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Dorothy Stevens Donahoe
Dorothy Stevens Donahoe, age 79, of Stamps, Arkansas died Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born February 12, 1930 in Stamps. Mrs. Donahoe was a faithful member of Liberty Baptist Church where she taught the Beginner's Sunday School Class for 28 years. She was a homemaker and retired from Southern Central Telephone Company. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Stevens, Sr. & Laura Stevens, son James Cleveland, and daughter, Barbara Allen.
She is survived by: her husband, Bill Donahoe of Stamps; daughter, Terri Willis & husband Alan of Stamps; two step-daughters, Sue Lance of Harrison, AR and Jeannie Schrier of Dickson, TN; son-in-law, Mac Allen of Stamps; Brother, Jim H. Stevens, Jr., of Stamps; eight grandchildren, Jeffrey Willis, Jamie Willis, Glenda Smith, Dana Downs, Tammy Yates, Tina Downs, Christina Jackson and Billy Don Schrier; eighteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps with Rev. W.D. Smith and Rev. Ernie Sorrells officiating and burial in Liberty cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Helen M. McClendon
Helen Marie Clifton McClendon, 89, of Rogers went to be with Jesus May 4, 2009. She was born January 14, 1920 in Lee County, Arkansas to Lillian Evans and Walter Clifton. She was married
to Jack McClendon March 27, 1937. She was preceded in death by her husband and her son, Jack Robey McClendon.
She is survived by: one brother, Marion Burdue of Ava, MO; two daughters, Sue Fowler of High Point, NC and Nancy Westfall of Rogers; one son, John McClendon of Springfield, MO; daughter-in-law, Patricia Parks McClendon; and fifty-eight grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Smith Funeral Home in Stamps with Burial following at Wilson cemetery in Lewisville.
LaDonna Ann Fitzgerald
LaDonna Ann Fitzgerald, age 76, of Stamps, Arkansas died on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at Homestead Manor Nursing Home in Stamps. She was born May 19, 1932 to the late Diamond Farr and Jewell Fitzgerald in Laneburg, Arkansas. She was a retired Sales Clerk and attended the Apostolic Faith Church in Lewisville, Arkansas for many years. She was a faithful, strong, godly lady who loved to worship the Lord.
She is survived by: her husband, Lavelle Fitzgerald of Stamps; one son & daughter-in-law, Charles William and Amanda Fitzgerald of Leawood, KS; five grandchildren, Kathy Logan of Magnolia, AR, LaDonna Harrell & husband Blake of Magnolia, Temple Foreman & wife Amanda of Mena, AR and Krystalle Lawrence & husband Matt of Stamps; six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Smith Funeral Home in Stamps with Rev. Cledus Don Fitzgerald, Rev. Buddy Chisolm, Rev. Wilburn Wesson, James Roberts and Roy Magee officiating with burial in Oak Grove cemetery south of Stamps under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Vernell McEachern
Vernell McEachern, age 78, of Taylor, Arkansas died Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at the Dubuis Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born August 16, 1939 in Stamps, Arkansas. Mrs. McEachern was a homemaker and a member of the Landmark Baptist Church at Taylor and was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Mallie Glass.
She is survived by: her husband, Darnell McEachern of Taylor; daughters, Pam Kennemer of Taylor and Shelah Lloyd of Sarepta, LA; sister, Hazel Stephens of Stamps; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 5, 2008 at the Landmark Baptist Church with Rev. Cleo Paul officiating and burial in Sharman cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
William Holden Daugherty
William Holden Daugherty, age 21, of Lewisville, Arkansas died Tuesday, December 2, 2008 in Lafayette County, Arkansas. He was born March 17, 1987 in Texarkana, Texas. Mr. Daugherty was employed with B&D; Electric of Stamps and was an avid hunter, fisher and enjoyed being with his friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gale and Betty Daugherty.
He is survived by: his mother, Laura Alexander Brady of Lewisville; father & step-mother, Billy Bob and Mary Daugherty of Lewisville; grandparents, Jimmy and Kay Alexander of Lewisville; great grandmother, Ruby McClure of Lewisville; brother, Lucas Brady of Lewisville; sisters, Tamara Willett of Gentry, AR and Alisha Daugherty of Panama City, FL; close family members, Amanda Bolinger, Aaron Bolinger, Brooke Bolinger, Emma Bolinger, Jamie Alexander, Gayla Teague, Clifford Teague, Dena Teague, Betsy Teague, Brian Teague and Phillip Teague; special friend and the love of his life, Krista Williamson; special friend, Tom Brady.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Smith Funeral Home in Stamps with Rev. Todd Pickard officiating and Rev. Mike Turner officiating with burial in Wilson cemetery at Lewisville under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Charles Hamm
Charles Hamm, age 69, of Taylor, Arkansas died Sunday, November 30, 2008 at the Willis Knighton Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born June 29, 1939 in Stamps, Arkansas. Mr. Hamm was a retired farmer, a member of the Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church and a 32nd Degree Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee C. "Bogey" Bethany and Exa Bright Hamm Bethany.
