William Baker, 71, 168 Sneed St., Marked Tree, died Sunday (2-20-2000) at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was a retired farmer. Born March 6, 1928 in McNairy Co., TN. Preceding him in death were one son, his mother and father, one brother, two sisters and one great-grandchild. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Drager of Houston, TX, Linda Allison of Marked Tree and Deena Brodell of Jonesboro; four sisters, Louise Victory, Bernice Blann and Shirley Brownlee, all of Memphis, and Lillie May Piercy of Monette; one brother, Jerry Wayne Baker of Williford; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 at Murphy Funeral Home chapel in Marked Tree, with William Piercy officiating. Burial will follow in Marked Tree Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rick Freeman, Bobo York, Gary Ryan, Leo Ryan, Jeff Flippo and David Wayne Baker.
Mrs. Euvene Barker, 61, of Jonesboro, died Thursday (1-13-2000) at Rose Care Center in Jonesboro. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist belief. She had lived in Trumann for most of her life before moving to Jonesboro three years ago. Survivors include one daughter, Stephanie Pierce of Brookland; four brothers, Fred Barker and Monzo Barker, both of Trumann, Bobby Barker of Hot Springs and Harold Barker of Bay; and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one grandson. Graveside services will be Saturday afternoon at 2 at Keller's Chapel Cemetery. Gregg Funeral Home of Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Saturday afternoon from 1 until 2 at Keller's Chapel Cemetery.
John Darren Barker, 32, of Harrisburg, died Tuesday (3-14-2000) at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center. Born in Newport, he was a tree trimmer for Asplundh Tree Service. He attended the First Assembly of God in Harrisburg. Survivors include his wife, Janice Barker of the home; one daughter, Tosha Barker of the home; his father and stepmother, Jimmy Don and Susan Barker of Fisher; his mother and stepfather, Nancy and Danny Kemp of Harrisburg; two brothers, Cary Barker of Wynne and Joshua Barker of Fisher; two stepbrothers, Gary Kemp and Charles Kemp, both of Trumann; one sister, Pamela Barker of Harrisburg, and his grandmothers, Bertha Anschultz of Fisher and Margie Barker of McCrory. Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 10 at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home, with Jim Parker officiating. Burial will follow in Fisher Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Terry Harkey, Eddie Exum, Gary Harkey, Dustin Caplinger, Jerry Don Crouch and Darren Anschultz.
Joseph Edward "Joey" Barnes, 39, of 141 Jennifer St., Trumann, died Tuesday (3-14-2000) at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center. He was a tool setter for Parker Hanifin Corp. in Trumann and was of the Pentecostal belief. Mr. Barnes was born July 8, 1960 and lived most of his live in Trumann, he lived in Indiana before returning to Trumann. He was preceded in death by his father, Elic Edward "Ed" Barnes in 1991. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lisa Davis Barnes of the home; five daughters, Brdgett Harvey of Jonesboro, Crystal Berry of Lowery, Brandy Hervey of the home, Stacy Hargrove of Lepanto and Misty Barnes of Marion; two sons, Timmy Hervey of Trumann and Joseph C. Barnes of Marion; his mother and stepfather, Betty and Clyde Graves of Osceola, IN; two sisters, Sherry LaPiro and Beverly Clem, both of Trumann; one stepsister, Donna Maggart of Osceola, IN; two stepbrothers, Clyde Graves Jr. of Elkhart, IN and Timmy Graves of Osceola, IN; his grandmother, Mary Barnes of Trumann; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 1:30 in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann, with Steve Singleton officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery in Harrisburg. Donnie Battles, Keith Heckman, DeWayne Pierce, Edward Pierce, Jimmy Pierce and Terry Dale Rasdon will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Bo Barnes, Mike Reeves, John Richards, Bray Seay and Jed Taylor. Visitation will be from 5 this afternoon until 8 this evening at the funeral home.
Mrs. Ruby Fay Barnhill, 46, of Marked Tree, formerly of Harrisburg, died Thursday night in St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born in Marked Tree, was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal belief. She was preceded in death by her parents, two half brothers and a sister. Surviving are one son, Kenny Barnhill of the home; one brother, Johnny Oldman of Bay; a half brother, Bill Wilson of Mississippi; four sisters, Glenda Oliver of Dowagiac, MI, Brenda Cantrell of Harrisburg, Tammy Oldman of Harrisburg and Carolyn Cleveland of Gainesville, FL. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 in the chapel of Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home, with Rev. Glen Cox officiating. Burial will be in the Holly Springs Cemetery near Harrisburg. Active pallbearers will include Cecil Wright, John Willis, Bobby Willis, Mark Oldman, Chris Tacker and Charles Cantrell. Ricky Dunn and Chris Smith will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Rev. Fred Ted Bass, 76 of Trumann AR, born March 4,1911 departed this life October 29, 1987 at Methodist Hospital in Jonesboro AR. Rev Bass was born in Arkansas and had lived in the Trumann area since 1935. He was a retired farmer and minister and a member of the Rising sun Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Mable Denwood Bass of the home, five sons, Maynard Lee Bass, R. B Bass, Lorenzo Bass, Fred Bass Jr. Elijah Bass all of Omaha Neb. Three daughters Mrs. Addie Washington of Benton Harbor, Mich., Mrs. Dellie Johnson of south Bend, Ind. and Mrs. Doris Prunty of Trumann AR. One brother Curtis Bass of Little Rock AR, and One sister Mrs. Derotha Williams of Omaha, Neb. 51 grandchildren and a host of great grand children. Funeral Services will be Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church at Judd Hill, AR with Rev. J.I. Wells officiating. Burial will be at the Judd Hill Cemetery, Judd Hill AR.
