Obituaries

Harold Piland, 83, of Piggott, Ark., passed away February 17, 2019, surrounded by his family in Mountain Home, Ark. He was born on June 17, 1935, in Greenway, Ark., and was the son of Boman and Olive (Haley) Piland. Harold was united in marriage to Wilda Marie Williams on March 12, 1955, and to this union two sons were born...

Roger Scott Trammell, 28, of Piggott, Ark., passed away February 16, 2019, in a car accident near Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born on June 12, 1990, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., and was the son Ronald Scott Smith and Kim Trammell. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Smith, and grandfather, Gerald Trammell...

Jimmy Lee Thompson Sr., 73, of Piggott, Ark., passed away February 13, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was born on September 4, 1945, in Granite City, Ill., and was the son of Wesley and Lacolian "Peggy" (Bauman) Householder...

Major(Ret.) Ronald R. Niederkorn, 72, a longtime resident of Dover Plains, N.Y., passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at his home in Dover Plains. Mr. Niederkorn was a registered nurse at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System, Montrose Campus, in Montrose, N.Y. He completed his Register Nurse Program at the Dutchess Community College...

Cathy Manning, 62, of Rector, Ark., passed away on February 16, 2019, after a very brave fight against cancer. She was a courageous woman that was determined to win the battle. Cathy will long be remembered for her work with the youth at First General Baptist Church, her many hours of working with Helping Hands, all the years that she helped organize the Labor Day Parade, her special ability to getting her family and friends involved also, her many years of performing as Office Manager for Crockett Oil Company and Hamilton Farms and most of all her love for her husband, daughter, special grandson and her nephews and other family and friends.. ...

Kennith Delane Loveless, 69, of Greenway, Ark., passed away February 13, 2019, at the St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born December 13, 1949, in Greenway, and was the son of Obie Boyd Loveless and M. Evelyne (Green) Loveless. Ken was united in marriage to Patsy Gail Bradshaw on April 7, 1972, and to this union two children were born...

Thelma Louise Ellis, Louise as she insisted on being called, was born April 23, 1931, in Piggott, Arkl, to Frank and Nelda (Johnson)Settlemoir. She left this earth behind and entered into the arms of Jesus on February 13, 2019, at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. On December 24, 1952, she was united in marriage to Rev. J.D. Ellis and to this union two children were born...

Randol Lee Mikel, 59, of Piggott, Ark., passed away February 13, 2019, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on March 23, 1959, in Clarkton, Mo., and was the son of James William Mikel and Graphel Sue (Thrasher) Mikel Crum...

Edgar Lee Bradford, 88, of Rector, Ark., died February 10, 2019, in Jonesboro, Ark. Edgar was born June 21, 1930, in Greenway, Ark., to the late Edgar and Gladys (Shaw) Bradford. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Arletta (Bergeron) Bradford; his brothers, Jim Bradford, Darryl Bradford and Gilbert Bradford; and two sisters, Glenda Berry and Lilly May Bradford...

Rita Lynn (James) Ollis, 51, of Piggott, Ark., passed away February 7, 2019, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born on September 7, 1967, in South Bend, Ind., and was the daughter of Charles and Linda (White) James. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Lee James...

Charles Wilburn Batten, 79, of Lafe, Ark., passed away on February 9, 2019, at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital, Paragould, Ark. He was born to the late Henry and Beatrice (Huckabay) Batten in Clay County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Wanda Jones,...

Annie Raymond, 51, of St. Francis, Ark., passed away February 6, 2019, at her home. She was born on June 24, 1967, in Kennett, Mo., and was the daughter of Bud and Virginia (Crittenden) Demay. Annie was united in marriage to Timothy Charles Raymond on June 18, 2004...

Hughey Linam, 104, of Wynne Ark., and formerly of Rector, Ark., passed from this life on Sunday February 3, 2019, at Crossridge Community Hospital in Wynne. He was born on July 28, 1914, in Rector, to the late Clifford and Mamie Etta (Carr) Linam. Hughey was a farmer and also worked alongside his wife, Mary, in their upholstery shop for many years...

