Obituaries

Sherry Lynn Arena

Sherry Lynn Arena

December 10, 2016

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Bonnie Sue Milburn

Bonnie Sue Milburn

December 10, 2016

Bonnie Sue Milburn, 46, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016. She was born April 7, 1970 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was disabled and a homemaker. She was a kind and generous person. She loved reading and spending time with her daughter and grandson. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Ashley Rutter and Tiffany Williams; mother, Carol A. Foster;...

Molly Sue Copeland

Molly Sue Copeland

December 9, 2016

Molly Sue Copeland, 10, of Paragould, left her earthly home on Friday, December 9th. She was always very playful. She loved to greet her dad every day when he came home from work. Often times, she would pounce on her parents like a cat when she wanted attention. As bed time neared, she would stand in the hall and...

Franklin Gene Dunnigan

Franklin Gene Dunnigan

December 7, 2016

Franklin Gene Dunnigan, 75, born April 30, 1941 in Paragould to Harry and Gladys (Milburn) Dunnigan. He departed this life on December 7, 2016. Frank served his country in the National Guard. He loved fishing, hunting and enjoyed studying the Bible. He attended Paragould Missionary Baptist Church. Left to mourn his passing is his loving wife, Dorothy Dunnigan. Other survivors...

James Wilbourn Thomason

James Wilbourn Thomason

December 5, 2016

James Wilbourn Thomason, 86, of Paragould, passed away Monday at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was a retired barber of 44 years. James served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was the son of the late Jack and Vestal Smith Thomason. He was also preceded in death...

Danny Lee Martin

Danny Lee Martin

December 4, 2016

Sgt. Danny Lee Martin, 58, of Paragould passed away Sunday at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Dan was a retired veteran of the USMC, Public Relations Officer for the Greene County Wildlife Club, host of the Northeast Arkansas Artifact Show, an avid hunter and outdoorsman, devoted husband, loving father, proud “Paw” to his “Baby Girl,” and a friend to...

Winifred Landrum Bland

Winifred Landrum Bland

November 29, 2016

Winifred (Winnie) Landrum Bland died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 at Chateau on the Ridge in Paragould, Arkansas. She was 93. Winnie was born July 26, 1923 to the late Margaret and Horace Landrum in Blytheville, Arkansas. She was a graduate of Paragould High School. She worked in her father's bakery, the Highland Pastry Shop, in her early years. On July...

Winston Arthur Tritch

Winston Arthur Tritch

November 28, 2016

Winston A. Tritch, 88, fell into eternal rest with Jesus on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center following a brief illness. Winston was born June 19, 1928 to the late Arthur and Emma Gerdes Tritch in Lafe where he was united with Christ in Holy Baptism on July 15, 1928 into the faith which he confirmed at...

Joe Curtis Smith

Joe Curtis Smith

November 28, 2016

Joe Curtis (Curt) Smith, age 87, of Paragould, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016, at the Rector Nursing Home. Curt was born, February 7, 1929 in the Cotton Belt Community to M.A. and Edith Smith, where he grew up on a farm. At the age of 19, he went to work for the county as a Road Grader operator. After...

Foxie Poole

Foxie Poole

November 25, 2016

Foxie Poole, 10, made her journey to heaven on Friday, November 25, 2016, on her birthday. She spent her days playing with other dogs, mostly her fur siblings. She always had a good time when she was chasing the cat or running after chickens. Foxie loved pillows. No matter the size of the pillow, you could find her resting...

Debra Ann Lobuono

Debra Ann Lobuono

November 25, 2016

Debra Ann LoBuono, 59, of Paragould, passed away Friday. She enjoyed painting, drawing, and was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Duane McNutt. She is survived by her daughter, Desi LoBuono, Paragould; mother, Nancy (Orland) Crail, Paragould; brothers, Richard (Martha) McNutt, Loudon, Tennessee, Skip (Dannie) McNutt, Calhoun, Georgia, Tommy (Debbie) McNutt, Rexford, Montana and...

Edna Murlene Dial

Edna Murlene Dial

November 23, 2016

Edna Murlene Dial, 87, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a retired nurse and a member of East Side Baptist Church. Murlene was an avid reader. She also enjoyed quilting and cooking for her family. Murlene was the daughter of the late Arthur and Bessie McFall. She was also preceded in death by her...

William "Bill" Eugene Potter

William "Bill" Eugene Potter

November 19, 2016

William Eugene Potter, 96, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at his residence. He was a craftsman and of the Baptist faith. Bill was a mason his entire life. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Bill served in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant Combat Engineer during World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. He...

Christa Leigh Frank

Christa Leigh Frank

November 19, 2016

Christa Leigh Frank, 47, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016. She was a Chiropractic Assistant at Curtis Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Jonesboro. Her favorite place to relax was on a beach. She also enjoyed snow skiing and horseback riding. Christa was the daughter of the late Gerald Goodwin and the late Teresa Goodwin Foster. She was also...

Vivian Mitchem Thom

Vivian Mitchem Thom

November 18, 2016

Vivian Ann Hubble Mitchem Thom, 94, of Marmaduke, passed away Friday at Belle Meade Healthcare. She was a nurse's aide for many years, and she enjoyed taking care of elderly people. Mrs. Vivian was of the Church of Christ faith. She was the daughter of the late George Washington Hubble and Rosa May Bailey Hubble. She was also preceded in...

Onari Yvonne Mckelvey

Onari Yvonne Mckelvey

November 17, 2016

Onari Yvonne McKelvey, 85, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was retired from Caterpillar and of the Baptist faith. Onari enjoyed sewing, painting, and fishing. She was the daughter of the late Crosier and Gladys Clark McDonald. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard McKelvey, and brothers, Hugh and Kenneth McDonald. Survivors...

Lola Irene Doherty

Lola Irene Doherty

November 17, 2016

Lola Irene Doherty, 97, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at her residence. She was a hostess at Tony's Restaurant for several years and was a member of Village Creek Church Of Christ. Irene was an avid bowler and had many trophies to display. She was the daughter of the late William and Ollie Mae Mizell. She was also preceded in...

Burtis "Big Burt" Dean Walker, Sr.

Burtis "Big Burt" Dean Walker, Sr.

November 16, 2016

Burtis "Big Burt" Walker, Sr., 70, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at his home. He was a farmer and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was the son of the late Joseph and Ester Walker. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Carl Walker, and sisters, Bobby Smith and Lavern Hobbs. Survivors include his wife, Priscilla Walker; son, Burtis...

Jan Steve Owen

Jan Steve Owen

November 8, 2016

Jan “Steve” Owen passed away on November 8, 2016 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro after a long illness. Steve was born in Marmaduke on March 5, 1950. He was a retired Civil Servant for the Social Security Administration. He was an amateur Radio Operator “AD5D” and especially enjoyed his friendship with the Hams on the Arkansas...

Joe Melvin Mitchell

Joe Melvin Mitchell

November 7, 2016

Joe Melvin Mitchell, 76, of Beech Grove, died on Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was retired from Martin Sprocket and Gear and a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Newton and Lydia Elizabeth Henson Mitchell. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Mitchell of the home; daughters, Tammy Lynn (Mike) Retherford...