Ralph Herman Haizlip

Ralph Herman Haizlip, 100, of Paragould died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

Born at Reydel, he was a retired school administrator. He was the first secretary of the Community Methodist Hospital board of directors, serving from 1949-63. He was re-elected for a 2-year term in 1980. He served as chairman, secretary and interim administrator.

He was a member and past president of the Kiwanis Club; the Kiwanis scholarship was named in his honor in 1963. He was a lifetime member of the Razorback Letterman's Club.

A member of the Arkansas Athletic Association and the high school coaches association, he served as president of the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association from 1982-83.

He was a member of the Arkansas State Board of Education and received the lifetime certificate for 43 years of service in public schools, retiring in July 1973.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation and the Greene County Scholarship Foundation.

Survivors include his wife, Marcia Owen Haizlip; a son, Steve Haizlip of Paragould; three daughters, Susan Glenn of Lakeland and Christy Blackshear and Beth Haizlip, both of Paragould; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. N.A. and Ida Gocio Haizlip; and a sister.

A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Heath Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Brown officiating. Burial will be private.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Methodist Medical Center Foundation or the Greene County Scholarship Foundation.

Katherine Orlene Cray

Katherine Orlene Cray, 87, of Paragould died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005 at Greene Acres Nursing Home.

Born at Delaplaine, she was a homemaker and of the Baptist belief.

Survivors include two sons, Fred B. Cray of Alturas, Calif. and Eddie G. Cray of Paragould; eight daughters, Mary Ester Davenport and Orlene Johnson, both of Stayton, Ore., Lira Jeroline McKinney of Milwaukie, Ore., Carolyn Imogene Tester of Corvallis, Ore., and Amie Ophelia Hicks, Mavis Exum, Veda Richardson and Susan Hurt, all of Paragould; a brother, Edwin Compton; three sisters, Pauline Hilker, Zola Medal and Mina Compton, all of Columbus, Ga.; 23 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerold Cray; a son, Charles Nelson Cray; her parents, Robert and Ester Compton; and three brothers.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery, with Art Smith officiating. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould at 1:45 p.m. Sunday.

Pallbearers will be Wayne Hicks, Kason Hurt, Kerwin Hurt, Jamie Exum, Matthew Richardson and Kiley Hurt.

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

Mario Glenn Pankey

Mario Pankey of Marmaduke, Arkansas was born August 27, 1971. He departed this life on September 2, 2005 at the age of 34 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Tony Pankey, Pat Greenway and stepfather Donnie Greenway.

Mario is survived by one daughter, Laura Marie Pankey of Paragould, one sister, Maria Vowell of Marmaduke, three brothers: Michael Dickinson of Mounds, Patrick Dickinson of Marmaduke and Trent Dorris of Paragould, a half brother, Anthony Pankey of Georgia, a special friend, Diane Cooper of Paragould, one niece and nephew: Heather Dickinson and Matthew Vowell.

Funeral services were Monday, September 5, 2005 at 1:00 at the Irby Funeral Home in Marmaduke, Arkansas with brother Ronnie Stevens officiating. Burial followed in the Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector, Arkansas. Visitation will be September 4 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Irby Funeral Home in Marmaduke.

Cloyce Cornelius Grooms

Cloyce Cornelius Grooms, 71, of Paragould died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Center.

He was a retired material handler for Karr-Spring factory of Holland, Mich.

Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Grooms of the home; two daughters, Sharon Pullen and Rebecca Breckenridge of Paragould; a son, Cloyce Grooms Jr. of Paragould; a brother, Robert Grooms of Paragould; a sister, Vonda Stankey of Drummond, Tenn.; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Grooms; his parents, James and Edith Beard Grooms; four brothers; and a granddaughter.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Heath Funeral Home's Colonial Chapel of Paragould, with the Rev. Earl Fisher officiating. Burial will follow in New Friendship Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Joey Grooms, Al Stankey, Sam Stankey, Blake Lawrence, Cory McMillon, Lewis Lyttacker and Charles Meeker.

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

The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.

Roy Luther Walker

Roy Luther Walker, 86, of Paragould died Monday, Sept. 5, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

Born Dec. 1, 1918, in Leachville, he was a retired route supervisor for Southland Bottling Co. and a member of Eastside Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Roy and Mary Maggie Walker; his former wives, Clara and Jean; a brother, Henry Walker; and a sister, Geraldine Boyd.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Walker of the home; two stepsons, Jim and Bill Smith, both of Paragould; three stepdaughters, Jan and Barbara, both of Paragould, and Shirley of Memphis; three sisters, Della Smith of Beloit, Wis., Bobbie Gibson and Pearline Wood, both of Paragould; several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Eastside Baptist Church with the Rev. Greg Addison and the Rev. Dennis Scudder officiating. Burial will follow at the Greene County Memorial Gardens under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.

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

Jimmy Neal Cox

Jimmy Neal Cox, age 59.

Born August 24, 1946 in Paragould, Arkansas.

Died September 5, 2005 at his home in Miami Beach, Florida.

A U.S. Army Veteran, he was preceded in death by his parents: Ollie and Earline Cox.

Survivors: one brother, Buddy Cox of Paragould; five sisters: Sue Hammon and Robin Wycoff of Paragould, Jane Adams of Tacoma, Washington, A.J. Hant, Virginia, and Linda Avery, Pocahontas; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial service will be held at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Paragould, at 10 a.m. Saturday October 15, 2005 with Brother Glenn Smith officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

Verna Jean Bellomy Cross

Verna Jean Bellomy Cross, 72, of Paragould, died Tuesday, September 6, 2005, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born November 9, 1932, in Greene County, Arkansas, Mrs. Cross was a homemakers and a member of the Buck Donic Church.

