Obituaries

Nora Dacus

Nora Dacus

January 1, 2011

Nora Demariless Dacus, 94, passed away peacefully at Palms of Pasadena Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. on Saturday to join her beloved husband, Alvin. She is survived by her daughter and husband: Pansy Ruth and Curt Horn Sr. of St. Peters, MO; son and wife: Lanny Ross and Ellen Dacus of St. Petersburg, FL; grandsons and wives: Curt Horn Jr....

Curtis E. Gray

Curtis E. Gray

December 30, 2010

Curtis Eugene Gray, 74, Paragould, died Thursday at his residence. He was born July 31, 1936 in Evening Star, AR the son of the late Clarence William and Frances Matthew Gray. He was also preceded in death by an infant son and infant daughter, brothers, Elzworth, Athern "Red" and Bill Gray, sister, Ellen Gray. He was a factory worker at...

Eddie Brewer

Eddie Brewer

December 28, 2010

Eddie Brewer, 56 of Paragould died Tuesday at his residence. Eddie was a disabled Steel Worker and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Eva Yancey Brewer. Survivors include his wife, Irene Brewer of the home; sons, Bobby and Billy Brewer of Belleville, MI; step-sons, Mike Trowbridge and Mark Mason of Paragould; brother,...

Lora Winnifred White

Lora Winnifred White

December 27, 2010

Lora Winnifred White, 86, formerly of Paragould, died Monday at her residence in Evansville, Indiana. She was born June 25, 1924 in Datto, Arkansas the daughter of the late William Irvin and Mattie E. Breckenridge Mandrell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alfred White, brothers, Kermit and Allen Mandrell. She was a member of Vann Avenue Baptist...

Sarah Louise Macdonald

Sarah Louise Macdonald

December 25, 2010

Sarah Louise MacDonald, 79, resident of Paragould, formerly of Erie, PA, having lived in the Millcreek Township died Saturday at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, TN. She was born November 19, 1931 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Henry A. and Margaret MacLaughlin Young. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers. She was a graduate of...

Ronald Earl Pemberton

Ronald Earl Pemberton

December 24, 2010

Ronald Earl Pemberton, 56 of Paragould died Friday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Ronald was retired from Martin Sprocket and Gear and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Bobby Screeton Pemberton. Survivors include his wife, Linda Pemberton of the home; son, Tony Pemberton of Paragould; step-daughter, Melissa Barlow...

Ethelene Williams Ryan

Ethelene Williams Ryan

December 24, 2010

Ethelene Williams Ryan, 89 of Paragould died Friday at Arkansas Methodist Medial Center. Ethelene was owner and operator of R & M Beauty School and a member of the Rosewood Baptist Church and her special Sunday Day Class the Magnifiers. She was preceded by her husband, Glen Ryan; parents; Jesse "Poppie" and Mattie Robinson Williams; brothers, Vernon, Ezra and Billy...

Kitty Swindle

Kitty Swindle

December 24, 2010

Kitty Swindle, 85 of Paragould died Friday at her residence. Kitty was retired from Emerson Electric and was a member of Walcott Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Swindle; son, Leon Swindle; parents, Hon and Mavis Estelle Cline Myers; sisters, Inetha Chitwood, Meredith Westin; brother, Bud Myers; grandson, Timmy Swindle Survivors include son and daughter-in-law,...

Winfred Dewaine Mcfall

Winfred Dewaine Mcfall

December 21, 2010

Winfred D. McFall, 74 of Paragould died Tuesday at Heritage Gardens of Senath. Winfred was a self-employed carpenter and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents Cardeal and Pearl Magdalene Cole McFall and a brother Cletis McFall; niece, Tammy Edgar and great nephew Lane Winn. Survivors include sisters, Shirlene Bollinger of Paragould, Melba McMillan of...

Helen Ray

Helen Ray

December 20, 2010

Helen Florine Ray, 90, of Paragould, went Home to the Lord, Monday, December 20, 2010. She passed away at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was retired from Shugtown Retirement Home. She was a devoted member of Trinity Full Gospel who loved to go to church and loved to pray! She was born October 26, 1920 in Clarkston, Missouri...

