Ralph Diglia
Ralph Diglia, 60, of Paragould was born December 21, 1947, he passed away
Monday, September 1, 2008 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
He is survived by his daughter, Valerie Diglia; and mother, Dean Diglia,
both of Paragould; two brothers, James Diglia of New York and John Diglia of
Florida; and one grandson, Payton Beasley of Paragould.
He was preceded in death by his father, Pat Diglia.
Graveside services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Cross Roads Cemetery with
the Rev. Troy Mackey officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 Thursday evening in Heath Funeral
Home.
Online guestbook:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Maurice E. Prince
M. E. Prince, 87, was born May 31, 1921, he passed away at his home in
Paragould, Wednesday, September 3, 2008.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ethel Prince; and his
first wife, Lucy (Cupp) Prince.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda; his children and their spouses, Gene and
Betty Prince, Gary and Carla Prince and Nina and Frank Curtis, all of
Paragould, Sharon and David Murphy of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Kay and
Terry Brinkley of Paris, Illinois. He is also survived by stepsons, Dr.
Lance and Kathy Monroe and George Monroe of Paragould; sisters, Elsie Wood
and Sudie Pruett of Paragould; 17 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
He was a member of First Baptist Church and was a retired Baptist preacher
having pastored churches at Pleasant Valley, Hooker, Delaplaine, Walcott,
Vines Chapel, Eight Mile and Lafe in Arkansas, and Bucoda, Missouri.
He served in the Army during World War II, 1942-45 in France, Belgium, and
Germany.
He worked as a carpenter for over 40 years, building many residences in
northeast Arkansas and the Bootheel.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Scott Murphy, Chris Murphy, Tony Prince,
Kevin Curtis, Brian Curtis, and Shawn Prince. Honorary pallbearers will be
granddaughters, Debbie (Prince) Lock, Leighanne (Brinkley) Kramp, Tisha
(Brinkley) Watters, Kelly (Orick) Hughes, Kristina (Brinkley) Temple, and
Lora Lee (Prince) McCarty.
Visitation will be Friday at Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould, from
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 6th, at Mitchell Funeral
Home Chapel, with Rev. Bob Lee and Dale Stidman officiating. Burial will
follow at New Friendship Cemetery.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Alfred Baugh
Alfred Baugh, 88, of Blytheville passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008,
at South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center in Osceola.
Born at Caraway, the son of the late Charley and Minnie Cole Baugh, he was a
graduate of the Auto Mechanic School at Hartford, Conn. He was a retired
farm worker and owner-operator of Baugh Lawn Mowing Service, member of
Dogwood Church of Christ and a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air
Corps.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and
great-great-grandfather who always put his family first in his life. He
enjoyed the companionship of his dog Billie and working outdoors.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Allen
Baugh, and a granddaughter, Christie Baugh Calabrese.
Mr. Baugh leaves his wife of 69 years, Ruth Alene Sherrill Baugh of the
home; his children, Faye Stewart and her husband Tim of Walcott, retired 1st
Sgt. James F. Baugh of Stedman, N.C., retired 1st Sgt. Harold D. Baugh and
his wife Elizabeth of Germany, Jean and Travis Tyler of Hattieville, Jerry
Robert Baugh and his wife Cindy of Sevierville, Tenn., Freddy Wayne Baugh
and his wife Petra of Blytheville, and Susan Baugh of Gosnell; 16
grandchildren; numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; and his dog
Billie, his best friend.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 06, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. in
the Cobb Funeral Home Chapel at Blytheville with Fred Baugh officiating. A
graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. in Mount Zion Cemetery at
Walcott.
The family will receive visitors from 6-8 tonight in the funeral home.
Condolences can be e-mailed to
cobbfuneralhome@sbcglobal.net
James Bob Johnson
James Bob Johnson, 81, of Hoxie, passed away September 5, 2008 at St.
Bernard’s Medical Center. Born March 5, 1927 in Paragould, he was a retired
farmer and construction worker and was of the Pentecostal faith.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, James Allen and Brenda
Johnson of Cudjoe Key, Florida; three daughters and son-in-law, Diane and
Tom Turner of Montgomery, Texas, Cora Lee of West Memphis, and Angela of
Mobile, Alabama; one sister, Pat Hall of Magalia, California, eight
grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Esther Johnson; one son,
Bobby Johnson; one brother, Sherman Johnson, and one sister, Kathleen Adams.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 9th, 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be
Monday, 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Rickey Dean Morgan
Rickey Dean Morgan, 50, of Paragould passed away Friday, September 5, 2008
at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Pararould.
He is survived by a son, Chad Morgan; brothers, Glenn and Charles Morgan;
sisters, Linda Morgan and Carletta Thacker; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Monday, September 8th at 1 p.m. in Reddick
Cemetery.
The family requests that memorials be sent to the Rickey Morgan Funeral
Fund, care of Heath Funeral Home.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Janey Clark
Mrs. Janey McCormick Clark, age 67, of Paragould, AR, passed away Friday,
September 5, 2008. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Janey loved Elvis Presley, flying a Cessna 180, being on the computer, and
genealogy.
She was the daughter of the late William and Ruthie Mae McCormick. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Curtis A. Clark and brothers, Tim Coy and
Tex McCormick.
She is survived by sisters, Diane Vaughn of Paragould, Joy Deom of Panama
City, FL, Judy Miller of Greeneville, TN, Joan Hayes of Saint Paul, VA, and
Sue Clark of Aurora, IL; brother, Donald R McCormick of Southport, FL;
niece, Katrina Wilson of Paragould; nephew, Clinton Sharp of Paragould;
great niece, Samantha Dunn of Paragould; and several other nieces and
nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 tonight, Sunday, September 07 th, in
Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be in Heath Colonial Chapel at 11 a.m. Monday.
Interment will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Carolyn Virginia Stringer
Carolyn Virginia (Barnhill) Stringer, 65, was born on October 3, 1942, in
Paragould. She went to be with her Sweet Jesus on Saturday, September 6,
2008.
Visitation will be held at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould, September 9 from
9:00-11:00 am. Services will be held September 9 at 11:00 am at Heath
Colonial Chapel followed by a brief service at Brown's Chapel Cemetery.
Lasting memorials may be sent to the Arkansas Children's Hospital or the
American Cancer Society.
Her loving spirit will live in the hearts of her survivors: her husband,
Galen Stringer, her daughter, Angie Stringer, and her daughter, Tonya
(Stringer) Wright, her son-in-law, Joey Wright, and her sweet
granddaughters, Rachil and Josey Wright, all of Jonesboro.
Carolyn is now with her family who preceded her into heaven: her dad,
Woodrow Barnhill, mother, Rachil Barnhill, and her two brothers, Fred and
Larry Barnhill.
She worked for many years as a certified Home Health Care aide and currently
was employed by Sam's Wholesale in Jonesboro.
All of her family and friends will remember Carolyn's love and laughter. She
is now delighting the angels.
Matthew 5:8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Jewell Davis
Mrs. Jewell Locke Davis, 84, of Blytheville, AR, passed away Saturday,
September 06, 2008, in Blytheville. She was born September 10, 1923, in
Delaplaine, AR to the late Albert and Lillie Clayton Locke . She was a
homemaker and was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church. Mrs. Davis was an
avid gardener and shared her vegetables and flowers with others; she also
was a babysitter for many families in Blytheville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph
Woodgard Davis; her sister, Emma Locke; her brothers, Robert Locke, Ray
Locke, and Raymond Locke.
