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ADAMS   
(The Jonesboro Sun, June 29, 1999, 6A)


David E. Adams, 76, of Harrisburg, died Sunday at Regional Medical Center of NEA in Jonesboro.  Born in Lake City,
he was a retired watchman, a member of the Poinsett Masonic Lodge No. 184 of Harrisburg, and a World War II veteran.
He was of the Baptist belief.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Lee Hunt Adams of the home, two daughters, Macel Ann Yarbro of Jonesboro and
Cindy Jane McArthur of Harrisburg; three brothers, Jessye T. Adams of Harrisburg, Corbett A. Adams of Poughkeepsie
and Donald Mack Adams of Humbolt, TN; one sister, Lucille Puryear of Trumann, and one granddaughter. A brother and
a sister preceded him in death.
Graveside services will be held at 10 this morning in the Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery, with the Rev. Cecil Parker
officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home.

ADAMS   
(Trumann Democrat, 10-8-1999)


Billy Charles Adams, 3273 Hwy 69 South, died Monday morning, Oct. 4, 1999 at St.
Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was 70 years old.
Mr. Adams was born March 8, 1929, and was a lifetime resident of Trumann.  He was a
rural mail carrier for the U.S. Post Office and a veteran of the USAF serving in the
Korean and Vietnam wars.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and First United Methodist Men,
Air Force Sergeants Assoc., Rural Carrier Assoc. and past board member of the Trumann
County Club. He was preceded in death by one sister, one brother and was the son of
the late Herbert D. and Nettie Burgess Adams.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Doris Pulley Adams of the home; three daughters, Mrs.
Vicki McClung of Trumann, Mrs. Lisa Lloyd of Cordova, TN and Mrs. Beth Taylor of Trumann;
one sister, Mrs. Guiula Flannigan of Harrisburg; two brothers, Grant Adams and Bobby Adams
of Trumann and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church
in Trumann with Rev. Pat Sims and Rev. Bill Williams officiating. Burial will follow at
Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro.
Pallbearers are Matt Morrison, Michael Morrison, David Pulley, Tim Pulley, Brad Flippo, Steve
Adams, Alan Adams and Tommy Coin. Honoray pallbearers are Gary Smith, Dennis Penter, J.P.
Penter, Henry Wilson, Wilburn Cole, Methodist Men and employees of the Trumann Post Office.
The family asks those wishing to leave a lasting memorial to condider the First United
Methodist Church in Trumann and the Trumann School Alumni Association.



MRS. ADAMS   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 5-31-2000)


Mrs. Mildred Loutisha Adams, 70, of Marked Tree, died Tuesday at her home. She was
a Baptist.
Survivors include her husband, Troy Adams of the home; five sons, Gale Adams, Danny
Adams, Dennis Adams, Mike Adams and Glynn Adams, all of Marked Tree; eight grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 in the chapel of Murphy Funeral Home in
Marked Tree, with Ron Loving officiating. Burial will be in the Potter Memorial Cemetery
in Lepanto.
Active pallbearers will be Bill Craft, Larry Teague, Bill Henderson, Jerry Carter, Ricky
Strange and Gary Woods.
Honorary pallbearers include Wayne Hillis and Eric McGuire.



ALCORN

James Estes Alcorn
Funeral services for the late James Estes Alcorn, 75, will be Saturday January 25, 1992 at 2:00 P.M. at
Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Trumann, AR. Rev J. I wells, Rev L.H. Hood & Rev J. Lockhart will be officiating.
James Estes Alcorn 75, born November 20, 1916 died January 21,1992 at 3:40 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center
in Jonesboro AR.
Born in Augusta AR had had lived most of his lifetime in the Trumann area. He was a retired farmer an a member of the Mt. Zion
Baptist Church at Judd Hill were he was a deacon and usher and served on many boards until his death.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Josephine Meade Alcorn in 1981; one daughter, Mrs. Lunia Bass in 1985 and he was
the son of the late Emanuel and Annie Bell (Eins) Alcorn.
Mr. Alcorn is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Mae Reed & Mrs.Tillie Holliman of Omaha, Neb.  Mrs. Josephine Laird
of Nashville, TN, Mrs. Earsie Alcorn-deFeliz of Trumann AR. Six sons James W Alcorn Jr. & Billy Joe Alcorn of Omaha, Neb.
Freddie Lee Alcorn of Council Bluff Iowa, Jerry & Terry Alcorn both of Trumann, AR and Eddie Anthony Alcorn of Jonesboro AR.
Four sisters Mrs. Dorothy Alcorn of Newport AR, Mrs. Earsie Lee Hill of Thermal Calif., Mrs. Sarah Jane Miller of Augusta AR &
Mrs. Lulla Mae Cornelious of Lake City AR. Two brothers Nathaniel Alcorn of Kansas City MO, Emanuel alcorn Jr. of Waukegan ILL.
Services under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home and burial at Judd Hill Cemetery.




MRS. ALDRIDGE   
(Earle Interprise, Earle, AR,  4-22-1949)


Mrs. Sallie (Carter) Aldridge died April 18, 1949.
Mrs. Aldridge died Monday at the Sanitorium in Booneville, AR, where she had been for the past several
Weeks. Funeral services were held in Tyronza, AR, at the Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock for Mrs. Sallie Aldridge, wife of Cpl. Malcolm Aldridge, Jr. of Earle who is stationed at
Camp Chaffee, Fort Smith.
Holt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the Tyronza Cemetery.



MRS. ALLEN   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 9-20-2000; Trumann Democrat, 9-27-2000)


Mrs. Inez Allen, 82, of Bullhead City, AZ, died Sept. 8. Formerly of Trumann and a 1936
graduate from Trumann high school. Mrs. Allen had been a resident of Bullhead City for
15 years,  moving there from Southern California with her husband following his retirement.
She was a homemaker.
Born Aug. 13, 1918, in Trumann, she is survided by her husband, Bert Allen; a daughter, Karen
Gentz of Bullhead City; a son, Barry Allen of Bullhead City; three sisters, Leona Brock, Emma
Adams and Myrtle Martin, all of Trumann; one granddaughter, Stephanie Wells; and two great-
grandchildren, David and Seina Wells, all of Castaic, CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest & Melissa Richards; a brother, Floyd
Richards and three sisters, Alma Ballard, Lorene Richards and Irene Edwards.
The body was cremated.
Dimond and Sons Silver Bell Chapel in Bullhead City, was in charge of arrangements. A memorial
service is to be scheduled later this month.
The family requests that persons wishing to leave lasting memorials consider the American
Lung Association.


ALLEN   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 3-11-2001; Trumann Democrat, 3-14-2001)


Vickie Rae Allen, 52, of Trumann, died Thursday evening, March 8, at the family residence in
Trumann, of natural causes.
Allen was born in Poplar Bluff, MO, and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She contacted
encephalitis at the age of nine months and was cared for in her home by her parents. She was
preceded in death by her grandmother, Elizabeth Prichard.
Survivors include her parents, Harold D. and Edith Prichard Allen of the home; three sisters,
Beverly Allen Ward of Jonesboro, Darlene Allen Avery of Bay and Gail Allen Brooks of Trumann,
and one brother, Steven Allen Poyner of Sunrise, FL.
The funeral services was held Sunday afternoon in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann,
with Jim Watts and Dennis Tucker officiating. Burial will follow in Nettleton Cemetery at Jonesboro.
Active pallbearers were Phil Cullison, Steve Stoker, Keumel Camp and Wade Martin.
Honorary pallbearers were Franklin D. Prichard, Sr., Fres Paxton, Brisco Coots, Harles Reese,
Roger Boling, Leon Stevens, Dr. Scott Stubblefield and Dr. James Robinette.



MRS. ALLRED   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 12-30-1999)


Mrs. Ida Allred, 91, of Marion, died Tuesday (Dec. 28, 1999) at
Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.  She was a member of
Barton Chapel Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Predith King and Patsy Smith, both
of Quitman, and Peggy Smith of Marion; one son, Bobby Allred of Searcy;
one sister, Jewell Modlin of Portageville, MO; 30 grandchildren and
numerous great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband,
Thomas Allred, and by one son, one brother and a sister.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 this afternoon at the Murphy Funeral
Home chapel in Marked Tree, with Frank Bufford officiating.  Burial will
follow in Tyronza Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Randy Allred, Tommy Allred, Sandy Allred, Paul Smith,
Richard Smith, Randall Mott, and Jamie Mott.


ANDERSON   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 1-13-2000)


Oscar Anderson, 74, of 203 Jefferson, Marked Tree, died Monday (1-10-2000)
at the Regional Medical Center of NEA in Jonesboro.  He had lived in
Marked Tree for 39 years, having moved there from Birdsong.  A Baptist,
he was retired a carpenter and an Army veteran.
Survivor include his wife, Norma Jean Anderson of Detroit, MI; four sons,
Bruce Anderson of Miami, FL, Willie Anderson of Chicago, IL, Eric Anderson
and Jimmie Anderson, both of Detroit; four daughters, Kathie Coates of
Milwaukee, WI, Vivian Anderson of Detroit, Jacqueline Harris of Birdsong
and Peggy Lee Anderson of Cleveland, MS; one brother, Lawrence Anderson of
Jonesboro; 20 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 11 at First Baptist Church on
Kitchen in Jonesboro, with Rev. Herman Lewellen officiating.  Burial will be
at the Gilfield Cemetery in Birdsong.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Friday afternoon from 4 until that evening at Sims-Woodard
Funeral Service in Marked Tree.



MRS. ANDERSON   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 9-17-2000)


Mrs. Bessie Anderson, 84, died Friday at Beverly Health Care Center in Jonesboro. She
was a longtime resident of Memphis prior to moving to Bay. She was a member of the
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church of Memphis where she was chairman of the Mother Board.
Survivors include one sister, Lottie Brown of Bay and one brother, Mozell Brown of Trumann.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dillard Anderson.
Funeral services will be Monday afternoon at 1 at the New Rising Sun Missionary Baptist
Church in Trumann. Burial will be at the Tulot Cemetery. Sims-Woodard Funeral Service of
Marked Tree has charge of arrangements.



ATKINS   
(Earle Enterprise, Earle, AR, 9-16-1949)


EARLE PIONEER RESIDENT DIED IN PINE BLUFF
Funeral Services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Holt Funeral Home for Mr. Henry Atkins,
age 88, a pioneer of this community.
Joe Sullivan afficiated.
Mr. Atkins died early Friday morning at Davis Hospital in Pine Bluff. He had been in ill health for
time. Burial was in Farm Hill Cemetery near Harrisburg. Pallbearers were Malcolm Harris, Wilbur Harris,
Tom Cloar, Charlie Cloar, Willard Layton, Lewis Swindle and C.V. Vaughn.
He is survived by two sons, Odie and Jimmy Atkins; three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Atkins and Mrs. Lilly
Williams of Earle and Mrs. Oma Matthews of Archer City, Texas.



ATKINS   
(Earle Enterprise, Earle, AR, 3-4-1949)


T.J. ATKINS DIED IN FORREST CITY CLINIC
Thomas Jefferson Atkins, on of Earle's pioneer citizens and substantial farmers, died Monday mornig at
5:30 o'clock in the Forrest City Hospial. He was 62.
Mr. Atkins was born in Hopkins County, TX on Sep. 13, 1887. He came to this community when a young man and
has been farming 5 miles north of Earle for the past 48 years. He has been in failing health for the past
three years, but has displayed the spirit of the pioneer by looking after his farming interests and not giving
up.
Funeral services were held at the Earle Baptist Church Tuesday morning with Rev. Joe Sullivan officiating. Burial
was in the Farm Hill Cemetery at Harrisburg.
He is survived by his father, H.A. Atkins, 85 years of age, his wife, Wilma Burns Atkins, three daughters;
Bettte and Hazel and Mrs. John J. Mickabee, two brother; Jimmy and Odie Atkins, three sisters; Mrs. Nellie Atkins,
Mrs. Claude Williams of West Memphis and Oma Matthews of Archer City, TX.
Pallbearers were Lewis Swindle, Jerome Hood, Tom Cloar, Aubrey Lancaster, James Terry and Watt Campbell. Holt Funeral
Home was in charge.



AUSTIN   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 2-19-2000)


Arthur Austin, 80, of Memphis, died Wednesday (2-16-2000)at Methodist Hospital
North in Memphis. He was retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. and was an Army
veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy J. Austin of Memphis; a daughter, Susie Earnheart
of Memphis; a son, Arthur L. Austin Sr. of Memphis; a sister, Frances Steele of Harrisburg,
and four grandchildren.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 3:30 this afternoon at the First Assembly of God
in Harrisburg. Burial will follow in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction
of Forest Hill East Funeral Home of Memphis.


 

 


 

 




B
BAKER   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 2-22-2000; Trumann Democrat, 2-23-2000)


William Baker, 71, 168 Sneed St., Marked Tree, died Sunday (2-20-2000) at St. Bernard's
Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was a retired farmer.
Born March 6, 1928 in McNairy Co., TN.  Preceding him in death were one son, his mother
and father, one brother, two sisters and one great-grandchild.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Drager of Houston, TX, Linda Allison of
Marked Tree and Deena Brodell of Jonesboro; four sisters, Louise Victory, Bernice
Blann and Shirley Brownlee, all of Memphis, and Lillie May Piercy of Monette; one
brother, Jerry Wayne Baker of Williford; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 at Murphy Funeral Home chapel in
Marked Tree, with William Piercy officiating. Burial will follow in Marked Tree
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Rick Freeman, Bobo York, Gary Ryan, Leo Ryan, Jeff Flippo and
David Wayne Baker.


MRS. BARKER   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 1-14-2000)


Mrs. Euvene Barker, 61, of Jonesboro, died Thursday (1-13-2000) at Rose Care
Center in Jonesboro. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist belief. She had
lived in Trumann for most of her life before moving to Jonesboro three years ago.
Survivors include one daughter, Stephanie Pierce of Brookland; four brothers,
Fred Barker and Monzo Barker, both of Trumann, Bobby Barker of Hot Springs and
Harold Barker of Bay; and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one
grandson.
Graveside services will be Saturday afternoon at 2 at Keller's Chapel Cemetery.
Gregg Funeral Home of Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be Saturday afternoon from 1 until 2 at Keller's Chapel Cemetery.



