of Melbourne, AR
November 7, 1934 - November 24, 2024
Carole Joyce Thoman Knight, 90, of Melbourne was born to Everette and Dorothy Thoman on November 7, 1934 in Vandalia, Illinois. She fell asleep in death on November 24, 2024 at her home in Melbourne, Arkansas
She was baptized on August 3, 1950 in New York City and served faithfully with the Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses all of her life. On January 31, 1954 she married her husband of 60 years, Jack A. Knight. Together they enjoyed traveling the world and were especially fond of meeting with fellow Jehovah's Witnesses in each country they visited. Over the past 85 years, she delighted in obeying Jesus' command to share the good news of God's Kingdom with everyone she met (Matthew 24:14 and Mathew 6:10), including her neighbors in Izard County. She was privileged to serve, not just in the local congregation, but to support Jack in organizing large conventions for Jehovah's Witnesses and taking part in the building of Kingdom Halls and Assembly Halls all over the States.
She was also known as an excellent record keeper and business woman, working at banks in Chicago and Batesville from a very young age. She worked alongside Jack in many business ventures including insurance, logging, construction, HVAC. Most recently in 1969, they founded Silica Transport in Guion, Arkansas and later Mid-South Bulk Services at West Memphis, Arkansas, both of which are still owned and operated by the Knight family.
Carole took great joy in her role as a mother, grandmother and great grandmother, nurturing her family and teaching the children of each generation. Her wisdom and guidance is something treasured by many. She was a generous and hospitable hostess; their home was lively and filled with the chatter and laughter of their guests.
She is survived by her brother, Timothy Thoman; sister, Joanne Klybor; son, Jon Knight and his wife, Leesa of Memphis; daughter, Summer McHalffey and her husband, Ron; son, Jackson Knight and his wife, Marianne; son, James Knight and his wife, LaDonna; daughter, Ember Sisk and husband, Jamie all of Melbourne and son, Joseph Knight of Dunedin, Florida. Other Survivors include ten grandchildren, Jessica Ringle and her husband, Daniel of Bakersfield, California, Jonathan Knight and his wife, Angela of Wallkill, New York; Kaci Apple and her husband, Brandon of Batesville, Arkansas, Jared McHalffey and his wife, Cassidy, Misty Knight, Cheyenne Cairns and her husband, Rowan, Victoria Sisk all of Melbourne, Arkansas; Collin Sisk and his wife, Kylee of Rogers, Arkansas; Ryan Knight and Chloe Knight of Florida and nine great-grandchildren, Esther, Millicent, and Olenna Ringle of Bakersfield, California, Benjamin, Adalyn and Magnolia Apple of Batesville and Sawyer, Charlotte and Teagan Cairns of Melbourne.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack and parents, Everette and Dorothy Thoman; sister, Deloris Flager and brothers, William Thoman and Robert Thoman.
Visitation will be Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville, Arkansas, followed by a graveside service at Marcella Cemetery in Stone County Arkansas.
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72 Condolence(s)
Don and Cheryl Erpenbach
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Our condolences to all of Carole’s families and close friends. We have special memories of the spiritual discussions we had with Carole and Jack as we shared their hospitality. We look forward to when in the not-so-distant future we will be able to enjoy their association again. We pray for peace to be with you all - Phil 4:7
Don & Cheryl Erpenbach, Florence Oregon
Sharon Garrison
Sunday, December 1, 2024
So sorry to hear of the passing of this dear sister. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Ron & Liz Curzan
Sunday, December 1, 2024
We are so sorry to hear about Carol going to sleep but what a beautiful life of integrity she lived, We know the heartache is great but Jehovah will help to carry the heaviness of your hearts till you see her again. …2 Thess 2:16,17
We love y’all
Lori Haley Grisham
Saturday, November 30, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Jessica Ringle
Saturday, November 30, 2024
I hope all can find comfort and support during these days.
Jess
Joe and Beckie Hughes
Saturday, November 30, 2024
James and Ladonna, our warmest love and sympathy to you and your family. Sister Carols example of faithful service will be cherished and remembered. We await the day to be with her again.
Joe and Beckie Hughes
ron yancey
Saturday, November 30, 2024
My condolences and deepest sympathy to the entire Knight family, for the loss of your loved one.
Ron Yancey
Joe & Nancy Polakowski
Saturday, November 30, 2024
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We were thinking of all the enjoyable visits we had with Jack and Carol and the entire Knight family. Such good memories! We look forward to the day when we can visit with Jack and Carol again.
