Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Lee Julius Domineck

Lee Julius Domineck, 65, of Warren, died August 18, 2021.  Born January 30, 1956, he was a son of L.E. Quince and Cleora Domineck.  He attended New Edinburg and Kingsland School Districts, graduating from Kingsland High School.  After graduation he worked in the Fordyce area before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada.  He returned to Arkansas in 2005.

He is survived by his mother, Cleo; a daughter, Shumbreka; stepdaughter, LaQueena; siblings, Geraldine, Juanita, Carrie, Janice, Steve; one granddaughter and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside service was August 24th at Bethel Cemetery in New Edinburg with Elder Melvin Jackson officiating.  Arrangements by Hammons Funeral Home.

Monday, August 23, 2021

Dorothy Lynn Carmical Stuart

Dorothy Lynn Carmical Stuart was born on August 6, 1926 and departed this life on August 19, 2021 at the age of 95.  A resident of Bradley County for most of her life, she worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Simmons & Sons, and she was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband Billy Joe Stuart, her father Harry A. Carmical, mother Linnie Mae Colter, brother Harold T. Carmical, great nephew Seth Carmical, and great niece Brianna Carmical.  

She leaves to cherish her memory her nephew David H. Carmical of Grand Cane, Louisiana, nieces Debbie Carmical Lohnes and Pam Carmical Foster of Shreveport, Louisiana and a host of family and friends.

The family would like to express its appreciation to the administration and staff of Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation for their care of our Aunt Dot.

A graveside service honoring her life will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at Adams-Singer Cemetery in Warren, Arkansas. All arrangements are by Frazer’s Funeral Home in Warren, Arkansas. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com

Britnee Yvonne Hampton

Britnee Yvonne Hampton, 27, of Warren, died, August 14, 2021.  Born October 22, 1993, she was a daughter of LaTosha Hampton- Bridges and Tyron Hampton.  She attended Wilbur D. Mills High School, Fuller Middle School and Landmark Elementary.   She was preceded in death by her daughter, Wynter; paternal grandparents, Susie B. Hampton and Roosevelt Hampton; maternal grandfather, Lawrence Thomas Sr.

She is survived by her parents, LaTosha Hampton-Bridges of Little Rock, Tyron Hampton of Johnsville; children, Riley, Messiah, Trinity; grandmother, Mamie Lee; great grandmother, Minnie Simmons; godparents, Frances Hampton, Sheris Preston; siblings, Charity Bridges, Christian Hampton, Malachia Preston, Tyree Preston; aunts, Dyranny Tate, Beverly Spencer, Marietta Tiny Hampton, Quinzola Hampton; uncles, Domenic Tate, Lawrence Thomas Jr., Fredrick Hampton, Theodore Hampton and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside service was August 22nd at Antioch Cemetery in Johnsville.  Arrangements by Hammons Funeral Home.

Joyce Ann Gannaway Childs

Joyce Ann Gannaway Childs, 62, of Warren, died August 15, 2021.  Born March 5, 1959, she was a daughter of the late Quinee and Orvelett Gannaway.  She was a graduate of Banks High School. Joyce was a member of Holy Hill Church of God in Christ in Banks.  She was a former employee of Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center, Robbins Flooring and a beauty consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics.

She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Dianne Burns, Clara Ann Brown, John Willie Turner Jr., Willis 'Buck' Gannaway, Carlie Gannaway, Leatrice Gannaway, Annie Mae Tatum, Myrtle Davis, Qunnie R. Gannaway and McKinley Gannaway.

She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Willie Lee Childs; children, Chris Gannaway, LaKita Childs, LaRita Childs, LaToya Stanley (Reginald); stepchildren, James Neal (Bretta), Earlwin Tatum; siblings, Carshella Allen (Charles), Rosie Jean Owens, Earnestine Ingram, Joshua Gannaway, Bettie Edwards (Roy), Nettie Davis (Bobby), Glenda Hines, Earnestine Harden (Fred); grandchildren, Dai'Jon McDaniel, Chris Gannaway Jr., Au'Kenyah Stanley, Amiah Bryant and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside service was August 21st at Childs Cemetery in Banks with Supt. Joseph Mosley officiating.  Arrangements by Hammons Funeral Home.

