Obituaries

Rosalee Frances Elliott

Rosalee Frances Elliott

December 17, 2011

Rosalee Frances Elliott, 75 of Walcott, passed from this life on Saturday, December 17, 2011, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Bill of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Bill, Jr. and Debbie of Harrisburg, daughter and son-in-law, Deanna and Rudi Cagle of Leachville. Four grandchildren who were the joy of her life; Nathan Elliott,...

Sarah Javene Thurman

Sarah Javene Thurman

December 13, 2011

Sarah Javene Thurman, 90 of Paragould died Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was born January 6, 1921 in Beech Grove the daughter of the late Charlie and Mertie Brown Dearin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elgie Thurman, brother, James B. Dearin, sister, Mary Ida Horne. She was a member of Center...

Jennifer Lynn Sweaney

Jennifer Lynn Sweaney

December 12, 2011

Jennifer Lynn Sweaney, 34 of Paragould, died December 12, 2011 in Paragould. She was a graduate of Paragould High School. Jennifer is survived by her son: Michael Gage Johnson; husband: Bradley Sweaney; parents: Patricia and Richard Griffith all of Paragould; brother: Shawn Griffith of Jonesboro; a special survivor, her chihuahua: Bella whom she loved very much, nephew: Christopher Shawn Griffith;...

Stacey Jermain Risinger Mercer-Basham

Stacey Jermain Risinger Mercer-Basham

December 12, 2011

Stacey Risinger Mercer-Basham, 53, Oakland, Kentucky died Monday, in Warren County, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Edwina Risinger, brother, Scott Risinger and first husband, Bill Mercer. She is survivied by her husband: Dean Basham; sons: Bo Mercer and Justin Mercer, all of Oakland, Kentucky; two stepdaughters, brother, Rookie Risinger of Michigan and a nephew....

Dorothy Prevett

Dorothy Prevett

December 10, 2011

Dorothy was born on June 17, 1926 in Marmaduke, AR, and passed away December 10, 2011 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was married to Harold Prevett in Dayton, Ohio on June 11, 1949. They retired in Paragould, Arkansas after living in Michigan for 34 years. She was a member of Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church, and a former...

Mary Elizabeth Olcott

Mary Elizabeth Olcott

December 10, 2011

Mary Elizabeth Olcott met her Savior on December 10, 2011, passing at the home of her sister Deloris in Paragould, AR. Born on October 15, 1946 in San Diego,CA, Mary was the eighth child of twelve born to Elvin and Hattie Johnson. Preceding her in death are her parents, brothers Herbert, Charles, and Phillip, sisters Bonnie Vonell, Linda Kay, Myrna...

Thomas "Buddy" Wayne Irwin

Thomas "Buddy" Wayne Irwin

December 9, 2011

Thomas "Buddy" Irwin, 74, formerly of Paragould, was born June 22, 1937 in Lake City, Arkansas to Ollie and Opal Irwin. He was called to heaven on, December 9, 2011, at St Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Buddy was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Dearin, his parents, three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife...

Teddy Joe White

Teddy Joe White

December 5, 2011

Teddy Joe White, 50, of Paragould, died Monday, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Teddy Joe was born October 6, 1961 in Paragould. He was preceded in death by his father, Elbridge White. Teddy Joe is survived by his wife: Sheila White; son: Jacob William White, both of the home; his mother, Audie Lee White; brothers and sisters-in-law: William...

Willodean Stephen

Willodean Stephen

December 5, 2011

Willodean Reynolds Bryson, 97, of Williford,died Monday, December 5, 2011, at Eagle Crest Hursing Home in Ash Flat, AR. She was born March 23, 1914 in Marmaduke, Arkansas the daughter of the late William and Tiny Reynolds. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elves Bryson, and brother J.D. Reynolds. She is survived by her children: James and...