BARKER   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 3-16-2000)


John Darren Barker, 32, of Harrisburg, died Tuesday (3-14-2000) at St. Bernard's
Regional Medical Center.  Born in Newport, he was a tree trimmer for Asplundh Tree
Service.  He attended the First Assembly of God in Harrisburg.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Barker of the home; one daughter, Tosha Barker of
the home; his father and stepmother, Jimmy Don and Susan Barker of Fisher; his mother and
stepfather, Nancy and Danny Kemp of Harrisburg; two brothers, Cary Barker of Wynne and
Joshua Barker of Fisher; two stepbrothers, Gary Kemp and Charles Kemp, both of Trumann;
one sister, Pamela Barker of Harrisburg, and his grandmothers, Bertha Anschultz of
Fisher and Margie Barker of McCrory.
Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 10 at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home, with
Jim Parker officiating.  Burial will follow in Fisher Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Terry Harkey, Eddie Exum, Gary Harkey, Dustin Caplinger, Jerry Don
Crouch and Darren Anschultz.



BARNES   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 3-16-2000; Trumann Democrat, 3-22-2000)


Joseph Edward "Joey" Barnes, 39, of 141 Jennifer St., Trumann, died Tuesday
(3-14-2000) at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center.  He was a tool setter for Parker
Hanifin Corp. in Trumann and was of the Pentecostal belief.  Mr. Barnes was born July 8, 1960
and lived most of his live in Trumann, he lived in Indiana before returning to Trumann.
He was preceded in death by his father, Elic Edward "Ed" Barnes in 1991.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lisa Davis Barnes of the home; five daughters, Brdgett Harvey
of Jonesboro, Crystal Berry of Lowery, Brandy Hervey of the home, Stacy Hargrove of Lepanto and
Misty Barnes of Marion; two sons, Timmy Hervey of Trumann and Joseph C. Barnes of Marion; his
mother and stepfather, Betty and Clyde Graves of Osceola, IN; two sisters, Sherry LaPiro and
Beverly Clem, both of Trumann; one stepsister, Donna Maggart of Osceola, IN; two stepbrothers,
Clyde Graves Jr. of Elkhart, IN and Timmy Graves of Osceola, IN; his grandmother, Mary Barnes of
Trumann; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 1:30 in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of
Trumann, with Steve Singleton officiating.  Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery in
Harrisburg.
Donnie Battles, Keith Heckman, DeWayne Pierce, Edward Pierce, Jimmy Pierce and Terry Dale Rasdon
will serve as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers include Bo Barnes, Mike Reeves, John
Richards, Bray Seay and Jed Taylor.
Visitation will be from 5 this afternoon until 8 this evening at the funeral home.


MRS. BARNHILL   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 4-22-2000)


Mrs. Ruby Fay Barnhill, 46, of Marked Tree, formerly of Harrisburg, died Thursday night
in St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.
She was born in Marked Tree, was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal belief. She
was preceded in death by her parents, two half brothers and a sister.
Surviving are one son, Kenny Barnhill of the home; one brother, Johnny Oldman of Bay; a
half brother, Bill Wilson of Mississippi; four sisters, Glenda Oliver of Dowagiac, MI,
Brenda Cantrell of Harrisburg, Tammy Oldman of Harrisburg and Carolyn Cleveland of
Gainesville, FL.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 in the chapel of Jackson's Harrisburg
Funeral Home, with Rev. Glen Cox officiating. Burial will be in the Holly Springs
Cemetery near Harrisburg.
Active pallbearers will include Cecil Wright, John Willis, Bobby Willis, Mark Oldman,
Chris Tacker and Charles Cantrell.
Ricky Dunn and Chris Smith will serve as honorary pallbearers.



BASS

Rev. Fred Ted Bass, 76 of Trumann AR, born March 4,1911 departed this life October 29, 1987 at Methodist Hospital
in Jonesboro AR.
Rev Bass was born in Arkansas and had lived in the Trumann area since 1935. He was a retired farmer and minister and
a member of the Rising sun Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Mable Denwood Bass of the home, five sons, Maynard Lee Bass, R. B Bass, Lorenzo Bass,
Fred Bass Jr. Elijah Bass all of Omaha Neb. Three daughters Mrs. Addie Washington of Benton Harbor, Mich., Mrs. Dellie
Johnson of south Bend, Ind. and Mrs. Doris Prunty of Trumann AR. One brother Curtis Bass of Little Rock AR, and One sister
Mrs. Derotha Williams of Omaha, Neb. 51 grandchildren and a host of great grand children.
Funeral Services will be Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church at Judd Hill, AR with Rev.
J.I. Wells officiating.
Burial will be at the Judd Hill Cemetery, Judd Hill AR.



BEESON   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 9-13-2000)


Herman H. Beeson, 89, of Harrisburg, died Monday evening at his residence. Born at Ozark,
he was a retired carpenter and a member of the Harrisburg Church of Christ where he had
served as an elder for 50 years.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice McDaniel Beeson of the home; six sons, Jan Beeson and
Mike Beeson, both of Jonesboro, Carroll Beeson of Bentonville, Bill Beeson of Nashville, TN,
Darrell Beeson of Terry, MS, and Gary Beeson of Mountain Home; one daughter, Sharon Pugh
of New Martinsville, WVA; one sister, Addie Harris of Ft. Smith; 16 grandchildren and 18
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be at 2 Thursday afternoon at the Harrisburg Church of Christ with
Bill Willard, Bob McDoniel and Charles Pugh III officiating. Burial will be in Harrisburg
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Bryan Beeson, Greg Beeson, Kurt Beeson, James Beeson, Paul Beeson,
Chip Pugh, Cory Beeson, Josh Beeson and Ross Beeson.
Honorary pallbearers will include Carmack Sanders, Marvin Wilson, Ray Blanchard, Steve
Whittingham, Carl Woodham and Scott Blanchard.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 this evening at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home.



MRS. BEARD   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 6-3-2000; Trumann Democrat, 6-7-2000)


Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Lue Beard, 90, of Lepanto, who died Wednesday at Baptist
Memorial Hospital in Osceola, will be held at 2:30 this afternoon at First Baptist Church
in Lepanto, with the Rev. Larry Bell officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Rest
Cemetery at Lepanto, under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home of Tyronza.
Born Feb. 20, 1910, in Aberdeen, MS., she was a maid and a member of First Baptist Church
in Lepanto and the Mother Board.
Survivors include one daughter, Matra Estes of Trumann; three sons, Leroy Beard of San Diego,
CA, Curley Beard Jr. of Lepanto, and Willie Beard of Detroit, MI; one sister, Mary Loyd of
Lepanto; 20 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Curley Beard Sr.



MRS. BECK

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Inez Beck Thursday October 13, 1994 12:00 noon at the New Rising Sun Baptist Church
Trumann, AR. Rev Frank Lockhart, officiating.
Anna Inez Beck was born November 2, 1911 in Webster County, Mississippi.
She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. She moved to Arkansas in 1942.
She was married to the late Ferdy Beck. One son Willie preceded her in death.
She leaves to cherish her memory a loving son, Robert Bell; two sisters, Jewel Parks of Memphis, Tennessee, Novella Conley
of Chicago, Illinois; five grandchildren, dear friends Bertha Mason, Booker Childs of Trumann, Arkansas and a host of nieces,
nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Interment Tulot Cemetery, Tulot, Arkansas, services entrusted to Sims-Woodard Funeral Services



MRS. BELL   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 3-29-2000)


Mrs. Lucy Bell, 82, of 114 Hines Circle, Marked Tree, died Friday at St. Bernard's
Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Shelby, MS, she had lived in Marked
Tree for 25 years after relocating there from Tyronza. A homemaker, she was a member
of Mt. Pisby Missionary Baptist Church of Joiner.
Survivors include two brothers, William Bell Jr. of Santa Ana, CA, and Larrie Bell Sr.
of Blytheville; and five sisters, Julia Johnson, Maggie Bell and Matilda Carter, all of
Chicago, IL, Jean Sewell of Memphis and Scarlett Walls of West Memphis.
Funeral services will be held at 1 Friday afternoon at Mt. Pisby Missionary Baptist Church
in Joiner, with Rev. Larry Bell officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Steel Bridge Cemetery
in Tyronza, under the direction of Sims-Woodard Funeral Service of Marked Tree.
Pallbearers will be Isaac Bell Jr., Larry Bell Jr., Travis Joplin, Terry Bell, Jerry Bell
and Curtis Bell.
Visitation will be from 4 Thursday afternoon until 6 that evening at the funeral home.



BELL   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 4-22-2000)


Frank A. Bell Sr., 84, of West Memphis, died Friday at Crittenden Memorial Hospital
in West Memphis. A member of the United Methodist church, he served in the U.S. Navy
in World War II and was a member of the American Legion and the Rotary Club. He was a
Mason and a Shriner and a retired farmer and cotton ginner in Lepanto and Harlingen,
TX.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs Lorine Portis Bell of West Memphis; two daughters, Melissa
Bell of Memphis, TN, and Nina Folliott of San Benito, TX; a son, Frank A. Bell Jr. of
West Memphis; two sisters, Beatrice Prewitt of Winona, MS, and Sarah McCool of Kosciusko,
MS; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 2 Monday afternoon at First United Methodist
Church in Lepanto, with Steve Wiseman officiating. Burial will follow at Potter Memorial
Cemetery, under the direction of Murphy Funeral Home of Lepanto.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 Sunday evening at the funeral home.
The family requests that persons wishing to leave lasting memorials consider the World
War II Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 96074, Washington, DC, or a charity of their choice.



MRS. BELLINGER   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 2-25-2000)


Mrs. Marie Irene Bellinger, 62, of Carlisle, died Tuesday (2-22-2000) at her
home.  She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist belief.
Survivors include her husband, Elton Bellinger of the home; three daughters, Lisa
Mills of Savannah, GA, Linda Polk of Concord, GA, and Brenda Thompson of Redfield;
two brothers, Jessie Paul Coats of Cherry Valley and James M. Coats of Greenbrier,
TN; two sisters, Dorothy Monsorno and Mary Thompson, both of Greenbrier, TN; four
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by a brother.
Funeral services will be held at 3 this afternoon at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
in West Memphis.  Burial will follow at Tyronza Cemetery in Tyronza.



BENSON   
(The Modern News, Thur., May 6, 2004)


Kelly Leroy Benson, 45, of Harrisburg died Sunday, May 2, at his residence.
Born in Harrisburg, he was a lifelong resident of that community.  He worked as a machine operator for Poinsett County and
was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include his parents, Leroy and Letty Faye Benson, both of Harrisburg, and his grandmother, Emma Jean Langston of
Jonesboro.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, Bobby Russell and Lee Reeves will officiate,
and burial will follow in Holly Spring Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will include Mark Loggins, Kip Peeler, Donny Hatcher, Phillip Langston, Jimmy Langston and Douglas Langston.
Honorary pallbearers will include Gerald Benson, Johnny Langston, John Benson, Terry Langston, Charles Loggins and Terry Benson.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.



MRS. BENTON   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 1-7-2000)


Mrs. Dollie Dimple Benton, 87, of Marion died Tuesday (1-18-2000) at Baptist
Hospital Central in Memphis.  Formerly of Dyess, she was a member of Dyess
Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chelcie Leroy Benton, a daughter,
a grandson, three brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include four daughters, Dimple Young of Hardy, Myrtle McVay of
Marion, Patricia Sullins of Fort Smith and Linda Tyner of Memphis; 16
grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 2 Friday afternoon at Murphy Funeral
Home Chapel in Lepanto, with Greg Dills officiating.  Burial will follow at
Potter Memorial Cemetery in Lepanto.
Active pallbearers will include Wade McVay, Glen Williams, Buckey Young,
Ronnie Young, Kenny Sullins and Skip Tyner.
Visitation will be from 5 this afteroon until 8 this evening at the funeral
home.



BERRY   
(The Modern News, Harrisburg, Thursday, September 1983


Fred Berry, 79, of 202 West Riverside, Marked Tree, died Saturday morning at his home.  A native of Harrisburg,
he was a retired Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department employee and a member of the First United Methodist
Church in Marked Tree.  He was born at Bay Village October 20, 1903, and was the son of the late Dr. Alonzo
Alexander and Flora Stout Berry.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Zona "Billy" Shelton Berry; one son, Jimmy Shelton Berry of Marked Tree; two sisters
Mrs. Marie Garvey and Mrs. Ione Goodman, both of Harrisburg; one brother, A.A. "Lon" Berry of Fayetteville,
and one grandson, Davis Carson Berry of Marked Tree.
Funeral services were held at the Marked Tree United Methodist Church at 2:00 Monday afternoon with the pastor,
Rev. John Jump, officiating.  Burial was in Harrisburg Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers were Phillip Calvert, Jesse Waskom, Arvil Brown, Stanley Brown, Lawrence Ashlock, Wayne Nichols,
Larry Neal and Densel Roy. Murphy Funeral Home of Marked Tree was in charge of arrangements.




BERRY   
(The Modern News, Harrisburg, Thursday, July 1992


A.A. "Lon" Berry Jr., 85, of 1611 Briarcliff, Fayetteville, formerly of Harrisburg, died at 1:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 1, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville after sustaining a heart attack at his
home a week earlier.
Born in Harrisburg January 30, 1907, he was the last of seven children of the late Dr. Alonzo Alexander Sr.,
and Flora Maude Stout Berry, early settlers of Cross and Poinsett County.  He was a lnad owner and a retired
businessman.  At the time of his retirement in 1970, he owned and operated an automobile parts store in Harrisburg,
where he served the public for fifty years.  He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Fayetteville,
a member of Poinsett County Masonic Lodge 184, and a 32nd Degree Mason.  An Army veteran of World War II, he was
also a member of American Legion C.C. Hill Post 14.
Berry is survived by his wife, the former Mary Lois Wright of Trumann, to whom he was married in Harrisburg May 14,
1939 by the late Rev. J.J. Decker.  The couple lived in Harrisburg util moving to Fayetteville ten years ago.  Also
surviving are a son, Allen Wright Berry of Sherwood; a daughter, Marilyn Berry McCord of Fayetteville and four
grandchildren, Gregory Allen Berry, Emily Marie Berry, Susan Elizabeth McCord and Karen Melissa McCord.
The deceased brothers and sisters include Millard Filmore Berry, Allen Berry, Fred Berry, Bessie Conn Griffin,
Marie Garvey and Ione Goodman.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 Friday morning, July 3 in the chapel of Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home with
Rev. James D. Harrison officiating. Burial was in Harrisburg Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers were David Carson Berry, Donnie "Buzzy" Faulkner, Charles D. Nix, David Freeman, Stanley Brosn,
and Sherril Brown. Honorary pallbearers  were George Brown, Arvil Brown, Leon Phillips; L. K. Collier, J. B. Spencer,
Don Landers, Rayburn Smith, Paul Blockman, Gene A. Caplinger and Clarence Bolin. Ushers were Larry Reddman and Bill Carwell.
Persons wishing to leave lasting memorials are asked to consider the Old Harrisburg Cemetery Association, c/o Harrisburg
United Methodist Church.



