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Marion Orville Halsey
January 23, 1950 - May 31, 2009

Trumann - Mr. M. Orville Halsey, 59, of Trumann, died Sunday, May 31, 2009 at UAMS in Little Rock, Ark. He was born in Jonesboro, Ark., and had lived in Trumann since 1972 and was formerly of Lake City, Ark. He was an employee of Delta Tool Box and a member of the Landmark Worship Center. Mr. Halsey was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Edward Halsey and his parents, Victor and Myrtle Laforce Halsey. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Barnes Halsey of the home; two stepsons, Robert Wayne Arnold of Bycrus, Mo., and Duane Arnold of Trumann; three sisters, Jewell Halsey Gee, Alice Halsey Williams and Edith Halsey all of Trumann; one brother, Wayne Halsey of Trumann; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Rev. David Adams and Rev. Bill Nunnally officiating. Burial will follow in the Monette Cemetery in Monette, Ark. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Lock, Bryan Lock, Larry Parnell, Ronnie Carter, Brett Parker and Zack Battles. Honorary pallbearers will be Lloyd Rhoads, Duane Arnold, Tommy Birdsell and Floyd K. Carter. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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  1. Kim Sneed, Jonesboro says
    June 4, 2009

    Wanda and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Marion was such a wonderful man, He always had a smile on his face. We were so saddened to hear of his passing. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. Dr. Marc Monté and staff

  2. HUBERT AND LINDA TIPPITT, Rector AR. says
    June 4, 2009

  3. wanda hendrix, evening shade, ar 72532 says
    June 3, 2009

    so sorry for your loss my prayers are with all of you.wanda hendrix

  4. Joan Houston, Jonesboro, ar. says
    June 3, 2009

    Sorry for your loss, a friendJoan houston

  5. Heather Parsons, Jonesboro, Arkansas says
    June 3, 2009

    Wanda & WayneWe are sorry for your loss. We sure do miss Wayne and Orville here at Delta. Your family will be in our thoughts! Your Delta Family!!!

  6. Patty(Gambill)Davis & family, Lake City says
    June 3, 2009

    Edith,Alice,Wayne & Jwell,Im so very sorry to hear about Orville,I havent seen any of you in many years but think of you often.My thoughts are with you at this time and if there is any way I can help please let me know.We used to have good times together and thought the world of all of you.Patty

  7. Larry Richardson, DeRidder, Louisiana says
    June 3, 2009

  8. Billy & Laura Cook, Black Oak Arkansas says
    June 2, 2009

    Wanda,We sure did really love Orville adn he will be greatly missed. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Billy, Laura, Nathan & John CookHenry & Vera Breeding

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