Willodean Cothren
Willodean Lenderman Cothren went home to be with her Lord on August 1, 2006. She was born
December 1, 1938, at Big Rocks near Stanford. She was an active member of Walnut Corner
General Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Laura Barrow Lenderman; one infant
sister, Mildred Lenderman; one brother, Glen Lenderman; and one stepdaughter, Gloria
Cothren.
She is survived by her husband, Earl Cothren; one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Janet
Kidd of Paragould; three daughters, Diane Hardin of Jonesboro, Gala Stone and Laura
Trammell of Paragould; nine grandchildren, Jerry Pentecost, Larissa Morgan, Shannon Kidd,
Michael Bellah, Brent Stone, Jason Greer, Jennifer Maple, Clint Johnson and Brodie Stone;
and seven great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Zachery, Sarah, Nykalis, Ceslee, Jordan and
Candace.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Heath Colonial Chapel with the Revs. Bobby Wade
and Jerry Pentecost officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Walcott.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today in Heath Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Danny Lenderman, Roger Lenderman, Rick Lenderman, Larry Don Lenderman,
Jerry Lee Lenderman and David Lee Pratt.
Memorials may be made to St. Bernard's Hospice.
Joseph E. Wood Sr.
Joseph Edward Wood, Sr., 36, was killed in an automobile accident near Paragould on
Tuesday, August 1, 2006.
He is survived by his mother and step-father Carl and Barry Robinson of Rector; two
children, Patricia Wood and Joseph Edward Wood, Jr. of Paragould; a sister, Amy Wood of
Lainsburg, Mich.; and his grandmother, Dorothy Ellington of Marmaduke.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Wood; and an uncle.
Funeral services will be Friday, August 4, at 10 a.m., at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in
Marmaduke with Gail Benson officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, August 3, at the Irby
Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.
Tommy Hyde
Tommy Hyde, 78, born January 22, 1928, in Greene County, died August 2, 2006, of natural
causes in Marion, Ill.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie Hyde and Ester Cox Hyde Roberson; a
brother, Jack Hyde of Paragould; sister, Albertine Hyde Safley of McRae; twin half-brother
and -sister, Johnnie and Bonnie Roberson; a nephew, W.M. Safley of Hot Springs; and
sister-in-law, Taby Day Hyde of Paragould.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Betty Ross Hyde; four daughters: Fritzi Hyde Janes
and husband, Mack Janes, both of Marion, Ill.; Pat Hyde Burns and husband, Jim Burns, both
of Southgate, Mich.; Lana Dollins Golden and husband, Jerry Golden, of Lincoln Park,
Mich.; Bonida Dollins Poynor and husband, Bob Poynor, both of Cardwell, Mo.; a son, Jay
Dollins, and wife, Karen Dollins, of Paragould; one brother, Ronald Hyde, and wife, Grace,
both of Fenton, Mich.; two sisters, Helen Conery of Pine Bluff and Frankie Butler of
Aurora, Ill.; two sisters-in-law, Joan Collins Ratton and Pat Ratton, both of Paragould;
three grandsons: Tommy Mack Janes, D. Frank Golden and Brian Ross Poynor; six
granddaughters: Alecia Burns Faber, Kristy Burns Exner, Kelly Golden Faber, Brooksie
Poynor Felty, Dana Dollins Cox, Jodi Dollins Leeker; and eight great-grandchildren; seven
nieces, 10 nephews, many great-nieces and -nephews, cousins and friends.
Mr. Hyde served in the Navy on the USS Blue.
Mr. Hyde was a member of the Boilermakers Local 169 of Detroit, and spent many years in
this trade before moving to Cardwell, Mo.
He and Mrs. Hyde co-owned Mr. T's Riverside Auto Sales, Liquor Store and the Cardwell
Country Club until his health failed and they sold their businesses.
Mr. Hyde spent the last years of his life in the care of his daughter, Fritzi Hyde Janes,
and her husband, Mack Janes, both of Marion, Ill.
His church homes included St. Paul Lutheran at Trenton, Mich., and First United Methodist
Church at Paragould
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday in Heath Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Gomez
officiating.
Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m.
Saturday in Heath Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Southern Illinois Hospice or CASA of Williamson County, P.O.
Box 972, Marion, Ill.
Randal Franklin Floyd
Randal Franklin Floyd of Monette was born August, 22, 1942.
He passed away Wednesday, August, 2, 2006, at the age of 63.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Inez Floyd; and his father, Eldon Floyd.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Floyd of the home; one son, Barry Floyd and his wife
Misty of Paragould; one daughter, Rhonda Davis and her husband Jeff Davis of Stillwater,
Okla.; one brother, Larry Don Floyd of Poteau, Okla.; one sister, Vickie Payne of Gulf
Shores, Ala.; three grandsons, Randy Floyd, Bobby Davis and Taylor Davis; two
granddaughters, Desiree Floyd and Sierrah Floyd; and many friends.
A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Phillips Funeral Home-Center Hill Chapel at
Paragould.
Family and friends are invited to gather at the Floyd home at 214 Stewart St. in Monette
Friday evening from 6-9 p.m.
Online guest book: www.phillipsfuneral.net
Stacy Jo Wineland Stacks
Stacy Jo Wineland Stacks, 29, died August 2, 2006, in St. Bernard's Medical Center at
Jonesboro. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Paragould.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Stacks of Jonesboro; two daughters, Allison and Sarah
Stacks, both of the home; two stepdaughters, Allya Stacks and Emily Stacks of Jonesboro;
her mother, Alice Wineland of Paragould; five sisters, Pam Peterson of Sioux Falls, S.D.,
Kim Walsh of Memphis, and Sheila Hutcheson, Tina Hayes and Marcie Sparks, all of
Paragould.
She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Joe Wineland.
Visitation will be noon Saturday in Phillips Funeral Home at Paragould.
The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel, with Richard Williams
officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jim Hayes, Troy Sparks, Fred Walsh, Justin Hutcheson, Brett Hutcheson
and Jeffrey Sparks. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Online guest book: www.phillipsfuneral.net
Rachel Watkins Sims
Rachel Watkins Sims, 90, of Jonesboro died Thursday, August 3, 2006, in St. Bernard's
Medical Center.
Born in the Lorado community north of Jonesboro, Mrs. Sims lived most of her life in
Jonesboro.
