Bobby Charles Arnold
Bobby Charles Arnold, 60, of Ravenden, passed away Friday, October 01, 2010
at NEA Baptist Hospital.
Mr. Arnold was born November 04, 1949 in Delaplaine, AR.
He is preceded in death by father Charles Arnold.
He is survived by wife Marilyn Arnold of the home. Two sons; Rob and wife
Missy Arnold of Paragould, AR and Donald and wife Leah Arnold of Imboden,
AR. Two daughters; Jenn and husband Greg Jackson of Paragould, AR. and
Samantha Reed of Ravenden, AR. Six grandchildren; Tyler Arnold, Corey
Campbell, Tristen Arnold, Brittany Jackson, and Mason Jackson all of
Paragould, AR. and Piper Reed of Ravenden, AR. Mother Wanda Carson of
Paragould, AR. Four brothers; Johnny Carson and Michael Carson both of
Paragould, AR., Jim Arnold of Berry Hill, OK. And Bobby Gene Arnold of
Langley, OK. Three sisters; Linda Smith of Paragould, AR., Shirley Arnold of
Langley, OK., and Kathy Ashford of Tulsa, OK.
Graveside service will be held Monday, October 4th, 10:00 a.m. in the Oak
Hill Church Cemetery with Junior Vester officiating.
Visitation will be Sunday evening 4:00 until 6:00 in the Chapel of McNabb
Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Anthony Wells, Keith White, Britt Conrad, Lucas Conrad,
Tracy Jones, and Barry Merideth.
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Rozelle Williams
Rozelle Williams, daughter of the late Baxter Williams and Lora E. (Green)
Lane, was born January 19, 1925, in Kennett, Mo. and departed this life
Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the age of 85 years, 8 months and 13 days, in
Paragould. She married Wilson Williams in 1944. He preceded her in death in
2008.
Survivors include one son, Ted Williams and his wife Diane of Kennett, Mo.;
one daughter, Terry Guthrie and her husband Ken of Arbyrd, Mo.; three
grandchildren, Lori Clay and her husband Jim of Paragould, Keith Guthrie and
wife Shane of Arbyrd, Mo. and Julie Crowder of Kennett, Mo.; two
great-grandchildren, Blake Guinn of Paragould and Kelton Wilson of Arbyrd,
Mo.; two Brothers, Dennis Wynn and Lee A. Williams both of Texas; one
sister, Betty Hinesly of Hornersville, Mo.; several Nieces and nephews,
other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by a son, Brent Williams.
Visitation Sunday, October 3rd, at McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett, Mo.,
with services Monday, October 4th, at McDaniel Chapel in Kennett, Mo., with
Brother David Vanderpool officiating. Burial was in Memorial Gardens
Cemetery in Kennett, Missouri.
Walter Curtis Taylor
Walter Curtis “Pud” Taylor, 85 of Marmaduke passed away Saturday, October 2,
2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Walter was born March 21, 1925,
to the family of Lewis Deward and Nora Ann McClendon Taylor he was a farmer
and of the Baptist belief.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 11 brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Bonnie Taylor of the home; sons and
daughters-in-law, Mike and Nahoko Taylor of Marmaduke, Wade and Tammy Taylor
of Paragould; daughters and son-in-law, Lydia Ann Killian of Marmaduke,
Regina Taylor of Memphis and Susan and Rick Thompson of Harrisburg, six
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 5th, 1:00 p.m. at Heath Colonial
Chapel with Rev. Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in New
Friendship Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Cross, Gary Taylor, Dale Mitchell, Rocky Weber,
Lance Easley and Briar Easley. Honorary pallbearers will be Melburn Sparks
and Bob Gillian.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation or the
American Heart Association.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Hazel Patricia Dirlam
Hazel Patricia Dirlam, 82, of Sherwood, AR. passed away Saturday, October
02, 2010.
Born March 17, 1928 in Heber Springs, AR., to the late James and Rosa
Butler.
She is preceded in death by parents and husband Roscoe Dirlam.
She is survived by three sons; David Dirlam of Charleston, MO., James Dirlam
of Clinton, AR., and Stanley Dirlam of Mt. View, AR. three daughters; Pat
Holland of Sherwood, AR., Elizabeth Cooper of Walnut, MS., and Diane
Lancaster of Jacksonville, AR. nineteen grandchildren, nineteen great
grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild, sister, Opal Rothe of Delaplaine,
AR.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 06th, at 2:00 p.m. in
Jones Ridge Cemetery located in Delaplaine, AR. with Gary Barker
officiating.
Visitation will be held Tuesday evening 5:00 until 7:00 in the Chapel of
McNabb Funeral Home.
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Lillian Moneda Wilson
Lillian Moneda Wilson, 88 of Paragould went home to be with her Lord on
October 3, 2010, at Ridgecrest Nursing Home in Jonesboro. Moneda was born
June 19, 1922. She retired from Emerson Electric and a member of the East
Side Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents Orla and Gertie Busby Toombs; her
husband Ira Wilson, and son, Jim Earl Wilson.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Donald Gene Clark of
Paragould, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Don Clark, Melody, Madalyn
and Hannah Bryson, Jimmy, Matt and Anna Wilson, Jerry and Taylor Wilson,
Phil, Emily and Allie Wilson, Misty, Wil, Trey and Maggie Archer, Angie
Wilson of Odessa, Texas and Dallas Whitehead.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 6th, at 10:00 a.m. at Heath
Colonial Chapel with Revs. Jason Noel and Dennis Scudder officiating.
Burial will follow in Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector, AR. Memorials may
be sent to East Side Baptist Church Home Bound Ministries.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Roy Dewayne Hooks
Roy Dewayne Hooks, 45, of Wynne, formerly of Paragould, passed away Sunday,
October 3, 2010, at the Med in Memphis.
Born February 27, 1965 in Paragould, Mr. Hooks was a Marine Corps veteran
and a truck driver.
Survivors include his mother, Doris Marie Burnett of Paragould; his fiancee,
Julie Sterchi of Wynne; two brothers, Everett Allen Hooks and Willis T.
Hooks, both of Paragould; and two sisters, Lisa Lynn Cole of Paragould, and
Laura Lynn Hoy of Hampton, Virginia. He is also survived by several nieces
and nephews, Lisa and Brittany Hooks, Alyshia Hoy, Ricky, Christopher and
Alvin Cole, Casey and Dillon Hooks.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Thursday, October 7th, 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Snow officiating. Burial will follow in Old
Bethel Cemetery.
Marty Chipman, Anthony Craft, Kevin Norman, Mike Nichols, David Craft, Will
Cole, Eddie Emerson and Russell Butler will serve as pallbearers. Honorary
pallbearers will be T. K. Brannon and Frankie Galgano.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Melissa Magdalene Gallop
Melissa Magdalene Gallop, a resident of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away
Sunday, October 3, 2010, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in
Paragould. She was 100 years old.
Mrs. Gallop was born January 22, 1910, in Ripley, Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Acton and Tennie Newman of Ripley,
Tennessee; her husband of 65 years, Rev. Hall Gallop, Sr.; daughter, Betty
Jean Gallop McArthur of Memphis, Tennessee; son, Hall Gallop, Jr. of
Paragould; and grandson, Hal Bradley “Brad” Gallop of Tyler, Texas. She was
also preceded in death by three brothers, Arthur and Paige Newman of Ripley,
and Clyde Newman of Huntsville, Alabama; two sisters, Zelia “Sis” Drumwright
of Ripley and Lucille “Crick” McGregor of Blytheville, Arkansas.
