Obituaries

Mabel Pauline Davis

Mabel Pauline Davis

November 9, 2009

Mabel Pauline Davis, (Aunt Mae Mae), age 102, passed away at 11:12 on Monday morning, November 9, 2009, at Brookstone Assisted Living facility in Harrisburg, Illinois. Mabel was the oldest resident of Brookstone and had lived there since March 17, 2006, when she moved in after having resided several years at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Galatia, IL. Mabel...

Freada Eloise Boggs Williams

Freada Eloise Boggs Williams

November 9, 2009

Freada Eloise Boggs Williams, 93, of Paragould, died Monday, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late W.A. and Nancy Parr. Mrs. Williams was also preceded in death by her husbands, Ellis Boggs and Homer Williams. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law: Barry...

Verna Lee Dowler

Verna Lee Dowler

November 8, 2009

Verna Lee Dowler, 58 of Paragould died on Sunday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Verna was a homemaker and a member of the Gainesville Church of Christ. Verna was preceded in death by her mother, Georgia Gonser Dowler and sister, Gail Parcher. Survivors include son, Aaron Page of Paragould; daughters, Corrina Miller of Paragould and Donya Page of Owosso, MI;...

Beasley William

Beasley William

November 6, 2009

William Jay (Bill) Beasley, 45, of Paragould, finally found peace Friday, November 6, 2009. All that knew him loved him very much. He was very kind, gentle and meek. He loved his family and friends and was loved by them. Billy was a member of Third Avenue Baptist Church. Bill was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sterlean and James...

Golvia Louise Roberts

Golvia Louise Roberts

November 5, 2009

Golvia Louise Roberts, 80, Troy, Missouri, formerly of Paragould, died Thursday in Chesterfield, Mo. Louise was a retired seamstress from Bobbin-a-long Garment Factory in Elsberry, Mo. and was Church of Christ. She was born October 25, 1929 in Beech Grove, Arkansas the daughter of the late William E. and Martha Frances Owen Breckenridge. She was also preceded by her husband,...

Phil Roush

Phil Roush

November 4, 2009

Phinis Philemon Roush, 55 of Lafe, AR died Wednesday at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Phil worked as a maintenance man and electrician at Monroe Auto. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Phil was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Roush; father, Charles Roush; and mother-in-law, Rose Mary Gerdes. Survivors include his daughters, Ashley Reed of...

Cecil Lloyd Ragsdell, Sr.

Cecil Lloyd Ragsdell, Sr.

November 2, 2009

Cecil Lloyd Ragsdell, Sr., 77 of Paragould lost his battle with cancer and went home to be with the Lord on Monday at his residence. Cecil was a retired car dealer and a member of the Stanford Baptist Church. Cecil served in the Army as a Military Policeman in the narcotics Division. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Vaudean May Pillow

Vaudean May Pillow

November 1, 2009

Vaudean May Pillow, 89 of Paragould died Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Pillow, parents, Herschel and Ollie Hopper Keelor; sons Lester and Ralph Pillow; grandson, Jeremy Pillow; sisters, Alberta, Lucille and Laura Lee and brothers, Tom and Ben...

Ernst Max Steyer

Ernst Max Steyer

October 29, 2009

Ernst Max Steyer, 81 of Lafe died Thursday at his residence. Ernst was a factory worker having worked at Peerless, Darling and Tool Specialty. He was probably best known for being a greeter at Wal-Mart. He was a faithful member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church and was in the Army Air Corp, post WWII. He was preceded in death...

Cody Wayne Shopher

Cody Wayne Shopher

October 27, 2009

Cody Wayne Shopher, 22 of Paragould died on Tuesday at UAMS in Little Rock. Cody was a cook at Chili’s, Fenders and Brick Oven Pizza and was a member of the Southside Community Church. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Diane and Barry Self of Paragould; father Marlon Wayne Shopher of Bradford, AR; brothers, Joshua Marlon Shopher of Paragould and...

