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ADAMSON JACK ROGER 1 11 1929 1 20 2010 LOUGHRIDGE | Mr. Jack Roger Adamson age 81, of Forrest City, Arkansas died Wednesday, January 20, 2010 in Wynne. Mr. Adamson was born January 11, 1929 in Forrest City. He was the son George David Adamson and Tommye Lucille Browning. Mr. Adamson was retired from the Forrest City Public School and was a Jehovah's Witness. Mr. Adamson married Gladys Taylor in 1949. She survives him along with a son Roger Adamson of Ward, Arkansas; three daughters, Vicki Champion, Sandy Herbert and Cheryl House all of Forrest City; two brothers, Charles Adamson of Forrest City and Bob Adamson of Palestine. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Services will be held Friday, January 22, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. At Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Loughridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 Thursday at the funeral home. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. |
| ALLMOND DONALD HUGH 7 30 1933 5 18 2010 FPARK | Mr. Donald Hugh Allmond, age 76, of Forrest City, died Tuesday at his home in Forrest City. He had been in poor health for the past several months. Mr. Allmond was born July 30, 1933, in Paragould, and was the son of Walter Hugh Allmond and Ina May Henley Allmond. He was a retired Parts Specialist for Napa, a member of the Forrest City National Guard, and attended the Oak Hill Church of God. Mr. Allmond married Virginia Louise Charles in 1963, and she survives him along with one son, Wade Allmond of Forrest City, one daughter, Carol Daniels of Forrest City, one step-son, Bobby Cleaver of Clinton, Arkansas, one step-daughter, Mary Dillard of Holly Springs, Mississippi, one brother, W.C. Allmond of Oklahoma, six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He had three grandchildren who preceded him in death. Services for Mr. Allmond will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 1:00 P.M., Saturday, with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening 6:00 till 8:00 P.M., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry. |
| ANDERSON LEROY 5 17 1927 2 27 2010 UNKNOWN | Mr. Leroy Anderson, 82 of Forrest City, Arkansas died on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis, Tennessee.Born Tuesday, May 17, 1927 in Bonaire, Arkansas.He was the husband of Leevearn Anderson.Surviving are sons, Mr. Stanley Anderson of Madison, AR, Mr. Leroy Anderson, Jr. of Madison, AR, Mr. Melvin Anderson of Little Rock, AR, Mr. Herman Anderson of Little Rock, AR, Mr. Dennis Anderson of Madison, AR and Mr. Kenneth Anderson of Madison, AR, daughters, Mrs. Estella Nesmith of Little Rock, AR, Mrs. Patricia Jones of Lees Summit, MO, Mrs. Eunice Calhoun of Conway, AR, Mrs. Dorothy Kimble of Forrest City, AR, Ms. Anita Anderson of Conway, AR and Ms. Wendy Anderson of Little Rock, AR; 28 grand children; 30 great grand children.A Funeral service will be at 12:00 PM on Friday at St. John M.B. Church located at 122 Courtney Cir. Madison, Arkansas 72359. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Madison, AR.The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Clay Funeral Home, 116 North Water Street, Forrest City, Arkansas. |
| APPLEWHITE WILLIAM DISHAUX UNK 5 23 2010 UNKNOWN | Tuesday, May 25 2010-Infant William Dishaux Applewhite III, died Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Forrest City Medical Center.Applewhite was the son of Angel Grady and William Applewhite Jr., and they survive him along with two sisters, Mayunna Grady Applewhite and. |
| AUSTIN EARNEST 1947 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, April 1 2010-Mr. Earnest Austin, age 63, of Forrest City, died Friday, March 26, 2010, at his home.Mr. Austin was born February 17, 1947, in Keo, the son of Albert Austin and Quible Spearman-Austin.He is survived by two sisters, Quible Mille... |
| AUSTIN ELLIS 6 24 1940 4 9 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, April 15 2010-Mr. Ellis Austin, age 69, of Forrest City, died Friday, April 9, 2010, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Austin was born June 24, 1940, the son of Jack and Willie Powell Austin in Brownsville, Tenn.He is survived b.. |
| BAKER LOUADA MRS JOHNSON 10 21 1919 2 16 2010 FPARK | Mrs. Louada Johnson Baker, age 90, of Forrest City, died Tuesday at the Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City. Mrs. Baker was born October 21, 1919, in Des Arc, Arkansas, and was the daughter of George Henry Johnson and Maudie Jane McGee. She lived in Forrest City all of her life, was a Beautician, and a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Forrest City. Mrs. Baker married Carmon Chester Baker in 1938, and he preceded her in death in 1984. She is survived by three daughters; Eva McCoy and Virginia Luker, both of Forrest City, and Joyce Marie Beal of Benton, Kentucky, one half sister, Annie Mae Hobbs of Collieville, Texas, two half brothers; Marvin Todd of Texas and Billy Coleman of Widener, Arkansas, sixteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren, and eleven great-great-grandchildren. She had one daughter, Lois Stanley, one sister, Mary Odom Meddars, and one brother, Henry "Jake" Johnson, who all preceded her in death. Services for Mrs. Baker will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 2:30 P.M., Thursday, with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening 6:00 till 8:00 P.M., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry. |
| BALDWIN LOYD EDWARD 2 7 1935 2 17 2010 UNKNOWN | Friday, February 19 2010-Mr. Loyd Edward Baldwin, age 75, of Williford, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at Ash Flat Nursing and Rehab Center. Mr. Baldwin was born Feb. 7, 1935, in Harrisburg, the son of Purd and Jessie Mae Loggins Baldwin. He was a mechanic... |
| BANKS CHARLES JR 1979 1 1 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, January 7 2010-Mr. Charles Banks Jr., age 41, of Forrest City, died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010.Visitation for Mr. Banks will be held on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of People's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturda... |
| BARBER BREANNA NICOLE 1995 3 21 2010 UNKNOWN | Tuesday, March 23 2010-Miss Breanna Nicole Barber, age 16, of Wheatley died Sunday, March 21, 2010.She is survived by her grandparents, Jessie and Marla Barber of Wheatley; her mother, Kim Cannon of Munford, Tenn.; two sisters, Bethany Barber and Taylor Rhode... |
| BILLINGSLEY EMILY MRS JONES 4 22 1932 2 6 2010 BELL | Mrs. Emily Jones Billingsley, age 77, of Palestine, died Saturday at the Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City. She had been in poor health for the past several years. Mrs. Billingsley was born April 21, 1932, in St. Francis County, and was the daughter of Henry Carrell Jones and Nora Virginia Kyzer Jones. She lived in St. Francis County all of her life, was retired from the Palestine School District, and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Palestine. Mrs. Billingsley married Hester Warren 'Toge' Billingsley and he preceded her in death in 1976. She is survived by one son, Buddy Billingsley, and wife, Annette, of Forrest City, four grandchildren; Kirk Billingsley, Vince Billingsley, Tracy Harris, and Greg Bridges, two brothers; Howard C. Jones of Sandwich, Illinois, and Pat Jones of Memphis, and five great-grandchildren. She had two daughters; Karen Bridges and Jo Swiney, one grandchild, Steven Swiney, four sisters, and one brother, who all preceded her in death. Services for Mrs. Billingsley will be held at the First Baptist Church in Palestine, 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, with burial in Bell Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening 6:00 till 8:00 P.M.,at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Memorials are to be made to the E.A.C.C. Foundation, 1700 Newcastle, Forrest City, Arkansas, 72335, or First Baptist Church of Palestine, 207 Wood St., Palestine, Arkansas 72372, or St. Francis County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 3002, Forrest City, Arkansas, 72336. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry. |
