John "Fuzz" Shelton

John "Fuzz" Shelton , 74, of Poplar Bluff , Mo. , died Thursday, March 4, 2004 , at UAMS in Little Rock . He was born Oct. 6, 1929 , in St. Louis , Mo. , to R.D. Shelton Sr. and Louis Hager Shelton. He was a retired farmer.

He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Ralph Shelton , Jr.

He is survived by one daughter, Genna Shelton Gallegly of North Little Rock; his mother, Louise Shelton of Searcy; the mother of his surviving daughter, Sue Johnston Shelton; one grandson, Jason C. Gallegly of North Little Rock; one brother, James J. "Pouge" Shelton of Pocahontas; a nephew, Randy L. Shelton; a niece, Raye Lynn Doom; several other nieces and nephews; his friend, Mildred Estes of Poplar Bluff; and his dog, Hannah.

Graveside funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Gardens in Poplar Bluff . Visitation will be from noon until the procession leaves for graveside services. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Research Center in Little Rock .

Laverne Hartsell Warren

Laverne Hartsell Warren , 57, of Newport , died Wednesday, March 3, 2004 , at her residence. She was born March 26, 1946 , in Tuckerman. She was an office worker and of the Freewill Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Warren , Sr. ; one sister, Lola Morgan ; and one brother, Larry Ray Hartsell .

She is survived by her parents, Virgil and Olene Hartsell of Paragould ; one son, Loyd Warren , Jr. of Paragould ; one daughter, Melinda Warren of Paragould ; three sisters, Lavon Pierce of Corning , Loretta Hardin of Corning , and LaWanda Hooten of Paragould ; and one granddaughter, Brittany Crawford of Paragould .

Graveside funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Gracelawn Cemetery in Tuckerman with the Rev. Max Davis officiating.

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

Pallbearers will be Larry Hooten , Bryan Hotten , Jim Pierce , Max Warren , Bobby Hardin , and Jimmy Newman . Honorary pallbearers are Michael Horton and Ted Briney .

James Wheat

James Wheat , 64, of Corning , died Wednesday, March 3, 2004 , at Three Rivers Healthcare North in Poplar Bluff , Mo. He was born Dec. 6, 1939 , in Rector. He was a maintenance supervisor at a shoe factory and was a U.S. Marine.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Wheat of Corning; one son, Jimmy Wheat of Springfield, Ill.; one daughter, Sharon Wheat of Springfield, Ill.; one grandson, Matthew Wheat of Springfield, Ill.; four stepdaughters, Jamie Lepard and Nancy Morley, both of Corning, and Virginia Mansfield and Doris Pigg, both of Doniphan, Mo.; two step-sons, Gene Buchanan and Junior Buchanan, both of Doniphan, Mo.; and 12 step-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector with the Rev. Billy Snow officiating.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning .

Bobby Kenneth Lewis

Bobby Kenneth Lewis , 71, of Colliersville , Tenn. , former owner of Bluff City Scale, died Thursday, March 4, 2004 , at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville , Tenn. He was a Korean War veteran and a member of Covenant Baptist Church and the Exchange Club.

Survivors include his wife, Marrilee B. Lewis ; two daughters, Rose Marie McKelvie of Leesburg , Ga. , and Ruth Ann Kerr of Collierville , Tenn. ; one brother, Wayne Lewis of Blytheville ; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park South Woods.

The family requests that any memorials be sent to Covenant Baptist Church .

Jimmy Milligan

Jimmy Milligan , 71, of Senath , Mo. , died Wednesday, March 3, 2004 , at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Hospital in Little Rock . He was born March 15, 1932 , in Senath , Mo. He was a member of the American Legion Post 303 in Senath.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Roscoe and Sue Ella (Screws) Milligan; and two brothers, Carl and Fred Milligan .

Survivors include his wife, Mary Milligan of Senath; one son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Julie Milligan of Paragould ; one daughter and son-in-law, Jennie and Kenny Noble of Manila ; two grandchildren, Matt and Natalie Noble ; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at the Church of Christ in Senath with Greg Pollock officiating. Burial will be in the Senath Cemetery .

