Baptist Church.

Lasting Memorials may be made to Light Baptist Church.

Online guest registry: House Gregg Funeral Home/Walnut Ridge

Mrs. Mary Inez Foster

 

Mary Inez Foster, age 81, of Paragould passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital. She was born December 13, 1930 in Twist, AR to Lloyd and Notra Hogan Burns. Mary was a homemaker and a member of the New Life Temple Ministries. She was a devoted mother to her children and grandchildren, and a faithful member to her church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Everett Foster; one daughter, Eunice Kay Foster; one sister, Eloise Berry; and two brothers, Troy Lee Burns and Lowell Gene Burns.

Survivors include two sons, Stan (Judy) Foster and Charles (Bonnie) Foster all of Paragould; four daughters, Mary Joyce (Duke) Hooks of Paragould, Shirley Diane (Michael) Clements of Temple, TX, Sarah (Richard) Spencer of Paragould, and Jamie Hill of Paragould; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; four sisters, Melba Humphrey and Faye Smith both of Flint, MI, Joetta Thrasher and Charolette Hendley both of Paragould; and a brother, Ben Burns of Paragould.

Visitation will be Friday evening, November 9th, 6:00 until 8:00 at the New Life Temple Ministries, 401 S. 12th Avenue in Paragould.

Church services will be Saturday, November 10th, 1:00 p.m. at the church with Rev. Jerry Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.

Donnie Hooks, Matt Foster, Mark Foster, Luke Foster, Brian Foster, Brad Foster, Chris Spencer, Eric Spencer and Josh Thompson will serve as pallbearers. Duke Hooks, Michael Clements and Richard Spencer will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Lasting memorials can be made to either the New Life Temple Ministries or to the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation.


Online guest registry: Roller Funeral Home

Terry Ray Brown

 

Terry Ray Brown, 44 was born January 16, 1968 in Jonesboro. He was the precious son of Bonnie Bryson and Robert Bryson both of Paragould and Joe and Judy Brown of Jonesboro. Terry passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 after a valiant fight but lost his battle of cancer at his home where he had been surrounded by family and friends.

Terry attended Southside Community Church. He was an avid player of play station and loved to play the guitar.

He is survived by his parents; beloved wife, Dawn Marie Brown of the home; a son, Aaron Henderson of St. Louis, MO.; two grandsons, A. J. and Zachary; two sisters, Andi Bandy of Jonesboro and Stephanie Morgan of Paragould; one brother Robert (Bob) Nelson of Paragould; grandmother, Betty Nelson of Hardy; six nieces and three nephews.

Preceding him in death were his grandfather, Raymond Nelson and Raymond Minton and his grandmother, Mary Brown.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, November 14th, 6:00 until 9:00 at Phillips Funeral Home. A memorial service for Terry and his sister, Stephanie Morgan will be Thursday, November 15th, 2:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Charles Stoddard officiating.

Please send expressions of sympathy to Bonnie Bryson 504 Madonna Paragould, AR 72450


Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home

Louise Grooms
 

Louise Grooms, 97, Paragould, died Sunday, November 11, 2012, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. She was born March 14, 1915 in Beech Grove, the daughter of the late Cecil John William and Cora Lee Crafton Butler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Lester Grooms and a sister, Euna Mae Murdoch.
She retired after 20 years as a sales clerk from Belk Simpson Department Store and was a member of Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Kenneth L. and Ernestine Grooms of Sherwood, Jerry L. and Susan Grooms of Kemah, TX, Terry Lynn Grooms of Paragould; sisters: Roma Jean Davis of Phoenix, AZ, Katherine Stark of Boulder City, LA, Geraldine Smith of Flint, MI, Cecelia O'Bannon of Houston, TX, Corean House of Boulder City, LA, Jovean Butler of Bolivar, TN; brothers: James F. Butler of Houston, TX, Wayne Butler of Dallas, TX; 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 13th, 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Wednesday, November 14th, 11:00 a.m. at Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church, with Rev. Jason Sutfin officiating. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.


Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Mamie Jewel Cooper

 

Mamie Jewel Cooper, 92, of Brookland, died Sunday, November 11, 2012, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born August 14, 1920 in Paragould the daughter of the late Walter Scott and Ethel Matilda Kelly Horton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Dennis Cooper, Sr., an infant son, a grandson, a great great grandchild, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. She was a homemaker, a member of West View Baptist Church and enjoyed caring for her grandchildren, cooking and flowers.

She is survived by her children: Harold Dennis Cooper, Jr., of Paragould; Geraldine Dowden of Brookland, Carolyn Phillips and Bob of Highland, Merrollee Atwood and Bill of Joelton, TN, Judy Johnston and Jim of Paragould, Brenda Kelley and Bill of Jonesboro, and Lance Cooper and Nylea of Skaneateles, NY; sisters: Nita Bowden of Farmington, MO and Catherine Whitlock of Kennett, MO; 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Wednesday, November 14th, 2:00 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel, with Reverend Marc Reeves and Reverend Joel McMasters officiating. Interment will follow at New Friendship Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to West View Baptist Church and the American Diabetes Association.



Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Stephanie Carol Morgan

 

Stephanie Carol Morgan, 40 was born October 1, 1972 in Jonesboro. She was the precious daughter of Bonnie Bryson and Robert Bryson both of Paragould. Stephanie died unexpectedly in her sleep, Sunday, November 11, 2012, no doubt grieving for her brother, Terry Brown, who passed away just hours before.