| BOBBITT JOAN MRS CAMPBELL 1 28 1935 3 15 2010 FPARK | Mrs. Joan Campbell Bobbitt age 75 of Batesville, Arkansas formerly longtime resident of Forrest City died Monday March 15, 2010 at the White County Medical Center in Batesville. Mrs. Bobbitt was born January 28, 1935 in Forrest City. She was the daughter of Joseph Campbell and Florence Weeks Campbell. She had worked with the St. Francis County Health Department and the hospital. She was a Christian saved by Jesus Christ in 1975 and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Batesville. Mrs. Bobbitt is survived by a daughter, Lisa Huff of Magness, Arkansas; two sons Clint Yates of Sheridan and Robert Yates of West Memphis. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 at the funeral home Wednesday. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. |
| BREWER TINA 5 3 1968 4 5 2010 BELL | Ms. Tina Brewer, age 41, of Forrest City, died Monday at her home in Forrest City. She had been in poor health for the past five months. Ms. Brewer was born May 3, 1968, in Forrest City, and was the daughter of Butch Brewer and Patty Billingsley Brewer. She lived in Forrest City most all of her life, was an employee of Eakas Manufacturing, and was a member of the Community Baptist Church in Wynne. Ms. Brewer is survived by one daughter, Kristen Flotz of the home, her father, Butch Brewer of Forrest City, and one sister, Donna Collier of Walls, Mississippi. Her mother, Patty Brewer, preceded her in death in 1997. Services for Ms. Brewer will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, with burial in Bell Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 6:00 till 8:00 P.M., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry. |
| BRIGMAN ALLINE MRS JONES 1 3 1938 4 14 2010 BELL | Mrs. Alline Tedder Brigman age 72, of Palestine, Arkansas died Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Mrs. Brigman was born January 3, 1938 in Forrest City. She was the daughter of Pete Jones and Martha Johns Jones. Mrs. Brigman had made her home in Palestine all of her life, was retired from General Industries and was a member of the Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine.. Mrs. Brigman is survived by a daughter, Melissa Gore and special son-in-law Gary of Palestine; two sons, Lynn Reeves of Moro and Danny Reeves of Forrest City; a sister Hazel Devasier of Forrest City; seven grandchildren Justin, Rustin, Dustin and Prestley Reeves, Nicole Reeves Ramsey, Candice Reeves Bokker and Adam Gore. She is also survived by four great grandchildren and a special group of nieces and nephews. Services will be held Friday, April 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine. Burial will follow at Bell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 Thursday at the funeral home. The family request memorials be made to the Teen Challenge in care of the Twin Assembly Church. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funerall Home. |
| BRITTNUM EVELYN RUTH MRS BENSON 8 12 1941 2 12 2010 UNKNOWN | Mrs. Evelyn Ruth Brittnum, age 68, of Forrest City, died Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, at her home.Mrs. Brittnum was born Aug. 12, 1941, the daughter of Floyd Benson and Marie Tomblin. She was a clerical worker with Univac Communications... |
| BRITTON EVELYN MRS SHERRILL 2 18 1937 1 27 2010 LINDSEY | Mrs. Evelyn 'Hay-Hay' Britton, age 72, of Forrest City, died Wednesday at her home in Forrest City. She had been in poor health for the past three months. Mrs. Britton was born February 18, 1937, in Forrest City, and was the daughter of Roy Sherrill and Ruby Chapman Sherrill. She lived in St. Francis County all of her life, was retired from the St. Francis County Housing Authority, and was a member of the Oak Hill Church of God. Mrs. Britton married Robert 'Mike' Britton in 1956, and he preceded her in death in 2007. She is survived by one daughter, Jacki Swan, and husband, Larry, of Forrest City, one son, Robert 'Bucky' Britton Jr., and wife, Virginia, of Bryant, Arkansas, one sister, Barbara Goodwin, and husband, Bobby, of Forrest City, three grandchildren, Michael Swan, and wife, Leslie, Mark Swan, and Jeremy Voorhies, and three great-grandchildren; Sara Beth Swan, Joseph Britton Swan and Ridge McGuire Swan. She had one sister, Dorothy Sherrill Gilliland, one brother, James Vest, who both preceded her in death. Services for Mrs. Britton will be held at the Oak Hill Church of God, 2:00 P.M., Saturday, with burial in Lindsey Cemetery in Forrest City. Visitation will be Friday evening 6:00 till 8:00 P.M., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangement. Memorials are to be made to the Oak Hill Church of God Widow's Ministry or the Monday Night Support Group, 97 SFC 309, Forrest City, Arkansas 72335, or a charity of one's choice. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry. |
| BROWN ANNIE M. MRS MILTON 9 24 1914 1 9 2010 PARADISE GARDEN | Mr. John Jonas W Phillips, , age 72, of Forrest City, AR, died Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Decedent's Residence in Forrest City, AR. He was the son of the late Lester Phillips and the late Greenver PhillipsHe is also survived by his wife: Barbara Phillips. Three Daughters: Mrs. Assie Lee Taylor, Chicago, ILMrs. Lillie Melton, St. Louis, MOMs. Kim Phillips, Silver Spring, MDThree Sons: Mr. Roy Houston, Chicago, ILMr. John W Phillips, West Memphis, ARMr. Bobby Mathis, Pheonix, AZOne Sister: Mrs. Cleola Seward, Forrest City, ARArrangements are being handled by Clay Funeral Home , 116 North Water Street, Forrest City, AR where the family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Friday, January 29, 2010. Funeral service will be at Greater Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Saturday, January 30, 2010. Interment will be at Paradise Garden Cemetery, Edmondson, AR. |
| BUCHANAN STERLING 9 18 1958 2 5 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, February 18 2010-Mr. Sterling Buchanan, age 52, of Forrest City, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at Forrest City Medical Center.Mr. Buchanan was born Sept. 18, 1958, in Forrest City, the son of the late Arine and Charles Buchanan Sr. He is survived by nine s... |
| BURKHOLDER FRED DANIEL SR 4 7 1911 7 10 2000 HAGERSTOWN, MD. | Fred Daniel Burkholder Sr., of Little Rock, died Monday, July 10, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Felice Bryan Norflect Burkholder, originally of Forrest City. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 12, 2000, at 10 a.m. at the Pulaski Height United Methodist Church in Little Rock, Burial will be Friday, July 14, 2000, in Hagerstown, Md. Memorials can be made to the Little Rock Founder's Club of Lion's Club International, P.O. Box 15, Little Rock, 72203.Birth7 APR 1911Death11 JUL 2000in Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR http://www.genealogybuff.com/ar/stfrancis/webbbs_config.pl/read/31 |
