Obituaries

Kenny Paul Hunt

Kenny Paul Hunt

March 11, 2014

Kenny Paul Hunt was born March 8, 1945 near Walcott, Arkansas, the son of Amon and Ruth Hunt. He passed from this life March 11, 2014 near Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Hunt was a graduate of Greene County Tech High School, Paragould, Arkansas. He served in the United States Navy. He lived in St. Louis, Memphis, Phoenix and Paragould. He...

Verna I Ward

Verna I Ward

March 10, 2014

Verna Ward, 82, of Piggott died March 10, 2014. Mrs. Ward was born to James and Elziabeth Tucker June 6, 1931 in Paragould, Arkansas. Verna is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Treadway, two granchidren Brandie and Michael Gibbins, three great grandchildren, 4 nieces, 4 newphes. Mrs. Ward is preceded in death by her husbandJohn Ward, one daughter Angela Bassett Henson,...

Burl Eugene Stephens

Burl Eugene Stephens

March 7, 2014

Burl “Spike” Eugene Stephens, 89, of Paragould, died March 7, 2014 at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab. Burl was born to James and Nancy Belle (Beaton) Stephens, January 4, 1925 in Lafe, Arkansas. Burl worked for General Motors for over 37 years, and was also a member of the United Auto Workers Union. Mr. Stephens was also a member of...

Patricia Jean Locascio

Patricia Jean Locascio

March 6, 2014

Patricia Jean LoCascio, 58, of Highland Village, Texas formerly of Paragould, died Thursday at Cross Timber Rehab and Nursing Center in Texas. She was born in Paragould to Woodrow and Mary Catherine Smith, June 11, 1955. Patricia graduated from Brookland High School in 1973; afterwards she worked for Mercantile Bank in Jonesboro, then she later moved to Lewisville in 1986...

Lorene Velma Davis

Lorene Velma Davis

March 4, 2014

Lorene Myers Davis, 85, of Paragould passed on to her heavenly home on March 4, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born in Judsonia on April 7, 1928 to Byron and Kezzie Myers. Mrs. Davis was a homemaker. She and her husband Marion C. Davis raised 10 children in the Leachville area. She found great joy in her...

Gregory Allen Lane

Gregory Allen Lane

February 27, 2014

Greg Lane of Paragould, Arkansas, finished his two year fight with ALS on Thursday, February 27, 2014. He leaves behind his trusty fighting partner, his high school sweetheart, and his wife of 43 years, Nita. He was an amazing, loving, and wise father to Dan (Brenda) of Grand Rapids, MI, and Jennifer of Round Rock, TX; proud grandpa of Gerrit...

Goldie Mae Israel

Goldie Mae Israel

February 25, 2014

Goldie Mae Israel, 82, of Paragould, died Tuesday February 25, 2014 at her home. Goldie was born May 30, 1931 in Memphis, Tennessee. Goldie is preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, Aubrey Israel, her second husband, Edgar Wilson Jr., one brother and one sister. Mrs. Israel is survived by her children, Bill (Debbie) Israel of Opelousas,...

Christopher Michael Wade Scott

Christopher Michael Wade Scott

February 12, 2014

Christopher “Bubby” Michael Wade Scott (9) and Brianna “Beezlescooter” Carol Nicole Scott (10) went to eternal rest together on February 12, 2014, as they were inseparable. Christopher was born on November 4, 2004 and Brianna was born on December 5, 2003. They were preceded in death by their great-grandfather, Younice Scott, great-grandfather, Gerald Davis, great-grandmother, Alma Davis, great great-grandpa, Louis...

Brianna Carol Nicole Scott

Brianna Carol Nicole Scott

February 12, 2014

Christopher “Bubby” Michael Wade Scott (9) and Brianna “Beezlescooter” Carol Nicole Scott (10) went to eternal rest together on February 12, 2014, as they were inseparable. Christopher was born on November 4, 2004 and Brianna was born on December 5, 2003. They were preceded in death by their great-grandfather, Younice Scott, great-grandfather, Gerald Davis, great-grandmother, Alma Davis, great great-grandpa, Louis...

