Obituaries

James Harry May

James Harry May

September 7, 2009

James Harry May, 60, of Paragould, died Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. James was employed by Wal-Mart. He was born July 4, 1949 in Rector the son of the late Ira and Ruby Edith May. Survivors include sisters: Carol Smith of Knobel; Betty Green, Donna Parker; brothers: Ira Robert May, John Howard May, all of Paragould, Billy Joe May...

Virginia Peters

Virginia Peters

September 7, 2009

Virginia Mae Peters, 86, of Paragould, died Monday, September 7, 2009 at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. She was born November 11, 1922 to Roy H. and Flossie Mae McCoy Cox in Paragould, Arkansas. She married Religh Roebuck Peters on November 13, 1942. She was retired from Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. She was preceded in death by her...

Jennifer Lucinda Stormes

Jennifer Lucinda Stormes

September 6, 2009

Jennifer Lucinda Stormes, 38 of Paragould died Sunday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center as a result of an accident. Jennifer was a homemaker and of the Church of Christ belief. Jennifer was preceded in death by her Paternal grandparents, Burl and Rosalee Roberson; maternal grandparents, Wain and Ann Shirley; and an uncle Steven Shirley. Survivors include her husband, Rick Stormes...

Billy Freeman Grimes

Billy Freeman Grimes

September 4, 2009

Billy Freeman Grimes, 76 of Paragould died Friday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Billy was retired from L. A. Darling and was a member of Pruett's Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie; parents Isom T. and Mary Wood Grimes; grandson, Jeff Warner; granddaughter, Amy Danielle Pankey; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Survivors include...

Charles Wayne Callahan

Charles Wayne Callahan

September 2, 2009

Charles Wayne Callahan, 58 of Paragould died Wednesday at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 30, 1951 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Dow and Geraldine Callahan. Wayne was retired from Sherwin Williams after 26 years of service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Paragould, Sunday School Teacher and a Deacon. Wayne was...

Rosa A. Mullins

Rosa A. Mullins

September 2, 2009

Rosa Arzetta Mullins, 84, of Paragould, died Wednesday, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was born March 2, 1923 in Evening Shade the daughter of the late George and Nellie Stevens. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Orlan Hyde and Wade Mullins, sons, Wyman and Kenneth Hyde, grandson, Randy Hyde, brothers, Virgil and Luther Stevens, sisters, Ruthie...

Iva Palmer

Iva Palmer

August 31, 2009

Iva Palmer, 90, of Paragould, died Monday in Rector. She was born April 18, 1919 in Peach Orchard the daughter of the late Willie and Amy Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Ewell Palmer, her son, and two brothers. She was of Baptist Belief. Survivors include her nieces and nephews. Friends and family will meet...

Frank Fields

Frank Fields

August 28, 2009

Frank Fields, 78 of Paragould died Friday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Ceneter. Frank was retired from the U.S. Army having served in Korea. He was also a retired truck driver. Frank was of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira R. and Lucille Haag Fields and brother, Charles Fields. Survivors include his wife, Maria Fields...

Debbie Stormes

Debbie Stormes

August 27, 2009

Debbie Stormes, 54 of Paragould went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 27th at her home with her family present. Debbie was born September 23, 1954, in St. Louis, MO to Charles and Clara Stevens. Debbie was a strong Christian and her favorite subject was her Children's Church group at church, where she taught and assisted for several...

Opal Irene Bruce

Opal Irene Bruce

August 25, 2009

Opal Irene Bruce departed this life Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at her home. She entered her life on the 9th day of April, 1924, as Opal Palmer; the daughter of Bill and Louise Palmer of Peach Orchard. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of fifty years, Melvin Bruce; a daughter, Myra West of Paragould, as well...