She is survived by two grandsons, Steven (Lavada) McArthur of Jonesboro,
Mark (Yulia) McArthur of Orlando, Florida; and two great grandchildren,
Tonya (James) Alford of Greenwood, Arkansas, and Alan McArthur of Norfork,
Virginia. Also surviving her are three great great granddaughters, Emily and
Bethany Alford, and Kenady McArthur; daughter-in-law, June Holley Gallop of
Paragould; several dearly loved nieces and nephews; and special friends,
Toyia Frenzel and Orval Prestage. She was affectionately known to all her
grandchildren as “Mamoo”.
Mrs. Gallop was a member of the First Baptist Church of Paragould and had
served the Lord faithfully for 75 years. She and her husband pastured
several churches in the Northeast Arkansas area for many years.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 5th, 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Wednesday October 6th, 1:30 p.m., at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Manuel Mack officiating. Burial and graveside
service will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Alice McCullar
Alice Louise McCullar, 86 of Paragould passed away Monday October 4, 2010 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Born May 8, 1924, Alice was retired from retail business having worked at
Sterling, Black & White Department Store, OTASCO and was the lunchroom cook
at St. Mary’s Catholic School. Alice served on the Board of Directors at
Greene Acres, was involved with the Garden Club and American Legion
Auxiliary. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow McCullar and her parents
Patrick Henry Carroll, Sr. and Mary Loretta Layton Carroll.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Karen McCullar of
Sperry, OK; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Chad Hines of Skiatook, OK;
brothers, Richard, Everett and Pat Carroll, Jr. all of Paragould; sisters,
Jean Davis of Paragould and Millie Covill of Wild Rose, WI., grandchildren,
Tyler McCullar, Katie McCullar and Natalie Hines.
Rosary services will be Thursday evening 6:30 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home.
Visitation will follow Rosary 7:00 until 9:00 p.m.
Funeral mass will be Friday October 8th, 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic
Church with Father Mike Sinkler officiating. Burial will follow in St.
Mary’s Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic School.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Kevin Darr Flanrey
Kevin Darr Flanrey, 49, of Paragould passed away Monday, October 4, 2010. He
was born December 10, 1960, at Paragould to James and Reba (Sims)Flanrey. He
loved to hunt and fish.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Reba Flanrey.
Survivors include his father, James Flanrey; one son, Ryan Flanrey and one
sister, Marcia Nelson all of Paragould.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening at 6:00 in the Center Hill Chapel at
Phillips Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, October 6th, 2:00 p.m. at Wood’s
Chapel Cemetery in Paragould with Royce Bowling officiating.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Reba Franks
Reba Williams Stroud Franks, age 96, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2010
at Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro.
Reba was born on June 9, 1914 in Clay County, Arkansas. She lived most of
her life in Paragould and was a member of the First Church of God in
Paragould for more than 65 years, having served as Sunday School teacher,
Sunday School Secretary, member of the Board of Trustees and Chairman of the
Flower Committee. She was also a resident of South Wind Heights in Jonesboro
for the last eight years.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leonard Marcus Stroud, her
second husband, Clyde Oland Franks, her parents, John Wesley Williams and
Mary Lee Newton Williams, one sister, Bertie Brandon, one brother, Elmer
Williams, and four great grandchildren.
Survivors include four daughters, Bonnie Walden and husband Max of Illinois,
Wava Howley of California, Glenda Moore and husband Bob of Colorado,
Sherrell Rodgers and husband Gary of Jonesboro, one son, Avon Franks and
wife Jackie of North Little Rock, numerous grandchildren, great
grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday from 9:30-11:30 a.m.at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with
Revs. Rocky Alexander, Jerry D. Walden and Kevin Edgar. Burial will follow
in New Liberty Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Sharon Kay Burns
Sharon Kay Burns, 67, Paragould, passed away Monday, October 4, 2010 at
Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro. She was born June 20, 1943 in
Leachville, Arkansas the daughter of the late Floyd and Delilah Hackworth.
Her daughter, Tammy Kay Grimes and siblings, Doyle, Daryl, Elmo, Cleo and
Dorothy Hackworth also precede her in death.
Survivors include her husband: Jimmy Dale Burns, Sr. of the home; daughters
and sons-in-law: Marsha and Darrell West of Paragould, Judy and Keith
Thompson of Bowling Green, KY, Malisa and Buddy Henry of Sevierville, TN,
Sonya Williams of Jefferson City, TN, Tonya and Kai Haley of Newport; son
and daughter-in-law: Jimmy Dale Burns, Jr. and Lydia of St. Petersburg, FL;
sisters: Ellere Johnston of Paragould, Gertie Cox of Paragould, Barbara
Smith of Poplar Bluff, MO, Lois Monterelli of Las Vegas, NV; brothers:
Winford Hackworth of Paragould, Amos Hackworth of Paragould, Paul Hackworth
of California; sixteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Friday, October 8th, 11:00 a.m. at
Heath Colonial Chapel, with Dr. Dennis Bradley officiating.
Interment will follow at Linwood Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to St.
Jude's Children's Hospital.
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Buck M. Grimmett
Buck M. Grimmett, 68, Paragould, passed away Wednesday October 6, 2010 at
St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born April 3,
1942 in Success, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Buck and Kathryn Willis Grimmett,
sister, Jo Reta Patterson and son, John Thomas Grimmett. He was a retired
Machinist and served in the Army during the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife: Sharon Grimmett, of the home; step-mother:
Melveeta Grimmett of Eldon, Missouri; daughters: Melissa (Bob) Hamlin of
Loves Park, Illinois, Laurine Lori (Chris) Frayer of Paragould, Arkansas;
sisters: Edwina (Bob) Lundberg of Mountain View, Missouri, Jeanie (Steve)
Andren of Roswell, New Mexico; brother: Carmen (Kay) Grimmett of Mountain
View, Missouri; 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends Friday evening October 8th, 6:00 until 8:00
at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould, Arkansas. The family will also receive
friends Sunday, October 10th, 6:00 p.m.until 8:00 p.m., at Sunset Funeral
Home and Memorial Gardens in Rockford, Illinois. The celebration of his life
will take place at Sunset Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens in Rockford,
Illinois on Monday at 10:00 a.m.
Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers will
be John Murphy, Ryan Frayer, Jarred Grimmett, Jessie Roe, Corey Namors and
Ronnie Davis.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Virgil Foutch
Virgil “Bud” Foutch, 81, of Leachville, passed away Wednesday, October 6,
2010, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Born July 29, 1929, in Paragould, he was the son of the late Robert and
Lessie Cameron Foutch and had been a longtime Leachville resident.
Mr. Foutch was retired from Nibco after 28 1/2 years and was a member of the
Second Baptist Church in Leachville. He enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening
and making things.
He is survived by his wife, Marie Foutch of the home; one son, Wayne Foutch
of Leachville; one daughter, Karon Henick and husband Keith of Harrisburg;
and two sisters, Juanita Wall of Paragould and Dolly Cox of Grand Blanc,
Mich.
