Obituaries

Pauline Vivian Jenkerson, 98, of Piggott, Ark., passed away April 19, 2019, at Piggott General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott. She was born on September 29, 1920, in St. Francis, Ark., and was the daughter of Van and Gracie (Pittman) Rodery. Pauline was united in marriage to Andrew Thomas Jenkerson on July 28, 1956...

Warren Porter Risener, 98, of Piggott, Ark., passed away April 13, 2019, at Piggott General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott. He was born on June 19, 1920, in Havana, Ark., and was the son of Solomon and Lula Blanch (Hood) Risener. Warren was united in marriage to Ruth Sample on Aug. ...

Darrell Ray Arnold, 49, of Paragould, Ark., passed away April 8, 2019, in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on June 26, 1969, in Elkhart, Ind., and was the son of Grady Thomas Arnold, Sr. and Barbara (Weatherspoon) Arnold Mullins. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Darean Burns; his father, Grady Thomas Arnold, Sr; grandparents, Victory Hazel Arnold, George Wesley Arnold, and Wilma and Wiley Dubar...

Francis Ann Warbritton, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away April 4, 2019, at the St. Louis University Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo. She was born on July 14, 1956, in McDougal, Ark., and was the daughter of Eulas and Geraldine (Hooper) Sutfin. Francis was united in marriage to Ronald Warbritton on Sept. 15, 1989...

Mary Adlene Birmingham, 90, of Rector, Ark., passed from this earth to a better place on April 8, 2019, at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital, Paragould, Ark. Mary was a member of the First General Baptist Church. She retired from Rector Sportswear. She will be greatly missed by her family...

Glenda Faye Chadwick, 79, of Piggott, Ark., passed away April 4, 2019, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born on August 15, 1939, in Marmaduke, Ark., and was the daughter of Revie and Mayme (Orrell) Bishop. Glenda was united in marriage to Clifton Michael Chadwick on Dec. 9, 1956...

Richard A. Lochner, M.D., 72, passed away at Starke Memorial Hospital, in Knox, Ind., on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Dr. Lochner was born October 5, 1946, in Ft. Wayne, Ind., to Carl C. and Golda (Draggoo) Lochner. He had lived in the Knox area for 12 years, relocating from Rector, Ark...

William Carl West, 74, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 28, 2019, surrounded by his family at Piggott Community Hospital, in Piggott. He was born on July 8, 1944, in Doniphan, Mo., and was the son of Luther and Rosie (Belcher) West. Carl was united in marriage to Evelyn (Milburn) West on April 25, 1966...

Jimmy Logan Dodd, 85, of Lafe, Ark., passed from the cares of this life on Wednesday March 27, 2019 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on November 21, 1933 in Knob, Ark., to the late Logan Dodd, Sr., and Ollie Mae Dodd. Jimmy was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church and was a farmer. He also served his country in the United States Army...

Renate Helga Frieda Schulz Conley Reeves, 85, of Piggott, Ark., also known as Grannie, passed away March 22, 2019, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Mo. She was born on January 13, 1934, in Salzwedel, Germany, and was the daughter of Adolf and Frieda (Palussek) Schulz. ...

Jackie Lynn Cowgur, 63, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 22, 2019, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on October 11, 1955, in Bloomfield, Mo., and was the son of William and Viola (Hardy) Cowgur. He was preceded in death by his father, William Cowgur; mother, Viola Cowgur; sister, Margaret Abernathy; and two brothers, William Cowgur and Gene Cowgur...

Earl Devon Young, 88, of McDougal, Ark., passed away March 20, 2019, at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning, Ark. He was born on June 4, 1930, in McDougal, and was the son of John "Buster" and Bertha (Stanley) Young. Devon was united in marriage to Norma Dean Read on July 23, 1948. He served in the United States Navy being honorably discharged in 1949. He was a longtime member of the Church of Christ...