| BURMINGHAM JOYCE MRS MOORE 4 30 1933 4 1 2010 BARNISHAW | Joyce Burmingham, a resident of Colt, Arkansas, departed this life, Thursday, April 1, 2010, in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of seventy-six.She was born, April 30, 1933, in Rushville, Nebraska, the daughter of Frank and Stella Bailey Moore. She married Mr. Frank Burmingham, April 10, 1948. She was a homemaker, member of the Pine Tree Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, her grandchildren and spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Burmingham was preceded in death by her parents, one son: Therold Burmingham, one brother: James Moore, seven sisters: Donna Walters, Bid Amendie, Lois Morrison, Marjorie Burrows, Ruby Middleton, Florence Clark and Secie Young. Joyce is survived by her Husband of sixty-one years: Frank Burmingham of Colt, Arkansas, 2 sons: Derald Burmingham and wife Jo Ann of Wynne, Arkansas, Todd Burmingham of Tucker, Arkansas, 3 daughters: Beverly Douglas of Pine Tree, Arkansas, Angie Reeves and husband Timmy of Palestine, Arkansas and Karla Grimes and husband Randy of Forrest City, Arkansas, 4 sisters: Frankie Johnson of Crowley, Louisiana, Effie Bowman of Ada, Oklahoma, Darlene Young of Hay Springs, Nebraska, 15 grandchildren, 16 Great-Grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Barnishaw Cemetery. |
| BUSBY GLADYS MRS 1915 1 12 2010 UNKNOWN | Wednesday, January 13 2010-Mrs. Gladys Busby, age 95, of Widener, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at Forrest City Medical Center.Mrs. Busby was a member of Widener Baptist Church.She is survived by seven children, Joyce Cole, Donald Busby, Harvey Busby, Virginia Dan... |
| BYRD KENNETH I. 2010 SALEM | Mr. Kenneth I. Byrd, age 79, of Palestine, died Wednesday at his home in Palestine. His death came sudden and unexpected. Mr. Byrd was born February 23, 1931, in Palestine, and was the son of C. K. Byrd and Mamie Jones Byrd. He lived in the Salem Community most all of his life, was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, was a retired farmer and was a member and Deacon of the Moro Baptist Church. Mr. Byrd married Marcia Ann Vandiver in 1955, and she preceded him in death in 2008. He is survived by two daughters; Nancy Byrd Freeland and husband, Keith, of Salem Community, and Susan Byrd Flowers of Forrest City, one son-in-law, Randy Pounds of Texarkana, Texas, two sisters; Letha Wheeler of Wheatley and Ernestine Wright of Russellville, three brothers; Derward Byrd, A.D. Byrd, and Romey Byrd, all of Salem Community, and five grandchildren; Kelly, Drew, Cody, Rachel, and Josh. He had one daughter, Neva Jean Byrd Pounds, who preceded him in death in 2001, and one sister, Clara Sue Jumper, who preceded him in death in 1990. Services for Mr. Byrd will be held at the Moro Baptist Church, 2:00 P.M., Friday, with burial in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening 6:00 till 8:00 P.M., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry. |
| CAGLE DONALD RAY 12 16 1944 4 19 2010 BELL | Mr. Donald Ray Cagle, age 65, of Palestine, died Monday at the U.A.M.S. Hospital in Little Rock. He had been in poor health for the past four months. Mr. Cagle was born December 16, 1944, in Palestine, and was the son of Albert Cagle and Hazel Johns Cagle Deaviser. He lived in Palestine all of his life, was a Veteran of the Wynne National Guard, was a member of the Palestine School Board where he had served as President, was a past member of the St. Francis County Quorum Court District #11, and was very active and a Charter Member of the Midway Baptist Church. Mr. Cagle married Linda Mooney in 1964, and she survives him along with one son, Jeff Cagle and wife, Janet, of Carlisle, two daughters; Donna Mathews and husband, Davey, Denna Simpson and husband, Bryan, all of Palestine, his mother, Hazel Deaviser of Forrest City, one brother, Larry Devasier of Colt, thee sisters; Barbara Rowe of Wynne, Shirley Kirk and Teresa Leake, both of Forrest City, and seven grandchildren. Services for Mr. Cagle will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 1:00 P.M., Thursday, with burial in Bell Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening 6:00 till 8:00 P.M., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry. |
| CARROLL TUCKER ELI 2010 5 30 2010 UNKNOWN | Tuesday, June 1 2010-Infant Tucker Eli Carroll, of Forrest City, died Sunday, May 30, 2010, at Forrest City Medical Center.Carroll was born in Forrest City, the son of David Carroll and Stephanie Carroll.He is survived by his parents; two brothers,... |
| CARTER EARNESTINE MRS KEMP 7 16 1932 2 26 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, March 4 2010-Mrs. Earnestine Carter, age 77, of Helena-West Helena, died Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.Mrs. Carter was born July 16, 1932, the daughter of Aaron and Ethel Kemp.She is survived by nine children, Rev. Shirley Hines, Michael Carter and.. |
| CATLETT IRIS KAYE MRS DAVENPORT 4 23 1948 1 19 2010 UNKNOWN | Wednesday, January 20 2010-Mrs. Iris Kaye Catlett, age 61, of Palestine, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at her home.Mrs. Catlett was born April 23, 1948, the daughter of Ira Davenport and Dorothy McCray Davenport. She worked at the Ferguson Drug Store and was retired from... |
| CAWAGDEN ALFREDO M. 5 22 1943 3 21 2010 MEMORIAL | Mr. Alfredo M. Cawagdan age 66, of Jonesboro, Arkansas formerly of Caldwell, Arkansas died Sunday, March 21, 2010 at the St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro. Mr. Cawagdan was born May 22, 1943 in Dupax Ineangan, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. He was the son of Antonio and Marcela Cawagdan. Mr. Cawagdan was a teacher in the Marianna Public Schools and a member of the Kingdom of the Hall Jehovah's Witness. Mr. Cawagdan married Vinia DeGuzman in 1970. She survives him along with two daughters Rachelle and Alvinia Gail Cawagdan both of Jonesboro. He is also survived by four sisters, Florentina, Rosallia, Martha and Leona Cawagdam all of the Philippines. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cawagdan home in Jonesboro, 204 Jennifer Street. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. |
| CHALKER MARY VIRGINIA MRS LONG 1914 1 11 2010 UNKNOWN | Wednesday, January 13 2010-Mary Virginia Chalker, 96, of 440 High Ridge Road, graduated to heaven on Monday, January 11, 2010, at Church Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.&nb... |
| CHALKER MARY VIRGINIA MRS LONG 1914 1 11 2010 UNKNOWN | Wednesday, January 13 2010-Mary Virginia Chalker, 96, of 440 High Ridge Road, graduated to heaven on Monday, January 11, 2010, at Church Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.&nb... |
