Greene County, Arkansas

Obits for December 2004

Becky Lynn Bowers

Becky Lynn Bowers, 43, of Paragould died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004 at NEA Medical Center at Jonesboro.

Born at Kennett, Mo., she was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Survivors include her husband, Glen Bowers; three sons, Eric Mitchell of Delaplaine and Anthony Crews and Hunter Bowers, both of Paragould; four daughters, Beth Mitchell, Natalie Crews, Sarah Bowers and Morgan Bowers, all of Paragould; one brother, Roy Thomas Jr. of Oklahoma; and two sisters, including Donna Hairston of Warner.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Heath Funeral Home's Colonial Chapel of Paragould, with the Rev. David Mosley officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Rector.

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

Memorials may be made to The Morgan Trust Fund.

Darrell Craft

Darrell Craft, 41, of Paragould died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004 at his residence.

He was born at Paragould.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Craft of Paragould; four daughters, Jullian McMains of Tampa Bay, Fla., Shannon Letson, Teresa Weaver and Nikki Craft, all of Paragould; five brothers, Terry Craft of Carpentersville, Ill., Tim Craft of Rockford, Ill., Cecil Craft of Joliet, Ill., and David Craft and Rodney Craft, both of Paragould; two sisters, Beverly Schubbe of Rockford and Cindy Hardin of Paragould, and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Evelyn Potts Craft.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Greene County Memorial Gardens. Burial will be under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.

Pallbearers will be David Craft, Rodney Craft, Tim Craft, John Hardin, Anthony Craft, Larry Writefel, Jereme Craft and Justin Letson.

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

Memorials may be made to charities that serve victims of Lou Gehrig's disease.

Jerry Dean Foster

Jerry Dean Foster, 63, of Jonesboro died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004 at his home.

He was born in Light and lived most of his life in the Jonesboro area. He had previously worked as a machinist for Colson Caster Corp., and was a member of the Jonesboro Church of God.

Survivors include his wife, Judy Foster of the home; two sons, Ross Foster of Bay and Kendall Foster of Paragould; one stepson, David Hotchkiss of Hardy; one daughter, Shawnda Bundy of Paragould; one stepdaughter, Elizabeth Jones of Paragould; three brothers, Bobby Foster of Marmaduke, Johnnie Foster of Mesa, Ariz., and Kenneth Foster of Macon, Ga.; three sisters, Janet Lewis of Walnut Ridge, Judy Marie Foster of Portia and Ruthie Brewer of Purty, Mo.; five grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dolph and Beulah Foster, and by one brother.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Jonesboro Church of God, with the Rev. Tommy Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

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

Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 332 North Lauderdale, Memphis 38103.

Genifer Ann Turner

Funeral services for 37-year-old Genifer Ann Turner, of Marmaduke, who passed away on December 7, 2004 at St. Bernard's, will be Friday, December 10th at 2:00 p.m. in the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Marmaduke with Brother Kim Bridges and Brother Robert De Baun officiating. Burial will be in Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation will be today, December 9th, at 6:00 p.m.

Genifer is survived by: her husband, Danny Turner of the home: a daughter, Mazie Jean Turner of the home: her parents, Randy and Shirley Stanfill of Marmaduke: a brother, Barrett Stanfill of Marmaduke: eleven nephews, nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be: David Stanfill, Jerry Wayne Stanfill, Jimmy Stanfill, Glenn Stanfill, Jack Pollock, Eugene Hynds: Honorary pallbearers will be Aaron Speer and Clifton Carter, Jr.

Leona Jewell Simmons

Leona Jewell Simmons, 64, of Marmaduke, died Wednesday, December 8, 2004, at Baptist Medical Center, East, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was a homemaker and a member of Lafe Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her father, Earl Jefferson Michael, Sr.

