Pamela Kay Myatt
Pamela Kay Myatt, 40, of Paragould, passed away March 1, 2012 at St.
Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Born October 14, 1971 in
Paragould, she was an employee of L. A. Darling, and was of the Baptist
Faith.
She is survived by her husband, Randy Myatt of the home; her mother, Mary
Smith of Paragould; one daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Chad Depew of
Paragould; three brothers, Joe and Kenneth Smith, both of Paragould, and
Enis Brown of Little Rock; two sisters, Karen Milam of Paragould and Crystal
Coats of Clinton, Arkansas; one grandchild, Ezekiel Depew, and one
step-grandchild, Zachray Depew.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Smith, and one brother, Jimmy
Smith.
Funeral services will be Monday March 5th, 2:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. David Stallings officiating. Burial will be in Finch
Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at the Mitchell
Funeral Home.
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James Henry Guthrie
James Henry Guthrie, 80, of Paragould passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012,
at Evergreen Health and Rehab in Rector.
He was born May 8, 1931, in Rector, was a veteran of the Korean War and a
member of the General Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Guthrie of Paragould; two daughters Jami
Skrade and her husband, Mark, of Springfield, Missouri, Jodi Miller of
Paragould; and stepson, Charles Yeargain and his wife, Becky, of Paragould.
He is also survived by one brother, Eugene Guthrie of Kennett; and three
sisters, Erma Shelton of Paragould, Betty Cordell and Mary Curtis, both of
Rector.
Surviving grandchildren are Kate Skrade, Anna Skrade, Jacob Mowery, and
Madeline Mowery all of Springfield, Lorean Brown and Lindsay Wortham both of
Paragould, Nathan Yeargain of Pocahontas; and one great grandchild, Hayden
Yeargain of Pocahontas.
Visitation will be Saturday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home of Rector.
Funeral services will be Sunday, March 4th, 2:30 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral
Home Chapel, Rector with Marsten Carpenter and Ron Byrd officiating. Burial
will follow in Woodland Heights Cemetery.
Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
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Kenneth Wayne Hampton, Jr.
Kenneth Wayne Hampton, Jr., 52, of Paragould, died Thursday, March 1, 2012,
at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Born May 9, 1959, in Rector, Mr. Hampton was an employee of Emerson Electric
and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Kenneth Wayne, Sr. and Glenda
L. Hampton of Marmaduke; his mother, Glenda Bozark of Paragould, stepfather,
Johnny Bozark of Marmaduke; five sons, Aaron (Kelly) Hampton of Paragould,
Chris (Sarah) Wheat of Florence, Alabama, Dustin (Ty) Wheat of Jonesboro,
Tyler Wheat and Tanner Wheat both of Piggott; and two daughters, Gabrielle
(Richard) Smith of Rector and Katelyn Hampton of Paragould.
He is also survived by two brothers, David (Shelly) Hampton of Marmaduke,
Brian (Lisa) Hampton of Paragould; three sisters, Kathy (Michael) Lyerly of
Paragould, Ginny (Clint) McCord of Monette, Tammy (Cliff) Edwards of
Poughkeepsie, New York; his companion, Betty, of Paragould; and four
grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home of Paragould.
Funeral services will be Sunday, March 4th, 2:00 p.m. at Marmaduke First
Baptist Church with Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in Harvey’s
Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.
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David Lee Stovall
David Lee Stovall, 68, of Paragould, died Thursday, March 1, 2012, at his
home.
Born August 3, 1943, in Arbyrd, Missouri, Mr. Stovall retired from the US
Postal Service. He also formerly worked as an auto body mechanic and at
Gazaway Lumber Company. He was a member of the NRA, the Hornersville Masonic
Lodge, and was of the Methodist faith
Survivors include his wife, Joan Stovall of the home; and two sons, Todd
Stovall and Shane Stovall of Paragould. He is also survived by three
brothers, Lyle Spillman of Paragould, Bill Stovall, Jr. of Little Rock,
Freddie (Lenan) Stovall of Heber Springs; three sisters, Lynn Goodson of
Paragould, Cindy (Tim) Norton and Debbie (Bo) Verser, all of Heber Springs;
and four grandchildren, Annah Witcher, Allie Witcher, Chandler Stovall and
Garrett Stovall.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Stovall, Sr.; his mother, Opal
Spillman; stepmother, Vivian Stovall; and stepfather, Bob Spillman
Visitation will be Monday, March 5th, 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m., at
Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Graveside services will be conducted Monday, at 1:00 p.m. at Linwood
Cemetery with Bill Stovall, Jr. officiating. The procession will leave
Mitchell Funeral Home at 12:50 p.m., Monday.
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John Cody Moore
John Cody Moore, 20, of Rector, died Thursday, March 1, 2012 in Memphis,
Tennessee. He was born June 25, 1991 in Paragould.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather: Nita and Huston Bowden of
Rector; father and stepmother: John and Dede Moore of Paragould; maternal
grandmother: Erma Steveson of Pocahontas; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dennis and Eleanor
Moore, maternal grandfather, Larry Steveson, grandparents, Huston and Jean
Bowden, Grandma and Grandpa Frek Moore; Great Grandpa Jarvis and great
uncle, Michael Woodside.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated Wednesday, March 7th, 10:00 a.m.at
Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Ardell Polk officiating.
Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers are Arron Spears, Joey Cox, James Hall, Brent Graham, Agustine
Lopez and Nick Green. Honorary pallbearers are Dustin Montgomery, Chris
Wilson, Derrick Whitaker, Shawn Midkiff, Cody Banning, Jacob Chronister, and
James Bradshaw and the members of the Greene County Rescue Squad.
Memorials may be made to the Greene County Rescue Squad, 405 S. 6th Street,
Paragould, AR 72450 or the Rector Fire Department, 409 S. Stewart Avenue,
Rector, AR 72461.
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Amber Lynn Sanders
Amber Lynn Sanders, 28, of Paragould, died Thursday, March 2, 2012 at
Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Born June 7, 1983, she had lived
in Paragould since 1997 moving there from Bradford, Arkansas. Amber was of
the Baptist belief. She was a loving wife, mother and daughter and was
preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Don Henderson; grandfathers, Fred
Henderson J. O. Brown.
Survivors include her husband of ten years, Trent Sanders; sons, Jimmy
Dalton Sanders, Jarred Dawson Sanders; daughters, Katie Sue Sanders and
April Rene Sanders; and mother, Louise Henderson all of the home.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 8th, 2:00 p.m. at Emerson Memorial
Chapel with burial to follow at Crossroads Cemetery with cousins serving as
pallbearers. Visitation will be Wednesday evening, 5:00 until 7:00 at the
funeral home.
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Artie F. Kennedy
Artie Kennedy, 99, of Memphis, formerly of Clay County passed from this life
Friday, March 02, 2012 at her residence. She was born November 8, 1912 to
the late Thomas and Sara Fielder in Clay County. Ms. Kennedy was married to
Odell Kennedy and was of the Methodist belief.
