Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home Obituaries

Obituary Preview: Mary Alice Clark, 88, of Marion, Arkansas, formerly of Earle, Arkansas, departed this life on December 17, 2021 at Willowbend Nursing Home in Marion, Arkansas.  She was born on August 26, 1933 in Hoxie, Arkansas to Louis and Gladys Edith Watson Tyson.  Mary was of the Baptist faith.  She would cook Sunday breakfast for her family, and they raved over her biscuits. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and she liked to have fun.She is preceded in death by her husband: Lehman Rudean “Dean” Clark, her parents, one son: Kimmie Wayne Clark, one brother: Bill Tyson and five sisters: Thelma Mooney, Faye Counce, Sue Duhr, Shirley Irwin and Betty Morrone.Mary is survived by one son: Danny Clark (Pam) of Earle, Arkansas, one brother: James “Sonny” Tyson of Memphis, Tennessee, four grandchildren: Lindy Clark, Tanner Clark, Shannon Harris and Brandon Clark and six great grandchildren: Savannah, Kameron, Khloe, Cooper, Kelsie and Cali.Graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Park Cemetery in Lawrence County, Arkansas.Brother Caleb Harris will officiate the service.Arrangements are under the care of Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree Arkansas.

Obituary Preview: Billie Sue Burress, 85, of Trumann, Arkansas departed this life on December 10, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on June 30, 1936 to Harvey and Nellie Spitzer Helton in Mississippi County, Arkansas.  Billie worked for Columbia Forest as a factory employee.  She was member of Marked Tree Church of God. She enjoyed shopping, going out to eat with her girlfriends, and spending time with her great great grandson Quadyn.She is preceded in death by her husband: James Earl Burress, her parents, four brothers, and one sister. Billie is survived by one daughter: Nancy Gibbs (Shane Brooks) of Marked Tree, Arkansas, one grandchild: Kara Gibbs two great grandchildren: Quentin Beard and Jabari Mitchell, and one great-great grandchild: Quadyn BeardA Memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. and visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Marked Tree Church of God, Marked Tree, Arkansas.Brother Patrick Tucker will officiate the service.It is recommended that you wear a mask and social distance.

Obituary Preview: Calvin James Hensley, 27, of Trumann, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Trumann, Arkansas.  He was born on April 4, 1994 to Shirley Sandefur.  Calvin attended church at Marked Tree First Baptist Church and he enjoyed high school football, NASCAR specifically Kevin Harvick, cooking and the St. Louis Cardinals and he volunteered at the animal shelter.He is preceded in death by his brother: Adam Wright.Calvin is survived by his mother: Shirley Wright of Marked Tree, Arkansas, one brother: Marvin Wright of Ava, Missouri, two sisters: Kristy Kerley of Osceola, Arkansas and Michelle Wright of Marked Tree, Arkansas, ten nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.Memorial service will be held Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 2:00p.m. at Marked Tree First Baptist Church.Arrangements are under the care of Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas.

Obituary Preview: Catherine Doll Wilmoth Kroepfl, 92, of North Little Rock, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Little Rock, Arkansas.  She was born on February 13, 1929 to Robert Henry Sr. and Myrtle N. Harrison Wilmoth in Etowah, Arkansas.She is preceded in death by her husband: Thomas Kroepfl Sr., parents, one daughter: Cathy Duke, two brothers and five sisters.Catherine is survived by one son: Thomas Kroepfl Jr. (Ronnie) of Little Rock, Arkansas, one daughter: Linda Tate of North Little Rock, Arkansas, two sisters: Sally McMechen of Brookland, Arkansas and Carolyn Kincaide of Phoenix, Arizona, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.Memorial service will be held Monday, November 29, 2021 at 1:00p.m. at Potter Memorial Cemetery in Lepanto, Arkansas.Arrangements are under the care of Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Lepanto, Arkansas. www.delanceymurphyfuneralhome.com