Survivors include her husband, James T. Simmons of the home; son, James A. Simmons of Lafe; daughters, Pam Willis, Patty (Trish) Lane and Lesia Taylor of Lafe; mother, Flora Virginia Michael; brother Earl (Buddy) Michael, Jr.; and sister, Barbara Simmons, all of Oak Grove Heights; six grandchildren and one great grandchild due in February, 2005; six nieces and ten nephews.
Funeral services will be today at 10:30 A.M. at the Lafe Baptist Church with Reverend David Poe officiating. Visitation will begin at the church at 9:30 A.M. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Todd Harvey, Cody Taylor, Chuck Taylor, Justin Willis, Marty Lane, Matt West.

Memorials may be made to Lafe Baptist Church or Lifehouse Ministries.

Willie Gene Tedder

Willie Gene Tedder, 70, of Paragould died Wednesday, December 8, 2004, at the Arkansas Methodist

Medical Center. Born in Light, he was retired from Monroe Auto Equipment Company. He was a Mason with the Paragould Masonic Lodge and was a member of Walnut Corner Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Helen of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Willie Gene and Cindy Tedder of Medina, Ohio, Mark and Lana Tedder and Gerald and Rachelle Tedder of Paragould; brothers, M.C. Tedder Mark Creel, Lawrence Tedder of Paragould, Eggie Tedder of Walnut Ridge, Bobby Tedder of Mt. Home; sisters, Shelby Faulkner, Shirley McCord, Yevonne Swain and Lurline Hambrick of Paragould; Linda Yocum of Wynne, Brenda Cannon of Mountain Home; three grandchildren, two great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father Mack Tedder and his Mother, Reva Robb, and stepmother Flossie Tedder; brother, Jerry Wayne Tedder; three sisters, Charlene, Alberta and an infant baby girl.

Visitation will be today, 6:00-9:00 P.M. at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, 11:00 A.M. at the Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Bobby Wade officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Walcott. Pallbearers: John Hambrick, III., Lanny Sims, Shaun Finch, Kenny Faulkner, Bill Mangrum, John Smith.

Estel Amanuel McClain

Estel Amanuel McClain, 82, of Paragould died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 at his residence.

Born in Lorado, he was a Navy veteran, a retired machine operator at Frolic Footwear and a member of the Paragould Church of God.

Survivors include his wife, Pearley Mae McClain of Paragould; a son, Thomas Lee McClain of Sacramento, Calif.; a daughter, Shirley Jean Ott-manns of Sacramento; a stepson, Robert Bryson of Para-gould; three stepdaughters, Euvanda Rust, Linda Cleveland and Kay Cooper, all of Paragould; a sister, Minnie Clark of Paragould; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Ralph Estel McClain; his parents, Thomas Edward and Jeanetta Bobo McClain; and one brother.

Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Heath Funeral Home Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Thomas Cody and the Rev. Doyle Householder officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery at Paragould.

Active pallbearers will be Grady Cooper, Jared Lane, Bryan Nicolle, Jeremy Wilkins, Keith Hutchison and Don Andrews.

Honorary pallbearers will include Shane Cleveland, Tyler Cleveland and Haroldean Rust.

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

George Ira Burpo

George Ira Burpo, 90, of Paragould died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004 at NEA Medical Center.

Born at Poplar Bluff, Mo., he was retired from Paragould Water Works and was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of Pruetts Chapel United Methodist Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis Townsley of Paragould; a brother, Harry Burpo of Rockford, Ill.; and two sisters, Bernice Hefner of Drummonds, Tenn., and Dorothy Mae Hughes of Hot Springs; a granddaughter, Robin Dias of Nesbitt, Miss.; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Purdue Burpo; his parents, George Harry and Ollie McGee Burpo; and a brother.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Heath Funeral Home's Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Eddie Gene Wright officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery at Paragould.

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

Leonard Griffin Boozer

Leonard Griffin Boozer, 75, of Paragould, died Sunday, December 12, 2004, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Born December 5, 1929, in Lorado, Arkansas, Mr. Boozer was a former employee of Keasler Body Company and of Monroe Auto Equipment. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of First Baptist Church, Paragould.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Leonard Boozer, Jr. of Paragould, Gary and Cheryl Boozer of Piggott; one daughter and son-in-law, JoLynne and Jerry Huffstutler of Paragould; and his former wife, Dorothy Boozer of Piggott. He is also survived by one brother, Louie Boozer; and one brother-in-law, Jack Copeland, both of Paragould; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ovel and Mary Boozer and by one sister, Wilma Lurvene Copeland. Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m., today, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould. Funeral service will be 1:30 Wednesday afternoon, at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Raymond Atwood and Charles Abanathy officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Carl E. Hicks

Carl Edmond Hicks, 91, of St. Louis died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004 in St. Louis.