Herman H. Beeson, 89, of Harrisburg, died Monday evening at his residence. Born at Ozark, he was a retired carpenter and a member of the Harrisburg Church of Christ where he had served as an elder for 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Bernice McDaniel Beeson of the home; six sons, Jan Beeson and Mike Beeson, both of Jonesboro, Carroll Beeson of Bentonville, Bill Beeson of Nashville, TN, Darrell Beeson of Terry, MS, and Gary Beeson of Mountain Home; one daughter, Sharon Pugh of New Martinsville, WVA; one sister, Addie Harris of Ft. Smith; 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be at 2 Thursday afternoon at the Harrisburg Church of Christ with Bill Willard, Bob McDoniel and Charles Pugh III officiating. Burial will be in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Bryan Beeson, Greg Beeson, Kurt Beeson, James Beeson, Paul Beeson, Chip Pugh, Cory Beeson, Josh Beeson and Ross Beeson. Honorary pallbearers will include Carmack Sanders, Marvin Wilson, Ray Blanchard, Steve Whittingham, Carl Woodham and Scott Blanchard. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 this evening at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Lue Beard, 90, of Lepanto, who died Wednesday at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Osceola, will be held at 2:30 this afternoon at First Baptist Church in Lepanto, with the Rev. Larry Bell officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Rest Cemetery at Lepanto, under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home of Tyronza. Born Feb. 20, 1910, in Aberdeen, MS., she was a maid and a member of First Baptist Church in Lepanto and the Mother Board. Survivors include one daughter, Matra Estes of Trumann; three sons, Leroy Beard of San Diego, CA, Curley Beard Jr. of Lepanto, and Willie Beard of Detroit, MI; one sister, Mary Loyd of Lepanto; 20 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curley Beard Sr.
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Inez Beck Thursday October 13, 1994 12:00 noon at the New Rising Sun Baptist Church Trumann, AR. Rev Frank Lockhart, officiating. Anna Inez Beck was born November 2, 1911 in Webster County, Mississippi. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. She moved to Arkansas in 1942. She was married to the late Ferdy Beck. One son Willie preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving son, Robert Bell; two sisters, Jewel Parks of Memphis, Tennessee, Novella Conley of Chicago, Illinois; five grandchildren, dear friends Bertha Mason, Booker Childs of Trumann, Arkansas and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Interment Tulot Cemetery, Tulot, Arkansas, services entrusted to Sims-Woodard Funeral Services.
Frank A. Bell Sr., 84, of West Memphis, died Friday at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis. A member of the United Methodist church, he served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and was a member of the American Legion and the Rotary Club. He was a Mason and a Shriner and a retired farmer and cotton ginner in Lepanto and Harlingen, TX. Survivors include his wife, Mrs Lorine Portis Bell of West Memphis; two daughters, Melissa Bell of Memphis, TN, and Nina Folliott of San Benito, TX; a son, Frank A. Bell Jr. of West Memphis; two sisters, Beatrice Prewitt of Winona, MS, and Sarah McCool of Kosciusko, MS; and three grandchildren. Funeral services have been scheduled for 2 Monday afternoon at First United Methodist Church in Lepanto, with Steve Wiseman officiating. Burial will follow at Potter Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Murphy Funeral Home of Lepanto. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 Sunday evening at the funeral home. The family requests that persons wishing to leave lasting memorials consider the World War II Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 96074, Washington, DC, or a charity of their choice.
Mrs. Lucy Bell, 82, of 114 Hines Circle, Marked Tree, died Friday at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Shelby, MS, she had lived in Marked Tree for 25 years after relocating there from Tyronza. A homemaker, she was a member of Mt. Pisby Missionary Baptist Church of Joiner. Survivors include two brothers, William Bell Jr. of Santa Ana, CA, and Larrie Bell Sr. of Blytheville; and five sisters, Julia Johnson, Maggie Bell and Matilda Carter, all of Chicago, IL, Jean Sewell of Memphis and Scarlett Walls of West Memphis. Funeral services will be held at 1 Friday afternoon at Mt. Pisby Missionary Baptist Church in Joiner, with Rev. Larry Bell officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Steel Bridge Cemetery in Tyronza, under the direction of Sims-Woodard Funeral Service of Marked Tree. Pallbearers will be Isaac Bell Jr., Larry Bell Jr., Travis Joplin, Terry Bell, Jerry Bell and Curtis Bell. Visitation will be from 4 Thursday afternoon until 6 that evening at the funeral home.
Mrs. Marie Irene Bellinger, 62, of Carlisle, died Tuesday (2-22-2000) at her home. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist belief. Survivors include her husband, Elton Bellinger of the home; three daughters, Lisa Mills of Savannah, GA, Linda Polk of Concord, GA, and Brenda Thompson of Redfield; two brothers, Jessie Paul Coats of Cherry Valley and James M. Coats of Greenbrier, TN; two sisters, Dorothy Monsorno and Mary Thompson, both of Greenbrier, TN; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother. Funeral services will be held at 3 this afternoon at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Burial will follow at Tyronza Cemetery in Tyronza.
