Obituaries
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
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...
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
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
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...
Helen Louise Cook
December 13, 2017
Helen Louise Parson Cook was born January 19, 1933 to Henry Hampton and Beatrice (Benton) Hampton in Greene County, Arkansas. She departed this life on December 13, 2017 at Greene Acres Nursing Center. Helen was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church at Schugtown, attended Dixie High School, and was employed at Ely & Walker shirt factory for 38 years....
Venetta Faye Bowery
December 12, 2017
Venetta Faye Carroll Bowery, 80, of Shadyside, Ohio, formerly of Paragould, passed away Tuesday in Ohio. She was an elementary school cook for over 20 years. Venetta was the daughter of the late Cletus and Itha Shewmaker Carroll. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Bowery, Sr.; brothers, Tommy, Gaylon, and Nelson Carroll; and nephew, Glenn Gibson....
Robert Harold Long
December 9, 2017
Robert Harold Long, 67, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam, and he retired from Darling Store Fixtures after working for over 25 years. His favorite activities were hanging out with his friends on Friday nights, reading, and spending time with his daughter. Robert was...
Ibax "Gene" Eugene Huffine
December 8, 2017
Ibax Eugene Huffine passed away December 8, 2017, at St. Francis Hospital, Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born April 18, 1931, outside of Paragould, son of the late Ibax H. and Marie Huffine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; 4 brothers, Dennis, Jerry, Joe, and Nathan; and 1 grandson, Shawn Story. He was a faithful member of...
Amos "Jerry" Wright
December 6, 2017
Amos "Jerry" Wright, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday morning at his residence. He was a retired electrician who loved to work on repairing things. He was born in Leachville and was of the Baptist faith. Jerry was the son of the late Richard Laster and Winona Faye Patterson Wright. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Ann...
Doris Thomas
December 5, 2017
Doris I. Thomas was born in Lafe on May 26, 1947 and passed on December 3, 2017 at her home. She began her professional career in Memphis as a secretary at IBM and advanced to the IBM account manager of American Airlines in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her love for antiquing became her passion when she lived in Tulsa. She later moved...
Joseph Clinton Hodges
December 5, 2017
Joseph Clinton Hodges, 92, passed away Tuesday at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was a member of Soul's Harbor Pentecostal Church and enjoyed reading his Bible and woodworking in his spare time. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Marsha Ingiaham Hodges, his wife Mary Grose Hodges, one brother and several sisters. Survivors include daughters, Cheryl Stillson...
Halen Kay And Huxton Ray Payne
December 3, 2017
Infants Halen Kay and Huxton Ray Payne were born in the arms of Jesus on December 3, 2017. They were surrounded by family and friends and are now rejoicing in the presence of God. They are loved unconditionally by their parents, Jon and Brianna Smith Payne; Paw Paw Brian Smith; Pop and Reesie, Tommy and Marie Mitchell; Papa and Nana,...
Gladys "Peggy" Robertson
November 30, 2017
Gladys Louise "Peggy" Robertson, 97 of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Paragould, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Mayfair Manor in Lexington, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Wesley and Rena Wages. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Nelse Warren Robertson, two sisters and six brothers. She is survived by her children, Johnnie Miller of...
Clarence "C.S." Shirl Bounds
November 23, 2017
Clarence Shirl "C.S." Bounds, 81, of Marmaduke, passed away Thursday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He worked at Sellmeyer Farms for 15 years and retired from Martin Sprocket & Gear after 22 years. He loved to farm and garden. C.S. was the son of the late Shirl and Wilma Bounds. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Pauline...
Lowell Gerald Williams
November 22, 2017
Lowell Gerald Williams died peacefully at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas on November 22, 2017 at the age of 88. Mr. Williams was born on August 18, 1929 in Cardwell, Missouri to the late Claude and Margaret (Jackson) Williams. He was united in marriage to Sherrill Anderson on April 9, 1960 and was married to...
Wesley J. Wood
November 22, 2017
Wesley J. Wood, 95, of Southaven, Mississippi, was born May 17, 1922 in Paragould, Arkansas and passed away November 22, 2017 at North Delta Hospice House in Southaven. Mr. Wood was an Army veteran of World War II, worked for General Motors, and was a member of Carriage Hills Baptist Church in Southaven. He is survived by one son, Jack...
James Charles "Sonny" Coy
November 21, 2017
James Charles “Sonny” Coy, 80 of Lake City, died Tuesday at Lakeside Nursing Center. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Ovean Irwin Coy and sister, Peggy Gunn. Survivors include his wife, Christine Coy of Lake City; son, James Christopher Coy of...
Robert Paul Lueker
November 21, 2017
Robert Paul Lueker, 63, of Lafe, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at his residence. He was a retired concrete worker who loved hot rods, four wheelers, painting and building things. He was of the Lutheran faith. Robert was the son of the late Bernhard and Mabel Tritch Lueker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ellie Lueker....
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