Berneda Dees, 95, of Piggott, Ark., passed away January 31, 2019, at Magnolia Manor in Piggott. She was born on July 30, 1923, and was the daughter of Herbert and Neatie (Edwards) Haywood. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert E. Haywood; mother, Neatie Haywood; husband, Lawrence Dees; brothers, Vernon Haywood, Doyne Haywood and Larry Haywood; sisters, June Thompson, Lorene Staples, Thelma Moreland, Betty Perry, Almerita Haywood and Bonnie Perry...

Ray Pobst, 94, of Piggott, Ark., passed away January 31, 2019, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on December 27, 1924, in Pollard, Ark., and was the son of the late Louis Ray and Mary Alice (Kemper) Pobst. Ray was united in marriage to Patsy Underwood on Oct. 4, 1947, and to this union four children were born...

Monola Earline Johnson, 90, of Nimmons, Ark., passed away January 31, 2019, at her home in Nimmons. She was born on January 18, 1929, in Carryville, Ark., and was the daughter of Joseph Earl Book and Alice Pearl (Byrd) Book. Earline was united in marriage to Charles Denver Johnson on March 31, 1945, and to this union three children were born...

David Boyster, 66, of Pollard, Ark., passed away January 29, 2019, at Pollard. He was born on June 15, 1952, in Newport, and was the son of Lawrence "Duck Boyster" and Ruby (Keen) Boyster. He was united in marriage to Debra Fay Smith on March 4, 1971, and to this union three sons were born...

Billie Wayne Davis, 82, of Piggott, Ark., passed away January 29, 2019, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on December 29, 1936, in Pollard, Ark., and was the son of William "Pete" Calvin and Mildred Rosalie (Easterwood) Davis...

Maggie Louise Parrish, 82, of Piggott, Ark., passed away January 26, 2019, at her home in Piggott, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 27, 1936, in Peach Orchard, Ark., and was the daughter of George and Era Mae(Crews) Kemper. Maggie was united in marriage to Eugia "Rex" Parrish on Nov. 12, 1949...

Frances Elizabeth Beckley, 91, of Rector, Ark., passed away on January 28, 2019, at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital, Paragould Ark. Frances will be remembered for her beautiful quilts and her canning abilities that allowed her family to enjoy her good food all year long, especially her pies...

Donald Causey, 86, of Walnut Ridge, Ark., passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at his residence. He was born July 24, 1932, in Pollard, Ark., to Homer and Dora (McKenney) Causey. On Nov. 5, 2016, he married Margie White in Pollard. Don was co-owner of the Otasco store from 1966 to 1982 and was a carpenter. He was a deacon at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Walnut Ridge...

John L. Moore, 82, of Success, Ark., passed away on January 22, 2019, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. Mr. Moore was born September 5, 1936, in Success. He was a retired farmer who enjoyed watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ...

Kenneth Grubb, 72, of Corning, Ark., passed away January 21, 2019, at his home. Mr. Grubb retired from Clay County Electric Cooperative after 22 years. He proudly served in the U.S. National Guard. His favorite hobbies included training and riding horses and mules, and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Corning...

Donald Ray Burris, 88, of Piggott, Ark., passed away January 17, 2019, at Piggott General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott. He was born on January 27, 1930, in Crockett, Ark., and was the son of William and Clara (Throgmorton) Burris. Donald was united in marriage to Carolyn Burris on March 28, 1958...

Ethel May (Dover) Mohler, 70, of Paragould, Ark., passed away January 16, 2019, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born on July 1, 1948, in Pollard, Ark., and was the daughter of William and Wilma (Lingle) Dover. Ethel was united in marriage to Larry G. Mohler on Dec. 20, 1969, and to this union two children were born...

Melda Mae (Shelton) Cavaness, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, was born July 14, 1933, in Rector, Ark., and passed from this life on January 2. 2019, in Bakersfield, Calif., where she had presided with her husband and family for many years...

