Ruth Helen Rainbolt
Wilma L. Vick
Verniece Hubble Beliew
Verniece Beliew passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at Evergreen Nursing Home in Rector. She was born September 16, 1920, to Floyd and Amy Yancey Hubble in Rector. Mrs. Beliew was a retired cook from the Paragould School District. She was a member of East Side Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was a avid gardener, seamstress, wonderful cook, and a devoted wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, A. C. Beliew; one brother, L. C. Hubble; and by one sister, Pauline Blan. She is survived by her children, Marilynn and Joe Kirby of Bartlett, Tenn., Larry and Karen Beliew and Avery and Diane Beliew, all of Paragould. She is also survived by seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Maxine Casey of Paragould; and by one sister-in-law, Ozalene Beliew Washington of Halliday. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:15 to 10:10 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday at Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery, with Dennis Scudder and Jason Noel officiating. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 10:10 a.m. Her sons and grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Kenneth Stanton Miles Jr.
David Eugene McNeil
David Eugene McNeil, 46, of Paragould, formerly of Trumann, died Wednesday, April 2, 2008 in Paragould. Mr. McNeil was born July 7, 1961 He is survived by many friends, but no known family. Graveside services will be 3:30 P.M. Friday, April 11th, at Linwood Cemetery with Kenny McMahan officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:15 P.M. Friday at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 3:20 P.M. Scott Wilson, Jimmy Creece, Jerry Vinson, Paul Creecy, Dale Taber, and John Hancock will serve as pallbearers. Mark Bishop will be an honorary pallbearer. Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Gerald Dewayne Conger
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Fredrick Ray Prince I
Oma Lee White
Mrs. White died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at St.
Bernards Medical Center at Jonesboro at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 11
days.
Roland Wesley Gilliam
Roland Wesley Gilliam, 67, of Paragould, died Sunday, April 6, 2008, at his residence. Mr. Gilliam was born October 1, 1940, in Paragould, to Clarence and Velma Gilliam. He was retired from Delta Asphalt and the Greene County Road Department, and was a member of Trinity Full Gospel Church. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Gilliam of the home; four sons, Roland “Bub” Gilliam, Jr., Gary Gilliam and Vernon Bateman, all of Paragould, Allen Edson of Thayer, Missouri; and two daughters, Nancy Lamar and Sarah Messer, both of Paragould. He is also survived by three brothers, Paul Gilliam and Albert Gilliam, both of Paragould, Donald Gilliam of Memphis; two sisters, Linda Fears and Vernice Potter, both of Paragould; sixteen grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Kenneth Gilliam. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 9th, at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, with M.W. Ray officiating. Burial will follow in New Friendship Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Frankie Haller, Russell Stallcup, Mitchell Holcomb, Tom Wray, Kenny Kelley and Earl Bateman. Ward Robison and Wade Murray will serve as honorary pallbearers. Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Sally Ann Rowland
Sally Ann Rowland, 54, of Cape May Court House, New Jersey, formerly of Paragould, died Sunday, April 6, 2008, at the Cape Regional Medical Center, Cape May Court House. Born August 28, 1953, in Paragould, she was a research assistant for Lomax Consulting Group, Cape May Court House. Survivors include her parents, Harrel and Geraldine Shewmaker of Paragould; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jared Rowland of Paragould, and Aaron and Myra Rowland of Keller, Texas; two brothers, Drew Tyler of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, John Shewmaker of Hot Springs; and three sisters, Nena Burnette, Becky Adams, and Phyllis Williams, all of Paragould. She was preceded in death by her mother, Norma Jean May Shewmaker. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M to 9:00 P.M. Thursday, at the Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould. Funeral service will be 1:30 P.M., Friday, April 11th, at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Tommy Toombs officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Kymberlee Jae Hicks
Grace Faulkner Bennett