Kelly Leroy Benson, 45, of Harrisburg died Sunday, May 2, at his residence. Born in Harrisburg, he was a lifelong resident of that community. He worked as a machine operator for Poinsett County and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Leroy and Letty Faye Benson, both of Harrisburg, and his grandmother, Emma Jean Langston of Jonesboro. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, Bobby Russell and Lee Reeves will officiate, and burial will follow in Holly Springs Cemetery. Active pallbearers will include Mark Loggins, Kip Peeler, Donny Hatcher, Phillip Langston, Jimmy Langston and Douglas Langston. Honorary pallbearers will include Gerald Benson, Johnny Langston, John Benson, Terry Langston, Charles Loggins and Terry Benson. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mrs. Dollie Dimple Benton, 87, of Marion died Tuesday (1-18-2000) at Baptist Hospital Central in Memphis. Formerly of Dyess, she was a member of Dyess Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chelcie Leroy Benton, a daughter, a grandson, three brothers and three sisters. Survivors include four daughters, Dimple Young of Hardy, Myrtle McVay of Marion, Patricia Sullins of Fort Smith and Linda Tyner of Memphis; 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral services have been scheduled for 2 Friday afternoon at Murphy Funeral Home Chapel in Lepanto, with Greg Dills officiating. Burial will follow at Potter Memorial Cemetery in Lepanto. Active pallbearers will include Wade McVay, Glen Williams, Buckey Young, Ronnie Young, Kenny Sullins and Skip Tyner. Visitation will be from 5 this afteroon until 8 this evening at the funeral home.
A.A. "Lon" Berry Jr., 85, of 1611 Briarcliff, Fayetteville, formerly of Harrisburg, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville after sustaining a heart attack at his home a week earlier. Born in Harrisburg January 30, 1907, he was the last of seven children of the late Dr. Alonzo Alexander Sr., and Flora Maude Stout Berry, early settlers of Cross and Poinsett County. He was a lnad owner and a retired businessman. At the time of his retirement in 1970, he owned and operated an automobile parts store in Harrisburg, where he served the public for fifty years. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Fayetteville, a member of Poinsett County Masonic Lodge 184, and a 32nd Degree Mason. An Army veteran of World War II, he was also a member of American Legion C.C. Hill Post 14. Berry is survived by his wife, the former Mary Lois Wright of Trumann, to whom he was married in Harrisburg May 14, 1939 by the late Rev. J.J. Decker. The couple lived in Harrisburg util moving to Fayetteville ten years ago. Also surviving are a son, Allen Wright Berry of Sherwood; a daughter, Marilyn Berry McCord of Fayetteville and four grandchildren, Gregory Allen Berry, Emily Marie Berry, Susan Elizabeth McCord and Karen Melissa McCord. The deceased brothers and sisters include Millard Filmore Berry, Allen Berry, Fred Berry, Bessie Conn Griffin, Marie Garvey and Ione Goodman. Funeral services were held at 10:00 Friday morning, July 3 in the chapel of Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home with Rev. James D. Harrison officiating. Burial was in Harrisburg Memorial Park. Active pallbearers were David Carson Berry, Donnie "Buzzy" Faulkner, Charles D. Nix, David Freeman, Stanley Brosn, and Sherril Brown. Honorary pallbearers were George Brown, Arvil Brown, Leon Phillips; L. K. Collier, J. B. Spencer, Don Landers, Rayburn Smith, Paul Blockman, Gene A. Caplinger and Clarence Bolin. Ushers were Larry Reddman and Bill Carwell. Persons wishing to leave lasting memorials are asked to consider the Old Harrisburg Cemetery Association, c/o Harrisburg United Methodist Church.
Fred Berry, 79, of 202 West Riverside, Marked Tree, died Saturday morning at his home. A native of Harrisburg, he was a retired Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department employee and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marked Tree. He was born at Bay Village October 20, 1903, and was the son of the late Dr. Alonzo Alexander and Flora Stout Berry. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Zona "Billy" Shelton Berry; one son, Jimmy Shelton Berry of Marked Tree; two sisters Mrs. Marie Garvey and Mrs. Ione Goodman, both of Harrisburg; one brother, A.A. "Lon" Berry of Fayetteville, and one grandson, Davis Carson Berry of Marked Tree. Funeral services were held at the Marked Tree United Methodist Church at 2:00 Monday afternoon with the pastor, Rev. John Jump, officiating. Burial was in Harrisburg Memorial Park. Active pallbearers were Phillip Calvert, Jesse Waskom, Arvil Brown, Stanley Brown, Lawrence Ashlock, Wayne Nichols, Larry Neal and Densel Roy. Murphy Funeral Home of Marked Tree was in charge of arrangements.
Mary Lois Wright Berry, 87, passed away at her home in Springdale, Arkanas on Monday, January 19, 2004. Mary Lois was born August 31, 1916 to J. Lee and Emma Wright. She was raised in Trumann, Arkansas as a child and lived in Harrisburg until 1982 when she and her late husband moved Fayetteville to be close to their daughter and her family. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Harrisburg then the First United Methodist Church in Harrisburg and Trinity United Methodist Church in Fayetteville at the time of her death. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, A.A. "Lon" Berry and her parents, J. Lee and Emma Wright and two brothers Arlen and Bill Wright. Survivors include a son, Allen Wright Berry of Sherwood, a daughter, Marilyn Berry McCord of Fayetteville, a daughter-in-law Cathy Berry, a son-in-law, Jim McCord, four grandchildrend, Greg Berry, Emily Berry Taylor, Susan McCord Clary and Karen McCord, a granddaughter-in-law, Tamera, a grandson-in-law, Joe Allen Taylor, Jr., a great grandson, Joey Taylor, a niece and special friend, Hazel Freeman of Harrisburg, and many other firiends. She will be remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother and an outstanding homemaker. Services will be at the First United Methodist Church in Harrisburg on Thursday, January 22, at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Tom Sullinger officiating. Burial will be at the Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Allen Taylor Jr., John Wright, Charles Nix, Bill Cardwell, Donnie Faulkner, and Mark Nix. Honorary Pallbearer is Larry Reddman. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jackson's Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Washington Regional Hospice, 34 West Colt Square # 1, Fayetteville AR 72703.
