Obituaries

Earnest Everett Reeder, 80, of Greenway, Ark., passed away November 18, 2020, at his home. He was born in Peach Orchard, Mo., and was the son of the late James and Ella Reeder. He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings. On Oct. 26, 2020, he was united in marriage to Venita Brown...

Ozella Faye Taylor, 88, of Nimmons, Ark., passed away November 21, 2020, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Mo. She was born on December 2, 1931, in Nimmons, and was the daughter of the late William Tell and Della (Webster) Bowman. On Nov. 20, 1949, she was united in marriage to Edward "Bud" Taylor and to this union four children were born...

Willard Joseph Iberg, 85, of Piggott, Ark., passed away November 10, 2020, at the Piggott Community Hospital, in Piggott. He was born on January 23, 1935, in Plum City, Wisc., and was the son of the late Roy Ernest and Viola (Buchholz) Iberg. He was united in marriage to Ruby Carlene Milde on Sept. 13, 1958, and to this union four children were born...

Donald Keith Keene, 76, of Clarkton, Mo., passed away on November 17, 2020. He spent a full life on the family farm, of which he was very proud. Donald believed in giving and enjoying life. He did that by being involved with the Children’s Home, participating at the Nursing Home and being an active member of his church. He felt honored to be the Treasurer for many years...

Genevieve Winifred Blue, 98, of Piggott, Ark., passed away on November 16, 2020, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott. Genevieve enjoyed a lifetime of gardening and raising flowers. She was a member of Gravel Hill General Baptist Church, at St. Francis...

Ruth Carolyn Hill, 78, of Jonesboro, Ark., passed away on November 15, 2020, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was the daughter of the late Ethridge “Bokum” and Reba McKeel. Carolyn previously taught in the Rockwood School District and was a member of the Lawson Road Church of Christ...

Stacy Wade, 53, of Middle River, Md., passed away November 12, 2020, at Stella Maris, in Lutherville, Md., after a long fight against cancer. He was born on January 28, 1967, in Piggott, Ark., to Paul and Mary Wade. Stacy was united in marriage to Laura (Wellman) Wade on March 5, 2011...

Linda Sue (Cavaness) Parrish, 73, of Marmaduke, Ark., passed from the cares of this life to be with Jesus on Thursday November 12, 2020, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born on May 6, 1947 in Rector, Ark., to the late Raymond and Pearl (Davidson) Cavaness. ...

Roger Dale Stokes, 60, of Piggott, Ark., passed away November 7, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was born October 13, 1960, in Kennett, Mo. As a young boy he loved to fish and hunt with his Dad. Playing high school football for the Piggott Mohawks was a great time in his life. ...

On Saturday, November 7, 2020, Jim Hinkle passed away at the age of 79, in Piggott, Ark., from complications of Parkinson disease. Jim was born on March 10, 1941, in Piggott, to Bob and Mozella (Featherston) Hinkle. He is survived by one son, Robert Hinkle of Jonesboro, Ark.; a step-grandson, Weston Cissell of Bassett, Ark.; two step-children, Amanda Downhu and Gus Morris of Atlanta, Ga.; and two step grandchildren; one sister, Janette White and husband, Billy White of Conway, Ark.; two nephews, Wade and Lance White; and one great-nephew, Spencer White.. ...

Randol Scott “Randy” Caldwell, son of Pat (Holmes) Caldwell and the late Don Caldwell, was born April 15, 1961, in Kennett, Mo., and departed this life on November 3, 2020, at the age of 59 years, six months and 19 days. Randy married Paula Merrell on Oct. 1, 1988...

Virginia Joyce Bateman, 83, of Rector, Ark., passed away on October 17, 2020. She was born to the late John Thomas and Cecilia (Cole) McFall in Paragould, Ark. Joyce was a family-orientated lady, who was happiest when cooking for her family and spoiling the grandchildren--and then later the great-grandchildren...

Michael Eugene Coleman, 69, of Piggott, Ark., passed away November 1, 2020, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born November 26, 1950, in Holcomb, Mo., to Bill and Henrietta Coleman. Eugene retired after many years from Emerson Electric in Kennett. ...

Pharis Dean Edwards, 85, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Piggott Community Hospital, in Piggott. He was born on March 9, 1935, in Piggott, and was the son of the late Delmar and Myrtle (Haywood) Edwards. Pharis was united in marriage to Peggy (McDowell) Edwards on Sept. 2, 1967, and to this union three children were born. On August 30, 2011, his wife, Peggy, preceded him in death...

Linda York, 76, of Campbell, Mo., passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. Linda, daughter of Clint and Georgia(Bollinger) Mayo, was born on Sunday, January 9, 1944. She was co-owner and operator of York’s Quick Shop in Campbell...

