Obituaries

James Baldwin

James Baldwin

January 3, 2015

Jim Baldwin, 75, of Paragould, died Saturday, in Paragould. He was a veteran, a retired auto mechanic, and a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Floyd and Lorene Baldwin. He was also preceded by a brother, Richard Baldwin, and sister, Shirley Swain. Jim is survived by his wife, Donnie Baldwin, of the home; son,...

Bonnie Lynn Wyatt

Bonnie Lynn Wyatt

January 3, 2015

Bonnie Lynn Wyatt, 68, of Paragould, died Saturday at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was a realtor with Chesser-Taylor Realty and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Bonnie served many years on the Paragould City Council, and she was Past President of the Paragould Board of Realtors. She was the daughter of the late Bruce...

Clarissa Elsie Lane

Clarissa Elsie Lane

January 3, 2015

Elsie Lane, 86, of Paragould, died Saturday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was retired from the Central Intelligence Agency as a Clerk Typist. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Virginia Paul. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas O. Lane, and son, Charles Lane. Elsie was a member...

Della Ileen Stapleton

Della Ileen Stapleton

January 1, 2015

Della Ileen Stapleton,93, of Marmaduke, died January 1 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Della was born to the late Edgar and Jessie (Ellington) Boling May 20, 1921, in Lake City, Arkansas. Della is preceded in death by her parents; son, Norman Stapleton; and two brothers. Della is survived by two sons, Bobby Polk of Paragould and Raymond Stapleton of Warsaw,...

Angela Rose Lee

Angela Rose Lee

December 31, 2014

Angela Rose Lee, 1, of Paragould, died December 31, at her home. She was the daughter of Brian and Ashley Lee. She was preceded by her great grandparents, Hershel Wiseman, Norma Dollins, and J.C. Andis. Angela is survived by her parents; brothers, Benjamin Zachary Lee, Travis Lee Bryant, Trisden Gean Lee, and Alex James Watson; sister, Lillain Anna Lee; grandparents,...

Mildred Lucille Edgar

Mildred Lucille Edgar

December 31, 2014

Mildred Edgar, 88, of Paragould, died Wednesday at her residence. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecost faith. Mildred was the daughter of the late William and Eva Ocel Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Edgar Sr., two brothers, and two sisters. Mildred is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Sharon Edgar, Kathy Bryant,...

Agnes Murel Hawkins

Agnes Murel Hawkins

December 30, 2014

Agnes Murel Hawkins, 93, of Paragould, died Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was the daughter of the late Arby and Margie Houston. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Oris Hawkins, and sisters, Wayfu Tallian and Margaret Kelly. Agnes is survived by two daughters, Elena Garbin, Chico,...

Hester Imogene Wilburn

Hester Imogene Wilburn

December 30, 2014

Hester Imogene Wilburn, 97, of Paragould, died Tuesday at Belle Meade Nursing Center. She was a retired nurses aide and a member of Third Avenue Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Harm and Linda Ridge. She was also preceded by her husband, A.R. Wilburn; son, Reginol Wilburn; three brothers; five sisters; and two daughters-in-law. She is also...

Robert Lee Bryson

Robert Lee Bryson

December 29, 2014

Robert Lee Bryson, 63, of Paragould, died Monday, at his residence. Bryson was retired from Emerson Electric Company. He was the son of Pearley Mae McClain and the late Titus Bryson. He was also preceded in death by his step-children, Stephanie Morgan and Terry Brown, and brother-in-law, Harold Dean Rust. Robert is survived by his son, Robert Lee Bryson, II...

Judd Cormac Killian

Judd Cormac Killian

December 28, 2014

Judd Cormac Killian of Conway went to heaven on Sunday, the day of his birth. He was surrounded by the love of his family. He was the son of Justin and Brittany Phillips Killian. Judd is survived by his parents, of Conway; brother, Corbin Killian, Conway; paternal grandparents, Jeff and Melissa Evans and Bill and Charlotte Killian, all of Paragould;...

