Obituaries

Louise Shelton, 89, of Rector, Ark., passed away at her residence on March 12, 2020. She was born November 15, 1930 in Kensett, Ark., to the late, Walter Cordell and Emma (Cable) Cordell Talley. On July 21, 1947, at White Oak, Ark., she was married to Norman Shelton. He preceded her in death on January 4, 2018...

Cletta B. Redfairn, 101, of Princeton, Ind, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at The Waters in Princeton. She was born April 29, 1918, in Rector, Ark., to Carl and Iva (Lee) Gunn. She had been a resident of Hazelton, Ind. since 1943. She was a homemaker and loved to cook, quilt and sew. She attended the former Shiloh Methodist Church...

Goldia M. Goodman, 91, died April 4, 2020, in Piggott, Ark. Goldia was born in Knobel, Ark., to the late Lee and Flossie Mae (Nevalls) Young on January 29, 1929. Goldia married Dallas Goodman July 27, 1946, in Piggott. They were married for 36 years until Dallas' death in 1983...

Wilburn Delane Whitaker, age 79 years, of Millington, Mich., passed away Monday, March 30, 2020, at his home. He was born on December 30, 1940, in Piggott, Ark., the son of the late Wilburn Harley and Erma Pearl (Lingle) Whitaker. Delane enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time in his garden. He loved to 'tinker' and was always excited to find a good treasure at a second hand shop. Delane especially loved to have a cookout and spend time with his family...

Mary Jane Steward, 57, of Paragould, Ark., and formally of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 29, 2020, in Piggott. She was born on April 21, 1962, in Campbell, Mo., and was the daughter of Walter and Dorothy Collins. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Collins; mother, Dorothy Collins; husband, Leonard Steward; son, Bradley Joe Collins; and her brothers, Eddie Collins and Arnold Collins...

James Robert Hillyer, 68, of Jonesboro, Ark., departed this life, on Friday, March 27, 2020 in Jonesboro. He was born to the late Bob Hillyer and Marie Hillyer in Piggott, Ark., on March 3, 1952. Jim was a loving and beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. ...

Willie Hubert Day, 91, of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., passed away March 25, 2020. Willie was born in Lepanto, Ark., to the late William and Gladys (Knauss) Day. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frankie (Haile) Day. He is survived by a daughter, Pamela (Ivan Rodriguez) Day of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; his grandchildren, Brett Bennett, Brooke Case and Blanche Fuentes; his great-grandchildren, Zack Salamone and Josh Case; and one great-great-grandchild, Skye Whalen...

Bruce Martin Hall, 79, a longtime resident of Piggott, Ark., and formally of Blytheville, Ark., passed away March 26, 2020, at his home in Piggott. He was born on December 21, 1940, in East Prairie, Mo., and was the son of the late Raymond and Pansy (Wright) Hall...

Melva Ann Catterton, 80, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 22, 2020, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born on August 18, 1939, in Piggott, and was the daughter of Jessie Earl "Pete" and Leona (Crittendon) Vaughn. Ann was united in marriage to Paul Catterton on Sept. 28, 1957...

Ray Murray, 78, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 22, 2020, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on November 26, 1941, in Paragould, Ark., and was the son of Clarence "Red" and Pearl (Hyde) Murray. Ray was united in marriage to Dorothy Poe and she preceded him in death on Dec. 31, 2009. He then was united in marriage to Mona Latimer, who survives...

Juanita Haley, 90, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 16, 2020, at the Piggott General Baptist Nursing Home in Piggott. She was born on March 1, 1930, in Carryville, Ark., and was the daughter of Charlie and Ozzie (Grissom) Turner. Juanita was united in marriage to Stanley Clifton "Red" Haley on Dec. 27, 1948...

Janice Marlene Heffner, 71, of Cherokee Village, Ark., passed away March 15, 2020, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Ark. She was born on February 26, 1949, in St. Francis, Ark., and was the daughter of James and Opal (Moore) Brawner. Janice was united in marriage to Rickey Heffner on Dec. 16, 1965...

Marguerite Malone Smart, 98, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 12, 2020, at the Heritage Nursing Home in Kennett, Mo. She was born on February 20, 1922, in Greenway, Ark., and was the daughter of the late Hightower and Ida (Moore) Crowson. She was united in marriage to W.F. "Dub" Smart on March 7, 1942. He preceded her in death on December 13, 2014, after over 70 years of marriage...

Maxine Elizabeth Craft, 88, of Paragould, Ark., and previously of the Knob community, passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born on August 7, 1931, to the late Arthur W. and Emma Althea Massey in Greenway, Ark...

Larry Jolly, 69, of Marmaduke, Ark., passed away March 10, 2020, at his home. He was born to the late Marvin and Margaret (Priest) Jolly. Larry spent his life preaching. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and just being outdoors enjoying God’s country...

Ralph James Dalton, 92, of St. Francis, Ark., passed away March 9, 2020, at his home near St. Francis. He was born on June 11, 1927, in near Chalk Bluff, Ark., and was the son of Jack and Hattie (Boyd) Dalton. Ralph was united in marriage to Ada Louise Sanford on Oct. 6, 1947, and to this union two children were born...

Shelby Jean Mullins, 81, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 10, 2020, at Magnolia Manor in Piggott. She was born on May 26, 1938, in Advance, Mo., and was the daughter of Norman and Gertie (Bess) Davis. Shelby was united in marriage to Donald Ray Mullins on Jan. 11, 1958...

