of Scranton, AR
October 21, 1926 - December 23, 2022
Delcia L. Roper, 96, of Scranton, Arkansas passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at her home in Scranton with her loved ones by her side.
She was born on October 21, 1926 in Paragould, Arkansas to her parents, Wilford Dial and Minnie(Sturgeon) Dial. Delcia was a homemaker and spent time working as a nursing assistant in Missouri. She was a very loving, caring and thoughtful wife and mother. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing and working in her flower beds.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of seventy-three years, Farris Roper; one son, Danny Roper; three brothers and six sisters.
She is survived by her two daughters, Delores Roper of Scranton and Beverly Nowotny and husband, Gary of Clarksville; two sons, Alton Roper and wife, Margaret of Scranton and Greg Roper and wife, Jennifer of Scranton; thirteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren; other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-700 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Dublin Freewill Baptist Church with burial to follow at Wares Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris
Pallbearers will be Jennifer Apple, Justin Nowotny, Cody Nowotny, Darrin Roper, Adam Fritsche, Tristin Roper and Clayton Walker.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Boland, Paul Athey, Bill Hughes, Greg Odom, John Schluterman and Monty Kremer.
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18 Condolence(s)
Eddie and Rhonda (Stovall) Eckart
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
We were so sad to hear about Aunt Delcia passing away. I have fond memories from years ago of our families getting together for a Sunday lunch or many times just to visit. May God comfort each and every one of you during this difficult time. Love and Prayers.
Daniel and Dorothy Schluterman
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
She raised a beautiful family ! Prayers for all.
Blair and Donna Griffin
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Thinking of you guys! We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom and dad were wonderful folks. Sending our prayers for your peace and comfort. Take care!
Brent and Amy Waddill
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you.
Jerry and Karen Crabtree
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Our prayers are with you. Jerry and Karen Crabtree.
Gerald White
Monday, December 26, 2022
I will miss two of my favorite cousins Delcia and Farris very much. We would always spend some time with them when our family visited my grandparents Mandy and George ROPER. May piece be with your family in the days ahead. Best Regards
LaDena Nelson
Monday, December 26, 2022
Ms. Delcia was a beautiful lady in looks, thoughts and actions.
The Roper family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Lea Ann Nowotny Waterworth
Monday, December 26, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss! She was a beautiful treasure! Prayers for peace and comfort! We love you! Mark, LeaAnn, Emma Grace, & Garrett
Pattie Atchley
Saturday, December 24, 2022
I am sorry for the loss in your family. I remember Dan talking about his parent's.
Pattie Atchley
Brian and Angel Berry
Saturday, December 24, 2022
We are so sorry for your family's loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family 💞
Jane Davis Thompson
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Prayers and Sympathy for your family.
Mary and Jerry Roper
Friday, December 23, 2022
Aunt Delcia was a lady always willing to discuss the Lord and his love.
Patient, gentle kind We will miss her.
Bill and Beverly Blackwell
Friday, December 23, 2022
Sending our prayers and condolences
Jeff and Lois Duvall
Friday, December 23, 2022
Fond memories of your sweet mom. Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeff and Lois Duvall( Tencleve)
Denise Roper Ralph
Friday, December 23, 2022
I'm so sorry for the loss of yalls sweet, beautiful mom prayers for peace and comfort. Love all of yall
Jennifer and Steve Dobie
Friday, December 23, 2022
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Aunt Delci was a wonderful soul. We are so lucky to have gotten to know her and Uncle Ferris.
With all our love,
Steve, Jennifer and family
Ronnie & Millissia Jones
Friday, December 23, 2022
So very sorry for your loss!! Prayers for comfort!
Linda Holt
Friday, December 23, 2022
I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for family and and friends .