Obituaries

Donna Lee Waggoner

Donna Lee Waggoner

February 5, 2013

Donna Lee Waggoner, 54, of Paragould, died Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at her home. Donna was born April 11, 1958 in Kennett, Missouri the daughter of the late Don and Wanda Farmer Waggoner. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church, taught religion classes at St. Mary's School and loved visiting with family and friends. She is survived...

Susie Evelene Akes

Susie Evelene Akes

February 4, 2013

Susie Evelene Akes, 84, formerly of Marmaduke, died Monday, February 4, 2013 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Susie was born to William and Mary (Sims) Parrish September 7, 1928 in Batesville, Arkansas. Mrs. Akes is preceded in death by her parents, her husband William Raymond Akes, one daughter Loretta Wood and her grandson Michael Potter. Mrs. Akes is survived by...

Rickey Farmer

Rickey Farmer

February 2, 2013

Rickey Farmer, 60, Marmaduke, died Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born October 7, 1952 in Marmaduke the son of the late Bill and Reilli Bridges Farmer. He was also preceded in death by six grandchildren and sister, Ollie Thomas. RIckey was a farmer and small engines mechanic, member of New Liberty Baptist...

Dr. William Lee Crabtree

Dr. William Lee Crabtree

February 1, 2013

Dr. William Lee Crabtree, age 81, of Paragould, died Friday, February 1, 2013, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Dr. Crabtree was born May 10, 1931 in Oil Trough, Arkansas. Bill was a 1950 graduate of Oil Trough High School and then attended Arkansas College, now Lyon College, from 1950-1953, working during the summer months at car...

Claude J. Tenison

Claude J. Tenison

January 30, 2013

Claude J. Tenison, 90, of St. Louis, Missouri, died on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, in St. Louis. He was born Thursday, April 22, 1927 in Fontaine, Arkansas the son of the late Charlie and Lillie Tenison. Mr. Tenison was a long time resident of St. Louis, MO and a retired lineman of General Motors Division, Local #25, of the United...

James Robert "Bob" Slayden

James Robert "Bob" Slayden

January 29, 2013

James Robert ”Bob” Slayden, 75, of Paragould, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Bob was born July 26, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late James Grady and Willie L. Davis Slayden. Bob received his bachelor's degree at Arkansas State University and his master’s degree at Henderson University. He was retired...

Eddie Wayne Mitchell

Eddie Wayne Mitchell

January 27, 2013

Eddie Mitchell, 51, of Paragould, died January 27, 2013 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Eddie was born to Phil Mitchell and Mary Boren August 25, 1961 in Paragould. Eddie loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid motorcycle lover. Eddie was an honorary member of The Independence Riding Club. Eddie is survived by his father and step...

Mary Elizabeth Copeland Gasson

Mary Elizabeth Copeland Gasson

January 26, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Copeland Gasson, 81, of Senath, MO, died Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Heritage Gardens of Senath. She was born April 18, 1931 in Paragould, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Stafford and mother, Bonnie Holcomb. She was an artist. She was survived by many friends. Friends and family will meet at Linwood Cemetery, 10:00...

Winfred "Wink" Levi Jones

Winfred "Wink" Levi Jones

January 26, 2013

Winfred (Wink) Levi Jones, 85 passed from this life to his Heavenly Home on January 26, 2013. He was a longtime resident of Paragould and retired from ITT Continental Baking Company. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He was born December 16, 1927, in Cardwell, Missouri, to the late William Franklin and Addie Jones. He was preceded in...

Gaye Bonnie Stanfill

Gaye Bonnie Stanfill

January 23, 2013

Gaye Bonnie Stanfill, 76 of Paragould, died Wednesday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Gaye was retired from Ely & Walker Shirt Factory and Elder Manufacturing. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton “T” Stanfill; her parents O.V. and Lois Mae Janes Smoot; sister, Imogene Cobb and niece, Coetta Garmroth. Survivors...

