Obituaries

Ruby Juanita Guite, 80, passed away February 14, 2021, at her home in Piggott, Ark. She was born Ruby Juanita Williams on December 24, 1940, in Detroit, Mich. to parents Alvin and Nora (Seal) Williams.  She was a member of the Piggott High School class of 1959...

Tressie Marcelene McCord Schultz, 81, of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away February 19, 2021, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. She was born on June 9, 1939, in Piggott, Ark., and was the daughter of the late Melvin and Ollie (Hall) McCord...

Ralph M. “Hoss” Crafton, Jr., 73, of Corning passed away February 18, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Mr. Crafton was born October 15, 1947 in Corning. He graduated from Corning High School and attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. ...

Darla Faye Watson went to her Heavenly home February 12, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Darla was born to Owen and Reba (Crocker) Clayton on April 12, 1944 in Lake City, Arkansas. Darla was a former Union Organizer for Unite and worked at Rector Sportswear. Darla loved to cook for family and friends. She had a passion for shopping, traveling, growing her flowers, decorating for Christmas, having fun and enjoying life and always smiling...

Janet Renee Greenway Gunn, 57 of Rector passed from this life to forever be with Jesus on Monday February 8, 2021 in Paragould as the result of an accident. She was born on September 17, 1963 in Rector to Linda Louise Turner Greenway and the late Wilburn Ray Greenway...

Larry D. Ellis, 71 of Kaiser, Mo., passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at his residence in Kaiser. Larry, son of Samuel Nathan and Gladys (Massey) Ellis, was born on Thursday, September 29, 1949, in Senath, Mo. He was a retired factory worker...

Wanda Mae Hale, of Rector, Ark., passed from this world on February 11, 2021, at the age of 83. She helped feed many children over the years, working for 24 years as a cook in the Rector School District. Wanda was well known for her delicious chocolate rolls and delicious cooking. She also enjoyed fishing...

Merlin Dean Wilson, 85, of Piggott, Ark., formerly of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away February 9, 2021, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on December 12, 1935, in Trumann, Ark., and was the son of the late Earl and Loretta (Crowe) Wilson...

Lois “Snuchie” Yvonne Moseley, 83, of Jonesboro, Ark., passed away on Tuesday February 9, 2021, at Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born on October 18, 1937, in Peach Orchard, Ark., to the late E.J and Sally (Eddington) McClung. Snuchie was a waitress at Ken's in Rector and in her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, fishing and reading...

Marcus Allen Steward, 10, of Rector, Ark., passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Marcus was born in Rockford, Ill., on January 20, 2011, to David and Kassondra Steward. He is preceded in death by his father; grandfather, George Hopkins; great-great-grandmother, Beulah Steward; and great-great-grandfather, Norman Steward...

Delora Mae (Smith) Turner Blumenauer was born September 5, 1928, in Greenway, Ark., and passed from the cares of this life on Friday February 5, 2021, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott, Ark. Delora was the third daughter born to John Frank and Ethel Mae (Hodgson) Smith. ...

Randall Dean “Randy” Reeves, 68, of St. Louis, Mo., passed away on February 4, 2021, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in St. Louis. He was born on June 6, 1952, in St. Louis, to ElDoyce Reeves and Geneva (Utley) Green. He was preceded in death by his parents, ElDoyce Reeves and Geneva Green, and his stepfather, Frank Green. ...

Betty Louise (Cox) Parks, 84, of Piggott, Ark., passed away February 6, 2021, at NHC in Kennett, Mo. She was born on March 31, 1936, in Greenway, Ark., and was the daughter of Delbert and Bertha (Neely) Cox. Betty was united in marriage to Jack Parks on Oct. 8, 1952, and to this union three children were born...

Vikki L. Mick, 70, of Blytheville, Ark., passed away January 31, 2021, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. She was born on January 11, 1951, in Clay County, Ark., and was the daughter of Alvie and Wanda (Braman) Chilcutt. Vikki was united in marriage to Larry D. Mick on June 6, 1969, and to this union one son was born...

Barbara Jo Sittner Feher, of Winona, Mo., was born on August 21, 1946, in St. Louis, Mo., to Otto and Marion Pierce. She left this life on January 29, 2021. Barbara was an art teacher for more than 25 years. She held a Master’s Degree in Art I and II and a Master’s Degree in Art History. She was a well-respected art teacher for the Rector School District for many years...

Margie Lee (Hollis) Wesserling was born on March 26, 1928, and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on January 23, 2021, after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years; her parents, Linnie and Charley Hollis; brothers, Fred and Sidney Hollis; and sister, Bea Gilbert...

Sharon Wilson, age 73, of Conway, Ark., passed away Sunday morning, January 24, 2021, at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock, Ark. She was born on January 23, 1948, in Monette, Ark., to the late Earl Jr. and Johnnie Scott. Sharon was an educator for over 30 years, first teaching physical education then preparing students for the GED exam. She loved working with her students and celebrating their hard-earned success...