Gladys Perry

Gladys Perry

August 22, 2009

Gladys G. Douglas Perry, 92, of Bentonville, Arkansas, formerly of Brookland and Paragould, died August 22, 2009. She was born July 3, 1917 in Delaplaine, Arkansas the daughter of the late Arlie and Myrtle McCullar Smith. She is of Assembly of God faith. Gladys is also preceded in death by her first husband, William Douglas; her second husband, Frank Perry;...

Elva Jewel Hays

Elva Jewel Hays

August 22, 2009

Elva Grooms Hays, 90, of Atoka, Tennessee died August 22, 2009 at the Methodist North Hospital in Memphis. She was born in Greene County, Arkansas the daughter of the late William Monroe and Minnie Russom Grooms. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Charlie Hays, two brothers and four sisters. Elva was a retired supervisor of Ely...

John Edwin Dortch

John Edwin Dortch

August 20, 2009

John Edwin Dortch, 62 of Bloomsdale, Missouri died Thursday as a result of an accident. John was a Viet Nam Veteran having served two tours of duty. He was preceded in death by his father, George Powell Dortch. Survivors include sons, John Dortch, Jr of Denver, CO and Corey Dortch of Park Hills, MO; daughters, Shannon Ritzki of Pennsyvania and...

Heather Nicole Dickinson

Heather Nicole Dickinson

August 17, 2009

Heather Nicole Dickinson, 22, of Marmaduke, died Monday, August 17, 2009. Heather was a 2005 graduate of Marmaduke High School and member of the Marmaduke Church Of Christ. Heather had a servant's heart and was an organ and tissue donor. She loved kids, computers, jeep and four wheeler riding and country music concerts. She is survived by her parents: Patrick...

Leo Wayne Jackson

Leo Wayne Jackson

August 16, 2009

Leo Wayne Jackson,82, of Paragould, died Sunday at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born January 27, 1927 in Greene County the son of the late John and Viola Jackson. Leo was also preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Jackson, brother, Wilburn Jackson, grandson, Jeremy Gibson and granddaughter, Tracy Gibson. He was a farmer, member of...

Tonna Jean Miller

Tonna Jean Miller

August 14, 2009

Tonna Jean Miller, nee Caldwell, age 68, died peacefully in her home in Paragould on August 14, 2009. Tonna was born on October 27,1940 in Supply, Ar to the late John and Mildred Caldwell. Tonna was a nurse in the St Louis area until her retirement in 1998. She lived in Tarpon Springs, Fl and Corning, Ar before moving to...

Jerry Wayne Brooks

Jerry Wayne Brooks

August 13, 2009

Jerry Wayne Brooks, 56, of Marmaduke, died Thursday at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Jerry was a general contractor, an Army Veteran, and of Baptist faith. He was born January 24, 1953 in Fowler, California the son of Minnie Marie Richardson Brooks and the late Gilford Arnold Brooks. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Albert and...

Larry Douglas Gibson

Larry Douglas Gibson

August 11, 2009

Larry Douglas Gibson, 67, of Paragould, died Tuesday at his home. He was born July 7, 1942 in Newark, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Gibson, brother, Lindsey Gibson and step brother, R.C. Gibson. Survivors include his wife: Lillie Mae Gibson of the home; mother: Lucille Gibson; sons: Larry Don Gibson, Douglas Wayne Gibson, both of...

Glen Fredrick Evans

Glen Fredrick Evans

August 10, 2009

Glen Fredrick Evans, 85 of Paragould passed from this life on Monday, August 10, 2009. He was born June 16, 1924, in St. Francis, AR. He was retired from the Arkansas Employment Security Division after 21 years of service. He had previously served as Deputy Greene County Clerk for two years, then was elected Greene County Clerk from 1961-1964. His...

Glenn Earl Brown

Glenn Earl Brown

August 9, 2009

Glenn Earl Brown, 74 of Paragould passed away Sunday, August 9, 2009, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.. Glenn was born February 26, 1935, in Greene County and was a retired bottler at Dr. Pepper Bottling Company in Paragould retiring after 49 years. He was of the Baptist faith. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, George and...