She is survived by one brother, H.L. "Dodle" Bellomy of Paragould.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Cross; her parents, Hubert and Minnie Bellomy; and by two brothers, L.A. Bellomy and Harold Bellomy.

A graveside service will be conducted 10 a.m., Friday at Cardwell Cemetery with Dan Minton officiating. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Bellomy, Kenny Bellomy, David Bellomy, Gary Bellomy, Justine Bellomy and Richard Smith. The procession will leave Mitchel Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Friday.

Visitation will be Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Tina Marie Dussold

Tina Marie Dussold, 46, of Paragould died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005 at her residence. She was born in St. Louis.

Surviving are two sons, Jason Tabers of St. Louis and Erik Tabers of Fort Campbell, Ky.; her parents, Moffit and Millie Wyatt of Paragould; two brothers, Alan Wyatt of Elksridge, Md., and Kevin Wyatt of Jamestown, N.C.; and a sister, Vickie L. Hester of Paragould.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the First Presbyterian Church, Seventh and Main Street in Paragould.

Heath Funeral Home of Paragould is in charge of arrangements.

John Ervie Jones

John Ervie Jones, 78, of Paragould passed away Sunday, September 4, 2005 at his home.

He was a retired truck driver of Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include two sons, Joe Jones of Grubville, Mo., and Dennis Jones of Paragould; two daughters, Diann Quintana of Paragould and Regina Blancett of Lake City; a brother, Ray Jones of Flint, Mich.; four sisters, Elsie Porter, Almeria Jackson and MoGene Gray, all of Paragould, and Alene Smith of Jacksonville; six grandchildren, Scott, Eric and Nicolas Quintana, Michelle Dickinson, Nichole Moore and Whitley Jones; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Dora Jones; two brothers, Noah Jones and Cleve Jones; one sister, Thelma Jones; and a granddaughter, Erika Blancett.


Pallbearers will be Joe Jones, Dennis Jones, Scott Quintana, Eric Quintana, Nicolas Quintana, John Porter.

Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Vaughn, Leonard Vaughn, James Vaughn, Don Baldwin, Galen Lawrence, Richard Jackson.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m., Thursday at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Bill Snow officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.

Dale Lynn Miller

 

Dale Lynn Miller, 58, of Paragould, died Monday, September 5, 2005, at NEA Medical Center.

Born July 18, 1947, in Paragould, Mr. Miller was a used car dealer.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy Miller of the home; his mother, Eva Miller of Paragould; three brothers, David Keith Miller, Dickie Miller, and Anthony Miller, all of Paragould. He is also survived by two sisters, Carolyn Foss of Paragould, Kaye Marshall of Pine Bluff; and by a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Miller.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Michael Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, at the Mitchell Funeral Home.

Thomas Howard Scott

Thomas Howard Scott, 81, of Bono died Monday, Sept. 5, 2005 at Med Center in Memphis.

Born January 3, 1924 in Fontaine, Arkansas to Tom and Mary Simpson Scott he served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II in Germany. He was a retired farmer and also retired from General Electric Company. Mr. Scott was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include four sons, Tommy Scott and Randy Scott of Fontaine, Bob Petty of Paragould and Michael Petty of Batesville; one daughter, Lorraine Jackson of Paragould; four brothers, Joe Scott of Branson, Mo., Lloyd Scott, Ray Scott and Larry Scott, all of Walnut Ridge; 19 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Elizabeth "Peggy" Scott; his parents, Tom and Mary Simpson Scott; four brothers; and two sisters.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel in Jonesboro, with Royce Schanda and Marion Stringer officiating. Burial will be in Lorado Cemetery in Greene County.

Active pallbearers will be Shannon Scott, Justin Scott, Greg McMillon, Brett McMillon, Greg Griffin and Dustin Scott.

Honorary pallbearers will include Thomas Jackson and Josh Petty.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis 38105-1942, or Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock.

Jillian Alexis Sweaney

Jillian Alexis Sweaney, 2, died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005 in Paragould.

She was born at Paragould.

Survivors include her parents, Brad and Jennifer Sweaney of Paragould; a brother, Michael Gage Johnson; her grandparents, Richard and Patricia Griffith and Betty and Sam Easly, all of Paragould, and Bill and Debbie Sweaney of Knobel; and a great-grandfather.

She was preceded in death by her other great-grandparents.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Heath Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Gary Holcomb officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

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

Thomas Hatcher

Thomas Hatcher, 74, born August 5, 1931, near Marmaduke, passed away September 6, 2005 at Home Rogue River, OR.

He leaves his wife of 53 years Shirley "Gregory" Hatcher, of OR; two children, Dewey Hatcher of OR, Nancy Rumble, OR; three grandchildren, of Mositusea; five in OR and three great of OR; two sisters, Sarah White, of Marmaduke, and Wyona Element, of Paragould; step-sister Joann, of OR; Oneal Thomas of Paragould.

His deceased parents, Dewey and Ines, Marmaduke; a sister Marie Hubble, Calif.; Clifton Hatcher, OR.
"Tom" was a member of First Baptist Church of Hardy, Ark. "Tom" was a true man of God. He leaves many friends, cousins nieces and nephews. That he loved.

Memorial service will be held Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. at Rogue River Assembly of God in OR. Internment V.A. Cemetery.

Marie Edna Linam

Marie Edna Linam, 78, of Paragould died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005 at her residence.

Born at Campton, Ky., she was a homemaker and of the Baptist belief.

Survivors include a son, Michael Linam of Paragould; a daughter, Pauline Linam of Paragould; two granddaughters, Bryna Conley and Samantha Clark, both of Memphis; and a great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Linam; a daughter, Linda Clark; and her parents, Alfred and Lula Allen.

