All Obituaries

Raymond Atlas Garner, age 77 of Crossett, AR, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Ashley County Medical Center.  He was born on October 9, 1940 in Bastrop, LA.  He was a member of Meridian Baptist Church in Crossett, AR and served in the United States Navy.  Raymond worked in sales and repaired sewing machines for several years.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Sill Vester (S.V.) Garner and Ida Mae Howie Garner; his wife, Catherine McCurley Garner and one sister,...

Crossett lost a true pillar of the community.  Nancy Horton died peacefully at the age of 89 on September 14, 2018 as she was surrounded by her family.  A lifelong resident of Crossett, AR, Nancy was born on March 19, 1929 to her parents, Eunice and Whitcomb Anderson.  She was a graduate of Crossett High School where she played the marimba and was crowned Termite Queen.  Afterwards, she studied music education at Arkansas State Teachers College.  During college, she...

Brother Clarence Steel was born September 28, 1930 to the late Jimmy and Arnethia Steel in Lapile, Arkansas and passed away in Crossett, Arkansas on September 13, 2018 at the Ashley County Medical Center. He was employed by Georgia-Pacific and retired on January 29, 1993 after 36 years of service. He attended Strong Public School and confessed Christ at an early age. In 1959, he became a member of Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church in West Crossett, Arkansas and remained a faithful...

Robert Earl Thomas, age 83, of Crossett, AR, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018.  He was born on January 9, 1935 to Moses and Monte Thomas.  Robert retired from Georgia Pacific Paper Mill after 41 years of service.  He was a member of South Crossett Missionary Baptist Church.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.  He had a big heart and was dearly loved.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Neva Pennington Thomas and his...

Steven Kirk McGilton, age 55, of Benton, formerly of Crossett, AR, passed away on July 27, 2018.  He was born on June 16, 1963 to his parents, John and Dorla Farmer McGilton.  He was a member of West Crossett Missionary Baptist Church, and had worked as a hairdresser in the past.  Kirk was preceded in death by his parents, John Kenneth and Dorla Alice McGilton; two brothers, Kenneth Joel and Todd Anthony McGilton.   He is survived by one brother, Corey McGilton (Angie)...

Marion LaFaye White, age 83, of Crossett, AR, passed away on August 21, 2018.  She was born on December 9, 1934 and a member of First Baptist Church in Crossett, AR.  LaFaye retired from Georgia Pacific Chemical Mill and had a business college degree.  She loved Sunday school, sang in the Golden Voices Choir and enjoyed watching old Western movies.  She loved fishing and playing dominoes with her friends.  When she was younger, she loved to travel and entered/won...

                Nancy Mae Lum, age 97, of Bastrop, LA, passed away on August 20, 2018.  She was born on October 25, 1920 to her parents, George and Ella Collier.  She was a devoted housewife who loved her family and enjoyed their many gatherings.  She also enjoyed fishing and quilting.  Nancy loved to cook and was known for preparing big meals for her family and friends.  Everyone loved her...

Nicole Lynn Rice, age 46, of Crossett, AR, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018.  She was born on March 28, 1972.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Crossett and a teacher at Crossett School District with a master’s degree in English Literature.  Nicole loved the beach, reading and spending time with her family.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Laron and Colen Burke. She is survived by her husband, Billy Rice; two sons, BJ Rice (Darcy) of...

Lorraine Naff Carr, age 63, of Crossett, AR, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018.  She was born on September 22, 1954 to her parents, Ewell and Carrie Naff.  Lorraine was a financial secretary for UAM CTC.  She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Charles Naff. She is survived by her husband, Rickey Allen Carr; three children, Michelle Graves, Michael Graves and Kaitlyn Carr, all of Crossett,...

Clifton Louis Tucker, age 87 of Crossett, AR, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, AR.  He was born on November 1, 1930 to his parents, Frank Ingram and Pearl Tucker.  He was a Christian man who was loved by all and a member of Jarvis Chapel Baptist Church.  Clifton was a Hamburg High School graduate of 1949.  He was employed at Chase Bag Co. for 42 ½ years.  His hobbies included gardening, refinishing old...

