Melba J Ragsdale

Mrs. Melba J. Ragsdale, age 75, of Ullin, died at 7:43 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at her home in Ullin. She was born January 2, 1936 in Perks, the daughter of Fred and Lora Mizell Sickling. Melba is survived by her husband Rockne J. Ragsdale of Ullin; three sons, Rockne Jr. (Dianne) Ragsdale of Reidland, KY, Kevan (Susie) Ragsdale of Metropolis, Lawrence (Tina) Ragsdale of Hillerman, IL; one daughter, Patena (Craig) Atherton of Ullin; nine grandchildren, Stephen, Somer, Ross (Laura), Erin, Rebecca, Zachary Hondo, and Adam Ragsdale, Morgan and Caleb Atherton; two great grandchildren, Devin and Macy Ragsdale; one sister, Lucile Davis of Karnak; two brothers, Loren (Kate) Sickling of Dongola and Oral (Letha) Sickling of Calvert City, KY; one sister in law, Parmelee Mayo of Summerville, SC; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers in law, Leon Davis and S.M. Mayo. Melba was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ullin for many years. Funeral services for Mrs. Melba Ragsdale will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Ullin with Rev. Clint Nale and Rev. Mark Sickling officiating. Interment will be in the Butter Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2011 and after 9:00 a.m. and until the funeral hour on Friday, June 24, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Ullin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in Ullin memorial fund. Envelopes will be available at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna and at the Church.