Obituaries

Floy Jones

Floy Jones

October 10, 2014

Floy Ann Jones was born June 21, 1926 in Marmaduke. She was married to Dillman Edward Jones and resided at 905 Wirt Street in Paragould for most of her life. In her earlier years, she was a leader and organizer of a 4-H club in Paragould, Arkansas and was actively involved in promoting the principles of the 4H pledge, "my...

Betty Lou Cambron

Betty Lou Cambron

October 7, 2014

Betty Lou Cambron, 72, of Paragould died Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Betty was born to the late Jasper and Rachel (Cullins) Sickler April 19, 1942 in Forrest City Arkansas. Including her parents she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Betty is survived by her two sisters Mildred Butler of Paragould, Ellen Luke...

Jennifer Renee Hill

Jennifer Renee Hill

October 3, 2014

Jennifer Renee Hill, 33, of Paragould, passed away Friday October 3, 2014 in Paragould. Jennifer was born to Jimmy Gage and Cindy Carroll May 29, 1981 in Paragould. Jennifer is survived by her husband Daniel of the home, two children Katlyn Hill and Allison Hill, her parents five brothers and sisters, Joey Gage of Jonesboro, April Gage of Paragould, Stephen...

Karen Lynn Allen Brown

Karen Lynn Allen Brown

September 27, 2014

Karen Lynn Allen Brown, 70, of Walcott, died Saturday at her residence. Karen was a retired school teacher having taught for 38 years. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Brown; daughter, Lisa Brogdon; father, Earl Allen; brother, Boyce Allen. Survivors include her daughter, Jamie (James) Stidman of...

Bobby Joe Biggs

Bobby Joe Biggs

September 26, 2014

Bobby Joe Biggs, 62, of Paragould, died Friday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Bobby was disabled and of the Church of Christ belief. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaylon and Dorothy Hyde Biggs and a brother, Billy Biggs. Survivors include his son, Brian (Kim) Biggs of Jonesboro; brother, Alfred Biggs of Paragould; aunt, Laveta Biggs of Paragould;...

Sabrina Jean Myrick

Sabrina Jean Myrick

September 25, 2014

Sabrina Jean Myrick, 44, of Marmaduke, died Thursday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a retired Paramedic. Survivors include her life partner, Jaree Johnson of Marmaduke; daughters, Britney Revel of Paragould, Jennifer Downs of Batesville and Alexandrea Hitesman of Lead, SD; father, Gene Kellim of Paragould; mother, Patricia Kellim of Paragould; sisters, Andrea Kellim, Amberlee Penny and Summer Huffine...

Melvin Eugene Williams

Melvin Eugene Williams

September 22, 2014

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Melvin Eugene Williams

Melvin Eugene Williams

September 22, 2014

Melvin Eugene Williams, 70, of Cardwell died Monday September 22, 2014 in Jonesboro. Melvin was born to Bailey and Nina (LaFerney) Williams September 14, 1944 in Cardwell. Melvin is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Doyle Williams and Carlos Williams. Melvin is survived by three brothers, Jerry Williams of Brookland, Charles Williams of Cardwell, Leon Williams of...

Tamara Lee Cambron

Tamara Lee Cambron

September 20, 2014

Tamara Lee Cambron was a loving mother and a true hunter’s wife. She grew up in Heber Springs, AR where she was raised in a Southern Baptist home. She moved to Paragould, AR when she was 21 where she met her husband and raised her children. Tamara was a strong, loving and beautiful woman who will be dearly missed by...

Lawrence Dale Ellenburg

Lawrence Dale Ellenburg

September 18, 2014

Lawrence Dale Ellenburg, 59, of Paragould died Thursday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Lawrence was disabled and had formerly worked for Craighead Electric and Sukup. He was of the Baptist belief. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence Wilburn and Allie Wilson Ellenburg and a brother, Gaylon Ellenburg. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ellenburg of the home; sons,...

Peggie Dancer

Peggie Dancer

September 18, 2014

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Peggie Ann Dancer

Peggie Ann Dancer

September 18, 2014

Peggie Ann Dancer, 65, of Paragould, died September 18, 2014 at her home. Peggie was born to Perley and Addie (Milgrin) Kennedy January 7, 1949 in Walnut Ridge. Peggie is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, David Kennedy. Peggie is survived by her husband, Ray Dancer of the home; four children, David (Cathy) Dancer of Paragould, Julie...

Milburn "Mib" Alfred Russom

Milburn "Mib" Alfred Russom

September 13, 2014

Milburn “Mib” Alfred Russom, 91, of Beech Grove died September 13, 2014 at St. Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro. Milburn was born to the late Edgar and Cora (Allison) Russom January 26, 1923 in Beech Grove. He was also a veteran of WWII. Milburn is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters. Milburn is survived by his...

Bernard Russom

Bernard Russom

September 12, 2014

Willard Russom, of Paragould, 84, died at his home in Paragould September 12, 2014. Willard was born to the late Walter and Elsie (Roush) Russom March 26, 1930 in Peach Orchard, Arkansas. Willard loved to listen to bluegrass gospel music and enjoyed to play his guitar and mandolin. Willard is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one...

James William Huckabee

James William Huckabee

September 11, 2014

James William Huckabee, 66, of Paragould, died September 11, 2014 at his home. James was born to Herbert C. and Ouida (Thompson) Huckabee April 10, 1948 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. James was retired from Martin Sprocket of Paragould, and had a great love for farming. James is survived by his wife Helen of the home, two sons James G. (Carla) Huckabee...

Vertis Roy Scrivner

Vertis Roy Scrivner

September 10, 2014

Vertis Roy Scrivner, 75, of Paragould, died Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Vertis was born to the late Sank and Mildred (Cox) Scrivner April 7, 1939 in Paragould. He was a retired employee of Emerson Electric; his true passion was farming and driving tractors. Vertis is survived by his wife, Tena, of the home; two daughters,...

Larry Leland Bryant

Larry Leland Bryant

September 9, 2014

Larry Leland Bryant, 72, of Paragould, died Tuesday at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born to the late Duel and Shortie Bryant on Nov. 20, 1941, in Pumpkin Center. Larry was raised by his grandparents Joe and Dutch Vines. Larry served in the Army and the National Guard. He was a former employee of Greene County Tech schools...

Finis Ray Bradshaw

Finis Ray Bradshaw

August 30, 2014

Finis Ray Bradshaw, 47, of Paragould, died Saturday in Qulin, Mo. He was born on May 11, 1973 to Finis Bradshaw and Diane Shea in St. Louis, Mo. Finis is preceded in death by one sister Mona Lisa Shea. Survivors include his parents, Finis Bradshaw of Qulin; mother and step-father, Ed and Diane Shea of Caseyville, Ill.; brothers, Richard Bradshaw...

Melanie Heath Bryant Posey

Melanie Heath Bryant Posey

August 30, 2014

PARAGOULD, AR – Melanie Heath Bryant Posey of Paragould departed this life unexpectedly Saturday morning at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould at the age of 43 years, three months, and nine days. Melanie was born May 21, 1971 in Paragould to Lynda Heath Bryant and the late Jimmy Ray Bryant. A lifelong resident of Paragould, Melanie was a third...

Robert James Whitlow

Robert James Whitlow

August 28, 2014

Robert James Whitow (age 53), of Paragould, AR passed away on Thursday, August 28th. Bob was born July 23rd, 1961 in Rockford, IL. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy where he was later honorably discharged. Years later he again had the opportunity to help serve his country working for an independent contractor on Bagram Air Force Base in...