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Kristy Rupinski (Reed)
January 17, 2014
Miss Dee Dee and Jeb, I will always remember the time I spent with you guys as your babysitter. Deandra, I remember how absolutely cute you were with your big eyes and your miss bossy pants attitude! If you came across something you thought was gross you would say "yuckers". I always loved that! And Mr. Jeb you were just the cutest and sweetest child. You loved your big sister and wanted to do everything that she did. I'm so blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know you both. You both grew into such wonderful people and touched so many lives along your journey! You both are missed greatly. I know that you are together and saving a place for the rest of us! Love you my sweets!
wd smith
April 24, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shelley Crain
April 12, 2011
Dearest Deandra,
32years ago right now you came into this world and words cannot describe the feeling and the love I had at this time. You were so beautiful I couldn't believe it. I miss you so much I can't describe what it has been like without you here. Your beautiful daughter and God are the only things that have kept me going. You would be so proud of her as I always was of you. Please know that you are never far from my heart. I love you so much, please don't ever forget that.
Mom
Makinleigh Crain
February 19, 2011
dear mommy,
i miss you very much.. please come back! i cry every day. please come back for me :(
Dianne Miller
May 14, 2010
No words to describe how I feel right now. I know how you are feeling,Shelley and Mike. I have been through this years ago and it is all still so vividly in my mind. God Bless your family...
Anthony Shaw
November 9, 2009
I have such fond memories of Deandra, Jeb, and I growing up together in Nevada. I'll never forget my trip to New Orleans with Deandra too. I love and miss them dearly!!!
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Judy rogers
May 17, 2009
Jeb,
It has been a long ten years! You cross my mind often. I wonder how things might have gone had you not left us.
I will forever have your great smile in my memory. You were a special friend.
Miss Judy
Judy Rogers
April 24, 2009
Deandra, I will never forget this day seven years ago. I knew you were in the hospital and had checked on you earlier in the day. The report I got said you were doing better.
Later that evening I got a call saying you were in serious condition. The funny thing, the caller was not calling me. He was calling the pastor and got me by mistake. But that didn't matter, Roy and I jumped in the car and headed to the hospital.
When we got there Mike and Shelley were in the prayer room. We went in and prayed with them and then the doctor came in and said you were gone. I could not believe it! It had been such a short time since Jeb left and that wound was still fresh.
There are few days that I don't think of both you and Jeb. I love Shelley and Mike and your sweet Mackinleigh is the image of you. You would be sooooo proud of her.
The comfort I find is knowing you and Jeb are together. And I know we will be in heaven soon and having the best reunion ever!
Vanessa (Sierra) Heidt
April 14, 2009
Deandra & Jeb,
I just wanted you to know I sure do still think alot about you guys. I still hold dear the memories of being kids when time seemed to stand still. Now, I look back and I still cannot believe it has been this long since you went home to the Lord. There are times when I feel like you peep in from time to time so say hello in your own way. You two were such a delight! I remember babysitting you guys and wasn't like babysitting at all because we had so much fun. If it were not for you guys, I wouldn't have ever learned manners.....yes , I say manners because you two were some of the most respectful kids and I was rotten! Kids out West really don't say miss or mr. or yes mam and yes sir a whole lot. Your love and faith in the Lord was also just as inspiring. I'm sorry to tell you I can still be quite rotten, but I learned alot from you and I missed you from the moment I left and graduated before you in 93. I still regret not keeping in good touch when you left Nevada. I miss you and our good times ......
Judy Rogers
April 12, 2009
Deandra, I can't believe it's your 30th birthday! You will forever in my mind be the sweet young lady with the shy smile and soft voice. There are many who still think of you and miss you each and every day. Tell Jeb hello for me!
Judy Rogers
October 9, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I just wanted to say I love you and still miss you every day.
Gera Partee
April 26, 2008
Another year goes by...you are both forever in our hearts and memories. Love and miss you both so much!
