Obituaries

Joyce Hoggard, 81, of Piggott, Ark., passed away May 22, 2019, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. She was born on February 23, 1938, in Clay County, Ark., and was the daughter of Alfred and Oneida (Pittman) Gatlin. Joyce was united in marriage to Cornelious "Punk" Hoggard, on Dec. 15, 1955, and to this union two children were born...

Teresa Ann (Stahl) Williams, of Piggott, Ark., was born November 2, 1960, to Elwanda Miller and the late J.C. Miller, and passed away at age 58 on May 17, 2019. Teresa is survived by her son, Tyler Williams; daughter, Karri Soileau; brothers, Tim Stahl, Paul Stahl, Sam Stahl and Jeff Miller; and grandchildren, Cole Stahl, Zoey Soileau and Holden Williams...

James Henry Dortch, 96, of Rector, Ark. went to meet his Heavenly Father on May 19, 2019. He was a Man of God and a devoted servant to his Master and Lord. Pastor James loved to preach and had done so for 70 years. He magnified the Lord and exalted His name as he mentored, taught and served others. Pastor James wrote numerous theological papers and was awarded a Doctor of Divinity in 2003 from Oakland City General Baptist College...

Verna Lee Blake, 85, of Piggott, Ark., passed away May 16, 2019, at Piggott General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott. She was born on January 15, 1934, in Piggott,, and was the daughter of Orlie and Thelma (Beckley) Woodard. Verna was united in marriage to Donald W Blake on Sept. 7, 1952, and to this union two children were born...

Gary Don Robinson, 74, of Rector, Ark., peacefully entered the gates of heaven on May 17, 2019, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. Don was born on March 2, 1945, to the late Everett and Mildred (Dickinson) Robinson in Paragould, Ark. Don was united in marriage to Debbie Davis on Dec. 20, 1967. They were blessed with two sons, Joshua and Judson...

Albert Donald Vangilder, of Pine Bluff, Ark., went home to be with his Lord on May 7, 2019, at the age of 85. He was born on July 30, 1933, to Rudy and Mary Thomas Vangilder in Rector, Ark., where he would go on to spend his formative years. When he wasn’t in school, Albert was helping on the family farm and playing baseball...

Amelia Lurene Vangilder, 91, of Rector, Ark., passed from the cares of this life on Tuesday May 7, 2019, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Ark. She was born on February 4, 1928, in Greene County, Ark., to the late Linsey Herbert and Olla Belle (Collier) Seay...

On the morning of May 12, 2019, Billy “Joe” Crosno, of Hoxie, Ark., went to be with the Lord. He passed peacefully in his home at the age of 78. Joe was born to Coy and Helen (Patterson) Crosno on December 22, 1940, in Boydsville, Ark. In 1962 he married Jean Crosno in Hammond, Ind., and together they raised two sons, Mike and Steve Crosno...

Kathy Lynn Hatcher, 60, of Rector, Ark., passed from the cares of this life on Thursday May 9, 2019, at her residence. She was born on September 30, 1958, in Rector, to Janice (Hardin) Hatcher and the late Olin Wesley Hatcher. Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Olin Wesley Hatcher...

Charles Marion Ward, 90, of Heber Springs, Ark., passed away May 9, 2019, in Heber Springs. He was born on June 7, 1928, in Clay County, Ark., and was the son of Charlie and Hazel (Totten) Ward. He was united in marriage to Ethellea (Gregory) Ward on Sept. 15, 1948...

Alice Lee Cochran Gregory, of Piggott, Ark., died peacefully in her home with her family on May 3, 2019, at the age of 88 after begrudgingly facing pancreatic cancer for a brief period. She was right with God and just wanted her family to be ready to live on well without her. ...

Oscar Otto Gunn, 86, of Piggott, Ark., passed away May 2, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 29, 1932, in Mounds, Ark., and was the son of the late Ora Otto and Bessie Irene (Jackson) Gunn. Oscar was united in marriage to Albertine Smith and to this union seven children were born...

Sandra Kaye Willcockson,75, of Paragould, Ark., passed away April 28, 2019, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born September 4, 1943, in Piggott, Ark., to William and Bronnie (Lane) Bridges. She loved to follow her grandchildren to all of their activities such as sports and pageants. She also loved to travel with companion Doug McLeskey. She worked for The School of 21st Century and attended Piggott High School...