Obituary Preview: It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of George Wayne Pitts, 68, of Marked Tree, Arkansas.  He departed this life on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born to Robert J., Sr., and Nora Faye Scull Pitts on July 25, 1953, in Harrisburg, Arkansas.He loved his family with a fierceness that cannot be replicated and loved spending time with his family and friends.  He enjoyed literature, being outdoors and watching sports.He is preceded in death by his mom: Nora Faye Pitts.Wayne is survived by his wife of 29 years: Doris Pitts of the home, his dad: Robert J. Pitts, Sr., of Marked Tree, Arkansas, three daughters: Wendy Pitts (Michael) of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Heather Lucas (Junior) of Marked Tree, Arkansas and Nora Harbin (Shane) of Lepanto, Arkansas, one son: Keith Hale (Casey) of Marked Tree, Arkansas, one brother: Robert Pitts, Jr., (Melissa) of Marked Tree, Arkansas, two sisters: Bonnie Thompson of Marked Tree, Arkansas and Helen Pitts of Marked Tree, Arkansas, eight grandchildren whom he cherished: Taylor Wages (Sydney), Bailey Lucas, Dylan Lucas, Jasper Phillips and Caitlyn Monroe Harbin, Ashlynn Hale (Brandon), Havyn Hale, Sawyer Hale, one great-grandchild: Beau Wages and a host of nieces and nephews.Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 16, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Services will be held at Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas.Interment will follow service in Marked Tree Cemetery.Pallbearers: Taylor Wages, Bailey Lucas, Dylan Lucas, Jasper Phillips, Trey Pitts, Wesley Pitts, Jereme McFarland, Jamie McFarland and Gunner Pitts.          Honorary Pallbearer: Cliff Vanhoozer.Brother Phillip Rodgers will officiate the service.“God will wipe every tear from their eyes.  Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, anymore.”  Revelation 21:4.It is recommended that you wear a face mask and social distance.