James Richard Miles

James Richard Miles

January 20, 2013

James Richard "Dickey" Miles, 61, of Paragould, died Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born October 22, 1951 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of the late Ed and Marie Childress Miles. Dickey was a truck driver and was a member of Stanford Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife; Jacqueline Miles of...

Linda Kay Lawrence

Linda Kay Lawrence

January 17, 2013

Linda Kay Lawrence, 60, of Paragould, died Thursday, January 17, 2013 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Linda was born to Earl and Roberta (Screeton) Pemberton March 27, 1952 in Paragould. Linda was the co-owner of Lawrence Tire and Lawrence Properties. Mrs. Lawrence is preceded in death by her parents and one brother Ronald Pemberton. Linda is survived by her husband...

Ted Dover

Ted Dover

January 17, 2013

Ted Lee Dover, 56 of Marmaduke died Friday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Ted was a member of the Stonewall Community Church and a construction worker. He was preceded in death by his parents Leon and Dorothy Crook Dover; his in-laws, Jones and Maudie Roush and a niece, Jasmine Miller. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Linda...

Wylie Gene Bishop

Wylie Gene Bishop

January 17, 2013

Wylie Gene Bishop, 77, of Paragould, died Thursday January 17, 2013. Wylie was born to George Porter and Mable Irene (Newsom) Bishop January 3, 1936 in Paragould. Wylie was retired from Emerson Electric with almost 40 years of service and was a Veteran of the United States Army where he served as a medic in the Mash Unit in Korea....

Olean Hembrey

Olean Hembrey

January 16, 2013

Olean Faye Gramling Hembrey, 79 of Paragould, died Wednesday at her residence. Olean was a homemaker and a member of New Providence Baptist Church in Buckeye, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, multiple siblings, and her 1st husband Jesse Max Gramling. Survivors include her husband, James Hembrey of the home; sons, Anthony and Rodney Gramling of Paragould;...

Harold Odell Mcclelland

Harold Odell Mcclelland

January 16, 2013

Harold Odell McClelland, 73, of Paragould, died Wednesday January 16, 2013 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Harold was born to Henry and Flora (Holland) McClelland November 9, 1939 in Monette. Harold was a retired farmer and owner of Custom Livestock Hauler who loved his family and grandchildren, enjoyed visiting with his customers at their produced stand and dearly loved his...

Margret Williams

Margret Williams

January 15, 2013

Margret Louise Lofton Williams of Bartlett, TN died Tuesday January 15, 2013 at North Methodist Hospital in Memphis, TN. Born in the "Boothill", Cardwell, MO she married Doyle Williams and moved to Memphis in the 60's where she raised two daughters. In the 70's she married Charles "Chuck" Wilson and they enjoyed traveling across America and often going on cruises,...

Jimmie Edward Pollock

Jimmie Edward Pollock

January 13, 2013

Jimmie Edward Pollock, 48 of Paragould, died Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was an employee of K & K Construction. Jimmie was preceded in death by his father, Arlin Pollock; sister, Betty, Jean Pollock; grandparents, special sister-in-law Carol Pollock and special father-in-law, Gaylon Holt. Survivors include his wife Darlene Pollock of the home; brothers Terry Pollock (Tammy), Gary...

Annie Bernice Ward Headley

Annie Bernice Ward Headley

January 9, 2013

Annie Bernice Ward Headley, 85, of Paragould, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. She was born September 15, 1927 in Craighead County, Arkansas the daughter of the late Samuel Francis "Windy" and Charlcie Ruth Wallace Wade. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Ward, second husband, Bill Headley, sister, Fay...

Margaret Leona Stedman

Margaret Leona Stedman

January 6, 2013

Margaret Leona Stedman, 59, of Paragould, died Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Phil and Flo Hospice in Jonesboro. Margaret was born to Alvie and Ernie (Mayfield) Stewart January 10, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri. No services will be held. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, her husband David Eugene Stedman, one son and one granddaughter. Margaret is survived...