Obituaries
James Robert Johnston
November 3, 2017
Robert Johnston, 72, of Paragould, passed away Friday at Greene Acres Nursing Center. He was a retired Industrial Construction Worker. James was the son of the late General and Lena Cannamore Johnston. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sue Johnston; five brothers, Leroy, Kenneth, Nathan, Jack and Jerry Johnston and one sister, Aldean Rhien . Survivors include...
Elmer Lewis Starrett
November 1, 2017
Elmer Lewis Starrett, 89, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at AMMC. He was retired from Darling Store Fixtures. Elmer was widely known for his warm greetings at TaMolly's, as he spent many years escorting customers to their seats. He married the love of his life, Margaret, on April 19, 1947. They were married for 50 years before her passing. Elmer...
Kari Nichole Christian
November 1, 2017
Kari Nichole Christian, 37, of Lafe, passed away Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born in Cape Canaveral, Florida, a member of St. John's Luther Church and loved music of all kinds, computer games, movies, avid sports fan, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Mary Farrell Christian and maternal...
Wilma Ailene Jeter
October 30, 2017
Wilma Ailene Jeter, 96, of Paragould, went to Heaven on Monday. She was a seamstress at Belk and was a member of West View Baptist Church. In her spare time, Wilma enjoyed sewing, cross stitching, and reading. She was the daughter of the late Grover Miles Smith and Allie Rutherford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Algie...
Pamela "Pam" Elizabeth Staires
October 29, 2017
Pamela Elizabeth Staires, 68, of Paragould, passed away Sunday in Jonesboro. She was a housewife who loved to quilt and sew. She was very involved with Quilts of Valor making special quilts for Veterans. Pam was the daughter of the late Lannis and Marjorie Wood. Survivors included her husband of 28 years, Tony Staires; daughter, Christi (James) Speer; grandchildren, Seth...
Rickey "Rick" Lee Lenderman
October 28, 2017
Rickey "Rick" Lee Lenderman, 57, of Paragould, passed away Saturday in Memphis. He was retired from Emerson Electric after 30 years of service and currently worked as a landscaper with Sunrise Lawncare. Rick enjoyed racing, motorcycles and anything dealing with cars. He was the son of the late Glen Lenderman and Pearl Watts. He was also preceded in death by...
Giddeon Lou Stephens
October 27, 2017
Giddeon Lou Stephens, 98, of Hurst, Texas, passed away October 27, 2017. She was a retired homemaker and of the Church of Christ faith. She was the daughter of the late Mark Stevens and Amanda Ward Stevens. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, James Marion George and Albert Thomas Stephens, one granddaughter, one brother, and five sisters....
Dalton Robert Wade Stigall
October 26, 2017
Dalton Robert Wade Stigall, 20, of Paragould, passed away Thursday. He loved to hunt and fish. He also loved basketball and being around kids. Dalton was the son of Shannon Stigall and Stella Stigall. Survivors included his mom; dad; sisters, Kelly and Amber Stigall; half-sister, Rose Marta; and many friends. Visitation is Saturday from 1:30-3 pm at Heath Funeral Home....
Pansy Johnson
October 25, 2017
Pansy Ruth Herren Johnson, 80, of North Little Rock, formerly of Paragould, died Tuesday. She was a hairdresser and of the Church of Christ belief. Pansy was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Johnson, and parents, Iva A. and Viola Greenway Herren. Survivors include her daughter, Debra Kaye (Steve) Mosley, and grandson, Kyle Mosley all of North Little Rock....
Everett Guy Greathouse
October 23, 2017
Everett Greathouse, 88, of Paragould, passed away Monday. He was a carpenter who loved to hunt, fish, and camp. He enjoyed attending gun shows, and he was a huge collector of artifacts. Everett was the son of the late Earl and Hazel Greathouse. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Minnie. Survivors include his brothers, Glenn and Winston...
Loyd E. Stump
October 23, 2017
Loyd E. Stump, 66, of Paragould, made his journey to Heaven on Monday. He attended Oak Grove Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Ruth Stone, on October 21, 1978. During his life, Loyd spent many years working on oil rigs in the gulf. He also worked for Darling...
William "Randy" May
October 23, 2017
William Randy May of Benton, AR, formerly of Paragould, departed this life October 23, 2017. He was born in Paragould to Paul L. and Barbara (Boggs) May, March 17, 1954. He graduated from Paragould High School in 1972. Randy had a passion for music, teaching himself to play the guitar at a very young age. He learned to play many...
Mary Burns
October 23, 2017
Mary Lee Burns, 88 of Beech Grove, died Monday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Lee Burns; parents, William Alvin and Cinnie Finch Quinn; brothers, Alfred and Eugene Quinn; sisters, Rosie Arnell and Emmalee Cook. Survivors include sons, William Elvis (Kim) Burns of Bald Knob, Curtis Ray (Joan) Burns of Paragould, Charles...
Wanda Lee Taylor
October 22, 2017
Wanda Lee Taylor, 82, of Paragould, went to Heaven on Sunday. She was a member of West View Baptist Church. Wanda was retired as a food service director and had worked in the shirt factory and shoe factory earlier in her life. She had a deep love for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Wanda married the love of her life,...
Jerry Ray Manley
October 20, 2017
Jerry Ray Manley, 82, of Paragould, made his journey to Heaven on Friday. He was a retired salesman and member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Jerry was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. He was the son of the late Ray and Zelma Manley. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Gina Moody; brothers, Norman and Dennis Manley; and...
Murphy Heath
October 19, 2017
Murphy Heath, 14, joined her siblings, Chanson, Shelby, and Sherbie, and her cousins, Tallie, Junebug, and Russ, in Heaven on October 19, 2017. Murphy loved her family, and she was always very protective of them. Every time her dad would grab the key to his shop, Murphy would be waiting by the door to join him. In the mornings,...
Harold L. Morrow
October 18, 2017
Harold Lavanda Morrow, 88, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at The Crossing in Searcy, Arkansas. Harold was born in Stanford, Arkansas on February 14, 1929. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Morrow and Goldie Fern Orick; brother, Edward Morrow; and sisters, Elgareda Williams and Reba Gramling. Harold, as a younger man, loved to fish. He...
Brenda Ruth Witcher
October 18, 2017
Brenda Ruth Witcher, 70, of Paragould, died Wednesday in Panama City Beach, Fl. Brenda was a retired factory worker at Emerson Electric and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Ray Witcher, daughter, Tonya Kim Witcher, sister, Norma Sparks, brothers, Danny Wayne Ward; parents, Robert L. and Elizabeth McDaniel Ward, father-in-law...
Stevan Leon Thompson
October 18, 2017
Stevan Leon “Steve” Thompson, 57, of Paragould, died Wednesday at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock. He was of the Baptist belief. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Shipman Thompson; sister, Judy Howell, and his grandparents. Survivors include his father, Leon Thompson of Paragould; sons, Sean Thompson, Wesley Shipman, Charlie Smith and Brandon Thompson all of Paragould; daughters,...
Jo Ellen Hicks Meadows
October 15, 2017
Jo Ellen Hicks Meadows, 73, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at the Green House Cottages of Belle Meade. She was of the Baptist faith and retired from Focus, Inc. Jo enjoyed exercise, and she loved being around other people. Jo was the daughter of the late Joseph and Doris McDaniel. She was also preceded in death by her first husband...
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