Born in Rector, he was a former resident of Hoxie, had worked for Century Electric for 21 years and had been a farmer. He was a member of Main Street Church of Christ in Walnut Ridge.

Survivors include a son, Boyd Wayne Hicks of Campbell, Mo.; a daughter, Coletta Chandler of St. Louis; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Hicks; one son, George Hicks; one daughter, Carlene Williams; and one brother.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of House-Gregg Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge, with A.J. Henry officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Zion Cemetery near Walcott.

Pallbearers will be Joe Kulpa, Jerry Shipman, Bill Chandler, Bryan Johnson and Darrell Roskouske.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Nellie Shipman James

Nellie Shipman James, 73, of Paragould died Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born in Clay County. Survivors include her daughters, Janet Gough of Paragould, Nellie Ann Thompson of Ukiah, California, Linda Gail Demitts of Ft. Bragg, California; sons, John Edward Stover, Woodrow Richard Stover and Carl David Stover all of Paragould; brothers, James Shipman of Salem, Robert Shipman of Paragould, Gerald Shipman of Jonesboro; sister, Shirley Shipman of Jonesboro; eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren; five nieces, one nephew.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Obid and Viola Gray Shipman; first husband, John Robert Stover; second husband, Howard Weaver; third husband, Kenneth James; daughter, Melba Jean Stover.

Visitation will be Saturday, 1:00-2:00 P.M. at the Heath Colonial Chapel with the funeral at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Jerry Jolley officiating. Burial wil follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Walcott. Pallbearers: Kevin Shipman, Donald Rice, Odis Shipman, Carroll Shipman, Jerry Gray, Terry Rice, Hollis Gough.

Edith Hermalee Keeling

Edith Hermalee Keeling, 81, of Paragould, died Friday, December 17, 2004 at Harris Hospital in Newport. She was retired from Paragould Nursing Center and a member of the Big Creek Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George Albert and Clarsia Bell Rowe Hall, husband, Corbit Franklin Keeling, daughters, Shellia Maudine and Clarsia Ann Keeling, brother, Roy Hall.

Edith is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Alton and Sandra Keeling of Paragould, AR, Wayne and Brenda Keeling of Stonewall, AR, Bobby and Linda Keeling of Lafe, AR, daughters and sons-in-law, Levettia Wilson, Judy and David Freeman, Linda and Jimmie Dollins, all of Paragould, AR, and Cordettia and James Beaton, of Marmaduke, AR, Sister, Eula Christene LaRue of Blytheville, AR, 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be today, 6:00-9:00 P.M. at Heath Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday at Heath Colonial Chapel with Revs. Rick Ethridge and James Swafford officiating; burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family requests that memorials be sent to the Relay for Life.

Pallbearers - John Thacker, Keith Brewer, Brian Brightwell, Phillip Keeling, Carlon Keeling, Julius Keeling. Honorary Pallbearers - Tommy Lucius and Thomas Keeling.

Gracie Layne Robbins

Gracie Layne Robbins, infant daughter of Richard Randall and Heather Michelle Robbins of Earle, died Saturday, December 18th, 2004, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Survivors in addition to her parents include her paternal grandparents, Richard Edward and Linda Estelle Robbins of Earle; her maternal grandparents, Michael O'Neal Pitcher and Donna Lynn Pitcher, both of Paragould; and a maternal great grandmother, Nancy Sharon Mayfield of Paragould.

Graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., today, at Finch Cemetery with Wayne Faulkner officiating. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday.
No visitation is scheduled.

Derald E. Barron

Derald E. Barron, 77, of Paragould died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Ill.

