Anthony Brian Ray Anderson
Brian Anderson, 38, of Caraway, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2011 at
NEA Hospital in Jonesboro.
He was born May 19, 1973 in Paragould. Brian was a graduate of Riverside
High School and a member the New Hope Baptist Church in Caraway. He was a
dispatcher for Medic One and a member of the Caraway Volunteer Fire
Department. He enjoyed fishing, taking care of animals and storm chasing.
He was survived by his wife, Marla Anderson; his mother, Mattie Williams
Anderson of Caraway; his children, Hunter Ray Wilkerson, Nikolas Anderson,
Abbeegayle Anderson, Meghan Nichole Wilkerson and Samantha Prine; two
sisters and their husbands, Sherry and Tommy Wilbanks of Caraway and Sandy
and Mark Pigmon of Earle; his grandmother, Julia Anderson of Lake City; a
niece, Chasnee Grant; two nephews, Logan Pigmon and Ryan Wilbanks and
numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, David Ray Anderson.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 3rd, 11:00 a.m. until time of service
at the Gregg Funeral Home Chapel in Caraway.
A celebration of his life will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral
home with Rev. Rick Stevens officiating with burial in the Caraway Cemetery.
Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Arkansas State Firefighter
Association Honor Guard and as honorary pallbearers the Caraway Volunteer
Fire Department and Medic One Employees.
Lasting memorials may be given to the Brian Anderson Memorial Fund at any
Heritage Bank.
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Henry H. Vanderbilt
Henry H. Vanderbilt, 95, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, September 1,
2011, at Craighead County Nursing Center.
Born September 24, 1915, in Marmaduke, AR., Henry moved to Weiner in 1957
and then to Jonesboro in 1958. He was a retired track inspector for Cotton
Belt Railroad where he worked over thirty years. Henry was a member of
Walnut Street Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of W.W.
II.
Henry enjoyed gardening and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Ima Vanderbilt, 2 sisters, Dorothy Harris and
Glendaline Vanderbilt, and by 5 brothers, Bill, Al, Robert, Herman and Glen
Edward Vanderbilt.
Survivors include one son and his wife, Gary and Pat Vanderbilt of
Jonesboro;
3 sisters and brother-in-law: Clara and Harry Holt of Pensacola, Florida,
Nola Jordan of Gas City, Indiana, and Shirley Gunterman of St. Louis; 2
grandchildren, Amy and husband Stuart Simpson, and Steven Vanderbilt, all of
Jonesboro; and 6 great grandchildren: Lynlie, Luke and Logan Simpson, and
David, Gregory and Abigail Vanderbilt; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services and visitation will be private with Emerson Funeral Home of
Jonesboro in charge of arrangements.
For lasting memorials the family asks that consideration be given to St.
Jude Childrens Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Larry
Gordon Doherty
Larry Gordon Doherty, 68, of Leachville, AR., passed away Thursday,
September 1, 2011, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.
Born November 18, 1942 in Senath, MO., he was the son of the late Ira and
Ethel Rouse Doherty and had been a long time area resident.
Mr. Doherty was a lifetime member of the New Providence Baptist Church in
Buckeye and had been a truck driver for 35 years. He proudly served his
country in the United States Navy and the United States Army. He valued the
simple pleasures in life such as talking on CB radios, watching westerns and
relaxing. His family would like for him to be remembered as a very loving
father that never met a stranger and liked to laugh.
He is survived by four sons, Larry "Casey" Doherty and wife Trisa of Krum,
TX., Paul Cameron Doherty of Aubrey, TX., Shannon Christopher Doherty of
Aubrey, TX., and Kenny Luis Brown and wife Jolie of Hornersville, MO.; two
brothers, States Skipper of Ozark, MO., and Don Simpkins of Paragould; one
sister, Barbara Morris of Leachville. Mr. Doherty also leaves five
grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a very special friend Mrs. Willie
Huskey.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 41
years, Barbara Jane Doherty; one brother, J.R. Doherty, and one grandson,
Shawn Brown.
Funeral services will be Saturday, September 3rd, 2:00 p.m. at the New
Providence Baptist Church in Buckeye with Rev. David Powell officiating.
Interment in Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector with Faith Funeral Service
of Manila, AR., is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be Friday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the church.
Pallbearers are, Nathan Doherty, Tanner Doherty, Tate Doherty, Casey
Doherty, Shannon Doherty, Todd Skipper and Kenny Brown.
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Mrs. Berlene Gatlin-Wilcox
Berlene Gatlin-Wilcox, 89, ended her journey on this earth and fell asleep
unto the Lord on September 2, 2011 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born
October 22, 1921 at Paragould to John and Sarah Price Howard. She had lived
in the Brookland area since she was 17 years old. She lived a full and rich
life in this world. May her memory be eternal. Mrs. Wilcox attended
Brookland Baptist Church where she enjoyed activities with her Sunday school
class. Berlene retired from Arkansas State University in 1983.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband of 46 years,
Alex Gatlin; her second husband of 20 years, Floyd Wilcox; two half sisters,
Lucy Wilthong and Jewel Kitrel; a half brother, Evertte Howard; a grandson,
Jerry Don Yates; one stepson, Hansel Gatlin, and two step daughters,
Ernestine Pierce and Hazel Scruggs.
Survivors include two daughters, Jeanette Gatlin-Tennant of Brookland and
Tulip Maynard of Bryant; two granddaughters, Deanna Ziomek and Tracy Hanshaw;
three great grandsons, Riley Blair, Walker Blair and Braden Hanshaw; three
great granddaughters, Danna Ziomek, Hannah Blair and Tiffany Yates; a
great-great grandson; and several cousins.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, 5:00 until 8:00 at Roller-Farmers Union
Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
Funeral services will be Monday, September 5th, 10:00 a.m. at the Brookland
Baptist Church with Bill Becker officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Log
Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will include Rex Gatlin, Bruce Gatlin, Windford Gatlin,
Richard Pierce, Brad Wallen, and Oval Beasley. Mrs. Wilcox’s Sunday school
class will serve as honorary pallbearers.
God has her in his arms, we have her in our hearts.
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Don Mack Dickinson
Don Mack Dickinson, 76, passed away September 3, 2011, at St. Bernard’s
Medical Center in Jonesboro. Don was born September 3, 1935, he was a
lifelong member of the Marmaduke Church of Christ, where he served as an
elder.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Lorene Dickinson and a
brother Duane Dickinson.
Mr. Dickinson was the owner of Dickinson’s TV Sales and Service in Marmaduke
and a retired rural postal carrier. He served in the Army Reserve and the
National Guard and was a member of the American Legion. Don was a retired
volunteer firefighter with the Marmaduke Fire Department. He served many
years as a council member on the Marmaduke City Council. He was appointed to
the Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee by Governor Huckabee. Don
Mack enjoyed his retirement by volunteering as a SeniorNet Computer Coach.
He also loved the challenges of being a self-directed stock trader.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Shirley Dickinson of the home; son,
Steven Dickinson; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Danny Sabo; brother
and two sisters-in-law, Ricky and Linda Dickinson and Lynda Dickinson;
numerous nephews and nieces; and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 7th, 10:00 a.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Larry McFadden and James Balcom officiating. Burial
will follow in Woodland Heights Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chris Blackshear, Chris Dickinson, Bill Dickinson, Joe
Dickinson, Charles Collier and Randy Brinkley. Honorary pallbearers will be
A. D. Reynolds and Bill Phillips. The family has requested that memorials be
made to Children’s Homes, Inc., 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, Arkansas
72450.
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Clara Belle Fletcher
Clara Belle Fletcher, 91, of Paragould passed away September 4, 2011 at
Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation Center in Jonesboro. She was born
January 7, 1920 in Butler County, Missouri to Rev. Frank and Pearl (Marler)
Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Finch Baptist Church for more
than 75 years and was the piano player for 62 years. She, along with her
husband, Vernon Fletcher sang in a Southern Gospel Quartet for many years.
She was also an avid basketball fan having played in her teen years at the
Alexander and Marmaduke schools.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Vernon Fletcher; her
parents; a grandson, Danny Wood; a son-in-law Ted Wood and three brothers.
Survivors include one son, Bobby Fletcher of Paragould; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Patsy and Bill Grogan of Paragould and Betty and Lavon Light of
Clover Bend; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; nine
great-great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 6th, 10:30 a.m. until
12:30 p.m. at Finch Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 1:00
p.m. with Rev. Sam Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Finch Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Steve Wood, Harlan Wood, Terry Crafton, Winston Brown, Randy
McDaniel and Jim Fletcher. Honorary pallbearer will be Tim Wood.
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Judy Marie
Kanneman
Judy Marie Kanneman, 63 of Paragould, passed away Sunday September 4, 2011
at UAMS in Little Rock. Born January 2, 1948, Judy was a member of St.
