Obituaries

Joe Allen Holcomb

Joe Allen Holcomb

March 11, 2017

Joe Allen Holcomb, 64, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born to the late Marvin and Mabel Holcomb on July 28, 1952 in Marmaduke. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Harold, Everett, and William Holcomb; brothers-in-law, Roger Osborne, Gary Hembrey, Curtis Terry, Leslie Thomas; sister-in-law, Melissa McAfee....

Jeremy Chad Miller

Jeremy Chad Miller

March 10, 2017

Jeremy "Chad" Miller, 45, of Paragould passed away March 10, 2017. He was born July 23, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceeded in death by his mother, Joanie Huffman of Paragould, infant sister, Patricia Miller, and dear friend, Clinton Nichols He is survived by his father, Bob (Carolyn) Miller Sr., Kansas City, Missouri; twin bother, Jimmy (Joy) Miller,...

Betty Augusta Chunn

Betty Augusta Chunn

March 7, 2017

Betty Chunn, 90, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was retired from Emerson Electric and of the Baptist faith. Betty was the daughter of the late James and Augusta Melton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Chunn; five brothers, John, Wiley, Sherman, Vick and James Melton; and one sister, Selma Olivia...

Luvine Hass

Luvine Hass

March 6, 2017

Luvine Hass, 89, of Marmaduke, passed away Monday at AMMC. She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting in her spare time. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Matilda Conger. Luvine is also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hass; four brothers; and three sisters. Survivors include daughters, Linda (Charles) Jamison, Diana (Gary) Derr, Becky (Steve) Dixon...

Dorothy Mae Slatton

Dorothy Mae Slatton

March 5, 2017

Dorothy May Slatton, 86, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, March 5th. She was a loving wife and attended Walnut Corner General Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Margie Hampton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard; granddaughter, Sabrina Carr; 3 brothers; and 1 sister. Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Alice...

Samantha Faye Devine

Samantha Faye Devine

March 2, 2017

Samantha Faye "Sammie" Devine, 23, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday. She had a deep love for music, but she had a deeper love for her children. She was a stay-at-home mommy who completely adored her two kids. Sammie's favorite color was pink, and she had an amazing talent of belly dancing. Sammie was preceded in death by her brother,...

John "Jay" Arie Downs

John "Jay" Arie Downs

March 2, 2017

Jay Downs, 84, of Paragould, died Thursday at Belle Meade Nursing and Rehab. Jay was a motorcycle mechanic. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Downs; parents, Loy and Delphia Maybry Downs; daughter, Ranae Shepherd; brother, Aubry Downs; sister, Betty Lou Moslander. Survivors include daughters, Pauletta (Randy) Hollis of Paragould, Michelle Downs of Paragould; son, Scott (Judy) Downs...

Bonnie Sue Chandler

Bonnie Sue Chandler

February 26, 2017

Bonnie Sue Chandler, 55 of Harrisburg passed away Sunday morning at her residence. She was born in Blytheville and was a homemaker who loved to sew, quilt and open her doors to the less fortunate. She was of the baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Elizabeth Brown Greer, four brothers and two sisters. Survivors...

Matthew Alan Rowland

Matthew Alan Rowland

February 24, 2017

Matthew Alan Rowland, 33 of Paragould passed away Saturday morning at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born in Jonesboro and had lived in Paragould his lifetime. He was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Mabel Gramling and O. E. and Minnie Rowland. He is survived by his parents,...

William Frank Landers

William Frank Landers

February 23, 2017

William Frank Landers, 87, peacefully passed away on February 24, 2017. He was of the Methodist faith and was a member of Campground Methodist Church. "Billy" as he was known by family was born May 29, 1929, in Selma,. Alabama. He was preceded in death by his wife Mabel Lucille and his parents, Tyree and Birdie Landers, siblings Myrtle, Edmund...

Wayne John Colberg

Wayne John Colberg

February 22, 2017

Wayne John Colberg, 95, of Paragould passed away Wednesday at Belle Meade Nursing Center. He was born in McIntosh County, ND and lived in Paragould for the last two years. He retired as State Entomologist for the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and was a World War II Veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by...

Rudolph "Rudy" Stark

Rudolph "Rudy" Stark

February 17, 2017

Rudy H. Stark, 88, of Paragould, passed away Friday surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired postal worker and former manager of Paragould Wood Products. Rudy also served in the United States Army in the 1940's. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed antique cars and woodworking. Rudy was...

Joshua Scott Lorren

Joshua Scott Lorren

February 16, 2017

Joshua Scott Lorren, 32, of Paragould, passed away last Thursday. He had a deep love for his family, and he would visit Alexander Baptist Church with his Mama Rose. Josh loved to fish and play video games. He was a great cook, and he enjoyed cooking for and taking care of his family. Joshua was the son of Melissa Allen...

Brenda Karen Daughhetee

Brenda Karen Daughhetee

February 14, 2017

Brenda Daughhetee, 60, of Paragould, formerly of Peach Orchard, passed away Tuesday at her home. She worked in the meat department at Hay's in the Paragould Plaza. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing. Brenda was the daughter of the late Mary Louise Boothe. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Larry and Barry Richmond. Survivors include her...

Harvey Dunn

Harvey Dunn

February 13, 2017

Harvey Dunn, 74, Beech Grove, died Monday at AMMC. He was a farmer and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Edna Dunn; and wife of 43 years, Betty Dunn. Survivors include daughter, Rita Hunt (John) of Paragould; sons, Robin Hall (Deluse) and Randall Hall, both of Paragould; grandchildren, Heaven Hall (Chad) and...

Thelma Campbell

Thelma Campbell

February 11, 2017

Thelma Campbell, 105, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at Belle Meade Nursing Center. She was a homemaker and member of East Main Church of Christ. Thelma was the daughter of the late Jess and Sophie Coe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Olen Campbell, and a son. Thelma is survived by her close friends, James and...

Lugina Ann Moody

Lugina Ann Moody

February 6, 2017

Lugina "Gina" Moody, 55, of Paragould, passed away Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a homemaker and member of Lake Street Baptist Church. Gina was the daughter of Jerry and Dorothy "Dot" Manley. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ray and Zelma Manley and Raymond and Christina Faulkner, and her mother-in-law, Betty Moody. Survivors include her...

Christopher Michael Gregory

Christopher Michael Gregory

February 4, 2017

Christopher Gregory, 23, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at his residence. He loved computers, gaming, and hunting, and he was a Baptist. Chris was the son of Shannon Gregory, Marty and Shauna Gregory, and the late Mike Gregory. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth and Vonda Gregory. Chris is survived by his mother, Shannon Gregory; father...

Clara Belle Wineland

Clara Belle Wineland

February 2, 2017

Clara Belle Vanhook Wineland, age 93, of Paragould, passed on to heaven peacefully Thursday, February 2, 2017. Clara was born in 1923 in Lake City, Arkansas. She played on the basketball team and graduated from Dixie High School in 1941. Clara Belle married Albert on June 28, 1941, and they were married for 70 years. She was a loving wife,...

Clara Faye Holcomb

Clara Faye Holcomb

January 29, 2017

Clara Faye Holcomb, 45, of Paragould died Sunday, January 29, 2017 at her residence. Faye was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed watching wrestling. She lived in Paragould for six years formerly of Amory, Mississippi. She was the daughter of the late Douglas Warren and Valolene Agee. She was also preceded in death by her sister Donna Lecure and brother...