Obituaries

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...

Mary Alice (Busby) Morris

Mary Alice (Busby) Morris

January 20, 2014

Mary Alice Busby (Poe) Morris, age 86 of Benton, AR, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 20, 2014 at Baptist Hospital, Little Rock. She was born on March 11, 1927, in Beach Grove, AR. She was the daughter of Melvin and Hettie Busby. Mary was retired, after being a self-employed beautician for forty years. She was...

Dorinda Ann Mccurley

Dorinda Ann Mccurley

January 19, 2014

Dorinda McCurley,61, of Paragould, died January 19, 2014, in Paragould. She was born June 1, 1952 in Flint, MI to the late Phillip Franklin and Anne Lois Lassiter Peters. She was also preceded in death by her brother, David Peters. Dorinda was a retired school teacher who taught primarily at Oak Grove, was president of the Greene County Humane Society,...

Sarah Beth Hurst

Sarah Beth Hurst

January 18, 2014

On January 18, 2014, Heaven gained a new angel, Sarah Elizabeth Hurst, age 22, of Paragould, Arkansas. Sarah was born on May 29, 1991, to Bill and Lennie Hurst, in Paragould. Sarah was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Sarah had a huge heart and a thirst to love others. Sarah was a member of the First...

Tressia Gail Sisco

Tressia Gail Sisco

January 18, 2014

Tressia Gail Sisco, 44 of Paragould died Saturday as a result of an automobile accident. Tressia was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter, Shayla Sisco of Beech Grove; mother, Connie Polk of Paragould; father Billy Friar of Paragould; sister, Kathy (Jackie) Cole of Paragould; paternal grandparents Marvine and J.B. Friar of Paragould; nieces Amber and Ashley Cole of Paragould; numerous...

Katharyn Pauletta Hardy

Katharyn Pauletta Hardy

January 14, 2014

Katharyn Pauletta Hardy, 82, of Paragould, died Tuesday January 14, 2014 at her home in Paragould. Katharyn was born to Herbert and Emma (Lorenz) Walden November 16, 1931 in Memphis, Tennessee. Mrs. Hardy is preceded in death by her husband L.B.W. Hardy, her parents and one sister in law Mary Toombs.Mrs. Hardy is survived by her child William W. (Dawn)...

Kathy Wilson Forsythe Wilson

Kathy Wilson Forsythe Wilson

January 9, 2014

Kathy Gail Rowland Forsythe Wilson was born September 30, 1953. Kathy died January 9, 2014 at her home in Linn Creek, Missouri. Kathy was a former employee of Heath Funeral Home and an arbitrator in Las Vegas. She was preceded in death by her parents Ones and Minnie Rowland, Brother Ronnie Rowland. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her husband Jeff...

Jimmy Ray Stafford

Jimmy Ray Stafford

January 8, 2014

Jimmy Ray Stafford, 58, of Bono, died Wednesday at his residence. He was a farm hand for Eason Farms. Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Paulett Stafford; parents, Clifton and Dorothy Morgan Stafford; son, Jimmy Dewayne Stafford; sister, Brenda Broughton.. Survivors include his daughter, April Crow of Paragould; sisters, Lavena Remillong of Salem, AR, Elizabeth Bells of Lake...

Dr. Floyd Ray Shrader

Dr. Floyd Ray Shrader

January 7, 2014

Dr. Floyd Ray Shrader, 72, of West Memphis and Paragould, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Dr. Shrader was born to Sherman and Ruby Jeloel (Rankin) Shrader March 31, 1941 in Claremore, Oklahoma. Dr. Shrader practiced medicine for 46 years. In this time he was in private practice for over 30 years, and was an ER...

Robert Charles Alexander

Robert Charles Alexander

January 1, 2014

On, January 1, 2014 Robert Charles Alexander died peacefully due to complications associated with diabetes. Even though his physical health had declined in recent years, his mind remained sharp as did his wit and unique sense of humor. He always enjoyed visiting wih family and friends and he never lost his interest in current affairs, reading and working the daily...

Phyllis Jean Dollins

Phyllis Jean Dollins

January 1, 2014

Phyllis Jean Dollins, 85, of Paragould, died Wednesday at her residence. Phyllis was a retired Secretary for Foremost Dairies after 32 years and was a member of 7th and Mueller Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Itell Morris Metheny and a brother, Jerry Metheny. Survivors include her daughter, Ann Gregory of Paragould; granddaughters,...

Janis Esteen Weaks

Janis Esteen Weaks

January 1, 2014

Janis Esteen Weaks, 70 of Paragould, died Wednesday at her residence. She was of the Church of Christ belief. Janis was preceded in death by her parents, Athen and Roxie Busby Arnold and a sister, Judith Arnold Bettis. Survivors include her husband, Marvin Weaks of the home; daughters, Janine (Thomas) Griggs and Pam Weaks both of West Memphis, AR; son,...