Patricia Morgan Byrd
April 16, 1953 – December 27, 2024
Patricia Morgan Byrd passed away at her daughter’s residence on December 27, 2024. She was the wife of J. H. Byrd, Jr., who preceded her in death on August 1, 2022. Patricia and J. H. shared a nearly 50-year marriage and a lifelong career operating Salter Bus Lines, Inc. in Jonesboro, La.
Survivors include her children Nathan Byrd, Stacy Byrd, and Kathryn Byrd, a host of grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, her brothers Robert Morgan and Michael Morgan, and her sister Mary Ann Morgan Richards.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 pm on Thursday, January 2nd at the Jonesboro-Hodge Methodist Church in Jonesboro. The Celebration of Life service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, January 3rd at the Jonesboro-Hodge Methodist Church followed by internment in the Gayla Traina Cemetery under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home.
Serving as pallbearers will be Dominick Strickland, Skyler Strickland, Roman Strickland, Jayce Holtzclaw, Scott Morgan and Jubal Cheatwood.
Vivian (Black) Springfield
August 4, 1944 – December 28, 2024
Vivian Marie (Black) Springfield, age 80 of Jonesboro, was called home for a grand reunion on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Vivian was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother that loved her family dearly. Her youngest son Jason was her baby until she met her new baby George. George was her baby doll that stayed wrapped in her arms and was a source of much love and comfort in her later years. In the years prior to going into the nursing home, Vivian loved getting outdoors and spending her free time fishing. She also enjoyed playing bingo and playing card games.
Those left to cherish her beloved memory are her sons, Butch Springfield and wife Kim, Jason Springfield; grandchildren, Derek Boone and wife Mindi, Jeremy Murphy, Evan Springfield and wife Megan, Asa Springfield; great grandchildren, Ethan Boone, Ryen Boone, Breelyn Boone, Addox Boone, Huxton Boone, Drake Murphy, Jaxon Murphy, Cataleya Murphy, Keely Springfield; siblings, Joe Smith, Charlie Smith, Net Smith, Kenneth Black, James Black, and a host other relatives and friends.
Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Springfield; daughter, Kay Springfield; grandson, A.J. Murphy; father, Bill Black; mother, Burline (Wilhite) Smith; siblings, J.C. Black, Lonnie Black, Faye Birch, Mary Alice Springfield, Rachel Beaubouef.
The funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home with Bro. Hudey Beaubouef officiating. Burial followed in Old Bethel Cemetery under direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
Serving the family as pallbearers will be Richard Springfield, Derek Boone, Jeremy Murphy, Evan Springfield, Ryen Boone and Drake Murphy. Honorary pallbearers will be Asa Springfield, Addox Boone, Huxton Boone and Ethan Boone.
Lois (McCravy) Gaines
January 12, 1921 – December 26, 2024
Lois (McCravy) Gaines, age 103 of Quitman, ascended to her Heavenly home on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Her family and friends all loving called her by her nickname,” Granny Tickle”. Her sister called her “Granny Tickle” one day and the name stuck. Lois was a sweet soul with a very strong will. She was a people person that never knew a stranger and everyone that met her just loved her. She will be dearly missed.
Those left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Lois Howell; grandchildren, Tyrha Hayes and Terry, Frances McClanahan and Lloyd; great grandchildren, Jeffrey Pardue, Shayna (Pardue) Dickey and Gabe, Aaron Pardue and Tori Wells, Amy McClanahan, John McClanahan; great-great grandchildren, Presleigh, Kyleigh and Camryn; special friend, James Pardue; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband, John Winford Greer; son, Gary Lynn Greer; second husband, Otis Gaines; her parents, Burnett and Priscella (Grissom) McCravy; siblings, Bud McCravy, Floyd McCravy, Ima Loe, Alta McCravy, Maudie Nunn, Mattie Monroe; nephews, Jimmy Mac Loe and John Loe.
Funeral services are set for 2:00 PM in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home on Friday, January 3, 2025 with Bro. Wayne Morrow officiating. Friends may come and visit with her family beginning at noon. Burial will follow in Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
Serving the family as pallbearers will be James Pardue, Aaron Pardue, Lloyd McClanahan and Terry Hayes.