March 12, 2013

Wilford G. Horton, 90, died quietly in his sleep Tuesday, March 12, 2013. He was born in Clay County on March 21, 1922, to George and Ida Ethridge Horton. He grew up in Rector and the Knob community. He graduated from Lafe High School and attended Arkansas State College in Jonesboro before he volunteered to service in the U.S. Army...

March 9, 2013

Mary Niles Rankin, 81 of Paragoguld died Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a homemaker. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Niles and Janie McCrory Lansdale. Survivors include her husband, Otto Raymond Rankin, Jr. of Paragould; daughters, Karen Rae (Rob) Rayunas of Ann Arbor, MI and Kandy Renee (James) Smith of Dallas, TX; sister, Ethlyn (Harold)...

March 8, 2013

Gabriel David Henn, infant son of David and Bridgett Henn was born on March 5, 2013 and died on March 8, 2013. Gabriel is preceded in death by his Paternal Great Grandparents Paul and Pat Henn. Gabriel is survived by his sisters Hailey and Madison of the home; Paternal Grandparents, Melody and David Henn of Paragould; Maternal Grandparents Tammy Culwell...

March 7, 2013

Mamie Ruth Martin, 83, of Paragould, died March 7, 2013 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born September 7, 1929 in Danville, Arkansas the daughter of the late James Leonard and Lucy Jane Lindsey Martin. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Reverend Gordon Rudolph Davis, who founded Calvary Full Gospel Church in Cardwell,...

March 6, 2013

Frankie Edmiston, Jr. September 1, 1931 - March 6, 2013 Mr. Frank Edmiston, Jr, 81, of Henderson, Texas formerly of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away on March 6, 2013. He was born on September 1, 1931 in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas. Frank was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gladys Retherford, and twin infant sons, Ronnie Dean and Donnie Gene. He...

March 5, 2013

Joseph Chase Jackson, 12 of Madison, MS died Tuesday at Batson Children’s Hospital in Jackson, MS. Chase was a student and of the Church of Christ belief. Chase was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Ruel David Jackson. Born July 4, 2000, in Jonesboro, AR, to Greg and Tanya Dickinson Jackson. Survivors include is parents; Ruel Gregory and Tanya Leigh...

March 3, 2013

Margaret Louis Creekmore, age 81, of Paragould, AR passed away March 3, 2013, Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born December 14, 1932, in Candian, OK she raised her family in California and was a Psychiartric Technician at Portervill State Hospital for many years. Margaret came to live in Paragould with her family in 2002. She was preceded in death by her...

March 3, 2013

Joseph Henry Robertson, of Paragould, died Sunday, March 3, 2013 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Joseph was born to Arthur and Edna (Phillips) Robertson June 26, 1928 in Rector, Arkansas. Mr. Robertson is preceded in death by his parents and one son Bobby Robertson, five brothers Johnny, Arthur, Jay, Jimmy and Melvin, one sister Rozella Stanley and one grandchild Erika...

March 1, 2013

Glen Francis, 70, of Paragould, died March 1, 2013 in Bakersfield, California. Glen was born to Gilbert Earl and Clesta L. (Casebolt) Francis May 22, 1942 in Marmaduke, Arkansas. Glen was the owner of Crowley's Ridge Raceway, and had a great love for racing. Glen raced on the NASCAR circuit for 25 years. Not only did Glen have a love...

February 26, 2013

Wilma L. Whitlock, 84, of Paragould, passed away February 26th at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was of Baptist faith. She retired from Ely Walker and Belk Simpson. Wilma was dedicated to her work, co-workers, and friends. She was always ready to listen and help others in need. During retirement she loved spending time with her family,...

February 25, 2013

Jimmy Don Bruce, 57, Paragould, died Monday, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born February 11, 1956 in Paragould the son of the late James Riley and Glindiva Janes Bruce. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Kathryn Bruce. He was employed by the City of Paragould and loved to watch drag races. Survivors include...

February 17, 2013

Pearley Eugenia “Jean” Walker, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, February 17 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center at the age of 87. Pearley was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Walker, her children, Jerry Walker and Debra Bateman, her parents, B.B. and Ethel Burnett, two sisters, Eunice Burnett and Louise Burnett, and a grandson, Garrick Bateman. Mrs. Walker is survived...

February 16, 2013

Stanley Glen Knight, 64, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013, at his home. He was born February 12, 1949 in Little Rock, Arkansas the son of the late Ray and Mabel Knight. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Phil Knight. Stanley loved music, camping at the river and being outdoors with friends and family. He...

February 15, 2013

Fayetta Boggs, 84 of Paragould, died Friday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Faye was a Homemaker and a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. Director of Greene County Baptist Association WMU for 23 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Jasper “B” and Lila Belle Sanders Rutledge; daughter, Christina Boggs Crews; infant son, Charles Edward Boggs, Jr....

February 13, 2013

Jackson Joshua Matheney of Paragould was born to January 10, 2013 at St. Mary’s Health Center in St. Louis, Missouri at 5:53PM. He was surrounded by his family and ushered into the arms of Jesus while being rocked by his daddy on February 13, 2013 at 11:17 AM at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. In his short life, Jackson impacted the...

February 12, 2013

Helen Perry, 62 of Paragould, died suddenly Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Helen was a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother and a friend to countless people. She was a member of the Paragould Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Clovia Lemaster Holt; brothers, Claude and Bruce Holt. Survivors include her husband...

February 11, 2013

Lannie May Haller, 87 of Rector, formerly of Paragould, died Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a Homemaker and a retail clerk and a member of West View Baptist Church. Lannie May was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Dica Garrison Dicus; husband, Harry T. Haller; brothers, Billy, Tom, Lee and Loren Dicus and a step...

February 10, 2013

Jane Ann Liles, 52 of Paragould died Sunday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Jane was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Liles; 2 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include daughters, Courtney and Chelsea Pruitte of Paragould; mother, Peggy Liles of Crystal City, MO; brother, Mike (Cathy)...

February 6, 2013

Katie Louise Carter, 102, died Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at Sanctuary at Holy Cross in South Bend, IN. She was born may 24, 1910 in Randolph County, Arkansas they son of the late George W. and Gertrude Tiner Barnett and was preceded in death by her husband James S. Carter. She was Church of God and retired from Ed White...

February 6, 2013