Fowler - Brown Funeral Home

05/30/2024

Erma Rolene Baxter, 82

AUGUST 22 1941 - MAY 29 2024

Erma Rolene Baxter, 82, of Monroe passed away peacefully on May 29th, 2024. She was born on August 22nd, 1941, in Brinkley to the late William Cooper Strickland and Velma Carnett Strickland. Rolene, as everyone called her, was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers, Jerry Strickland, Larry Strickland, and Lewis Strickland. She leaves behind a large family to cherish her memory: her loving husband of 52 years, Don Baxter; one son, Darrell (Millie) Strickland of Carlise; granddaughters, Chelsey (Zach) Adams of Lonoke; and of Memphis, Lindsey (Nathan) Riley with one on-the-way-grandson, Hudson - who is due to be born on what would be Rolene’s 83rd birthday; those surviving Rolene also include two stepsons, Donnie (Debbie) Alexander with two children: Billy Alexander, and Alex Wade along with her daughter, Amelia, and Joey (Becky) Alexander with two children: Lily and Daisy; one brother, W.C. Strickland of Grady; six sisters, Helen (Bud) Horn of Brinkley, Betty Joe Tate of Batesville, Dorothy Smith of Jonesboro, Carla Clay of Ward, Marla (Mike) Walker of Beebe, and Paula (Donald) Clark of Brinkley along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at Brinkley M.B. Church on Saturday June 1st, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. Burial to follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Brinkley.

09/21/2023

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09/13/2023

Obituary

On September 10th, 2023, the world lost a wonderful lady, wife, sister, and grandmother. Frances Pearl Derrick, 81, crossed over into her eternal home after a long health battle. She was born on February 17th, 1942, in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Richard Verdane Warren and Dicie Whiteside Warren. Frances married the love of her life, Larry Derrick Sr., of Brinkley, Arkansas on August 4th, 1961. They remained in Brinkley until 2020, when they moved to Wynne, Arkansas to be closer to their family. Frances worked at several businesses and factories in Brinkley. In her later years, she enjoyed working at Mid-Delta in Brinkley cooking delicious meals for the grateful senior citizens of the community. In her spare time, Frances enjoyed cooking and baking for her family, fishing with Larry, visiting with family and friends, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Frances is survived by a large family, including her husband of 62 years, Larry Derrick Sr.; two children, Larry (Boots) Derrick, Jr(late Debra)., and Marnie (Mike) Ragsdale; three sisters, Patricia (Clarence) James, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Rita (late J.L.) West, and Norma (Nick) Clayton, both of Jonesboro; eight grandchildren, Brittany (Burt) Sugg of Jonesboro, Kristen Derrick, of Forrest City, Derrick (Robin) Ragsdale, of Jonesboro, Tiffany Derrick, of Atlanta, Georgia, Nikki New, of Forrest City, Nathan (Sawyer) Derrick, of C**t, Alexandria Ragsdale, of Jonesboro and Luke (Kelsey) Ragsdale, of Fair Oaks; along with thirteen great-grandchildren, Hannah Derrick, William Drake, Derrick Drake, Trey New, Cayden New, Bentley Pipkin, Paisley Pipkin, James Ragsdale, Mallory Ragsdale, Madison Ragsdale, Jackson Ragsdale, Penelope Sugg, along with Leif Francis Ragsdale - who is expected soon, and a host of family and friends. She is preceded in death by one brother, Richard Warren; one sister, Mary (Jackie) Gibson; and one great-grandchild, C**ton Pipkin.

08/04/2022

08/02/2022

06/07/2022

BOBBY WAYNE HARTSELL, 80

OCTOBER 28 1941 - JUNE 3 2022

Bobby Wayne Hartsell, 80, passed away on June 3rd, 2022. He was born on October 28th, 1941, to the late James and Erma Bivens Hartsell.