MRS. BERRY   
(The Modern News, Harrisburg, Thursday, July 24, 1997


MRS. ZONA S. BERRY
Mrs. Zona "Billye" Shelton Berry, 91, of 202 West Reiverside Drive, Marked Tree, died at her
home Friday evening, July 18, 1997.
Mrs. Berry was the widow of Fred Berry, who died September 3, 1983, and the daughter of the late W.D.
"Billy" Shelton, former Poinsett County Sheriff, and the late Eva Neely Shelton.
Bron in Marked Tree, January 5, 1906, she had lived in the Marked Tree and Harrisburg area all of her life.
She graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1924 and attended Ouachita Baptist College in Arkadelphia.
She was of the Methodist belief and was one of the charter members of the Harrisburg Birthday Club that
was organized more than 50 years ago.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jim Shelton Berry and Melba Moore Berry of Marked Tree; and
one grandson, of Yale University in New Haven, CT. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded
in death by two sisters.
Funeral services were held at the First United Methodist Church in Marked Tree at 2:00 Sunday afternoon
with the pastor, Rev. Rex A. Dickey, officiating.
Burial was in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree.
Active pallbearers were Lawrence Ashlock, Sherrill Brown, Stanley Brown, Larry Neal, Wayne Nichols, and
Johnny Rye.



MRS. BERRY   
(The Modern News, Harrisburg, Thursday, January 22, 2004


Mary Lois Wright Berry, 87, passed away at her home in Springdale, Arkanas on Monday, January 19, 2004.
Mary Lois was born August 31, 1916 to J. Lee and Emma Wright.  She was raised in Trumann, Arkansas as a child
and lived in Harrisburg until 1982 when she and her late husband moved Fayetteville to be close to their daughter
and her family.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in Harrisburg then the First United Methodist Church in Harrisburg
and Trinity United Methodist Church in Fayetteville at the time of her death.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, A.A. "Lon" Berry and her parents, J. Lee and Emma Wright and
two brothers Arlen and Bill Wright.
Survivors include a son, Allen Wright Berry of Sherwood, a daughter, Marilyn Berry McCord of Fayetteville, a daughter-in-law
Cathy Berry, a son-in-law, Jim McCord, four grandchildrend, Greg Berry, Emily Berry Taylor, Susan McCord Clary and Karen McCord,
a granddaughter-in-law, Tamera, a grandson-in-law, Joe Allen Taylor, Jr., a great grandson, Joey Taylor, a niece and special friend,
Hazel Freeman of Harrisburg, and many other firiends.
She will be remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother and an outstanding homemaker.
Services will be at the First United Methodist Church in Harrisburg on Thursday, January 22, at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Tom Sullinger
officiating.  Burial will be at the Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers will be Allen Taylor Jr., John Wright, Charles Nix, Bill Cardwell, Donnie Faulkner, and Mark Nix. Honorary Pallbearer
is Larry Reddman. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jackson's Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Washington Regional Hospice, 34 West Colt Square # 1, Fayetteville AR 72703.



MRS. BICE   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 9-17-2000


Mrs. Sharron Kay Bice, 37, of Imboden, died Wednesday at her home.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Bice of the home; one daughter, Sheila Doherty of
Arizona; one son, Jeffree Bice of Imboden; her mother, Shirley Crossnoe of Imboden; two
brothers, Allen Matney and George Matney of Flint, MI; and one sister, Alice Steele of
Black Rock.
Funeral services will be Monday afternoon at 2 at Dillinger Funeral Home of Newport.
Burial will follow at Clark Cemetery at Uno.
Visitation will be today from 8 in the morning until 8 in the evening.



BIRDNO   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 10-10-2000)


Charles Henry Birdno, 87, of Rivervale, died Monday at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center.
He was a Baptist.
Survivors include a daughter, Betty Hays of Batesville; two sons, Charles Boyce Birdno of
Cordova, TN., and Charles Jeffery Fine of Lepanto; a sister, Opal Smith of Lepanto; six
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 1:30 Wednesday afternoon at the Murphy Funeral Home
chapel in Lepanto with Carl Funderburk officiating. Burial will follow at Potter Memorial
Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Ray Birdno, Bradley Huskey, Jack Smith, David Birdno, Donnie Birdno
and Jeremy Jones.
Wayne Fires and Garey Sweeney will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 this afternoon and evening at the funeral home.



BLASINGAME   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 2-24-2000; Trumann Democrat, 3-15-2000)


Funeral services for J.M. Blasingame, 67, of Harrisburg, will be Friday morning
at 11 at First General Baptist Church in Trumann, with Darrell Miller and Leonard
Harp officiating.  Burial will follow in Bolivar Cemetery south of Jonesboro.
Roller-Farmer Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro is in charge of arrangement.
Active pallbearers will be Greg Shrout, Chris Coots, Paul Blasingame Jr., Darrell
White, Jamie Lyons and Mikey McMullin.
Honorary pallbearers will be Marty Bennett, Shane Blasingame, Brad Benson, A.C. Stacy,
Hayden Sadler, Calvin Blasingame Jr., Clarence Johnson, Robert Woodrum, Gary Blasingame,
Maylon White, C.A. Jones and Cecil Passmore.
Blasingame died Tuesday (2-22-2000) at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.
He was retired from Parker Hannifin in Trumann and was a part-time employee of Bennett's
Nursery.  He was a member of First General Baptist Church in Trumann.
Survivors include his wife, Bertie Blasingame of the home; one daughter, Doris Benson of
Harrisburg; six brothers, Bud Blasingame and Vernon Blasingame, both of Harrisburg, Keith
Blasingame of Trumann, Paul Blasingame of Jonesboro, David Blasingame of Texarkana, TX, and
Calvin Blasingame of Stephensville, TX; seven sisters, Wanda Glowacz and Katherine
McMullin, both of Harrisburg, Nancy White of Jonesboro, Charlotte Baxter, Marlene
Hancock and Diana Osment, all of Trumann, and Patsy Davis of West Memphis; two grandchildren
Angela Benson Pippinger and Jody Benson.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 this evening at First General Baptist Church in Trumann.



MRS. BLEDSOE   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 2-22-2001)


Leah Faye Bledsoe, 88, of Memphis died Wednesday, June 20, at the American Transitional
Rehabilitation and Specialty Center. She was the owner of Bledsoe Grocery Store.
Survivor include her husband, Jack Bledsoe of the home; two sons, Elwyn Bledsoe of
Collierville, TN, and John Bledsoe of Rossville, TN; a sister, Leotta Furr of Jonesboro;
six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
of West Memphis. Burial will follow in Potter Memorial Cemetery in Lepanto.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.




MRS. BLOCKER   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 8-16-2000)


Mrs. Gwendolyn T. Blocker, 92, 333 Melody, Trumann, died Monday at Rose Care Nursing Center in
Trumann.
She was a retired cafeteria cook for Salinas Valley Hospital in Salinas, CA, and owned and operated
a restaurant in Lepanto. She was of the Church of Christ belief.
Survivors include one daughter, Bettye McMurray of Brookville, PA; four grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Russell Blocker, and one daughter.
Funeral services will be Thursday morning at 10 at Murphy Funeral Home chapel in Lepanto. Burial
will follow at Potter Memorial Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Curtis Raymond Nichols, Jimmy Anderson, Dale Harvison, Jack Foote, Mack Howington
and Cliff Sharp.
Visitation will be from 5 this afternoon until 8 this evening at the funeral home.




MRS. BOGAN   
(The Modern News, Harrisburg, AR, 5-16-1985)


Mrs. Jewel Irene Bogan, 77, of 9111 G Villa Ridge Court, St. Louis, MO, formerly of Harrisburg, died at 10:30 p.m. May 12th
at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. She was the wife of Charles Alva Bogan.
Born in Harrisburg July 14, 1907, she was the daughter of the late John Hamilton and Martha Ella McCulley. She retired as
sales clerk with Famous Barr in St. Louis in 1975. A graduate of Harrisburg High School, she was a member of the old Harrisburg
Christian Church and the Eastern Star.
Surviving in addition to her husband is one sister, Mrs. Lucy M. Mobley of Edgewater, FL. Her parents and two brothers,
Thurman McCulley and Arvil McCulley, preceded her in death.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. this Thursday at Jackson Funeral Home chapel in Harrisburg and burial will be
in Harrisburg Memorial Park.



BOGAN   
(The Modern News, Harrisburg, AR, 2-9-1989)


Charles Alva Bogan, 86, of 1751 West Nettleton, Jonesboro, formerly of Harrisburg and St. Louis, MO; died Tuesday,
January 31 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Born in Griffin IN, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Clara Norris Bogan and was reared in Harrisburg.
He lived here until moving to St. Louis in August, 1951. He was a retired maintenance employee of Wagner Electric
Corporation in St. Louis and was of the Baptist faith. He was a Mason and a member of Poinsett County Lodge 184.
His wife, Jewell McCulley Bogan, preceded him in death in 1985.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lucy McCulley Mosley of Edgewater, FL and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 Friday morning, February 3, in the chapel of Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home
with Rev. Captain Lovell officiating. Burial was in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction Jackson Funeral Home.
Members of Poinsett Lodge No. 184 served as pallbearers.



MRS. BOLTON   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 1-11-2001)


Mrs. Elizabeth Maude Clarke Bolton, 94, of 202 11th Street, Marked Tree, died Wednesday at Methodist
Central Hospital in Memphis. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the founder of
the first Girl Scout troop in Marked Tree.
Survivors include one son, Bob C. Bolton of Marked Tree; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren
and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Murphy Funeral Home chapel in Marked Tree with the Rev.
Herbert Hand officiating. Burial will follow at 
Marked Tree Cemetery.
Visitation will be today from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Girl Scouts, Crowley's Ridge Council, 4803 E. Johnson, Jonesboro.



BONHAM   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 3-21-2000)


Enoch Bonham, 77, of Osceola died Sunday (3-19-2000( in Osceola. Born at Harrisburg,
he was a member of First Baptist Church in Osceola. An Army veteran of World War II,
he was a former Firestone dealer for 30 years and owned Bonham Appliances. He also
was a former member of Osceola Kiwanis Club.
He was preceded in death by a brother.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eva Jones Bonham of Osceola; a daughter, Patty Pace of
Raleigh, N.C.; three brothers, Ben Bonham of Harrisburg and Floyd Bonham and Robert
Bonham, both of Jonesboro; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 2 this afternoon at First Baptist Church in
Osceola. Burial will follow at Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction
of Roller-Swift Funeral Home of Osceola.  Dr. Earl Humble will officiate.



MISS BORNHOFT   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 12-9-1991)


Funeral services for Miss Susanna Bornhoft, 67, of Weiner, will be this morning at 10
at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Weiner with Father Venatius Preske officiating.
Burial will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery under the direction of Langford's Funeral
Service of Jonesboro.
Active pallbearers will be Larry Smith Jr., Tony Bornhoft, Raymond Bornhoft, William
Bornhoft, Matthew Bornhoft and Gregory Bornhoft.
Miss Bornhoft died Friday at Eastwood Hospital in Memphis. A member of St. Anthony's
Catholic Church, she was co-owner of Harrisburg Implement and Appliance Store and a member
of the Arkansas Cattleman's Association and the Arkansas Charloais Association.
Survivors include one brother, Robert Bornhoft of Harrisburg; and one sister, Mrs. Valora
Smith of McCrory.
The family requests lasting memorials be sent to the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in
Weiner.



BORNHOFT   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 4-2&3-2000)


Wilbur E. Bornhoft, 75, of Jonesboro, died Saturday at his residence.  He was the
retired owner and operator of Bornhoft Groc. & Locker Plant for 45 years and
was a rural mail carrier in the Weiner area.  He was a member of the Knights of
Columbus and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  A decorated veteran, he served in
the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Mary Bornhoft of Jonesboro; one sister, Jennie
Stoner of Lexa; and two brothers, Herbert Bornhoft and Sylvester Bornhoft, both of
Weiner.  He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Funeral services will be Monday morning at 10 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church,
with Father Jack Harris officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Anthony's Catholic
Cemetery at Weiner. Langford's Funeral Services of Jonesboro has charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be this afternoon from 5 until 7 this evening at the funeral home, with
a rosary service to follow.
For lasting memorials the family asks that consideration be given to the Blessed Sacrament
Catholic Church building fund.


BOYD   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 1-22-2000; Trumann Democrat, 1-26-2000)


Funeral services for Billy Frank Boyd, 71, 1340 Western, Jonesboro, formerly of
Trumann, who died Thursday (1-20-2000) at St. Bernard's Regional Medical
Center, will be Sunday afternoon at 2 at Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann.  Rev. Gerald
Vickers will officiate.  Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Justin Hooton, Tim Vickers, Russell Page Jr.,
Keith Long, Bryce Long Jr. and Frankie Hall.
Honorary pallbearers will include Bennie Bibb, Hank Ihnfeldt, Everett
Clark, Norman Rudd and Bill Taylor.
Born July 4, 1928 at Tyronza, he had lived in Jonesboro for the past 28 years.  He was
a retired truck driver and musician and was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in
Jonesboro.  He was the son of the late Charles Francis and Jessie O'Neal Tyler Boyd.
Survivors include his wife, Lorene Boyd of the home; one daughter, Jan
Hooton of Trumann; three stepdaughters, Janice Page and Cheryl Hall, both
of Trumann, and Judy Parnell of Holland, MI; one stepson, Butch Long of
Trumann; two sisters, Katherine Brown of Buena Park, CA, and Joann Cox of
Jonesboro; one brother, O.C. Boyd of Jonesboro; 13 grandchildren and 16
great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be this afternoon from 5 until 8 this evening at the funeral
home.