Born in Paragould, he was a retired sales manager for a wholesale food company and a member of the Center Hill Church of Christ.

Surviving are his wife, Martha Barron of the home; a daughter, Cheryl Carr of Downers Grove, and two granddaughters, Kristen and Karen Carr of Downers Grove.

He was preceded in death by his parents, I.O. and Viola Sims Barron and a sister.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Heath Funeral Home's Colonial Chapel, with Jon C. Binkley and Gary Cremeens officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery at Paragould.

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

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

James O. Beasley

James O. Beasley, 88, of Paragould died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004 at Paragould Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born at Greene County, he was a retired carpenter and of the Pentecostal belief.

Survivors include four sons, Arlie Jay Beasley, Marion L. Beasley, Gearld Beasley and James F. Beasley, all of Paragould; one daughter, Velma Autry of Paragould; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sterlean Crossno Beasley, and his parents, Jim and Lucy Dowdy Beasley.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Heath Funeral Home's Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Bill Newman officiating. Burial will be in Epsaba Cemetery at Paragould.

Nephews and grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

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

Bobby Lee Ward

Bobby Lee Ward, 53, of Paragould died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004 at his home.

Born at Jonesboro, he had lived in Paragould since 1965 and was of the Pentecostal belief.

Survivors include his mother, Geneva Ward of Paragould, and a sister, Darlene Todahl of Phoenix.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Lee Ward, and two brothers.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel in Jonesboro, with the Rev. Bill Bass officiating. Burial will follow in Browns Chapel Cemetery at Paragould.

Pallbearers will be Derek Clifton, Jim Stone, Daniel Clifton and Richard Spurlock.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis.

Visitation will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.K

Evelyn Luttrell

Evelyn Luttrell, 75, of Marmaduke died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2004

Born June 3, 1929, at Marmaduke, she was a homemaker and of the Methodist belief.

Mrs. Luttrell was preceded in death by her mother and father, Pat and Murtie Wyatt; her husband, Bob Luttrell; one son, Bill Wyatt; three brothers, Charlie, Carlos and Louis Wyatt; and three sisters, Bobie White, Ellen Ramer and Dealie Hale.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Nick Carter of Marmaduke, Arkansas; one sister, Ealie Gibbs of Lafe, Arkansas; and two grandchildren, Nicholas and Nicole Carter.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. in the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel of Rector, Arkansas. Kim Bridges officiating. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Active pallbearers will be Don Willming, Don White, Kirk Luttrell, Kyle Luttrell, Ray Hale and Donald Giggs.

Honorary pallbearers will include Gary Carter, Billy Carter and Doyle White.

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

Reverend Jerry Dewayne Gregory

The Rev. Jerry Dewayne Gregory, 63, of Marmaduke died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004 at Veteran Affairs Medical Center at Corning.

Born at Corning, he was a General Baptist minister and pastored at Blue Cross General Baptist Church in Paragould. He had also pastored in Missouri, Illinois and Tennessee.

He served as an international missionary to Jamaica and a national missionary to Florida. He was a Vietnam War Army veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Gregory of Marmaduke; a son, Jay Gregory of Marmaduke; a daughter, Janette Hill of Paragould; seven sisters, Glennia Hoggard and Urbylene Ward, both of Paragould, Louise Jones, Wanda Morris and Betty Morris, all of Cherokee Village; Billie Reddick of Grove, Okla., and Shirley Hatcher of Rogue River, Ore.; and five grandchildren, Tanner Hill, Keller Hill, Mackenzie Hill, Abby Hill and Lee Ann Gregory.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Urby and Leoffie Williams Gregory, and a brother.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Grace United General Baptist Church in Paragould, with the Rev. Kermit Patton, the Rev. George Haygood and the Rev. James Henry Dortch officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery at Lafe. Heath Funeral Home of Paragould is in charge of arrangements.

Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

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

Memorials may be made to Blue Cross General Baptist Church, P.O. Box 244, Paragould 72451-0244.