He also leaves four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of
other family and friends.
Funeral services will be Friday, October 8th, 10:00 a.m. at Second Baptist
Church in Leachville with the Rev. Lee Davis officiating. Burial will follow
in the Leachville Cemetery under the direction of Faith Funeral Service of
Manila.
The family will receive visitors this evening, 5:00 until 8:00 today at the
church.
Lorraine A. Brandt
Lorraine A. Brandt, 52, formally of Fort Atkinson, WI. passed away at her
home in Paragould, AR, October 6, 2010. She was born January 22, 1958 at
Tawas City, MI.
Lorraine was employed at APV Crepaco, Inc in Lake Mills, WI. before an early
retirement. She loved picnics and getting together with family and friends.
Preceding her in death were her paternal grandparents, Edward and Helen
(Blank) Brandt, maternal grandparents, John and Lorena (Hardy) O’Neil and a
brother Larry Brandt.
She is survived by her parents, Edward and Patricia Brandt of Paragould; a
sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Dave Johnson of Chesterton, IN; a
brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Kimberly Brandt of Paragould and a
host of family and friends.
Visitation will be October 8th, 6:00 until 8:00 PM, at Phillips Funeral
Home.
Funeral services Saturday, October 9th, 2:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Chapel
at Phillips Funeral Home with Pastor Stacy Prater of Bible Baptist Church
officiating. Burial will be at New Friendship Cemetery.
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Gregory Bryan Collins
Gregory Bryan Collins, age 51 of Camden, AR was born December 10, 1958 to
John M. and Maxine Garris Collins and passed away Thursday, October 07, 2010
at his home. He had lived in Paragould, AR during his life. He was a member
of Victory Church, A. S. O. Association, Ducks Unlimited and Toastmasters.
He had a Master Degree in Science Operations Management from the University
of Arkansas, Bachelors of Science in Radiology Technology from Northeast
Louisiana University and was an A. S. Q. Certified Quality Engineer. He was
an avid outdoor sportsman and loved his family and held many life long
friendships. His grandchildren were his greatest joy.
He was preceded in death by his father, John M. Collins; and stepfather,
Frank T. Jones, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Jamie Lou Riley Collins of
Paragould, AR; daughter, Susan Marie Baird and husband Anthony;
grandchildren, Dakota Austin, Jackson Quinn, Lauraleah Grace all of
Paragould, AR; brother, John Scott Collins and wife, Sheila of Stephens, AR;
mother, Maxine Collins Jones of El Dorado, AR; numerous cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, October 9th, 2:00 p. m. at Proctor
Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Reverend Jerry Ables and
Reverend Stephen Willis will officiate.
Visitation will be Friday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made
to Victory Church in Camden, Hillside Baptist Wednesday Night Prayer Group,
Walnut Corner General Baptist Youth in Light, AR and Mission Outreach of
Northeast, AR in Paragould, AR.
Online guest registry: Proctor Funeral Home
Melissa "Shawn" Ryles Martin
Melissa “Shawn” Ryles Martin, 48 of Paragould passed away Thursday October
7, 2010at her residence. Shawn was born April 4, 1962, she was a homemaker
and beautician and a member of the River of Life Church. She was preceded in
death by her mother, Sharon Ryles; grandparents, Rev. W. D. and Marie Ryles
and James Otis and Dorothy Roberts. Survivors include her father, Rev. J.
Floyd Ryles and wife Agnes of Paragould; sons, Brandon Tedder and Bryan
(Kasey) Ryles all of Paragould; sisters, Yvonne (Robert) Trapp, Dallas
(Alston) Trapp, Pam (Tim) Malone, Kathy (Jimmy) Followell all of Paragould
and Lisa (David) Hufford of Arbyrd, MO., many aunts, uncles, cousin, nieces
and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday evening, 6:30 until 9:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Saturday, October 9th, 10:00 a.m. at River of Life
Church.
Burial will follow in New Friendship Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert
Trapp. Gerald Brewer, Steven Rodden, Duane Norwood, Paul Baskin, Terry
Baskin. Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Brewer, Jr. and men of River of
Life Church. Memorials may be sent to River of Life Apostolic Bible Church
in Paragould.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Lester Manuel Hammon
Lester Manuel Hammon, 88 of Paragould passed away Thursday, October 7, 2010
at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Lester was retired from Emerson
Electric and was a member of Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Tennie; son Manuel Hammon; daughters,
Marla Sue and Marsa Lou Hammon; parents, John Jacob and Nellie Mae Saddler
Hammon.
Survivors include sons, Jimmy and Frankie Hammon of Paragould and Gerald
Hammon of Flippin, AR; daughter, Sandy Boozer of Paragould; brothers, Melvin
Hammon of Burton, MI, Bill Hammon of Ridgecrest, CA and Gene Hammon of
Jonesboro; sisters, Althea Hester of Kansas City, MO and Ruth Rhodes of
Paragould. Fifteen grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren and 2
great, great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Todd Hammon, Ian Hammon, Darin Hammon, Kevin Hammon,
Dennis Hammon and Colby Hammon. Honorary pallbearers will be Dave
Altenbaumer, Brad Hammon, Seth Hammon, Randal Carroll, Owen Hammon and
Tristen Hammon, Luke Hammon, Caleb Hammon, Logan Sasser, Grant Sasser,
Sawyer Sasser, Dillon Hammon, Sean Altenbaumer, Zack Altenbaumer, Ethan
Altenbaumer, Zack Foster and Michael Flemming.
Visitation will be Saturday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Sunday, October 10th, 2:00 p.m. at Brown’s Chapel
Baptist Church with Rev. Royce Boling officiating. Burial will follow in
Brown’s Chapel Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Brown’s Chapel Cemetery Fund.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Orine Marvin
Orine Marvin, 81, passed away October 8, 2010 at her home in Paragould. Born
April 14, 1929 in Paragould, she was a former employee of Paragould Laundry
and a member of the Second and Walnut Church of Christ.
She is survived by one daughter, Kay Nickerson of Paragould; two brothers,
G. E. Marvin of Paragould and C. E. Marvin of Sun City, Arizona; six
sisters, Wilma Strickland, Beatrice Nettles, Earline Childers, and Jewell
Hatfield, all of Paragould, Lois Irvin of California, and Evyonne Hardin of
Apple Valley, California.
She was preceded in death by her parents, D. S. and Laverna Marvin; two
brothers, J. D. and James Marvin, and by one sister, Wilda Lenhardt.
Graveside funeral services will be Monday, October 11th, 2:00 p.m. at New
Friendship Cemetery with John Shadowens officiating. Visitation will be
Monday, 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home.
The family requests donations to Mitchell Funeral Home to assist with
funeral expenses.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Pearlene Brown
Pearlene Brown, 75, of Clarkton, MO., passed away Saturday, October 9, 2010
at her home.
She was born on December 23, 1934 in Luxora, Arkansas to Ollie Bell
Ashabranner and Preston Brown.
She is preceded in death by her mother and father; two brothers, James
Preston Brown and Willie Lee Brown of Jacksonville, AR.; one sister, Corinne
Gregg, brother-in-law Neil Gregg and nephew Tony Gossett.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Sebourn; one sister, Lois Ann Isom and
brother –in-law Bennie Isom of Brookland, AR.; one sister-in-law, Wanda
Brown of Jacksonville, AR.; six nieces, Sheryl Brown, Marsha Hepp, Linda
Gregg, Joyce Gossett, Barbara Hairrell and; three nephews, Paul Isom, Lesley
Isom, Benny Isom, and Samuel Isom.