BRADSHER   
(The Modern News, Harrisburg, Thursday, Jan. 10, 1963)


HENRY BRADSHER, NATIVE OF THIS CITY DIES WEDNESDAY
Mr. Henry Bradsher, a retired farmer and a resident of this community during the 83 years of his
life, died while enroute to the Jonesboro hospital, January 2nd at 12:45.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mable Bradsher; two daughters, Mrs. Lucy McGee of Harrisburg, Route
2 and Mrs. Ernie Ford of Kansas City, MO; one son, Buddy Bradsher of Trumann, Route 3; one brother,
Tom Bradsher of North Little Rock; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Bradsher was a Methodist and funeral services were held at Farm Hill Methodist Church Friday,
Jamuary 4th at two o'clock p.m. Rev. Erian Teague officiated.
Burial was in Farm Hill Cemetery and five of Mr. Bradsher's grandsons were pallbearers. Serving
were Terry Ford, Jerry Ford, Ronnie Ford, Wallace Bradsher and Jerome McGee. The sixth pallbearer
was Hoyt McNaily, a friend of the family.


MRS. BRADSHER   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 2-24-2000; Trumann Democrat, 3-1-2000)


Mrs. Mary Ordeen Bradsher, 75, of Trumann, died Wednesday (2-23-2000) at Rose Care
Nursing Center in Jonesboro.  Mrs. Bradsher was born in Baldwyn, MS, Nov. 25, 1924, to the
late Bill & Lilly Davis McAnally. She had lived in Trumann most of her life and was
retired from the Singer Co. in Trumann.  She was a member of the County Line Church
of Christ.
Survivors include three sons, Wally Bradsher of Trumann, Kerry Bradsher of Harrisburg
and Tommy Bradsher of Tupelo, MS; one sister, Marie Barrett of Bay; one brother, Bill
McAnally of Excelsior Springs, MO; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  She
was preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. "Buddy" Bradsher, who died in 1992,
and by one brother and her parents.
Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 1:30 in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home
in Trumann, with Ronnie Benson officiating.  Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial
Park.
Visitation will be this afternoon from 5 until 8 this evening at the funeral home.



BRADSHER   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 12-15-2000)


Ralph Bradsher, 68, of Fisher, died Wednesday at his residence. Born at Harrisburg, he lived
most of his life in the Harrisburg and Fisher areas.
He was retired from the Weiner public school system and served on the Fisher town board. A
veteran of the Army, he was a member of the Fisher United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Nora Bradsher of the home; one daughter, Rebecca Hayes of Belleair,
FL; his father, Guy Bradsher of Fisher; one stepson, Charlie Garrett of Heber; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother and one brother.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Fisher United Methodist Church in Fisher, with
Revs. Rebecca Wiseman and Dwight Cunningham officiating. Burial will be in Harrisburg Memorial
Park Cemetery, with Gregg Funeral Home of Jonesboro in charge of arrangements.
Palllbearers will be Gary Matthews, Larry Matthews, Charles Matthews, Homer Don Anshultz, J.A.
Cook and Jimmy Don Barker.
Honorary pallbearers will include David Jones, Wendell Jones and W.A. Westerman.
Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Fisher United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.



MRS. BRAND   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 3-17&18-2000)


Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Gladys Brand, 78, of Harrisburg, have been scheduled
for 2 Saturday afternoon at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow
at Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery.
Rev. Kenny McMahan will officiate.
Mrs. Brand died Wednesday (3-15-2000) in Harrisburg. Born in Marmaduke, she was a homemaker
and a member of the Lebanon Baptist Church and the Order of Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband, C.J. Brand Jr., a son and two daughters.
Survivors include three sons, Carl Brand, Charles Brand and Kenneth Brand, all of Harrisburg;
a daughter, Catherine Mills of Harrisburg; two sisters, Juanita Cox of Caruthers, CA, and
Enola Trudegon of Fresno, CA; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
Active pallbearers will be Andy McKay, David Selby, Donnie Corzine, Joe Corzine, James Sims
and Granville Emerson.
Honorary pallbearers will include Cecil Shopher, Paul Vernor, Randy Jones, Ricky Witt, Ricky Dutton,
Tommy Brown, Ricky Loughary, Perry Long and David Conrad.
Visitation will be from 5 this afternoon until 9 this evening at the funeral home.



MRS. BRATTON   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 1-3-2001)


Mrs. Charity Lee Bratton, 90, of Trumann, died Sunday at St. Bernard's Medical Center in
Jonesboro. She was a housewife and was of the Pentecostal belief.
Survivors include seven daughters, Hazel Ross of Malvern, Nancy Wilson, Dorothy Woods,
Betty Vankirk and Ruby Ward, all of Trumann, Ellen Morelock of Jonesboro and Judy Russell
of Earle; three sons, Tommy Bratton of Palestine, Clay Bratton of Marked Tree and D.A.
Bratton of Trumann; 50 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wilson Funeral Home of Tyronza. Burial will
be at Holly Springs Cemetery at Harrisburg.



MRS. BRAY   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 8-4-2000)


Mrs. Archie Hood Bray, 82, of Marked Tree, died Thursday at her home.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the owner of Bray Gas Co. in Marked Tree.
Survivors include two daughters, Sue Bray Jennings and Kay Bray, both of Marked Tree; a son,
Kohn Bray Jr. of Marked Tree; a sister, Ima Dean Tarpley of El Paso, Texas; five grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kohn Bray.
Funeral services will be held at 2 this afternoon at the First United Methodist Church in Marked
Tree, with Mary Jane Norton and Dr. Dana Thomason officiating. Burial will be in Marked Tree
Cemetery, under the direction of Murphy Funeral Home of Marked Tree.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Wright, James Wright, Billy Gillis, Greg Gillis, John Bray Jr., Rick
Hood and Hershel Walker.



MRS. BRECKLE   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 6-8-2000)


Mrs. Edna V. Culberson Breckle, 82, of Marked Tree, died Tuesday at her residence. She was
of the Baptist belief.
Survivors include one daughter, Ethel Hayes Griffin of Payneway; two sons, Joseph W.
Culberson and William F. "Bill" Culberson, both of Zeland, MI; one stepson,
Charles Breckle of Marked Tree; nine grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 Friday morning at the Murphy Funeral Home chapel in
Marked Tree. Burial will follow in Marked Tree Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 this afternoon to 8 this evening at the funeral home.



BREWER   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 3-23-2000)


 Billy Daniel Brewer Sr., 71, of Lepanto, died Tuesday at Highpoint Rehabilitation Center
in Memphis. A member of the First Baptist Church at Lepanto, he also was a member of the
American Legion Willie Lamb Post No. 26 and was a veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include three daughters, Debbie Homas of Olive Branch, MS., Teresa Bryan of Lepanto
and Gina Baker of Pace, FL; a son, Billy Daniel Brewer Jr. of Atoka, TN.; three sisters,
Katherine Walley and Maxine Griffin, both of Marmaduke, and Faye Brewer of St. Louis; three
brothers, Grover Brewer of Palmdale, CA, Cecil Brewer of St. Louis and Clifford Brewer of
Holly in the Woods, FL; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 2 Friday afternoon at the Murphy Funeral Home chapel
in Lepanto, with Greg Dills officiating. Burial will follow in Potter Memorial Cemetery at
Lepanto.
Active pallbearers will be Teddy Barnes, Charlie Walker, Don Porterfield, Billy Mitchell, Martin
Milligan and George Austin.
Honorary pallbearers will include Harold Ryan and Bobby Nash.
Visitation will be from 4 this afternoon until 8 this evening at the funeral home.




BRIDGES   
(The Jonesboro Sun, Feb. 1, 1991)


G. L. "Tickle" Bridges, 66, of 406 Normal, Harrisburg, died Thursday at St. Bernard's Regional
Medical Center. He was a retired theater manager and farmer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harrisburg.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Julia Cooper Bridges of the home; threee sons, Donald Bridges of Harrisburg, Freddie Lee
Bridges of Jacksonville, FL, and Steven Max Bridges of Memphis, TN; two daughters, Monica Ann Bridges Rodgers of Memphis, TN,
and Vickie Lynn Bridges Evans of Jonesboro; one brother, Jasper Bridges of Harrisburg; two sisters, Myerl Bridges Edwards of
West Memphis and Byerl Bridges Frank of Harrisburg; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be Saturday afternoon at 3:30 in the chapel of Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home with Rev. Captain Lovell officiating.
Burial will follow in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be this evening from 5 until 9 at the funeral home.
The family requests those wishing to leave lasting memorials consider the Hospice Program at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center.




BRIDGES   
(The Jonesboro Sun, July 22, 2001)


MEMPHIS - Steven Max Bridges, 42, of Memphis, formerly of Harrisburg, died Saturday, July 21, at Methodist Hospital.
Born at Harrisburg, he was an X-ray technician at LeBonheur Children's Hospital and was of the Baptist belief.
Survivors include his mother, Julie Bridges of Harrisburg; two brothers, Donald Bridges and Freddie Lee Bridges,
both of Harrisburg; and two sisters, Monica Ann Bridges Rodgers of Jonesboro and Vickie Lynn Bridges Evans of
Harrisburg.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Jackson's
Harrisburg Funeral Home.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Neugebauer, Raymond Griffith and Barry Griffith.
Visitation will be from noon-1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.



MRS. BRIDGES   
(The Modern News, Thur, Feb. 13, 2003)


Julie Mae Bridges, 73, of Harrisburg, died Monday, February 3, 2003, at her home.  Born March 12, 1929,
at Bay Village, she was the daughter of Robie Cooper and Ruby Emby Cooper.  She was a lifetime resident
of Harrisburg area, a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her husband, G.L. "Tickle" Bridges and a son, Steven Max Bridges.
Survivors include three sisters, Faye Carson of Hot Springs, Norma Abben of Waterloo, Iowa and Geraldine Cobb
of Cherry Valley; five brothers, Max Finley of Ft. Worth, TX, Guss Hill of Hudson, IA, John Hill and Paul Hill
both of Portland OR, and Arnold Cooper, of Jonesboro; two sons, Fred and Donald Bridges, both of Harrisburg;
two daughters, Monica Rodgers of Blytheville and Vickie Evans of Mt. Home; 11 grandchildren: Hallie Orr, Julie
Bridges, Amy King, Scott Bridges, Don Bridges, Burt Harrison, Ashley Harrison, Jarrod Evans, Rachel Evans, Caroline
Cullins and Gavin Bridges; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, February6, at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Martin
officiating.  Interment followed in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the funeral home.
Active pallbearers were Larry Neugebauer, Barry Griffith, Perry Cooper, Lynn Alexander, Robert Bland, Jim Mincy and
Billy Ray Cooper.
Honorary pallbearers were Mervin Bolden, Ben Hyneman, Larry Harrison, Bill Mullins, Raymond Griffith, Jimmy Moon and
Dr. Vonda Houchin.


MRS. BROOKS   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 10-20-2000)


Mrs. Annie Lorene Brooks, 75, 714 Hurd, Trumann, died Wednesday evening at her residence.
A native of Marked Tree, she had lived in Trumann for the past eight years and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, W.K. Brooks of the home, and a brother, Jim Haynes of Niles, MI.
She was preceded in death by a son.
There will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro.



BROWDER   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 8-31-2000; Trumann Democrat, 9-6-2000)


David Browder, 77, 1004 Whitlatch, Trumann, died Wednesday morning at Rose Care Nursing
Center in Trumann.
Born in Selmer, TN, he was formerly of Marked Tree and had lived in Trumann for the past
10 years. He was a retired mechanic for International Harvesrster in Jonesboro and a member
of the First General Baptist Church in Trumann. He was preceded in death by seven sisters,
six brothers, and was the son of the late William Otis and Marsillar Tice Browder.
Survivors include his wife, Ester Walker Browder of the home; three daughters, Opal Malone of
Marked Tree, Mary Sue Brean of Tyronza and Deborah Whitamore of West Memphis; one son, Billy
Ray Browder of Jackson, MS; five stepchildren; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 1:30 in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in
Trumann, with Rev. Darrel Miller and Rev. Joe Sparks officiating. Burial will follow in
Marked Tree Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bill Russell, Robert Tippitt, Jerry Carter, Grady Walker, Donald Smith and
Charlie Higgins.
Visitation will be from 5 this afternoon until 8 this evening at the funeral home.



MRS. BROWN

Ruth Calvert Brown
Sunrise Nov, 10, 1936**** Sunset July 15, 2002
Services to be held Friday, July 19, 2002 1:00 p.m. New Rising Sun MB Church Corner of Lewis and Speedway Trumann, Ark Rev.
Franklin Lockhart Pastor.
Ruth Calvert Brown was born on November 10, 1936 to the late David and Ella Calvert, in Edinburg Mississippi. She moved to
Trumann AR at an early age where she accepted Christ. Ruth then moved to Tulot, AR where she was a member of the New Rising Sun
Church and also served on the Usher board.
The Lord called her home on July 15, 2002.
Survivors include her husband Mozell Brown of Truamnn, One daughter Nobia Brown of Davenport Iowa; Three sons Jimmy Ray Thompson
and David Thompson of Trumann, Mozell Brown Jr. of Tulot. She also leaves to cherish her loving memory, Two sisters, Juanita Parker
of Memphis, TN, Utah Clark of Tampa Florida; One brother Mucie Calvert of Chicago ILL; Three grandchildren; One great-grandson and a
host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. One son Emmitt Brown; Two sisters, and Three brothers preceded her in death.
Interment Tulot Cemetery, Tulot, Arkansas



MRS. BROWN   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 1-7-2000)


Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Dryden Brown, 78, of Coleman, FL,
who died Monday (1-3-2000) at her residence, will be this morning at
11 in the chapel of Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home, with Rev. Otis
Luff officiating.  Burial will follow in Bolivar Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Greg Leatherwood, Bobby Wright, Cecil Terry, Billy
Wright, Curtis Allen and Allen Brown.
Mrs. Brown was a retired bookkeeper and was of the Assembly of God faith.
Survivors include two sons, Phillip Brown of Spring Hill, FL, and Henry
Lee Brown of Wildwood, FL; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Lee Brown, two brothers
and three sisters.