Mrs. Davis leaves her son Donald Wayne and his wife Kathryn Davis of
Blytheville; her brothers, Virgil Locke of Corning, AR, Johnnie Locke of
Corning, AR, Henry Locke and his wife Freida of Corning, AR, and Ernest
Locke of Corning, AR; her grandchildren, Donna Fincher and her husband
Charles of Jonesboro, AR, Michael Davis and his wife Teresa of Cabot, AR,
Sheila Thomas of Blytheville, Chris Davis and his wife Tina of Conway, AR,
Sherri Davis Larkin and her husband David of Blytheville, and Renita Davis
Sprouse and her husband Gary of Blytheville; 21 great grandchildren; and
three great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 8, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Cobb Funeral Home Chapel in Blytheville with Rev. Gary Hyde officiating.
Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive visitors
from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Condolences can be e-mailed to
cobbfuneralhome@sbcglobal.net
O. H. Kappelman
O. H. Kappelman, 76, of Paragould, passed away September 7, 2008 at Twin
Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett, MO. He was born May 10, 1932 in
Hooker, AR to Oscar Henry and Pearl (Roswell) Kappelman. He was a member of
Oak Grove Heights Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy Kappelman; two sons, Jeff and Chris
Kappelman both of Paragould; two brothers, Oneal and O. V. Kappleman both of
Paragould; two sisters, Marybell Grooms of Pragould and Carlena Schuky of
Modesto, CA. and one grandchild Reed Kappelman.
Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Cleo and Odell
Kappleman and one sister Lanora Skaggs.
Funeral services will be, Friday, September 12, 2008 at 1 p.m. in the Center
Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home with Kevin Edgar officiating. Interment
will be at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Serving as active pallbearers are Brian Fuller, Greg Condray, Michael
Huckabee, Bob Lashley, Brad Hester and Keith Jameson. Honorary pallbearers
will be J. R. Breckenridge, Bill Lott, Kenneth Pugh and Thomas Bailey.
The family will receive friends, Thursday, September 11, 2008 from 5-8 p.m.
Online guestbook:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
Reverend Millard Cletus Ehrhardt
Reverend Millard Cletus Ehrhardt, 84, of Paragould, passed away Monday,
September 08, 2008 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
He was a retired minister of 60 years and a school teacher. He attended
Grace United General Baptist Church and was a member of the Alton, MO
Freewill Baptist Church. In 1945 the church called him for a deacon in Diles
Creek Freewill Baptist Church. He was ordained by the Cave Springs Freewill
Baptist Church Association and served the church until 1948, then God called
him into the ministry and blessed him with the privilege of pasturing 12
different church down through the years. It was his desire to see people
saved and grow strong in the Lord.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cecile Ehrhardt, sisters; Dorothy
Smith, Geneva Ehrhardt and Dorris Deckard. Survivors include his daughter;
Karen Robinson and husband Mickey of Paragould, brother; Lehman Ehrhardt of
Myrtle, MO, sisters; Patsy and Audrey Ehrhardt of West Plains, MO, Lossie
Evans of Thayer, MO, grandchildren Jonathan and Chris Robinson, great
grandchildren, Braden, Chandler, Braxton and Madison Robinson.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel
with Revs. Richard Todd and Kevin Abbott officiating.
Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jonathan and Chris Robinson, Dow and Arnold Wilkerson,
J. A. and Jerry Smith.
Honorary pallbearers, Braden and Chandler Robinson
The family request that memorials be made to Grace United General Baptist
Church.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Vinson Lee Andrew Condray
Vinson Lee Andrew Condray, of Marmaduke, infant son of Robert Andrew and
Vanessa Condray, passed away Monday, September 8, 2008, at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center.
In addition to his parents, he is also survived by one sister, Angel Condray
of the home; paternal grandparents, Richard and Bessie Brown of Paragould;
maternal grandmothers, Ada Owens and Julia Hunter, both of Gainesville;
paternal great grandmother, Lola Crow Ivy; and by maternal great
grandparents, Manuel and Orie Alvarez all of Paragould.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sandra Condray Adams, Johnny
Lee Condray, Carl Owens and Lonnie Brown. A graveside service will be
conducted 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 10th, at Gainesville Cemetery.
There will be no visitation. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of
Mitchell Funeral Home.
Memorials to the Benjamin Project, an organization to assist families in
Northeast Arkansas who have lost young children, 2906 New Castle Drive,
Paragould, AR 72450, would be appreciated.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Billy Jennings South
Billy Jennings South, 77, of Sedgwick passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2008.
Born May 17, 1931 in Light, he was the son of Floyd and Clara Lamuew South.
He was retired from General Electric and was of the Pentecostal belief.
He was preceded in death by a son, Larry South.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Hamilton South, whom he married April 8,
1949; two sons, Billy Don South, Jonesboro, and Mark South, Paragould; a
daughter, Karen William, Brookland; a brother, Clarence South, Georgia; nine
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Graveside service will be Thursday, September 11th at 1 p.m. at Old Military
Cemetery, near Sedgwick, with Bro. Bryan Griffie officiating. Bryan Funeral
Home has charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Eric South, Austin Flowers, Doug Oaks, Lloyd Lamb, Steve
Lamb and Gregg Lamb.
Reginald E. Fitzgerald
Reginald E. "Reggie" Fitzgerald, of Cahokia, IL, was born January 22, 1949
in Lafe, son of Eugene F. and Regina B. Fitzgerald. He passed away in his
home Monday, September 8, 2008. He was 59 years of age.
Former owner-operator of Fitz's Auto Sales in Cahokia, he was a former home
builder.
Survivors include one son, Reginald (Evelyn) Fitzgerald II, Wasilla, AK;
mother Regina B. Fitzgerald; one brother Schooner (Christine) Fitzgerald,
Cahokia, IL; one granddaughter Brielle Re'Lynn Fitzgerald; other relatives
and friends.
Funeral services Thurs. Sept. 11, 2008 in BRAUN Colonial Funeral Home,
Cahokia, IL with Father John Patrick Day officiating.
Graveside services at 3:00 pm Thursday, September 11th in Corning Cemetery.
Reba Wilcoxson
Reba J. Wilcoxson, of East Peoria, IL was born December 12, 1941 in Lafe,
daughter of William and Daisy Vincent Reynolds. She passed away September 8,
2008 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was 66 years of
age.
Surviving are three daughters Teresa Lynn (Terry) Lopez and Debra Ann
Wilcoxson both of East Peoria and Amy Renee (Richard) Hadley of Corning; two
grandchildren Blake Tyler Wilcoxson and Jacob Lawrence Hadley; one sister
Mary (Osborne) Wilcoxson; one brother Jerry Wayne (Shirley) Reynolds of
Sunnyland.
She was preceded in death by one infant daughter Maria Diane Wilcoxson and
one sister Merida Reynolds.
She was a housekeeping manager at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria
for 20 years and also worked in the cafeteria at Central Jr. High School in
East Peoria for many years. She was a member of the East Peoria First Church
of the Nazarene.
Funeral services will be Friday Sept. 12, 2008 in East Peoria Church of the
Nazarene with Rev. Tim Livengood officiating. Visitation will be Thurs.
evening at Deiters Funeral Home in East Peoria, with additional visitation
from 10 - 11 am Friday at the church. Burial will be in Fondulac Cemetery in
East Peoria.
Memorials may be made to her church.
Bill Rylant Sr.
Billy Joe “Bill” Rylant, 72, of Lafe passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2008.
