Raymond A. Myracle

Raymond A. Myracle, 89, of Paragould died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born at Paragould, he was a retired construction worker.

Survivors include two sons, Dan Myracle and Jerry McDonald, both of Paragould; one daughter, Belinda Franks of Paragould; two sisters, Willadene Hyde and Bonnie Myracle, both of Cardwell, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney William and Lillie Holcomb Myracle, three brothers and one sister.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Heath Funeral Home Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Arthur Phelps officiating. Burial will follow in Cardwell Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Audrey Remagen, Steven Huffine, Charles Knuckles, Steve Breckenridge and Matt Manley.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Cardwell Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 488, Cardwell 63829.

Fannie Marie Dinwiddie

Fannie Marie Dinwiddie, 79, of Paragould, died Sunday, August 1, 2004 at NEA Medical Center.

Mrs. Dinwiddie was born September 24, 1924, in Greene County, Arkansas. A shoe factory employee for eighteen years, she was also a seamstress, homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a beloved friend. She was a member of the Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Don Carlile of Paragould; one sister, Oma Lee Thomason of Paragould; two grandsons, Major Promotable Christopher B. Carlile and wife, Sandy, of Omaha, Nebraska, and John Shannon Carlile and wife, Amanda, of Paragould. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Chelsea Brook Carlile of Omaha, Jonathan Blake Carlile and Jessica Summer Carlile, both of Paragould.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Dinwiddie; her parents, O.T. and Amelia Chunn; one son, John Ridgley Dinwiddie; three brothers, Earl Chunn, Roy Chunn and Harry Chunn; and by one sister, Louise Chunn.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, with Larry McFadden officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Joe Dickinson, Charles Noel, Junior Palmer, Don Carlile, John Shannon Carlile and Chris Carlile.

C. Leon Swindle

C. Leon Swindle, 55, of Paragould passed away Sunday, August 1, 2004, at his residence. He was the former owner and Pharmacist of Walden Drug Store and a member and Deacon of Brown's Chapel Baptist Church and former Deacon of Walcott Baptist Church. Leon was a 1967 graduate of Greene County Tech, former member of the Civitan Club, member of the Paragould School Board, member of the American State Bank Board of Directors, former member of the Chamber of Commerce Board, a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and of the Medical Missionary team to Guatemala for several years.

He is survived by his wife, Carla (Shatley) Swindle of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Russell Swindle of Arlington, Texas, and Blake and Miste Swindle of Paragould; one daughter, Libby Swindle of Paragould; mother, Kitty Swindle of Paragould; one brother and sister-in-law, Frankie and Janie Swindle of Paragould; one nephew, Andy Swindle of Paragould; and one granddaughter, Raegan Elizabeth Swindle of Paragould.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Swindle, and a nephew, Timmy Swindle.

Visitation will be today, 6 to 9 p.m., at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Brown's Chapel Baptist Church with Reverend Royce Boling and Reverend Rudy Ring officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Richard Newberry, Dewayne Boone, Harvey Potter, Jerry Gifford, Bob Hodge, Howard Joy and Rex Bouldin. Honorary pallbearers will be the Walden Drug Store family and Deacons of Brown's Chapel Baptist Church.

Those wishing to leave lasting memorials may want to consider Brown's Chapel Baptist Church or Walcott Baptist Church.

Lessie O. Cox Pack

Lessie O. Cox Pack, 94, of St. Louis, formerly of Paragould, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004 at St. Louis Altenheim.

Born October 9, 1909 in Paragould, she had worked for Emerson Electric Co. for 35 years. She was also a longtime member of Southside Church of Christ.

There are no immediate survivors.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Loy Kenneth Pack, one son, Loy Carlos Pack, and a daughter, Noma Carlene Pack.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Heath Funeral Home Colonial Chapel in Paragould, with Waylon Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

James Weston

James Weston, 68, of Lorado died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004 at his residence.

Born in Rossville, Ga., he was a veteran who served during the Korean War. He had worked for Boling Security and was a member of Lorado Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Meredith Weston of Lorado; one stepdaughter, Donna McCinnis of Seattle; one brother, Jack Weston of Brooksville, Fla.; four sisters, Lavada Parsons of Columbus, Miss., Jewell Dix of Sneedville, Tenn., Betty Rankin of Columbus, Ohio, and Sendie Locke of Roswell, N.M.; three stepgrandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery, with Jerry Reed officiating. Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be from noon-1:45 p.m. at the funeral home.

Ira Brian Hill

Ira Brian Hill, 45, of Paragould died Monday, August 2, 2004 at his residence.

A former factory worker, Mr. Hill was born in Paragould, July 16, 1959.

Survivors include his mother, Peggy Hill of the home; one brother, Joe Allen Hill of Paragould; and one sister, Sheila Ward of Jonesboro.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Hill.

Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Thursday, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

A graveside service will be held 3:30 p.m., Friday, at New Friendship Cemetery with Phillip Bynum officiating.

Lenia Vanhorn

Lenia Vanhorn, 44, Paragould, died Tuesday, August 3, 2004.

Survivors: mother, Lowanda Cole; children, Derek (Paragould), Amy Vanhorn (Marmaduke); companion, Mark Amorine; siblings Donny, Darrell Shatley (Paragould), Renia Goodman (Lafe); Grandchildren, Hailey Raylynn, Destiny, Dakota, Mahaley, Valerie.

Preceded in death by father, Donald Shatley.

Visitation, 6-8 P.M. tonight at Heath Funeral Home; Funeral, Friday, 11:00 A.M.,

Warren's Chapel Cemetery.

Mary Manora Diaz

Mary Manora Diaz, 81, of Paragould, died Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born in Cash, Arkansas, November, 4, 1922, Mrs. Diaz was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include three sons, Carl Cooper and James Cooper both of Paragould, Robert Cooper of Sacramento, California, four daughters, Helen Moore of Almo Kentucky, Patsy Thomas of Smartville, California, Joan Totty of Seminole, Oklahoma, and Martha Jane Cooper of Gold Hill, Oregon. She is also survived by one brother, James Michael Pippenger, Jr. of Moses Lake, Washington; one sister, Altie Smith of Flippin, Arkansas; fourteen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; and several step grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosetta and James Michael Pippenger; one sister, Edith Pippenger; and by one son, Frank Cooper, Jr.