Pallbearers will be George Jordan , Charles Parker , Charles Crawford , Charles Horner , Becky Bruce , Byron Small , and Sonny Ridings.

Honorary pallbearers will be James Braden , Bill Clevenger , Ed Hodges , and members of the Senath Church of Christ.

Esther Stormes

Esther Stormes , 91, of Beebe , died Friday, March 5, 2004 , at her residence. She was born Feb. 5, 1913 , in Peach Orchard. She was retired from Johansen Shoe Co. in Corning . She attended the Church of Christ in Knobel.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin Bishop and Pearl (Pickens) Rowe ; her husband, W.W. "Bill" Stormes ; two daughters, Levetta Rose and Alma Sue Stormes ; one brother, Jewell Rowe ; one sister, June Sollis ; and one son-in-law, Joe Mills .

Survivors include one daughter, Loeda Mills of Beebe ; one son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Mary Stormes of Heber Springs; three brothers, Donald Rowe of Sacramento , Calif , Des Rowe of Ft. Myers , Fla. , and Bill Rowe of Paragould ; two sisters, Malene Falls of Paragould and Erma Jane Eash of Mauston , Wis. ; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Bond Cemetery in Knobel.

Louise Williams

Louise Williams, 83, of Rector, died Thursday, March 4, 2004, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould . She was born November 21, 1920 , in Lafe. She was a former employee of Ely Walker Shirt Factory. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Marmaduke.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Catherine Textor ; five brothers, Marvin , Ersul, George , Burl, and Morris Textor ; one sister, Gladys Burrow ; and eight sister-in-laws, Betty Textor , Alvie Textor , Jonell Textor , Flora Merchant , Ellen Edwards , Viola Stephens, Martha Ward , and Delorice Stewart .

She is survived by her husband, Donald L. Williams of Rector; two sisters, Violet Rust of Kennett, Mo. , and Roberta Textor of Paragould ; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Paragould with Bro. Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery . Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mitchell Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck White and the staff of Rector Health Care.

Jerry Allen "Red Man" Fuller

Jerry Allen "Red Man" Fuller, 45, of Marmaduke, died Saturday, March 7, 2004 , at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould . He was born Nov. 5, 1958 , in Marmaduke. He was a construction worker and had lived in Marmaduke all of his life. He was a veteran of the National Guard, serving for 17 years, and was a member of Marmaduke General Baptist Church .

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sammie Lee and Sylvia Irene Nelson Fuller ; three brothers, Danny Fuller , Louis Junior Fuller , and Charles "Diego" Fuller; and two sisters, Innette Fuller and Betty Thrasher .

He is survived by his wife, Mary Fuller of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Kristy and Jason Halley of Marmaduke; one granddaughter, April Dawn Halley; two brothers, Lee Fuller of Marmaduke and Donald Fuller of Paragould; three sisters, Jo Ann Hester of Marmaduke, Evaleen Bivens of Lakeview and Coran Ann Pflaumer of Paragould.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Marmaduke with Bro. Marston Carpenter and Bro. Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will follow at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery, west of Marmaduke. Visitation will be at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Active pallbearers will be Keith Smith , Mike Graham , Mark Graham , Gary Dobbins, James Hargrove and Kenard Johnson . Honorary pallbearers will be Clifton Carter and Jack Pollack .

Hershal Patrick

Hershal Patrick , 78, of Knobel, died Sunday, March 7, 2004 , at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro . He was born Dec. 2, 1925 , in Gainesville . He was a retired farmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Newman Tillage and Lillie Bell ( Shepard ) Patrick ; and one brother.