MRS. BROWN   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 6-8-2000; Trumann Democrat, 6-14-2000)


Mrs. Dora Belle Brown, 80, 804 Hurd St., Trumann, died Tuesday at her home. She was a
homemaker and a Baptist.
Born Aug. 9, 1919, in Union Co., MS.
Survivors include one son, John Brown of Trumann; two brothers, Bill Hutcheson of
Trumann and Carlton Hutcheson of Ridgely, TN; and one sister, Mary Sue Davidson of
Humboldt, TN; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be Friday afternoon at 2 in the chapel of Murphy Funeral Home
of Marked Tree, with Jerry Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Tyronza Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 this afternooon until 8 this evening at the funeral home.



BROWN   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 6-20-2000)


Willie Clark Brown Jr., 57, of Lepanto, died Thursday at Baptist Memorial Hospital in
Osceola.
Born at Yazoo City, MS, he was a factory worker and was a member of the First Baptist
Missionary Baptist Church in Lepanto.
Survivors include his wife, Georgia Brown of Lepanto; two daughters, Gloria Brown and
Tammie Brown, both of Lepanto; one son, Harold Brown of Jonesboro; four sisters, Ledora
Whittie of Oakland, CA, Helena Howard of Memphis, TN, Annie Buchanan and Doris Stevenson,
both of Lepanto; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon at 1 at the First Baptist Missionary Baptist
Church in Lepanto with Rev. Laddie Whaley officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Rest
Cemetery under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home of Tyronza.
Visitation will be from 7 until 8 Friday evening at the funeral home.



BROWN   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 8-2&4-2000)


Don Wesley Brown, 56, of Trumann, died late Monday night at his home.
Born in Trumann, he spent most of his life there and was a construction for Venture Properties,
served in the Arkansas National Guard and was a member of the Trumann First Baptist church.
Surviving are his parents, Melvin and Opal Lee Brown of Jonesboro; two sons, Gaylon Brown
and David Brown, both of Trumann; one daughter, Donna Spray of Trumann; a stepdaughter,
Kristie Martin of Jonesboro; a foster daughter, Kim Vinson of Trumann; four brothers, Melvin
Brown Jr., of Conroe, TX, Gary Brown of Highland, MI, Jim Brown of Goodlettsville, TN, and
Sid Brown of Hot Springs; two sisters, Erma Ashley of Whitehaven, MS, and Jeri Johnson of
Jonesboro; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:30 at the First Baptist Church of Trumann,
with Rev. Tad Rogers officiating. Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery in Jonesboro, under
the direction of Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Active pallbearers will include Bill Matthews, Jaymon Moye, Donnie Prince, Jackie Conway, Jerry
Vinson and Leroy May.
Honorary pallbearers will include Gene Terry, Ronnie Armstrong, Dean Terry, Hilton Hurdle, Donnie
Taylor and Earl "Sonny" Moon Jr.
Visitation will be from 5 Thursday afternoon until 7 that evening at Emerson in Jonesboro.



BRYAN   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 5-7-2000)


Albert Bryan, 43, of 120 Thelma, Lepanto, died Saturday at Baptist General
Hospital in Memphis.
He was the owner of Quick Cash Check Advance of Lepanto and was of the Church
of God belief.
Survivors include his mother, Franziska McCroy of Lepanto; one sister, Terrie
Reed of Marion; and one brother, Roy Bryan of Marion.
Funeral services will be Monday afternoon at 2 at Murphey Funeral Home of Lepanto,
with Danny Pankey officiating. Burial will follow at Potter Memorial Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Shane Chase, Bob Smith, Mikie McCullar, Lynn Ryan, Bo
Powell, Charlie Eason, Greg Bonds and Ronnie Ryan.
Honorary pallbearers will include Mac Carrie, Whit Lacey, Bobby Joe Tucker and John
Criddle.
Visitation will be this afternoon from 4 until 8 this evening at the funeral home.



BUSBY   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 2-27-2000; Trumann Democrat, 3-1-2000)


Larry Junior Busby, 49, of Weiner died Thursday (2-24-2000) at St. Bernard's
Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.  Born Oct. 19, 1950, in Trumann to Mitchell and
Helen Busby. He was a farmer and had worked at Lloyd Evans Farms for 21 years.  He was
preceded in death by his mother, Helen Busby.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Price Busby of the home; a son, Chris Busby
of the home; three daughters, Heather Branyan of Harrisburg, Angela Williams of
Weiner and Lori Busby of the home; his father, Mitchell Busby of Marked Tree; one
brother, Floyd Busby of Jonesboro; four sisters, Caroline Ward of Jonesboro; Dottie
Mullins of Yakima, WA, Norma Fecher of Marked Tree, and Joanne Avery of McCormick;
and 10 grandchildren, Matthew, Veronica, Holly, Chadwick, Patrick, Justin, and Zachary
Branyan and Jeffrey, Jason and Jody Williams.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday morning at 10 at Bolivar Cemetery, with
Rev. Larry Gene Bogard officiating.  Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home has charge
of arrangements.
Ronnie Branyan, Scotly Williams, Mike Jobe, Chris Bradley, Dennis Knight and Wayne
Clayton will serve as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers will be Mitchell Busby,
Robert Greer, Harry Ward, John Avery, Bobby Ward and Jimmy Ward.



BUTLER   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 4-5-2000)


R.W. Butler, 94, of Harrisburg died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center of NEA
in Jonesboro. Born at Bodcaw, he was a businessman and banker and former chairman
of the Bank of Harrisburg, Montgomery County Bank of Mt. Ida, the Cleburne County
Bank of Heber Springs and the First National Bank of Paris.
At the time of his death he was serving as chairman of Lake Hamilton Enterprises,
Inc., First Paris Holding Co., Capitol Life and Accident Insurance Co. and Butler
Management Corp. He remained active in business throughout his entire life.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anna Margaret Wood Butler of the home; a son, Jim
Tom Butler of Harrisburg; two daughters, Beth Butler Eaton and Patricia A. Butler,
both of Little Rock; three brothers, Charles Butler, Jack Butler, and Billy Butler,
all of Hope; two sisters, Cleo Bingham and Marjorie Brumfield, both of Texarkana;
six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a sister.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 Thursday morning at First Baptist Church
in Harrisburg, with Rev. Captain Lovell, Rev. Don Coleman and Harold Majors officiating
Burial will follow in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Jackson's
Harrisburg Funeral Home.
Grandsons will serve as active pallbearers.
Deacons of First Baptist Church and all men of the Community will serve as honorary
pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 5 this afternoon until 8 this evening at the funeral home.
The family requests that persons wishing to leave lasting memorials consider First
Baptist Church in Harrisburg.


BUTLER   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 4-24-2000; Trumann Democrat, 4-26-2000)


Arnold Lee Butler, 43, of Trumann, died Saturday at Regional Medical Center of NEA.
Mr. Butler was born Oct. 18, 1956, in Peoria, IL and spent most of his life in Trumann.
He was employed by Parker Hanifin Corp. in Trumann, had served in the National Guard and
was a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church in Trumann.
He was preceded in death by one son, Aaron Matthew Butler and by his father, Leon
Butler.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Bishop Butler, one daughter, Jerika Butler, and
two sons, Justin Butler and Jordan Butler, all of the home; his mother, Wilma Louise
Tatum of Trumann; two sisters, Debbie Langston and Shelia Baker, both of Jonesboro.
Funeral services will be Tuesday morning at 10 in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home
of Trumann, with Rev. Kenneth Doke and Rev. Kenneth Green officiating. Burial will
follow in Pine Hill Cemetery in Jonesboro.
Pallbearers will be Mike Reeves, Ricky Reeves, Charles Laire, William Allen, Keith
Heckman, Charlie Phillips and Kevin Bishop.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 this evening at the funeral home.



MRS. BYFORD   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 1-14-2000)


Mrs. Odelle Byford, 77, of West Memphis, formerly of Trumann, died Wednesday
(1-12-2000) at St. Bernard's Regional Center in Jonesboro. Born in Alabama,
she was a homemaker who had lived in West Memphis for 27 years.
Survivors include her husband, Ellis Byford of the home; one son, Clarence
Byford of Jonesboro; one sister, Estelle Ralph of West Memphis; one
granddaughter; and two great-granddaughters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 Saturday morning at Emerson Funeral
Home in Jonesboro, with Rev. Bill Maxwell officiating. A commital service
will follow at 1 that afternoon in the Potter Memorial Cemetery in Lepanto.
Pallbearers will be Louis Ralph, Ronnie Ralph, Brian Brooks, Buddy Helton,
John Dunmann, Jason Taylor and Lonnie Ponders.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 this evening at the funeral home.


 

 


 

 



C


CAGLE   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 2-7-2000)


Willis Wade Cagle, 40, of Marked Tree, died Wednesday (2-2-2000) at
his home.
He was an inspector at an office equipment factory.
Survivors include one son, Chris Cagle of Horseshoe Bend; one sister,
Valerie Blagg of Millington, TN; his stepmother, Bernice Cagle of
Marked Tree; one stepsister, Pat Price of Marked Tree; one stepbrother,
Junior Helms of Osceola; and two grandsons.
Memorial services will be Tuesday afternoon at 2 at Marked Tree Cemetery.
The body was cremated.
Arrangements are under the direction of Murphy Funeral Home of Marked Tree.



MRS. CAMPBELL   
(The Modern News, Thursday, July 29, 2004)


Ida Mae Campbell, 97, of Tulsa, OK, formerly of Harrisburg, died Friday, July 23, 2004 at Tulsa.
She was born May 7, 1907, the daughter of Charlie and Lottie Lou Oat Neal.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alfred Tilman “Bud: Campbell; two sisters,
Carrie Lee Newsom and Katie Lois West; and two grandchildren.
Surviving include one son, Tyree Campbell of Gary, IN; two daughters, Juanita Mansker of Tulsa, OK
and Ida Lou Johnson of Kansas City, KS; one sister, VeEtta Sproling of Harrisburg; twelve grandchildren;
twenty-nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 26 at Jackson’s Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mary Cash officiating.
Interment followed at Harrisburg Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be members of the family.



CANNON   
(The Trumann Democrat, Friday, 10-13-1944)


Funeral services for Robert Bankston Cannon, Sr., of the Black Oak Community, were held Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Methodist Church in Marked Tree, with Rev. J.A. Womack, pastor,
officiating. Interment was in the Marked Tree Cemetery.
Pallbearers were W.H. Harris, Robert Hughes, M.P. Swepston, Hester Parker, E.T. Pearson and
Lonnie Layne.
Mr. Cannon, who was 37, was stricken with a heart attack Friday afternoon while on his way home
after having taken a bale of cotton to a Marked Tree gin. He returned to Marked Tree to receive
treatment and died in the doctor's waiting room.
He had lived in this community for ten years and was a well known and respected farmer. He is
Survived by his wife Mrs. Robert Cannon; by two children, Robert Bankston Cannon, Jr., and Martha
Ray Cannon; by his father, Robert Cannon of Anguilla, MS; four sisters, Mrs. Frank Keith of Anguilla,
MS, Mrs. Charles McCord of Marked Tree, Mrs. M.I. Jones and Mrs. M.D. Campbell of Lucy, TN; three
brothers, Verna Cannon of Philadelphia, MS, H.W. Cannon of Baton Rouge, LA, and Sylvester Cannon
of Anguilla, MS.



CANNON   
(The Modern News, Thursday, July 24, 1997)


JAMES W. CANNON
James Wallace Cannon, 88, of Wynne, died Saturday, July 12, 1997, at Crestpark Nursing Home in
Wynne.
Born April 9, 1909, in Fisher, he was the son of the late Joseph Samuel and Etta Mae Gabel
Cannon and a member of the Church of Christ. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Louella
Cornwell Cannon, and three brothers, Isaac, Sam and John Cannon.
Surviving are three sons, Joe Cannon of Wynne, Johnny Cannon of Ozark and James Cannon of Memphis;
one daughter, Mary Etta Paulk of Savannah, Tenn.; three sisters, Carrie Matthews and Annie Mae
Drum, both of Harrisburg, and Nanna Mae Wagner of Trumann; seven grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at Lewis Cemetery near Hickory Ridge Tuesday, July 15, with Sherman
Cullum officiating.
Kernodle Funeral Home of Wynne was in charge of arrangements.




MRS. CANTRELL   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 2-27-2000; Trumann Democrat, 3-1-2000)


Mrs. Betty Sue Cantrell, 68, of Harrisburg died Friday (2-25-2000) at St.
Bernard's Regional Medical Center.
Born June 11, 1931 in Darden, TN, to the late Walter & Nonia Moody Mills, she
was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include her husband, R.C. Cantrell of the home; three sons, Leon
Cantrell of Little Rock, Charles Cantrell of Payneway and Terry Cantrell of
Jonesboro; three daughters, Linda Coleman, Mary Cantrell and Margaret Thomas, all
of Harrisburg; one brother, Ray Mills of Carson, CA; one sister, Goldie Mills of
Carson; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Lawrence Cantrell; four brothers,
one sister, one granddaughter, one grandson, two great-grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 Monday afternoon at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral
Home in Harrisburg with Rev. Otis Luff officiating.
Burial will be in Bolivar Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Joe Thomas, Bradley Woodard, J.W. Coleman, Greg Jones,
Joshua Cantrell, Charles Cantrell Jr. and Allen Cantrell.
Visitation will be from 4 this afternoon until 9 this evening at the funeral home.



