Elizabeth Threlkeld
Elizabeth Mae Threlkeld, 87, of North Little Rock, died Thursday, February 18, 2010, at Saline Memorial Hospital.
She was born February 20, 1922, in Liberty, Mississippi, a daughter of the late George H. Higgins and Emma Ann Welch Higgins.
Mrs. Threlkeld was a homemaker and a retired sales clerk, having worked for Gipson’s. She was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Threlkeld had a love for people, flowers and Christmas.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred E. Threlkeld; a son, Tommy Ray Threlkeld; six brothers, Bill, Marshall, Sitman, Woodrow, Ed and Harvey; and three sisters, Stella, Edith and Mae.
Survivors include a son, Joe F. Threlkeld of North Little Rock.
Graveside services were Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Cross Roads Cemetery near Kingsland with Bro. Wade Totty officiating.
Arrangements were by Buie Funeral Home of Rison.
Online condolences can be made at www.buiefuneralhome.com.
Mary Franklin
Mary Marcell Franklin, 78, of Kingsland, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2010, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock.
She was born February 4, 1932, at New Edinburg, a daughter of the late Amos and Flossie Mitchell.
Mrs. Franklin was a homemaker and a member of Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, A.E. “Pete” Franklin.
Survivors include two daughters and son-in-law, Pat Franklin of Maumelle, and Martha and Tony Atkins of Kingsland; two granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Shannon and Jeff Cathey of Maumelle, and Tina and Ryan Lephiew of Benton; two great-grandchildren, Kiley Cathey and Carson Cathey, both of Maumelle; great friend, Carla Intessimone, and wonderful caretaker, Dianna Martin. She will be missed by many friends and family.
Funeral services were Wednesdayafternoon, March 3, 2010, at Buie Funeral Chapel in Rison with Elder Rick Bolin officiating. Burial will follow in Kingsland Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Gene Franklin, David Franklin, Dean Stedman, Mike Sandoval, Harlan Moring, Randy Hollis and Dean Steelman.
Memorials may be made to Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 216, Rison, AR 71665.
Arrangements were under the direction of Buie Funeral Home of Rison.
Please sign an online guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.
James May
James Russell May, 94, of Greenville, Misssippi, died peacefully at River Oaks Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, on February 23, 2010.
Born on the family farm in the Toledo community near Rison, he served in the Navy during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion, Trinity United Methodist Church and the Aldersgate Sunday School class.
Survivors include his son, James Russell May, Jr. of Jacksonville; two daughters, Sharon Speer of Kansas City, Kansas, and April Kozielski of Brandon, Mississippi; a niece, Marilyn Wiltsie of Nashville, Tennessee; a nephew, Timothy May of Lewisville, North Carolina; a close friend, Barbara Manning of Tennessee; and fondly remembered by his grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, February 26, 2010, at Trinity United Methodist Church at Greenville with interment in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Mortimer Funeral Home of Greenville was in charge of the services.
Jim Russell
James W. “Jim” Russell, 63, of Memphis, Tennessee, formerly of Kingsland, died February 25, 2010 in Mississippi.
He was the son of Lillian Russell and the late Howell Russell.
Survivors include his wife, two children, two grandchildren, one brother, one sister and a host of loving family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2010, at the Smith Chapel Church of God’s Family Life Center in the Smith Chapel community.
Arrangements were by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce.
Check www.bentonfuneralhome.com for more details.