Obituaries

Alton Aaron Keeling

Alton Aaron Keeling

June 21, 2014

Alton Aaron Keeling, 67, of Paragould, died Saturday, June 21, 2014, in his home. He was born July 29, 1946 in Blytheville, AR, the son of the late Corbit and Edith Hall Keeling. Alton was also preceded in death by his sisters, Shelia Maudine and Clarisia Ann Keeling. He was retired from Emerson Electric and was of Pentecostal belief. Alton...

Joe Charles Tripp

Joe Charles Tripp

June 19, 2014

Joe Charles Tripp, 76, of Paragould, died June 19, 2014 at Phil and Flo Hospice in Jonesboro. Joe is survived by his beloved wife Dorothy Tripp of the home, one son Joe Charles Tripp Jr., seven great grand kids, a host of grandchildren and great grandkids, four siblings Mary (Guy) Volner, Howard ”Jim” (Mary) Sweet, Carl (Kathy)Sweet and Ina (Billy)...

Stephen Edward Gatlin

Stephen Edward Gatlin

June 17, 2014

Stephen Edward Gatlin, died June 17, 2014, in Madison, Florida. He was born January 12, 1938 to the late J. Albert and Ethel Gatlin. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David M. Gatlin. He was survived by his son, Scott Gatlin, daughter, Christy Gatlin Lameier, grandchildren, Jamie Gatlin, Ashley Gatlin Gray, Natalie Gatlin Dicken, great grandchildren, Isaac...

Alvin James Skaggs

Alvin James Skaggs

June 16, 2014

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Bonnie Mae Myracle

Bonnie Mae Myracle

June 15, 2014

Bonnie Mae Myracle, 92, of Cardwell, MO, died Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a beautician. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sydney and Lillie Mae Holcomb Myracle and all of her brothers and sisters except one. She is survived by one sister. Willadene Hyde of Cardwell, MO. There will be no visitation. Graveside services will...

Penny Sparks

Penny Sparks

June 15, 2014

Prentice (Penny) Irene Steele Sparks, 56, of Paragould, passed away June 15, 2014, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mrs. Sparks was born in Lapeer, MI on November 3, 1957, and worked at Pizza Inn in Paragould for 25 plus years. She is preceded in death by her mother Rose Carolyn Daughtry Murray, and her two brothers, Ricky Allen Steele...

Virginia Dolphine Rowe

Virginia Dolphine Rowe

June 15, 2014

Virginia D. Rowe, 89, of Beech Grove, AR, died Sunday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Virginia was a Homemaker, Seamstress and a member of the Commissary Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin R. and Hazel Orick Clark; husband, Chester Rowe; brothers, Sherman Clark,William Clark and Marvin R. Clark, Jr.; sisters, Leewanna Clark, Helen Clark...

Dessie Butler

Dessie Butler

June 14, 2014

Dessie Mae (Huffman) White-Butler, 74, passed away unexpectedly at her home in St. Charles, Missouri, Saturday, June 14, 2014. She was born September 15, 1939 in Beech Grove Arkansas the daughter of the late Melvin and Alma (Fears) Huffman. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Donald L. White. Dessie loved spending time with her family, working...

Sandra Taylor

Sandra Taylor

June 14, 2014

Sandra Kay Taylor, of Heflin, Louisiana, died June 14, 2014 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born January 4, 1944 in Jefferson City, Missouri to the late Milburn T. and Billie Burgess. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her husband, David F. Taylor of Heflin, sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Tanya Taylor of Pulaski, VA, Bruce and Melani Taylor of Avery, TX,...

Pauline Ermadale Reeves

Pauline Ermadale Reeves

June 13, 2014

Pauline (Smith) Reeves, 88, of Stanford, died peacefully Friday, June 13, 2014, at her home. She was born in Greene County, Arkansas, to W. B. and Luella Smith on May 24, 1926. She was a homemaker and a member of Pruett’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Light. She enjoyed working in her yard and in the garden. She is...