She is survived by her parents; beloved husband, Larry Morgan of the home; five daughters, Taylor Rhea Sluder, Madison Sluder, Katelyn McDaniel, Secret Morgan and Toni Morgan; a sister, Andi Bandy of Jonesboro; one brother, Robert (Bob) Bryson of Paragould; grandmothers, Betty Nelson of Hardy and Dixie Morris of Hoxie; two nieces and five nephews.

Preceding her in death were a brother, Terry Brown; grandfathers, Raymond Nelson and Woodie Morris

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, November 14th, 6:00 until 9:00 at Phillips Funeral Home. A memorial service for Stephanie and her brother, Terry Brown will be Thursday, November 15th, 2:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Charles Stoddard officiating.

Please send expressions of sympathy to Bonnie Bryson 504 Madonna Paragould, AR 72450

Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home

William Timothy Ray
 

William Timothy “Tim” Ray, 46, of Paragould, died Monday, November 12, 2012 at his home. Tim was born to Larry and Jenny Anderson Ray, June 4, 1966 in Paragould.

Tim is survived by his mother Jenny and her husband Jerry Tabor of Jonesboro, one sister Karen Ray Ford and her husband Tim of Paragould, his companion for many years Jeri Sue Banks, their children Adrian and Ashley Banks of Paragould, his nieces and nephew Rachel Churchill, Hannah Coleman, Brandi Ray, Anthony Ray, three great nephews Bryce, Jaxon and Kale and a host of family and friends.

Tim is preceded in death by his father Larry, his brother Steve, grandparents Rev. Roy and Alice Anderson and Virgil Ray and Juanita Ray Thomason.
Memorials made be to the St. Bernard’s Hospice 2813 Forrest Home Road Jonesboro, AR 72401.

Graveside services will be Thursday, November 15th, 11:00 a.m. at Shiloh Cemetery with Wayne Faulkner officiating.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, November 14th, 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Nettie Jane Huffman Williams
 

Nettie Jane Huffman Williams, 69 of Sherwood passed away Monday, November 12th, 2012. She was born October 15, 1943 in Craighead County, Arkansas to Jess and Frances Huffman.

Mrs. Williams loved her family. She was a very devoted mother, and grandmother. She especially enjoyed her time with grandchildren, reading, scrapbooking and going to the movies. She retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company with over thirty years of service. She also was a 1961 graduate of Greene County Tech.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dale Huffman; and granddaughter, Kelsie.
Cherishing her memory are her former husband, Sam Williams; children, Brad Williams (Michelle) of Sherwood, Bryan Williams (Donna) of Sherwood, and Beth McCauley (Jeff) of North Little Rock; brother, Lon Huffman (Mary Ann); two sisters, Judy Williams (Dwight), and Peggy Brown; eight grandchildren, Brittany, Ashley, Tawney, Jessica, Jacob, Jackson, Mackenzie, and Noah; her great-granddaughter, Bonnie; and a host of special friends.
A celebration of her life will be held Saturday November 17th, 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Heath Funeral Home in Paragould, Arkansas. Interment will follow the service at Browns Chapel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening, November 15th, 6:00 until 8:00 at Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home, in North Little Rock and Friday evening, November 16th, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Online guest registry: Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

James Franklin Taber Jr.
 

James Franklin Taber Jr., 39, of Paragould died Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at Paragould in a fatal car wreck.

Born April 12, 1973, at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., he was the son of James Franklin Taber and Rebecca Scrape Hinds and was a longtime area resident. Mr. Taber attended the House of Prayer Church in Paragould and was a roofer. Mr. Taber was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and collecting novelty frogs and coins. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Heaven Taber of the home; his mother and stepfather, Rebecca and Oliver Hinds of Bay; son, Jacob Taber of the home; two daughters, Lacey Taber of Paragould and Katelyn Taber of Neosho, Mo.; sister, Michelle Tedder and husband Randy of Osceola; two grandsons, Jaidyn and Kaysen Eiler of the home; granddaughter, Brooklyn Barnett of the home; five stepgrandchildren, Kimberly Gauthier, Andrew Risher, Pacey Risher, Nikki Oliver and John Smith, all of Paragould; two nieces, Ashley and Amber Starling of Marion; and one nephew, Jake Starling of Marion. Mr. Taber also leaves a host of other family and friends.

Mr. Taber was preceded in death by his father, James Franklin Taber Sr.

Pallbearers will be John Dixon, John Hunt, Patrick Gauthier, Jim Galloway, John Amick, Blue Pierce and Neil Crase.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 17th, 11:00 a.m. at the First Assembly of God in Trumann with Oliver Hinds, Randy Tedder and Michael Scrape officiating. Burial will follow in Marked Tree Cemetery with Faith Funeral Service of Manila in charge of arrangements.

The family will receive visitors Friday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested consideration of donations to Mr. Taber’s children. An account has been set up under his name at Unico Bank in Trumann.

Jonesboro Sun/November 16, 2012


 

Mr. Kenneth Mabry
 

Kenneth Mabry, age 60, of Genoa City, WI, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on November 13, 2012 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born February 19, 1952 to Jakie and Mae Miller. Kenneth worked in the car business for over 30 years. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines. He loved to play music and sing, ride motorcycles, and was a very loving father and husband.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Winters Mabry; seven children, Michael Mabry of Genoa City, WI, Stephany (Alex) Haak of Waukegan, IL, Marie (Jim) Jandak of Bowling Brook, IL, Tony (Toshia) Gibson of Wentzville, MO, Ashley Rosales, Bianca (Kevin) Acosta and Junior Rosales all of Jonesboro; his mother-in-law; two aunts; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 21st, 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro.

Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Mary Hoots officiating. Burial will in Clark’s Chapel Cemetery.

Dewayne Williams, Kevin Acosta, Robert Van Gundy, David McAndrews, Barry Jones, and Ray Hoggard will serve as active pallbearers. James Gaskins will serve as honorary pallbearer.

Online guest registry: Roller Funeral Home

Mrs. Rosie Mae Baxley

Rosie Mae Herrington Baxley, age 74, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at her home. She was born December 4, 1937 in Paragould to Raymond and Kitty Mae Wiggington Herrington.

Rosie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill Baxley; three brothers, James Raymond Herrington, Preston Herrington and Carol Herrington; and three sisters, Erma Garner, Jean McKinney and Bernice Herrington.

Survivors include two sons, Terry (Beverly) Baxley of Marianna and Ricky (Kim) Baxley of Paragould; two daughters, Brenda (Joe) Brown of Jonesboro and Linda Kay (Kelly) Alexander of Tampa, FL; nine grandchildren, Donna Lipsky, Billy Joe Brown, Julie Rae Fuller, Belinda Baxley, Jessica Baxley, Molly Alexander, Jon Alexander, Joshua Alexander and Ricky Baxley; seven great grandchildren, Natalie Lipsky, Sarah Lipsky, Duke Lipsky, Cody Ray Hill, John Daniel Hill, Jordan Fuller and Dakota Fuller; two brothers, Ronnie Herrington and Curtis Herrington; and two sisters, Helen Perry and Rachel Lewis.

Visitation will be Friday evening, 5:00 until 8:00 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 17th, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Arlis Richardson officiating. Burial will follow at Caldwell Chapel Cemetery.

Jon Sanders, O.D. Walker, George Ivy, Junie Smith, Mike Palmer and Bodie Ingold will serve as pallbearers.


Online guest registry: Roller Funeral Home

Ricky Ray Baxley
 

Ricky Ray Baxley, age 52, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born March 9, 1960 in Miami, FL, to William Woodson and Rosie Mae Herrington Baxley. He attended Lee Sr. High School in Marianna and worked in the farming industry. He liked horses, flea markets, repairing lawn mowers, and helping others.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Kimberlie Holtmeyer Baxley; a son, Ricky Woodson Baxley; three daughters, Julie Rae Fuller, Belinda Jayne Baxley, and Jessica Rose Baxley; four grandchildren, Cody Ray Hill, John Daniel Hill, Jordan Fuller and Dakota Fuller; a brother, Terry (Beverly) Woodson Baxley; two sisters, Brenda (Joe) Brown and Linda Kay (Kelly) Alexander; and a special niece, Donna Lipsky.

Visitation will be Friday evening, 5:00 until 8:00 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 17th, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with Arlis Richardson officiating. Burial will follow at Caldwell Chapel Cemetery.

Jon Sanders, O.D. Walker, George Ivy, Junie Smith, Mike Palmer and Bodie Ingold will serve as pallbearers.


Online guest registry: Roller Funeral Home

Leon Dick Dover

March 16, 1926 - November 15, 2012

 

Leon Dover, 86 of Lafe, died Thursday at his residence. Leon was a retired farmer and a World War II veteran. Leon was preceded in death by 2 wives; parents, Lonnie and Lula Forrest Dover; 2 sisters and a brother.

Survivors include daughters. Joyce Cook of Brookland, AR and Kathy Russom of Lafe, AR; sons, J. L. Dover of St. Louis, Jimmy Dover of Colorado, Jack Dover of Cherokee Village, John Dover of Jonesboro and Ted Dover of Lafe; brother, Ronald Hendon of Jonesboro; sisters Norma Harvill of Alabama and Geraldine Wayons of Texas. 16 grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Saturday morning, November 17th, 8:30 until10:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Lawrence Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Don Clayton officiating. The family request that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Glen J. Nihart, Sr.

August 17, 1946 - November 15, 2012

 

Glenn J. Nihart, Sr. 66 of Paragould, died Thursday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Glenn was a retired truck driver, an Air Force Veteran and a member of the Lake Street Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Leoda McKevin Nihart and a son, Glenn J. Nihart, Jr.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Hyatt Nihart of the home; sons, Jerry Wayne Bullock of North Little Rock and Allen Martin of Paragould; daughters, Crystal Martinson and Tricia Beck of North Little Rock, Margaret Nihart, Aldine Woods and Amanda Martin all of Paragould; brother, Jody Nihart of Middleburg, IN; sister, Laura Anne Ray of Fort Mojave, AZ. 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Memorial services will be held at a later date.



Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Verna M. Chapmon
 

Verna M. Sanders Chapmon, 86, of Paragould, died Friday, November 16, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Verna was born to Henry Byron and Cora Alice (Fuller) Sanders July 26, 1926 in Paragould.

Mrs. Chapmon is survived by four daughters Mary Boren of Paragould, Cheryl Fields of Paducah, Kentucky, Melorie Prusha of Paragould, Lisa Swan of Tenn Ridge, Tennessee, four sons Walter Frank Ellis of Jonesboro, Robert Ellis of Long Beach, Mississippi, Gary Ellis of Paragould, William T. Chapmon of Paragould, 26 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren.
Mrs. Chapmon is preceded in death by her parents and several brother and sisters.

Funeral services will be Sunday, November 18th, 1:30 p.m. in the Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Jason Tredaway officiating, burial will follow in the Linwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday at 11:00 a.m. until service time.



Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Cade Allan Christie
 

Cade Allan Christie, age 25, of Manila, died Friday November 16, 2012, near Manila, from injuries received in an auto accident. Born at Paragould, he was a 2006 graduate of Manila High School, had lived much of his life in Manila, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Cade recently completed his training as an Emergency Medical Technician at Arkansas Northeast College in Paragould. He loved to play guitar and recently recorded an album with the band "Fates Undertaking." Cade was a big man with a big heart. He had a warm kindness for people and children in need. Cade was often teased by friends and family for working out, and he loved football, movies, and going mudding after a rain. He leaves many friends that will miss him dearly as he could always bring a smile on a bad day.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jack Christie.

Survivors include; his father, Allan Christie of Walnut Ridge, his mother, Ginger Christie and her husband, Ferrell Kosechata of Manila, maternal grandmother, Janice Crooms of Manila paternal grandmother, Melba Christie of Paragould

Funeral service will be Sunday November 18th, 2:00 p.m. at the Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Manila with Rev. Jerry Pentecost officiating. Burial will follow in Manila Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors Sunday afternoon from 12:30 p.m. until service time.


Pallbearers will be; L. B. Yates, Zakk Crocker, Nathan Greer, Kyle White, Larry Perkins, Josh McCallie, Justin Ford, and Frankie Pierce.


Online guest registry: Howard Funeral Service

J.W. “Dub” Hampton
 

Heaven received another “special” angel, J.W. “Dub” Hampton, age 78 of Marmaduke, Arkansas, Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Mr. Hampton was born June 6, 1934 in Mounds, Arkansas, to the late Floyd and Rosetta Silkwood Hampton.

Dub enjoyed many things during his life including attending church, fishing, riding his bicycle, cutting wood and gardening with his dad and visiting family and friends. Dub was a friend to anyone who knew him and a great big brother to his ten younger siblings.

Survivors include; six brothers: Roy Hampton of Marmaduke, Arkansas, Kenneth Hampton and wife Glenda of Marmaduke, Arkansas, Charles Hampton and wife Donna of Marmaduke, Arkansas, Rickey Hampton and wife Vicki of Delaplaine, Arkansas, Mickey Hampton and wife Belinda of Marmaduke, Arkansas, Michael Hampton and wife Leisa of Haysville, Kansas; four sisters: Linda Russom of Paragould, Arkansas, Shirley Mansfield and husband Bob of Halliday, Arkansas, Sandra Worley and husband Alton of Brandenburg, Kentucky and Sharon Green and husband Buddy of Rector, Arkansas; many nephews and nieces; and a host of other family and friends.

Mr. Hampton was preceded in death by his parents and one sister-in-law: Badilia Hampton.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 21st, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Marmaduke, Arkansas with Rev. Kim Bridges officiating.
Interment will follow at Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery, at Marmaduke under the direction of Faith Funeral Service. The family will receive visitors at the church Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 9:00, November 20th.
Pallbearers: Roy Hampton, Kenneth Wayne Hampton, Charles Hampton, Rickey Hampton, Mickey Hampton, Michael Hampton, Buddy Green, Alton Worley, and Bob Mansfield.


Paragould Daily Press/November 21, 2012


 

William Earl Barcroft

 

William Earl Barcroft, 76, of Watkinsville, Georgia, died Sunday, November 18, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospice House, Athens, Georgia.

Born June 20, 1936, in Brownsville, Tennessee, he was retired from Greyhound Busline.
He is survived by two daughters, Audrey Barcroft of Watkinsville, Georgia, and Jill Barcroft of Bartlett, Tennessee; and by five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol June Willcoxson Barcroft; and his parents, Leslie Frank and Sudie Mae Diggs Barcroft, Sr.

Graveside services will be Saturday, November 24th, 3:00 p.m., at Mt. Zion Cemetery, with Kenneth Overton officiating. Visitation will be at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould, Saturday, from 1:30 p.m. until the procession leaves at 2:30 p.m.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

Richard A. Anderson
 

Richard Allan Anderson, 65, originally of Delaplaine, died Sunday, November 18, 2012.

He was born at Harrisburg on January 29, 1947, to T.T. and Zelia Blair Anderson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jason; brother, Tom Anderson; and sister, Omega Schroeder.

Rick was baptized at Knobel Church of Christ. He was a beloved son, brother, graduate of Delaplaine High School, an Army veteran of the honor guard, husband, father and an auctioneer. He raised thousands of dollars for St. Jude.

He is survived by a son, Blair Anderson; mother of his children, Faith Anderson; two brothers, Roger and Sonny Anderson, both of Walnut Ridge; and two sisters, Sandy Tedder of Rogers and Ruth Ann Smith of Paragould.

The body has been cremated, and private services are scheduled for later.

A drop-in celebration of Rick’s life will be Saturday, November 23rd, 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Southern Celebrations of Paragould. Rick’s wishes were for donations to be made in his and Jason’s memory to St. Jude.

Jonesboro Sun/November 23, 2012
 

Rachel Lewis
 

Rachel Lewis, 66, of Paragould, died Monday, November 19, 2012, at her home.

She was born August 11, 1946, in Anderson, Indiana and was retired from farming. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Lewis, Jr. and Keith Lewis, both of Paragould; two brothers, Ronnie Herrington of Jacksonville, Florida, Curtis Herrington of Blytheville; and one sister, Helen Perry of Jonesboro. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Kenny Lewis of Arizona, Tiffany Lewis of Lafe, Brittany Lewis of Dexter, Missouri, Kelley Lewis of Paragould, Kendra Malone and Desirae Lewis, both of Kennett; and four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lewis; and her parents, Raymond and Kitty Mae Herrington.

