Obituaries from June 2018

JONESBORO - Willow Marie Shaw, infant daughter of Zelie Edward and Rethea Goza Shaw III, departed this life Monday, May 28, 2018 in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 3 months and 7 days. She was born Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in Jonesboro and was also known by Willow Bit and Willow Tree. Willow was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Zelie and Jennie Shaw I, and Mildred Bain Crisp...

TRUMANN - Mr. Claude William Carter, 82, departed this life on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the family residence. He was born on Friday, January 31, 1936 in Harrisburg, Ark., and lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. Mr. Carter was a retired employee of the former Singer Co., former member of the Trumann School Board, Poinsett Co. ...

TRUMANN - Mrs. Patricia Ann Lancaster, 68, departed this life Friday, June 1, 2018 at the family residence in Trumann. She was born Sunday, April 9, 1950 in Marked Tree, Ark., and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. Mrs. Lancaster was a sales clerk for Wal-Mart and of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alford Lancaster; one sister and her parents, Ed and Norma Jean Nichols Russell...

TYRONZA - Delbert A. “Tiny” Dunham, 86, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Dunham was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, and he retired as the Farm manager of John H. Johnston Farm...

TENNESSEE - Cayden Jace Covington, stillborn, of Frayser, Tenn. died June 1, 2018 at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro. He is survived by his parents, Cedric Covington and Jessica Hood of Frayser, Tenn.; one brother; two sisters; grandparents, Ronald and Deshay Hood of Earle, Ark. ...

LEPANTO - Virginia Portis Cross, 100, departed this life on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 10, 1917 to D.F., Sr. and Agnes Mays Portis. Virginia attended Gulf Park School for girls in Gulfport, Miss. and graduated from The Hutchison School in Memphis, Tenn. ...

MOREHEAD, KENTUCKY - Mrs. Louise Gertrude Hall, 95, departed this life Wednesday, June 6, 2018 in Frenchburg, Ky. She was born Thursday, September 14, 1922 in Newport, Ark., to the late Roy and Lucille Bailey Soward. She was a seamstress and a member of Nettleton Baptist Church. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her husband, Jefferson Eugene Hall; three brothers, Leroy Soward, Sidney Soward and Nathan Soward; two sisters, Sue Bell, Billie Flanagan and Fayon Wilson and her parents...

LEPANTO - William Roy Carter, 76, departed this life on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at his home. He was born April 2, 1942 to Emery Wade and Lossie Irene Gatlin Carter. He was of the Baptist faith, he enjoyed playing cards, shooting pool and playing slot machines, he loved to tell his grandchildren stories and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and four sisters...

TRUMANN - Mr. Sherman Edward Henderson, 90, departed this life Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Lakeside Nursing Home in Lake City. He was born Monday, November 7, 1927 in and a lifetime resident of Trumann. Mr. Henderson was a retired employee of Singer Company and Delta Wood Products and a member of Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Uneta Frances Henderson and his parents, Ruben and Addie Toy Henderson...

TRUMANN - Mr. Larry David Morris, 67, departed this life on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the family residence. He was born Friday, April 6, 1951 in St. Louis, Mo. to the late Junior "J.B." and Annie Ruth Jones Morris and lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He owned and operated Morris Service Station and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Della Meyers Morris; one brother, Jeffery Morris; and his parents...

BRENTWOOD, TENN. - Mr. Jeffery Wayne West, 53, went to be the Lord on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Jeff was the first born child of George Thomas and Shirley Hendrix West. He attended all 12 years of schooling at Trumann, Ark. and graduated in 1983. Jeff was a member of the ROTC and lettered in football, basketball and track. ...

TRUMANN - William “Sonny” Whitmire, 72, moved to his heavenly home on Friday, June 15, 2018. He loved his Savior, his family, his friends, and his country. He was born in Strawberry, Ark. and lived most of his life in Trumann and Jonesboro. William was retired from Hytrol Conveyor and was also a retired Army veteran. ...

TRUMANN - Mr. Richard Douglas Green, 70, departed this life on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the family residence. He was born in Winston County, Miss. and lived his lifetime in Trumann. He was a retired Iron Worker, veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the First Assembly of God in Trumann. He was preceded in death by one sister, Polly Ann Abbott, one brother, James Lee Green and his parents, Harmon Lee and Florrie White Green...

TRUMANN - Mrs. Anita Faye "Tootsie" Hendrix, 83, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born Saturday, September 8, 1934 in Caraway, Ark. to the late Floyd and Sybil Hickman Fisher and lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. ...

LEPANTO - Jessie Mae Brimingham, 90, departed this life on Sunday, June 24, 2018 in Osceola. She was born on February 3, 1928 to Jesse Franklin Rinehart and Johnie Mae Stacy. She was a member of The First United Methodist Church in Lepanto, she was a wonderful friend, mother and grandmother...