| CHAUVIN MAMIE JO MRS DiMARCO 8 30 1929 5 16 2010 FPARK | Mrs. Mamie Jo Chauvin, age 80, of Forrest City, died Sunday at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis. Mrs. Chauvin was born August 30, 1929, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was the daughter of Joseph DiMarco and Laura Macaluso DiMarco. She was a retired teacher from the Forrest City Public Schools, was a travel agent, was a member of the V.F.W. Auxillary, the Altar Society of the St. Francis Catholic Church, the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association, and was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Mrs. Chauvin married Junior Ed Chauvin, in 1950, and he survives her along with one daughter, Nannette Goff of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, one son, Dr. E. J. Chauvin, of Conway, one brother, Dr. Russell DiMarco of New Orleans, and three grandchildren; Justin R. Goff, Jody Chauvin, and Aymee Chauvin. Services for Mrs. Chauvin will be held at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6:00 till 8:00 P.M., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials are to be made to the Forrest City Medical Center, 1601 Newcastle Road, Forrest City, Arkansas 72335. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry. |
| CHUNN ENIS 3 30 1921 1 5 2010 UNKNOWN | Friday, January 8 2010-Mr. Enis "Buddy" Chunn, age 88, of Marvell, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010.Mr. Chunn was born March 30, 1921, the son of Richard Chunn and Parlee Chunn. He is survived by two daughters, Rita and Pat; a son, William Chunn; a sister, Odel.. |
| CLARK MYRTLE ETTA MRS MANN 9 26 1912 2 16 2010 HUGHES | The 2010 Homecoming Celebration in heaven was held for our Mom, Myrtle Etta Mann Clark, age 97, of Caldwell, Arkansas on February 16, 2010 as she entered the gates of that City called Glory and went to be with the Lord. Mrs. Clark was an active member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Forrest City, Arkansas and lived in Caldwell, Arkansas since 1963 until becoming a resident of the Ashton Place, formerly Heartland, Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center in Memphis, Tennessee, in December 2003. Mrs. Clark was born September 26, 1912 in Duck Hill, Mississippi, the oldest of four children and the daughter of the late James Hardy Mann and Annie Lenora Peacock Mann. On November 4, 1933 she was married to the late Mr. John Randolph Clark, who preceded her in death on March 9, 1959. She was also preceded in death by her parents of Colt, Arkansas; two infant brothers, Allen Samuel Mann and Claude Edward Mann; one sister, Ethel Clara Davidson of Colt, Arkansas, her daughter, Mrs. Johnny C. (Nan Jane) Danehower of Forrest City, Arkansas; her stepdaughter, Mrs. Bernard (Roberta) Clauss of DeFuniak Springs, Florida and one stepson John Logan Clark of Wynne, Arkansas; and two sons-in-law, Mr. Troy Davis of Rogers, Arkansas formerly of Caldwell, Arkansas and Mr. William E. Guthrie of Fayetteville, Arkansas formerly of Helena, Arkansas. Mrs. Clark was the last surviving spouse of the Charlie and Fannie Lumpkin (Lum) Clark Family. She is survived by three daughters and one son-in-law, Beatrice Guthrie of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Ella Jo Davis of Rogers, Arkansas; and Linda Kay Hillis and husband, Larry Hillis of Colt, Arkansas; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; seven great,great,grandchildren; 6 step-great grandchildren; and 4 step-great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a "Host" of friends. Services will be held Friday, February 19, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hughes Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 at the funeral home Thursday. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Forrest City, Arkansas. |
| CLAY LULA 2010 UNKNOWN | Lula ClayThursday, May 6 2010 |
| COBB-HYDE BERTHA LOUISE MRS THOMPSON 11 9 1910 2 26 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, March 4 2010-Bertha Louise Thompson Cobb-Hyde, age 99, of Helena, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010. Mrs. Thompson was born to the late Edward and Tena Thompson on November 9, 1910 in Fitzgerald, Ga. Bertha was a devout Christian from childhood... |
| COBBS CAMILLE ANN 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, April 29 2010-Miss Camille Ann Cobbs, age 46, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at Forrest City Medical Center.Miss Cobbs was born Thursday, July 25, 1963, in Hughes, the daughter of Willie Cobbs and Dorothy Johnson Wallace. She was a me... |
| COCHRAN CURTIS LEE SR 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, April 29 2010-Mr. Curtis Lee Cochran Sr. was born May 1, 1953 in Forrest City to Frank and Minnie Mae Babbs Cochran. He was the sixth of eight children. His mother and brother, Frank Cochran III, preceded him in death. Curtis was added to the Church of Christ as a y... |
| COLLINS JAMES 6 3 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, June 10 2010- Mr. James Collins, of Parkin, died Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Methodist University Hospital.Mr. Collins is survived by his wife, Edna Collins of Parkin; three sons, Marcus Collins of Caldwell, James Davis of Iowa and Antonio Sims of For... |
| COOPER SALLY ANN MRS JOHNSON 1 10 1951 1 14 2010 BELL | Mrs. Sally Ann Cooper, age 59, of Palestine, died Thursday at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis. She had been in the hospital for the past three days. Mrs. Cooper was born January 10, 1951, in Forrest City, and was the daughter of T. T. Johnson and Lula Mae Johnson. She lived in St. Francis County most all of her life, was a past employee of Donnie Jones Sawmill, and attended the Non-Denominational Church of Palestine. Mrs. Cooper married Howard Cooper and he preceded her in death in 2006. She is survived by three sons; Richard McMaster and Keith McMaster, both of Palestine, and Paskel Petrey of Texas, one daughter, Patricia Hudson of Forrest City, one brother, J. P. Rainey of Palestine, one sister, Mary Hudson of Palestine, fifteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She had two brothers; James Smith and Richard Rainey, who both preceded her in death. Services for Mrs. Cooper will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 10:30 A.M., Monday, with burial in Bell Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening 6:00 till 8:00 P.M., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry. |
| CULVER AMY MICHELLE MRS HEARD 5 15 1980 3 14 2010 BELL | Mrs. Amy Michelle Heard Culver age 29, of Forrest City, Arkansas died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the Forrest City Medical Center. Mrs. Culver was born May 15, 1980 in Forrest City. She was the daughter of James Porter Heard and Sandra Sutton Heard. Mrs. Culver had lived in Forrest City all of her life, was a manager of Home Zone Store and was an Independent Pentecostal. Mrs. Culver married Michael Culver in 1998. He survives her along with a son Michael Culver Jr.; two daughters, Alexandria and Kaylea Culver all of the home; her parents James and Sandra Heard of Forrest City; two brothers, Chris Heard of Palestine and Jeff Womack of Forrest City. She is also survived by her maternal grandparents Deward and Linda Sutton of Forrest City. Services will be Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Bell Cemetery in Palestine. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 at the funeral home Tuesday. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. |