Survivors include his wife, Ozell Patrick of the home; six sons, Albert Patrick of Gatewood, Mo., J.T. Patrick, Allen Patrick, and Glen Patrick, all of Corning, Bobby Patrick of Black Rock, and Anthony Patrick of Knobel; one daughter, Martha Dowdy of Corning; two sisters, Dorothy Curtis of Corning, and Hazel Harmon of Caruthersville, Mo.; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning with the Rev. Billy Snow officiating. Burial will be in Bond Cemetery in Knobel.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today at Ermert Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Bond Cemetery Association.

Aldona Slater

Aldona Slater , 64, of Brookland, died Monday, March 8, 2004 , at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro . She was born Dec. 31, 1939 , in Franklin , Tenn. She was a factory worker and disabled.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Loid and Mable J. (Bonner) Morgan ; and four brothers, Roy Delbert Morgan , Loid Raymond Morgan , Earl Morgan and Robert Eugene Morgan .

Survivors include four sons, Kenneth Eugene Slater and Michael Raymond Slater , both of Jonesboro , and Peter Earl Slater of Memphis , Tenn. , and Daniel D. Slater of Brookland; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning . Date and time of service will be announced at a later time.

William Jessie Floyd

William Jessie Floyd , 71, of Jonesboro , died Tuesday, March 9, 2004 , at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro .

He was born March 11, 1932 , in Corning , and lived most of his life in Jonesboro . He was retired from the Crain Company and also worked for U-Haul in Little Rock . He was a member of South Ridge General Baptist Church .

Survivors include his wife, Lura Yearta Floyd of the home; five sons, Lester Groves, Leonard Barnes, William S. Floyd, Jessie Tony D. Floyd and J. Neal Floyd, all of Jonesboro; one daughter, Judy Darby of Jonesboro; two sisters, Oma Jean Wilson of Paragould and Lela Belle Wilson of Jonesboro; 32 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday and Roller-Farmers Union Chapel in Jonesboro with Bobby Heath officiating. Burial will be in Nettleton Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

Pallbearers are William Floyd , William Alfred Floyd , Raymond Floyd , Shawn Floyd , Harry Darby and Danny Joe Thomas .

Honorary pallbearer is Malcom Hoffman .

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Dwight Clements

Dwight Clements , 55, of Paragould , died Wednesday, March 10, 2004 , at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould .

He was born Jan. 20, 1949 , in Jonesboro . He was a farmer and had served for 12 years as a Boy Scout leader. He also donated time to the Civitan Club, foster children, day care centers and churches. He was a Baptist.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred P. and Minnie DuBar Clements ; one brother, Ed Clements ; and two sisters, Georgia Glover and Jeannie Clements .

Survivors include his wife, Glenda Clements of Paragould; two sons, Derrick Clements of Paragould and Scott Clements of Spanish Fort, Ala.; two daughters, Kimberly Dawn Dowdy of Paragould and Vanita Lynn Matheny of Paragould; and eight grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Heath Colonial Chapel in Paragould with the Rev. Jerry Clements officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery in Ravendon under the direction of Heath Funeral Home.

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

Memorials may be made to the Boy Scouts of America.

Betty Down Thomas Moss

Betty Down Thomas Moss, 73, of Monette, formerly of Rector, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004 , at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro .

She was born July 6, 1930 , in St. Louis , Mo. She was retired from Anchor Packaging and was a Baptist.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Eulee Thomas ; her second husband, Mr. Moss ; her parents, Everett and Sylvia Dowd ; and one son, Troy Thomas.

Survivors include three sons, Ricky Thomas , Tracy Thomas , and Dennis Thomas ; two uncles, J.B. Ward of Rector and Vernon Ward of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; and her good friend, Stella Morris of Rector.

The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Blue Cane Community at the Mayo Ditch with Bro. James Henry Dortch officiating.

The procession will meet at Mitchell Funeral Home in Rector at 2 p.m. Saturday and leave for Blue Cane at 2:15 p.m.

Esther Geraldine Stone

Esther Geraldine Stone , 71, of Hoxie , died Tuesday, March 9, 2004 , at her home.

She was born Dec. 9, 1932 , in Cache.

