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Eleanor Joy (Sentell) Westbrook
Eleanor Joy (Sentell) Westbrook, 74, of Qulin died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at the Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff.
She was born July 12, 1931, in Qulin, the daughter of the late Joe Edward Davis and Stella Mae Huff Davis Burk.
She was first married to Harley Sentell on Dec. 17, 1947. He preceded her in death on May 2, 2003. She married James C. Westbrook Sr. on June 2, 1997, in Qulin. He survives.
She was a housewife and worked in a bank office. She was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Keith Sentell and Kevin Sentell; and one granddaughter, Christina Sentell.
Survivors include her husband, James Westbrook Sr. of Qulin; two stepsons, James C. Westbrook Jr. of Qulin and Patrick John Westbrook of Florissant, Mo.; one sister, Carolyn Stefanie and husband, Virgil, of Wild Wood, Mo.; and one brother, Billy Joe Davis and wife, Eula Mae, of Jonesboro.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday (today), Nov. 16, 2005, in the Landess Funeral Chapel at Campbell with Rev. Lyle E. Alford officiating. Burial will follow in the Qulin Cemetery
in Qulin.
Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of the arrangements.
Edna Louise Gill
Edna Louise Gill, 60, of Campbell died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.
She was born Dec. 28, 1944, in Beaver, Ohio, the daughter of Charley Bradley and Bertha Stevens Bradley.
She was united in marriage to Roy Gill on Dec. 7, 1988, in Lancaster, Ohio.
She was a housewife and a member of St. Teresa's Catholic Church in Glennonville, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charley Bradley; two brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by her husband, Roy Gill of Campbell; mother, Bertha Bradley of Columbia, S.C.; seven children, Michelle Martin of Florida, Patricia Lynn Black and husband, Harold, of Gosnell, Richard Anthony Orf and wife, Cindy, of Columbus, Ohio, John Loyd Orf and wife, Marsha McCurter, of Clarkton, Mo., Angelina Marie Shannon and husband, Mitchell, of Blytheville, Theresa Elaine Hawkey and husband, Bernie, of Campbell and Roy Allen Gill and wife, Elizabeth, of St. Louis; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Carol Corley of Columbia, S.C., Dorothy Hayden of Columbia, S.C., Helen Rothenburg of Columbia, S.C., and Betty Google of Sugar Land, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday (today), Nov. 23, 2005, at St. Teresa's Catholic Church in Glennonville, Mo., with Father Glenn Eftink officiating. Burial will follow in St. Teresa's Cemetery
in Glennonville.
Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of the arrangements.
Charlie Shelby
Charlie Shelby, 88, of the General Baptist Nursing Home at Campbell, Mo., formerly of Rector and Piggott, died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Veda Shelby, on Oct. 19, 2005; his parents, Lemuel Washington and Hattie Mae Shelby; a daughter and son-in-law, Martha Vangilder Rogers and Charles Vangilder, and three sisters, Grace Copeland, Willie Shelby and Pauline Shelby.
He was a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon since April 19, 1953.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Scott Sims of Piggott; two grandchildren, Alan and Brenda Vangilder of Addison, Texas, and Lori Sims of Piggott; two great-grandsons, Jason and Daniel Vangilder of Paragould; a brother, Glen Shelby of Michigan; a sister, Mary Layne, and a son-in-law, Jim Rogers of Piggott.
Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 28, at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Rector with Kevin Murray officiating. Burial was in Mitchell Cemetery
at Greenway.
Pallbearers were Dwight Vangilder, Joe Vangilder, James Vangilder, Alvin Vangilder, James Lindsey, Howard Beaton, W.O. Layer and Earl Sims.
Ruth "Evetta" Willis-Huffman
Ruth "Evetta" Willis-Huffman, 80, of Granite City, Ill., died on Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at Stearns Nursing and Rehab in Granite City.
She was born Aug. 7, 1925, in Thompsonville, Ill., a daughter of the late Ameal and Ada (Lambly) Johns.
She married George W. Willis on May 29, 1942, in Jackson, Mo., and he preceded her in death on Aug. 31, 1988. She then married Howard Huffman in July of 1990 and he also preceded her in death.