Wynter Dior Flowers

Wynter Dior Flowers, infant, died August 14, 2021.  Born June 5, 2021, she was a daughter of Aaron Flowers and the late Britnee Hampton.

She is survived by her father, Aaron Flowers; siblings, Riley, Messiah, Trinity; grandparents, LaTosha Hampton-Bridges, Tyro Hampton, great grandmother, Mamie Lee, great-great grandmother, Minnie Simmons; aunts, Charity Bridges, Malachia Preston; uncles, Christian Hampton, Tyree Preston and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside service was August 22nd at Antioch Cemetery in Johnsville.  Arrangements by Hammons Funeral Home.

Rev. Eugene Jones Sr.

Rev. Eugene Jones Sr., 65, of Warren, died August 13, 2021.  Born November 8, 1955, he was a son of the late Henry and Fannie Williams Jones.  He accepted Christ at a young age, and he preached the Gospel and pastored several churches throughout his lifetime.  He was currently the minister of music for Bethel AME Church.  He was a great influence in the community and surrounding areas with his music.  He even made a CD entitled "Stay Around a Little While Longer."  He loved people and was a great counselor.  He spent 32 years employed by Robbins Witt Plant, now known as Armstrong Hardware Flooring in Warren, until he retired.

He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Robert Jones, L.C. Jones, Ermalene Jones-Henderson; niece, Evelyn Harding Campbell and nephew, Glenn T. Henderson.

He is survived by his loving, dedicated companion of 30 years, Katherine Jones of Warren; children, Eugene (Tez) Jones Jr. of Monticello, Kimberly Durden of Pine Bluff; special daughters, Sabrina Hampton (Komonte), Katrina Jones, Sheena Jones all of Warren; granddaughter, McKaleigh Jones of White Hall; special grandchildren, Kevina, Mar'Shayla, Kylexy, A'zyaia, Morontae, Mar'tez, Kaiden; special great granddaughter, Kija all of Warren; sisters, Gladys Harding, Rita McCoy both of Warren, Fannie M. Campbell (Phillip) of Bryant; special niece, Debra Henderson Hines (Eddie); special friend, Dexter Campbell and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside service was August 21st at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Fordyce with Rev. Truman Tolefree officiating.  Arrangements by Hammons Funeral Home. 

Karla Guadalupe Herrera Velazquez

Karla Guadalupe Herrera Velazquez, age 37, of Warren, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. She was born on April 7, 1984 in Cheran, Michoacan, Mexico, a daughter of Armando Herrera Madrigal and Maribel Velazquez Macias.

She was employed at Jellybean Junction Preschool in Monticello, AR. Karla was of the Catholic faith and Jehovah Witness faith.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel Romero of Warren, three sons, Aaron Romero, Noah Romero, and Joshua Romero; and siblings, Armando Herrera Velazquez, Oscar Herrera Velazquez, and Kevin Herrera Velazquez.

Funeral service was 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Frazer’s Funeral Home. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home.

Thursday, August 19, 2021

Elsie Elaine Calloway Dees

Elsie Elaine Calloway Dees age 83, of Hermitage, AR passed Saturday, August 14 at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, AR. She was born January 8, 1938 in Shreveport, LA a daughter of the late Joe Lee and Naughvelle Futch Calloway. She was a homemaker, a registered nurse, and the chief financial officer of Dees Brothers Gulf Station. She also spent her days farming cattle, managing timber, and babysitting family. She served on the board of directors that established the Hermitage Health Clinic. She was a member of Farmville Missionary Baptist Church and wife to the late Thomas Linwood Dees, Sr. whom she married on March 2, 1963. Also, preceding her in death are her brothers Clarence Abner Calloway, Billy Ray Calloway, and Huey Wayne Calloway and her sisters Chlorene Elver Calloway Jones, Sallie Thelma Calloway Ham, Allie Melba Calloway Cantley, and Leola Calloway Burns. 