Visitation will be 6:00-9:00 p.m., Thursday, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, at Warren's Chapel Cemetery with Stacy Prater officiating.

Bessie Frances Bowlin

Bessie Frances Bowlin, 94, of Walcott, died Wednesday, August 4th, 2004, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

Born August 28, 1909, in Walcott, Mrs. Bowlin was a retired dorm mother at A.S.U. She was a member of the Walcott Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sisters, Essie May of Walcott and Pearlie Wilcox of Calverton, New York; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Gilbertson of Knoxville, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Donnie Mack Bowlin, Jr., of Franklin, Tennessee, and Deanna Slagle of Knoxville, Tennessee; and two great grandchildren, Jay and Laura Slagle of Knoxville. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ab and Dora Newsom; her first husband, Hubert Bowlin; her second husband, Jones Jetton; one son, Donnie Mack Bowlin, Sr.; two brothers, Ovel Newsom and Wake Newsom and by one half-sister, Tilda May.

Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral service will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m., at the Walcott Baptist Church, with Tom Elliott officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Pall Bearers will be nephews, Paul Dean May, Argene May, Chester May, Jackie May, W.D. Newsom, and Kevin May.

Johnny Ray Abbott, Sr.

Johnny Ray Abbott, Sr., 61, of Paragould, died Thursday, August 5th, 2004, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born August 28, 1942, in Qulin, Missouri, he was the retired owner of Abbott's Pallet Material Mill of Paragould.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Claudine Futrell~Abbott; one son, Johnny Ray Abbott, Jr. of Paragould; one daughter, Terry Taylor of Lafe; and five grandchildren, Nicholas Abbott of Paragould, and Tiffany Abbott, David Taylor, Sean Taylor and Bridgette Prince, all of Lafe. He is also survived by one brother, Bill Abbott of Dixie, Arkansas; and four sisters, Geraldine Rose of Brookland and Imagene Huffines, Debra Jones and Christine Halsell, all of Paragould.

Visitation will be from 12:00-12:45 p.m., Saturday, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Graveside service will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Saturday, at Greene County Memorial Gardens with Terry Songer officiating.

Louise Mary Potts

Louise Mary Potts, 79, died Wednesday, August 4, 2004, at National Health Care, Desloge, Missouri.

A former department store clerk, Mrs. Potts was born November 21, 1924, in Greene County.

Survivors include one son, John W. Potts of Desloge, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Eder Potts of Dittmer, Missouri; one stepsister, Geraldine Long of Paragould; and a nephew, Richard Mayo of St. Louis.

She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Richmond; her mother, Anna Mae Ennis; her husband, Vernon H. Potts; two brothers, Fred Richmond and Jay Richmond and by a sister, Betty L. Ripa.

Visitation will be from 9:00-9:45 a.m., Saturday, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould, with a graveside service following at 10:00 a.m., at Linwood Cemetery.

Chester Joseph Giles

Chester Joseph Giles, 86, of Paragould passed away August 6, 2004, at his residence in Paragould. He was born in Paragould and was a retired Postal worker.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Florence Raley Gates.

He is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law; Danny and Jan Giles, David Giles, Steve and Brenda Giles, Scott and Sharlene Giles all of Paragould, and Jeff and Teresa Giles of Jonesboro. Six Daughters and sons-in-law; Linda and Richard Pope, Beth and Jim Allensworth all of Paragould, Judy and Randy Scott of Fontaine, Donna and Dave Kuhn of Spanaway, Wa., Sarah and Stan Harris, and Martha Giles of Puyallup, Wa., three brothers, Robert A. Giles of Brea, Ca., Ernest H. Giles of Baltimore, Md., and Willard T. Garrison of Champaign, Il. Seventeen grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father John Marconi officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Rosary will be 6:00 P.M. Monday at Heath Funeral Home. Visitation will follow the rosary from 6:30-9:00 P.M. Pallbearers will be Danny Giles, David Giles, Steve Giles, Scott Giles, Jeff Giles and Richard Pope. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Randy Scott, David Kuhn , Stan Harris, and Jim Allensworth.

Those wishing to leave lasting memorials may want to consider St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Cletis Warren "Putt" McFall

Cletis Warren "Putt" McFall, 66, of Paragould, Arkansas died August 6, 2004, in the North East Arkansas Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Mr. McFall was born on April 28, 1938, in Lafe, Arkansas. He worked for Emerson Electric for over twenty years, he was a cattle farmer, dairy farmer, carpenter and of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include: his wife Glenda McFall of the home, two sons and daughter-in-law: Stephen and Angela McFall, and Joshua McFall all of Paragould, two daughters and sons-in-law: Pamela and Rob Collins of Beech Grove, Arkansas and Debra and Tony Johnson of Goobertown, Arkansas, one brother: Winfred McFall of Corning, Arkansas, three sisters: Melba McMillan of Palos Verdes Estates, California, Barbara Lemoine of Port Charolott, Florida and Shirlene Bollinger of Paragould, two grandchildren: Justin McFall and Gage Anthony Johnson, four step grandchildren: Brittaney Robinson, Andrea Baumann, Adam Baumann and Nathan Baumann.

He was preceded in death by: his parents: Cardeal Warren McFall and Magdalene Cole McFall.

Funeral services will be 1:30 P.M. Monday at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wayne Faulkner officiating, burial will follow in the Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sunday at the Mitchell Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be: Alfred Colonel Henson, Gary Henson, Rodney McClelland, James Eaker, Ray Noel and Roger Vick. Honorary pallbearers will include: Ed England, Tom Bailey, Harold McClelland, Charles Manis and John Smith.

Memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Gladys Marie Newsom

Gladys Marie Newsom, 75, of Oak Grove, died Thursday, August 5, 2004, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

Born April 21, 1929, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, she was a retired shirt factory employee and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her husband, Bennie R. Newsom of Oak Grove; one daughter and son-in-law, Joan K. and David Stovall of Paragould; two brothers, Henry "Hank" Huffman of Michigan, Douglas Huffman of Kalamazoo, Michigan; and one sister, Eva Jane Johnson of Hartford, Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Dovie Huffman; three brothers and two sisters.

Visitation will be Sunday from 6:00-9:00 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral services will be Monday at 10:30 a.m., at Fairview Baptist Church with Marion Gramling officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Charles Gatlin, William Allison, Randy Wallace, J.W. Rowls, Kenny Allison and Willie Smelser.