She was a retired cosmetologist and operated Rachel's Beauty Shop for 50 years.
Mrs. Sims was a charter member of Central Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school
for several years.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Louis Watkins; her second husband, Ervin
Sims; her parents, Will and Sara Jennings Adams; and by the couple who raised her
following the deaths of her parents, Jim and Verna Adams.
Survivors include three sons, Norris Watkins of Jonesboro, Jerry Watkins of Rogers and
Dale Watkins of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; two stepsons, Bill Sims and Jerry Sims, both of
Jonesboro; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Emerson Memorial Chapel at Jonesboro with Rex
Holt officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers include Jim Hardin, Hal Fields, Bill Sims, Jack McCann, David Watkins
and Cleo Watkins Jr.
Visitation will be from 12:30-2 p.m. Saturday in Emerson Memorial Chapel.
For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to Central Baptist
Church, 3707 Harrisburg Road, Jonesboro 72404.
Online guest book: www.emersonfuneralhome.com
Ruth A. Round
Ruth A Round, 86, of Paragould, died Thursday, August 3, 2006, at Paragould Nursing
Center.
Born September 7, 1919, in Paragould, Mrs. Round was a homemaker and a member of Griffin
Memorial United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one brother, Gerald Day of Paragould; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Round; her parents, Harry and Goldie Day;
two brothers, Buck Day and Bill Day; and by three sisters, Taby Hyde, Susie Wilmot, and
Helen Orleans.
A private memorial service will be conducted at a later date.
On line registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Thomas Woodrow Jones
Thomas Woodrow Jones, 90 of Rector died Thursday, August 3, 2006 at the Arkansas Methodist
Medical Center in Paragould.
Mr. Jones was born on June 11, 1916 in Sikeston, Missouri. He was a retired farm labor and
a member of White Oak General Baptist Church.
Survivros include a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by: one
brother: Clarence William Jones and four sisters: Bertha Cantrell, Lucille Moore, Rosa Lee
Tolbert and Martha Webb.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in
Rector, with Marston Carpenter officiating, burial will follow in the William Cemetery in
Corning, Arkansas. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Friday at the Mitchell
Funeral Home, of Rector.
On line registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Charley Skimahorn
Charley Skimahorn, 68, of Pocahontas died Thursday, August 3, 2006, in Pocahontas,
Randolph County Medical Center.
Mr. Skimahorn was born Jan. 5, 1938, at O'Kean, Arkansas.
On Jan. 1, 1992, he was married to Alice Cronkhite in Dyer, Indiana.
Mr. Skimahorn had retired from Thrall Car Manufacturing Co. in Chicago Heights, Ill.
He is survived by his wife, Alice of the home; two daughters, Judy Tincher of Imboden, and
Teri Holebis of Hammond, Ind.; four brothers, Lloyd Skimahorn of Pocahontas, Bill
Skimahorn of Imboden, and Jim and Roger Skimahorn, both of Delaplaine; four sisters, Mary
Davies of Pocahontas, Louise Hipp of Griffith, Ind., Ruth Pardon and Jewel Lewis, both of
Denver; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Higginbotham Chapel at Walnut Ridge.
Burial will follow in Morrow Cemetery at Beech Grove.
Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today in Higginbotham Chapel
Imogene Dortch Causby
Imogene Dortch Causby, 74, of Euless, Texas, a loving wife, mother and grandmother passed
through this earthly life to be with our Father in heaven, August 3, 2006.
She was born on April 5, 1932, in Marmaduke and graduated from Greene County High School
in 1951 as valedictorian. She earned a degree in business and retired in 1994.
In 1954, she married Charles Causby Jr. and had a wonderful marriage. Their child, Rose,
born in 1963, is married to Glenn Griggs. Imogene was blessed with three grandchildren:
Andrea, Patrick and Alex. She cherished her husband, daughter, son-in-law and
grandchildren and was actively involved in their lives in a compassionate meaningful way.
A devout Christian woman, she touched the lives of her friends and families, leaving a
legacy of giving to others more than receiving gifts from others.
Ms. Causby is survived by her immediate family from Colleyville, Texas: Charles Causby,
Rose Griggs, Glenn Griggs, Andrea Griggs, Patrick Griggs and Alex Griggs. Also, she is
survived by her family of origin: J.W. Dortch and family of Paragould; Yvonne McDonald and
family of Kennett, Mo.; and Larry Dortch and family of Paragould. She is also survived by
husband's siblings and their families.
With respect to her wishes, she will be laid to rest in Marmaduke at Harvey's Chapel by
her parents Noah and Vida Dortch of Paragould. Friends and family are invited to attend
visitation services at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould on Sunday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. and
graveside services with procession immediately following at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Johnny
Bowers officiating.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be given in her memory to First Baptist Church of
Grapevine, 301 East Texas St., Grapevine, Texas 76051.
Bruce Noblin
Bruce Noblin, 87, of Ferguson, Mo., died August 4, 2006, after a lengthy illness.
Born and raised near Light, he was a retired factory worker and a member of the Church of
Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Glenna Noblin; four sons, Tommy Noblin, Texas, Terry Noblin,
California, and Bobby Noblin and David Noblin, both of St. Louis; a brother, Jack Noblin,
St. Charles, Mo.; a sister, Charlene Andrews, Walnut Ridge; a sister-in-law, Aline Noblin,
Paragould; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
A memorial service was held Sunday evening in St. Louis.
Steve Earls
Steve Earls, 44, of Paragould, died Thursday, August 4, 2006.
He is survived by his wife, Julie Earls of Paragould; his daughter, Felicia Dawn Earls of
Paragould; his son Derek Lee Earls of Marmaduke; two sisters, Karen Jones of Corning, and
Sonia Kay of Florida; three brothers, Kevin Earls of Datto, Timmy Earls and Byron Earls
both of Corning; his mother, Bennie Jean Earls of Corning; his best friend Raymond Denning
of Paragould; and his ex-wife and mother of his children, Judy Jackson of Marmaduke.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 9, 2006, from noon until 2 p.m. at Ermert Funeral
Home in Corning. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. at Hosea Cemetery in Knobel.
