Robert Clarence Martin
November 4, 1939 – November 21, 2022
Robert Clarence Martin, known to everyone as R.C., was born on November 4, 1939, to Levon Hershel and Hazel Grace Martin. He was delivered at home in a sharecropper’s house near Douglas, Louisiana in Lincoln Parish. He married the love of his life, Hazel Ann Crawley on December 18, 1960, and had their son, Scott on December 11, 1961. Hazel passed away on August 6, 2018, after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s. R.C. kept her at home and took care of her until her death.
The funeral service will be at 10 AM at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, with Reverend Brian McAllister officiating. Interment will follow at Gayla Traina Memorial Cemetery in Jonesboro under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
R.C. is survived by his son, Scott, and wife, Jeanna; four grandsons, Daniel, Jonathan and wife, Miya, Andrew, and wife Fernanda, Stephen, and wife JoJo; four great-grandchildren, Joy, Marisol, Justus, and Hazel Mae due in February; and sister, Liz Robinson. He is preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his brother, Bo.
R.C. graduated from Jonesboro-Hodge High School in 1957 and soon after went to work at Continental Can Company. He retired in 2000 after 42 years. He was a loyal husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He never said “no” when asked to help somebody. He spent several years as head of buildings and grounds at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. He made numerous mission trips with a group from First Baptist to help churches all over the United States.
R.C. loved to fish, but his main passion was hunting. He used most of his vacation time to deer hunt, during his graveyard weeks if possible. He had four main hunting partners in his life; his dad, his brother, Bo, Bill Phillips, and his son, Scott. His and Scott’s hunting adventures lasted over 50 years. Some of their favorite times were spent in Kansas.
A special thanks to Laura Ables, Dr. Ray Germany, and the four angels that took care of him 24 hours a day in his final weeks; Sadie Ayres, Gloria Relaford, Juanita Brown, and Patty Keys.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Martin, Jonathan Martin, Andrew Martin, Stephen Martin, Eric Hall, Russ Robinson, and Keith Duck.
Douglas Pepper
March 2, 1936 – November 20, 2022
Mr. Douglas J. Pepper passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Forest Haven Nursing Home in Jonesboro. Douglas worked for decades as a forester for Ewing Timber Company and he loved being outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and hunting he could always be found in his vegetable garden during the spring and summer months. Douglas often attended auctions and was especially fond of dirt track racing.
Douglas leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Bonnie (Rape) Pepper; children, Steve Pepper and wife, Gloria, David Pepper and wife, Becky; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; sister, Mary Lou Pepper; brothers, Gerald Pepper and Noah Pepper, Jr.
Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, Noah, Sr. and Louise (Mayes) Pepper; and sister, Ann Litton.
Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM. The funeral procession will travel to Sikes Baptist Church Cemetery in Sikes, Louisiana where a graveside service will begin at 2:15 PM officiated by Bro. John L. Mixon. Interment will follow under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
Serving the family as pallbearers will be Lawson McCarty, Landon McCarty, Jeff Pepper, Zach Pepper, Brandon Williamson, and Zeb Pepper.
John Paul Davis
December 12, 1954 – November 20, 2022
John Paul Davis, age 67, gained his heavenly wings on Sunday, November 20th. “Mr. Paul,” as he was affectionately known by all those who he befriended, was a very loved and respected, long-time employee at Weston High School. A graveside service will be held at 12:00pm on Wednesday, November 23rd at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Jonesboro under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home.