Obituaries

Barbara Jo Souheaver was born September 6, 1938, to Dallas and Vada Marie (Nesbitt) Souheaver, and left this world on May 18, 2022, at Rector Nursing and Rehab Center. She is survived by a nephew, Sam (Ann) Presley of Paragould, and her sisters Jean Cole of Rector, and Kay Smith of Oak Grove, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends...

Allen Daniel Harper, 85, of Russellville, Ark., passed away, Thursday, May 12, 2022. The son of Allen B. Harper and Nora E. (McInturff) Harper, he was born July 17, 1936 in Rector, Ark. He attained the rank of Airman 2nd Class with The United States Air Force where he served from 1957 to 1961. ...

John Delmar Watson, 98, of Piggott, Ark., passed away May 9, 2022, in his home. He was born on June 21, 1923, the son of the late Bert and Clara (Allen) Watson. John was united in marriage to Lorriane (Parker) Watson on December 8, 1949, and to this union one daughter, Clara, was born...

Enola Jane Shepard, 93, passed away at her home, Sunday, May 8, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was born December 12, 1928 in Burdette, Ark., to James Edgar and Verna T. Hoover Self. As a very young child, the family moved to Kennett, Mo. She married Melvin Arley Shepard at First Baptist Church, October 1, 1947. ...

Mary Lois (Warren) Rogers was born on September 9, 1939 in Crockett, Ark. (Clay County), to the late Frances Marie (Wiley) and James Jack Warren. Mary loved her family and her church. She was a huge fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Jeopardy. She was preceded in death by her parents: her loving husband: Donald Rogers: sisters: Nettie King, Frances Grissom, Dolores Collier, Hazel Randolph, Birdie Kobbe and one brother Marion Lee Warren...

Billie Jean Banks, 68 of Rector, Ark., passed away on May 1, 2022, at her home. She was born in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Thomas and Agnes (Dowdy) Bell. Billie dearly loved her family and anything to do with Elvis Presley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Dennis Banks and a son: Jeremy Banks...

Lola Mae Wells, 76 of Paragould, passed away on May 1, , at Belle Meade. She was born to Lawrence and Lennie Mae (Burns) Allison in Paragould. Lola enjoyed traveling, riding bicycles and shopping. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Bill Brown and Danny Wells and a son: Joseph Lynn Bolton...

Earlene Williams passed away on April 28, 2022, in Warrenton, Mo.. She was born September 1, 1929 in Greenway, Ark., to the late Johnny Earl and Pearl Parrish Graddy. She was united in marriage to Buell B. Williams on June 14, 1947. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters Troy Graddy, Gerald Graddy, Hullon Graddy, Bobby Joe Graddy, Jimmie Graddy, and two sisters Imogene Gray and Geneva Gray, and two sons Larry Williams and Toby Williams...

Ron Williams, 65, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, April 23, 2021 at Rector Nursing Center. He had lived in Jonesboro since 1975, moving here from Rector. He was a member and a deacon at Temple Baptist Church. He was very active in the youth ministries. ...

Charles Raymond Foster, 69, of Piggott, Ark., passed away April 21, 2022, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on May 19, 1952, in Holcomb, Mo., and was the son of the late Clarence and Georgia (Shirley) Foster. Charles is survived by his two daughters, Holly Crabtree of Piggott and Billy Jo (Tony) Millsap of Rector; two sons, Anthony (Malinda) Foster of Paragould, and Kenny Foster of Kennett; seven grandchildren, Wyatt Crabtree of Piggott, Tyler Rand of Piggott, Dylan Foster of Oklahoma, Jacob (Morgan) Foster of Missouri, Kayla Foster of South Korea, Heidi Millsap of Kennett, and T.J. ...

Patricia Holifield, 55, of Piggott, Ark., passed away April 22, 2022, at her home in Piggott. She was born on May 12, 1966, in Pontiac, Mich. Patricia was united in marriage to Phillip Holifield on July 20, 2004. Patricia is survived by her husband, Phillip Holifield; two daughters, Lura (William) McNabb, Jenna (Benjamin) Bryant; step-daughter, Aimi Hobbs and step-son, Lisuke Holifield; four granddaughters, Arya Wallace, Arwyn Wallace, Gwendolyn McNabb, and Kerisma McNabb; and many other relatives and friends.. ...

Garnetta June (Mills) Thomas was born on June 4, 1932 in Clay County, Ark., to the late Edith (Lovelady) and Johnny Williams Mills. She was raised by her loving grandparents WA and Ida Mills and walked through this life for the next 89 years, 10 months and 15 days until God called her home on April 19, 2022 at the Rector Nursing and Rehab Center...