Tara Hargrove
April 24, 2008
Love You & Miss You Sooooo Much
January 1, 2008
ANOTHER NEW YEAR AND YOU TWO ARE STILL ABSENT FROM OUR LIVES. I HOPE YOU BOTH KNOW HOW MUCH WE LOVE YOU AND CHERISH THE MEMORIES WE HAVE OF YOU BOTH.
FRIENDS FOREVER
Jamie Christie
October 10, 2007
Hey Jeb I wish you were here so I could give you a big birthday hug, I will save all these hugs for you for when we meet again. I miss you and you are always in my thoughts Loving you forever.
October 9, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEB! WE MISS YOU EVERYDAY. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS.
FRIENDS FOREVER
Kristie & Kassie Porter
April 26, 2007
Jeb, not a day goes by that I don't think of you... I miss you man! You were always there for me anytime I needed to talk. So much has happened in my life since you've been gone and all I can say is "If only Jeb were here..."
Forever in my heart,
Kris
Gera Partee
April 24, 2007
Deandra,
How is it possible to keep missing you so much more with every day that passes? I can't believe that it has been five years. Forever in our hearts, much love.
Shelley Crain
October 9, 2006
My dearest Jeb, what can I say my precious boy on your 26th birthday, but I love you and miss you. I try to see the man you would be, if you would be married, or have children. I found a picture of Makinleigh the other night that was taken a few months after Deandra died and all I could think of was how proud Deandra was of her little girl and how proud you would have been of her.
Makinleigh cries for you and her mother even though she did not know you on earth, I somehow feel she knew you before being born.
I see people you were friends with and went to school with and they seem to have good lives with families and I wonder why you had to be one that never got to experience it. You loved children so much, you loved life, but I know you are celebrating your birthday with our Lord and what a celebration it is.
I love you sweet man and always will.
Mom
Jamie Burke (Christie)
October 9, 2006
hey Jeb I woke up this mrning with you on my mind, It's kinda funny how I feel your pressence with me at times. And of course I could never forget your Birthday. Happy Birthday Jeb. I miss you and love you.
AR
September 19, 2006
There isnt a day that goes by that I dont think about you both. The impacts you made upon my life & many others is huge. We stopped out by the cemetary the other day, cleaned up a little & just checked in on everything there. CK was asking questions about who you were & I got to share some wonderful stories will her & my bf about you both. It was really nice. I miss those moments making memories with yall. Thank you for shining those bright & beautiful smiles down upon me.. even from Heaven!
Janell Ray
July 21, 2006
To the Crain family,
This is such a beatiful tribute to a daughter and son that you loved. I am so sorry about their deaths. I was browsing after signing Maj. Trout's obit. and found your children's life story. I know this gives you comfort. My sympathies are with you all.
Janet Ray
July 21, 2006
To the Crain family,
This is such a beatiful tribute to a daughter and son that you loved. I am so sorry about their deaths. I was browsing after signing Maj. Trout's obit. and found your children's life story. I know this gives you comfort. My sympathies are with you all.
Sarah Cowart
May 2, 2006
D~
This time of year always pours the memories of you like raindrops from the sky. It brightens every aspect of my being everytime I see your precious Makinleigh at church or anywhere else. She is a beauty and an angel sent from God to remind us of you everyday. I miss you more than any words could ever express. Your mom is precious to me and misses you and Jeb more than one could ever imagine. She loves your little girl with her utmost ability and holds on to her like she held you when you were here. I thank God for every memory I have of you and continue to miss you. I can't wait till I'm in heaven with you, Jeb and all my very missed loved ones.
Shelley Crain
May 1, 2006
Deandra, I can't believe it has been 4 years that you have been gone. The pain and hurt of losing you will never leave my heart. I miss having you here to talk to, to cry with, to watch movies with, and just knowing that I had someone I could always count on. Makinleigh is growing so much and is still so beauthful, I know that you would be so proud of her. She still looks so much like you and still has Jeb's personality. She is a true gift from God, I just wish you could see her. I love you baby girl and I always will, please save a place for me in heaven, I can't wait to see you and your brother.I love you so much.