He was born March 10, 1936, at Walcott to Willie Bruce and Hattie May
Lovelady Rylant.
He was a 1955 graduate of Greene County Tech High School. He worked for Kirk
Construction and Equipment Co. before joining the U.S. Army in 1958. He
spent the next three years as a launch control operator in a surface-to-air
missile company and was honorably discharged from service as a specialist
E-4.
Upon returning home, he owned and operated Paragould Auto & Truck Repair. In
1976 he began his career for the Greene County Tech School District as the
superintendent of transportation, maintenance and grounds.
During his many years in the school system, he took much pride in his
leadership roles at both local and state levels. In 1980-81 he was the
president of the Greene County Energy Commission, president of the Arkansas
Association of Pupil Transportation in 1982-83, president of the Arkansas
Plant Management Association in 1985-86, and president of Arkansas School
Business Officials in 1991-92.
He served on many state and local committees on education and was named
“Arkansas School Business Administrator of the Year” in 1994. Additionally,
he served on the Arkansas Association of Education Administrators for 10
years, and he was an advanced school bus driver instructor for the Arkansas
Department of Education for 26 years.
He retired from school service in 1998 and became self-employed with
Rylant’s HVACR and Asbestos Services, operating the business with his
family.
He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church at Lafe. He was an avid
hunter, enjoyed riding motorcycles and was a NASCAR enthusiast.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Archie Rylant,
Henry Ray “Hank” Rylant and Virgil Lee Rylant; and one grandson, Zach Rylant.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Rylant of the home; two sons, Bill
Rylant Jr. and Andy Rylant of Paragould; one daughter, Crystal Rylant of
Lafe; one stepdaughter, Laura (Shepherd) Branch of Little Rock; three
grandchildren, Drew Rylant, Chandra Rylant and Blake Rylant of Paragould;
four sisters, Alice Mooneyham and Joan Harvey of Paragould, Barbara Lacewell
of San Antonio and Patsy Lenderman of Henderson; and one brother, Willie
“Bruce” Rylant of Memphis.
Visitation will be held at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould Thursday evening
from 6 until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held in St. John’s Lutheran Church at Lafe on
Friday, September 12th at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Curt Dwyer officiating.
Interment will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Tim Brightwell, Perry Lashley, Nick Lashley, Ben Cox,
Wilkes Branch, Jerry Sims and L.C. Tedder.
The family requests memorials be made to UAMS Cancer Research Institute and
to St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
James Edward Grissom
James Edward Grissom, 72, of Bono, passed away Wednesday, September 10,
2008, at St. Bernards, Jonesboro.
Born October 9, 1935, at Otwell, he was a retired farmer and was of the
Baptist belief.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gracie Mae Grissom; his parents, James
Robert and Elvira Tindell Grissom; and a granddaughter.
Survivors include two sons, Dave Grissom, Hoxie, and Jerry Grissom, Walnut
Ridge; a daughter, Patsy Grissom, Strawberry; a sister, Ovalene Needham,
Bono; and three grandchildren, Shea, Cheyanne and Dakota.
Graveside service will be Saturday at 3 p.m. at Shiloh Cemetery near
Paragould. Bryan Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses and can
be mailed to Bryan Funeral Home, P.O. Box 60, Hoxie, AR 72433.
Opal C. Hoggard-Eubanks
Opal Catherine Hoggard-Eubanks, 85, of Paragould passed away at her home
Wednesday, September 10, 2008.
She was born August 6, 1923, at Knob to Elic and Margie Sanders. She was
retired from Crowley’s Ridge Development Council’s Head Start Program where
she worked as the kitchen manager.
She is survived by her husband, Tom Eubanks; three daughters, Sue Clayton,
Bren McConnaughhay and her husband Jim, and Melissa Phillips and her husband
Kale, all of Paragould; three sisters, Evaline Cobb and Grace Cossey, both
of Rector, and Cleta Terry of Kennett, Mo.; four granddaughters, Cathy
Callantine and her husband Marty, Jamie Nettle, Mandy Ballard and her
husband Patrick, and Lacey Sain and her husband Andy, all of Paragould;
seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and her
caretaker, Brenda Morgan.
Preceding her in death were her parents; a brother, Hershel Sanders; one
sister, Anna Robinson-Graves; and a son-in-law, Bill Clayton.
Visitation will be this evening from 6-8 in Phillips Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel at Phillips
Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Forman and the Rev. Marston Carpenter
officiating. Burial will follow in Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery at Marmaduke.
Active pallbearers will be Heath Vines, Dr. Bill Fisher, Jake Hampton,
Mickey Hoggard, Robert Newell and Richard Dachs.
Floyd Ivy will serve as honorary pallbearer.
The family requests memorials be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 800
Marshall St., Slot 661, Little Rock 72202.
Online guest book:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
Madelyn Jean Upchurch
Madelyn Upchurch, infant daughter of David and Linsey (Brown) Upchurch of
Paragould, went to join the angels September 11, 2008.
She is survived by her parents; two brothers, Connor and Alexander Upchurch;
and a sister, Laney Upchurch; her grandparents, Donald and Sharon Upchurch
and Kelly Ring, all of Paragould; along a host of special aunts and uncles.
Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. today at Harvey’s Chapel cemetery with
Andy Smith officiating.
Online guest book:
www.irbyfuneralhome.com
Mildred Laura McKelvey
Mildred Laura (Stevenson) McKelvey, 95, of Parsons, Kansas, passed away
Friday, September 12, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Center in Parsons.
She was born June 18, 1913 at Camp Ground in Greene County, one of eight
children born to U. B. and Maude (Reynolds) Stevenson, and grew up in that
area.
On November 29, 1933 she married Gaither A. McKelvey, a Methodist minister.
They lived in various places during Rev. McKelvey’s years as a pastor,
primarily in Arkansas. They moved to Parsons in April of 1989, and Rev.
McKelvey passed away on August 14, 1989 after 54 years of marriage.
Mrs. McKelvey was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, the Round
Table Club, and the China Painting Club. She had been a member of the
Eastern Star, and served as Worthy Matron. She was very supportive of the
Alzheimer’s Association and the Methodist Church as minister of music for
many years. Mildred described her life as “a musical journey and a rich
tapestry” and most important she considered “her wonderful family as her
greatest treasure”.
She is survived by three children, Jane Robertson and her husband Roland B.,
M. D. of Madison, Mississippi; K. David McKelvey, M. D. and his wife, Cheri
of Little Rock; Jackie Ray and her husband Steve of Parsons, Kansas; eight
grandchildren, John David Robertson, Kathy Robertson, Kent D. McKelvey, Jr.,
M. D., Samantha McKelvey, M. D., Elizabeth “Betsy” McKelvey, Matthew
McKelvey, John Ray, and David Ray; nine great grandchildren and two
great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Monday, 10:00 a.m. at the Wesley United Methodist
Church in Parsons. Friends may call at the Carson-Walls Funeral Home in
Parsons Sunday.
Graveside funeral services will be Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. at Linwood Cemetery
under direction of Mitchell Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday, 10:00
a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church of Parsons,
Kansas. They may be sent to the Carson-Walls Funeral Home, P. O. Box 942,
Parsons, KS 67357.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Modell Rowe Faulkner
Modell Rowe Faulkner, 91, of Paragould passed away Monday, September 15,
2008 at Greene Acres Nursing Home.
She was born November 6, 1916 at Light, Arkansas. She was a member of Light
Baptist Church for over 70 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. “Pete” Faulkner, her
parents, Claude and Emma Rowe and one sister, Mattie Shirley.