Obituary Preview: Marsha Rhea Fair A Life Well Lived “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” Winnie the PoohMarsha Rhea Fair was born January 1, just an hour & 46 minutes into 1946, at Nobles Memorial Hospital in Paris, Tennessee, where her Mother Jeanne Bradsher Fair worked as a nurse while her Father War Hero B-17 Pilot Captain Albert L. Fair, Jr. finished duty in the Army Air Corps nearby.  Marsha Rhea was delivered by her namesake, Dr. W. G. Rhea, beloved Paris physician for whom her Mother worked.Marsha Rhea slipped away from her earthly life without warning or fanfare, on November 8, 2021, at the end of a short stay at a Jonesboro hospital. She had courageously battled debilitating physical conditions since February.  Marsha Rhea Fair died peacefully two months from her 76th birthday.  Already she is deeply missed by family and friends.Marsha was a native of Marked Tree, Arkansas, where she grew up on her family farm in a picture postcard setting surrounded by family, friends and showered with love.  Throughout her life, Marsha loved entertaining groups of friends with good food and lively conversation.  This love of entertaining friends began on that farm in Arkansas, and she and her entourage enjoyed riding the numerous horses always on hand as part of her diverse and lively farm family.  Industrious father Albert Fair, a farmer, converted a long, tool truck into a roomy vehicle for hauling horses, and most summer Saturdays, the entire family loaded the horses and filled the car with folding chairs, fried chicken and coffee for the grown ups, and struck out for wonderous adventures at horse shows and parades in nearby communities.  These were exciting times where Marsha & sister Pam wore fringed outfits and rode in competitive events, but mostly it was a weekend overflowing with fun day and night for the family and friends.Marsha’s life growing up was characterized by such family activites, with family friends with children the same ages.  Never in their young lives were Marsha and Pam left with babysitters, as the family did things the whole family and family friends enjoyed, such as exciting trips to Memphis to visit father Albert’s sister Eva Mae and family for picnics on the grass at Overton Park and the Memphis Zoo.  There was no shortage of homemade treats, love and doting on the first grandchild Marsha by the grandparents next door and those in nearby Tyronza.In Jr. High School Marsha became interested in basketball, was good at it and became integral to the Marked Tree High School girls’ basketball team, until a knee injury ended that.  But there were many other activities she enjoyed at school and in the Methodist Youth Fellowship of the First Methodist Church in Marked Tree, where her family had been members for generations through maternal grandparents Fred and Laura Bradsher and Aunt and Uncle Annie and Ernest Burton and more.  The Burton Home in Marked Tree was a “second home” for the Fair sisters, and they ate lunch there daily a block from school.  They also enjoyed sumptuous holiday meals at the Burtons, where they spent happy times with cousins Ann Burton, Clay and Ernest Portis and Aunt Evelyn and Uncle J. C. Portis.  Visits to their father’s parents Albert and Eva Fair in Tyronza were also commonplace.  Sleepovers with nearby Maternal Grandmother Laura Bradsher Hurt were frequent and special.Marsha and her sister both graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, their Mother’s Alma Mater.  Interest in languages started with high school French by Barbara Key and a European trip organized by the school to France and neighboring countries one summer in the early 1960s.  But it was at Hendrix that Marsha’s keen interest in languages flourished, and languages would be a key factor throughout Marsha’s entire career.  At Hendrix, Marsha was taught and guided in her studies and in life by Madame Georgette Caskie, who also taught young Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy.  The study of languages introduced Marsha to worlds and cultures that most only dream of.  Marsha excelled in her study of languages, primarily French, at Hendrix, and won all language awards Hendrix offered.  After graduation, it was on to graduate school in Columbia, Missouri and a Master’s Degree in French literature.  She later augmented her education with a Marketing Degree during the joyous years she lived and worked in Little Rock, a time marked by memories of happy times with close friends, block parties near her home on Oak Street and trips home to Marked Tree to be with loved ones.Marsha’s career began in Little Rock working with developmentally challenged children at the Child Study Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  She later taught English as a second language in settings at home and abroad, including teaching English through federal government programs to refugees from Vietnam and Cuba relocated to Arkansas.  She also taught English as a second language in Europe during travels with her Hendrix College roommate and close friend for life Amy Edgington, and in the Yucatan region of Mexico, where she lived and worked.Marsha’s gift for languages took on a very personal meaning for her when she went to work for the U. S. Rice Council and combined her knowledge of languages with her lifelong interest in farming.  She straddled several worlds which afforded her an enlarged worldview to life.  She had a definite and pronounced “joie de vivre.”  She loved to laugh, entertain and cook for friends, and always enjoyed lively conversations, making it challenging but joyous to be in her company--unless you told her she was wrong about something she knew to be true.  She did not suffer fools well.  She also had keen insight into human nature.  And she had a lifelong passion for reading and learning.  All these characteristics served her well in her work promoting US Rice in Latin America.  The work was a challenge in itself as the markets for US rice were not evenly matched, but Marsha’s love of languages and studies of marketing made her the perfect fit for her position marketing US rice abroad.  Her territory originally was the Western Hemisphere.Marsha had a long and meaningful marketing career with the United States Rice Industry.  Starting with the USA Rice Council, a Houston-based rice growers association, she helped develop new markets to export rice grown in the US—much of it grown in her native Arkansas.  Most notably, Marsha worked on developing the Latin American markets of Mexico and Central America.  She traveled extensively and often to countries such as Costa Rico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico and Columbia.Marsha was at ease with everyone on her travels, from the heads of government agencies she visited to the humblest of farmers seeking simply to improve their growing techniques.  She hosted and acted as “tour guide” for groups of rice farmers and potential buyers who came often to NE Arkansas to see US rice operations in the Poinsett County area, sometimes also driving a van of chattering foreigners blasting her with one question after another as she shuttled the fascinated rice industry visitors from Little Rock to Stuttgart, then on to Weiner and Jonesboro, normally ending up in Memphis for a great meal and an evening of fellowship and learning, all the time speaking the language of the visitors, mostly Spanish but sometime Portuguese or regional dialects, answering complex technical questions, as well as joking with the groups and their hearty laughter and cajoling.  She traveled on official rice marketing business to Cuba more than once, and if he had not been traveling at those times, she most likely would have been granted an audience with Cuban President Fidel Castro, instead of his brother Raoul Castro, who received Marsha graciously.After leaving what later became the USA Rice Federation, Marsha continued her work in Latin America as a consultant with the US Rice Producers Association.  She was thrilled to spend her last years working from home at her family farm near Marked Tree.  It was not uncommon for her to be mowing the grass at home one day and to be on a plane to Columbia the next day for rice business, where she was protected in her travels by gun-toting guards or servicemen from the United States Embassies.  But she took it all in stride as just another necessary aspect of her working environment. Jim Willis, President of International Programs for the US Rice Council and its later incarnations, upon learning of Marsha’s passing stated: “There’s no way of measuring the impact Marsha had on increasing the demand for rice and therefore US farm prices through the introduction of US rice in school lunch programs in Latin America.” Willis praised Marsha’s work and character further, saying with great emotion and genuine warmth: “Marsha was a key to building our largest markets for U.S. rice in Latin America.  It wasn’t just her aptitude for speaking Spanish; it was her attitude.  She was so empathetic that she became a big hit with all, including rice marketers, promoters, teachers and students.”  Mr. Willis continued, “The rice industry needs to erect a memorial to Marsha for what she did to build the largest market for U.S. long grain rice in Latin America.  I hurt for not getting to see her one more time.”Marsha was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Jeanne Fair of Marked Tree, Arkansas and an infant brother Fred.  She is survived by sister Pamela Jeanne Fair, a former attorney and air traffic controller who retired alongside Marsha to the family farm in Marked Tree.  She is also survived by numerous close maternal cousins Wesley Portis of West Memphis, Clayton Portis Allen, Lee Allen and children Ellie, Wesley Gray and Leeland Allen of Dallas, Texas, Bradsher, Robin and Caroline Portis of West Memphis, Diana Wallin Portis of West Memphis, Sharon Heeb of Harrisburg, fraternal cousins from Memphis, in Alabama, Little Rock and Heber Springs, and a large and varied group of close friends from childhood, college and the world over, especially in Little Rock, Houston, New York state and Portland.  Marsha was a lifelong Democrat and had a keen interest in politics forever.  She was also a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church, 308 Frisco Street, Marked Tree, Arkansas 72365, where memorials in her honor may be made.  The family gratefully thanks the wonderful home health care workers who made her life richer this past year, especially John Stepp of Marked Tree.  Thanks also to Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home of Marked Tree, Arkansas.A festive celebration of Marsha’s extraordinary life will be held at a later date, most likely in the spring at her family farm in NE Arkansas. “And when great souls die, after a period peace blooms, slowly and always irregularly.  Spaces fill with a kind of soothing electric vibration.  Our senses, restored, never to be the same, whisper to us.  They existed.  We can be.  Be and be better.  For they existed.”  Maya AngelouArrangements under the care of Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home, Marked Tree, Arkansas.

