Obituaries
PEGGY FAYE NASH
Peggy Faye Nash, 82, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Timberlane Health and Rehab. Peggy, known to most as Sweet Momma, was born April 10, 1942, in Marion, Tennessee. She was raised in Tennessee and Michigan, later settling in Little Rock, Arkansas where she graduated from the University of Arkansas Little Rock. Peggy was raised in the Church, was a member of North Cleveland Church of God, and had a strong relationship with Christ.
She and her husband, Ben (Papa) Nash, loved life and lived it to the fullest, sharing countless adventures during their forty-four years of marriage. In 1980, after several years of travel and ownership of a restaurant in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, they moved to Old Union, Arkansas, and established Papa’s Grocery. Famous for fried catfish, Papa burgers, a top-secret recipe for pinto beans, and southern hospitality, Papa’s Grocery was often fondly referred to as the hub of the community in Union County, Arkansas.
Peggy was always quick to offer hugs and support, and all who knew her felt an immediate bond. She loved her time at Papa’s where she said she had a front row seat to love and nurture the members of the community and especially the students at Union School.
In addition to owning Papa’s Grocery, Peggy also worked at Prescolite for fifteen years where she made many lifelong friends who will always remember her for her magnetic personality and the fact that she was always “so dressed up” for work. She became known as Sweet Momma in 1988 when her granddaughter, Holly Ann Green, was born and the name became a part of who she was.
Peggy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ben Gregory “Papa” Nash, her parents, Rev. Harvey L. Rose and Lois Marie Rose, her brothers Rev. Delbert D. Rose (Saundra), and Charlie W. Rose, her beloved brother-in-law, Rev. Jim Sailors, and her stepdaughters, Sandra Nash Green, and Teresa Nash Apple.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Marie Vickery of Chattanooga, TN, her granddaughter, Holly Ann Green Riggs (Brian) of El Dorado, AR, Granddaughters Ansley Marie Phelps, and Marlowe Lindsey Phelps, of Cleveland, TN, and her great grandchildren Alexis, Braydon, and Trenton. Peggy will be greatly missed by her sisters; Colene Mercer (Rev. Fred) of Cleveland, TN, Lavenda Sailors of Buchanan, GA, Veva Rose of Cleveland, TN, Sister-in-Law Jane Starnes Rose, of Cleveland, TN, Aunt Helen Sharp of Jellico, TN, Aunt Edna ‘Snookie’ Sullivan of Atlanta, GA, and a host of nieces and nephews who she loved dearly.
The family would like to personally thank the staff at Timberlane Health and Rehabilitation for loving and caring for Sweet Momma for the past few years. They all know she went to heaven dancing and exclaiming “Wooo!,” as she was often known to do up and down the halls of the facility.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please consider donating to the Alexis Anne Alexander Memorial Fund at PO Box 148, El Dorado, AR 71731, or to The Lee University Lois Sharp Rose Scholarship Fund at PO Box 3450, Cleveland, TN 37320, or online at leeuniversity.edu.
A visitation for all who knew and loved Peggy will be held on Wednesday, May 8,2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Bailey Funeral Home, 400 N College Avenue, El Dorado, AR. A memorial service will be held in Tennessee at a later date. Cremation services provided by Bailey Funeral Home of El Dorado, AR.
JEFFERY FRISBY
Jeffery “Jeff” Frisby, 56, of Strong, AR passed away Saturday, May 4,2024 at his home. Jeff was born July 12,1967 in El Dorado, AR to Larry Frisby and Faye Stewart Frisby. He was preceded in death by his father, two brothers, Wesley Frisby, and Kevin Frisby. Jeff was a former employee of Lanxess in El Dorado, he loved to hunt and being outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Becky Lowe Frisby, mother, Faye Frisby, one daughter, Hannah Frisby, three stepdaughters, Ashley Goodson, Nicole Hood, Summer Gorman, two stepsons, Curtis Humpries, and Jesse Livingston. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 7,2024 at Bailey Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 7,2024 at Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with Thomas Wooten officiating. Interment will be in the Green Grove Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home of El Dorado, AR. Pallbearers will be Eric Frisby, Cory Gill, Russell Smith, Tim Kelley, Jesse Livingston, and Stanley Gathright. Honorary pallbearer will be Danny Kick. Please visit www.baileyfuneralhome.net to sign the online register book.
