Sis. Shirley Theus Hudspeth was born September 3, 1955;to the late Bro.Luther and Velma (Rawls) Theus in Salt Lake City,Utah. One brother, Sherman Theus and a set of twin proceeded her in death. At the young of 9 years old, the family moved to Wilmar, Arkansas.

She was united in marriage to Lloyd Edward Hudspeth and to this union two children was born.

She attended Wilmar High School where she graduated in 1973.

She confessed Christ at an early age in Mt. Tabor Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. O.H. Harding.

She worked at Burlington Industrial for 10 years and later Bradley County Hospital and Area Agency until her health began to fail.She loved to fish,cook,shop, and spend time with her children,grandchildren and friends. She was a very special person and if you were ever around her you never forget her smile.

She leaves to cherish her memories, one son;Vernon Wendall Hudspeth, Monticello, Arkansas;one one daughter Lontillda Shanise Hudspeth of Little Rock, Ar. Two special granddaughters, Chantelle, and Shylamonte George of Little Rock, Arkansas.Three brothers;Eddie James Rawls of Spannaway; WA Bobby Theus, of Lake Village Arkansas;Johnny Theus, of Atlanta,Georgia.Very special friends Clarance Daniels,Dirk Parham,Valerie and Evanglina Carr. A host of nepews, neices, cousins,and friends.
Services are Saturday, January 25th @ Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church.Services entrusted to Christian Brothers of Monticello, Arkansas.

Mrs. Marilyn Lou Grantier, 69 of Monticello, AR, died Monday, January 20, 2014 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, AR. She was a native of Hot Springs, AR and a resident of Monticello for the past 15 years. She was a homemaker and was of the Assembly of God faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest “Amos” and Wonda Edwards Standiford, She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, John Grantier, one son, Johnathan Grantier of Monticello, AR, two daughters, Chell Lenz of Hermitage, TN & Shannon Grantier of Monticello, AR, three sisters, Earnestine Ware, husband Travis of Pearcy, AR, Betty Sroope of Hot Springs, AR, Carolyn Harrison, husband Dale of Bella Vista, AR, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a host of other family members and friends.

Memorial services are Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 2:30 pm at Cromwell Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Donald Manning, officiating. Guestbook signing at www.cromwellfuneralhome.net

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 10900-B Stonelake Blvd., Suite 320, Austin, TX 78759.

Judy Claudette Knowles Head, sixty-two years of age of Dallas, Tx passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013 in her home.

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Hazel Joan Pickens Leonard age 76 of Tyro, Arkansas, passed away on August 19, 2013

Joan was born December 29, 1935 in Peck, Kansas to Homereis and Murriel Hamilton Pickens.

Joan married Harold Raymond Leonard of Tyro, Arkansas, on September 1, 1956 in Wichita, Kansas.

She was an active member of the Monticello Church of Christ. She served as the leader of daughter Cindy’s Girl Scout Troop #33. For many years Joan and Ray enjoyed participating in square dancing with various local groups. Joan retired from The Mad Butcher grocery in Dumas after 25 years of dedicated service. Upon retiring Joan and Ray began traveling all over North America in their travel trailer. Family was always very important to Joan. She loved her grandchildren and many times loaded up those in Arkansas to go visit those in Colorado.

Joan is preceded in death by her father, Homereis Pickens; mother, Murriel Hamilton Burrows; step-father, Jake Burrows; brothers, Keith and Dale Pickens; and grand-daughter, Sharon Gillespie.

She will continue to live through her family, husband, Ray Leonard; children: Mona Still of Hope, Arkansas; Cindy Thornton of Kyle, Texas; Donald Leonard of Springfield, Colorado.

8 grandchildren and 4 great-grand children and a sister: Vera Pickens Warren of Wellington, Kansas.

Visitation held Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 6-8pm, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services held Friday, August 23, 2013 at 3pm, with brother, Paul Mowrer officiating followed by interment in Tyro Cemetery.

Memorials to; Tyro Cemetery Fund, 21431 Hwy 54 East, Dumas, Arkansas 71639; Children’s Homes, Inc., 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, Arkansas 72450. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas.

Vergie Hart Reeves, 94, of Fayetteville passed Thursday, August 8, 2013 in Fayetteville. She was born January 15, 1919 in Wilmar, Arkansas the daughter of John and Edith Measel Hart.

She was a member of Greenland First Baptist Church and sold Avon for many years.

Preceded in death by her husband, Lee R. Reeves, 1~ son, Roy and wife Sharon Reeves and 1~daughter, Martha Killian, 2 -sons in law Philip Peterson and Don Worrell.