Mrs. Zona "Billye" Shelton Berry, 91, of 202 West Riverside Drive, Marked Tree, died at her home Friday evening, July 18, 1997. Mrs. Berry was the widow of Fred Berry, who died September 3, 1983, and the daughter of the late W.D. "Billy" Shelton, former Poinsett County Sheriff, and the late Eva Neely Shelton. Bron in Marked Tree, January 5, 1906, she had lived in the Marked Tree and Harrisburg area all of her life. She graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1924 and attended Ouachita Baptist College in Arkadelphia. She was of the Methodist belief and was one of the charter members of the Harrisburg Birthday Club that was organized more than 50 years ago. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jim Shelton Berry and Melba Moore Berry of Marked Tree; and one grandson, of Yale University in New Haven, CT. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters. Funeral services were held at the First United Methodist Church in Marked Tree at 2:00 Sunday afternoon with the pastor, Rev. Rex A. Dickey, officiating. Burial was in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree. Active pallbearers were Lawrence Ashlock, Sherrill Brown, Stanley Brown, Larry Neal, Wayne Nichols, and Johnny Rye.
Mrs. Sharron Kay Bice, 37, of Imboden, died Wednesday at her home. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Bice of the home; one daughter, Sheila Doherty of Arizona; one son, Jeffree Bice of Imboden; her mother, Shirley Crossnoe of Imboden; two brothers, Allen Matney and George Matney of Flint, MI; and one sister, Alice Steele of Black Rock. Funeral services will be Monday afternoon at 2 at Dillinger Funeral Home of Newport. Burial will follow at Clark Cemeter at Uno. Visitation will be today from 8 in the morning until 8 in the evening.
Charles Henry Birdno, 87, of Rivervale, died Monday at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center. He was a Baptist. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Hays of Batesville; two sons, Charles Boyce Birdno of Cordova, TN., and Charles Jeffery Fine of Lepanto; a sister, Opal Smith of Lepanto; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services have been scheduled for 1:30 Wednesday afternoon at the Murphy Funeral Home chapel in Lepanto with Carl Funderburk officiating. Burial will follow at Potter MemorialCemetery. Active pallbearers will be Ray Birdno, Bradley Huskey, Jack Smith, David Birdno, Donnie Birdno and Jeremy Jones. Wayne Fires and Garey Sweeney will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 this afternoon and evening at the funeral home.
Funeral services for J.M. Blasingame, 67, of Harrisburg, will be Friday morning at 11 at First General Baptist Church in Trumann, with Darrell Miller and Leonard Harp officiating. Burial will follow in Bolivar Cemetery south of Jonesboro. Roller-Farmer Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro is in charge of arrangement. Active pallbearers will be Greg Shrout, Chris Coots, Paul Blasingame Jr., Darrell White, Jamie Lyons and Mikey McMullin. Honorary pallbearers will be Marty Bennett, Shane Blasingame, Brad Benson, A.C. Stacy, Hayden Sadler, Calvin Blasingame Jr., Clarence Johnson, Robert Woodrum, Gary Blasingame, Maylon White, C.A. Jones and Cecil Passmore. Blasingame died Tuesday (2-22-2000) at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was retired from Parker Hannifin in Trumann and was a part-time employee of Bennett's Nursery. He was a member of First General Baptist Church in Trumann. Survivors include his wife, Bertie Blasingame of the home; one daughter, Doris Benson of Harrisburg; six brothers, Bud Blasingame and Vernon Blasingame, both of Harrisburg, Keith Blasingame of Trumann, Paul Blasingame of Jonesboro, David Blasingame of Texarkana, TX, and Calvin Blasingame of Stephensville, TX; seven sisters, Wanda Glowacz and Katherine McMullin, both of Harrisburg, Nancy White of Jonesboro, Charlotte Baxter, Marlene Hancock and Diana Osment, all of Trumann, and Patsy Davis of West Memphis; two grandchildren Angela Benson Pippinger and Jody Benson. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 this evening at First General Baptist Church in Trumann.
Leah Faye Bledsoe, 88, of Memphis died Wednesday, June 20, at the American Transitional Rehabilitation and Specialty Center. She was the owner of Bledsoe Grocery Store. Survivor include her husband, Jack Bledsoe of the home; two sons, Elwyn Bledsoe of Collierville, TN, and John Bledsoe of Rossville, TN; a sister, Leotta Furr of Jonesboro; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis. Burial will follow in Potter Memorial Cemetery in Lepanto. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Charles Alva Bogan, 86, of 1751 West Nettleton, Jonesboro, formerly of Harrisburg and St. Louis, MO; died Tuesday, January 31 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Griffin IN, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Clara Norris Bogan and was reared in Harrisburg. He lived here until moving to St. Louis in August, 1951. He was a retired maintenance employee of Wagner Electric Corporation in St. Louis and was of the Baptist faith. He was a Mason and a member of Poinsett County Lodge 184. His wife, Jewell McCulley Bogan, preceded him in death in 1985. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lucy McCulley Mosley of Edgewater, FL and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 10:00 Friday morning, February 3, in the chapel of Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home with Rev. Captain Lovell officiating. Burial was in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction Jackson Funeral Home. Members of Poinsett Lodge No. 184 served as pallbearers.