Grace E. Faulkner Bennett, 84, of Paragould, died Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at BelleMeade Nursing Center. Born May 25, 1923, in Greene County, Mrs. Bennett was a homemaker and a member of Rosewood Baptist Church. She oversaw the care of Moore Cemetery and did volunteer work for the Senior Bees. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Linda Faulkner of Walcott; two daughters and a son-in-law, Linda “Katy” Faulkner Garner, and Jackie and Bobby Henson, all of Paragould. She is also survived by one brother, Virgil “Buck” Felty of Paragould; four sisters, Alma Mohr of Jonesboro, Marcie Gibson, Van Dean Pearce, and Wanda “Ruthie” Tindell, all of Paragould; twelve grandchildren; twenty-nine great grandchildren; and by one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Littleton “Bit” Faulkner; her second husband, Owen E. Bennett; her parents, Eli and Josie Felty; one son, Donald Faulkner; one daughter-in-law, Fay Faulkner; one great grandson, Darin Russell; and by one sister, Dovie Felty. Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Friday, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 12th, at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Marion Gramling and Max Gregory officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Anthony Faulkner, Chris Faulkner, Greg Markum, Greg Garner, Brad Garner, Shawn Larson and Travis Garner will serve as pallbearers. Memorials to the Greene County Rescue Squad or to Rosewood Baptist Church would be appreciated. Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Marie Wray
Marie Wray, 83, of Paragould, died Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at her residence. Mrs. Wray was born March 21, 1925, in Etowah. She was a member of East Side Baptist Church and a former employee of Ely Walker Shirt Factory. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and John Taylor of Elkins, Arkansas, and Kay and Ray Noel of Paragould. She is also survived by one brother, Roy M. Cook of Etowah; five grandsons and their spouses, Bryan and Mandy Taylor of Hannibal, Missouri, Joe and Lisa Taylor of Mannford, Oklahoma, Stacey and Stephanie Noel of Paragould, Jason and Valerie Noel of Paragould, Tim and Heather Noel of Searcy; and by twelve great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward H. Wray; her parents, Homer and Emmie Cook; one infant brother and one infant sister. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 11th, at the East Side Baptist Church, Paragould, with Joe Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from noon until service time at East Side Baptist Church. Bryan Taylor, Joe Taylor, Stacey Noel, Jason Noel, Tim Noel and Mitchell Smith will serve as pallbearers. Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Wilda Mae Lenhart
Wilda Mae Lenhart, 60, of Paragould passed away April 8, 2008, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center. She was born October 16, 1947, in Paragould to D.S. and Laverna Marvin. She was a member of Marmaduke First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer Lenhart and two brothers, J.D. and James Marvin. She is survived by two brothers, G.E. Marvin of Paragould and C.E. Marvin of Arizona; seven sisters, Jewel Hatfield, Orine Marvin, Earline Childers, Bea Nettles and Wilma Strickland ,all of Paragould, Eyvonnie Harder and Lois Irvin of California. There will be a graveside service 1:30 p.m., Friday at New Friendship Cemetery with Wayne Faulkner officiating. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Wilda Lenhart Funeral Fund at Phillips Funeral Home. Online guest book: www.phillipsfuneral.net
Lucille Baird
Lucille Baird, 85, of Walcott, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at St. Bernard's Medical Center. A homemaker, Mrs. Baird was born June 29, 1922, in Walnut Ridge. She was a former Sunday School teacher and a devoted member of the Light Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Howard Jackson Baird, Jr. and his wife, Bonnie, of Walcott; three daughters, Ethel Noles of Walcott, Becky Diggs and husband, Jim, of Paragould and Sue Huffman and husband, Don, of Walcott. She is also survived by five grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Ethel Brunson; her husband, Howard Jackson Baird, Sr.; one great granddaughter, Rebecca Suzanne Davenport; one son-in-law, Bob Noles; three sisters, Lorene Thornton, Mardell Shaffer and Pauline Brunson; and by one brother, Lloyd Brunson. Visitation will be at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould, from 5:30-8:30 p.m, Friday. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 12th, at Light Baptist Church with Raymond Atwood and Glen Hoselton officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Walcott. Vance Cupp, Jr., David Pratt, Marvin Exum, Taf Wharton, Joe Pratt and Vance Cupp, III will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Glen Maple and John Kellerman. Memorials to the Light Baptist Church Building Fund would be appreciated. Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Larry Wayne Foster
Betty Marie Cate
