Obituaries

Lavern Snider

Lavern Snider

October 5, 2011

Lavern Snider, 74, Rector, died Wednesday at her daughter's residence in Kennett, Missouri. She was born August 15, 1937 in Pocahontas the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Harmon Box. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, L. J. Box and Geneva McCartney. She was a Homemaker and of Pentecostal faith. She is survived by her husband:...

Jeanetta Joyce Vallentine

Jeanetta Joyce Vallentine

October 2, 2011

Jeanetta Joyce Franks Vallentine, 73, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011. She was a 1955 graduate of Marmaduke High School and a 1969 graduate of Arkansas State University. She was a member of Marmaduke Methodist Church, Greene County Retired Teachers' Association and Arkansas Retired Teachers' Association. She taught at Marmaduke High School for 28 years. She was preceded...

Dorothy Deloris Phelps Jarrett

Dorothy Deloris Phelps Jarrett

September 30, 2011

Dorothy Deloris Phelps Jarrett, 81, of Oak Grove Heights, passed away Friday, September 30, 2011, at her home. She was born October 3, 1929 in Cardwell the daughter of the late JE (Eb) and Dovie Chloe Bishop Phelps. Dorothy married Elvis Wayne Jarrett on August 4, 1945. To this union, two daughters were born.

 Dorothy was preceded in death by her...

Shirley Ann Kepner

Shirley Ann Kepner

September 29, 2011

Shirley Ann Kepner, 64, Marmaduke, died Thursday at her home. She was born February 23, 1947 in Sitka, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Kepner, father, Sylvester Morgan. She was an employee of Monroe Auto. She is survived by her sons: Wayne McPhink of Paragould; Chris McPhink of Alexandria, VA; Randy and Cherywin McPhink of Marmaduke;...

Sarah Christine Pillow

Sarah Christine Pillow

September 28, 2011

Sarah Christine Pillow, 83 of Paragould, died Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born March 24, 1928 in Craighead County the daughter of the late Charles and Bertha Adams Hale. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Pillow, son, Jerry Pillow, brothers, Albert and Elvis Hale, sister, Alta Hale. She was retired...

Wilburn "Bill" William Thomas

Wilburn "Bill" William Thomas

September 28, 2011

Wilburn William "Bill" Thomas, 95, of Powhatan, died Wednesday, at Walnut Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center in Walnut Ridge. Bill was a retired automobile mechanic, enjoyed woodworking in his retirement years, and was an Army Veteran. Survivors include his daughter: Doris Thomas of Walnut Ridge; Son: Bill and Leta Thomas of Helotes, TX; brother: Lum Thomas of Lafe; stepchildren: Charles...

Ollie Blanton Damron

Ollie Blanton Damron

September 28, 2011

Ollie Blanton Damron, 74, Paragould, died Wednesday at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1937 in Lola, Kentucky the son of the late P. Y. and Carmon Kimsey Damron. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Judith Damron, brothers, Jimmy and Robert Damron, grandson, Jesse McCall. He was a Carpenter and of the Pentecostal faith....

Rodney Gale Maag

Rodney Gale Maag

September 25, 2011

Rodney Gale Maag, 53, of Paragould, died Sunday, September 25, 2011, at his home. Rodney was born January 15, 1958 in Paragould. Rodney was a graduate of Paragould High School and Arkansas State University and was employed by Teleflora as a customer service representative. Rodney loved hunting and was an avid Cardinal and Razorback fan. He was preceded in death...

Anita Jean Anderson

Anita Jean Anderson

September 23, 2011

Anita Jean (Greer) Anderson, 69 of Paragould died Friday at White County Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy, AR. Anita was a homemaker, ophthalmologist assistant and worked at Ely & Walker Shirt Factory in the 1960’s. She was of the Baptist belief. Anita was born August 20, 1942, in Paragould. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Anita was...

Mary Dorothy Crump

Mary Dorothy Crump

September 21, 2011

Mary Dorothy Crump, 88 formerly of Paragould, died Wednesday at the Fulton County Hospital in Salem. Mary was retired from Burkhart Manufacturing Company and was a member of the 1st United Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. C. Crump; parents William C. and Bertha Pace Anders; a son; two brothers and one sister. Survivors include...

