March 12, 2015

Thomas Fletcher Wheeler, 70, of Paragould died Thursday at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Thomas was a retired farmer and truck driver. He was the son of the late William and Olive Stoker Wheeler. He was also preceded in death by his son, Tommy Fletcher Wheeler, Jr and brothers, Coleman and Warren Wheeler. He is survived by his daughters, Tina...

March 10, 2015

Judge Gerald Parker Brown, 94, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, March 10 at his residence. Judge Brown was born August 19, 1920, in Clay County, Arkansas to the late Jessie and Hazel Parker Brown. He graduated from Greenway High School, Attended Draughons Business College; following that he worked as a bookkeeper for the Swift and Company, Lake Charles, LA, until...

March 9, 2015

Rita Yvonne Greer, 67, of Paragould died Monday at St. Bernards In Jonesboro. Rita was retired from Emerson Electric and of the Baptist faith. She was the daughter of the late Darold and Hettie Stanfill Ogles. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Don Greer. She is survived by her daughter, Monica Thompson, Paragould; son, Bryan Wilcox (Swee...

March 9, 2015

James "Jim" McMeans, 69, of Paragould, died Monday in Little Rock. He was a retired truck driver with Emerson Electric and of the Baptist faith. He was the son of the late Harry and Mamie McMeans. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Barnett, and his brother, Chester McMeans. Jim is survived by his wife, Brenda McMeans...

March 7, 2015

Travis Lee Decker, 16, of Paragould died March 7,2015, in a tragic accident. He will be sorely missed by family and friends. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8pm Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 the afternoon of Wednesday, March 11 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Beech Grove. Christian...

March 4, 2015

Janet Carolyn Ryles, 68, of Paragould, died Wednesday at Belle Meade Healthcare in Paragould. She was a homemaker and of the Church of Christ faith. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Mevalene Henderson Booher. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cledith "Joe" Ryles. She is survived by her son, Michael Ryles (Donetta), Paragould; granddaughter,...

March 4, 2015

Floyd Matthews, 91, of Paragould, died Wednesday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Floyd was a retired manager with Dr. Pepper Bottling and was a member of Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church. He was the son of the late Francis Matthews and the late Vicie Swafford. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 70...

February 28, 2015

Kayla Willyard Erwin, 67, of Paragould, died Saturday at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. She was married 45 years to her love, Bill. She retired as a school teacher of 26 years at Greene County Tech and was of the Baptist faith. She was born to the late Idan and Mary Willyard. She was also preceded in death by...

February 28, 2015

Mary "Arlene" Russom, 86, of Paragould, died Saturday at her residence. She was married to the late M.A. "Mib" Russom. She was a homemaker. She loved gardening, sewing, and taking care of her family. She was a member of Vines Chapel Baptist Church, but due to travel restrictions in later years, they have been attending Beech Grove Baptist Church. Mary...

February 28, 2015

Martha Ellen England, age 86, died at 4:35 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. Born near Paragould, Arkansas, on November 17, 1928, she was the youngest of six children of Fred and Hattie Settlemoir Ward. When Martha was one year old, her mother contracted pneumonia and died. Martha and her siblings were taken...

February 28, 2015

Wyvonia Akes, 67, of Paragould, died February 28, 2015 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Wyvonia was born to the late Erney Sr. and Elsie Granger March 23, 1947 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Wyvonia is preceded in death by her parents and one son Derick McLain. She is survived by her husband...

February 27, 2015

Harold Wayne Montgomery, 78, of Paragould, died Friday at his home. He was born in Leachville to the late Zelma and Wilma Montgomery. He was a member of 10th Street Baptist Church and always enjoyed a good cup of coffee. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Wilma Marie Faulkner; and sister, Zelma Donaven. Harold is survived by...

February 24, 2015

Willadene M. Hyde, 89, of Cardwell, died Tuesday in Marion. She was a retired nurse from Arkansas Methodist Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Sidney and Lily Mae Myracle. She is also preceded by her husband, Leon Hyde; brothers, Purmer, Corbis, Raymond and Nevil Myracle; sisters, Bonnie Myracle, Gladys Miller & Neosha Myracle. Willadene is survived by her...

February 23, 2015

Eloise Tarapas, 88, died Monday at her residence. She was a homemaker and member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was the daughter of the late Ray and Eula Diamond. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Al Tarapas and sister, Helen Cusimano. Eloise is survived by her brother, Dean Harrison of St. Charles, MO, sister, Marie Govro...

February 23, 2015

Donald Richard Condray, 63, of Beech Grove passed away February 23, 2015, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Donald was born on April 5, 1951, to the late Mitch and Eufa Condray. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Ed, Leeroy, Bob and Joby Condray. Donald is survived by his wife, Diane Condray; children, Keith Condray, Randy & Andrea Condray...

February 22, 2015

Linda Fisher, 61, died Sunday. She was the daughter of the late Alonzo and Rose Marie Russell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman Fisher, and several siblings. Linda is survived by her sons, Herman Fisher (Teresa), Fince Fisher(Jennifer), and Otis Fisher (Ashley Sparkman), all of Paragould; daughters, Christine Rogers (Shawn) and Nancy Hadley (Dee), both of...

February 21, 2015

Duane Fred Campbell, 93, of Paragould, died Saturday at Belle Meade Nursing Home. He was born to the late Albert and Lucille (Sanders) Campbell. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired from Keebler Co. Duane is preceded in death by his first wife, Velma Campbell; second wife, Anna Allmond Campbell; parents; brother, Jack Campbell; sister, Reba...

February 17, 2015

Eva “Bertina” Boozer Emery, 84 of Walcott, Arkansas went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Bertina was born on October 12th, 1930, in Walcott, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late William (Bill) Boozer and Stella Gramling Boozer. She married Paul Emery in October of 1977. He preceded...

February 16, 2015

February 16, 2015

Warren Laverne Wheeler, 63 of Williford, AR died Monday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Warren was a machinist. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ollie Stoker Wheeler and a brother, Colemon Wheeler. Survivors include his daughter, Terra Wheeler of Carson City, NV; brothers, Curtis Wheeler of Williford, AR, Thomas Wheeler of...