Obituaries

Mary Kay Moseley

Mary Kay Moseley

May 8, 2011

Mary Kay Moseley, 69, Paragould, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born October 4, 1941 in Paragould the daughter of the late Glen Earl and Mary Eileen McCoy Moseley. She is survived by her aunt, Marcia, cousins, Sandra and Diane and niece, Mary Kay. She loved golfing. No public services....

Louise "Billie" Inez Shook

Louise "Billie" Inez Shook

May 4, 2011

"Billie" Stephens Shook, 83 of Paragould died Wednesday at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Mrs. Shook was a retired federal exployee and a member of the Shiloh United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Jefferson and Hattie Virginia Byrn Stephens; daughter Sandra Faloney; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include her...

Catherine Eleanor Jarvis Moore

Catherine Eleanor Jarvis Moore

April 30, 2011

Catherine Eleanor Jarvis Moore, 73 of Paragould, died Saturday at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. Eleanor was a retired Registered Nurse. She graduated in 1959 from St. Josephs Hospital School of Nursing, worked at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center from 1981-1996. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis...

William Marlynn Bailey

William Marlynn Bailey

April 30, 2011

William Marlynn Bailey, 67 of the Light Community, died Saturday at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. William was an employee of Bailey Lumber Company in Walnut Ridge and was of the Free Will Baptist belief. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Earl and Mary Nelsie Miller Bailey and a brother, J. D. Bailey. Survivors include his...

David W. Blankenship

David W. Blankenship

April 29, 2011

David Wade Blankenship, 86 of Paragould has gone to be with the Lord, Friday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born August 11, 1924 in Delaplaine, AR, the son of the late William and Thalia Blankenship. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Blankenship. He was a member of Grace United General Baptist Church. Survivors include...

Nadine Jenkins

Nadine Jenkins

April 23, 2011

Nora Nadine Jenkins, 76, Paragould, died Saturday, April 23, 2011, at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was a nurse and was one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Nadine was preceded in death by her husband, Willie J Jenkins, parents, Leeander and Margie Irene Shipley, and sister, Patricia Lou Quinn. Survivors include her sister: Phyllis M. Delmont; brothers: Harold L. Shipley,...

Jason Micheal Gramling

Jason Micheal Gramling

April 22, 2011

Jason Micheal Gramling, 37, of Rector, died Friday, April 22, 2011, in Memphis, TN. Jason was born September 28, 1973 in Sikeston, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his father, Terry D. Gramling, Sr., grandparents, William and Verda George and Gene Gramling. Jason was employed by Utility Trailer, a member of Marmaduke First General Baptist Church, an avid outdoorsman...

Earline Dial Mamczur

Earline Dial Mamczur

April 21, 2011

Earline Dial Mamczur, 82 of Southaven, MS, formerly of Paragould, died Thursday in Memphis, TN. Earline was retired from the Memphis City Schools, a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Southaven, MS and a former member of East Side Baptist Church in Paragould. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Mamczur; parents, Earl and Clella Huffine Dial; brother,...

Carlton Leon Stanfill

Carlton Leon Stanfill

April 19, 2011

Carlton "T" Stanfill, 77, of Paragould, went to be with the Lord, April 19, 2011 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mary Jane Stanfill and his brother, Orvil. He was of the Christian faith. He was born June 18, 1933 in Dunklin County, Missouri. He farmed for several years in the...

Mr. Leslie Holcomb

Mr. Leslie Holcomb

April 18, 2011

Leslie Elbert Holcomb, 89, of Cardwell, MO, passed away Monday, April 18, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born March 14, 1922 in Cardwell the son of the late Luther and Ida Toombs Holcomb. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marie Jackson Holcomb, sisters, Bonnie Miller, Lurlie Todd and Alma Jackson, brother, Harold...

Paul Gene Martin

Paul Gene Martin

April 17, 2011

Paul Gene Martin, 86, of Paragould, died Sunday, at his home. He was born September 5, 1924 in Red Onion, Missouri the son of the late George and Mary Howard Martin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dortha Jean Martin and granddaughter, Melissa. He was of Church of Christ belief and retired from Emerson Electric Company. Survivors...

Lonnie Gerald Wilson

Lonnie Gerald Wilson

April 17, 2011

Lonnie Gerald Wilson, 84 of Paragould died Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Lonnie was the owner/operator of Osie’s Drive In and a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he was a deacon for over 20 years. Lonnie was a very dedicated man, loved his church and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Kate Lipe...

Violet Mae Garner

Violet Mae Garner

April 14, 2011

Violet Mae Barnhill Garner, 85, Pocahontas, died Thursday at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab. She was born August 11, 1925 in Paragould the daughter of the late Houston "H. A." and Dora Barnes Barnhill. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James J. Garner, infant daughter, Rebecca Garner, brothers, Roy, Olen and Harold. She is survived by her...

Jesse H. Jernigan

Jesse H. Jernigan

April 13, 2011

Jesse H. Jerningan, 83, was born November 23, 1927 in Paragould and passed away April 13, 2011 in Oklahoma. His first love was aviation. His first flight was June 25, 1944 and first solo flight was November 6, 1944 at the age of 16 at Detroit City airport. His last flight was March 1, 2011 from Gundys Airport in Owasso,...

Jack D. Mckelvey

Jack D. Mckelvey

April 11, 2011

Jack D. McKelvey, 58, Paragould, died Monday, April 11, 2011, in Corning. He was born April 25, 1952 in Greene County the son of Barbara Jean Smith McKelvey and the late Earl McKelvey. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Aaron Barnhardt. Jack loved drag racing and has many friends throughout the racing community. He also played semi-pro...

Judith Bolick

Judith Bolick

April 11, 2011

Judith Cheryl Bolick, 66, of Marmaduke, died Monday, April 11, 2011, in Rector. Judith was born April 24, 1944 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Judith loved reading, bowling and was a retired legal secretary. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband; James Bolick of the home; daughter: Shannon Muscat of Tujunga, CA; mother: Delphia Neely...

Edith Marie Friar

Edith Marie Friar

April 8, 2011

Edith Marie Friar, 89, of Paragould, died Friday, April 8, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born April 10, 1920 the daughter the late William Monroe "Mon" and Minnie Russom Grooms. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Paul Friar, sons, Johnny Earl and J.W. Friar and James Henry Butler, sisters, Bessie Wren, Mable Smith,...

Jackie T. Roy

Jackie T. Roy

April 5, 2011

Jackie T. Roy, 77, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at his home. Jackie was born October 12, 1933 in Paragould the son of the late Jess and Daisey Roy. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Melba Roy. He was a graduate of Oak Grove High School in 1954. Jackie spent many years in Rockford, Illinois and was...

Garlon M. Hays

Garlon M. Hays

April 2, 2011

Garlon M. Hays, 74, of Atoka, TN, formerly of Paragould, died Saturday at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis. Garlon was a retired cabinet builder and a former employee of Firestone Tire & Rubber in Memphis and of the Nazarene belief. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Charlie and Elva Grooms Hays. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Hays...

Maudie E. Cook

Maudie E. Cook

March 31, 2011

Maudie Eather Say Cook, known to most as Grandma Cook or “Saint Maudie,” left this world to join her Savior in heaven on Thursday night, March 31, 2011. She was born on February 12, 1917, in Alton, Missouri, to John Blake Say and Laura Melissa Risenhoover Say. Maudie was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, two sons, Clyde Alfred...