Obituaries

Arvel Glen Pratt, 88, of Rector, Ark., passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at his home. He was born on October 24, 1930, in Happy Corner, Leachville, Ark., to William Walker and Katie Bell Shatley Pratt. He was a member of the Church of Christ, 5th and Pine, Rector, Ark. He worked for many

Helen Meacham Huffman Anderson completed her work here on earth on October 15, 2019. She is now in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A celebration of life is planned with visitation on Sunday, Oct. 20 and service on Monday. Details and a complete obituary is being handled by Spring Hill Funeral Home in Madison. For information please visit springhillfh.com...

Bennie Carter, 73 of Rector, Ark., passed away on October 18, 2019 at his residence. He was born to the late Eul and Nadine (Berry) Carter in Kennett, Mo. He leaves behind his loving wife, Bonnie (Lovins) Carter; his sons and daughter-in law, Keith and Tammy Lovins of Tacoma, Wash., Scottie Carter of Fresno, Calif. and Jody Carter of Virginia; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Ricky and Deana Holt of Paragould, Ark...

Kenneth James Strickler, of Jackson, Mich., passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019, at the age of 83. He was the son of Fred and Katherine (Haskett) Strickler, born April 24, 1936, in Piggott, Ark. Ken is survived by his two children, Sharon (Mike) Midena and Steven (Connie) Strickler; three grandchildren, Brandon (Brittany) Strickler, David (Amber) Midena and Maria Midena; eight great-grandchildren, Kaden, Noah, Rohnan, Isaac, Jordan, Remy and Elijah Strickler and Jaxon Midena; and special friends.. ...

Mary Rose Ella (Shannon) Layer passed from this earthly life on October 12, 2019, at St. Bernards Medical Center, Jonesboro, Ark. She was born to Omer and Callie Shannon on June 24, 1930, in Rector, Ark. She married Glenn Layer in 1948. Their union brought two sons, Eugene Floy and Dennis Glenn...

Sometimes, it is the quiet unassuming heroes beside us that make the biggest impact in our lives. On October 7, 2019, the world lost such a man. Billie Jean Warmath, 87, of Paragould, Ark., was born on January 21, 1932, in Piggott, Ark., to William Levi and Leona (Elkins) Warmath...

Lois Kirklin, 84, of Kennett, Mo., passed away on October 6, 2019, at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital, Paragould, Ark. He was born to the late Clarence and Linnie (Mifflin) Kirklin in Boydsville, Ark. Lois and his wife, Betty, were the owners of the Singer Sewing Machine Dealership in Kennett and then later became the owner of the Discount Furniture Store...

Joyce Benson, 48, of Rector, Ark., passed away October 2, 2019, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born on December 3, 1970, in Kennett, Mo., and was the daughter of Curtis and Marjorie (Green) Holifield. Joyce was united in marriage to Richard Benson on May 24, 1996, and to this union a daughter, Tana, was born...

Candace Hill, of Rector, Ark., passed away peacefully in her sleep September 30, 2019. Candy was born December 21, 1950, in Memphis, Tenn. She lived in many places before retiring to her hometown of Rector. Candy was preceded in death by her dad, HL “Chick” Hill; and sisters, Cherry Dyche and Kitty Williamson...

Doyne Parrish passed from this life at his home on Main Street in Rector, Ark., on October 2, 2019. He was born in Rector, July 11, 1933, and with the exception of his time spent in the military and short residences in Memphis and Fort Smith, he has been a lifelong resident of Rector. He was a Methodist in faith and a retired supervisor from Emerson Electric in Kennett, Mo...

Vona Jean Lowe, 85, of Piggott, Ark., passed away October 1, 2019, at Piggott General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott. She was born on February 9, 1934, in Hickoria, Ark., and was the daughter of Alfred and Lessie (Phillips) Toombs. Vona Jean was united in marriage to Woodrow Wilson Lowe on Dec. 24, 1960...

Betty Rundel Compton, 91, of Brookland, Ark., passed away September 30, 2019, at Green House Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould, Ark. Mrs. Compton was born February 7, 1928, on Newaygo, Mich. She was a homemaker who enjoyed going to church, making quilts, doing word search puzzles and spending time with her family and friends. She loved her puppy, Cocoa. In her younger years, she and her husband loved to fish and play dominoes. She attended Spruce Street Church in Jonesboro, Ark...

Dewey Smith Davis, 87, of Rector, Ark., passed from this world on September 25, 2019, at his residence. He was born to the late Arch and Fannie Mae Davis in Selmer, Tenn. He worked at Emerson Electric for many years and was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Rector...

Ann French, 78, of Fayetteville, Ark., and formerly of Rector, Ark., passed away on September 19, 2019, at the Washington Regional Hospice. First of all, she was a mother who dearly loved her family. She was a kind and generous teacher at Rector Elementary who was loved by her students. She also was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church while living in Rector...

Myra Naydean Nicley, 83, of Gainesville, Ark., passed away Friday, September 20, 2019. She was born September 18, 1936, to James and Imogene Meddress. Myra enjoyed working in her flower beds. She had a strong work ethic; there is not another woman who has worked harder than she has...

Rhonda Lucius, 66, of Rector, Ark., passed away on September 21, 2019, at the St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro, Ark. She was born April 16, 1953, to the late Chalmer and Sadie (Rhynes) Mills in Rector. Rhonda was a member of the Rector First Baptist Church, where she enjoyed being a children’s Sunday School teacher for many years...

Freddy Gene Hartsfield, 78, of Piggott, Ark., passed away September 21, 2019, in Piggott. He was born on July 2, 1941, in Leachville, Ark., and was the son of Fred and Pauline (Hood) Hartsfield. Freddy was united in marriage to Lucille Prince on Sept. 23, 1961...

