Obituaries
Joseph Chris Tarver
March 25, 2015
Joseph Chris Tarver, 66, of Panama City, FL, died Wednesday. Chris was a retired building contractor and served in the Vietnam War. He was the son of the late Joseph Crawford "J.C." and Edna Huddnell Tarver. Chris is survived by his wife, Linda Foresythe Tarver of Panama City; and a special cousin, Louise Pritchard, Jena, LA. Funeral service will be...
William Jefferson Block
March 22, 2015
William Jefferson “Bill” Block, 89, of Paragould, died March 22 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born June 28, 1925, to the late Maurice and Constance Scudder Block. He attended Paragould schools until his mother’s death in 1939. Then his sophomore, junior and senior years were spent at Western Military Academy, Alton, Illinois. Upon graduation, he volunteered for the...
Catherine Mae Wright
March 17, 2015
Catherine Mae Wright, 75, of Paragould died Tuesday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for over 50 years, worked in banking for over 42 years, was a member of Exchange Club, Sr. Bees and loved ASU Lady's Basketball. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Cobbs. She is also preceded...
Leona Yates
March 14, 2015
Leona Hill Yates, 96, of Paragould, was called to her Heavenly home Saturday, March 14, 2015, surrounded by her loving children. She was born March 22, 1918, to John and Stella Hill. Leona was married to Samuel Dortch Yates for 59 years until he was called home in 1993. She is survived by six children, J.D. (Patsy) Yates, Charlotte Lasley,...
Kathy Joyce Helms
March 14, 2015
Kathy Joyce Helms, 57, of Paragould, died Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a student and a member of the 7th & Mueller Church of Christ. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Hazel Irene King Helms; brothers, Don and Bill Helms. Survivors include brothers, John Helms of Sunnyvale, California, Thomas Helms of Phoenix, AZ,...
Anna Faye Shoaf
March 14, 2015
Anna Faye Shoaf, 81, died Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Anna was born to the late Robie and Gladys (Payne) Wilkinson July 7, 1933, in Marmaduke. Anna was of the Baptist faith and was also a LPN. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Travis Lee Rickman; sisters, Wanda Jean Booth and Willodene Nicholas; and...
Albert E. Mcginnis
March 13, 2015
Albert Eugene McGinnis, 78, of Paragould, died Friday at his residence. Gene was a retired Deputy Sheriff and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He served as a Deputy Sheriff under former Sheriff Dan Langston. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mabel McGinnis; wife, Mary McGinnis; daughter, Retha Kappleman; sister, Ellen Monnier; and brother, Richard McGinnis....
Thomas Fletcher Wheeler
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...
Judge Gerald Parker Brown
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...
Rita Greer
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...
James Mcmeans
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...
Travis Lee Decker
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...
Janet Ryles
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,...
Floyd Wayne Matthews
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...
Kayla Sue Erwin
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...
Mary Arlene Russom
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...
Martha Ellen England
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...
Wyvonia Akes
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...
Harold Montgomery
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...
Willadene M. Hyde
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...
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