Artie was preceded in death by her husband Odell Kennedy, one brother:
Thomas Fielder, and two sisters: Carrie Clardia, and Lora Fielder.
One sister survives Ms. Kennedy: Velma Gill of Memphis, Tennessee, along
with a host of other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Arties life will be held Saturday March 3rd, 11:00 a.m. at
the Irby Funeral Home chapel in Rector with Pastor Mace Straubel
officiating. There is no visitation or committal service planned.
Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery west of Rector.
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Alma Katherine Ridenhower
May 27, 1937 - March 3, 2012
Alma Ridenhower, 75 passed away Saturday in Paragould.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons; two brothers and three
sisters.
She is survived by husband, Johnnie “Dub” Ridenhower of Imboden; daughters,
Sharon Lockard of Elolia, Mo; Linda Wills of Houston, Tx; and San Patterson
of Ravenden Springs; sons, Johnnie Ridenhower of Paragould and Thomas
Ridenhower of Poplar Bluff; two sisters; 22 grandchildren and 19 great
grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be Monday, March 5th, 10:00 a.m., at House Gregg
Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge with burial following in Lawrence Memorial
Park.
Visitation is one hour prior to service.
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Thelma Earline Jenkins
Thelma Earline Jenkins, 66, Paragould, died Sunday, March 4, 2012 at St
Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Earline was born March 15, 1945, in
Lake City, Arkansas, the daughter of the late May Hugh and Orlen Young
Irvin. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Gene, Bud, and Tommy
Irvin. Earline was retired from Emerson Electric Company and loved gardening
and cooking.
She is survived by her husband: Larry Jenkins of the home; daughter: Angela
Chrisco of Paragould; sons: Jeff Henry of Fort Smith, Carry Jenkins of
Paragould; sisters: Gail Turner of Paragould, Lora Adams of West Memphis;
brother: Charles Irvin of Paragould; nine grandchildren, and one great
grandchild.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel,
Wednesday, March 7th, 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Baldwin officiating.
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Emma Delitha Hunt
Emma "Dell" Delitha Spurlock Hunt, 88, of Hudson, FL, died Sunday, March 4,
2012, at Gulfside Hospice Center at Bayonet Point in Hudson, FL. She was
born August 9, 1923 in Gainesville, AR. the daughter of the late Horacio and
Rosie Gay Spurlock. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60
years, James Roy Hunt, brothers, Robert, Conrad and David Spurlock, sisters,
Ella Weaver and Ruth Long,and sister-in-law, Blanche Hollowell.
Survivors include her daughter, Delois Elaine Worden of Hudson, Florida;
sister-in-law: Rheba Hunt; of Paragould, brother-in-law: Ted Hunt, Lennon,
Michigan; grandchildren: Ronald and Sue Worden, Tony and Cindy Worden, and
Michelle Worden Young, all of Charlotte, Michigan, several great and great
great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends Friday, March 9th, 11:00 a.m. until 1:00
p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. Friends and family will meet for a graveside
service at 1:30 p.m. at Greene County Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Ronnie
Winn officiating.
Pallbearers are Chirstopher J. Hunt, Andy Hunt, Jerry Fortenberry, Tom
Wheeless, Tony and Ronald Worden. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's
Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, Tennessee or the ASPCA %
Linda Tiramani, 520 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10018.
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John James Ragsdell
John James (Bud) Ragsdell, 88 of Rector passed from this life on Tuesday
March 6, 2012 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was
born on November 15, 1924 to the late John and Della (James) Ragsdell in
O'Kean, Arkansas, and married Shirley (Jones) Ragsdell on April 2, 1963 in
Hardy, Arkansas. Mr. Ragsdell was of the Pentecostal faith, served our
country as a veteran, and was a member of the Masons and V.F.W.
John was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Albert Ragsdell,
Cecil Ragsdell, Gene Ragsdell, Darrel Ragsdell, and a sister: Lorene
Ragsdell.
Mr.Ragsdell is survived by his wife: Shirley of the home, three sons: Kenny
Ragsdell of Colorado, Randal Ragsdell of Colorado, and Keith Stephen of Rose
Bud, Arkansas, one Daughter: Debbie Ragsdell of Phoenix, Arizona, eleven
grandchildren, one great-grandchild, along with a host of other relatives
and friends.
A celebration of his life will be held Friday March 9th, 3:00 p.m. at the
Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Rector with Pastor David King officiating.
Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the
chapel.
Interment will be at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.
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Charline Dinkins
Charline Dinkins, 68, of Corning, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at her
residence.
Born August 12, 1943, in Gosnell, Mrs. Dinkins was a retired nurse. She was
a member of the Lafe Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Thurman Dinkins of the home; two sons and a
daughter-in-law, Roy Dinkins of Peach Orchard, and Troy and Angie Dinkins,
of Boydsville. She is also survived by two brothers, Carl Keeling of Peach
Orchard, Teddy Keeling of Lynn; two sisters, Diana Stormes of Knobel, Julie
Haney of Beech Grove; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Curby and Viola Keeling; and one
brother, Terry Keeling.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 9th, 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral
Home Chapel with David Poe officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County
Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
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William C. Wyatt
Col. (Ret.) William C. Wyatt, O.D.,72, of Pocahontas, formerly of Paragould,
passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.
Born April 17, 1939, in Paragould, he was a graduate of ASU and the Southern
College of Optometry in Memphis. Col. Wyatt was a veteran of Vietnam and of
Desert Storm and retired from the Army after 36 years of service. He was an
optometrist for 40 years, a member of the First United Methodist Church of
Pocahontas, and a member of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah S. Wyatt of Pocahontas; his mother,
Juanita C. Wyatt of Jonesboro; and two brothers, John Wyatt of Paragould and
Rick Wyatt of Jonesboro. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Blair
Smith of Olathe, Kansas, Clint Smith of Edmond, Oklahoma, Courtney McMurry
of Nixa, Missouri, J. R. Wyatt of Memphis, Tennessee, David Wyatt of
Jonesboro, and Richard Wyatt of Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his father, W. A. Wyatt.
Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Mitchell
Funeral Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 9th, at Mitchell Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Rocky Starnes and Rev. Glen Pettus officiating.
Burial with full military honors will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be furnished by the U.S. Army and members of the Combat
Veterans Motorcycle Association will serve as honorary pallbearers. Patriot
Guard Riders will escort the procession to the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the charity of donor’s choice or to the Combat
Veterans Motorcycle Association.
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Anna Mae Shewmaker
Anna Mae Shewmaker, 70, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday March 7, 2012 at
St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born August 29, 1941 in Delaplaine,
Arkansas and had lived in Jonesboro most of her life. She was a production
worker and was of the Church of God Seventh Day. She loved her children,
grandchildren, brothers and her sisters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorris Shewmaker, parents,
Benjamin and Mary Pitcher, brothers, James and Leon Pitcher.
