DeAnn Nash
September 18, 1956 – June 22, 2024
Roberta DeAnn Nash passed away in Ruston, Louisiana on Saturday, June 22, 2024. She was 67 years old. DeAnn loved to sing gospel music and play the piano. She was also an avid writer and had a passion for young people. DeAnn’s calling was to help those less fortunate. Her favorite thing in the world was being “Granny” to her grandchildren.
DeAnn is survived by her husband, Glen Nash; children: Steven McCorkle (Amanda), Lauren Weyrick (Matt), Michael McCorkle (Brooke), David Nash (Tiara), and Rebecca Dixon (Jeron); 8-grandchildren: Alex, Marla, Aaron, Ethan, Isaiah, Alexis, Connor and Brady; sister, Linda Aymond (Jimmy); 3 nieces: Christie, Danielle and Lindsay.
She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard B. Camp; and her mother, Dorothy Grainger Camp.
The funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 26 at the Southern Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Amos McFalls officiating. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery near Quitman.
Sam Roby, Jr.
August 17, 1958 – June 14, 2024
Sam Roby, Jr., 65, of Union City, TN, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, June 14, 2024, at his home.
Funeral services held in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home in Union City. Pastor Justin Hiens will officiate. Burial followed in East View Cemetery, located in Union City.
Pallbearers were Scotty Hayes, Vince Wright, Lynn Jenkins, Wes Morton, Randy Ursery and Jason Ellison. Honorary pallbearer was Steve Smith.
Sam was born August 17, 1958, in Ruston, Louisiana, son of Sue (Triplett) Saragusa and the late Samuel Roby, Sr. He was an avid LSU football fan and Tom Brady fan. Sam’s family described his as a loving, caring father and a hard working man. He was employed as general manager of Car Mart in Union City.
He is survived by his son, Trip Roby of Union City; his daughter, Olivia Roby of Union City; his mother, Sue Saragusa of Jonesboro, Louisiana; and two sisters, Susan Roby and Janet Roby both of Jonesboro, Louisiana.
He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Tony Saragusa.
Aleta Rae Crabtree
February 22, 1943 – June 21, 2024
Aleta Rae Crabtree passed away at Forest Haven Nursing Home in Jonesboro on June 21, 2024. She was 81 years old. Aleta lived on Caney Lake and enjoyed being outdoors watching the boats pass. She also loved gardening and flowers. Aleta would sit for hours gazing at the birds, squirrels, and other wildlife that came near.
She is survived by her son, Billy Crabtree and his wife, Dawn; daughter-in-law, Pam Crabtree; grandchildren: Dustin Crabtree (Robin), Bruce Crabtree (Hollie), Wesley Crabtree (Ruth), Matt Crabtree (Searcy), and Lance Crabtree; great-grandchildren: Makenna Crabtree and Taya Crabtree.
Aleta was preceded in death by her parents; Joe and Frances Best; husband, Bill Crabtree; and sons: Bobby Crabtree and Blake Crabtree.
As per Aleta’s wishes, she will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Houma, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you have a glass of wine in Aleta’s memory.
Betty Sue Cogburn
August 20, 1952 – June 23, 2024
Betty Sue (Garrett) Cogburn, age 71 of Jonesboro, was called home on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Ms. Betty was born to in Concordia Parish, Louisiana to Glen and Annie-Pearl (Evans) Garrett on August 20, 1952. She enjoyed many things such as reading, playing computer games and collecting purses and Native American trinkets. She loved children; especially her nieces and nephews. She was there to watch them grow and helped out in raising them whenever she could.
Those left to cherish her memory are her nieces, Linda Harlan and Jeff, Sheree Rankin, Nancy Rankin; nephew, Glen Garrett; numerous cousins and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Glennell Franks, JoAnn Benette; brothers, Shelby Rankin, Jimmy Garrett; nephews, Charles Wood, Glen Wood.
As per Betty wishes she will be cremated.