Shirley Eagle
Saturday, November 30, 2024
We all want you to know how much we will miss Carole. She was such an encouragement to everyone. With her sleeping in Jehovah's memory,we look forward to seeing her in paradise. We extend our sympathies to all of the family and to all her friends.
Randy, Shirley, and Vanessa
Charlotte Hopkins
Saturday, November 30, 2024
We will miss her so much and look forward to seeing her again in paradise! Job 14:14,15
Buster Aschmann
Friday, November 29, 2024
So sorry to loose another wonderful person. Your kindness and hospitality will always be remembered along with a beautiful smile. What a comfort to know it will not be long and morning the death of a loved one will be replaced with the joy of seeing them ressurected to paradise and life without end!
Debra Taylor
Friday, November 29, 2024
Was so sorry to hear of your family's loss. Sending love and prayers to you all.. "Just around the corner."
Joe & Laura Winn
Friday, November 29, 2024
Vazquez Family
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Dear John K. and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. Wao!!! She lived a truly remarkable life, faithfully serving Jehovah, supporting her family, and sharing her kindness with so many. May her legacy of love and devotion bring you comfort as you look forward to the day you’ll be reunited with her in Paradise.
Los amamos Fer,Ingrid, Adrian & Julian
Barbara Mercer
Thursday, November 28, 2024
So very sorry for your family's loss of a beautiful lady. Apart only to see again soon.
Jim and Shawn Simpson
Thursday, November 28, 2024
We were so sorry to hear about Carole. Our prayers are with the entire family. May Jehovah our God of comfort keep you very close at this sad time and help you to focus on our resurrection hope that is soon to come. ISA 26:19. We love you.
Robert Oyler
Thursday, November 28, 2024
I’m so sorry to hear this news. My heart goes out to all of you. You’re all in my prayers. You’ve been my dear friends since….well, we don’t need to tell our age. You’ve been my dear friends since childhood. I remember my Dad coming up to Melbourne to give talks, and we’d go over to your house afterword's for lunch and spend the whole afternoon. Good memories. Times like this I’m reminded of the words at John 11:34, 35…even though Jesus knew he was about to resurrect his friend Lazarus, he was still overcome with emotion at seeing the pain his friends were suffering and “he groaned within himself and became troubled….and gave way to tears.” Jehovah and Jesus feel our pain. But soon it will be turned into unimaginable joy.
Scott & Lorilee Wight
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May our hope strengthen and give you peace. Jehovah is a "God of the living...for they are all living to him"
She is in our Father's memory. Just a short wait for the resurrection.
Ann Cooper
Thursday, November 28, 2024
What a beautiful woman! I’m so sorry for your loss! Prayers for comfort at this difficult time!
Carolyn St. John
Thursday, November 28, 2024
I knew sister night when I was just a child. She brought my grandmother into the truth and I think her very much for that and I grieve with you with all of you and your family and know that it won’t be long that we will get to see them again here on the earth through the resurrection.
Linda Sheffield
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
I am so sorry for your family's loss. Prayers for all of you during this time.
Dale and Sandie
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one in death is not easy but Jehovah has provided us with such a wonderful Hope to look forward to when we will see our loved ones again in Paradise. May Jehovah continue to bring you comfort during this difficult time and strength in the days to come.
Chris and Shelby (Halliday) Reynolds
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Sorry for your loss. May Jehovah bring you comfort during your time of grief. We all look forward to a time when we will see our loved ones again in Paradise as promised by our Heavenly Father.
John Sweeney
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
From my first acquaintance with the Knight family ,the qualities of wisdom, grace, and elegance have shown brilliantly in Carol's character. Through the years I come to recognize that the underpinning of her life was found in Galatians 5:22. Pam and I send our love and condolences to the family. Her life has touched so many in a positive way. We will think of her often as we await the resurrection.
Paul & Deborah Niergarth
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
She was a beautiful, faithful servant of Jehovah. Soon the tears of loss will be tears of joy. May Jehovah comfort and strengthen you until that day.
“Indeed, he is my rock and my salvation, my secure refuge; I will never be greatly shaken.” Ps 62:2
Love,
Paul & Deborah
Alan Vickery
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Just now learned of Carole passing away. In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery
Chiquita Laire
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss , my deepest condolences and prayers for your family and your loved ones I wasn’t able to be involved with the company long but I know how close your family are and how much you mean to each other and I have heard how the company was started and how it grew . The Jehovah is with her and is sitting with her now . My prayers are with you all .
Jerry and Liz Halliday
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hope for the future helps ease our pain. Looking forward to seeing her again soon. Maybe Jehovah give you strength and courage until that day.