No services are scheduled. The body will be cremated. Heath Funeral Home of Paragould is in charge of arrangements.

Melvin Lackey

Melvin Lackey, son of Dorothy Williams Lackey and the late Carl William Lackey, was born September 13, 1961, in Paragould, Arkansas and passed away September 8, 2005, at his residence at Cardwell at the age of 43 years.

Survivors include: his mother, Dorothy Lackey of Cardwell, Mo., two daughters, Crystal M. Lackey and Brandy Nichole Lackey. One sister, Carltha Crockett of Paragould. Many other relatives and a score of friends.

Memorial service was held Saturday, September 10, 2:00 p.m. at the McDaniel Chapel in Arbyrd.

McDaniel Funeral Home, Arbyrd, in charge of arrangements.

Gage Haynes

Gage Haynes, 3 of Paragould died September 8, 2005. Gage was born on October 10, 2002 in Paragould, son of O.G. Haynes, Jr and Mischa Marlar.

He is survived by his parents; his grandparents, Oval Glenn Haynes, Sr. and Elizabeth Haynes of Paragould, Vicki Haynes of Kalamazoo, Michigan; Pam Marlar of Rector, Arkansas, Terry Marlar of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Great grandparents; Pat and Kemp Taylor of Michigan, Thomas and Opal Marlar of Paragould, and a great great grandmother; Estelle Morris of Paragould, also two brothers, Kristofer Haynes and Dominique Haynes of Paragould.

He was preceded in death by his brother Jason Haynes and great grandparents Mabel and Oval Haynes.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Stone officiating. Burial will be in Pine Log Cemetery. Visititation will be 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday at the Mitchell Funeral Home.
Memorials may be sent to the Benjamin Project, Inc. 604 Linda Lane Paragould Arkansas.

Jason Haynes

Jason Glenn Haynes, age 7, of Paragould, died September 8, 2005. He was born October 30, 1997, in Paragould, son of O.G. Haynes, Jr. and Brandy Clark.

He is survived by his parents; his stepfather, Mark Lamb of Paragould; his grandparents, Oval Glenn Sr. and Elizabeth Haynes of Paragould, Vicki Haynes of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Connie and Johnny Passmore of Paragould, and Marvin and Susan Miller of Henry, Illinois; his great grandparents, Sammy Miller of Aurora, Illinois, and Pat and Kemp Taylor of Michigan; four brothers, Coty Clark, Kyle Clark, Kristofer Haynes and Dominique Haynes, all of Paragould.

He was preceded in death by his brother Gage Haynes and great grandparents Mabel and Oval Haynes.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, 10 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Stone officiating. Burial will be in Pine Log Cemetery. Visititation will be 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday at the Mitchell Funeral Home.
Memorial may be sent to the Benjamin Project, Inc. 604 Linda Lane, Paragould Arkansas.

Jathan Brady Hall

Jathan Brady Hall, 31, of Paragould, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2005 at Regional Medical Center of NEA.

Born at Paragould, he was of the Baptist belief.

Survivors include a son, Zachery Hall of Paragould; a daughter, Delaney Hall of Paragould; two grandchildren; his mother, Sharon Kay Hall of Paragould; and a brother Shaynen Hall of Paragould.

He is preceded in death by his father, David Hall.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today in Shiloh Cemetery with the Rev. Kenny Crafton officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Heath Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Tony Hall, Shaynen Hall, Chris Ford, Ronnie Utley, Jeff Thomas, Clarence Thomason.

Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. today at the funeral home.

The procession will leave the funeral home at 12:45 p.m.

Charles May Barr

Charles May Barr, 71, of Grand Blanc, MI., died Friday, September 9, 2005 in Launcburg, Tenn.

Born in Paragould, he retired from General Motors and was member Baptist Church in Grand Blanc, MI.

Survivors include two daughters: Linda Muhalland, Connie Ashley and step-daughter Terrie of Flint, MI.; brothers: Harold Barr, Jimmy Barr and Carroll Barr of Paragould; grandchildren: Chrystal Adrian, Ashley, Shea and Amanda.

He was preceded in death by daughter Karen and parents Charlie and Erma Barr.
Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon at Swarty Funeral Home, Grand Blanc, MI. Burial following at Grand Blanc Cemetery.

John Thomas Nees

John Thomas Nees, 55, of Paragould, died Sept. 9, 2005, at his home.

Born June 26, 1950, in Okemah, Okla., he served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Attaining the rank of E5 Marine Sergeant, he was awarded a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dee Ann Baker Nees; his parents, William Ludwig and Rosetta Picket Nees; and a grandson, Michael Hubert Thomas Bibler.

Survivors include two sons, Christopher Nees Baker, Amarillo, Texas, and John Vernon Nees, Springfield, Mo.; a daughter, Martha Nees Bibler, Paragould; two brothers, Leonard Earl Nees Sr., Hoxie, and William Benjamin Nees, Valdosta, Ga.; a sister, Kathryn Marie Nees, Senath, Mo.; and seven grandchildren, James Wesley Baker, James Frank Baker, Christopher Allen Baker, Kevin Edward Baker, Gregory Allen Wallery, Christian Albert Baker and Ashley Nicole Bibler.

Graveside service is today at 1 p.m. at Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith. Higginbotham Funeral Service has charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Nees Baker, Loretta Decker, David Decker, Leonard Nees Jr., Michael Hulen, Bill Hulen, Aaron Hall, Stacy Bower, Leonard Nees and William Nees. Frank Vanhoutte will serve as honorary pallbearer.

Janice Lee Riggs

Janice Lee Riggs, 53, of Paragould died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005 at her residence.