Dorothy Gatewood, 95, Cherokee Village, Ark., formally of Rector, Ark. entered Heavans gates Monday, January 14, 2019, at Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab Center in Ash Flat, Ark. Mrs. Gatewood, the daughter of the late George and Florence (Bruce) Stout, was born July 9, 1923, in Butler County, Mo. She was of the Pentecostal faith...

Maxine Kemp, 92, of Fayetteville, a retired educator, died Sunday, January 13, 2019, at her home. Born July 6, 1926, in Malvern, she was the daughter of Max and Grace Baker. Maxine attended high school in Stilwell, Okla. An outstanding student, she began her studies at Ouachita Baptist College in Arkadelphia at age 16 and earned a bachelor of science degree in chemistry...

Ronnie “Ron” Shipley, 64, of Jonesboro, Ark. died peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Prior to moving to Jonesboro, he was from Rockford, Ill. He was formerly the Chief Building Official and Director of Code Enforcement and and served as the Jonesboro City Planner. He was also a Licensed FHA, VA and HUD Inspector...

Sylvia Shepherd, 94, of Corning, Ark., passed away on January 11, 2019 at Corning Therapy and Living Center, in Corning. Mrs. Shepherd was born October 5, 1924, in the Crockett, Ark. community. She was retired from Brown Shoe Factory in Piggott, Ark. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, quilting and spending time with her family. She was a member of McDougal Church of Christ, McDougal, Ark...

Kenneth Kirk, 73, of Pollard, Ark., passed away on January 10, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on March 26, 1945, in Michigan, and was raised in Pollard by his grandfather, Willie Kirk. Kenneth worked for Penzel Construction Company for several years. ...

Ruby Bratcher McComb, 87, of Piggott, Ark., passed away January 9, 2019, at her home in Piggott. She was born on August 5, 1931, in Greenway, Ark., and was the daughter of Lonnie and Geneva (Davis) Petty. Ruby was united in marriage to Glen Preston McComb on Jan. 15, 1949, and to this union two sons were born. He preceded her in death on November 5, 1978. She was united in marriage to Paul R. Bratcher on Nov. 26, 1979, and he preceded her in death on September 21, 1998...

James "Jim" Seldon Pillow, 81, of Greenway, Ark., passed away January 7, 2019, at his home. He was born on September 1, 1937, in Trumann, Ark., and was the son of Seldon and Myrtle (Smith) Pillow. Jim was united in marriage to Joyce Adavee Gilbee on Sept. 17, 1960...

Ruth Ann (Woolbright) Perryman, 74, of Barling, Ark., formerly of Jonesboro, Ark., passed away January 3, 2019, at Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith, Ark. She was born on October 2, 1944, in Rives, Mo., and was the daughter of William and Lossie (Nunnery) Woolbright. She grew up in Piggott, Ark., and was a longtime resident of Jonesboro...

Roy Rogers, 75, a lifetime resident of Greenway, Ark., passed away on January 4, 2019, at the Piggott Community Hospital, Piggott, Ark. He was born August 11, 1943, to the late Obe and Thelma (Hickerson) Rogers. He was an Emerson Electric retiree who worked in maintenance and could fix anything...

Wilma Umillia (Phillips) Allen, 93, of Halls, Tenn., formerly of Pollard, Ark., passed away December 31, 2018, in Halls, Tenn. She was born on February 20, 1925, in Boydsville, Ark., and was the daughter of the late Odis and Georgia (Bradberry) Phillips...

Kay Beaton, 72, of Higden, Ark., died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, after a six year battle with multiple myeloma. Kay was born October 16, 1946, in Marmaduke, Ark., the daughter of Willie “Bill” and Juanita (Rodgers) Baker. She attended Marmaduke High School, graduating in 1964, and Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, graduating in 1970...

Russell Williams, 76, of Piggott, Ark., passed away January 3, 2019, at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock, Ark. He was born on January 31, 1942, in Bardley, Mo., and was the son of George and Lois (Woodring) Williams. He was preceded in death by his father, George Williams; mother, Lois Williams; brother, Lindell Williams, brothers, Herschel Williams and Dan Williams; and sister, Louise Williams...