James Edward Nettles

James Edward Nettles, 76, Paragould, died Friday, August 6, 2004.

A member of Second & Walnut Church of Christ & Navy veteran. Survivors are wife, Beatrice, nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law.

Funeral services are Monday, 11:00 A.M., Heath Colonial Chapel, James A. Brown officiating.

Burial at Memorial Gardens. Visitation is Monday morning, 9-11:00 A.M.

Opal Alene Horton

Opal Alene Horton, 75, of Cardwell, Missouri, passed away August 8, 2004, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was a cook at Southland Schools for twenty five years. She attended Boon's Chapel Church of Christ in Steele, Missouri, and Calvary Full Gospel Church in Cardwell.

She is survived by her husband, Henry C. Horton, Jr. of Cardwell; a son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Judy Horton of Steele; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Terry Milburn of Cardwell, three grandchildren and their spouses, Michael and Brooke Horton of Steele, Scott and Kristie Hambrick of Orlando, Florida, and Julie and Johnathon Pierce of Paragould, and an expectant great-grandson, Matthew Michael Horton of Steele.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Merdie and Pearl McGougan Henley.

Visitation will be today, 6:00-8:00 PM at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services Wednesday at 10:00 AM at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Michael Horton and Reverend Leland Dement officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Kevin Letson, Terry Letson, Rick Cross, Harvey Beasley, Michael Brown, Doug Kemmett. Honorary Pallbearers: Louis Wyatt, Frank Allen Copeland, Jerry Smith.

Memorials may be to the Children's Home of Paragould.

Georgia Huckabee

Georgia Huckabee, 69, of Cardwell, Missouri, died Saturday, August 7th, 2004, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

A retired cook, Mrs. Huckabee was born March 22, 1935, in Centerville, Illinois. She was of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Lonnie Joe and Sandy Huckabee of Arbyrd, Thomas Henry Huckabee of Cardwell, Michael A. and Bonnie Huckabee of Sebring, Florida; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Kathleen Huckabee, Calleen and Renard Mantle, all of Centertown, Missouri, and Linda and Herburt Davis of Arbyrd. She is also survived by two brothers, Robert Bateman of Paragould, Ronald Bateman of Gainesville, Arkansas, four sisters, Shirley Gillum and Barbara Franklin, both of Gainesville, Peggy Huckabee of Arbyrd, Ethel Rippy of Paragould; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Ola Bateman; her husband, Lonnie H. Huckabee; one daughter, Teresa Bullock; five brothers and two sisters.

Visitation began Monday evening at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral service will be today at 1:30 p.m., graveside at New Friendship Cemetery with Wayne Clements officiating. Procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:10 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Mike Matthias, Frank Sawyer, Rollin Lee Gillum, Gary Gillum, Robert Franklin and George Allen Bateman.

Linda Wood Prince

Linda Wood Prince, 52, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, August 7th, 2004, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis.

Born February 1, 1952, in Greene County, Arkansas, Mrs. Prince was a homemaker and a member of the 1st Church of God, Poplar Bluff.

Survivors include her parents, Buford and Louise Wood of Paragould; her husband, Richard Prince of the home; one son, Jamey Bland of Corning; two daughters, Carrie Garner of Corning and Lisa Baldwin Hill of Paragould. She is also survived by two brothers and two sisters, James Wood, Jeff Wood, Donna Campbell and Wanda Wood, all of Paragould, and five grandchildren, Zackery Bland, Cody Bland, Chandler Garner, Alex Turpin and Gage Hill.

She was preceded in death by one brother, John Wood.

Funeral services will be 2:30 P.M. Tuesday, at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Triplett officiating. Burial will follow in the Greene County Memorial Gardens. Visitation was Monday evening.

Pallbearers will be Chad Wood, Alex Turpin, Shawn Wood, Steven Rawls, Mark Justus, and Cody Wood.

James Benjamin Camp

James Benjamin Camp, age 85, passed from this life to his eternal home in heaven, on August, 10, 2004, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould.

He was born April 14, 1919, in Greene County, Arkansas, where he lived all of his life, with the exception of 20 years when he lived in West Helena, Arkansas. Mr. Camp was a retired conductor for the Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad and a member of the East Side Baptist Church in Paragould.

Survivors include his wife, Marcella June (Maag) Camp of Paragould; two sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Kathy Camp of Paragould, Kevin and Alice Camp of Cabot, Arkansas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Jim Fowler and Judy and Hugh Owen, all of Paragould. He is also survived by one sister, Imogene Otto of Paragould; fourteen grandchildren, Jamie Fowler of Dallas, Texas, Dr. J. Perry Fowler of Auburn, Alabama, Lydia Stevenson of Olzen, Poland, Rev. Timothy Fowler of O'Fallon, Missouri, Bradley Owen of Jonesboro, Mark Owen and Jason Owen both of Paragould, A Jay Camp of Austin, Texas, Christie Covey of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Dr. Lara Vaughn of Athens, Georgia, Dusty Camp and Jeremy Camp both of West Helena, and Nicholas Camp and Kyle Camp both of Cabot; and by thirteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Roger Lynn Camp; his parents, Joe Bob and Nettie Pearl (Roseberry) Camp; three brothers, Raymond, Leoren "Buck" and Harold Camp; one sister, Iola Barnes and by one infant great grandson, Josiah Fowler.

Visitation will be from 6:00-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral service will be Thursday at 10:00 a.m., at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, with son-in-law, Rev. Jim Fowler and grandsons, Dr. J. Perry Fowler and Rev. Timothy Fowler officiating. Burial will follow in the Linwood Cemetery.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers and all railroad co-workers will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Elmer Edison Lindsey

Elmer Edison Lindsey the son of the late Ernest and Flora Jones Lindsey born July 4, 1918 in Lexington, Tennessee, passed away August 7, 2004 in Paragould, Arkansas at the age of 86 years.

On November 28, 1940 in Caruthersville, Missouri he was united in marriage with Vera Laverne Jones Lindsey. He was a farmer and of the Church of Christ faith.

Survivors include: wife, Vera Laverne Lindsey, Paragould, Ar., 2 sons, Thomas Gerald Lindsey and his wife Pat, Paragould, Ar., Rayburn Gale Lindsey and his wife Delores, Paragould, Ar. 1 brother, Jerome Lindsey, Memphis, Tn., 2 sisters, Nopal Holt, Sears, Ca., Christine Carter, Bulington, NJ, 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by 1 sister, Ruby Lindsey, and 1 grandson, Thomas Gerald Lindsey II.