Survivors, 1~son, Wesley Reeves and wife, Debbie of Wilmar, AR; 4~daughters, Vergie Peterson of Murray, KY (husband, Philip, deceased), Betty Worrell of Monticello, AR (husband, Don, deceased), Laura Keeney and husband, Ed of West Richland, WA and Margaret Mann and husband, Mike of Fayetteville, AR; 1 son in law, Melvin Killian of San Antonio, TX; 19 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 1great-great-granddaughter.

Funeral Service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Cobb Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Howerton officiating and Rev. Joshua Murray, grandson, co-officiating. Burial at Elmwood Cemetary, Blytheville, AR.

Marvin Block, 70, of Monticello, died June 19, 2013. Born October 22, 1942 to the late Odell Block and L.C. Block, he was a member of Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church for more than sixty years. He is preceded in death by his mother Odell Block Scott, father L.C. Block., one sister who died at a young age, and one step-sister Annie Scott King.

He leaves to cherish his memory his brother Othello King; daughter Ella Annette King; and four very special cousins Margaret Griggs, Bobbie Ray Thompson, Bobbie Dunlap, and Jewel Binns. Services entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home of Monticello (http://www.christianbrothersfuneralhome.com/)

Monticello resident Robert Paul “Popcorn” Cherry departed this life on May 30th at the age of 58. He was born January 9, 1955 to the late Jessie Horace Cherry and Ruby Pauline Workman.

He leaves to cherish his memory sisters, Gertie Sawyer, Lawanda Pittman, Carol Malone, & Margaret Lawson; and one brother, Larry Cherry.

Graveside services were held and officiated by Rev. Jimmy Albrecht on Saturday, June 1st at Union Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bobby Sawyer Jr., Charles Sawyer, Jeff Pittillo, Mark Pittman, David Lawson, Chris Lawson, Brandon McDaniel, and Jason McDaniel. http://www.christianbrothersfuneralhome.com/

Dumas native Connie Barron, formally of Monticello, made her journey home complete on April 25th at Drew Memorial Hospital at the age of 46.

She is survived by her husband, Toney Barron of Hampton, AR; children, Marqueta & Marchello Heath and Latoria & Jasmine Barron, all of Dumas, AR; five sisters, two brothers, seven grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral Service will be held at Revival Center Church of God In Christ in Monticello on May 4th at 1pm. Internment will be at Oakland Cemetery. Services entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home of Monticello http://www.christianbrothersfuneralhome.com/

Tally Kilgore made his Journey home complete at 1:00AM Tuesday morning. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 62 years Helen Kilgore and daughter Sharon Lewis. He leaves behind six wonderful daughters, five sons as well as a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Viewing will be on Sunday, April 28th from 3-4pm followed by the Funeral Service at 4pm at Revival Center Church of God In Christ in Monticello. Internment will be at Haly Cemetery. Services entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home of Monticello http://www.christianbrothersfuneralhome.com/

Mrs. Anna Mae Jordan, of Monticello, died March 22nd at the age of 92. A native of Lacy, she was born to the late Minnie Spencer-Fausett and Lester Daniels on May 4, 1920. Mrs. Jordan is preceded in death by her husband Thomas C. Jordan, Sr. and one daughter.

She leaves to cherish her memory nine children: Robert Davis, Wanda Jordan-Wilson, Ray Jordan Sr., and Minnie Jordan-Ellis of Monticello; Paul E. David of Queens, NY; Thomas C. Jordan, Jr. of Madison, MS; Yustin C. Jordan, Sr. of Redfield, AR; Morrell Jordan of Washington, DC; and Ronny Jordan of Killeen, TX; her grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and great great great grandchildren; as well as a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held at 1pm on March 30th at Morning Star M.B. Church in Monticello with Rev. D.J. Buffington officiating. Services entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home of Monticello ( http://www.christianbrothersfuneralhome.com/).

Lenora McCullough, born Oct. 2, 1919, died peacefully in her home with family members at her side on March 16, 2013 at the age of 93. She was the eldest of two children born to J.W. Everett & Jennie B. Dodds. She retired from Alameda County Fairmont Hospital in San Leandro, CA in 1982.

Visitation will be Friday, March 22nd from 6-7 pm at Christian Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services & Internment to be held at First Baptist Church in Selma, AR on Sat.,Mar. 23rd at 11:00 a.m.

Services entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home of Monticello http://www.christianbrothersfuneralhome.com/

Willie Lee Jefferson was born to the late J.B. Jefferson and the late Clara Hazel Trotter Jefferson on December 18, 1959 in the Winchester Community.  He departed this life on Saturday, February 23, 2013 in Monticello, AR.

