Veleria Altheimer
August 17, 1932 – September 17, 2025
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm at Travelers Rest Baptist Church in Jonesboro on Sunday, September 21st for Veleria Altheimer who passed away at the age of 93 years old under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Visitation will be held prior for family, friends and well-wishers at 2:00 pm.
Pamela Brown
May 8, 1965 – September 17, 2025
Pamela Brown was born May 8, 1965. She passed away on September 17, 2025. She was the wife of Wallace Lee Brown, who preceded her in death. Pamela and Wallace shared a marriage for 37 years She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers Sonny Tubberville and Jerry Tubberville; daughter Julie Brown.
Survivors include her children: Kristy Brown, Lee Brown, Brandon Brown, and Shonda (Rodney) Peebles; grandchildren Brian (Danielle), Courtney (Mark), Rayna (Casey), Sidney, Braxton, Kellen, Brayton, Bailey, Parker, Pierson, Siarah (Johnathan), Trevor (Bri) and Sammie Sue; sisters, Janice Rodgers and Linda Gail Palmer; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Ronnie (Tina), Peggy Moffett, Joyce Greer, Charlie Brown and Jackie Robinson; eleven great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and tons of friends that she loved as family.
Following visitation that was held on Friday, September 19th, Pamela’s Celebration of Life Service took place on Saturday, Septembe 20th at the Jonesboro Assembly of God Church under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
Onie Shubie Hay
January 20, 1935 – September 14, 2025
Onie Shubie Hay, affectionately known to family as Shubie, was born in Bienville, Louisiana, to Isaac and Lizzie Hay. His spirit was tempered by the trials of war, serving in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1957 to 1960. Amidst the chaos and turmoil, he found solace on the baseball diamond, playing for the Army Base baseball team-a testament to his unwavering love for the game. In addition to his passion for baseball, he was also a dedicated high school basketball player and an enthusiastic New Orleans Saints supporter.
His greatest joy, however, blossomed in the laughter and cheers of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren as they participated in various sports. The proud “Papaw Hay” even embarked on a pilgrimage to the iconic Field of Dreams in Iowa, witnessing his great-grandsons embrace the legacy of baseball on that hallowed field.
For many years, he dedicated his life to the lumber industry, working as a lumber shipping supervisor, but it was his unwavering faith that defined him. A devoted Christian, he dedicated nearly half a century to preaching the Gospel and pastoring several churches in northern and central Louisiana.
An enthusiastic hunter, fisherman, and farmer, he loved soaking up the beauty of God’s creation. Each year, his hands would lovingly till the soil for his garden, and shared his produce with his family, embodying his giving spirit. In addition to his love for the outdoors, he engaged in woodworking projects, crafting tables for his daughters and granddaughter, along with numerous other wooden creations still cherished today. In every aspect of his life, his passion, dedication, and love shone brightly, leaving a mark on the hearts of all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Christene Hay Parents – Isaac Ellington Hay, Jr. and Lizzie Hay. Brothers – Felix, Curt, Isaac (Buddy) Sisters – Dixie Tyler, Siller Johnson, Gertrude Torres, and In Laws – Claude and Ethel Harper.
Left to cherish his memories is his wife, Dorothy Hay; his daughters – Karen Tolar (Rusty), Cathy Swearengin, Sandra Plunkett; Stepsons – Terry Bartley (Robin), Edward Bartley (Summer); Grandchildren – Nick Tolar (Jennifer), Dusty Tolar (Nikki), Candice Henry, Paula Butler, AJ Swearengin (Evelyn); Jared Bartley, Josh Bartley, Julie Samples (Wyatt), Cheyenne Carpenter (Jake), Emily Bartley, Dakota Bartley (Colton); Great Grandchildren: Cadden Barker (Madison), Davis Tolar (Peyton), Cole Tolar (Mattie), Sean Henry, Garner Tolar, Bryce Tolar, Lily Tolar and Mason Onie Tolar, Eli Land, Landry Duke (Lacey), Gracie Lynn (Brandon), Connor Carpenter, Alivia Lemoine, Ellie Mae Samples, Athena Lemoine; Great, Great Grandchildren: Tadden Barker, Bradden Barker, Ella Kate Duke.
Sisters: Mattie Jordan, Allie Wilson.
Brother: Calvin Hay
A very special thank you to nephew, Wyatt Wilson, who always came at a moment’s notice to help. And numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Following visitation by family, friends and well-wishers on Friday, September 19th, the Funeral service for Onie was held on Saturday, September 20th at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Jonesboro under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home.