Deltha Louise Grimm

Deltha Louise Grimm, 69 of Paragould, died Saturday, December 25, 2004 at her residence. She was born on December 1, 1935 in Joiner, Arkansas. Mrs. Grimm was a former janitor at Greene County Tech School District and a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, John Hill, Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida and Thomas Hill of Lafe, Arkansas; one brother, Charles Flowers of Alexander, Arkansas; four sisters, Elsie Dean of Joiner, Arkansas, Evelyn Murphy of Bassett, Arkansas, Lois Dean and Joye Murphy both of Joiner, Arkansas; a cousin, Orland Coburn of Dyess, Arkansas; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mrs. Grimm was preceded in death by: her parents, Hillary and Dorothy Flowers; her first husband, John Hill, Sr. and her second husband, Harry Grimm.
Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M., today, at the Mt. Zion Cemetery at Walcott, Arkansas with Dennis Strope officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. today at the Mitchell Funeral Home. The funeral procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 10:30 A.M., today.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Flowers, Walter Murphy, David Murphy, Kerry Murphy, Tommy Chastain, and Van David Murphy.
Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Swan and Jay Bennett.

Joseph Kurt Krzton

Joseph Kurt Krzton, 28, of Paragould, was found dead Thursday, December 23, 2004, in a field, 300 yards east of Weavers Salvage, in Paragould, Arkansas. He was born June 14, 1976, in St. Louis, Missouri.

A 1995 graduate of Paragould High School, Joseph was the recipient of the 11th Chancellor's Scholarship to the University of Arkansas for Computer Science Engineering. He was an avid computer builder and repair person, personally building over 500 computers and repairing scores more.

Joseph was exceptionally bright having sold his first computer program to IBM at the age of 12. President Clinton invited Joseph to Little Rock for the reception of an honor award.
Joseph was a born again Christian and baptized, and was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include his father, Jan "Eric" Krzton of Paragould; his mother, Peggy Koenig of Tucson, Arizona; one son, Kisef Krzton of Florida and Kisef's mother, Kia, also of Florida; and his maternal grandmother, June Koenig of Imperial, Missouri. He is also survived by his seven brothers and sisters, Michael Krzton of Paragould, Kimberly Krzton of Jonesboro, Debra Marie Krzton and Jon Krzton, both of Paragould, stepbrother, Ricky Betts of Paragould, step sisters, Jessica Betts of Paragould and April Koenig of Tucson, Arizona and by his stepmother, Jeana Krzton of Paragould.

Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. this evening, casual dress requested, at Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.

A memorial service will be conducted this evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home with Pastor and cousin, Jeff Dial officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jan "Eric" Krzton, Michael Krzton, Jon Krzton, Fred Ryan, Ricky Betts and Archie Johnson.

Gary D. Russell

Graveside services for Gary D. Russell, 42, of Paragould, who died Friday, Dec. 24, 2004 at his residence, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Morrow Cemetery.

The Rev. Bill Snow will officiate. Burial will be under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Born at Stanford, he was a graduate of Greene County Tech High School and was a general laborer at Stevens Turf Farm.

Survivors include six brothers, Sam Russell of Marston, Mo., Robert Russell of Cave Junction, Ore., Allen Russell of Stonewall, and Carl Russell, Jim Russell and Steve Russell, all of Paragould, and three sisters, Linda Fisher, Faye Rose and Marilyn Chamberlain, all of Paragould.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonzo and Marie Walker Russell, three brothers and one sister.

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

Harold Pack

Funeral services for Harold Pack, 73, of Orange Park, Florida, who died Friday, Dec. 24, at Orange Park Medical Center, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emerson Funeral Home's Memorial Chapel.

The Rev. Emil Williams will officiate, and burial will follow in Mount Zion Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Larry Pack, David Pack, Steve Evans, Jerry Pack, Dosie Pack, Aubrey Pack and Nathan Pack.