Mary Kay Vinson Smith

Mary Kay Vinson Smith, 35, of Paragould, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

Born September 7, 1968, in Detroit, Michigan, she was a home health care provider. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Lake Street Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Brian Glenn Smith; her father, Larry Vinson; her mother, Sharon Mayfield; two daughters, Ashley Marie Box and Brianna Nicole Smith; three sisters, Sandra Crawford and husband, Jounely, Darlisa Vinson and Misty Dawn Mayfield. She is also survived by her grandmother, Helene Buydaert; and by three nieces, Kimberly Marie Vinson, L'Oreal Hamlett and Ashlyn Crawford. All survivors are of Paragould.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Binford and Etta Vinson and Jerome Buydaert; and by her grandfather-in-law, Everett Smith.

Visitation will be Friday from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral service will be Sunday at 10:30 a.m., graveside at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery, Marmaduke with Wayne Faulkner officiating. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m.

Pallbearers will be Billy Smith, Bruce Smith, Gary Franklin, Thomas Allen Mitchell, Jounely Crawford and Ronnie Smith.

Walter Edward Bridges

Walter Edward Bridges, 81, of Paragould, died Friday Aug 13, 2004 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Mr. Bridges was a World War II Army veteran and retired from Emerson Electric.

Private family services will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements were by Mitchell Funeral Home.

Judy Ann Cook

Judy Ann Cook, 53, of Paragould, died Thursday, August 12th, 2004, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

A homemaker, Mrs. Cook was born November 3, 1950, in Norfork, Arkansas. She was of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include her husband, William Cook of the home; three sons, Johnny Densmore of Marianna, Arkansas, Wendell Anderson and Joseph Anderson, both of Paragould; four daughters, Patty McDougle of Paragould, Virginia Roberts of Marianna, Lisa Holley of Hampton, Virginia and Diane Anderson of Paragould. She is also survived by three brothers, Patrick Stowers and Lloyd Stowers, both of Marianna, Hubert Stowers of Jonesboro; two sisters, Mary Watson of Paragould and Nancy Hall of Pineville, Louisiana; and by 14 grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday from 6:00-9:00 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral service will be Monday at 2:00 p.m., graveside at New Friendship Cemetery with Floyd Ryles officiating. Procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:40 p.m.

Willard Eugene Boling

Willard Eugene Boling, age 62, of Jonesboro, Ark., died Saturday, August 14, 2004.

He was the son of the late Dave Boling and the late Cora (Rose) Boling-Long.

He is survived by his wife Lois (Foster) Boling; Two Daughters, Tereasa (Boling) Mitchell of Pocahontas, Ark. and Allisa (Boling) Jones of Jonesboro, Ark.; Two Sisters, Joyce Hatch of Paragould, Ark. and Elaine Crist of Atlanta, Ga.; One Half-Sister, Karen Smith of St. Louis, MO; Two Brothers, Gary Boling of Portia, Ark. and Terri Boling of Atlanta, GA; Two Half-Brothers, Dave Boling and Van Boling, both of St. Louis, MO, Four grandchildren, Jeremy Mitchell, Heath Jones, Christan Mitchell, and Tyler Jones.

He is preceded in death by three Brothers, Harold Boling, Bill Boling, and Dennis Boling as well as one Sister, Mary Greene.

He was a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church.

Arrangements are being handled by Heath Funeral Home, 321 W. Garland, Paragould, AR where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 PM Monday, August 16, 2004 and at Faith Freewill Baptist Church, 1006 Highland Drive, Jonesboro from 10 AM to 12 PM Tuesday, August 17, 2004 with the Funeral Service immediately thereafter. Rev. Kenneth Winningham and Rev. Marion Stringer will be officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Walcott, AR.

Joyce Ednas Cooper

Joyce Ednas Cooper, 83, of Paragould passed away Saturday, August 14, 2004 at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Mrs. Cooper was born April 27, 1921, in Greene County, Arkansas.

Mrs. Cooper was a retired school teacher of 41 years. She was a graduate of Walcott High School and Arkansas State University with a Masters Degree. She taught Physical Education, and coached basketball and was a Cheerleader Sponsor at: Light, Delaplaine, Vilonia, Dixie, Greene County Tech, Oak Grove and Corning School Districts. She also was a member of East Side Baptist Church and a member of Faith Sunday School Class.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Randy and Alissa Cooper of Paragould; four daughters and sons-in-law: Jimmie Lou Fisher, Tollie Sue Nunn and Vicki Jo and Charlie Cook, all of Paragould, and Debbie Lynn and Rhys Rogers of Little Rock, Arkansas. She is also survived by one sister: Blondia Elizabeth Lamb of Paragould; ten grandchildren: Ricky Nunn, Blaine Nunn, Juli Morgan, Trey Cook, Andrew Cooper and Tollie Beth Cooper, all of Paragould, and by Leighann Harvey, Mattie Rogers, Benjamin Rogers, and Claire Rogers, all of Little Rock.; and eleven great-grandchildren, B.J. Smith, Jordan Smith, Amber Nunn, Meghan Nunn, Blake Nunn, Bradlee Nunn, Shaelynn Nunn, Lindsay Davidson, and Jacob Nunn, all of Paragould, and Taylor Harvey and Hannah Harvey, both of Little Rock.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tollie H. Cooper; her parents, Frank and Mattie Nutt; five brothers, Luin, Vaughn, Loyce, Myron and Herman Nutt, one grandson, Kevin Fisher and one son-in-law: Eugene Nunn.

Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Sunday at Mitchell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Monday at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Jim Fowler and Dennis Scudder officiating.

Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Walcott.

Pall Bearers will be Charlie Cook, Rhys Rogers, Trey Cook, Rickey Nunn, Blaine Nunn and Bennie Gale Nunn.

Memorials to: East Side Baptist Church or the Hospice Foundation.

Bobby J. Everett, Sr.

Bobby J. Everett, Sr., 77, of Paragould, died Saturday, August 14, 2004, at his residence. Mr. Everett was a WWII Army Veteran, worked at Johnson's Cleaners and was retired from Emerson Electric.

