Leslie Wayne Foster, Sr.
Leslie Wayne Foster, Sr., 69, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, September
1, 2009 at the Baptist Hospital-East in Memphis.
Born November 2, 1939 in California, Leslie lived in Black Rock and
Pocahontas before moving to Paragould nine years ago. He was retired from
Civil Service assigned to military bases and was a U.S. Army veteran of the
Vietnam War.
He attended the Pentecostal Church and enjoyed fishing.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Kay Foster, of the home, two sons
and daughters-in-law: Leslie, Jr. and Toni Foster of Black Rock, and Matt,
Sr. and Niki Foster of Paragould, one brother, Bobby Foster of Oxnard, CA.,
one sister, Mary Ann Betts of Portia, and three grandchildren: Les Foster,
III, Khristian Foster and Matthew Foster, Jr.
Graveside services will be held Friday, September 4th, 2:00 p.m. at Lawrence
Memorial Park Cemetery in Walnut Ridge with Brother Harold Russell
officiating. Emerson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Active pallbearers will be Leslie Foster III, Khristian Foster, Anthony
Baker, Darryl Baker, Judd Schugg, and Darrell Aikman.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, September 3rd, 5:00 until 7:00 at the
funeral home.
For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to the
American Cancer Society.
Online guestbook:
Emerson Funeral Home
Rosa Arzetta Mullins
Rosa Arzetta Mullins, 84, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, September 2,
2009, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was born March 2, 1925 in Evening
Shade the daughter of the late George and Nellie Stevens. She was also
preceded in death by her husbands, Orlan D. Hyde and Wade Mullins, sons,
Wyman and Kenneth Hyde, grandson, Randy Hyde, brothers, Virgil and Luther
Stevens, sisters, Ruthie (Talmage) Brashears, Willadean Stevens, Lucy (Darold)
Morrow and Mavis (Travis) Eaton.
Survivors include her children: Glenda Collins, Jean (Dave) Hyde Lawson,
Jerald (Linda) Hyde, sisters: Thelma Eunice (Bob) Rogers, Brittany Marie
Goetz, brothers: Arthur (Thelma) Stevens, Robert (Marilyn) Stevens, brothers
and sisters-in-law: Randal Hyde, Oma Stevens, Jewel Stevens and Grace
Fields, Grandchildren: Sherry (Scott) Trayler, Kim (John) Morgan, Keith
(Sherri) Collins, Norman (Patti) Bundren, Michael Bundren, Jennifer (Kim)
Sword, Amanda Hyde, ten great grandchildren, many nieces nephews, loved ones
and friends.
Her life will be celebrated Saturday, September 5th in the
Heath Colonial Chapel, 10:00 a.m. with Lonnie Pyle officiating. Interment
will follow at Pine Knot Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, 5:00 until 8:00 at the
funeral home.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Charles Wayne Callahan
Charles Wayne Callahan, 58 of Paragould passed away Wednesday, September 2,
2009 at his home surrounded by his family. Wayne was born January 30, 1951,
he retired from Sherwin Williams after 26 years of service. He was a member
of the First Baptist Church of Paragould, Sunday School Teacher and a Deacon.
Wayne was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine Callahan,
mother-in-law, Ellen Clemens. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Rita
Callahan of the home, daughters and sons-in-law, Stacy and Chris Sample of
Harrisburg and Ashley and Clint Richardson of Paragould, father, Dow
Callahan of Forrest City, AR, brothers, Bill, Tommy, Jimmy and Garry
Callahan and sister, Carolyn Miller, grandchildren, Chase and Cole
Richardson, Jake, Luke and Ruby Kate Sample.
Funeral services will be Saturday, September 5th, at the Heath Colonial
Chapel, 1:30 p.m. with Reverends Bill Steeger and Raymond Hill officiating.
Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the
funeral home.
The family has requested that
memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Paragould Missions Offering
or the Building Fund.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Edward Glenn Sweatt
Edward Glenn Sweatt, 60, of Marmaduke, passed away Wednesday, September 2,
2009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Born July 31, 1949, in Memphis, he was a truck driver for Dr. Pepper and of
the Catholic faith.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Yvonne Sweatt of the home, one son, Cory
Young of Marmaduke, one brother, James Werkhoven of Senath, and two
grandsons, Jacob Mantz and Zachary Mantz of Marmaduke.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould, is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Rosettie Allison
Rosettie Allison, daughter of the late Christopher Columbus and Esty Leoma
Bryeans Lamastus, was born February 7, 1918, in Beech Corner, MO., and
passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in
Paragould, at the age of 91 years.
On April 25, 1934, in Paragould, she married Norvie Lee Allison, who
preceded her in death on June 16, 1992. She is also preceded in death by a
daughter, Carline Allison, a brother, Harold Lamastus and two sisters,
Deliah Williams and Lillian Lamastus.
Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Owen Allison and wife, Linda, of
Ellisville, MO., and Norvie Dewayne Allison and wife, Kathleen, of O'Fallon,
MO., four daughters, Deborah Darlene Lanier and husband, Mike, of Rector,
AR., Dronda Oteen Payne and husband, Wesley, of Memphis, TN., Charlotte
Marylan Thompson and husband, Larry, of New Port Richey, FL., and Amanda
Gerdes and husband, Marvin, of Litch Field, IL., one brother, Dallas
Lamastus, of St. Ann, MO., 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and
three great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, September 3rd, 6:00 until 8 at the
McDaniel Funeral Home in Senath, MO.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 4th, 2:00 p.m. at the First
Assembly of God Church in Senath with Pastor Chuck Clark officiating.
Burial will follow in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery at Kennett.
Serving as pallbearers, Greg Gibson, Wally Brown, Floyd Britton, John Wilcox, Leon
Wilcox, Mitchell Smith, Lester Gene Smith and Junior Vaughn.
Tressie Swift
Tressie Swift, 76, of Lafe passed away Thursday, September 3, 2009, at her
home.
Born April 12, 1933, near O’Kean, AR., the daughter of Charles Moses and Iva
Cook Gates, she was a homemaker and member of Free Will Baptist Church of
Paragould.
She was united in marriage to Elmer Swift on February 11, 1972.
She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Dennis and Carl
Gates, and two sisters, Levell Swift and Bernice Fortson.
Survivors include her husband, Elmer Swift of the home, a daughter, Phyllis
Hess and husband Benjamin of Manila, six stepchildren, Elbert Swift of
Pocahontas, Orvis Swift of Hoxie, Cloyis Daughhetee of Walnut Ridge, Ella
Dean Gonzales of Parker, AZ., Emanuel Swift of Delaplaine and Amelia Rogers
of Paragould, two sisters, Bernel “Babe” Gates of Cedar Lake, IN., and
Nadene Summers Cook of Lafe, two grandchildren, Joyce and Delbert Carter and
Charles and Micki Hess, all of Manila, three great-grandchildren, Travis and
Brandy Caldwell and Cheyenne Hess, all of Manila, eight stepgrandchildren,
several great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews who love and miss
her.
