Obituaries

Donald Lewis Cole

Donald Lewis Cole

January 9, 2018

Donald Lewis Cole, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at the age of 77. He was the owner and operator of Cole's Windows and Doors and also retired from Central Woodwork in Memphis after 46 years of service. Donald enjoyed coaching all sports, having coffee at the coffee shop, and spending time with his family. He was the son of the...

Craig "Mr. Man" Reed

Craig "Mr. Man" Reed

January 8, 2018

Craig "Mr. Man" Reed was born in 2011 and lived in Atoka, TN with his loving family until the time of his passing, January 8, 2018. He loved to cuddle with Dakota and Kayla and loved jumping up to try to get your hand. His favorite food was steak. He is survived by his mom, Shanna Wade; siblings, Kayla...

Teddy Joe Greenway

Teddy Joe Greenway

January 8, 2018

Teddy Joe Greenway was born in Walcott, Arkansas, on October 8th, 1934 and passed away on January 8th, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Flossie Fletcher (Hyde) and Lawrence Greenway. After graduating from Paragould High School, he served in the United States Air Force and was later always proud to tell of his tail gunner adventures. He...

Michael Eugene Barnett

Michael Eugene Barnett

January 7, 2018

Michael Eugene Barnett, 26, of Paragould died Sunday at his residence. He was of the Church of God faith and was employed by LKQ Keystone. He was preceded in death by his father, James Aughty Barnett and Meme, Shirley Lewis. Michael is survived by his mother, Carol Barnett-Thatch; daughter, Alaiyah Barnett; fiance, Ishmar Hernandez, all of Paragould; brother, Cody Barnett...

Garry Lee Newberry

Garry Lee Newberry

January 6, 2018

Garry Lee Newberry, 56, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He worked in maintenance at the Paragould School District and Greene County Tech for almost 20 years. He loved motorcycles and began racing at an early age. Even in winter temperatures, Garry could be seen riding a motorcycle. He had a knack for small engines. Garry...

Thomas "Tommy" Kueter

Thomas "Tommy" Kueter

January 5, 2018

Thomas Leland “Tommy” Kueter died Friday at his residence. Tommy was the retired owner and operator of Kueter’s Catfiish Farm, he formerly was an employee of Foremost Dairies. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Greene County Quorum Court from 1983-2010, a member of the St. Francis River Regional...

Charles William Wineland

Charles William Wineland

January 3, 2018

Charles William Wineland, 84, of Paragould, died Wednesday at The Cottages of Belle Meade. He was a retired Supervisor with General Motors, of the Methodist belief and attending East Side Baptist Church. Charles was an Army veteran serving in the Korean War, lifetime member of Osage Beach VFW. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Hassie Perry...

Leon Floyd Thompson

Leon Floyd Thompson

January 2, 2018

Leon Floyd Thompson, 87, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at his residence. He worked many years at LA Darling and Monroe before retiring from AMMC's Security Department. Leon loved to fish, but playing guitar was his biggest hobby. Leon was the son of the late Chester and Beulah Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 60...

William "Bill" Cook

William "Bill" Cook

December 30, 2017

William "Bill" Cook passed away Saturday in Jonesboro at the age of 82. Bill was an Army veteran and also retired from Sara Lee Corporation after 39 years of service. He was a member of St. Richard Catholic Church in Jackson, Mississippi. In his free time, Bill enjoyed fishing, a good cup of Starbucks coffee, and spending time with his...

James Francis Atkinson

James Francis Atkinson

December 29, 2017

James Francis Atkinson, 91, of Paragould, died Friday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. James was born on September 20, 1926 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of the late William James and Hazel Calhoun Atkinson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, William J. Atkinson, Jr. and Bob Atkinson. He was a Satellite Engineer and later retired as a...

Una Belle Spicer

Una Belle Spicer

December 28, 2017

Una Belle Watkins Spicer went to Heaven on December 28, 2017, at the age of 95. She was born in Lake City on June 20, 1922. Belle retired from Arkansas Methodist Hospital after 20 years of service. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and helping others. Belle was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars...

Mallorie Danielle Baker

Mallorie Danielle Baker

December 25, 2017

Mallorie Danielle Baker and baby, 29, of Paragould, sat beside Jesus on his celebrated day of birth. She worked as an insurance producer, but that was the least of who she was. She was a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and believer. Mallorie loved life. She loved taking care of others above herself, and she would go out of her way...

Opal Imogene Combs

Opal Imogene Combs

December 24, 2017

Imogene Combs, 79 years, 10 months, and 9 days, took her heavenly flight on December 24, 2017, to spend Christmas in Heaven. She was born in Light, Arkansas on February 15, 1938 to the late Magdalene Dale. She graduated from Greene County Tech in 1956 where she left the farm and headed for the big city of St. Louis. After...

Sugar "Sug" Mcmanus-Baxter

Sugar "Sug" Mcmanus-Baxter

December 23, 2017

Sugar "Sug" McManus-Baxter made her journey to heaven on December 23, 2017 at the age of 15. She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sugar was a fun loving dog who enjoyed chasing birds, squirrels and sticks, digging holes, and most of all, loved playing in the yard. She leaves behind her loving parents, Vernie...

Ruth Stoll

Ruth Stoll

December 23, 2017

Ruth Elizabeth Stoll, 89, of Paragould, died Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Ruth was born on January 1, 1928 in Collinsville, Illinois. She lived in Collinsville and Troy, Illinois for all of her youth, graduating from Collinsville High School in 1945. On June 14, 1945, she married Henry Stoll and they were married until Henry's death in 2009. Four...

Melanie Witcher Henley

Melanie Witcher Henley

December 21, 2017

Melanie Witcher Henley, 44, of Paragould, departed this life in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 21, 2017. Melanie was born April 10, 1973, in Paragould. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Leonard Hill, Grandad Willard Randol; and paternal grandpa, Almos Witcher. She is survived by her husband, Michael Henley; daughters, Katie and Jessica Henley of the home and...

Kelvin Wayne Russell

Kelvin Wayne Russell

December 20, 2017

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

William Tex Arthur Ii

William Tex Arthur Ii

December 19, 2017

Rev. William T. Arthur, 71, of Paragould, passed from this life on Tuesday at his residence. He was a quiet and mild-mannered man who loved to kid. Bill had a deep love for his wife, and he was a faithful man. He was the son of the late William and Florence Arthur. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Louise...

Shirley Jeanne Schatzley

Shirley Jeanne Schatzley

December 19, 2017

Shirley Jeanne Schatzley, 88, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at The Green House Cottages of BelleMeade. She worked many years as a store clerk at Big Star and Wal-Mart and was very dedicated to raising her three sons. After retiring and returning to her hometown of Paragould, she spent a great deal of time reading. Shirley was a member of...

Dr. Robert E. Fahr

Dr. Robert E. Fahr

December 16, 2017

Robert E. Fahr, of Conway, formerly of Paragould, passed away December 16, 2017 at the age of 100 years and 15 days. He remained a steadfast and loyal husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to the end of his life. He was born in Greene County on December 1, 1917 to the late John M. and Ettie Fahr. He...