She was a homemaker and lived in Paragould most of her life. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include a son, Shawn P. Riggs of Loxley, Ala.; her mother, Guelda Deason of Houston; a sister, Rhonda Deason of Houston; a brother, David Deason of Houston; and a granddaughter, Seaaira Hobbs of Statesboro, Ga.

She was preceded in death by her father, Bennie H. Deason; and a son, Dustin Lin Riggs.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Cockrum Cemetery near Cardwell, Mo., with the Rev. William Piercy officiating. Gregg Funeral Home of Monette is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Jordan

Charles C. "Buddy" Jordan, 82, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005 at Jonesboro Healthcare.

Born at Cotter, he was a Southern Pacific Railroad brakeman and a self-employed house painter. He was a member of Bard Full Faith Assembly.

Survivors include two brothers, Woodrow Wilson Jordan of Paragould and Johnny Ray Jordan of California; and a sister, Mary Ellen Hull of Tucson, Az.

He was preceded in death by his wife, three children, and his parents, Lindsey Jackson and Alta Mae Casey Jordan.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Linwood Cemetery in Paragould, with the Rev. Michael Smith officiating. Heath Funeral Home in Paragould is in charge of arrangements.

Timothy Keith Russom Sr.

Timothy Keith Russom, Sr., age 44, of Jonesboro, Arkansas died Sunday, September 11, 2005.

Mr. Russom was born May 21, 1961 in Paragould, Arkansas to Ray Gene Russom and Evelyn Stage (Sullinger) Felkins. He lived in the Beech Grove and Paragould areas most of his life. He was of the Baptist faith, a truck driver and enjoyed Nascar.

Survivors include a son, Tim Russom, Jr. of Jonesboro; a daughter, LeAnn Russom of Searcy, AR; his mother and step-father, Evelyn Stage and Keith Felkins of Jonesboro, AR; his father and step-mother, Ray Gene and Linda Russom of Beech Grove a brother, Doyne Lee Russom of Jonesboro, AR; a sister, Shelley Ragsdell Brown of Jonesboro; and four step-brothers, Chris Krohn of Beech Grove, AR, Randy Krohn of Jonesboro, AR, Larry Wyatt and Tony Wyatt both of Marmaduke, AR.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edgar and Essie Mae Russom; Dave and Azalee Sullinger.
Active pallbearers will be: Nick Brown, Steve Taylor, Loretta Smith, Dustin Niswonger, Donna Taylor, and Jeremy Russom.

Memorials may be made to the Brookland Baptist Church Youth Group.

Arrangements are being handled by Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1601 E. Johnson Avenue, Jonesboro, Arkansas, where the family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2005. Graveside services will be held at Pine Log Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. today, September 14, 2005 with Rev. Richard Williams and Johnny Niswonger officiating. Burial will be at Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland, Arkansas.

Jewell Lee Harp

Graveside funeral services for 79-year-old Jewell Harp of Rector who passed away on September 9, 2005 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, will be Tuesday, September 13 at 10 a.m. in the Woodland Heights Cemetery with Irby Funeral Home of Rector in charge of arrangements. Brother Ken Roden will officiate.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived by: her husband, Maurice Harp of Rector; a son, Thomas Owen Harp of Indianapolis, Indiana; three daughters, Robin Mitchell of Cloverdale, Indiana, Donna Smith of Indianapolis, Indiana and Marcia Keppler of Concord, Michigan; a sister, Billie Wilcoxson of Little Rock; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and another one on the way.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Rector.

Reva Dowdy

Reva Dowdy, 81, of Paragould, formerly of Rector, died Monday, Sept. 12, 2005.

Survivors include five nieces, Jeanie Baker and Sherry Baker, both of Jonesboro, Becky Adams of Marion, Tersa Dallas of Wynne and Tina Townsend of Fort Worth; an aunt, Geraldine Beal of Jonesboro; and a cousin, Jerry Beal.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Lilly Beal Dowdy; and a sister.

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Woodland Heights Cemetery at Rector, with the Rev. Larry Martineau officiating. Irby Funeral Home of Rector is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Odean Griggry Varvil

Odean Griggry Varvil, 84, died September 13, 2005. She was the beloved daughter of the late John and Elsie Griggry; wife of the late Howard Varvil; loving mother of Doris Duff of Richwoods, Missouri, Karon Drummonds of St. Louis, Missouri, Johnny Varvil of Paragould and the late Mike Varil; dear sister of Gleda Edwards of Mountain Home, Houston Griggry of Flint, Michigan, and the late J.Z. Griggry and Imogene Panhorst; cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many.

She was born at Beech Grove. Mrs. Varvil had also resided at Oak Grove and Paragould. She and Howard ran a dairy farm in the Oak Grove Community for several years. She worked at Emerson Electric until retirement. She was a member of the Church of Christ and was always ready and willing to help anyone who needed her. She will be truly missed.

Visitation will be at Heath Funeral Home, today, September 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Heath Colonial Chapel with Larry McFadden officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
R.C. Taylor Sr.

R.C. Taylor Sr., 74, of Paragould died Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was retired from General Motors in Detroit, Michigan. He was of Pentecostal belief.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Francis Taylor; second wife, Dora Taylor; parents, Cale and Gertrude Slaton Taylor; four brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include sons, Robert Taylor of Mad River, California; William Taylor of Richardson, Texas; R.C. Taylor, Jr. of Paragould; daughters, Valerie Wagenaar of Hamtramck, Michigan; Debra Gubin of Warren, Michigan; Peggy Taylor of Roseville, Michigan; Cathy Haynes of Buffalo, Missouri; step daughters, Leona Lane of Michigan; Lisa Lane of Roseville, Michigan; Leslie Daugherty of Warren, Michigan; caregiver and stepdaughter, Lois Lane of Paragould; sister Christine Boldt of St. Claire, Missouri; 19 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 19 step grandchildren, 9 step great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Friday, 6:00-9:00 PM at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould. Funeral services will be Saturday, 10:00 AM at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Earl Fisher officiating. Burial will follow at Nimmons Cemetery, Nimmons, Arkansas. Pallbeareres: Herbert Lane, R.C. Taylor, Jr., John Maulden, Daniel Bailey, Christopher Wells, Edgar Lane, Jr. Alternates: Johnny Cole, Raymond Miljan and Ponch Brown.

