Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
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