Obituaries
Melba Sue Goerzen
August 22, 2014
Melba Sue Goerzen, 78 of Paragould, died Friday at her residence. She was of the Church of God belief and was a care giver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Peter Goerzen; parents, William Franklin and Ethal Norman Jones and a brother, Wilburn Jones. Survivors include her sons, Larry Dale (Stacie) Goerzen of Galt, CA. Donald Mark...
Debra Lynn Stevens
August 19, 2014
Debra Lynn Stevens, 47, of Paragould died Tuesday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Debra was a Christian and a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Keeling, Sr. and a grandchild, Isla Stevens. Survivors include her husband, Kevin D. Stevens of the home; daughter, Courtney Stevens of Paragould; son, Andrew Stevens of Paragould; mother, Lillian...
Neva Charlene Ford
August 13, 2014
Neva Charlene Ford, 77 of Paragould, died Wednesday at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Charlene was Radiology Secretary and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy T. and Velma D. Barnett Haney; 1st husband, Doyle Davis, Sr.; sister, Viola Haney Wadley. Survivors include, Ross Gene Ford; daughter, Jan Case of...
Willie Leon Hatcher
August 3, 2014
Willie Leon Hatcher, 90, of Paragould, died Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was a retired postal employee and a member of the Center Hill Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ode and Martha Davis Hatcher; wife, Lorene Hatcher; son, Charles Houston; brothers, Jessie and Dempsey Hatcher; sister, Alidean Campbell. Survivors include sister, Katie...
Timothy Lee Freeman
August 2, 2014
Timothy Lee Freeman, 56, of Paragould, died Saturday, August 2, 2014, at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro. He was the son of the late Louis Earl and Sara Mae Ladd Freeman. Tim was employed by Medic One Ambulance Service and retired from Emerson Electric in Paragould. He was a member of Reynolds Baptist Church. Tim was also preceded in death by...
James David Forkum
July 31, 2014
James David Forkum, 64, of Paragould, died Thursday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born on August 29, 1949 in Paragould to the late Melvin Jack and Francis Harrison Forkum. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Forkum. James was a Tool and Die Maker and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He is survivors...
Bertie Walker Woody
July 31, 2014
Bertie Walker Woody, 92, of Jonesboro, formerly of Cardwell, MO, died Thursday at Craighead Nursing Center. She was a Charter member of Calvary Full Gospel Church in Cardwell and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Adam and Ethel Marie Bolin Broyles; 1st husband, Joseph Harvey Walker; 2nd husband, Claude Woody; brothers, Oscar and Clifford...
Patricia Leanne Mccain
July 29, 2014
Trish McCain, 47, of Paragould, died Tuesday at the Med in Memphis. Trish was a member of the Stanford Baptist Church and was a retired Paramedic. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Adams Reynolds. Survivors include her husband, Brent McCain of the home; children, Cody (Jacklyn) Davis, Jake Smith and Savannah McCain all of Paragould; grandson, Hudson...
Donald Wayne Simpkins
July 23, 2014
Donald Wayne Simpkins, 88, of Paragould, died Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Donald was a factory worker for General Motors . He was Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ethel Rouse Simpkins; wife, Vonnie Simpkins; daughter, Donna Vicki Simpkins; sons, Danny, Steve , Mitchell, Mark Simpkins, and Richard Davis, brothers, States Skipper, Ira Doherty, Jr. and Larry...
Lewis Dick Quintana
July 21, 2014
Lewis Dick Quintana went to meet his heavenly father July 21, 2014. He was born in Springer, New Mexico April 10, 1956. Lewis was preceded in death by his mother Helen Quintana and his brother Freddie Quintana. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Bylinda Diann Quintana. His treasured sons Scott (Angie) Quintana of Hardy, Arkansas,...
Major "Dob" Walker
July 20, 2014
Major “Dob” Walker, 78 of the Light community, died Sunday at his residence. “Dob” was a road grader operator for Greene County and a farmer. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Pruett Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, M. W. and Dott Furlong Walker; brothers, Bob Walker and Marion Henry Walker; sister,...
Wayne Thomas Abell
July 18, 2014
Wayne Thomas Abell, 89, a native and lifelong resident of Paragould, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born July 18, 1925 to the late Emanuel and Ella Pike Abell. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Alice Earline Hyde Abell, infant granddaughter, sisters, Ella Martin and...
Alvin Bernard Samuel
July 18, 2014
Alvin Bernard Samuel passed away July 18, 2014. He was born June 3, 1931 in Paragould, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents Jessie Barksdale and Alvin Samuel and daughter, Cynthia Carolyn Samuel. He graduated from Western Military Academy in Alton, Illinois and from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a member of...
Seveta Lucille Letson
July 11, 2014
Seveta Lucille Letson, 87 of Rector, AR, . died Friday at her residence. She was a Homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, B. D. Letson; parents, William Joseph Howard and Puritan Norene Reddick Howard Cummins; daughter, Brenda Motes;brothers, Earl Gene Howard and Troy Howard, sons-in-law, Danny Archer and Fred Motes; grandson, Danny...
Rev. Edward August Steyer
July 11, 2014
Rev. Edward August Steyer, 91, was called home to life eternal on Friday, July 11, 2014. He was born April 6, 1923, in Lafe, AR, son of the late Henry A. and Marie (Braun) Steyer. He was baptized on April 22, 1923, by Rev. Hemmann. Confirmed in 1936, by Rev. Warner Weich at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lafe, AR....
Betty Jean Smith
July 5, 2014
Betty Jean Smith, 87, of Paragould, died Saturday, July 5th at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Betty was a member of First Baptist Church and had worked at Security Bank for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Smith; parents, Charles and Beryl Weatherly Bruce. Survivors include her nieces, Debby Camp and sons Ryan and Shannon of...
Dr. Norman Eugene Smith
July 4, 2014
Dr. Norman Eugene Smith, 59, of Paragould, died Friday, July 4, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist MCenter. He was born August 5, 1954, to the late Norman Wilbur Lee and Anna Nadine Gaines Smith. He was also preceded in death by his son, Ryan William Smith and brother, Erhardt Smith. He was an OB/GYN Physician at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center and...
Jo Ann Wicker
June 30, 2014
Jo Ann Wicker, 75, of Paragould, died Monday, June 30, 2014, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born January 9, 1939, in Paragould, the daughter of the late Doyle and Eunice Walden Bailey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Woody Charles Wicker, daughter-in-law, Wendy Wicker and brother, Edmond Doyle Bailey. Jo Ann worked for...
Hubert Eugene Anderson
June 26, 2014
Hubert Eugene Anderson, 87, of Paragould, died Thursday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Hubert was a carpenter and a member of the Commissary Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Anderson; parents, Robert and May Anderson; 3 sisters and 1 brother. Survivors include sons, Dale (Fionnuala) Anderson of Paragould and David (Regina) Anderson of Paragould....
Nancy Marie Hazlewood
June 24, 2014
Nancy Marie Hazlewood, 60, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday June 24, 2014 at St. Bernard’s Medical center, surrounded by family and friends. Nancy was born July 13, 1953. She was a nurse for 25 years and a member of the Church at Paragould. She was the daughter of the late Wilford and Helen Faughn. She was preceded in death by...
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