Obituaries

Frank H. Ashby, Sr.

Frank H. Ashby, Sr.

July 10, 2010

Frank H. Ashby , Sr., 88, of Paragould, formerly of Blytheville, died Saturday, July 10, 2010, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born October 17, 1921 in Rosa, Arkansas the son of the late W.E. and Annie Lee Harmon Ashby. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, L.K. and Bob Ashby and sister, Mae Burks....

Melissa Raye Becton

Melissa Raye Becton

July 10, 2010

Melissa Raye Becton, 54, of Paragould, formerly of Rogers, died Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born May 5, 1956 in Malvern, Arkansas. She was a graduate of U.A.L.R., registered nurse, enterostomal therapist and licensed real estate agent. She was a member of the Women's Council of Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, graduate of...

Mary Genevieve Holloway

Mary Genevieve Holloway

July 8, 2010

Mary "Genevieve" Holloway, 85, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2010 in Sherman, Texas. She was a long time member of 2nd & Walnut Church of Christ. She worked many years at Paragould Methodist Hospital and after retirement, continued to spread her love and friendship by delivering for Meals on Wheels. She was preceded in death by...

Manuel Hammon

Manuel Hammon

July 6, 2010

Manuel Tenyson Hammon, age 68, of Paragould, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in Paragould. He was born March 21, 1942 in Greene County. Manuel was owner and operator of Skaggs TV and Music. He served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He loved music and was a member of Sugarcreek Band. He is survived by his father,...

Donna Louise Wells

Donna Louise Wells

July 6, 2010

Donna Louise Wells, 71, of Paragould, died Tuesday, July 6, at her home. She was born January 19, 1939 in Paragould the daughter of the late Donald C. and Carrie Louella Daughtry Herren. Donna was a homemaker, and an active member of East Side Baptist Church, where she led the Ladies Prayer Group and taught Sunday School for many years....

Charlotte Rae Faulkner

Charlotte Rae Faulkner

June 29, 2010

Charlotte Rae Faulkner, 63, Beech Grove, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at her residence. She was born May 22, 1947 in Paragould. She was preceded in death by her parents, O. A. Blanton and Mozelle (Harris) Blanton. She was an Admissions Clerk at AMMC for 23 years upon retiring. She is survived by her husband: Rod Faulkner, of the home;...

Charles Robert Albrecht

Charles Robert Albrecht

June 26, 2010

Charles Robert Albrecht, Jr., 47, of Paragould, died Saturday, June 26, 2010, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born May 6, 1963 in Wisconsin. Charles was employed by ARI. He is survived by his wife: Sandra Albrecht, of the home; daughter: Shelly Elizabeth Albrecht of Memphis, TN; son: Charles Robert Albrecht, III. of Paragould; mother, Pearl Sarah Elizabeth...

Mary Bell Grooms

Mary Bell Grooms

June 25, 2010

Mary Bell Grooms, 80, of Oak Grove Heights, died Friday, June 25, 2010, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She was born May 14, 1930 in Greene County Arkansas the daughter of the late Oscar and Pearl Roswell Kappelman. She was also preceded in death by her son, Douglas O. Grooms, brothers, Cleo, O.H. and O'Dell Kappelman, and sister,...

Carol Lee Allen

Carol Lee Allen

June 22, 2010

Carol Lee Allen, 71, passed away on June 22, 2010 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice Center in Jonesboro, AR Carol was born to Harold and Doris Marshall in Lynn, MA on August 8, 1938. She loved her family, pets, movies and novels. She was formerly employed with Monroe Auto Equipment. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Holloway...

Elda Mae Gaines Carter

Elda Mae Gaines Carter

June 20, 2010

Elda Mae (Gaines)Carter, 80, Paragould, died Sunday, June 20, 2010, at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born August 25, 1929 in Bedford, Indiana the daughter of the late Jesse and Sylvia Fountain Gaines. She was also preceded in death by her granson, Joshua L. Carter, sister, Ethel Wampler, brother, Paul Gaines, nephews, Danny Gaines and Howard Hanley....