ROSE ANNELLE TAYLOR CHADWICK
Rose Annelle Taylor Chadwick, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 in Mountain View, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Fred Taylor and Marguerite Grafton Taylor.
She enjoyed homemaking, motherhood, being a good wife and gardening. she was known in three counties for strawberries and peach preserves. She gave away more than she sold. Tourist would stop to take pictures of her flowers and garden and leave with a jar of preserves.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; two sisters and a granddaughter Molly.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, John Parkerson; three sons; three sisters; six grandchildren Kara, Madison, Colby,
Anthony, Michael and Kamron.
Mother in law Christine Parkerson and sister in law Susan Hamilton
(Scott).
Visitation will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Young’s Funeral Directors Chapel with the funeral following at 2:00 PM with Rev. David Fout officiating the service. Burial will follow at Union Grove Baptist Church in Lilly, Louisiana under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
A special thank you is extended to her son, David Earnest, for his diligent caregiving role for his mom.
Condolences can be expressed at www.youngsfuneralhome.com for the Chadwick family.
VELORIA JOYCE BOONE MERRITT
Veloria Joyce Boone Merritt, of Savanna, Illinois and Junction City, Arkansas, was born to Lennis and Louise (Graham) Boone. She spent her formative years in Junction City, where family was most important and getting together for a cookout was the best event of the week. At the age of 13, she ventured north to Savanna,
Illinois, where she lived with Uncle
Lornell and Aunt Bobbie Grayson, attending Savanna schools, until she returned to Junction City for her senior year, proudly graduating from Junction City High
School alongside her brother, with the Class of 1983.
Joyce, as she was affectionately known, embraced life with zest and enthusiasm. In 1986, she welcomed her beloved daughter, Clarissa “Ree” Boone, into the world. Joyce was a pillar of strength and love for Ree, always encouraging her to reach for the stars and be the best version of herself. As a mother, Joyce poured her heart and soul into raising Ree, ensuring that she had every opportunity to succeed.
Joyce carried herself with dignity, grace, and a strong faith. Her reverence for the Lord was evident, and she placed her trust in Him without reservation. In her faith, she followed the lead of the family Patriarch, Lornel Grayson, and Matriarch, Aunt Alice Godfrey. Joyce possessed a unique gift of seeing the best in others and empowering them to shine by giving them her trust. Her presence brought love and warmth, leaving an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Though Joyce has departed from this earth, her light continues to shine brightly among us. Her legacy of love, faith, and kindness lives on, a testament to a heart that touched countless souls.
She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Clarissa Boone of Dubuque, Iowa; her special nephews, Kalon and Jalon Noble; six siblings, Tammy Banks of Dubuque, Iowa, Eduardo (Tammy Hendrix) Boone of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, Roger (La Shunda) Boone of Camden, Arkansas, Alfonzo Boone of Dubuque, Iowa, Edna Noble of Junction City, Arkansas and Tameka Malone of Junction City, Arkansas; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Joyce is preceded in death by both parents; a sister, Rhonda Watson; a brother, Calvin Boone; a brother-in-law, Telvin Malone; and a nephew, Dominique Noble.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 11am Monday, May 6, 2024 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, followed by a gathering at Manny’s. Joyce wished to be a blessing at all times, memorials will go to helping others.
RICHARD ALLEN MURRY JR.
Richard Allen Murry Jr, 56, of Camden AR, passed away on Saturday May 04, 2024, at UAMS Little Rock, He was born on September 09, 1967 in El Dorado AR.
He went to South Arkansas University, where he earned his Bachelor in Mechanics. He was the best damn Mechanic around.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Edward Everette Askew and Aberdean Coke Askew McCleskey also Elton Leon and Louise Murry; his father Richard Allen Murry Sr and his ex-wife Crystal Deason.