A Navy veteran, he was a magna cum laude graduate of Kansas State University in Manhattan and was a retired civil engineer for Proctor and Gamble. He had lived in Kansas City, Kan., before moving to Orange Park 12 years ago.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Pack of Orange Park; three sons, Norman Wayne Pack and Larry Allen Pack, both of Jacksonville, Fla., and David Brian Pack of Atlanta; a daughter, Janis Ann Evans of Orange Park; four brothers, Aubrey Pack, Nathan Pack and Dossie Pack, all of Jonesboro, and Jerry Pack of Forth Worth, Texas; three sisters, Lawanda Marie Gott of Jonesboro, Elaine Payton of Springfield, Mo., and Eloise Stone of Little Rock, and seven grandchildren, Jenna Pack, Tyler Evans, Brittany Evans, Brian Pack, Austin Pack, Christopher Pack and Caitlin Pack.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Eva Mae Ellington Pack; one sister, and one brother.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Christian Family Chapel in Jacksonville, Fla., with Doug Rutt officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today at Emerson Funeral Home.

Mike Okawa

Funeral services for 78 year old, Mike Okawa, of Rector, who passed away on December 26, 2004 will be Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. in the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Rector. Interment will be in Woods Chapel Cemetery.

Survivors are four brothers: Chester Okawa, of Oceanside, CA, Kaza Okawa of Los Angeles, CA, John Okawa of Montebell, CA and Lamar Okawa of Las Vegas, NV.

Earnest D. Adams

Earnest D. Adams, 89, of Saint Ann died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at Rosewood Nursing Home in Creve Coeur, Mo.

Born at Paragould, he was a Word War II Army veteran and a carpenter and farmer.

Survivors include a daughter, Lorene Mohrman of Overland, Mo.; a brother, J.C. Adams of Bridgeton, Mo.; two grandchildren, Theresa Gray of Bridgeton and Michael Mohrman of Overland; two great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded by his wife, Monie Alma Williams Adams; his parents, David and Mable Adams; a sister and a brother.

Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at Heath Funeral Home's Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Bill Snow officiating. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery near Walcott.

Pallbearers will be David Mohrman, Mike Mohrman, John Gray, Brett Gray, James Rumfelt and Willie Williams.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Baby Justin Matthew Hall

Baby Justin Matthew Hall was born and died December 26, 2004, in Memphis, Tennessee.

He was survived by his parents, Dave and Karen Hopper Hall of Paragould; grandparents, David Hall of Paragould; grandmother, Debbie Hall of St. Louis, Missouri; DeWayne and Jackie Hopper of Paragould; great grandparents, Charles Hopper of Paragould, Billie Haynes of Paragould and Jim and Gloria Pulliam of St. Louis.

He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Tom Haynes and Novolyne Hopper.

Funeral services are this afternoon at 1:00 P.M. at Heath Funeral Home with burial following at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Lucille May

Lucille May, 83, of Cardwell, Missouri, died Tuesday, December 28, 2004, at her residence. Mrs. May was born June 18, 1921, in Greene County, Arkansas. She retired from Ed White Shoe Factory and Frolic Footwear.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James Edward "Eddie" and Kathy Hannah of Senath, Missouri; one daughter, Glenda Sue Nelson of Peoria, Illinois; one sister and brother-in-law, Martha Jane and "Fletch" Fletcher of Decatur, Illinois; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Mrs. May was preceded in death by her parents, Chesley and Victoria Wells; her first husband, James Houston Hannah; her second husband, Charles May; five brothers, Kenneth, Leland, Edward, Harold, and Eugene Wells; and by five sisters, Eunice Rule, Lois Wells, Hazel Jackson Greenway, Inez Helm and Bernice Rowe.

Funeral services will be 1:30 P.M., Friday at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with Kenneth Hargraves officiating. Burial will follow in the Cardwell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon, Friday, until service time.
Pallbearers will be Nick Weldon, Ron Weldon, Mike Weldon, David Wells, Lee Wells and Mike Wells.

Randy Adams

Funeral services for Randy Adams, 54, of Jonesboro, who died Sunday, Dec. 26, at Proctor, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

The Rev. Charles Edward Dickerson will officiate. Burial will be private.

Born at Paragould, she lived in Jonesboro most of her life and was a 1967 graduate of Jonesboro High School. She was an X-ray technician for several years.