Velma Long Adkerson Haddock
Velma Long Adkerson Haddock, 89, of Kennett, died Tuesday, August 8, 2006, at Heritage
Nursing Center, Kennett. Born October 9, 1916, in Rector, she was a retired cafeteria
worker for Arbyrd and Cardwell Schools. Mrs. Haddock was a member of Seventh and Mueller
Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons, Dwayne Adkerson of Glen Carbon, Illinois and Jim Adkerson of
Kennett. She is also survived by one brother, J. W. Long of Paragould; three
grandchildren, Teresa Dick of Flippin, Arkansas, Donya Adkerson of Edwardsville, Illinois,
and Jama Adkerson of Kennett; four great grandchildren; and by two great great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ann Long; her first husband, Edwin
Adkerson; her second husband, Fort Haddock; eight brothers, and five sisters.
Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Thursday, at the Mitchell Funeral Home of
Paragould.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 11th, at the Mitchell Funeral Home
Chapel with Larry McFadden officiating. Burial will follow in the Greene County Memorial
Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials to Paragould Children’s Home would be appreciated.
On line registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Martha Wasella Rodgers
Martha Wasella Rodgers, 76, of Melbourne, formerly of Paragould, died August 9, 2006, in
Pioneer Nursing and Rehab Center.
She was retired from Ely and Walker Shirt Factory and was of the Baptist belief.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Oda O'Brien Huckabee, and six
brothers.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest Rodgers of Melbourne; sons, Donald Rodgers of
Jordan, Jerry Rodgers of Springfield, Mo., Stanley Rogers and Steve Rodgers, both of
Paragould; daughter, Ann Watson of Tuckerman; 11 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Billy Joe Dowdy
officiating.
Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m., Thursday in the funeral home. Grandsons
will serve as pallbearers.
Curtis Ray Newsom
Curtis Ray Newsom, 80, of Paragould, died Wednesday, August 9, 2006, at Arkansas Methodist
Medical Center. Born September 29, 1925, in Paragould, he was a retired farmer and
cattleman. Mr. Newsom was a deacon at Pine Knott Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Alberta Newsom of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Dan
and Barbara Newsom of Searcy; and one granddaughter, Julie Newsom of Little Rock. He is
also survived by great nieces and great nephews, C. J. Smith, Maegan Smith, Jenna Smith
and Tye Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Sabie Newsom; and by one daughter,
Sharon Hoyt.
Visitation will be Friday from 6:00-9:00 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 12th, at the Mitchell Funeral Home
Chapel with Jody McFadden officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Knot Cemetery.
Memorials to Crowley’s Ridge Academy, Crowley’s Ridge College, or Paragould
Children’s Home would be appreciated.
On line registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
John Cassius Bulley
John Cassius Bulley, 89, of Rector,died August 9, 2006 in
Paragould. He was born November 16, 1916 in Marine City, MI to Clarence and
Louise Biscorner Bulley. He was a master welder for General Motors, and was
a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. He was a Catholic. He is survived by his wife,
Anne Marie Bulley; two daughters and a son-in-law, Fran and Tom Wagster of
Rector, and Kay Kuehn of Canton, MI; a sister-in-law, Joan Bulley of
Algonac, MI; a niece, Carol O'Brien of Algonac; his grandchildren; and his
great-grandchildren. He preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers,
Harold Bulley and his twin, Joseph Bulley. Burial at Woodland Heights
Cemetery under the direction of Irby Funeral Home.
Online registry:
Irby Funeral Home
Margaret Louise Foshee
Margaret Louise Foshee, 76, of Paragould died Thursday, August 10, 2006, at her residence.
She was a member of Center Hill Church of Christ.
Mrs. Foshee was preceded in death by her husband, Ora Foshee; by one sister, Mildred West,
and one brother, Kenneth West.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, William and Polly Foshee of Marmaduke,
Stan and Dot Foshee of Paragould, and Wayne and Janet Foshee of Paragould; two daughters
and sons-in-law, Minnetta and Gary Clayton of Jonesboro, and Edna and Bill Miller of
Northbrook, Ill.; two sisters, Anna Foshee of Scio, N.Y., and Mary Ruth Goode of Everett,
Wash.; one sister-in-law, Mabel West of Farmington, Mo.; eight grandchildren, Chris,
Andrew and Carissa Foshee, Cameron, Brandon and Nick Clayton, Billy and Brad Miller; and
two great-grandchildren, Skylee and Caden Clayton.
Visitation will be this Saturday from 1-3 p.m. in Phillips Funeral Home in Paragould.
Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel with J.T. Ashby officiating.
Mrs. Foshee's grandsons will serve as pallbearers, with Richard Yeazel as honorary
pallbearer. There will be a private family burial.
Lasting memorials may be made to Paragould Children's Home.
Online guest book: www.phillipsfuneral.net
Ann Bowlin Parnell
Ann Bowlin Parnell, 86, longtime resident of Paragould and Walcott, died Aug. 11, 2006 in
Barnes Hospital at St. Louis. Born May 9, 1920 in Greene County, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, B Parnell; one son, Danny; her parents, Lon and
Eva Bowlin; three brothers, James, Herbert and Hubert; and two sisters, Lurlene and
Lorene.
Survivors include one son, Mike Parnell of St. Louis; one sister, Robbie Campbell of
Paragould; two nephews, Jackie and Nick Campbell; and one niece, Jamie Bowlin Gibson.
A graveside service was held Sunday, Aug. 20, in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Walcott.
Online registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Blanche Elnora Metheny Conrad
Blanche Elnora Conrad, 84, of Cardwell, died August 10, 2008
at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born May 27, 1924 at Silverdale,
Missouri, she was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Harold Conrad of Cardwell;
one son, Glen H. Conrad of Cardwell; three brothers, Benny Metheny of
Leachville, Arkansas, Larry Metheny of Kennett, Missouri, and Dennis Metheny
of Washington, Missouri; two sisters, Betty Jo Mason of Columbia, Missouri
and Sonja Hosman of Paragould; three grandchildren, Tonja Foster of
Paragould, Scott Conrad Walker of Paragould, and Kemberly Conrad of
Springfield, Missouri; five great grandchildren, Brandon Patterson of
Paragould, Daniel Patterson of Paragould, Brittney Bertels of Elk Mont
Alabama, Ruby Foster of Paragould, and Tosha Hendrix of Paragould; three
great great grandchildren, Katie Patterson, Jerry Patterson, and Landen
Patterson, all of Paragould; special friends, Chuck Qualls and his family of
Hornersville, Missouri and Steve Albrecht of Manila, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Della
Metheny; one daughter, Jerry Kay Walker; one sister, Patsy Metheny; two
brothers, Jimmy and Perry Metheny.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 12, 1:30 P. M. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with David Flannery and Dwight Harrison officiating.