| CURIEL RAFAEL I. 2 10 1929 2 22 2010 CORPUS CHRISTI | Mr. Rafael 'Ray' I. Curiel, age 81, of Forrest City, died Monday at the U.A.M.S. Hospital in Little Rock. Mr. Curiel was born February 10, 1929, in Corpus Christi, Texas, and was the son of Rafael C. Curiel and Guadalupe Lopez Curiel. He had retired from A.T.& T., as a facilities Manager, was a Veteran of the United State Air Force, and was a member of the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church. Mr. Curiel married Erla Dawn Hutchinson in 1952, and she preceded him in death in 2008. He is survived by one son, Ray Curiel of Castle Rock, Colorado, two daughters; Christine King of Larchmont, New York, and Diann Fry of Batesville, Arkasnas, one brother, Salva Curiel of Deming, New Mexico, two sisters; Irene Shugard and Beatrice Curiel, both of Corpus Chirsti, and four grandchildren; Sara King, Julia King, Evan Fry, and Elise Fry. Services for Mr. Curiel will be held at the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church, 10:30 A.M., Friday, with visitation Thursday evening 6:00 till 8:00 P.M., at the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. A service will be held Monday, Graveside, 2:00 P.M., at the Seaside Memorial Park & Funeral Home Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas, with a visitation beginning 12:00 A.M., until time of the service at the Seaside Memorial Park & Funeral Home. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry. |
| DAVENPORT OPHELIA MRS 7 31 1925 5 12 2010 UNKNOWN | Monday, May 17 2010-Mrs. Ophelia Davenport, age 84, of Little Rock, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehab in Little Rock.Mrs. Davenport was born July 31, 1925, in Arkansas City.She is survived by three sons, John Davenpor... |
| DAVIS MARGARET SUE MRS DAVIS 7 23 1944 2 1 2010 HUGHES | Mrs. Margaret Sue Davis age 65, of Forrest City, Arkansas died Monday, February 1, 2010 in Forrest City. Mrs. Davis was born July 23, 1944 in Forrest City. She was the daughter of Cleveland Reynolds Davis and Maude Kathleen Hardin Davis. Mrs. Davis had made her home in Forrest City all of her life was a cook and a Jehovah's Witness. Mrs. Davis is survived by two sons, Terry R. Moore and Walter R. McGee III both of Forrest City; four daughters, Sheila R. Moore and Karen A. Rolland both of Forrest City and Carla S. Taylor of Hernando, Mississippi and Carlotta Denessa Lynn Sisk of Byhaila, Mississippi; one brother Marion Davis of Forrest City; one sister Carolyn Boyce of Forrest City. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Stevens Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Hughes Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 Tuesday at the funeral home. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. |
| DEERE SHIRLEY MRS KINNEY 5 12 1945 1 20 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, January 21 2010-Mrs. Shirley Deere, age 64, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Deere was born May 12, 1945, the daughter of T.B. Kinney and Velma Dover Kinney. She worked at Sanyo Manufacturing for many ye... |
| DOUGLAS ROY E. 2 11 1947 6 9 2010 HARRIS CHAPEL | Mr. Roy E. Douglas age 63, of Colt, Arkansas died Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Douglas was born February 11, 1947 in Wynne, Arkansas. He was the son of Roy D. Douglas and Agnes Carmichael Douglas. Mr. Douglas was a carpenter and a member of the House of Prayer Church in Colt. Mr. Douglas married Jennifer Holman Douglas in 1991. She survives him along with 3 sons, Tracy Douglas of Caldwell, Aaron Douglas of Colt and Adam Holman of Palestine; his mother, Agnes Douglas of Colt; 2 sisters, Hester Dye of Caldwell and Anna May Brewer of Colt; 5 brothers, Dan Douglas of Wynne, David Douglas of Forrest City, Mike Douglas of Caldwell, Don Douglas of Hughes and Jackie Douglas of Caldwell. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the House of Prayer Church in Colt. Burial will follow in Harris Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 Friday at the funeral home. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. |
| DOVER BILLY WAYNE 11 29 1946 2010 MEMORIAL | Mr. Billy Wayne Dover, age 63, of Palestine, died Thursday at his home in Palestine. He had been in poor health for the past several months. Mr. Dover was born November 29, 1946, in Memphis, Tennessee, and was the son of Gaylord Dover and Opal Kissenger Dover. He lived in St. Francis County most all of his life, was a truck driver, and attended the New Beginnings Church in Caldwell. Mr. Dover is survived by his fiancee Elizabeth Elliott of Palestine, two sons; Johnny Dover of Forrest City, and Stacy Elliott of Moro, one daughter, Lisa Elliott of Bossier City, Louisiana, two sisters; Joyce Brader of Selimer, California, and Jean Sullens of Newport, Arkansas, and three grandchildren; Kenny, Wyatt, and Ocean, and several other nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial service will be held at the New Beginnings Church in Caldwell, 10:00 A.M., Monday, with visitation being Sunday evening 5:00 till 8:00 P.M., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry. |
| DULANEY MELVIN LEE 10 7 1959 3 1 2010 CASTEEL | Mr. Melvin Lee Dulaney, 50 of Forrest City, Arkansas died on Monday, March 1, 2010, at 3015 Parkwood Rd in Jonesboro, Arkansas.Born Wednesday, October 7, 1959 in Gary, Indiana, he was the son of Samuel Dulaney and Ara White. Surviving are son, Mr. Melvin Dulaney, Jr. of Forrest City, AR, daughters, Shavone Dulaney of Jonesboro, AR, Ms. Ida Dulaney of Jonesboro, AR, Ms. Ashley Dulaney of Chicago, IL and Ms. Katara Dulaney of Forrest City, AR, brothers, Alexander Dulaney of Memphis, TN and Mr. Samuel Dulaney, Jr. of Forrest City, AR, sisters, Mrs. Anita Taggart of Jonesboro, AR, Ms. Renita Dulaney of Memphis, TN, Ms. Felicia Dulaney of Memphis, TN, Ms. Deidra Dulaney of Akron, OH and Mrs. Artesia Willis of Houston, TX; 2 grand children.A Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday at Prosperity Missionary Baptist Church located at St. Francis County Rd. 10 Forrest City, Arkansas 72335. Interment will be in Casteel Cemetery, Forrest City, AR.The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Friday, March 5, 2010, at Clay Funeral Home, 116 North Water Street, Forrest City, Arkansas. |
| DYE FAYE EVELYN MRS WILLIAMS 1 17 1921 3 5 2010 UNKNOWN | Monday, March 8 2010-Mrs. Faye Evelyn Dye, age 89, of Forrest City, died Friday, March 5, 2010, at the Forrest City Medical Center.Mrs. Dye was born Jan. 17, 1921, in Grubbs, the daughter of Tom Williams and Ella Adams Williams. She lived in Forrest City al... |
| EASLEY MICHAEL RAY 10 15 1956 5 13 2010 UNKNOWN | Friday, May 21 2010-Mr. Michael Ray Easley, age 53, of Forrest City, died Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Methodist Hospital-Central in Memphis.Mr. Easley was born Monday, Oct. 15, 1956, in Forrest City. He is survived by his mother, Bessie Easley of Forrest City; four... |
| ELLIS TRAVIS 8 15 1950 6 14 2010 UNKNOWN | Tuesday, June 15 2010 -Mr. Travis Ellis, age 59, of Forrest City, died Monday, June 14, 2010, at the V.A. Hospital in Memphis.Mr. Ellis was born Aug. 15, 1950, in Round Pond, the son of Lewin Ellis and Maggie Williams Ellis. He was a veteran of the Marines an... |
