She was the widow of John Adrian Waites, retired from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and O&M Oil Company of Monticello, and was a member of Northside Baptist Church. Mrs. Martha's hobbies included reading, cooking, attending auctions, collecting glassware, watching cooking shows, along with much more. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Bessie Reba Jones Barber and husband J.W. Barber, and Willie Mae Jones.
Survivors include one sister, Carolyn Joyce Rauls; one brother, James Lester Jones; her dog, Abbie; along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Oakland Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 11:00-12:00 a.m. preceding the graveside service at the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Johnes, Brad Shiver, Eric White, Jeffery Bunting, Josh Thompson, Carlos Garcia, and Phillip McDaniel. Memorials may be made to Northside Baptist Church, 351 E. Pope St. Monticello, AR 71655. You can sign Mrs. Martha's guestbook registry on this page.
Condolences(5)
Regina and Chuck Lanehart
Wilmar, AR Friday, April 18, 2025 So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family.Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Thursday, April 17, 2025 My deepest sympathy to all of Martha's family. She and I both collected glasswear and if I ever had a question about the value of anything I would ask her. Her father-in-law and my Mother were 1st cousins. That is how I first knew Martha. She was such a sweet person. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. RIP Martha.Larry and Charlotte Wilson
Wilmar, AR Thursday, April 17, 2025 So very sorry for your loss, prayers for your family!Janis Jones
Rogers, AR Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Fly high aunt Martha, you have earned your wings. Fly high 🙏Praying for your family and friends.
Janis Wilson Jones
Brenda Harcrow Blackwell
Arkadelphia, AR Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Martha was in my high school graduation class of 1959. She was always friendly, cooperative and courteous. At our last high school reunion, she and I had a good conversation. It was so good to see her. My heart goes out to all of you. My sister, Sandra, passed away last May 7, and we miss her so much. I know you will miss Martha, too. God bless all of her family.