Obituaries

 William Zane Dement

William Zane Dement

October 16, 2015

Reverend William Zane DeMent, 86, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, departed his earthly home on October 16, 2015. His body of clay set his spirit free, and like a mighty eagle, took flight to Heaven’s shores. William “Zane” DeMent was born December 12, 1928 on Indian Island in Greene County, Arkansas to Thomas Wayland and Veneda Pearl DeMent. He was a devoted...

Lovidee Hyde

Lovidee Hyde

October 15, 2015

Lovidee Hyde, 86, of Paragould, died Thursday in Paragould. She was retired from Ely & Walker. Lovidee was well known in the community for her quilting and cooking. She made and donated to AMMC and local nursing homes hundreds of handicapped carryalls which attached to walkers and wheelchairs. She was the daughter of the late Chester and Clara Carmack. She...

Winnifred "Winnie" Laveta Edwards

Winnifred "Winnie" Laveta Edwards

October 7, 2015

Winnifred Laveta Edwards, 92, Paragould, died Wednesday. Winnie was retired from Emerson Electric and was of the Nazarene faith. She loved to crappie fish, cook, and enjoyed being with her family. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Ramsey and Burla Lois Breckenridge Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Houston Edwards, brothers, Galen, Freddie...

Sheila Faye Mealer

Sheila Faye Mealer

October 7, 2015

Sheila Clayton Mealer, 62, of Paragould, died on Wednesday in Jonesboro. She was a retired school teacher. She was the daughter of the late Elbert and Myrtle Turner Clayton. She was also preceded in death by her daughters, Crystal and Robyn Mealer; two sisters; and one brother. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Larry Mealer, Paragould; daughter, Faith Mealer...

Cecil Mack Wooldridge

Cecil Mack Wooldridge

October 7, 2015

Cecil Wooldridge, 77, Paragould, went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, in Jonesboro. He retired after 29 years as the Bridges, Buildings, and Utilities Manager for Cotton Belt Railway. Cecil served in the Army National Guard. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. Cecil was a dedicated family man and...

Forrest Ray Tripod

Forrest Ray Tripod

October 7, 2015

Forrest Ray Tripod passed away Wednesday, October 7th at the age of 80. He was the son of Clifford Forrest and Verla Underwood Tripod. Forrest loved the outdoors and could be found hunting or fishing whenever possible. He passed down his passion to his kids, grandkids and great grand kids. He also loved sports of any kind and was a...

Erin Mckenzie Dowdy

Erin Mckenzie Dowdy

October 7, 2015

Erin McKenzie Dowdy, age 21, passed away Sunday October 4, 2015. Erin was born March 3, 1994 to David and Cindy Dowdy in Jonesboro, AR at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center. Erin graduated Paragould High School in 2012. She participated in extracurricular activities like swim team, soccer, and choir. Erin was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Paragould. She...

Linda Kay Washington

Linda Kay Washington

October 5, 2015

Linda Kay Washington, 68, of Paragould, died Monday at her residence. Linda was a Homemaker and a member of Browns Chapel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tillman and Wanda Hester; husband Billy W. Washington. Survivors include, daughters, Robin (Chris) Camp and Machelle (Shane) Wallace all of Paragould. Grandchildren, Brittany (Bret) Banks, Shayna (Michael) Poindexter, Zac...

Betty Lou Polk

Betty Lou Polk

October 1, 2015

Betty Cullen Polk, 68, Paragould, died on Thursday in Jonesboro. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hazel Grimes Spencer. Survivors include her father, William J. Spencer, Paragould; daughters, Joyce Hickman, Jonesboro, and Connie Smith, Paragould; sons, Glen Cullen (Terry), Jonesboro, Freddie Joe Polk, Kennett; 2 brothers; 3 sisters; best...

Betty Sue Dunn

Betty Sue Dunn

September 26, 2015

Betty Sue Dunn, 78, Beech Grove, died Sunday at BelleMeade Nursing Center. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.O. and Nola Bell Wilson. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Harvey Dunn of Beech Grove; daughter, Rita Hunt (John) of Paragould; sons, Robin Hall (Deluse) and Randall Hall, both...