Survivors include, her daughter, Gail Slater of Jonesboro, sons; Gary
Grisham of California and Ken Aynes of Oklahoma, brothers; Dawel and Phillip
Pitcher both of Paragould and Benjamin Pitcher of Marmaduke, sisters, Mary
Ball of O’Kean, Katie Grooms of Paragould and Ruth Bruton of Delaplaine,
seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Sunday March 11th, 1:00 p.m. at Emerson Memorial
Chapel, with Adam Bruton officiating. Burial will be at Greene County
Memorial Gardens, with Emerson Funeral Home in charge.
Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until service time at Emerson Memorial
Chapel.
Pallbearers will be Grant Pitcher, Matt Pitcher, Al Ball, Jonathan Ball,
Robert Grooms, Jeremiah Bruton and Logan McPherson.
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Violet Louise Ford
June 26, 1921 - March 10, 2012
Violet Louise Roberts Ford, 90 of Paragould, died Saturday at Greene Acres
Nursing Home. Violet was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal belief.
She was preceded in death by 2 husbands; brother, R. C. Roberts and a
sister, Inez Clark. Survivors include her daughter, Thelma Jean Johnson of
Paragould; brothers, Eugene Roberts of San Antonio, TX, Farris E. Roberts of
Burton, MI, Charles and Richard Roberts of Paragould; sister, Eula Pearl Wax
Gilliam of Gilbert, AZ., two grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Monday, March 12th, at 10:00 A.M. at Bowman
Cemetery, near Lake City with Lonnie Pyle officiating. No visitation is
planned.
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Wilma Vaniece Hamilton
Wilma Vaniece Hamilton, 91 of Paragould, died March 10, 2012 at the Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Arkansas. She was born on March 24,
1920 in Marmaduke, Arkansas. She was a retired teacher and a member of the
Marmaduke First United Methodist Church.
Wilma is survived by her son and family Allen Stewart and his wife Sharon
and grandson William Stewart of Houston, Texas: her husband Lawrence
Hamilton of the home and his family a son Maurice Hamilton and his wife June
of Corning, Arkansas: his daughter, Patricia Pratt and her husband Bill of
Marmaduke, and several grandchildren and great grand children and many other
relatives and friends including one niece, Joy Pickler Moss and her husband
John, two nephews, Kenneth McDowell and his wife Mary Ann, and Glyn McDowell
and his wife Edyth.
Mrs. Hamilton was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Julie Wyatt,
four sisters, Jewell Wyatt McDowell, Pearl Allene Wyatt Strickland, Zelma
Lorene Wyatt Pickler and Velma Virginia Wyatt.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 12th, 10:00 a.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel in Paragould with Rev. Wayne Baldwin and Rev. Jim
Thompson officiating, burial will follow in Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, 5:00 until 8:30 at the Mitchell Funeral
Home in Paragould.
Pallbearers will include; Lindel Stallings, Rusty Gibson, Harry Gibson,
Kenneth McDowell, Jack Wyatt and Earl Wyatt.
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Leonard Dale McKelvey
Leonard Dale McKelvey, 90, of Paragould, died Sunday, March 11, 2012, at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born September 16,
1921 in Paragould, the son of the late Menoa Leonard and Belva Welchel
McKelvey. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Arthur and Jim
McKelvey.
He worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company for 31 years, was of Methodist
belief and loved fishing. Leonard served his country during the World War II
in the Army Air Corps.
He is survived by his wife: Onari Yvonne McKelvey, of the home; son and
daughter-in-law: Randy and Kathy McKelvey of Belleville, IL; brothers: Ray
McKelvey of Morton, IL, Ralph McKelvey of Santa Fe, NM; grandchildren:
Heather Allen and Kristen Black; great grandchildren: Tanner, Cade, Tucker
and Cooper.
The family will receive friends Thursday, March 15th, 11:00 a.m. until 1:00
p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated following visitation
Thursday at the Heath Colonial Chapel, with Reverend Dave White and Reverend
Melvin York officiating.
Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers are Josh Black, Ronald McDonald, David Yates, Winston Yates,
Mark McPherson, and Joe Wallace. Fred Rutledge is an honorary pallbearer.
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Lee Allen Conklin
Lee Allen Conklin, 52, of Paragould died Sunday, March 11, 2012 at St.
Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born July 9, 1959, in West Covina,
CA. he was the son of the late Dennis and Jean Selton Conklin and had been a
long-time area resident. He served his country in the United States Army and
was an avid sports fan.
He is survived by three daughters, Janet Koch, Jennifer Lewis and Jessica
Conklin, all of Lawton, OK.; two brothers, Patrick Joseph Conklin of Lawton
and Thomas Edward Conklin of Salmon, ID; three sisters, Peggy Joyce Baker of
Monrovia, CA., Marilyn Marie Lords of UT., and Carrol Kendrick of Paragould;
five grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis
Francis Conklin.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 15th, 5:00 p.m. at the House of
Prayer in Paragould with the Rev. Mary Blankenship officiating. The family
will receive visitors from 3:00 p.m. until service time at the church. The
family has requested a private disposition under the direction of Faith
Funeral Service of Manila.
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Marie Mathis
Mrs. Bessie Marie Mathis, 74, of Paragould, AR., passed away March 11, 2012
at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Mrs. Mathis was born
October 9, 1937 in Peach Orchard, AR. She was a retired cook and of the
Baptist Faith.
She married her husband Dillon Mathis on July 26, 1974. He preceded her in
death on April 24, 2003.
She is survived by her daughter Tammy Reed of Paragould, AR.; a brother
Leland White of Pocahontas, AR.; five grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents William "Bill" Clyde
and Bessie (Williams) White and son Larry McRee.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 13th, 2:00 p.m. at New
Covenant Worship Center in Paragould with Docter Dennis Bradley officiating.
Burial will follow the service in New Friendship Cemetery near Paragould.
Public visitation will be Tuesday, March 13th, 1:00 p.m. until the time of
service at the church.
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Mrs. Norma Jean Pemberton
Norma Jean Pemberton, age 68, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, March 13,
2012 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born September 4, 1943 at
Paragould to Harrell and Lorene French Miller. Mrs. Pemberton was a
homemaker and a member of the Liberty Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, J.C. Miller.
Survivors include her husband, Al Pemberton; two daughters, Tammie Groves of
Brookland and Monica Pemberton of Jonesboro; a stepson, Barry Pemberton of
Brookland; three grandchildren, Chaya Aird, Schylar Futhey, and Sharon
Futhey; three great-granddaughters, Kelsey Groves, Lillian Aird and Jasmine
Aird; five sisters, Jackie Bowman, Verna Goodrich, Melba Warren, Sharon
Allred and Cynthia Jennings; three brothers, Herbert Miller, Lester Miller
and Keith Miller; and a step-grandson, Cody Pemberton.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Roller-Farmers
Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
Graveside services will be Thursday, March 15th, 10:00 am at Rutherford
Cemetery with John Mark Wilson officiating.