Aaron Tony Bowman

Aaron Tony Bowman, 46, of Paragould died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005 at his residence.

Born at Washington, D.C., he worked as a welder for American Railcar Industries and was a member of East Side Baptist Church in Paragould.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Bowman of the home; three sons, Rudy Coble, Ryan Sims and Aaron Bowman II, all of Paragould; his mother, Anna Bowman Murray of Washington; a brother, Reginald Keith Williams of Maryland; and two sisters, Debra Stevenson of Washington and Barbara Pounot of Princeton, Ky.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard B. Murray.

Heath Funeral Home of Paragould is in charge of local arrangements with Horton's Funeral Home of Washington in charge of arrangements there.

Vernon Eugene Rinks

Vernon Eugene Rinks, 80, Paragould, died Thursday, September 15, 2005, at his home. He was an Army veteran and a retired truck driver with the Singer Company.

He was born September 9, 1925 the son of the late Luther Rinks and Lily (Hurt) Rinks in Swiftown, Mississippi. His first wife, Dorothy, second wife, Sherry and two sons, Russell Rinks and Richard Matthews also preceded him in death.

He is survived by his daughters, Debroah Reif of Naperville, Illinois, Phyllis Bishop and Angie Klemmer, both of Paragould; sons Pete Wilson of Florence, Kentucky, William Matthews, Steven Matthews, Larry Matthews and Marty Klemmer all of Paragould, Ketih Klemmer of Russellville, Ark, Michael Matthews of Brookland, Melvin Rinks and Dean Michael Rinks, both of Chicago Heights, Illinois; a sister, Pearl Davis of Cohoma, Mississippi; 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until service time, Monday September 19 at Heath Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Shiloh Cemetery at 1 Monday.

Viva Florence Cox

Viva Florence Cox, 92, of Rector died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born at Rector, she was a homemaker and former employee of Mitchell Funeral Home of Rector. She was a member of Blue Cane General Baptist Church of Rector.

Survivors include a son, Joey Cox of Sherwood; a sister, Freida Landrum of Rector; two grandchildren, Jo Anna Pope and Elvis Cox; and a great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rummel Cox; her parents, John and Janie Tyler; two brothers; and two sisters.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mitchell Funeral Home of Rector, with the Rev. James Henry Dortch officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Heights Cemetery of Rector.

Pallbearers will be Bual Cox, Charles Smith, Dewey Shelton, Kenneth Foster, Danny Dortch and Doyle Waugh.

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

Memorials may be made to Blue Cane General Baptist Church.

Betty Kaiser

Betty Sue Cooper Kaiser, 70, of Jonesboro died Monday, Sept. 19, 2005 at her residence.

Born at Marmaduke, she lived most of her life in Northeast Arkansas and was a member of Highland Drive Baptist Church. She graduated from Kennett (Mo.) High School in 1952 and was retired from the Craighead County Treasurer's Office.

Survivors include a son, Joseph Don Kaiser of Jonesboro; two brothers, Kenneth Cooper of Jonesboro and Chester Cooper of Florissant, Mo.; a sister, Vera Craft of Kennett; and a grandson, Carter Don Kaiser of Jonesboro.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Arnold and Ina L. Newsom Cooper.

Funeral services will be at at 10 a.m. Thursday at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel with Dr. Johnny Hutchinson officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery at Bono.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Active pallbearers will be Chuck Kaiser, Floyd Bonham, Carl Wolford, Bob Parham, Jerry Adams and Lonnie Talbert.

Memorials may be made to Highland Drive Baptist Church Building Fund or charity of donor's choice.

Franklin Fletcher

Franklin "Bud" Fletcher, 70, of Paragould, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2005 at his home.

A lifetime Paragould resident, he was a self-employed electrician and veteran of the Korean War.

Survivors include two brothers, James Fletcher of Cherokee Village and David Fletcher of Harrison; a half-brother, Johnny Fletcher of San Diego; and a sister, Jo Ann Stevens of Yuma, Ariz.

No funeral services are scheduled.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.

Bobby Glenn Ewing

Bobby Glenn Ewing, 54, of Paragould died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

Born at Leesville, La., he was a disabled veteran.

Survivors include two sons, Terry Ewing of Missouri and Jeremy Ewing of Paragould; his mother, Pauline Jones Ewing of Paragould; four brothers, Harold Ewing of Little Rock, Herman Ewing of Hardy and Carl Ewing and Donnie Ewing, both of Paragould; and a granddaughter, Leah Winford of Paragould.

He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Ewing.

Visitation will be today from 6-8 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould. No funeral services are planned.

Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross.

Ruby Gloria Campbell Lowe

Ruby Gloria Campbell Lowe, 78, of Evansville, IN., a former resident of Greene County, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005 at her home.

Born in Virginia, she was a homemaker and Baptist. She was also a member of the VFW Post 1114 Ladies Auxiliary.