Pallbearers will be Bennie Isom, Benny Isom, Samuel Isom, Everett Isom and
Floyed Britton.
Her family will receive friends Tuesday, October 12th, 10:00 a.m. until
service time. Service will be at 12:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home in
Paragould, AR with Bill Newman officiating.
Pearlene will be laid to rest at Linwood Cemetery in Paragould, Arkansas.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
James Clark McKeel
James Clark McKeel, 93, of Rector, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2010, at
the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center of Paragould. Mr. McKeel was born
April 12, 1917 in Rector, to Jesse and Lillie Elizabeth McKeel.
He was a retired minister of 21 years, and retired from the United States
Postal Service after serving as Rural Carrier for 25 years and City Letter
Carrier for 10 years. He served three years as president of the First
District of Arkansas Rural Letter Carriers and state president of Arkansas
of Arkansas Rural Carriers. He also served as vice president of Retired and
Pioneer Carriers’ Club of the National Association, and was a delegate to
the Convention of the National Association. Mr. McKeel was a World War II
veteran.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Carolyn Sue McKeel of
Brookland; five grandchildren, Jamie Sample, Jason McKeel, Leigh Ann Cribbs,
John McKeel and Lisa Marie Holt; and ten great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Willo Mae McKeel; a son,
Jimmy McKeel; two brothers, Les and Ethridge McKeel; and two sisters, Mary
Scott and Ethel Bucy.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home
of Rector.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 13th, 1:00 p.m., at the Fifth &
Pine Church of Christ in Rector, with Ken Roden and Charlie Cate
officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Heights Cemetery.
John McKeel, Jason Cribbs, Jacob McKeel, Ricky Holt, Bob McKeel and Carroll
Hamm will serve as pallbearers.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
James Harold Roush
James Harold Roush, 76 of Paragould passed away Sunday October 10, 2010 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Harold was born April 26, 1934.
He was
preceded in death by his parents, Oral and Vera Nelson Roush and a brother,
Phil Roush. Survivors include a niece, Rita Gladish of Paragould and a
cousin, J. R. Nelson of Paragould.
Graveside services will be Tuesday,
October 12th, 11:00 a.m. at Shiloh Cemetery with Rev. Bill Snow officiating.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Jerry Tansil O'Dell
Jerry Tansil O’Dell, 78, of Paragould, AR/Oakland, CA passed away Monday,
October 11, 2010, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.
Jerry was born July 22, 1931 in Tulsa, OK. but grew up in Paragould
graduating from Paragould High School and being a proud member of the Class
A Championship Bulldog Football Team in 1948.
Following high school he attended ASU and the University of Missouri before
entering the U.S. Navy Aviation Program as a young pilot in training in
1953, first stationed in Beeville, TX.
Over the span of his 22-year naval career, he assumed command posts all over
the world flying every jet aircraft model ever manufactured during the
Korean and Vietnam Wars. After completing extended tours of duty in the
Philippines, stationed on the carriers Midway, Kitty Hawk and Randolph, he
retired as a Lieutenant Commander to Oakland, CA in 1973. Soon after in
1974-75, upon request, he was brought out of retirement to train a new
generation of aspiring aviators.
During retirement, Jerry earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
and History at California State University, Hayward, and enjoyed many
hobbies including: hang-gliding, writing poetry, recording music, chess and
playing tournament bridge, in which he was recognized as a Life Master by
the American Contract Bridge League.
Also active in his Bay Area community, Jerry was a member of the Oakland
Museum Association, serving regularly as a volunteer docent, as well as
being a member of the University of CA Alumni Association, the American
Civil Liberties Union, the American Conservatory Theatre and a booster
member for the Oakland Symphony Orchestra.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Bill O’Dell and Marjorie Childs
(Justice), and by his stepfather, Jack Justice and younger half-brother Jack
Justice, Jr.
Survivors include his partner of 17 years Cynthia Wood of Bolinas, CA, his
daughter, Ann O’Dell and two grandchildren, Enzo and Elena Bertolotti, from
New York City, and his sister, Margot Ramsey of Memphis, TN.
No memorial service will be held, but for lasting memorials, the family asks
that consideration be given to Public Television Media: AETN Foundation
Membership Services, P. O. Box 1250, Conway, AR 72033/www.aetn.org.
Online guest registry: Emerson Funeral Home
Phillip Allen Green
Phillip Allen Green, 54 of Rector passed away October 12, 2010 at his
residence. He was born to the late Mabern and Frances (Rogers) Green in
White Oak, Arkansas.
In addition to his parents, Phillip was preceded in death by a brother:
Roger Green.
Surviving members of his family include, son: Phillip Allen Green II of
Jonesboro, two daughters: Melanie Dillard of Paragould and Phyllis
Quintanilla of Lake Jackson, Texas, six grandchildren, Tyler Mabry, Chad
Mabry, Bailee Dillard Mason Harris, Elisa Harris and Kali Harris, six
brothers: Bill Green of Rockford, Illinois, Tom Green of Rector, Buddy Breen
of Rector, Robert Green of Kennett, Amos Green of Rector and Jonathon Green
of Kansas City, Missouri, two sisters: Patricia Holt of Paragould and
Elizabeth Owens of Rockford, Illinois along with a host of other relatives
and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, October 15th, 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. Graveside
services will be at 12:00 p.m. Harvey's Chapel Cemetery in Marmaduke.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Irby Funeral Home.
Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home
Pauline Elizabeth Raley
Pauline Elizabeth Raley, 96 of Paragould passed away October 13, 2010 at St.
Scholastica Monastery Infirmary in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was preceded in
death by her parents, Howard T. and Anna Straub Raley, brother, Adrian L.
and three sisters, Anna Loretta Raley, Frances R. Hayden and Virginia R.
Ephrussi. She was retired from the Army Corp of Engineers as secretary. She
was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Survivors include one sister, Sister Anne Michele Raley of St. Scholastica
Monastery of Fort Smith; three brothers: Howard T. and his wife Joyce of
Atlanta, Georgia, James J. and his wife Elnore of Little Rock and Joseph
Ronald of Tularosa, New Mexico; and many loved nieces, nephews, grand nieces
and grand nephews.
Funeral Mass will be at the Monastery Chapel in Fort Smith, Saturday,
October 16th, at 10:00 a.m. Rosary service will be at Heath Colonial Chapel,
Sunday evening, 7:00. Graveside services will be at St. Mary's Cemetery,
Monday, October 18th, 10:00 a.m. with Father Mike Sinkler officiating.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Jane Janet Clayton
Jane Clayton, 79 of Jonesboro formerly of Piggott passed away October 14,
2010 at the Baptist Health Extended Care Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She was born January 15, 1931 to the late Frank and Lula (Wilkerson)
Campbell in Marmaduke, Arkansas.
In addition to her parents Jane was preceded in death by Andrew Clayton, her
husband, two infant children, her twin brother: James Campbell, and two
other brothers: Billy and Jerry Campbell.
