Roxie Mae Poe Miles

Roxie Mae Poe Miles, 91, of Walnut Ridge died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005 at Lawrence Hall Nursing Center.

Born at Walnut Ridge, she had lived for several years in Lorado, Egypt and Bono, returning to Walnut Ridge two years ago. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist belief.

Survivors include three daughters, Bobbie Jones and Jane High, both of Bono, and Nila Vaughn of Ash Flat; three sons, Ray Poe of Jonesboro, Dennis Poe of Paragould and Sam Poe of Walcott; three sisters, Ouida Payne and Ella Rorex, both of St. Louis, and Sue Justus of Hot Springs; a brother, Tom Sammons  of California; 29 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleo Poe; two daughters, Helen McQuay and Nina Poe; her parents, Sam and Edna Sammons; and seven brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bryan Funeral Home of Hoxie, with the Rev. Jerry Reed officiating. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery at Walcott.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Roy Lee McMains

Roy Lee McMains, 61, of Paragould died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005 at his residence.

Born at Abilene, Texas, he was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a heavy equipment operator and of the Pentecostal belief.

Survivors include two brothers, John McMains of Woodlake, Calif., and Chesley McMains of Visalia, Calif.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery, with Benny Isom officiating. Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould is in charge of arrangements. The procession will leave the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Thursday.

No visitation is scheduled.

Virginia Beatrice Sickler

Virginia Beatrice Sickler the daughter of the late Samuel Allen and Willie Kennedy Allen born April 3, 1948 in Amory, Mississippi died October 4, 2005 in Paragould, Arkansas at the age of 57 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Sickler.

Survivors include:

Three daughters: Lisa Miller of Manila, Arkansas; Phyllis Johnson, of Paragould, Arkansas; Joann Topwal of Paragould, Arkansas.
Three sisters: Carolyn Hall of Nettleton, Mississippi; Martha Cowley of Amory, Mississippi; and Beatrice Parker of Amory, Mississippi.

Six Brothers: Delbert McCullar of Nettleton, Mississippi; Ray Allen of Peoria, Illinois; Dewey Allen of Hamilton, Alabama; Robbie Allen James Allen Duke Allen all of Alabama.

Seven grandchildren: Jeremy, Jesse, Kayla, Morgan, Heather, Joseph and Carl.

One great-grandchild: McKenzie.

Funeral services will be held today at noon at the Seed of Faith Full Gospel Church in Paragould with Rev. Truman Wycoff officiating.

Burial will be Shiloh Cemetery in Paragould, Arkansas. Visitation was held Thursday, October 6, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at the Seed of Faith Full Gospel Church in Paragould. Powell Funeral Home of Steele, Mo., is in charge of arrangements.

Pauline Sylvia ”Polly“ Rassette

Pauline Sylvia ”Polly“ Rassette, 92, of Paragould, formerly of Manila, died Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Mrs. Rassette was born September 6, 1913, in Tennessee. She was a retired butcher for Jolliff Grocery in Manila, and a Christian.

Survivors include one daughter, Madlyn Evans Cates of Pocahontas; one brother, Floyd Rassette of Paragold; nieces and nephews, Magtha Slayton, Aletrice Hughes, Sylvia Eubanks, Kaydon Stuart, Fred Stuart and Joe Stuart, all of Paragould.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louie and Sarah Rassette; and by three sisters, Geraldine Stuart, Vivian Ceary and Ruth Monroe.
Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday at Wood's Chapel Cemetery, with Darrell Douglas officiating.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 2 p.m.

Laura Frances Lamkin

Laura Frances Helms Lamkin, 74, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005 at her residence.

Born at Paragould, she lived most of her life in Jonesboro. She was a retired nurse's aide for Rosehaven Retirement Home and a member of Strawfloor Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Rita Shaw and Lisa Ann Treece, both of Jonesboro; a son, Larry Coleman of Lake City; three sisters, Mary Alice Feezor, Lenora M. Lewis and Eva Jane Coffey, all of Jonesboro; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Cora Davis Slatton; three brothers; and three sisters.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Strawfloor Cemetery, with the Rev. Mark Sadler officiating.

Visitation will be from 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday at Gregg Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

Memorials may be made to Strawfloor Baptist Church, 1102 Strawfloor Drive, Jonesboro 72401.

Eva Murry Jobe

March 26, 1916 ~ October 6, 2005

Eva Murry Jobe, 89, of Paragould, died Thursday, October 6, 2005, at her residence. She was born March 26, 1916 in Greene County. Mrs. Jobe was a homemaker and for over 30 years was a member of the Third Avenue Baptist Church.

