Obituaries
Robert Wayne Quinn
August 21, 2016
Robert Wayne Quinn, 64, of Paragould passed away Sunday at AMMC. He was born in Coloma, MI, was a retired truck driver, and attended the Christian Life Center in Brookland. Mr. Quinn was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Quinn; brother, Leroy Quinn; and granddaughter, Brianna Pace. Survivors include his father, Stanford Quinn of Paragould; daughters, Dawn Quinn, Angela...
Joseph "Joe" Edwin Straub
August 21, 2016
Joseph Edwin "Joe" Straub, 80, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was a retired machinist at Martin Sprocket and Gear. Joe loved sports and anything outdoors. He served in the United States Air Force. Joe was the son of the late Hermann and Estalee Straub. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Cornelius...
Esther L. Nantze
August 15, 2016
Esther L. Nantze, 80, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday at Craighead Nursing Center. She was a secretary, enjoyed playing cards and puzzles, and was of the Baptist faith. She was the daughter of the late Barney and Frances Reid. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph H. Nantze, and son, Joe A. Nantze. Esther is survived by...
Connie Rod Faulkner
August 14, 2016
Connie "Rod" Faulkner, 71, of Light, passed away Sunday at his residence. He was the store manager at Baker Implement Co. and a member of Light Baptist Church. Rod loved bird watching and watching St. Louis Cardinal baseball. He was the son of the late Lester and Viva Faulkner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Faulkner....
Tommy Joe Holifield
August 12, 2016
Tommy Joe Holifield, 69, of Paragould, died Friday in Paragould. Joe was a lawyer. He loved spending time with his family and scuba diving. He was an Air Force Veteran. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Helen Alley Holifield; brother, Jimmy Holifield; and sister, Helen Watts. Survivors include his wife, Sue Holifield of the home; sons,...
Lisa Kaye Edwards
August 7, 2016
Lisa Edwards, 49, went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2016. She is originally from Clarksdale, MS but lived the last several years in Brandon, MS before moving to Jonesboro, AR 5 months ago. Funeral services will be held at Southern Funeral Home in Durant, MS on Thursday, August 11th at 11:30 a.m. Prior to the service, visitation...
Delphia "Pat" Lee Freligh
August 7, 2016
Delphia Lee “Pat” Freligh, 83, of Paragould, died Sunday at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was a secretary at Greene County Baptist Association for 15 years and was active in Sunday school at East Side Baptist Church and also volunteered at the Senior Center gift shop. Delphia was preceded in death by her husband CMSGT Gerald C. Freligh, Sr....
James C. Belk, Jr.
August 7, 2016
James Belk, Jr., 85, of Paragould, passed away Sunday. He was a retired truck driver with Foremost and a member of Brown's Chapel Baptist Church. He was an excellent bowler and enjoyed playing the guitar. He was the son of the late Clinton and Goldie Belk. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Frances Utahf. Junior is...
Arna L. Watkins
August 5, 2016
Arna L. Watkins, 91, of Cumming, GA, formerly of Paragould, passed peacefully Friday, August 5, 2016. A member of the First Baptist Church of Paragould, Arna was a bookkeeper for 57 years. She was a member of the B&PW, the Paragould Garden Club, and volunteered at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center and many other organizations. Arna enjoyed embroidery and decorating her...
Lilly May Berry
August 5, 2016
Lilly May Berry, 76, passed away on August 5, 2016 at Foxbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Memphis, Tennessee, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was also a long-term breast cancer survivor. Lilly was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, on October 16, 1939 to Susan Ruth Derryberry Berry, née Hart and David Albert Berry. She received a...
Larry Allen Martin
August 5, 2016
Larry Martin, 66, of Paragould, went to heaven on Friday. He was retired from the railroad and of the Baptist faith. He loved watching the Price is Right and St. Louis Cardinal baseball. Larry enjoyed politics and discussing his political views with others. He also enjoyed taking long rides in the country. He was the son of the late Sara...
Jimmy Eugene Hilderbran
July 31, 2016
Jimmy Eugene Hilderbran, 29, of Paragould passed away Sunday, July 31st in Jonesboro. He was born in Jonesboro and was a Welder/Production QA for ARI in Paragould. He loved to hunt and fish, and he was the Assistant Pastor of Peace Tabernacle Apostolic Church. He was a 2005 graduate of Lake City High School. He was preceded in death by...
Lana Kay Creel
July 27, 2016
Lana Creel, 52, of Light, passed away Wednesday at her home. She worked at Darling Store Fixtures for over 30 years and was a member of Brown's Chapel Baptist Church. She loved attending all ballgames, especially those involving her nieces and nephews. Lana was the daughter of Marcus Creel and the late Kay Creel. Lana is survived by her father;...
Edna Rousseau
July 26, 2016
Edna Hazel Anderson Rousseau was born January 15, 1916 and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, July 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 71 years, Earl L. Rousseau; son, Jerry Wayne; great-granddaughter, Pamela Sue Coker; adopted parents, Ed and Rhoda Anderson; sister, Edith Mooneyham; and two brothers, Lee and Cecil...
Judy Mae Watson O'Neal
July 25, 2016
Judy Mae O'Neal, 67, of Swifton passed away Monday at Belle Meade Nursing Center in Paragould. She was a nurse for over 40 years and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed gardening and collecting antique dolls. Judy was the daughter of the late Nathaniel Watson of Indianapolis and Velma Makuch of Jonesboro. She was also preceded in death by her...
James Howard Fuller
July 25, 2016
James “Jim” Fuller, 74, of Paragould, AR passed away Monday, July 25th at his residence. He was retired from CSX Railroad. Jim enjoyed fishing, collecting guns, fixing cars, and helping his neighbors. He was the son of Muriel Hurst Fuller and the late John Howard Fuller. He is survived by his mother; daughters – Lisa (Steve) Griffin, Dunedin, FL; Barbara...
Juanita Marie Cameron
July 25, 2016
Juanita Marie Cameron, 89, of Paragould passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at Belle Meade. She was born August 21, 1926 in Birmingham, AL. She leaves one son, Bobby Gene Everett, of Rogers and one daughter, Ellen Marie Trayler, of Paragould. No services are planned.
Nita Ethel Bowden
July 22, 2016
Nita Ethel Bowden, 99 years and 7 months of Ozark, MO died July 22, 2016, at Ozark Nursing and Care in Ozark. She was born April 16, 1917, in Brookland. She retired from the dietary department at Arkansas Methodist Hospital. Nita was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oles Bowden, son, Oles Dewayne Bowden;...
Jayden Diamond Leah Mcginnis
July 21, 2016
Jayden Diamond Leah McGinnis, age 4, made her journey to heaven on Thursday. She loved to fish, sing, and dance. She enjoyed dressing up and playing with make-up. Jayden loved to make people smile, and she could warm any heart with her smile. She was preceded in death by her great grandfather, James Haney. Jayden leaves behind her loving parents,...
Janet Shirlene Bryson
July 18, 2016
Janet Shirlene Bryson, 69, of Paragould, passed away Monday at her residence. She was a homemaker and member of Greater Vision Ministries. She loved to play piano and ride horses, especially "Lady". Shirlene was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Francis Trayler. Survivors include her sons, Kelly (LeAnn) Bryson and Jesse Bryson, both of Paragould; grandchildren, Shelby, Courtney,...
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