Obituaries

Eva Mae Clardy, 90 of Rector, Ark., passed from the cares of this life on Friday November 26, 2021, at her residence. She was born on May 9, 1931, in Alabama to the late Bert and Corine Davis Brooks. Eva Mae was a dedicated member of the Rector First General Baptist Church and in her spare time enjoyed bowling, going on trips with her friends and spending time with her kids and grandkids. ...

Wanda Ward, 80, of Piggott, Ark., passed away November 24, 2021, at Piggott General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott. She was born on November 22, 1941, in White Oak, Ark., and was the daughter of the late Lonzo and Oneida (Beaton) Ward. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonzo and Oneida Ward; two sisters, Sharon Jones and Janet Stanfill; two brothers, Rhonny Ward and Jimmy Ward...

Deborah "Debby" Lynn McNeely of Piggott, Ark., passed away November 23, 2021 at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark., peacefully in her sleep. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Jean Harrell of Piggott, along with her two brothers Delaine and Dickie Harrell; and in-laws James and Faye McNeely of Pollard...

Carol Crittenden, 80, of Piggott, Ark., passed away November 21, 2021, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. She was born on September 11, 1941, in Greenway, Ark., and was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Haley) Roberts. Carol is survived by her two sons, Keith Crittenden and wife Karen of Jonesboro, Ark., and Tony Crittenden and wife Ashleigh of Piggott; three grandchildren, Tyler Crittenden and wife Brandy of Jonesboro, Brooke Clayton and husband Eric of Rector, and Cody Crittenden of Piggott; three great-grandchildren, Tuck Clayton, Stella Clayton, and Piper Crittenden; brother, Eugene Roberts of Piggott; two nieces, Fallon Russell and husband Brock of Piggott, and Bobbi Jean Roberts and wife Amy of Conway; two great-nieces, Alexis and Alyssa Russell; two great nephews Mack Russell and Blaze Roberts; and many other relatives and friends.. ...

Danny Earle Holifield died on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. Born on January 15, 1951, to Martha Jane (Glasgow) and Doyle Van Holifield. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Shirley Morton. Danny is survived by his wife Lura Ann (Stallcup) Holifield; daughter Amy (Holifield) Manchester, and her family Mike Zgaynor, Ella Zgaynor, and Kennedy Zgaynor of Poplar Bluff, Mo; daughter Dr. ...

Wayne Bauschlicher, 89, of Corning, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro. Mr. Bauschlicher was born in Corning on February 22, 1932. He was a retired farmer. He had proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed deer hunting and farming. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Corning...

Gary Dale Masterson passed from this life on November 14, 2021, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born and raised in his hometown of Rector, Ark., to Jessie and Edith Mae Masterson on October 19, 1949. Gary loved music and was a part of a family band that played gospel and old time rock and roll. ...

Kathy Smallmon, daughter of the late Kenneth Myers and Mona Hester Myers, was born on Sunday, February 9, 1969, in South Bend, Ind., and departed this life on Friday, November 12, 2021, at her residence in Rector at the age of 52 years, nine months and three days...

James Martin "Jim" Richardson, 90, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on June 21, 1931, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., and was the son of the late Don W. and Margaret (Cotner) Richardson...

Judy Lynn Kitchen passed away peacefully November 6, 2021. She was born in Rector, Ark., on May 26, 1948, to parents Clyde and Regina (Pruett) Kitchen. She was the second of four children; Danny, Carol and Brent. Survivors include her daughters, Lesley Landry (Michael Landry) and Lauren Milner (Jacob Milner) both of Benton, Ark. ...

Jerry Tracey Stewart, 84, of Pensacola, Fla., passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Jerry was born on December 10, 1936, in Groves, Tex., to Majie Palmer Stewart Upton and J.T. Stewart, his stepfather was Verlin Upton. He served 20 faithful and honorable years in the A.S.A. U.S. Army Intelligence from 1959-1980. Following that, he began a second career with Civil Service from 1980-2000 where he ultimately retired as the U.S. Postal Service Clerk in Gulf Breeze and Navarre, Fla...

Mrs. Laureen (Reen) Hart, passed away unexpectedly at Murray-Calloway County Hospital on November 1, 2021. She was born July 25, 1949 in Paragould Ark., the daughter of Cordies A. and Mary (Wagner) Gatewood. She graduated from Rector High School in 1967 and later worked at Fisher-Price in Murray, retiring in 2001...

Larry Lee Hall, 76, of Greenway, Ark., passed away November 7, 2021, in Greenway, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 14, 1945, in Steele, Mo., and was the son of the late James and Ruby (Powell) Hall. Larry has been married to Vickey (Brown) Hall for over 53 years...

James DeVaughn Fielder, 89 of Paragould, and formerly of Rector, passed from this life on Friday, November 5, 2021, at his residence. He was born on May 10, 1932, in Greene County to the late William Orla and Lola Oakley Fielder. James was a retired crane operator for Chrysler Corporation and in his spare time, enjoyed putting puzzles together and reading westerns. James loved baseball...

Frances Price Minton born March 23, 1926, in Greenway, Ark., passed away November 4, 2021, at her home at the age of 95 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late David and Hattie Payne Price. She was married to Charles R. Minton on December 18, 1943, and to this union three children were born. He preceded her in death in 1993...

