Nelda Sue White
August 21, 1947 – June 7, 2023
Nelda Sue White passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in Ruston, Louisiana. She was 75 years old. Nelda enjoyed shopping and cooking for her family. She loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. Nelda grew up attending Highway Chapel Church of God and as an adult she was a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church.
Nelda is survived by her husband of 49 years, Arville White; daughter, Wendy (Mixon) Chestnut and husband Jerry; grandchildren, Caleb Chestnut, Chance Chestnut (Taylor), Katie Persons (Corey) and Sadie Mixon; great grandchildren, Aaliyah Mixon, Journee Mixon, Addie Persons, Brantley Persons, Emma Persons, Eli Persons; special friends, Mary Pepper and Sharon Cowser; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Chandra Lane Mixon; son, Toby Lee Mixon, father, Charles Arlton Stringer; mother, Gertie Gladys (Cupp) Stringer; sister, Dorothy “Dot” Carr and her husband, Jimmie.
Funeral services were held at the Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, June 10, 2023, with Bro. Lance Huckaby officiating. Burial followed at Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery near Quitman under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
Serving the family as pallbearers were Caleb Chestnut, Chance Chestnut, Corey Persons, Rickey Carr, Billy Mixon, Billy Lewis, John Bradshaw, Colby McManus, and HueMurle Taylor. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Carson and Wayne Carpenter.
Harry Caskey
September 26, 1944 – June 5, 2023
Mr. Harry Caskey of Quitman, LA, was born on September 26, 1944, in Hodge, LA and went to his heavenly home on June 5, 2023, at his residence in Quitman, LA, at the age of 78.
Harry loved fishing and hunting and generally just loved being outdoors, watching softball and spending time with his family. He enjoyed sports and watching John Wayne movies.
Those left to cherish his memory include his five children, Danelle and Eric Coleman, Laura and Jimmy Shows, Charles and Lisa Caskey, Andy and Dorothy Ramsey, and Denise Williams. Nine grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and three nephews.
Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Caskey, parents; Joe and Virginia Caskey, brother, Bobby Caskey, and several cousins.
A Celebration of Life service was held on Thursday, June 8th at Beech Springs Baptist Church in Quitman followed by Interment in the Beech Springs Church Cemetery under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home in Jonesboro.