He is survived by three sons & daughters-in-law: Steve and Rhonda Everett, Bob, Jr., and Yvonne Everett of Paragould, Roger and Cindy Everett of Pocahontas, a daughter, Suzanne Everett of the home, two grandsons, Jesse and Richard Everett of Paragould, two granddaughters, Latasha Moore and Robin Everett of Pocahontas, four great granddaughters of Paragould, one great grandson of Pocahontas, brother, Gene Everett of Paragould and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Vaden Everett, parents, John Oscar & Willie Ellen Everett, brothers, Owen & Paul Everett and sister, Mary Medcalf.

Graveside services will be held Monday, August 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Pruett's Chapel Cemetery with Reverend Charles Abanathy officiating.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. tonight at Heath Funeral Home.

Emry Smith

Emry Smith, 96, of Paragould, Arkansas, died Friday, August 13, 2004, in Canton, Illinois. Mr. Smith was born on May 5, 1908, in Greene County, Arkansas. He was a retired factory worker and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: one son: Albert Joe Smith of Pekin, Illinois, nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by: his first wife: Mollie Bell Johnson Smith, his second wife: Edith Jewel Smith and by one son: James Franklin Smith.

Graveside services will be 10:30 A.M. Tuesday at the Boman Cemetery in Lake City, Arkansas, with Bro. Dennis Strope and Bro. Bill Cunningham officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Monday at the Mitchell Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be: Mark Smith, David Smith, Harry Smith, Brad Smith, Jeremy Waller and Matt Bohler.

Lois Nell Michael

Lois Nell Michael, 68, of Paragould died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004 at her residence.

Born at Mount Vernon, she was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Edmond Eugene Michael of Paragould; two sons, Billy Watts and Joe McCain, both of Goobertown; two daughters, Telisa Watts of Brookland and Penny Jones of Paragould; three brothers, Marion McKay of DeSoto, Kan., Glenn McKay of Olathe, Kan., and Clois "Bud" McKay of Dardanelle; a sister, Margie Wiggington of Lexington, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathleen Watts, her parents and one sister.

Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday at Heath Funeral Home Colonial Chapel, with the Revs. David Hackett and Jerry Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Woods Chapel Cemetery at Paragould.

Pallbearers will include Marion McKay, Kurtis Hollaway, Mike Gray, Keith Jones, Rick Maynard and Dan Rodgers.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

William Wilson "Bill" Wood

William Wilson "Bill" Wood, 84, of Paragould, died Sunday, August 15, 2004, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born January 3, 1920, in Walcott, he was retired from McDonnell Aircraft and a member of the Liberty Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Elsie Wood of Paragould; one son, Terry Wood of Jonesboro; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Tim Ashby of Paragould; five grandchildren, Tom Stickel, Paula Malone, Sara Kidd, Melissa Meeker, and Julie Wood. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, Candace Stickel, Thomas William Stickel, Olivia Kidd, Meredith Meeker, Maxwell Meeker, Seth Malone and Zeke Malone.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Maude Ann Wood; two brothers, George and Tom Wood, and by three sisters, Juanita Turpin, Ruby Nettles and Tomazine Chesser.

Memorials to Paragould Children's Home, Crowley's Ridge Academy or Crowley's Ridge College would be appreciated.

Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m., today, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, with Gene Wood, M.E. Prince and J.T. Ashby officiating. Burial will follow in the Liberty Cemetary.

Pall bearers will be nephews, Jimmie Nettles, Steve Wood, Tim Wood, Harlon Wood, Eugene Prince, Gary Prince, and Keith Wood.

Brynne Lexi Wortham

Brynne Lexi Wortham, 16, of Paragould died August 15, 2004. She was a Junior at Greene County Tech High School and was a member and past officer of FCCLA Club. She attended First United Methodist Church and Grace United General Baptist Church.

Brynne is survived by her mother and stepfather, Sheila and Tony Stubblefield; father and stepmother, Tony and Loisy Wortham; sister, Jennah Stubblefield; stepsister, Summer Pieri; stepbrother, Blake Pieri; maternal grandparents, Bill and Mary Bolar; paternal grandmother, Marie Hayman; step grandparents, Bill and Micki Stubblefield and Hoyt and Maxine Marshall, all of Paragould.

Visitation will be today, 7:00- 9:00 PM at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 3:00 PM at Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Shane Stovall and Reverend David Moseley officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers: Dustin Thurmond, Daniel McCracken, Blake Pieri, Lawson Thomas, Brad Smith, Charlie Hinson. Honorary Pallbearers: Members of Greene County Rescue Squad and Friends and Classmates.

Memorials may be to the Greene County Rescue Squad, First United Methodist Church or Grace United General Baptist Church.

Wayne Davis

Wayne Davis, 58, of Paragould died August 16, 2004 at his residence. He was born in Paragould and worked as an autobody repairman. He was of Church of Christ belief.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy L. Davis; son, Charles S. Davis; daughter and son-in-law, Misty and Robert Jones; grandson Devin Davis; granddaughters, Jaquelyn Jones and Lacey Ivie; mother, Josephine Ryan all of Paragould; father and stepmother, Eddie and Maude Davis of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ralph Ryan and Jackie Fahr, Dennis and Debbie all of Paragould, Chuck and Angie Davis of St. Augustine, Florida, Darrell Davis and Paul and Linda Davis of North Wilkesboro, North, Carolina; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cathy and O'Neal Thomas of Paragould, Donna and Manny Hernandez of Miami, Florida; several nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Visitation will be 7:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Thursday at the Heath Colonial Chapel with L.R. Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Chaney Davis, Daniel Davis, Dee Hadley, Robert Jones, Oneal Thomas, Kenny Jackson, Danny Brightwell.

Fay Goodman

Faye Goodman, 65, of Paragould, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born in Greene County and was employed as a purchasing agent for Darling Store Fixtures.

Survivors include three sons, Jerry Goodman of Overland Park, Kan., Lindy Goodman of Paragould and Terry Goodman of Little Rock; a sister, Anna Mae Pruitt of Paragould; eight grandchildren, Steven Goodman, Jeffrey Goodman, Joshua Goodman, Jacob Goodman and Stewart Goodman, all of Paragould, Christopher Goodman and Kyle Goodman of Little Rock and Megan Marie Goodman of Salina, Kan.; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Ola Mae Kaminer Laws, and a brother.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Heath Colonial Chapel in Paragould, with Rev. Terry Songer officiating. Burial will be in the Greene County Memorial Gardens under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.

