Obituaries

Marvin Eugene Weaks

Marvin Eugene Weaks

October 20, 2016

Marvin Eugene Weaks, 84 of Clarksville, TN passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at his daughter's residence in Clarksville, TN. He was born on November 18, 1931 in Dardenelle, LA to the late William and Anise Weaks. He was also preceded by his first wife, Eva May Weaks-Pace and second wife, Janis Esteen Weaks. He was a veteran of the...

Douglas Earl Massey

Douglas Earl Massey

October 17, 2016

Douglas Earl Massey, 64, of Paragould, died Monday, October 17, 2016. He was born February 13, 1952, in Lake Providence, LA, to the late W.C. Massey and Edna Tucker Massey of Marmaduke, AR. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Shelly Massey Knuckles and by two sisters, Martha Sue Merriman of Ward, and...

John Richey

John Richey

October 16, 2016

John David Richey of Paragould passed away Sunday at his residence. He was born in Walnut Ridge and was a mechanic. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tina Slusser. He is survived by his parents, Virgil Richey and Liz Holman of Pocahontas; three sons, Shaun (Patricia) Richey of Tenn, Jacob Richey of Paragould and John (Kristina) Richey of...

Helen Levada Keller Mclemore

Helen Levada Keller Mclemore

October 13, 2016

Helen Levada Keller McLemore, 82, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was a homemaker and member of the Paragould Church of God. Helen was the daughter of the late Ruby Glenn and Ethel Vest Keller. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James McLemore; brother, Neil Keller; and sisters, Bonnie McFarland,...

Sherrie Lynn Greer

Sherrie Lynn Greer

October 8, 2016

Sherrie Lynn Greer, 49, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at Senath Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born July 20, 1967 in Jonesboro. She loved doing wood crafts and painting. She also enjoyed quilting. Sherrie was a St. Jude Children's Research Hospital survivor. Sherrie was the daughter of the late David Earl Greer and Martha Sue Wise. She was also preceded...

Edith Wilma Bennett

Edith Wilma Bennett

October 7, 2016

Edith Wilma Bennett, 88, of Paragould, passed away Friday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She lived most of her adult life in St. Louis where she retired as a beautician. She then returned to Paragould and became a member of New Haven Baptist Church. Wilma taught Sunday School for years. She loved yard work, and she could...

Janet Sue Evancik

Janet Sue Evancik

October 3, 2016

Janet Sue Evancik, 81 of Paragould passed away Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born in Marmaduke and was retired from General Motors after 32 years of service. She loved making quilts and knitting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Evancik, daughter, Marilyn Daily, one brother Bobby L. Cline, and was the daughter of the...

Delmer Massey

Delmer Massey

October 3, 2016

Delmer Massey, Jr., 76, of Walcott, went to his heavenly home Monday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of the Walcott Baptist Church. Delmer spent his life farming. He farmed rice and beans, but more importantly, he was a farmer of souls. He loved God, his family, his church, and...

David Boudreau

David Boudreau

September 30, 2016

David "Dave" George Boudreau, 60, of Jonesboro, passed away on Thursday. He was a former truck driver. Dave liked to fish, and he loved to watch Star Trek and anything Sci-Fi. He also had a deep love for his grandkids. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Helen Boudreau. Survivors include his son, David (Rachell) Boudreau of...

James Larry Faulkner

James Larry Faulkner

September 30, 2016

James Larry Faulkner, 75, of Walcott, Arkansas, passed away at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro on September 30, 2016. He was born in Beech Grove, Arkansas, on December 8, 1940, to Littleton “Bit” and Eunice Grace Felty Faulkner. He was a member of and a Deacon at Stanford Baptist Church. Larry’s hobbies included collecting coins, hunting arrowheads,...

Ethel Mae Mccollum (Coln)

Ethel Mae Mccollum (Coln)

September 28, 2016

Ethel Mae Fisher McCollum (Coln), 88, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday in Belle Meade. She was born in Girdletree, Maryland, graduated high school in Pocomoke City, Maryland in 1946, and attended Southern Baptist College, now Williams Baptist College in Walnut Ridge, from 1946-1948. Ethel was a substitute teacher at Oak Grove School for many years. She then worked for...

Wanda Lou Gramling Clifton

Wanda Lou Gramling Clifton

September 21, 2016

Wanda Gramling Clifton, 87, of Evening Star, was surrounded by her family when God called her to her heavenly home Wednesday. She was a homemaker and a member of Evening Star Church of Christ. She loved to spend time with her family. Wanda enjoyed quilting, sewing, singing, and playing multiple instruments. She loved canning fruits and vegetables from the garden....

Margaret "Peggy" Brundrett

Margaret "Peggy" Brundrett

September 20, 2016

Ms. Margaret "Peggy" Brundrett, 91, of Paragould passed away Tuesday September 20, 2016 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was retired from the State of Massachusetts as a Service Provider in the Housekeeping department. She had lived in Paragould for three years and formerly of Stockton Springs, Maine. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H....

Joan P. Mccarter

Joan P. Mccarter

September 19, 2016

Joan P. McCarter, 73, of Paragould died September 19, 2016 at her residence. She was a homemaker and a christian. She was preceded in death by her husband, William McCarter; parents, John and Opal Case Waters and a brother. Private family services will be held. online tributes at www.heathfuneralhome.com

Nola Mae Jordan

Nola Mae Jordan

September 15, 2016

Nola Jordan, 94, formerly of Paragould, passed away Thursday in Indiana. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Gas City, Indiana where she spent many years teaching Sunday School. Nola loved to garden. She also enjoyed watching sports, especially her beloved St. Louis Cardinals. Mrs. Jordan was the daughter of the late Henry and...

Lendy Gene Lenderman

Lendy Gene Lenderman

September 14, 2016

Lendy Lenderman, 81, of Light, passed away Wednesday. He was retired from Monroe and a member of Light Church of Christ. Mr. Lenderman loved to fish and was an excellent woodworker. He was the son of the late Walter and Bessie Lenderman. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Edward, James, Johnny, Gary Don, and baby Lenderman. Survivors...

Bailey Lattus

Bailey Lattus

September 13, 2016

Sweet little Bailey Lattus died September 13, 2016 of heart disease. He was the precious companion of Cathy Lattus for almost 15 years. He enjoyed outside and loved to chase after other dogs until he caught up with them. Then he would run back to his momma for protection....crying. He wanted to be brave, but it just wasn't to...

Gisela Karoline Magdalene Grimes

Gisela Karoline Magdalene Grimes

September 12, 2016

Gisela Grimes, 79, of Paragould, died Monday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was a retired cook and of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dene Grimes; parents, Christian and Louisa Ruck; and son, Frank Grimes. Survivors include her sons, David Grimes of Paragould, Robert and Bernard Ruck of Fulda, Germany; step-daughters, Marsha...

Verlis Guinn

Verlis Guinn

September 11, 2016

Verlis Guinn, 73, of Paragould, passed away Sunday. He was retired from Monroe and a devout Christian. Verlis enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was the son of the late Charlie and Erdie Guinn. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Cynthia Starnes, Starling Guinn, Sue Johnson, E.J. Guinn, and Charles Guinn. Verlis is survived by his...