He is survived by: his wife, Linda Hamm of Taylor; three daughters, Laura Kelli Hamm Maxwell of Taylor, Karla Ann Hamm Wilson of Magnolia, AR, and Karmen LeAnn Hamm Hall of Benton, LA; well beloved sons-in-law, Roger Maxwell of Taylor, Jay Wilson of Magnolia and Ronnie Hall of Benton; six grandchildren, Kortni Cook of Taylor, Chase Wallace of Shreveport, LA, Tessa McCloy of Magnolia, Kaylie Wolf of Magnolia, Jordan Lamb of Benton and Tory Maxwell of Taylor.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Smith Funeral Home in Stamps with Bro. Jesse Beene officiating and birual in Forest Grove cemetery at Walker Creek, Arkansas under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Zelma Marie West
Zelma Marie West, age 86, of Garland City, Arkansas died Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at her residence. She was born July 5, 1922 in Garland Township, Miller County, Arkansas. Mrs. West was a retired restaurant owner and a member of the Garland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burl West in 1984.
She is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley & Charles Eddy of Fouke, AR; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ralph & Becky West of Garland and Earl West of Texarkana, TX; sister, Annette Phillips of Texarkana, AR; grandchildren, Steve Eddy & wife Annette of Fouke, Joy Sarto & husband Scott of Texarkana, AR, David Eddy & wife Kris of Fouke, Chris West & wife Natalie of Texarkana, TX, Stacey O'Donnell & husband Sam of Magnolia, AR, and Melissa Strickland & husband Shawn of Magnolia; twelve great-grandchildren; special niece, Chun Cha Arnold of Garland; several other nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 21, 2008 at Smith Funeral Home in Stamps, Arkansas with Rev. Phelan Boone officiating and burial in Holly Springs cemetery in Miller County, Arkansas under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps.
Adolphus Oxford Beasley
Adolphus Oxford Beasley, age 90, of Magnolia, Arkansas formerly of Stamps, Arkansas died Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Magnolia Healthcare in Magnolia. She was born March 27, 1918 in Stamps to the late Bro. Paul and Linnie Oxford. Mrs. Beasley was an Arkansas retired school teacher of 39 years, a member of the Shiloh Union Baptist Church in Buckner, Arkansas where she served the Lord by being a Sunday School teacher for many years and was church clerk for about 10 years and was Secretary/Treasurer for the Shiloh cemetery committee for a number of years. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Gilbert Beasley; brothers Glenn Beasley and J.L. Beasley; and sister, Margaret Burris.
She is survived by: a daughter & son-in-law, Rae Buchanan & husband Jay of Magnolia; sister, Marial Turley of Conway, AR; brothers, Jim Oxford and Tom Oxford of Flint, TX and Ed Oxford of Waco, TX; sisters-in-law, Charlene Oxford of Little Rock, AR and Beulah Oxford of Hot Springs, AR; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 am on Sunday, October 9, 2008 at Shiloh Union Baptist Church at Buckner, Arkansas with Bro. Charles Loyed officiating and burial in Shiloh Union cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps.
Lois Blunt
Lois Blunt, age 95, of Gainesville, Florida formerly of Bradley, Arkansas died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at the Woodlands Care Center in Gainesville. She was born March 24, 1913 in Okolona, Arkansas. Mrs. Blunt was a retired hairdresser, 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star where she was active in Florida until her death, and a member of the Bradley Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyer Blunt of Bradley.
She is survived by: her daughter, Gloria Woods-Tobey of Gainesville; sistter, Vesta Spiros of Sarasota, FL; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 21, 2008 at the Walnut Hill cemetery in Bradley under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Stamps.
Virginia Burns
Virginia Burns, age 82, of Buckner, Arkansas died Thursday, September 18, 2008 at her residence. She was born November 18, 1925 in Fort Worth, Texas. Mrs. Burns was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had open arms to the entire community. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
She is survived by: two sons, Bobby Joe Burns, Jr. of Buckner, AR and Joe Burns & wife Stacy of Buckner; thirteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; numerous other family members and a host of friends.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Sardis cemetery north of Stamps with Rev. Charlie Warren officiating under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Stamps.
James Edward Matthews
James Edward Matthews, age 63, of Magnolia, Arkansas formerly of Stamps, Arkansas died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at his residence. He was born May 11, 1945 in Stamps to the late Leon and Helen Matthews. Mr. Matthews was a retired carpenter and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a 1963 graduate of Stamps High School.
He is survived by: a son, Chad Matthews; daughter, Julie Matthews; sister, Ann Roberts; and two grandchildren.
Creamtion was under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Stamps. No services are to be held.
Merble Fish
Mrs. Merble Fish, age 88, of Taylor, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Summit Health and Rehab in Taylor. She was born December 18, 1919 in the Oak Grove Community in Stamps, Arkansas to Possy Gold & Frances Elizabeth Bolton. Mrs. Fish was a retired librarian and member of Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Pheonix Jason Fish, her parents, one grandson Chris, four sisters and one brother.
She is survived by: two daughters, Bonnie Carraway & husband Horace of Taylor, and Linda White & husband Gerald of Benton, LA; four sisters, Idell Thompson, Hazel Howell, Bobbie Allen and Emma Poe, all of Taylor; one brother, Dewain Bolton of Bowling Green, KY; one granddaughter, Robin Simpson & husband Gene of Carthage, TX; one grandson, Russell White & wife Brandi of Springhill, LA; four great grandchildren, Kristen Berry & husband Brandon of Carthage, Mandy Simpson of Carthage, Hannah Nikole White of Springhill and Hayley Jo White of Springhill; two great-great grandchildren, Kaleb Simpson and Zachary Berry, both of Carthage.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Walker Creek with Bro. Jerry Evans and Bro. Chet Johnson officiating and burial in Forest Grove cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps.
Jesse Hadley
Jesse Hadley, age 69, of Taylor, Arkansas died Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at the Arkansas Nursing & Rehab Center in Texarkana, Arkansas. He was born June 29, 1939 in Emerson, Arkansas. Mr. Hadley was a member of the Beacon Baptist Church at Bussey, Arkansas, a carpenter, and was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Glen Hadley.
He is survived by: a son, Jesse Hadley, Jr. of Porter, TX; borther, John Hadley of Springhill, LA; two nephews, Kelly and Chris Hadley of Springhill; friend & ccompanion, Mavis Ione Higdon of Taylor; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Taylor with Rev. Kerry Easley officiating and burial in Stateline cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Stamps, AR.
Mike Newton
Michael Len Newton, age 53, of Lewisville, Arkansas formerly of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Monday, September 8, 2008 in Medical Park Hospital in Hope. he was born on August 20, 1955 in Hope to Delbert Wayne and June Faris Newton. Mr. Newton was a forestry technician, a member of First Baptist Church of Hope, an Army veteran serving from 1972 to 1975 and was stationed in Germany. He was preceded in death by his father in 1995.
Survivors include: his wife of 28 years, Marla Smith Newton of Lewisville; two sons, Patrick Newton and Michael "Eli" Newton, both of Lewisville; one daughter, Jennifer Martinez & Mario of Lewisville; his mother, June Newton of Hope; two brothers, Christ Newton & Priscilla, and Kenny Newton & Donna, all of Springhill, AR; three grandchildren, Lorena Patterson of Fouke, AR, Mary Martinez and Melody Martinez, both of Lewisville; numerous family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am on Friday, September 12, 2008 at First United Methodist Church, Lewisville with Rev. Donnie Holt officiating and burial in Wilson cemetery in Lewisville.
Merble Fish
Mrs. Merble Fish, age 88, of Taylor, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Summit Health and Rehab in Taylor. She was born December 18, 1919 in the Oak Grove Community in Stamps, Arkansas to Possy Gold & Frances Elizabeth Bolton. Mrs. Fish was a retired librarian and member of Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Pheonix Jason Fish, her parents, one grandson Chris, four sisters and one brother.
She is survived by: two daughters, Bonnie Carraway & husband Horace of Taylor, and Linda White & husband Gerald of Benton, LA; four sisters, Idell Thompson, Hazel Howell, Bobbie Allen and Emma Poe, all of Taylor; one brother, Dewain Bolton of Bowling Green, KY; one granddaughter, Robin Simpson & husband Gene of Carthage, TX; one grandson, Russell White & wife Brandi of Springhill, LA; four great grandchildren, Kristen Berry & husband Brandon of Carthage, Mandy Simpson of Carthage, Hannah Nikole White of Springhill and Hayley Jo White of Springhill; two great-great grandchildren, Kaleb Simpson and Zachary Berry, both of Carthage.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Walker Creek with Bro. Jerry Evans and Bro. Chet Johnson officiating and burial in Forest Grove cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps.
Jesse Hadley
Jesse Hadley, age 69, of Taylor, Arkansas died Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at the Arkansas Nursing & Rehab Center in Texarkana, Arkansas. He was born June 29, 1939 in Emerson, Arkansas. Mr. Hadley was a member of the Beacon Baptist Church at Bussey, Arkansas, a carpenter, and was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Glen Hadley.
He is survived by: a son, Jesse Hadley, Jr. of Porter, TX; borther, John Hadley of Springhill, LA; two nephews, Kelly and Chris Hadley of Springhill; friend & ccompanion, Mavis Ione Higdon of Taylor; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Taylor with Rev. Kerry Easley officiating and burial in Stateline cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Stamps, AR.