Surviving Jane is one sister: Reba Clayton of Paragould along with several
nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, October 16th, 2:00 p.m. at the Irby
Funeral Home in Rector with David Floyd officiating. Interment will be in
the Liberty Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday one hour prior to services at the Funeral Home
chapel.
Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home
Helen Dean Cupp
Helen Dean Cupp, 81, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2010,
at her home.
Mrs. Cupp was born February 25, 1929, in Paragould. She was a homemaker and
a member of Grace United General Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Scott Cupp of Paragould; one brother, Bob
Kieffner of Newport; three sisters, Ona Ruff of Forrest City, Daisy Young of
Grand Blanc, Michigan and Imogene Wilmoth of Stockton, California. She is
also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Bertha Kieffner; her
husband, Kenneth Cupp; and by six brothers, Arthur, Edwin, Elmer, Alvis,
Amos, and J.W. Kieffner.
Funeral services will be Sunday, October 17th, 2:00 p.m., at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Shane Stovall officiating. Burial will
follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, 12:30 p.m. until service time at Mitchell Funeral
Home.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Carl A. Born
Carl A. Born, age 97, passed away October 15, 2010 at Belle Meade Nursing
Center of Paragould. He was born July 8, 1913 in Lake City, Arkansas and
lived his entire life in northeast Arkansas.
He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He worked for Allis Chalmers
Tractor Company in several locations in northeast Arkansas. He and his wife
owned and operated Granny’s Shack Vegetable Garden at Goobertown for many
years.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Tommie, of Belle Meade; daughter,
Lavonda Tollison, Jonesboro; granddaughter, Tanya (Terry) Blevins,
Paragould; and grandson, Greg (Becky) Schug, Benton; great granddaughters,
Karen Dowdy, Karla Qualls, and Whitney Schug; step great granddaughter, Amy
Blevins; step great grandsons, Chris Cavenor and Colton Blevins.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 18th, 2:00 p.m. at Emerson Memorial
Chapel with Wayne Clements and Larry Harrison officiating. Private burial
will follow at Shiloh Cemetery, Paragould. Emerson Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
Visitation will be Sunday 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that consideration be given to Gideons
International, P.O. Box 4002, Jonesboro, Arkansas, 72403.
Online guest registry: Emerson Funeral Home
Raymond G. Cowell
Raymond G. Cowell, 92 of Camden, TN, formerly of Paragould, passed away
Friday October 15, 2010 at Jackson Madison General Hospital in TN. Mr.
Cowell was born July 18, 1918, in Benton County, TN to the late Arzo and
Willie McEwen Cowell.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Grace Cowell; brothers,
Windell, Charlie, Wilburn and Delbert Cowell and sister, Tinnie Jones. He is
survived by a sister, Winifred Baker of Camden, TN.
Graveside services will be Monday, October 18th, 1:00 p.m. at Finch Cemetery
with Rev. Sam Stewart officiating.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Terry Johnson
Terry Johnson, 61, of Paragould, passed away Monday, October 18, 2010, at St
Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born November 29, 1948 in
Paragould the son of the late Elbert and Weona Johnson. He was the owner and
operator of Johnson Auto Sales, member of the Northeast Arkansas Horse Show
Association and was an active member and usher at First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of forty years: Brenda Johnson, of the home;
daughter: Amber and Jason Kingston; son: Blake and Tara Johnson;
grandchildren: Jax and Ava Claire Johnson, Lanie and Libby Kingston, all of
Jonesboro.
The family will receive friends Thursday, October 21st, 5:00 until 6:30 p.m.
at the First Baptist Church with a memorial service following at 6:30.
Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church, 120 N. 3rd Street, Paragould,
Arkansas 72450 or the Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation, 120 Wall
Street, New York, NY 10005.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
J. W. Watson
J. W. “Jay” Watson, 77, of Paragould, passed away Monday, October 18, 2010,
at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, Jonesboro.
He was born May 7, 1933, in Boydsville, Arkansas, to Clyde and Opal Watson.
Mr. Watson worked as a supervisor at Emerson Electric before retiring in
1995 after 39 years of service. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed
quail hunting and horses. He loved raising, training and breeding registered
Fox Trotters.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Sue Helms Watson of the home; one
son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Becky Watson of Paragould; and one daughter
and son-in-law, Deborah and Lee Davis of Jonesboro. He is also survived by
seven grandchildren, Miranda Rippard, Dustin Beasley, Whit Beasley, Scarlett
Davis, Samantha Watson, T. J. Watson, and Shae Watson; and by ten great
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, David Watson; a stillborn
baby boy; one brother, E. E. “Doc” Watson; and one sister, Laveda Clayton.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Friday, October 22nd, 1:30 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral
Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Margie Lee Cagle
Mrs. Margie Lee Cagle, 67, of Leachville passed away Monday, October 18,
2010, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center in
Little Rock.
Born at Marmaduke, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Lovia Ashburn
Ross and had lived most of her life in Leachville. She was a longtime member
of the Leachville Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Cagle of the home; one son, Joey Cagle
and his wife Anna of Fayetteville; two daughters, Sheila Landthrip and her
husband Mack of Van Buren, Shelly Chandler and husband Jamie of Bartlett,
Tenn.; one brother, J.W. Ross of Alabama; four sisters, Dorothy Scott of
Jonesboro, Gladys Crawford of Searcy, Pauline Mouser of Leachville and Judy
Nettles of Monette.; eight grandchildren, Ross Landthrip, Jace Landthrip,
Rachel Chandler, Amanda Chandler, Courtney Cagle, Brittney Cagle, Justin
Cagle and Breezy Cagle.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Brad Cagle,
and a brother, Marion Ross.
Funeral services will be Thursday, October 21st, at 10:00 a.m. at Howard
Funeral Service Chapel in Leachville with Tim Bassing officiating. Burial
will follow in Leachville Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors Wednesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the
funeral home.
Online registry: www.howardfuneralservice.com
Elmer Quinton Martin
Elmer Quinton Martin, 78, of Debary, FL., formerly of Paragould, passed away
Wednesday, October 20, 2010.
He was born December 15, 1931, in Etowah to Vernon and Susan Kirby Martin.
He married Bernice Clark on April 15, 1953. He was a hard-working factory
worker most of his life. He spent his last five years in Debary where he
enjoyed watching the boats come in to the docks with his dog, Tiny.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife; two sons, James and Larry
Martin; a grandson, Tommy Shirley; two great-grandchildren; two sisters; and
two brothers.
He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Reba and Larry Shirley; a son
and daughter-in-law, Ray and Faye Martin; seven grandchildren, Robin
Waddell, Dwayne Shirley, Jeff Shirley, Melanie Walker, Shannon Martin,
Brandy Martin and Adam Martin; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Randell
Martin; and seven sisters, Lawanda Doyle, Janie Brady, Shelby Van Bergen,
Thelma Lee, Margaret Broad, Barbara Altman and Ila Tice.
The family will receive friends Monday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Phillips
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 26th, at 1:00 p.m.
in the Center Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home with Ron Blankenship
officiating. Burial will be in Senath Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Dwayne Shirley, Jeff Shirley, Tim Walker, Adam Martin,
Terry Bailey and D.J. Shipman. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Veon
Martin, Vonzale Marin and Therald Martin.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Mary Lee Clements
Mary Lee Clements, 69, of Walnut Ridge, passed away October 21, 2010.