Mom
Cara Tolleson
April 27, 2006
Love you and miss you Deandra
April
April 27, 2006
Been thinking alot about you two lately.. I miss you lots. I really wish I could give you a big hug & get one back like I use to get from you, Jeb. They always made everything better. I feel you with me at times when I talk to you. I miss you so much. Hope youre having fun up there.. I will see you one day.. and yes you better have a big hug waiting on me! i miss those too! LOL LOVE YA MAN!!!
Missy DeVillier
April 25, 2006
I found this information on April 25, 2006 just by surfing the web. It is the day after Deandras anniversary. I have known her parents most of my life. Deandra and I shared a birthday and a love for collecting Mickey Mouse (which I just learned). I think and pray often for her parents and her daughter. My prayer is that God continues to hold them close and that they are open to accept his comfort and love.
Shelley Crain
February 9, 2006
Jeb and Deandra, it was such a long lonesome Christmas without the both of you. We spent Christmas Eve at your Grandma Carmels which was a lot of fun then we went home to Hot Springs where we now live in Grandma Lousie's and Grandpa Joe's house. We spent the whole day there with Makinleigh without going anywhere with her and letting her open and play with her toys. I think she had a lot of fun. D' Makinleigh looks so much like you it takes peoples breath away. Uncle Jeb she has your personally, signs all the time and kids with you all the time. She is beautiful and wonderful and we praise God every day for her and thank you Deandra for trusting us with her. You should have a new angel in heaven, her name is Brittany Fagan, she is 19 her mother taught school at the Christian School last year that Makinleigh went to, and Makinleigh loved her, so if you meed her treet her special and help her family to holp up in this hard time. Please continue to help Daddy and me because we miss you so much and would love to just love to have and little sign that you are ok and doing alright. Love each other and keep each other safe. Some how I hope the God will let you both help us build our new home according to God's specifications and his time.
We love you both so very much and miss you still.
Momma and Daddy
Kyla Dillard
February 2, 2006
Shelly, Kelly, and Carmel, I don't know the rest of your families, but I wanted you three to know for sure that feel you pain tonight. Please take care of each other.
Jeanie Davis
January 30, 2006
What a lovely life story you've written about Deandra, I'd like to read Jeb's as well someday. These two wonderful souls will never be forgotten. God bless you.
Christmas 1997, Jeb was so proud to put his name on the front of his truck on the rebel flag.
January 10, 2006
Deandra and Makinleigh Christmas 2001, Makinleigh's only Christmas with her mother Deandra. Deandra was so proud of her beautiful daughter.
January 10, 2006
Deandra helping Makinleigh open her Christmas presents at Grandma Carmels Christmas Eve night.
January 10, 2006
Grandma Carmel with her two granddaughters and one great-granddaughter. This was Makinleigh's only Christmas with her mother Deandra.
January 10, 2006
Makinleigh's first birthday, Deandra helping her open her presents. Made on March 12, 2002 a month before Deandra died.
January 9, 2006
Makinleigh visiting her mother while she was sick in the hospital.
January 9, 2006
Deandra and Mike helping Makinleigh enjoy the swimming pool at the motel.
January 9, 2006
Deandra and Makinleigh getting ready for the beauty padget.
January 9, 2006
Deandra with Makinleigh in her first beauty padget at the Pike County Fair in Glenwood
January 9, 2006
Deandra and Makinleigh getting ready to go to a wedding.
January 9, 2006
Deandra, Mother, Makinleigh and Anna Grace. Mom loved having all her granddaughters together.
January 9, 2006
Deandra, Tara and me in Las Vegas at the Siegfried and Roy show a couple of days after Makinleigh was born. Tara flew out to be with Deandra.
January 9, 2006
Makinleigh with her mother, her grandmother, her great-grandmother, and three of her great-great aunts at her baby shower.
January 9, 2006
Deandra, Makinleigh and Amanda at the baby shower.
January 9, 2006
Tara, Deandra and Makinleigh at the baby shower.