Funeral Service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, March 2nd at Christian Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Monticello.  http://www.christianbrothersfuneralhome.com/

Donna Scarbrough Bittle, 57 of Monticello, died January 29, 2013.  Donna was born in Dumas on June 21, 1955 the daughter of the late, Dewey Scarbrough, Jr and Polly McGohan. She attended St. Marks Catholic Church in Monticello and was employed by JRMC as a Registered Nurse. 

Survivors are husband, Bobby Bittle of Monticello, daughter, Rae Bittle of Berkeley, California, step children, Bobbie and Austin Bittle of Beebe,Arkasnas and four brothers, David Scarbrough of Star City, Todd Scarbrough of Dumas, Dewey Scarbrough of White Hall and Adam Scarbrough of Ft. Hood, Texas.

Visitation held from 11am-12 noon, Friday, February 1, 2013, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Services held 2 pm., Friday, February 1, 2013, graveside at walnut Lake Cemetery with burial following.  Memorials to Donor’s choice.  Griffin Funeral Home Dumas in charge of arrangements.

Rebel Smith Curtis age 45 of Dumas, AR passed away on January 19, 2013 in Dumas. She was born July 8, 1967 in New Orleans, LA to Clifford Joseph and Patricia Bryant Smith. She was a Christian and a Licensed Practical Nurse at Delta Memorial Hospital in Dumas for 7 years. Rebel received the Florence Nightingale Award in her graduation from nursing school.

She is survived by her parents, three brothers, Clay (Shelley) Smith Jr. of Geismar, LA, Max (Kelly) Smith of Bella Vista, AR and Dallas (Stephanie) Smith of Siloam Springs, AR, two sisters, Holly (Lloyd) Downen of Dumas, AR and Whitney (Jared) McDonald of Dumas, AR. She also has two sons, J.R. Smith of Dumas and Matthew Kyle Curtis of McGehee, and one daughter, Samantha Kiff of Dumas and two grandchildren, Anna Claire and Shevy.

Visitation will be Monday, January 21, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Abundant Life Church and services Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 11:00 am, Abundant Life Church in Dumas with burial following at Walnut Lake Cemetery, Rev. Melvin Reagan and Rev. Mack Milner will be officiating. Memorials in memory of Rebel may be made to Hospice Angels in Pine Bluff, AR. Griffin Funeral Home in Dumas will be in charge of services.

Curtis Lee Jacobs, of Monticello, died January 14th. Born August 13, 1951 in Fountain Hill Arkansas to the late Mr. & Mrs. James & Everline Jacobs, Curtis

pent majority of his working career with Georgia Pacific Corporation in various positions for a career total of 37 years.

Four Brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife Katie Marie Jacobs; three sons, Fredrick Darnell Jacobs of Memphis TN, Marcus Jacobs and Mario Jacobs of Monticello Arkansas, Nephew/Son Brett Ware (Charmella) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; three daughters, LaJanice Jacobs of Memphis TN, Shaquetta Hunter (Tim) of Lonoke Arkansas, and Turkessa Hanson of Arlington, TX; three brothers, James D Lambert (Lonzella) & George J Lambert (Elaine) of Portland Oregon, Issac Lambert (Kathleen) of Oxon Hill, MD, Charles Jacobs (Vicky) of Monticello Arkansas; three sisters, Earlene Spears (Adolph) of Portland Oregon, Betty J Martin (Robert) of Johnsville Arkansas, and Ruby J Grandy of Atlanta, GA; fourteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held January 19th at First Baptist Eastside in Monticello, AR. Services entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home of Monticello.

Sulisteen (Jude) Harden Riley, 84, of Lacey, AR died January 5th at Drew Memorial Hospital. She was born June 6, 1928 to the late Dan Wesley and Katie Mae Sims Harden.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Murl . Hendrix and five brothers, Johnny Lee, Will, D.S., Henry, and Eugene Harden.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Tyree; sisters, Larnie Mae Ferrell (Indianapolis, IN), Claudia Handley and Carline Satterwhite (Monticello, AR); three sister-in-laws, two brother-in-laws, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral Services 11am Friday, January 11th at Christian Brothers Funeral Home in Monticello, AR followed by Interment at Lacey Cemetary.

Jessie Mae Boyd Everett
December 11, 1948 – December 31, 2012 

Jessie was born to Ruthie Mae Boyd and the late Jessie Leon Boyd. She was born and raised in the Strangers Rest/Plantersville Community by her grandparents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Julian and Hazel Gragg.

Jessie was preceded in death by her father, Jessie L Boyd, grandparents, Julian and Hazel Gragg, her step-father, G.W. (Donnie) Vincent. One brother, David Vincent and one aunt, on her mother’s side, Priscilla Watson.