Betty Marie Cate, 74, of Corning, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born October 5, 1933, in Palatka, AR., to the late Johnnie Poyner and Nora (Collins) Poyner, she was a homemaker, a 50-year member of Hickoria Missionary Baptist Church and a current member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Corning, where she was a Bible Scholar and Sunday School teacher. Her hobbies were flower gardening, quilting and sewing. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Leon "Fuzz" Cate, in March 2002, and two brothers, J.W. and Webster Poyner. Survivors include three sons, Phillip Cate of Blytheville, Steven Cate and Jonathan Cate, both of Corning; three daughters, Sherry Walley of Corning, Sheila Sellmeyer of Knobel and Ginger Hewett of Corning; two brothers, Denzil Poyner and Sonnie Poyner; one sister, Judy Poyner, 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning with Mike Chadwick and Doug Birch officiating. Burial in Post Oak Cemetery in McDougal with Ermert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
Frederick Liddell Jones
Wilma Maxine Koonce
Rufus Junior Smith
Donald was a member of the Freedom Worship Center in Paragould, a former employee of the Paragould Police Department, Emerson Electric and the Rock Valley College in Rockford, IL. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Glenna Swink of the home, son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Shiena Swink of Paragould, daughters Kathy Corba of Clio, Michigan and Deborah Bunning of Lakeland, Fl, sisters Glenda Kaminer and Sue Kueter of Paragould and Sharon Williams of Davis Junction, IL. Five grandchildren and two great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Bessie Hester Swink and a brother Harland “Bud” Swink. Visitation will be Monday from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. in the Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. William Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers are; Shawn McWilliams, Steve Kueter, Stan Self, Scott and Eddie Meredith and Greg Russom. The family asks that
memorials be made to St. Bernard’s Hospice.
Mattie Lashay Bryant
Mattie Lashay Bryant, daughter of James Bryant and Sherry Flood, was born August 12, 1992, in Kennett, MO. and passed away Friday, April 11, 2008, in Paragould, AR., at the age of 15 years. Mattie was an 8th-grader at Paragould Junior High School. Survivors include her father, James Bryant of Kennett; two moms, Sherry Flood and Pamela Wynne of Paragould; grandparents, Charles and Shirley Bryant of Campbell; one brother, Justin Flood and his wife, Fleshia, of Holcomb, Mo.; one sister, Raven Davis and husband, Jerry Don, of Kennett, Mo.; one nephew, Noah Utley of Kennett and other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Jim Edgar Flood, Snip Smith, Georgia Smith and one brother, Jeremy Flood. Visitation will be at the First United Methodist Church in Paragould on April 17, 2008, from 6-9 p.m. Funeral services are to be held at 3 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2008, at McDaniel Chapel in Senath with Rev. Tom Letchworth, Rev. Zach Roberts and Rev. Jeff Weaver officiating. Burial was in Senath Cemetery. Justin, Mike, Homer, Nick, Benny, Shannon, and Jessie will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Vincent, Stephen, Faith, Laisa, Joseph, Joe and Jimbo. McDaniel Funeral Service, Senath, was in charge of arrangements.
Trae McDonald Roach Trae McDonald Roach, age 17, son of Linus and Deloris Roach of Paragould, was born November 16, 1990, he went to be with his lord on Saturday, April 12, 2008. His sister and brother, Teresa and Wynn Roach, Paragould, miss him greatly. Trae is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents. His dappled dachshund, Miss Hattie, mourns him as well. Trae was a student at Greene County Tech. A fan of baseball, Trae played the game from his early years until age 14, and to his death was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Trae always appreciated the outdoors and would spend hours walking through the woods and exploring the terrain. Trae loved learning about and watching all animals and had a special fondness for dogs. He exhibited compassion for individuals who were being bullied and ostracized. Trae was a loyal friend. He was a member of East Side Baptist Church, Paragould. He enjoyed an eclectic mix of musical genres, playing video games with friends, watching movies, macaroni and cheese, energy drinks, Mt. Dew, Brown Sugar Pop Tarts and Miss Nancy Hoke's homemade rolls. The loss of Trae is felt deeply by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at Heath Colonial Chapel at 10:00 am with Reverend Packey Magel officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, from 6:30-9:00 pm at Heath Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to P.A.W.S. Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Kim Alan Farmer
Erna Lou Easton
Euna Mae Apodoca
Euna Mae (Powers) Apodoca, formerly of Paragould passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008, in El Paso, Texas. She is survived by one son, Gary Apodoca of El Paso; one daughter, Cathy Morales of Pheonix, Ariz.; a sister, Ovillia DePriest of Bolivar, Tenn.; a brother, John Powers and two sisters, Verda Futrell and Josephine Ryan, all of Paragould. Funeral services will be Friday in Ft. Bliss, Texas.