Mary’s Catholic Church and a former employee of Monroe Auto and Arkansas
Methodist Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Kanneman; parents, Robert
and Mary Hobbs, sisters Rayanna Rowland and Alice Wheeler and son-in-law
Dennis Daniel.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law Michele and Mike Scott of Benton
Harbor, MI, Tina and Sean Morrison of Paragould; son and daughter-in-law,
Arthur and Kathrine Kanneman III of Cabot, AR; sisters and brothers-in-law
Wanda and David Clayton and Betty Bullinger of Paragould and Diane Moran of
Dallas, TX, Beverly and Mike McKinney of Lafe and Patricia and Don Rodgers
of Jordan, AR; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gerald and Brenda Hobbs of Lafe,
Richard and Tammy Hobbs of Boise, ID, Jerry and Leslie Hobbs and Ronald and
Kim Hobbs all of Paragould, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Rosary will be Wednesday evening at 6:00 at Heath Funeral Home with
visitation following from 6:30 until 8:00. Funeral mass will be Thursday
morning, September 8th, 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father
Mike Sinkler officiating. Burial will follow in New Friendship Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the UAMS Cancer Research or Lebonheur Children’s
Hospital in Memphis.
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Connie Jean
Reed
Connie Jean Reed, 64, of Paragould passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011 at
St. Bernard’s Medical Center after a sudden illness. She was born on January
7, 1947, in Sikeston, MO., to the late Joseph Roy and Mary Black Ainley. She
was a long time area resident, of the Baptist faith, loved horses and
donated her free time to volunteer work at area nursing homes.
Survivors include three sons, Ronnie (Leah) Reed Jr., William Reed, both of
Paragould and Joseph Reed of Little Rock; one daughter, Lisa Cothren of
Paragould; two brothers, James Ainley of Fort Smith and Pete Ainley of
Poplar Bluff, Mo.; three grandchildren; and a host of other family and
friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters and three brothers.
Memorial services will be Saturday, September 10th, 12:00 at the First
Freewill Baptist Church in Paragould, Arkansas under the direction of Faith
Funeral Service, Manila.
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Billy J. Edwards
Billy J. Edwards, 80, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2011
in Jonesboro.
Billy was born November 25, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents,
William and Martha Davidson Edwards, siblings, Ray, Houston and Clifton
Edwards and Emma Stallcup.
Survivors include his wife: Emma Jean Edwards of the home; son: Byron
Edwards of Jonesboro; daughter: Lynn Boyd of Little Rock; granddaughter,
Angela Boyd and grandson, Jason Boyd.
The family will receive friends Saturday, September 10th, 11:30 a.m. until
12:30 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow visitation
Saturday 1:00 p.m. at Greene County Memorial Gardens, with Shane Stovall
officiating.
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Harry Jefferson Bazzell
Harry Jefferson Bazzell, 85, went to be with the Lord September 6, 2011.
Harry was born October 24, 1925. His loving parents were H.M and Ollie
Bazzell of Paragould, AR. He graduated from Lakeside High School in 1942.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Troy Jefferson Bazzell; two
sisters, Wanda Bazzell Burstyne and Roma Bazzell Dayton, and brother-in-law,
Clint Dayton.
Survivors include his wife Joan, who resides in Kennett; his son, Jeff
Bazzell and his wife, Tina, who also live in Kennett, and his daughter,
Cindy Hine and her husband, David, who live in Claremont, CA. Harry has four
grandchildren, David Hine, Susannah Hine, Trey Bazzell, and Macy Bazzell. He
has one sister, Joan Bazzell Brocksmith and her husband, Tom, of Paragould,
AR., and a brother-in-law, Joe Burstyne, who lives in Memphis, TN.
Harry was a businessman in Kennett, Piggott, Cardwell, and Paragould for the
past 63 years. He dedicated his entire working life to the John Deere
business.
He was the active manager and owner of the John Deere dealership in Kennett
and Piggott, as well as a 32nd degree Mason with the Shriner Temple. During
his life, he also served as a member of the Rotary Club, a deacon of the
First Christian Church in Kennett, and a member of the United Methodist
Church in Paragould, Ark. He was best known for his love and dedication to
his family and wife, Joan Cole Bazzell.
Harry will also be warmly remembered for his generosity to those in need,
especially at his dealerships. In recent years, he established the Harry
Jefferson Bazzell Scholarship Fund at Southeast Missouri State University.
This fund enables his employees, their children, and local students in the
community to pursue a college education. He quietly helped many and found
this to be most gratifying and meaningful.
The family asks in lieu of flowers that friends and loved-ones consider a
donation in his name to the Harry Jefferson Bazzell Scholarship Fund. The
donations may be sent to Southeast Missouri State University, Attention:
Harry Jefferson Bazzell Scholarship Fund, 1230 First Street, Kennett, MO
63857
Visitation and memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist
Church, 300 College Avenue, Kennett, Missouri. Visitation will Friday,
September 9th, 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorial Services will begin at
11:00 a.m. Burial Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould, AR.
Harry's family would like to acknowledge and thank the many friends who
prayed, called, and asked about him during his illness the last few years.
Your loving kindness and concern will never be forgotten.
Pallbearers will be Trey Bazzell, David Hine, Heath Allen, Phillip Allen,
Shad Rowe, Paul Bingham, Kevin Brocksmith, Bill Burstyne, Kim Burstyne, Chip
Dalton and Bobby Cole.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Hall Dalton, Towny Sparks, Cecil Ellis,
Bill Farrell, Wendell Crow, John Wilder, Bobby Shanklin, Bill Crysler, Greg
Crysler, Blue Riggan, Surat Sinasa, Kody Riggan, Chris Crysler, Tom Kirk,
Charles Parker, Verlon Phelps, Donald Masters, Kneibert Stillman, Darrell
Hicks and Jack Burgess.
McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett, Missouri will be in charge of the
arrangements.
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Earlene Evans
Earlene Evans, 86 of Paragould passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011at
St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Earlene was born February 4, 1925. She was a
homemaker and a member of Paragould Missionary Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband Glen Evans; parents, Osmer and Molly
Thurman Stallcup; brother, Leon Stallcup, and sister, Jean Snell.
Survivors include son, Charles Evans of Paragould; daughter, Teresa Edwards
of Judsonia, AR; sister, Verna Woolfall of Corpus Christi, TX.,
grandchildren, Josh, Tim, and Jeremy Edwards, Melissa Greer and James
Brashears and eight great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Saturday, September 10th, 3:00 p.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Revs. Brian Johnson and Eddie Gene Wright officiating.
Burial will follow in New Friendship Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Paragould
Missionary Baptist Church or Arkansas Family Health Foundation, 400 W.
Capitol, Suite 2910, Little Rock, AR 72201.
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Harold Hafford Utley
Harold Utley, 81 of Rector passed away September 7, 2011 at the Arkansas
Methodist Hospital, Paragould. He was born to the late Samuel and Loney
(Long) Utley in Clay County.
Preceding him in death was three brothers, J.C., R.L. and James Utley, three
sisters, Marie Jenkins, Geneva Green and Mary Akers and a half sister:
Thelma Morris.
He is survived by two sisters: Louise Banks and Evelyn Banks of Paragould
and a half brother: Louis Nyden of Rector.
Funeral services will be Friday, September 9th, 2:00 p.m. at the Irby
Funeral Home in Rector with Sam Jenkins and Ken Roden officiating.
Visitation at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Woodland Heights Cemetery.
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Henry Clay
Horton, Jr.
Henry Clay Horton, Jr., 84 of Paragould passed away Thursday September 8,
2011 at his home. He was born December 14, 1926 in Steele, MO., the son of
the late Henry Clay and Goldie Fern Wible Horton. He was also preceded in
death by his wife, Opal Horton, brothers, Arvil and Jess Horton, sister,
Mildred Lester.
He was a retired foreman with the Missouri Highway and Transportation
Department. He was a member of Calvary Full Gospel Church in Cardwell,
Missouri.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Ronnie and Judy Horton of
Steele, MO; daughter and son-in-law: Cathy and Terry Milburn of Paragould;
six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the
Heath Funeral Home. The celebration of his life will be Sunday, September
11th, 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Full Gospel Church with Terry Milburn, Michael
Horton and Ronnie Horton officiating. Interment will follow at Linwood
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or P. A. W. S.
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Bertha
Dickson Lewis
Bertha Dickson Lewis, 96, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, September 8,
2011 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was born February 23, 1915 in
Mammoth Springs, AR.
During World War II, she worked for one year for the War Department in San
Diego and Camp Campbell, Kentucky. Mrs. Lewis began teaching when she was 18
years old and taught elementary school for almost 50 years at Oak Grove,
Stanford and Paragould. After retiring, she went back to substitute teaching
until the age of 68.