She was an licensed practical nurse for 30 years and a member of Walnut Corner Baptist Church .

She was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Stone ; her parents, Lester W. and Sadie L. Rone Lands; and a half-brother, J.T. Lands.

Survivors include four sons, Jerry Nicholas and Earl Nicholas , both of Hoxie , Leonard Nicholas of Walnut Corner, and Robbie Nicholas of Odessa , Texas ; one daughter, Brenda Riley of Paragould ; one uncle, James Allen Rone of Delaplaine; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Walnut Corner Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Wade officiating.

Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Walcott under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.

Pallbearers are Sandy Needleman , Paul Haneline , Tommy Chamberlain , Stan Garner , Brent Stone , and Brand Hendon.

Honorary pallbearers are Earl Cothren , Kevin Hancock , and James Ellis .

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

The family will be having a benefit from 5 to 10 p.m. April 10 in the Hoxie High School Cafeteria.

Rubye Stroder

Rubye Stroder , 88, of Paragould , died Sunday, March 7, 2004 , at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould .

She was born March 11, 1915 , in Lauderdale , Tenn. She was a retired hotel manager and attended Westview Baptist Church .

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Fannie Cantrell ; her twin sister, Ruth Harris ; and two brothers, Gene and Charles Cantrell .

Survivors include one niece, Billye Ray of Germantown , Tenn. ; and one nephew, Jimmy Harris of Odessa , Texas .

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Paragould with Ronnie Winn officiating.

Graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Mary 's Chapel Cemetery in Ripley , Tenn.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday until time of service at the funeral home.

Earl Freeman

Earl Freeman , 85, of Jonesboro , died Thursday, March 11, 2004 , at St. Elizabeth 's Place in Jonesboro .

He was born Oct. 28, 1918 , in Lynn . He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran and a member of the Nettleton Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alpha Freeman; and one son.

Survivors include two sons, Ron Freeman and Robert Freeman , both of Jonesboro ; four daughters, Reta Daugherty and Lena Johnson, both of Jonesboro , Renae Kitchens of Paragould, and Shelly Dent of Conway ; one brother, Edward Osburn of Walnut Ridge; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel in Jonesboro with Steve Norris officiating.

Burial will be in Old Lebanon Cemetery in Eaton under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Pallbearers are his grandsons and nephews.

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

Memorials may be made to Paragould Children's Home, Inc., 5515 Old Walcott Road , Paragould , AR 72450 .

Laura Rhea Norton

Laura Rhea Norton, 92, of Paragould, died Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at Paragould Nursing Center in Paragould .

She was born Dec. 20, 1911 , in Greene County . She was a retired factory worker for Frolic Footwear and a member of Eastside Baptist Church .

She was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Norton ; her parents, Charles and Clordelia Levins Rhea ; three sons, Charles Norton , Wayne Norton and Floyd Norton ; three brothers; and three sisters.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Johnnie Marvin Norton and Kathryn Norton of Augusta ; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and J.W. Dial of Paragould ; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Paragould with Dennis Scudder officiating. Burial will be in Wood's Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.

Pallbearers are Jamie Dial , James Robinson , Mike Norton , Charles Norton , Charles Malin , Phillip Norton , Mark Powers and Ken Powers .

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

Memorials may be made to Wood's Chapel Cemetery Fund, Old Bethel Cemetery Fund or Eastside Baptist Church .

James Lewis Robinson

James Lewis Robinson, 68, of Scott, died Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at V.A. Medical Center in Little Rock .

He was born Oct. 29, 1935 , in Paragould . He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and a Baptist.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Altin L. and Eva McConnell Robinson .

Survivors include one brother, Kenneth Robinson of Cordova; and two sisters, Carnelia Constance Darrow of Sherwood and Carolyn Sue Barber of Paragould .

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today at Linwood Cemetery in Paragould with the Rev. Jeff Rainwater officiating and under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. today at the funeral home.

Irene Jeanette Seffers Anderson

Irene Jeanette Seffers Anderson, 72, of Marmaduke, died Friday, March 12, 2004, at her home.