Burial will be in Cardwell Cemetery.
Frances Margaret White
Frances Margaret White, 89, of Paragould, died August 12, 2006 at Arkansas Methodist
Medical Center. Born January 11, 1917 in Paragould, she was a retired bookkeeper for Ely
and Walker and a charter member of Immanuel Baptist Church where she was church organist
for thirty years.
She is survived by an uncle and aunt, Maurice and Catherine Holt of Paragould and two
cousins, Reba Stansbury of Paragould and Bernice Richardson of Athens, Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Iola Foster, her
husband, Adolphus White, and one sister, Dessie Kacprzycki.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 15th, 10:00 A. M. at the Mitchell Funeral Home
Chapel with Rev. Dan Minton and Ray Bishop officiating.
Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, 6:00 P. M.
until 8:00 P. M. at the funeral home.
On line registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Patrick V. Diglia
Patrick V. Diglia died Saturday, August 12, 2006. He was a retired postal employee.
Survivors include his wife, Dean Diglia; sons, Ralph, James and John; brother, George; and
sisters, Youlanda Diglio and Dorothy Vicari.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Mary's Cemetery with Rev. Troy Mackey
officiating. Visitation will be Monday 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Heath Funeral Home.
Velma Beadie LaBean
Velma Beadie (Edrington) LaBean, 77, of Paragould died Sunday, August 13, 2006, at St
Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.
She was a homemaker and of Baptist belief.
Velma was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Joseph LaBean; parents, Silas Anthony
and Beadie Adline Merritt Edrington; two sons, Richard Wayne Parker and Alan Dell LaBean;
three brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by her daughters, Carol Watson of Paragould, Shirley Freeman of Leland,
N.C., Faye Stevenson of Chesterfield, Mich., and Mary O. Kane of Roseville, Calif.; son,
Joseph LaBean of Crestview, Fla.; brothers, Willard Edrington of West Memphis, Raymond
Edrington of Springdale and Dale Edrington of Merna, N.C.; sisters, Mary Warhurest of
Proctor, Alice Ramer of Marion, and Gloria Reed of Frisco, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Heath Colonial Chapel,
where a celebration of her life will follow at 7:30 p.m.
Frank Bee Walker
Frank Bee Walker, 92, of Paragould, died Sunday, August 13, 2006, at Rowland Nursing &
Rehab Center, Rowlett, Texas. Born November 12, 1913, in Paragould, Mr. Walker was a
machinist and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Lessie Walker of Dallas; two daughters and sons-in-law,
Patricia and Sid O’Hara of Dallas, and Janice and Richard Bullock of Longview,
Washington. He is also survived by one brother, Ellis Walker of Dearborn, Michigan; five
grandchildren; and by three great grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 29th, at Greene
County Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Michael Sutton officiating. Visitation will be
Tuesday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home. The procession will
leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:15 p.m., Tuesday.
On line registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Jerry Wayne Ellison
Jerry Wayne Ellison, 61, of Paragould, died Monday, August 14, 2006 at Arkansas Methodist
Medical Center. A Marine veteran of Vietnam, Mr. Ellison was born August 2, 1945, at
Cherry Valley. He was employed by Darling Store Fixtures.
Survivors include three sisters, Cora Mae Girard of Jonesboro, Virginia
Ham of Walnut Ridge, and Lavern Birmingham of Flint, Michigan. He is also survived by
several nieces and nephews, and by Fred, his pet bird.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harrison Ellison; his mother, Vlaskey Howard; and
four brothers, William, Harry, David, and Buford Ellison.
Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A. M., Wednesday, August 16th, at the Mitchell Funeral Home
Chapel with John Southern officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery.
On line registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Hison 'Buddy' Boswell
Buddy Boswell, 75, passed from this life on August 14, 2006, at his residence in
Marmaduke.
He was born June 3, 1931, to the late Oliver Boswell and Ina Boswell Minick. After
retirement from the Atlas Asphalt, he enjoyed working with his gravel truck and backhoe.
He was survived by his wife, Barbara Jean Boswell; two sons, Terry Boswell and wife Mary
of Marmaduke and Jeff Boswell and wife Tina of Marmaduke; one daughter, Kathie Martin and
husband Jimmy of Marmaduke; one brother, Troy Boswell of Tennessee; two half brothers,
Hershel Minick and Charles Minick of Tennessee; a host of stepbrothers; one sister, Viola
Bogan of Paragould; four half sisters, Wanda Leach, Linda Davis, Mary Brown and Sherron
Minick of Tennessee; a host of step-sisters; 11 grandchildren, Teresa Parrish, Donnie
Clayton, Stacy Potter, Tracy Clayton, Spencer Boswell, Angela Weatherford, T.J. Boswell,
Steven Boswell, Joseph Boswell, Andrew Boswell and Margaret Nicely; 15
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren, along with a host of family and
friends.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Marmaduke.
Donnie Clayton, Truman Wycoff, Doyle Householder and Bill Nunally will be officiating.
Burial will be at Providence Chapel near Marmaduke.
Visitation will be tonight at 6 for the public.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Wallace, Don Wallace, Bruce Wallace, Don Clayton, Dewayne Potter
and Spencer Boswell with Glen Page and Johnny Nations as honorary pallbearers.
Oma Elzora Dunham
Oma Elzora Dunham, 88, of Paragould, died Wednesday, August 16, 2006, at Glenwood
Convalescent Center, Florence, Alabama. Born March 4, 1918, in Kansas City, Missouri, Mrs.
Dunham was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include one son, Carrol D. Dunham of Florence, Alabama; three sisters, Wanda
Chappell and Nina Gramling, both of Jonesboro, and Mary DePriest of Paragould. She is also
survived by one grandchild; and four great grandchildren.
Mrs. Dunham was preceded in death by her parents, William and Pearl Tenison; one son,
Sherrell Dunham; one brother, C. D. Tenison; and by two sisters, Glenda Eggars and Ozella
Tenison.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 19th, at Mitchell Funeral Home
Chapel, Paragould, with Dennis Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Greene County
Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00, Friday evening at Mitchell
Funeral Home.