Obituary Preview: Ted K. Hayse, 81, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on September 29, 1940 to Clyde Homer and Grace Louise Adams Hayse.  Ted was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Marked Tree, Arkansas and he was saved at the age of 65.  He served his country in the Army National Guard, he enjoyed playing baseball as a teen and he loved horses, his Harley, gospel singing and living his life to the fullest.He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Alton Roy Hayse, Jake Hayse, John Hayse and Michael Hayse, and one sister: Susie Hayse.Ted is survived by his wife of 20 years: Doreen Chronister Hayse of the home, one son: Rodney Hayse of Trumann, Arkansas, two daughters: Misti Dawn (Matt) of Olive Branch, Mississippi and Kristy Hatley (Shon) of Harrisburg, Arkansas, two sisters: Glenda Jones of Marked Tree, Arkansas and Jackie Cochran (Greg) of Marked Tree, Arkansas, ten grandchild: Laura, Lindsey, Jordan, Devan, Tara, Ty, Jared, Hayden, Carley and Cade, twelve great grandchildren: Brandon, Molli, Cash, Wyatt, Addison, Greenley, Beckham, Ryder, Hayse, Riverlynn, Naomi, Jace and 2 on the way, a special niece: Sonya “Shady” Bishop (BJ), a special great nephew Billy John Bishop and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.Funeral service will be held Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 11:00a.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Marked Tree, Arkansas.Visitation will be held Thursday from 10:00a.m. until service time.Interment will follow at Potter Memorial Cemetery in Lepanto, Arkansas.Mask and social distancing are recommended.Arrangements are under the care of Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas. www.delanceymurphyfuneralhome.com

Obituary Preview: Betty Jean Swan Spurlin, 70, of Memphis, Tennessee departed this life on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Methodist Germantown Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee.  She was born on August 29, 1951, to Wilburn and Christine Swan Comstock in Memphis, Tennessee.  She retired from Methodist Germantown Hospital as a clerical worker, an avid Alabama football fan and loved spending time with her family, especially watching her grandchildren play sports, they called her Grandie.She is preceded in death by her parents.Betty is survived by her husband of thirty-seven years: Larry Spurlin of the home, two sons: Dean Rickvalsky (Kara) of Spring Hill, Tennessee, and Tyler Spurlin (Ashley) of Bartlett, Tennessee, one daughter: Laura Crook (Mike) of Munford, Tennessee and five grandchildren: Maddox Rickvalsky of Spring Hill, Tennessee, Kyle Crook of Munford, Tennessee, Madalyn Ramsey (Jonathon) of Munford, Tennessee, Harper and Graham Spurlin of Bartlett, Tennessee.Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. and visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home, Marked Tree, Arkansas.Interment will follow funeral service in Marked Tree Cemetery, Marked Tree, Arkansas.Brother Patrick Tucker will officiate the service.It is recommended that you wear a mask and social distance.Arrangements are under the care of Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home, Marked Tree, Arkansas.

Obituary Preview: Margaret H. McCain, 95, of Memphis, Tennessee departed this life on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Belmont Village in Memphis, Tennessee.  She was born June 25, 1926, to Horace and Enola McKimpson Holt in Memphis, Tennessee.  She was a homemaker and loved to read, color, watch old westerns, and she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.She is preceded in death by her parents, one son: Michael McCain and one brother: Robert Holt.Margaret is survived by three daughters: Janice Lippincott (Ed) of Kansas City, Missouri, Kimber Fike (Don) of Collierville, Tennessee, and P.K. Theobald (Bill) of Byhalia, Mississippi, two grandchildren: Karl and Kevin Fike.A private ceremony was held for the family.  Interment at Marked Tree Cemetery, Marked Tree, Arkansas.