Norma Ione Clark, age 90, of Crossett, AR, passed away at her home on Friday, July 6, 2018.  She was a member of Wallers Chapel United Methodist Church.  She faithfully studied her bible and devotional every morning.  Ione was known for her homemade biscuits and jelly.  She enjoyed quilting and word search puzzles.  She is preceded in death by her parents, John Erwin Carter and Syleathye Annie Walser Carter; her husband, Luther “Luke” Clark; two brothers,...

Dorothy Ozell Childers was born on May 22, 1919.  She was 99 years old when she went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 30, 2018.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church since 1941.  Dorothy had a love for flowers and gardening.  She often ministered to the sick.  Mrs. Childers was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Childers; her parents, Arthur Clark and Ethel Aultman-Clark; two brothers, Birdie and Ursal Clark and two sisters, Odessa Migrothy and Dean...

Annie Ruth Burchfield Dean, age 92, of Crossett, AR, passed away at Stonegate Villa Health and Rehabilitation on Monday, June 25, 2018.  She was born on February 17, 1926.  She was an active member of First Church of God.  Annie Ruth enjoyed cooking, gardening, birdwatching and crocheting afghans.  Mrs. Dean loved her family, church family and her grandchildren.  Her friendships were a hallmark of her character.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas...

Charles Mitchell Bays, age 68, of Crossett, passed away at his home on June 21, 2018.  He was born on March 9, 1950 in Crossett, AR,  to his parents,  Vernon and Bernice McCone Bays.  Mr. Bays was a winder operator for 43 years at Georgia Pacific and a member of First Baptist Church.  He was a member of the Crossett Lodge #576, 32 degree Mason, Crossett Rescue Unit, Army National Guard, volunteered 25 Years for the Crossett Fire Department, a member of the Cloverdale...

Johnny Mack Johnson, age 78, of Crossett, Arkansas, passed away at Crossett Rehabilitation and Health Center on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.  He was a retired maintenance worker at Georgia Pacific Paper Operations and a member of Jarvis Chapel Baptist Church.   Johnny was an avid hunter and enjoyed watching the Razorbacks.  He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.   Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents, David Bascolm Johnson and Mary...

Martha Denson Moon, age 81, of Crossett, AR, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018.  She was born February 1, 1937 to her parents, Luther and Callie Jeffress Denson.  She was a God fearing wife, mother and mamaw, and a member of Cloverdale Assembly of God for 38 years.  She opened her home and table to many Jeffress Singing School students as well as to families, baseball tournament teams, construction workers and many extended family members throughout her years.  Martha...

James Wade “Wader” Bardin , age 47, passed away on May 4, 2018 in Providence , Rhode Island.  He was a construction worker who was born and raised in Ashley County, AR.  He loved hunting and fishing.  Mr. Bardin was preceded in death by his mother, Ruthie Pearl White Bardin.   He is survived by his father, Jimmy Ray Bardin of Crossett, AR; two brothers, Pastor Hubert Ray Bardin of Willow Springs, MO and Jimmy Dion Bardin of Crossett, AR; one daughter, Ruthie...

Edith Faye Stroud, age 81, of Crossett, departed this life on May 30, 2018.   She was born on September 07, 1936.  She was preceded in death by her parents, L.C. and Helen Gill; her first husband, Dixon "Dick" Sherwood; her second husband, Doyle Stroud and her brother, Robert Gill.  Edith was a lifelong resident of Crossett, a member of First Baptist Church, a faithful volunteer of the Crossett Food Pantry and an employee of Garcia Medical Clinic.  She...

Charles W. Taylor, Sr., age 57, of McRae, Arkansas, passed away at his home on February 26, 2018.  He was self employed and loved to fish.  He was preceded in death by his father, Charles O. Taylor. Mr. Taylor is survived by his mother, Eva N. Taylor of Little Rock, AR; his wife, Theresa Gordon Taylor of McRae, AR; one son, Charles W. Taylor, Jr.; one daughter Melissa Sharp; two step children, Alex Knight and Ardiths Minneweather; one brother, Perry (Paula) Taylor; one sister,...

Joseph Benjamin “Jack” Carter, age 98 of Grenada, Mississippi, formerly of Crossett, Arkansas passed away at Providence Assisted Living in Grenada on May 29, 2018.  He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church of Grenada. Mr. Carter was born into a family of seven in Hamburg, AR on April 25, 1920.  His parents were Ruben Joseph Carter, a Trader, and Annie Bea McCoy Howsen, a homemaker. Mr. Carter was self-educated, teaching himself the skills of clock...