| EMERSON EULA MAE MRS CHALK 11 19 1919 1 13 2010 BARNISHAW | Mrs. Eula Mae Chalk Emerson-November 19, 1919 ~ January 13, 2010-Eula Mae Emerson, a resident of Bradford, Arkansas, departed this life, Wednesday, January 13, 2010, in Judsonia, Arkansas, at the age of Ninety. She was born November 19, 1919, in Higden, Arkansas, the daughter of James Thomas and Cora Lee Gould Chalk. Mrs. Emerson was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband: James Doyne Emerson, two brothers, Thomas Chalk and Clarence Chalk, three sisters: Bessie Wilson, Wilma Hixon and Flossie Ellis. Eula is survived by: One Daughter: Rosie Bradley of Judsonia, Arkansas Sister-In-Law: Ernestine Emerson of Wynne, Arkansas Two Grandchildren: James Bradley of Texas Toni Bradley of Cleveland, Ohio Two Great-Grandsons Two Great-Great-Grandsons Several Nieces and Nephews Graveside services will be conducted, Friday, January 15, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barnishaw Cemetery in Pine Tree, Arkansas. Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of Wynne, Arkansas, has charge of arrangements. |
| FELTMAN SPENCER 12 10 1940 3 23 2010 FPARK | Mr. Spencer Feltman age 69, of Heber Springs, Arkansas formerly of Widener died Tuesday, March 23, 2010 in Heber Springs. Mr. Feltman was born December 10, 1940 in Alabama. He was the son of Monroe Feltman and Lucille Cook Feltman Tipton. Mr. Feltman was a retired welder and machinist and a Baptist. Mr. Feltman married Helen Williams in 1962 and she preceded him in death in 1996. He is survived by a daughter Betty Hooker and husband Howard of Forrest City; a son Harvey Allen Feltman and wife Kim of Edgemont, Arkansas. Mr. Feltman is also survived by 2 granddaughters Heather Casey of Greers Ferry and Kelsey Feltman of Edgemont; 4 grandsons, Eric Hooker of Wynne, Spencer Allen Feltman of Marion, Benjamin Willcutt and Nathan Willcutt both of Edgemont; 3 great grandchildren, Brian Casey, Jase Hooker and Ethan Hooker. Mr. Feltman is also survived by close companion Ruby Pipkin and her family. Services will be held Friday, March 26, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 Thursday at the funeral home. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. |
| FORD OTHA MAE 8 12 1931 5 20 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, May 27 2010-Miss Otha Mae Ford, age 78, of Forrest City, died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at the Wynne Healthcare Center.Miss Ford was born Aug. 12, 1931, in Caldwell, the daughter of Otha Ford and Lacy Brinker Ford. She was retired from Forrest... |
| FREEMAN LANCE 3 24 1929 5 20 2010 UNKNOWN | Friday, May 21 2010-Mr. Lance Freeman, age 81, of Marianna, died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at his home.Mr. Freeman was born March 24, 1929, in Baxter County, the son of Thomas Freeman and Elzuria Ramsey Freeman.He was a farmer and a member of the Mar... |
| FRENCH CAROLYN E. MRS EDWARDS 1 18 1942 3 11 2010 SALEM | Mrs. Carolyn E. French, age 68, of Goodwin, died Thursday, Mar.11,2010, at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis. She had been in the hospital for the past nine days. Mrs. French was born January 18, 1942, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and was the daughter of James Wofford and Vida Waymack Edwards. She lived in Moro part of her life, was an employee of Entergy Corporation for thirty-six years, and was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church. Mrs. French married Anthony French in 1960, and he survives her along with two sons; Anthony K. French of Kyle, Texas, and James S. 'Steve' French of Palestine, one daughter, Lori A. French Hill of Hernando, Mississippi, one sister, Martha Dye of Bartlett, Tennessee, six grandchildren; Alishea, Elizabeth, Jamie, Anna, Ryan, and Emma, and two great-grandchildren; Garrett and Dylan. Services for Mrs. French will be held at the Salem United Methodist Church, 2:00 P.M., Sunday, with burial in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday evening 6:00 till 8:00 P.M., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials are to be made to the Salem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 95, Salem, Arkansas, 72576. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry. |
| FRENCH VERNON ORA 3 21 1928 5 16 2010 SALEM | Mr. Vernon Ora French age 82, of Palestine, Arkansas died at his home on Sunday, May 16, 2010. Mr. French was born March 21, 1928 in Palestine. He was the son of Ora Daniel French and Viola Kyzer French. Mr. French was a farmer, Veteran of the Army and was a member of the Salem Methodist Church. He was also a Constable of Goodwin and a member of the Democratic Central Committee. Mr. French married Ina Louise Patterson in 1949. She survives him along with two daughters, Verna Sue Proctor and husband Guy, and Dana Marshall and husband George both of Olive Branch, Mississippi; one brother, Virgil French of Palestine; two grandchildren Guy Lindsey Proctor of Olive Branch and Allison Thomas and husband Curt of Coldwater, Mississippi; two step-grandchildren Bryan Marshall and Mari Morgan Marshall both of Brandon, Mississippi; one great-grandchild Bailey Grace Thomas. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at the Salem Methodist Church in Salem. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 at the funeral home Tuesday. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. |
| FRYER HARLAND MARSHALL 2 14 1918 5 17 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, May 20 2010-Mr. Harland Marshall Fryer, age 92, of Forrest City, died Monday, May 17, 2010, in Texas.Mrs. Fryer was born Feb. 14, 1918, the son of Lucious Fryer and Moriah Griggs Fryer. He attended the Poplar Grove School and went on to serve in th... |
| GARDNER ALLEN 6 10 1921 3 21 2010 LOUGHRIDGE | June 10, 1921 ~ March 21, 2010-Allen Gardner, a resident of Walls, Mississippi, and formerly of Forrest City, Arkansas, departed this life, Sunday, March 21, 2010, at home, with his family, at the age of Eighty-Eight. He was born, June 10, 1921, in Chaffe, Missouri, the son of Fred and India Parkinson Gardner. He married Miss Marie Smith September 23, 1939. Mr. Gardner was of the Baptist faith, served in the Civil Service, farmed, hauled explosives for Austin Powder Company, before owning his own business, Tri-State Powder Company, Inc., retiring in 1998. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, yard work and visiting with his family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, son: Tim Gardner, brother: Aaron Gardner and granddaughter: Andrea. Allen is survived by his Wife of Seventy-One years: Marie Gardner of the home, Son: Roger Gardner and his wife Kathryn of Byhalia, Mississippi, two daughters: Ellen Bledsoe of Walls, Mississippi, Barbara Terreo and her husband John of Missoula, Montana, one brother: Freddie Gardner of Forrest City, Arkansas, three sisters: Hazel Kelso of Forrest City, Arkansas, Linda Boren of Forrest City, Arkansas, Jodie Ellison of Mussel Shoals, Alabama, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted, Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at the Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne, Arkansas. Interment will follow at Loughridge Cemetery in Colt, Arkansas. 870-238-9400 |
| GATTINGER DONALD JOE 8 13 1945 4 27 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, April 29 2010-Mr. Donald Joe Gattinger, 64, of Conway, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at his home.Don was born Aug. 13, 1945, in Coral Gables, Fla.He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Gattinger and Velta Angel Gattinger; step-mother, Virginia... |
| GIBBS MILDRED MRS BOYD 9 27 1928 2 26 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, March 4 2010-Mrs. Mildred Gibbs, age 81, of Forrest City, died Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at Forrest City Medical Center.Mrs. Gibbs was born Sept. 27, 1928, in Starkville, Miss., the daughter of John Boyd Sr. and Lenora Boyd. She is survived by two brot... |
