Earl Jester
December 6, 2007
Earl Tom Jester, age 87, of McCaskill, Arkansas, beloved husband and father, passed from this life on Thursday, December 6, 2007.
He was born August 27, 1920 in Hollywood, Arkansas, the son of the late Bayle and Amanda Corley Jester.
Mr. Jester was a member of the Church of Christ and was a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, of 68 years, Clara Jester, and 9 brothers and sisters.
Survivors include one son Gene Earl Jester and wife Lucretia; 3 daughters Brenda and John Ross, Amanda Jester, Deborah and Larry Fox all of McCaskill; 2 brothers Olen Jester of Nashville, Noel Jester of McCaskill; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday at Balls Chapel Church of Christ in McCaskill with burial in Harris cemetery.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 P.M. Saturday at Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville.
Eunice 'Stan' Howard
December 3, 2007
Eunice 'Stan' Howard, 77, of Nashville, died Monday, December 3, 2007 in Nashville.
He was born on November 18, 1930 in Murfreesboro, the son of the late Burton and Pearl (Womack) Howard.
Mr. Howard was a Corrosion Tech. For Trans Western, member of the Masonic Lodge # 53 in Murfeesboro, AR. a veteran of the U.S. Navy and member of the First Baptist Church in Kermit, TX.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Floy Howard, and one brother, Dewey Howard.
Survivors Include: two sons and daughter-in-laws, Eddie and Wanda Howard of Kermit, Texas and Ronnie and Terri Howard of Willow Park, Texas; two sisters, Bobbie Strong of Nashville, AR and Geneva Womack of Bossier City, LA; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M., Friday, December 7, 2007 at Latimer Funeral Chapel with Al Terrell officiating.
Burial will follow at Merrell cemetery under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home of Nashville, AR.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Thursday, December 6, 2007 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
John Albert Simon
December 2, 2007
John Albert Simon, 60, of Murfreesboro, died Sunday, December 2, 2007.
He was born September 25, 1947, in Wilburton, OK, the son of the late Willy and Lillie Pearl Harper Simon.
He was a member of the Biggs Chapel Methodist Church. He was a farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma Simon of Murfreesboro, AR; one son, Johnny Albert Simon, Jr. of Harrison, AR; one daughter, Sheila Ann Simon of Poteau, OK; two brothers, Bob Dean Hill of Red Oak, OK and Billy Ray Simon of Wilburton, OK; one sister, Dorothy Miller of Bentonville, AR; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 4, at Biggs Chapel Methodist Church, with Al Terrell officiating, burial in Academy cemetery, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Murfreesboro.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Monday, December 3, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Memorials may be made to ALS Foundation or Academy cemetery Fund.
Charlie Prince
November 28, 2007
Charles Edward 'Charlie' Prince, 70, of Antoine, died Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at a Hope hospital.
He was born June 18, 1937, in Delight, AR, the son of the late William Alexander and Velma Carrie Stone Prince.
He was a self employed mechanic and cattle farmer.
He was preceded in death by one brother, William Prince and one sister, Lois Monroe.
He is survived by his wife, Nell Prince of Antoine, AR; two sons and daughter-in-law, Eddie Prince of Benton, AR and Roger Prince and wife, D’Nelle, of Amity, AR; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra Finney and husband, Dwight, of Antoine, AR, Dianne Harris and husband, Randy, of Pisgah, AR and Janice Nolen of Delight, AR; two brothers, Lendon Prince of Gurdon, AR and Wayne Prince of Emmett, AR; one sister, Ruby Hunt of Prescott, AR; four granddaughters and four grandsons; one great-grandson; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Graveside Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 1, at Antoine cemetery, with Bro. Larry Bloomfield officiating, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Murfreesboro.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Friday, November 30, from 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
James Ronnie Lingo
November 26, 2007
James Ronnie Lingo, 65, of Murfreesboro, died Monday, November 26, 2007, at a Murfreesboro hospital.
He was born July 5, 1942, in Murfreesboro, AR, the son of the late Sherman and Bell Westerman Lingo.
He was a retired Supervisor with Tyson Foods. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Mr. Lingo was preceded in death by a sister, Faye Ledbetter and a brother, Elbert Lingo.
He is survived by his wife, Marie Lingo of Murfreesboro, AR; three sons, Randy Lingo of Murfreesboro, AR, Rick Byers of Murfreesboro, AR and Johnny Byers of Murfreesboro, AR; five sisters, Alta Bumgarner of Shreveport, LA, Bunt Ballard of Murfreesboro, AR, Larrie Harris of Murfreesboro, AR, Donnie Dalton of Murfreesboro, AR and Anna Jean Bumgarner of Murfreesboro, AR; two grandchildren, Bradley Byers of Murfreesboro, AR and Bethany Marie Lingo of Murfreesboro, AR, a number of nephews and nieces and a host of friends.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 28, at College Hill cemetery, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Murfreesboro, AR.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Tuesday, November 27, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to College Hill cemetery Fund.
