OBITUARIES
OBITUARIES
Jimmy “Big Jim” Bailes, 66, of Turrell, died on Friday, May 27, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nolan Bailes and Vietta Lute Bailes; four sisters, Lucille Asberry, Francis Porterfield, Rosie Bailes and Dorothy Raymond; and a brother, Richard Bailes.
Survivors include a brother, Aubrey Bailes (Linda) of Turrell; four nieces, Tammy Morgan (Tom), Betty Jo Palmer (Flip) Leigh Ann Kline (Jim) and Sissy Porterfield (Bo); a nephew, Jackie Porterfield; as well as many other family members and friends.
The visitation will be held at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis on Thursday, June 23, from 10 to 11 a.m. A memorial service to follow, beginning at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his honor may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation; the Humane Society or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
An online guestbook is available at www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/westmemphis.
Shirley Marie Laxson
Shirley Marie Laxson, 66, of West Memphis, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016.
She is survived by a son, Shane Lee Laxson; four grandchildren, Nick, Chris, Ashley, and Jessica; and a sister, Betty Ward.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Gene Laxson.
A graveside service will be held at Crittenden Memorial Park on Thursday, June 23rd at 2 p.m.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com /westmemphis
Jimmy “Big Jim” Bailes
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