Mrs. Jewel Irene Bogan, 77, of 9111 G Villa Ridge Court, St. Louis, MO, formerly of Harrisburg, died at 10:30 p.m. May 12th at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. She was the wife of Charles Alva Bogan. Born in Harrisburg July 14, 1907, she was the daughter of the late John Hamilton and Martha Ella McCulley. She retired as sales clerk with Famous Barr in St. Louis in 1975. A graduate of Harrisburg High School, she was a member of the old Harrisburg Christian Church and the Eastern Star. Surviving in addition to her husband is one sister, Mrs. Lucy M. Mobley of Edgewater, FL. Her parents and two brothers, Thurman McCulley and Arvil McCulley, preceded her in death. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. this Thursday at Jackson Funeral Home chapel in Harrisburg and burial will be in Harrisburg Memorial Park.
Mrs. Elizabeth Maude Clarke Bolton, 94, of 202 11th Street, Marked Tree, died Wednesday at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the founder of the first Girl Scout troop in Marked Tree. Survivors include one son, Bob C. Bolton of Marked Tree; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Murphy Funeral Home chapel in Marked Tree with the Rev. Herbert Hand officiating. Burial will follow at Marked Tree Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Girl Scouts, Crowley's Ridge Council, 4803 E. Johnson, Jonesboro.
Enoch Bonham, 77, of Osceola died Sunday (3-19-2000( in Osceola. Born at Harrisburg, he was a member of First Baptist Church in Osceola. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a former Firestone dealer for 30 years and owned Bonham Appliances. He also was a former member of Osceola Kiwanis Club. He was preceded in death by a brother. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eva Jones Bonham of Osceola; a daughter, Patty Pace of Raleigh, N.C.; three brothers, Ben Bonham of Harrisburg and Floyd Bonham and Robert Bonham, both of Jonesboro; and three grandchildren. Funeral services have been scheduled for 2 this afternoon at First Baptist Church in Osceola. Burial will follow at Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Swift Funeral Home of Osceola. Dr. Earl Humble will officiate.
Funeral services for Miss Susanna Bornhoft, 67, of Weiner, will be this morning at 10 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Weiner with Father Venatius Preske officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery under the direction of Langford's Funeral Service of Jonesboro. Active pallbearers will be Larry Smith Jr., Tony Bornhoft, Raymond Bornhoft, William Bornhoft, Matthew Bornhoft and Gregory Bornhoft. Miss Bornhoft died Friday at Eastwood Hospital in Memphis. A member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, she was co-owner of Harrisburg Implement and Appliance Store and a member of the Arkansas Cattleman's Association and the Arkansas Charloais Association. Survivors include one brother, Robert Bornhoft of Harrisburg; and one sister, Mrs. Valora Smith of McCrory. The family requests lasting memorials be sent to the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Weiner.
Wilbur E. Bornhoft, 75, of Jonesboro, died Saturday at his residence. He was the retired owner and operator of Bornhoft Groc. & Locker Plant for 45 years and was a rural mail carrier in the Weiner area. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. A decorated veteran, he served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Mary Bornhoft of Jonesboro; one sister, Jennie Stoner of Lexa; and two brothers, Herbert Bornhoft and Sylvester Bornhoft, both of Weiner. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Funeral services will be Monday morning at 10 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, with Father Jack Harris officiating. Burial will follow at St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery at Weiner. Langford's Funeral Services of Jonesboro has charge of arrangements. Visitation will be this afternoon from 5 until 7 this evening at the funeral home, with a rosary service to follow. For lasting memorials the family asks that consideration be given to the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church building fund.
Funeral services for Billy Frank Boyd, 71, 1340 Western, Jonesboro, formerly of Trumann, who died Thursday (1-20-2000) at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center, will be Sunday afternoon at 2 at Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann. Rev. Gerald Vickers will officiate. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Justin Hooton, Tim Vickers, Russell Page Jr., Keith Long, Bryce Long Jr. and Frankie Hall. Honorary pallbearers will include Bennie Bibb, Hank Ihnfeldt, Everett Clark, Norman Rudd and Bill Taylor. Born July 4, 1928 at Tyronza, he had lived in Jonesboro for the past 28 years. He was a retired truck driver and musician and was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Jonesboro. He was the son of the late Charles Francis and Jessie O'Neal Tyler Boyd. Survivors include his wife, Lorene Boyd of the home; one daughter, Jan Hooton of Trumann; three stepdaughters, Janice Page and Cheryl Hall, both of Trumann, and Judy Parnell of Holland, MI; one stepson, Butch Long of Trumann; two sisters, Katherine Brown of Buena Park, CA, and Joann Cox of Jonesboro; one brother, O.C. Boyd of Jonesboro; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be this afternoon from 5 until 8 this evening at the funeral home.
HENRY BRADSHER, NATIVE OF THIS CITY DIES WEDNESDAY
Mr. Henry Bradsher, a retired farmer and a resident of this community during the 83 years of his
life, died while enroute to the Jonesboro hospital, January 2nd at 12:45.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mable Bradsher; two daughters, Mrs. Lucy McGee of Harrisburg, Route
2 and Mrs. Ernie Ford of Kansas City, MO; one son, Buddy Bradsher of Trumann, Route 3; one brother,
Tom Bradsher of North Little Rock; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Bradsher was a Methodist and funeral services were held at Farm Hill Methodist Church Friday,
Jamuary 4th at two o'clock p.m. Rev. Erian Teague officiated.
Burial was in Farm Hill Cemetery and five of Mr. Bradsher's grandsons were pallbearers. Serving
were Terry Ford, Jerry Ford, Ronnie Ford, Wallace Bradsher and Jerome McGee. The sixth pallbearer
was Hoyt McNaily, a friend of the family.