She was born June 3, 1931 , in Siskeston , Mo. She was a homemaker who had resided in the Marmaduke community since 1972. She was a member of the Church of Christ .

She was preceded in death by her parents, George William and Pearl McNeese Anderson; and two brothers, Stanley Anderson and William Anderson .

Survivors include five sons, Randy Kidd of Kansas, David Kidd of Texas, Lyle Seffers and James Seffers, both of Marmaduke, and George Seffers of West Virginia; six daughters, Diana Sue Bartlett and Janet Cozard, both of Texas, Enda Rogers of Paragould, Lylia Bynum of Illinois, Elizabeth Taylor of Virginia and Lynn Hall of Marmaduke; two sisters, Betty Luster of Illinois and Lorene McAnulty of St. Louis, Mo.; several grandchildren; and several relatives and friends.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Marmaduke with Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will be in Harvey's Chapel Cemetery in Marmaduke under the direction of Irby Funeral Service.

Shi rley Wandalee Morrow

Shirley Wandalee Morrow, 76, of Overland, Mo. died Friday, March 5, 2004, at St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles, Mo.

She was born Sept. 14, 1927 , in Paragould . She was a retired factory worker from Vi-Jon Lab in St. Louis and a member of West End Church of Christ in St. Louis .

She was preceded in death by her husband, David C. Morrow ; her parents, Cecil and Ella Smith ; one son, Eddie Morrow ; and six brothers and one sister-in-law, Dillon and Larry Smith , Bill Pillow , Vernon and Lou Jean Smith , Cloyce Speers , and Buell Page.

Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Beulah Morrow, Terry Morrow, Steve and Cheryl Morrow, Fred and Dorothy Morrow, and Chonga Morrow; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ted and Aline Smith, Chuck and Laurie Smith and Jerry and Linda Smith; one sister and brother-in-law, Sara Lou and Paul Carter; 11 grandchildren, Teresa Cambron, Angela Gadesi, Katina Landrum, Jason Morrow, Larry Morrow, Chad Morrow, Jaynie Heavel, Tania Morrow, Todd Morrow, David Morros, and Amanda Morrow; eight great-grandchildren, Brooks Gadesi, Logan Gadesi, Alexandra Gadesi, Breeanne Cambron, Ashlynne Cambron, Vanessa Morrow, Owen Landrum and Cameron Morrow; one step-grandchild, Sloan Cambron; two brothers-in-law O.D. Morrow, and Gentry Morrow; five sisters-in-law, Ethel Page, Genieve Speers, Alberta Pillow, Maxine Smith and Betty Smith; and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today at Morrow Cemetery in Stanford under the direction of Heath Funeral Home.

Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

John Phillips

John Phillips , 87, of Walnut Ridge, died Friday, March 12, 2004 , at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge.

He was born March 27, 1916 , in Harrison . He was a retired painter and retired factory worker from Guthery Electric.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Martha Jones ; and one sister, Artie Allen .

Survivors include three sons, Franklin Phillips of Pocahontas, Douglas Phillips of Paragould, and Charles Phillips of St. Louis, Mo.; two daughters, Barbara Pitcher of Delaplaine, and Alice McCain of Pocahontas; one brother, Charlie Phillips of Silva, Mo.; one sister, Iowa Pruyu of Farmington, Mo.;17 grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning with the Rev. Billy Snow officiating. Burial will be in Corning Cemetery in Corning under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home of Corning.

Pallbearers are Rusty Phillips , Steven Phillips , Michael Pitcher , Jason Pitcher , Rodney Gray , and Alvin Junkersfeld .

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

Janette McDowell Whitehead

Janette McDowell Whitehead , 77, of Manila , died Thursday, March 11, 2004 , at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Blytheville .

She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Manila .

She was preceded in death by her parents, Brad and Eula Adams McDowell ; and her step-mother, Emily Lillian McDowell .