Survivors include one daughter and husband, Patsy and Dale Stidman;
grandchildren, James and Jamie Stidman and Carolyn and Mike Morris; two
great grandchildren; Joshua Stidman and Emma Grace Morris; one brother,
Jimmy Rowe of St. Charles, Missouri; two sisters, Matheline Perry of
Muskegon, Michigan and Montie Terrell of St. Petersburg, Florida and a
special friend and care-giver, Mary Harris.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:30 until 11:00 AM at Heath Colonial
Chapel. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Heath Colonial
Chapel with Reverend Raymond Atwood officiating. Burial will follow at
Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers are James Stidman, Mike Morris, Mark Platt, Bill Brown, Larry
Shirley and Danny Sturkie.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Bobby Lee Forbis
Born October 16, 1965, Bobby Lee Forbis, age 42, of Paragould, passed away
Monday, September 15, 2008 in Jonesboro.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Forbis. Survivors include his
daughter, Angie Forbis; son, Jerrett Forbis; mother, Doris Forbis; grandson,
Draven Lee Forbis; granddaughters, Allie De Shan Smith, Madeline Elizabeth
Woodson; brothers, Walter Forbis, all of Paragould, Michael Forbis of Waco,
Texas, Gaylon Forbis of Paragould; sisters, Kathy Forbis and Kaye Rogers of
Paragould; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m.Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Heath
Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September
18th at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Wayne Ellenburg, Jacob Forbis, Tony Pemberton, Ralph
Forbis, Jason Forbis and Dale Ellenburg.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Jess Harris
Funeral services for 68-year-old, Jess Harris of Paragould, who passed away
Saturday, September 13, 2008, at his home will be 10 a.m. Wednesday,
September 17th at Mulberry Church of Christ; burial will follow at Pine
Knott Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday evening at Mulberry Church of
Christ.
Survivors: two sons, Ronald M. Harris of Paragould and Charles Harris of
Murray, Ky.; two brothers, Bob M. Harris and Carman Harris, both of Maynard,
Ark.; one sister, Jean Helsell of Pocahontas, Ark. and three grandchildren,
Brittany, Amber and Hailey Harris.
Family requests no flowers, but for donations to be made to India
Evangelism, 4900 Finch Rd., Paragould, AR 72450.
Gracie Helen Jessen
Gracie Helen Jessen, 59, of Paragould passed away Monday, September 15, 2008
at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.
She was born on September 9, 1949, in North Sioux City, S.D., the daughter
of Carvey and Bernice Rozell.
She married Elmer Jessen on October 12, 1968, in Elk Point, S.D. He preceded
her in death on September 20, 2005.
Mrs. Jessen was a caregiver at Greene Acres Nursing Center in Paragould for
several years and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include two daughters, Tracy Miller of Paragould and Kelly
Mulvihill of Greenwood; one brother, Pete Rozell of Parkville, MO.; two
sisters, Linda Prevail of Sioux City, IA., and Connie Booe of Port Richey,
FL.
She was also survived by five grandchildren, Crystal Brewington, Natalie
Mulvihill, Mia Mulvihill, Cameron Jessen and Michael Miller.
A host of other relatives and friends will mourn her passing.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Kevin Jessen;
one daughter, Tonya Lee Jessen; two brothers, Rod and Dean Rozell; and a
sister, Fern Doran.
A memorial service is planned for 3:30 p.m. Friday, September 19th in the
New Paragould Community Center.
Arrangements are under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral Service in
Walnut Ridge.
Bob Bratton Sr.
Bob Bratton Sr., 88, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008,
at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Born April 18, 1920, in Paragould, Mr. Bratton spent most of his life in law
enforcement. He was past Paragould chief of police and a member of All
Saints Episcopal Church.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Kasper Bratton of the home; one son, Bob
Bratton Jr., and his wife, Debbie; and one daughter, Carolyn Haynes, all of
Paragould. He is also survived by three granddaughters, Staci Goodman and
husband Rob, Meredith Holden and husband Scott, all of Paragould, and
Melissa Rushton and husband Michael of Springdale; five great-grandchildren,
Gabby, Kayla and Molly Rushton of Springdale, and Grace Goodman and Lane
Holden, both of Paragould; and by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Eva Bratton; two brothers;
and two sisters.
Our father had a personal motto: “A lifetime love of Paragould and Greene
County.” He never lost that love, and his brief absence from here was to
serve as a gunnery instructor in the Army Air Force during World War II. But
of all his lifetime experiences, if asked, he would say he loved law
enforcement overall.
Mr. Bratton served faithfully with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office and
the Paragould Police Department, where he was the chief of police in the
late 1950s. After that, he continued to provide leadership and innovations
to law enforcement in Greene County.
He credited his mother, Eva Hester Bratton, and his father, Jeff Bratton,
with giving him inspiration to learn as much as possible about everything,
to have a love of nature, and to pursue an understanding of the legal system
and structure of our country.
Visitation will be Friday evening from 6-8 in Mitchell Funeral Home.
There will be a memorial service at 10 a.m. Saturday in All Saints Episcopal
Church with Christine Fair Beebe officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to All Saints Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 212,
Paragould 72451, would be appreciated.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Earlie Jean Hutsell
Earlie Jean Hutsell, 63, of Walnut Ridge, passed away Wednesday, September
17, 2008 at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Hutsell; her first
husband, R.H. Creason; her parents; and three brothers.
Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Myers; sisters, Bonnie Maple and
Genevie Wright; brothers, David Warner; two grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in House-Gregg Funeral Home
of Walnut Ridge with Dale Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Mount
Zion Cemetery near Walcott.
Visitation will be Friday, September 19th from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the funeral
home.
Billy Don Dollars
Billy Don Dollars, 57, of Lafe, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008. An
Air Force veteran, he was born December 2, 1950, in Flint, Michigan.
Mr. Dollars was owner of Rapid Delivery Service in Paragould, and was of the
Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed rebuilding classic cars, playing with his
grandchildren, and traveling with his wife. His memorable laugh was enjoyed
by all.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Dollars of the home; three sons, Kevin
Dollars, Wayne Quinn, Brett Quinn and his wife, Brittany, all of Paragould;
two daughters and sons-in-law, Lori and Lynn Brewington of Conway, Tracy and
Kevin Gambrill of Baltimore, Maryland. He is also survived by one brother
and sister-in-law, Jesse and Mary Dollars of Paragould; four sisters and
brothers-in-law, June and Ben Burns, and Dora Whitman all of Paragould, Judy
and Tommy Fletcher and Sandy and Terry Scott of Madisonville, Kentucky; nine
grandchildren, Kaitlin Dollars, Tylor Dollars, Lauren Dollars, Cassie
Dollars, Miki Brewington, Alex Brewington, Keri Brewington, Bailey Greer,
and Braden Greer; and by his mother-in-law, Bernice Warner.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Jimmie Dee Dollars; and
by a grandson, Kason Dollars.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Sunday at the Mitchell Funeral Home
Chapel with Rev. Larry Wayne Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Greene
County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until
9:00 p.m. Saturday, at the Mitchell Funeral Home.
Keith Wigginton, Jeff Gage, Rondal Warner, Jesse Allen Dollars, Jason
Dollars, and Kelly Gomer will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers
will be Robert Carter, nephews, and brothers-in-law.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Laverne Agee
Laverne Glover Agee, 78, of Paragould, was born in Adamsville, Tennessee, on
April 16, 1930. She left this life on September 18, 2008, at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center.