Survivors include her mother, Nona Adams and adoptive father, Bob Adams, both of Jonesboro; her father and stepmother, Randal and Sherman Ann Sims, both of Proctor; two brothers, Todd Adams and Derek Adams, both of Jonesboro; a stepbrother, Chris Sims of St. Louis, and two half-sisters, Becky Turpin and Sherry Lassitter, both of Proctor.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 9192, Jonesboro 72403.

John Riley Brown

John Riley Brown, 64, of Benton died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004 at VA Medical Center in Little Rock.

Born at Paragould, he was an Army and Navy veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Athena Lee Brown of the home; three sons, John Foster, Paul Foster and Daniel Foster, all of Trona, Calif., and three sisters, Joe Ann Wallace of Glen Burnie, Md., Mary "Kitty" Ruzicka of Pasadena, Md., and Candice Rulong of San Antonio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley Francis and Selma Gertrude Brown, a brother, two sisters, three half-brothers and a half-sister.

A memorial service was held Monday at Holy Ridge Church of God at Traskwood, with Phill Prenkert officiating. Burial was in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

Gerri May

Gerri May, 68, of Jonesboro died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004 at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

Born at St. Louis, she was a homemaker and of the Baptist belief.

Survivors include three sons, Shane May and Kevin May, both of Paragould, and Brett May of Hernando, Miss.; a daughter, Paula Owens of Albany, Ky.; her mother, Marie Green of St. Louis; three sisters, Juanita Henry, Lorraine Weber and Jean Overkamp, all of St. Louis, and three grandchildren, Jessica McIver, Lance May and Anna Clara May.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Huey May; her father, Oliver Green; a sister and a brother.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery, with David Moseley officiating. The funeral procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould at 1:15 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Lonnie May, John Robert May, Mike LaFarlette, Mickey Mathis, Kevin May, Brett May, Buddy Owens and Shane May.

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

Memorials maybe made to the American Cancer Society, the Arkansas Methodist Medical Foundation or the American Heart Association.

Maudeen McGowan

Maudeen McGowan, 76, of Paragould died Friday, Dec. 31, 2004, at Paragould Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born in Greene County, she was a homemaker.

Survivors include a son, Tim McGowan of Paragould; a daughter, Karen Beasley of Paragould; a sister, Lucille Meadows of Paragould; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton McGowan; her parents, Albert "Dutch" and Maudie Reynolds; two brothers and two sisters.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery, with the Rev. Bob Lee and Rudy Ring officiating. Heath Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

Memorials may be made to Third Avenue Baptist Church.

Pauline Walters

Pauline "Polly" Walters, 87, of Paragould died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004, at her residence.

Born in Greene County, she was a lifetime resident of Paragould and a charter member of Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Survivors include four daughters, Shirley Mobley, Dorothy Dunnigan, Elizabeth Braman and Janet Rodriguez, all of Paragould; six grandsons, Donald Mobley, Bruce Mobley, Richard Mobley and Santiago Rodriguez, all of Paragould, Bruce Braman of Beech Grove and Jason Braman of Rector, and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee W. Walters; a daughter, Brenda K. Remagen; her parents, John R. and Addie Mae Ward; her stepmother, Goldie Johnson; five brothers and eight sisters.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould, with Russell Shewmaker officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Tom Smalling, Norman Batey, Tim Braman, Bruce Braman, Jason Braman and Rudy Braman.

Bill Lewis will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

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

Mildred Bridges

Mildred Bridges, 79, of Cordova, Tennessee, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, at McKendree Village Nursing Home in Hermitage, Tenn.

Born in Lafe, she was a retired supervisor of printing for Holiday Inn and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Memphis.

Survivors include two sons, Philip Bridges of Starkville, Miss., and Charles Bridges of Mount Juliet, Tenn.; a brother, Norman Panhorst of Paragould; a sister, Sanndra Lilly of Jonesboro; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, O.D. Bridges; her parents, Martin and Leona Scheer Panhorst; and one brother.

Funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Heath Funeral Home's Colonial Chapel with Maurice Hurd officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens at Paragould.