Survivors include her husband, Leonard Whitehead of Manila; one daughter, Mona Linda Hessler of Manila; one brother, R.L. McDowell of Manila; two half-brothers, Bobby McDowell of Black Rock and Kenneth McDowell of O'Kean; five half-sisters, Joann Guiterrez and Betty Sue McDowell, both of Houston, Texas, Bonnie Warrnick and Ada Meeks, both of Black Rock, and Brenda Haney of Paragould.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Manila with the Rev. Ferrel Duffel and the Rev. Ray Dill officiating. Burial will follow in the Manila Cemetery under the direction of Howard Funeral Service of Manila.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Manila .

James Kyle Wilcox

James Kyle Wilcox, infant son of Amanda Ballard , of Paragould , and Cody Wilcox , of Rogers ,

died Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield , Mo.

Survivors include his parents; one sister, Ashley Wilcox , of Paragould ; and his grandparents, Mark and Cindi Ballard of Bartlett , Tenn. , Melinda and Rick Dawson of Rogers , Kelly and Terry Hall of Bentonville and Cary and Rebecca Wilcox of Paragould .

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould with Bro. Marion Gramlin of Stanford Baptist Church officiating.

Louie Williams

Louie Williams , 81, of Corning , died Thursday, March 11, 2004 , at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff , Mo.

He was born April 25, 1922 , in Moark. He was retired from Carter Carburetor and the State of Arkansas . He served in the U.S. Army and attended Moark Baptist Church .

He was preceded in death by one son, Billy Duff ; three brothers, Doyle Williams , Ed Williams and Don Williams ; and one sister Mildred Moore .

Survivors include his wife, Velma Williams of the home; four daughters, Brenda Whitman and Adena Eason , both of Paragould , Sharon Moore of Naylor , Mo. , and Joyce Marie Williams of Illinois ; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning , with the Rev. Jerry Arnold and the Rev. Bill Tyler officiating. Burial will be at Williams Cemetery in Corning under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home of Corning. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Rachel G atlin Haynes

Rachel Gatlin Haynes, 85, of Paragould, died Friday, March 12, 2004, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould .

She was born Aug. 16, 1918 , in Walnut Ridge. She was a homemaker and a member of Pruett's Chapel Methodist Church .

She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Haynes ; her parents, C.V. and Snowdie Gatlin ; one brother and sister-in-law, Herbert and Frances Gatlin ; and one great-grandson, Charles Haynes .

Survivors include one son, Joel Haynes of Waterford , Mich. ; two daughters, Judy Smith of Horseshoe Bend and Jeanne Haynes of Paragould ; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Leon Johnson and the Rev. Jim Gatlin officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould.

Pallbearers are Randy Haynes , Chris England , David Watkins , Cleo Watkins , Burrell Rogers and Terry Smith .

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today.

Robert W. ( Bob ) Riggs

Robert W. ( Bob ) Riggs, 63, of Dallas , Texas , formerly of Paragould , died Saturday, March 13, 2004 , at his home.

He was born Oct. 6, 1940 , in Lake City .

He was a graduate of Dixie High School and a retired systems consultant for Integrated Access Systems.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary McCartney Riggs ; and one sister, Betty Sue Riggs .

Survivors include three sons and one daughter-in-law, Laye Riggs, Todd Riggs and Scott and Susan Riggs, all of Kansas City, Mo.; his father, Herman M. Riggs of Paragould; one brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Sherry Riggs of Dallas; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy Jean and Gary Edwards and Barbara and Larry Cox, all of Paragould, and Patti and George Hale of Blytheville; and four grandchildren, Kristin Riggs, Sarah Riggs, Abby Riggs and Taylor Riggs, all of Kansas City.

Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland with the Rev. G.W. Endicott officiating and under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.

Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Velva Clevela nd

Velva Cleveland , 79, of Manila , died Sunday, March 14, 2004 , at the Manila Nursing Center . She was born Sept. 10, 1924 , in Kennett , Mo. She was a restaurant cook and a waitress. She was of the Protestant faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Minnie Nelson Jones .

