Golden Wes Hembrey

Golden Wes Hembrey, 94, of Monette, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, in Monette from injuries received during the recent tornado. Born in Mt. Vernon, he was raised in Arbyrd, Mo., and had lived most of his life in the Leachville and Monette areas. Golden was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a retired farmer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Garrett Hembrey; three brothers, Charlie Hembrey, Roy Hembrey and George Hembrey; and a sister, Nellie Tabor.

Golden is survived by two brothers, James Hembrey of Paragould and Jimmie Hembrey of Monette.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, in the Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Leachville. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Cardwell Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Wednesday from 12:00 noon until service time at the funeral home. Friends may sign the online guest register at www.HowardFuneralService.com.