Clarence Franklin Barnhill, Jr.

Clarence Franklin Barnhill, Jr.

September 26, 2015

Clarence “Barney” Franklin Barnhill, Jr., 81, of Steelville, MO, and formerly of Paragould died Saturday in St. Louis, MO. He was born on August 18, 1934, in Paragould to the late Clarence Franklin Barnhill, Sr. and Lucille Pinegar Barnhill. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents and grandson, Marcus May. He was united in marriage to Nancy Pearline...

Dallas Carlyle Wood

Dallas Carlyle Wood

September 23, 2015

Dallas C. Wood of Paragould, AR passed away on 23 September, 2015 at the age of 77. Dallas grew up in Greene County Arkansas, and is a graduate of Oak Grove High School. He was the first person to enlist in the new National Guard Unit in Paragould at the age of 17. He graduated from ASU receiving a Bachelor’s...

Helen Marie Puckett

Helen Marie Puckett

September 8, 2015

Helen Marie Moore Puckett, 72, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday in Little Rock. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Jonesboro and worked in management on the retail level. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Earl D. Puckett; parents, N. V. and Clara Moore; sister, Gloria Jean Moore DeBoard. Helen...

Sharran Mccullar

Sharran Mccullar

September 6, 2015

Sharran LaRae McCullar was born on August 24, 1944, in Paragould, AR to B.C. Lloyd and Dorothy (Austin) Lloyd. She passed away peacefully at Rector Nursing and Rehab on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at the age of 71. Sharran was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was retired from the Greene County Extension Service where she was the 4H...

Estes Craig

Estes Craig

September 4, 2015

Estes Wilton Craig, 91, of Paragould, died Friday at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. Mr. Craig was a veteran of WWII and a member of the America Legion. Mr. Craig married the former Bonnie Lou Blankenship on January 20, 1948. He and his wife of 67 years were cotton and soybean farmers. They raised their children while living in...

Margie Wyatt

Margie Wyatt

August 30, 2015

Margie Lajune Jones Wyatt, 89, of Paragould died Saturday at her residence. Margie was retired from AMMC. She is the daughter of the late Martin Jones and Mae Howard. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom W. Wyatt; sisters, Grace Belew and Inez Powell; and brother, Gary Jones. She is survived by daughter, Sharon Junca of Jonesboro; sons,...

William Thomen

William Thomen

August 29, 2015

SMS William E. Thomen, Jr., 91, Conway, formerly of Paragould died Saturday in Conway. William served in the Navy during WWII and completed his military career in the Air Force, serving for a total of 27 years. He was the son of the late William E. and Pearl M. Davis Thomen. He was also preceded in death by his wife...

Junior Clester

Junior Clester

August 29, 2015

Junior Allen Clester, 73, formerly of Paragould, died Saturday at the Jackson Madison General Hospital of Jackson, TN. He was born in Beech Grove and went to Stanford High School. He is a retired factory worker from Ed White Shoe Factory and the Dr. Pepper plant. He also worked mowing yards all over Beech Grove. He also loved to hunt....

William C. Wayland

William C. Wayland

August 29, 2015

William C. Wayland, 84, Memphis, TN, formerly of Paragould, died Saturday at Rainbow Health and Rehab of Memphis. He was a retired salesman and was an Air Force veteran. He was the son of the late Henry and Zella Wayland. He was also preceded in death by his infant sister, Peggy Willene and granddaughter, April Shelton. Survivors include his son,...

Dora Magaline Bass

Dora Magaline Bass

August 26, 2015

Dora Bass, 88, Paragould, died on Wednesday. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Bessie Chronister; husband, John Bass; son, Robert Bass; daughter, Diana Brady; grandson, David Cavaness; brothers, Ray and James Chronister; and sisters, Brenda Clayton, Linda Waller, and Dorothy Anderson. Survivors include her son, Joe (Maggie) Bass, House Springs, MO; brother, Cecil Chronister, Ironton, MO;...