Lorene "Cricket" Ward

Lorene "Cricket" Ward

December 19, 2010

Lorene “Cricket” Ward, 84, formerly of Lafe, passed away December 19, 2010, at the Garden View Care Center in O’Fallon, Missouri. Cricket was born July 11, 1926, the daughter of Osmer and Haydee White. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Monte Kay and Larian Johnson, of Lake St. Louis, MO, one grandson Darin (Denise) Johnson and one step-great...

Bonna Jeane Webbe

Bonna Jeane Webbe

December 9, 2010

Bonna Jeane Webbe, 80, Jonesboro, died Thursday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born March 19, 1930 in Hickory Ridge, AR the daughter of the late John Swain and Nana May Holleman Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James P. Webbe, sister and three brothers. She was a retired bookkeeper...

Wanda Dickinson

Wanda Dickinson

December 8, 2010

Wanda Earlene Dickinson, 83 of Paragould, formerly of Marmaduke, died Tuesday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Wanda was a retired nurse and a member of the Marmaduke United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Wayne Dickinnson; parents, Earl and Mary Pannell Hutcheson; brother Gaylon Hutcheson and grandson, Bradley Dickinson. Survivors inlcude sons and daughters-in-law, Joe...

Janette Laverne Powers

Janette Laverne Powers

December 3, 2010

Janette LaVerne Powers, 68 of Paragould died Thursday as a result of an automobile accident. Janette was a disabled beautician and a member of the 7th & Mueller Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her father, John Homer Spicer. Survivors include daughters, Renee Conway of Piggott, Keetra Janette Carner of Paragould and Tamarah Lee Green of Lawrenceburg,...

Edith Lowanda Hester

Edith Lowanda Hester

December 2, 2010

Edith Lowanda Hester, 89, Paragould, went to her heavenly home on December 2, 2010. She departed this life at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born July 5, 1921 in Piggott, AR, the daughter of the late Jeff and Florence Culpepper. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Tillman; brothers, Jewel, Wilbur, Roy and Donald Culpepper;...

Joseph C. Anderson Jr.

Joseph C. Anderson Jr.

November 27, 2010

Mr. Joseph C. Anderson, Jr., 79, of Paragould died Saturday, November 27, 2010, at his home. Mr. Anderson was retired from Emerson Electric and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was born September 4, 1931 in Paragould the son of the late Joe Caswell and Esta Lee Stuart Anderson. He was also preceded by one brother, Hershel. He is survived by...

Hugh Gordon Williams, Jr.

Hugh Gordon Williams, Jr.

November 26, 2010

Hugh Gordon Williams, Jr., 63 of Paragould died Friday at the VA Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and a Preacher. Hugh was a member of the Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Gordon Williams, Sr., sisters, Sandra Joyce Williams and Rebecca Williams; brother Hugh Allen Williams....

J. M. Crockett

J. M. Crockett

November 26, 2010

J.M. Crockett, 83, of Paragould, died Friday, at Walnut Ridge Nursing Center. J.M. was retired from Emerson Electric Company. The son of the late Clarence and Madalene Crockett, he was also preceded by his daughter, Sharon Walker, and step-son, Bobby Griggs. Survivors include his wife, Stella Crockett, of the home; son, Charles Crockett, of Paragould; brothers, Lee and Joe Crockett,...

Robert Edward Evancik

Robert Edward Evancik

November 22, 2010

Robert Edward "Cigar Bob" Evancik, 84, Paragould, died Monday at his residence. He was born April 14, 1926 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Rudolph and Cecelia Evancik. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Marilyn Sue Dailey. He is survived by his wife, Janet Cline Evancik, of the home. The family will receive friends from 6:00...

Zethel Haller

Zethel Haller

November 22, 2010

Mrs. Zethel Haller, 92, a longtime resident of Lafe, Arkansas, passed from this life on November 22 at ECM Hospital in Florence, Alabama. She was born to the late Albert Thomas and Annie (Textor) Thomas on October 19, 1918. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Killen, Alabama. She is survived by one son, Weldon...