Franklin Elkin House

Franklin Elkin House

February 10, 2014

Franklin Elkin House of Paragould, AR was born October 1, 1925 to Thomas Jefferson and Ruth (Thacker) House in Burnt Hill (Dixie Area) Arkansas. He passed from this life on February 10th, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center surrounded by family and a caring nursing staff. He served and was honorably discharged from the US Navy in World War II....

Loyce Marvell Strope

Loyce Marvell Strope

February 8, 2014

Loyce Marvell Strope, 83, of Paragould, died Saturday at her residence. Marvell was a retired custodian at Greene County Tech and had worked at Ely and Walker Shirt Factory for many years. She was a member of Finch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Osmer and Hayde Bishop White; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include...

Edward "Buck" Lands

Edward "Buck" Lands

February 4, 2014

Fred Edward (Buck) Lands, age 81, of Light, AR, died Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at his home. Buck was born in the Light Community on June 20, 1932 where he lived all his life. He was a life long farmer and an active member of Light Church of Christ where he served as a deacon and song leader. Buck was...

Burt Franklin Lee

Burt Franklin Lee

February 4, 2014

Burt Franklin Lee, 56, of Lafe, died February 4, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Burt was born July 20, 1957 to William Alexander and Shelba (Weaver) Lee in Walnut Ridge. Mr. Lee was an active member of the Masons, Eastern Star and the York Rite, and the Fire Chief at Lafe. Burt is preceded in death by his father...

Eva Dean Mann

Eva Dean Mann

February 3, 2014

Eva Dean Mann, 80 died Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Eva was a Homemaker and had worked at Home for the Golden Years. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Terry Mann; parents James Carl and Margaret Patton Snyder; 3 sisters and 1 brother. Survivors include daughters, Beverly (Terry) Scott and Terri (Gene) Smith, Grandson Phillip (Cassie)...

Donna E. Lecure

Donna E. Lecure

January 30, 2014

Donna E. LeCure, 46, of Paragould, died January 30, 2014 at her home in Paragould. Donna was born to Douglas and Valolene Warren February 15, 1967 in Paragould. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Christopher Hansley. Donna is survived by her sons, Timothy and Roger LeCure, step son, Cody Pace, sister, Faye Holcomb, her partner,...

Joseph Wayne Buck

Joseph Wayne Buck

January 24, 2014

Joseph Wayne Buck, 85, of Paragould, died Friday, at his residence. Papa Wayne was a retired master electrician at Sea World, a pilot and a certified flight instructor. He was a born again believer in Jesus Christ and a member of First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death be his parents, Dave and Onie Green Buck, 9 siblings and...

Carol Ann Foster

Carol Ann Foster

January 22, 2014

Carol Ann Foster, 66, of Paragould, died January 22, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Carol was born the daughter of V.A. and Alma Helen (Kee) Diffee July 26, 1947 in Memphis, Tennessee. Carol was an employee of Arkansas Methodist Medical Center for 31 years. Carol is preceded in death by her father, her brother William Diffee and...

Thurman Theo Snider

Thurman Theo Snider

January 22, 2014

Thurman Theo Snider, 80 of Kennett, MO , died Wednesday at his residence. He was a musician and of the Pentecostal belief. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alfreda Box Snider; parents, Cletus Franklin and Brooksie Isel Blunt Snider; brothers Sherman and William Snider; sister, Shirley Jean Snider and great grandson Tyler Mitchell. Survivors include sons, David Snider...

James Woodrow (J.W.) Cole

James Woodrow (J.W.) Cole

January 21, 2014

James Woodrow (J. W.) Cole of Paragould passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at Belle Meade Nursing Home. J. W. retired as print shop foreman from Paragould Daily Press after 50 years and from Wal-Mart after 18 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Jeweline Nelson...

Charles E. Roe

Charles E. Roe

January 20, 2014

Charles Edgar Roe, 74, of Paragould, died January 20, 2014 at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro. Charles was born to Tom and Thelma (Bullock) Roe Maupin January 24, 1939 in McGehee, Arkansas. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, son, Robert Joseph Roe, sisters, Janette Porter, Theresa Morrow, and brother, Bob Roe. Mr. Roe is survived by his wife, Violet...