Joe and Kay Sain
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Through the years Kay and I have always had great respect, appreciation and love for both Jack and Carole. As a young married couple, now over 50 years ago, we benefited from the faithfulness and spiritual outlook of this wonderful couple. Sadly, this wicked system has continued much longer that we expected, and we have lost them in death. But as Psalms 112:6 says, “The righteous will be remember forever.” I keenly look forward to see them in their youth again.
Angela Stephens
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
My prayers for comfort are with you all.
Shirley J Herron
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Sending love and prayers to the Knight Family.
Dennis & Jean Howell
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Such a sweet person. She was Faithful to Jehovah until the end. May her family be comforted by reflecting on the love that she showed for Jehovah and her wonderful family. Love from both of us. Dennis and Jean
Doug and Ronna Harris
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
So sorry to see this, as we get closer to the end we loose our steady beacons that we've grown up with and cherished thru the years, however just around the corner we will welcome ALL of our faithful friends back and it cannot get here soon enough! While we miss them now, they will be woke up soon. Our love and prayers are with your large family! See you soon!
Randy and Gail Williams
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
We are truly sorry for your loss.
Our prayers go out to all the Knight family. Carol was a beautiful servant of Jehovah and a fine example for all of us. She will be missed.
Larry & Debbie Falbo
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
We are saddened to hear of the death of our dear spiritual sister. During the years of her life she did her best to serve Jehovah and do good for others, building "a good name." (Ecclesiastes 7:1) We fondly recall her many acts of hospitality and love. We are confident that Jehovah will remember her. We all look forward to welcoming her back in the resurrection. Please be assured that all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. We send our warm love.
Jack Lowry
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
So sorry for your loss. I will be so happy when we are all in that New World greeting all of our lost loved ones and never worrying about loosing them again. Better times are coming soon. Revelation 21:3 & 4
Shane & Lianna Fundyk
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
We send the whole family our love and deep sympathies. Carole was a beautiful faithful servant to Jehovah. We are confident that Jehovah will continue to be with you all, who are experiencing loss especially as we await the everlasting blessings He has in store.—2 Corinthians 4:18.
Love Shane & Lianna Fundyk
Sam & Ann House
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
We are praying for comfort and peace from Jehovah for the whole Knight family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Sam & Ann
Joshua Lowry
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
So sorry for your loss , we will soon see her again . He will call and she will answer.
Sincerely, Josh Lowry
James and Annette Turley
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
We are sad to hear of her passing. It is so nice to have the resurrection hope and know that her and Jack both are safe in Jehovah's memory. Many years ago we spent the night at their house while working on the Kingdom Hall. Praying for the family.
David Young
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
I didn’t get a chance to know her well but I enjoyed the time I spent with her. I look forward to seeing her again in the new world. I am sorry for your loss.
Cory & Sara Prough
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Dearest Knight Family.
Please accept our deepest condolences. We have fond memories of Carole. She was a joy to be with. Her sincerity shone through her eyes. We feel blessed to have known her. We will keep you in our prayers as we all wait for the time to see her again in Paradise.
Love to All,
Cory and Sara
Steve and Rita Southerland
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. May Jehovah give you the strength and comfort needed as you deal with this.
We love you all.
Steve and Rita
david mckay
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
so sorry for your loss she was a wonderful person and always had a smile for you
Michael Clouse
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
When I was young man I found myself in friendship with Jack and Carol Knight. I saw Carol raise all her kids at the Kingdom Hall. Jack and Carol lived life well not easy. Worship was always first. They are alive and well in my memory.
Matt Middleton
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. One day soon Jehovah will act and the real life will begin. Warm Christian love, Matt
Ruth Kent-Cook
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Sending prayers for your family.
Jack and Ruth Kent-Cook.
Robbie Sutton, Stone County Propane, Inc.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
We send our deepest sympathy to the entire Knight family.
Robbie Sutton, Kenny, Kevin, Jack and Hazel Green
Wade and Amber Perry
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
We are all very sorry for your loss. After reading the obituary, it’s clear that she lived a life well spent in Jehovah’s service. What a joyous time it will be when we welcome back all of our loved ones from our enemy death. Our prayers are with you.
Jennifer & Jeremy Smith
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
We look forward to being in Carole's company in paradise on earth. Thank you to the kids and grandkids we know who surely reflect the type of warmth and care Carole showed to others. Our hearts go out to each of you. May you find a measure of comfort in the months to come when you think of her good qualities and remember her kingdom smile.