Survivors include nieces, Shirley S. Kurr of St. Charles, Missouri, Wilma Robertson of Lake City, Arkansas, Marietta Speers of Terre Haute, Indiana, Patsy Fitzlou of Keiser, Arkansas, Dee Jones of Weiner, Janice Tubbs of Pitts, Arkansas, Louella Wheaton of Jonesboro and Phylis Jobe and Linda Jobe, both of Cash. She is also survived by nephews, David Ellington, Rudy Ellington of Cardwell, Missouri, Gary Forester of Illinois, Kenny Williams of Pitts, Arkansas, Loren Williams of Security, Colorado, Donald Williams of Denver, Colorado, and by Levon Jobe of Cash.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Jobe; her parents, Robert and Essie Carmack; two brothers, Thomas Burl Carmack, and Walter Verlon Carmack; and by one sister, Evelyn Mary Jackson.

Visitation was from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today at the Third Avenue Baptist Church with Bob Lee and Max N. Gregory officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Robert Armstrong Kurr, Rudy Ellington, Simp Hill, Anthony McMurry, Hughlen Shatley and Jerry Edrington will serve as pallbearers.

Family requests memorials be made to Arkansas Childrens Hospital.

photo courtesy of: Judith Jobe Raterman

Joseph Russell Back

Joseph Russell Back, 75, of Paragould died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

A retiree from Emerson Electric Company, he was veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in the Korean War and Vietnam War. He received the Purple Heart along with several other medals and awards.

Survivors include a son, Joe Back of Paragould; three brothers, John Back, William Back and James Back, all of Paragould; and three sisters, Joann Back of Paragould, Dorothy Back Frost of Lafe and Katherine Back Graul of Cahokie, Ill.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Russell and Anna Marie Garrett Back.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday at Heath Funeral Home, with Leonard Whitlock officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery at Paragould. Heath Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Glen Huston Andis

Graveside services for Glen Huston Andis, 30, of Varner, formerly of Paragould, who died Friday, Oct. 7, 2005 will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Greene County Memorial Gardens.

The Rev. Charles Stoddard will officiate, and Heath Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

He was born in Paragould.

Survivors include a son, Cody Andis of Jonesboro; a daughter, Gillean Andis of Jonesboro; her father and stepmother, Glen and Rita Andis; a brother, Andy Joe Andis of Paragould; and his grandparents, Earl Andis of Flint, Mich., and Geneva Hyde of Paragould.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Hailey Nelson.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Dorothy Croft

Dorothy Ruth Croft, 80, of Paragould, died October 7, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born October 13, 1924 at Arbyrd, Missouri, she was a retired restaurant employee and was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is survived by her husband, Dallas Croft of the home; nine sons, Eddie Byrd of Paragould, Leonard Byrd of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, Bryan Simpson of Boston, Massachusetts, Darrell Simpson of Paragould, Sammy Simpson of Tacoma, Washington, Ricky Simpson of Jewett, Texas, Larry Simpson of Winter Haven, Florida, Dennis Croft and Lindsey Croft both of Florida; five daughters, Virginia Hanks of Paragould, Peggy Morgan of Paragould, Clara Hunt of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Wanda Blevins of Paragould and Gail Croft of Florida; three sisters, Shirley Simpson of Little Rock, Johnny Bruce of Ozark, Arkansas, and Elizabeth Snyder of Lake City, Arkansas; 39 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her former husbands, Glenard Byrd and Sam Simpson; one son, Tommy Simpson; her father, Tom Lenderman; her mother, Sylvia Howard, and one brother, James Howard.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rick Ethridge officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Margaret Hackworth-Springer

Margaret Hackworth-Springer, daughter of the late Noel Thrift and Nona Blanch Basham Thrift, was born April 1, 1919, in Fort Smith, Ark., and passed away October 7, 2005, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould, Ark., at the age of 86.

She was married to Coy Hackworth on March 18, 1938, who preceded her in death on December 10, 1964.

She married Wayne Springer on November 27, 1984, in Paragould, Ark., who survives.

Survivors include her husband, Wayne Springer of Hornersville, Mo.; three daughters, Vicky Row and husband Ronnie of Paragould, Ark., Joyce Mitchell and husband Ron of Tampa, Fla., and Wanda Tripp of South Haven, Mich.; one sister, Donnie Edwards of Alabama.
Mrs. Springer is survived by eight grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Vonda Pflaumer; four brothers, James Thrift, Joe Thrift, Leonard Thrift, Rufus Thrift; and one sister, Evelyn Zantello.