Born July 5, 1941, at Light, she worked as a cake decorator at Harps for
over 20 years. She was of the Baptist belief.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jewel and Hazel Smith; and a
brother, Robert Leroy Smith.
Survivors include her husband, Rudolph Clements; a son, Charles Clements and
wife Ronda, Walnut Ridge; a daughter, Cindy Land and husband Dennis,
Pocahontas; four sisters, Jewellette Robertson, Heber Springs, Emma Charline
Blann, Texas, Hazel Ruth Leonard, Ravenden, and Edna Jane Bailey, Ravenden
Springs; two brothers, John Ben Smith and Luther Lavon Smith, both of Lone
Oak; three grandsons, Jeff Clements, Justin Clements and Jordan Clements;
and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 25th, at 10:00 a.m. at Bryan
Funeral Home with Bros. Mark Smith and Mark Harris officiating. Burial in
Lone Oak Cemetery near Smithville.
Pallbearers: Christopher Todd Gilliam, John Anthony Smith, Ronny Lynn
Bailey, Ben Shettles, Luther Smith and Tim Booth. Honorary pallbearers: Steven Gilliam and Robert Blann.
Johnnie Dale Long
Johnnie Dale Long, 81, of Paragould passed away October 22, 2010. He was
born May 8, 1929, to Tommie and Nettie Long. His hobby was working and
taking care of all his antique tools. He was an Air Force veteran and a
member of West View Baptist Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Jeanette Brashers.
He is survived by his wife, Melba Long; two sons, Terry and Randy Long, both
of St. Louis, MO.; three brothers, Donald Long of St. Charles, MO., Raymond
Long of Arcadia, Mo., and Gaylon Long of Romance, AR.; three sisters, Tommye
Bishop of O’Fallon, MO., Brenda Vitale of Lake St. Louis, MO., and Pat
Boling of Paragould; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Phillips
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, October 25th, 10:00 a.m. in
the Center Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home with Marc Reeves
officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery.
His bench warming Sunday School Class will serve as pallbearers.
Online guest registry: www.phillipsfuneral.net
James Garlon Baker
James Garlon "Jim" Baker, 80, of Orange, Texas passed away Friday, October
22, 2010, at his residence.
Born in Marmaduke, Arkansas on December 11, 1929, Jim was the son of Mary
Lucille (Cooper) and Radius Henry Baker. He worked as an electrician at
Firestone, was a former disc jockey for KOGT Radio, and retired from the
United States Navy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Shirley Ann (Baker)
Greenwood; sisters, Elsie and Delsie Baker and Emma Gene Renfro.
Jim is survived by his wife, Carmen (Barrientos) Baker; son, Louis R. Baker
of Conroe; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; brothers; Thomas
Lloyd Baker, Radius Baker, Jr. and Michael Baker; and sisters, Nella Mae
Exum, Mary Alline Wolfenbarger, Glenda Hollifield, and Martha Froman.
Funeral services will be Thursday, October 28th, 2:00 p.m. at Irby's Funeral
Home in Rector, Arkansas. Officiating will be nephew, Bryan Exum. Burial
will follow at Woodland Heights Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 4:00
p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Serving as Pallbearers will be David Baker, Thomas Baker, Kelly Baker,
Jeffery Baker, Allen Froman, Grant Froman, Radius Baker III, Erin Baker, Jon
Baker, James Wolfenbarger, Ronnie Exum, and Mark Hollifield. Honorary
Pallbearers will be Bonita Kaczmarski, Kandi Baker, Wilma Harris, Kyle Baker
and Cara Sparks.
The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The
American Heart Association, American Cancer society, or Odyssey Hospice.
Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home
Bradley Lee Sims
Bradley Lee Sims, 19, was born August 8, 1991 in Paragould, AR. he passed
from this life Saturday, October 23, 2010, in Paragould.
Survivors include his father, Danny Sims; mother and stepfather, Melisa and
Greg Rose; brother, Tristan Bailey, all of Paragould; sister, Destiny Howard
of Midway; and grandmother, Elizabeth Clark of Melbourne.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home.
His life will be celebrated Monday, October 25th, 10:00 a.m. at Heath
Colonial Chapel with the Rev. James Warbington officiating. Burial will
follow in Chesser Cemetery at Pocahontas.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Geneva Elizabeth Martin
Geneva Elizabeth Martin, 82 of Paragould, passed away Saturday, October 23,
2010 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born on May 23, 1928
in Stanford, Arkansas, she was a retired cook and a member of the 7th &
Mueller Church of Christ.
Survivors include; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Carolyn Martin,
Monty and Amy Martin, two daughters and sons-in-law, Freda and Mike Easton,
Mary and Roger Slayton, one brother; Bud Gregory all of Paragould, thirteen
grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by; her parents, Mary and Sam Gregory, her
husband, R.A. “Tootie” Martin, three brothers, Wally Gregory, Ken Gregory
and Leland Gregory and one sister: Berta Shaver.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 26th, 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Larry McFadden officiating, burial will follow in
the Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday
evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at the Mitchell Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will include; Brandon Cooper, Cameron Cooper, Ryan Cooper, Adam
Slayton, Heath Martin, Patrick Martin, Seth Martin and Drew Breckenridge.
Honorary pallbearers will be James Martin, Richard Ruthven, Charles Martin
and James Phelps.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Juanita Clayton
Juanita Clayton of Paragould, 79, years old passed away in her home October
23, 2010.
Survived by her daughters, Tammy Smith, Lisa Bartlett and son Michael
Snicler daughter-in-law Chris; two sisters, Vada and Linda; two brothers,
Larry and Roger Vanpool; fifteen grandchildren and thirteen great
grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Edna and Osmer Vanpool; four
brothers, four sisters, one granddaughter and three sons.
Services will be Wednesday, October 27th, 12:00 p.m., at Phillips Funeral
Home.
Family will receive friends from 10:00am prior to the service.
Online guest registry: www.phillipsfuneral.net
Bertha Viola Huckabay
Bertha Viola Huckabay, 86, Paragould, passed away Monday, October 25, 2010,
at her home. She was born June 25, 1924 the daughter of the late James
Arthur and Ruthie Erder Rowe Smith. She was also preceded in death by her
first husband, Eugene W. Roberts, sisters, Mabel, Rachel Louise and Margaret
Loraine Smith, Ruthie Joiner and Nellie Autry, and brother, Harold Smith.
She was a homemaker and a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. Bertha
loved flowers and gardening, spent a lifetime sewing and crafting with her
hands, and gave of herself with care and love to all generations.
Survivors include her husband: David Huckabay, of the home; daughter and
son-in-law: Jeanette and J.B. Huffmaster of Paragould; son and
daughter-in-law: Farrel and Linda Roberts of Harrisburg; step daughters and
stepsons-in-law: Marcia and David Elizandro of Arlington, Texas, Catherine
and Ron Larkins of Frederick, Colorado; sister: Vearl Hendrix of Lafe;
brothers: Charles A. Smith and Paul Smith, both of Paragould; grandchildren:
Jack and Christina Huffmaster, Jeff and Sonya Huffmaster, Jason and Heather
Huffmaster, Jared and Crystal Huffmaster, all of Paragould, David Elizandro
of England, Ashley Elizandro of Arlington, Texas, Corrie Kienast, Casey and
Zachary Gasper of Frederick, Colorado.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, at Heath
Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at Shiloh United Methodist Church,
1:00 PM, Thursday with Reverend Rick Roberts and Reverend David Swift
officiating. Interment will follow at Corning Cemetery, in Corning.