Great Grandsons and Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
On line registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Leonard 'Buddy' White
Leonard "Buddy" White, 78, of Paragould died Friday, August 18, in Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center.
He was a member of New Haven Baptist Church and a retired brick layer.
Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Osmer and Haydee Bishop White; sisters, Lula
Wood, Lela White and Lola White; brothers, Lewis White and Homer White; and stepgrandson,
Andy Johns.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Donna and Lance Johns and Lisa White of
Paragould; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Lillian White and Chris White, all of
Paragould, and Ricky and Terri White of Salesville; the mother of his children, Maxine
White of Paragould; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lillie Mae and Larry Gibson, Lorene Ward,
Marvell and Junior Strope, and Liz and Glen Howard, all of Paragould; brother and
sister-in-law, George and Juanita White of Glasgow, Ky.; grandchildren, Harmony Fortson,
Jared White, Jacob White, Eric Johns, Jennifer Bland, Brandon White, Rachel Wilson and
Ashley White; great-grandchildren, Gabriella White, Aria Bella Fortson, Randy Piper White,
Abigail Johns, Ansley Johns and Jordan Johns; and his sweetheart, Genevia Drafton of
Paragould.
Visitation will be 6-9 p.m tonight in Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Heath Colonial Chapel with the Revs. Dennis
Strope and Ron Pickney officiating.
Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Don Sanders, Michael White, Eric Johns, Nathan Bland, Jerry White,
Rick White, Chris White and Ron Bellomy.
Honorary Pallbearers, Sunday School Class from New Haven Baptist Church and Brandon White.
The family requests that memorials be sent to New Haven Baptist Church for paving the
parking lot.
Pauline Jaques
Pauline Jaques, 86, of Paragould, died August 19, 2006 at Arkansas Methodist Medical
Center. Born March 19, 1920 in Clay County, she was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal
faith.
She is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Raetta Jaques, William and
Wanda Jaques, Billy and Tammy Jaques, and Terry Jaques, all of Paragould, and Eddie Jaques
of Little Rock; five daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn and George Cord of Silver Springs,
Florida, Brenda and David Mathis of Paragould, Thelma Crouch of Paragould, Carolyn and
Mike Sanders, and Barbara and Jack Hailey of Paragould; one brother, Donald Hefner of
Piedmont, Missouri, thirty-two grandchildren, fifty one great grandchildren, and six great
great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Emma Hefner, her husband, Arnold
Jaques, three brothers, three sisters, and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 22, 1:30 P. M. at the Mitchell Funeral Home
Chapel with Jack Hailey and William Jaques, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh
Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, 6:00 P. M. until 9:00 P. M. at the Mitchell Funeral
Home.
Pallbearers will be Jackie Hailey, David Mathis, Tammy Hazelwood, Gary Hazelwood, Johnny
Mathis, and Jeff Boswell.
Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Jaques, Terry Hazelwood, Johnathan Mathis, Joseph
Boswell, and Jeremy Jaques.
On line registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Goldie Debbie Garner
Goldie Debbie Garner, 97, of Paragould died Saturday, August 19, in Arkansas Methodist
Medical Center. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal belief.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Garner; parents, Dee and Dora Brown Box;
brothers, John, Monroe and Odell Box; sister, Della Cooper; grandsons, Randy and Mark
Spain; and great-grandson, Matthew Shipman.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Estel and Marcus Spain, Clara and
Jimmie Cone and Janet and Dub Clements, all of Paragould; six grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; special niece, Wilma Cooper of
Paragould; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends in Heath Funeral Home 6:30-9 tonight. Funeral services
will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday in Heath Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Vowell
officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Denny Vowell, Allen Cone, Chace Crews, Mason Shipman, Robin Shipman
and Ronnie Barrow. Honorary pallbearers include John Allen Cannon, Robert Clark and Jay
Clark.
Donald Lewis Williams
Donald Lewis Williams, 88, of Rector, died Sunday, August 20, 2006, at Arkansas Methodist
Medical Center. Born July 27, 1918, in Rector, he was a retired carpenter and a member of
First Baptist Church, Rector.
Survivors include four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Ellen and J. R. Edwards, Viola and
Thelbert Stephens, all of Paragould, Flora Merchant of Tomah, Wisconsin, and Delorice
Stewart of De Bary, Florida. He is also survived by three sisters-in-law, Roberta Textor,
Violet Rust, and Betty Textor; and by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Louise Textor Williams; his parents,
Mannie and Ruth Williams; one brother, James Williams; two sisters, Juanita Hicks and
Martha Chambers.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00-9:00 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 22nd, at the Mitchell Funeral Home
Chapel with Ardell Polk and Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County
Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Buddy Smith, Paul Smith, Bobby Hicks, Leslie Ruth and Thad Mangrum will serve as
pallbearers.
On line registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Mathel Quail
Mrs. David (Mathel) Quail, age 86, of Paragould, died Sunday evening, August 20, 2006, at
her home. She was born December 22, 1919, in Paragould and was co-operator of Sugar
‘N’ Spice Gifts and Accessories. Mrs. Quail was a member of Second and Walnut
Church of Christ, a former homeroom mother, scout leader and a gourmet dessert maker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W. A. and Maybelle Jenkins; her husband, David
Quail; and by a sister and brother-in-law, Delois and Richard Mitchell.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, David Mark and Lena Quail; and two
daughters, Mary Ann Washington and Dr. Nanette Quail Gunn, all of Paragould. She is also
survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Dale Morgan of Paragould; six
grandchildren, Kelly Kelley, Kris Pulliam, Parker Washington, James Bryan Jones, Amy
Caroline Snipes, and Justin Quail; and by twelve great grandchildren, Mary Kate Kelley,
Maggie Anne Kelley, Franklin Kelley, Lee Thomas Kelley, Susannah Kelley, Ashley Pulliam,
Elea Pulliam, Caroline (Cari) Pulliam, Clair Pulliam, Evie Pulliam, Andrew Pulliam, and
James Bryan Jones, Jr.
Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 23rd, at the Mitchell Funeral Home
chapel with James A. Brown and Jay Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood
Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00-7:30 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home.
Bryan Jones, Parker Washington, Kevin Pulliam, Justin Quail, Dana Kelley, and Sam Snipes
will serve as pallbearers.
On line registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Inez Lamb Baker
Inez Lamb Baker, 89, longtime resident of Paragould, died August 20 in Rolling Hills
Nursing Home at Batesville.