Mrs. Agee was a homemaker who modeled clothes for Elizabeth’s clothing
store, and of the Presbyterian faith.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Agee of Paragould; friend and
caregiver, Sherrie Thomason of the home; daughter-in-law, Susan Agee of the
home; sister, Susie Moffett; and brother, Lamar Glover, both of Adamsville,
Tennessee. She is also survived by Patricia’s sister, Christina Mosley and
her husband, David; and Patricia’s brother, Travis Agee, all of Paragould;
three grandchildren, Audry Agee, Isabella Mosley, and Gabriel Mosley, all of
Paragould; and by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorsey and Jennie Bell Glover; her
former husband, Harold Agee, Sr.; one son, Harold Agee, Jr.; one brother,
William Glover; and by one sister, Joy Mitchell
Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 21st, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Joe Adcock officiating. Burial will follow in
Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00
p.m. until service time at Mitchell Funeral Home.
She was an angel on earth who will be missed by those she left behind, and
will be welcomed with open arms by those who preceded her.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Billie Ann Cook
Billie Ann (Hyatt) Cook, 67, formerly of Park Hills and Cardwell, MO, passed
away Thurs, Sept 18, 2008 at Festus Manor Nursing Center. She was a
homemaker who loved to entertain and make people laugh. She enjoyed
crocheting, reading romance novels, soap operas, shopping, and decorating
for Christmas. She was the perfect "southern hostess". She liked to watch
"Little House On The Prairie" which always made her cry. Born May 27, 1941,
in Marmaduke, AR, to the late William Carl and Lorene (Phipps) Hyatt.
She is survived by a daughter, Jerrie A. (Douglas) Manning of Festus and a
son, Billy M. (Tania) Cook of Park Hills, MO; brother, Donald J. Hyatt of
Flint, MI; 7 grandchildren: Brandellon (Chad) Alexander, Michael Watson,
Kimber Manning, Chase, Morgan and Matt Cook and Mandy Flanders; and 5 great
grandchildren: Jason Flanders, Kobe and Kole Alexander & Haelunn and Devin
Austin.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry
Mike Cook; brother, Jimmie D. Hyatt and sister, June Denkins.
Family and friends will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday, September 21st at New
Friendship Cemetery, Paragould, for committal service.
Online guest book:
http://www.mahnfuneralhome.com
Marilyn Sue Dailey
Born January 14, 1954, Marilyn Sue Dailey, 54, of Paragould passed away
Friday, September 19, 2008 at her residence.
She was the daughter of Robert and Janet Evancik and the late Douglas
Dailey.
She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Amos and Laverna Cline
and uncle, Bobby Cline.
Survivors include her mother and father, Janet and Robert Evancik of
Paragould; uncle, Hughie Cline of Eustis, Fla.; father- and mother-in-law,
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Franklin of Dallas; and several cousins.
The funeral service will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Heath Colonial Chapel.
Interment will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials may be sent to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or the
American Heart Association.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Earl Gillmore
Earl “Pete” Gillmore, 69, of Paragould passed away at his home Friday, Sept.
19, 2008.
He was born Sept. 2, 1939, in Mississippi County to Leon and Mary Gillmore.
He was a member of Center Hill Church of Christ, where he greeted everyone
with his big smile while serving as an usher for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Gillmore; one son and daughter-in-law,
Kevin and Marcia Gillmore of Paragould; two daughters, Suzie Baldwin and
Kathy Speaks and her husband, Johnny, all of Paragould; a brother, Jerry
Gillmore of San Antonio; two sisters, Ann DeRoe of Paragould and Mary
Santell of St. Louis; his mother-in-law, Jewell Patterson of Paragould; 10
grandchildren, Dallas, Sarah, Stephanie, Lacey, Justin, Hailey, Jason,
David, Dustin and Ashlyn.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Jerome Gillmore.
Visitation will be from 5-8 tonight in Phillips Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the chapel at Phillips
Funeral Home with Jon Binkley, Art Smith and Gary Cremeens officiating.
Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Children’s Home
Inc., 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould 72450.
Online guest book:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
Christopher Michael Harris
Christopher Michael "Mike" Harris was born January 2, 1972, he passed away
Friday, September 19, 2008 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in
Paragould.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Thailia Wogmon.
Surivors include his wife, Shawna Harris of Paragould; sons, Rusty Reinhart
and Robbie Howard, both of Paragould; daughter, Heather Reinhart of
Paragould; father, Ronnie Harris of Paragould; mother, Vivian Cash of
Blytheville; sister, Jennifer Barber of Blytheville; grandfather, Avery
Wogmon of Paragould; grandparents, Rudy and Mary Stark of Paragould; and
several nieces and nephews.
No funeral services will be held for Mr. Harris.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Jimmy Dale Smith
Jimmy Dale Smith, 41, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, September 20,
2008, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Harrison.
Mr. Smith was born June 10, 1967, he was a construction worker and a member
of Cornerstone Family Church.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy; one son, Corey Dale Smith; and three
daughters, Nancy Lynn Smith, Kimberly Hope Smith and April K. Smith, all of
the home. He is also survived by his mother, Mary Smith of Bee Branch; three
brothers, Joe Max Smith of Marion, Kenneth Lee Smith and Enos Monroe Brown,
both of Paragould; and by three sisters, Karen Milam, and Pamela Myatt, both
of Paragould, and Crystal Gayle Coats of Bee Branch.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Orden Smith.
Funeral service will be 1:30 pm, Wednesday, September 24th, at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Michael Smith officiating. Burial will follow in
Finch Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00 am until service
time at Mitchell Funeral Home.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Nathan Vardell
Nathan Vardell, 54, passed away September 21, 2008, at Arkansas Methodist
Medical Center in Paragould, he was born August 30, 1954, in St. Louis, Mo.
He was a retired forklift operator.
On May 30, 1999, he was united in marriage to Yuton (Parker) Vardell. She
survives.
Other survivors include sons, Allen, Don and Shawn Vardell, all of
Paragould; uncle, Paul Vardell of Paragould; five grandchildren; and a host
of relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by parents, Lee and Billie Vardell; daughter,
Carissa Lynn Vardell; brother, Wendell Nunley; and three sisters, Carissa,
Peggy and Sheryl Vardell.
Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ermert Funeral Home in
Corning with Owen Evans officiating. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery in
Boydsville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Ermert Funeral Home.
Phillip Lawrence Collins II
Phillip Lawrence Collins II, 29, passed away Monday, September 22, 2008, he
was born September 6, 1979, at Paragould.
His sister, Beth Collins Bagwell preceded him in death, along with his
maternal grandfather, Delano Edington; and paternal grandparents, Floyd and
Ethel Collins.
Survivors include his parents, Phillip and Carolyn Collins of Reyno; sister,
Julie and her husband, David Crowder of Conroe, Texas; two nieces, Kalyn and
Kinsee; nephew, Jacob; brother-in-law, Travis Bagwell of Paragould; maternal
grandmother, Helen Edington of Reyno; and many uncles and aunts.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in the McNabb Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Gardens with Glen Chadwick and Roger
Hovis officiating.
Pallbearers will include Wade Agee, Aaron Agee, Justin Hagood, John Cook,
Bruce Burcham and Rick Caldwell.
Visitation will be this evening from 5-8 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Beth
Collins Bagwell Scholarship Fund at Black River Technical College, P.O. Box
468, Pocahontas 72455.
Sarah Jane Shouppe
Born August 24, 1964, Sarah Jane Shouppe, age 44, of Paragould, passed away
Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center,
Paragould.
