Recent obits taken from the Clay County Courier, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas. FAY FOLEY CLARK Fay FOLEY CLARK, Kennewick, WA, a former resident of Peach Orchard, was born Oct. 24, 1911 in Independence County to Maggie and Eugene FOLEY. She had a twin brother, Ray and six other siblings and grew up in Peach Orchard. She died Thursday, April 19, 2007 in Kennewick, WA. She was 95. In 1933 she married Durell CLARK and was a member of the Kennewick Baptist Church. He preceded her in death. She published a book, "The Innocent Trap" in the Spring of 2007. Proceeds from this book established a lending library for preschoolers at the Boys and Girls Club. Survivors include sons, Gray CLARK, Marysville, WA, Gary (Judi) CLARK, Kennewick, WA,; daughter, Karen (Mike) COURTNEY, Kennewick, WA,; one sister Alene GATES, St. Louis, MO; daughter-in-law Mary CLARK, Kenmore, WA.; 8 grandchildren, Brad CLARK, Shelly STOCK, Dawn CLARK-PLOWMAN, Jill CLARK, Kim BUSHEY, Steve CLARK, Erin FAY and Nathan COURTNEY; 9 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Durell CLARK; one son, Max Ray, her parents and six siblings. Funeral services were Saturday, April 28 in Kennewick Baptist Church. Donations may be made to TriCities Chaplaincy Hospice, 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, WA. LAFIE JONES Lafie JONES, Hardy, died Tuesday, April 27, 2007. He was 84. Survivors include his wife, Esther (WEESE) JONES of the home; two step daughters, Martha MARKUM, Paragould and Juanita POUGE, Ravenden; one sister, Annabell SPIES, Lapeer, MI; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services Friday, April 27 in Heath Oak Hill Chapel. Burial in Wiles Cemetery in Ash Flat under the direction of Heath Funeral Home, Highland. LOIE FRAINE Loie FRAINE was born in Knobel, Januray 15, 1934 to George Taylor FRAINE and Della ARCHER FRAINE. He died in Piggott Community Hospital, April 29, 2007. He was 73. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was a ag-pilot.Survivors are his wife, Linda BARNETTE FRAINE, Paragould; ex-wife, Virginia, Knobel; four sons, Carl FRAINE, Paragould, Loie Donald FRAINE, Randy FRAINE, Paragould, Steve FRAINE, Walnut RIdge; two sisters, Jennie CHESTNUT, Nashville, Juanita HOYLE, Clement Fall, OR; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, one brother and one grandson, Stephen FRAINE. A memorial service was held Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at Fraine Air Field, Knobel. VIRGINIA HOBBS Virginia HOBBS, Paragould formerly of Knobel, was born in Crockett Mill, TN, Sep. 30, 1913 to Charlie PIERCE and Lottie DARDEN TRULL. She died April 24, 2007 in Paragould. She was 93. A homemaker and member of Union Church in Knobel, she married Clarence B. HOBBS, Aug. 19, 1941 in Knobel. He preceded her in death Dec. 15, 1989. She is survived by three sons, Sylvester HOBBS, Spanish Fort, AL, Wayne HOBBS, Knobel, and Jim AGNEW, Dayton, NV.; two daughters, Evelyn CLEMENTS of the home, Rebecca REED, Rector; 14 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; one sister inlaw; several nieces and nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clarence HOBBS; one son Joe HOBBS (1992); five brothers; one sister. Funeral services in Union Church in Knobel with Rev. Johnnie NISWONGER and Rev. Kelsey VALLANCE officiating. Burial in Hosea Cemetery, Knobel under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home. Pall bearers: Joe DODD, Junior LANE, Kenny PITCHER, Craig WILSON, Delmer FOSTER, James RAY. Honorary pall bearers: Lee RUSSOM, Stanley STORMES, Nick RICKER, and two special friends, Jim and Johnny MANGUM. to be continued...................................... Sometimes the angels fly close enough that you can hear the flutter of their wings............. --------------------------------- Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta.