Obituaries

Michael Joe Johnson

Michael Joe Johnson

April 27, 2016

Michael Joe Johnson 51, of Paragould, died Wednesday at his residence. He was an Installer for Fiber Optic Cable and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Gloria Rodgers Johnson. Survivors include a son, Michael Dale Hunter Johnson of Lawton, OK; daughter, Krystal Lynn Johnson of Gulfport, MS; sisters, Virginia Erwin of Midland,...

Jimmy D. Brooks, Sr.

Jimmy D. Brooks, Sr.

April 23, 2016

Jimmy D. Brooks, Sr., 70, of Rector, passed away Sunday in Jonesboro. He was retired and enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was the son of Lorene Brooks and the late CJ Brooks. He was preceded in death by his father; brothers, Jerry and Jesse Brooks; and sister, Joyce Cline. Survivors include his wife, Linda Brooks, Rector; sons, Jimmy Dale Brooks,...

Russell Edwin Wright

Russell Edwin Wright

April 20, 2016

Russell Edwin Wright, 55, Marmaduke died Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was a maintenance technician at Anchor Packaging in Paragould. Survivors include his father, Ronald Wright, Doniphan, MO; mother, Lois Moseley, Marmaduke; daughters, Katie Barnett, Paragould, Sara Woods, Marmaduke, Emily Wellsted, Paragould; son, Justin Wright, Marmaduke; brother, Larry Wright, Doniphan, MO; sister, Ronna Huggins, Bono. A memorial service...

Donald Eugene Clark Ii

Donald Eugene Clark Ii

April 15, 2016

Donald Eugene Clark II, 48, of Paragould, passed away Friday in Jonesboro. He previously worked at St. Bernard's Medical Center and owned a cleaning service. Don loved to fish. He was the son of Donald Eugene and Linda Clark of Paragould. He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Gertie Toombs; maternal grandparents, Ira and Moneda Wilson; paternal grandparents,...

Merenia Mason

Merenia Mason

April 12, 2016

Merenia Joy (Milton) Mason, 55, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, April 13. She enjoyed arts, crafts, and playing with her grandchildren. She was the daughter of John Milton and the late Colene Stewart. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Milton. Survivors include her husband, Mark Peyton; daughters, Merenia Joy Crocker and Leila Estelene Trujillo; son,...

Ronald J.M. Walker

Ronald J.M. Walker

April 11, 2016

Ronald "Ron" Walker, 78, of Rector, passed away Monday at his home. He was born in Beech Grove. Ron retired from Anchor Packaging and loved to fish, hunt, and sing and play the guitar. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Myrtle Vanpool Walker; daughter, Ronda Walker-Pawlowski; and sisters, Lucille Tabor, Joy McComas, and Louise Wood. He...

William "Bill" Rowe

William "Bill" Rowe

April 11, 2016

William "Bill" Rowe, 88, of Paragould, passed away Monday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was a retired educator and funeral director and of the Church of Christ faith. Bill was the son of the late Marvin and Pearl Rowe. He was also preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. Survivors include his son, Dennis (Cynthia) Rowe, Paragould;...

Betty Sue Mahan

Betty Sue Mahan

April 10, 2016

Betty Mahan, 83, of Paragould, passed away Sunday in Kennett. She was a retired beautician and of the baptist faith. She enjoyed playing piano and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Mahan, and parents, Henry and Marveline Harness. Survivors include her daughter, Anne Gregory of Paragould; granddaughters, Jeri (Donnie) Lowe...

Frances Marie Bowman

Frances Marie Bowman

April 3, 2016

Frances Marie Bowman, 91, of Kennett passed away Sunday at Twin Rivers Hospital. Mrs. Bowman, formerly from the Paragould area, was born in Nettleton and had lived in the St. Louis area for over 60 years. She was a 1945 graduate of Marmaduke High School, charter member of the Boggey Hills Baptist Church where she served as secretary for 12...

Barbara Ann Jackson

Barbara Ann Jackson

April 2, 2016

Barbara Ann Jackson, 75, of Paragould, died Saturday at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. Barbara was a retired insurance sales person and a member of the Center Hill Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Bessie Hefner Ervin; son, Ricky Lynn Jackson; and brother, Freddie Ervin. Survivors include her husband, Melvin Jackson of...