Mrs. Lewis earned her B.S.E. from Arkansas State University. She was a
founding member and the first president of the local chapter of Alpha Delta
Kappa teachers’ sorority. She was a member of the Greene County Retired
Teachers Association, Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church, and a former
member of the Arkansas Methodist Hospital Auxiliary.
Survivors include one daughter, Kathryn Sturdivant of Jonesboro; one
brother, I. J. Davidson of Memphis; and three sisters, Willene Gardner of
Jonesboro, Vada Langston of Hartford, Michigan, and Druscilla Davidson of
Jackson, Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herman Dickson in 1980; and
by her second husband, Mervin Lewis in February, 2011.
Funeral services will be Monday, September 12th, 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Michael Sutton officiating. Burial will follow in
Shiloh Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, 4:00 until 6:00 at the Mitchell Funeral
Home of Paragould.
Larry Davidson, Jerry Midkiff, Edward Gardner, Max Adams, Scott Lemmons and
Larry Cleaves will serve as pallbearers.
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Freda
Lagean Smith
Freda Lagean Smith, 85, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, September 8,
2011, at Greene Acres Nursing Home.
Mrs. Smith was born December 2, 1925 in Caraway, AR., and was a homemaker.
She was a member of Souls Harbor Full Gospel Church.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Don Smith, and Earl and
Carol Smith of Paragould; and one brother, Ray Robertson of Mountain View.
She is also survived by seven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren;
and two great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Viola Robertson; her
husband, “JR” Smith; four brothers; and daughter-in-law, Ratha Smith.
Visitation will be Saturday prior to services from 12:30 until 1:45 p.m. at
Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Graveside services will be Saturday, September 10th, 2:00 p.m. at Shiloh
Cemetery with Carter Grindstaff officiating. The procession will leave
Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:45 Saturday afternoon.
Tom Galczynski, Kevin West, Kurtis West, Scott Galczynski, Jake Galczynski,
and Alex West will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials to Souls Harbor Full Gospel Church would be appreciated.
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Henry Edward Manuel
Henry Edward "Bud" Manuel, 66, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, September
8, 2011, at Advanced Care Hospital of White County in Searcy. He was born
February 5, 1945 in Keiser, AR., the son of the late James William "Bill"
and Della M. Edlemon Manuel. He was also preceded in death by sister Lottie
Vallance and brother, James Andrews. He was retired from Emerson Electric
Company, was a member of Mountain Home Church Of Christ and coached softball
for several years.
Survivors include his wife, Loui Manuel of the home; children: Tammy and
Steve Stewart, Laura Sterling and Dennis Elrod , all Paragould, Becky and
Jay Ritsmon of Manila, Michael and Bridgett Manuel of Paragould; siblings:
Billy and Betty Manuel of Olive Branch, MS, Bob and Shirley Manuel of
Munford, TN, Tressie Gray of Somerville, TN, Beatrice and Gene Mears of
Arlington, TN; grandchildren: Cody and Whitney Stewart, Jeremy Brown,
Michelle and Erica Woodhouse, Tyler and Mallory Ritsmon and several nieces
and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated Monday, September 12th, 10:00 a.m.
at the Heath Funeral Home, with Emmett Smith officiating.
Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers are Randy Mosley, Kevin Breckenridge, Marty Vallance, Robert
Mears, Steve Goins and Donnie Clayton. Honorary Pallbearers are Larry King
and Greg King.
Memorials may be made to Children's Home of Paragould, 5515 Old Walcott
Road, Paragould, AR 72450
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Dorotha
Evyline Wilson
Dorotha Evyline Wilson, 85 of Paragould passed away Friday, September 9,
2011at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Born June 18, 1926 to Luther Allen and
Pauline Madison Hooks Thomason, she was a homemaker, a “Prayer Warrior” and
a member of New Covenant Worship Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Shelton Raymond Wilson; her
parents, and brothers, Dallas and Paul O. Thomason.
Survivors include daughters, Connie Ann Gilbert and Jody Lynn Holman of
Paragould; son, Larry Allen Wilson of Norfolk, VA; sister, Ava Drusilla
Healy of Paragould, grandchildren, Kelly Marie Welsh, Shannon Dale Sims,
Shaila Dawn McLaughlin, Jeremy Allen Gilbert, Zeb Allen Gilbert, Erin Leigh
Ward, Meagan Nicole Bailey, Ashley West and Joshua Benjamin Holman, great
grandchildren, Houston Allen Gilbert, Jace Christopher Simpson, Brooke
Ashton Sims, Logan Todd McLaughlin, Madison Lee Sims, Austin Paul Allen
Gilbert, Macey Shae McLaughlin, Erica Paige Gilbert, Courtney Paige Brown,
Shelton John Ward, Lance David Ward, Andrew West, Bryce West, Michael Hogan
Bailey.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Monday, September 12th, 3:00 p.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Dr. Larry Bulla officiating. Burial will follow in
Wood’s Chapel Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas
Place Memphis, TN 38105.
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Ronnie G. Lewis
Ronnie G. Lewis, 65, of Paragould passed away Friday, September 9, 2011 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born June 16, 1946 to Charles and
Wava Lewis of Paragould.
Ronnie was a 1964 graduate of Greene County Tech. He served in the US Air
Force and was a Vietnam veteran. He served his community as Greene County
Tax Assessor, and as a deputy with the Greene County Sheriff’s Department.
He was a retired sergeant with the Paragould Police Department, and of the
Methodist faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Lewis.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Rose; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Amy and Eddie Broadaway, and Erin and Jamie Exum and a precious
granddaughter, Olivia Exum all of Paragould. He is also survived by his
mother, Wava Lewis, of Paragould; two sisters, Judy Wenzlick of Wentzville,
MO., and Phyllis Mullins of Paragould; two brothers, Jimmy Lewis of
Fayetteville, AR., and Andy Lewis of Honolulu, HI., and several nieces and
nephews.
Ronnie was truly a servant to others. He was always there to lend a hand or
smile to those in need. He expressed his love through service and devotion
to his family, community, and country.
Funeral services will be Monday, September 12th, 10:00 a.m. in the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Eddie Harris and Rex Bouldin officiating. Burial
will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, 5:30 until 8:30 at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Tony Williams, Carlon Chipman, Phillip Faulkner, Todd
Stovall, Stephen Pace and Brendon Baldridge. Trayce “Tadpole” Williams will
be an honorary pallbearer.
Memorials to Mission Outreach would be appreciated.
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Joey Don
Hickson
Joey Don Hickson, 45, of Paragould passed away Friday, September 9, 2011. He
was born October 21, 1965 to Danny and Janis Hickson.
He was preceded in death by his father, Danny.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Lynn Hickson, of the home; mother, Janis
Hickson of Bono; daughter, Sara Morgan Hickson; step-sons, Thomas and Daniel
Wolf; brother, Scotty Hickson of Paragould; sister, Kandi Cline of Bono;
half- sister, Jennifer Newman of Jonesboro; nephews, Clay Cline, Nathan and
Noah Hickson; and a niece Lindsey Hickson.
Graveside funeral services will be Monday, September 12th, 3:00 p.m. at
Shiloh Cemetery with Bruce Johnson officiating and Phillips Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements.
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Belinda
Faye Wayman Benton
Belinda Faye Wayman Benton, 51, of Paragould, was born May 3, 1960. She
passed away Friday, September 9, 2011, at her home. She was recently married
to the late Gregory Benton at their church where she was recently saved and
baptized. She was a 1978 graduate of Lafe High School. Starting in January
2012, she was enrolling to finish her Bachelor of Science degree at Arkansas
State University. Her brother, Andrew Wayman and grandparents, Jack and
Maudie Morgan, also preceded her in death.
She is survived by a large family. Survivors include her sons and
daughter-in-law: Aaron and Kathy Wayman of Cherokee Village, Ethan Rodriguez
of the home; three grandchildren: Sarah, Henry and Harper Wayman; loving
parents, Walter and Wanda Johnson of Lafe; brothers: Michael Johnson of
Poplar Bluff, MO, David Johnson of Madisonville, TN; sisters Janet Crow of
Poplar Bluff, MO, Julie Benware of Paragould, several aunts, uncles,
cousins, nieces and nephews. She recently connected with half-sisters Debra
Underwood of West Virginia, Tina Wayman of Ripon, WI, Robin Pruitt of
Janesville, WI and Tammy Miller of Saint Charles, IL and Cheryl Ann.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Thursday, September 8th, 1:00 p.m.
at the Heath Colonial Chapel, with Reverend Nathan Gramling officiating.
Interment will follow at Pine Log Cemetery.