Luther Vaughn Jones

Luther Vaughn Jones

December 26, 2014

L.V. "Dobe" Jones, 92, of Paragould, died Friday at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was a faithful member of the Walcott Church of Christ. He was a retired tool and die maker at Emerson Electric, and he served during World War II. Dobe was the son of the late J.E. and Maggie Jones. He was also preceded in death by...

Madie Mae Stewart

Madie Mae Stewart

December 24, 2014

Madie Stewart, 94, of Paragould, died Wednesday. She was the daughter of the late Fernando and Martha McCullar. She was a homemaker and of the baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cloyd Stewart; four brothers; and four sisters. Madie is survived by her son Dana (Karen) Stewart, White Hall, AR; grandson, Matthew (Jana) Stewart, Pine...

Hazel Irene Forkum

Hazel Irene Forkum

December 21, 2014

Hazel Irene Forkum, 84, of Paragould, died Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born to the late Henry and Eva Forkum on July 13, 1930, in Greene County. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dub Forkum; brothers, Richard, Jack, and Bobby Forkum; and sister, Rhoda Mae Greer. Hazel is survived by her brothers,...

Justin Tyler Pennie

Justin Tyler Pennie

December 21, 2014

Justin Tyler Pennie, 23, of Paragould, died Sunday at his residence. He was the son of Larry Pennie and Bonnie Pennie. He loved music and playing his guitar. He also enjoyed being on the computer. Justin is survived by his parents; brother, Michael Pennie of Paragould; and sister, Christina Conner of Paragould. A memorial service will be Tuesday at 1pm...

Tommy Blankenship

Tommy Blankenship

December 20, 2014

Tommy Franklin Blankenship, 69, of Paragould, died Saturday, in Memphis. He was the son of the late Loicy and Ethel Blankenship. He was also preceded by a brother, Liddell Blankenship, and sisters, Bonita Huffman and Shirley Pruitt. Tom was a retired farmer and owner of Tom Blankenship Equipment. Tom is survived by his wife, Carol, of the home; son, Thomas...

Elva Lorene Barner

Elva Lorene Barner

December 15, 2014

Elva Lorene Barner, 93, of Lafe, passed away Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born April 6, 1921, in Deering, Missouri, to the late Luther and Lizzie Adele (Hayes) Morgan. She was retired from Emerson Electric Company and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She was united in marriage to Henry E. "Pinky" Barner on May...

Della Kay Williams

Della Kay Williams

December 14, 2014

Della Kay Williams, 62, of Paragould, died Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a retired LPN and was the daughter of the late James and Charlene Wells. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hugh "Junior" Williams; grandchildren, Jack and Jill Williams; brother, Jackie Wells; and niece, Nicole Sapp. Kay is survived by her sons, Sam...

Galen Talmedge Stringer

Galen Talmedge Stringer

December 11, 2014

Coach Galen Stringer, 80, of Jonesboro died Thursday. He was the son of the late E.G. and Mary Stringer. He was also preceded by his wife, Carolyn Stringer; daughter, Tonya Stringer; and brother, George Stringer. Survivors include daughter, Angie Stringer, granddaughters, Rachil and Josey Wright; son-in-law, Joey Wright; and sisters, Jolenda Jackson and Mary Harris. Visitation is Friday from 10-10:30am...

Galen Talmedge Stringer

Galen Talmedge Stringer

December 11, 2014

Coach Galen Stringer, 80, of Jonesboro died Thursday. He was the son of the late E.G. and Mary Stringer. He was also preceded by his wife, Carolyn Stringer; daughter, Tonya Stringer; and brother, George Stringer. Survivors include daughter, Angie Stringer, granddaughters, Rachil and Josey Wright; son-in-law, Joey Wright; and sisters, Jolenda Jackson and Mary Harris. Visitation is Friday from 10-10:30am...