She and her husband, George, owned and operated Willis Flower Shop in Granite City, Ill., for over 30 years. She was a member of the Professional Business Woman's Association and will be remembered for the love of her family, especially the time she spent with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Joyce Johnson; two brothers, Everett Johns and Elmer "Gail" Johns; and two sisters, Georgie Seeds and Bonnie Kirk.
She is survived by one daughter, Linda G. Ollis of Pontoon Beach, Ill.; five grandchildren and spouses, Dana L. Ficker of Granite City, Ill., Darin D. Ollis of Granite City, Ill., Diana and Tim Patterson of Granite City, Ill., Stephen K. and Monica Johnson of Connecticut and Erick T. and DeDee Johnson of Panama City, Fla.; 10 great-grandchildren, Brandi, Luke, Zachary, Bo, Aryiel, Heather, Ashlie, Blake, Arista and Preston; one great-great-granddaughter, Samantha; one sister, Donna Graves of West Frankfurt, Ill.; two brothers, Jimmy Johns of Colorado and Jerry Johns of West Frankfurt, Ill.; and other extended family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 7 p .m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road, in Granite Ciy, Ill., with Rev. Henry Crippen officiating. A private burial service will be held Wednesday (today), Nov. 30, 2005, at Wanda Cemetery
in South Roxana, Ill.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Irwin Chapel of Granite City, Ill., was in charge of the arrangements.
Billie Evelyn (Smith) Hayes
Billie Evelyn (Smith) Hayes, 86, died on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at her daughter's home in Indian River, Mich.
She was born on Christmas Day 1918 to William and Grace Smith in Piggott.
Mrs. Hayes grew up with one sister and three brothers, moving to Flint, Mich., after graduating from Piggott High School in 1935. She worked at the Willow Run Bomber Plant until St. Patrick's Day 1945 when she married the love of her life, Larry. They moved to Gaylord and operated a restaurant famous for her chicken dinners. They built the Hayes Motel (now the Friendship Shelter), which she operated after Larry's death in 1966 until selling it in 1972.
She was a life member of the Eagles Auxiliary Number 1825 Arie, RSVP Friends for Life and Otsego Memorial Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Grace Smith; husband, Larry Hayes; brother, William Smith; a sister and brother-in-law Louise and Henry Robinson; a sister-in-law, Gloria Smith; nephews, Jerry Lee Robinson, Jackie Robinson, Michael Smith and Bill Dubenion; and her beloved canine companion, Molly.
Survivors include her children, Pamela Hayes of Gaylord, Mich., Linda (Terry) Wiseley of Indian River, Mich., Norman (Mary) Hayes of Elk Rapids, Mich., and Larry (Connie) Hayes of Gaylord, Mich.; grandchildren, Melissa (Kevin) Olds of Virginia Beach, Va., Christina Wishart of Los Angeles, Calif., Philip, Natalie and Nicole Hayes of Elk Rapids, Mich., Larry (Lisa) Hayes of Gaylord, Mich., Shelley (Fred) Blankenship of Alpena, Mich., David (LaTonya) Hayes of Flushing, Mich., Kim (Robb) Pickard of Middleville, Mich., and Corey Wiseley of South Haven, Mich.; great-grandchildren, Cameron, Corey, Caitlin and Caleb Blankenship, Jordan Hayes, Brendan, Booklin and Justin Hayes, Michael and Sarah Wiseley, and Beau Pickard.
She is also survived by her brothers, Ernest Smith of Lake Fenton, Mich., and Robert (Clara) Smith of Summerfield, Fla.; sister-in-law, Peggy Smith of Louisville, Ky.; nieces and nephews, Jim (Fran) Robinson, Larry (Shannon) Robinson, Sandy (Jacob Allen) Green, Bill Smith, Becky Debenion, Nancy (Wally) Oyler, Mark Smith, Marsha (Mark) Engelbrecht, Rachel (Jay) Kinney; several great-grandnieces and nephews, special friends, Bill and Dona Wishart, and many life-long friends from Gaylord.
As were her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005, at the Nelson Funeral Home in Gaylord, Mich.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Hayes name to either Friends for Life (a non-profit group supporting homeless animals) or Hospice of Michigan through Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734.
Nelson Funeral Home of Gaylord, Mich., is in charge of the arrangements.
Raymond Birmingham
Raymond Birmingham, 78, of Piggott died on Sunday, April 30, 2006, in the Piggott Community Hospital.
He was born April 7, 1928, in Greenville, Mo., the son of the late John Riley and Flossie King Birmingham.
