Obituaries
Charles "Bud" Thompson
January 25, 2017
Charles “Bud" Thompson, 85, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, January, 25, 2017 at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Bud was born November 21, 1931 in Paragould to Cecil and Cora Mae Thompson. He was retired from Greene County Tech, where he was a custodian and drove a bus for 33 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed telling...
Daniel Buford Carlton
January 21, 2017
Daniel Carlton, 93, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at his residence. He was a retired carpenter and of the Baptist faith. Daniel served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was a Purple Heart recipient. Daniel had a passion for music. He played steel guitar for years, and until recently, he played in a band with...
Earl Gordon Duke
January 19, 2017
Earl Duke, 43, of West Plains, passed away Thursday. He was a farmer and a mechanic. Earl loved froggin',fishin', and coon huntin'. Earl was the son of Ivory Earlene Duke and the late Marlyn C. Duke, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Ray Duke; son, Caleb Duke; and brother, Marlyn C. Duke, Jr. He is...
Johnny William Carter
January 19, 2017
Johnny Carter, 69, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at his home. He was retired as a terminal manager with Jones Truck Lines and Three-Way Transfer. Johnny was a member of East Side Baptist Church. He always loved to deer hunt, and he was an avid drummer. In his earlier years, he was a member of the Songsmen Quartet. Johnny was...
Meldrum Dewayne Faughn
January 16, 2017
Meldrum Dewayne "Chief" Faughn, 76, of Paragould, passed away Monday at his residence. He was retired from Ryder Truck Rental in St. Louis. He served as a medic in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. In his younger years, Chief enjoyed remodeling cars. He was also an avid billiard player. Chief was the son of the late...
Wava Defries
January 15, 2017
Wava DeFries, 74, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was a Christian and had retired from L.A. Darling Store Fixtures. She enjoyed reading her Bible. One of her hobbies was archery. Wava was the daughter of the late C.D. and Geraldine "Toots" Markin. She was also preceded in death by her husband,...
Bobby Joe Polk
January 14, 2017
Bobby Joe Polk, 75, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was a retired veteran who served proudly in the United States Army. He remained "Army Proud" throughout his life. He became a reserve police officer with Hayti Heights Police Department. Bobby spent a lot of time on his HAM Radio. He also enjoyed antique cars...
Melissa "Missy" Gail Hooks
January 10, 2017
Melissa "Missy" Hooks, 52, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at her residence. She was a Christian who worked as a LPN. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, and time spent with her grandchildren. Missy was the daughter of the late Carl Sr. and Florence Crockett. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Hooks; children, Charles Vick, Shawna Vick, and Matthew...
Jerry Dean Jones
January 8, 2017
Jerry Dean Jones, 78, of Paragould, passed away Sunday in Jonesboro. He was born April 13, 1938, in Cardwell. Before retiring, he owned his own heating, air conditioning, and plumbing business called HAPS. In his early years, Jerry served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War where he earned a Purple Heart. After returning home, he became...
Ulysses Sylvester Cribbs
January 7, 2017
Ulysses Sylvester Cribbs was born July 10, 1925, in Greene County, Arkansas on Friendship Road. He died at the age of 91 on January 7, 2017. Ulysses was proceeded in death by his father, Thomas Author Cribbs and mother, Maude Baron Greene-Cribbs, sister, Flora Gertrude Jones, brothers, Baron, J.D., Willis and Willie. He is survived by his wife Annabelle Campbell-Cribbs...
William "Bill" Fred Carr, Sr.
January 5, 2017
William "Bill" Carr, Sr., 72, formerly of Paragould, passed away Thursday in Williford. He retired from Emerson Electric after 33 1/2 years and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Carr and Maxine Holland, brother, Buddy Carr; and sister, June Ann Carr. Survivors include his step-mother, Johnnie Lou Carr of Paragould; son, William...
Richard Lee Coats
January 4, 2017
Richard "Dick" Coats, 79, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday in Jonesboro. He was born in West Plains, Missouri on October 4, 1937, to the late Lewis, Sr. and Marjorie Coats. He spent his childhood in West Plains. Dick married the love of his life, Wanda Harris, on April 17, 1960. They relocated to Mountain Home where they spent a...
Ralph Loftin
January 1, 2017
Ralph Loftin was born on July 9, 1928. He lived all 88 years of his life in the Cardwell, Missouri area. His parents were the late W. T. and Zona (Hill) Loftin, and his siblings were Edith, Lorene, Geraldine, and Wayne. He graduated from Cardwell High School in 1946. In 1948, he married Juanita Williams. The two of them had...
Annie Freiner
December 31, 2016
Annie E. Freiner, 80, of Paragould, died Saturday in Hartford, IL. Annie retired as a CNA after 36 years. She was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Freiner; parents, Willie and Cora Morgan Scott and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her sons, Charles and Donald Freiner of Paragould; sisters,...
Rosalie Arnett
December 29, 2016
Rosalie Arnett, 73, of Paragould, passed away Thursday in Searcy. She retired from Emerson Electric after 36 years. Rose was the daughter of the late Russell and Ellen Gardner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Arnett. Survivors include her children, Angela (Bobby) Drope, Allen (Carolyn) Arnett, and Misha Arnett; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and several...
Raymond Gilbert Shook
December 29, 2016
Raymond Gilbert Shook, 93, formerly of Paragould, died December 29, 2016 at Carmen’s Retirement Home in Fair Oaks, California. He was the son of the late Archie and Sylvia Dobbs Shook. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Louise “Billie” Inez Shook and daughter, Sandra Faloney. He was a retired federal employee. He was a WW II Navy...
Rev. Charles Leon Abanathy
December 24, 2016
Rev. Charles Abanathy, 83, of Paragould, made his journey to Heaven on Saturday surrounded by his family. He was a pastor in Northeast Arkansas for over 63 years and was serving as pastor of SonLight Baptist Church. He retired from Emerson Electric after 43 years, and Bro. Abanathy was also a district coordinator and driver safety instructor for AARP. He...
Marie Rowlett
December 22, 2016
Revis Marie Rowlett, 89, of Paragould, died Thursday at her residence. She was retired from Emerson Electric. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, William J. (Bill) Rowlett; brothers, Alvin “Bud” Snyder and Donnie Gene Snyder; sisters, Juanita Battles and Grace Korden. Survivors include her son, Don (Barbara) Rowlett of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Tammy Reeder of Cabot, Jacob Wayne Rowlett...
Bruce Humphrey
December 12, 2016
Bruce Henry Humphrey, Sr. 85, of Jonesboro, died Monday, December 12, 2016, at his residence. He was a professional Bowler and a professional race car announcer. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Elizabeth Crawford Humphrey. Survivors include his wife, Fay Humphrey; daughters, Victoria Horton, Cynthia Ivanic, Mary Humphrey, Catherine Harstick, Joyce May, Christeen Budde; Sons, Donald...
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