Obituaries
Patricia N Sims
May 25, 2019
Patricia Sims passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Green House Cottages of Belle Meade at the age of 82 years after a 22 year battle with cancers. Pat was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 11, 1937. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Olive (Merrill) Nash. She graduated from Bolton High School, Alexandria...
Pete Silas Black Iii
May 19, 2019
Peter Silas Black III died Sunday at his residence. Pete was a Customer Service Representative for Teleflora for 14 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter Silas Black Jr. and wife Maxine Bone Black. Survivors include his wife, Linda Black of the Home; daughters, Sally (Jeremy) Ewing...
Chelsea Leshae Hearn-Russom
May 16, 2019
Chelsea Leshae Hearn-Russom, 27, passed away Thursday at St.Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was a homemaker and enjoyed listening to music, being outdoors, and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her mother, Melissa Busby; grandfathers, David Williams and Elmon Busby; and uncles, Tony White and Jerry Don Busby. Survivors include her husband, Craig Russom,...
Matha Jane Morrow
May 15, 2019
Matha Jane (Davis) Morrow was born on March 31, 1933 in Beech Grove, Arkansas to Thomas and Stella Davis. She was the 9th of 10 children. She lived on her family’s farm until she graduated from Delaplaine High School as Salutatorian of her class. While she was in school Jane was an excellent student and also played on the girl’s...
Nellie Virginia Riggsbee
May 15, 2019
Ms Nellie Virginia Riggsbee, 86 of Paragould passed away Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Hospital. She was born in Greene County and was retired from Emerson Electric Assembly department. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She was the daughter of the late C. A. and Mary Alma Marshall West. Ms Riggsbee was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathy Michaud; sisters,...
Vivian Pickens
May 13, 2019
Vivian Maxine Pickens, 89 of Paragould died Monday at Lexington Place Healthcare in Jonesboro. She was retired from Monroe Auto Equipment and was a member of Paragould Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Mary Price Johnson, husband, Doyce Pickens, brother, Von Rae Johnson, sisters, Reba Boozer and Charlcie Pillow. Survivors include her daughter,...
Andy Blake Rylant
May 12, 2019
Andy Blake Rylant, of Paragould, devoted father, son, brother,and friend, passed away on Sunday, May 12th, 2019 at the age of 58. He was a 1978 graduate of Greene County Tech. He made a living as a skilled machinist and welder for many years and later worked as a part of the family business. Andy always had a generous and...
Mary Elizabeth Monteith Collier Buck
May 12, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Monteith Collier Buck 1922 - 2019 Mary Elizabeth Monteith Collier Buck was born on August 2, 1922 to Herbert and Vera Monteith and died on May 12, 2019. Affectionately known by many as, “Moo,” she was a great woman, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, friend, teacher, and born again Christian. She leaves behind her children Peggy Collier and...
Phyllis Anne Gregory
May 10, 2019
Phyllis Anne Gregory, 71 of Paragould, died Friday at her daughter’s residence. She was of the Church of Christ belief and was a Caregiver. She was preceded in death by her father Kenneth Mahan and her bonus Mom, Betty Mahan, step-father Bryce Dollins, mother, Phyllis Jean Dollins and grandparents ,Leonard and Itell Metheny. Anne’s hobbies were line dancing, her pets...
Stanley Michael Boyd
May 9, 2019
Stanley Michael Boyd, 54, of Paragould passed away Thursday at his residence. He was born in Paragould and was a lifetime resident of Paragould. He enjoyed raising fighting chickens and pit bulls and was of the baptist faith. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Patsy and DeWayne Jones of Paragould; 2 sons, Joe Boyd and Josh Boyd of...
Sylvia Violet Foster
May 9, 2019
Sylvia Violet Foster, 94, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Alex and Mary Peckenpaw Mitchell. She was a homemaker and enjoyed landscaping and gardening in her free time. Sylvia was a member of Lake Shore Church of Christ in Holland, Michigan. She was also preceded in death by her...
Gerald "Max" Sims
May 1, 2019
Gerald "Max" Sims, Sr., 78, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was the son of the late G.C. and Virgie Sims. He was a District Manager for Dodger Dog, a manager at Fred's, and retired from Monroe. In his free time, he enjoyed politics and traveling. He is also preceded in death by an infant...
Virginia Louise Wood Herget
April 30, 2019
Virginia Louise Wood Herget, 93, of Paragould, died on Tuesday at her residence. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was a part of the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Auxiliary where she was past president and coordinator of the Critical Care Unit volunteers. She served on the Board of Directors of Paragould Country Club and was a...
William Lonnie Austin
April 28, 2019
William Lonnie Austin, 80 of Paragould, died on April 28, 2019, at Health Park Medical Center in Fort Meyers, FL. He was retired as owner and operator of Austin RV Sales and a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Austin was preceded in death by his parents, Raymon and Annie Weaver Austin, 1 brother and sister. Survivors include his...
Opal Bernice Mullins
April 27, 2019
Opal Bernice Mullins, 88 of Paragould, died Saturday at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro. Opal was retired from Emerson Electric and was a member of Life Bridge Christian Center in Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Mullins; parents, Albert and Lora Knight Nelson and a granddaughter, Tonya Phelps. Opal enjoyed planting flowers, sewing and most of all...
Karon June Straub
April 25, 2019
Karon “Kay” June Moss Straub, 80, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, April 25, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, AR. She was a dedicated wife and mother. She was an avid reader, loved crossword puzzles and cherished spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Vestle Clark Moss and siblings Marion Moss, James Moss,...
Anthony Eaton
April 23, 2019
Anthony Gale Eaton, 76 of Paragould, died on Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Anthony was a Factory Machinist and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thurman and Frances Hefner Eaton; brothers, J.T. and Travis Eaton. Survivors include sisters, Sharon Mays of Bella Vista, Sue Thurman of Paragould, Loyce Saylor of...
Eva Faye Wright
April 17, 2019
Eva Meacham Wright was born October 27, 1925 in Monette, Arkansas to James Thomas Meacham and Ethel Winifred (Hamilton) Meacham. She was one of nine children. Eva passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 93. She married Samuel John Wright, November 27, 1943. She was certified to teach during WWII...
Opal Louise Wenning
April 16, 2019
Opal Louise Wenning 88 of Paragould, died on Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was retired from Emerson Electric and of the Baptist belief. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Wenning; parents Ell McMillon and Mary Ritzmon; sisters, Shirly Adams, Demonra Gene McMillon and Cora Maye McMillon. Survivors include daughters, Linda Wenning, Suzann Wenning, and Rosemary...
Brenda Margaritte Barker
April 15, 2019
Brenda Margaritte Barker, 53, of Paragould, passed away Monday in Monticello, Mississippi. She was the daughter of the late Goldie Mae and Edgar Wilson, Jr. In her free time she enjoyed coloring and drawing. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Ray Israel. Survivors include her son, Justin Darby, of Paragould; sisters, Elaine Bova (Tom), of Union, Missouri,...
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