Obituaries

Jerry Dale Phipps

Jerry Dale Phipps

July 18, 2016

Jerry Dale Phipps passed away July 18, 2016. He was born October 3, 1944 in Paragould. He graduated from Greene County Tech in 1963. He went to work at Emerson Electric and retired after 38 years. He married the love of his life, Sandra (Sandy) Jean Blan of Rector in 1964. They were married 51 years. He surrendered his life...

William Benton Swan

William Benton Swan

July 11, 2016

William "Willie" "Bubby" Benton Swan, 74, of Paragould, passed away Monday afternoon at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born January 26, 1942 in Paragould. He was a welder in California then a welder at Darling Store fixtures where he made many friends and work family. He retired from Darling in 2006. He could play almost any musical...

Mary Orlene Thorn

Mary Orlene Thorn

July 10, 2016

Mary West Thorn, 83, of Paragould passed away Sunday morning at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Mrs. Thorn was born in Dover, TN to the late Irvin and Ardie Morgan Chadwick. She was a retired dietary cook assistant for AMMC and of the Pentecostal faith. Mrs. Thorn was preceded in death by her husband, Mark West and two brothers, Robert...

Infant Hazel Kate Williams

Infant Hazel Kate Williams

July 8, 2016

Infant Hazel Kate Williams was born in the arms of Jesus on Friday, July 8th at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She was surrounded by family and friends as she was baptized into the United Methodist Church and is now rejoicing in the presence of God. Hazel's father, Rev. Heath Williams, is the Associate Pastor at First United...

Alma Sue Bass

Alma Sue Bass

July 5, 2016

Obituary will be available soon.

Fred Joseph Principi, Jr.

Fred Joseph Principi, Jr.

July 5, 2016

Fred J. Principi, 90, of Paragould, died July 5th, 2016 at Greene Acres Nursing Home. He was born November 28, 1925 in Memphis, TN to Fred and Aileen Principi. Fred served our country proudly as a member of the United States Third Marine Division with a tour on Iwo Jima, Guam, and Peking China. He retired from Kimberly Clark in...

Larry Oden

Larry Oden

July 3, 2016

Mr. Larry Oden, 67, of Paragould passed away Sunday at his residence. He was a retired factory worker and of the Pentecostal faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas and Oaney Merritt Oden, brothers, Bobby, William "Buck", Edward, Dewey Wayne, and Fred Oden, sister, Doris Potter. He is survived by two sisters, Bertie Theodoropoulous and Laura...

Katherine Block

Katherine Block

June 28, 2016

Katherine ‘Kat’ Harrel Block, 89, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1927, at Lewisville, AR to John Allen and Cora Harrel. A gracious and true Southern lady, Kat was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, she was a member...

Joseph "Joey" William Wind

Joseph "Joey" William Wind

June 24, 2016

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Harley "Fatboy Davidson" Watson

Harley "Fatboy Davidson" Watson

June 21, 2016

Harley "Fatboy Davidson" Watson made his journey to heaven on June 21st in the comfort of his home. He leaves behind his loving parents, Jeff and Carol Watson. Harley loved to eat and rest in people's laps. He will forever be remembered by his family.

James Wesley Ashcraft

James Wesley Ashcraft

June 21, 2016

James "Wes" Ashcraft, 45, of Brookland, passed away Tuesday at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was a truck driver for Winfield Solutions. Wes enjoyed art, music, cars, motorcycles, swimming, boating, and riding 4-wheelers on the Oregon sand dunes. He was the son of James R. and Mary Lee Ashcraft of Battle Ground, Washington. Wes is survived by his wife, Robbie...

Eileen Mae Tabor

Eileen Mae Tabor

June 21, 2016

Eileen Mae (Shatley, Bass) Tabor, born January 10, 1922, moved from this life into eternity on June 21, 2016, at the age of 94. She resided in Paragould for most of her adult life. She was a life long member of the Church at Paragould pastored by her son, the late Rev. Bill Bass and now by her grandson, Rev....

Nadgerine Tinsley

Nadgerine Tinsley

June 21, 2016

Nadgerine Dean (Babe) Tinsley, 80, of Conway, formerly of Paragould, died on Tuesday in Conway. She was a retired LPN at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center for more than 20 years and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Leman and Daisy Smith Foresythe; son, Curtis Leman Tinsley; brothers, Edsel and Bryan...

Nelson Wuthrich

Nelson Wuthrich

June 19, 2016

Nelson Wuthrich, 73, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was a retired forklift operator. Nelson was the son of the late David B. and Marjorie Wuthrich. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Katherine Davis and Phyllis Duncan. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Wuthrich of the home; sons, Cordell (Cathy) and Curt (Robin)...

Ilene C.  Scott

Ilene C. Scott

June 19, 2016

Ilene Scott went to her heavenly home on June 19, 2016, in Paragould, Arkansas, at the age of 99. She was born November 24, 1916, in Oden, Arkansas, to Elbert Milton and Martha (Wilhite) Carrier. She married William DeWitt Scott on November 22, 1935, in Lee County, Arkansas, where they made their home until they moved to Lafe, Arkansas, in...

Murl "Tony" Anthony White

Murl "Tony" Anthony White

June 17, 2016

Murl Anthony "Tony" White, 43, of Paragould, passed away Friday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Mr. White was born in Helena and had lived in Paragould most of his life. Tony was a 1990 graduate of Paragould High School. He was a former Boy Scout who obtained an Eagle Scout rank, veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and of...

Irene Anderson Ashby

Irene Anderson Ashby

June 17, 2016

Irene Anderson Ashby, 93, of Paragould, passed away Friday at Chateau on the Ridge. She was a housewife and member at First United Methodist Church. Irene loved to read and sew. She was a square dancer, member of the Red Hat Society, Eastern Star, and a former Den Mother with the Cub Scouts. Irene was the daughter of the late...

Grayson River Pullam

Grayson River Pullam

June 16, 2016

Infant Grayson River Pullam of Paragould passed away Thursday June 16th at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Grayson was the son of John Pullam and Sierra Lyon. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Andis. Survivors include his parents; brother, Evan Pullam; sister, Lile Ruiz; and grandparents, Amanda Davis, Frank Lyon, and Sheila Richey. Visitation is Monday from 9...

Shane Daniel Vines

Shane Daniel Vines

June 14, 2016

Shane Daniel Vines, 38, of Paragould, died June 14, 2016 at AMMC. He was the son of the late Dennis Leroy Vines. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Lance Vines; half-sister, Candace Marie Vines; and grandparents. Shane enjoyed music, playing guitar, and reading. Shane is survived by his mother, Christine Herren Vines of Paragould; uncles, J....

Clarence Rose

Clarence Rose

June 7, 2016

Clarence Rose, 82 of Paragould passed away Tuesday. He had lived in Pargould most of his life. He was a retired fireman from the Paragould Fire Department. He was of the pentecostal faith and was a United States veteran of the Korean war. He was preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Flossie Lemmons Compton, and his grandmother, Bessie...