Visitation was Sunday, October 9, 2005, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the McDaniel Hornersville Chapel, Hornersville, Mo. The funeral was October 9, 2005, at the McDaniel Hornersville Chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jack Hailey officiating. Burial was at Horner Cemetery, Hornersville, Mo.

Pallbearers: Ronnie, Brandon and Skylar Rowe, Ron Mitchell, Mark Mitchell, Sean Davis, Mark Coates and Harold Yeargain.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the staff at Greene Acres Nursing Home for all of their support and care for Margaret Hackworth-Springer and family.

McDaniel Funeral Home in Hornersville was in charge of arrangements.

Flo Gaskill Talley

Flo Gaskill Talley, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri died Friday, October 7, 2005 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 10, 1930 in Pittsburg, Oklahoma. Mrs. Talley was a retired custom draper, she was a member of the Southside Assembly of God Church and a former Missionet Teacher for the church.

Survivors include: her husband: Leonard ”Len“ Talley of the home, two sons and daughter-in-law: Mike and Tammie Gaskill of Paragould, Arkansas and Tony Gaskill of Booneville, Arkansas one brother: Leon Eberle of Enfield, Connecticut, one sister: Millie Wilson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, two grandchildren Andrew and Seth Gaskill of Paragould.

Mrs. Talley was preceded in death by: her parents: Albert and Sarah Eberle and three brothers: Frank, Ed and Alvin Eberle.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Lemons officiating with burial following in the Brown's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. Monday at the Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould
Pallbearers will include: Andrew Gaskill, Seth Gaskill, Carlton Wann, David Wilcox, Ronnie Winn and Donnie Russell.

Danny Lee Alberson

Danny Lee Alberson, 52, of Paragould, formerly of Cardwell, Mo., died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005 at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould.

Born at Malden, Mo., he was a lifelong resident of the northeast Arkansas and southeast Missouri areas. He was a former employee of Monroe Manufacturing in Paragould and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include two brothers, Ronald Dennis Burton of Portland, Ore. and James Burton of Campbell, Mo.; and five sisters, Bonnie Taylor of Monette, Carolyn Anders of Smithville, Mo., Doris Bucher of Menden, Mich., Freda Watson of Paragould and Phyllis Maple of Cardwell.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Howard Funeral Service in Leachville, with James Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Lulu Cemetery near Senath, Mo.

Pallbearers will be his nephews.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Alva Samuel Branch, Sr.

Alva Samuel Branch, Sr., a retired operator for Exxon Mobil USA, died at 12:30 pm Saturday, October 8, 2005, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.  He was 89, a resident of Greenwell Springs and a native of Paragould, AR.  He was a US Army veteran of World War II.  Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Sunday, October 9, from 5 pm to 8 pm and resumes at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church on Monday, October 10, from 10 am until religious service at 11 am, conducted by the Reverend Dennis Terry and the Reverend George Threeton.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.

He is survived by a daughter, Barbara Caputa; son, Alva S. “Joe” Branch, Jr.; brother, William Grayson Branch; four grandchildren, Debbie Menzie Stanley, Karen Menzie LeClere, Jerry Branch and Cindy Branch Hollis, and 11 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mozella B. Branch; parents, Joe Branch and Francis Thomason Branch; two sisters, Lois and Bernice Branch; and brothers, Hillary, Jeff and Stirl Branch.   Pallbearers will be David LeClere, Jacob Gunter, Chase Stanley, Paul Hollis, Joshua LeClere, Jerry Branch and Brandon Stanley.  Honorary pallbearers are A.C. Thomas, O’Neal Nichols, Alfred Webb, Tom Bankston and Earl Grantham.  He was a member of Greenwell Springs Baptist Church and an avid gardener.

Published in The Advocate from 10/9/2005 – 10/10/2005

contributed by: Judith Jobe Raterman

Paula Stephanie Haskins

Paula Stephanie Haskins, 50, of Paragould, formerly of Manila, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005 at her residence.

Born at Manila, she had been a longtime Manila resident before making her home at Paragould nine years ago. She was a retired caregiver and a member of Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ at Paragould.

Survivors include a son, Eric Joe Rich of Paragould; a daughter, April Whitaker of Paragould; a brother, Terry Rich of Manila; three sisters, Shirley Bryant, Diane Fleeman and Phyliss Murray, all of Manila; and two grandchildren, Conner Whitaker and Nicholas Whitaker.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Manila Cemetery, with the Rev. William Piercy officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the Howard Funeral Service of Manila.