Obituary Preview: Vickie Janice Long, 69, of Bono, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, October 18, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on March 18, 1952, to Gene and Aileen Knapp Wheeler in Lepanto, Arkansas.  She was of the Pentecostal faith and worked as a teacher’s assistant at Rivercrest High School. She enjoyed watching birds, gardening, puzzles, traveling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters: Patricia Henderson and Donetta Cooksey.Vickie is survived by one son: Richard Long (Judy) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, two daughters: Tanja Mead (Jonathan) of Bono, Arkansas, and Sanja Craft (Wes) of Bono, Arkansas, one brother: Joseph Wheeler (Polly) of Dyess, Arkansas, two sisters: Carol Humphreys (Ricky) of Lepanto, Arkansas and Diana Jackson of Jonesboro, Arkansas, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Healing Hands Community Church in Trumann, Arkansas . Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 20, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas.Interment will follow the funeral service in Nichols Cemetery, Marked Tree, Arkansas.It is recommended that you wear a mask and social distance. Arrangements are under the care of Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home/Marked Tree

Obituary Preview: Virginia (Posey) Johnson Roberson, 95, of Marked Tree, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at the Woodbriar Nursing Home. She was born on August 2, 1926 in Philadelphia, MS to Coley and Cora (Sharpe) Posey. After graduation from Marked Tree High School, she was recruited by The Famous Redheads and played the 1945-46 season before returning to Marked Tree. Virginia retired from E. Ritter Telephone Company after almost 50 years. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of Marked Tree. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, needlework and was an avid reader, but most of all enjoyed her family and friends. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 11 years, Eldon Roberson; 3 brothers; 4 sister and a granddaughter. Those left to cherish the memories of this amazing woman includes her sons, Jimmy Johnson of Strong, AR and Mike Johnson of Marked Tree; daughter, Susan Johnson Macefe of Marked Tree and a step daughter, Wanzor (Dennis) Wilks of Smyrna, TN; 7 grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and 3 step great grandchildren; a sister, Joyce (Fred) Benham; sister-in-law, Ursula Posey of Fayetteville, AR; as well as many nieces and nephews that she adored.A Memorial service will be held Friday, October 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. and visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Marked Tree Church of God 114 Allyn Street, Marked Tree, Arkansas.Brother Patrick Tucker will officiate the service.

Obituary Preview: Gerald O’Brien, 81, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, October 1, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on April 22, 1940, in Trumann, Arkansas to Mervin and Mildred Meeks O’Brien.  He was a member of Marked Tree First Baptist Church, a National Guard Veteran, and a retired body shop manager.He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister: Shelby Glaze.Gerald is survived by his wife of sixty years: Peggy Nester O’Brien,  five daughters: Keri Hayse of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Christy Burke (Michael) of Olive Branch, Mississippi, April Haycraft of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Jordan Thompson (Ron) of Trumann, Arkansas and Devan Austin (Justin) of Osceola, Arkansas, one brother: Norman O’Brien (Melba) of Batesville, Arkansas, one sister: Sharon Box of Trumann, Arkansas, four grandchildren: Sydney Pearson (Tyler), Skylar Burke, Clayton Haycraft, and  Emily Haycraft, six great-grandchildren: Molli Claire Austin, Cash Thompson, Beckham Austin, Michael Travis Pearson, Hayse Thompson and John Leo Dewerff.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. and visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas.Interment will follow funeral service at Marked Tree Cemetery, Marked Tree, Arkansas.CDC recommends that you wear a mask and social distance. On-line condolences may be made at www.delanceymurphyfuneralhome.com

Obituary Preview: Rosemere McDaniel Bolton, 90, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life Monday, September 27, 2021, at her home.  She was born on March 6, 1931, to Doyle and Effie Wilson McDaniel in Finley, Tennessee.She is preceded in death by her husband: Bob Bolton, her parents and one sister.Rosemere is survived by two sons: Clark Bolton of Marked Tree, Arkansas, and Whit Bolton of Trimble Tennessee, one daughter: Susan Bolton Mchaffey (Mike) of Memphis, Tennessee, six grandchildren: Sarah, Dustin, Kristen, Bob, Whit and Erin and ten great grandchildren: Skylar, Sydney, Devon, Jaden, Audrey, Rowan and Logan.A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday, September 30, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas.CDC recommends that you wear a mask and social distance. On-line condolences may be made at www.delanceymurphyfuneralhome.com