Memorials may be left to Shiloh United Methodist Church.
Online guest registry: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Mary Kathryn Schug
Mary Kathryn Schug, 84, of Paragould (Schugtown) passed away Tuesday,
October 26, 2010, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born on June
12, 1926, in Goobertown, Arkansas, and was a homemaker
She was preceded in death by her mother, Janie Ethel Moore and her father,
Herman Ward.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Poley Schug; sons and
daughters-in-law, Mike and Janet Schug, Terry and Debbie Schug all of
Paragould, and Ted and Tammy Schug of Schugtown. She is also survived by
three grandchildren, Erica Schug, Jonathan Schug and Elizabeth Marsden;
three great grandchildren, Abby, Austin and Andrew Ring; and a special
foster daughter, Connie Cole and her children of Brownwood, Texas.
She was a member of Schugtown Methodist Church where she served as pianist
and Sunday School teacher for over 60 years.
Pallbearers will include Terry Schug, Teddy Schug, Mike Schug, Kent Butler,
Dale Butler and Danny McDaniel.
Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 29th, at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, with Herschel Richardson and Everett Isom officiating.
Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Gideons
International or the Childrens’ Home of Paragould.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Helen Marretta Branch
Helen Marretta Branch, 87, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, October 26,
2010, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.
She was born February 19, 1923, in Bethel, Arkansas to Carl and Ethel Cook.
Mrs. Branch was a homemaker, a seamstress, and a member of East Side Baptist
Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Martha Jean McDaniel
Rigsbee. Survivors include her husband, James Branch of the home; three
sons, Steve Branch of Klamath Falls, Oregon, Roger Frey and James “Mickey”
Branch, both of Pensacola, Florida. She is also survived by one daughter,
Leigh Anne DeRoe of Paragould; ten grandchildren; and seven great
grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 28th, at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, with Jason Noel and Dennis Scudder officiating. Burial
will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Memorials to the Homebound Ministries at East Side Baptist Church would be
appreciated.
Online guest registry: Mitchell Funeral Home
Audron Lemmons
Audron “Sonny” Lemmons, of Paragould, departed this life on Tuesday, October
26, 2010 at AMMC. Sonny was born September 4, 1931 in Greene County,
Arkansas. Sonny was a lifelong member of Mulberry Church of Christ, a
volunteer for the 12th Street Senior Bees Center, a Cardinal fan, and an
avid bowler.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Pearl Lemmons; one
infant son; one infant brother; four sisters, Lorene Lemmons Pearson, Sylvia
Lemmons Harris, and twin infants.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Olivia Fuchs Lemmons; two sons,
Richard (Carla) Lemmons and Macon (Regina) Lemmons; two daughters, Barbara
(Douglas) Kruse and Rebecca (Troy) Moore; eleven grandchildren and eleven
great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at 6:00 pm, Thursday in the Center Hill Chapel of
Phillips Funeral Home and services will be 10:00 am, Friday.
Sonny requested that memorials be sent to one of the following: Children’s
Homes Inc. of Paragould, Crowley’s Ridge Academy or Crowley’s Ridge College.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
Eunice Estelle Huckabay
Eunice Estelle Huckabay, 96 of Rector passed away October 27, 2010 at the
National Health Care in Kennett. She was born January 14, 1914 to W.W. and
Cora (Moss) French in Rector, Arkansas.
Preceding Eunice in death was her parents, her husband: Marvin Huckabay, two
sisters: Mildred Inez and Hazel Bishop, one grandchild and one
great-grandchild.
Surviving members of her family are three sons and their wives: Donald and
Kay Huckabay of Rector, Eugene and Theresa Huckabay of Paragould and James
and Pat Huckabay of Paragould, two daughters and their husbands: Esperita
and Clay Charleton of Paragould, Wordia and Albert Vangilder of Pine Bluff,
Arkansas, thirteen grandchildren,twenty great-grandchildren, three
great-great-grandchildren along with a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, October 30th, 2:00 p.m. at the Irby
Funeral Home in Rector with Brother Don Morris and Brother Kenny Burns
officiating. Interment will be at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation
will be Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home also.
Online guest registry: Irby Funeral Home
Tilden Ray Weaver
Tilden Ray Weaver passed peacefully from this life on October 27, 2010 at
his home in Gainesville, AR after a long battle with cancer.
Ray was born August 19, 1939 in Cardwell, MO to Gladys Austin and Jack
Weaver. He was an avid bow hunter, fisherman, accomplished wood worker and
gardener. Ray retired from Emerson Electric in 1998 and took his retirement
seriously. He enjoyed a variety of new adventures such as deep sea fishing
and bayou shrimping. He expressed a keen interest in Native American
cultures often seeking to educate himself through long discussions at local
Pow Wows and archeological dig sites. His outdoor activities were
accompanied by his loving wife and best friend of 49 years, Peggy (Cook)
Weaver. With a heavy heart he laid to her to her eternal rest in July of
this year. Ray is also preceded in death by his parents and brothers Ernest
Lee, Howard Eugene, and Ronnie Gene Weaver.
A faithful provider and father Ray is survived by three daughters and their
husbands, Vickie (Joel) Riley of Biloxi, MS; Karen (Craig) Vrabel of Denver,
CO and Stacy (Rob) O’Bryan of St. Louis, MO; three precious granddaughters,
Jessica (Nick) Carzoli, Lindsey and Brittney O’Bryan; two beloved
step-grandchildren Mallory and Bryce Vrabel, brothers; Carl Weaver, Larry
Austin, Gary Austin, Jackie Weaver, Jerry Weaver, Larry Weaver, Ricky Weaver
and James Weaver; sisters; Joyce Robinson, Lou Varvil, Doris Harvey, Dorothy
Guin, Linda LaGrange, and Jody Whitaker. He is also survived by his
mother-in-law Sister Maudie Cook and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Friday, October 29th, at Phillips
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October
30th in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Bro. Bill
Newman officiating.
Memorial can be made to Hope Circle in Jonesboro.
Online guest registry: Phillips Funeral Home
James Hare Rowe
James Hare Rowe, 80, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2010 at the Flo and
Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Jimmy was born in Vanndale,
AR on August 15, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vivian Hare
Grafton and James Edward Rowe and his wife, Sally Proctor Rowe. He is
survived by one sister, Vivian Rowe McIntosh and one step brother, Oscar
Grafton. He is also survived by his children, Lindsey Rowe Parten, Rebecca
Rowe Hoskins (Richard), Paula Henderson (Bobby), Jim Rowe Jr. (Teresa) and
Mike Rowe (Julie), seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, a veteran of the Korean War and
a 32nd Degree Mason. After working in the dairy industry for over 50 years,
he retired from Borden Inc. He loved the game of golf and played until a few
years ago.
The family will gather to welcome friends from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM on Friday,
October 29, 2010 at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould, Arkansas. Graveside
services will be on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Linwood
Cemetery in Paragould, AR. The family wishes for memorials be made to the
charity of your choice.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Larry Don Chipman
Larry Don “Pops” Chipman Sr., 59, passed away October 28, 2010 in Jonesboro,
AR. Larry was born August 22, 1951 in Paragould. Larry was of the Baptist
Faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil “Doty” Chipman; three
brothers, Gary Wayne, Charles William Chipman and Johnnie Michael Chipman;
one son, Joe “Bubba” Chipman of Ohio.