She was a nurse’s aide and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her mother, Virginia Hanks of Paragould; one daughter,
Virginia McDaniel of Hohenwald, Tennessee; two brothers, Robert A. Hanks of
Paragould, and Roy Daniel Hanks of Farmington, Missouri. She is also
survived by four sisters, Virginia Sullinger of Little Rock, Nancy Speight
and Ruth Johnson, both of Paragould, Pamela Hanks of Missouri; and by three
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Fred Hanks; and one brother,
Timothy Hanks.
Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, at Linwood Cemetery with Jason
Lincoln officiating. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:20
p.m.
Pallbearers will be Robert Hanks, Troy Berry, Gerald Brewer, Donald Cooper,
Shawn Clifton, and Matt Smith.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Jewel Neel
Jewel Imogene Neel, age 82, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, September
23, 2008.
Born at Leachville, she was a lifelong resident of Northeast Arkansas and
southeast Missouri. She was the widow of Cecil Neel and a member of New
Providence Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sons, Tommy Neel and Allan Neel; daughter, Linda
Hutchison; sister, Mavis Neel; seven grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Howard Funeral Service Chapel
at Leachville. Burial will follow in Box Elder Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors tonight from 6-8 in the funeral home.
Online guest book:
www.howardfuneralservice.com
Armeta Hatch
Armeta Jane “Janie” Hatch, 61, of Brookland, passed away on Wednesday,
September 24, 2008, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro.
She was born at Trumann on December 13, 1946, to Johnny and Lenora McDole.
Mrs. Hatch was retired from Riceland, where she worked for more than 20
years as the manager of the grain dryer office.
She attended Southside Community Church in Paragould, loved cooking,
gardening and family outings at Spring River.
She leaves behind her husband, Dan Hatch of the home; a son and
daughter-in-law, Shannon and Leann Coleman of Lorado; two daughters and
their husbands, Sheila and Jim Robertson of Paragould and Shelley and Jeff
Chaplain of Brookland; a brother and his wife, Elvis Lee and Debbie McDole
of Lorado; nine grandchildren, Atley Jade Robertson, Chase Robertson, Blake
Robertson, all of Paragould, Ashton Chaplain, Brocton Chaplain and Jeffery
Chaplain of Brookland, and Cortney Lee, Ashley Lee and Nitichia Lee all of
Lorado; a great-grandchild, Brooke Wicker of Lorado; a nephew, Kevin McDole;
and a niece, Carrie West.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Lenora McDole.
Funeral services will be held Friday at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel
beginning at 10 a.m. with Mike Wells and Charles Stoddard officiating.
Burial will follow in Lorado Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Donnie Carter, Ronnie Carter, David Dancer, Mike
Taylor, Travis Shearer, Delbert Moody and Kenneth Carter.
Visitation will be held tonight from 5-8 in the funeral home.
Online guest book:
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Robalene Lankford
Robalene Virginia Lankford, 85, of Rector passed away Wednesday, September
24, 2008 at Evergreen Healthcare of Rector.
Born May 22, 1923 at Marmaduke, Mrs. Lankford was a homemaker and was saved
in 1938, and a member of Blooming Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Sarah Allen; two
sisters, Virginia Imogene Allen and Beulah Mae Amason; and a nephew, Robert
Ervin Graves.
Survivors include two daughters, Janice (Joey) Pruett and Sharon (Danny)
Turnbo, both of Rector; one sister, Estell Eula Graves of Paragould; three
grandchildren, Amy (Steve) Ward, Ashley (Robby) Burns and Sarah (Terry)
Burdin of Rector; and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5:30-8 tonight in Mitchell Funeral Home of Rector.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Mitchell Funeral Home with Don
Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Heights Cemetery of
Rector.
Online register book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Donald Penny
Donald Penny, 77, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at
his home.
He was born August 21, 1931, at Beech Grove to Alfonzo and Manae Penny. He
was a member of Union Central Church of Christ, served in the Army, retired
from Dana Corp. and was owner-operator of Penny’s Roller Rink.
He is survived by his wife, Nona Penny; three sons and daughters-in-law,
Steve and Louetta Penny of Tupelo, Miss., Robert and Debbie Penny of
Hollister, Mo., and Rick and Judy Penny of Paragould; one daughter and
son-in-law, Angie and Barry Joiner of Paragould; one sister, Gaye Rice of
Enterprise, Ala..; a sister-in-law, Angie Penny of Zainesville, Ohio; 10
grandchildren, Nicholas Penny, Douglas Penny, Amber Rhinehart, Kyle Penny,
Celeste Benson, Gunnar Penny, Tannar Penny, Haley Joiner, Kelsey Joiner and
Cody Joiner; four great-grandchildren, Ross Penny, Riley Benson, Morgan
Joiner and Gibsyn Penny; and a host of family and friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers, Bobby R. Penny and
Jimmy F. Penny.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Friday in Phillips Funeral
Home.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, September 27th in the chapel at
Phillips Funeral Home with Tim Wooldridge and Barry Joiner officiating.
Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kenny Ford, Ray Noel, Steve Hovis, Evan
Smith, Tim Jarrett and Keith Wooldridge.
Honorary pallbearers are Jack Millikin, Don Hardin, Winston Wooldridge,
Norman Cole, Jerry Sample, Burley Phillips, Jim Thomason, Rochelle Penny and
Sherrell Johnson.
Online guest book:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
Raymond Alexander Luke
Raymond Alexander Luke, 86, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, September
24, 2008 at Senath Nursing Home.
Mr. Luke was born November 5, 1921, in Wappapello, Missouri. He retired from
L. A. Darling and was a member of the First Church of God, Paragould.
Survivors include two sons, Bobby Luke and Jim Luke, both of Paragould; two
daughters, June Dillon of Cardwell, and Betty Dortch of Paragould; two
brothers, Herbert Luke and Herman Luke, both of Malden, Missouri; and one
sister, Lucille Adams of Paragould. He is also survived by eleven
grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; and by three great great
grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his wife, Albertine Luke; his parents, Thomas
and Nora Luke; two brothers, Roscoe Luke and Arthur Luke; sister, Pauline
Arledge; and by a granddaughter, Tonya Beasley.
Visitation will be Friday from 6:00-9:00 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 27th, at the
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Kevin Edgar officiating. Burial will
follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Shannon Luke, Michael Luke, Cody Franks, Ryan Beasley, Chance Copeland, and
Zachery Franks will serve as pallbearers.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Thomas William Childs
Thomas William Childs, age 64, of Lafe passed away Wednesday, September 24,
2008.
He was born August 29, 1944, to the late William Ira and Mary Florence Wayne
Childs in Louisville, Miss. His sister, Sarah Gale, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Childs; and stepdaughter, Natalie Barnes
of the home; three sons, Stephen Michael (Sherry) and Robert Brian (Kricey)
Childs, all of Jackson, Miss., and Thomas Scott Childs of Dorset, England;
one sister, Barbara Childs of Montgomery, Ala.; one brother, Ira Wayne
(Faith) Childs of Mobile, Ala.; five grandchildren, Brandon, Tyler, Kayla,
Conner and Andrew Childs; and a host of family and friends.
He was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.
After leaving Louisville, Tommy moved to Brandon, Miss., and began his
truckdriving career. In 1974, he started driving for Frito-Lay. In June 1999
he moved from Jackson to Jonesboro. After serving 28 and 1/2 years and 2
million-plus safe driving miles, he retired in February 2003.