She leaves to cherish her memory: her mother, Ruthie M. Boyd; children, Rosalind Everett (Chester) Hampton and Reginald (Tamara) Everett; two grand-kids: Christopher Everett Goodman Sr. and Aiden A Everett; three great-grand kids: Toriona Goodman, Christopher Goodman Jr. and Anaria Goodman; Five sisters: Barbara (Willie) Wilbanks, Katherine (Scott) Wynn, Phyllis Vincent, Jennifer Vincent, Rita (Major) Miller; Four brothers: Lonnie (Shirley) Vincent, Gregory Vincent, Bryan Vincent and Michael Vincent; one aunt on her mothers side: Agnes (Ira) Lewis; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Viewing will be Monday, January 7, 2013 from 4-6 p.m. at Christian Brothers Funeral home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Mount Pleasant AME Church, Campground, Monticello.

Services entrusted by:
Christian Brothers Funeral Home
738 E Oakland
Monticello, AR 71655
Phone: (870) 367-6441

Lee Anner Bealer, age 66, of Monticello, AR departed this life on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Arkansas Hospice Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born on March 20, 1946 in Thebes, AR. She was an excellent aunt, sister, cousin, and friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Bealer Sr. and Mary Bealer; one sister, Virginia Bealer; and by one foster daughter Lanesia Davis.

Lee is survived by one brother, James Bealer, Jr. (Geraldine) of Monticello and one sister, Pearlene Bealer of Monticello, and one foster brother Collie Anderson (Carolyn) of Monticello, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Although Lee never had any biological kids of her own she helped to raise many. These include foster son, Myron Davis. Nieces, Nephews and Cousins: Roger Sr., Alphonso, Karen, Antionette, Wanda, Yvonne, Mark, Cherie, Andrea, and LaRhonda. Great nieces and nephews: Kristie, Barry “Tank”, Donzamion, Latrina, Zelda, Quanta, Shadonna, Teandra, Devonta, Denarius, Bambi, Roger Jr., Brandon, Quintella, Quarhonda “Pooh”, Quashondra “Suga Foot”, Deshondra, and Lauren “Punkin”.

Services will be held at the First Baptist Church, 546 North Bailey Street, in Monticello, AR on Saturday January 5, 2013 at 11 am with Reverand Henry F. Richardson officiating. Services entrusted to Christian Brothers Funeral Home of Monticello,AR.

James Milton Washington, 62, passed away on July 30, 2012 at Drew Memorial Hospital. He was born November 26, 1950 in Lacey, AR to Addie Bea Washington and the late New Washington Sr. James was a heavy equipment operator for various employers prior to his failing health.

Mr. Washington join the Pentecostal Church in the Goose Hollow community of Drew County at an early age. A few years ago he met his soul mate, Barbara Pierce, who encouraged him to study the bible and attend church. Both James and Barbara obeyed the gospel of Christ and were baptized and added to the Church of Christ on January 2, 2011. The couple loved the Lord and desired to live according to the scripture was married on February 5, 2011.

He leaves to cherish her memory: loving wife Barbara Washington; four brothers: Eugen Washington of Kansas City, KS; Newt (Shriley) Washington, Jr. of Crossett; Bernard (Shirley) Washington of Fort Worth, TX and John (Kim) Washington of Monticello; six sisters Leola (Burdell) Roberts of Portland, OR; Margaret (Jimmy) Griggs of Bastrop, LA; Gracie (Bertis) Sawyer, Hazelene (James) McCray, Earlene (John) Middleton, and Joyce Darrough of Monticello, AR; and eight step-children: Janeessa Brown, Brandon Pierce, Kellen (Tan) Gray, Katrina Wade, Waymond Wade, Linda Ingram, Renee Wade, and Sharetha Williams; and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Newt Washington, Sr.; his brother and best friend Edward (Cook) Washington; brother, RB Washington; and two wives Dorothy Wade Washington and Maxine Ferrell Washington.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 5th at Kennedy Blvd Church of Christ in Monticello.

Services entrusted by:
Christian Brothers Funeral Home
738 E Oakland
Monticello, AR 71655
Phone: (870) 367-6441
Fax: (870) 367-6430

Frances Juanita Pamplin, 75 of Monticello, passed away on June 14 at Drew Memorial Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memory: loving husband of 59 years Alvin Pamplin, Sr of Crossett; children: Frances Jenkins, Donna Noble (Billy), Alvin Pamplin, Jr, Herman Pamplin, and Roy Pamplin (Tina); siblings: Jan Hunter (Robert), Barbara Fisher (Thomas), Ricky Roberts (Marion); six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

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