Obituaries

Mary Louise (Tanner) Bradford, 90, of Rector, Ark., passed from this life June 14, 2018, at Rector Rehab and Nursing Center in Rector. She was born August 23, 1927, in Clay County, Ark., and was the daughter of the late Robert Celeston "R.C." Tanner and May Rosetta (Trout) Tanner...

Wilma Jean Scott, also known affectionately as “Mamaw”, passed from this life on Monday June 11, 2018, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould, Ark., at the age of 83 years. She was born on September 3, 1934, in McDougal, Ark., to the late Floyd and Dorothy (Stanley) Bradshaw. ...

Trina Hackworth, 55, of Piggott, Ark., passed away June 6, 2018, at her home. She was born on June 4, 1963, in St. Louis, Mo., and was the daughter of Billy Gene Williams and Stella Mae Meade Romines. She was united in marriage to Ted Hackworth on Jan. 16, 1989...

Shelia Ann Burnine, 64, of Pollard, Ark., passed away May 30, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born on February 22, 1954, in St Louis Mo., and was the daughter of the late Charles A. Burnine and Velia Doris (Holland) Burnine Montgomery...

Sherman Levi Jorman, 74, of Piggott, Ark., passed away June 3, 2018, at the Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. He was born on January 3, 1944, in Chicago, Ill.,, and was the son of the late George Richard and Corrine Jacks Coyle. He was united in marriage to Grace Ann Massey on Jan. 3, 1963, and to this union three children were born...

Alice Marita (Dunaway) Bass, daughter of Margaret (Masterson) Dunaway and the late William (Bill) Dunaway, was born September 14, 1956, in Kennett, Mo., and departed this life May 26, 2018, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 61 years...

Mary Earlene (Neeley) Conyers, 96, of Rector, Ark., passed away May 31, 2018, at the Rector Nursing and Rehab Center in Rector. She was born on May 16, 1922, in McDougal, Ark., and was the daughter of the late Grover and Lula Neeley. She enjoyed quilting, reading the Holy Bible, bird watching and spending time with her grandchildren...

Josephine Matilda Crowson (known as Josie), a loving, generous and adventurous mother, sister, daughter, partner, friend and colleague, died May 28, 2018, in Fredericksburg, Va., after a long and brave battle with lung cancer. Josie is survived by her partner, George D. ...

Wesley Thomas Slaton, 77, of Piggott, Ark., passed away May 29, 2018, at the Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. He was born on May 31, 1940, in Nimmons, Ark., and was the son of the late George R. and Mary Lou (Stanley) Slaton. He is survived by his sons, Kurt Wayne Slaton of Piggott, Wesley Steven Slaton and wife Patricia of Dexter, Mo. ...

William David Hale, 48, of Rector. Ark., passed away on Monday May 28, 2018, at his residence. He was born on October 18, 1969, in Marysville, Calif., to Wanda (Walls) Hale and the late Windell Hale. David was preceded in death by his father, Windell Hale...

Danny Darrell Dortch, 74, of Rector, Ark., passed from the cares of this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday May 26, 2018. He was born on February 8, 1944, in the White Oak Community to James Henry and the late Wynell Seay Dortch. Danny was retired from the Farm Service Agency in Piggott after 33 years of dedicated service. ...

Kenneth Wayne Hampton, Sr., was born in Mounds, Ark., on September 1, 1939, to Floyd and Rosetta Hampton (Silkwood). Kenny died peacefully on May 26, 2018, at his home in Marmaduke, Ark., with his family at his bedside. He was 78 years, eight months and 25 days...

Jay Rigdon, 53, of Corning, Ark., passed away May 23, 2018, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. Jay was retired from L. A. Darling in Corning. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and camping. On Jan. 3, 2009, he married Sheila Clem and she survives...

Linda Jean Phares, 69, of Pocahontas, Ark., passed away Monday, May 21, 2018, at Randolph County Nursing Home in Pocahontas. Linda was born February 3, 1949, in Piggott, Ark., to Reuben Taft and Bernell Maxine (Smart) Estes. She was a beautician and a member of the Imboden Church of Christ...

Mary Taylor, 75, of Rector, Ark., passed from this life on May 18, 2018. Mary was born in Rector to the late Donald and Vera (Williams) Jones. She served as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years. During her years as a nurse, Mary poured her heart into taking care of her patients with her kind bedside manner, and loved working in the Critical Care Unit...

Kevin Rice, 53, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on May 16, 2018, at home. Mr. Rice worked at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. He loved fishing, taking care of his dog and spending time with friends. Survivors include his father, Gene Rice of Paragould, Ark.; a sister, Kim (Marty) Ward of Little Rock; his newphews Craig and River Rice and Cody and Tyler Ward; a niece, Raven Rice; great-niece and nephew, Abi and Zane; and special aunt Louise Miller...

Francine Ethel Howell, 66, of Piggott, Ark., passed away May 16, 2018, in Piggott. She was born on February 15, 1952, in Jackson, Tenn., and was the daughter of the late Reginald and Georgia (Bearden) Hogard. She was united in marriage to Jimmy Howell on July 7, 1984, and he preceded her in death on October 30, 2011. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her stepdaughter, Carla Blackwell...

