Obituaries

Weldon Jetton

Weldon Jetton

May 29, 2010

Weldon Jetton, 86 of Paragould died Saturday at the Phil And Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Weldon was a Farmer and Retired from Emerson Electric and of the Church of Christ belief. He was preceded in death by his parents, Caril and Mary Battenfield Jetton and a son-in-law, David Lee. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Jetton of the home;...

Mary Fleeman Jones

Mary Fleeman Jones

May 27, 2010

Mary Fleeman Jones, 82 of Paragould died Thursday at Belle Meade Nursing Home. Mary was a Homemaker and a member of Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church. She was a hospital Volunteer at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center for 21 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Ruby Marie Tosh Fleeman; a son, Troy Bazzell; brother, Johnny Fleeman...

Flora Virginia "Lyon" Michael

Flora Virginia "Lyon" Michael

May 25, 2010

Flora Virginia "Lyon" Michael, 88, of Paragould, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born June 3, 1921 the daughter of the late James Richard and Sarah Jane Poston Lyon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Jefferson Michael, Sr., daughter Leona J. Simmons, grandson, Michael Todd...

Charles Dortch

Charles Dortch

May 21, 2010

Charles Melvin Dortch, 59, Arnold, MO, died Friday, May 21, 2010, at his home. He was born October 7, 1950 in Lafe, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his father George Dortch and brother, John Dortch. Survivors include his mother, Mary Lou May Dortch, of Arnold; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda & Dennis Dorrell of Saint Peter, MO; several nieces...

Mancefield Barrow

Mancefield Barrow

May 20, 2010

Mancefield Barrow, 93, of Paragould, died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Claiborne Hughes Health Center in Franklin, TN. He was born July 8, 1916 the son of the late Monte and Kate Elizabeth Clements Barrow. He was also preceded in death by his son, Charles Phillip Barrow, wife, Alverda Gibson Barrow, half brother, Charles Northen ; son-in-law: and Raleigh Hinton...

Cora Lee May

Cora Lee May

May 15, 2010

Cora Lee May, 63 of Paragould died Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Cora was disabled and of the Southern Baptist belief. She was preceded in death by her father, John Travis and a grandson, Chance Fields. Survivors include her husband, John May of the home; son, Doug Strickland of Paragould; daughters, Jessica Strickland of Arbyrd, MO and Dana Colton...

Carol Cole

Carol Cole

May 14, 2010

Carol Faye Cole, 70, of Paragould, died Friday, May 14, 2010, at her home. She was born April 8, 1940 in Bells, Tennessee the daughter of the late Finis and Sadie Avery. She was also preceded in death by two sisters. Carol was a homemaker and of Baptist belief. She is survived by her husband, Donald L. Cole, of the...

Hellen Laviona Bateman

Hellen Laviona Bateman

May 12, 2010

Laviona Batemen, 95, of Blytheville, formerly of Marmaduke died Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at the Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Arrangments are incomplete at this time.

Ladonna Ruth Farned

Ladonna Ruth Farned

May 12, 2010

LaDonna Ruth Farned, 76, of Paragould, passed away May 12, 2010 at the Belle Meade Nursing Home. Survivors include her husband, Robert Farned; daughter Connie Smith and her husband Douglas of Paragould; daughter Carrie Bolin and her husband Terry of Oregon; four grandchildren, Karen Toquothty and her husband Arnell of Paragould; Robert Pitts and his wife Julie of Kansas; Nicole...

Jeweline Ruth Nelson Cole

Jeweline Ruth Nelson Cole

May 11, 2010

Jeweline Ruth Nelson Cole of Paragould went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 8:15 am. Jeweline was born on January 1, 1923, in Beech Grove, Arkansas, and the only child to the late Maudie Harvill Nelson and Jim Nelson of Stonewall. Jeweline was a homemaker and dedicated her life to her family. Jeweline is survived...

Jerry W. Yates

Jerry W. Yates

May 10, 2010

Jerry Wayne "J.W." Yates, 78, of Paragould, died Monday, May 10, 2010, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. He was born October 19, 1931, in Beech Grove, Arkansas, the son of the late Oral and Paola Stallcup Yates. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Gail Bowers. Jerry was a retired supervisor from Emerson Electric Company, loved farming, and...

Roberta J. Pemberton

Roberta J. Pemberton

May 10, 2010

Roberta "Bobbie" Pemberton, 79, Paragould, died Monday, May 10, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born June 30, 1930 in St. Charles, Missouri, the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Goforth Screeton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Dee Pemberton, who died fourteen years ago on the date of her death and an...

William Charles Garrett

William Charles Garrett

May 7, 2010

William Charles Garrett, 69 of Marmaduke, died Thursday at Arkansas Methodist Hospital. William was the retired owner and operator of Garrett’s TV and a member of the New Liberty Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Beulah Koonce Garrett. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Garrett of the home; daughters, Belinda Arnold and Tammy Farmer of...

Dallas L. Hyatt

Dallas L. Hyatt

May 6, 2010

Dallas L. Hyatt, 80, of Paragould, went to be with his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on May 6 at 3:00 PM at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was a self employed home builder for many years before he retired. He loved the Senior Bees and went to walk, exercise and fellowship with them four or five days a...

David Edgar Miller

David Edgar Miller

May 1, 2010

David E. Miller, 76 of Robstown, Texas died May 1, 2010, in Robstown, Texas. David was a truck driver and of the Baptist belief. He was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Barbara Swager Miller and a son, Randy Downs. Survivors include daughters, Kathryn George and Karen Nobles of Paragould, Charlotte Bennett of Winona, MS, Brenda Gwynn of...

Jane Justice Giguere

Jane Justice Giguere

May 1, 2010

Jane Justice Giguere, 69, of Paragould died Saturday, May 1, 2010 at her residence. She was born November 23, 1940 in Paragould to Margaret and Wayman Justice. She was a member of First United Methodist Church . Jane was preceded in death by her parents; brother and sister-in-law, David and Pat Justice; grandson, Tyler Giguere; and uncle, David Donaldson. Survivors...

Hester Wayne Petty

Hester Wayne Petty

April 29, 2010

Hester W. Petty, 84 of Paragould was called home to be with her Lord on Thursday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born December 27, 1925, and was raised in Cardwell, Missouri. She was a resident of Sunshine Manor Retirement Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Petty; parents, George and Mary Sissom; daughter,...

Carrie Irene Perry

Carrie Irene Perry

April 26, 2010

Carrie Irene Perry, 92, of Light, died Monday, April 26, 2010, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was a homemaker and wife. She volunteered at Community Center at Light, sewed and was a member of Light Baptist Church. She was born September 17, 1917 in Lawrence County, Arkansas the daughter of the late Nicholas and Rachel Agnes Smith...

Glenda D. Kaminer

Glenda D. Kaminer

April 24, 2010

Glenda Kaminer, 82 of Paragould died on Saturday at her residence. She was born on April 11, 1928, to Marvin and Bessie Hester Swink. Glenda married Burlis Kaminer on October 13, 1948, moved to Michigan in 1952 for Burlis to go to work at Buick. After Burlis retired the family moved back to Arkansas in June 1982. Glenda was a...

Candy Lee Edwards-Warner

Candy Lee Edwards-Warner

April 19, 2010

Candy Lee Edwards-Warner, 27, of Paragould, died Monday, April 19, at The Med in Memphis, TN. She was born August 2, 1982 in Webster, Texas. Candy was a customer service representative at Teleflora, loved fishing, camping and watching Nascar racing. Her husband, Dennis Warner and her grandmother, Ruby, preceded her in death. Survivors include her parents: Edwin and Connie Edwards...