She is survived by two sons, David Allen Dees and spouse Rhonda and Thomas Linwood Dees Jr. all of Hermitage, AR; her brother Victor Lee Calloway, Boston, Mass. and sisters Sudie Vernessa Calloway Garner, Eldorado, AR, Martha Jean Calloway House, Huntsville, Ala, and Joann Calloway Smiley, Shreveport, LA; two grandchildren Brittany Renea Dees Leek and spouse Derek of Wilmar, AR and Lauren Ashley Dees Bryant and spouse Corey of Hampton, AR; three great-grandchildren Brody Allen Bryant and Hadleigh Kate Bryant of Hampton, AR and Peyton Alan Leek of Wilmar, AR; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was 2 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Frazer’s Chapel of the Chimes with officiants, Melvin Mills and Billy Biggs. Graveside service with Harold Cantley, officiant, followed at Holly Springs Cemetery, Hermitage. Active pallbearers were Henry Pat Cantley, Joe Cantley, Melvin Mills, Ronald Dale Burch, Joe Don Greenwood, Derek Leek, Corey Bryant, and Curt Dees. Burial by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com

Fay W. Wolfe

Fay W. Wolfe age 80, of Warren, AR died Tuesday August 17th 2021 at his home.  He was born October 12th 1940 in Warren, AR a son of the late Thomas L. Wolfe and Mary Kathleen Carr Wolfe.  He was a United States Navy Veteran, serving 22 years, a retired Potlatch employee and a member of Emmaus Baptist Church. He loved his family, laughs with his friends and enjoyed Hank Williams Jr.   
Fay was preceded in death by his spouses, Barbara May Wolfe and Mary Lou Wolfe and a grandson Thomas Wolfe.

Fay is survived by his daughter Lisa Webb and spouse Matt, Warren, AR, Brother Larry Wolfe and spouse Christine, Warren, AR, his sister Dianne Clements, Warren, AR. Grandchildren Chris Wolfe, Jennifer Harlow, Jessica Hyche, Jessica Webb and Barbara Amber Fay Harlow. A host of great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were 2:00PM Saturday, August 21st 2021 at Frazer’s Chapel with Bro. David Inzer officiating. Burial was in Moseley Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Matt Webb, Terry Harton, Taylor Jackson, Randy Atkins, Kevin Webb, Clifton, Baird and John Huey. Honorary pallbearers were Kenny Stuart, Jacob Wolfe, Andy Jankowski and Dr. Kerry Pennington. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Betty Lou Thornton Broome

Betty Lou Thornton Broome age 86 of Warren, AR died Saturday, August 14th, 2021 in Warren, AR.  She was born February 25th, 1935 in Warren, AR a daughter of the late Wilburn G. Thornton and Audra Marie Beard Thornton.  Betty Lou was a life long waitress, she served her customers in the great diners and cafes of Warren for over 55 years, McCaskill’s, the Southern Hotel, the Corral, Wayne’s, and Molly’s diner.  Betty Lou Thornton was named Ms. Bradley County in 1953 and she was a graduate of Warren Public Schools. Also preceding her in death was her husband Eddy Franklin Broome who she married February 2, 1962 in Las Vegas, NV, one of her favorite things to do was 2 Step dance with her husband Eddy.  A daughter Louann Broome, brothers Wilburn Thornton Jr, Paul Thornton, Dave Thornton and a sister Alice Rook have all preceded her in death.  

