Obituaries
Mary Lou Jackson
March 28, 2018
Mary Lou Jackson, 82, of Black Oak, passed away Wednesday at Rector Nursing Home. Mary was the daughter of the late Amos and Gladys Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Jackson; ; son, John Owen Jackson and five siblings . Survivors include , sister, Margaret Ann Corwin of Cerritos, California; nieces, Trina Lopez and Kimberly...
Bernice Powers
March 28, 2018
Anna Bernice Powers, 90 of Paragould, died Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Pine Knot Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband William A. C. Powers; son, Garry Powers; parents, William Ralph and Effie Lena McClure Denham; sisters, Glenda Denham and Ruby Pillow; brother, Raymond Denham. Survivors...
Liz Emily Howard
March 28, 2018
Liz Emily White Howard, 83, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Hadee and Osmer White. Her family was her pride and joy, and she enjoyed spending as much time with her grandkids and great grandkids as possible. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Glen Howard; daughter,...
Lawrence "Larry" D. Kueter
March 28, 2018
Pocahontas - Lawrence "Larry" Dee Kueter, 79 of Pocahontas, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Larry was born July 8, 1938, in Paragould, AR to the late Theodore "Dick" and Gertrude Kueter. He was preceeded in death by his parents; a brother; Thomas Kueter, a sister; Marilyn Kueter Turner, all of Paragould, AR, his first wife; Pocahontas Rose Baltz...
Eddie Joe Ellis
March 28, 2018
Eddie Joe Ellis, 66, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He spent over 43 years in the construction industry, 25 of those as a superintendent for Forcum and Lannom Contractors. He was involved in the construction of ARI in Marmaduke and Paragould and Southworth in Manila, as well as with projects for Caterpillar, Behr Paints, Delta...
Brandon James Edgar
March 27, 2018
Brandon James "BJ" Edgar, 33, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at AMMC . He was born in Paragould where he lived most of his life. Brandon loved to fish. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Janice Faulkner and paternal grandparents, Jim and Joyce McDonald; paternal grandparents, Homer and Wilma Edgar; aunt, Karen Williams McDonald. Survivors include...
Christopher Dewayne Brown
March 25, 2018
Christopher Dewayne Brown, 41, of Paragould, passed away Sunday. He was a Maintenance Manager and Facility Manager at Tenneco. Chris served his country for 15 years in the Arkansas National Guard having been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Although he was very dedicated to his career, he was more dedicated to his family. Chris loved his wife and children. He...
Alma Francis Mcilvoy
March 24, 2018
Alma Francis "Granny" McIlvoy, 99, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at Greene Acres Nursing Center. She was born in Peach Orchard, retired from Emerson Electric as an Assembly Line Worker after many years and was a member of the Bethel Church of Christ. Alma was the daughter of the late John and Anna Knopp Clayton. She was also preceded in...
James William Gramling
March 19, 2018
James William Gramling, 92, passed away Monday at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born in Light, was a member of the Center Hill Church of Christ. J.W. was retired from Wonder Bread Company and a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lee Parker Gramling, sisters,...
Paul Franklin West
March 17, 2018
Paul Franklin West, 93, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at Monette Manor Nursing Center. He was born June 30, 1924 and was the owner of Paul West Auto Sales in Paragould from 1945 until his retirement. Paul, a WWII veteran of the US Army, was of the Baptist faith and the son of the late Charles Albert and Mary Alma...
Raymond P. Denham, Sr
March 17, 2018
Raymond Perry Denham, Sr. 92 of Paragould, died Saturday at his residence. Raymond was self-employed and can do most anything. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Mary Alicetene Denham; parents, Willis Ralph and Effie Lena McClure Denham; son, Raymond Perry Denham, Jr. grandson, Danny Blackwood. Survivors include daughters, Dianna (Elmer) Brown of Jonesboro and Teri...
Illa Marie Jenkins
March 15, 2018
Illa Marie Jenkins, 34, of Georgia, passed away Thursday at her residence. She was the mother of two boys, and she loved spending time with them. Illa also enjoyed going to the park, hiking, dancing, and listening to music. She was the daughter of the late Jimmy Martin and the late Lisa Smith. Survivors include her sons, Jimmy Martin Morales...
Betty Jo Penny
March 13, 2018
Betty Jo Penny, 93 of Paragould died on Tuesday in Colorado Springs. Betty was a member of East Side Baptist Church, DAR and American Legion Auxiliary. In her earlier years, Betty was a telephone operator and a beautician. And after meeting the love of her life eventually was co-owner of Penny’s Upholstery in St. Louis, where they lived for 40...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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