Stories from Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Melva Jo (Parker) Bailey, a resident of Osage, Arkansas was born November 13, 1929 in Grow County, Texas a daughter of Marvie West and Mattie Elizabeth (Baker) Parker. She departed this life Tuesday July 21, 2015 in her home at the age of 85. Jo was an awesome Mother and Granny that loved her family very much. She loved to crochet and to cook for her family and friends. She was always there with a welcoming smile. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Alpena...

Geraldine Faye Stewart, a resident of Green Forest, Arkansas, was born September 3, 1923 in Carroll County, Arkansas a daughter of Lester and Roxie (Hulsey) Johnson. She departed this life Friday, July 17, 2015 in Berryville, AR at the age of 91 years...

Timothy James (TJ) Loftis, a resident of Green Forest, Arkansas, was born September 15, 1927 in Shell Knob, Missouri a son of James Eric and Stella (Schreiner) Loftis. He departed this life Friday, July 17, 2015 in Berryville, AR at the age of 87 years...

Jimmy Ray Howard, a resident of Berryville, Arkansas, was born August 29, 1951 in Rudd, Arkansas a son of Steve C. and Zella (McKinney) Howard. He departed this life Friday, July 17, 2015 in Fayetteville, AR at the age of 63 years. He is survived by son, Cody Ray Howard of Berryville, AR; daughter, Missy Keya Howard of Berryville, AR; brother, Jerry & wife Sue Howard of Berryville, AR; five sisters, Ima Lou Warren of Berryville, AR; Judy & husband Glenn Faulkner of Prairie Grove, AR; Loretta & husband J.R. ...