Gladys Cowling
November 21, 2007
Gladys Cowling, 97, of Nashville, died Tuesday, November 21, 2007 in Nashville.
She was born on February 27, 1910 in Columbus, Arkansas, the daughter of George Monroe and Jessie Mell (Clemons) Aylor. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church in Ben Lomond.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh B. Cowling; one son, Louie Cowling; one daughter, Brunnie Mae Cowling; one granddaughter, Sandra Cowling; 2 brothers; and 6 sisters.
Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, Hugh E. and Judith Cowling of Ashdown; two daughters and son-in-laws, Helen and Otis Dellinger of Nashville and Arleta and Charlie Wolfe of Granberry, Texas; three brothers and wives, James and Montie Aylor of Garland, Texas, Thomas and Helen Aylor of Farmington, Arkansas, and Jimmy and Jeannie Aylor of Ashdown, Arkansas; four sisters and husbands, Carolyn and Pete Johnson of Ogden, Arkansas, Judy and John Magno of Texarkana, Texas, Jane and Jim McWharten of Lockesburg and Kathy and Wayne Chandler of Ashdown; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews relatives and friends.
Services are scheduled for 3:00 P.M., Saturday, November 24, at Latimer Funeral Home Chapel in Nashville with Don Jones and Keith Mays officiating.
Burial will follow at Mineral Springs cemetery under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Friday, November 23, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
In lieu of flower, donations may be made to Gideons International Memorial Bible Program.
Clara Belle Hile Jester
November 18, 2007
Clara Belle Hile Jester, beloved Christian wife and mother, 85 of McCaskill, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2007.
Clara was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Hile of McCaskill, a brother and sister, Frank Hile, Jr. of New York and Nell Daniel.
Clara leaves behind her husband of 68 years, Earl Jester, a son and three daughters; Gene & Lucretia Jester, Brenda & John Ross, Amanda Jester, Deborah & Larry Fox, all of McCaskill; a brother, Bill Hile; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 20, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Latimer Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral Services are scheduled for November 21 at 2:00 P.M. at McCaskill Church of Christ with Wallace Alexander and Harley Sission officiating.
Burial will be in Harris cemetery in McCaskill under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home.
Rose Cox
November 18, 2007
Rose Cox, age 68, of Nashville, died Sunday, November 18, 2007 in Nashville.
She was born on November 4, 1939 in Olympia, Washington, the daughter of the late Reginald Henry and Edith Irene (Cotton) Hume.
She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by one son, Donald Floyd Cox in 2003.
Survivors Include: her husband, Huey Lynn Cox of the home; one son, Ronald Dewey Cox; one daughter, Tammie Lynn Cox; two brothers, Gary Hume and Billy Hume; two sisters, Margie Stearns and Marlene Hume; three grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.
Services are scheduled for Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. at Bethel Baptist Church in Blevins with Jim Henderson officiating.
Burial will be in Bethel cemetery under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Murfreesboro.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Friday, November 23, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Ruby Fay Jones
November 15, 2007
Ruby Fay Jones, 84, of Texarkana, died Thursday, November 15, 2007, at her home.
She was born September 4, 1923, in New Hope, AR, the daughter of the late John Robert and Minnie Belle Aylor Alford.
She was a member of Hickory Street Baptist Church and the Phebean Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Woodrow Jones, two daughters, Joan Jones and Judith Karen Jones.
She is survived by two sons, Billy Jones and wife, Patty, of Texarkana and Terry Jones and wife, Pam, of Garvin, OK; two daughters, Sue McAfee and husband, Porter, of Texarkana and Dottie Roberts and husband, Paul of Texarkana; nine grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; and a host of friends.
Graveside Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Sunday, November 18, at Mineral Springs cemetery, with Rev. Joe Strebeck officiating, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Nashville.
The family will receive friends at Mrs. Jones’ home in Texarkana, AR, Saturday, from 5:00 - 9:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hickory Street Baptist Church Building Fund.
Ophelia Walker
April 1, 2008
Ophelia Walker, 86, of Murfreesboro, died on April 1, 2008 in a Murfreesboro nursing home.
She was born on May 7, 1921 in Murfreesboro, the daughter of the late Ed and Deborah (Henderson) Stevens.
Mrs. Walker worked for Tyson and was of the Church of Christ belief.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, J.E. Stevens; and two sisters, Pauline Ferrari and Hattie Smedley.
She is survived by two sons, Tommy Walker and Ronnie Walker both of Murfreesboro; Two daughters, Penny Burnett of Murfreesboro and Sandra Hodges of Flower Mound, Tx; one brother, Bobby Stevens of Redding, CA; 15 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren.
A host of other relatives and friends mourn her passing.
Graveside services will be on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in Pleasant Home cemetery in Murfreesboro with Freeman Henderson officiating.
Burial will be under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home of Murfreesboro.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Friday, April 4, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Home cemetery.