| GOODBAR BARBARA J. MISS 1942 4 26 2010 UNKNOWN | Tuesday, April 27 2010-Miss Barbara J. Goodbar, age 68, of Hernando, Miss., and formerly of Memphis, died Monday, April 26, 2010, at Select Serenity Hospital.Miss Goodbar was a retired loan analyst for First Tennessee Bank in Memphis. She is survived by three nephews... |
| GRAHAM ELLIOTT JR 6 14 1939 2 17 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, March 4 2010-Elliott Graham, Jr., 70 of Williamsville, N.Y. and formerly of Forrest City, passed away Feb. 17, 2010, at his home in New York. Mr. Graham was born June 14, 1939, in Forrest City to the late Elliott Graham and Eva Neal Graham. |
| GRAHAM JOE ELWOOD 1917 4 28 2010 UNKNOWN | Friday, April 30 2010-Mr. Joe Elwood Graham, age 93, of Marianna, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010.A memorial service for Mr. Graham will be held on Monday, May 3, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Church of God in Elaine.A second memorial service will be held at a late.. |
| GREEN ULYSSES Sr 4 12 1949 5 18 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, May 27 2010-Mr. Ulysses Green Sr., age 61, of Los Angeles, Calif. and formerly of Forrest City, died Tuesday, May 18. 2010, in Los Angeles, Calif.Mr. Green was born April 1, 1949, in Forrest City, the son of Alma Green and S.B. Green. He was a 1967.. |
| GREGORY GLORIA ANN MRS PARCHMAN 6 12 1953 1 2 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, January 14 2010-Mrs. Gloria Ann Gregory, age 56, of Irving, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010. Mrs. Gregory was born June 12, 1953, the daughter of Willie and Ozzie Parchman and was a 1971 graduate of Forrest City High School. Mrs. Gregory was a... |
| HALBERT EVELYN MRS HENRY 1 29 1919 1 11 2010 BELL | Mrs. Evelyn Halbert, age 90, of Palestine, died Monday at her home in Palestine. She had been in poor health for the past several years. Mrs. Halbert was born January 29, 1919, in the Posey Community, and was the daughter of Claude Henry and Willie Sorrells Henry. She lived in Palestine most of her life, was a retired school teacher after forty-two years of service, and attended the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Palestine. Mrs. Halbert married Hoyle Halbert in 1942, and he preceded her in death in 1997. She is survived by two daughters; Sheila Lowery of Palestine, and Mary Kim Halbert of Little Rock, two brothers; Tom Henry and Harold Henry, both of Cabot, two grandchildren; Angie and Scott, and three great-grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Halbert will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 11:00 A.M., Thursday, with burial in Bell Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday morning, 10:00 till 11:00 A.M., before the service, with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry. |
| HAMMONS GLENN RUSHING 5 26 1926 5 11 2010 FPARK | Mr. Glenn Rushing Hammons, age 83, of Forrest City, died Tuesday at the Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City. He had been in the hospital for the past ten days. Mr. Hammons was born May 26, 1926, in Jackson, Tennessee, and was the son of U. G. Hammons and Louise Rushing Hammons. He lived in Forrest City most all of his life, was a farmer and a Veteran of World War II. He served as a radio operator during the Asia-Pacific Campaign and the Occupation Forces in Japan, 5th Air Force, 1375 Signal Company Wing. He was a member of the Farm Bureau Association and served as the St. Francis County Farm Bureau President from 1963 to 1965, was a member of the First Baptist Church, where he served in various capacities as Deacon, Superintendent of the Sunday School and Sunday School teacher. Mr. Hammons married Mary Bob Hodges in 1946, and she preceded him in death in 2008. He is survived by two daughters; Cathryn Hammons Slater (John) and Lynnette Hammons Watts ( Michael), all of Little Rock, seven grandchildren; Molly Buford, Mary Ellen Buford Askew (Adam), Samantha Watts Marquard (Mike), Louis Watts, John Slater (Lane), Bill Slater, and Gary Slater, five great-grandchildren, his in-laws Verna and Kyle Woods, and a special friend, Lois Taylor. Services for Mr. Hammons will be held at the First Baptist Church in Forrest City, 11:00 A.M., Thursday with visitation to follow at the Church. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 507 North Rosser, Forrest City, Arkansas, 72335, or the charity of your choice. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry. |
| HARDY GEORGIA LEE MRS POOLE 12 22 1934 4 29 2010 UNKNOWN | Wednesday, May 5 2010-Miss Georgia Lee Poole Hardy, age 75, of Kansas City, Mo., died Thursday, April 29, 2010, at North Kansas City Hospital.Miss Hardy, born Dec. 22, 1934, in Forrest City the daughter of Leona Poole-Bond and Sam Phillips.She was a member o... |
| HARPER RUBY LEE MRS ROGERS 8 18 1926 6 7 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, June 10 2010 -Mrs. Ruby Lee Harper, age 83, of Forrest City died Monday, June 7, 2010, at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock.Mrs. Harper was born Aug. 18, 1926, in Greenwood, Miss., the daughter of Ezekiel Rogers and Lula Bell Stanberry Rogers. She i... |
| HARRIS GRACE RUTH MRS GRAY 11 29 1920 1 5 2010 UNKNOWN | Thursday, January 7 2010-Mrs. Grace Ruth Gray Harris, age 89, of Judsonia died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010.Mrs. Harris was born Nov. 29, 1920 in Forrest City, the daughter of Charles and Grace Clark Gray. She attended the St. Richards Catholic Church and served as Li... |
| HAWKINS LARVAN SR 5 7 1938 4 3 2010 UNKNOWN | Tuesday, April 13 2010-Mr. Larvan Hawkins Sr., age 71, of Palestine, died Saturday, April 3, 2010, at his home.Mr. Hawkins was born May 7, 1938, in Palestine, the son of Ivory Pulley Bondon and Walter Hawkins Sr.He was a member of the Union Hill Churc... |
| HENDERSON JOHNNY CALVIN 12 7 1933 4 12 2010 PRIVATE | December 07, 1933 ~ April 12, 2010-Johnny Calvin Henderson, a resident of Colt, Arkansas, departed this life, Monday, April 12, 2010, at the Cross Ridge Community Hospital in Wynne, Arkansas, at the age of Seventy-Six. He was born, December 7, 1933, in Hunter, Arkansas, the son of Clem and Lena McNeely Henderson. Mr. Henderson worked as a farm laborer most of his life. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Tollise Henderson, one son David Calvin Henderson, four sisters: Hazel Hollis, Magdeline Beggs, Ruthie Mae Robertson, Ester Luker. He is survived by one brother, Ed Henderson of Colt, Arkansas, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. All funeral services will be private. Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 870-238-9400 |
| HICKY DuPUY MRS LINDSEY 7 20 1917 5 20 2010 MT.VERNON | Mrs. DuPuy Lindsey Hicky age 92, of Forrest City, Arkansas died Thursday, May 20, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Hicky was born July 20, 1917 in Marianna, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Robert Harris Lindsey and Mattie Pearl Beazley Hicky. Mrs. Hicky was a lifetime mother and homemaker and was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. She supported various civic and charitable organizations. Mrs. Hicky married James Hicky in 1937 and he preceded her in death in 1993. She is survived by two daughters, Martha Hicky Fogelman and husband Robert of Memphis and Maryanne Macdonald and husband Donald of Memphis; one son, Philip Hicky II and wife LuLynne of Forrest City; seven grandchildren, Fran Fogelman Hyde and husband Magreger, Catherine Fogelman, Robert F. Fogelman II and wife Bradley, Philip Hicky III and wife Wendy, Lindsey Hicky Huttenbauer and husband Samuel, James Macdonald and Grant Macdonald. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 24, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Forrest City. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. |