Obituary Preview: Zettie Croney, 74, of Jonesboro, Arkansas departed this life on Friday. September 17, 2021, at her home.  She was born on December 19, 1946, in Manila, Arkansas to Thomas Odell and Hollis Lorene Russell.  She was retired and worked at Marked Tree Water Department,  a Quality Control Inspector at MidSouth, and she was licensed cosmetologist.  She earned an Associates Degree in Nutrition.She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother: William Russell and one sister: Kathy Lucas. Zettie is survived by one daughter: Denisa Jackson of Jonesboro, Arkansas, two sons: Chris Croney (Jen) of Sutherlin, Oregon, and John Croney (Alicia) of Hoxie, Arkansas, two brothers: Mervyn Russell (Becky) of Warrensville, North Carolina and Lee Russell (Debbie) of Marked Tree, Arkansas, two sisters: Kay Brashears (Wade) of Marked Tree, Arkansas, and Bonnie Franks (Rick)  of Marked Tree, Arkansas, nine grandchildren: Joey Croney (Nickey), James Jackson (Victoria), Jerod Jackson, Caleb Croney, Christian Croney, Hannah Curtner (Chance), Brooke Croney, Braden Croney, Destiny Croney (Cody), sixteen great-grandchildren: Ciera Croney (Connor), Jorden Nanney, Sasha Nanney, Luke Jackson, Kenzie Jackson, E.J. Jackson, Toby Jackson, Jade Jackson, Daxton Boyd, Joesiah Boyd, Breauna Harrison (Walker), Kyle Workman (Lexus), Nevaeh Latimer, Wyatt Lee, Kayla Lee and Colton Diaz and two great-great grandchildren:Raleigh Harrison and Ava Workman.

Obituary Preview: Sunrise: January 7, 2020 Sunset: September 15, 2021Cason Aaron Seth Marshall often called Carson by his grandma elect and Aunt Morgan Marshall and old man by his grandfather Rocky Marshall by his mannerisms of humility and respect for others at such a young age. Others soon followed suit by calling him the same and it stuck with him, because he truly had an old soul. It was like he had been here before, and he showed us that all the time by making sure that his family knew that they mattered to him and he expressed well that it was enough for him.Cason came into the world faced with many challenges. He smiled through them all and would often laugh them off as he surpassed several milestones that he was never expected to reach. Cason was blessed amongst us for such a short amount of time; however, he led a meaningful life all of his days. He was not the typical one year old. He was one of the best babies that would have graced the presence of others. He was a blessing to the lives of his family and all the lives that he touched. He smiled all the time and his laughter was infectious. He’d have you laughing at him laughing because he simply believed in sharing himself with others. He never pulled away from anyone wanting to express love to him and he never shyed away from showing unconditional love. Cason left his mark on anyone that he encountered. His strength was incredible and he highlighted his amazing strength with all that he did. He woke up with purpose and he showcased his purpose by how he touched others. He gave them a sense of purpose for their lives by how he lived his very own. Our little fighter as his mother would often call him, who we learned from how to fight, why we fight, and what we fight for. He was truly a God send. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents: Dora Marshall and Lincoln Childress Jr. and a special relative: Erica Harrison. He is survived by his mother: Robyn Marshall, his father: Derek Russell,  grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Rocky Marshall, paternal grandmother: Crystal Gordon and Derek Russell, Sr.,   great grandparents: Marva and Larry Crutchfield, paternal great grandmother: Denise Russell,  godmother: Ateequa Alcorn,  his godmother elect and aunt: Madison Marshall, paternal god parents: Therie and Wanda Hill, a special paternal Uncle: Dayton Gordon,  grandmother elect and Aunt:  Morgan Marshall (because she took on the role of more than an aunt and alternate mother figure), godfather and Uncle: Aasin Marshall, a very special cousin and friend: Asa Marshall and a host of other relatives and family members.

Obituary Preview: George Earl Counce, 73, of Tryonza departed this life August 26, 2021 at his home.  He was born to Marvin and Mary Olline Nixon Counce in Turrell, Arkansas on May 6, 1948.  He worked as a brick layer and sheet rock hanger. He loved to shoot pool, deer hunting and anything outdoors. He loved spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren.He is proceeded in death by his parents, two brothers: Donald “Hoppy” Counce and Carl Counce and one sister: Linda Harlow.George is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years: Audrey Counce of the home, one son: Jeremy Counce (Taylor) of Trumann, Arkansas, two daughters: Sherl Ingle (Chris) of Judsonia, Arkansas and Carla Counce of Marked Tree, Arkansas, three brothers: J.L. Counce of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Jimmy Counce of Marked Tree, Arkansas, David Counce of Marion, Arkansas, and six grandchildren: Brayden, Chevy, Jordan, Carley, Kashleigh and Kalleigh.A Memorial service will be held at Marked Tree Church of God, Marked Tree, Arkansas on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 2:00 P.M.CDC recommends wearing a mask and to social distance.