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Betty Jean
Wallace
Mrs. Betty Jean “B.J.” Wallace was born in Paragould, AR., November 28,
1927, the daughter of the late Clarence and Geneva Wilkerson Lawrence. She
passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in
Jonesboro, AR., at the age of 83 years 9 months and 13 days. Mrs. Wallace
had lived in Trumann for the past 26 years and was formerly of Houston, TX.
She was a housewife and member of the First Baptist Church in Trumann. Mrs.
Wallace was preceded in death by one brother, Dillman Lawrence and her
parents.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, James R. Wallace of the home;
one daughter, Lisa L. Gillett and husband Humphrey of Fulshear, Texas; one
brother, Ray Lawrence of Temple, Texas; and one grandson, James Allen Dozier
of Pflugerville, Texas.
Funeral services will be Tuesday morning September 13th,10:00 a.m. at the
First Baptist Church in Trumann, with Dr. Tad Rogers officiating. Burial
will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, AR., under
the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Morgan, Jan Morgan, Taylor Morgan, Scottie
Taylor, Phil Ball, Scotty Jones, Gary Baldwin, and Beau Ballard. Honorary
pallbearers will be Dr. Michael L. Isaacson, Joe Parnell, Curtis Gifford,
Bill Morrison, Ed Richardson, Eric Lowery, and Donnie Pipes.
Visitation will be Monday evening 5:00 until 7:00 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 575, Trumann,
AR, 72472
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Gregory Mark Benton
Gregory Mark Benton, 44, of Paragould passed away Saturday, September 10,
2011.
He was born November 14, 1966 in Walnut Ridge, AR to Harold and Mazie
Benton. Gregory attended Greater Visions Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife Belinda Benton; parents and one brother,
Stan Benton.
Survivors include one son, Christopher Benton and one step-son, Ethan
Rodriguez: three sisters, Darlene (Mike) Pope and Pam (Jim) Wilson, Sandy
(Jerry) Mosbach.
Visitation will be Friday, September 16th, 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., at
Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow visitation at 1:00 p.m.
with Rick Ethridge officiating.
Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery.
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Leo Darrell
Crossno
Leo Darrell Crossno, son of the late Melvin and Velvia Williams Crossno, was
born September 12, 1935, in Paragould, AR., and passed away Saturday, Sept.
10, 2011, at his residence in Senath, MO., at the age of 75.
Survivors include two sons, David Allen Crossno, of Polk City, FL., and
Larry Dale Crossno, of Hope, AR.; two brothers, Tom Crossno, of MI., and
Carl Dean Crossno, of Hornersville, MO. He is also survived by Pat Bell
Tansil and her children, Byron, Billy Wayne and Sylvia.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Darrell Wayne Crossno; one
brother, Donald Crossno, and his step-mother, Lillie Mae Crossno.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 13th, 11:00 a.m. at McDaniel
Funeral Home Chapel in Senath with Rev. Gaylon Williams officiating.
Pallbearers were David Crossno, Larry Crossno, Byron Tansil, Billy Wayne
Tansil, Tim Webb, David Crossno Junior and Gary Johns.
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Pauline
Hufford
Pauline Hufford, 95, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011,
at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born February 24, 1916 in
Cardwell, MO., the daughter of the late William and Willie O'Brian Ferguson.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, A.D. Hufford, brother, Herman
Ferguson, sisters, Opal Johnson, Upal Curtis, grandchildren Anthony Hufford
and Donna Day Jordan. She was a homemaker and a member of Joyful Sounds PCG.
Her favorite scripture was 2 Chronicles 7:14.
Survivors include her children, Betty (Gene) Day, Robert "Bud” (Faye)
Hufford, Tim (Sadie) Hufford, all of Paragould; Carolyn (Gary) Thomen and
Phyllis (Joe) Blanchette all of Spring Hill, FL., eleven grandchildren, 22
great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Wednesday, September 14th, 10:00
a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel, with Reverend Gene Day and Reverend Mark Huff
officiating. Interment will follow at New Liberty Cemetery.
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Mrs. Nellie
Faye Songer~Reece
Nellie Faye Songer Reece, 81, of Brookland passed away Monday, September 12,
2011 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born December 10, 1929 in
Greene County to Martin and Marie Metcalf. Mrs. Reece worked for Douglas
Manufacturing at College City, AR. She attended Brookland Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford Songer; one
brother; a sister and her parents.
Survivors include her husband Vernon Reece; two sons, Harvey (Debbie) Songer
of Walcott and Venson (Sharron) Songer of Paragould; a daughter, Ivonne
(Light) Roberts of Jonesboro; seven grandchildren, Bridgett Couch, Jennifer
Andrews, Michael Songer, Christopher Songer, Trina Scrape, Brittany Moran
and Zachary Moran; eleven great grandchildren; a brother, Alvin Metcalf of
Rockford, IL; and a sister, Merle Reece of Rockford.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, 5:00 until 8:00 at Roller-Farmers
Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
Graveside services will be Thursday, September 15th, 10:30 a.m. at Mt. Zion
Cemetery at Walcott with John Mark Wilson and Kenneth Overton officiating.
Active pallbearers will include Bob Andrews, Casey Couch, Joey Massey,
Zachary Moran, Light Roberts, and Christopher Songer.
Lasting memorials can be made to the Brookland Church of Christ.
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Isie Bell Faries
Isie Bell Faries, 90 of Rector passed away September 12, 2011 at the
Arkansas Methodist Hospital. She was born April 3, 1921 to the late Jack and
Gracie (Crump) Ragsdale.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:
William Faries and a daughter, Mary Morris.
She is survived by three sons: Carl Faries of Kennett, Wayne Faries of
Paragould and Herbert Faries of Rector, two daughters,Barbara Stallings of
Rockford, IL., and Ruth Johnson of Wood River, IL., forty-five
grandchildren, forty-five great-grandchildren and twenty-five great-great-
grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday morning, at 11:00 a.m. prior to services.
Funeral services will be Thursday, September 15th, 2:00 p.m. at the Irby
Funeral Home in Rector with James Henry Dortch officiating.
Interment will be at the Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.
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Kenneth
Edward Fielder
Kenneth E. Fielder, 90, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, September 13,
2011 at the Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. Born April 16, 1921, in
Walcott, he was the son of the late Alvin Benton Fielder and Ola Vera
Beasley Fielder.
Mr. Fielder was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Coast
Guard from July 9, 1942- December 14, 1945 in the South Pacific. He was a
retired salesman for H. J. Heinz.
Survivors include his brother, Dr. Gerald Dexter Fielder and his wife, Lora
D. Fielder of Union, South Carolina; nieces, Julie F. Sander and her
husband, Don Sander of Columbia, South Carolina, and Jennifer F. Horne,
husband, Tony Horne of Union, South Carolina. He is also survived by great
niece, Libby Robertson of Columbia, South Carolina; great nephews, Arthur
Harry Huntley, wife, Anna Huntley of Greenville, South Carolina, Gerald
Fielder Huntley of Columbia, South Carolina, and Jake Robertson of Union,
South Carolina; one great great niece, Jill Huntley of Greenville, South
Carolina; two sisters-in-law, Betty H. Hill of Georgia, Doris Hobson of
Paragould; one brother-in-law, Morris Hope of LaPorte, Indiana; and a number
of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Etta L. Hope Fielder and a niece, Jill
F. Huntley.
Visitation will be Friday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Graveside services will be Saturday, September 17th, 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Zion
Cemetery, Walcott, with Ken Overton officiating. The procession will leave
the funeral home at 1:10 p.m., Saturday.
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Bonnie Jean Maxwell
Bonnie Jean Maxwell, 85 of Paragould, passed away Friday September 16, 2011
at her home. Bonnie was born August 24, 1926. She was the retired co-owner
of Maxwell Feed and a member of First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Barney R. and Mable Burton Holcomb
and sister, Kathlene Holcomb.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Willis Maxwell of the home;
daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Milt Loftis of Little Rock; sons and
daughters-in-law, Phillip and Lori Maxwell of St. Simon, GA and Eugene and
Diane Maxwell of Collierville, TN, and 5 grandchildren.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Her life will be celebrated Monday, September 19th, 11:00 a.m. at First
Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Steeger officiating.
Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: First Baptist Church Building Fund, 120 N. 3rd
Street, Paragould, AR 72450 or Williams Baptist College, PO Box 3673, Walnut
Ridge, AR 72476.
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Ronald
Vance Bales Sr.
Ronald Vance Bales Sr., 71, of Paragould, passed away Friday, September 16,
2011 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born in Sedgwick, Arkansas, he
was a retired director and paramedic for EMS, he served in the United States
Air Force from 1958 to 1962, He loved the outdoors, working in the garden
and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Duane B. and Jessie M. Bales; one
son, Ronald Vance Jr. and one brother, Warren Bales.