Melvina Williams

Melvina Williams, 88, of Paragould died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

Born in Greene County, she was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.

Survivors include four sons, Jimmy Williams of Livingston, Texas, Clifford Williams of Branson, Mo., Darrell Williams of Glencoe and Donald Williams of Wood River, Ala.; three sisters, Evelyn Adams of Paragould, Jewel Davis of Light and Wanda Parsley of Trumann; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Williams; her parents; three brothers; and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel in Paragould, with the Rev. Jerry Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Bono.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould.

Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.

Bonnie Crockett

Bonnie Beth Miller Baldwin Coleman Crockett, 66, of Paragould, died Wednesday, October 12, 2005, at her residence. Born November 10, 1938, in Powhattan, Arkansas, she retired from her self-employed office janitorial service. Mrs. Crockett was a member of Robb's Chapel Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Crockett, Sr. of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Jackie Coleman; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and J. R. Remagen, Cindy and Doug Wigginton all of Paragould; one stepson, Kenneth Crockett, Jr. of Joliet, Illinois; and one stepdaughter, Kim Conto of Paragould. She is also survived by nine brothers, Bob Miller of Kansas City, Missouri, John P. Miller, Edgar Miller, David Miller, Gary Miller and Patrick Miller, all of Paragould, Rick Miller and Bill Miller, both of Lafe, Jerry Miller of Ash Flat; four sisters, Yvone Martin, Sue Smith, Mary Wilkinson and Sharon Hatcher all of Paragould. Other survivors include six grandchildren, Cheddy Wiggington of Little Rock, Teddy Wiggington, Coco Davis, Tina Kelley, Sadie and Tyler Coleman, all of Paragould; three great grandchildren, Grant and Chaney Davis, Cori Hall; six step grandchildren; one step great grandchild and by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Geneva Lingo Miller; one sister, Florence ”Sis“ Crockett and one brother, Stephen Miller.

Visitation will be today from 6-9 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Robb's Chapel Baptist Church with John Slatton, Cheddy Wigginton, and John P. Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Ray Bobbitt, Chad White, Thomas Shewmaker, Jamie Adams, Steve Ellenburg, and Wes Johnston. Mrs. Crockett's brothers and Steve Wilkinson will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Memorials to Robb's Chapel Baptist Church, West View Baptist Church or to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Warren Jackson Pearson

Warren Jackson Pearson, 80, of Paragould died October, 12, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born April 19, 1925 in Rector and was retired from Reelfoot Packaging in Union City, Tennessee. He was a member of Walcott Church of Christ.

He leaves a wife, Beneda Norman Pearson of the home; three children, Mary Jane Flowers of Walcott, Jerry W. Pearson of Dresden, Tennessee, and Jackie A. Pearson of Paragould; one sister, Betty Sue Baker of Bethel Spring, Tennessee; eleven grandchildren, twenty three great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter; many many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Jessie Pearson; brothers, Herbert and Herman Pearson; sisters, Viola (Babe) Carter, Nellie B. Pearson and Faye J. Burkheart.

Visitation will be 6:00-9:00 p.m. Friday at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Sam Becerra officiating. Burial will follow at Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector.
He will be so deeply missed!

Emma Jean Cole

Emma Jean Cole, 88, of Paragould, died Friday, October 14, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born in Greene County, June 17, 1917 the daughter of the late Evan D. and Annie White Songer.

 
She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Mildred Wilkerson, Frances Williams and Evelyn Watson and her brothers, Lawson & E.D. Songer.

 
Survivors include her husband, Norman Cole of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Norman & Ann Batey of Paragould; sister, Princess Doyle Riley of Michigan; grandson, Kelly Batey of Memphis, Tennessee; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Leigha & Shawn Roleson of Paragould; great granddaughters, Brittian Anna Roleson and Emma Reese Roleson and several nieces and nephews.

 
Mrs. Cole was the Paragould City Clerk for 12 years, payroll clerk at the Arkansas Highway Department for 10 years, was with the Greene County Health Department for several years and was the Greene County Deputy Tax Assessor for four years. She was a member of Second & Walnut Church of Christ.

The family will receive friends tonight, Sunday, October 16 at Heath Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday October 17, at Heath Colonial Chapel with James Brown and Phil Wilkerson officiating. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Albert Ernest DePriest

Albert Ernest DePriest, 72, died October 17, 2005, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. Born December 1, 1932, in Paragould, he was retired from Emerson Electric, was an Army veteran of the Korean War, and of the Baptist Faith.

