Obituaries
Clara Lorene Newberry
July 24, 2017
Clara Lorene Newberry, 93, of Paragould, passed away Monday at Greene Acres Nursing Center. She had worked in the food service industry, but she really enjoyed her time as an elderly caretaker. During her spare time, Lorene loved to quilt and sew. She also enjoyed reading her Bible. Lorene was the daughter of the late John and Cora Cannady. She...
Alfred "Al" Wade Boggs
July 23, 2017
Alfred Wade "Al" Boggs, 78, of Marmaduke, passed away Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was an Elder at Union Central Church of Christ where he attended for over 50 years. Al retired as a farmer, and he always loved being around the farm. He was the son of the late Arthur and Delia Boggs. Survivors include his loving...
Carolyn Cox
July 23, 2017
Carolyn Cox, 70, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at her residence . She was a retired homemaker and a member of Greater Vision Ministries. Carolyn was the daughter of the late Buster and Mary Foster Bonds. She was also preceded in death by one son, Jamie Lewis Cox. Survivors included her husband of 51 years, Tommy Cox of the home;...
Johnny Guy Johnson
July 23, 2017
Johnny Guy Johnson, 68 of Paragould, died Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was a Farmer and of the Baptist belief. He was the son of the late Frank and Sadie Johnson. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Johnny, Jr., Tommy, Sydney, James and Robert; sisters, Goldie, Loretta, Joanie, Juanita, Willa Mae. Survivors include his wife, Patricia...
Steven Eugene Hensley
July 22, 2017
Steven Eugene Hensley, 55, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at his residence. Steven served in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed working on bicycles and spending time with his dog, Bruce. Survivors included his significant other, Vickie Neal, and a sister. Please consider contributing to the funeral expenses at the "Donate Now" link on the left of this page.
Freda Bernice Adams
July 20, 2017
Freda "Bernice" Adams, 84, of Light, passed on Thursday, July 20 to her heavenly home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Bernice loved children and spent most of her life teaching and taking care of them. She was a devout Christian and loved the Lord. She was a member of the First Freewill Baptist, but attended Pruett Chapel in Light...
Billy Gene Dowler
July 19, 2017
Billy Gene Dowler, 87, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on June 22, 1930 to the late Bert and Ruth Wilson Dowler. After he retired from General Motors, he spent several years working at McDonald's in Paragould. Bill served his country in the United States Army on the front line...
Janice Fay Brewer
July 17, 2017
Janice Fay Brewer, 62 of Paragould, died Monday July 17, 2017 at her residence. She was a Homemaker. Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Brewer; parents, Jamie Herman and Martha Elizabeth Perkins Stump; son, Ray Jefferson White; 2 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include her son, Charles Jefferson White of Paragould; brother, Lloyd Stump of Paragould; sister,...
Barbara Ann Turner
July 16, 2017
Barbara Ann Wooldridge Turner, 62, of Paragould, passed away at her home on July 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Bobby Turner; parents, William Everett and Nellie Faye Wooldridge; brothers, Nathan and Jerry Wooldridge; sisters, Norma Butler, June Wooldridge, and Darlene White; and her father in law who she thought of as a...
Janet Mary Rowland
July 15, 2017
Janet Rowland, 69 of Paragould, died on Saturday at her residence. Janet was born on December 25, 1947, in Bury Edmunds, UK. She was the former owner and operator of The English Garden flower shop. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Rowland and her parents. Survivors include her son, Shaun Nettle of Paragould; granddaughters, Whitney Leigh Nettle...
Ethan Cleo Busby
July 13, 2017
Ethan C. Busby, born May 22, 1931 to Calvin & Thelma Morrow Busby in Stanford, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017. He was a life time resident of Paragould and was owner of Greene Co. Abstract Insurance & Appraisal Co. Ethan was known in Paragould as “the runner”, as most mornings at 5:00am you could find him running the streets...
Shelia Joy Crow
July 12, 2017
Shelia Joy Crow, 57, Pocahontas, died Wednesday at St Bernard's. Shelia was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Crow and sister, Margaret Vandergriff. Shelia liked to camp out, eat watermelons (bla bla) and go swimming (he he). She loved gospel and country music. Her favorite was "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus and "Cadillac Style" by Sammy Kershaw...
Paul Gene Hampton
July 12, 2017
Paul Hampton of Paragould, formerly of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on July 12, 2017 at Greene Acres Nursing Home. He was 93 years old. He was born in Paragould, Arkansas on April 17, 1924. Paul was a member of First United Methodist Church. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, John J. and Verdie Little Hampton; brothers Ralph...
Terry M. Elliott
July 11, 2017
Terry M. Elliott, 63, of Paragould passed away Tuesday at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He was a Senior Technical Sales Consultant with AT&T and a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He loved the outdoors, cooking, was a "dog daddy", and a man with a servants heart making sure everyone around him was taken care of. He...
Peggie Ann Newberry
July 11, 2017
Peggie Ann Plott Newberry, age 84, peacefully entered heaven on Tuesday morning, July 11, 2017 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. She was born September 29, 1932 to the late Verner and Lucille Thompson Plott in Covington, VA. Peggie, a homemaker and a retired government civil servant, enjoyed writing poetry, reading, singing, cooking, crocheting, and spending time with...
Anaiah Winter Yvonne Phillips
July 7, 2017
Anaiah Winter Yvonne Phillips, 7, of Paragould, went to be with Jesus on Friday. She had just graduated kindergarten and was full of life. "NiNi" or "Niah Girl", as she was commonly referred, loved to watch Dora the Explorer and other cartoons, swing, and sing. One of her favorite things to do was to "give lovins". She could often be...
Dorothy Mae Akins
July 6, 2017
Dorothy Mae Womble Akins, 97, formerly of Paragould, passed away Thursday in Little Rock. She was a housewife and of the Baptist faith. Dorothy always enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, and playing Bridge. She was the daughter of the late William and Rosa Mae Fahland Womble. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William T. Akins; a granddaughter;...
Ruth Franks
July 4, 2017
Ruth Ann Franks, 80, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday at Willis Knighton Pierremont Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana . She was born in Hornersville, Missouri and retired from Super 8 Motel as an Auditor and Clerk. Ruth's main pastime was that she loved to read books. Ruth was the daughter of the late Al and Dorsey Horner of Hornersville, Missouri....
Charles Edward Boggs
June 27, 2017
Charles Edward Boggs, 91, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Charlie was always a hard worker, and he was known for his colorful words. He spent his early career building houses before becoming a car dealer. In...
Robert "Rob" William Hollyfield
June 25, 2017
Robert "Rob" Hollyfield, 32, of Marmaduke, passed away on Sunday. He was a diesel mechanic at Hytrol. Rob was a decorated veteran having served overseas during his 8 years with the United States Coast Guard before being honorably discharged. He enjoyed everything water related, especially kayaking. He loved to snowboard, ride dirt bikes, and work on motors. He also had...
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