Survivors include his loving wife Frances Ada (Rogers) Bales; two sons,
Warren and Quentin Bales of Paragould; three brothers, Steve Bales of
Jonesboro, Kelly Bales of Paragould, and Kevin Bales also of Paragould; six
grandchildren, Michelle Stallings, Christine Bales, Mallorye Wesley, Blake
Bales, Kelly Bales, and Casey Bales; and five great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 20th, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at
Phillips Funeral Home.
Graveside services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Old Military Cemetery at
Sedgwick Arkansas, with Charles Stoddard officiating.
Pallbearers will include: Quentin Bales, Warren Bales, Steve Bales, Blake
Bales, Bill Young, Matt Wesley and Honorary – Dale Barrett
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Melissa Jane Jackson
Born July 31, 1966, Melissa Jackson, 45 of Paragould, passed away Saturday,
September 17, 2011 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Survivors: husband, Ricky Jackson of the home, daughter and son-in-law,
Elizabeth (Tim) Taylor of Paragould, sister, Renee (Donnie) Butts of Walnut
Ridge, father, Dan Blaylock of Hamilton, Mississippi, step father, Cleo
Cooper of Walnut Ridge, step grand daughter, Maggie.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Connie Blaylock, grandmother,
Kandee Haigood, grandfather, Hubert Haigood.
Graveside services will be Monday, September 19th, 2:00 p.m. at Unity
Cemetery in Jonesboro. Visitation will be Monday prior to services, Noon
until 1:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould
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Orion Doyle Grimsley
Orion Doyle Grimsley, 75, of Paragould, passed away September 17, 2011 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born June 23, 1936 in Arbyrd, MO., he was
retired from L. A. Darling, served in the U. S. Army, and of the Pentecostal
Faith.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Grimsley of the home; three sons, Dewayne
Grimsley of Thayer, Missouri, and Jerry, Robert, and Tracey Grimsley, all of
Paragould; four daughters, Cindy Bradshaw of Missouri, Carolyn Flowers of
Texas, Patricia Grimsley of Paragould, and Mary Lynn Grimsley of
Springfield, Missouri; three brothers, Burl and Don Grimsley, both of Flint,
Michigan, and Rick Grimsley of Shreveport, Louisiana; one sister, Earline
Coocher of Shreveport, seven grandchildren, and fourteen great
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Bill and Josie Lee Grimsley;
two brothers, Tommy and Bobby Grimsley, and by one sister, Jolene Stevens.
A memorial service will be held Monday, September 19th, 11:00 a.m. at the
Oak Grove Pentecostal Church with Rev. Ed Humphrey officiating. There will
be no visitation.
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Gerald D.
Eubanks
Gerald D. Eubanks, 90, Paragould, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2011,
at St Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Mr. Eubanks was born May 25,
1921. He was retired from the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
and was of Pentecostal belief.
He was preceded in death by his wife of seventy years, Mozelle Eubanks,
daughter, Rita Gail Eubanks, brothers, Mack, Ambers, and A.J. Eubanks,
sister, Ruby Imler and parents Albert and Buelah Eubanks.
Survivors include his children: Jim Eubanks of Saint Charles,MO, Jerry
Eubanks of Wrightsville, MO, Patricia Eubanks Snow, Randy Eubanks, both of
Paragould, and Debbie Eubanks Johnson of Manila; sisters: Loretta Cannamore
Matsen of Mobile, AL, Fern Mae Sloan of Zypher, FL, Freda Pogue and Flora
Austin, both of Paragould; Brother: Otto Eubanks of Dell; ten grandchildren,
21 great grandchildren and one great great granchild.
The family will receive friends Monday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated Tuesday, September 20th, 11:00
a.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Bill Snow officiating.
Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
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Gerald
Spence
Gerald Spence, 91, of Paragould passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011, at
his residence.
Born August 24, 1920, in Greene County, AR., he was an Army veteran of World
War II. Mr. Spence was a retired carpenter, a member of Pine Knot Church of
Christ, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Lou Spence; his wife,
Audie Pillow Spence and one brother, Perry Spence.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Barbara Spence of
Rosanky, Texas; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Calvin Burgin of
Paragould; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 21st, at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Emmett Smith officiating. Burial will
follow in Shiloh Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home.
Bob Wells, Ivey Herren, Jack Pillow, Jerry Edrington, Scott Smith and Tommy
Spencer will serve as pallbearers. Mervin Hunter and Terri Napier will be
honorary pallbearers.
Memorials to Shiloh Cemetery Fund would be appreciated.
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James Harlan Cooper
James Harlan "Cotton" Cooper, 94, Paragould, passed away Sunday, September
18, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born July 19, 1917 in
Greene County the son of the late James Monroe and Iona Jenkins Cooper. He
was also preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Cooper, son, William Jerry
Cooper, brothers, Harold, Hubert, Louis and Lucian Cooper, T.I. Brightwell
and sister, Lucille Baker. Cotton was retired from the Arkansas Highway &
Transportation Department, farmed and was a Baptist.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law: Paul W. and Carolyn Cooper of
Paragould; daughter-in-law: Earline Cooper; granddaughter: Paula Pugh; step
granddaughters: Lana Faulkner and Tina Sneed; great granddaughters: Emily
Williams and Holly Pugh and six step grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated Wednesday, September 21st, 1:00
p.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Kim Bridges officiating.
Interment will follow at New Friendship Cemetery.
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Betty Jean
Johnson
Betty Jean Johnson, 80, of Paragould, passed away Monday, September 19,
2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
She was born March 22, 1931, in Leachville, AR., to Ernest and Nellie Hahn.
Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include two sons, Danny Johnson of Pine Bluff and Gary Johnson of
Paragould; six daughters, Rita Gramling, Donna (Bill) Eaton, Debby (Earl)
Mangrum, Sandy (H. C.) Brothers, Rose (Kimmy Don) Rogers and Ruthie Johnson,
all of Paragould. She is also survived by one sister, Daphine Watson and one
brother-in-law, John Bailey,both of Paragould; twenty grandchildren; and
twenty-two great grandchildren.
Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Rayburn Johnson; her
parents; two daughters, Paula Easton and Reba Johnson; a son-in-law, Harold
Easton; two brothers and five sisters.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 21st, 10:00 a.m. at the
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Rudy Ring officiating. Burial
will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
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Elsie
Alfreda Cleary
Elsie Alfreda Cleary, 76, of Paragould, passed away Monday, September 19,
2011 at her home. She was born February 23, 1935 in Chicago, IL. the
daughter of the late Axel and Nora Bomgren. She was also preceded in death
by her husband, James Cleary and daughter, Linda Brannum.
Survivors include her sons: Terry Bennett of Milan, TN, Joe Bennett of
Burton, MI, Dale Bennett of Gilberts, IL, Harold Bennett of Paragould,
Michael Bennett of Cardwell, Jeff Bennett of Charleston, IL; seven
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Family and friends will meet for graveside services Thursday, September
23rd, 1:00 p.m. at Cardwell Cemetery,
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Maleta Ann
Scudder
Maleta Ann Scudder, 78, of Paragould, went home to be with
the Lord Tuesday, September 20, 2011.
She was born January 17, 1933, in Lynn, AR. to Earl Lafayette and Gladys
Marie Borah. She was a faithful member of East Side Baptist Church where she
taught Sunday school for many years.
She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Dennis Scudder of the
home; two sons, Bob (Alicia) Scudder of Petersburg, Virginia, and Jim
(Darla) Scudder of Paragould. She is also survived by five grandchildren,
Ben (Jenn) Scudder of Corpus Christi, Texas, Kent and Ellen Scudder of
Petersburg, Virginia, Tyler Scudder, Heather Reed and Trevor Scudder of
Paragould; one sister, Lucy Streetman of Jonesboro; and one brother, Earl
(Joan) Borah of Walnut Ridge.
Visitation will be Friday evening, September 23rd, 6:00 until 9:00 at
Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Saturday, September 24th, 10:00 a.m. at East Side
Baptist Church with Jeff Dial and Jason Noel officiating. Burial will be in
Linwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Maleta’s grandchildren and honorary pallbearers will be
Bob Morris, Bill Lott, Bill Rowland, Barry Harris, Terry Rogers and Mike
Johnson.
Memorials to East Side Baptist Church would be appreciated.
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Edith C. Hill
Edith C. Hill, 89, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011,
at St. Bernard's Medical Center.
Born October 24, 1921, in Greenway, AR., to Frank and Albertine Bishop, Mrs.
Hill was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Stan and Katrina Hill of
Paragould, Ed and Kristie Hill of Jonesboro; three daughters and a
son-in-law, Beverly and Nathan Thompson, Carolyn Carlisle and Debbie Hannah,
all of Jonesboro. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Valerie Bailey,
Jennifer Long, Matthew Hill, Sarah Smith, John Hill, and Beth Hannah; and
five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Hill; her parents; one
grandson, Ryan Thompson; and one son-in-law, Randy Hannah.