Services will be Saturday, September 5th, 10:00 a.m. at the Bryan Funeral
Home Chapel in Hoxie. Interment will be in Jones Ridge Cemetery, Delaplaine,
AR.
Active pallbearers will be Eddie Swift, Kenny Smith, Acea Swift, Charles
Hess, Delbert Carter and Jason Summers.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Ricky, Rick Fortson and John Daughhetee.
Visitation will be Friday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Nova Jo Nelson
Mrs. Nova Jo Nelson, 68, of Brookland, passed away Thursday, September 3,
2009 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born in Paragould, April 10,
1941, to the late Orville and Margaret Haynie McCord. Mrs. Nelson was a
parent educator at North School and worked for Burris School for Children
and Mother Goose Daycare. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, loved
sewing, traveling with her husband, arts and crafts, gospel groups and most
of all, being with her children and grandchildren.
She leaves behind her loving husband, Don Nelson of the home, two sons and
their wives, Donny J. and Heidi Nelson of Joshua Tree CA, and Scotty Dale
and Donna Nelson of Jonesboro, two daughters and their husbands, Karen and
Greg Rhea of Jonesboro and Cynthia and Steven Lancaster of Leachville,
thirteen grandchildren, Nick Nelson, Ashton Nelson, Katie Nelson, Paige
Turner, D.J. Nelson, Beth Maxwell, Krista Nelson, Heather Holmes, Wesley
Lancaster, Samantha Tidwell, Tanner Lancaster, Andrew Valenzuela and Travis
Nelson, four great grandchildren, Jazmine Murphy, Tristan Nelson, Aubrey
Tidwell and Delylia Turner, a brother and his wife, Harvey and Shirley
McCord of Paragould, and five sisters and their husbands, Deanna and Terry
Jackson, Francella Holbrook, Sharon Collins and Sara Collins all of Bay, and
Pamela and Jerry Drury of Philadelphia MS.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, David McCord.
Graveside services and burial will be held Sunday, September 6th beginning
at 2:00 p.m. Pine Log Cemetery, with Danny Taylor officiating.
Pallbearers will include Michael McQuay, Max Parsons, David McQuay, Cory
Dorman, Nick Nelson, Ashton Nelson and Randy Holbrook.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 5th, 5:00 until 8:00. at
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
The family requests donations be made to the family in care of Liberty Bank.
Online guestbook:
Roller Funeral Home
Viola Crouch~Hodge
Viola Hodge, 96, departed this life on September 3, 2009 at her home in
Marmaduke, AR. surrounded by her family. She was born on December 6,
1912, and lived her entire life in the Marmaduke area, residing at her
current Marmaduke address for the past sixty-seven years. She was a member
of the Marmaduke First United Methodist Church. Viola and her husband, Bus
Crouch, owned and operated Crouch’s Grocery in Marmaduke for over thirty
years. Viola was very civic-minded, serving as Marmaduke City Treasurer for
thirty-five years. She was also active with the Paragould Senior Bees,
enjoying many travel excursions and experiences.
Preceding her in death were her parents William Thomas and Laura Wainscott Brooks, seven siblings, her first husband W. L. (Bus) Crouch, her
son Sonny Crouch, and her second husband Troy C. Hodge.
Survivors include, daughter Kay Vance, of the home, three grandchildren,
Nancy, Kevan, and Tina Vangilder, also of the home, three
great-grandchildren, Dylan and Rachel Vangilder, of Marmaduke, and Brooks
Vangilder, of the home, several nieces and nephews, including Jane (Joe)
Zollner, of Marmaduke, Margaret (Fred) Koch of Alliance, NE., Dr. Fred (Rinda)
Clark of Fayetteville, TN., Sharon Stuart of Gaithersburg, MD., Thomas
(Linda) Swartz of Independence, MO., and many friends and relatives who will
all greatly miss her warm spirit.
Visitation will be Saturday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the Irby Funeral Home
in Marmaduke. Services will be Sunday, September 6th 2:00 p.m., at the Irby
Funeral Home chapel with Reverend’s Kim Bridges and Breck Freeman
officiating. Burial will follow at the Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery in
Marmaduke.
Pallbearers will be Kevan and Dylan Vangilder, Mike and Mark Graham, Joe
Zollner, and Sonny Baledge.
Memorials may be made to Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery Fund.
Online guestbook: Irby Funeral Home
Billy Freeman Grimes
Billy Freeman Grimes, 76 of Paragould passed away Friday, September 4, 2009
at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. Born December 27, 1932, he
was retired from L. A. Darling and was a member of Pruett's Chapel Freewill
Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie, parents Isom T. and Mary Wood
Grimes, grandson, Jeff Warner, granddaughter, Amy Danielle Pankey, three
sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Brenda and David Warner and
Kathy Pankey all of Paragould, son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Connie
grimes of Light, AR, sister, Cozet Cooper of Jonesboro and brother, Dean
Grimes of Paragould. seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Sunday, September 6th, 2:00 p.m. at the Heath Colonial
Chapel with Tim Morgan officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family has requested that
memorials be made to Heath Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Betty Jane Jones
Betty Jane Jones, 58, of Pollard passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009, at
the Piggott Community Hospital.
She was born on December 12, 1950, and resided in Clay County her entire
life. She was of the Baptist faith and worked as a Secretary until she
became disabled.
Preceding her in death were her parents Roy Lee and Agnus Gerline Holifield
Fahr, her husband Tony W. Jones, one brother, Billy Roy Fahr and one sister
Mary Fahr McKenney.
Survivors include three sons, James and June Jones of Pollard, John Jones of
Paragould and Rick Jones of Trumann, two daughters, Eva and David Denney of
Paragould and Amanda and Aderion Burnett of Pollard, two sisters, Lynda and
Bill Dalton of OK and Cathy and Abe Davis of MS, thirty two grandchildren,
four great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 9th. 10:00 a.m. until12:00 p.m. at
the Irby Funeral Home in Rector. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m.
after the visitation, Brother Ernie Rinks officiated. Interment Harvey’s
Chapel Cemetery in Marmaduke.
Active pallbearers were Elvis Noles, Elvis Bryant, Ron Banning, Don Kibler,
Jim Parks and Tucker Myers.
Online guestbook: Irby Funeral Home
Jennifer Lucinda Stormes
Jennifer Lucinda Stormes, 38 of Paragould passed away Sunday, September 6,
2009at St. Bernard’s Medical Center as a result of an accident. Jennifer was
born February 3, 1971. She was a homemaker and of the Church of Christ
belief.
Jennifer was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Burl and
Rosalee Roberson, maternal grandparents, Wain and Ann Shirley, and an uncle
Steven Shirley.
Survivors include her husband, Rick Stormes of the home, daughters, Brittany
Earl of West Memphis and Destiny Stormes of Paragould, sons, Zachary and D.