She is survived by a daughter Anne Thornton, Annandale, NJ, sons, Eddy Broome and spouse Tanya, Silom Springs, AR and Frankie Broome and spouse Paula, Warren, AR. Brothers Bob Thornton, Jimmy Thornton and Marty Thornton all of Warren, AR. Sisters Mary Thornton, Warren, AR and Ruth Thornton, Auston, AR.  Grandchildren Raven Broome, Sydney Broome, Audra Giese, T. J. Giese, great-grandchildren Beckham Young and Ryland Young, and Vesper Barber.

Graveside services 10:00AM Wednesday, August 18th 2021 at Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 9:30 till service time Wednesday at Oakland.

Monday, August 16, 2021

Sharon Janette Murphy Jackson

Sharon Janette Murphy Jackson, NeNe, age 51, of Rowell, Arkansas passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.  She was born May 18, 1970 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to the late Bill Murphy and Gayle Murphy.
She is also preceded in death by her sister Shelly West.
Survivors include her loving husband and soulmate; Jimmy Lee Jackson, Jr. of Rowell, Arkansas whom she married on October 28, 1995, her favorite daughter and son-in-law; Elizabeth Jackson Britton and Jason Britton of Warren, Arkansas and granddaughter; Laken Britton of Monticello, Arkansas. Her mother; Gayle Murphy of Warren, Arkansas, sister; Valerie Pearson of Warren, Arkansas, father-in-law; Jimmy Lee Jackson, Sr. of Mt. Ida, Arkansas and mother-in-law; Linda Jackson of Sheridan, Arkansas. Nieces and nephews; Hunter West and spouse Debbie, Dustin West and spouse Megan, Emily Vinson and spouse Christopher, Logan Pearson and spouse Marly and Lindsey Pearson and boyfriend Austin Reap. Great nieces and nephews; Ellie West, Jude West, Auden Pearson, Noah Vinson and Remmi Lou Reap who she loved like a second child that she never had. Also, a host of extended family members and friends.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Frazer’s Funeral Home with Bro. Jackie Richardson officiating. Burial was Jackson Cemetery in Grant County, Arkansas by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Jason S. Britton, Logan Pearson, Eric Lackey, Hunter Lackey, Skip Gammel, Ryan Gammel, Chance Byerly and Jerry Pennington. Honorary pallbearers were Staff at Family Health. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Johnny Wayne Reddin

Johnny Wayne Reddin, age 66, of Warren, AR died Wednesday, August 10, 2021 at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR. He was born July 26, 1955 in Warren, AR to the late Jesse Reddin and Pauline Thomas Reddin. 
Survivors include son; Jason Wayne Reddin of Star City, AR, daughter; Jennifer Reddin Withers of Warren, AR, brothers; Jeff Reddin of Warren, AR and Lee Reddin of Bigelow, AR, sisters; Barbara Mauldin of Warren, AR and Linda Jackson of Warren, AR and two grandchildren; Caliegh Withers and Logan Withers both of Warren, AR. 
Graveside service was 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2021 at Oakland Cemetery. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

James "Keith" Nasworthy

James “Keith” Nasworthy age 53, of Carrolton, TX passed away Saturday August 7, 2021 at the Carrolton Regional Medical Center.  Keith was born Saturday April 22, 1968 in Little Rock, AR son of Kathy Nasworthy (Marsh).  He served in the United States Army, was deployed to Bosnia, and served at various duty stations to include South Korea.  He was employed with the Internal Revenue Service as a Revenue Agent in Farmers Branch, TX.  He attended the University of Arkansas Monticello, where he graduated with an accounting degree.

 Keith is proceeded in death by his maternal grandparents Dr. James W. Marsh and Joanne Marsh (Mitchell).

Survived by his wife of 23 years Erin Nasworthy (Sigman), whom he married August 10, 1998 in Seoul, South Korea.  His children Nathaniel Nasworthy, Ohio and Elizabeth Nasworthy Huntsville, TX.  His mother Kathy Nasworthy (Marsh), Carrollton, TX and various uncles, aunts, cousins, and extended family.