Pallbearers will be Steven Goodman, Jeffrey Goodman, Jerry Ivey, David Flanrey, Gary Holland and Larrell Austin.

Visitation will be from 6:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Ella Mae Rasberry

Ella Mae Rasberry, 76, of Marmaduke died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004 at Baptist East Restorative Care in Memphis.

Born in Idalia, Mo., she served as Greene County circuit clerk for 12 years and deputy circuit clerk for 10 years. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and a lifelong member of First Baptist church of Marmaduke.

Survivors include two sons, Byron Rasberry of Paragould and Larry Rasberry of Fort Worth, Texas; a daughter, Susie Pillow of Paragould; four brothers, Bill Roberts, Harold Roberts, Jerry Roberts and Gary Roberts; one sister, Norma Keistler; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyne Rasberry; her parents, Charlie and Edith Wamble Roberts; one sister; and one grandson.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Marmaduke. The Rev. Kim Bridges will officiate, and burial will follow in Harvey's Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.

Sons, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Brothers, sisters and their spouses, as well as Larry Pillow, J.D. and Mary Beth Evans and Betty Golden will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Leon Tucker Tucker

Leon Tucker, 77, of Paragould died Monday, Aug. 16, 2004 at the Poplar Bluff, Mo., VA Hospital.

Born at Paragould he was retired from Brown Shoe Co. and was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include one son, Larry Tucker of Paragould; four daughters, Loretta Aldridge of Dupo, Ill., Deanna Aldridge and Betty Walker, both of East Carondelet, Ill., and Virginia Shearer of Paragould; two brothers, Billy Joe Tucker and Buford Tucker, both of Paragould; two sisters, Albertine Dodge of Phoenix and Mary Allen of Forrest City; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Ola Tucker, and by several brothers and sisters.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Shiloh Cemetery, with Larry McFadden officiating. Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould is in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers will be Don Gates, Jerry Reeves, Randy Aldridge and Leonard Aldridge.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould.

Luther Andrew Jones

Luther Andrew Jones, 81, died Wednesday, August 18, 2004 in Jonesboro.

He was born July 18, 1923 in Walcott, Arkansas the son of William Cleveland and Audie Belle Cline Jones. He was a member of Liberty Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Jones of the home; daughters, Ann Mooney; Houston, Texas; Lana Turner, Jonesboro; sons, Steve Jones, Little Rock; Andy Jones, Paragould; daughter, Ginger Jones, Jonesboro; sons, Tim Jones, Memphis; Jermiah Jones, Paragould; daughter, Stephanie Jones, Paragould; uncle, L.V. Jones, Walcott; 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, William Cleveland and Audie Belle Cline Jones and a brother, Mitchell Jones.

Visitation is 6:00-8:00 P.M. Friday at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services are Saturday, 2:00 P.M., Liberty Church of Christ with Gene Wood and Harlan Hurd officiating with burial following at Liberty Cemetery. Pallbearers are Josh Jones, Charlie Turner, Kevin Turner, Moe Wheeler, Kelly Jones, and David Leggett. Honorary Pallbearers are Andy Jones, Steve Jones, Tim Jones, Jim Turner and Jermiah Jones.

Memorial are United Cerebral Palsy of Northeast Arkansas, Box 4081, Jonesboro, AR 72403-4081

Lenora "Mackie" Kelley

Lenora "Mackie" Kelley, 74, of Paragould, died Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at her residence.

Born on June 9, 1930, in St. Louis, Missouri, Mrs. Kelley was a homemaker and childcare provider. She was a member of the Southside Community Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Debbie Kelley; one brother, Randal Waldrum; two sisters, Joella Gibbs and Almeria "Nan" Reddick, all of Paragould.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Weldon Kelley; her parents, James and Mary Waldrum; one son, Larry Kelley; and by one sister, Mary Ida Meyer.

Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Friday, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral service will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m., at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, with Charles Stoddard officiating. Burial will follow in the Finch Cemetery.

Jimmie Ellis Morten

Jimmie Ellis Morten, 87, of Paragould, formerly of Marmaduke, died Tuesday, August 17th, 2004, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born January 12, 1917, in Harrisburg, Illinois, Mr. Morten was a retired farmer and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marmaduke.

Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Jordan, and Joan Wooldridge; one brother, George Morten; and one sister, Mildred Phillips, all of Paragould. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Wendy Norwood, Becky Justus, Mariah McMasters, Marcia Wooldridge and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Van and Elvira Morten; his wife, Imogene Morten; one son, Stanley Morten; one brother, Noble Morten; and by two sisters, Sybil Rogers and Faye Faughn.

Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Friday at Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.

The funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in the New Friendship Cemetery.

Douglas Joe Madison Arterbery

Douglas Joe Madison Arterbery, 68, of Paragould, died Friday, August 20, 2004 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born October 27, 1935, in Joiner (Mississippi County), Arkansas, he was a supervisor for Central Counter Shoe Company for 26 years. Mr. Arterbery owned and managed the J & E Mobile Home Park and was of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include his wife, Cleva Arterbery of Paragould; one daughter, Karen Hardaway of Villa Ridge, Missouri; three brothers, Odis "Jack" Arterbery of Paragould, Darrell Arterbery of Horn Lake, Mississippi, Gerald Wayne Arterbery and wife, Mary of Indianapolis, Indiana; and one sister, Carol Lee Croom of Ravenden. He is also survived by one granddaughter, Catherine Snyder and husband, Mark, of Eureka, Missouri, two grandsons, Todd Hardaway of Pacific, Missouri, and Joshua Hardaway of Jonesboro; three great grandchildren, Nathanael, Madison and Lucas Snyder of Eureka, Missouri; his mother-in-law, Elsie Harrell of Paragould, and by several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Odis Lee and Carrie May Arterbery; one brother, Charles Ellis Arterbery; one sister, Della Arterbery; and by two nephews, Danny and Geoffrey Arterbery.

