STEVEN CARRINGTON
Steve Carrington, 68, of Magnolia, Arkansas passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at his home.
Steve was born on April 28, 1954 in Dallas, Texas to the late Paul Butler and Diane Ruth (Haedge) Carrington. Steve began his career in real estate in 1981 with Eiler Realty. In 1984, he opened his own real estate business, Carrington Realty.
Steve was a member of the Central Baptist Church, where he was active in the Men's Sunday school class. He also played on the CBC softball league. He was a former member of the Magnolia Rotary Club and a huge supporter of Magnolia Specialized Services. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an active family man and father, who coached every sport his son, Hunter was involved in.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Carrington; paternal grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. H.K. Carrington; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Haedge; mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lovell.
Steve is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sara Carrington; son Hunter Carrington and wife Brittney and their daughter, Everlee Rose Carrington of Hot Springs; sister, Angela Carrington and husband Dennis Burke of Dallas, Texas; brother-in-law, David Smith of Magnolia; nephews, Bryan Smith and wife Cassidy of Magnolia, Jason Carrington and his daughters, Hope and Grace; great nephew and niece, Beau and Sophie Smith; a special thank you to his caregivers, Mary Ann Green, Debbie Sears, Sashia Easter, Drew Moore, and Kindred Hospice.
A visitation will be held on today, February 9, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Central Baptist Church with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. with Dr. Mike Seabaugh officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia. The burial will be in the Magnolia Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Coby McDonald, Justin Muller, Bryan Smith, David Alexander, Terry Martin, Jeff Jester, Gary Martin, Rodney Martin, and Blake Speights. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Spence, Donnie Tatom, David Smith, Paul Best, Glen Sheets, T.E. "Bubba" Smith, Chris Weiser, Johnny Alexander, and Ricky Murphy.
Memorial donations may be made to the Central Baptist Church, 207 West Union, Magnolia, AR 71753 or Magnolia Specialized Services, PO Box 595, Magnolia, AR 717
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REGINALD "REGGIE" ELLIS
Deputy Reginald Dereal "Reggie" Ellis, 44 of Magnolia, an officer with the Columbia County Sheriff's Department, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.
Celebration of Life services will be held Sunday, February 12, 2023, at First Baptist Church on Main Street in Magnolia at 2 p.m., with burial to follow at 23rd Psalm Cemetery with honors presented by the Arkansas Sheriff's Association Honor Guard, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home. Elder Leroy Martin, Eulogist.
The procession will go down Main Street, turn right on U.S. Highway 79 to Columbia Road 30 and proceed to 23rd Psalm Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, Feb. 11 from 1–5 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks are encouraged but not required while attending the services or during visitation hours. Wearing masks ensures safety for yourself and others.
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PAULETTE CHAPPEL-KILGORE
Paulette Chappel-Kilgore, 53, of Magnolia, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock.
Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023, at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia at 3 p.m., with burial to follow at Smith Cemetery in Waldo, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home. Bishop Charles Blanks, Eulogist.
Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 10 from 1–3 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks are encouraged but not required while attending the services or during visitation hours. Wearing masks ensures safety for yourself and others.
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ESSIE TURNER
Essie B. Turner, 87 of Waldo, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at her residence.
Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023, at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia at 11 a.m., with burial to follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Waldo, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home. Supt. James Turner, Eulogist.
Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 17, from 1–3 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home.