She was born March 28, 1917, at Bono to the late Maude and John Lamb.
She was a registered nurse, graduating from St. Bernard's Hospital School of Nursing at
Jonesboro.
Inez married Clark M. Baker on Oct. 17, 1941, moving to Little Rock where he continued his
education and graduated from the University of Arkansas Medical School.
Following World War II, they made their home in Paragould where they served the community
through his family medical practice of 41 years.
Inez was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling through the years.
Following her husband's death in 2000, Inez continued to reside in Paragould.
In 2005 she moved to Batesville to be near her son and daughter-in-law.
Survivors include her children, Dr. J. R. Baker and wife Wanette of Batesville; Dr. C.
Murl Baker Jr. and wife Concetta of Springdale; her brother, Robert Lamb of Kennett, Mo.;
six grandchildren, Erica Baker of Kansas City, Andrea Baker of Tulsa, Okla., Clark Baker
of Fayetteville, Dr. Mark Baker of Tampa, Fla., Krista Baker Scheyer of Potomac Falls,
Va.; and Katherine Baker of Atlanta.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday in Heath Funeral Home.
Graveside service is 10 a.m. Saturday in Linwood Cemetery, officiated by a longtime
friend, Dr. Hap Hazzard.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Methodist Medical Foundation, West Kingshighway,
Paragould.
Delray Johnson
Delray Johnson, 45, of Paragould, died Sunday, August 20, 2006, at his home. A
construction worker, he was born August 4, 1961, in LaPorte, Indiana.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann Johnson of the home; one daughter, Melissa Johnson of
Paragould; four brothers, Larry Johnson of Paragould, Greg, Mark and Michael Johnson, all
of Florida; one sister, Velma Johnson of Connecticut and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Loretta Johnson; and by a brother,
Ricky Lee Johnson.
A private memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould, was in charge of arrangements.
On line registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Harold Riggan, Sr.
Mr. Harold Riggan, Sr., 90, of Corning, died August 21, 2006, at Arkansas Methodist
Medical Center in Paragould. He was owner of Corning Implement Company and had been a John
Deere Dealer since 1948. He served in the United States Army during World War II and had
received a Bronze Star. He was a member of the Corning Masonic Lodge #719, and a member of
First United Methodist Church in Corning.
Harold Riggan was united in marriage to Clydruth (Carlley) Riggan on Dec. 14, 1941. She
preceded him in death, June 10, 2005.
Survivors include one son, Harold “Blue” Riggan, Jr. and wife Kathryn of
Corning; two grandsons, Kody Riggan and wife Carla of Paragould, and Russell Riggan and
wife Missy, of Kirkwood, Mo.; and four great-grandchildren, Carson, Cade, Will and Carlley
Riggan.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Clydruth; his parents, Leonard L. and Gertrude
Riggan; a brother, Herbert Riggan; and an infant brother.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 23, from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 2 p.m.
at the Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Rec. Larry Hughes will officiate. Interment will
follow in the Corning Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Steve Fox, Terry Fitzgerald, Fred Brown, Cliff Gifford, Tom Williams,
Richard Hoskins and David Pratt. Honorary pallbearers will be Quinn Brown, Jerry Williams,
Tommy Wofford, John Austin, Alan Clifton and Jake Duff.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Corning.
Lorene McDaniel
Lorene McDaniel, 98, of Paragould, died Wednesday, August 23, 2006, at Arkansas Methodist
Medical Center. Born August 15, 1908, in Paragould, she was a retired waitress. Mrs.
McDaniel was a member of First Baptist Church for over fifty years.
Survivors include two daughters, Roberta Parkinson and her husband, Gene, and Jean
Crossno, all of Paragould. She is also survived by three grandchildren and their spouses,
Kim (Jeff) Hollister, Stacy (Britt) Camp, and Kevin Crossno; and by four great
grandchildren, Whitney Hardin, Price Hardin, Tanner Hollister and Jayce Hollister.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. McDaniel; and by one sister, Mary Lee
Sims.
Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Friday, August 25th, at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel,
Paragould, with Joe Marsden officiating. Burial will follow in Center Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home.
Kevin Crossno, Jeff Hollister, Tanner Hollister, Price Hardin, Gene Parkinson, and Britt
Camp will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials to the Center Hill Cemetery fund % Mrs. Dubbie Gay, 828 N 6th Street, Paragould,
would be appreciated.
On line registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Steven D. Lackey
Steven D. Lackey, 50, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, August 23, 2006, in St. Bernard's
Medical Center. He lived in Jonesboro his entire life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Ruby Lackey, and one brother, Richard
"Rusty" Lackey.
Survivors include brothers, Glen Lackey, David Lackey, Danny Lackey and Allen Lackey, all
of Jonesboro, and Roger Lackey of Hot Springs; sisters, Brenda Oates of Panama City, Fla.,
and Beverly Archer of Sherwood.
Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Lorado Cemetery with Worth Gibson
officiating and Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
For those wishing to leave lasting memorials, the family request consideration of the
Jonesboro DARE Program, 410 West Washington, Jonesboro 72401.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the day of the service.
To sign an online guest book and registry go to www.emersonfuneralhome.com
Lucy Francis Pollock
Lucy Francis Pollock, 88, of Walnut Ridge, formerly of Bono, died Wednesday, August 23, in
Lawrence Memorial Hospital at Walnut Ridge.
She was born on August 17, 1918, in Lawrence County, the daughter of Exzeb and Christy
Davis Rosselott. She was united in marriage to Ernest Pollock on June 15, 1937 in Greene
County. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, Arlin Pollock of Walnut Corner and Charles Dean Pollock of
Walcott; 10 grandchildren, Terry, Gary, Rickey and Jimmy Pollock, Connie, Clifford, and
Angela Watson, Belinda Crawford, Phillip Pollock, Sarah Slater and Tim Pollock; 23
great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Walcott, under the
direction of Higginbotham Funeral at Walnut Ridge.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday in Higginbotham Chapel at Walnut Ridge.
Opal Christine Caldwell
Opal Christine Caldwell, 85, of Mountain Home passed away Friday, Aug. 25,
2006, at Mountain Home.
She was born Oct. 3, 1920, in Leachville to the late Thomas Jefferson and
Mary Jane (Johnson) Wallace.
Mrs. Caldwell married Cecil Caldwell on Oct. 5, 1940, at Imboden. He
preceded her in death May 19, 1998.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in Mountain Home.
