Obituaries from October 2008

Stephen L. "Steve" Ryan, Jr Mr. Stephen L. "Steve" Ryan, Jr. was born on Sunday, January 8, 1939, son of the late Stephen Leo Ryan Sr., and Clara Christine Heckmann Ryan. Mr. Ryan died Tuesday, Sept. ...

John Thomas "J.T." Allen John Thomas "J.T." Allen, 89, of Trumann died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 at Skilcare Nursing Center in Jonesboro. Mr. Allen was born in Harrisburg and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. ...

Frances "Dot" Wallace Cook, 78, of Cave City, formerly of Payneway, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Mrs. Cook was a former member of Corner's Chapel Baptist Church for 58 years and...

Dorothy Orr, 74, of Bono passed away at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. She was born in Pittsburg, Miss., to William and Ludie McMinn Harmon. Dorothy graduated from Lepanto High School in 1952 and served as Miss LHS the same year. She was a homemaker, loving mother and helpmate for her husband, Marion. Dorothy was of the Baptist Belief...

James Edward Butcher, Jr., 60, of Marked Tree died Saturday, Oct. 4, at his residence. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eudell and Dovie Kent. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Robbins Butcher of Marked Tree; three sons, Lucan Jim Butcher of Three Rivers, Mich., Sparky Edward Robbins of Elk Hart, Ind., Lance Q. ...

Virginia Layman, 74, of Tyronza, died Sunday, Oct. 5, at her residence in Tyronza. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tyronza and owned and operated a clothing store. Survivors include two sons, Lynn Layman, Jr., of Imperial, Mo. ...

Mary Elizabeth Morrisett, 54, of Marked Tree died Saturday, Oct. 4 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was a member of the Church of God, a singer and a musician. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bert Busch and Garner Morrisett, Jr; her parents Eudell and Dovie Kent; her brother, Buddy Kent and two sisters...

Virginia Juanita Rogers, 86, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008 at her residence in Marked Tree. Born Sept. 27, 1922, she was of the Methodist faith. She was an avid homemaker for her family and assisted with the family candy, vending and photography business. ...

Robbie Ann Beal Robbie Ann Beal, 59, of Monette, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Jonesboro, she was the daughter of the late William Wallace and had been a Trumann resident for most of her life...

Charley Ray Meeker Charley Ray Meeker was born on Monday, March 6, 1922, son of the late Nute and Margaret Kent Meeker. Meeker died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 86 years 6 months and 26 days. ...

Gertrude Bossert Gravette Strucko of Little Rock, formerly of Mountain Home, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2008 at Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 3, 1923 to Anna and Richard Bossert of Trumann, and graduated as Valedictorian of Harrisburg High School in 1940. In Harrisburg she worked for the Neugebauer Dairy, a family business...

Russell Allen Wayne Johnson Russell Allen Wayne Johnson, infant son of Troy Alan Jr. and April Ann Johnson, was born on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 in Little Rock and died at UAMS in Little Rock on Oct. 8, 2008 at the age of 21 days...

Christopher Shannon Mitchell Shannon Mitchell of Paragould died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at the family residence in Paragould at the age of 39 years 5 months and 25 days. Mitchell was born on Thursday April 10, 1969 in Trumann and had lived most of his life in the Trumann area having moved to Paragould four years ago. ...

Osbon A. "Burtis" Stevens Osbon A. "Burtis" Stevens, 72, of Bay, joined his heavenly father and other family members Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 while surrounded by his earthly family. He was born in Mangrum and had lived in Bay for 36 years moving there from Illinois. ...

Dathel Clarice Cannon Coats, 75, of Trumann died Oct. 8 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Coats was born in Lepanto, and was a lifetime resident of the Trumann area. She was a homemaker, a landlord, insurance agent and a member of Viva Drive church of Christ of Trumann. ...

James Edward Butcher, Jr., 60, of Marked Tree died Saturday, Oct. 4, at his residence. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Robbins Butcher of Marked Tree; four sons, Lucan Jim Butcher of Three Rivers, Mich., Sparky Edward Robbins of Elk Hart, Ind., Lance Q. ...