Survivors include are 13 sons, George Lowe Jr., Carrell Ray Lowe, Jack Lowe Sr., James Lowe Sr., Tom Lowe, David Lowe Sr., Donald Lowe, Paul Lowe Sr., Charlie Lowe, Harry Lowe and Randy Lowe Sr., all of Evansville, John Lowe of Henderson, Ky., and Terry Lowe of Cincinnati; a daughter, Debbie Frazier of Evansville; two sisters; a brother; 49 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Henry Lowe Sr.; a daughter; a son; her mother; her father; and her stepmother.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould with Dan Minton officiating.

Burial will be in Brown's Chapel Cemetery.

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

Gary Franklin Wright

Gary Franklin Wright, 67, of Paragould died Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born March 11, 1938 in Lafe, Arkansas the son of the late Oda and Opal (Walker) Wright.
He was a retired plumber and of Baptist belief.

Gary is survived by his wife, Frances (Taylor) Wright of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Kim Wright of Paragould; daughter and son-in-law, Stacy and Ken Rettig of Temperance, Michigan; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie Gene and Wanda Wright of Paragould, sister, Myna Camp of Paragould; grandchildren, Kassie and Kristin Wright of Paragould and Seth and Kenna Rettig of Temperance, Michigan; mother and father-in-law, Thomas and Pauline Taylor of Paragould.

His brother, Oda Glen Wright and his granddaughter, Stephanie Wright preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Heath Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Junior Vester officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery in Lafe.
Pallbearers are Scott Kappleman, Joseph Taylor, Ricky Wright, Ronnie Wright, Johnny Cole, and Bill Elliott. Honorary pallbearers are Ralph Brasher, Harold Dowler, Wayne Dowler, Jackie Jamison, Johnny Goodman and Eldon Eaker.
The family will receive friends today from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home.

Wanda Lee Ballman

 

Wanda Lee Ballman, 82, of Goodlettsville, TN, died Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at her home.
Mrs. Ballman was born January 21, 1923 in Greene County, AR to the late William Thomas and Ruth Mildred Martin Arnold. She was a songwriter and of Baptist faith.
Mrs. Ballman is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: John and Carole Ballman of Cottontown, TN, grandson: Andy (Amanda) Ballman of Portland, TN, great-grandchild: Alita Ballman.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 24, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Robertson County Funeral Home in Springfield, TN.
Burial will be on Monday at 1:00 p.m. in the National Cemetery in Nashville, TN. Visitation with the family will be on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Robertson County Funeral Home, Springfield, TN 615-384-0036.

Eloia Adeline McDonald

ARNOLD, Mo. Eloia Adeline McDonald was born November 23, 1908 to Ike and Either McCluney at Rector, Arkansas. She passed away September 21, 2005 at Woodland Manor in Arnold, Missouri. She was married to Clyde Preston McDonald, January 3, 1929 at Piggott, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Clyde McDonald, one brother: Glenn McCluney and two sisters: Cecil Laughlin and Flora Patrick.

She is survived by two sons: William and Charlene McDonald of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Ralph and Marilyn McDonald of Arnold, Missouri. Two sisters: Zenith Shannon and Edith Bain, Two grandchildren: Perry and Brenda McDonald and Valerie and Kent Long, two great-grandchildren: Andrew Long and Shane McDonald and a host of nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be Saturday, September 24, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at Irby Funeral Home of Rector, Arkansas. Visitation will be today, September 23, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 at Irby Funeral Home.

Jerry Don Mason

Jerry Don Mason, 47, of Paragould, died Thursday, September 22, 2005, at his residence.

Born May 5, 1958, in Paragould, Mr. Mason was a truck driver and of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his wife, Merenia Mason of Paragould; his father and step-mother, Clinton and Essie Mason both of Arbyrd, Missouri; one stepson, Robert Thigpen of Paragould, to stepdaughters, Merenia Crocker of Paragould, Leila Thigpen of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; one sister and brother-in-law, Retha and Donald Ladyman of Paragould, seven grandchildren, two nieces, Jennifer Amos, Heather Johnson and one great niece Moran Amos and two great nephews, Tanner Baker and Madison Amos all of Paragould and several step brothers and step sisters.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl Mason and one brother, Stanley Melton.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Arie Davis and Henry Housler officiating. Burial will follow at Hartsoe Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Mitchell Funeral Home.

Ruthnel Pauline Oglesby

Ruthnel "Penny" Pauline Oglesby, 60, of Paragould died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born January 8, 1945 in Datto, Arkansas the daughter of the late Sheryl and Wilma (Wadley) Bounds.
She was retired from Emerson Electric Co. and a member of Big Creek Baptist Church at Hooker.

Survivors include her husband, Lester Oglesby of the home; two sons, Barry Oglesby of Little Rock and Brent Oglesby of Paragould; three brothers; two sisters; two granddaughters, Whitney Wheat and Elaina Holcomb; and a great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers.Clifford and Doyle Bounds.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Heath Colonial Chapel with the Rev. James Swafford officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens at Paragould. Heath Funeral Home of Paragould is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be from 6:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Betty Ferrell Ragsdell

Betty Ferrell Ragsdell, 71, of Hoxie, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2005 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center.

Born at Delaplaine, AR., she resided at Jonesboro before moving to Hoxie. She was a retired teacher, receiving her B.A. and M.A. at Arkansas State University. She was a member of the League of Women Voters, chairperson of District One of the Republican Party and a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She was also a member of First Baptist Church of Walnut Ridge.

Survivors include two daughters, Paula Waldman of Stamford, Conn., and Elizabeth Reardon of Plymouth, Mass.; a sister, Bonnie Burns of Walnut Ridge; two brothers, Gerald Ferrell of Walnut Ridge and John Ferrell of Englewood, N.J.; and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Paxton I. Roach; and her parents, Carl and Ruby Connelly Ferrell.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Walnut Ridge, with Mark Harris officiating. Burial will be in Lawrence Memorial Park. House-Gregg Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Hubert Walker

Hubert Walker, 83, died Friday, September 23, 2005 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born October 29, 1921, in Missouri.

