Obituaries

Emma Nell Witt

Emma Nell Witt

March 16, 2010

Emma Nell “Emmy” Witt of Paragould died Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Emmy was a retired P.E. Teacherm Choral Director, Cheerleader Sponsor and producer of Homecoming at Paragould High School for many years and was Choir Director at First United Methodist Church for 25 years. Emmy was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Cora Rains Witt; sister...

Dorothy Rose Frost

Dorothy Rose Frost

March 15, 2010

Dorothy Rose Frost, 74, of Paragould, died Monday at her residence. Dorothy was a homemaker and of the Lutheran belief. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Frost; parents, Joseph R. and Anna Marie Gerath Back. Survivors include daughters, Anna Anderson and Brenda Hartley of Paragould, Bobbie Fresen of Truman, AR and Cathy Walker of Caraway, AR;...

David Paul Combs

David Paul Combs

March 15, 2010

Mr. David Combs, 69, died Monday, at his home in Cherokee Village. He was born May 31, 1940 in Oregon County, Missouri the son of the late Wellie and Larona Farrow Combs. He was also preceded in death his brothers, James Lee, Herb, and Bob Combs. Mr. Combs was a member of Crossroads Community Church. Survivors include his wife: Imogene...

Scottie Joe Risinger

Scottie Joe Risinger

March 12, 2010

Scottie Jomel Risinger, 52, went to rest with his mother and father on March 12, 2010. He was born June 12, 1957 to the late Melvin and Edwina Risinger. He was retired after 33 years of being a faithful employee of General Motors. He is survived by his older brother, Rookie, of Fenton, Michigan; younger sister, Stacey of Oakland, Kentucky;...

Barbara Jean May

Barbara Jean May

March 11, 2010

Barbara J. (Boggs) May, born July 2, 1935, to Floyd and Alta Climer Boggs went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 11, 2010, in Little Rock, AR. She resided in Paragould and was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Maranda Alvena Williams

Maranda Alvena Williams

March 10, 2010

Maranda Alvena Williams, 85 of Paragould died Wednesday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Alvena was retired from McDonald Douglas in St. Louis and was a member of the Grace United General Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon L. Williams; son, Ricky Williams; parents, Charlie and Hazel Buck McCullar; 5 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include...

Eunice E. Rankin

Eunice E. Rankin

March 9, 2010

Miss Eunice E. Rankin, 92, of Paragould died Tuesday at the Belle-Meade Nursing Home in Paragould. She was a retired school teacher. Miss Rankin is survived by a brother, Ray Rankin and his wife Mary of Paragould, AR and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday March 11, at the Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould...

Billy Wayne Langston

Billy Wayne Langston

March 5, 2010

Mr. Billy Wayne Langston, 68, of Cardwell, died Friday at his residence. He was retired from Parker Hannifin in Kennett. He was married on February 19, 1962, to Gearldean Travis. Billy was the son of the late Edward and Sybil Whitlock Langston. He was also preceded in death by a son, Billy Edward Langston. Mr. Langston was survived by his...

Stanley Ray Weatherford

Stanley Ray Weatherford

February 28, 2010

Stanley Ray Weatherford, 54, of Paragould died Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Stanley worked at Monroe Auto and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Ray Weatherford. Survivors include his wife, Gayla Weatherford of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Carla Weatherford and Corey and Amanda Weatherford all...

Lucille Elizabeth Tucker

Lucille Elizabeth Tucker

February 27, 2010

Lucille Elizabeth Tucker, 87, of Paragould died Saturday at her residence. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist belief. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, William W. “Bill” Tucker, parents, Albert and Necie Bullinger; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Survivors include a son, Murle Tucker of Paragould; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Jerry Eaton of Paragould; grandson,...

Barbara B. Oden

Barbara B. Oden

February 26, 2010

Barbara Oden of Paragould, Arkansas, joined our Heavenly Father on February 26, 2010 at 3:30 pm at Methodist University Hospital due to a short, unexpected illness. She was born June 11, 1964 to her surviving mother, Rose Ann Andis. She is also survived by her eight sisters: Leatha Johnson, Jackie Blasdale, Nora Reed, Theresa Miller, Marcia Dillon, Debbie Weaver, Becky...

