Obituaries

Sandra Kathryn Straub

Sandra Kathryn Straub

June 4, 2013

Sandra Kathryn Straub, 69 of Southaven, MS, formerly of Paragould, died Wednesday at Trinity Baptist Hospice House in Collierville, TN. Sandra was a computer programmer for Conwood Company and a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren Dean Straub; parents, John Paul Buchanan, Sr and Mary Alice Hyatt Buchanan. Survivors...

Ruth Cook

Ruth Cook

June 2, 2013

Ruth Cook, 76, Memphis, TN, died Sunday, June 2, 2013, at her home. She was born in Light, Arkansas the daughter of the late Walter and Nancy Lenderman Lands. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Velma Gill and Carolyn Lands. She was a hairdresser and a member of the church of Christ. She is survived by her...

Myrtle Louise Compton

Myrtle Louise Compton

May 31, 2013

Myrtle Louise (Arnold) Compton, age 90, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord, her husband, Bill, and her daughter, Georgetta, at the home of her daughter, Peggy and husband, John Winter, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma onFriday, May 31, 2013. She was born November 25, 1922 at Evening Shade, AR, to Jim and Lillie May (Ragsdell) Arnold. She attended Delaplaine...

Herman Weldon Orick

Herman Weldon Orick

May 25, 2013

Herman Weldon Orick, 86 of Paragould, died Saturday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Herman was a farmer and a member of Commissary Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Belinda Orick Byrns; parents Earl Sanford and Betty Beatrice Eubanks Orick; siblings Eunice Kersey, Fred Orick and infant sister Gertie Faye. Survivors include...

Lillian Estelle Smith

Lillian Estelle Smith

May 25, 2013

Lillian Estelle Smith, 69 of Paragould, died Saturday at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro. Lillian worked in Food Service at Tony’s Restaurant, Kroger and Country Mart. She was of the Church of Christ belief and attended Pine Knot Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, M.J. Smith; parents, Elvis and Elsie Lenderman Burns and 8 brothers and...

Larry Brown

Larry Brown

May 24, 2013

James Larry Brown passed from this life on May 24th, 2013, at Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy, AR following a brief illness, at the age of 71. He was born the oldest son of Raymond and Vaudine Brown near Lorado, AR, on July 16, 1941. He lived his entire life in the Walcott area. Larry was a member of Mount...

Avalee Philhours

Avalee Philhours

May 22, 2013

Ella Avalee Tucker Philhours, the best Barbie player ever, passed from this life May 22, 2013, surrounded by her family. Ava's smile warmed countless rooms since the day of her birth on July 14, 1936. Ava was married to Franklin Philhours for forty-seven years. Franklin and Ava have two sons, Judge Randy Philhours of Paragould, Arkansas, and Joel Philhours of...

Emma Gene Hinson

Emma Gene Hinson

May 22, 2013

Emma Gene Hinson, 90 of Paragould, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Etta Majors Brown; husband, C. B. Hinson; daughter, Linda Hinson Lamas; sisters, Mae Zahner, Flo Davis, Alma Ray, Helen Goehring, Betty Hammon,...

Marty Wayne Swink

Marty Wayne Swink

May 20, 2013

Marty Wayne Swink, 55, of Paragould passed away May 20th. He was employed by Roswell Auto Shop. He was an avid auto racer. Marty attended church at Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ. He is survived by two sons, Brad and (Laura) Swink of St. Louis, MO, and Dr. Brandon and Jennfier Swink of Van Buren, AR; parents, Marce and...

Peggy Joyce Winchester-Stephens

Peggy Joyce Winchester-Stephens

May 20, 2013

Peggy Joyce Winchester Stephens, 79, of Paragould, and formerly of St. Francis, Arkansas for over 50 years, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Peggy was born April 8, 1934 in Pine City, Missouri the daughter of the late Denver and Bertha Jackson Smith. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Winchester and...