Louis Fithian,76, of Rector, Ark., passed from this life on April 28, 2019. He served his country as a Police Sargent in Detroit, Mich., a job from which he retired. Louis was a man that enjoyed his family gathering around and playing golf. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Lola (Nettles) Fithian...

Velma Inez Dowdy was born November 12, 1928, and left this world on the 27th of April, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 65 years, Charles “Pete” Dowdy; her mother and father, Walter “Tucker” and Lula Williams; an older sister, Geraldine Williams; and a younger brother, Billie Ray Williams. She is survived by a sister, Barbara (Bill) Martin of Rector, Ark. and a brother, Jim (Virginia) Williams of Vienna, Ill...

Alvis Turner, 68, of Van Buren, Ark., passed away Monday, April 22, 2019, at his home. He was born December 17, 1950, in Piggott, Ark. He was a retired electrical engineer with Mac Steel, and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvis Turner; and his wife, Regina...

Stanley “Stan” Lynn Graddy, 65, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at his home in Tyler, Tex. Stan is formerly of Piggott, Ark., born at his grandparents’ home on October 4, 1953, to J.E. and Una (Donner) Graddy. He was married to Jan Dewitt on March 10, 1982...

Anna Lou McGee, 74, of Cave Springs, Ark., passed away April 23, 2019, at her home in Cave Springs. She was born on August 4, 1944, in Piggott, Ark., and was the daughter of Walter and Mary (Luff) Rodery Wallace. Anna was united in marriage to Terry McGee on Dec. 19, 1972...

Pauline Vivian Jenkerson, 98, of Piggott, Ark., passed away April 19, 2019, at Piggott General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott. She was born on September 29, 1920, in St. Francis, Ark., and was the daughter of Van and Gracie (Pittman) Rodery. Pauline was united in marriage to Andrew Thomas Jenkerson on July 28, 1956...

Warren Porter Risener, 98, of Piggott, Ark., passed away April 13, 2019, at Piggott General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott. He was born on June 19, 1920, in Havana, Ark., and was the son of Solomon and Lula Blanch (Hood) Risener. Warren was united in marriage to Ruth Sample on Aug. ...

Darrell Ray Arnold, 49, of Paragould, Ark., passed away April 8, 2019, in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on June 26, 1969, in Elkhart, Ind., and was the son of Grady Thomas Arnold, Sr. and Barbara (Weatherspoon) Arnold Mullins. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Darean Burns; his father, Grady Thomas Arnold, Sr; grandparents, Victory Hazel Arnold, George Wesley Arnold, and Wilma and Wiley Dubar...

Francis Ann Warbritton, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away April 4, 2019, at the St. Louis University Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo. She was born on July 14, 1956, in McDougal, Ark., and was the daughter of Eulas and Geraldine (Hooper) Sutfin. Francis was united in marriage to Ronald Warbritton on Sept. 15, 1989...

Mary Adlene Birmingham, 90, of Rector, Ark., passed from this earth to a better place on April 8, 2019, at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital, Paragould, Ark. Mary was a member of the First General Baptist Church. She retired from Rector Sportswear. She will be greatly missed by her family...

Glenda Faye Chadwick, 79, of Piggott, Ark., passed away April 4, 2019, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born on August 15, 1939, in Marmaduke, Ark., and was the daughter of Revie and Mayme (Orrell) Bishop. Glenda was united in marriage to Clifton Michael Chadwick on Dec. 9, 1956...

Richard A. Lochner, M.D., 72, passed away at Starke Memorial Hospital, in Knox, Ind., on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Dr. Lochner was born October 5, 1946, in Ft. Wayne, Ind., to Carl C. and Golda (Draggoo) Lochner. He had lived in the Knox area for 12 years, relocating from Rector, Ark...

William Carl West, 74, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 28, 2019, surrounded by his family at Piggott Community Hospital, in Piggott. He was born on July 8, 1944, in Doniphan, Mo., and was the son of Luther and Rosie (Belcher) West. Carl was united in marriage to Evelyn (Milburn) West on April 25, 1966...

Jimmy Logan Dodd, 85, of Lafe, Ark., passed from the cares of this life on Wednesday March 27, 2019 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on November 21, 1933 in Knob, Ark., to the late Logan Dodd, Sr., and Ollie Mae Dodd. Jimmy was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church and was a farmer. He also served his country in the United States Army...