Charles W. Tate, 84, of Rector, Ark., passed away March 17, 2019, at Rector Nursing and Rehab in Rector. He was born on January 27, 1935, in St. Francis, Ark., and was the son of Hershel Tate and Lorene (Stewart) Edwards. He owned and operated Farmer's Flying Service, in Piggott, in the early 1980s...

Darrel Loton Johnson, 94, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 15, 2019, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. He was born on January 7, 1925, in Piggott, and was the son of Rossie and Mary Belle (Vaughn) Johnson. Darrel was united in marriage to Betty Ruth Mobley on Jan. 7, 1951, and to this union three children were born...

Linda McGrew, 64, of Rector, Ark., passed away March 14, 2019. She was born on October 5, 1954, in Cardwell, Mo., and was the daughter of Youkon and Christine Howard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy McGrew; mother, Christine Howard; father, Youkon Howard; sisters, Connie Wisman and Glenda Sidenstricker...

Phillip Orey, 71, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 14, 2019, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born on October 29, 1946, in Memphis, Tenn., and was the son of James and Naomi (Irwin) Orey. Phillip was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Orey; father, James Carl Orey and mother, Naomi Irwin Orey...

Troy Willard Lindsey, 64, of Rector, Ark., passed away March 15, 2019, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on August 9, 1954, in Rector, Ark., and was the son of Jessie and Mary (Bratcher) Lindsey. When he was young, he loved playing baseball. He also loved to fish and ride horses...

Mary Edwards, 72, of Rector, Ark., passed away on March 15, 2019, at the Rector Nursing and Rehab. She was born December 23, 1946, to the late Lois Ellis and Ruthie (Dalton)Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Edwards; a brother, Everett Ellis; and a niece, Tammy Lindsey...

Barbara A. Renard, age 83, passed on March 12, 2019, at home surrounded by her family in Madison, Ala. From birth until her passing, Barbara was the most caring and nurturing soul that anyone could have the honor of meeting. Her faith, love and heartwarming meals brought joy and comfort to those around her...

Carol J. Wheeler, 62, passed away March 12, 2019, at her home in Rector Ark. Carol was born July 27, 1956, in Marmaduke, Ark., to the late Jessie and Mary (Bratcher) Lindsey. Preceding Carol in death are her parents, Jessie and Mary Lindsey; her husband, Ricky Wheeler; one son, Adam Wheeler; one sister, Delorse Gatewood; and two brothers, Jerry Lindsey and Troy Lindsey...

Beloved father, husband, grandfather and uncle, Larry Joe Burns of Rector, Ark., died on March 11, 2019, at the age of 70. He was born to the late Jessie and Stella Burns on Aug. 19, 1948. He is survived by his wife, (Brenda) Gail Burns; and their two daughters, Jeania and Scott Byrd of Jonesboro, Ark. and Heather Burns of Norman, Okla. He also enjoyed his three grandsons, Hunter and Beau Smith and Tony Chappell...

Henry Vernon Johnson, 94, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 11, 2019, at Piggott General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott. He was born on March 28, 1924, in Piggott, and was the son of Robert and Lula (Duty) Johnson. Henry was united in marriage to Bernice Nichols on Oct. 31, 1947...

Deloris June Bolton, 84, of Piggott, Ark., stepped into Heaven Friday, March 8, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Kerrville, Tex. She was born January 25, 1935, in Campbell, Mo., to Hardin and Nora (Adkins) Curtis. On Sept. 3, 1949, she was married to Robert Leroy Bolton...

Ola Mae Fraysher, born November 2, 1931, to Minnie and Day Luttrell, left us on March 5, 2019, to join the many family members who had passed on. Ola knew her time was near. She had been watching two beautiful red cardinals play on Marilyn's deck. They would come around 8:30 in the morning and stay around until 4:30. ...

Donald Ray Ellis, Sr., born February 25, 1953, received his wings March 7, 2019, at the age of 66 years and 10 days. Donald was born at Leonard, Ark., and lived all his young adult life in Rector. Donald had been fighting Parkinson disease and other health issues past 15 years and recently was moved to Oakview Nursing and Rehab in Calvert City, Ky...