He was united in marriage to Betty Crossno on Oct. 2, 1948. They had three children. She preceded him in death on July 20, 2005.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one brother, J.L. Birmingham.
He is survived by three children, Marcia Williams and companion, Don Pool, of Batesville, Dale Birmingham of Cheyenne, Wyo., and David Birmingham and wife, Sherry, of Batesville; five grandchildren, Ashleigh Williams, Lindsey Birmingham, Josh Birmingham, Bari Ladd and Morgan Long; two great-grandchildren, Daecia and Andre; one brother, Carl Birmingham of Piggott; two sisters, Frances Gibson of Piggott and Mary Lee Stinebrook of Belleville, Ill.; a very special friend, Peggy Johnson; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday (today), May 3, 2006, in the First Christian Church with Duane Dutka and Nathan Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery
in St. Francis. Active pallbearers will be Travis Cashion, Josh Birmingham, Tony Adair, Jerry Williams, Kenneth Ruhl and Leon Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Morgan, Kenny Parker, Dallas Patterson, H.A. Wellman, Tony Crittenden and Vernon Noles.
Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott is in charge of the arrangements.
James "Pete" Reeves
James "Pete" Reeves, 69, of Piggott died Saturday, April 29, 2006, at his home in Piggott.
He was born June 16, 1936, in Piggott, the son of the late Jeff Duty and Opal Reeves Duty.
He was united in marriage to Renate Conley on Nov. 17, 1990.
He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Piggott, a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of Masonic Lodge number 545.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Ronnie Duty.
He is survived by his wife, Renate Reeves of Piggott; three children, Laura Worley of Marlow, Okla., Steven Earl Reeves of Pheonix and Mona Scott of Piggott; six grandchildren, Eric, Kelli, Shelley, Missy, Blaire and Ty; three great-grandchildren, Jake, Jacob and Kaylee; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2006, in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel with Kevin Murray officiating. Burial followed in the Piggott Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Roger Scott, Mike Scott, Wayne Walker, Thomas Sneed, Rick Pearson and Jamie Wilson. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Hoggard, Dewey Holcomb, Jim Hoggard and Milan Seal.
Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements.
Danny Joe Worley
Danny Joe Worley, 51, of Campbell died Thursday, April 27, 2006, in Little Rock.
He was born Oct. 22, 1954, in Piggott, the son of the late Alfred and Lillie Keller Worley.
He was united in marriage to Barbara Haynes on July 14, 1984.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one great-grandchild, one brother, one sister, one brother-in-law and two nephews.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Worley of Campbell; three sons, Ronnie Peterson and wife, Janie, of Lake Worth, Texas, Donald Peterson of Campbell and Gary Peterson and wife, Mattie, of Little Rock; one daughter, Cheryl Magourik and husband, Sonny, of Campbell; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Sue Kidd of Poplar Bluff and Pearl Johnson and husband, Sonny, of Pollard; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2006, in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel with Shelly Elkins officiating. Burial followed in the Liberty Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Casey Magourik, Don Ford Jr., Keith Skaggs, Jeremy Estes, Tony Magourik Sr., Tony Magourik Jr. and Brian Keith Magourik.
Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements.
Keith Layle Garver
Keith Layle Garver, 61, of McDougal died Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at his home.
He was born on July 18, 1944, in McDougal, the son of the late Willis E. and Laverna Read Garver.
He was united in marriage to Sharon Bolen on March 4, 1966, in McDougal. They had two children.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Lucille; and three brothers, Dennis, Kenneth and Rex Garver.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Garver of McDougal; one son, Keith Garver of McDougal; one daughter, Carletta Scobey and husband, Kirk, of Corning; grandchildren, Mackenzie and Whitney Garver and Will and Ella Scobey; his twin brother, Gayle Garver and wife, Lynda, of Piggott; two additional brothers, Royce Garver of Jonesboro and Billy Garver and wife, Brenda, of Qulin; two sisters-in-law, Doris Garver of Jonesboro and Brenda Garver of Brookland; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2006, in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel with Larry Hughes and Joseph Davis officiating. Burial followed in the Post Oak Cemetery
in McDougal. Pallbearers were Johnny Mansker, Joe Brown, Harold Bland, Hughey Bland, Jerry Catt and Darrell Parrish.
Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements.