Elsie Marie Mullins, 54, of Lepanto,died Oct. 9 at the White County Medical Center in Searcy. She was born May 27, 1954 in Bakersfield, Calif. She was a homemaker and a member of the Etowah Pentecostal Church of God...

On Tuesday, Oct. 7, Quaniah Mychela Perry died. She was born to Latonia Turner and Quantralis Perry in Little Rock on Sept. 30, 2003. She was an adorable young girl who loved to hear music, have people talk to her and let her roll around everywhere on the floor...

Myrtle Rand of Tyronza died Thursday, Oct. 9 in her home. She leaves five daughters, Pamela Morris, Juanita Cross of Tyronza, Carolyn Dabney of West Memphis, Dinah Young of Turrell and Cheri Rand of Marked Tree; five sons, Jerome Sturdivant of Marked Tree, Donald McGowan of Tyronza, Charles Rand of Pagosa Spring, Col., Terrane Rand and Jeffery Rand of Las Vegas, Nev.; mother, Mattie Seals of Jackson, Mich.; four sisters, Irene Westley of Turrell, Diane Houston of Denver, Colo., Beverie Cobbs and Jelita Nelcoms of Chicago, Ill.; three brothers, Leon Johnson of Jackson, Mich., Pleas Seals of Atlanta, Ga. ...

Harold Eugene Smith Mr. Harold Eugene Smith 82, of Trumann, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at the family residence. Born in Minturn, he had lived in Trumann for the past 13 years and was formerly of Marked Tree. ...

Timothy Allen Stevens Timothy Allen Stevens of Trumann died Friday, Oct.17, 2008, at the family residence. He was born in West Memphis and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was an employee for the City of Trumann Street Department and of the Pentecostal faith. Mr. Stevens was preceded in death by his father, Estell Bernell Stevens...

Johnny Wayne Woods, Sr Mr. Johnny Wayne Woods, Sr. 63, of Chula Vista, Calif. died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 at Scripps Mercy Memorial Hospital in Chula Vista, Calif. He was born May 12, 1945, in Lake City, the son of the late William Louis and Alta Derk Woods. ...

Edna Marion Waters Barron, 85, of Lepanto died Monday, Oct. 20, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was a member of the Lepanto Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Woodford Barron...

Teddy Doyle Hardin, 40, of Payneway died Friday, Oct.17, at his residence. The youngest of 11 children, he was a hard working, simple man and a good brother. He loved farming, fishing and being with his family...

Thelma Addison, 69, of Memphis, died Wednesday, Oct. 22 in her home. She is survived by four daughters, Tammara Sheperd, Jeanna Marie Addison of Memphis, Elizabeth Ann Ames of Jonesboro and Shelia Rochelle Addison of Tyronza; her father, Rev. ...

Virginia Mae Meeks, 82, of Parkin died Oct. 27, 2008, at her residence. She was a member of Gladden Baptist Church in Parkin. She was preceded in death by her husband Bunton Meeks and a son Bennett Ray Windham...

in Marked Tree. She was a member of Corner's Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Johnny Shelton of the home; one son, Terry Brewington of Bartlett, Tenn.; one step-son, Johnny Mack Shelton of Jonesboro; two daughters, Myra Neal and Jane Bobbitt...

Hester Ladd Keller, 87, of Jonesboro, formerly of Trumann died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 at Ridgecrest Health and Rehab Nursing Center in Jonesboro. Born in Cardwell, MO., she had lived in Trumann for 61 years and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Trumann. ...

Dr. Charles Dean McAdams Jr., 71, of Dallas died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at the family residence. Promoting peace and understanding one person at a time inspired Dr. McAdams to seek contact with many cultures in many settings. He began his educational career in 1961 at Trumann as band director for the Trumann Public School District...

Frankie D. Vick, 36, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. He was a graduate of Trumann High School and worked as a computer technician. He was a dedicated husband and father, and a devoted and active minister as one of Jehovah's Witnesses...

Jerry Wayne Miller of Swifton "Got His Wings" on Monday, October 20, 2008, at the Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, TN at the age of 60. He was born December 25, 1947 in Arizona, the son of Jack Miller and Wilma Secrease Miller. He worked for over 25 years for Arkansas Power and Light as a journey lineman. ...