Memorial services for Keith was held 2:00PM Sunday, August 15th , 2021 at Frazer’s Chapel with Rev. Gary Harrison officiating.  www.frazerfuneralhome.com

Mildred Grider Ferrell

Mildred Grider Ferrell, age 96, of Warren, AR passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at Chapel Woods Nursing Home in Warren, AR. She was born March 22, 1925 in Vick, AR to the late Jesse Grider and Rita Stanfield Grider. She was the oldest member of Trinity Methodist Church.

She is also preceded in death by her husband; Owen Lecel Ferrell whom she married in 1944 and he passed away in 2002. Sons; Wayne Ferrell and Ronald Ferrell, brothers; Mack Grider, Charles Grider and Edward (Buddy) Grider, great niece; Amber Wilson and great nephew; Marc Embry.
Survivors include grandchildren; Kristy Spencer (Mark) of Warren, AR and Kim Langford (Cameron) of Warren, AR, great-grandchildren; Dana Reep (Cody), Julie Spencer (Kenny), Addison Langford and Avery Langford, great-great-grandchild; John-Austin Reep. Daughter-in-law; Julia Ferrell of Warren, AR and brother; Jerry Grider of Warren, AR and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside service was 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Parker-Prospect Cemetery with Bro.

Wayman Mann officiating. Burial was in Parker-Prospect Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Cameron Langford, Avery Langford, John-Austin Reep, Mark Spencer, Kenny Suggs, Steven Smith, Bruce Boykin and Cody Reep. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Joe Hank Wharton and Roosevelt Gray. Memorials preferred to Trinity Methodist Church, 1107 S Main St., Warren, AR 71671. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com

Shirley Castleberry

Shirley Castleberry, 84, of Warren, AR. passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021, following a stroke.

 A loving wife and mother who always put her family first, she was gifted with both a sharp mind and artistic talent. Had she not met and married the love of her life in her teens, she might have attended Rice University and studied law, which was once her dream. Instead, she married an Arkansas “poor boy” and became his supportive partner of 68 years, birthing two daughters and serving as secretary/bookkeeper for his wrecker service in Pasadena, Texas, while he drove the wrecker and also worked a full-time job at American Can Company in Houston. Before their daughters were born, Shirley worked at the Canal Street Branch of the Houston Public Library, where the avid reader handled hundreds of books she wanted to read but somehow never found the time to do so. 
 Shirley was born Oct. 5, 1936, the youngest of three daughters of John and Iva Mae Gilbert on a farm outside Larrabee, Iowa. Her father’s death when Shirley was 3 precipitated the family’s move from the farm to the town of Larrabee, then Sioux City, Iowa, and finally, Houston, Texas. The transplanted Yankee would live in Texas for nearly 40 years. In Houston, she met and began dating Walter Jerry Castleberry. Their first date was New Year’s Day 1953; on Friday, Nov. 13, that year, the couple tied the knot in a private home wedding. Seven months later, Shirley graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in the top five percent of her class, thus fulfilling a promise Jerry had made to her mother.
 
Approximately 18 months after they wed, Shirley and Jerry purchased a new home in Pasadena, Texas, moving their clothes, a cedar chest and a piano. Almost everything else had to be purchased. The steep debt that accrued from their first foray into home ownership taught them to avoid the use of credit whenever possible. Luckily, frugality was another of Shirley’s many talents. Jerry often said she could “squeeze a nickel until the Indian rides the buffalo.” Their first daughter, Patricia, was born in 1958, their second, Linda, in 1959.
 Shirley worked in the home, sewing the family’s clothes and curtains, even upholstering furniture. While she was busy with the usual household duties of cooking and cleaning, phone calls often interrupted her, as the wrecker service received calls at all hours.
 
