Martha Lou Waites, age 84 of Monticello, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Stonegate Nursing Home in Crossett. She was born November 27, 1940, in Hermitage, to the late Willis Lester ''Bill'' Jones and Ola Mae Scroggins Jones.
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 were held Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Oakland Cemetery. There was a visitation preceding the graveside service at the cemetery. Pallbearers were 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 at www.stephensondearman.com.