George Roger Wellman, 73, of Corning, Ark., passed away January 23, 2021, in a car accident near Pollard, Ark. He was born on January 30, 1947, in Piggott, Ark., and was the son of the late Thurman and Ruby Lee (Case) Wellman. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Douglas Wellman, and son-in-law, Stacy Wade, Sr...

Ira Francis Wood, 79, of Piggott, Ark., passed away January 23, 2021, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on July 22, 1941, in Taskee, Mo., and was the son of the late Clarence and Dessie (Boyer) Wood. Ira was united in marriage to Evelyn Hillis on July 19, 1965, and to this union three children were born. Evelyn preceded him in death in 1995. On May 28, 1996, he was united in marriage to Juanita Pinkard...

Linda Romine, 75, of Piggott, Ark., passed from this life on January 24, 2021. She was born to the late Eddie and Minnie (Reagan) Greene in the Crockett area, west of Piggott. Linda’s favorite pastime was spoiling the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, reading, fishing and spending time with her dog, Sam. She will be greatly missed by her family...

Mark Butler, 66, of Greenway, Ark. passed away January 22, 2021, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. He was born on November 28, 1954, in Little Rock, Ark., and was the son of the late Alvin H. and Eunice Emmeline (Stephens) Butler. Mark had many aunts and uncles including, Elbert and Thelma Stephens, Jay and Hazel Stephens, Leonard Stephens, Mary and Howard Crowson, Ellen and Paul O'Dell, Ruth and Pharis Conley, Elzie Butler, Earl Butler, Verline McKenney and Myreen Key...

Anna LouElla (Johnson) Book, 87, of Piggott, Ark., stepped into Heaven, January 21, 2021, at her daughter's house in Sidney, Ark. She was born January 7, 1934, in Piggott, Ark., to Alva and Freeda (Bolton) Johnson. LouElla attended the First Church of God of Piggott, where she was a song leader and Sunday School teacher. She loved her family and to garden, especially flowers...

John Leroy Walk, age 76, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was the beloved son of the late Eleanor Walk (York) and Keith L Walk; Dear brother to Janice (Larry) Whitler and Ruth Ann Walk (Mike Bruton). Dearest father of Steven (Sheila) Walk, Brian Walk, Jeff (Carrie) Walk, Craig (Jen) Walk. ...

Thelma May Johnson, 83, of Magnolia, Ark., and formerly of Piggott, Ark., passed away January 21, 2021, at The Springs of Magnolia Assisted Living Center, in Magnolia. She was born on December 21, 1937, in Pollard, Ark., and was the daughter of the late Homer and Dora (McKenney) Causey...

Orvil Eugene Nanney, 76, of Piggott, Ark., went to be with his Lord, Thursday, January 14, 2021, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on September 4, 1944, in Greenway, Ark., and was the son of the late Obbie and Mary Alyeene (Shaffer) Nanney...

William Michael Banks, 66, of Nimmons, Ark., passed away January 14, 2021, at his home. He was born on January 30, 1954, in Rector, Ark., and was the son of J.D. "Dude" and Magaline (Lemmons) Banks. William was united in marriage to Anita Louise Banks on Feb. 2, 1996...

Patricia Jo (Williams) Miller, 82, of Russellville, Ark., passed away, January 14, 2021, at her home. The daughter of O.B. and Maebelle (Gower) Williams, she was born August 3, 1938, in Piggott, Ark. She was a 1956 graduate of Judsonia High School and was a Teacher's Aid with Russellville School District, spending most her career at Dwight Elementary. ...

Randal Dewayne Dooley, 64, of Piggott, Ark., passed away January 9, 2021, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark He was born on February 16, 1956, in Rector, Ark., and was the son of John and Lola (Hirons) Dooley. He was preceded in death by his father, John Grover Dooley; mother, Lola Dooley; brother, Gary Dooley; sister, Patricia Long...

Cynthia Sue Sample, 66, of Mounds, Okla., passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was born June 13, 1954, in Piggott, Ark., and was the daughter of the late George “Buddy” Rogers and Barbara (Parker) Rogers. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Mary (Rogers) Vales...

Alice Lee (Vaughn) Lampp, of Piggott, Ark., passed away at the age of 92. She was born February 18, 1928, in Bono, Ark., to Arlie and Bea Vaughn. Alice was united in marriage to Clyde Lampp on March 20, 1953, in Greenway, Ark., and to this union one daughter, Judy, was born...

Linda Kay Gloe, age 73, of Troy, Mo., passed away suddenly on December 30, 2020. Kay was born on the family farm, outside of Piggott, Ark., on September 22, 1947. She was the daughter of Varland and Reba (Chapman) Dowdy. On Nov. 5, 1988, Kay married Emery V. Gloe...

Betty Jean Wright, 79, of Oklahoma City, Okla., passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at her home. Betty was born October 22, 1941, in McDougal, Ark., to the late Cordie Craig and Media (Craig) Conyers. She was a military wife, making a home wherever they were stationed...

Lois Harrison, 93, of rural Pollard, Ark., passed away January 5, 2021, at the Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. She was born on September 9, 1927, in St. Louis, Mo., and was the daughter of the late Roy and Delores (Moore) Green. Lois was united in marriage to Robert David Harrison on Nov. 23, 1950...