MRS. CANTWELL   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 5-20-2000)


Mrs. Lucy Cantwell, 73, of Marked Tree, died Wednesday in the Regional Medical Center of
NEA in Jonesboro. A homemaker, she was born in Louisville, KY, and was a member of the
Church of God of Prophecy.
Surviving are five daughters, Joann Vanhoozer of Tyronza, Peggy Smith, Mary Laster and
Barbara Sparks Cantwell, all of Marked Tree and Barbara Tate of Leachville; four sons,
Carl Cantwell, Fred Cantwell, Steve Cantwell and Robert "Charlie" Cantwell,
all of Marked Tree; five sisters, Lillie Mae Scott of Harrisburg, Faye Crawford, Marlyn
Crawford, Liza Crawford and Freda Crawford, all of Little Rock; four brothers, Eligen
Crawford of Michigan, Laster Crawford of Illinois, J.D. Crawford and Earl Ates of Little
Rock; 25 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 in the chapel of Wilson Funeral Home
of Tyronza, with Carl Winkles officiating. Burial will be in the Marked Tree Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 Sunday afternoon until 9 that evening at the funeral home.



CAPLINGER   
(The Modern News, Harrisburg, AR, Nov. 21, 1968)


Harold B. Caplinger, 51, of Harrisburg, died at 12:20 noon Wednesday at Charles Whitney Service Station.
He was born in Harrisburg and was a member of the Christian church. He is survived by is mother,
Mrs. Pearl Caplinger and two brothers, Gene Caplinger and Don Caplinger all of Harrisburg,
Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time.



MRS. CAPLINGER   
(The Modern News, Harrisburg, AR, May 28, 1981)


Mrs. Lena Pearle Caplinger, 89, a life-long resident of Harrisburg; died at 1:45 p.m. Saturday at St. Bernard's Regional
Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was the widow of A.B. Caplinger, who died in 1938.
Born in Harrisburg July 24, 1881, Mrs. Caplinger was the daughter of the late S.G. "Sam" and Ida Goodwin Stone, and a
member of the Christian Church.
She is survived by two sons, Don S. Caplinger and Gene Caplinger; both of Harrisburg; two grandchildren, Dr. Brian Caplinger
of Batesville and Mrs. Linda Hutchison of Harrisburg; and six grandchildren, Eric Caplinger, Wade Caplinger, Ingrid Caplinger,
Michael Akel, Larkin Akel and Leigh Hutchison.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 Sunday fternoon at Jackson Funeral Home chapel with Rev. J. Anthony Holifield officiating.
Burial was in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Jackson's.
Pallbearers were Ralph "Fuzzy" Carter, Clarence Bolin, Donald Parker, Donald Arnold, John E. Roberts and Don Morgan.



MRS. CAPLINGER   
(The Modern News, Harrisburg, AR, Nov. 3, 1983)


Mrs. Ruby Caplinger, 72, of Harrisburg, wife of Don S. Caplinger, died Friday in Delray Beach, FL.
Born February 2, 1911, in Carpenter, MS, she was the daughter of the late Obie and Martha Caraway Morris,
who later lived in Marked Tree. She was a member of the Eastern Star and was a past Worthy Grand Matron of
Arkansas. She was also a member of the Garden Club and a Methodist.
Surviving in addition to her husband are one brother; Walter Morris of Shreveport, LA; two sisters,
Mrs. Lucille McCulley of Manila, and Mrs. Gladys Kounis of Ketchikan, AK; several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 Sunday afternoon at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home chapel with
Rev. J. M. Rogers, Methodist pastor, officiating. Burial was in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Clarence Bolin, Ralph "Fuzzy" Carter, Don Morgan, Donald Arnold, L. K. Collier and Charles Givens.


MRS. CARR   
(Trumann Democrat, 11-29-2000)


Myrtle Beatrice Carr, 75, of Trumann, died Sunday evening, Nov. 26 at Regional Medical
Center of Northeast Arkansas in Jonesboro of natural causes.
Carr was born in and a lifetime resident of Trumann. She was a homemaker and a member of
the Freer Baptist Church in Trumann.
She was preceeded in death by her husband, Henry Ford Carr; one grandson, Paul Franks Jr.;
three sisters, one brother and was the daughter of the late Felix and Florence Jones Webb.
Survivors include two daughters, Emogene Franks Coke of Harrisburg and Carolyn Austin of
Trumann; a son, Henry Ford Carr Jr. of Orlando, FL; six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 29 in Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann
with Rev. mark Constant officiating. Burial followed at the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery
in Jonesboro.
Pallbearers were Leslie Franks, Danny Austin, Randy Blagg, Michael Blagg, Wayne Marshall and
Wayne Frazier.
Honorary pallbearers were Freer Baptist Church Deacons.


CARROLL   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 1-9-2000; Trumann Democrat, 1-12-2000)


Charles W. Carroll, 67, of Jonesboro, died Saturday (1-8-2000) at
St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center.  Born in Trumann, he had lived
in Jonesboro for 40 years.  He was an Army Veteran and was a retired
employee of G.E.  He was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Ollie & Clara Carroll and one sister, Lois Stroud.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Carroll of the home; one son, Charles
Carroll of Jonesboro; one daughter, Alesia Bobbitt of Jonesboro; six
brothers, Travis Carroll of St. Louis, Ollie Carroll of New Albany, OH,
Roy Carroll of Marion, Joey Carroll of Brooksheir, TX, Terry Barnes and
Jerry Barnes of Bay; two sisters, LeVerta Bynum of McKenzie, TN, and Anna
May Cooper of Jackson, TN; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be Monday morning at 10 at Gregg Funeral Home of
Jonesboro, with Rev. Dub Holt officiating.  Burial will follow in Pine
Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Willard Glasco, Millis Massey, Charles Carroll, Don
Halfacre, Billy Larson and Jim Rupard.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 this evening at the funeral home.



CARTER   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 6-6-2000)


Funeral services for Marvin Edward Carter, 88, of Trumann, who died Saturday at St. Bernard's
Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 in the Gregg Funeral
Home chapel in Jonesboro, with Rev. Ted Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in Stranger's Home
Cemetery at Alicia.
Active pallbearers will be Raney Carter, Jessie Clairday, Kenneth Thomas, David Browder, Darrell
Carter and Gary Hefner.
Grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Carter was born in Clover Bend and had lived in Trumann most of his life. He was a member of First
United Pentecostal Church of Alicia and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Carter of the home; two sons, Charles Carter of Trumann and Billy
Carter of Harrisburg; four daughters, Devona Clairday, Emelean Fortson, Linda Thomas and Pat Moody,
all of Trumann; 31 grandchildren; 94 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by nine children, two brothers, three sisters and one grandchild.
Visitation will be held from 5 this afternoon until 8 this evening at the funeral home.



MRS. CASADAY   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 2-12-2001)


Sudye Lorraine Neal Casaday, 92, of Miami, FL, formerly of Lepanto, died Wednesday at Palace
Nursing Home in Miami. A retired school teacher, she was a graduate of Blue Mountain College
in Mississippi and a member Berclair Baptist Church in Memphis.
Survivors include one son, Joseph Casaday of Miami, and one sister, Elizabeth Lunsford of
Memphis, TN.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Murphy Funeral Home Chapel in Lepanto with Jim
Duffel officiating. Burial will be in Potter Memorial Cemeteryy.


CASH   
(The Modern News, Harrisburg, 12-5-1955)


George B. Cash, Tulot merchant, ginner and planter and vice president of the Bank of Trumann, was found dead
in the garage of his home near Tulot Wednesday noon, of last week.
County Coroner Paul Thompson of Trumann, said Mr. Cash, "apparently suffered a stroke." He said he had
previously suffered a stroke.
At the time of Mr. Cash's death, Mrs. Cash was visiting in Memphis. Coroner Thompson said Mr. Cash went home
Tuesday night about 7 o'clock, and he remarked he was going to work on his car. He was found in the garage
of his home by Foster Miller, who lives nearby. Mr. Thompson said the hood of the car was raised and tools
were nearby. He said Mr. Cash had evidently opened the door of his car to get a flashlight. A flashlight
was lying on the floor of the car.
Mr. Cash and his sister, Mrs. Clifford Purvis, operated the vast Tulot Plantation near Trumann, including a
general store and cotton gin. He was born in Trumann and lived there his entire life, except for ten years
in Detroit. He was well known citizen of this County, a veteran of World War I, member of the Trumann Methodist
Church and Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner. He was the son of the late Mr. And Mrs. J. A. Cash, well known
pioneer citizens of Trumann. In addition to his sister, he is survived by his wife, and one son, J. A. Cash
of Trumann.
Funeral serices were held at Faith Baptist Church in Tulot on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, with Rev.
H. J. Couchman, pastor of the Methodist Church of Marked Tree, assisted by Rev. Arvill Brannan, pastor of
the Trumann Methodist Church officiating. Masonic rites were conducted at the graveside. Burial was in the
Memorial Park at Jonesboro, with Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann in charge.



MRS. CASH   
(The Jonesboro Sun, December 6, 1971)


Mrs. Mary Cash, 82, 100 Spruce Street in Trumann, died this morning at Geriatrics Nursing Center
in Jonesboro. She had lived in Trumann 41 years, formerly of Lunsford.
Surviving are one son, Vernon Cash, Trumann, Rt. 2, three brothers, Frank and John Taylor, both of
Lunsford and Bobby Taylor, Casa Grande AZ, five grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Buried City Cemetery, Jonesboro, AR.



CASH   
(The Jonesboro Sun, January 8, 1987)


Vernon S. (Son) Cash, 73, of Trumann, Route 2, died Tuesday night at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis.
Born in Lunsford, he was a lifetime resident of Trumann. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Trumann
Masonic Lodge, and the First Baptist Church of Trumann.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Lucille Cash, who died in 1983.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Carol Ann White of Harrisburg; two sons, Claud Cash of Trumann and David Cash
of Jackson, TN; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for Friday afternoon at 1:30 in the First Baptist Church in Trumann, with Dr. Jerry
Wilcox and Rev. Kenneth Bobo officiating.
Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Jonesboro, under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann. The body
will lie in state after 4 this afternoon at Thompson Funeral Home chapel.




MRS. CASH   
(The Jonesboro Sun, March 10, 1983, page 6)


Services for Mrs. Lucille M. Cash, 67, of Trumann will be this afternoon at 2 at the First Baptist Church in Trumann,
with Rev. Nodell Dennis officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery in Jonesboro.
Mrs. Cash died Tuesday. She was born in Trumann and had lived there since 1925. Mrs. Cash was a housewife and a past
Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star in Trumann.
Survivors include her husband, Vernon Cash of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Carol Ann White of Harrisburg; two sons,
Claud Cash of Trumann and David Cash of jackson, TN; two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Hudson of Tyler, TX and Mrs. Ruth Lorenz
of Detroit MI; one brother, James Moon of Trumann; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Robbins, Elbert Ragsdale Sr., Jack Wright, Clyde King, Hendrix Forrester and Woodrow Thompson.
Buried Oaklawn Cemetery, Jonesboro, AR.
The body will lie in state at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann until time for services.




CASH   
(The Jonesboro Sun, Thursday, March 11, 2004)


Memorial services for Claud V. Cash, 69, of Jonesboro, who died Monday, March 8, in Little Rock, have been scheduled
for 1 p.m. Friday in Emerson Funeral Home Memorial Chapel.
Dr. Bruce Tippit, Dr. Tad Rogers and Phillip Jones will officiate. Private burial services have been planned.
Active pallbearers include Mike Linton, Mike Cash, Keith White, Kevin White, John Stuckey, Tim Henson, Todd Mulloy,
Mark Massey, Matt Moon and Jason Gould.
Honorary pallbearers will include Tullos Mead, Dr. Irwin Gould, Henry Foster, Louis Widner, Bob Pittman, Bobby Wood,
members of the board of directors of Liberty Bank, members of the Men's Fellowship Sunday school class of First Baptist
Church and members of University Heights Lions Club.
Born in Trumann, he moved to Jonesboro five years ago. He was a member of First Baptist Church, University Heights Lions
Club and Trumann Masonic Lodge No. 693 and was a past president of the Trumann Lions Club.
He also served on the board of Liberty Bank and the St. Bernard's Foundation board and was a past president of Mid South
Farm Equipment Dealers Association and a member of the Case International Harvester National Dealers Advisory Board.
Cash earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from ASU and was honored as a distinguished alumnus of the College
of Business.
He served two terms in the Arkansas House of Representatives, where he was the first freshman representative to be elected to
the Joint Budget Committee, and also served a term in the Arkansas Senate.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Cash of the home; one son, Greg Cash of Pocahontas; one daughter, Jennifer Linton of Lonoke;
one sister, Carol White of Trumann; and five grandchildren, Morgan Linton, Parker Linton, Conner Linton, Reid Cash and Avery
Cash.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Lucille Cash and by two brothers.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Buried Jonesboro Memorial Park, Jonesboro, AR.
Memorials may be made to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Multiple Myeloma Cancer Research program, 4301 West
Markham Street, Slot 776, Little Rock 72205-7199 or a church of the donor's choice.



MRS. CATT   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 3-21-2000)


Mrs. Betty Jo Catt, 64, of Lepanto, died Sunday in the Baptist Hospital in Osceola.
She was born in Osceola and was a homemaker and member of the Etowah Pentecostal Church
of God. She was preceded in death by three brothers.
Surviving are her husband, Earl Catt of Lepanto; two daughters, Betty Ann Carrillo and
Janice Wandling of Aurora, IL; three sons, Jerry Herron and Phillip Herron of Aurora and
Eddie Herron of Osceola; three sisters, Bonnie Cardova of Mission, TX, Juanita Corn of
Mountain View and Peggy Pearson of Aurora; six brothers, Bobby Pearson and Larry Pearson
of Osceola, Billy Pearson of Manito, IL, Charles Pearson of Vandalia, IL, Roy Pearson of
Aurora and Perry Pearson of Greenville, TN; and 15 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 in the chapel of Wilson Funeral Home
in Osceola. Burial will be in the Garden Point Cemetery at Etowah.
Visitation will be from 5 this afternoon until 9 tonight at the funeral home.


CHAMBERS   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 10-16&17-2000)


James Roy Chambers, 93, of Harrisburg, died Friday at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center.
Born at Lake City, he was a retired Singer Co. employee, a World War II veteran and a longtime
resident of Trumann and Harrisburg. He was of the Baptist belief.
Survivors include one son, Victor Chambers of Harrisburg; two daughters, Loree Robinson of
Harrisburg and Linda Bland of Trumann; two sisters, Marie Epps and Fay Foreman, both of
Jonesboro; 9 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Chambers; one son and one daughter.
Funeral services will be at 1 this afternoon at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro,
with Rev. Frank Bufford officiating. Burial will follow at Nettleton Cemetery.