Graveside services will be Wednesday, November 21st, 1:00 p.m. at Caldwell Cemetery, south of Walcott, with Kevin Murray officiating. Visitation will be at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould, Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. until the procession leaves at 12:30 p.m.


Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

Clinton Marcus Mason
 

Clinton Marcus Mason, 90, of Paragould, died Monday, November 19, 2012, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

An Army veteran of World War II, he was born September 3, 1922 in Marmaduke. Mr. Mason was a retired handyman and farmer and of the Pentecostal faith. He sang and played the guitar in many bands over the years for different churches and charities. He loved his dog, “Lucky”.

Survivors include two daughters, Ann Olmstead of New York, and Retha Ladyman and her husband, Donald of Paragould; five stepsons, Ben Thigpen of Tennessee, Bo, Bobby, and Joe Thigpen, all of Florida, Edward Thigpen of Alabama; and two stepdaughters, Shelia White and Janis Thigpen, both of Alabama.

He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, Darlene Olmstead, Jody and Terry McKane, all of New York, Lisa and Scott Adams of Pennsylvania, James and Kristie Olmstead and Robert and Doug Downey of New York, Jennifer and Curtis Amos and Heather and Scott Toombs of Paragould, Martha Mancilla, Jesse and Ben Melton of Jonesboro, Sharie Melton of Indiana, Leila Trujillo, Merenia and Robert Thigpen of Paragould. Also surviving are four great grandchildren, Morgan and Madison Amos, Tanner Baker, and Caden Toombs, all of Paragould; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Estelene Mason; and two sons, Jerry Don Mason and Stanley Melton.

Visitation will be Saturday evening, November 24th, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral services will be Sunday, November 25th, 2:30 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Ricky Boling officiating. Burial will follow in Hartsoe Cemetery.

Eddie Quinn, Jr., Jerry Cooper, Brian Ward, Derek Steward, Lloyd Shavers, Jimmy Wiseman, Ronnie Steward, and Eddie Quinn will serve as pallbearers.


Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

Ruby Mae Adams
 

Ruby Mae Adams, 90, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Adams was a homemaker.

Survivors include four sons, Johnnie (Mary Ann) Adams of Plymouth, Michigan, James Adams of Alta Loma, California, Jerome Adams of Detroit, Michigan, and Douglas (Donna) Adams of Redford, Michigan; and five daughters, Patricia (Walter) Kobylinski of Garden City, Michigan, Sherry (Joe) Hubbard of Paragould, Pamela Lawler of Livonia, Michigan, Jennie (Billy) Snapp of Paragould, and Debra (Jim) Tedder of Paragould. She is also survived by nineteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Nellie Brown; her husband, William T. Adams; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Albert Hagen; one brother, and one sister.

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

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 24th 10:00 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Michael Sutton officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery.


Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

Jordan Kyle Pankey

 

Jordan Kyle Pankey, 18, of Paragould, died Tuesday, November 20, 2012, as the result of an auto accident.

Born July 25, 1994 in Jonesboro, he was a senior at Paragould High School and a volunteer fireman for the Lafe Fire Department. Jordan was a member of the Paragould Rams football team and of the West View Baptist Church. He had a passion for duck hunting.

Jordan is survived by his parents, Gary and Melissa Pankey; one brother, Zachary Pankey; two grandpas, Jeff Pillow and Jerry Swain; step grandma, Melinda Dillon; and his girlfriend, Kadie Johnston, all of Paragould. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Shirley Swain; grandparents, Ross and Ola Pankey; great grandmother, Lorene Baldwin; great grandfather, Davis Pillow; and one cousin, Bradley Pillow

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

Funeral services will be Friday, November 23rd, 1:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Marc Reeves officiating. Burial will follow in Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery, Marmaduke.

Pallbearers will be Dakota Hall, Frankie West, Nathan Eno, Nathan Brewer, Matt Eno, and Toby Clark. Bryan Pillow will be an honorary pallbearer.



Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

Melburn Clifton Messer
 

Melburn Clifton Messer, 82, was born June 28, 1930 in the Bard Community, Greene County, Arkansas. He was the son of John D. and Lula Belle Messer. Melburn passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Belle Meade Nursing Home.

He was an avid hunter, loved building houses, hobby work, was one of the founders of the Oak Grove Fire Department and was a firefighter for the Oak Grove Fire Department for 15 years.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his loving wife of 38 years Gail Breckenridge Messer; one brother, Cloyce Messer; and one grandson, Michael Brandon Messer.

He is survived by three sons and two daughter-in-laws, Gary Messer, Tim and Donna Messer of Paragould, and John and Dena Messer of Oak Grove; one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Jerry Thacker of Oak Grove; one step-daughter, Patty J. Fitzgerald; one brother, Dillman Messer; three sisters, Melba Goode, Carolyn Humphrey, and Jackie Ward; thirteen grandchildren; and twenty seven great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Friday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be November 24th, 11:00 a.m. in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Ed Humphrey officiating.

Pallbearers will be the grandsons. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.


Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home

Peggy Jean Stone-Goldman

 

Peggy Jean Stone-Goldman, 72, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles, MO. She was born July 25, 1940 to Milburn and Elsie Hurn. Peggy attended Church on the Rock and was an active volunteer for the Salvation Army. A full time minister’s wife for over 21 years, she was over women’s ministries and an active choir member. She was a licensed Emergency Medical Technician where she used those skills as a clinic clerk at Ft. Zunwalt School District.
She is preceded in death by her parents; a son, David Keith Stone and a brother, Glendal Hurn.