But in the spare time that she did find, Shirley enjoyed reading, and crafts such as crocheting, knitting and embroidery. Later, she did decoupage, cake decorating, flower arranging, ceramics, and oil painting. She canned homemade jellies and vegetables brought home from visits to Arkansas. Clothes were hung on the clothesline in the backyard. Throughout, her patience with her daughters was infinite and her love was unconditional.
 When the American Can Co., closed in the early 1980s, Shirley’s frugality provided the savings that helped the couple to retire in Arkansas, where they built a new ranch style home on US 63 between Warren and Hermitage. Shirley designed that beautiful home and she would cherish every moment on the farm for the next 40 years, working the crops alongside her husband.  Jerry sculpted the land and ponds, creating their farm. While the farm life could be a difficult one, Shirley and Jerry were more than up for the challenge.  Their annual sweet potato crop was a local legend.  Jerry often teased Shirley with his famous “you need to plant some more corn” line.  But each spring, Jerry would be on his tractor, planting more corn. Their welcoming home was a popular destination for out-of-town friends and family as well as local neighbors. The one-time wanna-be-lawyer had found a life richer and more fulfilling than any law career. 
 
A quiet and petite woman, Shirley was often underestimated, whether it was the co-worker who marveled at her staying power while planting potato slips --his comment that she was “as tough as barb wire” earned her the nickname “barb-wire” -- or the cocky youths who thought they would easily best her in a game of ping pong, only to discover she had ferocious skills perfected in high school PE classes and never forgotten.
 
A woman of firm beliefs but an open mind, Shirley had a thirst for learning she never quenched. Until her eyesight failed in her later years, she was a frequent visitor in the public library, reading thousands of books.  She read the Bible from cover to cover. Late in life, Shirley spent many hours on the phone each day with her girls, providing wise counsel, laughing and gossiping.  Conversations would end with, “There was something else that I wanted to … ah shoot I can’t remember it.”  Many times, those words were followed quickly by …”wait a second now I remember!”  Trish and Linda will deeply miss those daily visits, especially all the “ah shoots.”
 
Shirley is survived by her loving husband, Jerry, daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and John Steve Allen and Linda and Robert Blanchard, four grandsons, and numerous other relatives and friends.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral service was 10:00 AM Thursday, August 12th, 2021 at Frazer’s Chapel with Rev. Wayman Mann officiating.  Burial was in Hickory Springs Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home.

Monday, August 9, 2021

Barney Alton Howard

Barney Alton Howard, age 80 of New Edinburg, Arkansas died Sunday, August 8, 2021 peacefully at home. He was born August 27, 1940 in Bradley County, Arkansas. A son of the late George Howard and Nora Pruitt Howard. He was a retired skidder driver. He was a Baptist. Also preceding him in death was his daughter, Brenda Jean Howard, his brothers, Jesse Howard, Lee Howard, Elmar Howard and Oscar Howard, sister, Katherine Lephiew.

Survivors are his wife, Wilma Jean (Groves) Howard whom he married November 10, 1962, one son, David Howard and spouse Becky of New Edinburg, Arkansas, on daughter, Tonda Braswell and spouse Roger of New Edinburg, Arkansas. Two sisters, Jearlene Thompson of Warren, Arkansas and Birdie Burnett of Monticello, Arkansas. Four grandsons, Scott Braswell, Cody Howard, Colton Howard and Nathan Howard and 15 great-grandchildren.

Graveside was 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Garrison Cemetery with Bro. David Williams, officiant. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Marty Howard, Troy Howard, Roy Howard, Matt Braswell, Mike Williams, Jaime Wagnon and Jerry Tullos. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com

Mary Betty Jones Sangster

Mary Betty Jones Sangster passed away Saturday, August 7th peacefully in her home. Born December 31, 1930 in Rison, Arkansas. Daughter of Walter Augustus and Hallette Bussy Jones. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Ernest Luther Sangster.

She attended Rison Public Schools. After graduation in 1948 she attended Mary Hardin-Baylor for 2 years and in 1952 graduated from North Texas State College in Denton, Texas with a degree in Home Economics.