Kathy Crews, 77, of Rector, Ark., passed away on March 5, 2019. She was born to the late James and Dorothy (Akin) Deniston. She and her husband owned the Western Auto store in Rector for many years and she later worked at Rector Downtown Drug. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ronnie Crews; her daughter and son-in-law, Debora (Debbie) and Michael Hunt; her grandsons, Kaleb Hunt and Joshua Hunt; her great-grandchildren, Azazel Hunt and Gemini Hunt; along with a host of other family and friends.. ...

Jessalie Lyndon Settlemoir Toombs, 96, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born September 5, 1922, to the late Grover and Mayme (Brady) Settlemoir. Jessalie lived a full life providing a comfortable, welcoming home and many wonderful meals from her garden for family and friends. ...

Jesse Thomas Stokes, 20, of Rector, Ark., passed from this life on March 5, 2019. He was born July 30, 1998, to Thomas Stokes and Carol Burns. He enjoyed being outdoors, helping anyone he could, working on his “Ford”; but his most prized and loved possession was his baby girl, Braylen Renee Stokes...

William Randal Midkiff, of Rector, Ark., passed from the cares of this life on Tuesday March 5, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 16, 1958, in the White Oak Community of Southeast Missouri to Lindol Midkiff and the late Freeda (Cavaness) Midkiff. Randal was a retired Deputy Sherriff for Dunklin County with 29 years of service...

Leona Sanders, 91, of Ozark, Mo., passed away March 1, 2019, at her home. She was born on April 18, 1927, and was the daughter of Fred and Martha (Hollis) Cowgill. Leona was united in marriage to John Sanders on Sept. 25, 1945. Leona was a member of the Church of Christ in Ozark. She worked as a beautician for many years...

Bonnie Virginia Calhoun, 91, of Rector, Ark., passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, at home surrounded by loving family. Mrs. Calhoun was born in Joplin, Mo., on December 11, 1927. She was a homemaker who loved taking care of and spending time with her family. She enjoyed listening to ol’ time gospel music and was Apostolic Pentecostal in faith...

William Haynes, 81, of Rector, Ark., passed away on February 28, 2019, at Rector Nursing and Rehab. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruth (Turbyville) Haynes; his wife, Elizabeth Haynes; a special grandson, Mitchell Page; and a brother, James Haynes...

Mikel Tracii Eagle-Ford, of Paragould, Ark., and formerly of Rector, Ark., passed away February 25, 2019, in Paragould, at the age of 28. Mikel was born June 7, 1990, in Kokomo, Ind., to John William Patrick Ford and Kristie Lynn Eagle. Mikel was preceded in death by his father, John William Patrick Ford; and maternal grandfather, Donald Eagle. ...

Aubrey Gene Sanders, age 77 years and 25 days, of Rector, Ark., passed from this life on February 24, 2019, at his home. He was born January 30, 1942, in Newark, Ark., to John and Rosalyn (Shown) Sanders who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Anna Sanders of Quebec Canada, and an infant brother, Charlie Sanders...

James Lynn Ellis, 71, of Rector, Ark., passed away February 24, 2019, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on January 4, 1948, in Leonard, Ark., and was the son of Robert and Virgie (Ellis) Riggs. James was united in marriage to Carrie Marie Ellis on June 4, 1973...

Mrs. Glenda Jean (Holcomb) Brewington, age 81, of Cookeville, Tenn., passed away Saturday February 23, 2019, at Bailey Manor in Cookeville. Glenda was born January 15, 1938, in Pollard, Ark., to the late Sidney and Geneva (Branson) Holcomb. She was member of Samaria Church of Christ...

Douglas Lemmonds, 87, of Greenway, Ark., passed away on February 22, 2019, at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital, Paragould, Ark. He was born to Walter Lemmonds and Grace (Nagle) McCaskill in Tipton County, Tenn. During his work years he was a Master Plumber, working on many of the Holiday Inns...