Camilla Nadine (Bricker) Cox, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Thursday January 3, 2019, at the Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. She was born in Piggott on May 28, 1923, to Troy and Veda Ethyl (Bess) Bricker, and was the oldest daughter of seven children. Surviving sisters are Getonia Clark of Florrisant Mo. and Colleen Arthur of Rolla, Mo. Predeceasing her were her parents and remaining brothers and sisters, Harley Bricker, Amon Bricker, Jane Groves and Foye Speer...

Janet Kay Parrish, 66, of Deepwater, Mo., passed away December 31, 2018, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on March 4, 1952, in Pekin, Ill., and was the daughter of the late Doyn and Magaline (Gipson) Yancey. Janet was united in marriage to Wallace Dale Parrish on June 27, 1970...

Lawanda Faye Flanigan was born July 5, 1932, in Ogelsville Mo., daughter of Ralph and Opal (Culver) Morris. Faye married James Huey Flanigan on March 2, 1950. She was the family matriarch and raised her family on a farm in Pollard, Ark. Faye died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. ...

Mary Linam, 105, of Wynne, Ark., and formerly a resident of Rector, Ark., passed away on December 30, 2018, at the Crest Park Nursing Home, in Wynne. She was born September 4, 1913, in Bloomfield, Mo., to the late William (Ed) and Effie (Moody) Davisson. Mary, and her husband Hughey, had an upholstery service in Rector. She was known by many for her beautiful handwork. Among her efforts, she crocheted the Lord’s Prayer which is on display in the Rector Community Museum...

Mary Francis Vannada, 78, of Piggott, Ark., passed away December 29, 2018, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born on August 31, 1940, in Piggott, and was the daughter of Charles and Willie (Johnson) Randol. Mary was united in marriage to Lendall Lee Vannada on Sept. 5, 1956...

Virginia Elaine Huggins, age 91, of Rector, Ark., died Friday, December 28, 2018, in Rector. She was born October 21, 1927, in Boydsville, Ark., a daughter of the late James Thomas Huggins and Bessie Elizabeth (Parsons) Huggins. Virginia was retired from Rector Sportswear and was of the Missionary Baptist faith...

Curtis Edward Conaway, 94, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away December 27, 2018, at the Cedargate Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff. He was born on August 5, 1924, in Clifton, Tenn., and was the son of the late John W. and Flora Mae (Wells) Conaway. He was united in marriage to Leona Young on Aug. 13, 1943, and she preceded him in death...

Sue Carolyn Langley, 83, of Paragould, Ark., formerly of Piggott, Ark., passed away December 26, 2018, at The Green House Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould. She was born on January 28, 1935, in Tigrett, Tenn., and was the daughter of William and Dorothy (Morris) Parham...

Sandra Benson, 76, of Piggott, Ark., passed away after a brave fight with Alzheimer’s disease on December 24, 2018. She was born on September 17, 1942, in Rector, Ark., to Conley and Versie (Jetton) Speer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Speer...

On December 24, 2018, at 5:10 p.m., a very strong and wonderful lady, Mary Maxine Chandler, went to Heaven. Maxine passed at her home in Cabot, Ark., with her four children present. She was greeted in Heaven not only by our God but by her husband Edward of 68 years. Her mother and father, Beulah and Thomas Mathers; her beautiful sisters, Louise Rice and Lorene Battle; and a great many more of family and friends of hers...

Earl Doyne Kegley, son of the late Rev. Lloyd and Marcella (Shelton) Kegley was born on July 19, 1939, in Holcomb, Mo., and passed away December 23, 2018, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Ark., at the age of 79. He was united in marriage to Janice Davis on May 29, 1960, and to this union two daughters were born...

Peggy Joyce Nagy, 79, of Piggott, Ark., passed away December 21, 2018, at the Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. She was born March 19, 1939, in Gideon, Mo., and was the daughter of the late Calyou and Eula (Meade) Ham. She was united in marriage to Robert Nagy and to this union six children were born...