J. Shipman of Paragould, step-son, Ricky Stormes of Springfield, MO,
step-daughters, Brittany and Tara Stormes of Little Rock, parents, Danny and
Linda Roberson of Paragould, sister, Lisa Tritch of Paragould and brother,
Danny Roberson II of Paragould.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 09th, 1:30 p.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Larry McFadden officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the
American Cancer Society.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Lelah Agnes Johnson
Lelah Agnes Johnson, 89, of Paragould, passed away September 6, 2009 at
Greene Acres Nursing Home. Born December 18, 1919 in Marmaduke, she was a
homemaker and member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son, Robert “Bob” Johnson of Paragould.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Jenny Brewer, her
husband, Robert “Bud” Johnson, and siblings, Jewell Cooper, Ola Moody,
Gaither Brewer, and Rachel Pinion.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, September 9th, 1:30 p.m. at Woodland
Heights Cemetery in Rector with Reverend Paul Seagraves officiating.
Visitation will be prior to the service Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. until 1:15 p.
m. at Mitchell Funeral Home of Rector.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Donald Jack Loyd
Donald Jack Loyd, 74, son of the late Herman Sanford and Katie Brannum Loyd,
was born November 11, 1934, in Cardwell, MO., and passed away September 6,
2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
He married Becky Thomas on Oct. 17, 1958, in Arbyrd, MO.
Mr. Loyd was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a retired auto
mechanic and attended Cardwell High School.
Survivors include his wife, Becky Loyd of Arbyrd, MO., a son, James Loyd and
wife, Gloria, of Aurora, IL., two daughters, Missy Loyd f Bolingbrook, IL.,
and Melanie Mort and husband, Rodney, of Duncan, S.C., one brother, Joe
Wayne Loyd of Irving, TX., two sisters, Betty Crow of Chapin, S.C., and
Norma Gray of Louden, TN., 13 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, other
relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 9th, 10:00 a.m. at the Calvary
Full Gospel Church in Cardwell, with Reverend Leland Dement officiating.
Burial will be at the Cardwell Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6:00 until 9:00.
Pallbearers will be Brian Abbott, Creighton Anderson, Mike Antiss, Ron
Branum, Larry Petty, Hugh Walpole and Joel McMillan.
McDaniel Funeral Home of Senath, MO., is in charge of arrangements.
Linda Beth Brumley
Linda Beth Brumley, 69, formerly of Walcott, passed away Monday, September
7, 2009, at Five Rivers Medical Center, Pocahontas. Born July 11, 1940, in
Paragould, she was a custodian at Arkansas State University, and a member of
the Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons, Grigsby Lynn Brumley and Heath Wesley Brumley,
both of Oak Grove Heights, one daughter, Sophia Belinda Spurlock of Ash
Flat, one brother, Jesse Mack Doughty of Paragould, one sister, Jocie Lois
Thomason of Ash Flat, seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Grigsby Brumley, her
parents, Mack and Jocie Doughty, one son, Jeffrey Lynn Brumley, six sisters,
Orene Shewmaker, Maudie Shaffer, Jesteen Crockett, Dortha Lenderman, Laura
Lucille Doughty, Max Lee Baine and one granddaughter, Summer Spurlock.
Funeral services will be Thursday, September 10th, 10:00 a.m. at the
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with L. R. Smith officiating.
Burial will follow in Croft Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
Serving as pallbearers, Wes Gill, Jeff Gill, Keith Morrow, Mark Morrow,
Scott King, and Mark Poe.
Memorials to Croft Cemetery, c/o Jesse Doughty, 9795 Highway 412 West,
Paragould, AR 72450, would be appreciated.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
James Harry May
James Harry May, 60, of Paragould, passed away Monday, September 7, 2009at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. James was employed by
Wal-Mart. He was born July 4, 1949 in Rector the son of the late Ira and
Ruby Edith May.
Survivors include sisters: Carol Smith of Knobel, Betty Green, Donna Parker,
brothers: Ira Robert May, John Howard May, all of Paragould, Billy Joe May
of Jonesboro, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends will meet Thursday, September 10th, at Shiloh Cemetery at
2:00 p.m. for a graveside service with Reverend Jason Mears officiating.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the
funeral home.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Virginia Mae Peters
Virginia Mae Peters, 86, of Paragould, passed away Monday, September 7, 2009
at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. She was born November 11, 1922 to
Roy H. and Flossie Mae McCoy Cox in Paragould, Arkansas. She married Religh
Roebuck Peters on November 13, 1942. She was retired from Memorial Hospital
in Belleville, IL.
She was preceded in death by her husband and two children, James and Suzan
Peters.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Richard and Barbara Peters
of Marshfield, MO., and Robert Peters of Collinsville, IL., five
grandchildren, Richard Peters, Deania Jenkins, Sherry Salvaggio, Robert
Peters, Michael Peters, DVM, five great grandchildren, sisters, Mary
Steinbeck of Highland, IL, Geraldine Stearns, Harrison, MI., Patsy and Dewey
Norman, O’Fallon, MO., and one brother: James Cox, DeSoto, MO.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 9th, at the Heath Funeral Home,
10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Graveside services and burial will follow at Woodland Heights Cemetery in
Rector at 12:30 p.m. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at
11:45.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Jewell Sarah Fannin
Jewell Sarah Fannin, 91, of Rector passed away September 6, 2009 at the
Arkansas Methodist Hospital, Paragould.
She was born April 28, 1918 to the late Jimmy and Lavonia (Townsend) Dildine
in Holland, MO.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Ivan
Fannin, one son: Billy Joe Fannin, one sister: Icey Heath and one brother:
Barry Dildine.
Jewell is survived by one daughter: Lola Jean Mac Kelden, four sisters:
Mattie Carter, Effie Fincher, Daisy Allen and Kathleen Lewis, four
grandchildren: Joey Fannin, Darrell Fannin, Cory Fannin and Karen Sue Knight
and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 8, at 2:00 p.m. at the Irby
Funeral Home in Rector with Tommy Newman officiating. Interment will be at
the Woodland Heights Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, noon until 2:00 p.m. prior
to funeral services.
Online guest book: Irby Funeral Home
Lee Gray
Lee Gray, 53 of Paragould passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at St.
Bernard's Medical Center after a long battle with cancer.
Lee was born September 1, 1956, he was a Truck Driver for Air Liquide and of
the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force, an avid
motorcycle enthusiast and loved to fish. His favorite hobby was spending
time with his granddaughter Cadence.
Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Lavern and Velma Shelton Gray,
brother, Michael Gray, nephew, Bryon Gray, sister-in-law, Carol Pollock, and
father-in-law, Ed Rushing.
Survivors include his wife, Cathy Gray of the home, son, Brad Gray of Light,
AR, daughter and son-in-law Brandi and Richard Slayton of Light, AR, sisters
and brothers-in-law Barbara and Dob Walker of Light, AR, Karen and Jerry
Clifford of Paragould, brothers and sisters-in-law Dorian and Linda Gray and
Paul and Barb Gray of Paragould and Randy and Connie Gray of Light, AR,
mother-in-law, Frances Rusing of Black Rock, AR. granddaughter, Cadence
Swindle of Light, AR.
Funeral services will be Saturday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. at Heath
Colonial Chapel with Reverends Melvin Shelton and Aaron Winfrey officiating.
Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to Pruett Chapel Free Will Baptist Church of Light,
AR.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Juanita Lucille Whitney Ganz
Juanita Lucille Whitney Ganz, 78 passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at
St. Luke Hospital in Chesterfield, MO. Juanita was born February 19, 1931,
she was a retired nurses aide and a member of the Salem United Methodist
Church in Ballwin, MO. Mrs. Ganz was preceded in death by her 1st husband,
Berl Whitney, 2nd husband Vernon Ganz, Sr., parents, James Carl and Margaret
Patton Snyder, two sisters and one brother.
Survivors include sons, Thomas Whitney of Valley Park, MO., and Keith
Whitney of Cedar Hill, MO, daughters, Margaret Whitney Robison of Ballwin,
MO., and Susan Whitney Laster of Arnold, MO., sisters, Eva Mann, Dorothy
Price and Kathy Tomlinson all of Paragould, Lois Means and Diane Wilson of
St. Louis, MO., brothers, F. A. Snyder of Sullivan, MO., and Michael Snyder
of Paragould, eleven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be Saturday, September 12th, 2:00 p.m. at Memorial
Gardens Cemetery. No public visitation will be held at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Gateway Chapter of the Lymphoma Society, 77
West Court Plaza, Suite 101, St. Louis, MO 63146
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Helen Adams
Helen Adams passed away September 9, 2009. Arrangements are incomplete at
this time.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Mary Maxine Light
Mary Maxine Lyles Light, 79, of Hoxie, AR., passed away Wednesday, September
9, 2009, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Walnut Ridge, AR.
She was born August 25, 1930, to Walter and Sallie Walker Lyles in Greene
County. She had lived in Hoxie for most of her life and was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Foy
“Flop” and J. L. Lyles, sisters, Iola and Viola Lyles, two half brothers,
Earnest and Paul Lyles, and two half sisters, Hazel Rose and Lela Haynes.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan Cook of Corning and Jacqie Rorex of
Greenwood, IN., son, Walter L. Kersey of Knobel, two sisters, Sallie Huskey
and Donnie Nevels, both of Hoxie, brothers, Dean Lyles of Walcott, Bill
Lyles of Winnebago, IL., Jim Lyles of Rockford, IL., and Harvey Lyles of
Paragould.
Funeral services will be Saturday, September 12th, 11:00 a.m. at House-Gregg
Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge with Don House officiating. Burial will follow
in Old Military Cemetery at Sedgwick.
Pallbearers will be Casey Rorex, Logan Powell, Joe and Jason Huskey, Dale
and Richard Lyles.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Toye Looney
Toye Looney, 97, of Paragould, passed away September 9, 2009, at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Born April 16, 1912, she was a factory worker at Amrock for 23 years and was
a member of the Church of God in Walnut Ridge.
She was married to her first husband, Carson Oldham, and was later married
to Carl Looney.
Survivors include a great-nephew, Robert Whitlow and wife Brenda, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Friday, September 11th, 2:00 p.m. at the
Higginbotham Chapel with Reverend Dale Hughart officiating. Burial in
Lawrence Memorial Park under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral Service.
Clyde Vick
Clyde Vick, 82, of Paragould passed away, Thursday, September 10, 2009 at
his home. He was born December 13, 1926 in Camden, AR., to Oscar and Ruth
Vick. He was a member of Pine Knot Church of Christ, VFW Post 2242, Greene
County Riding Club and the Peckerwood Club of Greene County. He was a former
Civitan club member, a veteran of World War II and served for many years on
the Greene County Quorum Court as a Justice of the Peace.
Mr. Vick is survived by three sons, Roger, Emmett and Charlie Vick, all of
Paragould, six daughters, Diana Barnhill, Janet Goebel, Janis Partlow, Doris
Hendrix, Mable Crossno and Susie Vick, all of Paragould, two brothers, Roy
Vick of Savannah, TN., and Jimmy Vick of MS., 23 grandchildren,
32 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and a good
friend, Marlin Pillow.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wives, Ellen Treadway Vick and
Wilma Vick, two brothers, Alfred and Calvin Vick, two sisters, Geraldine
Dennison and Marie McCullar.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, September 11th, 6:00 until
9:00 at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, September
12th, 10:00 a.m. at the Center Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home with Art
Smith and Bill Drake officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Knot Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to VFW Post 2242.
Online guest book: Phillips Funeral Home
Joe Franklin Hurst
Joe Franklin Hurst, 71 of Paragould passed away Thursday, September 10, 2009
at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. Joe was born February
22, 1938, he was retired from Darling Store Fixtures and a member of Calvary
Baptist Church.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Naamen and Ettie Gould Hurst, 3
brothers and 4 sisters. Survivors include his wife, Linda Ann Hurst of the
home, son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Lennie Hurst of Paragould, daughter
and son-in-law, LaVonda and Bruce Benson of Rector. Grandchildren, Farra
Risinger and husband Josh, Sarah Hurst, Chelsea, Breanna and Madison Benson,
great grandson, Will Risinger.
Funeral services will be Sunday, September 13th, 2:00 p.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Reverends Rick Boling, Kevin Edgar and Junior Vester
officiating. Burial will follow in Johnston Cemetery at Reyno, AR.
Visitation will be Saturday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be, Pete and Terry Simpson, Wayne Hurst, Gary Thomas, Danny
Jernigan and Brad Benson. Honorary pallbearers will be, Dave Tierney, Lester
Oglesby, Junior Reeves, Frank Dunigan, Dwayne Hagood.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Betty Jean Blankenship
Betty Jean Blankenship, age 78, passed away September 10, 2009 at the Saint
Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.
She was born January 5, 1931 in Paragould, AR., daughter of the late E. E.
and Lora Lee (Hyde) Sims. She had been a personnel supervisor for
Woolworths, Grabers and Eubanks-Finney before retiring.
On July 29, 1956 she married Colton Erwin (Junior) Blankenship, who preceded
her in death on June 9, 2005.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Krista
Underwood of Hot Springs, AR., Rickey and Kathy Blankenship of Matthews, MO.
and Terry and Marla Blankenship of Parma, MO., three daughters and one
son-in-law, Billie Faye Strope of Paragould, AR., Sissie Wilkerson of
Houston, TX., and Wendy and David Wyatt of Sikeston, MO., two brothers and
sisters-in-law, Jimmy E. and Joanne Sims and Jerry M. and Laverne Sims all
of Paragould, AR., one sister, Mary Alice Ferrell of Paragould, AR., ten
grandchildren, Sandi Carroll, Cyndi Holt, Danny Hall, Jennifer Willingham,
Michael Wilkerson, Kaci Barden, Lindsey Underwood, Brandon Blankenship, Eric
Blankenship, and Kinley Green, thirteen great grandchildren, and her best
friend, Joan Peters of Dexter, MO.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Randal Sims, and one sister,
Frances Almeria Sims.