She is survived by one brother, Stirl Thomas of Caraway; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Caraway Cemetery .

Mae Grooms

Mae Grooms, 87, of Morrilton, died Friday, March 12, 2004 . She was born May 21, 1916 , in Senath , Mo. , a daughter of Freeman Hutchins and Beulah White Hutchins Scott. She was a retired inspector for V.M. Corporation, a member of Christ Methodist Church in Paragould , and the widow of Jay Grooms.

She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Grooms; and one brother, Gene Hutchins .

She is survived by her son, Larry Grooms of Grand Haven, Mich. ; a daughter, Virginia Boyd of Morrilton; a sister, Gertrude Holland of Peoria , Ariz. ; 11 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today at the Harris Chapel with Dr. Bill Brown officiating. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m today at Cardwell Cemetery in Cardwell , Mo. , under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton.

Lucille Holifield

Lucille Holifield , 90, of Rector, died Monday, March 15, 2004 , at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. She was born Sept. 8, 1913 , in Rector. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ .

She was preceded in death by her parents, H.T. and Nellie Montgomery; her husband, Monroe Holifield; and two brothers, Wayne Montgomery and Cloyse Montgomery .

She is survived by her sister, Kathleen Rogers of Paragould ; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mitchell Chapel in Rector. Burial will follow in Woodland Heights Cemetery with Ken Roden officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Mitchell Funeral Home in Rector.

Pallbearers will be Orville Pratt , Mac Manchester, Bill Copeland , Bill Martin , Reuben Seay and Danny Ford .

John Steven Reynolds

John Steven Reynolds , 47, of West Palm Beach , Fla. , died Saturday, March 13, 2004 . He moved to West Palm Beach in 1982 from Paragould . He was a graduate of Florida State University Law School and was a member of the Florida Bar Association. He was a member of the Florida Gardens Baptist Church and served as past Sunday School director. He served as past chapter director of Goldwing Road Riders Association FL-2A; and was a past master of Bykota-Unity Lodge 333, 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason, member of the York Rite, and past District Deputy Grand Master, District 32.

He is the grandson of the late Marvin and Opal Reynolds and the late Tennie Bryson , of Paragould .

He is survived by his wife of seven years, Debra Reynolds; a stepson, David Smith; his parents, Ron and Aletha Reynolds; a sister, Joy Little; and a nephew Willie Little; all of Jonesboro; and one uncle, Carlton Bryson, and one aunt, Patricia Johnston, of Paragould.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. today in West Palm Beach .

Robert W. ( Bob ) Riggs

Robert W. ( Bob ) Riggs, 63, of Dallas , Texas , formerly of Paragould , died Saturday, March 13, 2004 , at his home.

He was born Oct. 6, 1940 , in Lake City .

He was a graduate of Dixie High School and a retired systems consultant for Integrated Access Systems.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary McCartney Riggs ; and one sister, Betty Sue Riggs .

Survivors include three sons and one daughter-in-law, Laye Riggs, Todd Riggs and Scott and Susan Riggs, all of Kansas City, Mo.; his father, Herman M. Riggs and his wife, Glenda Riggs, of Paragould; one brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Sherry Riggs of Dallas; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy Jean and Gary Edwards and Barbara and Larry Cox, all of Paragould, and Patti and George Hale of Blytheville; and four grandchildren, Kristin Riggs, Sarah Riggs, Abby Riggs and Taylor Riggs, all of Kansas City.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland with the Rev. G.W. Endicott officiating and under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould.

Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorial services will be held in Dallas by Deana , Kiki, Kaci, Ben and other family members and friends.

Rhonda Lynn Robinson

Rhonda Lynn Robinson, 38, of Paragould, died Monday, March 15, 2004, at her residence.

She was born Dec. 2, 1965 , in Pecos , Texas . She was a homemaker and affiliated with the Church of Christ .

She is survived by her husband Bob Robinson of Paragould ; her parents, Cecil Richards and