Ralph Bradsher, 68, of Fisher, died Wednesday at his residence. Born at Harrisburg, he lived most of his life in the Harrisburg and Fisher areas. He was retired from the Weiner public school system and served on the Fisher town board. A veteran of the Army, he was a member of the Fisher United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Nora Bradsher of the home; one daughter, Rebecca Hayes of Belleair, FL; his father, Guy Bradsher of Fisher; one stepson, Charlie Garrett of Heber; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother and one brother. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Fisher United Methodist Church in Fisher, with Revs. Rebecca Wiseman and Dwight Cunningham officiating. Burial will be in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery, with Gregg Funeral Home of Jonesboro in charge of arrangements. Palllbearers will be Gary Matthews, Larry Matthews, Charles Matthews, Homer Don Anshultz, J.A. Cook and Jimmy Don Barker. Honorary pallbearers will include David Jones, Wendell Jones and W.A. Westerman. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Fisher United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Gladys Brand, 78, of Harrisburg, have been scheduled for 2 Saturday afternoon at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Kenny McMahan will officiate. Mrs. Brand died Wednesday (3-15-2000) in Harrisburg. Born in Marmaduke, she was a homemaker and a member of the Lebanon Baptist Church and the Order of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.J. Brand Jr., a son and two daughters. Survivors include three sons, Carl Brand, Charles Brand and Kenneth Brand, all of Harrisburg; a daughter, Catherine Mills of Harrisburg; two sisters, Juanita Cox of Caruthers, CA, and Enola Trudegon of Fresno, CA; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Active pallbearers will be Andy McKay, David Selby, Donnie Corzine, Joe Corzine, James Sims and Granville Emerson. Honorary pallbearers will include Cecil Shopher, Paul Vernor, Randy Jones, Ricky Witt, Ricky Dutton, Tommy Brown, Ricky Loughary, Perry Long and David Conrad. Visitation will be from 5 this afternoon until 9 this evening at the funeral home.
Mrs. Charity Lee Bratton, 90, of Trumann, died Sunday at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was a housewife and was of the Pentecostal belief. Survivors include seven daughters, Hazel Ross of Malvern, Nancy Wilson, Dorothy Woods, Betty Vankirk and Ruby Ward, all of Trumann, Ellen Morelock of Jonesboro and Judy Russell of Earle; three sons, Tommy Bratton of Palestine, Clay Bratton of Marked Tree and D.A. Bratton of Trumann; 50 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wilson Funeral Home of Tyronza. Burial will be at Holly Springs Cemetery at Harrisburg.
Mrs. Archie Hood Bray, 82, of Marked Tree, died Thursday at her home. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the owner of Bray Gas Co. in Marked Tree. Survivors include two daughters, Sue Bray Jennings and Kay Bray, both of Marked Tree; a son, Kohn Bray Jr. of Marked Tree; a sister, Ima Dean Tarpley of El Paso, Texas; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kohn Bray. Funeral services will be held at 2 this afternoon at the First United Methodist Church in Marked Tree, with Mary Jane Norton and Dr. Dana Thomason officiating. Burial will be in Marked Tree Cemetery, under the direction of Murphy Funeral Home of Marked Tree. Pallbearers will be Joseph Wright, James Wright, Billy Gillis, Greg Gillis, John Bray Jr., Rick Hood and Hershel Walker.
Mrs. Edna V. Culberson Breckle, 82, of Marked Tree, died Tuesday at her residence. She was of the Baptist belief. Survivors include one daughter, Ethel Hayes Griffin of Payneway; two sons, Joseph W. Culberson and William F. "Bill" Culberson, both of Zeland, MI; one stepson, Charles Breckle of Marked Tree; nine grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 Friday morning at the Murphy Funeral Home chapel in Marked Tree. Burial will follow in Marked Tree Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 this afternoon to 8 this evening at the funeral home.
Billy Daniel Brewer Sr., 71, of Lepanto, died Tuesday at Highpoint Rehabilitation Center in Memphis. A member of the First Baptist Church at Lepanto, he also was a member of the American Legion Willie Lamb Post No. 26 and was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include three daughters, Debbie Homas of Olive Branch, MS., Teresa Bryan of Lepanto and Gina Baker of Pace, FL; a son, Billy Daniel Brewer Jr. of Atoka, TN.; three sisters, Katherine Walley and Maxine Griffin, both of Marmaduke, and Faye Brewer of St. Louis; three brothers, Grover Brewer of Palmdale, CA, Cecil Brewer of St. Louis and Clifford Brewer of Holly in the Woods, FL; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services have been scheduled for 2 Friday afternoon at the Murphy Funeral Home chapel in Lepanto, with Greg Dills officiating. Burial will follow in Potter Memorial Cemetery at Lepanto. Active pallbearers will be Teddy Barnes, Charlie Walker, Don Porterfield, Billy Mitchell, Martin Milligan and George Austin. Honorary pallbearers will include Harold Ryan and Bobby Nash. Visitation will be from 4 this afternoon until 8 this evening at the funeral home.
G. L. "Tickle" Bridges, 66, of 406 Normal, Harrisburg, died Thursday at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center. He was a retired theater manager and farmer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harrisburg. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Julia Cooper Bridges of the home; three sons, Donald Bridges of Harrisburg, Freddie Lee Bridges of Jacksonville, FL, and Steven Max Bridges of Memphis, TN; two daughters, Monica Ann Bridges Rodgers of Memphis, TN, and Vickie Lynn Bridges Evans of Jonesboro; one brother, Jasper Bridges of Harrisburg; two sisters, Myerl Bridges Edwards of West Memphis and Byerl Bridges Frank of Harrisburg; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be Saturday afternoon at 3:30 in the chapel of Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home with Rev. Captain Lovell officiating. Burial will follow in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be this evening from 5 until 9 at the funeral home. The family requests those wishing to leave lasting memorials consider the Hospice Program at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center.