Funeral services will be Friday, September 23rd, 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Doug Ferris and Eddie Gene Wright
officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery, Lafe. Visitation
will be Friday 9:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Matthew Hill, Hunter Smith, John Hill, Tyler Long, Austin Long, Joey Bailey
and Danual Melton will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be
Nathan Thompson, Mike Crump, Lawrence Hamilton, Chris Hudgison, Jodi
Whifield, Byron Bishop, Shannon Freeman, and Clint Freeman.
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Mary
Dorothy Crump
Born January 15, 1923, Mary Dorothy Crump, 88 formerly of Paragould, passed
away Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the Fulton County Hospital in Salem.
Mary was retired from Burkhart Manufacturing Company and was a member of the
1st United Pentecostal Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J. C. Crump; parents William C.
and Bertha Pace Anders; a son; two brothers and one sister.
Survivors include granddaughters, Andora Weis of Michigan, Mary Barber of
St. Louis, MO; Betty Taylor of Poplar Bluff, MO and Tanya LeBoeuf of
Highland, AR; grandson and wife, Nathan and Jessica Crump of Highland, AR;
sister, Maxine Haggett of Cahokia, IL and nine great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Sunday, September 25th, 1:30 p.m. at Heath Colonial
Chapel with Rev. Bill Snow officiating.
Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Paragould Mini-Rise, 100 West Walnut Street,
Paragould, AR 72450.
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Albert Lee
Collins, Jr.
Albert Lee Collins, Jr, 54, of Lafe, passed away Thursday, September 22,
2011, at his residence.
Born October 3, 1956, in Pineville, KY., Mr. Collins was the plant manager
of Bilco Corporation in Trumann. He was a member of West View Baptist
Church, Paragould.
Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Joyce Collins of the home; his
mother, Betty Collins of Winchester, TN., two sons and daughters-in-law,
Todd and Karri Moseley of Silas, AL., and Josh and Kristin Collins of Lafe;
one daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and David Lee Lockhart of Arlington,
TN.; and one sister, Dodie Brazier of Estill Springs, TN. He was beloved
“Pappy” to two granddaughters, Lacy Hunter Lockhart and Lexi Ryan Lockhart.
He was preceded in death by one son, James Hunter Collins; his father,
Albert Lee Collins, Sr.; and one sister, Donna Collins Hall.
Visitation will be Saturday evening, 7:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Sunday, September 25th, 2:00 p.m. at West View
Baptist Church with Marc Reeves officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood
Cemetery.
Todd Moseley, Josh Collins, David Lee Lockhart, John Lane, Darrel Nelson,
Donnie Brazier, John Fouts, and Jerry Cross will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to West View Baptist Church, 701 W. Morgan,
Paragould, AR 72450, would be appreciated.
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Imogene
Clark
Imogene Clark 89, of Paragould passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011. She
was born August 8, 1922 at Evening Shade, AR., to Alvin and Martha Eubanks.
Imogene was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is preceded by her parents; husband, Wade Clark; one son, Bill Wayne
Clark; seven brothers, Frank, Issiac, Emery, Roy, John, Robert and Junior
Eubanks and one sister, Goldie Archer.
Survivors include two sons, George M. (Barbara) Clark of Scott City, MO. and
Larry (Judy) Clark of Delaplaine, AR.; one daughter, Marie (Elwood) Crews of
Gloster, MS., one sister, Sylvia Morrow; eleven grandchildren, twelve
great-grandchildren and four great- great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 in the Center Hill Chapel
of Phillips Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Monday, September 26th, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral
home with L.R. Smith officiating.
Burial will follow at Morrow Cemetery.
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Roy Edwin Rosten
Roy Edwin Rosten, 81, of Paragould, Ark., passed away
Thursday, September 22, 2011, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in
Paragould. Born December 31, 1929, in Negaunee, MI., he was the son of the
late John and Ida Rosten.
Mr. Rosten worked many years for Climax Mining Company
in Colorado. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting,
woodworking and building ships in bottles. He was of the Methodist faith.
He is survived by four sons, Craig Rosten and wife Leta
of Paragould, Kevin Rosten and wife Kristi of Colorado Springs, CO., Keith
Rosten and wife Barb of Durango, CO., and Kurt Rosten and wife Carolee of
Colorado Springs, CO.; one brother, Fred Rosten of Marguette, MI.; one
sister, Lois Rosten; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Rosten was preceded in
death by a granddaughter, Misty Rosten, three brothers and a sister.
The family has requested private services and
disposition under the direction of Faith Funeral Service of Manila, Ark.
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Anita Jean Anderson
Anita Jean (Greer) Anderson, 69 of Paragould passed away Friday, September
23, 2011 at White River Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy, AR. Born August
20, 1942, Anita was a homemaker, ophthalmologist assistant and worked at Ely
& Walker Shirt Factory in the 1960’s. She was of the Baptist belief. She was
a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
Anita was preceded in death by her father, Richard Greer.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Gaylon Anderson of the home; son
& daughter-in-law Brad and Sherry Anderson of Paragould; daughter Gaylene
Anderson of Davison, MI; her mother, Frances Greer of Paragould; sister &
brother-in-law Barbara and Jerry Davidson of Paragould; brothers &
sisters-in-law Richard and Mary Greer of Sherwood, AR, Bill & Polly Greer of
Sioux Falls, SD, Dale & Melissa Greer of Clermont, Florida, Tim & Leslie
Greer of Houghton Lake, MI. Grandchildren, Melissa Anderson, Tyler Hays,
Nathan Anderson and Morgan Doyle and several nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be Monday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 27th, 11:00 a.m. at Heath
Colonial Chapel with Revs. Jason Noel and Marc Reeves officiating. Burial
will follow in New Liberty Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Gideons or East Side Baptist Church.
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Hugh Allen Duty
Hugh Allen Duty, 58, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday September 23, 2011, at
St Bernard’s Regional Medical Center with his family at his side.
Hugh was born on July 31, 1953 to the late Buster and Verlene Duty of
Paragould. His passions in life were his family and music. He had been a
drummer for several different bands over his musical career. He lived in
Nashville, Tennessee where he played music for many years. He also traveled
with the 1932 Ballroom Blues Band, Steelwind, Cadillac Wheels, and was also
in a House Band in Branson, Missouri. He had been employed with Wal-Mart for
a total of 15 years, and he was a loving father and grandfather, that loved
to spoil his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Mandy Duty of Jonesboro; a son, Josh Hinson of
Jonesboro; two daughters, Sarah Sumpter and husband Kevin of Jonesboro, and
Keisha Broyles of Mountain Home; a brother, Max Duty and wife Janette of
Cincinnati, Ohio; and three grandchildren, Madeline Sumpter, Sydney Hinson,
Samuel Sumpter, and a host of other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 27th, 10:00 a.m. in the Emerson
Memorial Chapel with Pastor Dave Burgess officiating. Burial will follow at
Oaklawn Cemetery with Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be on Monday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Emerson Funeral
Home.
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Steve Gordon
Steve Gordon, 57, of Paragould passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 at
his home. Steve had lived in Paragould for three years, moving there from
Jonesboro. Steve was born August 10, 1954. He enjoyed bowling, building and
working with his hands. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Krista
Gordon; his parents, one grandson, Steven Brykette; and one brother, David
Gordon.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Deena Gordon, of the home; sons,
Jason Gordon and wife Jamie of Paragould; Jerry Denton of Lake City; two
grandchildren, Amanda and Cody; and one great grandchild, Adrienne.
Funeral services will be Wednesday evening, 6:00 at Emerson Memorial Chapel
with Chris James officiating and Emerson Funeral Home in charge.
Visitation will be Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.until service time on. Burial will be
private.
For those wishing to leave lasting memorials, please consider the
Alzheimer's Association National Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17,
Chicago, IL 60601; or Arkansas Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Court ,
Suite 104, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205: or American Cancer Society, 1205 S
Madison St, Jonesboro, Arkansas72401
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Ida Jean Wilkerson Gist
Ida Jean Wilkerson Gist, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. She was born in
Paragould, Arkansas. She was former owner of Gist Dairy Farm and Linwood
Motel, Linwood Steak House and Gist Grocery. She was a member of the Church
of Christ.
Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, Monte (Teresa) Gist of
Memphis, Tennessee, one daughter and son-in-law, Theresa (Tom) Kirk of
Paragould, three brothers, Cecil Wilkerson, Larry Wilkerson both of
Jonesboro, and Phil Wilkerson of Paragould, one sister, Jessie Rowe of
Paragould, a special niece Diane Gist Grammer of Larkspur, California, five
grandchildren and their spouses, Kristin (Aaron) Kirk Garner of Paragould,
Clint (Rachael) Gist of Arlington, Tennessee, Jeremy (Maria) Gist of Atoka,
Tennessee, David (Michelle) Kirk, Jodie (Greg) Kirk Dills great
grandchildren, Jackson Gist of Arlington, Tennessee, Manone Gist of Atoka,
Tennessee, Harrison Gist of Arlington, Tennessee, Marie, Nicholas, Claire,
Jonathon, Cameron Kirk, Caleb, Timothy, Luke, Seth, Julia and Andrew Dills.
She was preceded in death by; her parents, Cecil and Mildred Wilkerson, her
husband, Jerome Gist and one sister Ruth Gist.
Graveside services will be Monday, September 26th, 11:30 a.m. at Greene
County Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Phil Wilkerson officiating. Visitation
will be Monday 9:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. prior to services at the funeral
home.
Pallbearers will include; Clint Gist, Jeremy Gist, Aaron Garner, Bob Grammer,
David Van Horn, Ron Bellomy and David Kirk.
Memorials to: Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation.
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Mitchell Funeral Home
Faustine
Hale
Faustine Hale, 87, of Paragould, passed away Saturday,
September 24, 2011 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.
Born May 13, 1924, in Greene County, she was a retired dietician from
Centerville, Illinois hospital, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn Jan (James) Weaver of Paragould,
Beverly Ann (Gary) Pohle of Cahokia, Illinois; two brothers, Melvin Hampton
of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, Ravis (Carol) Hampton of Charlotte, Michigan; and
a sister, Lucille (Dan) Seigo of Lansing, Michigan. She is also survived by
four grandchildren and their spouses, Clint (Renee) Weaver and Nick (Leah)
Weaver, all of Paragould, G. W. (Jessica) Pohle of Cahokia, Illinois, Joshua
(Ruby) Pohle of Paducah, Kentucky and four great grandchildren, Cali Ruth
Weaver, Jake Pohle, Reese Pohle and Jackson Pohle.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Delbert Hale; two
sisters, Cornelious Hampton and Vestine Hale; two brothers, Elvis and
Ezekial Hampton; and one grandson, Delbert Pohle.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 28th, 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Tracy Archibald officiating. Burial will follow in
New Friendship Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home
of Paragould.
Clint Weaver, Nick Weaver, G. W. Pohle, Joshua Pohle, Danny Hampton, James
Weaver, and Gary Pohle will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials to Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, 1148 E. Matthews, Jonesboro,
AR 72401, would be appreciated.
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Rodney Gale Maag
Rodney Gale Maag, 53, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2011,
at his home. Rodney was born January 15, 1958 in Paragould. Rodney was a
graduate of Paragould High School and Arkansas State University and was
employed by Teleflora as a customer service representative. Rodney loved
hunting and was an avid Cardinal and Razorback fan.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harmon and Hester Maag and
Lester and Ruth Cooper.
He is survived by his wife: Dee Ann Yandell Maag, of the home; parents: Gale
and Peggy Maag of Paragould, Brenda and Lloyd McCall of Ash Flat; brothers
and sisters-in-law: Kelley and Tara Maag of Paragould, Stan and Angie Maag
of Cherokee Village; sister and brother-in-law: Jennifer and Andy Adams of
Wichita, Kansas; nieces and nephews: Rachel, Zoe, Quinton and Reid Maag, Ben
and Annabelle Adams; dogs: Gus and Burlap; cat: Gabby and several cousins
and aunts and many, many friends.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 28th, 9:30 a.m. until
11:00 a.m. at Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at the Heath
Colonial Chapel, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Rick Frie officiating.
Memorials may be sent to Ronald McDonald House Charities, Attention:
Charitable Accounting One Kroc Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523 or St Jude's
Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Austin Gregory Stokes
Austin Gregory Stokes, 17, of Paragould passed away September 25, 2011. He
was born December 15, 1993 in Paragould to Gregory and Barbara Stokes.
Austin was a junior at Crowley’s Ridge Academy, he enjoyed playing his
guitar, video games and spending time with his friends. He was a member of
Hillcrest Church of Christ.
Preceding him in death were his grandfathers, Walter Stokes and William
Johns.
He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Hannah Stokes of the home and
Kimberly Stokes of Paragould; grandmothers, Charlene Stokes and Martha Johns
both of Paragould; aunts and uncles, Geoffrey (Teresa) Stokes, Debbie
(James) Thompson, Nancy (Ted) Spillman and Cindi Ritchardson and one niece,
Hallie Gilmore.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, September 27th, 6:00 until
9:00 at Center Hill Church of Christ. Funeral services will be Wednesday,
September 28th, 10:00 a.m. at Center Hill Church of Christ with Gary
Cremeens officiating. Burial will follow at Croft Cemetery.
The family would appreciate any memorial donation made to Crowley’s Ridge
Academy 606 Academy Drive Paragould, AR 72450.
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Mrs. Edna Black
Edna Black, 97, of Jonesboro passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at
St. Bernard’s Regional Hospital. She was born August 2, 1914 in Paragould to
Edgar and Rosa Mae Holland Fisher. Edna was a homemaker and a member of the
First Freewill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Jeff King; and
her second husband, Parker Black.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Don Ransone of
Jonesboro; a granddaughter and her husband, LaDonna and Roy Frazier; and two
great grandchildren, Ashley Corter and Zach Corter.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 5:30 until 8:00 at the Roller-Farmers
Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 28th, 2:00 p.m. at the funeral
home chapel with Chad Wood and Leland Worlow officiating. Burial will follow
at Trinity Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will include Gale Ransone, Larry Ransone, Galen Ransone,
Phillip Brown, Jeffery Ransone and Rick Mathes. Honorary pallbearers will
include P.E. Moore, Wayne Rogers, Jimmy Cox, Gerald Cox, Gerald Gasaway,
James Lawson, Bruce King and Ray King.
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Doyle Guy Householder
Doyle Guy Householder, 92, passed away September 27, 2011 in Paragould. Son
of the late William and Stella Neely Householder, he was born August 21,
1919, at Pollard AR.
Survivors include his wife, Dorris L. Householder; children, Kenneth
Householder, Joe Householder, Wanda Blankenship, Jenola Wells, Vicki Woods
and Ann Burnside; one brother; four sisters; 20 grandchildren; 35
great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at the McDaniel Funeral
Service in Kennett, MO. Funeral services will be Friday September 30th,
10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Memorial Gardens Cemetery,
Kennett, Mo., with full military honors.
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Bettye Lou Emmert
Bettye Lou Emmert, 87, of Paragould, passed away September 27, 2011, at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born September 5, 1924, in Jonesboro, she
was a homemaker, and worked 17 years for Southwestern Bell Telephone
Company. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Sarah Hosman and husband, Allyn of
Morristown, Tennessee; two stepsons, Mike Emmert and wife, Janie, of Cabot,
and Tim Emmert and wife, Valarie of Allen, Texas. She is also survived by
one sister, Bobbye Adams of Paragould; seven grandchildren; and six great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Mable Pyle; her
husband, Lloyd Emmert, Jr.; a stepson, Pat Emmert and one brother, Claude
Pyle.
Graveside funeral services will be Friday, September 30th, 10:00 a.m. at
Greene County Memorial Gardens with Dwight Harrison officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home.
Mike Emmert, Tim Emmert, Allyn Hosman, Steve Kieffner, Barbara Turney and
Rebecca Gatz will serve as pallbearers.
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Sarah Christine Pillow
Sarah Christine Pillow, 83 of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, September
28, 2011 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born March 24, 1928 in
Craighead County the daughter of the late Charles and Bertha Adams Hale. She
was also preceded in death by her husband, William Pillow, son, Jerry
Pillow, brothers, Albert and Elvis Hale, sister, Alta Hale. She was retired
from Emerson Electric.
She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law: Charles and Marcella Hale
of Lake City; granddaughter and husband: Tera and Jon Michael of Trenton,
TN; great-grandchildren: Owen and Preston Lee of Trenton, TN; five nieces
and one nephew.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Friday, September 30th, 10:00 a.m.
at Memorial Gardens with Daniel Wilkerson officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Children's Home of Paragould, 5515 Old Walcott
Road, Paragould, AR 72450 or the charity of givers choice.
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Wilborn William Thomas
Wilborn William "Bill" Thomas, 95, of Powhatan, passed
away Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Walnut Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center in
Walnut Ridge. Bill was born February 10, 1916, to the late Herman and Lucy
Thomas. He was a retired automobile mechanic, enjoyed woodworking in his
retirement years, and was an Army Veteran.