Ruth Jernigan

Ruth Jernigan

December 3, 2011

Ruth Jernigan, 88, formerly of Paragould, died Saturday in Birmingham, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Jernigan. A graveside service will be Wednesday, 11:00 AM at Horners Cemetery in Hornersville, Missouri. Heath Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. To sign online register, www.heathfuneralhome.com

Nellie Imogene Dement

Nellie Imogene Dement

December 2, 2011

Imogene DeMent passed from this life on December 2 , 2011 at National Health Care in Kennett, Missouri, at the age of 82. She was born September 12, 1929 to Charlie William and Missouri Ann Jackson Walker in Tipperary, Arkansas. She was a charter member of Calvary Full Gospel Church in Cardwell, Missouri. Imogene was preceded in death by her...

Woodrow Wilson Jordan

Woodrow Wilson Jordan

December 1, 2011

Woodrow Wilson Jordan, 92, of Paragould, died Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born May 18, 1919 in Diaz the son of the late Linzy Jackson and Alta Mae Jordan. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Gearldine Reeves, Clarcie Lee Reynolds, Ernestine Blevins, Mary Pettifield, brothers, Hurrle, Burley,...

Johnny Franklin Dunivan

Johnny Franklin Dunivan

December 1, 2011

Johnny Franklin Dunivan, 68 of Paragould, died Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Belle Meade Nursing Home. He was born September 2, 1943 in Sacramento, California the son of the late Frederick Pearl and Nellie Lee Gregory Dunivan. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lou Ann Brown Dunivan, brother, Weldon Ray Dunivan. Johnny worked at L. A. Darling...

Mary Carolyn Russell

Mary Carolyn Russell

December 1, 2011

Mary Carolyn (Wince) Russell, 66, of Paragould, died Thursday, December 1, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Mary was born October 28, 1945 in Paragould. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilburn Wince. Mary was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband: Larry Russell, of the home; mother: Lucille Ainsworth Yesh, of Paragould; sons: Rodney...

James Allen Griggs

James Allen Griggs

November 29, 2011

James Allen Griggs, 55, of Bono, died Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born October 2, 1956 in Flint, Michigan. He was a graduate of Greene County Tech High School. James proudly served his country for over 20 years and was retired from the United States Marine Corps as a Gunnery Sergeant, having...

Barbara Jean King

Barbara Jean King

November 24, 2011

Barbara Williams McCrory King, 81, Paragould, died Thursday, November 24, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born August 27, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri. Barbara was a founding member of Grace Baptist Church and retired as a sales person from Roach's Paint. Barbara is survived by her daughters: Linda Mathis Murray and her husband Charles, Joan...

Ronald Lee Vallentine

Ronald Lee Vallentine

November 21, 2011

Ronald Lee Vallentine, 72, of Paragould, died Monday, November 21, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born March 22, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Helen Spindler Scychulski and Robert Vallentine. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife last month, Jeanetta Joyce Vallentine, brother Robert Vallentine and his grandparents....

Robert James Sewell

Robert James Sewell

November 20, 2011

Robert James Sewell, 82, of the Lake Friarson Community, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at his residence. He was born February 26, 1929 in Arcadia, Louisiana the son of the late Ora J. and Altha Mae Daniels Sewell. He was also preceded in death by his sons, Robbie Sewell and Scott Brackin. He was retired manufacturing sales. He was...

Flossie Cooper

Flossie Cooper

November 16, 2011

Flossie Higgins Cooper, of Jonesboro, passed from this life at her home on November 16, 2011 in Jonesboro. She was born June 2, 1934 to Ernest (Dick) and Grace Higgins in Dixie, Arkansas. Flossie lived all of her life in Craighead and Greene Counties. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Clella Hairrell and...

Silas Gary Hyde

Silas Gary Hyde

November 16, 2011

Silas Gary Hyde, 78, of Paragould, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at St Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born January 15, 1933 in Greene County the son of the late Grover and Cora Gay Hyde. He was also preceded in death by his son, Gregory Wayne Hyde, brothers and sisters, Ruby Conyers, Ellis Hyde and Chalmer Hyde. Gary...