He is survived by his wife, Mary DePriest of the home; two sons, Rick DePriest of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Steve DePriest of Paragould; one daughter, Lisa DePriest of Paragould; one brother, Glen DePriest of Paragould; one sister, Margie Kuykendall of Marmaduke; six grandchildren, Christy Johnson of Ft. Worth, Texas, Michelle Henderson and Ericka DePriest of Burleson, Texas, Brandi DePriest, Brittney DePriest and Dillon Pique, all of Paragould, and by three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willy and Thelma Franks DePriest; a daughter, Bridget Lynn DePriest; a brother, Robert DePriest.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Junior Vester officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be today from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Lula Mae Edge

Lula Mae Edge, 82, of Paragould died October 17, 2005 at her residence. She was born on February 27, 1923 in Gosnell, Arkansas. Mrs. Edge was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: three sons: Carl Morgan, Roger Morgan and Glenn Morgan; two daughters: Gloria Duff and Jewelene Bynum all of Paragould; two brothers: Lofton Sipes of Dwight, Illinois and J.D. Sipes of Trumann, Arkansas; 21 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Edge was preceded in death by: her parents: Willie and Rosie Sipes; her husband: Tommy Edge; one son: James Morgan; one daughter: Barbara Ann Morgan; two sisters and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dennis Strope officiating. Burial will follow at the Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m Wednesday at the Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould.

Thomas Edward Williams Sr.

Thomas Edward Williams Sr., 87, of Paragould died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005 at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

Born at Craighead County, he was an Army veteran of World War II and received the Purple Heart. He was a retired punch set operator and set-up man for 25 years for the Western Electric Co. He was a member of Bethel Station Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Violet L. Williams of the home; a son, Thomas Edward Williams Jr. of Casa Grande, Ariz.; a daughter, Loretta Jane Cornell of Greentown, Ind.; two sisters, Rachel Edge of Arbyrd, Mo. and Lucille Rouse of Paragould; four grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillie and Daniel Henry Williams; four brothers, Lee Williams, Jeff Williams, James Williams and Willie Williams; a sister, Beulah Tucker; a granddaughter, Kimberly Newlin; and a great-granddaughter.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould with Doyan Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Frances Irene Garrison

Frances Irene Garrison, 80 of Paragould, Arkansas died Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Mrs. Garrison was born on July 3, 1925 in Paragould.

Miss Garrison was a lifelong resident of Paragould. She attended Elmwood Elementary and Paragould High School. She worked for more than 40 years at a local shirt factory. After retirement, she became an active volunteer in various activities in Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church. She was a Sunday school teacher and a member of the church board. She also managed the food bank through the church, and worked as a volunteer at the information desk and gift shop at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Survivors include: one brother: Willard T. Garrison of Savoy, Illinois, one niece: Virnita C. Whitt of Homer Illinois, three brothers: Wilbur, Theodore and Charles Garrison and one nephew John Lilley; several great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Rita Jane Mathis Garrison; and three brothers.

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Linwood Cemetery, with the Rev. Michael Sutton officiating. The funeral procession will depart at 2:45 p.m. Visitation will be from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday at Mitchell Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church.

Roddy Richard Davis

Roddy Richard Davis, 60, of Marmaduke died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005 at his home.

He was born at Long Beach, Calif.

Survivors include his wife, Edith Davis of the home; two sons, Mark Davis of Walnut Ridge and Wade Willis of Lafe; his mother and stepfather, Judy and Hank Fugiwara of Alta Loma, Calif.; three brothers; two sisters; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roddy Davis.

There will be no funeral services. Cox-Waymon Funeral Home of Pocahontas is in charge of arrangements.

Addisyn Marie Wince

Addisyn Marie Wince, infant daughter of Jeremy and Amanda Rowland of Paragould, died Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

In addition to the parents, survivors include three brothers, Timmy Rowland, Jason Rowland and Blake Wince, all of Paragould; and her grandparents, Charles Owens, Carol Younger, and Addie and Colleen Wince, all of Paragould.

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today at the Finch Cemetery with Floyd Ryles officiating.

The funeral procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould at 2:30 p.m. today.

Visitation will be from 2-2:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Benjamin Project, Inc., 2906 Newcastle Drive, Paragould 72450.

Glenn Earl Gramling

Glenn Earl Gramling, 74, of Paragould died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005 at Rector Healthcare.