Dene Grimes

Dene Grimes

June 18, 2010

Dene G. Grimes, 80 of Paragould died Friday at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett. He was retired from the U.S. Army and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isom Thomas and Mary Naomi Woods Grimes; son, Frank Grimes; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include his wife, Gisela of the home; daughters,...

Carolyn Jean French

Carolyn Jean French

June 16, 2010

Carolyn Jean French, 65 of Paragould went to be with the Lord on Wednesday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born May 18, 1945, in Beech Grove. Carolyn was the daughter of Fred and Lucille Irvin Nolen. She was a member of the Center Hill Church of Christ and was an outreach person with Brad at Pocahontas....

Mary Ellen (Waters) Yarbrough

Mary Ellen (Waters) Yarbrough

June 14, 2010

Mary Ellen Waters Yarbrough, 85, Paragould, died Monday, June 14, at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born November 14, 1924 in Greene County the daughter of the late Jasper Jefferson and Laura Ann Tucker Waters. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Russell Cleveland "Cleve" Yarbrough, brothers, Forrest Waters, Thomas William...

Sally Ann Vaughn

Sally Ann Vaughn

June 12, 2010

Sally Ann Vaughan, 37 of Lafe died Saturday at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Sally was an employee of World Color in Jonesboro and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Lamar Burge. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Vaughan of the home; daughter, Katie Vaughan of Lafe; father and stepmother, Basil and Carol Burge...

Ruby Evelyn Boyd

Ruby Evelyn Boyd

June 8, 2010

Ruby Boyd, 87, of Paragould, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was retired from Arkansas Methodist Medical Center and a charter member of West View Baptist Church. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest and Mary Evans; daughter, Freda Boyd; grandson, Jason Boyd; brother, Glen Evans; and sisters, Marie Bateman...

P. T. Meredith

P. T. Meredith

June 5, 2010

P.T. Meredith, 88 of Delaplaine died Saturday at the Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. P.T. was a farmer in the Delaplaine community. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fayetta Collins Meredith; parents, Plummer and Emiline Edwards Meredith; daughter, Nancy Sue Meredith; sisters, Maude Stevens, Caroline McKillips, Orah McElhaney; brother, James Willie Meredith. Survivors include son & daughter-in-law,...

Leona Marie Holcomb

Leona Marie Holcomb

June 3, 2010

Leona Marie Holcomb, 86, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010 at The Woods of Monticello in Monticello. She was born February 4, 1924 in Greene County, a daughter of Roy Hooker and Gertie Hooker Dowler. Among family and friends preceding her in death was her husband of 60 years, James Holcomb, and a beloved grandson, Shane Holcomb. Survivors...

Imogene Pearl Pillow

Imogene Pearl Pillow

June 3, 2010

Imogene Pearl Pillow, 87 of Paragould died Thursday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Imogene was a homemaker and a member of the Brighton Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Addison "C.A." Pillow; parents, Hershel and Ollie Hopper Keelor; son, Kenneth Pillow; 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law Bobby and Judy Pillow,...

William A. Biggs

William A. Biggs

June 2, 2010

William A. Biggs, 87, of Paragould died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center. He was born July 13, 1922 at Senath, Missouri. He is survived by his daughter, Cindy R. Patton and husband Stan of O'Fallon, Missouri and by his son, William R. Biggs and wife Carolyn of Jonesboro; six grandchildren: Cari McKnight and husband Jason,...

Mary Veona Stone

Mary Veona Stone

June 1, 2010

Mary Veona Byrd Stone, 90 of Paragould died Tuesday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Mary was retired from Belks as a buyer in the Children’s Department, owned and operated Don And David Children’s Shop for many years and was of the Full Gospel belief. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ceral Stone, an infant son, a son, Joe...