Survivors include his daughter: Doris Thomas of Walnut Ridge; Son: Bill and
Leta Thomas of Helotes, TX; brother: Lum Thomas of Lafe; stepchildren:
Charles Rush of Lynn, Lynnette Smith of Williford, Curtis Rush of Rockford,
Illinois, Lucinda Smith of Black Rock; fifteen grandchildren, numerous great
grandchildren, woodworking buddy, Carl Cook and the gang at Renee's Cafe.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gwendolyn "Gwen" Thomas, second
wife, Laura Thomas, sister, Alice Rabe, Buelah Thomas, Virginia Bollinger,
brother, Marlin Thomas and his parents..
Friends and family will meet for a graveside service Saturday, October 1st,
2:00 p.m. at the Gainesville Cemetery. Heath Funeral Home of Paragould is in
charge of arrangements.
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Vestle Taylor Starnes
Vestle Taylor Starnes, 93, of Raymond, MS, formerly of Blytheville, AR,
passed from this life Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at St. Dominic's
Hospital in Jackson, MS.
Born in Greene County, AR to the late Ralph Hubert and Lela Jane Roberts
Taylor, she was a homemaker who loved being surrounded by her family. She
enjoyed cooking and doing her own canning and was a member of the Main and
13th Street Church of Christ. She was a former beautician and a retired
teacher's aide with the Blytheville Public School System.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64
years, Von K. Starnes; daughter, Dorothy Jacqueline Starnes; brothers,
Champ, Chester, Bob and George Taylor and sisters, Lorene and Martha Taylor
and Imogene Hyzdu.
She is survived by her children, Jane Starnes Allen and husband, Pat of
Tupelo, MS; Becky Starnes Daniels and husband, Bruce of Blytheville, AR; and
Greg Starnes and wife, Leah of Clinton, MS; brothers, David Taylor and Jim
Taylor of Minden, LA and Otis Taylor of Maryland; sisters, Lucille Taylor of
Paragould, AR, Virginia Lowe of Little Rock, AR; Grandsons, Scott Allen of
Bakersfield, CA, Ronny Allen of Tupelo, MS, Danny Daniels of Atlanta, GA,
Bryce Daniels of Auburn, AL and Reed Starnes of Clinton, MS; Great
grandchildren, Tiana Allen of Tupelo, MS, Cody Allen of Bakersfield, CA,
Caleb Daniels, Leighton Daniels, Palmer Daniels, Emerson Daniels all of
Auburn, AL and Trey Daniels of Atlanta, GA.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 1st, 11:00 a.m. in the Cobb
Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Duane Cooper officiating. The family will
receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. A
graveside service will be held Saturday, 3:00 p.m. at Linwood Cemetery in
Paragould, AR.
Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the American Diabetes
Association, or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be emailed to
Cobb Funeral Home
Ollie Blanton Damron
Ollie Blanton Damron, 74, Paragould, passed away Wednesday, September 28,
2011 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1937 in Lola,
KY., the son of the late P. Y. and Carmon Kimsey Damron. He was also
preceded in death by his wife, Judith Damron, brothers, Jimmy and Robert
Damron, grandson, Jesse McCall. He was a Carpenter and of the Pentecostal
faith.
He is survived by his son: David Blanton Damron (Barbara Davidson) of Beech
Grove; daughter: Debra Ann McCall (Greg Johnson) of Paragould; sisters:
Deloris Beard of KY.; Shirley Fox of Salem, KY; grandchildren: Nicholas
Blanton Snider, Dalton Theodore Snider, Danyell Scaggs, Shania Scaggs;
step-grandchildren: Mindy James, Justin James; great-granddaughter: Gracie
James.
No services are planned. Heath Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Mildred Nadine Phillips
Mildred Nadine Phillips, 87, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, September
28, 2011.
She was born November 4, 1923 in Marmaduke, AR to Van and Elvira Morten.
Mildred was a member of Seventh and Mueller Chruch of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lester A.J Phillips; one
daughter, Patricia Sue Boggs; three brothers, Jim, George and Noble Morten;
two sisters, Cybil Rogers and Faye Faughn and one grandchild, Christopher
Dale Boggs.
Survivors include one son, Tony Phillips; one son-in-law, Roger Boggs; two
grandchildren, Steven Boggs of Paragould and Jason Boggs of Minn. and two
great-grandchildren, Kali and Wade Boggs.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 1st, 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 pm, in the
Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home. Services will follow at 3:00
p.m. with Michael Cox officiating.
Burial will at New Liberty Cemetery.
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Betty L. Killough
Betty L. Killough, 80 of Paragould passed away Thursday, September 29, 2011.
She was born June 12, 1931 in Caraway, AR. to Truman and Opal Gyngard. Betty
was a member of Gainesville Church of Christ. She loved fishing, camping and
cooking.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clovis “Pete” Killough.
Survivors include two sons, Rick and Teresa Killough of CA., Topper and
Suzette Killough of Paragould; two daughters, Rhonda Betts of Paragould,
Radonna Killough of CA.; one brother, Jerry Gyngard; two sisters, Sue Syer,
Judy Stewart; seven grandchildren, Denell Poe, Dallas, Tyler, Boston and
Lindsey Killough, Dustin and Dakota Betts; five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, October 2nd, 6:00 until 9:00 at Phillips
Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 3rd, 10:30 a.m. at the Center Hill
Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Topper and Tyler Killough officiating.
Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
The family request memorials to be made to the Memorial Scholarship Fund at
Crowley’s Ridge Academy.
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Shirley Ann Kepner
Shirley Ann Kepner, 64, of Marmaduke, passed away Thursday September 29,
2011 at her home. She was born February 23, 1947 in Sitka, AR. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Willis Kepner, father, Sylvester Morgan.
She was an employee of Monroe Auto.
She is survived by her sons: Wayne McPhink of Paragould; Chris McPhink of
Alexandria, VA; Randy (Cherywin) McPhink of Marmaduke; mother: Vina Anderson
of Marmaduke; grandchildren: Michala McPhink and William McPhink.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. The celebration of her life will be Saturday, October 1st,
3:30 p.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Gary Morris
officiating.
Interment in Providence Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Dorothy Deloris Phelps Jarrett
Dorothy Deloris Phelps Jarrett, 81, of Oak Grove Heights,
passed away Friday, September 30, 2011, at her home. She was born October 3,
1929 in Cardwell, MO., the daughter of the late JE (Eb) and Dovie Chloe
Bishop Phelps. Dorothy married Elvis Wayne Jarrett on August 4, 1945. To
this union, two daughters were born.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Dennis
Phelps, son-in-law, Lynn Humphrey, two brothers-in-law, Elton Cruit and Bob
Fletcher.
Dorothy is survived by her daughters: Peggy Jarrett Humphrey and Marsha Jo
Jarrett Eakins, both of Paragould; sisters and brothers-in-law: Rachel and
Leland Keasler of Paragould, Aileen Fletcher of Cardwell, MO., Barbara Cruit
of Mobile, AL., Norma and Virgil Bartle of Rolla, MO., brothers and
sisters-in-law: Joel and Joan Phelps of Ozark, AL., Glen and Patti Phelps of
Tehachapi, CA., grandchildren and their spouses: Curtis and Susie Hall,
Jennifer Breckenridge, Nikki and Steven Boone, Ambi Cross (Alan Slayton);
great grandchildren: Jessica Hall, Corina Hall, Alan Cox, Tyler Hobbs,
Dalton Hall, Holly Breckenridge, Andrea Breckenridge, Raven Boone, Jaggar
Rogers, Jake Breckenridge and Hailey Boone, great great grandchildren,
Braxton Oost and Kendra Cox; very special friend Paula Herron and many
nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. Dorothy's life will be celebrated Monday, October 3rd, 2:00
p.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Mark McMinn and Reverend
Arthur Phelps officiating.
Pallbearers are Bobby Fletcher, Lester Keasler, Kerry Keasler, Bill Keasler,
Gordon Bartle, and Richard Light. Honorary Pallbearers are James Keasler,
Anthony Jones, Justin Bellomy, Justin Light and Dalton Hall.
Interment will follow at Cardwell Cemetery.
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Gary Byron Holt
Gary Byron Holt, age 56 of Blytheville, passed from this life Friday,
September 30, 2011 at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis. He was born
June 7, 1955 in Lafe, AR., to Charles Raymond and Doris Jean McDonald Holt.
Gary was the owner of Holt Lawn Service. He loved life, and enjoyed outdoor
activities such as golf, boating, fishing, and spending time with family and
friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his father, Charles Raymond Holt, and his
brother, Terry Holt. He is survived by his mother, Doris McDonald Holt; his
brother Mark Holt and his wife, Jessie, of Houston, TX., his sister, Melisa
Calhoun of Bartlett, TN; and two nieces, MacKenzie Calhoun and Karah
Calhoun, also of Bartlett. A private memorial service for the family will be
held and there will be no visitation.
Condolences may be emailed to
Cobb Funeral Home
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