For one year she taught home economics in Danbury, Texas. She returned to Arkansas and worked for Arkansas Extension Service in Bradley and Grant Counties.

Married Ernest Luther Sangster on September 4, 1955. Member of Warren Junior Auxiliary and First United Methodist Church. 

Betty was a Loving mother and grandmother and always proud of her family. She is survived by two daughters, Emily Lasiter (Jim) and Margot Vogel (Tripp). Four grandchildren, Bobby Hubbard, Johanna Lasiter, Sam Vogel, IV and Daniel Vogel and three great-grandchildren.

Betty loved her church and Sunday School Class. She was a true southern lady who was the best cook in South Arkansas and loved to play a competitive game of Bridge. She will be so missed by her family and friends. 

Graveside service was 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Oakland Cemetery. Burial in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial to First United Methodist Church of Warren. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com

Saturday, August 7, 2021

John Wesley Jackson

John Wesley Jackson, 84, of Warren, died August 2, 2021.  Born May 11, 1937, a son of the late Charlie and Laura Jackson.  He was a retiree of Georgia Pacific Corp.  He was also preceded in death by a son, John Jackson Jr..

He is survived by his wife, Georgia Jackson; children, Norma Harding (Stacy), Vivian Harrison (Bruce), Tammy Harrison, Stacey Gannaway (John), Blanche Jackson, Alfred Jackson, Rodney Jackson (Kenyetta), Freddie Jackson, James Harrison; siblings, Jessie M. Jackson, Maxine Jackson, Betty Jones, Jamie Jackson; twenty-four grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Arrangements by Hammons Funeral Home.

Larry Wimberly

Larry Wimberly, 69, of Wilmar, died August 2, 2021.  Born April 2, 1952, he was a son of the late Trozy and Mary Wimberly.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Larry Wimberly Thomas; brothers, Bobby Wimberly and WJ Wimberly.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Annie Wimberly; daughter, Yolanda Thomas of Wilmar; sisters, Shirley Belin of Warren, Minnie Marshall (Paul) of Woodville, TX., Etta Lee of Kenosha, WI., Elizabeth Davis of Fordyce, AR.; grandchildren, Devin Thomas (Tiara) of Pensacola, FL., Antonio Dickerson of Little Rock, Justin Evans of Marianna, AR., Diamond Dickerson of Warren, Destiny Dickerson of Wilmar, Makayla Thomas of Rison; great grandchildren, Isaiah Thomas, Genisis Dickerson, Ava Miller; special adopted grandson, Rodney Spencer; special friend, Bryan Williams and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside service was August 7th at Greenville Cemetery in Fordyce.  Arrangements by Hammons Funeral Home.

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Billy Joe Ferrell

Billy Joe Ferrell, age 87, of Johnsville, AR passed away, Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR. He was born May 14, 1934 in Vick, AR to the late Gresham and Onie Rainey Ferrell. He was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church.
He is also preceded in death by son; Kendall Ferrell, brothers; Troy Ferrell and Ernie Ferrell and sisters; Margaret Munford and Joyce Hargis.

Survivors include his wife Mary Yvonne Cochran Ferrell of Johnsville, AR whom he married on June 15, 1957, son; Lance Ferrell (Carla) of Johnsville, AR and daughter; Stephanie Reep of Benton, AR. Grandchildren; Chase Ferrell (Brandy), Logan Ferrell (Abbie), Savannah Reep, Chandler Reep, Lauryn Sanders and Aaron Robbins and great-grandchildren; Dawson Ferrell, River Ferrell and Kinsley Ferrell.

Graveside service was 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Calvary Cemetery in Johnsville, AR with Rev. Wayman Mann, officiant. Burial in Calvary Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Chase Ferrell, Logan Ferrell, Chandler Reep, Clay Lowry, Mack Hemphil, and Dakota Ray Wright.

Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com