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Robert Kenneth Richardson
Robert Kenneth Richardson, 79 of Paragould died Tuesday March 13, 2012 at
his residence. Born October 8, 1932, he was the son of the late Orville and
Mabel Witcher Richardson.
He graduated from Brookland High School and served his country in the U.S.
Air Force. He was based in Ardmore, OK and was sent to Iceland and France.
He worked at McDonald Douglas retiring after 35 years as a General Foreman.,
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Bridgeton, MO, a Deacon at West End
Church of Christ in St. Louis. He was a member of the Commissary Church of
Christ.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Joshua Noblin.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years Lois Richardson; sons Robert Dewayne
and Jimmy David Richardson of St. Louis, MO; daughter Cynthia Noblin of
Paragould; brothers Chester Richardson of Jonesboro and Jim Richardson of
Truman, AR; sister Phyllis Johnson of Paragould. Grandsons Bradley and Nick
Richardson; granddaughters, Jennifer Ponce, Dawn Dremann; great
grandchildren, Alyssa, Tyler and Kaylee.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 16th, 11:00 a.m. at Heath Colonial
Chapel with Darrell Austin and Phil Wilkerson officiating. Burial will
follow In Morrow Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s
Hospital in Little Rock, AR.
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James Richard Green
James Richard Green, 74, of Paragould, Arkansas passed away March 14, 2012
in Memphis, Tennessee, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August
31, 1937 in Coahoma, Mississippi to the late John Mack and Mary Ruth (Edgeworth)
Green. Mr. Green was a retired truck driver and of the Methodist faith. His
hobbies included Dallas Cowboy’s football, antique cars, R.V. camping, and
most of all, spending time with his family.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Mary Shaw.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Harris Green; daughter, Carrie “Lynn”
Grigar of East Bernard, Texas; Son and daughter-in-law, John and Missy Green
of Trumann, Arkansas; daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Mark Noel of
Southaven, Mississippi; daughter, Leslie Thomas of Olive Branch,
Mississippi; grandchildren, Stacey and Nicholas Grigar of East Bernard,
Texas; John Dereck and Katlynn Green of Trumann, Arkansas; Gregory Fain,
Sydney, Kristen, and Ryan Noel of Southaven, Mississippi; Haley and Taylor
Thomas of Horn Lake, Mississippi; great grandchildren, Alexis and Alina
Gamez of Horn Lake, Mississippi; nephews and niece, Walter Shaw of
Carrollton, Mississippi; Allen Shaw and Melissa Evans of Indianola,
Mississippi; cousin, James Edward Cherry and his mother Lillian.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 17th, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 at Phillips
Funeral Home in Paragould, Arkansas. Funeral Services will follow at 12:00
with Damon and Nora Noel officiating.
Burial will be Monday, March 19th, 11:00 a.m. at the Arkansas State Veterans
Cemetery in Birdeye, Arkansas with full military honors.
Pallbearers will include Gregory Fain, John Dereck Green, Nicholas Grigar,
Mark Noel, Kelley Walters, Michael Blair, and Ryan Noel.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Baxter of Humble, Texas and Ernie Duell of
Independence, Mississippi.
The family would appreciate your support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society
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Lela Mae Hoskins
Lela Mae Hoskins, 94, of Paragould, died Friday, March 16, 2012, at Rector
Nursing and Rehab in Rector, AR. She was born February 9, 1918 in Tuckerman,
Arkansas the daughter of the late James and Burtha MacReath Watkins. She was
also preceded in death by her husband, Paschal Hoskins, son, James Hoskins,
daughter Phyllis Hoskins, grandson, Randy Hoskins, and brothers, O'Neal and
John Watkins.
Lela worked for 22 years at Brown Shoe Company in Leachville, was a
homemaker who loved dancing, quilting, cooking and gardening, and a member
of Pruetts Chapel United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her children and their spouses: Janice and William
Martinez of Downey, CA, Bobby and June Hoskins of Piggott, Danny and Rose
Hoskins, Paulette Parker, Lonnie and Joyce Hoskins, and Brenda and Dennis
Matthews, all of Paragould; 23 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and two
great-great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Monday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Tuesday, March 20th, 10:00 a.m. at
the Heath Colonial Chapel.
Interment will follow at LuLu Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association, 10411 W. Markum, Suite 130, Little Rock, Arkansas,
72205.
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Dusty Leyon Yarbrough
Dusty Leyon Yarbrough, 55, of Paragould died Saturday, March 17, 2012.
He was born at Harrisburg and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include the mother of his children, Sharon Yarbrough; son, Brad
Yarbrough; daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Brandon Simpson;
grandchildren, Taylor Austin Yarbrough, Casey Layn Simpson, Braden Tyler
Yarbrough and Madison Dawn Simpson; and brother, Harold Wayne Yarbrough, all
of Paragould; and sister, Linda Faye Sturkie of South Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dusty Whitsilas Yarbrough; mother,
Mary Elizabeth Clark-Yarbrough; sisters, Ruth Ann Parker, Hazel Marie Smith
and Joyce Ann Bishop; and brothers, Donald Eugene Yarbrough and Billy Ray
Yarbrough.
Graveside services will be Saturday, March 23rd, 2:30 p.m. in Old Bethel
Cemetery, Paragould.
Fairrie W. Hagen
Fairrie W. “Sue” (Potts) Hagen, 88, of Paragould died Sunday, March 18,
2012, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born
November 9, 1923, at Arbyrd, MO, and was an employee of the Capitol Theater
for over 30 years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in
Paragould. She truly enjoyed cooking and caring for her family and friends
and was a huge fan of competitive ice-skating.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W. M. and Ida May Potts, her
husband, Alfred Hagen, 3 brothers: Vernon, Herschel, and Burnette Ford, and
two sisters: Edna O’Brien and Bernice Grooms.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Allen Lee and Laura Hagen of
Paragould; her grandson and his wife, Shawn and Chandra (Cervantes) Hagen
and great-grandson August Hagen of Silver Spring, MD; a special niece,
Lanita Wadley of Paragould and several other nieces and nephews; and two
very special friends, Laura Jackson and Elizabeth Schwamb of Paragould.
Visitation will be held at Heath Colonial Chapel in Paragould Wednesday,
March 21st. A Rosary will be held by Deacon Rex Bouldin, at 6:00 p.m. with
visitation to be from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral will be
Thursday, March 22nd, 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Fr. Mike
Sinkler officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include: Larry Beliew, Mark Martin, Keith Legrid, Bob
Pepper, Jim Jackson, and Davey Joe Jackson. Memorials may be made to the
Collins Theater Foundation, P.O. Box 904, Paragould, AR 72451.