Hubert is survived by his wife, Eugenia Walker of Paragould; a son, Jerry Walker; a daughter, Debra Bateman; grandsons, Derek and Zarek Bateman, all of Paragould; a grandson, Eric Bateman of Fort Benning, Ga.; and a sister, Edna Harper of Missouri.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Jack and Adeline Walker; four brothers, George Walker, Isom Walker, Elmer Walker and Dick Walker; also a sister, Edith Lane; and a grandson, Gerrick Bateman.

Hubert was a World War II Veteran and was of the Methodist faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and baseball.
A memorial service was held Monday, September 26, at Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church in Paragould.

Brenda J. Spurgeon

Brenda J. Spurgeon, 61, of Clinton, MO, died September 24, 2005 at her home. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday September 28, at the Langsford Funeral Home in Lee's Summit, MO. Burial in Peaceful Home Cemetery, Deepwater, MO. Friends may call10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials to the American Cancer Society.

Brenda was born February 24, 1944 in Paragould, AR. She was united in marriage to Jerry Spurgeon on Jun 13, 1972 and he survives.
Brenda was an outdoor person, she loved hunting and fishing, camping, and working in her garden. Playing with her children and grandchildren was her favorite pastime.

She was preceded in death by her father, James K. Buck. Suvivors include her husband, Jerry, of the home; one son, Curt Spurgeon of Raytown, MO; one daughter, Teresa Hughes of Roeland Park, KS; her mother, Edith Bell of Lee's Lsummit; two brothers, James K. Buck, Jr., of Lee's Summit, and Gary W. Buck of Lee's Summit; one newphew David Buck of San Francisco, CA; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
(Arr: Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW 3rd St. Lee's Summit, MO 64063. (816) 524-3700)
(Kansas City Star, September 26,2005)

Helen Louise Gatlin

Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Louise Gatlin will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2005, in the Rush Chapel, Hineston, with Reverend Lee Taylor officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2005 in Paragould, Arkansas, at Linwood Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.

Mrs. Gatlin, 80, of Hineston entered eternal rest at 4:40 a.m. Sunday, September 25, 2005, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria, after a lengthy illness.

She was a native of Paragould, Arkansas, but a resident of Hineston, Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie M. Gatlin; and one son, Jerry Allen Gatlin.

She is survived by two sons, Larry W. Gatlin and his wife, Lynette, of San Antonio, Texas, and Richard Allen Gatlin and his wife, Luan, of Magnolia, Texas; two daughters, Jeris Ann Wells of Hineston and Shelia G. Young and her husband, Larry, of Elmer, Louisiana; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at Rush Funeral Home, Hineston, from 9 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday, September 28, 2005.

Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Gatlin family by visiting www.rushfh.com.

Mrs. Francis R. Hayden

Mrs. Francis R. Hayden, 86, of Paragould, died Saturday, September 24, 2005, at her home in Southaven, Mississippi.
She was born September 17, 1919, in Paragould, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Howard Thomas and Anna Straub Raley. Her brother, Adrian Raley, and her sister, Virginia Ephrussi, also preceded her in death.
Mrs. Hayden was retired from the Army Corp of Engineers and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Paragould.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Charles L. and Gwen Hayden of Southaven, Mississippi; grandchildren, Anne Rice and Adam of Southaven, Mississippi, and John Jacob Hayden of Walls, Mississippi; great-granddaughter, Tina Rice of Southaven, Mississippi; sisters, Anna L. Raley, Pauline E. Raley, both of Paragould, and Sister Anne M. Raley of St. Scholastica Monastery in Fort Smith, Arkansas; three brothers, Howard Raley of Atlanta, Georgia, J.J. Raley of Paragould and Ronald Raley of Tularosa, New Mexico.
A funeral mass will be held on Thursday at 3 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Reverend Father John Marconi officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Louis Raley, Mike Raley, Pat Raley, Brian Raley, John Hayden and Adam Rice.
A public rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday and the family will receive friends from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Heath Funeral Home.

Jimmy Dale Killian

Jimmy Dale Killian, 57, of Paragould died Sunday, September 25, 2005 at his residence in Paragould. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was employed as a supervisor at A&L Industry in Lenexa, Kansas. He was a member of Sedgwick Baptist Church.

Survivors include his son, Scotty Killian of Jonesboro; daughter, Keri Johnson of Newport; brother, Calvin Killian of Paragould; sister, Evelyn Sturkie of Paragould; and six grandchildren, Kyle, Kesha and Kody Johnson, Kaitlyn Arnold, and Thomas and Joshua Killian; four nephews; and one niece, Lea Killian Spate of Blytheville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Doyle and Rachel Wicker Killian; and one brother, Billy Jeff Killian.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Tommy Green officiating. Burial will follow at Lorado Cemetery. Pallbearers: Larry Morgan, Barry Morgan, Scott Pulley, Bob Simpson, Butch Monkman, Jerry Dan Davis. Honorary pallbearers: Cecil Summers, Rod Faulkner.
Memorials may be made to Children's Home of Paragould or Arkansas Children's Hospital.

Margaret L. Carlton

Margaret L. Carlton, 78, of Paragould died Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at Paragould Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born February 20, 1927 in Rector, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of West View Baptist Church.

Magaret is survived by her husband, Daniel Carlton; sons, David Carlton of Paragould, Charles Eugene Warren of Burton Township, Michigan, Dwight Franklin Carlton of Pace, Florida; one daughter, Shirley Ann Cross of Burton Township, Michigan; 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Grace O'Gwinn Thomas; sons, Danny and Donnie Carlton; six brothers and one sister.
Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Heath Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Marc Reeves officiating. Burial will be at Greene County Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to West View Baptist Church.

