Obituaries

Kimbo "Bobo" Holloway-Mosley

Kimbo "Bobo" Holloway-Mosley

June 13, 2017

Kimbo "BoBo" Holloway-Mosley made his journey into Heaven on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. He was born January 1, 2009 as a Pit Bull, but he quickly adapted to life as a human. He spent his life with his loving parents, Steven Mosley and Allison Holloway. During his life, BoBo developed a love for kids. He always enjoyed playing with...

Melba Sue Thornsberry

Melba Sue Thornsberry

June 10, 2017

Melba Sue Thornsberry, 77, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at Belle Meade. She was a retired Machinist. Melba was the daughter of the late Elmo and Reba Mitchell Duff. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Thornsberry. Survivors include her son, Alan (Donna) Karns, St. Charles, Missouri; grandchildren, Samantha and Alex Karns; brothers, Douglas Duff, Paragould, Bobby...

Jimmy Willis

Jimmy Willis

June 5, 2017

Jimmy Ray Willis, born August 6, 1931, passed from this life on Monday at the age of 85. He was in the Marines and served in the Korean War. He was awarded the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He worked at Lafe School as coach, principal, and teacher and then at Oak Grove as high school principal. Jimmy enjoyed...

Douglas Dalton Markin

Douglas Dalton Markin

June 5, 2017

Douglas Dalton Markin 71, of Ozark, MO, died Monday June 5, 2017 in his home surrounded by his family following a long battle with heart disease. He was born April 12, 1946 in Cardwell, MO. He was a 1964 graduate of Cardwell High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Joycelyn Ann Jackson, on January 27, 1968 and graduated from...

Mettie "Jean" Thompson

Mettie "Jean" Thompson

June 5, 2017

Mettie "Jean" Thompson, 83, of Paragould, passed away Monday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was a lifetime resident of Paragould, retired from Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in the housekeeping department and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her family. Jean was the daughter of the late Clyde and Eula Mae Taylor...

Tori Lenea Milburn

Tori Lenea Milburn

June 5, 2017

Tori Lenea Milburn, 18, of Paragould , passed away Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She loved to listen to music, laughing, and watching comedy movies. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Sue Rutter; maternal grandmother, Carol Foster; paternal grandfather, Larry James Milburn I; sisters, Tiffany Ann Williams and Ashley Rutter. She is survived by her father...

O. V. Louis Kappelman

O. V. Louis Kappelman

June 4, 2017

O.V. Louis Kappelman, 91, passed away Sunday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. He was the son of the late Oscar and Pearl Kappelman. Louis was an Army World War II veteran. He was known for his green thumb, especially when growing tomatoes and roses. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Kappelman; step-son, Gary Mason; brothers, Cleo...

Todd "Fat Boy" Hardy

Todd "Fat Boy" Hardy

June 1, 2017

Todd "Fat Boy" Hardy made his journey to heaven on June 1, 2017 at the age of 7. He was a loving Tabby Cat who loved to eat cereal. Todd leaves behind his loving mother, Brittany, and his sister, Emily. He would always make his mother smile.

Wendell Neal Eubanks

Wendell Neal Eubanks

May 31, 2017

Wendell Neal Eubanks, born December 12, 1935, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at the age of 81 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gus and Pauline Eubanks, and by his wife of 45 years, Jennie Sue Rigney Eubanks. Except for a short time, Wendell spent the entirety of his life in Greene County,...

Martha Jane Blalock

Martha Jane Blalock

May 31, 2017

Martha Jane Blalock, 88, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at Belle Meade Nursing Center. She was born in Piggott and was a retired homemaker who loved gardening, camping, fishing, the outdoors, bird watching, and was a member of the First Church of God. Martha was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lennie Underwood Bell. She was also preceded in...

Mayo M. Breckenridge Stallcup

Mayo M. Breckenridge Stallcup

May 30, 2017

Mayo M. Breckenridge Stallcup, known to many as Memmie, of Beech Grove and Paragould, passed from this life on May 30, 2017, at the age of 92. Mrs. Stallcup leaves an impressive legacy to her church, community, and school. Having taught social studies at Greene County Tech for 38 years, she has had a very profound and positive effect on...

Gary Keith Kemper

Gary Keith Kemper

May 30, 2017

Gary Keith Kemper, 65 of Paragould, died Tuesday at his residence. Keith was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church and worked in Maintenance at Holy Angels Convent in Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. “Bill” and Helen Gann Kemper; brother, Ricky Kemper. Survivors include his daughters, Dana Shively of Doyline, Louisiana and Holley Brunson...

Teresia White

Teresia White

May 26, 2017

Teresia Joyce White, 67, of Paragould, passed away Friday at St. Vincent's Hospital in Little Rock. She retired as the Office Manager for Paragould Doctor's Clinic after 38 years of service. Teresia enjoyed garage sales, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Opal Holt. She was also preceded in death...

Norman Everett Forkum

Norman Everett Forkum

May 25, 2017

Norman Everett “Windy” Forkum, 90 of Walcott, died Thursday at his residence. He was retired from Frolic Footwear and was a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Forkum; parents, Henry and Eva Mae Walker Forkum ; sisters, Rhoda Greer and Hazel Forkum; brothers, Jack, Tab, Richard and Bobby Forkum. Survivors...

Steve Wiktorek

Steve Wiktorek

May 24, 2017

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Charles Junior Farmer

Charles Junior Farmer

May 24, 2017

Charles Junior Farmer, 79, of Marmaduke, passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was a member of Union Central Church of Christ, and he retired from L.A. Darling. Charles loved to fish, and he rarely missed a St. Louis Cardinal game. He loved his church, his wife, and his family. Charles was the son of the late Willie Farmer and...

Jimmie Wayne Adams

Jimmie Wayne Adams

May 18, 2017

Jimmie Wayne Adams, 85, passed away Thursday at Ridgecrest Nursing Center in Jonesboro. He was retired from Emerson Electric after 30 years of service, was also a farmer and gardener raising sweet corn, a sports enthusiast, and was an avid ASU supporter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Essalee Thompson Adams and sister Carmon Adams. He...

Jacob Handle Chamberlain

Jacob Handle Chamberlain

May 17, 2017

Jacob Handle Chamberlain, 79, of Paragould died on Wednesday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was the son of the late James Earnest and Josie Opal Matney Chamberlain. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah Witness. He retired from Emerson Electric. Jacob was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Katina Pruett Russell; parents; sisters Ida...

Johnnie Lou Carr

Johnnie Lou Carr

May 15, 2017

Johnnie Lou Carr, 90, of Paragould passed away Monday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was born in Greene County and had lived in Paragould most of her life. She was a cook at Greene Acres Nursing Home and Home for the Golden Years. She loved jigsaw puzzles, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of...

Bernard J. Specking, Sr.

Bernard J. Specking, Sr.

May 14, 2017

Bernard J. Specking, 82, of Lafe, passed away Sunday at his residence. He retired from Emerson Electric after 27 years. Bernard served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War where he earned a Purple Heart. He was also a member of the VFW. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, attending ballgames, and spending time with...