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Mary Lou Esteve
Mary L. Hollier Esteve, 87, of Paragould, died Sunday March 18, 2012 at AMMC,
Paragould. She was a native of Louisiana, born January 31, 1925 in Breaux
Bridge.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Esteve, her mother, father,
two brothers and one sister. She has resided twelve years in Paragould with
her loving son, Robert Dupuis, his wife Sheryl, and her granddaughter,
Tanya. She left behind four grandchildren, Tanya Litwiller and Donny Motes,
Jr. of Paragould, Crystal Dupuis of Cecilia, LA, and Trish Morgan of
Jonesboro. Twenty great-grandchildren were proud to call her "mom-mom".
No services are planned. She will be entombed in Louisiana.
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Mary L. Gossett
Mary L. (Lou) Gossett passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012. She was the
beloved wife of Orville (Bill) Gossett; beloved mother of Jerry (Geralyn),
Vicki, Billy and Dana Gossett; proud grandmother of Timothy (Mayumi),
Nicholas, Stephen and Kevin Gossett; dear great-grandmother of Emi and Mei;
dear sister of Betty Grissom, Don Steen, James Steen, Bonnie Stinson,
Charles Steen, Martha Dover, Brenda Kay Diddle, Jimmy Steen, Melba Exum and
the late Drewie Steen and Glendora Perez; sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and
friend to many.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 23rd, 9:00 a.m. at Kutis Affton
Chapel. Interment will be at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery, Marmaduke, Arkansas
at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be Thursday, March 22nd, 4:00 p.m. until 9:00
p.m. at the funeral home.
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James Roscoe Brewington
James Roscoe Brewington, 90, of Paragould, died Sunday, March 18, 2012, at
his residence. Mr. Brewington was born February 23, 1922, in Marmaduke, and
retired from General Motors.
Survivors include two daughters, Tina Ann Hennig of Davidson, Michigan, Tara
Sue Brewington of Flint, Michigan; and three grandchildren.
There will be a private memorial service at a later date. No visitation is
scheduled.
Arrangements were by Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
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Robert Edwin Hodge, Sr.
Robert E. Hodge, Sr. 91 of Paragould died Monday March 19, 2012 at Greene
Acres Nursing Home. Born June 27, 1920, Mr. Hodge was a retired insurance
agent for Met Life and retired from Corner Drug. He was a member of 1st
Baptist Church and a U.S. Army Air Corp Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Bishop and Edna Bivins
Hodge; sisters Helen Parkins and Ruth Korte.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Hodge of the home, son and
daughter-in-law, Bob and Debbie Hodge of Paragould; daughter and son-in-law,
Meryl and David Cupp of Highlands Ranch, CO; sister, Phyllis Hodge of
Metropolis, IL. Grandchildren, Rob and Natalia Hodge of Chicago, IL and
Meggie Hodge of Denver, CO. Several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 22nd, 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. at Heath
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Rev. Joe Marsden officiating.
Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to 1st Baptist
Church in Paragould.
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Dewey W. Cole
Dewey W. Cole, 67, of Paragould, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at NEA
Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born December 5, 1944 in
Lafe, the son of the late George Patrick and Lillian Newell Cole. Dewey
retired from Monroe Auto Equipment after 36 1/2 years of service, was a
member of West View Baptist Church, and loved fishing.
He is survived by his wife: Judy Cole, of the home; daughter and son-in-law:
Angelia and Bill McCreary of Rogers; grandchildren: Harrison and Emma
Rooney; brothers: Eugene Cole of Paragould, Randall Cole of Bartlett,
Tennessee and Jerry Cole of Paragould.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated Friday, March 23rd, 10:00 a.m. at
Heath Funeral Home, with Rev. Marc Reeves officiating. Interment will follow
at Linwood Cemetery, Paragould. Memorials may be sent to West View Baptist
Church, 701 W. Morgan Street, Paragould, AR 72450.
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Mrs. Betty Garner
Betty Garner, age 82, of Henderson, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 20,
2012 at her residence. She was born August 2, 1929 in Fontaine, Arkansas to
Trumann and Ida (Wilcoxson) Pratt.
Mrs. Garner married A.G. “Tuff” Garner October 22, 1948 in Light, Arkansas.
She was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro. She retired in
1992 from Hytrol Conveyors in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two sisters.
Mrs. Garner is survived by a son: Keith Garner of Henderson, Arkansas, two
daughters: Jan Kiech and husband Mike of Little Rock, Arkansas and Pam Tosh
of Henderson, Arkansas, a brother: David Pratt and wife Patti of Light,
Arkansas two grandchildren: Aaron Brown and Tina Brumley, five
great-grandchildren: Emma, Stephen, Zachary, Nick and Brayden and several
nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be Saturday, March 24th, 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion
Cemetery in Walcott, Arkansas with Reverend Raymond Atwood officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the
Ozarks, 701 Burnett Dr. Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653 or Light Baptist
Church Memorial Fund, 17125 Hwy 412 Light, Arkansas 72439.
Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home.
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John Henry Dawson
John Henry Dawson, 87, of Paragould, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Flo and
Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. John was born August 24, 1924 in
Leachville, the son of the late Arthur and Hester Taylor Dawson. He was also
preceded in death by his infant son, John Anthony, brother, Orbie Dawson and
sister, Mary Lou Dowdy.
He was a member of Village Creek Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, LaDon Potter Dawson of the home, sister, Myrtle
Utley and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends
Saturday, March 24th, 12:00 noon until1:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home. His
life will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. at the Heath Colonial Chapel with
Dwight Harrison officiating.
Burial will follow at Brown's Chapel Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Village Creek Church of Christ, 390 GR 721 Road,
Paragould, AR 72450.
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Landis Wayne Shook
Landis Wayne Shook, 79, of Paragould died Tuesday at St. Bernard's Medical
Center. Born March 10, 1933, in Knobel, AR.,he was a river boat captain and
was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include his wife, Katherine Shook of the home; four sons, Landis
Wayne Shook Jr. of Taiwan, Tim Morris of Houston, TX.,, Johnny McCarroll of
Rector and Robert McCarroll of Paragould; three daughters, Charlene Benson
of Bernie, Mo., Lisa Brimble of Raleigh, N.C. and Duronda McCarroll of
Paragould. He is also survived by two brothers, W.E. Johnson of Festus, MO.,
Gaylon Shook of Lansing MI.; one sister, Georgeann Shook of Paragould; 10
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Verneal Shook; one
brother, Ferrel Johnson; and two sisters, Willene Anderson and Mary Perkins.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral
Home in Paragould. Graveside services will be Friday, March 23rd, 1:30 p.m.
at Greene County Memorial Gardens with Pastor M.W. Ray officiating. The
procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:15 p.m. Friday.
Johnny McCarroll, Robert McCarroll, Dustin Fender, Landis Shook Jr., David
Fender, Floyd Scott, Terry Benson and Tim Morris will serve as pallbearers.
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Wesley Burns
Wesley Burns, 55, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012. He was
born January 17, 1957, in Conway, to Fred and Pearl (Spencer) Burns.
Graveside services will be Thursday, March 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. at Linwood
Cemetery under the direction of Phillips Funeral Home.
