Obituaries
Jimmy Eli Smith
February 1, 2012
Jimmy Eli Smith, 71, of Paragould, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at his home. Jimmy was born in Caraway, Arkansas, August 17, 1940. Jimmy was a member and past president of the Exchange Club of Paragould, member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Paragould, past scout master for Boy Scouts of America, Troop 500, and a retired painting contractor. Survivors...
Margaret Ann Hunter Penrod
January 26, 2012
Margaret Ann Hunter Penrod, 91, a native of Marmaduke and formerly of Campbell, MO died Thursday at St. Elizabeth’s Place in Jonesboro. She was a retired beautician and a member of the First Baptist Church of Campbell. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Donald Hunter; parents, Byron and Hazel Jones Hammett; step-daughters, Donna Kloessener and Debbie Clancy....
Gail Joan Kelly
January 26, 2012
Gail Joan Kelly, 76, Paragould died Thursday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born February 19, 1935 in Anderson, Indiana the daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred J. Feurer. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Paul Garretson, aunt, Louise Cookson. She was retired from Dillard's and was a member of First Baptist Church. She is...
Celesta Waneda Nash
January 25, 2012
Celesta Waneda Nash, 79, of Paragould, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born in Bay, Arkansas the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Mullins and Beaulah Estelle Pagan Mullins. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Lee Nash and several brothers and sisters. Celesta sold Avon and was a member of...
Billy Joe Smith
January 24, 2012
Mr. Billy "Big Joe" Smith, a lifelong resident of Greene County, departed this life, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born October 10, 1929 in Stanford, the son of the late Tom Smith and Mammie (Dacus) Smith. He was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Terry Hedge. Big Joe was a retired...
Lucille Yesh
January 22, 2012
Lucille Ainsworth Yesh age 87, born July 10, 1924 passed on January 22, 2012 and was received by her saviour Jesus Christ. Her final days were at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was a member of First Baptist Church Paragould and a member of the Evening Star Chapter 777 of Irving Texas. Lucille is survived by her...
Lloyd Jayson "Jay" Johnson
January 20, 2012
Lloyd Jayson "Jay" Johnson was born April 6, 1930 in Brookins, Clay County, to Jimmy and Delcie Johnson. He passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012, after a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by friends and family when he joined his Lord. Jay was a veteran of the US Army. He was a retired carpenter and cabinet maker and was...
Marie Winn Jones
January 18, 2012
Marie Winn Jones, 85 of Paragould died Wednesday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was born June 23, 1926, in Greene County. Had lived in Paragould all but 7 years in Fresno, CA. She was a Christian, attending Church of Paragould. She was an LPN working at Community Methodist Hospital 10 years, 6 years at Greene Acres Nursing Home, 8...
Elva Dean Fletcher
January 10, 2012
Dean Fletcher, 85, Paragould, died Tuesday, at St Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born in Greene County the daughter of the late Richard and Elsie Cora Stout Speer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Elmer Fletcher and son, Ray Neal Fletcher. Dean was a homemaker and farmed with her husband and was a member...
Thomas "Randy" Murphy
January 7, 2012
Randy Murphy, 59, Paragould died Saturday at his home. He was born February 3, 1952 in El Dorado. He was the owner of Randy's Classic Cars. Randy was an outdoorsman, enjoyed yard work, loved his grandkids and pets. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Ryan Murphy, sister, Janice Luxon, father, Tommy Murphy. He is survived by his...
Willis Webster Maxwell
January 6, 2012
Willis Webster Maxwell, 92 of Paragould, died Friday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born September 2, 1919 in Swifton, Arkansas. Willis was the retired co-owner of Maxwell Feed and a member of First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Bonnie Jean Holcomb Maxwell, father, Ev Maxwell, mother, Ida Nicholson Thomas, brother,...
William Maddox Elmore
January 5, 2012
William Maddox Elmore, 81, of Paragould, died Thursday, at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born October 29, 1930 in Paragould to the late William Houston and Norma A. Maddox Elmore. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda D. Elmore and son, Robert "Bobby" Elmore. Bill was a graduate of Paragould High School and was...
Doris Cole White
January 5, 2012
Doris Cole White, 78, of Mountain Home, formerly of Paragould, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 5, 2012, at Hospice of the Ozarks in Mt. Home. Doris was born December 16, 1933 in Marmaduke, Arkansas the daughter of the late John Sullivan and Stella Marie McBride Cupples. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Robert...
Goldie Sanders
January 3, 2012
Goldie Sanders, 89 formerly of Paragould, passed away January 3, 2012 in Rochester, NY. She was a resident of St. Ann's Nursing Home in Rochester. Goldie was very caring and loving. She thought the world of her family, grandchildren and many friends. She worked at VM Corporation in Michigan for many years before retiring. She was a member of Immanuel...
Marie Ellen Hepler
January 1, 2012
Marie Ellen Hepler, 87, Paragould, died Sunday, January 1, 2012 at her home. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Chester and Linda Travis, of Marmaduke, Mabern and Sharon Travis of Imboden, Dwight and Barbara Travis of Paragould, Jocebet and Charlotte Travis of Maynard, Jessie and Connie Travis of Van Buren, Glenn Travis of Paragould, Omer and Vickie Travis...
Rickie Lee Forbs
December 31, 2011
Rickie Lee Forbs, 59, of Paragould, died Saturday, December 31, 2011, at Northeast Arkansas Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born March 29, 1952 in Red Onion, Arkansas. He was owner and operator of Forbs Tractor Service and was a coordinator at Monroe Auto Equipment. Rickie was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, loved his tractor, singing and spending time...
Allen Berry Hill
December 28, 2011
Allen Berry Hill, 86, Paragould, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Greene Acres Nursing Home. He was born August 11, 1925 in Batesville the son of the late Allen Berry Hill, Sr. and Abigail Warren Hill. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Hill, grandson, Kevin Felty, two brothers and two sisters. He was retired from Martin...
Cheryl Lynn Turner
December 27, 2011
Cheryl Lynn Turner, 63, Paragould passed away December 27, 2011 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born September 4, 1948 in Dixie. She was preceded in death by her father, Dean Richardson and mother, Dorothy Hampton. She was retired from Greene County Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her husband: Randy Turner of the home; son: Timmy Hopkins of...
Martha Sue Johns
December 26, 2011
Martha Sue Johns, 78 of Paragould died Monday at her residence. Martha was a business owner and owned Affordable Medical in Paragould and Jonesboro. She was a member of the Hillcrest Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Johns, parents, William and Mary Austin Allen; daughter, Debbie Thomasson; grandson, Austin Stokes and 3 brothers and...
Tim (Timmie) R. Lyles
December 22, 2011
Timmie "Timbo" Ray Lyles, 43 of Marmaduke passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011 at St Bernards Medical Center. He was born February 20, 1968 in Walnut Ridge. He was employed by KNL Holdings. He was preceded in death by his father, Foy "Floppy" Lyles. He is survived by his wife: Misty Lyles of the home; sons: Adam and Carson Barnum...
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