Survivors include his mother Barbara Murry Ray (Richard Ray), his poppy James McCleskey both of Junction; his sons Alex Deason (Alice Strickland) and Richard Allen Murry III (Frances Walker) both of Calion; his daughters Emily Fowler (Robert Fowler) and Ashley Murry both of Camden, his 8 grandchildren, Adalynn Deason, Paisley Hodge, Blakely and Oakley Murry, Mitchell, Izzy, Pheobe and Amelia Sisk. And his Siblings, Deana Murry, Leland Murry (Sheila Fields-Honeycutt), Bobbie Murry Buckner (John Buckner) and Joey Murry (Renee Murry).
Visitation will be Wednesday May 8, 2024, at 1:00 PM in Young’s chapel with Funeral following 2:00PM. with Brother Sye Duke and Brother Eddie Schexnaydre officinating.
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his Saints. -PSALM 116:15
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass… It’s about learning to dance in the rain!
JOE WINFORD MOSELEY
Joe Winford “Daddy Joe” Moseley, age 84, passed from this life Saturday, May 4, 2024 in Little Rock, AR surrounded by family. Joe was born January 1, 1940 in Banks, AR to the late Gordon and Pauline Moseley.
As a young man Mr. Moseley was known as “Joe Boy” in
Banks, AR. He went on to own
Moseley Texico in El Dorado,
AR for 60 years. He was an avid hunter, gardener, and a pool shark. He always had a smile on his face, and worked until the day he died.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years
Glenda Moseley.
Those left to cherish his memory include: three daughters
Dana Porter and her husband
Kevin, Wendy Nutt and her husband Floyd, Leah Atwell and her husband Randy; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one brother Hugh Wayne Moseley and his wife Judy; as well as a host of extended family and friends.
A memorial service in his honor will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, May 10, 2024 at Perry’s Funeral Chapel in El Dorado, AR.
DOROTHY JOANN PITTMAN SHELTON
On November 28th, 1955, God blessed Roosevelt Pittman and Ethel Lee Baker with a baby girl whom they named Dorothy JoAnn Pittman. Dorothy transitioned on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, in Strong, AR. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Joe Shelton, and a sister, Diana Pittman. She leaves her cherished memories to her children, Rhonda (Charles) Perry and Vannetta Shelton; five grandchildren, Charvez Perry, Keyuana (Marque) Burris, Charria Perry, Zaria, and Kaliyah Cleveland, both; two great-grandchildren, Kyler Burris, and Kingston Brown. Her mother, Ethel Baker-Kemps; one sister, Marsha Smith; one niece, Kaytrena Chambers; one nephew, Kenya (Kendra) Smith; two special cousins/ brothers, Willie Vell (Alice) Abson and Herbert (Essie) Baker; one special son, Cedric Louden; two special cousins/friends Faye (Billie ) Lovett, and Louise Baker, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral Services Saturday, May 11th, 2024 @ 1:00 PM @ Springhill Baptist Church, 408 Springhill Church Road Marion, LA 71260. Interment will be at Springhill Church Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook at www.simsmortuary.com
MARCIA BEVERLY MOOSE
Marcia Beverly Moose, age 81, of El Dorado, AR passed from this life Monday, May 6, 2024 at South Arkansas Regional Hospital surrounded by family. Beverly was born October 07, 1942 in El
Dorado, AR to the late Osie and
Leola Glass.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son David
William Hartsell; and one sister
Margaret Dontje
Those left to cherish her memory include: her loving husband of
48 years Robert Moose; one son
Charles Hartsell and his wife Kelly; three grandchildren Stephanie
Bates, Brenda Blackman and
John David Hartsell and his wife Jessica; eight great-grandchildren; one sister Billie Ann
Palculict; one brother Joe Glass and his wife Leigh; as well as a host of extended family and friends.
Graveside services in her honor will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Pigeon Hill Cemetery close to Moro Bay, AR, Pastor Truet West officiating.
LINDA NEAL
Linda Neal, born on April 28, 1949, in Huttig, Arkansas, to the late Jacob Davis and Rushie Woodfolk, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 24 years, Robert D. Neal; her son Kenneth
“Ken” Davis; her sisters, Frances
Shutes, Betty Delois Brown, and
Joann Williams; and her brother,
Eddie “Dean” Davis.
