Obituaries

Terry Lee Staires

Terry Lee Staires

March 12, 2018

Terry Lee Staires, 58, of Marmaduke, passed away Monday in Memphis. He loved to hunt and fish. Terry was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Staires; brother, Ernie Staires; and sister-in-law, Pam Staires. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Staires; children, Craig (Jennifer) Staires, Laurie (Eric) Bailey, Jarrod Fields, and Sara (Keridon) McDonald; mother, Georgia Staires; brothers, Tony Staires and...

Herman Rodney Jackson

Herman Rodney Jackson

March 11, 2018

Herman Rodney Jackson, 59, of Marmaduke, passed away Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born in Gideon, Missouri and was a retired Safety Manager for SRT Manufacturing. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Herman was the son of John Henry Spears and the late Dora Ford VanHuss. He was also preceded in death by his...

Georgia  Ethel Beasley

Georgia Ethel Beasley

March 8, 2018

Georgia Ethel Beasley, 83, of Paragould, died Thursday at her son’s residence. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church at Paragould. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, R.B and Thelma Thomason Morgan; husband, Aubrey R. Beasley; sister, Fayrene Zaphe. Survivors include her sons, Buck Beasley and Gary (Donnie) Beasley of Paragould; daughter, Barbara Hyten of...

Deronda Marie Predeau

Deronda Marie Predeau

March 7, 2018

Deronda Marie Predeau, 57, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday in Memphis. She was the daughter of the late Rosalind Webber and Rolyn Dwane Williams. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Dean Williams; aunt, Barbara Sawaya; and sister-in-law, Dyann Williams. Survivors include children, Cassidy Helms (Jacob Sheets), Chance Helms (Lauren Wattson); grandchildren, Miracle Christene Predeau Phillips, Aidan Michael...

Tommy Lewis Cox

Tommy Lewis Cox

March 5, 2018

Tommy Lewis Cox, 75, of Paragould, died Monday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was a retired truck driver, a veteran, and a member of Greater Vision Apostolic Pentecostal Church. Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Cox; parents; and son, Jamie Lewis Cox. Survivors include a daughter, Angela (Jesse) Willis of Jonesboro; brother, Howard Eads of Cookeville,...

Billy Joe Forkum

Billy Joe Forkum

March 4, 2018

Billy Joe Forkum, Sr., 77 of Walcott, passed away Sunday at his Residence. He was a veteran of the US Army, a retired plumber who also loved to hunt, fish, and woodwork. He was born in Walcott, attended Walcott School and was a member of Walnut Corner Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Henry and Eve Walker...

Gracey Thorn

Gracey Thorn

March 2, 2018

Gracey passed away on March 2ND, 2018. He was one of the sweetest cats. He lived a full life. He was given to us a kitten from a good friend. His family accepted him with open arms. Gracey loved the outdoors, wandering around until one day he got stuck in a tree then we decided to keep him inside....

Randall Eugene Broadwater

Randall Eugene Broadwater

February 27, 2018

Randall Eugene Broadwater, 39, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Randall was born in Hoxie and was a graduate of Greene County Tech High School. He was a group leader at ARI for 14 years, was of the Baptist faith, and loved to play music. He was the son of the late Lonnie and Gail Broadwater....

Betty Jean Rogers

Betty Jean Rogers

February 26, 2018

Betty Jean Rogers, 87, of Paragould, passed away Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born in Greene County and retired from Emerson Electric, was of the Baptist faith, was an avid reader and loved to cook. Betty was the daughter of the late G.C. and Mamie Ryan Rogers and was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary...

Donald L. Morrow

Donald L. Morrow

February 24, 2018

Donald Lee Morrow, 78 of Paragould died Saturday at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was a retired Tool and Die Maker at Monroe Auto. He was of the Baptist belief. He was preceded in death by his parents, Telfair and Kinnie Ridge Morrow; sons, Tommy and Tony Payne; 2 infant brothers; brothers, Tom, Harold, Eugene Morrow; sisters, Odean Leonard...

Jessie Olson

Jessie Olson

February 23, 2018

Jessie Marie Olson passed away Friday February 23, 2018. She had a life partner, Bruno who has been gone since 2010. He will be waiting for her at the rainbow bridge. She also had an offspring that passed in 2008 by the name of Shorty. She has two siblings at home; Harley and Ginger. She is survived by her...

Morris Sims

Morris Sims

February 20, 2018

Morris Sims made his journey to heaven on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He was nicknamed "Loverboy". He was one of the sweetest and most lovable cats. Morris loved to sleep and cuddle with you and play with his toys and his 8 other siblings. Everybody that met him bragged about how good of a cat he was. He was...

Clyde Ray Thomas

Clyde Ray Thomas

February 18, 2018

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Leeoma Saylor Wray

Leeoma Saylor Wray

February 17, 2018

It is with sadness that the family of Leeoma Saylor Wray announces her passing on February 17th, 2018 at the age of 94 in Paragould. Leeoma will be remembered by her surviving brother, Jim Rogers of Paragould and her children; John Thomas Saylor of Eminence, Missouri, Sharon Saylor Massey of St. Louis, Missouri, Charles David Saylor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and...

Barbara Helen Hazzard

Barbara Helen Hazzard

February 17, 2018

Barbara Helen Hazzard, 78 of Paragould, died Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Barbara was a retired Nurse and a member of All Saints Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Betty Phillips Ryberg and a brother, James Ryberg. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Marion P. Hazzard of the home; daughter, Ginna (Andy) Murray of...

Shirley Jane Parker

Shirley Jane Parker

February 17, 2018

Shirley Jane Parker, 78, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at AMMC. She was a homemaker and loved to garden and do crosswords. Shirley was the daughter of the late Arlee and Tunnie Staggs. She was also preceded in death by her son, Troy Ward, and granddaughter, Christina Wilmoth. Survivors include her husband, Gary Parker; son, Justin Ward; daughter, Diane Gibson;...

Deloris Jean Reeves

Deloris Jean Reeves

February 15, 2018

Deloris Jean Breckenridge Reeves, 82, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Greene Acres Nursing Center. She was born in Paragould, was a retired accountant who loved to cook and take care of her family. Deloris was the daughter of the late Emmit and Della Eaker Breckenridge and was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Survivors include...

Mitzie Gail Colburn

Mitzie Gail Colburn

February 11, 2018

Mitzie Gail Colburn, 60, of Dixie, passed away Sunday at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro . She was born in Paragould and graduated from Brookland High School and was a member of Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church. Mitzie was the daughter of the late James Charles "Sonny" Coy. Survivors include her mother, Christine Coy of Lake City; daughter, Melinda...

Wanda Tyner

Wanda Tyner

February 8, 2018

Wanda Mae Tyner, 89, passed from this life on 8 February 2018 at The Greenhouse Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould. Born on 11 September 1928, she was the daughter of the late John Vernon and Agnes Buerge. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Donald J. Tyner; sister, Verna Karkau; grandson, Joshua Tyner; and...

Linda Lee Copeland

Linda Lee Copeland

February 8, 2018

Linda Lee Copeland, 74, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Linda loved to fish and dance. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Christopher Gregory; brother, Craig Horton; and sister, Patty Bunker. Survivors include her children, Billy (Connie) Lamb, Troy (Christy) Lamb, Shannon Gregory, Mark Lamb,...