Mary Capps Garner
Mary Capps Garner, 69, of Paragould, formerly of Broseley, died Saturday, April 12, 2008, at the Hospice House in Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Garner was born Aug. 20, 1938, in Hayti, Missouri. She had lived in Paragould for the past 12 years and had lived in Quinn and Broseley most of her life. She was a member of the Beech Grove General Baptist Church in Beech Grove and was a homemaker. On March 31, 1955, she married Harvey Capps. He preceded her in death on Feb. 11, 1990. She later married James Garner. Survivors include one son, Terry Capps of Ellsinore; one daughter, Gina Trout and her husband, Jerry, of Papillion, Neb.; three sisters, Barb Morrison and Pat Williams, both of O’Fallon, Mo. and Carolyn Bryant of Bonne Terre, Mo.; five brothers, Herschel Mullins, James Mullins, John Flowers and James Flowers, all of Qulin, Mo. and Jackie Flowers of Dover, Del.; three grandchildren, Elijah Capps, Joshua Trout and Beth Trout; one great-grandchild, Morgan Capps and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Garner was preceded in death by one brother, Ray Mullins. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m., today at the White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m., Wednesday in the chapel with the Rev. Richard Williams officiating. Burial will be in Brown’s Chapel Cemetery.
Kathryn Jane Hoskins
Kathryn Jane Hoskins died April 14, 2008. She was born August 4, 1928, near Lorado, a long time employee of Paragould Chamber of Commerce, Ford and Herget Insurance Company, and retired from Foremost and Turner Dairies. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Paragould. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rena Caraway Brandon and Richard Grover Brandon and a sister, Mary Lou Gist. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Owen Hoskins; a sister Carolyn Ford Highfill of Paragould; sons and their spouses, Richard and Rebecca Hoskins of Paragould, Stephen and Margaret Hoskins of Bismark, and Frank Hoskins and Marnie Rose of Milton, Fla.; granddaughters, Katy McDowell of Paragould and Frankie Rutherford of Bismark; great-granddaughter, Reese Kathryn Rutherford of Bismark; nieces and nephews, Rena Jackson, Marilyn Brasher, Donna Gist Moore, Angela Shilcutt, Andy Ford and Brandon Gist and many great-nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include Kyle Jackson, Davey Joe Jackson, Phillip Brasher, Shawn McDowell, Bert Daggett, J.R. Wyatt. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Heath Funeral Home, Rev. Tom Letchworth and Zach Roberts. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Today. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Building Fund or charity of choice.
Prentis Wayne Heathcock
Prentis Wayne Heathcock, 61, of Paragould, died Monday, April 14, 2008 in Jonesboro. Mr. Heathcock was born November 19, 1946. His parents, Julius Prentis and Ida Mae Heathcock and grandson, Devan Allen Easton precede him in death. He was a Vietnam veteran who served two tours of duty. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Heathcock, of the home; daughters, Bobbi Joe Richardson of Bakersfield, Calif., Krystal Dawn Easton and Glenda Faye Owens, both of Paragould; sister, Mary Jackson of Leachville and nine grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., today at Heath Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m., Friday at Linwood Cemetery. Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Jacquelyn Faye Craig
Jacquelyn Faye “Jackie” Goodman Craig, 66, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at her residence. Jackie was born April 30, 1941. She was a former employee of Darling Store Fixtures, Emerson Electric, Ely Walker shirt factory, Hilton Hotels, and King’s Daughters and Sons Home in Memphis. Jackie enjoyed antiques, quilting and going “junkin”. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Staci Haynes Goodman; and granddaughters, Madelyn Grace Goodman, Shalene and Tameika Turman, all of Paragould. She is also survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Lesta and Tim Gardner of Paragould; three nieces, Lesli and Lynsi Gardner, and Tammy Lenderman; one nephew, Don Allen Goodman; two aunts, Maxine Brookhouse, Jennie Pribble; three great grandchildren; two great nephews; and by many loving cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert “Bud” Goodman; her mother, Jewell “Mick” May Goodman Hogland; her stepfather, Lester “Lec” Hogland; her brother, Robert Michael Goodman; and by her husband, Solon Ray Craig. Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould. The funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 17th, at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be later at Rest Hills Memorial Park, Sherwood, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Regina Lynette Hudgens