Don Carlos Parton passed away at his home on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at the age of 87. Don was born in Piggott, Ark., to Joe and Dale (Cole) Parton. He is survived, and lovingly remembered, by his loving wife of 38 years, Marlene(Blancett) Parton; one son, Brian Keith Parton; three daughters, Donna (Doug) Kovac, Cathy (Kevin) Thomason and Melanie (Allen) Haywood; one brother, Claude (Helen) Parton; one sister, Dorothy Eskew; three grandchildren, Doug (Michelle) Kovac, Jamie Kovac and Denver Book; two great grandchildren, Kylie and Owen Kovac, and his grand-dog, Lucy.. ...

Boyd “Bob” Beecher, 81, of Corning, Ark., passed away September 19, 2019, at Rector Nursing and Rehab in Rector, Ark. Mr. Beecher was born February 3, 1938, in Neelyville, Mo. He was a farmer who enjoyed hunting, fishing, making knives, hunting arrowheads and working in his shop. He was of the Pentecostal faith...

Robert “Burrhead” Spears, 53, of Corning, Ark., gained his silver wings peacefully at home on September 15, 2019. Mr. Spears was born September 3, 1966, in St. Louis, Mo., to Charles Spears, Sr. and Roberta Spears. He was a welder who enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking, spending time at Snaggy Bend, spoiling his grandchildren and being on the farm...

Mikle Ray Crawford, son of the late Dorin Crawford and Flora (Barron) Crawford, was born September 29, 1967, and departed this life on September 13, 2019, at the age of 51 years, 11 months and 15 days. Mikle married Raquel Gibson on June 29, 1991. Mikle was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed life to the fullest. He had a big heart and loved helping others. Mikle was a member of Hitts Chapel Church...

Thomas Andrew Janes, III, was born June 21, 1934, and passed away September 9, 2019, in Spring Hill, Fla. Tommy was born in Bald Knob, Ark., to Thomas Andrew Janes, II, and Rose Beatrice (Cox) Janes, and had family ties to both Rector and Piggott, Ark. Tommy grew up in Piggott with five siblings, a love of sports and an inquisitive mind...

Franklin Neal Green, 81, of Piggott, Ark., passed away September 13, 2019, at his home in Piggott. He was born on August 6, 1938, in Crockett, Ark., and was the son of Eddie Franklin and Minnie (Reagan) Green. Franklin was united in marriage to Geneva Utley and she preceded him in death on May 18, 1987. He was united in marriage to Alta Mae Ridley on Oct. 6, 1990, and she preceded him in death on July 27, 2019...

Vince Blane Wilhite was born April 25, 1946, in Holcomb, Mo., and went to heaven August 29, 2019. Blane is survived by his wife, Charlotte; his son, Chris and wife Angie, and his best buddy his grandson, Branan; mother-in-law, Charlotte Hampton; sister-in-law, Melinda Baureis; nephews, Mark Kenner, Hamilton Hilfiker, Matt Baureis and John Baureis; along with other relatives and a host of friends...

Harlan Therrel Vaughn, 83, of Pollard, Ark., passed away September 8, 2019, at his home. He was born on August 26, 1936, in Pollard, and was the son of James and Francis (Kirk) Vaughn. He was united in marriage to Emma Lou (Conley) Vaughn on Sept. 6, 1956...

James C. Kennedy passed away Friday, August 30, 2019, at his home in Harlingen, Tex. He was 80 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Betty, with whom they had two girls, Denise Dunlevy of Harlingen and Crystal (and husband Dennis) Wilkins, of Arlington, Tex...

Rev. Johnny M. Williams, 80, of Rector, Ark., passed away on September 10, 2019. He was born on July 24, 1939, to the late Arley and Ona (Smith) Williams. Johnny married Kathryn Williams on May 2, 1992, in Canton Miss. He served in the Arkansas National Guard and United States Army Reserve and also served in the U.S. Army on active duty in Little Rock, during the integration of the Central High School...

Barbara A. Renard, age 83, passed on March 12, 2019, at home surrounded by her family in Madison, Ala. From birth until her passing, Barbara was the most caring and nurturing soul that anyone could have the honor of meeting. Her faith, love and heartwarming meals brought joy and comfort to those around her...

Charles Edward “Ed” McCarroll of Cherokee Village, Ark., age 90, passed away August 31, 2019, at Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab, Ash Flat, Ark. He was born to the late Clarence and Dora (Ballard) McCarroll on April 12, 1929, at Paragould, Ark. He was a pharmacist assistant for many years in Malden, Mo., and a realtor for 10 years in Bentonville, Ark., retiring from there to live in Pocahontas, Ark., for another 10 years then moving to Cherokee Village. ...

Brendan Lee Walters, 37, of Rector, Ark., passed away August 29, 2019. She was born on October 2, 1981, in Kennett, Mo., and was the daughter of Jackie Lee and Brenda Lynn (Roberts) Burns. She was united in marriage to Jonathan Fulton Walters on Feb. 18, 2015...

Danny Wells, 72, of Paragould, Ark., and formerly of Greenway, Ark., passed away on August 28, 2019, at the St. Bernard’s Medical Center, Jonesboro, Ark. He was born in Greenway to the late Newton Edward and Dorothy Jean (Hill) Wells Sr. He served our country in the United States Air Force...

Rickey Lynn Smart, 69, of Greenway, Ark. passed away August 26, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. Rickey was born on April 9, 1950, and was the son of Lavon "Sonny" and Erbadell Smart. Both Sonny and Erby preceded him in death...