January 9, 2006
Deandra, Makinleigh and me at her baby shower in Glenwood, AR at the FBC.
January 9, 2006
Deandra and Makinleigh.
January 9, 2006
Deandra bring Makinleigh home in Nevada, Deandra is so proud.
January 9, 2006
Deandra dressing Makinleigh to bring her home from the hospital.
January 9, 2006
Deandra holding Makinleigh for the first time. She was so proud of her daughter, Deandra always said Makinleigh was perfect just perfect.
January 9, 2006
Shane handing Deandra her daughter Makinleigh Rhea Crain-Davis, born March 12, 2001 in Las Vegas, NV, for the first time. Deandra's face is priceless
January 9, 2006
Deandra trying to see her daughter while the nurse cleans her and wraps her in a warm blanket.
January 9, 2006
Mike and I standing by Deandra waiting for her to have Makinleigh.
January 9, 2006
Deandra and her very good friend Brandee, Thanksgiving 2000 in Las Vegas, NV at Deandra and Shane's house.
January 9, 2006
Deandra and Shane dressed for a night on the town.
January 9, 2006
Deandra after she moved to Las Vegas. She needed to get away from Arkansas after losing Jeb.
January 9, 2006
Deandra and Jebadiah in New Orleans during Jeb's senior spring break. Deandra was so glad they made this trip together.
January 9, 2006
Deandra and Tara's apartment at UCA their first year of college.
January 9, 2006
One of Deandra and Shane's fishing trips to Utah. She loved these trips.
January 9, 2006
Jeb with his good friend Brandy Plyler
January 9, 2006
Deandra and Travis Smaka. This was Deandra's first homecoming dance and she was so excited.
January 9, 2006
Deandra and Jeb were always wrestling, even though Jeb was bigger Deandra could always hold her own.
January 9, 2006
Michelle Weisheit, Loveland
October 27, 2005
Dear Jeb and Deandra,
You both knew my grandparents Harold and Fran James before I had ever even meet them. When I moved to Indian Springs, my twin brother Micheal and I were taken to your guys house to meet you both, and also taken to Brandee Rices house and I remember my first day of school when you Jeb took me under your wing and led me around. I remember Deandra when I was probibly in 3rd grade and you in 4th and we cooked in your my bake oven, we thought we were the best cooks in the world. I know that through the years we did not stay friends like that but we still did always talk, and I always thought you were so preety Deandra and I wanted to be as good of a cheerleader as you. You both were truely loved by everyone and I know that you two are happy together. Love always Michelle
Dear Mike and Shelly,
I dont know if you remember me, my name is Michelle Weisheit and I have a twin brother named Micheal. I know that you knew my grandparents Harold and Fran James. I have a picture of my grandmother and Jeb at the air show in Indian Springs many years ago. My grandmother has since passed away but grandfather is still alive and I know that he is truely sorry to hear about your loses. May God bless your lifes. Love Michelle
The group homecoming night
October 27, 2005
Travis Smaka, Deandra, Brianna Harrison, P.J. Watford going to the homecoming dance, Deandra's freshman year.
October 27, 2005
Sarah Mitchell Cowart with Deandra homecoming night 1996
October 27, 2005
Deandra, Missy, and Courtney in history class
October 27, 2005
Deandra recieved the presidential accadenics fittness award, after she recieved the award it was taken to Washington D.C. by his mother Virginia Kelly afriend of Deandra's grandparents and had President Clinton sign it personally.
October 27, 2005
Jeb was player of the week almost every week they played football
October 27, 2005
Jeb was the first quarterback to play on the new Centerpoint Knights football field. His number was always 20, even when the team was the Glenwood Tigers. They retired his number after his death.
October 27, 2005
Jeb always had the most beautiful hair, but he did't like it so he always had his hair cut short.
October 27, 2005
October 27, 2005
Jeb and Shyla in front of the First Baptist Church after all the graduates were honored.