Regina Lynette Hudgens, 34, of Paragould, died Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at Cash. Born May 22, 1973, in Flint, Michigan, Regina was a 1993 graduate of Greene County Tech and a member of the Newton Street Church of Christ. Survivors include her mother, Terry Hudgens of the home; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Rickey and Krystal Leisure of Paragould, Patrick and Rebecca Ashford of Charleston, South Carolina; and one sister and brother-in-law, Dana and Robert Pate of Cash. She is also survived by six nephews; three nieces; and by several uncles, aunts, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Ken Hudgens; and by one sister, Dianna Lynn Hudgens. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 18th, at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with L. R. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. Memorials to Children’s Homes of Paragould would be appreciated. Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Robert Deleon
Robert Deleon, 50, of Paragould, passed away April 15, 2008, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born Aug. 5, 1957, in Houston, Texas to Samuel and Sylvestra Deleon. He was a free spirit who enjoyed riding his Harley. He is survived by one son, Joshua Rushford of Paragould; one daughter, Shay Reed of Paragould; a sister Elizabeth Buford of Baytown, Texas, and two grandchildren, Alex Tyler and Elijah Reed. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Jose Deleon and Samuel Deleon, Jr. and an infant son Bobby Ray Deleon. There will not be any services; he will be cremated. Online guest book: www.phillipsfuneral.net
Cecile Marie Ehrhardt
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James Houston Edwards
Preston Scott Phillips
Preston Scott Phillips, infant son of Jason and Grace Phillips of Paragould, died April 18, 2008 at his home. Preston was born March 13, 2008. Along with his parents his is survived by two brothers, Tanner and Austin Phillips of the home; grandparents, Scotty and Jackie Phillips, Warren and Brenda Cowart; great grandparents, Buddy and Pauline Phillips, and Ray and Norma Jennings; great great grandfather, Hubert Isbell; step grandparents, Doug Reimers and Carmella Martin. He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Mary Ann Newsom and his great grandfather, Jackie Isbell. Funeral services will be 10:30 A. M. Monday, April 21st at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday, 6:00 P. M. until 9:00 P. M. at Mitchell Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Benjamin Project. Online guest book: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Mary Lou Fraysher
Mary Lou Fraysher, 69, of North Charleston, S.C., formerly of Paragould died April 18, 2007. She was born April 24, 1938, in Creston, OH., the daughter of the late John Swartz, II and June Chapin Swartz. She was a retired hospital housekeeping supervisor and also was a waitress for several years. Survivors include her sons, John Fraysher of Charleston and Alan K. Dicus of Paragould; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers, Jim Chapin of Bremerton, Wash. and John Swartz of Kent, Wash. and sister, Diana Pratt of Auburn, Wash. Visitation will be held today from 6-8 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Don Slatton officiating. Online guest book: www.heathfuneralhome.com
Addie Vaudine Blackwood
Born March 8, 1918, in Walcott, Mrs. Blackwood was a homemaker, and a member of East Side Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Ronald Taylor of Weldon Spring, Missouri; one sister, Betty Short of Paragould; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Vera Short; her husband, Jack Blackwood; and by one brother, Louie Short. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday at the Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould. Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 22nd, at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Dennis Scudder and Jason Noel officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Joe Crockett, Bill Frazier, Bill Lott, Joe Reeves, Joe Skaggs and Les Ward will serve as pallbearers. Online guest register: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Geneva Gail Fields
Born April 25, 1956, in Paragould, she was a custodian at Greene County Tech and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her mother, Grace Fields; one son, Nick Austin; one brother, David Fields; and four sisters, Sharon Desenza, Vanessa Greer, Bonnie Staires, and Sheila York, all of Paragould. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Cody Austin, Britney Austin and Chase Austin. She was preceded in death by her father, Boyce Fields; and one son, Chris Austin. Visitation will be Monday from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 22nd, at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, with Royce Boling officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Knott Cemetery.