Obituary Preview: Betty Lou Morgan Phillips, 83, departed this life on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on April 4, 1938 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Ira and Pansy Mae Payne Morgan.  She was a member of Liberty Street Church of Christ and worked as a retail store manager.She is preceded in death by her companion: Paul Edward Phillips, her parents, one son: Randy Phillips, two brothers: James Morgan and George Morgan, two sisters: Estelle Clizbe and Martha Dale Hughes, and one great grandson: Alex Benton.Betty is survived by one son: Kenny Phillips of Marked Tree, Arkansas, one daughter: Lisa McCrary (Jamie) of Marked Tree, Arkansas, three brothers: Howard Morgan of Marked Tree, Arkansas, C.J. Morgan of Marked Tree, Arkansas and Royce Morgan of Monticello, Arkansas, four sisters: Katheryn Sue Weeks of Brandon, Mississippi, Barbara Dee Pitts of Mountain View, Arkansas, Peggy Ann Forester of Elkhart, Indiana and Joyce Berniece Carr of Bossier City, Louisiana, nine grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.Funeral services will be held at Liberty Street Church of Christ in Marked Tree, Arkansas on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Interment will follow funeral service at Marked Tree Cemetery, Marked Tree, Arkansas.CDC recommend to social distance and wear a mask. On-line condolences may be made at www. delanceymurphyfuneralhome.com

Obituary Preview: Brenda Gail Burger Hurst, 67, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at her home.  She was born on October 27, 1953, to William Adderson Harrelson and Yuba Daisy Vanover.  Brenda was of the Pentecostal faith and attended Marked Tree First Baptist Church.  She enjoyed cooking, going on trips, watching westerns, drinking her coffee and correcting pop.  Most of all Brenda enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Ronnie Harrelson and Rickey Harrelson and one sister: Robbin Allman.Brenda is survived by her husband of 40 years: Larry Ray Hurst of the home, two sons: Kenneth Fink of Marked Tree, Arkansas and Cory Burger of Marion, Arkansas, two daughters: Kimberly Burger of Marked Tree, Arkansas and Stacey Fink of Marked Tree, Arkansas, two sisters: Bobbie Harrelson of Tupelo, Mississippi and Renea Ross of Snowlake Shores, Mississippi, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2021 from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas.Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas.Interment will follow at Marked Tree Cemetery in Marked Tree, Arkansas.The CDC recommends that you wear a mask and social distance.Arrangements are under the care of Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas. www.delanceymurphyfuneralhome.com

Obituary Preview: Martha Ellen Carter, 80, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, August 13, 2021, at her home.  She was born on December 27, 1940, to William and Pernie Letson Vick.She is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: William Vick, Willard Vick and Roger Vick and one sister: Tootsie Gibbs.Martha is survived by her husband of 59 years: Jerry Carter of Marked Tree, Arkansas, two sons: Jerry Wayne Carter of Marked Tree, Arkansas and Linc Carter (Kim) of Marked Tree, Arkansas, two granddaughters: Macy Carter and Peyton Guenrich (Luke), one great granddaughter: Palmer Tate Guenrich, three brothers: James Vick of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Odie Vick of Marked Tree, Arkansas and Rayburn Vick (Dene) of Trumann, Arkansas, four sisters: Lois Way of Moulton, Alabama, Faye Turner of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Angie Fields (Billy) of Proctor, Arkansas and Sandy Hydrick of Lepanto, Arkansas, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.Visitation will be held Monday, August 16, 2021 from 6:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Marked Tree, Arkansas.Funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 2:00p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Marked Tree, Arkansas.Interment will follow at Marked Tree Cemetery in Marked Tree, Arkansas. The CDC recommends that if you have not been vaccinated against Covid-19,you wear a face mask and social distance.Arrangements are under the care of Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas. www.delanceymurphyfuneralhome.com

Obituary Preview: Thomas Joe “Joey” Green Jr., 45, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, August 13, 2021, at his home.  He was born on June 4, 1976, to Thomas Joe Green Sr. and Terry Morrow O’Dell.  He was an avid outdoorsman and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to spring river and arrowhead hunting.He is preceded in death by his father and two brothers: Troy Green and James “Jimmie” Green.Joey is survived by his wife: Amy Waldrep of the home, his mother: Terry O’Dell of Marked Tree, Arkansas, one son: Thomas Joe “Joey Green III of Marked Tree, Arkansas, one daughter: Katelyn Matthews of Wynne, Arkansas, three sisters: Carla Counce of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Alicia Hall of Marked Tree, Arkansas and Bridgette “Dee Dee” Spears of Marked Tree, Arkansas, his grandmothers: Gloria Green of Cherry Valley, Arkansas and Frances Norwood of Heafer, Arkansas, six nephews: Troy, Dalton, Jordan, Jesse, Hunter and Ayden, four nieces: Carly, Jamie, Riley and Ally and a host of other family and friends.A graveside service will be held at Parkin Cemetery, Parkin, Arkansas on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.The CDC recommends that you wear a mask and social distance.Arrangements are under the care of Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas. www.delanceymurphyfuneralhome.com