Margaret Ann Hoepfl

Margaret Ann Hoepfl

June 10, 2014

Margaret Ann Hoepfl, 99, of Lafe, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. She was born December 5, 1914 in Rochester, NY, the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine Rauferson Seitz. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Vincent Hoepfl, son, Donald Hoepfl, five brothers and two sisters. She loved flower...

Frances Marie Greer

Frances Marie Greer

June 7, 2014

Frances Marie Greer, 89, of Paragould, died Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Belle Meade Nursing Home. Frances was born October 20, 1924 in the Alexander Community to the late George Thomas and Minnie Noel. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rich Greer, son, Bill Greer, daughter, Anita Anderson, all her brothers and sisters. Frances lived her life...

James Ronald Carlile

James Ronald Carlile

June 5, 2014

James Ronald Carlile, 68, of Paragould, died June 5, 2014 in Kennett. James was born to William Fay and Lillian Carlile in Paragould July 8, 1945. Graveside services will be 10AM Monday June 9 at Browns Chapel with Larry McFadden officiating. Mr. Carlile is preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Teddy Carlile. James is survived by his...

Marie L. Spain

Marie L. Spain

June 2, 2014

Marie L. Spain BRIDGETON, Mo. — Marie Louise Spain, of Bridgeton, Mo., died Monday, June 2, 2014, at the age of 99. She is survived by her beloved son: Jim Spain; beloved grandchildren: David and Jackie Spain; treasured great-grandchildren: Hannah Spain, Abigail Spain and Alex Spain. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Ray Spain, parents, Jacob and...

Lucille Mary Nolen

Lucille Mary Nolen

May 28, 2014

Lucille Nolen, 88, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 28, 2014. She was a homemaker and farmed several acres of land In Evening Star with her late husband, Fred Nolen. Lucille was a very loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. Mrs. Nolen is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Pasty Nolen Jones and Dewayne Jones, eleven grandchildren, twenty...

Ronald Curtis Rhone

Ronald Curtis Rhone

May 25, 2014

Ronald Curtis Rhone, 67, of Paragould, died May 25, 2014 at his home. Ronald was born to Cleo and Orthia Rhone July 1, 1946 in Paragould. Ronald was a member of the Jonesboro VFW and a veteran of the Navy. Mr. Rhone is preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters. Ronald is survived by his wife,...

Ira Clinton Cox

Ira Clinton Cox

May 22, 2014

Ira Clinton Cox, 81, died on Thursday at the Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab. He was born on August 19, 1932 in Stanford to Leslie R. and Bernice A. Price Cox. He attended school at Beech Grove and Greene County Tech. Ira joined the military when he was 17 years old with his mother's permission. He left the military and...

Tiffani Leigh Noles

Tiffani Leigh Noles

May 19, 2014

Tiffani Leigh Trowbridge Noles, 28, of Paragould, died in Poplar Bluff, MO. Tiffani was born to Mike and Debora Trowbridge September 30, 1985 in Paragould. Tiffani is preceded in death by her mother, Debora Trowbridge, grandparents Jim and Reba Mills, Bill Trowbridge, and one uncle, Jimmy Mills. Tiffani is survived by her dad, Mike (Jami) Trowbridge, of Paragould, her son,...

Charles Michael Moyer

Charles Michael Moyer

May 19, 2014

Charles Michael Moyer, 52, of Lafe, died Monday, May 19, 2014, at his home. Charles was born August 18, 1961 in Paragould to the late Charles Orvile and Esma Elda Hamilton Moyer. He was a plumber and a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church. He loved hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife: Robin Moyer, of the home; step...

Dennis Lashley

Dennis Lashley

May 17, 2014

Dennis Eugene Lashley departed this life on May 17, 2014 at the age of 78. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Eula Lashley and sister-in-law Gloria Lashley. Dennis worked as a supervisor for Ely Walker for 35 years. Mr. Lashley is survived by his wife of 51 years Anna Jo Lashley, two sons Phillip Lashley and...