Visitation will be Sunday from 6:00-9:00 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 23rd, at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, with Larry Willige officiating. Burial will follow in the Linwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Bill Wilcox, Todd Hardaway, Josh Hardaway, Mark Snyder, Terry Rogers, Mark Cambron and Cary Wilcox. Frankie Joe Parkinson will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

Weldon C. "Tiny" Adams

Weldon C. "Tiny" Adams, 84 of Paragould, Arkansas died Friday, August 20, 2004, at his home. He was born on December 7, 1919 in Paragould, Arkansas. Mr. Adams was retired from Southwestern Bell, a Navy veteran of World War II and a life long member of the First Baptist Church. Mr. Adams was an avid duck hunter, a golfer and former City Champion Golfer.

Survivors include: his wife Bobbye Adams of the home, two daughters and son-in-law: Barbara And Dan Turney of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida and Rebecca Adams Gatz of Paragould, one granddaughter and her husband: Amy Gatz Adams and Derek Adams and one great grandchild: Chase Adams all of Houston, Texas, two sisters-in-law: Bettye Emmert of Paragould and Billie Lou Adams of Dallas, Texas, seven nieces and three nephews.

Mr. Adams was preceded in death by: his parents Lon and Sophia Adams, one brother Royal Adams, one sister: Violet Adams DeBons and a host of hunting and fishing buddies.

Graveside services will be 1:30 P.M. Monday at the Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Bro. Scott Neathery officiating. Visitation will be from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Sunday at the Mitchell Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be: Derek Adams, Dan Turney, Bill Kamp, Mike Emmert, Verlon Fultz and Wilbourn Smith.

Family requests memorials to the Arkansas Alzheimer's Association.

Mozelle Eubanks

Mozelle Eubanks, 80 of Paragould, Arkansas died Friday, August 20, 2004, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born on July 11, 1924, in Russellville, Arkansas. Mrs. Eubanks was a homemaker, a seamstress and a member of Calvary Pentecostal Church.

Survivors include her husband: Gerald Eubanks of the home, three sons: Jimmy Eubanks of St. Charles, Missouri, Jerry Eubanks of O'Fallon, Missouri and Randy Eubanks of Paragould, Arkansas, two daughters: Debbie Johnson of Manila, Arkansas and Patricia Snow of Paragould, two brothers: Wayne Montgomery and Frank Montgomery both of Michigan, four sisters: Mary Webb of Blytheville, Arkansas, Shirley Fink of Belleville, Illinois, Wanda Tripp and Faye Imler both of Paragould, ten grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Eubanks was preceded in death by: one daughter: Rita Gail Eubanks and her parents: George and Myrtle Montgomery.

Funeral services will be 3:30 P.M. Monday at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with G.L. Ingram officiating.

Burial will follow in the Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Sunday at the Mitchell Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be: Tom Hazelwood, Terry Snow, Scott Crumpton, Mike Bingham, Tim Butler, Gregory Eubanks, Chris Eubanks and Brad Agee.

Jennell S. Short

Graveside services for Jennell S. Short, 82, of Jonesboro, who died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004 in Little Rock, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Linwood Cemetery at Paragould.

The Rev. John Soward will officiate. Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Born in Paragould, she had lived in Jonesboro since 1957. She had been a secretary for the University Police Department at Arkansas State University and was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Mark Diggs of Little Rock and Ronald Diggs of San Antonio, and two grandchildren, Douglas Diggs and Hal Diggs.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, the Rev. Winfred Lee Diggs and Eddie Ray Short; two sisters; and two grandsons.

Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church or CARTI.

Dolan McDaniel

Dolan McDaniel, 87, of Paragould died Monday, Aug. 23, 2004 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born in Mississippi, she was a homemaker and of the Baptist belief.

Survivors include two sons, Donald McDaniel and Doyle McDaniel, both of Paragould; two daughters, Joyce Hicks of Richland, Mich., and Phyllis Alexander of Mount Pleasant, Mich.; a half brother, L.H. Grimsley of Paragould; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lee Alexander; her second husband, Harley McDaniel; her parents, Quinn and Gracie Lee Carter; three sons, Ray Alexander, Alan Alexander and Fred Alexander; one daughter, Alma Lippert; and one granddaughter.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Heath Funeral Home Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Bill Bass officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens at Paragould.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Carroll C. Hart Jr.

Carroll C. Hart Jr., 63, of Lake Jackson, Texas, died Friday, Aug. 20, 2004 at his home.

He was an associate professor of humanities and fine arts at Crowley's Ridge College from 1994-2001. He attended Bowling Green High School in Kentucky and earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Western Kentucky University. He also attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and St. Luke School of Theology.

He served as a minister at First Presbyterian Church of Paragould as well as churches in Missouri, Alabama, Kentucky and Texas.

He also taught at Alamo Catholic High School at Amarillo, Texas, and Frank Phillips College at Borger, Texas.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Jane Griffin Hart of Lake Jackson; one son, Patrick Bruce Hart of Holly Springs, N.C.; one daughter Rebecca Carroll Moreno of Waelder, Texas; his mother, Dorothy Hart of Bowling Green, Ky.; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. today at First Presbyterian Church at Freeport.

Local arrangements are under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.

Memorials may be made to Carroll C. Hart Jr. Scholarship Fund, Crowley's Ridge College, 100 College Drive, Paragould 72450.

W.Merle Smith

W. Merle Smith, 73 years of West Salem, Ohio, passed away at his beloved farm on Friday, August 20, 2004.

Mr. Smith was born in Paragould, Ark., and has been a West Salem resident since 1976. He had a long and distinguished career in th trucking industry starting at age 16, and retiring at 60 from the Sam Winer Motors Company. Mr. Smith will be remembered as a gentlemen farmer, horseman, motor home ethusiast, and traveler. He was a member of the Historical Truck Society.

Mr. Smith had a wonderful life with his wife, Dorothy of 53 years (nee Linden); daughter, Pamela Paden; sons, Rod (Nikki), Guy (Terri), Will-Cor (Linda); brother, Norval; grandchildren, Andy, Stacey, Joe, Curtis, Rocky, Guy, Elisa, and Michael; great-grandchildren, Anna, Caroline and Zachery.

Calling hours MONDAY 5 to 8 PM. at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Fairlawn Chapel, 39 S. Miller Rd. where funeral services will be held 11 am Tuesday where friends may also call from 10 am until service time. Interment Rose Hill Burial Park. Family suggest memorials to your favorite charity.

(Fairlawn, 330-253-8121)
Published in the Akron Beacon Journal from 8/22/2004-8/23/2004.