Marilyn Katina Chamberlain

Marilyn Katina Chamberlain

October 24, 2009

Marilyn Katina Chamberlain, 66 of Paragould died Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Marilyn was retired from Paragould Nursing Center and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah 's Witnesses. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents Alonzo and Marie Walker Russell and 4 siblings. She is survived by her husband, Jacob H. Chamberlain of the home; sons,...

Sally Proctor Rowe

Sally Proctor Rowe

October 21, 2009

Sally Proctor Rowe, 78, of Paragould, died Wednesday at her home. She was born in Caldwell, Arkansas the daughter of the late Guy and Claudia Lindsey Proctor. She was a homemaker and of Baptist belief. Survivors include her husband, James Rowe, of the home; daughters and sons-in-law: Paula and Bobby Henderson of Alba, Texas, Lindsey Parten of Paragould, Rebecca and...

Donald "Don" Rex Boling

Donald "Don" Rex Boling

October 20, 2009

Donald Boling, 63, Paragould, died Tuesday, at home. He was born in Dixie, a mechanic, and previously attended Trinity Baptist Church. Preceded him in death: Mother, Mildred Boling and granddaughter. Survivors include children: Amanda(Edinburg, TX), Ted(Jonesboro), Marty, and Rickey Boling, Paul Longway(Michigan); father: Ganes Boling; ex-wife: Sheila May Boling; brothers: Robert, Roger, Ray (all Paragould) and Kenny Boling (Kentucky) and...

Jewel Kitrel

Jewel Kitrel

October 19, 2009

Jewel Kitrel, 92 of Lafe died Monday in Pocahontas. Jewel was an Ordained Minister of the Assembly of God.. Visitation Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday at Heath Colonial Chapel with Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.

Thelma Pickney

Thelma Pickney

October 18, 2009

Thelma Pickney, 84 of Paragould died Sunday at her residence. She was a member of the 7th and Mueller Church of Christ. Thelma was preceded in death by her devoted husband, George Pickney; son Larry; parents, Clifford and Della Howard; sister, Barbara Stevens; and brother, Charlie Howard. Survivors include daughters, Judy and Nancy Pickney of Hot Springs; son and daughter-in-law,...

Wanda Glenn Locke

Wanda Glenn Locke

October 9, 2009

Wanda G. Locke, of Kirkland, Washington,was called home to the Lord on October 9, 2009. Wanda was born to Effie and William Houston on July 18, 1924 in Marmaduke, Arkansas. After high school, she was a teacher for the Greene County School District in Marmaduke. Her only son Bobby Lynn was born there in 1943. She and her husband Floyd...

Ray Thomason

Ray Thomason

October 8, 2009

Melton "Ray" Thomason went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2009. Ray was born on September 27, 1944 in Greene County, AR. He came to know Christ as his personal Saviour at Calvary Full Gospel Church in Cardwell, MO and continued his faith attending Brown's Chapel Baptist Church. He was 65 years old. Ray was preceded in...

Genavie Mikel

Genavie Mikel

October 5, 2009

Genavie Mikel, 77 of Paragould died Monday at her residence. Genavie was a retired telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and a member of the Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church. Genavie was preceded in death by her husband Russell Mikel and sister. Glenavie Farley as well as her parents, Alvin E. and Lucie Cothren Gwyn. Survivors include sons and...

Clyde Almer Mcfarland

Clyde Almer Mcfarland

September 30, 2009

Clyde Almer McFarland, 94 of Paragould died Friday at Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett, MO. Clyde was a truck driver for a transport service, worked for F. W. Woolworth store in the maintenance department. He was a member of the Grace United General Baptist Church and attended East Side Baptist Church. Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, Henry...

Scott Joe Williams

Scott Joe Williams

September 29, 2009

Scott Joe Williams, 44, of Paragould died Tuesday, September 29, 2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Williams was a construction worker, loved hunting and playing golf. He was born August 10, 1965 in Rockford, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his father, Dewey Franklin Williams and brother, Derek Williams. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Williams, of the home; daughters,Tiffany...