Elsie Alfreda Cleary

Elsie Alfreda Cleary

September 19, 2011

Elsie Alfreda Cleary, 76, of Paragould, died Monday, at her home. She was born February 23, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of the late Axel and Nora Bomgren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Cleary and daughter, Linda Brannum. Survivors include her sons: Terry Bennett of Milan, TN, Joe Bennett of Bangor, MI, Dale Bennett...

James "Cotton" Harlan Cooper

James "Cotton" Harlan Cooper

September 18, 2011

James Harlan "Cotton" Cooper, 94, Paragould, died Sunday, September 18, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born July 19, 1917 in Greene County the son of the late James Monroe and Iona Jenkins Cooper. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jaunita Cooper, son, William Jerry Cooper, brothers, Harold, Hubert, Louis and Lucian Cooper, T.I. Brightwell...

Gerald D. Eubanks

Gerald D. Eubanks

September 17, 2011

Gerald D. Eubanks, 90, Paragould, died Saturday, September 17, 2011, at St Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Mr. Eubanks was retired from the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department and was of Pentecostal belief. He was preceded in death by his wife of seventy years, Mozelle Eubanks, daughter, Rita Gail Eubanks, brothers, Mack, Ambers, and A.J. Eubanks, sister, Ruby Imler and...

Bonnie Jean Maxwell

Bonnie Jean Maxwell

September 16, 2011

Bonnie Jean Maxwell, 85 of Paragould, died Friday at her home. Bonnie was the retired co-owner of Maxwell Feed and a member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Barney R. and Mable Burton Holcomb and sister, Kathlene Holcomb. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Willis Maxwell of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy...

Pauline Hufford

Pauline Hufford

September 11, 2011

Pauline Hufford, 95, of Paragould, died Sunday, September 11, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born February 24, 1916 in Cardwell, Missouri the daughter of the late William and Willie O'Brian Ferguson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, A.D. Hufford, brother, Herman Ferguson, sisters, Opal Johnson, Upal Curtis, grandchildren Anthony Hufford and Donna Day Jordan....

Dorotha Evyline Wilson

Dorotha Evyline Wilson

September 9, 2011

Dorotha Evyline Wilson, 85 of Paragould died Friday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was a homemaker, a “Prayer Warrior” and a member of New Covenant Worship Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shelton Raymond Wilson; parents, Luther Allen and Pauline Madison Hooks Thomason; brothers, Dallas and Paul O. Thomason. Survivors include daughters, Connie Ann Gilbert and...

Belinda Faye Wayman Benton

Belinda Faye Wayman Benton

September 9, 2011

Belinda Faye Wayman Benton, 51, of Paragould, died Friday, September 9, 2011, at her home. She was recently married to the late Gregory Benton at their church where she was recently saved and baptized. She was a 1978 graduate of Lafe High School. Starting in January 2012, she was enrolling to finish her Bachelor of Science degree at Arkansas State...

Henry "Bud" Edward Manuel

Henry "Bud" Edward Manuel

September 8, 2011

Henry Edward "Bud" Manuel, 66, of Paragould, died Thursday, September 8, 2011, at Advanced Care Hospital of White County in Searcy. He was born February 5, 1945 in Keiser, Arkansas the son of the late James William "Bill" and Della M. Edlemon Manuel. He was also preceded in death by sister Lottie Vallance and brother, James Andrews. He was retired...

Henry Clay Horton, Jr.

Henry Clay Horton, Jr.

September 8, 2011

Henry Clay Horton, Jr., 84 of Paragould died Thursday at his home. He was born December 14, 1926 in Steele, Missouri the son of the late Henry Clay and Goldie Fern Wible Horton. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Opal Horton, brothers, Arvil and Jess Horton, sister, Mildred Lester. He was a retired foreman with the Missouri...

Earlene Evans

Earlene Evans

September 7, 2011

Earlene Evans, 86 of Paragould died Wednesday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Earlene was a homemaker and a member of Paragould Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Glen Evans; parents, Osmer and Molly Thurman Stallcup; brother, Leon Stallcup; and sister Jean Snell. Survivors include son, Charles Evans of Paragould; daughter, Teresa Edwards of Judsonia, AR;...