Friends may call Sunday, September 13th, 4:00 until 7 p.m. at Ponder Funeral
Home. Graveside services held Monday, September 14th, 10:00 a.m. at the
Garden of Memories Cemetery. Reverend William Marshall of Trinity Baptist
Church, will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Butch Underwood, Ricky Blankenship, Terry Blankenship,
Danny Hall, Michael Wilkerson, Brandon Blankenship, and Eric Blankenship.
Online guestbook: Ponder Funeral Home
Eury Lee Quinn
Eury Lee Quinn, 67, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2009, at St.
Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Oscar and Ruby Quinn, one daughter,
Ruby Edith Quinn, a brother, Huey Quinn.
He is survived by his wife, Janet, four brothers, Arlie, Stan, Tommie and
Chuck and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, September 16th, 6:00 until 8:00 at the
Phillips Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Thursday September 17th,
1:00 p.m. in Hartsoe Cemetery, with Carter Grindstaff officiating.
Online guestbook: Phillips Funeral Home
Wilma Reola Creel
Wilma Reola Slatton Creel, 88, of St. Louis, formerly of Walcott, passed
away September 10, 2009 at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis. Born September 20,
1920 in Walcott, she was a homemaker and a Baptist.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-laws, Linda and Terrence
McCauley of St. Louis, and Debra and Jeffrey Bromberg of St. Charles, MO.,
one sister, Bessie Williams of Bakersfield, CA., three grandchildren, Kevin
McCauley, Rebekah and husband Eric Schmidt Bromberg, and Melissa and husband
Brian Schmidt, and by two great grandsons, Cooper Schmidt and Wyatt Schmidt.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Carrie Slatton, her
husband, William Morris Creel, siblings, Hattie Iglehart, Chester Slatton,
Margaret Greener, Lois Merideth, and Marcus Slatton.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 16th, 10:00 a.m. at the
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Sam Stewart officiating. Burial
will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 5:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Ella Laverne Hyde
Ella Laverne Hyde, 74 of Paragould passed away Friday, September 11, 2009 at
Belle Meade Nursing Home. Born March 5, 1935, Ella was a retired machine
operator at Monroe and a Homemaker. She was a member of the Center Hill
Baptist Church.
Ella was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Hyde, parents James and
Irene Ledbetter Gatewood. Survivors include daughters, Sharon Gray of
Paragould and Nancy Ezell of Drasco, AR., son, Michael Thompson of
Paragould, sisters, Alice Landsdale and Pauline Newman of MI., Norma Counce
and Jo Ann Petero of Hoxie, AR., brothers, Robert Gatewood of Paragould,
James Gatewood of Little Rock, AR., Jimmy Gatewood of MO., and Clark
Gatewood of Hoxie, AR. Grandchildren, Dariell Ezell of West Memphis, Canessa
Rogers of McCaney, TX., Crystal Stayton of Alicia, AR., Jesse Fry of Lafe,
Wesley Thompson of Walnut Ridge. Step grandchildren, Nicki Cupp and Matt
Pitcher of Paragould.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 15th, 10:00 a.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel.
Burial will be in Mtn. Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
James H. Park
James H. Park, 87, passed away September 11, 2009, at Greene Acres Nursing
Home, Paragould, formerly of Grand Blanc, MI.
James was born February 4, 1922, to the late James Piner and Beulah Jane
(Morgan) Park in Marmaduke.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Willodean
Park, two brothers, John Smith Park and Charles Garland Park and four
sisters, Elizabeth Phipps, Mildred Moore, Corene Flatt and Eunice Park.
James is survived by three sons and their wives, J. Douglas and Anne Park of
Lansing, MI., Dan and Susette Park of Grand Blanc, MI., and R. Lynn and
Beverly Park of Dahlonega, GA., one daughter and her husband, Debra and Bob
Cleary of Colorado Springs, CO., ten grandchildren, Christina and Scott,
Meaghan, Monica and Joe, James Paul, Joshua and Casey, Justin, Rebecca,
Ellen and Brian, Robbie and Alison, five great-grandchildren, Mia, Marley,
Marina, Landon and Whitman, and one sister, Inez Eakins of Lafe.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 15th, 10:00 a.m. at the Irby
Funeral Home in Marmaduke with Pastor Raymond Atwood and Brother David Poe
officiating.
Interment will be in Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday
evening 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the chapel also.
Online guestbook: Irby Funeral Home
James Edward McDaniel
James Edward McDaniel, 73, of Lafe, AR., passed away Saturday, September 12,
2009 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center, Jonesboro.
James was born September 22, 1935 in Barfield, AR. the son of the late E.J.
and Jennie McDaniel. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Sammie
and one grandson, Sydney McDaniel.
James was retired from General Motors in Pontiac, MI., he was an auto
repairman, mechanic, fisherman and a wonderful family man.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife Bea McDaniel of the home, one
son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Theresa McDaniel of Jonesboro, three
daughters and son-in-law: Margaret and Larry Woodruff of Paragould, Denise
Sumner of Waterford, MI., and Sandy Hampton of Paragould, twelve
grandchildren: Heather, Christina, Kristi, Susan, Ed, Adam, Josh, Michael,
Alex, Casey, Philip and Cody, seven great grandchildren: Brittany, Alfonzo,
Darion, Sarah, Bladen, Jackson and Bella, five sisters and brothers-in-law:
Thelma Devore of Paragould, Janette Chipman Flores of Chowchilla, CA.,
Shirley and Joe Ramirez, Ruth and Bill Langley, Donna and Charles Allen, all
of Blytheville, two brothers and sisters-in-law: Larry and Brenda McDaniel
and Rick and Ilene McDaniel, all of Blytheville, many nieces, nephews,
cousins and a host of friends.
His life will be celebrated Tuesday, September 15th, 2:00 p.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Pastor Danny Rigney of Blytheville officiating.
Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery at Lafe. The family will receive
friends Monday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Bobby Joe Amick
Bobby Joe Amick, 63, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, September 14, 2009,
at his residence.
Born in Judsonia, Arkansas on February 20, 1946 to Sam and Maud Haus Amick,
he was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was formerly employed by World Color for
twenty-one years and was self employed for nine years. He was active in
Scouts and was of the Catholic belief.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Amick of the home, four sons, Joe Amick
of Memphis, TN, John Amick and Jason Amick and wife Amanda are all of
Jonesboro, Jody Amick and wife, Amanda from Cherry Valley, one daughter,
Jenny Monreal and husband, Tony of Paragould, twelve grandchildren, Noah
Payne, Logan Amick, Lance Amick, Nikki Amick, Zoe Amick, Chloe Amick,
Zachary Cooper, Abbey Cooper, Katie Cooper, Jeremy Monreal, Jaran Monreal
and Jaden Monreal, two brothers, Leon Amick and Jesse Amick, four sisters,
Norma Jean Holland, Rosemary Farmer, Patsy Singleton and Dian Potter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Maud Amick, one son Jesse
Amick and one brother, Dean Amick.
