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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....