MRS. CHAPIN   
(Trumann Democrat, 8-9-2000)


Ernestine Ferrier Chapin, 71, died Tuesday evening, Aug. 1, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical
Center in Jonesboro.
Chapin was born in Jefferson City, MO and lived most of her life in the Trumann area. She
was a retired school teacherand river boat cook; honorary member of the Arkansas Assessors
Association; a clerk at the Poinsett County Assessors office; past member of the Twentieth
Century Club and the Poinsettia Club of Trumann.
Chapin was of the Christian Science faith.



MRS. CHILDS

Services for Booker Childs of Trumann will be Saturday, May 31, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Woodard
Funeral Home 216 East Street Jonesboro, Ark.
Booker Childs was born August 24, 1919 in Shoffner, Arkansas to the late Mary Lee Hamby.
Booker’s loving wife Catherine preceded him in death.
Booker lived most of his adult life in Chicago, Illinois until moving to the Trumann, Arkansas in 1971. He lived
in Jonesboro for the past two years.
Booker was in the U.S. Navy and a World war 11 Veteran. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He leaves to cherish his memory his cousins Cassie McClendon of Detroit, Michigan, Willie E. Burns and Greg Williams
of Jonesboro and a host of other cousins and friends.
Booker will be laid to rest beside his wife at the Judd Hill Cemetery, Judd Hill Arkansas



MRS. CLARK   
(The Trumann Democrat, Friday, 12-15-1944)


Mrs. Mary Clark, 63, died at her residence on Route 1, Harrisburg, Saturday night, December 6,
at 8:45 following a long illness resulting from Pneumonia.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the residence.
Burial was in the Willis Cemetery.
Gregg Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Besides her husband, Clay Clark, she leaves three sons, Willie Clark of Trumann, and Luther and
Raymond Clark of Harrisburg; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Baggett and Mrs. Sarah Evans of Harrisburg;
two brothers, Joe and John Britt of Hillman, AR; one sister, Mrs. Nell Benson of Trumann; 11
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.



CLEM   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 1-25-2001)


Funeral services for Paul J. Clem, 59, of Trumann, who died Tuesday morning at St. Bernard's
Medical Center in Jonesboro, will be a 1:30 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Thompson Funeral
Home of Trumann, with Rev. Jerry Miller officiating. Buria will be in the Willis Cemetery
at Harrisburg.
Born at Cave City, he had lived in Trumann for the past 50 years. He was a retired warehouse
supervisor for Darling Store Fixtures in Trumann.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Woolbright Clem of the home; two daughters, Paula Watson and
Donna Marris of Trumann; one son, Jeffery Paul Clem of Trumann; seven grandchildren anf four
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Druey Don Clem, and one sister.
Active pallbearers will be Terry Richardson, James Reeves, Lester Bradford, Ricky Whitaker, Cory
Whitaker and Jeff Richardson.
Honorary pallbearers will include Ronnie Richardson, Kelly Bishop and Bob Grant.
Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.



MRS. COATS   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 8-13&14-2000; Trumann Democrat, 8-23-2000)


Mrs. Leona Brack Coats, 78, of Harrisburg, died Saturday at Rose Care Nursing Center in
Trumann.
Born at Marked Tree to the late James and Ella Mae Mobbs, she was a homemaker and was of
the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Eulis Brack,
a son, William "Bill" Brack and two sisters, Sylvie Crisel and Goldie Randolph.
Survivors include two sons, James Brack of Batesville and Donald Brack of Hartselle, AL;
four daughters, Katherine Brack Davis of Trumann and Geraldine Brack Gann, Phyllis Brack
Roberts and Betty Brack, all of Harrisburg; 18 grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren
and several daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces and nephews that were very special to her.
Funeral services will be at 2 this afternoon at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home with Revs.
J.W. Veal and John Lindsey officiating. Burial will be in Holly Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Donald Davis Jr., Bobby Davis, Donald Davis Sr., James Brack Jr., Daniel
Hodges and Shannon Brack.
Honorary pallbearers will include Cecil Wright and Greg McGowan.


MRS. COCHRAN   
(The The Jonesboro Sun, 1-29-2000)


Funeral services for Mrs Mary Julia "Mama Julia" Cochran, 82, of 1216
Arkansas 69 West, Trumann, who died Thursday (1-27-2000), will be held Monday
afternoon at 1:30 in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, with Mike
Martin officiating.  Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery at Jonesboro.
Active pallbearers will be Clifford Clover, Donnie Davis, Jimmmy Hillis, Marvin
Taylor, Barry Waters and Marty White.
Honorary pallbearers will include Joan Brown, Joe Guth, Toney Johnson, Al Lindsey,
Betty Moon, George Motes, Sarah Popejoy, Karen Soward and Karen Witt.
Born in Corinth, MS, she had lived in Trumann for the past 40 years.  She was a
bookkeeper for Hyneman and Assn. and of the Church of Christ belief.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mary Jeanette Poynor of Jonesboro; one son, Gary
Franklin Cochran of Jonesboro; six grandchildren; nine great-granchildren and five
great-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Cochran,
and one brother.
visitation will be held Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 at the funeral home.



MRS. COLBERT   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 2-1-2000; Trumann Democrat, 1-12-2000)


Mrs. Coza Evelyn Colbert, 70, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday (2-29-2000) at St. Bernard's
Regional Medical Center.  A native of Greenfield, she had lived in Jonesboro for 40
years.  She was a former employee of the GE Co. in Jonesboro.
Surviving are her husband, James Colbert of the home; a son, Randy Shopher of Jonesboro;
two stepdaughters, Teresa Colbert of Jonesboro and Cindy Turner of Mountain Home; one
granddaughter and one great-granddaughter.
Graveside services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 at the Bolivar Cemetery near Harrisburg,
with Rev. Worth Gibson officiating.  Burial will be under the direction of Gregg Funeral
Home of Jonesboro.
Pallbearers will be Edgar Bell, Tommy May, Gomer Branscum, Benny Martin, Rex E. Turner and
Cy Aston.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 this evening at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the St. Bernard's Hospice program.



COLE   
(The Modern News, Harrisburg, 3-3-1988)


Roberto Cole, 79, of Weiner, retired farmer, died Sunday afternoon, Feb. 28th at Methodist
Hospital of Jonesboro.
Born in Cherry Valley, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Mary Washington Cole, and a
member of the Church of God in Christ of Weiner.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Duckins Cole and one sister, Mrs. Ruby Fay Sims
of Hughes.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon, March 5th, at the Temple Church
in Harrisburg with Bishop Robert Stafford officiating. Burial will be in Old Harrisburg City
Cemetery under the direction of Jackson's Funeral Home.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bobby Sims, Lee Vell Sims, Flynn Sims, James Rolfe, Charles
Perry and Jim Davis.



MRS. COLE   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 1-7-2000; Trumann Democrat, 1-12-2000)


Mrs. Elsie Young Cole, 92, of Tyronza, died Tuesday (1-4-2000) at St.
Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.  Born July 27, 1907 at Savannah, TN,
she was a homemaker and a member of Tyronza United Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include three sisters, Stella Parrish of Trumann, Ethel Buck of
Pensacola, FL, and Virgie McCorkle of Conway.  She was preceded in death
by her parents, her husband, Riley Cole, and by two brothers, Alfred Young and
Melvin Young; three sisters, Faye Hubbard, Ruby Loyd and Irene Peppers.
Funeral services will be at 11 Saturday morning in the chapel of Jackson's
Harrisburg Funeral Home, with Rev. Boyd Hosman officiating.  Burial will
follow in Bolivar Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 to 11 Saturday morning at the funeral home.



MRS. COOK   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 1-3-2000)


Mrs. Daries Cook, 64, of Etowah, died Saturday (1-1-2000) at
Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis.  She was a member of the
Pentecostal Church of God in Etowah.
Survivors include her husband, Roy M. Cook of Etowah; two
daughters, Bonita Martin of Pocahontas and Sheila Brewer of West
Ridge; two sons, Aubry Cook of Blytheville and Roy W. Cook of
Lepanto; two sisters, Emma Laden and Norma Laden, both of Lepanto;
one brother, James Allsup of Brighton, MI, and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon at 1 at the
Pentecostal Church of God in Etowah, with Huey Meherg officiating.
Burial will follow in Potter Memorial Cemetery at Lepanto, under
the direction of Murphy Funeral Home of Lepanto.
Visitation will be from 6 this evening until time of services Tuesday at the church.
Memorials may be sent to the Building Fund of the Pentecostal Church of God in Etowah.



MRS. COOPER   
(Marked Tree Tribune, Thur., Jan. 2, 1941)


KILLS MATE, SHOOTS SELF
Mrs. Maggie James Cooper, 35, killed her husband, Daniel Obediah Cooper, then committed suicide
at their tent home near Cherry Valley Sunday night, county officers said Monday.  Deputy Sheriff
Rudolph Clements of Cherry Valley, who investigated, said Mrs. Cooper shot her husband twice with
a .32 caliber pistol, and then a few minutes later fired one shot into her heart.  The cause was
said to have been family trouble.  The couple lived in a tent at a logging camp near the St. Francis Bay.
A man living in a nearby tent heard the first two shots and rushed into the tent.  He told officers
that Mrs. Cooper put the gun in his face and ordered him to leave or get shot.  He quoted the woman as
saying that she had killed her husband and that she intended to take own life.  The man walked out of
the tent and a few minutes later she fired the shot that ended her life.
Maggie James Cooper and Daniel Obediah Cooper are buried in Tyer Cemetery near Cherry Valley.



COOPER   
(The Modern News, Thur., May 4, 1978)


Wallace Leroy Cooper, 86, of Rt. 1, Parkin, died Wednesday, April 16, at the Cross County Hospital.
Born February 29, 1892, he was a retired farmer and Baptist.
He is survived by 3 sons, Billy Paul Cooper of Cherry Valley; Eugene Cooper of Iuka, MS; and Odell Cooper
of St. Charles, MO; one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Whitehead of Parkin; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Services were held at Lebanon Baptist Church, in Whitehall, Friday, April 28th with burial at Tyer Cemetery in
Cherry Valley, the Rev. Hulett Kidd of Togo, officiated.



COOPER   
(The Jonesboro Sun, April 14, 1985)


Matthew J. "Buster", 77, Cherry Valley, died Friday at Geriatrics Nursing Center of
Jonesboro. Born in Cherry Valley.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Beulah Hodges Cooper of the home; two sons, Billy Ray Cooper
and Andrew Cooper, both of Cherry Valley; three daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Shoemaker, Mrs. Dorothy
Riley and Mrs. Emma Bouland, all of Cherry Valley; one brother, Isaac "Pete" Cooper of
Clearwater, FL; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Jordan, St. Louis, MO, Mrs. Addie Bailes and
Mrs. Etta Bell Smith, both of Cash; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 in the chapel of Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral
Home with Troy Farr officiating.
Burial will be in the Tyer Cemetery under the direction of Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home.



MRS. COOPER   
(The Progress, Wynne, AR May 4, 1996)


Gladys Eva Cooper, 84, of Cherry Valley, died Friday, April 16, 1996, at St. Bernard's Regional
Medical Center at Jonesboro, Arkansas.
She was born March 16, 1912, at Porum, OK, the daughter of the late William Arthur Long and
Lula Mae Rooks Long. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Cherry Valley
Survivors include one son, Arnold Cooper of Jonesboro; one daughter, Jerelene Cobb of Cherry Valley;
one brother, W.A. Long of Richmond, VA, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services were held Monday, April 29, 1996, at Kernodle Funeral Home Chapel in Wynne. Burial was in
Tyer Cemetery near Cherry Valley with Gene Catterton officiating.



COOPER   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 3-27-1993 6A)


Mr. Robie O. Cooper a lifetime resident of Cherry Valley, AR departed this life on Friday,
March 26, 1993 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 81.
Mr. Cooper was born October 10, 1911 in Cherry Valley, the son of Erastus F. and Josie Mae
Woodham Cooper Hogon. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife Margaret Greenwood Cooper of Cherry Valley, one son, Arnold Cooper
of Jonesboro, AR and two daughters Jerelene Cobb of Arab, AL and Julie Mae Bridges of Harrisburg, AR,
one sister Irene Kitchens of Moscow, TN, eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Buried in Tyer Cemetery.



COPELAND   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 9-20-2000)


Aftin Copeland, 68, of Brinkley, formerly of Trumann, died Monday at CLA-CLIF Nursing and
Rehab Center. Born at Alco, he was a farmer and had moved to Brinkley eight years ago, where
he was a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church.
Survivors include a brother, Larry Harlain Copeland of Jonesboro, and a sister, Mary Crain
of Brinkley.
Graveside services will be this afternoon at 2 in Willis Cemetery in Harrisburg, with Rev.
Barry Crain officiating. Fowler Funeral Home of Brinkley is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Brinkley Gideons.



COUCH   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 7-19-2000)


Gerald Couch, 67, of Rivervale, died Monday evening (7-16-2000) at his residence.
A longtime resident of the Caraway and Rivervale area, he was a retired farmer, a
member of The New Hope Baptist Church and Caraway Masonic Lodge No. 733, and was a
Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Couch of the home; three sons, Randy Couch, Fred
Couch and Terry Couch, all of Caraway; one stepdaughter, Melisa Clevenger of Denver,
CO; one stepson, Brit Reed of Denver, CO; one sister, Teresa Morgan of Rivervale;
11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 10 Thursday morning at New Hope Baptist Church,
with Rev. R.W. Goodman and Jimmy Vinson officiating. Burial will follow in Potter
Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Monette.
Sons and grandsons will serve as active pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will include Jimmy Fletcher, Otis Brewer, J.L. Shortnacy, Wayne
Roach, Gary Rosamond and Rick Hale.
The family suggests memorials be made to St. Bernard's Hospice.