Memorial services will be Thursday, September 17, 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s
Catholic Church in Paragould, with Father, Mark Wood and Deacon, Rex Bouldin
officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Paragould
under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
In Lieu of flowers send memorial donations to St. Mary’s Catholic School,
310 North 2nd Street, Paragould, AR 72450
Online guestbook: Roller Funeral Home
Curtis W. Moffitt Sr.
Curtis W. Moffitt Sr., 68, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, September 16,
2009. He was born February 24, 1941, in Bono. He married Miss Geneva Bice,
April 27, 1962.
Mr. Moffitt was a machinist, and a member of Nettleton Baptist Church at
Jonesboro. He was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Korean
and Vietnam wars. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and collecting ducks.
Mr. Moffitt was preceded in death by his father, George Moffit, his mother,
Mildred (Smith) Clayton, and two brothers, Jim Garner and Donald Clayton.
He is survived by his wife, Geneva Bice Moffitt, three sons, Michael Moffitt
and wife, Ellice, of Paragould, Curtis Moffitt and wife, Tammy, of Paragould
and Willie Moffitt and wife, Brenda, of Jonesboro, one daughter, Robbie Ann
Turner and husband, Mark, of Mountain View, eight brothers, Wayne Clayton of
Weiner, Wally Moffitt of Waldenburg, J.E. Garner of Fisher, Richard Moffitt
of West Fork, David Moffitt of Lowell, Dr. Gary Moffitt of Rogers, Dewayne
Moffitt of Alabama and Paul Moffitt of Maine, five sisters, Patricia
Anderson of Mountain Home, Elsie Ethridge of Clinton, Betty Passmore of
Morrilton, Janice Moffitt of Little Rock and Naomi Moffitt of Rogers,
seventeen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and eleven
great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Friday, September 18th, 3:00 p.m. at Clark
Cemetery in Uno with Brother Troy Sharp officiating. Interment will be in
Clark Cemetery.
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Friday, prior to services.
Pallbearers will be Michael Moffitt, Curtis Moffit Jr., Willie Scott
Moffitt, Ty Moffitt, Mark Turner, Timothy Jones and Phillip Bobbitt.
Arrangements are by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home, 1900 Malcolm Ave.,
Newport, AR.
Online guestbook: Jackson's Funeral Home
Nancy Mahan
Nancy Mahan, age 77, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2009.
Born May 4, 1932, she was the daughter of the late James Austin and Hazel
MacGeorge Poole. She was a member of the Grace Missionary Baptist Church in
Paragould, and a retired bookkeeper from the State Highway and
Transportation Department of Paragould.
She is survived by three sons and daughters- in-law, Freeman and Ponna Mahan
of Hamilton, AL., Michael A. and Carol Mahan of Biloxi, MS., Jesse and
Janelle Mahan of Ozark, AR., and one daughter and son-in-law Lee M. and
William J. Beasley of Harrisburg , AR., nine grandchildren, Paul Mahan, Ryan
Mahan, Sarah Corn, Rebeccah Mahan, James Mahan, Hannah Mahan, George
Beasley, Jake Beasley, and Paige Beasley.
Memorial services will be Wednesday, September 23rd, 1:00 p.m. Grace Baptist
Church in Paragould .
The family requests that memorials be made to Grace Baptist Church, 3017
McDaniel Rd., Paragould, AR. 72450.
Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook: Emerson Funeral Home
Lorene Sylvania Hatcher
Lorene Sylvania Hatcher, age 93, of Paragould, passed away Saturday,
September 19, 2009, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was born December 14,
1915 the daughter of the late C.O. and Rosa Hathcock Webb. She was also
preceded in death by her first husband, John Houston, son, Charles Houston,
brother, Fred Webb, sisters, Mildred Webb and Willa Mae Webb McKeel. She was
a retired school teacher from Marmaduke Schools and a member of the Center
Hill Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband: Leon Hatcher, of the home; daughter-in-law:
Gayle Houston; grandson and granddaughter-in-law: Johnny and Teresa Houston;
granddaughter: Kym Downs; great grandsons: Drake and Drew Downs, Jacob
Houston; great granddaughter: Kathryn Houston, all of Paragould; one niece
and one nephew.
Her life will be celebrated at the Heath Colonial Chapel, 10:00 a.m. Monday,
September 21st, with Jon Binkley and Michael Cox officiating. Burial will
follow at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery in Marmaduke.
Memorials may be sent to the Children's Home of Paragould, 5515 Old Walcott
Road, Paragould, AR. 72450.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the
funeral home.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Alana Campbell
Alana (Angie) Campbell, 59, formerly of Paragould, passed away Saturday,
September 19, 2009.
She was preceded in death by parents George and Justina Phillips and
grandson, Christian Massing.
Survivors include daughters, Kwela McDonald and husband, James, and Kari
Massing and husband, PJ, granddaughters, Jane Snyder and Daniella McDonald,
grandsons, Wesley, Payton and Patrick Massing; great-grandchildren, Madison
and Jeremie Snyder, Shane McDonald, siblings, Josephine Moore, Ruby Rife,
Pat Cobum, Sue Gross, Loretta Eggering, George Phillips Jr., David Phillips
and Tony Phillips; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be Sunday, October 4th, 4:00 p.m. at Greater Vision
Ministries.
Ripple Wayne Sutton
Ripple Wayne Sutton, 57, of Paragould, passed away Monday, September 21,
2009 at his residence. Born July 14, 1952, in Bonne Terre, MO., he was a
computer technician, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his mother, Patricia Huggins of Paragould; one brother and
sister-in-law, Charles R. and Elizabeth Sutton of Prescott; and one sister
and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Butch Fletcher of Paragould. He is also
survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Sutton.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 23rd, 1:30 p.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Wilburn Griggs officiating. Burial will be in
Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the
funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Dustin Fletcher, Charles Sutton, Chucky Sutton, Jim
Fletcher, Butch Fletcher, Lloyd Hailey, Steve Gutzler, Wayne Claunch, and
David Cosby.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Vicki Mealer
Vicki Mealer, 52, of Paragould, passed away Monday, September 21, 2009, at
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.
Born May 10, 1957, in St. Louis, Mrs. Mealer was owner of Dust Busters
Cleaning Service. She was a member of Reynolds Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Gary W. Mealer of the home; three sisters,
Christy Williams, Kim Meyer, and Angie Lamb, all of Paragould. She is also
survived by one stepson, Clint Dickson; two stepdaughters, Kayla Mealer and
Brandi Russom; one nephew, Landon Lamb; and one niece, Lindsey Lamb, all of
Paragould.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mayford and Mary Meyer; and by two
sons, Chad and Brad Dawson.
Funeral services will be Thursday, September 24th, 10:30 a.m. at the
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Dave White officiating. Burial will follow
in Finch Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at the funeral home.
Memorials to Reynolds Baptist Church, PO Box 1828, Paragould, AR 72451,
would be appreciated.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Harold Gragg Morgan
Harold Gragg Morgan, 81, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, September 22,
2009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. Born March 11, 1928
son of Burrell and Eula Gragg Morgan in Paragould.
