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Evelyn Nunally Hall
(Obituary ~ 11/11/11)
Evelyn Nunally Hall, 87, of Copperas Cove, Texas, passed away Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. Mrs. Hall was born in Tyronza and was a resident for over 70 years. She graduated from Tyronza High School in 1942 and held several positions in the First Delta Bank in Tyronza until her retirement. She was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church in Tyronza. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her husband, Carl W. Hall; her parents, Maggie and J.W. Nunally, and her brother, Ray Nunally, all of Tyronza. She is survived by her sons, Joseph H. Hall of Cabot, Ark.; Robert W. Hall and wife Carroll of Copperas Cove, Texas; her sister, Marie Sparkman of Athens, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Swope and husband John of Copperas Cove, Texas, Joanne Baker of Cabot, Ark., and Staff Sergeant Christopher Hall and wife Amanda of Fayetteville, N.C., and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, Ark. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at the Tyronza Cemetery in Tyronza, Ark.
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Wanda Lee Sullins Hansen
(Obituary ~ 11/14/11)
TRUMANN - Mrs. Wanda Lee Sullins Hansen, 83, of Trumann, passed away Nov. 1, 2011, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born on Nov. 10, 1927, to Edgar and Edith Durham Sullins of Trumann. She grew up in Trumann and graduated from Trumann High School in 1945. Wanda Lee was a retired employee of City Water and Light in Jonesboro and a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Trumann. She was also an avid animal lover and was rarely without at least one pet in her home. After retirement, Wanda Lee traveled extensively in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos (Abe) Hansen, and an infant son. Survivors include her church family, as well as Ernest and Betty Miles of Jonesboro, Richard and Phyllis Neeley of Jonesboro, Patrick and Nancy Bailey of Memphis, Allison Neeley and Kirby Conrad of Bono, Erin Neeley of Marion and a host of friends and neighbors. Funeral service was Friday afternoon, Nov. 4, at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Dr. Tad Rogers officiating. Burial was private in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark., under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Visitation was Friday from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, Ark. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you consider a donation be made to any of the following: The Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House at 1138 East Matthews Ave. in Jonesboro, the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 575 in Trumann, or the Humane Society of Northeast Arkansas at 6011 East Highland Drive in Jonesboro. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.
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Allene F. McMillin
(Obituary ~ 11/14/11)
TRUMANN - Mrs. Allene F. McMillin, 86, of Trumann died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at her home. Mrs. McMillin was born in Rector and had lived most of her life in Trumann. She was a homemaker and owned Cothern's Department Store in Trumann with her husband. She was also a very active member of the First United Methodist Church in Trumann. She was preceded in death by her son, Gary Maurice McMillin; parents, Elmer Pruett and Avie (Smith) Pruett, and a brother, Herlen Pruett. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Maurice McMillin; two daughters, Jeanette Horton and Donna McMillin, both of Woodstock, Ga.; one sister, Lois Oakley of Paducah, Ky.; one brother, Jimmy Pruett of Rector, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at First United Methodist Church of Trumann with Rev. Jeff Weaver officiating. Burial followed in Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector at 1 p.m. Active pallbearers were Evan and Josh Hanner, Ernie Horton, Rob Dinwiddie, Denver Williams and Danny McMillin. Visitation was Friday, Oct. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, Ark. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.
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Conner Aiden Stout
(Obituary ~ 11/14/11)
TRUMANN - Conner Aiden "Little Angel" Stout, 10-day-old son of Jimmy Ray and Beth Ann Moss Stout of Trumann, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, Ark. Conner was born Oct. 18, 2011, at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Joyce Ann Moss, and great-grandparents, Robert and Evelyn Rouse and Ted and Rosie Moss. Survivors also include his brother, Jeremy Stout of the home; grandparents, Linda Rouse and Johnny Moss, both of Trumann, and great-grandmother, Pauline Carter of Trumann. Graveside service was Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. at the Farm Hill Cemetery near Harrisburg with Bro. Buddy Moore officiating under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. The family received friends Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 12 noon until 1 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.