Clifford Featherston
Clifford Featherston, 83, of Marmaduke passed away April 21, 2008, at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould. He was born July 19, 1924, to the late John and Myrtle (Hubble) Featherston in Clay County. Clifford was a farmer and enjoyed showing horses and working with bird dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Denver Featherston; a brother, Dallas Petty; a half brother, J.T. Featherston and one sister, Carleen Twitty. He is survived by his wife, Clara Mae Featherston; three daughters, Teresa Hutchins of Bella Vista, Marsha Kinsey of Springfield, Va. and Lorna Stewart of Piggott; three grandchildren, Derek Stewart, Delayne Easterwood and Sherri Easterwood; three great-grandchildren, Darren Peterson, K.J. Merchant and Candace Easterwood; two brothers, Ralph Featherston of Piggott, Ray Featherston of Greenway; one sister Wynell Wesley of Turlock, CA. and a half sister, Evelyn Fanning along with a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 24, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. at the Irby Funeral Home in Marmaduke with Arvil Hill officiating. Interment will be at the Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector. Visitation will be today from 6 until 9 p.m. at the chapel also. Online guest book: www.irbyfuneralhome.com
Judy Gail Hailey
Judy Gail Hailey departed this world Tuesday, April 22, 2008, to be with her Lord and Savior in her heavenly home. Judy was born March 21, 1960, in Wasco, California, but lived most of her life in Paragould. She was a member of West View Baptist Church and loved her church family very much. Judy also attended FOCUS until she was forced to quit due to health reasons. She was preceded in death by her parents, Zack Edward “Bud” and Dewanda Ross Hailey; one brother, Terry Hailey; one niece, Christy Michelle Hailey; her very special friend, David Winn; her maternal grandparents, Fred and Mary Martin, and Dutch and Lorene Wilkerson; her paternal grandparents, Zack Beasley and Verva Hailey; and also aunts, uncles and cousins. Judy is survived by three sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Jesse Dollars of the home, Doretta and Tommy Scott and Sara and Greg Huffine; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Jack and Barbara Hailey, Steve and Cora Hailey, Lloyd Hailey and Robert Hailey; and a number of nieces and nephews, whom she loved with all her heart. Judy was truly one of God’s special children and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 25th, at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Marc Reeves officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jack E. Hailey, Jesse A. Dollars, Jason Dollars, Dustin Scott, Jordan Hailey, and Jackson Hailey. Honorary pallbearers will be Adam Huffine, Seth Dollars, Michael Hailey, Logan Hailey, Corey Rollings and Shannon Scott. Online guest registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Janet Lee Masterson
Janet Lee Masterson, 45, of Marmaduke, passed away April 22, 2008, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro. She was born February 2, 1963, in Selineis, CA. to Leroy and Viola Cobb. She was a member of Marmaduke First Baptist Church and loved by all who knew her. She is survived by her father, Leroy Cobb, of Marmaduke; one son, Timothy Abbott; one daughter, Michelle Wilson; one brother, James Cobb, all of Paragould; two sisters, Linda and Julie Cobb of Marmaduke and five grandchildren, Brandon, Taylor and Katie Wilson, Justice and Bailey Joiner. She was preceded in death by her mother, Viola Cobb; her husband, David Lee Abbott; a brother, Larry Cobb and a sister, Mary Daniels. Visitation will be Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 3 p.m. at New Friendship Cemetery with Larry McFadden officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris Stallings, Nathan McDaniel, Jeremy Higgins, Tim Wellman, Kenny Rubbo and Willie Edgar. Online guest book: www.phillipsfuneral.net
William “Bill” Clark
Mr. William Clay “Bill” Clark, Jr., 87, of Cardwell, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born in Cardwell, he was the son of the late William Clay and Vera Ellen Lockard Clark and had been a Cardwell resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of Cardwell High School and received a Masters of Science in Education from Arkansas State University in 1961. He later received an Advanced Masters Degree in Education from the University of Tennessee. He was a retired school teacher and administrator serving several school districts over the years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Letta Jo Bogle Clark, in 2001 and two sons, Bobby and Billy Clark. Bill was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, a Navy Veteran of World War II, and a member of the Cardwell Baptist Church. He is survived by two sons, John Paul Clark and his wife, Rhonda, of Cardwell and Mike Clark of Valley Park, Mo.