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Diann West
Diann West, 51, of Jonesboro died Wednesday March 21, 2012 at her residence.
She was born March 5, 1961 in Paragould and had lived in Jonesboro for 40
years. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for the NEA Baptist Clinic Woman’s
Center and a member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church. She was an avid
reader, loving mother, aunt, as well as daughter and sister.
She was preceded in death by her childrens' father, Danny West, Father,
Cletus Gulley, maternal grandparents, Roscoe and Claudia Cook, paternal
grandfather, Melvin Gulley, paternal grandmother, Carrie Kumpe.
Survivors include, her son, Eric West of Jonesboro, daughter, Taylor West of
the home, mother, Patricia Gulley of Jonesboro, brothers, Jeff Gulley,
Curtis Gulley, Michael Gulley and Charlie Gulley all of Jonesboro, sister,
Patsy Baltz of Sylamore, Arkansas.
Funeral services will be Friday March 23rd, 2:00 p.m. at the Emerson
Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Danny Taylor officiating. Burial will be at Pine
Log Cemetery with Emerson Funeral Home in charge.
Pallbearers will be Donald Webb, Billy Webb, Rodger Kiser, Randy Fortson,
Luke Fortson and Beau Fortson.
Visitation will be Friday 1:00 p.m. until service time at Emerson Memorial
Chapel.
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Arthur J. McDaniel Jr.
Arthur J. McDaniel Jr. age 87 of Collinsville, IL born October 27, 1924 in
Paragould, AR, passed away Wednesday March 21, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in
Belleville, IL.
He was a retired carpenter for Local #295 in Collinsville. He was a Navy
veteran and a member of the VFW Post #5691 and American Legion Post #365
both of Collinsville. He enjoyed duck hunting, gardening, and taking
Caribbean cruises with his wife Nona.
He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur J. and Carlene Jones McDaniel,
and a sister LaRue Stallcup.
He is survived by his wife Nona Dudley McDaniel whom he married December 21,
1954, a son John (Judy) McDaniel of Granite City, IL, three daughters Nona
(Wyatt) Smith of Elsah, IL, Marcia (Robin) Biggs of Troy, IL, Janis Hunt of
Paragould, AR, three grandchildren Meadrith (George) Kruse of Collinsville,
Nona Lynn Smith of Bloomington, IL, Rory (Jessica) Biggs of Troy, IL, three
great grandchildren, and a brother Garnet (Jane) McDaniel of Jonesboro, AR.
Visitation will be Monday March 26th, 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Barry
Wilson Funeral Home 2800 North Center Street Maryville, IL.
Funeral services will be Monday March 26, 2012 at 12:00 pm at the funeral
home, with the memorial being offered by Robin Biggs. Burial will be at
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO with full military
honors.
Memorials may be made to the VFW Post #5691 1234 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234 or American Legion Post #365 1022 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
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Emzley Eugene Ramer
Emzley Eugene "Sam" Ramer, 86, of Paragould, died Friday, March 23, 2012, at
his home. Sam was born July 15, 1925 in Lafe, Arkansas the son of the late
Frank M. and Eva H. Howe Ramer. He was also preceded in death by his wife,
Pauline Huckabee Ramer, son, Gary W. Ramer, brother, Armond "Shack" Ramer
and sister, Frankie Ramer Tickler. He was retired from General Motors and
was a member of Ramer's Chapel United Methodist Church. Sam was a Navy WWII
veteran who enjoyed hunting, gardening, dancing. He especially loved being
with his neighbors and friends at the Paragould Senior Center.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law: Paula Ramer Nordstron and
Jeffrey of Clio, MI, Randa Ramer McCall and Kenneth of Grand Blanc, MI;
grandchildren: SPC Brianna N. Murray of Fort Lewis, Washington, Colton R.
Murray of Riverton, Wyoming and many friends.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 5:30 until 8:00 and Monday,
March 26th, 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Heath Funeral Home. A procession
will leave Heath Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. for graveside services at
10:30a.m. at Ramer’s Chapel Cemetery, with Pastor Mark Trout officiating.
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Thelma Lee McConnell DeVore
Thelma Lee McConnell DeVore, 79, of Paragould, died Friday, March 23, 2012,
at her home. She was born September 26, 1932 in Bokoshe, Oklahoma the
daughter of the late Elvie James and Jennie Bell Price McDaniel. She was
also preceded in death by her first husband, Nolan McConnell, second
husband, Herman DeVore, son, James McConnell, brothers, Sammy F. and James
E. McDaniel. She was a retired fashion show consultant and a member of the
Vines Chapel Baptist Church. Thelma loved her children and grandchildren and
enjoyed spending time with her best friend, Connie Baine.
Survivors include her daughters: Phyllis Ann Arnold, Darlene Howard; son:
Elvin G. McConnell, all of Paragould; sisters: Jeanette Chipman Lowery of
Chowchilla, CA; Shirley Johns Ramirez of Paragould, Ruth Ann Langley, Donna
Jean Allen; brothers: Larry McDaniel, Rick Allen McDaniel, all of
Blytheville; grandchildren: Chad, Monica, Rocky, Jimmy, Jessica, and
Desiree; great grandchildren: Brittney, Brandon, Cheyenne, Lisa Marie, Tyler
and Kay Kay and one great great grandchild.
The family will receive friends Monday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated Tuesday, March 27th, 10:30 a.m. at
the Heath Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Nathan Gramling officiating.
Interment will follow at Providence Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Vines
Chapel Baptist Church.
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Kenneth Eugene Hots
Kenneth Eugene Hots, 81, of Paragould died Friday, March 23, 2012 at St.
Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Born August 26, 1930, at Evening Star, he was retired from General Motors in
Flint, Michigan, and was of the Church of Christ faith.
He is survived by two sisters, Freda Metheny of Monette, and Mary Aletta
Hankte of Paragould; and by nineteen nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Martha Ella Hots;
one brother, Ellis Hots; and by four sisters, Clara Pigue Swafford, Eula
Arnhart, Lillian Smith-Barker, and Edna Wallis.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 26th, 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with L.R. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Greene
County Memorial Gardens.
His nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Monday, 11:00 a.m. until time of service.
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Alfred Paul Langston
Alfred Paul Langston, 91, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, March 24,
2012, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
He was born January 14, 1921, in Batesville and was retired from power line
construction. Mr. Langston was a member of First Church of God.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Barbara Arington and
Connie and Richard Stuart, all of Paragould; one brother, Burl Langston of
Cardwell; and one sister, Louise Brickey of Hot Springs. He is also survived
by eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and three great great
grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Wilma Inez Langston; a son, Jerry
Langston; and four sisters.
Friends may visit Thursday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home
of Paragould.
Funeral service will be Friday, March 30th, 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Raymond Hill officiating. Burial will follow in
Wood’s Chapel Cemetery.
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Dorothy Lee Mason
Dorothy Lee Mason, 86, of Lafe, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012, at
Greene Acres Nursing Home.