He was the owner of Harold Morgan Furniture Center for 38 years, past member
of the Lions Club, American Legion and a lifelong member of First United
Methodist Church. He was the past president of the Arkansas Furniture
Association and named Furniture Retailer of the Year.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Martha E. Morgan; his son and
daughter-in-law, William and Marsha Morrow Morgan of Paragould; two sisters,
Elizabeth Ebersole of Chattanooga, TN., and Nona Mae Todd of Columbia, MO.,
four grandchildren, Jenny Morgan Post and her husband, Corey Post of Bella
Vista, AR., Stephen Gregory Morgan and his wife, Martha Morgan of
Russellville, Nathan Christopher Morgan and his wife, Melissa Morgan of
Paragould and Chase Reed Morgan and his wife, Lauren Morgan of Jonesboro. He
is also survived by four great grandchildren, William Michael Morgan, Rae
Lynn Morgan, Emma Morgan, and Reed Morgan; and by several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Alfred Wayne Morgan.
Graveside services will be Thursday, September 17th, 2:00 p.m. in Linwood
Cemetery with Tom Letchworth officiating. Mitchell Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be John Jones, Dennis Goldsmith, Eric Watson and Rusty
McCallister.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers that memorials be sent to the First
United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Velmeta Walker
Velmeta Walker, 75, of Paragould passed away September 23, 2009 at Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center. She was born June 27, 1934 in Pocahontas, AR., to
Murrell and Velma Greer. She was of Baptist faith.
Preceding her in death were her parents, three sisters, Lenora Jean “Jo”
McFarland, Joann Thorn, Lena Greer, and one grandchild, Josh Like.
She is survived by two sons, Billy Morgan of Van Buren, MO., and Ralph
Sharpe of Paragould; three daughters, Diannia Banegas of Jonesboro, Velma
Pyburn and Linda Like both of Paragould, five brothers, Gaylon Greer of TX.,
Murrell “Sonny” Greer, Russell Dees, Jerry Dees and Frankie Dees all of
Paragould, one sister, Dewanda Burney of Paragould, ten grandchildren,
Anthony and James Morgan, Shandra and Randy Sharpe, Jeannie Seay, Amy Clark,
Cheryl Gomer, Michael and Linnie Like and Jackie Breckenridge.
Funeral services will be Friday, September 25th, 2:00 p.m. at Phillip’s
Funeral Home.
Online guestbook: Phillips Funeral Home
Ronny Leo Sailor
Ronny Lee Sailor, 66, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2009
at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born January 2, 1943 in
St. Louis, the son of Lila Caul. He was an Army veteran serving his country
in Vietnam, a retired operator of Skyview Mobile Home Park and was a member
of the Church of Christ .
Ronny is survived by his wife, Donna Sailor of the home; one son, Ronald
Sailor of Paragould; daughters, Raven Redfern of St. Louis and Cynthia
Darrough of Washington, MO.; his mother Lila Caul of O'Fallon, MO; brothers
and sisters-in-law, Donald and Carol Caul of St. Peters, MO. and Kenneth and
Colleen Caul of St. Charles, MO., five grandchildren, brothers and
sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Monday, September 28th 10:00 a.m. at New
Liberty Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday evening 6:00 until
8:00 at the Heath Funeral Home, Paragould.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Frank Boyer Forbes
Frank Boyer Forbes went to be with the Lord September 23, 2009.
Born to Orin Frank and Beulah Boyer Forbes August 24, 1937, he was a
member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. He attended Mineral Area Junior
College, the University of Missouri in Columbia, and graduated from
Washington University in St. Louis. He did graduate work at the University
of Mississippi. He taught elementary school at Frank Clay, MO., and Fox C-6
School in Arnold, MO.
Leaving teaching, he has resided in Paragould since 1976 owning and
operating the Ranch House Restaurant until 1994. Thereafter, he held various
jobs, lastly as custodian for Greene Acres Nursing Home where he saw many
old friends and made many new ones.
He married Janet Edrington August 3, 1963. They have one son, Bradley Alan
Forbes of the home. He leaves two brothers and sisters-in-law, John and
Nancy Forbes of St. Louis, Zeno and Judy Forbes of Desloge, MO., one sister
and brother-in-law, Lucy and Kevin Purdy of Tuscon, AZ., seven nieces,
nephews and their families.
He also leaves one brother-in-law, Jerry Edrington his wife, Linda, two
nephews and their families.
He was a great believer in helping those less fortunate and over the years
took many into his home. This was a great joy and satisfaction to him.
Funeral services will be Saturday, September 26th, 10:00 a.m. at the
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould with James Ward and Mark Forbes
officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday evening, September 25th, 6:00 until 8:00 at the
funeral home.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Mark Forbes, Jeff Forbes, Jesse
Wilson, Jerry Edrington, Chris Edrington and Stacy Edrington.
Honorary pallbearers will be James Rickman, Frank Cooper, Donald Rose,
Herbert Mitchell, John Stewart, Jackie Campbell, Andy Alley, Kirk Easley,
and Carl Blanchard.
Memorial donations to St. Bernard’s Hospice, 1726 Marie Circle Jonesboro, AR
72401, would be appreciated.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Alberta Wyatt
Alberta “Bertie” McDowell Wyatt, 89, of Rector, went to be with her lord
September 23, 2009 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Mrs. Wyatt is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law; Melvin and Linda
Wyatt of Jonesboro, and Terry and Glenda Wyatt of Rector, a daughter, Kathy
Davis of Decatur, IL., a sister, Mathel Wyatt of Marmaduke, eight
grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, a host of
nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar D. Wyatt, September 17,
1983, her parents, Archie and Lucinda Gibbs McDowell, a great-grandson; two
brothers and seven sisters.
Funeral services will be Saturday, September 26th 10:30 a.m. at Irby Funeral
Home Chapel in Rector.
Marston Carpenter and Terry Johnson will officiate. Interment will be in
Ramer’s Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bud Silkwood, Mike Wyatt, Ricky McDowell, Kenneth
McDowell and Keith Dowdy.
Visitation will be Friday evening, September 25th, 6:00 until 9:00 at the
funeral home.
Online guest book: Irby Funeral Home
Shirley Painter~Waller
Shirley Painter~Waller, 64, of Excelsior Springs, MO., went to heaven on
Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO.
Born May 25, 1945 at Newport, Shirley lived most of her life in Jonesboro
before moving to Excelsior Springs earlier this year. She was of the
Pentecostal belief and strongly believed in the Lord. She had many health
problems and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paxston Painter and Nelly Irene
Ushury; and by John Slatton Jr., who raised her.
Shirley is survived by daughters, Debbie Coy Stapleton (Mike) of Excelsior
Springs and Sheila Coy of Kansas City, KS., two sisters, Doris Slater of
Williford and Wanda Shelton (Harold) of Columbus, MO., five grandchildren,
Shanna Pulley Wooldridge (Cody), Brandon Jones, Heather Ricketts and Thomas
Ricketts II, both of Thayer, MO., and Kate McClure of Excelsior Springs, and
four great-grandchildren, Kay¬den Pulley, Austin Wooldridge, Steven Jones
and Braydon Jones.