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LouEtta Brock Wicker
(Obituary ~ 11/14/11)
BAY - Mrs. LouEtta Brock Wicker, 62, of Bay, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. She was born in Trumann, Ark., and had lived most of her lifetime in Bay before moving to Jonesboro one year ago. LouEtta was a beautician and former employee of Wal-Mart in Jonesboro and was a member of the Broadway Missionary Baptist Church in Bay. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Wicker in 2001; two sisters, Shirley Thompson and Teresa Pendergist, and one brother, Druary Floyd Brock. She was the daughter of the late Orvis Amon and Noma Pauline Adams Brock. She is survived by one daughter, Anita Wicker of Jonesboro; one son, Brock Wicker of Jonesboro, and two grandchildren, Dakota Wicker and Olivia Wicker, both of Jonesboro. Funeral service was at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Southwest Church of Christ in Jonesboro with Michael Willard officiating under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann. Private burial was Friday, Nov. 4, at Nettleton Cemetery with Jimmy Adcock officiating. Visitation was Thursday, Nov. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Southwest Church of Christ, 1601 James Street, Jonesboro, Ark. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.
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James Earnest "J.E." Stidem
(Obituary ~ 11/23/11)
James Earnest "J.E." Stidem of Marked Tree died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, in St. Bernards Medical Center at Jonesboro. He was a Methodist and a retired oil truck driver for Ritter Oil Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Flossie Stidem; brother, L.D. Stidem, and two sons, Gary and Randy Stidem. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Stidem of the home; daughter-in-law, Connie Stidem of Marked Tree; granddaughter, Misty Hicks (Allen) of Marked Tree; great-grandson, Brayden Hicks, and nephew, Terry Seaton of Jonesboro. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, in Marked Tree Cemetery with Rick Kimery officiating. Pallbearers were Allen Hicks, Terry Seaton, Charles Thomas, Don Sanderfur, Carles Smullin and Wayne Nichols.
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Paul Edward Ritter
(Obituary ~ 11/23/11)
Paul Edward Ritter, 77, of Jonesboro, Ark., died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born July 28, 1934 in Jonesboro, he was the son of the late Henry and Sophia Rueswald Ritter and had been a long-time area resident. Mr. Ritter had been a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church since he was a child where he taught Sunday school, was a communion minister and an usher. He worked on John Deere tractors since 1954 and enjoyed collecting John Deere memorabilia. Mr. Ritter was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and spending time at the lake. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mrs. Linda Ritter of Jonesboro, Ark.; one son, Tim Ritter of Jonesboro; one daughter, Stacey Stevens of Jonesboro; two brothers, Raymond Ritter and wife Mary and Charles Ritter, all of Jonesboro; two sisters, Bernice Elias of Little Rock, Ark., and Theresa Schneider and husband Lawrence of Jonesboro. Mr. Ritter also leaves three grandchildren, Matthew, Jaclyn and Jacob, and a host of other family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry Ritter, Jr. and Donald Ritter. Funeral services were 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Jonesboro, with Father Jack Vu officiating. The family requested a private burial under the direction of Faith Funeral Service of Manila, Ark. The family received visitors after the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Children's Home in Paragould, Ark.
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Judy Kay Baker
(Obituary ~ 11/23/11)
Mrs. Judy Kay Baker Pennington Ford, 56, of Whiteside, Tenn., died Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, Tenn. Mrs. Ford was born in Trumann and had lived in Tennessee for the past 11 years. She was a home health caretaker and of the Pentecostal faith. Mrs. Ford was preceded in death by her parents, Betty Dean Pipkin and C.J. Baker. Survivors include her husband, Randy Ford of the home; one son, Jeffrey Pennington of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two sisters, Deneace Tate and Connie Baker, both of Trumann; one brother, Joey Baker of Bono, Ark., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann with Rev. Jerry Dunning officiating. Burial followed in the Herman Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Active pallbearers were Allen Tate, Tanner Tate, Cameron Gay, Jason Gay, Billy Joe Baker and Jesse Baker. Visitations was Friday evening, Nov. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.
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