Mrs. Caldwell is survived by one son, Thomas A. Caldwell and wife Jo of
Mountain Home; two grandchildren, Edward C. Caldwell and wife Lisa of
Sherwood and Donna C. Caldwell-Chaffin and husband Clark of Joplin, Mo.; and
three great-grandchildren, Claire C. Caldwell of Sherwood, Lauren E. Chaffin
of Joplin and Andrew C. Chaffin of Greenwood.
She was preceded in death by one sister.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, in the Caldwell
Chapel Cemetery near Paragould with Bill Self officiating.
Visitation will be from noon-9 p.m. Tuesday with the family receiving
friends from 5-7 p.m. at Roller Funeral Home at Mountain Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church of Mountain
Home or the Caldwell Chapel Cemetery Association.
Jagger Kole Fletcher
Jagger Kole Fletcher, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, in Cardinal
Glennon Hospital at St. Louis.
He was born Aug. 7, 2006, at St. Louis.
Survivors include his father, Brian Fletcher and his mother, Alicia Robinson, both of
Paragould; paternal grandparents, Don and Mary Fletcher; maternal grandparents, Daniel and
Raelynn Dodson, all of Paragould; paternal great-grandmother, Mary Yates of Marmaduke; and
maternal great-grandparents, Helen Jones, and Shirley Keeling, both of Paragould. He is
also survived by three sisters, Kylie Greene and Kayten Thompson, of Paragould, and by
Madison Snow of Jonesboro.
Jagger was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandfather, Raymond Robinson; and one
great-uncle, Duane Keeling.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday in Mitchell Funeral Home at Paragould.
Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery
with Billy Joe Dowdy officiating. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:15
p.m. Friday.
Online registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Milford Lee (M.L.) Cox
Milford Lee Cox, 75, of Paragould, died Saturday, August 26th 2006. He was born on July 6,
1931 in Conway, AR. He was a retired farmer and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Shade and Mary Jane Cox, by brothers James and Lonnie Cox, and
sister Marie Bidwell.
Survivors include his wife, Flossie Cox of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jim
and Tammy Cox of Leachville, AR, Tommy and Loretta Cox of Paragould, and David and Glenda
Cox of Mt. Home, AR; three daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Ray Gessner of Mt Home,
AR, Betty and Ronnie Crossno of Paragould, and Brenda and Dean Carlton of Paragould; one
brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Wanda Cox of Searcy, AR; 13 grandchildren, 17
great-grand children, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Monday evening August 28, 2006 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Phillips Funeral
Home in Paragould. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, August 29 at 10:30 a.m. at Phillips
Funeral Home Center Hill Chapel, with Rev. Royce Boling officiating. Pallbearers will be
Michael Cox, Jermey Cox, Gene Howe, Eric Crossno, David Cox, and Barry Spence. Honorary
pallbearers are Bill Fortenberry, Benny Cox, Gary Whitney and Mike Huffman. Burial will
follow at Brown’s Chapel Cemetery in Paragould .
Online guestbook: www.phillipsfuneral.net
Pricilla Green Hicks
Mrs. Priscilla Green Hicks, 92, of Dyersburg, Tenn., formerly of Paragould, passed away
Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg. Graveside
services were Monday at Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould. She is survived by
her son, Kenneth Hicks of Rockaway Beach, Ore.
Jay Cletis Bounds
Jay Cletis Bounds, 64, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006.
Mr. Bounds was of the Pentecostal faith, and was preceded in death by his wife, Katrinka
Story Bounds, parents Shirl and Wilma Bounds, brothers Doyle and Clifford, and sister
Pauline "Penny" Oglesby.
He is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Phyllis Bounds, and C. S.
and Danice Bounds, all of Marmaduke; sister, Pat Mangrum of Bay; sister and
brother-in-law, Leveda and Billy Keaton of Jonesboro; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today in Phillips Funeral Home in Paragould.
There will be a graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday in Hartsoe Cemetery near Marmaduke
with the procession leaving the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Carter Grindstaff will
officiate.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Bounds, Brent Oglesby, Randy Bounds, Tyler Bounds, Harry
McMillin and Louis Bounds.
Online guest book: www.phillipsfuneral.net
George W. Hyde
George W. Hyde, 97, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006.
During his younger days, Mr. Hyde lived in the Finch area but had spent most of his adult
life in the Coffman community. He was a faithful member of the Mulberry Church of Christ,
having served as an elder for many years.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dairl and Brenda Hyde of Paragould; two
daughters and sons-in-law, Ellen and Doyle Johnson of Paragould, and Evelyn and Gerald
Bolin of Cherokee Village. He is also survived by four grandsons, Archie Johnson and Bart
Hyde of Paragould, Brad Hyde of Jonesboro and Mark Johnson of Batesville. Four
granddaughters also survive their Pawpaw including, Jeannie Dunn and Teresa Bolin of
Jonesboro, Diane Culver of Paragould and Kim Tippy of Imboden; 13 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Iris Cameron of Florida and Dora Shrader of
Paragould.
Mr. Hyde was preceded in death by his wife, Rowan; his granddaughter, Janet Millet; four
brothers, Lender, Bill, Woodwork and Lesser Hyde; two sisters, Loa Sibs and Ruth
Carpenter; and his parents, Charlie and Lura Hyde.
Visitation for Mr. Hyde will be in Heath Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. today.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Heath Colonial Chapel conducted by Weldon
Parkinson. Burial will follow in Finch Cemetery with his grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Donald Eugene Davenport
Donald Eugene Davenport, 68, of Paragould, died Sunday, Aug. 27, in St. Bernard's Medical
Center.
Born at Brookland, he lived at Pontiac, Mich., for 33 years. He was a retired employee of
General Motors in Pontiac where he worked 33 years. He then transferred to Memphis for two
years.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Rice Davenport of the home; three sons, Jerry
Davenport of Brookland, and Larry Davenport and Donald Gene Davenport, both of Paragould;
one sister, Maxine Davenport of Brookland; six granddaughters; five grandsons and one
great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hile and Gertie Davenport; one brother, H.D.
Davenport; and one sister, Lola Mae Davenport.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Roller-Farmers Union Chapel with Charles
Abanathy and Breck Freeman officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Log Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Mike Milligan, Ed Bennett, Terry Moore, Richard Story, Kevin
Breckenridge and Muriel Couch.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today in Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Johnny Mack Crofford
Johnny Mack Crofford, 66, of Forrest City, Arkansas died Aug. 28, 2006.
