Obituaries

Farrell Don Highfill

Farrell Don Highfill

December 14, 2015

Farrell Don Highfill, 71, of Paragould, died Monday at his home. He was a retired used car dealer. He was the son of the late Bruce and Lola Highfill. Donnie was also preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Wyatt; brother, Lindy Highfill; and nephew, Chad Highfill. Donnie was an avid NASCAR fan and never missed watching the races on...

Michael Filerbo

Michael Filerbo

December 13, 2015

Michael Paul Filerbo, 62 of Paragould, formerly of Canton, IL, died on Sunday at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. He was the son of Harold and Barbara Filerbo. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Ridley; brothers, Tony and John Filerbo all of Paragould, Ar. No services are planned at this time.

Hester Virginia Anderson

Hester Virginia Anderson

December 13, 2015

Hester Virginia Anderson, 92, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday. She was born January 3, 1923, in Cardwell. She was a member of Christian Life Center in Brookland. Virginia was the daughter of the late William and Bessie Tatum. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cloyd Anderson; son, Gerald Anderson; grandchildren, Sheila Anderson and Donna Anderson; great...

Glenda Joyce Camacho

Glenda Joyce Camacho

December 12, 2015

Glenda Camacho passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015, in Jonesboro. She was once a waitress at Grecian Steakhouse in Paragould. She was the daughter of the late Ray and Laura Davis. Locally, she is survived by her sister, Rae Jean Dodd. There will be no services planned for Mrs. Camacho.

Bette G. Brewer

Bette G. Brewer

December 10, 2015

Bette Brewer left this life on December 10, 2015 at St. Elizabeth’s in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born to Frank and Elsie (Cupp) Gramling in Stanford, Arkansas on June 27, 1927. The Cupp and the Gramling families were both Greene County pioneers. Mrs. Brewer was a graduate of Paragould High School and Methodist School of Nursing in Memphis, Tennessee as...

Melba Sue Moore

Melba Sue Moore

December 8, 2015

Melba Sue Moore, 56 of Paragould died Tuesday at her residence following a 3 year battle with cancer. Melba was a retired manager at Lone Star and a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lonis and Wanda Breckenridge; brothers, Eddie, Max and Tom Rice, Dennis and Lael Breckenridge; sisters, Shirley Davenport,...

Robert Samuelson

Robert Samuelson

December 5, 2015

Robert (Bobby) Patrick Samuelson, 54, Paragould, died on Saturday. He was a retired carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Samuelson. Survivors include his daughters, Heather Samuelson, Jessica Goth, and Kori Krekovich all of Kansas City, Ks; son, Jason Samuelson of Kansas City, Ks; brother, James Samuelson of Rogers, AR; sister, Debra Vincent of Lafe,...

Johnnie Willard Ridenhower

Johnnie Willard Ridenhower

December 4, 2015

Johnnie Willard Ridenhower, 79, Imboden died Friday at Belle Meade in Paragould. Johnnie was a retired Iron Worker. He was the son of the late Charles and Mabel Walker Ridenhower. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alma Ridenhower and sons, Johnnie, Ricky and Gary Ridenhower. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon Lockard, Eolia, MO, Lin Ridenhower,...

Donna Gail Horner

Donna Gail Horner

November 29, 2015

Donna Gail Reddick Horner, 54, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday. She was born June 27, 1961, in Paragould. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She was a devoted and dedicated teacher at Greene County Tech Elementary School for over 32 years. Donna loved to read, scrapbook, and do crafts. Donna was a 1979 graduate of Greene...

Forrest Exum

Forrest Exum

November 29, 2015

Forrest Al Exum, 83, Paragould, passed away on Sunday. Since he was but a lad, hiding under the house to avoid discipline, Ex (as he was affectionately known), was always a character. He never met a stranger, with a joke or political tidbit to offer up to anyone and everyone. Forrest was a well known regular at the McDonald's Table...

Mary  Esther Herget

Mary Esther Herget

November 27, 2015

Mary Esther Herget, 95, died Friday, Nov. 27 of natural causes at Hospice of Jonesboro. She was a resident of Chateau on the Ridge, a retirement community here in Paragould. Mrs. Herget was a long-time volunteer and civic leader. She lived, in her words, a “long and wonderful life.” She first came to Paragould as the wife of the late...

Dorothy Mae George

Dorothy Mae George

November 26, 2015

Dorothy Mae George, 86, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday. She was owner of Dorothy's Antiques and Fabrics. She loved singing, sewing, and helping people. Miss Dorothy was a "picture of compassion". She was the daughter of the late H.M. and Laura Edgar. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lavelle George, and son-in-law, Bobby McLain. Survivors include...

Patricia A. Ray

Patricia A. Ray

November 24, 2015

Patricia "Pat" Ray, 62, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday. She spent many years as a registered nurse in the AMMC ER. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, baking, singing songs, and visiting with family. She was the daughter of the late Robert Sr. and Hazel Myers. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Myers, Jr. Survivors...

Henry Marce Swink

Henry Marce Swink

November 23, 2015

Henry "Marce" Swink, 88, of Paragould, passed away on Monday. He retired from Thermogas after 30 years. He then spent 15 years as a greeter at Wal-Mart. Marce loved his children and grandchildren passionately. He always enjoyed working in his yard. He was a member of 7th and Mueller Church of Christ. He was the son of the late Henry...

Randy Allen Gates

Randy Allen Gates

November 21, 2015

Randy Gates, 52, of Paragould, passed away Saturday. He was a certified welder at Utility Trailer for 17 years. Randy loved attending rodeos and riding and training horses. He was the son of the late Johnny and Donna Gates. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Judy Gates; daugther, Amanda Apple (Tate) of Leachville; son, Brad Gates of Paragould; grandchildren,...

Thelbert Spencer Stephens

Thelbert Spencer Stephens

November 20, 2015

Thelbert Stephens, 92, of Paragould, passed away on Friday morning. He was retired from Bendix Corporation after 33 years. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany and France during World War II. He was the son of the late James and Nancy Stephens. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Survivors include his wife...

Jeffery Wade Wimberley

Jeffery Wade Wimberley

November 19, 2015

Jeffery Wimberley, 42, of Paragould, died on Thursday. He was in management, but he loved Hot Rods and Harleys. He was the son of Anita Wimberley. He was preceded by his father, Gary Duncan and grandmother, Frances Maxwell. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Ginger; son, Tyler Wimberley of Paragould; daughter, Massyn Wimberley of Paragould; brothers, Stacey Dulaney of...

Mary Reddick

Mary Reddick

November 18, 2015

Mary Reddick, 57, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday. She worked at Emerson Electric for 21 years and was of the Baptist faith. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Margie Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her son, Michael Bennett; brother, Melvin Rollins; and sister, Deanna Warner. Survivors include her husband of 27 years, Carlos...

Elvis Hershell Johnston

Elvis Hershell Johnston

November 17, 2015

Elvis H. Johnston, 91, passed away Tuesday, November 17th, 2015. He was born November 7th, 1924, to the late Charles and Lena Rowe Johnston. He was a veteran, serving in the Navy during World War II. He retired as a Deputy Sheriff from the Shelby County Sheriff's Department in Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis participated with the American Legion, and he was...

Robby Wayne Boling

Robby Wayne Boling

November 13, 2015

Robby “Rob” Wayne Boling, 49, of Paragould, lost his 18 month battle with cancer on Friday at his residence. Rob was Managing Director for AIG Financial Network for 13 years and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rob most recently was managing the state of Arkansas for AIG. He qualified for many leadership events including 11 President Cabinet...