Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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