DEATHS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2008
Johnny Green
Johnny Charles Green, 64, of Pine Bluff passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.
Johnny was born in Pine Bluff, Ark., on Oct. 6, 1944 and graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1962. He later received his Bachelor’s degree in Social Science from Ouachita Baptist College.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Flora Green; an uncle, Johnny Henry; and an aunt, Faye Henry.
He is survived by his wife, Ramona Wynn, whom he married on Sept. 9, 1977, at Pine Bluff. Together they have a daughter Wallace Green Joiner and her husband Wilkes, and two grandchildren, Estelle and Preston who will miss their “Pop.” He was also survived by one brother, Paul Green Jr.; uncle and aunt, B.R. and Barbara Henry; aunt, Ruth Henry; and several nieces and nephews. His two favorite felines, Nick and Nora, also survive him. He had just adopted a new member to his feline family, Sooie. Johnny had a very soft heart when it came to animals.
Johnny retired from State Farm Claims division in April 2005 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed playing golf as much as he could with Gene Hilborn and Cedric Williams. He enjoyed fishing with his dear friend Jack Perdue. He was teaching himself to play the guitar, and he wrote beautiful poetry. After he retired he started learning to cook and took over the household chores, which Ramona loved.
Johnny especially enjoyed getting together with his PBHS classmates every year for annual reunions ... that was the best time and he loved it.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, 10 a.m., at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel with Noel F. “Bud” Bryant officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Online condolences: www.FullerHaleSouth.com
Bruce Harvey
GRADY — Bruce Allen Harvey, 49, of Grady died Saturday. He was born May 12, 1959, in Pine Bluff to Ben I. and Betty Beard Harvey. He worked at Ruggeri Farms and was a member of Grady United Methodist Church.
Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Coy and Ben I. Harvey Sr.; and maternal grandparents, Clarence and Mattie Beard.
Survivors include his parents, Ben I. and Betty Harvey of Grady; three brothers, Jimmy Harvey of Henderson, Texas, Billy Harvey of Grady and Benny Harvey of Mt. Home.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Grady Cemetery. Brother Lee Zuehlke will officiate. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City.
Forrest Mitchell
POYEN — Forrest Donald “Don” Mitchell, 70, of Poyen died Sunday at Hot Spring County Medical Center at Malvern
He was born July 11, 1938, at Malvern, a son of the late Jesse Homer and Viola Mitchell. He was a truck driver.
Survivors include sons, Robert Eugene Mitchell and, James Kenneth Mitchell, both of Benton and Jeffrey Homer Mitchell of Ft. Worth, Texas; brother, Delmon Mitchell of Poyen; two grandchildren.
Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook: www.memorialgardenssheridan.com
Bobby Guess
WARREN — Bobby Carlton Guess, 76, of Warren died Sunday at home.
He was born April 21, 1932 in Bradley County, a son of the late Virgil Guess and Lummie Castleberry Guess.
He was a retired lithographer, member of First Baptist Church, and Air Force veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Faye Burks Guess; one son, Carlton Guess of Warren; one step-daughter, Debbie Gasaway of Monticello; one brother, Sherman Guess of Magnolia, Texas; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Funeral services 10 a.m. Tuesday at Frazer’s Funeral Home. Burial in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.