Obituary Preview: Wendy Ann Manuel, 52, departed this life on August 13, 2021 in Marked Tree, Arkansas. She was born on September 11, 1968 in Van Nuys, California to Wes Alan and Patricia Ann Wentz Manuel.  She was a homemaker.She is preceded in death by her mother, two grandmothers: Helen Rouchek and Eddy Mae Fager and grandfather: Owen Winston Manuel.Wendy is survived by her father: Wes Manuel (Gette) of Monroe, Louisiana, two daughters: Kristie Morgan (Robert Thomas, III) of Marked Tree, Arkansas and Tiffany Manuel of Harrisburg, Arkansas, one brother: Wes Manuel, Jr. of Harrisburg, Arkansas, five grandchildren, who she sheltered: Kylee, Kollen, Karlee, Journee and Remmie and one nephew: Dalton Manuel of Marked Tree, Arkansas.Visitation will be held Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas.Wendy's family request that everyone wear a mask.On-line condolences may be made at www.delanceymurphyfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Preview: Adam Glen Wright, 38, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his home in Marked Tree, Arkansas.  He was born to Ronald and Shirley Sandefer Wright in Osceola, Arkansas on April 3, 1983.He loved the San Francisco 49ers football team.  He enjoyed video games, wrestling, cooking barbeque, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.Adam is survived by his parents:  Shirley Wright of Marked Tree, Arkansas and Ronnie Wright of Lake City, Arkansas, two brothers: Marvin Wright of Ava, Missouri and Calvin Hensley of Marked Tree, Arkansas, two sisters: Kristy Kerley of Osceola, Arkansas and Michelle Wright of Marked Tree, Arkansas, and ten nieces and nephews.Memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Marked Tree First Baptist Church.Arrangements are under the care of Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree Arkansas.

Obituary Preview: Billie Mae Harris Barton, 76, of Millington, Tennessee departed this life on Sunday July 18, 2021 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.  She was born to Charlie and Charlene Clifton Harris on September 3, 1944 in Marked Tree, Arkansas.Billie was of the Baptist faith and worked as a cashier at Kroger.  Her grandchildren were her life.  She was an avid Razorback’s fan and loved watching old movies, especially John Wayne.She is preceded in death by her parents.Billie is survived by one son: Jeff Barton (Lisa) of Bartlett, Tennessee, one daughter Lisa Godsey (Danny) of Millington, Tennessee, three sisters: Diane Mitchell of Memphis, Tennessee, Linda Noe of Covington, Tennessee and Cindy Yeager of Millington, Tennessee, two grandchildren: Zach and Rachel Barton.Graveside service will be held at Marked Tree Cemetery, Marked Tree, AR on July 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

Obituary Preview: Mattie Marie Jones, 61 of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life Saturday July 10, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born on August 3, 1959 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Sam Lincoln and Imogene Jobe Courtney.Mattie was a member of First Assembly of God in Lepanto, Arkansas.  She enjoyed music, flower gardening, was a friend to everyone, loved by many and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.She is preceded in death by her parents, one son: Whittney Jones, stepmother: Maxine Courtney, two sisters: Janice Faye Jones and Rosemary Courtney Mason and sister-in-law: Sandra Morrisett.Mattie is survived by her husband of forty-four years, Bo Jones of Lepanto, Arkansas, one brother: John Wallace Courtney of Lepanto, Arkansas, two sisters: Doris Ann Winningham of Suffolk, Virginia and Donna Welch of Wilson, Arkansas, three sister-in-laws: Susan Price of Lepanto, Arkansas, Angie Jones of Lepanto, Arkansas and Annette Jones of Marie, Arkansas, three grandchildren: Haven Larae Jones, Jacob Parker Jones and Mason Michael Jones.Funeral services will be held Wednesday July, 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. and Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  All services will be held at Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Lepanto, Arkansas.Interment will follow funeral service at Potter Memorial Cemetery in Lepanto, Arkansas.Brother Gary Finley will officiate the service.

Obituary Preview: Dearl Steven Strickland, 67, of Marked Tree, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, July 4, 2021 in Marked Tree, Arkansas.  He was born on January 3, 1954 to Dearl and Mary Jean Abney Strickland.He is preceded in death by his parents and one son: Bobby Strickland.Dearl is survived by his daughter: Summer Strickland of Patterson, Georgia, one brother: Larry Hart of Brunswick, Georgia, one sister: Janet Lynn Delp of Brunswick, Georgia and three grandchildren: Emma, Gracie and Maddie.Visitation will be held Friday, July 9, 2021 from 2:00p.m. until 3:00p.m. at Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas.Arrangements are under the care of Delancey-Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree, Arkansas. www.delanceymurphyfuneralhome.com