He was a retired farmer and a member of the former Stanford United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mick Gramling of the home; three sons, Richard Gramling of Batesville and Scott Gramling and Kelly Gramling, both of Paragould; a brother, Jerry Gramling of Sherwood; two sisters, Joy Powers and Judy Rowland, both of Stanford; six grandchildren, Josh Gramling, Kelsey Gramling, Alex Gramling, Kaitlyn Gramling, Ali Gramling and Spencer Gramling; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mabel Gregory Gramling; and a granddaughter.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Heath Funeral Home's Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Dubar officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Adam Taylor, Mike Midget, Cory Burton, Steve Powers, Terry Gray and Keith Mosby.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Texarkana Baptist Orphanage, P.O. Box 611, Texarkana 75504.

Annie Lee Holaway

Annie Lee Holaway, 68, of Paragould died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
She was retired from Monroe Auto Equipment Co.

Survivors include her husband, William Keith Holaway of the home; a daughter, Patricia Lane of Dixie; two sons, George Andrews of Vanzant, Mo., and Michael Andrews of Heber Springs; her mother, Betty DeBrock of Paragould; a sister, Betty Sue DeBrock of Dixie; a half-brother, Floyd Wineland of Fresno, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Freddy Mack and Larry Don Andrews; her father, Sidney Thomas DeBrock; and a sister.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould with the Rev. Ron Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in New Friendship Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 
Memorials may be made to New Friendship Cemetery Fund.

Joan Hopkins

Joan Hopkins, 92, of Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould, formerly of Jonesboro, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould.

Born in Graves County, Ky., she moved back to Arkansas in 1998 from Chatsworth, Calif.
Survivors include a son, Gene Lewis of Paragould; a daughter, Cheri Rudman of Canoga Park, Calif.; two sisters, Lola Lary of Jonesboro and Lottie Heath of Cathedral City, Calif.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

All services will be private, with Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro in charge of arrangements.

Ethel Lurene Washington

Ethel Lurene Washington, 81, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2005 at her daughter’s residence.
She was a lifelong Greene County resident and worked at the Paragould Nursing Center and the Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was a member of Union Central Church of Christ.

Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Vangilder and Vicki Largent, both of Paragould; a son, Billy Vern Washington of Paragould; three sisters, Bonnie Terry of Bakersfield, Sue LeMay of San Juan Baptista, Calif., and Melva Bryant of Bend, Ore.; and eight grandchildren, Melissa Lands, Shannon Hovis, Ashley Robinson, Michael Washington, Eric Washington, Jason Washington, Jay Grooms and Christina Washington; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lavern “Babe” Washington; a daughter, Kerry Lynn; a son, Roy Gene; her parents, Claude and Grace Sampson; and six brothers.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Heath Funeral Home with Tim Wooldridge and Scotty Hickson officiating. Burial will be in Reddick Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Michael Washington, Steven Hovis, Russell Lands, Will Kueter, Barry Joiner and Bary Shelton.
Visitation will be from 6:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to St. Bernard’s Hospice, 2813 Forrest Home Road, Jonesboro 72401; Paragould Children’s Homes, 5515 Old Walcott Road, Paragould 72450; or the Reddick Cemetery Fund, 4208 McDaniel Road, Paragould 72450.

Everett Wiley Ellis

Everett Wiley Ellis, 69, of Paragould, formerly of Rector, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

Survivors include three sons, Dr. Tony Ellis of West Lake, Ohio, Timmy Ellis of Paragould and Todd Ellis of Kennett, Mo.; a daughter, Tammy Lindsey of Kennett; two brothers, Carl Floyd Ellis of Sycamore, Ill. and Larry Charles Ellis of Sublette, Ill.; six sisters, Barbara Easley and Mary Edwards, both of Paragould, Flora Pierce and June Forrester, both of Wynne, Alma Landers of Scottsville, Ky., and Pam Shirley of Wynne; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Ellis; and his parents, Lois Hubert Ellis and Ruthie Marie Dalton Smith.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at Irby Funeral Home of Rector with Rudy Ring officiating. Burial will be in Woodlands Heights Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Jeremy Hand, Charlie Hand, Jeff Easley, Steve Remagen, Britt Wineland and Mark Pierce.

Honorary pallbearers will include Jacob Humphrey, Jon Mitchell and Drew Binkley.