Rylen Shawn Scott

Rylen Shawn Scott of Paragould, died September 28, 2005 at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. He was born August 1, 2005 in Mountain Home, Arkansas, the son of Fred and Traci Scott.

He is survived by his parents of the home; his paternal grandmother, Rose Scott of Corning; his maternal grandparents, Peggy and Richard Peyton of Belding, Michigan; his maternal great-grandparents, Regina and Donald Pethers of Ada, Michigan and Lorane Reminder of Belding, Michigan; one brother, Hayden Scott of the home; three sisters, Darian Scott-Crider of Pocahontas, Arkansas, Tasia Alexander and Sayuri Scott of the home; his uncles, Henry Scott, Jr. of Corning, Arkansas, Todd Alexander of Belding, Michigan and Donny Alexander of Florida; his aunts, Lynn Masterson of Corning, Arkansas, Carrie Bateman of Paragould, Arkansas, Jill Granger of Belding, Michigan, Trish Peyton of Belding, Michigan, and Terri Alexander of Iona, Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Henry Scott, Sr.; his maternal grandfather, Donald Alexander; two uncles, Shawn Alexander and Monty Scott.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 4, 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with David Richey officiating with burial in Greene County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday, 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home.
Memorials to the Benjamin Project, 2906 Newcastle Dr., Paragould, Arkansas would be appreciated.

Arburn N. Graftenreed

Arburn N. Graftenreed, 71, of Paragould died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005 at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born at Paragould, he lived at St. Louis before returning to Paragould where he lived much of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired master electrician for Grace Electric Company in Jonesboro with 40 years of service.

He was a member of the Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church near Jonesboro and a member of the Nailbenders for Jesus, an all-volunteer Christian church construction organization.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Burrow Graftenreed of the home; a son, Mark Graftenreed of Paragould; two daughters, Janet Hathcoat and Christal Schalk, both of Paragould; a brother, Louie Graftenreed of Ironton, Mo.; a sister, Lorraine Miller of House Springs, Mo; six grandchildren, Brandon Graftenreed, Wesley Hathcoat, Jenise Brady, Laura Beth Graftenreed, Cindell Graftenreed and Elizabeth Schalk; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Greg Graftenreed; his parents, Claude and Lyda Davis Graftenreed; a brother; a sister; and a grandson.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro, with Ray Broadaway officiating. Burial will follow in Clark's Chapel Cemetery with Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro in charge of arrangements.

Active pallbearers will be Jay Simmons, Rob Wadlow, Terry Davis, Richard Sample, Claude Miller, Aaron Miller.

Honorary pallbearers will include men of Nailbenders for Jesus, men of Rockhill Baptist Church, Jason Atkinson, Hank Graftenreed, and Jesse Graftenreed.

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

Memorials may be made to Rockhill Missionary Baptist Church, 5006 Woodsprings Rd., Jonesboro, AR 72404; or to the Clarks Chapel Cemetery Association, 1708 Linwood Drive, Paragould, AR 72450

LaRue Stallcup

LaRue Stallcup, 84, of North Little Rock died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005 at Lakewood Nursing Center in North Little Rock.

Born at Paragould, she was a housewife and lived in Fayetteville for many years. She graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Memphis and served in the Navy Nurses Corps during World War II.

Survivors include a daughter, Alice Davidson of Little Rock; two sons, James Stallcup of Belpre, Ohio, and John Wesley Stallcup of Fayetteville; two brothers, James McDaniel Jr. of Collinsville, Ill. and Garnet McDaniel of Jonesboro; and three grandchildren, Charles Darwin Davidson of Little Rock, Alice Elizabeth Stallcup of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Amanda Elaine Stallcup of Columbus, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Odie Talmadge Stallcup; and her parents, James Arthur and Carlene Jones McDaniel.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Moore's Chapel. Burial will follow in National Cemetery at Fayetteville.

Visitation will be from 5-6 p.m. today at Moore's Chapel.

Lestel Davis

Lestel Davis, 79, of Piggott, AR., passed away September 29, 2005. He was born May 9, 1926. He was a retired farmer and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He attended the Church of God.

Survivors include his wife, Pearl Sauls Adams; three sons, Paul and Vernon Davis of Piggott and Bobby Davis of Greenville, MO., three daughters, Donna Roberts of Gideon, Mo., Brenda Huckelberry of Piggott and Karen Davis of Paragould, sister Berthie Sellers of  Jonesboro, eighteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Interment in Brown's Chapel Cemetery. White-Sanders Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Montine Casey Rowland

Montine Casey Rowland, 80, of Paragould died Friday, September 30, 2005 at Rector Health Care Center. She was born December 30, 1924 in Enola, Arkansas. She was a retired Medical Secretary, and a member of the Winfield United Methodist Church in Little Rock. She was a member of the United Methodist Women.

She was a retired Medical Secretary. She was a Business and Secretarial student at Bryan's Business College in Hot Springs. She was a charter member of Phi Sigma Alpha Sorority. She was presented woman of year in 1975, and 1982, by her sorority sisters. She was truly devoted to her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Thomas Rowland; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Linda Kearbey of Fayetteville, one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Keith Evans of Paragould; four grandchildren; David Kearbey, Lankster, Kyle and Kayci Evans, five nieces and five nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Artie Cato Casey; one brother and four sisters.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 3, at the Heath Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Terry Songer and Rev. Glenn Burkes officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m. - Sunday, October 2, 2005 at Heath Funeral Home. Burial will be at Greene County Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to the Greene County Rescue Squad.