Tommy loved to “piddle” and “dabble” in different projects and adventures.
He never met a stranger and could always make even the grouchiest person
smile. If he could have lived on attitude and determination, he would have
lived forever.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Emerson Memorial Chapel
with Randy Lingenfelter officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Log
Cemetery. Emerson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Serving as pallbearer of honor will be David Trantham.
Active pallbearers will be Dennis Carroll, Jimmy Miller, Greg Jones, Kirk
McCall, Cornelius Heard and Wayne Lenderman.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Frito-Lay Jonesboro Traffic Team.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 27th from 11 a.m. until service time
in the funeral home.
Online guest book:
www.emersonfuneralhome.com
Leonard S Hill
Leonard Staton Hill, 83 of Paragould, passed away Thursday, September 25,
2008 at his residence. Mr. Hill was born August 5, 1925, he was the
owner/operator of Hill’s Carpet, a former Paragould City Council Member, a
former Landfill Commissioner, an active Gideon, an ordained deacon and a
member of the Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church. He was also a World War II,
Navy veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Stella Hart Hill, wife,
Betty Lou Hill, brother, Lawrence Hill, sisters, Letha Yates and Katheleen
Taylor.
Survivors include; daughters, Janet Schug of Paragould, Gwen Brinkley of
Dexter, MO and Donna Hill-Chaney of Mertztown, PA; son, Curtis Hill of
Jacksonville, FL; brother, Jack Hill of Pine Bluff, AR; sisters, Leona Yates
of Paragould and Lois Ledford of Holland, MI. Also surviving are 6
grandchildren; April Brinkley, Jamie Hughes, Jarrod Hill, Jonathan and
Elizabeth Schug and Amelia Chaney.
Visitation will be Sunday from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with
Rev. Royce Boling officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
The family has requested that memorials be made to the Gideons or Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation, 120 Wall St. New York, NY 10005.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Goldie Irene Wilkerson
Mrs. Goldie Irene Wilkerson, age 88, of Paragould, passed away Thursday,
September 25, 2008, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Born August 2, 1920, in Ash Flat, Mrs. Wilkerson was retired from Greene
Acres Nursing Home. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Wilkerson; the father of
her daughters, Walter Alls; her parents, Wycie and Laura Sparkman; four
brothers; and four sisters. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law,
Shirley and Bob Myer of Paragould, Bernice and Jarrel Vest of Blytheville;
one granddaughter, Kathy Campbell of Olive Branch, Mississippi; and two
great grandchildren, William Thompson of Oxford, Mississippi and Kristy
Wallace of Southaven, Mississippi.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 28th, at
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Paragould, with Curtis Hitt officiating.
Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation
will be Sunday from 12:00 noon until service time at Mitchell Funeral Home.
William Thompson, Chris Wallace, Jason Fuller, Carl Fuller, James Mattox,
and Homer Mattox will be pallbearers.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
James Patrick (J.P.) Abell
James Patrick (J.P.) Abell, 91, of Wickenburg, AZ., passed away September
25, 2008, with his family by his side. He was the second of nine children.
He was born December 10, 1916, in Paragould to the late Emanuel and Ella
(Pike) Abell. He was also preceded by three brothers, Bert, Nace and John;
and one sister, Ella Martin.
He served in the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division during World War II, earning
10 Bronze Stars. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he went to
Arizona in 1952 and became a meat cutter for Safeway, where he met his wife,
Inez. Retirement in 1978 didn’t suit him, so he started his own Sharp Shop
in his home, where he continued to work until a few weeks before his
passing.
He is survived by his wife of almost 34 years, Inez; daughter, Karen
Gallagher; son, Scott Abell; three grandchildren; several
great-grandchildren; three brothers, Pike, Wayne and Frank; and one sister,
Mary Jo Young.
J.P. was blessed with many friends and his sweet smile will be missed.
Services will be at 10 a.m. today at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in
Wickenberg, AZ.
Funeral services under the direction of: David's Desert Chapel Funeral Home,
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
Lois Louise DeBoard
Lois “Little Bug” DeBoard, 80, of Paragould passed away Friday, September
26, 2008 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Lois was born August 15, 1928, she was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal
belief.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce DeBoard; sons, Eddie and
Jerome DeBoard; five brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors include daughters, Mary Jackson of Jonesboro, Sharon Johnston,
Bonnie Pennie and Tammy DeBoard Davis, all of Paragould; 12 grandchildren;
13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be Monday from 6-9 p.m. in Heath Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Willis Cemetery near
Trumann with the Rev. Truman Wycoff officiating. Heath Funeral Home of
Paragould is in charge of arrangements.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Jacqueline Darlene Morgan
Jackie Morgan, 43, of Lafe passed away, Friday, September 26, 2008, at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born June 20, 1965 in Trumann,
Arkansas to Calvin and Helen Fletcher.
She is survived by her husband David Morgan; one son, Aaron David Morgan of
the home; three daughters, Brittany Darlene Morgan of Lafe, Rachel Elizabeth
and Rebecca Grace Morgan both of the home; her parents Calvin and Helen
Fletcher of Williford, AR.; two brothers, Ricky Fletcher of Paragould and
Jerry Fletcher of Wildwood, MO.; two sisters Patty Hagood of Paragould and
Dawn Hogan of Jonesboro and one granddaughter Kayci Elaine Morley.
The family will receive friends from 9-11 a.m. Monday, September 29, 2008 at
Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Kevin
Edgar officiating. Burial will be at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers are Scotty Carmon, Keith Hogan, II, Chris Shatley, Wayne Page,
Matt Fletcher and Jimmy Lucy.
Online guest book:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
James Carr
James “Monk” Carr, 97, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, September 26, 2008,
in Circle of Life Hospital Hospice Care at Springdale.
He was born to William Alford and Mary Onie Carr on January 7, 1911, at
Lorado. He owned and operated several businesses in and around Jonesboro
until he retired. He enjoyed playing music and baseball.
He was married to Mary Evelyn Edwards for 72 years. She preceded him in
death on March 20, 2007. Also preceding him were four brothers, three
sisters and his parents.
He is survived by one son, Benny M. Carr and wife Paula of Show Low, Ariz.;
one daughter, Betty McCrackin and husband Bobby of Springdale; five
grandchildren, Cristi McCrackin Wolf, Brian Carr, Vicki Carr Broshious, Reed
McCrackin and Brad Carr; eight great-grandchildren; one
great-great-granddaughter; and several special nephews, nieces and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Roller-Farmers Union
Chapel with Win Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Pallbearers will include Brian Carr, Trent Bratcher, Reed McCrackin, Chad
Wolf, David Broshious and David Shane Broshious. Honorary bearers will
include Carroll Carr, Leland “Mac” Mcgregor, Wayne Tate and Ken Young.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Circle of
Life, 901 Jones Road, Springdale 72762.
Online guest book:
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Billy Ray Pemberton
Billy Ray Pemberton 74, of Paragould, passed away Saturday September 27,
2008 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Mr. Pemberton was retired
from Hurt Grocery Company, he was born on November 25, 1933 in Paragould.
