Obituaries

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...

George Lloyd Wayne Langston

George Lloyd Wayne Langston

May 17, 2014

Mr. George Lloyd Wayne Langston, 80, of Paragould, died Saturday, May 17, 2014, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. George was born May 14, 1934 the son of the late George and Emma Langston. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Doretha Langston, son, Merle Langston and brother, Lee Langston. He is survived by his children: Clyde...

Christina Diane Wilmoth

Christina Diane Wilmoth

May 17, 2014

Christina Diane Wilmoth, 41, Arbyrd, MO, died Saturday, in Paragould. She was a caregiver and a member of Peace Tabernacle Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her daughters: Hannah Clifton of Paragould, Dakota Peeler of Kennett, Cara Peeler of Arbyrd; mother, Shirley Potter; siblings: Justin Ward, Anita Wilson, Roxanne Ward, all of Paragould; biological mother: Diane Gibson of Jonesboro; grandchildren: Aubrey and...

Lee Mcknight Purcell

Lee Mcknight Purcell

May 17, 2014

Lee McKnight Purcell, 88, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014 in Paragould, AR. She was born October 17, 1925 in Mountain View, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Augustus “Gus” and Shellie Ginn McKnight. Lee graduated from Paragould High School where she was active in dramatics, receiving the Best Thespian Award. She was selected to attend the...

Louie Lee Reyna

Louie Lee Reyna

May 16, 2014

Louie Lee Reyna, 17, of Brookland, AR, died Friday, May 16, 2014, at Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center in Memphis, TN. Louie loved video games, music and singing. He was a student at Brookland High School. He attended Brookland Baptist Church and Woods Chapel General Baptist Church. Louie loved God with all of his heart! However, as it is written:...

Robert William Cobb

Robert William Cobb

May 14, 2014

Robert William Cobb, 84, of Paragould, died May 14, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Robert was born to Richard and Eula (Smith) Cobb July 22, 1929 in Greene County Arkansas. Mr. Cobb was a veteran of the United States Army, owned a drainage construction business, and was also known as “The Tool Man” at White Hall Flea...

William Hampton

William Hampton

May 13, 2014

William Russell “Rusty” Hampton of East Lansing, formerly of Paragould, AR, Passed away May 13, 2014 at the age of 82. He was born in Mounds, AR., March 27, 1932, the son of Osmer and Delphia (Jones) Hampton. Rusty graduated from Lansing Community College with an Associates Degree in accounting. He retired from Michigan Claims Services in 1987 after 25...

Norman Gail Pitcher

Norman Gail Pitcher

May 12, 2014

Norman Gail Pitcher, 78, of Paragould, died Monday, May 12, 2014, at his home in Paragould. He was born September 29, 1935 in Delaplaine, Arkansas, the son of the late E.C. and Annie Pitcher. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Glen, Ben, Vondia, Cleo, Leorn, and Wilburn Pitcher and sister, Hazel Summers. Norman retired from Emerson Electric...

Sunshine Lands

Sunshine Lands

May 7, 2014

Sunshine Lands, 90, of Light, died Wednesday at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member of the Light Church of Christ. Sunshine was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother. The only greater love she had besides her family was her God. Sunshine was preceded in death by her husband, Edward “Buck” Lands; parents, Oliver “Odie” and Lucy Ann...

Charlene (Ridge) Hall

Charlene (Ridge) Hall

May 6, 2014

Charlene (Ridge) Hall, 81, of Paragould passed away peacefully at St. Bernards Hospital Tuesday with her husband and three sons at her bedside. She was a homemaker and worked for her parents at Edd Ridge Grocery for 30 years or more. She was a member of Paragould Church of God. Survivors include her second husband: Jim Stevens of the home;...

James Franklin Maddox

James Franklin Maddox

May 5, 2014

James Franklin Maddox, 76, of Paragould, died Monday, May 5, 2014, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born December 23, 1937 in Paragould, the son of the late C.B. and Dorothy Byrle Davis Maddox. He was also preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Colt Maddox. James attended Shiloh United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife: Joan...

Jean Williams

Jean Williams

May 4, 2014

Clella Jean Williams, 80, of Paragould, died Sunday, May 4, 2014, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Jean was born October 27, 1933 in Walcott, Arkansas the daughter of the late Hon and Estelle Cline Myers. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Kitty Swindle, Meredith Weston and Inetha Chitwood, and brother, W.L. "Bud" Myers. Jean retired from Emerson...

Arthur Joseph Hamelin

Arthur Joseph Hamelin

May 1, 2014

Arthur Joseph Hamelin, 90, of Paragould Arkansas, passed away on May 1, 2014 in Memphis, Tn. Art loved the Lord and spending time with his family and friends. He was a devoted member of the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion. He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn Nettle Hamelin, his daughter Laura McClure with husband Edward, Sons Joseph...

Lorine Almeria "Mickey" Gonser

Lorine Almeria "Mickey" Gonser

April 30, 2014

Lorine Almeria "Mickey" Gonser, 85, of Paragould, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at Belle Meade Healthcare in Paragould. She was born February 9, 1929 in Paragould the daughter of the late Ray and Hazel Davis Carter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Gonser and sister Jo An Rogers. Mickey was retired from A.C. Spark Plugs, a...

J. B. Silas Friar

J. B. Silas Friar

April 29, 2014

J. B. Silas Friar, 87, of Paragould, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. J.B. was born April 30, 1926, in Beech Grove, Arkansas to the late Jess and Evaline Like Friar. He was also preceded in death by his grandchildren, Anissa Mobley and Tressia Sisco, brother, Paul Friar, sisters, Mary Bateman, Retha Clifton,and Dorothy...

Brian Lee Rowe

Brian Lee Rowe

April 26, 2014

Brian Lee Rowe, 41, of Paragould, died Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Brian worked for the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department and was a member of the Commissary Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Kristy Speer of the home; son, Cory Rowe of Paragould; daughter, Emily Rowe of Paragould; parents, Phillip and Cathy Rowe of Stanford; sister, Sheila...

Matthew Paul Risener

Matthew Paul Risener

April 23, 2014

Matthew Paul Risener, 50, of Paragould, passed from this life April 23, 2014 in Paragould. He was born in Russellville, Arkansas to the late Joe and Helen Estes Risener. Matthew was retired from the United States Marine Corp, a veteran of the Gulf War. He was employed by the Central Dealerships in Jonesboro and was a member of the Church...

Jason Eric Morris

Jason Eric Morris

April 23, 2014

Jason Morris, 35, Paragould, died Wednesday in Paragould. Jason was born in Russellville, Arkansas. He was employed by Monroe Auto Equipment. Survivors include his father: Jeff Morris of Oak Grove Heights; mother: Marsha Morris; sister: Jamie Lee Morris, of Paragould; step-brother: Nick James of Michigan; and paternal grandmother: Virgie Mae Morris of Oak Grove Heights. He was preceded in death...

Lola Geraldine Austin

Lola Geraldine Austin

April 20, 2014

Lola Geraldine “Bean” Austin passed from this life on Easter Sunday, 2014 at the age of 79, of natural causes, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Their care and generosity for her and her family could not be surpassed. She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband, of 45 years, Ott Austin; her parents, Lawrence...