Homer Harrell Melton, 81, of Piggott, Ark., passed away April 15, 2022, at Piggott General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott. He was born on June 1, 1940, in Piggott, and was the son of Thurman and Lula Bell (Stokes) Melton. Homer was united in marriage to Georgia Clifton on May 21, 1987...

Oral "Leon" Johnson, age 84, of Maryland Heights, Mo., died at home on Sunday, April 10, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. He was born December 12, 1937 in Piggott, Ark., to Tinker and Virdie Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Julian Johnson of St. Louis, Mo., and sister Barbara Myers of Ferguson, Mo...

Bonnie Shelton, 78, of Greenway, Ark., passed away April 11, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 23, 1944, in Fresno, Calif., and was the daughter of Cleveland and Ethel (Pankey) Burrow. Bonnie was united in marriage to J.C. Shelton on March 23, 1994...

George Louis Scott, 83 of Marmaduke passed away at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott. George was born to the late Frank and Maggie (Brown) Scott in Florence, Ala. George loved life, but most of all he loved his wife: Barbara (Cobb) Scott. They spent many happy years together. His extra time was spent fishing, gardening, raising flowers, helping his neighbors with their yards and playing with his grandkids...

Bud Davis, 83, of Pollard, Ark., passed away April 10, 2022, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. He was born on December 26, 1938, in Dunklin County, Mo., and was the son of the lateThomas and Brooksey (Miller) Davis. Bud was united in marriage to Connie (Kowens) Davis on February 23, 1963...

Donald Wayne Beal, age 68, of Rector, died Friday, April 8, 2022, at his home in Rector. Born in Memphis to the late Leslie and Maddie Lucille McFall Beal he was raised in Manila and had attended Manila Public Schools. He worked several years as a self-employed carpenter and general contractor before joining Greenbrier American Railcar Industries in Marmaduke. ...

Genada Glover, 80, of Houston, Tex., passed away March 16, 2022 at her home. She was born on December 3, 1941 to the late Ural and Mamie Gordon Glover of Piggott, Ark. She is preceded in death by three brothers, Gaylon Glover of Holcomb, Mo.; Charles Glover of Independence, Mo.; and Carl Glover of Paragould, Ark...

Dollie Harber Jensen, 91, of Maumelle and formerly of Rector passed away on March 29, 2022 at the Arkansas Continue Care Hospital in Jonesboro. Dollie was a life- long learner and teacher. Dollie graduated from “The School of Hard Knocks.” At the age of 43, (after having her 4 children go through college) she decided to go to college herself. ...

Dennis Calhoun, 74, of Dix, Ill., formerly of McDougal, passed away March 29, 2022 at home in Dix. Dennis was born March 16, 1948 in McDougal. He was a cook who owned many restaurants throughout his career. He loved joking around and making people laugh while spending time with his friends and family. He also enjoyed collecting Coca-Cola merchandise and eagles. He loved helping the less fortunate...

Michael “Keith” Smith, 61, of Jonesboro, passed from this world on March 28, 2022. Keith was a man who was loved by many, especially his family. He was a pharmacist who worked for St. Bernard’s where he had many friends he cherished. Keith was very witty and loved to laugh and tell jokes. Keith was devoted and loved his family with all his heart...

Betty Jean Hardin, 97, passed away on March 25, 2022. She was born in Paragould, Ark., to the late Bessie and Ernest Earl. Betty spent her lifetime in Greene and Clay Counties. She was a loving mother to her two sons, wife and homemaker. As a farmer’s wife she did the task at hand. She enjoyed being at home reading, sewing and cooking. She loved the Lord and gospel music...

Fayeon Pounds, 94, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 25, 2022, at Piggott General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott. She was born on September 18, 1927, in Broseley, Mo., and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Lillie (White) Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband, RC Pounds; son, Richard Lynn Pounds; grandson, Ryan Pounds; daughter, Shelia Kay Pounds; and brother, Sterling Hill...

Curtis Mallard, 80, of Merrillville, Ind., passed away March 25, 2022, at Spring Mill Nursing Home, in Merrillville. He was born on July 5, 1941, in Pollard, Ark., and was the son of the late Walter and Altie (Reed) Mallard. Curtis was united in marriage to Shirley (Baker) Mallard on January 5, 1963...

Garnet Brenda “Red” Hardin passed away on March 23, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. Brenda was known and loved by many. Her family always came first and they knew it. She worked at Rector Sportswear as an Instructor for 31 years. She coached her daughter’s softball team for 10 years. ...