Survivors include: his wife: June Mitchell Pemberton of Paragould, one
daughter and son-in-law Donna and Robert Dixon of Paragould, five
grandchildren and their spouses: Kevin and Michelle Dixon of Lafe, Brian
Dixon of Paragould, Jeremy and Sheila Higgins of Jonesboro, Tammy Gray of
Paragould and Shelly and Bondie Hood of Lafe, twelve great grandchildren:
Matt and Kristy West, Tyler, Cherish and Angel Dixon all of Lafe, Dalton
Dixon of Finch, Brieanna and Destynee Spurlock of Lafe, Sasha, Brooke and
Skylar Gray all of Paragould, and Shayla and Jorden Higgins of Jonesboro,
four great great grandchildren; Dixie and Bryer West and Ashton Warren all
of Lafe, Makinzie Gray of Paragould, one sister and brother-in-law; Helen
and Jimmy Rowe of St. Charles, Missouri, two sisters-in-law and
brother-in-law; Bobbie Pemberton of Paragould, Gloria and James ”Bud” Jones
of Cardwell, Missouri, one uncle Avery Wogmon, three nieces, two nephews
several great nieces and great nephews, several friends and music buddies
Mr. Pemberton was preceded in death by; his parents; Josh and Myrtle
Pemberton, one brother; Earl Pemberton, one daughter; Phyllis Higgins, one
sister-in-law; Nadine Mitchell and in-laws; Lynn and Essie Cox Mitchell.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Mitchell Funeral Home
Chapel with Truman Wycoff officiating, burial will follow at Mountain Home
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Sunday at the
Mitchell Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will include: Josh Dowler, Marty Lane, Charlie Cooper, Wayne
Howard, Rick Letson and Terry Letson.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Alma Arneda Smith
Alma Arneda (Easton) Smith of Paragould, formerly of Rector, died Saturday,
September 27, 2008, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould.
She was born May 15, 1925, in Rector to the late Clarence and Vedis (Huffstutler)
Easton. She was retired from Emerson Electric of Paragould and was a member
of Calvary Baptist Church in Paragould, but regularly attended Lake Street
Baptist Church with her son George and his family. She had been a resident
of Greene Acres Nursing Home for a short while.
She was married August 1, 1942, in Clay County to J.D. Smith and proudly
worked in various support industries while he served in the Army in World
War II.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.D.
Smith; an infant son, Richard Smith; one daughter, Loretta Smith; grandson,
Gale Smith; great-grandson, Samson Pohl; four brothers, Carl, James, Glen
and Harold Easton, and two sisters, infant sister Freda Easton and Imogene
(Easton) Thomas.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, George and Michele Smith of
Paragould and Dr. Donnie and Linda Smith of Quincy, Ill.; one brother, Alvie
Easton of Rogers; one sister, Marcella (Easton) Cooper of Paragould; five
sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law, numerous grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 30th, at Irby
Funeral Home Chapel in Rector with Bro. Wayne Faulkner officiating. Burial
was in Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector with Irby Funeral Home in charge
of arrangements.
Pallbearers were Dale Smith, Troy Smith, David Smith, Kevin Pohl, Russ Smith
and Dave Knight
Online guest book:
www.irbyfuneralhome.com
Vadalia Louise Berry
Vadalia Louise Berry 79, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, September 29,
2008 in Jonesboro.
Born August 21, 1929 in Marmaduke, Mrs Berry was a home maker and of the
Baptist Faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Vina Nelson.
Survivors include her husband, John F. Berry of the home; two sons, John H.
Berry of Montgomery, Alabama; and Tim Berry of Paragould; two daughters,
Mary Catherine Martinez of Colorado Springs, Colorado;Charlotte Perry of
Jonesboro; One brother, Max Nelson of Marmaduke; two sisters, Kay Huckabay
of Rector and Elizabeth Green of Naples, Florida; eight grandchildren and 9
great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Mitchell
Funeral Home of Rector.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, at the Mitchell Funeral Home
Chapel in Rector. With Steven Sewell and Dale Pulley officiating. Burial to
follow in the Woodland Heights Cemetery.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Bernell Young
Bernell Young, 87, of Marmaduke passed away September 29, 2008, in Greene
County.
He was born July 19, 1921, to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Stone) Young in
Mississippi County.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marmaduke, was a Mason and
served in the Navy during World War II.
Bernell is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Young; one son and his wife,
Darrell and Cindy Young of Houston, Texas; two daughters and their husbands,
Anita and Roy Chandler of Merritt Island, Fla., and Nancy and Edward Neimann
of Commerce, Mich.; six grandchildren, Richard, Robert and Ryan Young, David
and Jeffrey Neimann and Pamela Gonzalez; and seven great-grandchildren,
Bryson and Braydon Young, Hannah, Bella and Daniel Young, Benjamin Best and
James Neimann; along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. October 3, 2008, at the First Baptist
Church with Kim Bridges, David Watkins and Dewayne Watkins officiating.
Interment will be at the Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould.
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the Irby Funeral Home in
Marmaduke.
Online guest book:
www.irbyfuneralhome.com
Cindy Jones~Wyatt
Cindy Jones~Wyatt, of Corning , was born in Paragould, August 17, 1970 the
daughter of Kirby and Betty Jones.
She passed away at St. Bernard Medical Center,
Jonesboro, Monday, September 29, 2008. She was 38 years of age.
Survivors are her husband Anthony Wyatt, Corning; two sons Gregory Wayne
Hunt, Knobel and James Mitchel HuntT, Corning; mother Betty Bass, Corning;
three sisters Linda Leach, Corning, Roberta Carter, Naylor, MO., and Rebecca
Malone, Corning; two step-sisters Betty Rivera, Whiting, TN., and Tina Bass,
Corning; one granddaughter Allie Hunt, Corning.
She was preceded in death by her father Kirby Jones and grandmother Opal
Calhoun.
Funeral services will be conducted October 2, 2008 at 11:00 am in the chapel
of Ermert Funeral Home with Rev. Sunny Williams officiating. Burial in
Richwoods Cemetery.
Pall bearers are Jimmy Leach, Billy Carter, Phillip Craft, Troy Lamborn,
Gene Lamborn and Andy Lamborn.
Imogene Hyzdu
Imogene Taylor Hyzdu, 81, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday, September 30,
2008 at the Hospice Home Care.
She was born September 5, 1927, in Greene County. She was a retired travel
agent and a member of 2nd and Walnut Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hyzdu; her parents, Ralph
and Lela Roberts Taylor; four brothers, Champ, Chester, George and Robert
Taylor; and two sisters, Lorene and Martha Taylor.
Survivors include three sisters, Lucille Taylor of Paragould, Vestle Starnes
of Blytheville and Virginia Lowe of Little Rock; and three brothers, Odis
Taylor of Severna Park, Md., James Taylor of Minden, La., and David Taylor
of Heflin, La.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 4th at 2 p.m. in the
Heath Colonial Chapel with James Brown and Timothy Kidwell officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and American Diabetes
Association.
Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Elizabeth Howard Green
Elizabeth Howard Green, 81, of Naples, Fla., passed
away Tuesday, September 30, 2008, in Florida. She was born May 20, 1927, in
Marmaduke to the late Henry and Vina Nelson, she was retired from Western
Electric and was of the Baptist faith.
Also preceding her in death was a sister, Vadalia
Berry, on September 29, 2008.
Survivors include three sons, Duane Green of Colorado,
Andrew Green of Indiana and Jonathan Green of California; three daughters,
Judy Hamilton of Naples, Fla., Dawn Schlenz of Indiana and Elaine Minton of
Texas; one brother, Max Nelson of Marmaduke; one sister, Kay Huckabay of
Rector, 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday,
October 6th, at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Marston Carpenter and
Bro. Andrew Green officiating. Burial was in Woodland Heights Cemetery in
Rector with Mitchell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were Andrew Green, Joe Schlenz, Ronnie
Stevens and Robert Hamilton.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
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