Born March 26, 1925, in Morley, Missouri, Mrs. Mason retired from Emerson
Electric. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and George Mellon of
Salem, Virginia; two grandchildren, Wesley Shane Mellon and his wife,
Michele, and Darlene Mellon-Anukpi and her husband, Patrick. She is also
survived by three great grandchildren, Zoey Anukpi, Catherine and Cooper
Mellon; a special niece Pam Bagley, her husband, Lee, and numerous other
nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin M. Mason; and her parents,
Louis and Nonie Stanfill.
Visitation will be Monday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 27th, 10:00 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral
Home Chapel with Chad Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Gainesville
Cemetery.
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Edward C. Raley, Sr.
Edward C. Raley, Sr., 86, of Paragould, died Saturday, March 24, 2012, at
Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. He was born March 27, 1925 in Little
Rock, Arkansas the son of Jeff J. and Eva Burch Raley. He was also preceded
in death by his son, Edward Raley, Jr., brothers, Tom, Jay, Bernard and
Burch Raley, sisters, Mary Albertine, Marian Rainwater and Marcella Raley.
Ed was the manager of Otasco and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
He served his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
Survivors include his wife: Kitty Raley, of the home; son: Bernard Raley of
Paragould; daughters and son-in-law: Mary Fletcher of Paragould, Jane and
Mike Kelley of Little Rock; brother: Robert Joseph Raley of Little Rock;
grandchildren: Cullen Fletcher, Erica Summers, Michael Summers and Robert
Summers; and great granddaughter: Harper Raley Summers.
There will be a public rosary Monday evening, 6:00 until 6:30 at Heath
Funeral Home. Following the rosary, the family will receive friends from
6:30 until 8:00. His life will be celebrated Tuesday, March 27th, 2:00 p.m.
at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Father Mike Sinkler and Deacon Rex
Bouldin officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorials
may be made to the Saint Mary's School Trust Fund, 220 N. 2nd Street,
Paragould, AR 72450.
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Mava Berniece Tharp
Mrs. Mava Berniece Tharp, 90, of Corning, AR., passed away Saturday, March
24, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mrs. Tharp
was born July 15, 1921, in Palatka, AR., she was a homemaker, she enjoyed
sewing, quilting and cooking. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She married her husband Oren Tharp on November 29, 1937. He preceded her in
death on January 25, 2003.
She is survived by three daughters Emley and husand Kenny Willis of Corning,
AR., Linda and husband Buddy Leonard of Corning, AR., Vicki and husband
David Cordell of Paragould, AR.; one son O.J. “Bucky” Tharp and wife
Christine of Alton, MO.; one sister JoAnn and husband Bo Nesbit of
Marksville, LA.; twelve grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren and
two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents Lloyd and Edith Pearl
(Foster) Brown; one son Donnie Tharp; and two brothers Freeda and Richard
Brown.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 27th, 2:00 p.m. in the Ermert
Funeral Home Chapel with Johnny Bradshaw officiating. Burial will follow the
service in Black Cemetery near Success. Public visitation will be Tuesday,
12:00 noon until the time of service.
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Rachel Beatrice McClain
Rachel Beatrice McClain, 84, of Paragould, died Sunday, March 25, 2012, at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
She was born November 10, 1927, in Cherry Valley, to Nolis and Lois Brown.
Mrs. McClain was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Verna and Lloyd Ray; one
brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Mary Massey of Belleville, Illinois; and
one sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Jim Starnes of St. Louis. Survivors
also include one grandson, Daniel Ray and his wife, Bridget; four great
grandchildren, Devon, Zachary, John and George Ray; and by many beloved
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgel McClain; her parents; her
stepfather, Albert Massey; and two sisters, Dorothy Yocum and Maxine Morris.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, March 28th, 1:30 p.m. at Greene County
Memorial Gardens with Floyd Ryles officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday
from 11:00 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould.
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Louise Mozell Wyatt
Louise Mozell Wyatt, 80, of Paragould, died Sunday, March 25, 2012, at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Born May 17, 1931, in Greene County, she was of the Baptist faith and
attended Providence Baptist Church. She was a resident of Greene Acres
Nursing Home.
Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Randall and Patricia
Graves; two nephews and three nieces, Keith Graves and Michael Graves, both
of Marmaduke, Gayla Roe, Teresa Pemberton, and Tina Eaker, all of Paragould;
seventeen great nieces and nephews; and five great great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Estell Graves; and a
brother, Ervin Graves.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 28th, 2:30 p.m. at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Gary Morris officiating. Burial will follow
in Cudd Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. until time of
service.
Keith Graves, Michael Graves, Cody Nelson, Daniel Roe, Tyler Parkinson, and
Joey Pruett will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials to Providence Baptist Church would be appreciated.
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Mabel Ida Esther Lueker
Mabel Lueker, 91, of Lafe, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 25, 2012,
at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born February 6,
1921 in Hooker, Arkansas the daughter of the late Arthur and Emma Gerdes
Tritch. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bernhard Lueker,
three brothers, Ervin Tritch, Leo Tritch and Marvin Tritch and one sister,
Irene Lewis.
She was a resident of Greene Acres Nursing Home and a member of St. John's
Lutheran Church. She and her husband owned and operated a Dairy Farm and she
enjoyed playing the piano and singing, cooking and making greeting cards.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law: Benny and Regina Lueker,
Mark and Regina Lueker, Robert and Richard Lueker, all of Lafe: daughter and
son-in-law: Gloria and Don Haddick of Jonesboro; four sisters: Ruth Lange,
Nadine Green, both of Lafe, Lucille Brasher of Paragould, Opal Spellmeyer of
Florissant, MO; two brothers: Winston Tritch of Paragould, Gilbert Tritch of
Marmaduke; grandchildren and their spouses: Jennifer and George DuCharme of
Fayetteville, Carla and Jason Weatherford of Paragould, Audra Lueker, Justin
Lueker, both of Lafe, Jessica and Adam Ellis of Carlisle, Arkansas; Todd
Haddick and fiance, Staci Pillows, Melanie Haddick and fiance, Tim Bickford,
all of Jonesboro, Cameron Box, Jessica and John Andis, Dawn Travis of
Paragould; great grandchildren: Caden, Carlee, Kinlee, Adelee, Jackson,
Tayden, Jackson and Brody.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 at Heath
Funeral Home. The family will also receive friends Wednesday morning, March
28th, 9:00 until 10:00 at St. John's Lutheran Church. Her life will be
celebrated at St. John's Lutheran Church, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, with Rev.
Curt Dwyer officiating.
Interment will follow at St John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be sent
to St. John's Lutheran Church, Po Box 235, Lafe, AR 72436.
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Darin Bradford Twitty
Darin Bradford Twitty, 46, of Paragould went to be with Jesus Monday, March
26, 2012.