Jeanette Brashears

Jeanette Brashears, 63, of Paragould died August 25, 2004, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was retired from Arkla in Paragould and was a member of Brown's Chapel Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy Jacob and Nettie Etta Rogers Long.

She is survived by her husband, Keith Brashears of Paragould; daughter, Beth Cupp of Paragould; brothers, Donald Long of St. Charles, Missouri, Johnnie Long of Paragould, Raymond Long of Arcadia, Missouri, Gaylen Long of Romance, Arkansas; sisters, Tommye Bishop of St. Peters, Missouri, Pat Boling of Paragould, Brenda Vitale of Florrisant, Missouri; Grandchildren, Lindsey and Josh Birmingham of Paragould.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday at Brown's Chapel Baptist Church with Brother Royce Boling officiating. Burial will follow at Brown's Chapel Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1204 Robinwood, Paragould, Arkansas 72450; St. Bernards Hospice, 2813 Forest Home Road, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401; Greene Acres Nursing Home, 2402 Country Club Road, Paragould, Arkansas 72450.

Marcella Lila Hanley

Marcella Lila Hanley, 79, of Paragould, died Thursday, August 26th, 2004, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

A homemaker, Mrs. Hanley was born August 8, 1925, in Paragould. She was a member of Second and Walnut Church of Christ.

Survivors include two daughters, Sherry Boylls of Jonesboro and Marilyn Rhea of Paragould; two brothers, James Garner and Wayne Garner, both of Paragould; six grandchildren, Jenna Dougherty, Christopher Boylls, Robby Boylls, Abigail Boylls, Robbie Colton, and Doug Colton; and two great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Ora Garner; her husband, Raymond Hanley; one daughter, Denise Hanley; one brother, Curtis Garner; one sister, Wavalene Sims; and one grandson, Wesley Colton.

Funeral service will be Friday at 2:00 p.m., graveside at Greene County Memorial Gardens with Richard Blackford officiating. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:45 p.m. There will be no public visitation.

Naomi Spillman

Naomi Spillman, 89, of Paragould, died Wednesday, August 25,2004 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Mrs. Spillman was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, Thomas E. Spillman of Locust Grove, Georgia; one brother, Billy G. Pickett of El Paso, Texas; one sister, Pauline Pickett of Paragould; three grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Hettie Pickett; her husband, Tyler Spillman; one daughter, Mary Spillman; and by one brother, Arthur Pickett.

Visitation will be 9:00-10:10 a.m., Monday, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, at Linwood Cemetery with Scott Neathery and Pete Page officiating.

Carolyn Joyce Metheny

Carolyn Joyce Metheny, 63, of Paragould died Friday, Aug. 27, 2004 at NEA Medical Center.

Born at Detroit, she was a library aide at Greene County Tech and a member of Wood's Chapel United Methodist Church, where she served as secretary-treasurer.

Survivors include one son, Keith Metheny of Paragould; one daughter, Karen Snyder of Paragould; her parents, Clarence and Will Thomas Barron of Paragould; one sister, Charlotte Rogers of Paragould; and four grandchildren, Troy Metheny, Blair Metheny, Jaron Snyder and Marlee Snyder, all of Paragould.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Metheny.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Heath Funeral Home's Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Dan Walker officiating. Burial will be in Woods Chapel Cemetery at Paragould.

Pallbearers will be Ted Cunningham, Stan Hunt, Greg Richey, Steve Chesser, Rodney Eaker and Farrell Gibson.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, or the Greene County Tech primary school library.

Louise Bingham Staub

Louise Bingham Staub, 97, of Paragould died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004 at Brighton Gardens in Austin, Texas.

Born in Paragould, she was a homemaker and member of All Saints Episcopal Church.

Survivors include two sons, Jerry D. Staub and Ted Staub, both of Austin; one daughter, Patricia Staub of Sierra Madre, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, L.G. Staub; and her parents, Joel and Amey Davis Bingham.

Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at Heath Funeral Home's Colonial Chapel in Paragould, with the Rev. Limuel Parks officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery at Paragould.

Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. today at Heath Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to All Saints Episcopal Church, 306 South Third St., Paragould 72450; American Cancer Society, 1204 Robinwood, Paragould 72450; or Paragould Animal Welfare Society, 86 Greene 521 Road, Paragould 72450.

Dorothy A. Brown

Dorothy A. Brown, 80, died Sunday, August 29, 2004 in Paragould.

She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Temple.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Brown. She was survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Bessie Brown; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Charles Moore; sisters, Thelma Wilkerson and Hazel Huffine; all of Paragould; four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, four step grandchildren; and several friends and family.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Bill Bass officiating. Burial will follow at Brown's Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:30-9:00 p.m. tonight at Heath Funeral Home.

Gideon Elmore

Gideon Elmore, 87, formerly of Paragould, died Thursday, August 26, 2004 at Kindred Hospital, Las Vegas.

Mr. Elmore was an Army veteran of World War II, and worked in security at Boeing Aircraft, where he worked with the first U.S. astronauts including John Glenn. He was a founding board member of the Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include one son, Frank J. Elmore of Los Angeles, California; one sister, Stella Cole of St. Louis, Missouri; one granddaughter, Lisa Young; and one great grandchild, Jordan Young.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Minnie Hester Elmore; his wife, Mary Brandt Elmore; and by one daughter, Roseann Hudson.

The funeral service for Gideon Elmore of Las Vegas, Nevada, will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Thursday, graveside at Finch Cemetery. Jim McNeil will officiate.

Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

Cora Mae West

Cora Mae West, 80, of Paragould, died Tuesday, August 31st, 2004, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Born April 4, 1924, in Randolph County, Mrs. West was retired from the housekeeping department of Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include one daughter, Glenda Mullins of Paragould; one brother, J.M. Carson of Apple Valley, California; one sister, Ada Garmon of St. Ann, Missouri; and two grandsons, Johnny V. Mullins of Marysville, Kansas and Robert G. Mullins of Paragould. She is also survived by eight great grandchildren, Samantha Mullins and Jesse Mullins, both of Solomon, Kansas, Jason Adams of Illinois, Johnathan Mullins, Taylor Mullins, and Christopher Shearer all of Paragould, and Terra Lincks and Patrick Lincks, both of Marysville, Kansas; and by one great great grandson, Colby Jacob Mullins of Paragould.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Viola Carson; her husband, Olin Lewis West; five brothers and three sisters.

Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Thursday at Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Terry Songer officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens

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