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Susan Pittman McElroy, 68, of West Memphis, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Burt F. McElroy, III.

She is survived by her sons, Chris McElroy (Kim) of Marion, Burt McElroy, IV of Memphis, Tennessee; her daughter, Taffy Ashley (Roger) of Marion; nine grandchildren, Brandon McElroy, Peyton McElroy, Erica Harrell, Michael Harrell, Tera Ashley, Camden Harrell, Colton Ashley, Alden Ashley, Morgan Brinkley; one greatgrandchild, Beckham Chandler; and her sister, Patsy Lawrence of West Memphis.

Memorials may be made to Broadway Healthcare in West Memphis.

Visitation will be on Monday, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Roller Citizens Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. with interment following at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com /westmemphis

Harold V. Morris

Harold Vernon Morris, 41, of West Memphis passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, surrounded by his family.

Harold was born in Guantanamo, Cuba (his father was in the Navy), attended West Memphis Schools, and worked at East Ark Enterprises. He was a collector and fan of wrestling, sci-fi, super heros and music—with an encyclopedia knowledge of all his interests. He was creative, caring, and loved by all that knew him, a loyal family member, good friend, devoted boyfriend and beloved coworker. He treated everyone with respect, and was an allaround stand-up guy.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Stephen Morris; and his grandmother, Lillian Louise Aston.

He leaves behind two sisters Elsie Bolton of West Memphis and Roberta Morris of San Francisco, California; his grandfather, Harold Aston of West Memphis; his two nieces Abby Bolton and Marie Bolton of West Memphis; his mother and stepfather, Laura and Lee Soult of Memphis, Tennessee; his uncle George Aston and cousins Lindsey Shelton and Becky Aston of Memphis; as well as his girlfriend, Leslie Sampley of West Memphis.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to East Ark Enterprises and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Visitation with the family will be held at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 21, from 9 to 10 a.m. with the service beginning at 10 a.m. Burial with graveside services will follow at 3 p.m. in the Evergreen Cemetery of New Madrid, Missouri. Online condolences and register book can be found at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com /westmemphis.

Grace Strawbridge

Grace Strawbridge, 78, of West Memphis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 18, 2016. She was born Dec. 18, 1937, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Averett and Dorothy Dorsey. Grace loved her church, Cornerstone Baptist of West Memphis. She was a devoted family woman that enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her children and grandchildren. Grace will be dearly missed by her family and her Wal-Mart friends, Peggy, Louise, Katie, and Bonnie.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Duel Strawbridge; children, Debbie and Billy Barfield; sister, Ilene Dorsey; brothers, Woody, Kenneth, and George Dorsey; special companion, Bill Besheres.

Survivors include her daughters and sons in law, Loretta and Steve Reid, of Marion, Grace Redden, of Brookland, and Samantha and Clifton Creel, of Meridan, Mississippi; grandchildren, Kayla, Nick, Josh, B.J., Lisa, Jacob, and James; great grandchildren, J.T., Logan, Gracie, and Katie.

The family will receive friends Monday, June 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home, 4904 West Kingshighway, Paragould, AR 72450. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Crittenden Memorial Cemetery in Marion with Cain Wheeler officiating. Grace’s grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

Visit www.phillipsfuneral.org to send online condolences.

Susan Pittman McElroy

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