Tommy Lynn Shirley

Tommy Lynn Shirley

February 22, 2010

Tommy Lynn Shirley, 35, of Paragould, passed Monday, February 22, 2010. He was born December 14, 1974 to Larry and Reba Martin Shirley. He was an employee of Martin Sprocket & Gear as a machinist for 16 years. Tommy was a member of Paragould Church Of God and loved hunting and camping. He is survived by his wife: Krissy Parson...

Louis Audell "Red" Ashcraft

Louis Audell "Red" Ashcraft

February 20, 2010

Louis Audell "Red" Ashcraft , 66, of Paragould, went to Heaven Saturday, February 20, 2010, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born January 16, 1944 in Parkin, Arkansas the son of the late Odie and Mattie Acuff Ashcraft. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Lynn Ashcraft, mother and father-in-law, Reverend...

Henry Joseph "Bud" Schmuecker

Henry Joseph "Bud" Schmuecker

February 19, 2010

Henry Joseph "Bud" Schmuecker, 88, of Paragould, died Friday, February 19, 2010, at Heritage Gardens of Senath in Senath, MO. Bud was born June 20, 1921 in Paragould the son of the late Leo Joseph and Theresa Marie Peters Schmuecker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Hendrix Schmuecker, sister, Marie Dickson, and brother, Leo Schmuecker. Bud...

Geneva Hyde

Geneva Hyde

February 19, 2010

Geneva Reece Hyde, 79, of Paragould died Friday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy Hyde; parents, Jim and Sally Lenderman Reece; and two grandchildren, Amy Stone and Huston Andis. She leaves behind nine children: Sharon Couch, Glen Andis, Ricky Hyde all of Paragould, Evah Highfill of Hardy, Julie Montgomery of Trumann,...

Thelma Louise Dishong

Thelma Louise Dishong

February 18, 2010

Thelma Louise Dishong, 82, of Paragould, died Thursday, February 18, 2010, at her home. She was born April 10, 1927 in Indian Mound, Tennessee the daughter of the late Sherman and Daisy Dennis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lee Daniel Dishong, four brothers, Frazier, Ed, Levi and Gordon Dennis, two sisters, Hattie Trump and Catherine Holiday....

Dorothy Babb

Dorothy Babb

February 17, 2010

Dorothy , aka “Nonnie”, beloved mother of Johnny Lee Dillard , Jackie (Dillard) Quinn, Lee Dillard, Loren Babb, and Sandy (Babb) Brewer, and adopted daughter, Annette Rucker; siblings, David, Bobby, Jimmy, Henrietta, Nellie, Patsy, Catherine, Pansy, Paul and Wanda; grandmother of 16, great grandmother of 15, adored sister, aunt, friend and teacher died on Feburary 17th, at the age of...

Marcella Coleman

Marcella Coleman

February 17, 2010

Marcella Coleman, 74 of Paragould, died Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Mrs. Coleman was an active member of Bethel Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Douglas Coleman. She was also preceded by her parents, two brothers and one daughter-in-law. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Gary and Belinda Coleman and...

Wendell William Vincent

Wendell William Vincent

February 16, 2010

Wendell William Vincent, 57, of Paragould died Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Wendell was a factory worker at Anchor Packaging and Emerson Electric. He was preceded in death by his father, A.W. Vincent and brother Delbert Wayne Vincent. Survivors include his fiance’ Clara Delagarza of Paragould; Daughters and son-in-law, Nikki and Mike Flynn and Wendy Vincent of Michigan; step-sons,...

Ruth Ernestine Everett

Ruth Ernestine Everett

February 15, 2010

We are sorry, yet rejoice to inform you for the earthly departure and heavenly arrival of our mother Ruth E. Everett, age 86, of Paragould. She took the 9:00 AM flight, Monday, February 15, 2010, from her home. Take off was smooth after 86 years. There were often layovers at various terminals in her life, but mom never complained. She...