Cathy Ezell
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
I have known the Knight Family for a long time thought a lot of the Family will be in my prayers and will be missed . This is Cathy Ezell
Carolyn St. John
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
I knew sister night when I was just a child. She brought my grandmother into the truth and I think her very much for that and I grieve with you with all of you and your family and know that it won’t be long that we will get to see them again here on the earth through the resurrection.
Doreen Aaron
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Her smile has been etched in my minds eye forever. Her kindness was unmatched. My late husband Steve thought highly of both Carol and, and Jack. We look forward to the day we see her smile once more. With sincere condolences.
Doreen Aaron
Mike Knight
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Sorry to hear about Aunt Carole passing away. I remember her as a beautiful and kind woman. I'm sure she will be greatly missed. Sorry I won't be able to attend the funeral.
Tony and Shirley Cairns
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Our deepest sympathies and love to all of the family. Jack and Carole were extraordinary. We remember always their kindness, humor, hospitality, strength and loyalty. Jehovah, our Father, has promised to bring them back to us. We mourn with you the loss of your beloved mother now. May you be comforted. He will call and they will answer.
Tony and Shirley Cairns.
Megan Glover
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
She was a precious gem. Will dearly be missed until a whole mass of friends and family get the privilege to welcome her back. What a joyous reunion awaits
Jim & Laura (Chapa) Landry
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Laura has always spoken highly of your mother. We know we will see her very soon in a perfect beautiful body again. May Jehovah comfort you until that day comes
Stuart & Candy Mac Diarmid
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
We send our deepest sympathy to the Knight family over the loss of our faithful Sister Carol. We long for our father to call her, “You will call, and I will answer.” (Job 14:15)
With tender affection,
Stuart & Candy Mac Diarmid
Christopher and Carla Tabbert
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Our Love and Prayers are with you at this time. What a life of Integrity she lived. Her example of love for Jehovah, her family and friends is a beautiful example for all us to follow! We will miss her, but we will see her soon.
Grace Guy
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Today’s daily text (26/11/24) is so encouraging. Jehovah is a God of the living. How we look forward to the Paradise earth, under the rule of Christ’s Kingdom. Being together again with all Jehovah’s faithful servants!! Much love to all the family. Grace Guy.
Shawn & Jennifer Eckhart
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Robin Stratos
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
So many wonderful memories with Aunt Carol, she was a loving Wife,
Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and she will be greatly missed. A very spiritual woman who loved Jehovah dearly , we look forward to seeing her again in Jehovahs paradise. Much love to all. Of the Knight family.
Robin & Steve
Danny Mullins
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
So so sorry for your loss she was a very special lady loved her and mr jack dearly
Gene & Shirley Fields
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
So sorry to hear about Carol. All of you are in our prayers. We look forward to the time when those ‘asleep in the ground of dust will wake up’ Daniel 12:2.
Lisa Mann
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
So sorry for the huge loss of such a precious mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister and precious friend to so many. Sending lots of love and prayers moving forward through the next few days, weeks, and months ahead. May Jehovah hold you close till you all are reunited with her and the love her life. The reunion will be the best day ever. Love to you all from my mom and myself
Cheri Hamlett
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
I remember when my family went to the first meeting in Batesville. Jackson was an infant, that’s how long Tim and I knew Jack and Carol. We both always received such
spiritual encouragement as young ones .
Carol and Jack both will be in their element
in the New World teaching new ones. I’m looking forward to that day. Looking for the best day ever. My love to the families, Cheri
Curtis and Jennifer Williams
Monday, November 25, 2024
What a beautiful spiritual legacy to have and share with others. We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. We pray that the resurrection hope will, in time, prove to be a source of true comfort to each of you.
Tommy and Glenna Weatherford
Monday, November 25, 2024
So sorry for your loss
Prayers for comfort during this time
Roy Kistner
Monday, November 25, 2024
So sorry to hear the news of our dear sister passing, our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I have many fond memories of growing up in the early years with the Knight family.
We look forward to the time when we will see all of our loved ones again in the promised paradise to come. Until then, may Jehovah provide the comfort and strength you need. Rev 21:3-4
Teresa Sharp
Monday, November 25, 2024
So sorry for your loss.
David Stewart
Monday, November 25, 2024
She was a very beautiful precious sister. We will see her soon as Jesus promised John 5:25 Revelation 21:4,5
Ted & Melanie Garner
Monday, November 25, 2024
We grieve with you all but hold on to our bright hope to VERY SOON welcome Carol back. The time is just around the Corner.
Love,Ted & Mel