Billy Don Andrews

Billy Don Andrews, 70, of Brookland died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005 at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in the Finch community near Paragould, he was formerly of Goobertown. He was a retired factory worker for Emerson Electric Company in Paragould and of the Church of Christ faith.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby Mae Andrews of the home; four sons, George Thomas Andrews of Vanzant, Mo., Michael Keith Andrews of Heber Springs, Ernest Randel of Brookland and Gary Randel of Jonesboro; four daughters, Patricia Ann Lane of Dixie, Sue Lammers of Brookland and Darlene Brandon and Terrie Randell, both of Jonesboro; four sisters, Glendene Gramling and Lerlene Stracener, both of Brookland and Dorthy Jackson and Ruth Hooks, both of Paragould; a brother, Jay Andrews of Paragould; 21 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Don Andrews; his parents, Ernest George and Florence Matthews Andrews; and a brother, Dossie Andrews.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Old Bethel Cemetery at the Finch community near Paragould with Leonard Hensley officiating. Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

James William Freeman

James "J.W." William Freeman, 73, of Jonesboro died Tuesday, Oct. 25 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center.

Born at Lorado, he worked for GM in Flint, Mich. and was also a heavy equipment operator. He was a former commander of the V.F.W., a member of the Eagles and the American Legion. He was also an Army veteran serving during the Korean War and a Baptist.

Survivors include his fiancé, Nola Lackey; two daughters, Brenda Cole of Suffolk, Va. and Terri Simpson of Flint; a sister, Glenda Reeves of Jonesboro; three grandchildren, Preston Cole and Elizabeth Cole, both of Suffolk, and Corey Taylor of Flint; and a great-grandchild, Devon Taylor of Flint.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. W.C. and Ednis King Freeman; and a sister, Louise Watkins.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Roller-Farmers Funeral Home with Mike Blackwood officiating. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery in Jonesboro.

Active pallbearers will be Jerry Allison, John Brogan, David Watkins, Jerry Coleman, Dale Watkins and Steve Jones.

Honorary pallbearers will include Gerald Freeman and Dewayne Smith.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Andrew William "Drew" Crawford

Andrew William "Drew" Crawford, 25, of Paragould died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005.

Born at Paragould, he was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his parents, Dr. Alan and Beverly Crawford of Paragould; his grandmothers, Billye Crawford of Tuckerman and Zela Rhoads of Glencoe.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Alfred William Crawford and R. G. Rhoads.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Mitchell Funeral Home at Paragould with Scott Neathery officiating. Burial will follow at Gracelawn Cemetery in Tuckerman.

Pallbearers will be Brent Seay, Bryan Seay, Jonathan Seay, Keith Adams, Norman Smith and Chris Patterson.

Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the American Mental Health Association.

Harold Colin North

Harold Colin North, 63, of Paragould, died Thursday, October 27, 2005, at the NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri March 28, 1942. Harold was a member of the Liberty Church of Christ. Prior to becoming disabled he was employed by the Arkansas Highway Department in Paragould.

He is survived by his wife, Sherlene Dial North of the home; two sons and daughter-in-laws: Terry and Bonita North of Paragould and Eric and Laurie North of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania; six grandchildren: Seth, Sierra, Megan, Dylan, Courtney and Sara; mother-in-law, Almarie Dial of Paragould; and his sister-in-law, Becky Cole of Paragould.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmo and Doris North and his father-in-law, Bill Dial.

The family will receive friends, Sunday, October 30, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Lonnie Pyle and Gene Wood officiating.

Burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery. Pallbearers are Steve Wood, Harlon Wood, Tony McMillon, Stacey McBride, Danny Douglas and Duane Price.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider the Liberty Cemetery Fund, 5480 Highway 358, Paragould, Arkansas 72450.

Norma Elaine Treadway

Norma Elaine Treadway, 86, of Walnut Ridge, died Thursday, October 27, 2005, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Walnut Ridge. She was born May 11, 1919, in Greene County, Arkansas.

Mrs. Treadway was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include two daughters, Irma Hickman and Glenda McFall, both of Paragould; two sisters, Sadie Toler, of Paragould, and Carrie Read, of Troy, Missouri. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Pam Collins, Steve McFall, Debra Johnson, Joshua McFall; and by two great-grandchildren; and by four step great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Treadway was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Susan Treadway; one brother, Lawrence Treadway; and by three sisters, Nellie Swindle, Estell Carter, and Ellen Vick.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Phillip Swindle officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Knott Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, at the Mitchell Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will include Larry Swindle, Roger Vick, Jack Jamison, Bobby Patterson, Tony Johnson and Rob Collins.

Memorials to the Pine Knott Cemetery fund would be appreciated.