Ethan Edward Baker of Jonesboro, Ark., slipped away peacefully into the arms of Christ Jesus October 31, 2001, at the age of 38. He is the son of former Brinkley resident, Ronald Patrick Baker and his wife Debra Jean Rogers Baker formerly of Van Buren, Ark...

Rex Dale Fielder, 85 of Olive Branch, Miss., passed from the cares of this life on Monday November 1, 2021, at his residence. He was born on May 18, 1936, in Rector to the late Orla and Lola Oakley Fielder. Rex was a member of the Church of God and served our country faithfully in the United States Marines...

Glendel Ray “Judge” Wagster, age 75, of Wright City, Mo., passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 29, 2021, at Garden View Care Center of O’Fallon, Mo., with family by his side. Glen was retired from the Ford Motor Company and loved filling his time with hunting, fishing, hanging out with his dog, Merle, watching westerns and running his Karaoke Cowboy business. ...

Vonda Sue (White) Gregory left this world to join her beloved husband and parents on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness. She was at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by loved ones. Vonda Sue was born to Charlie and Ada Arnold White on March 6, 1941. She was a member of Grace United General Baptist Church in Paragould...

Mark Forrest, 76, of Piggott, Ark., passed away October 26, 2021, near Conway, Ark. He was born on August 29, 1945, in Piggott, and was the son of the late Hershell and Gladys Juanita (McLeskey) Forrest. Mark lived a life of stories. Stories that he lived out, told often, and even recently started writing down. ...

Daniel Lee Burr, 53, of Piggott, Ark., passed away October 27, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 10, 1968, in Columbia, Mo., and was the son of Ronnie and Patricia (Howell) Burr. Daniel was united in marriage to Anita (Porter) Burr on August 22, 2020...

Patsy Ann (Holmes) Caldwell, daughter of the late Raymond and Lois Holmes was born February 26, 1940 in Kennett, Mo., and departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on October 27, 2021, at the age of 81 years old at her residence in Rector. Patsy married the love of her life, Billy (Don) Caldwell in Kennett, Mo., on May 30, 1958...

Lucy L. Gramling Winton was born in Paragould, Ark., on July 27, 1935, and passed away on Oct. 22, 2021, at the age of 86 years, at Piggott Community Hospital. Lucy was the daughter of Carlos Gramling and Ruth Gramling Warren,and a sister to Clarice Faucett and two infant brothers who all preceded her in death...

Jane Conyers, 72, of Rector passed away Oct. 19, 2021 at home. Mrs. Conyers was born Oct. 14, 1949 in Clinton, Ind. She was retired from Rector School District and Johansen Brothers Shoe Factory in Corning. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking, decorating, playing games, shopping flea markets and yard sales. Jane was a member and Sunday School Teacher at New Life Christian Center in Rector...

Philip Horner, 41, of Massachusetts, formerly of Rector, Ark., passed away suddenly on September 30, 2021. Philip was born on August 29, 2021, and was the son of the late Larry J. Horner of Rector and Benita (Viliani) Horner of Belmont, Mass. He is survived by his son Kayden Horner of Md.; brother Mark Horner of Tenn.; sister Sheryl White and brother-in-law Michael White of Md.; his nieces, Jacqueline Horner of Mass., and Bryanna and Julia Leonard of Md.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins...

Judy Glasgow, 74, of Corning, passed away October 12, 2021, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Mrs. Glasgow was born May 1, 1947 in Corning. She worked at Hart’s Furniture and BRAD in addition to being a homemaker. She enjoyed going to yard sales and flea markets, but loved taking care of and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was of the Pentecostal faith...

Maxine Arizonia (Pickney) Hayes was born in Hoxie, Ark., February 13, 1933, to the late Reverend Richard Clayburn (R.C.) and Laura Jane (Yates) Pickney. She was the oldest of five children. She gave her life to the Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 11 and was baptized in Milligan Ridge, Ark. After attending nine schools in a span of 11 years, she graduated from Senath-Hornersville High School in 1951...

Ricky Cote, 54, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away October. 5, 2021, at Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River, Mass. He was born on January. 31, 1967, in Las Vegas, Nev., and was the son of the late Richard and Patricia (Mann) Cote. Rick was united in marriage to Peggy Sue Baber on April 22, 2014. ...

Henry "H.A." Alex Wellman, 85, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Oct. 7, 2021, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on Feb. 1, 1936, in Carryville, Ark., and was the son of the late Thurman and Ruby Lee (Madison) Wellman. H.A. was united in marriage to Janet Vancil on Oct. ...

Matt Sutfin, 58, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Oct. 7, 2021. He was born on Jan. 28, 1963, in Ann Arbor, MI, and was the son of the late Cord and Renate (Klass) Sutfin. Matt was a graduate of Piggott High School and attended the University of Arkansas earning a Bachelors in Physical Education. ...

Alice Rosetta Bush With profound sadness we announce the passing of Alice Rosetta Bush, our loving and devoted mother. Rose went to be with our Lord in His heavenly home on Aug. 11, 2021. She was in her 79th year of life. Married to Joseph Bush for the past thirty-four years...

Teresa Jane Haywood Blue, 72, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Oct. 2, 2021, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born on Aug. 9, 1949, in Piggott, and was the daughter of Doyne and Wilma (Dunivan) Haywood. Teresa was united in marriage to Marion D. Blue on Dec. 26, 1967...