MRS. COUCH   
(The Jonesboro Sun, Jan 2001)


Scottsdale, AZ
Mrs. Velma Couch, 92, of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Harrisburg, died Jan. 12 at Life Care
Center of Paradise Valley in Phoenix, AZ. She lived in Harrisburgf for more than 50 years,
was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Harrisburg.
Survivors include two grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Calvary Baptist Church in Harrisburg with
Rev. Larry White officiating. Burial will be follow at Lewis Cemetery at Hickory Ridge under
the direction of Langford's Funeral Service of Jonesboro.
Don Neal, Doile Davis, Max Tarkington, Donal Wright, Bill Moore, Randy Mills, David Tarkington
and Perry Burnett will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Calvary Baptist Church.



MRS. COUNCE   
(The Modern News, Thursday, July 29, 2004)


Mrs. Gladys "Louise" Counce, 80, of Marked Tree died Sunday, July 25, 2004 at her residence.
Mrs. Counce was born January 23, 1924 to James Noah Brown and Virgie Virginia Downs Brown, in Deatsville, AL.
She was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Counce.
Survivors include three daughters, Virginia Dawson of Tyronza, Martha Mills of Harrisburg, and Ruby Phillips of Mt. Vernon, IL;
four sons, Charles Hale of Denver, CO, James Hale of Kansas City, KS, Robert Hale of Marion, AR, and Billy Counce of Marked Tree;
one sister, Beatrice Rodgers of Tyronza; twenty-two grandchildren; and forty five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Thursday, July 29 at 11:00 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Tyronza, AR with the Rev. Captain Lovell officiating.
Interment will follow in Tyronza Cemetery.



COVINGTON   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 6-22-2000)


Bobby L. Covington, 64, of Keiser, died Tuesday in Keiser. Born in Lepanto, he was a
member of the First Baptist Church in Keiser.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Covington of Keiser; one daughter, Susie Cartwright
of Fort Smith; two sons, David Covington of Osceola and Scotty Covington of Keiser;
two sisters, Jean Morris and Carolyn Morgan, both of Keiser; one brother, Billy
Covington of Osceola; and two granddaughters.
Funeral services will be held at 2 Friday afternoon at Roller-Swift Funeral Home in
Osceola, with Raymond Routon officiating. Burial will follow in Potters Cemetery
in Lepanto.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 this evening at the funeral home.



MRS. COWAN   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 5-21-2000)


Mrs. Alice Erin Graham Cowan, 81, of Lepanto, died Thursday at her home. She was a
member of the Church of God, was a homemaker and a member of the American Legion
Ladies Auxiliary. She was a volunteer for Stevens Square.
Survivors include one daughter, Pat Griggs of Grand Prairie, TX; two sons, Frank
Cowan Jr. of Judsonia and Willie Cowan of Lepanto; four sisters, Juanita Turpin of
Marked Tree, Jeanette Morris of LaPunta, CA, Opal Moore of Palestine and Mary Kay
Shinault of Scott City; two brothers, R.C. Graham of Scott City, MO, and Jack Graham
of Manchester, TN; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Monday afternoon at 1:30 at Murphy Funeral Home of Lepanto,
with Danny Pankey officiating. Burial will follow at Potter Memorial Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Charlie Gatlin, Michael Ayala, Donnie Stiles, John Criddle
and Perry Hobbs.
Visitation will be this afternoon from 4 until 6 this evening at the funeral home.



MRS. COX   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 2-9&10-2000; Trumann Democrat, 3-15-2000)


Funeral services for Mrs. Velma Mae Cox, 83, 300 S. Pine Ave., of Trumann, who
died Tuesday (3-7-2000) at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro,
will be Saturday morning at 10 at Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann, with Rev. Murry
Ray officiating.  Burial will be in Willis Cemetery.
Mrs. Cox was born Oct. 26, 1916 in Black Oak (Craighead Co.), she had lived in Trumann
for 20 years and was formerly of Louisiana and Missouri.  She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
Survivors inlcude one son, Bob Neal of Lake Ozark, MO; one brother Orvel Neal of
Trumann; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in
death by two sisters, one brother and was the daughter of the late Leonard and Hettie
Robison Neal.
Pallbearers will be Roberta Koontz, Elaine Price, Linda St. Onge, Lisa Sutherland,
Jason Sutherland and Bryan Sutherland.
Visitation will be Friday afternoon from 5 until 9 that evening at the funeral home.



MRS. COX   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 9-2&3-2000; Trumann Democrat, 9-6-2000)


Mrs. Ahra Lou Cox, 83, of Harrisburg, died Friday at the Regional Medical Center of NEA.
Born at Corinth, MS, she was a homemaker and a Baptist. Mrs. Cox was the daughter of the
late William and Jennie Pervin Hearn.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Wesley Cox, and
by one son, Darrell Cox.
Survivors include one son, Dale Cox of Harrisburg; four grandchildren, Clay Cox of Harrisburg,
Trisha Cox Weaver of Paragould, Kevin Cox of Trumann and James Cox of Green Forest, AR; and seven
great-grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service will be this afternoon at 1 at Harrisburg Memorial Park
Cemetery. Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be today at the funeral home from noon until services begin.




CRAWFORD   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 8-11&12-2000)


Funeral services for Willie C. Crawford, 79, of Harrisburg, died Thursday at Regional Medical
Center of NEA in Jonesboro, will be held at 2 Sunday afternoon at the Jackson's Harrisburg
Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Kenneth Corbit officiating. Burial will follow in
Potter Memorial Cemetery at Lepanto.
Nieces will serve as active and honorary pallbearers.
Born in Morgantown (Bee Branch), he was a factory worker, farm worker and was of the Baptist
belief. He was a WWII Army veteran.
Survivors include one daughter, Wilma Jean Dobbins of Harrisburg; two grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lorraine King Crawford, one
brother and one sister.
Visitation will be held from 5 this afternoon until 9 this evening at the funeral home.




CROFT   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 12-17-2000)


Efford "E.O." Olsen Croft, 80, of Jonesboro, died Thursday at Beverly Health and Rehabilitation
Center in Jonesboro. Born in Harrisburg, he was a longtime resident of Jonesboro and was of the
Methodist belief. He was a World War II veteran.
Survivors include one daughter, Pamela Davis of Bay; one son, Dale George of Los Angeles, CA; two
sisters, Essie Richmond of Osceola and Ellen Fair of White Hall; two brothers, Ira Croft of
Edmondson and Homer Croft of Cleveland, Ohio and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be from noon until 1 p.m. Monday at St. Paul AME Church in Jonesboro.
Burial will be at the Davis Spur Cemetery in Bay, with Rev. Alphonso Vincent officiating, following
visitation. Sims-Woodard Funeral Service of Marked Tree has charge of arrangements.




CROUCH   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 7-26-2000)


Carlos R. Crouch, 84, of Harrisburg, died Tuesday at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in
Jonesboro. Born in Mayfield, KY, he moved to Harrisburg in 1953 and was the owner and operator
of Harrisburg Auto Clinic until he retired. He was a volunteer fireman and fire chief for
Harrisburg for more than 25 years and a member of the Harrisburg First Baptist Church for
approximately 50 years, serving as a deacon, chairman of deacons, Sunday School superintendent
and a member of the House and Grounds Committee. He was a World War II Navy veteran, a Mason
and a member of the Harrisburg Rotary Club.
Survivors include his wife, Naomi (Scoggin) Crouch of the home; three sons, Don Crouch, Gene
Crouch and Dickey Crouch, all of Harrisburg; one sister, Iva Lee Scoggin of Orange Park, FL;
seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister and two
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 Thursday morning at the First Baptist Church in Harrisburg,
with the Revs. Jerry Kausler and Captain Lovell officiating. Burial will follow in the Harrisburg
Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will be Ollie Brown, Thomas Hamrick, Gene Henderson, Hubert Mashburn, Charlie
Griffin and James Williams.
Honorary pallbearers will include the deacons of the First Baptist Church and Leon Eastin, Bill Ray
and Earnest Pierce Jr.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 this evening at the funeral home.



CROW   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 1-8-2000)


David Crow, 31, of Batesville, died Thursday (1-6-2000) in
White River Medical Center at Batesville.  He was a farmer and
was a member of the First United Methodist Church at Batesville.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Judy Crow of Batesville, one
brother, Lance Crow of Batesville; his paternal grandfather, Mack
Crow Sr. of Marked Tree; and his maternal grandmother, Mary Ellen
Shaw of Marked Tree.  He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar
"Little Mack" Crow.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 this afternoon at the Murphy Funeral
Home chapel in Marked Tree, with Rev. Rex Dickey officiating.  Burial
will be in Marked Tree Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors from 1 this afternoon until service
time at the funeral home.





CROWELL   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 11-26-2000)


George Thomas Crowell, 82, of Marked Tree, died Saturday at Baptist East Hospital in
Memphis, TN. He was a member of First United Methodist Church.
A former Marked Tree mayor, he served as city clerk for 47 years. He was a WWII Navy
veteran, a member of the Rotary Club, the initial organizer of Little League in Marked
Tree and a longtime American Legion baseball coach.
Survivors include one daughter, Tommye Crowell Chandler of Marked Tree; one son, John
Crowell of Columbus, MS; two sisters, Hilda Smythe and Jimmy Ruth Gooding, both of Louisville,
MS; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Monday morning at 10 at the First United Methodist Church in
Marked Tree, and with Bob Hager officiating. Burial will be at Marked Tree Cemetery, under
the direction of Murphy Funeral Home of Marked Tree.
Active pallbearers will be Robert Gill, Leroy Spurlock, James Minor Crowell, Arthur Halfacre,
David Johnson and L.D. Barnes.
Honorary pallbearers will include Grady Crowell, Phillip Calvert, Sidney Arnold, Edward Lee
Rogers, Dutch Parker, E.L. Shinaberry, Dr. V.B. Smith and Dr. A.B. Weir Jr.
Visitation will be from 4 this afternoon until 6 this evening at the funeral home.
For lasting memorials, the family requests that consideration be given to the First United
Methodist Church of Marked Tree or St. Jude Children Hospital of Memphis, TN.


MRS. CROZIER   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 2-22-2000; Trumann Democrat, 3-1-2000)


Miss Elizabeth Ann Crozier, 96, of 401 Carlson St., Trumann, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000,
at the family residence in Trumann.
Miss Crozier was born in Wickliffe, KY, May 26, 1903, to the late Joseph Alvin & Mary
Agnes McDonald Crozier Sr.  She had lived in Trumann since 1968 and was formerly of
Cairo, IL, where she taught high school for 45 years.
She taught in the Trumann School System form 1968 until 1980.  She was the past president
of the Illinois Pulaski Co. Teachers Assoc., the Mound City Junior Woman's Club, the Delta
Kappa Gamma Society and the Trumann Twentieth Century Club.
Miss Crozier was of the Episcopal faith and she attended the First United Methodist Church
in Trumann.  She was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe Crozier, Frank Crozier and
Fred Crozier Coleman; two sisters, Mary Crozier and Irene Crozier Herzfeldt and her parents.
Survivors include three nieces, Mrs. Dorothy Crozier Wright of Dallas, Mrs. Denise Colman
Postell of Florida and Mrs. Catherine Coleman; seven nephews, Joe Crozier Jr. of Memphis,
Hollis Crozier of Kappa Kauai, Hawaii, Alfred Crozier of Houston, TX, Joe Bruce Crozier of
Kensington, MD, Fred Crozier Coleman of Puducah, KY, Mike Coleman of NC, and Donald Crozier
Herzfeldt of Sheboyhan, WI; nine great nieces, 11 great nephews and several great-great
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 29 at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral
Home in Trumann with Rev. Pat Simms officiating.  A private burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery
in Jonesboro.
Pallbearers were Dr. Floyd Smith, Dale Harvison, Ray Knight, Eugene Pounds, Louis Beyersdorf,
Maurice McMillin and Jim Methvin.
Honorary pallbearers were the Twentieth Centuty Club and Delta Kappa Gamma.




CUNNINGHAM   
(The Jonesboro Sun, Tuesday, June 29, 2004)


HARRISBURG-Ray B. Cunningham, 78, of Harrisburg died Sunday, June 27, at Regional Medical Center of NEA.
Born at Camp, he had lived in the Harrisburg and Trumann areas most of his life.  He was an Army veteran, had worked
as a maintenance technician for the Singer Co. and was a Baptist.
Survivors include three sons, James Cunningham, Gary Cunningham and Jerry Cunningham, all of Bay; two sisters, Ruby
Propes of Jonesboro and Imogene Muse of Trumann; and three grandchildren, Wesley Cunningham and Wade Cunningham, both
of Trumann, and Angela Taylor Harrisburg.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Ann Cunningham; his parents, Grover Cleveland and Myrtel May Kirby Cunningham;
one brother, and one sister.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Gregg Funeral Home of Jonesboro, with Gary Brown officiating.
Burial will follow in Holly Springs Cemetery near Harrisburg.
Active pallbearers will include Chall Hill, Odell Everhart, Ronnie Everhart, Bill Hickman, Buddy Cox and Gerald Benson.
Honorary pallbearers will include Lowell Brooks and Delbert Loggins.  Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.




CURELL   
(The Jonesboro Sun, 5-20&21-2000)


Graveside services for Cecil C. Curell, 79, of Weiner, who died Wednesday at his home, will
be held this afternoon at 2 in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Weiner with J.B. Huber officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Weiner.
Active pallbearers will be Gene Caraway, Bill Reece, B.C. Gulley, Si Phillips and Kenneth
Gulley.
Visitation will be from 11 this morning until 1 this afternoon at the funeral home in Weiner.
A Protestant, he was a mechanic and a crop duster pilot as well as owner of Curell Mowing
Service. He graduated from a vocational school, was an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII and
spent most of his life in Weiner.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Curell of the home; four daughters, Dorothy Lee of Pensacola,
FL, Carolyn Rigali of Dallas, TX, Gloria Cole of Carlisle and Ann Guffey of Belton, MO; three
stepsons, James Paul George of Beaumont, TX, Eugene George of Dayton, TX, and Charles Russell
of Jonesboro; three stepdaughters, Ann Guffey of Belton, Rebecca Smith and Gloria Cole of
Carlisle; 27 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents
and three stepsons.
The family asks that memorials be made to the Oak Grove Cemetery fund.