Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Joseph Knibert Yeargain
June 5, 2016
Joe K. Yeargain, 76, of the Gainesville community, died Sunday, June 5, 2016. Joe taught school in Arkansas and Alaska for a total of 28 years. He also raised cattle on his farm at Gainesville and later in life was a truck driver. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ginni, and several nieces and nephews. As requested...
Cynthia Marie Shewmaker Rhodes
June 2, 2016
Cynthia Marie Rhodes, 62, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away June 2, 2016 in College Station, Texas. Cyndi was born in Summit, New Jersey to Eddie and Reba Faye Shewmaker on July 22, 1953. She graduated Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in 1971. Although Cyndi was reared in New Jersey, she delighted to spend summer school vacations with her grandparents...
Jeffery Blake Ward
June 2, 2016
Jeffery Blake Ward, 30, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, June 2 in Memphis. He was a team leader at Monroe and enjoyed deer hunting and working out. Blake served in the Arkansas Army National Guard and was also a member of the Oak Grove Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Guida Swyers. Survivors include his wife,...
James Bryant Wright
May 21, 2016
James B. Wright, 80, passed away Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born in Harrisburg and had lived in Rockford, IL before moving to Pocahontas and then Paragould 16 years ago. He was a retired cement finisher who loved golfing and landscaping. He was the son of the late Bryant Jennings and Johnie Spencer Wright and was also...
Linda Forkum
May 21, 2016
Linda Faye Steele Forkum, 60, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was a preschool paraprofessional at Greene County Tech and was a member Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Ervin Perry Steel; sister, Prentice Sparks; brother, John Earl Steele; granddaughter, Caleigh Forkum; and an infant brother. Survivors include her...
Wilma Frances Hooks
May 21, 2016
Wilma Frances Murray Hooks, 84, of Lake City died on Saturday at Lakeside Nursing and Rehab. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Lake City Church of Christ. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, William Dallas Hooks; parents, Clarence and Pearl Hyde Murray; son, Larry Don Hooks; brothers, Gaylon and Raymond Murray; sisters, Geraldine Wright and...
John Earl Clifton
May 20, 2016
John Earl Clifton, 86, of Evening Star, was at home with his family when God called him to his heavenly home Friday. He was a retired farmer and of the Church of Christ faith. He loved to spend time with his family. He enjoyed to farm, quail hunt, and ride horses. He was quite the prankster. If you ever went...
George Hunt
May 20, 2016
George E. Hunt, 78, of Rogers, formerly of Paragould, passed away Friday. He was a retired farmer and enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his dog, Tish. He was the son of the late George and Ethel Mae Hunt. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Tim and Karla Hunt of Rogers; grandchildren, Amanda Bryson Hunt...
Rose Ann Andis
May 19, 2016
Rose Andis, 75, of Paragould, passed away Thursday. She loved spending time with Missy Lou, her four-legged baby. She was the daughter of the late John and Bernice Randall. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Andis Oden, and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughters, Jackie Pigue, Leatha Johnson, Nora Horne, Theresa Miller, Marcia Dillon,...
Sterling Staggs
May 18, 2016
Sterling Staggs, 76, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday. He was a retired enterpreneur. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Leona Staggs; sons, David Culp and Jimmy Staggs; a daughter; and brothers, Winfred and Cletus Staggs. Survivors include his wife, Ruby, of the home; daughters, Ashley (Sean) Kellim and Teresa Moss; sons, Mickey, Rickey, Timothy, and...
Dorothy Alecia Bauer
May 16, 2016
Dorothy "Dot" Bauer, 83, of Paragould, passed away Monday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Albert and Recea Brumett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Carl Bauer; brother, Robert Brumett; and sister, Martha Long. Survivors include her son, Brad...
Jimmy Wayne Bushong, Jr.
May 14, 2016
Jimmy Wayne Bushong, Jr., 53, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was a counselor at Greene County Tech Middle School and a member of the First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and cooking. He was a percussionist who played in the Delta Symphony and the FUMC Praise Band. Jimmy was also the #1 fan of...
Marvin E. Walden
May 10, 2016
Marvin Eugene Walden, 87, of Paragould, died Tuesday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Marvin was retired from Heath Funeral Home, a member of Grace United Baptist Church and a Veteran of the United States Marines. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Walden; parents, Baxter and Christine Brewer Walden; sons, Irwin and Bill Walden; step-daughter, Jonie Menza; grandson,...
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