Mrs. Stone-Goldman is survived by her husband, Rudy Goldman; three daughters, Robin (Mark) Withers of Springfield, MO, Sherry Stone of O’Fallon, MO and Kelley Jones also of Springfield; one brother, Kenneth Hurn and two sisters, Linda Waggoner and Wayvon Smith; five grandchildren, Tara Rutherford, Tyler Trivitt, Anthony Withers and Blake and Brooke Jones.

Visitation will be Sunday, November 25th, at Phillips Funeral Home in Paragould, Arkansas from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. Keith Waggoner will officiate services. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will include, Tyler Trivitt, Blake Jones, Kevin Smith, Chris Smith, Clay Hurn, and Chuck Bonney. Honorary pallbearers are Mark Withers, Anthony Withers and Donald Rutherford


Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home

Jerry Dennis Dacus

 

Jerry Dennis Dacus, 55, Paragould, died Thursday, November 22, 2012 at his home in Paragould. He was born October 9, 1957 in Lafe, Arkansas. He loved to hunt and fish.

He is survived by his mother, Nanna F. Shriner Clark; sisters: Rita Allison, both of Cape Girardeau, MO, Rebecca Dacus of Auburn, ME, Melba Virginia Davidson of Linden, MI; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Ivo Laverne Dacus and daughter Doris Bauer.

The family will receive friends Monday, November 26th, 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated Monday at 1:00 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Kenny Johnson officiating with interment following at Mt. Zion Cemetery.


Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Genetta Laverne Fry
 

Genetta Laverne Fry, 72, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012, at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould, Arkansas.

She was born on October 22, 1940, in Corning, Arkansas, and was the daughter of the late John Patrick and Shirley Lou Bryant Parks.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Joey Fry; brother, Bobby Parks; two sisters, Anna Bell and Bonnie Rose.

Survivors include her three sons: Benny Fry and wife Susan, Lynn Fry, and Todd Fry all of Piggott, Arkansas; six grandchildren; two great-grandsons; three sisters, Carrie Lou Copeland, Brenda Hoggard, and Sandra England all of Piggott, Arkansas; and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 24th, at 12:00 p.m. in Williams Cemetery near Piggott, Arkansas, with Jerry Massey officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas, is in charge of the arrangements.


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Audrey Mary Richardson

 

Audrey Mary Richardson, 84 of Paragould, died November 24, 2012 at the Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was born on March 21, 1928 in Marmaduke, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of the East Side Baptist Church.

Survivors include: two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Sharon Richardson, Jerry and Debbie Richardson, one daughter and son-in-law Regina and David Hicklin all of Paragould, one sister, Laverne Taylor of Marmaduke, three grandchildren, Brian, Clint and Kevin Richardson, five great grandchildren, Forrest, Chase, Cole, Silas and Reese.

She was preceded in death by, her parents, Buren and Mary Wright, her husband Jack Richardson, two brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be Monday, November 26th, 10:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jason Noel officiating, burial will follow in Providence Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday morning, 9:00 a.m. until service time at the Mitchell Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will include, Jim Richardson, Jerry Richardson, Clint Richardson, Brian Richardson, Kevin Richardson and Forrest Richardson.

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

Blondia Elizabeth Lamb

 

Blondia Elizabeth Lamb, 85, of Paragould, died Saturday, November 24, 2012, at her home.

She was born October 10, 1927, in Walcott and was retired from Bristol Myers Squibb. Mrs. Lamb was of the Baptist faith and formerly served as a church treasurer. She loved gardening and tending to her flowers. She and her husband, Robert, were married for 69 years.

In addition to her husband, Robert Lamb, she is also survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Jerry Bateman of Paragould, and Jan and Mickey Guberman of Dallas, Texas; three grandsons and three great grandsons.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mattie Nutt; three brothers and one sister.

Visitation will be private.

Friends and family will meet at Mt. Zion Cemetery for a graveside service Sunday, November 25th, at 2:30 p.m., with Sam Stewart officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.

Scott Smith, Randy Cooper, Brandon Guberman, Blaine Nunn, Don Nutt, and Jason Guberman will serve as pallbearers.

Memorials to the Alzheimers Association would be appreciated.


Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

Phillip Dewayne Haff

November 4, 1974 - November 25, 2012
 

Phillip Dewayne Haff, 38, Paragould, died Sunday, in Paragould. He was a construction worker and of Baptist belief.

He is survived by his mother and her friend: Peggy Rodden and Buck Thompson; sons: Justin Haff, Cameron Miller; father: Phillip Piercall, all of Paragould, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 28th, 2:30 p.m. at Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland at with Lonnie Pyle officiating.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Delores Jean Ward


 

Delores Jean Ward, 71, of Paragould, died Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born May 3, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. Delores was a retired mental retardation aide at the Jonesboro Human Development Center and was a member of Liberty Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband: Max Ward, of the home; children: Marty Ward, Sherry and Aven Huffine, all of Paragould, Mark Ward, Scott and Linda Ward, all of Jonesboro; grandchildren: Timothy Huffine, Tasha Agee, Steven Ward, Jeremy Ward and Logan Ward; great grandchildren: Austin Agee, Case Agee and Parker Huffine and one sister of Chicago.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Lillian Bonthron.

Family and friends will meet Wednesday, November 28th, 1:00 p.m. at Liberty Cemetery with John Shadowens officiating.


Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Mrs. Della Jane Shepperson Burnett
 

Della Jane Shepperson Burnett, 75, of Leachville, AR passed from this life Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould, AR.