Private services will be held Friday, October 2nd, 3:00 p.m. in Finch
Cemetery.
Online guestbook: Emerson Funeral Home
Guadalupe Badillo
September 4, 1929 - September 24, 2009
Funeral services for Guadalupe Badillo will be Tuesday, September 29th, 2:00
p.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel with visitation Monday evening 6:00 until
8:00.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Novella V. Hurt
December 31, 1921 - September 24, 2009
All private family services
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Betty Jo Carr
Betty Jo Carr, 71, of Paragould passed away Friday, September 25, 2009 at
St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born April 2, 1938, Betty retired
after 22 years of service from Arkansas Department of Human Services and was
a lifelong Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mitchell and Majorie Key, brothers
Wayne and Curtis Key.
Survivors include her husband, Johnny Carr, Sr. of the home and step-son,
Johnny Carr, Jr. of Paragould, along with many aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be Monday, September 28th, 1:00 p.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel, Paragould, with Reverend Glen Hoselton officiating.
Interment will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday evening 7:00 until 9:00 at the funeral home.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Burl Poe
Burl Poe, 88, formerly of Marmaduke, AR., went home to be with the Lord on
September 25, 2009. Born July 22, 1921 in Craighead County, AR., he was a
WWII veteran having served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1943-1946 with the
1st Division in the Pacific. He fought to take many islands including
Okinawa and Guadalcanal.
He married the love of his life, Violet Markin in 1946. He moved to Greene
County in 1952. Burl was saved and baptized in 1955 and faithfully served as
deacon in Mt. Hebron Baptist church and Marmaduke First Baptist church where
he was a member. His past includes many first for the town of Marmaduke,
which he came to love. Besides being a former mayor, he was also the first
Boy Scout Master, one of the founders of the youth baseball program, formed
and coached the first men’s softball team, kept the clock at the basketball
games for 31 years, and even found time to coach in the Upward Bound program
at his church.
He was preceded in death by his mother Altha, his twin brother Earl, and his
beloved wife of 58 years Violet. He is survived by his sons and
daughter-in-laws Melvin and Darylon Poe of Union City, TN., David and Nancy
Poe of Paragould, AR., and Rick and Kim Poe of Bryant, AR., sister, Edna
Beardsley of Flint, MI., brother, Leroy Poe of Monette, AR., four
grandchildren, Melanie Martin, Brad Poe, Shaniece Gipson, and Mikah Oxner,
five great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Martin, Blake and Lexi Gipson, Jace
Pickens, and one that will arrive next April. Many nieces and nephews and a
host beloved friends including his adopted family Tim, Janet, Nathan, and
Nick Stone.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 29th, 11:00 a.m. at the
First Baptist Church in Marmaduke.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Dena Mae Nixon
Dena Mae Nixon, 93, of Paragould, passed away Friday, September 25, 2009, at
Greene Acres Nursing Home.
Born September 28, 1915, in Lafe, she formerly worked at Ely Walker Shirt
Factory, and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include seven nieces and three nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mattie Carter, her
husband, Lemuel Nixon; four brothers, Grover, Bob, Clarence and Charlie
Carter and one sister, Cloyce Carter.
Visitation will be Monday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 29th, 1:30 p.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Eddie Gene Wright officiating. Burial will follow
in Wood’s Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include; Teddy Foster, Jody Foster and Dave Camp. Honorary
pallbearers will be Dr. William Eddington, Wes Eddington, Nathan Eddington,
David Eddington and Jerry Burton.
Online guestbook: Mitchell Funeral Home
Randy McGrew
Randy McGrew, 51, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2009, in Arbyrd, MO.
Born June 5, 1958, in Paragould, AR., he was the son of the late Tom and
Christine Wilkins McGrew.
Survivors include his mother, Christine McGrew, of Arbyrd, Mo.; two
brothers, Jackie McGrew, of Arbyrd and Greg McGrew, of Cardwell, Mo.; two
sisters. Reda Williams and husband, Craig, of Woodstock, Ga., and Peggy
Dreyer, of St. Louis, Mo., and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Gene McCormick.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, September 29th, 10:00 a.m. at Senath
Cemetery with Reverend David Flanrey officiating.
McDaniel Funeral Home in Senath, MO., is in charge of arrangements.
Scott Joe Williams
Scott Joe Williams, 44, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, September 29,
2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. Mr. Williams was a
construction worker, loved hunting and playing golf.
He was born August 10, 1965 in Rockford, IL.
He is preceded in death by his father, Dewey Franklin Williams.
Survivors include his wife: Rhonda Williams, of the home, daughters: Tiffany
Williams, Stephanie McCoy; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Tera Williams,
mother, Clara Helen Dearing, all of Paragould, brothers, Franklin Williams,
Marty Williams, both of Gainesville, Johnny Williams of Wocanda, IL.,
sister, Terri Williams of Paragould, grandsons: Xavier Carroll and Kason
Williams and several nieces and nephews.
His life will be celebrated Friday, October 2nd, 11:00 a.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel, with Reverend David Stallings officiating. Interment will
follow in Providence Cemetery, at Lafe.
Pallbearers will be George Spence, Charles Lange, Matt Williams, Todd
Williams, Shane Jackson and Joe Hyde with Justin Williams and Terry Parks
serving as Honorary Pallbearers.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the
funeral home.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
Wesley Stephen Jordan
Wesley Stephen Jordan, 55, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, September 29,
2009 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Mr. Jordan was a farmer and worked on oil rigs. He enjoyed model cars and
spending time with family. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was of the Baptist
faith.
On July 31, 1992, he was united in marriage to Sharon (Williams) Jordan. She
survives.
Other survivors include mother, Imogene Boren of Paragould, three stepsons,
one brother, and two sisters.
Funeral services will be Saturday, October 3rd, 11:00 a.m. at Ermert Funeral
Home with Reverend Keith Woodridge officiating. Burial will be at Corning
Cemetery in Corning.
Visitation will be Friday evening 6:00 until 9:00 at the funeral home.
Clyde Almer McFarland
Clyde Almer McFarland, 94 of Paragould passed away Friday September 30, 2009
at Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett, MO. Born March 26, 1915 to the late
Henry and Susie Alma Bass McFarland, Clyde was a truck driver for a
transport service, worked for F. W. Woolworth store in the maintenance
department.
He was a member of the Grace United General Baptist Church and attended East
Side Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Esther Colston, Juanita
Bateman, Mildred Richardson and Irma Dean McFarland, and brother, Howard
McFarland.
Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Bessie McFarland of the home,
daughter, Patsy Porter of Paragould, grandchildren, Robyn Goranti of Arnold,
MO, Tania Reiker of Dexter, MO, Carla Porter of Arnold, MO and Shannon
Porter of Imperial, MO., brother, Hershel McFarland of St. Charles, MO.,
sister Reba Massey of St. Louis, MO. and11 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, October 3rd, 10:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial
Chapel with Reverends Shannon Porter and Royce Schanda officiating. Burial
will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society or the East Side
Baptist Church.
Online guestbook: Heath Funeral Home
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