| HIGGS INEZ HELEN 1 23 1916 6 2 2010 HUGHES | Tuesday, June 8 2010-Miss Inez Helen Higgs, age 94, of Raleigh, N.C., died Wednesday, June 2, 2010.Miss Higgs was born on January 23, 1916 in Colt, the daughter of the John H. Higgs and Elizabeth W. Higgs.Miss Higgs was retired from the VA Hospital...Ms. Inez Helen Higgs, died Wednesday, June 2, in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was born in Colt, Arkansas, and was the daughter of John Harrison Higgs and Martha Elizabeth Williams Higgs. She lived in North Carolina most of her life and was an administrative Secretary for the Federal Government. Ms. Higgs is survived by family members in North Carolina and also other family members in Arkansas. Services for Ms. Higgs will be held Graveside, 11:00 A.M., Thursday at the Hughes Cemetery in Forrest City. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry. |
| HILL BRIAN KENNETH 8 21 1957 1 9 2010 LOUGHRIDGE | August 21, 1957 ~ January 09, 2010-Brian "Kenneth" Hill, a resident of Wynne, Arkansas, departed this life, Saturday, January 9, 2010, at his residence, at the age of fifty-two. He was born, August 21, 1957, in St. Charles, Illinois, the son of William "Dub" and Bonnie Faye Haynes Hill. He married Miss Lena Robertson on November 19, 1976. Mr. Hill was of the Baptist faith, worked as a welder and construction worker. He enjoyed fishing, flying remote controlled planes, being outdoor and spending time with his family and friends. Ken was preceded in death by his parents and one brother: William Keith Hill. He is survived by his wife of thirty-three years: Lena Hill of the home, one son: Brian Jason Hill and wife Jesica of Colt, Arkansas, one daughter: Sherry Walker and husband Ricky Dan of Colt, Arkansas, one brother: Lee Hill of Forrest City, Arkansas, one sister: Cindy Lowe of Hardy, Arkansas, four grandchildren: Courtney Walker, Emily Hill, Briley Macie and Hadley Reese. Funeral Services will be conducted, Tuesday, January 12, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne, Arkansas, with Brother Andy Price officiating. Interment will follow at Loughridge Cemetery, Colt, Arkansas. 870-238-9400 |
| HILL JIMMY LEE 2 17 1950 6 5 2010 UNKNOWN | Monday, June 7 2010 -Mr. Jimmy Lee Hill, age 60, of Wheatley, died Saturday, June 5, 2010, at UAMS in Little Rock.Mr. Hill was born Feb. 17, 1950, the son of Clovis Eugene Hill and Florence Catherine Kelso Hill. He was a mechanic in the Palestine-Wheatley S... |
| HOLLOWAY THOMAS ELDER 7 14 1940 3 11 2010 UNKNOWN | Tuesday, March 23 2010-Elder Thomas Holloway, age 69, of Forrest City, died Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Pine Bluff.Mr. Holloway was born July 14, 1940, in Wedowee, Ala.He is survived by two daughters, Jerri Hawkins of Forrest City and Dashanda Fulton... |
| HOMEWOOD VIRGINIA MAE MRS JACKSON 10 2 1926 1 22 2010 FPARK | Mrs. Virginia Mae Jackson Homewood, age 83, of Forrest City, died Friday January 22, 2010, inWynne. Mrs. Homewood was born October 2, 1926, in Brickeys, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Clifton Andrew Jackson and Annie Lee White of West Helena. Mrs. Homewood lived in St. Fancis County most of her life. She retired after working twenty-eight years from General Industries in Forrest City. She was a member of Oak Hill Church of God. Mrs. Homewood loved the Lord, her family and church very much. Mrs. Homewood married Ruben Homewood in 1943. Mr. Homewood preceded her in death in 1994, having been her loving husband of fifty-one years. Mrs. Homewood is survived by one daughter, Margaret Ann Threat of Redfield, Arkansas, two sons: Edward Ruben Homewood Jr., of West Memphis, and Clifton Ira Homewood of Wynne, seven grandchildren; Cindy Cooper of Silver Spring, Maryland, Clifton Homewood Jr. of Widener, John Threat of Cabot, Greg Homewood of Cary, Illinois, Tony Homewood and Tammy Wizer of Wynne, and Neysa Pendergrass of Forrest City, twenty great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Homewood will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening 6:00 till 8:00 P.M., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry. |
| HORNE BILL R. 1937 3 12 2010 UNKNOWN | Monday, March 15 2010-Mr. Bill R. Horne, age 83, of Otwell, Ind., died Friday, March 12, 2010, at Jasper Memorial Hospital.Mr. Horne was born in Paris, the son of Clifton Horne and Thelma Nichols Horne. He attended Paris High School and entered the United St... |
| HUDDLESTON BILLY GENE 12 27 1934 1 4 2010 HUGHES | Mr. Billy Gene Huddleston, age 75, of Forrest City, died Monday at the Newport Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Newport. He had been in poor health for the past four years. Mr. Huddleston was born December 27, 1934, in Holcomb, Missouri, and was the son of Charles Huddleston and Opal McLeskey Huddleston. He lived in Missouri before moving to Forrest City in 1971, was a past employee for Massey Ferguson, retired from Farm Bureau in 2001, was a Korean Veteran, and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Forrest City. Mr. Huddleston married Beth Cassidy in 1953, and she survives him along with two sons; James C. Huddleston of Newport, and Rob Huddleston of Forrest City, two sisters; Barbara Murdock of Holcomb, Missouri, and Charlotte Howlett of Bragg City, Missouri, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He had two grandchildren, Robert Huddleston and Billy Huddleston, who both preceded him in death. Services for Mr. Huddleston will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 2:00 P.M., Thursday, with burial in Hughes Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening, 6:00 till 8:00 P.M., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry. Memorials are to be made to Calvary Christian School, 1611 North Washington, Forrest City, Arkansas, 72335 or to First Baptist Church, 507 N. Rosser, Forrest City, Arkansas 72335. |
| INGRAM-REED ALFREDA M. 9 16 1962 1 15 2010 UNKNOWN | Tuesday, January 19 2010Mrs. Alfreda M. Ingram-Reed, age 47, of Memphis, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Ingram-Reed was born Sept. 16, 1962, in Forrest City, the daughter of the late Roger Ingram and Alma R. Ingram. She is surv... |
| JAMES JIMMIE EDDIE 1943 3 2010 UNKNOWN | Monday, March 29 2010-Jimmy Edward "Eddie" James, 67, of Centerton, Arkansas died Saturday, Mar. |
| JAMES JOHNNIE LEE 4 10 1947 2 26 2010 GILL | Mr. Johnnie Lee James, 62 of Palestine, Arkansas died on Friday, February 26, 2010, at Crestpark Retirement Inn and Residential in Forrest City, Arkansas.Born Thursday, April 10, 1947 in Palestine, Arkansas.Surviving are sisters, Mrs. Eartha Smith of Palestine, AR, Mrs. Barbara Evans of Forrest City, AR and Mrs. Betty Collins of Detroit, MI.A gravesite service will be at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 03, 2010, at Gill Cemetery, Gill, AR.The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Clay Funeral Home, 116 North Water Street, Forrest City, Arkansas. |
| JAMES SOL M. 8 7 1937 4 25 2010 BELL | | |