Julie Mae Bridges, 73, of Harrisburg, died Monday, February 3, 2003, at her home. Born March 12, 1929, at Bay Village, she was the daughter of Robie Cooper and Ruby Emby Cooper. She was a lifetime resident of Harrisburg area, a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, G.L. "Tickle" Bridges and a son, Steven Max Bridges. Survivors include three sisters, Faye Carson of Hot Springs, Norma Abben of Waterloo, Iowa and Geraldine Cobb of Cherry Valley; five brothers, Max Finley of Ft. Worth, TX, Guss Hill of Hudson, IA, John Hill and Paul Hill both of Portland OR, and Arnold Cooper, of Jonesboro; two sons, Fred and Donald Bridges, both of Harrisburg; two daughters, Monica Rodgers of Blytheville and Vickie Evans of Mt. Home; 11 grandchildren: Hallie Orr, Julie Bridges, Amy King, Scott Bridges, Don Bridges, Burt Harrison, Ashley Harrison, Jarrod Evans, Rachel Evans, Caroline Cullins and Gavin Bridges; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, February6, at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Martin officiating. Interment followed in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the funeral home. Active pallbearers were Larry Neugebauer, Barry Griffith, Perry Cooper, Lynn Alexander, Robert Bland, Jim Mincy and Billy Ray Cooper. Honorary pallbearers were Mervin Bolden, Ben Hyneman, Larry Harrison, Bill Mullins, Raymond Griffith, Jimmy Moon and Dr. Vonda Houchin.
MEMPHIS - Steven Max Bridges, 42, of Memphis, formerly of Harrisburg, died Saturday, July 21, at Methodist Hospital. Born at Harrisburg, he was an X-ray technician at LeBonheur Children's Hospital and was of the Baptist belief. Survivors include his mother, Julie Bridges of Harrisburg; two brothers, Donald Bridges and Freddie Lee Bridges, both of Harrisburg; and two sisters, Monica Ann Bridges Rodgers of Jonesboro and Vickie Lynn Bridges Evans of Harrisburg. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Neugebauer, Raymond Griffith and Barry Griffith. Visitation will be from noon-1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Annie Lorene Brooks, 75, 714 Hurd, Trumann, died Wednesday evening at her residence. A native of Marked Tree, she had lived in Trumann for the past eight years and was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, W.K. Brooks of the home, and a brother, Jim Haynes of Niles, MI. She was preceded in death by a son. There will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
David Browder, 77, 1004 Whitlatch, Trumann, died Wednesday morning at Rose Care Nursing Center in Trumann. Born in Selmer, TN, he was formerly of Marked Tree and had lived in Trumann for the past 10 years. He was a retired mechanic for International Harvesrster in Jonesboro and a member of the First General Baptist Church in Trumann. He was preceded in death by seven sisters, six brothers, and was the son of the late William Otis and Marsillar Tice Browder. Survivors include his wife, Ester Walker Browder of the home; three daughters, Opal Malone of Marked Tree, Mary Sue Brean of Tyronza and Deborah Whitamore of West Memphis; one son, Billy Ray Browder of Jackson, MS; five stepchildren; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 1:30 in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, with Rev. Darrel Miller and Rev. Joe Sparks officiating. Burial will follow in Marked Tree Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bill Russell, Robert Tippitt, Jerry Carter, Grady Walker, Donald Smith and Charlie Higgins. Visitation will be from 5 this afternoon until 8 this evening at the funeral home.
Don Wesley Brown, 56, of Trumann, died late Monday night at his home. Born in Trumann, he spent most of his life there and was a construction for Venture Properties, served in the Arkansas National Guard and was a member of the Trumann First Baptist church. Surviving are his parents, Melvin and Opal Lee Brown of Jonesboro; two sons, Gaylon Brown and David Brown, both of Trumann; one daughter, Donna Spray of Trumann; a stepdaughter, Kristie Martin of Jonesboro; a foster daughter, Kim Vinson of Trumann; four brothers, Melvin Brown Jr., of Conroe, TX, Gary Brown of Highland, MI, Jim Brown of Goodlettsville, TN, and Sid Brown of Hot Springs; two sisters, Erma Ashley of Whitehaven, MS, and Jeri Johnson of Jonesboro; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:30 at the First Baptist Church of Trumann, with Rev. Tad Rogers officiating. Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery in Jonesboro, under the direction of Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Active pallbearers will include Bill Matthews, Jaymon Moye, Donnie Prince, Jackie Conway, Jerry Vinson and Leroy May. Honorary pallbearers will include Gene Terry, Ronnie Armstrong, Dean Terry, Hilton Hurdle, Donnie Taylor and Earl "Sonny" Moon Jr. Visitation will be from 5 Thursday afternoon until 7 that evening at Emerson in Jonesboro.
Mrs. Dora Belle Brown, 80, 804 Hurd St., Trumann, died Tuesday at her home. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Born Aug. 9, 1919, in Union Co., MS. Survivors include one son, John Brown of Trumann; two brothers, Bill Hutcheson of Trumann and Carlton Hutcheson of Ridgely, TN; and one sister, Mary Sue Davidson of Humboldt, TN; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Friday afternoon at 2 in the chapel of Murphy Funeral Home of Marked Tree, with Jerry Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Tyronza Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 this afternooon until 8 this evening at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Dryden Brown, 78, of Coleman, FL, who died Monday (1-3-2000) at her residence, will be this morning at 11 in the chapel of Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home, with Rev. Otis Luff officiating. Burial will follow in Bolivar Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Greg Leatherwood, Bobby Wright, Cecil Terry, Billy Wright, Curtis Allen and Allen Brown. Mrs. Brown was a retired bookkeeper and was of the Assembly of God faith. Survivors include two sons, Phillip Brown of Spring Hill, FL, and Henry Lee Brown of Wildwood, FL; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Lee Brown, two brothers and three sisters.