Daniel Ryan Johnson

Daniel Ryan Johnson, 28, of Paragould died October 29, 2005 in Paragould. Born September 18, 1977 in Kennett, Missouri. He was a graduate of Greene County Tech and a student at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. He was a member of Southside Community Church and an avid golfer.

Ryan is survived by his parents, Danny and Patsy Johnson of Paragould; wife, Candice Johnson of Jonesboro; one sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Daniel Davis; maternal grandparents, Curtis and Ellen Smith; niece, ReillyClaire Davis and nephew Nash Davis all of Paragould.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Reverend L. E. and Frances Johnson, and maternal grandparent, Charles Ashabranner.
Visitation will be 68 p.m. today at the Southside Community Church. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Southside Community Church with Reverend Charles Stoddard officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorials Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mission Teens, Southside Community Church, Paragould, Arkansas.

Pallbearers: Ed Morten, Mike Long, Orlan Mears, Doug Strickland, Aron Davis, Ron Stephens.

Arrangements by Heath Funeral Home.

Paul Glover, JR

Paul Glover, JR, of Flint, Michigan, formerly of Paragould, died Sunday, October 30th, 2005 at McLaren Regional Medical Center of Flint.

Born January 10, 1928, in Paragould, he retired after thirty-two years with General Motors.

Survivors include one brother, Bob Glover of Paragould; nephews and nieces, Ron and Sandy Edwards of Pocahontas, J.D. and Freda Bateman and Boling and Reba Gains, all of Paragould. He is also survived by his best friends, James Teeple of Flint, Michigan, and Patsy Burress of Paragould; his lady friend, Alberta Grabowski of Flint; and by several cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mae Ellington Skaggs; one brother, Ardell A. Skaggs; and one sister, Wilma V. Edwards.
Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with David King officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.

Ada Evelyn (Ward) Washington

Ada Evelyn (Ward) Washington, formerly of Paragould, died October 31, 2005, at Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville, at the age of 79. Born December 16, 1925, in Pocahontas, she was one of 13 children of the late Hugh and Alma Ward of Marmaduke, and the widow of the late Doyle B. Parker Washington of Paragould. She was preceded in death by nine of her siblings: Bealee Ward, Golden Ward, Vera Cannady, Leta Woodsmall, Palos Roberson, Imogene Wood, Claude Ward, James Ward, and Hugh Jean Ward.

Mrs. Washington was a member of the North Street Church of Christ in Fayetteville. She was a dedicated Christian and loved to sing gospel songs. Her greatest pleasures in life were her church activities and her loving family.

Survivors include two sons: Gary Washington of Beebe, Manuel Washington and wife, Sarah of Bentonville; one daughter, Deborah Goodwin and husband, Mike of Winslow and three sisters, Beatrice McInturff of Newalla, Oklahoma, Faye Rushton of Searcy, and Billie Joyce Crouch of Dexter, Missouri. She is also survived by six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. today, November 2, at Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville and Friday from noon until 2 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paraoguld. The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 4 at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers wil be Mike Goodwin, Kevin Pulliam, Dana Kelley, Franklin Kelley, Joseph Riley, Parker Washington, Matthew Washington and Nathan Dodson.

The family requests that memorials be made to cancer research at UAMS or the Arkansas Kidney Foundation.

Elmer Arnold

Elmer “Bigum” Arnold, 83, of Chula Vista, California formerly of Marmaduke, died Monday, October 31, 2005 at the Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. He was retired from Boeing Aircraft.

He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Arthur Lewis and Fleecie Arnold of West Memphis, Arkansas; one sister, Edith Lyons of Foley, Minnesota, several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin Saturday, 11:30-1 p.m. the service follows at 1 p.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Ron Kirkland officiating. Burial will be at Harvey's's Chapel Cemetery, Marmaduke.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, West Memphis, Arkansas.

Norma Lou Griffith

Norma Lou Griffith, age 76, of Paragould, formerly of Manila died Monday, October 31, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

Born in Paragould she was the daughter of the late John and Iva Dollar Steele and had been a Manila resident for 21 years before making her home in Paragould in 2000. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist Faith.

Survivors include: her daughter, Karen Kay Dermigny, Maryville, TN., six grandchildren,eight great-grandchildren
one great-great-grandchild and two nieces.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today in the Howard Funeral Chapel in Manila with Rev. Steven Waggoner officiating. Burial will follow in the Manila Cemetery.

The family will receive visitors Thursday morning from 10 until service time at the funeral home. To sign the online guest register, log on to www.howardfuneralservice.com.