Linda’s legacy lives on through her children, Tamie Grayes and
Terry Davis (Kim); her bonus daughter, Donna Parker (Roy); and her extended family members, Demetrius Smith, Teresa
Hymes (Chris), and Zandra Ford
(Greg).
She also leaves behind five grandchildren, along with four bonus grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one bonus great-granddaughter.
Linda is survived by her sisters,
Mary Morning (Earnest) and Grace Davis; her brother, James Allen Davis; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who will continue to hold her memory dear.
Public Visitation Friday, May 17, 2024, from 2:00 p.m.-6:00p.m. at Sims Mortuary; Funeral Service Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 12:00p.m. at Beulah Grove Baptist Church interment will be at Ballpark Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook at www.simsmortuary.com
MEADA POST SMITH
Meada Post Smith, age 97 of Spearsville, LA, transitioned from her earthly life to her heavenly home on April following a recent injury. A funeral service, followed by burial, will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM, at Canaan Baptist Church in Spearsville, LA, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, prior to the service. Officiating will be Bro. John Mahoney and Bro. Tim Post. Pallbearers will be nephew’s Eddie Post, Randy Post, Frankie Post, Nelson Post, Larry Post and Richard Post. Meada was born April 3, 1927 to her parents John and Eddie Webb post at their home in Spearsville, LA> At the age of thirteen she was reborn into the Kingdon of God at Canaan Baptist Church and was baptized behind the church in Morgan Creek. She loved and served her Lord for the remainder of her life as a devoted Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Mammaw, Sunday School Teacher, Church Treasure, Grocery Store Clerk, Senior Activities Director, and friend to all who knew her. Her love for people was obvious by her interest in learning what and how her family and friends were doing. She loved hearing stories of happenings and enjoyed telling some of her own. Many of her stories revolved around her Post heritage, of which she was very proud. Those preceding her in death include her parents, John Frank and Eddie Webb Post; husband, James Morrece Smith; daughter Linda Kaye Risinger; sisters, Verna Williams and Latance Culpepper; and her brothers, Robert Post, Coleman Post, Gerald Post. Conroy Post, Wayne Post, and Tom Post. Left to cherish her memory includes her sons, James Frank Smith (Susan), Connie Morrence Smith (Linda), and Terry Kent Smith; sister, Barbara Burbank; brother, Bill Post (Jan); granddaughter, Angela Smith Edwards (Mo); grandsons, Todd Risinger (Vicky), Scott Risinger (Lesha), Jamie Risinger (Kelley), and John Risinger (Tricia); thirteen great grandchildren; ten great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. The family expresses appreciation to her caregivers, Kara, Amy, Sherrie, Brenda, Madison, and Marilyn, who made it possible for her to remain in her home as long as possible. Thank you to the staff at Alpine Skilled Nursing Center and Northern Louisiana Medical Center for their competent compassionate care. Although Meada loved gardening and flowers, the family suggest to those wanting to express their love and sympathy to consider, in lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory to Canaan Baptist Church or the Baptist Children’s Home.
FREDERICK CHEATHAM
Frederick Cheatham was born on November 7, 1964, to the late Emory Cheatham Sr. and Robertine Cheatham. He transitioned this Life on May 3, 2024.
He was full of life and enjoyed working on cars and trucks in his neighborhood. He graduated from El Dorado High School in
1984.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Emory Cheatham
Sr., Paternal grandparents,
Charlie & Ethel Washington, and maternal grandparents,
Crawford and Jessie Mack.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Donna Cheatham; one son, Fredriguez Cheatham
(Jillian); granddaughter,
Mallory Cheatham of Pine
Bluff, Arkansas; one daughter,
Antoinette Davis; Grandchildren,
Arlentez, Jsark Anthony, and Sadraina of El Dorado, Arkansas, mother, Sis Robertine Cheatham, three brothers, Rev. Charlie Cheatham Sr.(Towanda), Rev. Emory Cheatham Jr. (Ruthie), Bro. Scottie Cheatham (Cassandra), one sister, Sis. Gwendolyn Davis, all of El Dorado, Arkansas. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends who will truly miss him.
Public Visitation Friday, May 10, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Sims Mortuary; Celebration of life Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Baptist Church; interment will be at Lott Burgy Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary.
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