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Martha and her husband, Gary Blankenship, of Paragould and Suzanne and her husband, Jimmy Bushong, also of Paragould; one daughter-in-law, Anna Clark of Monette; one sister, Geraldine Shepherd of Sterling, Va. He also leaves nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Bill also leaves his extended family; Larry and Jeannie Clark, Glenna Huckabee, and Ernie Walker. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2008 at the Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Leachville with Rev. David Powell, Rev. Zach Roberts, and Randy Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Cardwell Cemetery. The family received visitors from 6-9 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Mike Clark, John Paul Clark, David Lynn Clark, Jimmy Bushong, Gary Blankenship, Larry Clark, Logan Bushong, and Ernie Walker. Online guest book: www.HowardFuneralService.com
Dempsey Theadore Wilson
Mary Ruth Smelser
Mary Ruth Smelser, 80, of Paragould died Thursday, April 24, 2008, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. She was a homemaker and of Nazarine faith. She was born November 21, 1927 the daughter of the late James Ernest Smelser and Ella Mae (Dickerson) Smelser. She is also preceded by three brothers: Bruce, Bert and Thomas Smelser; and five sisters: Eula Ford, Erie Green, Zuline Corner, Marie McGarraugh and Faye Partlow. Surviving are one brother, Willie J. Smelser and one sister, Maxine Martin of Paragould The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Saturday, April 26, 2008 followed by funeral services at the Heath Colonial Chapel at 2:00 PM with Reverend Bob Lee and Reverend Eddie Gene Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould. Pallbearers will be Ken Hoppe, Shaun Smelser, Ryan Robeson, Cal Newsom and Dennis Smelser. Online guest book, go to www.heathfuneralhome.com
Laverne Jones
William H. "Willie" Green
William H. "Willie" Green, 81, of Kennett, Mo., died Friday, April 25, 2008, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Ark. Born September 3, 1926, at Bark Camp, Mo., he was the son of the late Frank and Paralee Marler Green. On June 26, 1948 in Piggott, AR., he married Royale Foster, who survives. Other survivors include four daughters, Pamela Grisham and husband, Kenneth, of Bragg City, Phyllis Palmer and husband Barry, of Kennett, Connie Green of Kennett, and Tracy Smallmon and husband, Jeff, of Paragould; two brothers, Jim Green of Sedgewickville, Mo., and Dan Green of Kansas City, Mo.; three sisters, Mary Lee Powers of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Vila Faye Grimes of Conway, Ark., and Frankie Sue Robbins of Jackson, Mo.; grandchildren, Layne Benson of Jonesboro, Chris Benson of Kennett, Paige Vandiver of Birmingham, Ala., Shannon Pillow of Paragould and Jeff Smallmon, Jr., of Paragould. Funeral services will be held, Sunday, April 27, at the McDaniel Funeral Home Chapel at Kennett, with Dwight Harrison officiating. Burial in Memorial Gardens Cemetery at Kennett. Pallbearers will be Kenny Grisham, Tommy Samples, Merle Frederick, Harold Lee Watson, James Hackworth and Curt Benson. Honorary pallbearers are Harold Edwards, Dennis Vandiver, Wayne "Peck" Pelts, Brad Benson and Bob Akers.
Mary Elizabeth Rowland
Mary Elizabeth Rowland passed from this life on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 27, 1931, at Paragould, to the late Clyde and Mildred Hester. Mary was a follower of Jesus Christ, a devoted member of East Side Baptist Church, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Bill Rowland; a daughter, Elaine Marshall, her husband, Bryant, and their son, Evan; a son, Mark Rowland, his wife, Carrie, and their daughters, Claire and Rachel, Survivors also include a brother, Mack Hester and wife, Anne; two sisters, Barbara Parks and husband, Bob, and Kay Merchant and husband, John, all of Paragould. A celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at East Side Baptist Church, Paragould, with the Rev. Jason Noel and Rev. Dennis Scudder officiating. Burial will follow at Finch Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 at the funeral home. Honored to serve as pallbearers are Joe Reeves, Kelly Wright, Dale Johnston, Michael Church, Bryan Reddick, and Ray Noel. Memorials to East Side Baptist Church Homebound Ministries would be appreciated. Online guest registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
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