Bobby lived life to the fullest and gave it a wild ride. After high school he joined the United States Navy. He was scheduled to reenlist after his initial tour in Japan, however he declined and returned home because the Navy was going to transfer him to another ship. Over his life, Bobby was a hard-working jack-of-all-trades ranging from farming, and construction, to using his previous military experience upon riverboats. He loved fast cars and happily left many police cruisers in his rearview mirror, especially the one he named “White Lightning” - even though it was well known that he did not have a driver’s license for over two decades. However, Bobby did pay his debt to society when he was caught while driving outside the law, and during other nefarious activities.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, James, and Erma; one daughter, Tammy Lynn; and one brother, Jimmy Hartsell. Those remaining to cherish his memory are his many cousins, Charles Hartsell, John Hartsell, Jerry Kesterson, Georgia Long, Barbara White, Sylvia Stephens, Larry Bivens, Tommy Bivens, Teresa Bivens, and Vicki Hartsell; a host of friends from Clarendon, including Edward Carter, Floyd “Bully” Gerlach, Johnny Simmons, Kevin Wayne Bones, Don Beard, and John Mayo; a son, Bobby Wayne, Jr.; two grandsons; a half-sister, Sue Ann McIntosh; one niece, Kim Wofford; two great-nieces, Shara Ann Mefford, and Christy Lynn Cary; special friend, Louise Cartwright; and his beloved dog, Lucy.

Bobby’a graveside service will be held at Macedonia Cemetery in Holly Grove on Wednesday, June 8th at 10:00 am with a visitation one hour prior. Memorials can be made to Macedonia Cemetery 51 Kirkpatrick Lane, Holly Grove.

02/09/2022

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09/22/2021

09/22/2021

Glen Franklyn Sherman, 87, passed away on September 19th, 2021, in Conway, Arkansas. He was born in Neillsville, Wisconsin on August 18th, 1934, to the late Meriel Sherman and Lena Schafer Sherman. Glen was known as the “TV Repairman of Brinkley”. He was a generous and loyal man who had a great sense of humor. He loved his family and nature, especially fishing. Glen had a green thumb and could grow any seed into bountiful plants and flowers, from irises to walnut trees, and tomatoes

Glen is preceded in death by his parents; along with spouse, Vacelee Derrick Sherman; two sons, Buddy (Geneva) Sherman, and Bruce (Sandra) Sherman; two brothers, Meriel Sherman Jr, and Wilbur Luchterhand; and two sisters, Ella May Krulatz, and Gertrude Sherman. Glen is survived by a large family including two sons, Billy Joe (Judy Faye) Sherman, and Butch Sherman; one daughter, Lucy (Robert) Fitts; 11 grandsons, Rusty Petty, Marty (Tina) Petty, Chris (Della) Petty, Billy Joe (Deanna) Sherman, William (Ana) Sherman, Daniel (Shelby) Sherman, Erick Sherman, Josh Sherman, Jonathan Sherman, Jonathan (Stephanie) Floyd, Preston Fitts; four granddaughters, Mary Beth (Wesley) Howton, Laurel (Jake) Hale, Katherine Fitts, and Tiffany (Eric) Bryant; 30 great-grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends.

Memorial Service will be held at the First Assembly of God Church, Brinkley on Friday, September 24th at 2:00 pm with visitation one hour prior. Interment to follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Brinkley.

09/08/2021

Vickie Delight Green, 65, passed away on September 4th, 2021. She was born on September 7th, 1955, to the late Robert Lee Schoonover, and Eva Bramel.

Vickie enjoyed singing in the church choir, teaching Sunday school, and traveling on road trips. She loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Another favorite pastime was reminiscing and telling stories while looking at old photographs.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 46 years, Kenny Green; three sisters, Adaleen Smith, Brenda Turner, Joanne Brewster; and two brothers, ID Schoonover, and Jerry Schoonover. Vickie leaves behind one daughter, Amy (Bradford) Anderson, of Southside; one brother, Ronnie Schoonover; one granddaughter, Kaleigh (David) Pearson, of Southside; and two great-grandsons, Cole-David, and Kenny Pearson, of Southside; along with many other family and friends.

Her funeral service will be at Fowler Funeral Home, Brinkley on Thursday, September 9th at 2:00 pm with visitation one hour prior. A private burial will be at Oakgrove Cemetery, Moro.