Sunrise Nov, 10, 1936 - Sunset July 15, 2002
Services to be held Friday, July 19, 2002 1:00 p.m. New Rising Sun MB Church Corner of Lewis and Speedway Trumann, Ark Rev.
Franklin Lockhart Pastor.
Ruth Calvert Brown was born on November 10, 1936 to the late David and Ella Calvert, in Edinburg Mississippi. She moved to
Trumann AR at an early age where she accepted Christ. Ruth then moved to Tulot, AR where she was a member of the New Rising Sun
Church and also served on the Usher board.
The Lord called her home on July 15, 2002.
Survivors include her husband Mozell Brown of Truamnn, One daughter Nobia Brown of Davenport Iowa; Three sons Jimmy Ray Thompson
and David Thompson of Trumann, Mozell Brown Jr. of Tulot. She also leaves to cherish her loving memory, Two sisters, Juanita Parker
of Memphis, TN, Utah Clark of Tampa Florida; One brother Mucie Calvert of Chicago ILL; Three grandchildren; One great-grandson and a
host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. One son Emmitt Brown; Two sisters, and Three brothers preceded her in death.
Interment Tulot Cemetery, Tulot, Arkansas
Willie Clark Brown Jr., 57, of Lepanto, died Thursday at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Osceola. Born at Yazoo City, MS, he was a factory worker and was a member of the First Baptist Missionary Baptist Church in Lepanto. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Brown of Lepanto; two daughters, Gloria Brown and Tammie Brown, both of Lepanto; one son, Harold Brown of Jonesboro; four sisters, Ledora Whittie of Oakland, CA, Helena Howard of Memphis, TN, Annie Buchanan and Doris Stevenson, both of Lepanto; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon at 1 at the First Baptist Missionary Baptist Church in Lepanto with Rev. Laddie Whaley officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Rest Cemetery under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home of Tyronza. Visitation will be from 7 until 8 Friday evening at the funeral home.
Larry Junior Busby, 49, of Weiner died Thursday (2-24-2000) at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born Oct. 19, 1950, in Trumann to Mitchell and Helen Busby. He was a farmer and had worked at Lloyd Evans Farms for 21 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Busby. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Price Busby of the home; a son, Chris Busby of the home; three daughters, Heather Branyan of Harrisburg, Angela Williams of Weiner and Lori Busby of the home; his father, Mitchell Busby of Marked Tree; one brother, Floyd Busby of Jonesboro; four sisters, Caroline Ward of Jonesboro; Dottie Mullins of Yakima, WA, Norma Fecher of Marked Tree, and Joanne Avery of McCormick; and 10 grandchildren, Matthew, Veronica, Holly, Chadwick, Patrick, Justin, and Zachary Branyan and Jeffrey, Jason and Jody Williams. Graveside services will be held Tuesday morning at 10 at Bolivar Cemetery, with Rev. Larry Gene Bogard officiating. Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Ronnie Branyan, Scotly Williams, Mike Jobe, Chris Bradley, Dennis Knight and Wayne Clayton will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Mitchell Busby, Robert Greer, Harry Ward, John Avery, Bobby Ward and Jimmy Ward.
Arnold Lee Butler, 43, of Trumann, died Saturday at Regional Medical Center of NEA. Mr. Butler was born Oct. 18, 1956, in Peoria, IL and spent most of his life in Trumann. He was employed by Parker Hanifin Corp. in Trumann, had served in the National Guard and was a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church in Trumann. He was preceded in death by one son, Aaron Matthew Butler and by his father, Leon Butler. Survivors include his wife, Karen Bishop Butler, one daughter, Jerika Butler, and two sons, Justin Butler and Jordan Butler, all of the home; his mother, Wilma Louise Tatum of Trumann; two sisters, Debbie Langston and Shelia Baker, both of Jonesboro. Funeral services will be Tuesday morning at 10 in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann, with Rev. Kenneth Doke and Rev. Kenneth Green officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery in Jonesboro. Pallbearers will be Mike Reeves, Ricky Reeves, Charles Laire, William Allen, Keith Heckman, Charlie Phillips and Kevin Bishop. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 this evening at the funeral home.
R.W. Butler, 94, of Harrisburg died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center of NEA in Jonesboro. Born at Bodcaw, he was a businessman and banker and former chairman of the Bank of Harrisburg, Montgomery County Bank of Mt. Ida, the Cleburne County Bank of Heber Springs and the First National Bank of Paris. At the time of his death he was serving as chairman of Lake Hamilton Enterprises, Inc., First Paris Holding Co., Capitol Life and Accident Insurance Co. and Butler Management Corp. He remained active in business throughout his entire life. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anna Margaret Wood Butler of the home; a son, Jim Tom Butler of Harrisburg; two daughters, Beth Butler Eaton and Patricia A. Butler, both of Little Rock; three brothers, Charles Butler, Jack Butler, and Billy Butler, all of Hope; two sisters, Cleo Bingham and Marjorie Brumfield, both of Texarkana; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister. Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 Thursday morning at First Baptist Church in Harrisburg, with Rev. Captain Lovell, Rev. Don Coleman and Harold Majors officiating Burial will follow in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. Grandsons will serve as active pallbearers. Deacons of First Baptist Church and all men of the Community will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be from 5 this afternoon until 8 this evening at the funeral home. The family requests that persons wishing to leave lasting memorials consider First Baptist Church in Harrisburg.