Thelma Eldridge, 73, of Piggott, Ark., passed away October 27, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was born on November 14, 1946, in Naylor, Mo., and was the daughter of John and Mamie (Summers) Shephard. Thelma was united in marriage to Billy Eldridge in September of 1971...

Joe Henderson, 83, of Piggott, Ark., passed away October 21, 2020, at Piggott General Baptist Nursing Home, in Piggott. He was born on August 16, 1937, in Hill County, Tex., and was the son of the late George Dewey and Ida (Hester) Henderson. Joe was united in marriage to Gail Lynn Neely, in Holly Springs, Miss., on Nov. 29, 1958. This union was blessed by three children, Joseph Cleaon Henderson, Jennifer Lynn (Henderson) McPherson and James Dewey Henderson...

Sue Calvin, 83, of Paragould, Ark., and formerly of Rector, Ark., passed from this life on Monday October 19, 2020, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born to the late Zelbert and Ida (McDonald) Wagner on July 24, 1937, in Rector...

Sandra (Byrd) Routszong, 75, of Piggott, Ark., passed away October 15, 2020, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born on July 11, 1945, in Clopton, Tenn., and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Irene (McMahon) Byrd. Sandra was united in marriage to Alex Routszong on July 27, 1985...

Jo-Ann Hoots, 77, of Rector, Ark., passed away October 12, 2020, at her home in Paragould, Ark. She was born on December 18, 1942, in St. Francis, Ark., and was the daughter of George and Eulale (Dalton) Clark. Jo-Ann was united in marriage to Gerald W. Hoots on June 13, 1959, and he preceded her in death on December 8, 2015...

Earlin Dwayne “Slim” Moore, 98 years old, passed away on October 12, 2020. He was a lifetime resident of Rector, Ark. Slim loved his family and the land, and was a farmer for 50-plus years. He was a member of the Evangelical Methodist Church at Hargrave Corner...

Jordan Kelsey Benson, of Rector, Ark., passed from this earth on October 7, 2020. Jordan loved life and enjoyed it to the fullest. She dearly loved her cat. She was always busy drawing, writing short stories, reading and eager to assist her neighbors anytime they needed. Her dream was to swim with the sharks...

Charles Robert " Bob" Tanner, 90, of Mountain Home, Ark., formerly of Piggott, Ark. passed away October 7, 2020, at RiverLodge Assisted Living in Mountain Home. He was born on March 26, 1930, at Piggott, and was the son of the late George and Eva (Hampton) Tanner...

Faye Metz, 94, passed away September 23, 2020, in Danbury, Conn. Faye was born May 8, 1926, in Marmaduke, Ark., the daughter of Elbert and Ester (Hopper) Jenkins. Faye always loved school. She graduated from Marmaduke High School in 1943, where she was a member of the Beta Club and played basketball...

Justin Burdain Gilbee, 16, was born on March 20, 2004. He left this life on October 4, 2020. Justin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ricky Vaughn; his Granny, Lillian Vaughn; and grandmother, Linda Bricker. Justin leaves behind his parents, Jennifer (Vaughn) and Michael Hargrove and Joe and Kylee Gilbee; his brothers, Zachary, Landon and Waylon; and other

Spencer Dewayne Hardin, 20, of Piggott, Ark., passed away October 4, 2020. He was born on December 23, 1999, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., and was the son of Kevin Wayne Hardin and the late Cherie Campbell. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Robert Hardin; and paternal great-grandmother, Betty Hardin...

nez Williams, 95, of Saint Peters, Mo., passed away September 30, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born on October 31, 1924, in Bono, Ark. and was the daughter of Tillman and Stella (Forrest) Slayden. Inez was united in marriage to Henry Williams on Sept. 30, 1939...

Betty Jean Holland, 89, of Piggott, Ark., passed away October 2, 2020, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott. She was born on January 10, 1931, in Marmaduke, Ark., and was the daughter of Ezra Dee and Helen (Craig) Crouch. Betty was united in marriage to Gene Wallace Holland on Dec. 23, 1950...

Carl Eugene Pollard, 83, of Piggott, Ark. passed away October 2, 2020, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. He was born on October 19, 1936, in Pollard, Ark., and was the son of Dallas Layton and Elma Marie (Webster) Pollard. Carl was united in marriage to Betty Lou Dover on Nov. 11, 1954, and to this union three children were born...

Jimmy D. Mobley, 77, went home to be with Jesus on September 16, 2020, at his home in Grain Valley, Mo., with his family beside him. Jimmy was a loving, caring, compassionate husband, Dad and brother and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him...

Jerry Anderson, 53, of Piggott, Ark., passed away September 26, 2020, at his home. He was born on November 21, 1966, in Flint, Mich., and was the son of Jerry and Carrie Anderson. Jerry was united in marriage to Jacquita ( Morrow) Anderson on Nov. 8, 1986...