Margaret Lee Shreeves was born August 23, 1947, to Everett W. and Helen Martine Miller in St. Louis, Mo. She passed away March 3, 2020, at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House, Jonesboro, Ark. She graduated from President William McKinley High School in 1965, and enrolled in Bethesda School of Nursing. She graduated in 1966, and spent over 40 years in the nursing field...

Edward McFarlin, 84, of Trumann, Ark., passed away March 2, 2020, at the Monette Manor in Monette, Ark. He was born on January 27, 1936, in Campbell, Mo., the son of Olen and Eathel (Case) McFarlin. Edward was united in marriage to Wanda Louise Brittingham on April 11, 1957, and to this union two sons were born...

Thomas Ray Green, 77, of Rector, Ark., passed away on February 25, 2020, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro, Ark. He was born to the late Mabern and Francis (Rogers) Green in Caruthersville, Mo. T Thomas was an avid arrowhead hunter. He loved anything to do with hunting, trapping and fishing. He also enjoyed working on a Trackhoe...

Wanda Louise McFarlin, 83, of Trumann, Ark., passed away February 19, 2020, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born on October 27, 1936, in Rector, Ark., and was the daughter of Ralph and Cora (Epperson) Brittingham. She was united in marriage to Edward McFarlin on April 11, 1957, and to this union two sons were born...

Oleta Clayton, 92, of Rector, Ark., passed away on February 23, 2020, at the Green Acres Nursing Home, Paragould, Ark. She was born to the late Orba and Auda (Chilcutt) Oliver at Boydsville, Ark. Oleta was a faithful member of the Boydsville Church of Christ. She was a homemaker who enjoyed caring for her family, quilting, sewing, canning and gardening...

Peggy Ann Finley, 75, of Rector, Ark., passed away February 23, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born on August 17, 1944, in Clarkton, Mo., and was the daughter of the late Mary Estella McCreary Martin. Peggy was united in marriage to Carl Finley on Dec. 31, 1960, and to this union three children were born...

Larry Boyer, 76, of St. Francis, Ark., passed away February 16, 2020. He was born on March 19, 1943, in St. Louis, Mo., and was the son of Oval Matlock and Ida (Garrison) Boyer. Larry was united in marriage to Barbara (Lovelady) Boyer on April 5, 1964...

Billie C. Cash, 85, of Panama City Beach, Fla., went home to be with the Lord February 13, 2020. He was born January 12, 1935, in Piggott, Ark., moving to Anderson, Ind., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Okeechobee, Fla. then finally to Panama City Beach. He was a member of the National Guard, loved the Miami Heat, fishing, tennis, bird watching and reading. He was an Amoco Oil dealer while living in Anderson and Ft. Lauderdale. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, papaw and great-papaw...

Norma Stinebrook, 93, of Piggott, Ark., passed away February 17, 2020, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Mo. She was born on September 9, 1926, in St. Louis, Mo., and was the daughter of Roy "Cabbage" and Delores (Moore) Green. Norma was united in marriage to Neeley Stinebrook on Jan. 25, 1944...

Norma Cline Carr, 99, was born on July 8, 1920, to Joseph and Effie Mae Cline. She died on February 15, 2020, at Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehab in Jonesboro, Ark. She and Ben Carr were married Aug. 12, 1939. They were longtime members of the Hopewell Community, and she was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Paragould, Ark...

Marion Weldon Hale, 79, of West Plains, Mo., and formerly of Rector, Ark., passed from the cares of this life on Monday February 17, 2020, at his residence. He was born on August 16, 1940, in the Crockett community to the late William Herbert and Versie A. (Raney) Hale. Marion was of the Baptist faith and served our country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the VFW and was a mechanic...

Joe Nell Flynt was born January 14, 1929, to Elmer and Mary Flynt in McIennan County, Tex. She departed this life on February 17, 2020, at the General Baptist Nursing Home, Campbell, Mo. She was preceded in death by both parents; one sister, Vesta Mae Flynt; three brothers, Hubert (Thelma), JG and Charles (Harrietta) Flynt; and one great niece, Leigh Anne Kippeny (Tadd)...

Kenneth Fort, 83, of Piggott, Ark., passed away February 8, 2020, at home in Fredericktown, Mo. He was born on October 3, 1936, in St. Francis, Ark., and was the son of Bill and Lydia (Harmon) Fort. Kenneth was united in marriage to Sally Fort on Feb. 2, 1954, and to this union two sons were born...

Ricky Manning, 64, of Rector, Ark., passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, Jonesboro, Ark. He was born in St. Louis, Mo., to Troy and Betty (Jenkins) Manning. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Manning, and a sister, Karen (Manning) Caprano...

Jerry William Cooper, 86, of Jonesboro, Ark., passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born February 2, 1934, in Rector, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents, Onnie Lloyd Cooper and Mary Delilah (Hill) Cooper, of Rector, and one sister, Bettie Jane Dudley, of Piggott, Ark...

Connie Johnson, 60, of Piggott, Ark., passed away February 7, 2020, in Piggott. She was born on September 9, 1959, in Piggott, Ark., and was the daughter of William and Thelma (Causey) Johnson. Connie was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her daughter, Julie Chacon; grandson, Addison Hicks; granddaughters, Jasmine Chacon and Isabel Chacon; daughter, Jana Reyes; granddaughters, Alyssa Kinard, Alexis Kinard and Kiley Reyes; great-grandson, Sylus Hall; son, Gary Duft, Jr.; grandsons, Cayden Duft and Matthew Duft; brothers, Russell (Martha) Johnson and Chris (Rita) Johnson; mother, Thelma Johnson; and a host of nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.. ...