Survivors include his wife, Judy (Firman) Chipman of Eureaka Springs, AR;
two sons, Larry Don Chipman Jr. of Ohio.,John Wayne Chipman and his mother
Beatrice Mullins Chipman both of Paragould, Ar.; three grandsons and five
granddaughters of Ohio; two uncles Johnny Mullins and Jerry (Beverley
Cole)Mullins of Paragould.
No services are planned.
Online guest registry: www.phillipsfuneral.net
Jackie Wilder
Jackie Wilder, 79 of Jonesboro, formerly of Paragould, passed away Thursday,
October 28, 2010 at Ridgecrest Nursing Home in Jonesboro. Jackie was born
was September 1, 1931, she was a retired bank teller and a member of the
First United Methodist Church in Paragould.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mattie Houston Lee; son,
Robbie Baldwin; sister, Florence White.
Survivors include her son, Mike Baldwin of Valley Village, CA,
step-daughters, Cathy Lattus and Holly Sullivan both of Paragould.
Grandchildren; Matthew and Joshua Baldwin, Angela Pigue, Bo Lattus, Heidi
Cohn, Shannon Tripod, Sheri South and 20 great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, November 4th, 10:00 a.m. at the
First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Letchworth officiating. The
family has requested that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Verna Louise Johnson
Verna Louise (Perry) Johnson was born February 19, 1927, in Cleveland
County, AR., to Roy and Alma Perry. She departed this life for a far better
place on October 30, 2010, at the age of 83.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, W. B. Johnson in 1978;
daughter, Mary Louise Spears; grandson, Justin Spears; brothers, Jessie and
J. T. Perry.
Survivors include her daughter, Dorothy Sue Johnson of Little Rock, AR; son,
Travis Lee Johnson and wife, Margaret of Paragould; 10 grandchildren: Mark,
Caroline, Debbie, James, Holly, Sterling, Vanda, Jackie, Donna, Tanyeau,
many great and great-great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and
friends.
She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church of Paragould and very active in
the Senior B.E.E.S. She loved her Gospel music, especially the Gaither
Homecoming shows. She also enjoyed collecting pictures of her beloved
grandbabies.
Visitation will be Monday, November 1st, 9:30 until11:00a.m. at Heath
Funeral Home, with funeral services following at 11:00 at the funeral home
chapel, with Rev. Brian Johnson and Rev. Eddie Gene Wright officiating.
Graveside services will be Monday, November 1st, 4:00 p.m. at Pinecrest
Memorial Park in Alexander, AR. Memorials may be made to the Immanuel
Baptist Church or to the Senior B.E.E.S.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Tommy Edward Rogers
Tommy Edward Rogers, 57 of Paragould passed away October 30, 2010 at his
home. He was born March 14, 1953 at Beech Grove to Carl and Tresa Rogers. He
was a member of East Side Baptist Church. He liked to play card games with
his family and friends.
He is survived by his father, Carl Rogers; wife, Karen Rogers; two sons,
Tommy Rogers II of Rector and Doyle Howard of Paragould; one daughter,
Angela Patterson of Missouri; four brothers, Carl, Darrell, Dewayne and
Franks Rogers all of Paragould; five sisters, Cindy Hinds and Diana Alfred
of Paragould, Delayne Carr, Patricia Dement of Bono and Mary Lowe all of
Texas and three grandchildren.
His mother, Tresa Rogers preceded him in death.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 2nd, 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.,
at East Side Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at the church
Wednesday, November 3rd, 10:00 a.m. with Jason Noel officiating. Burial will
follow at Mountain Home Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Roger Forbs, Dewayne Rogers, Dustin Forbs,
Dee Rogers, Terry Pollock and Mark Phillips
Online guest registry: www.phillipsfuneral.net
Farrell Lee Bass
Farrell Lee Bass, 64, of
Fontaine, passed away October 30, 2010, at his home.
Born May 23, 1946, in Walnut
Ridge, he was the owner and operator of Bass Construction and also served in
the National Guard.
He was preceded in death by
his parents, Lee Dimpsey Bass and Helen Prock Ward; two sisters, Sarah Noell
and Loretta Colburn; and a brother, Larry Neal Bass.
Survivors include his wife of
44 years, Bonnie Naydeane Kennedy Bass; five daughters, Leann Coleman and
husband Shannon, Terrie Pruitt and husband Billy, Sonya Sharp and husband
Wade, Misty Moon and husband Wesley, and Shan Strope and husband Eric; six
siblings, Pat Bass, Linda Cook and husband Ralph, Marsha Rieney and husband
Thomas, Joyce Arnold and husband Bruce, Marilyn Sharp and husband Jackie,
and Wesley Bass and wife Samantha; 14 grandchildren, Kristina Wilson,
Cortney Lee, Ashley Lee, Nitichia Lee, Justin Gifford, Felishia Moon, Aubrey
Moon, Colton Moon, Zachery Moon, Casey Pruitt, Tyler Pruitt, Tanner Bass,
Blake Strope, Shyann Strope; and five great-grandchildren.
A celebration of his life will be
held Friday, November 5th, 3:00 p.m. at the Lorado Baptist Church with Wayne Bass
officiating. Gregg Funeral Home of Jonesboro had charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made
directly to the family.
Online guest registry:
Gregg Funeral Home
Melvin Dewayne Burton
(February 26, 1965 - October 31, 2010)
Melvin Dewayne Burton, 45 of Paragould, passed away Sunday at the Flo and
Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Funeral arrangements are incomplete
at this time.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
Rev. James Elvis Swafford
Born April 17, 1923, Rev. James Elvis Swafford, 87 of Paragould passed away
Sunday October 31, 2010 at his residence. Bro. Swafford was a retired
Baptist minister and a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Zelma Nadgerine Swafford; parents,
Marshall and Gertrude Hinton Swafford; brother Charles Swafford. Rev.
Swafford pastored many different churches: Cornoa Road Baptist Church,
Flint, MI, Walcott Baptist Church, Imboden 1st Baptist Church, Immanuel
Baptist Church, Doniphan, MO, Forrest City 2nd Baptist Church, Walcott
Baptist Church, Rosewood Baptist Church, St. Bethlehem 1st Baptist Church in
Bethlehem, TN, Big Creek Baptist Church and interim pastor of Vines Chapel
Baptist Church until April 2010.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Gloria and Jim McMillon of
Paragould and Cindy Whiteside of Campbell, MO; son and daughter-in-law,
James E. Swafford, Jr. and wife Kaye of Rossville, GA and a special friend,
Euva Witcher of Paragould. Grandchildren, Royce and Amanda McMillon, Rusty
and Vanessa McMillon, Richard Whiteside, Cordellia Whiteside Risley, Brian
and Lavanda Swafford. Great grandchildren, Talon and Tenley McMillon, Bryson
Swafford, Grifen and Silas Whiteside.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 4th, from 12:00 noon until1:00 p.m. at
Heath Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at
Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Charles Abanathy officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Greene County Baptist Association.
Online guest registry: Heath Funeral Home
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