Cynthia Suzanne (Hargrave) Robertson, 48, of Paragould, Ark., and formerly of Rector, Ark., passed from this life on May 12, 2018. She was doing one thing that she loved most and that was riding motorcycles with her husband, Mike Robertson. Cindy had one of the kindest spirits and souls, and a heart full of compassion and love. She was happiest spending time with Mike, their many friends and her family. She gave her life to Christ and was baptized in July 2014...

Sarah Magaline Murray, 85, of Rector, Ark., passed away on May 9, 2018, at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital, Paragould, Ark. She was born July 7, 1932, in Booneville, Miss., to the late George and Sarah (Donahoo) Warren. Sarah was well-known for her cooking talent. ...

Judy Ann (Porterfield) Sharp, 75, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018. Judy was born on December 29, 1942, in Piggott, Ark., to Eldrige Earl Porterfield and Maglene (Pillow) Porterfield. She had two brothers, Samuel Porterfield and Thomas Porterfield. ...

Vicky L. Meade, 67, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018, at the Rector Nursing and Rehab in Rector, Ark., under hospice care. She was born on April 7, 1951, in Detroit, Mich., and was the daughter of the late James D. “Jim” Jordan and Joy Sue “Helton” Jordan...

Brenda Glover, 71, of Holcomb, Mo, passed away May 2, 2018, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born on April 2, 1947, in Piggott, Ark., and was the daughter of the late Floyd “Tuck” and Mary Cathline (Speer) McCormick. She was united in marriage to Gaylon L. Glover on April 6, 1947, and to this union three children were born...

Billie Jane Farley, 53, of Rector, Ark., passed away on April 30, 2018. She was born on January 3, 1965, to Jimmie and Jane Pruett in Kennett, Mo. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jane Ann (Lindsey) Pruett. She is survived by her husband, Mike Farley; her son, Derek Williams of Rector; a step-son, Gerald Farley of Paragould; her pride and joy grandson, Levi Williams; her father, Jimmie Pruett; her sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Jason Lindsey; and her special nieces, nephews and many friends.. ...

Charles Albert Chilcutt, 72, of Piggott, Ark., passed away April 30, 2018, at his home. He was born on February 8, 1946, in Arkansas, and was the son of the late Albert and Selma Chilcutt. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jason A. Chilcutt; one brother and two sisters...

Ila Odean (Rowlett) Benson, born in Guy, Ark., to Cecil and Jessie (Poole) Rowlett on February 2, 1927, departed this life on April 29, 2018, in Rector, Ark. Odean married Doyce Dean Benson on July 17, 1946. Together, the raised five children in and around the community of Greenway, Ark. She retired from the Brown Shoe Company in Piggott. A life-long member of the Church of Christ, she devoted herself to the service of the Lord and to loving every member of her large and wonderful family...

Cleta Marie (Whitaker) Simmons, aged 104, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Rector Nursing and Rehab, Rector, Ark. Cleta was born August 17, 1913, in Rector, and was the daughter of John Reese and Pearl Cleveland (Hardin) Whitaker. Cleta was married to Auda Lee Simmons on Sept. 15, 1946, in Portageville, Mo. The couple settled in the Blue Cane community southeast of Rector where they were engaged in farming until their retirement...

JoAnn Lax, 80 of Lafe, Ark., passed from this life on April 27, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, Jonesboro, Ark. She was born November 18, 1937, to the late Floyd and Mary (Stricklin) Harrell in St. Louis, Mo. She was a woman who loved life and lived it fully each day with a smile. She enjoyed singing karaoke, going to the river to gamble, yard sales and auctions...

Coy Mauldin, 73, of Piggott, Ark., passed away April 26, 2018, in Kennett, Mo. He was born in Mt. Ida, Ark., on July 9, 1944, and was the son of the late Carl Alvin Mauldin and Margaret Lucille (Bean) Mauldin. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and his sister, Mary Yow...

JoAnn VanGordon, 80, of Corning, Ark., and formerly of Piggott, Ark., passed from the cares of this life on Monday April 23, 2018, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Ark. She was born on May 21, 1937, in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Everett and Etta Copeland. JoAnn was united in marriage on Sept. 9, 1961, to James VanGordon and to this union, two children were born...

Deborah Ellen Fuwell, 65, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018, at her home. She was born on February 6, 1953, in Jacksonville, N.C., and was the daughter of the late Hugh Near and Anne Morton Near Pendergraph. Her parents and her brother, James Edward Pendergraph, Jr., preceded her in death...

Bill Mode, 86 of Lakehills, Tex., formerly of Rector, Blytheville, Jonesboro and Paragould, Ark., passed away on April 19, 2018, at his home in Texas. Bill was the son of Jim and Hazel (Rowlett) Mode. He served our country in the U.S. Army for 23 years. ...

William Clyde “JR” Ross, Jr., 68, of Pollard, Ark., passed away April 18, 2018, at the St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on July 31, 1949, in Blytheville, Ark., and was the son of the late William Clyde and Emma Alice (Stephen) Ross...