Visitation will be 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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

Russell Andrew Shatley

Russell Andrew Shatley, 97, of Cardwell died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

Born in Paragould, he was a retired custodian and bus driver for the Greene County Tech School District. He was a member of Calvary Full Gospel Church of Cardwell.

Survivors include three sons, Leon Shatley of Sterling Heights, Mich., Hughlen D. Shatley of Paragould and Curtis D. Shatley of Jonesboro; three daughters, Ewald B. Frontz of Old Hickory, Tenn., Sharon Burroughs of Hermitage, Tenn., and Carla D. Swindle of Paragould; a sister, Glenevee Jones of Fennville, Mich.; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alline Shatley; his parents, Andrew J. and Melinda Rose Shatley; infant triplets; three brothers and five sisters.

Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould with Leland Jim Dement officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens.

Grandsons will serve as active pallbearers, and granddaughters will serve as honorary pallbearers.

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

Memorials may be made to Calvary Full Gospel Church in Cardwell.

Suzanne Nicole Brown Farris

Suzanne Nicole Brown Farris, 42, of Germantown, Tennessee, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis.

Born at Bakersfield, Calif., she had worked in software support at Quebecor World.

Survivors include her husband, Lawrence Farris of Germantown; a son, David Farris of Paragould; her mother and stepfather, Patricia Crafton of Paragould; her father, Raymond Brown of Lincoln; two stepfathers, Donnie Crafton of Paragould and Eugene Kinner of Ash Grove; four brothers, Rusty Crafton of Para-gould, Charles Skinner and Michael Skinner of Ash Grove, Mo., and David Skinner of Bolivar, Mo., and two sisters, Janelle Brown Cravens of Bakersfield and Michelle Brown Miles of Bartlett, Tenn.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Heath Funeral Home's Colonial Chapel in Paragould, with the Rev. Kenny Crafton officiating.

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

Memorials may be made to the Cancer Treatment Research Foundation or the Lung Cancer Foundation.

Carolyn Sue Houston

Carolyn Sue Houston, 61, of Paragould died Friday, Dec. 31, 2004 at Greene Acres Nursing Home.

Born July 8, 1943 at Stanford, she had worked as a communications representative for Teleflora and attended Newton Street Church of Christ.

Survivors include a son, Jason Houston of Albuquerque, N.M.; a sister, Patsy Sollis of Corning, and two grandsons, Bryant Alexander Houston and Aaron Jeffrey Houston.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Deward Bomont and Dora Dorine Davis Miller, and a brother.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Heath Funeral Home's Colonial Chapel, with Charlie Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens.

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

Anna B. Staires

Anna B. Staires, 83, of Sullivan, Missouri, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004 at Meramec Nursing Center in Sullivan.

Born at Marmaduke, she was a homemaker.

Survivors include two daughters, Raylene Robertson of Sullivan and Len Beattie of Florrisant, Mo.; one brother, Wayne Starnes of Little Rock; four sisters, Sue Gainey of St. Charles, Mo., Helen Hass and Learline Campbell, both of Flint, Mich., Pauline Baker of Burton, Mich.; two grandchildren; one stepgrandchild and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. "Jack" Staires, her parents, two brothers and one sister.

Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday in Hartsoe Cemetery at Marmaduke. Burial will be under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.

Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Sullivan or the Temple Baptist Church kitchen fund.

John Riley Brown

John Riley Brown, 64, of Benton died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004 at VA Medical Center in Little Rock.

Born at Paragould, he was an Army and Navy veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Athena Lee Brown of the home; three sons, John Foster, Paul Foster and Daniel Foster, all of Trona, Calif., and three sisters, Joe Ann Wallace of Glen Burnie, Md., Mary "Kitty" Ruzicka of Pasadena, Md., and Candice Rulong of San Antonio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley Francis and Selma Gertrude Brown, a brother, two sisters, three half-brothers and a half-sister.

A memorial service was held Monday January 3, 2005, at Holy Ridge Church of God at Traskwood, with Phill Prenkert officiating. Burial was in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

Arrangements by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home.

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