Henry Michael Reddick

Henry Michael Reddick

March 31, 2016

Henry Michael Reddick passed away Thursday, March 31st at his residence in Gurdon, Arkansas. He was born August 13, 1950, in Paragould. He was an Army veteran. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Beulah Reddick; sister, Fretsie Cline; and brother, Phillip Reddick. Survivors include his daughter and granddaughter, Rachel Davis and Khalo Davis, both of Albuquerque,...

Jay Will Hicks, Sr.

Jay Will Hicks, Sr.

March 28, 2016

Jay Will Hicks, Sr., 86, of Beech Grove went to be with the Lord Monday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was the son of the late EC (Coleman) and Bessie Breckenridge Hicks. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Hicks; sister, Janiel Harrington; and granddaughter, Kymberlee Jae Hicks. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, the...

Wilma Frances Petropoulos

Wilma Frances Petropoulos

March 22, 2016

Wilma Frances Petropoulos, 94, of Mount Vernon, Texas formerly of Sulphur Springs, passed away in the early evening hours of Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Mission Manor Nursing Home in Mount Vernon, surrounded by her loving family. Wilma was born on May 4, 1921, in Greene County, Arkansas to the late Clyde and Myrtle Noel Johnson. She retired from General...

Pearl Ellis

Pearl Ellis

March 19, 2016

Pearl Ellis, 83, of Paragould, passed away Saturday in Jonesboro. She was retired as a Nursing Assistant from Paragould Nursing Center and of the Church of Christ faith. She loved flowers and enjoyed gardening. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Addie Medling. Pearl was also preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, James Edward Ellis;...

Velma Jerlene Seay

Velma Jerlene Seay

March 11, 2016

Velma Jerlene Seay, 86, of Malden, MO, died Friday at Golden Living Nursing Home in Malden. She worked in a flower shop in St. Louis and was a member of 1st Baptist Church in Malden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lemuel Seay; parents, Alvin and Bobbie Wyatt White; and brother, Jimmy White. Survivors include son, Clois (Virginia)...

Charles Earl Williams

Charles Earl Williams

March 10, 2016

Charles Williams, 89, of Cardwell, passed away Thursday in Monette. He was a retired farmer. He served in the Army during World War II. Charles was the son of the late Bailey and Nina Laferney Williams. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Carlos, Doyle, and Melvin Williams; son-in-law, Esker Swain; and nephew, Keith Montgomery. Survivors include his...

Kevin Lee Larimer

Kevin Lee Larimer

March 9, 2016

Kevin Lee Larimer, 52, passed away at his home on Wednesday. He was the son of the late Willard and Elizabeth Larimer. He was a truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Karen of the home; daughter, Rita O’Cain of Michigan; brother, Willard Larimer; son, Josh (Heather) Mitchell; step-sons, CJ, Gary, Josh, Jason, Chris, Scotty, Shelby Mitchell, Jonathan and...

Melissa Ellen Rameriz

Melissa Ellen Rameriz

March 5, 2016

Melissa Ellen Rameriz, 51, of Manila passed away March 5th at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born in Osceola and was a graduate of Luxora High School. She was a homemaker and member of the Greater Vision Ministries in Paragould. She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard W. Hiser and her grandparents, John and Bertha...

Thomas "Tom" Fredrick Medlin

Thomas "Tom" Fredrick Medlin

March 2, 2016

Thomas Medlin, 85, of Marmaduke, passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was a heavy equipment operator and had worked on the railroad for New York Central. Tom was a member of the Michigan Operator's Engineer. He loved to camp and go off-road racing. Tom served in the Navy during the Korean War, serving on the USS Enterprise as a...

Terrisena "Tarah" Tucker

Terrisena "Tarah" Tucker

March 1, 2016

Terrisena "Tarah" Tucker, 29, of Arbyrd, passed away on Tuesday. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and dear friend to many. Tarah will be missed by those she loved. She was the daughter of Marilyn Shaw and Randall Shaw. Survivors include her husband, Michael Tucker of Paragould; daughter, Katelyn Tucker; son, Justin Foley; father and step-mother, Randall and Rita...