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...

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...

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...

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...

May 13, 2017

Terry Wayne Rice, 56, of Paragould passed away Saturday. He loved to play music, fish, and was a handyman working on cars, mowing yards, and being a "Jack of All Trades." He was born in Malden, Missouri, and was of the Pentecostal faith. Terry was the son of the late Gennie Stacy and Virginia Joyce Barnes Rice and was also...

May 12, 2017

James "Jamie" Hines, 22, of Paragould, passed away in Blytheville. He was a truck driver, but his passion was being outdoors. He loved to hunt, fish, hike, and camp. James was the son of Cheryl Whiteside Monette and Jesse Hines. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Milton L. "Junior" Hines II; step grandfather, William Pace; and step grandmother,...

May 10, 2017

Virginia Inez Eakins, 89, of Marmaduke, passed away Wednesday in Paragould. She was a homemaker and member of Lafe Baptist Church, where she participated in many church activities. Inez enjoyed quilting, gardening, canning foods, and sewing. She was the daughter of the late Piney and Beulah Park. She was also preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years,...

May 10, 2017

James Kenneth Hamilton, 87, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Mr. Hamilton was born November 17, 1929 in Paragould to Lois and Dovie Hamilton. He was a former co-owner of Hamilton Hardware of Paragould. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Upon graduation from Arkansas State, he worked...

May 10, 2017

Lester Lhyman Oglesby, 77, of Lafe, passed away Wednesday at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was retired from Monroe Automotive. He was a licensed auto mechanic and a farm worker. He was the son of the late Ralph and Mable Smith Oglesby. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruthnel (Penny) Pauline Oglesby, brother, Jay Oglesby, sister,...

May 7, 2017

Judith Lynn Abbey, 64 of Paragould died on Sunday at her residence. Judy was a retired Elementary School Teacher in the Paragould School System having taught at Baldwin Elementary for 23 years in the same room. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Gene Johnson; maternal grandparents, Wilson and Lucille Fox; paternal...

May 6, 2017

Linda Sue Mason, 69, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born in Paragould and enjoyed puzzles and spending time with her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Mason; parents, Jesse and Urea Robbins McDole; brothers, Stanley and Johnny McDole; sister, Ruby Coats; and grandson, Drake Riggs. Linda is survived...

May 4, 2017

Ronald "Dale" Bolton, 81, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Dale retired after owning a toll specialty and dye shop of many years. He was an avid tennis player and had a love of antique cars. He was the son of the late Hadley and Nora Mae Bolton. He was also preceded in death by his...

May 3, 2017

World War II Veteran, James H Grooms, 92, left this earth for his heavenly home on May 3, 2017. He was a Lions Club member and a past District Governor. He was a Paragould Volunteer Fireman, owner of Western Auto Store, Paragould Bulldog booster and a member of First Baptist Church of Paragould, where he served as a deacon for...

May 3, 2017

May 2, 2017

William "Wild Bill" Norman Ray, 72, of Marmaduke died Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He retired as a paper carrier with Mt Pleasant Daily Tribune for 18 years. He loved to fish and was a member of Pine Hill Full Gospel. He was the son of the late Roy and Lillian Ray. He was also preceded in death by...

April 29, 2017

MSgt Daroyl Gene Askew, 82, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at his home. He was a retired salesman. MSgt Askew served 42 years in the United States Air Force. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles and tending to his rose garden. Daroyl was the son of the late Clarence and Ruby Wallace. He was also preceded...

April 28, 2017

Lela Frances Rogers, 96, of Paragould, passed away Friday at AMMC. She was a homemaker, and she enjoyed making clothes for her children. Mrs. Rogers was a member of Rosewood Baptist Church. She also authored a book of short stories about her life which has become a family treasure. Mrs. Frances (as she was known) married the love of her...

April 26, 2017

Geneva Lucille (Morrow) Coleman departed this life April 26, 2017 at the age of 95. She was born July 28, 1921 in New Madrid, Missouri to William and Myrtle (Cowan) Morrow. Geneva was a member of Center Hill Church of Christ. She was Mom to her children, Grandma and GG to her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She...

April 20, 2017

Lillie (Tedder) Magnuson, 89, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Belle Meade. Lillie was the daughter of the late Lester and Nora (O'Neal) Tedder. She was also preceded in death by her son, Bob Downey. Survivors include daughters, Katherin Wright, Paragould; Betty (Don) Roark, Blythewood, South Carolina; sons, Charles (Cheryl) Downey, Brookville, Ohio; grandsons, Jason Downey, Beau Downey, both of...

April 19, 2017

Lucille Rouse, 90, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She spent her life as a factory worker at Basler Electric in Corning, and she also farmed. Lucille always enjoyed gardening. She had a deep love for her family, especially her grandkids. Lucille was the daughter of the late Henry and Lilly McClain Williams....