Born in Luxora to Archie Lawrence and Viola Hill Shepperson, she retired from Leachville High School and was a member of Manila First Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed work and being with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Waymon Burnett; three brothers, David, Frank and W.T. and two sisters, Clara and Brenda.

Della is survived by her children, Gloria (Harold) Curry of Paragould, AR, Ruby (Fred) Lewis of Jonesboro, AR and Darrel (Sharon) Burnett of Lynn Haven, FL; grandchildren, Stacy Curry, Christopher Burnett, Hunter Lewis, Lauren Burnett; Great grandson, Greyson Burnett; brothers, James Shepperson of Jonesboro, AR and Marvin Shepperson of Burdette, AR; sisters, Jessie Whipple of Brazoria, TX and Linda Logan of Blytheville, AR and a special friend, Lem Bynum of Luxora, AR.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 28th, 2:00 p.m. in Cobb Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Arthur Phelps officiating. Burial will follow in Dogwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00 .pm. until service time.

Online guest registry: Cobb Funeral Home

Jewel Pugh Schwamb
 

Jewel Evelyn Pugh Schwamb, age 94, departed this life November 27, 2012. She was born on November 12, 1918, the daughter of William A. and Linnie Beck Bryant.

She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church for over fifty years, where she served as youth Sunday School teacher. She loved reading, crocheting, working jigsaw puzzles, and gardening.

Preceding her in death were her husbands, Connor Pugh, and Carlos Schwamb; one brother, Clyde Bryant; and four sisters, Mildred Bryant, Hazel Faulkner, Ellie Smith and Ina Shirley.

Survivors include one sister, Dessie Weaks of Jonesboro; one son, Kenneth and wife, Carolyn Pugh of Oak Grove; one daughter, Connie and husband, Earl Mangrum of The Villages, Florida. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Kevin (Paula) Pugh, Kerry (Shirley) Pugh, Kenny (Diane) Pugh, Kristie (Shane) Eubanks, all of Paragould, Dylan (Missy) Mangrum of Riverview, Florida; ten great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening, November 29th, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould. Funeral services will be Friday morning, November 30th, 10:00 a.m.at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. David Stallings, Bill Dowdy and Gary Morris officiating.
Burial will follow in Lawrence Memorial Park Cemetery, Walnut Ridge.

Ethan Pugh, Kale Pugh, Ky Pugh, Bill Reinhart, Mike Robinson and Marcus Dowdy will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to thank the Ladies Circle of Oak Grove Baptist Church, the kind and compassionate people at Greene Acres Nursing Home and St. Bernard's Hospice.

Memorials to the youth program at Oak Grove Baptist Church would be appreciated.


Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

Naida Olean Fulford
 

Mrs. Naida Olean Fulford, age 89, of Paragould, former longtime Cardwdell, Missouri resident passed from this life Tuesday November 27, 2012 at the BelleMeade Nursing Center in Paragould. Born October 10, 1923 at Arbyrd, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late B. H. Hassell and Bertha Rylee Carter and had lived most of her life in Cardwell. She was a homemaker and a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Paragould.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 4 brothers; Ulyss Carter, Miles Carter, Kenneth Carter, and Jerry Carter, and 2 sisters; Alma Glud and Lou Ingram.

Survivors include 2 step-daughters; Rita Moore of Monette and Brenda Matheny of Leachville She also leaves several nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services will be Friday, November 30th, 2:00 p.m. at the Cardwell Cemetery with Rev. Jon Bischof officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Howard Funeral Service of Leachville. There will be no visitation.

Online guest registry: Howard Funeral Service

Calvin Junior Billips
 

Calvin Junior Billips, 73, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born March 28, 1939 in Walnut Ridge, son of D. C. and Jessie Martin Billips. He was a shipping clerk at Colson Factory in Jonesboro and of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Robert Billips and a half-brother, D. Blackwell.

Survivors include, three sons, Calvin Billips, Charles Billips and Mark Billips all of Paragould; six half-sisters, Caline Cline, Brenda Metz, Coni Hank, Nilly Snyder, Kay Cook and Anna Warnick all of Paragould; six grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday, December 1st, 10:00 a.m. in Bryan Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Lorado Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday evening, 6:00 until 8:00.


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Mick Gramling

 

Mick Gramling, 82, of Paragould, died Wednesday November 28, 2012 at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. She was born April 21, 1930 in Paragould the daughter of the late Charley and Blanche Belk Hyde. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Earl Gramling, granddaughter, Shannon Gramling, sister, Diane Taylor, brothers, Wayne and Gary Don Hyde. Over the years, Mick worked at Arkansas Methodist Hospital, Security Bank, was a deputy tax collector while Earl Fitzgerald was Greene County Tax Collector, and was the Greene County Circuit Court Clerk from 1984-1988. She loved the guitar, bluegrass music and to read.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Richard and Pam Gramling of Batesville, Scott and Melissa Gramling, Kelly and Shana Gramling, all of Paragould; brothers: Cloyes and Hal Hyde, both of Paragould; sisters, Charlotte Hays of Memphis, Tennessee, Shirley Davis of Saint Petersburg, Florida, and Debbie Hunt of Paragould; grandchildren: Josh, Kelsey, Alex, Kaitlyn, Ali and Spencer Gramling; step grandchildren: Conner Smith and Kody Ledbetter; and great grandchildren: McKenzie and Blake.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Friday, November 30th, 10:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Brother Terry Gage officiating. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Miguel Benoit

Miguel “M.B.” Benoit, 46, of Paragould died on November 28, 2012, at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis.