Francis Laverne Covington-Cox

Francis Laverne Covington-Cox

May 19, 2013

Frances Laverne Covington Cox, 80, of Light, died Sunday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Frances was a bookkeeper, Cashier at Wal-Mart in Walnut Ridge, and worked at Woolworths and OTASCO in Paragould for 22 years. She attended Walnut Corner Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Thomas (Tom) Andrew Covington, Sr., 2nd husband, James Clinton Cox,...

Bobby Gerald Gregory

Bobby Gerald Gregory

May 15, 2013

Bobby Gerald Gregory, 78 of Paragould, died Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was a charter member of the Blue Cross General Baptist Church and a retired supervisor at Emerson Electric. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irby and Leoffie Williams Gregory; wife of 44 years, Betty Haygood Gregory; brothers, Curtis Eugene and Jerry Dewayne Gregory; sisters,...

King Arant Swanson

King Arant Swanson

May 13, 2013

King Arant Swanson, 97, a resident of St. Bernard’s village assisted living in Jonesboro, AR, passed away on May 13, 2013 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Preceding her in death were her parents Perry and Lottie Arant, one son, Bobby Sellers, a brother, Tom Frank Arant- all of Fort Deposit, Alabama, and her husband, Jimmie...

Paul Melburn Mayfield

Paul Melburn Mayfield

May 12, 2013

Paul Melburn Mayfield, 72, Paragould, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born March 5, 1941 in Dixie, Arkansas, the son of the late Harley "John" and Lucy Florence Miller Mayfield. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jennifer Ward, brothers, Harvey and Darvey Mayfield, sisters, Altie Stewart and Louise Brown. He was...

Bobby Ray Mosley

Bobby Ray Mosley

May 6, 2013

Bobby Ray Mosley, 79, of Paragould, died May 6, 2013, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Bobby was born November 29, 1933 at Hooker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Waymon and Irene Dehart Mosley, a brother, Waymon Mosley Jr., and a sister, Dorothy Hendrix. Bobby is survived by his wife of 57 years, Karen Walden Mosley,...

Bobby "Bird" Martin

Bobby "Bird" Martin

May 6, 2013

Bobby Martin, 61 of Paragould, died Monday at his residence. He worked at Martin Sprocket and Gear and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters. Survivors include his sister, Patti Hoessli of Lancaster, OH; niece, Dena Draper of St. Peters, MO and nephew, Sean Hoessli of Hollywood,...

Audie Lee White

Audie Lee White

May 2, 2013

Audie Lee white, 89, of Paragould departed this world on May 2, 2013, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born January 22, 1924, in Lafe, AR to the late William and Iva Richardson. Audie was a retired Greene County Tech Food Service Manager and retired from Ely & Walker Shirt Factory. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, cooking and spending time...

Thomas "Tommy" Edward Underwood

Thomas "Tommy" Edward Underwood

April 29, 2013

Tom Underwood, 80, of Paragould, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at St. Bernard's Hospital. He was born November 17, 1932, in Paragould to the late Ruth and Bill Underwood. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Lyle, Wilson, Joe and Bill Underwood, sisters, Verla Tripod, Mary Ashford and Judy Schultz. He is survived by his wife of 56 years,...

Richard Lee "Sarge" Carroll

Richard Lee "Sarge" Carroll

April 22, 2013

Richard Lee “Sarge” Carroll, 86 of Paragould, died Monday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was U. S. Army (retired) and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Patrick and Lola Layton Carroll; brother, Everett Carroll and sister, Alice McCullar. Survivors include son, Allen Carroll of Paragould; daughter, Jackie Carroll...

Eunice Bonnie Kersey

Eunice Bonnie Kersey

April 22, 2013

Eunice Bonnie Kersey, 88, Paragould, died Monday, April 22, 2013, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born March 5, 1925, in Greene County, Arkansas the daughter of the late Earl and Betty Beatrice Eubanks Orick. She was also preceded in death by her husband, O.J. Kersey, son, Gary Don Kersey, brother, Freddie Orick and infant sister, Gertie...