Obituaries
Norman William Panhorst
January 5, 2013
Norman William Panhorst, 83, of Paragould, died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Norman was born to Martin and Leona (Scheer) Panhorst April 12, 1929 in Lafe, Arkansas. Norman was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Veteran in the United States Army and retired from the United States Postal Service. Mr. Panhorst was preceded in death...
Jane Schreit Mckenzie
January 3, 2013
Jane Schreit McKenzie 91, of Paragould, Arkansas passed away peacefully at her home on January 3rd. Born in Festus, Missouri February 2,1921 to Anna Habba Schreit and Frank Joseph Schreit Sr. Jane moved to Paragould, her senior year of high school in 1937 with her parents and siblings. She graduated from Paragould High School in 1938 and attended Texas Women's...
Freddy Lynn White
January 3, 2013
Freddy Lynn White, 48, of Paragould, died January 3, 2013 at his residence. Freddy was born to Alvin and Loretta (Sinks) White March 5, 1964 in Paragould. Freddy is preceded in death by his father Alvin Earl White. Freddy is survived by his mother Loretta White of Pocahontas, one sister Cheryl Patterson of Paragould, one brother Anthony Keith White of...
Thomas Allen Jackson
December 31, 2012
Thomas Allen Jackson, 80, of Paragould, died Monday, December 31, 2012, at his home. He was born August 28, 1932 in Greene County. He was preceded in death by his parents Emma May Freeman Murray and James Thomas Jackson. Allen retired as a supervisor from Dr. Pepper Bottling Company and was of Baptist belief. He is survived by his son...
Alma Pauline Morgan
December 31, 2012
A. Pauline Morgan, 78, of Paragould, died Monday, December 31, 2012, at Monette Manor Nursing Home. She was born December 23, 1934 in Caraway, AR the daughter of the late Joe and Gracie Fairchild Haff. She was also preceded in death by her son, Mark Morgan, siblings, J.P. Haff, Pete Haff, James Haff, Hozie Haff, Otis Haff, Clara Kennedy, Irene...
James David Costner
December 31, 2012
James David Costner, II, age 48, passed from this earth after a well-fought battle with cancer on Monday, December 31, 2012, at his home in Paragould with his family. He was born November 13, 1964 in Flint, MI, to Jerry D. Costner (b. 1938 in Nettleton) and Norajean R. (Lamson, b. 1939 in Flint) Costner. James enjoyed fast cars, motorcycle...
Norman Mark Jameson
December 30, 2012
Norman Mark Jameson, 79, of Arbyrd, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012, at St Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born on July 5, 1933 to the late Mark and Lucy Jameson of Arbyrd, MO. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Jameson. Norman was a farmer, mechanic and army veteran and a member of Antioch...
Troy Lavaughn Ray
December 30, 2012
Troy Lavaughn Ray, 56, Paragould, died Sunday, December 30, 2012, at his home. He was born August 19, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Charles Odell and Helen Florine Anders Ray. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Patsy Coral Ray and Lorine Milholen. Mr.Ray was a member of Trinity Full Gospel. He is...
Loyd "Bud" Howell
December 28, 2012
Loyd "Bud" Howell, 77, of Paragould, died Friday, December 28, 2012, at his home. He was born September 18, 1935 in Hickory, Arkansas the son of the late Reverend Burl and Fannie Dennings Howell. He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 41 years, Opal Small Howell, brothers, Doyne and Red Howell, and sister, Lucille Bearden. He...
Clara Jean Harvey
December 28, 2012
Clara Jean Harvey, 81 Southaven, MS, formerly of Paragould, died Friday at Allenbrooke Nursing Home in Memphis, TN. She was a member of Southwind Church of Christ, a homemaker, loving mother, wife, sister and a devoted grandmother. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jackson Harvey; parents, Joseph H. and Lora...
Buena Vesta Roberts
December 28, 2012
Buena Vesta Roberts, 91, of Paragould, died Friday, December 28, 2012 at Green Acres Nursing Center. Buena was born August 21, 1921 in Epsaba, Greene County, Arkansas, to the late John and Ruth (Cole) Roberts. Buena was also preceded in death by her brother Beryl Roberts, sister-in-law, Bernice Roberts, and nephew, William Wolverton. Buena was a charter member of Westview...
Dorthy Imogene Mandrell
December 27, 2012
Dorthy Imogene Mandrell, 91 of Paragould, died Thursday, December 27 at the Phil and Flo Hospice in Jonesboro. Dorthy was born to Jerald and Lou (Breashers) Dacus May 30, 1921 in Greene County, Arkansas. Mrs. Mandrell is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Buford Irvin Mandrell; two infant children; one daughter Joy Stalnaker, two sisters Mamie Harvell and...
Janie Hodge
December 27, 2012
Janie Weyer Hodge, 61, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012, at her home. She was born June 17, 1951 in Paragould the daughter of the late Frank Joseph and Pasha Allyne (Riggs) Weyer. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Herbert and Don Weyer. She is survived by her husband: William Earl Hodge, of the home;...
Burley Monroe George, Jr.
December 26, 2012
Burley Monroe George, Jr., 45 of Paragould, died Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Burley was an employee of Tenneco Automotive and attended Rosewood Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Burley George, Sr. Survivors include his wife, Kym George of the home; daughters Chealsea George and Rachael George both of Paragould; mother, Barbara Warner of Paragould;...
Dorthie May Brown
December 20, 2012
Dorthie Mae Brown, 64, Jonesboro, died Thursday, at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born June 20, 1948 in Paragould the daughter of the late Walter Aniel and Marie Frances Jewell Mason. She was also preceded in death by her son, Walter Selvidge, Sr., daughter, Frances Selvidge, sister, Jessie Lee Mason. She worked at Ed White Shoe Factory...
Sandra Purdom
December 19, 2012
Sandra Purdom, 45, of Paragould, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at St. Bernard’s Hospital. Sandra was born on April 1, 1967 to Robert Eugene and Mary (Duke) Smith in Lebanon, Tennessee. Sandra was the treasurer of the NEA Volks Folks and had a great love for antique Volkswagens. Sandra is survived by her husband Jack of the home, one son...
Thelbert Edward Highfill
December 18, 2012
Thelbert Edward Highfill, 80 of Paragould died Tuesday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Thelbert was a retired truck driver and a member of Rosewood Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Highfill; parents, Bruce and Alice Dees Highfill; brothers, Herbert Highfill and Bruce Highfill, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Francis Highfill of the...
Bessie Marie Morris
December 17, 2012
Bessie Marie Ray Morris, 97, of Paragould, died Monday, December 17, 2012, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was born February 26, 1915 in Rector, Arkansas the daughter of the late Elbert and Hattie Burgess Ray. Family members who also preceded her in death are her husband of 75 years, D.M. Buster Morris, grandson, Chad Morris, daughters-in-law, Mitzi, Wanda Lee,...
Merline Julie King
December 16, 2012
Merline Julie King, 79 of Paragould died Sunday at her residence. Merline was a retired factory worker and a member of the Unity Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Vernon Riggins, 2nd husband, John King; son, Jim Riggins; daughter Peggy Sue Riggins; brothers, Vernon, Jerry and Herman Watkins and sister, Earline Sandage. Survivors include sons,...
Richard Loran Hendy
December 16, 2012
Richard Loran Hendy, 57, of Paragould, died Sunday, December 16, 2012, at his home. He was born June 29, 1955 in Flint, Michigan. Richard was retired from the United States Air Force and loved to hunt. He was preceded in death by his father Clifford D. Hendy. He is also survived by his wife: Kathy Hendy, of the home: daughters:...
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