Born Oct. 22, 1939, at Paragould, he was the son of Noel Crofford and Enid Steele
Crofford.
He worked for AP&L, was a Mason and a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Mr. Crofford married Bonnie Sullinger Crofford in 1957.
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Robbin Crofford, Teri Immel, and Allison Bray, all
of Jonesboro; sister, Nickie Brown of Jonesboro; five grandchildren; and a
great-grandchild.
Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Stevens Funeral Home with Gary Woodard officiating.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Jerry Huffstutler
Jerry Huffstutler, 64, of Paragould died Aug. 29, 2006, in NEA Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Vinnie Huffstutler; a brother, Denny
Huffstutler; and a sister, Euba Hardin.
Survivors include his wife, Jo Lynne of the home; three sons, Jerry, Nathan and Daniel; a
daughter, Rebecca; two brothers, Dewayne and Paul Huffstutler; three sisters, Gloria
Riney, Joyce Louis and Janice Mitchell; eight grandchildren; the mother of his children,
Lillie Huffstutler.
Services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Irby Funeral Home Chapel at Rector. Rudy Burrow will
officiate.
Visitation will be 6 p.m. today.
Steve Everett
Steve Everett, 56, a lifelong resident of Paragould, passed away Tuesday,
Aug. 29, 2006, at the Northeast Arkansas Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Bob and Mary Alice Everett.
He is survived by his constant loving companion Rhonda, and godchild Leanna Ingram; two
brothers, Bobby Everett, Jr. and wife Yvonne of Paragould, and Roger Everett and wife
Cindy of Pocahontas; one sister, Suzanne Everett of Paragould; two nephews and two nieces
and their families.
Visitation is at Heath Funeral Home, Thursday, Aug. 31, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. followed by
a procession to Pruetts Chapel Cemetery for a graveside service at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Todd
Harvey will officiate.
Olive Janette Beadles
Olive Janette Beadles, 92, of Winnsboro, Texas, formerly of Paragould, died Wednesday,
August 30, 2006, at Winnsboro.
Mrs. Beadles was born January 5, 1914, in Govilin, Wales, United Kingdom. At the age of 9,
she moved to the United States with her parents, William and Louise Whitney. She graduated
as an RN from John C. Proctor Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. A resident of Paragould for
forty years, some may remember her as Dr. O. E. Bradsher’s nurse. She was a member of
Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church.
For the past sixteen years Mrs. Beadles had been living in Texas with her stepdaughter,
Doris Beadles Miller.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Courtney Beadles, and her daughter, Rebecca L.
Beadles.
She is survived by Doris and Gene Miller, their family and various nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be Friday from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 2nd, at Greene County
Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 10:45 a.m.,
Saturday.
Online registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Barbara Cothren Bruick
Barbara Cothren Bruick passed away Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006, after a long battle with lung
cancer.
She was born Oct. 21, 1938, in Paragould; After living in Conway, Ark. for several years,
she met her husband Joe and they moved to Texarkana in 1961.
Barbara and her husband, Joe, raised their family in Texarkana, Ark. She was a
kindergarten teacher with her mother for many years. She later worked at Meadowbrook
Independent Living Center, and later in the bookkeeping department of Miller Bowie Supply.
She was a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church where she was once coordinator of
Religion Education classes. She was a very gifted teacher of religion. She worked with her
husband with the Little Rock Catholic Cursillo team where she was rector for two of the
women's cursillo. She and her husband were team members of the Subiaco Marriage Encounter
. She also worked with her husband in coordinating the PRE-CANA marriage preparation
program for 10 years at St. Edward's Catholic Church.
Currently she was co-director of the RCIA Catholic formation team. She was a part of this
team for 25 years. She was always a teammate with her husband especially after he was
ordained a permanent deacon in 1993.
Mrs. Bruick is preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Vaudean Cothren, and two
brothers; Michael and Jerry Dale Cothren.
In addition to her husband of 46 years, she is survived by two sons and their wives, Larry
and Lori Bruick of Danville, PA and Bob and Gloria Bruick of Albuquerque, N.M.; one
daughter and her husband, Marsha and Ron Meyers of Little Rock; one brother and
sister-in-law, Jasper and Reba Cothren of Searcy, Ark; three sisters and their husbands,
Marcia and Charles Crisco of Texarkana, Joan and Bill Pike of Magnolia, Ark. and Sharon
and Bob Ueckert of Texarkana; five grandchildren, Stephanie, Thomas, Jessi, Noah, and
Nick, and numerous other family and friends.
Barbara was truly an example of love and a woman of faith. Her memory will continue to
inspire all the lives she has touched.
There will be a prayer and eulogy service Friday evening at 6 p.m. at St. Edward's
Catholic Church followed by visitation at 7 p.m. in the church. Mass of christian burial
will be Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at St. Edward's Catholic Church. Burial will be in
Calvary Cemetery under the direction of East Funeral Home - Downtown.
The family will be at the family home at #10 N. Hermitage, Texarkana. In lieu of flowers,
the family request donations be made to St. Edward's Catholic Church. Family and friends
may send tributes to www.mem.com
Louise Edrington
You are invited to the Celebration of Life service for Louise Edrington at 2:00 p.m. on
Sunday, September 3rd, at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Edward Warren
officiating.
Louise Taylor was born September 6, 1924, in Lafe, and went to be with Jesus, August 31,
2006, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. She married Donald F. Edrington in 1952, and moved to
Flint, Michigan. Mrs. Edrington was a waitress at Bob’s Diner in Flint. She was a
community service volunteer for many years serving at the local hospitals and the Flint
Red Cross.
Survivors include her sons, Milford Gebhart of Bluff City, Tennessee; Chuck Gebhart and
wife, Dottie, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and Bill Edrington and wife, Patty, of Flint,
Michigan. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Mildred Westbrook of Paragould;
grandchildren, Susie, Steve (Angela), Melissa, Kyle Lee, Kelly Ann, Rachel Marie, and by
four great grandchildren, Helenah, Stephen, DJ and James.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Edrington; her mother, Daisy Taylor;
brothers and sisters, Elmer, Everett, Lucille, and Opal.
Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00-9:00 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home. The family
would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
Online registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
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