Mr. Benoit was born November 22, 1966, in Haiti to Belisme and Esther Benoit. Mr. Benoit was of the Baptist faith and attended the First Baptist Church and the Apostolic Lighthouse Church. Mr. Benoit was a security guard at Grinds Prison in Newport.

Funeral services will be Saturday, December 8th, 11:00 a.m. at the Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Paragould with Rudy Thrasher officiating. Interment will follow in Linwood Cemetery under the direction of Faith Funeral Service of Manila.
The family will receive visitors Saturday morning, 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the church.

Jonesboro Sun/December 6/2012

Online guest registry: Faith Funeral Service

Birtrum Mason Price

 

Mr. Birtrum Mason Price passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012, in Ruston, Louisiana, at the age of 91. He was born in Calamine, Sharp County, Arkansas, December 9, 1920, to George T. and Junie Mason Price. He graduated from Lafe High School in Lafe, Arkansas.

Mr. Price was a World War II veteran, where he served in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theater for 38 months. He was an alumnus of Arkansas State College (now Arkansas State University), where he obtained a B.S. in Agriculture. He was an avid gardener and a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Hope, Arkansas, for over 40 years. He retired from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department in 1982.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, and his sister Emma Jean Price Stanage.

Mr. Price is survived by his wife of 64 years, Virginia Smith Price of Ruston, Louisiana; one daughter Dr. Jenna Price Carpenter and her husband Walter Carpenter, also of Ruston; two sisters, Betty S. Bass of Richmond, California, and Madyleen Holifield of Paragould, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Trey Carpenter and Emma Carpenter of Ruston; and eleven nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Monday, December 3rd, 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Jason Treadway officiating. Burial in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Paragould.
Visitation will be Monday morning, 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Hope, Arkansas; First Baptist Church of Paragould, Arkansas; or Temple Baptist Church of Ruston, Louisiana.
 

Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home

Jonathan Kane Taylor

November 29, 2012 - November 29, 2012
 
 

Jonathon Kane Taylor, son of Natalie Young and Sgt. Anthony Taylor, was born November 29, 2012 and passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father the same day.

Kane is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Randall Young of Little Rock, AR and David &Teri Mallion of North Little Rock, AR., paternal grandparents, Richard & Rhonda Quenzer of Paragould, AR and James and Peggy Taylor of Meridian, MS., aunts Brandi Young of North Little Rock, AR, Tiffany (Ben) Field of Brookland, AR, Amber Mallion of Mayflower, AR, uncles Jonathon Young of North Little Rock, AR, A J (Jordan) Taylor, Paragould, AR, Brock Mallion of Mayflower, AR, and cousin Lila Belle Taylor of Paragould, AR.

There will be a private service at a later date. Visitation will be held Monday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170.

Online guest registry: North Little Rock Funeral Home

Chevy Daniel Key

Chevy Daniel Key, infant son of Daniel Paul Key and Alexis LeAnna Spear was born October 5, 2012. He passed away November 29, 2012.

Preceding him in death were his grandfather, Roland Lee Spear, great-grandmothers, Molly McCright and Violet Ure, great-grandfather, Robert Daniel Key; aunt, Tammy Jones.

Survivors include his parents; two brothers, Braxton Lee and Bentley Fender.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 6th, 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Robert Fisher officiating. Burial will be at Greene County Memorial Gardens.

Todd Edrington and Paul Key will serve as pallbearers


Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home

James Vance
August 24, 1939 - November 30, 2012

James Vance, 73, of Paragould, Arkansas passed away Friday at his home.
James was a 1957 graduate of Paragould High School and played football for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. James was retired from Foremost/Turner Dairies after over 50 years of dedicated service. James was a volunteer Paragould Youth Baseball coach for several years and he was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. James was a devoted husband, father, Paw Paw, worker and friend.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Myrtle Vance, and sisters, Martha, Carolyn and Nonetta.

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Sherry Vance of the home; daughters and sons-in-law: Misty and Bruce Drope of Paragould, David and Gina Hobbs of Paragould; Kim and Bruce Johnson of Texarkana, Texas, and Amy and Tony Lucius of Paragould. He is also survived by sisters: Gail Atkinson and Sadie Braden of El Cajon, California, nine grandchildren: Brooke Barnes, Taylor Barnes, Keely Drope, Zachary Hobbs, Lindsay Johnson, Madison Johnson, MaCall Johnson, Caleb Lucius, Kirk Porter and one great grandchild, Jackson Pittman. James is also survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

The family will receive friends Saturday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated Sunday, December 2nd, 3:00 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Pastor Melvin Poe officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be sent to Eastside Baptist Church, 529 E. Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

Bertha Eilean Orlick

Bertha Eilean Orlick, 78, of Paragould, died Friday, November 30, 2012, at her home. Bertha was born June 10, 1934 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late William and Blanche Kanable Noell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Orlick and sister, Pat Barnes. Bertha was retired from First National Bank, was a member of East Side Baptist Church, was a Pink Lady at AMMC, and was active in the BPW.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Mary and Kendell Smith; grandson, Jacob Smith, all of Paragould; sisters: Lori Crocker, Lake View of AR and Sandra Hamm of Blue Springs, MO.

The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Monday, December 3rd, 3:00 p.m. at New Friendship Cemetery, with Rev. Joe Marsden officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Gideons International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214.

Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home

~*~Information from the following funeral homes in Paragould, and Greene County AR:
Heath, Mitchell, Phillips, Irby~Marmaduke/Rector, unless other wise noted~*~