October 27, 2005
Amy Wilkinson
October 27, 2005
Some of the best memories of my life so far have been when i was in Indian springs elementary.Lots of those memories include Deandra.I can remember the proudest moment that i had when i was a little girl was when Dee passed down her crown and crowned me as Jr.Miss Indian springs.I have so many great memories of my child hood in Indian springs and i think of them often and i would like to thank Deandra for making some of the best ones with me.God bless you both and god bless your family.
Pam Wilkinson
October 27, 2005
Dear Mike and Shelley and family,
What we remember so well, are their beautiful smiles, and eyes. What has been said so often, to be a mirror to the soul. They were such gorgeous kids through and through. All the lives they touched were doubly blessed for having known them. Many prayers and thoughts have gone your way. Thank you so much for sharing these most precious memories.
Vanessa (Sierra) Heidt
October 26, 2005
My Dearest Deandra,
You & Jeb were the first welcoming faces I met when I moved to Indian Springs many years ago when I was in the 4th grade. I still hold very dear to my hart was that you showed up at my door, so tiny , so beautiful, and instanly introduced yourself to me & asked if I would be your friend & buy cookies.( You used to call me Lisa!) Our friendship instanly blossomed. Then it wasn't too long till You, Jeb and I were off playing! The age difference never mattered, and though your ride-on toys were too small for me, you kindly let me try them anyway! As we grew, so did our friendship, and you finally could say my name.
I also remember us going through the same pains of growing up. We were both awfully mistreated by some people, and you and I had so many hart-to-hart talks crying, wondering what was wrong with us. You were always so beautiful inside and out and I could never see what it was you saw that was wrong. You always handled yourself gracefully in the face of bullies. I admired you for it because I could not. But we shared one small victory together, The Mini Miss & Miss Indian Springs Pagent! Oh, all the hopes and dreams we would make for ourselves! And our little Jeb that was such a singin' ham was always the star!
D, you always as a child and beyond accepted me when nobody else would. Always kind harted and loving, you would encourage me by passing along the word of our Lord Jesus.
My biggest regret, one that long had haunted me long before your passing, was the not keeping in touch more after I left that town. It warmed my hart that you thought of me when you came to visit me after I had moved back for a short time. You visited me at one of my darkest times and it was also yours as well for Jeb had passed on already. Out of respect and sadness about Jeb, I never told you how much it ment to me to see you when I was suffering from my own silly problems. So I am telling you now, You and B.J. brought a joy to my hart!
I know you and Jeb are with our Lord, but I miss you. I miss our childhood. And even now, when I visit my parents in I.S. , I still cry passing your old house ( I pass it from time to time before I leave). I can almost see us playing, like watching a movie. With our friends, Brandee, Manuel, and B.J. I can see us laugh, I can see us cry. I can still see us dancing and blasting my mom's stereo being the superstars that we dremt we would become. I can still see us D, just the way we were.....
Miss Shelly and Mr. Mike, I miss you too. You were always kind and welcomed me into your home, and share in your childrens lives. Thank you. I pray you guys and Makinliegh are doing well. God Bless you & yours. Please feel free to contact me as I would love to know how you are doing.
Eva and Greg Sierra
October 26, 2005
I am so sorry for not getting in touch with you sooner, I just didn't know what to say. Your childen were both so beautiful and we have such fond memories , especialy of Miss D. May God bless you and Mike and or course D'S look alike
Love Eva Sierra
Deandra was Junior Miss Indian Springs and Venessa Sierra was Miss Indian Spring, they were so beautiful.
October 25, 2005
Deandra was so proud to be a Thunderbird cheerleader.
October 25, 2005
Zach Beene, Missy Jester, Deandra and Ryan Tidwell going to the senior prom.
October 25, 2005
Deandra and Amie at their birthday party
October 25, 2005
Amie Smith and Deandra's birthday party. Their birthday was on the same day and they celebrated a lot of birthdays together. They were best friends for years and continued to be close until Deandra died.
October 25, 2005
Deandra and her Dad dancing at Deandra and Amies birthday party
October 25, 2005
Jeb with his cousin Misty graduation night
October 25, 2005
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