Born August 12, 1965, at Paragould, he was the son of Billy and Wava Morgan
Twitty and was a longtime area resident. Mr. Twitty was a project manager
for a nuclear plant and was a member of the Christian Life Center at
Brookland.
He enjoyed witnessing, reading the Bible, sightseeing and spending time with
family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Myra Williams Twitty of the home; a
son, Cory Twitty of the home; parents, Billy and Wava Twitty of Marmaduke; a
brother, DeBrent Twitty and wife Misty of Marmaduke; four sisters, Darla
Eubanks and husband Randy, DeCorinthia Ussery and husband Chris, DeTonia
Trayler and husband Joey, and DeLetha Clark and husband Carl, all of
Paragould; a special nephew, Chris Eubanks and wife Trish, and special
niece, Kristy Eubanks Agee and husband Brad, all of Paragould; 14 other
nieces and nephews; four great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as a host
of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 30th, 10:00 a.m. in the Christian
Life Center at Brookland with the Rev. Scott Trayler officiating. Burial
will follow in Gainesville Cemetery at Paragould under the direction of
Faith Funeral Service of Manila.
The family will receive visitors Thursday evening, from 6:00 until 8:00 at
the church.
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Marjorie Geraldine Hicklin
Marjorie Geraldine Garner Hicklin, 83, of Paragould passed away Tuesday,
March 27, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born December 7, 1928, to the late James Earl and Gladys Irene
Garner. Geraldine was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and loved flowers
and reading.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Joe Hicklin; and brother,
James Jr. Garner.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, David Joe and Regina Hicklin of
Paragould and Chris and Cindy Hicklin of North Little Rock; daughters and
sons-in-law, Sherri and Randy Smith of Paragould, Karen and Jerry Beebe of
Gran Blanc, Mich., and Barbara and Ronnie McAlexander of Lebanon, Mo.;
sister, Valicia Garner Cloyes; 10 grandchildren, Missy Beebe-Sain, Kristin
Neibert, Jeff Beebe, Denise Goode, Debbie Carter, Ronda Dennis, Becky
Hicklin, Brett Hicklin, Tyler Smith and Megan Smith; 16 great-grandchildren;
and two great-great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank special nephew and niece, Larry and Brenda
Garner.
Active pallbearers will include Tyler Smith, Brett Hicklin, Randy Smith,
Greg Goode and Ryan Flanrey.
Honorary pallbearers will be Becky Hicklin, Debbie Carter, Megan Smith,
Ronda Dennis and Denise Goode
Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Phillips Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be Friday, March 30th, 11:00 a.m. in Center Hill
Chapel of the funeral home with Jason Noel officiating. Burial will follow
in Linwood Cemetery.
Online Registry:
Phillips Funeral Home
Loretta Staires
Loretta “Sue” Morris Staires, age 74, of Austin, Arkansas, passed away
Tuesday, March 27, 2012. She was born October 27, 1937, in Rector, Arkansas
to the late William Grant Morris and Etta Lee McConnell Morris. She was a
graduate of Greene County Technical where she played basketball, softball,
and took business courses. She enjoyed bowling and was the 3rd
Vice-President of Ventura County Bowling Association, and played woman’s
fast pitch softball in Ventura, California. She also enjoyed crocheting,
knitting, quilting, and embroidery.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, and one sister.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, James Leland Staires of Austin;
daughters, Suzette L. Pedler of Ventura, California, Shirlee J. Smith of
Cabot, Arkansas; grandchildren, Jennifer D. and Patrick O’Neil of Virginia,
Cynthia Brunick of Grover Beach, California, Lisa M. and Jonathan Abbey of
Santa Paula, California, Stefanie A. Pedler of Grover Beach, California,
Steven J. and Danane Roadinger, II of Norfolk, Virginia, four
great-grandchildren, siblings, Harold and Nellie Jo Morris of Florisant,
Missouri, Betty and E.J. Smith of Cabot, Arkansas, Bill Buchanan of Kennett,
Missouri, and nine nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, 6:00 until 9:00 at Mitchell Funeral Home,
Paragould. Funeral services will be Monday, April 2nd, 10:30 a.m. at
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Royce Boling officiating. Burial will
follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Online Registry: Moores Jacksonville Funeral Home or
Mitchell Funeral Home
Peggy Sue Carter Wilmoth
Peggy Sue Carter Wilmoth, 69, of Corning, died Wednesday March 28, 2012 at
Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould.
Born in Jonesboro on October 10, 1942, to Raymond and Ruby Beck Carter,
Peggy lived in California before moving to Idaho in 1965 and then to Corning
in 1993. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist belief. In addition to
her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by a brother, James Carter.
Survivors include her husband, William Wilmoth of the home; one son, Ty
Wilmoth of Corning; two daughters, Lynn Nyland of Lafe and Lorie Adams of
Paragould; her mother, Ruby Carter of Wynne; one brother, Ray Carter of
Gainesville, Arkansas, and a half brother, Billy Beck of Rector; one sister,
Joyce Hopkins of Wynne; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 30th, 2:00 in Emerson Memorial
Chapel. Burial will follow in Rutherford Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday afternoon one hour prior to services in Emerson
Chapel.
Online Registry:
Emerson Funeral Home
Rena Kay Ragsdell
Rena Kay Ragsdell, 49, of Paragould, died at her home, Thursday, March 29,
2012. She was born April 19, 1962 in Paragould. She was preceded in death by
her father, Cecil Ragsdell, Sr.
She is survived by her daughter, Hannah Kay Weaver of Walcott; mother: Betty
Ragsdell; sisters and brothers-in-law: Gina and Keith Crook, Tina & Scott
Smith; brother: Cecil "Bubba" Ragsdell, Jr.; niece: Jordan Crook; close
friend: Donald Berry, all of Paragould.
A memorial service will be Sunday, April 1st, 2:00 p.m. at the Heath
Colonial Chapel. All family and friends are invited.
Online Registry:
Heath Funeral Home
Daniel Paul Johnson
Daniel Paul Johnson, 55, of Leachville passed away March 30, 2012 at St.
Bernard’s Regional Medical Center. He was born June 22, 1956 in Paragould to
Cecil and Freda Johnson.
He is survived by his wife Judy Johnson of the home.
No services are planned.
Online Registry:
Phillips Funeral Home
Kenneth Paul King
Kenneth Paul King, 55 of Paragould went home to be with the Lord Saturday,
March 31, 2012 at his home. He loved his family and life and was of the
Christian faith.
Preceding him in death were his father, Junior King and one brother, T.M.
King
Survivors include his wife, Kimberly; mother, Dixie (Parker) King; son, Sean
King of Little Rock, Arkansas; daughter, Krystal King of Victoria, Texas;
brother, Glen King of Leachville, Arkansas; two grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews that he loved very much.
Pallbearers will be Mark Leake, Ryan Smith, Mark Stuart, Dean Storms, and
Rob Hamilton.
The family requests friends to meet at Phillips Funeral Home for an “Open
Mic Celebration” Tuesday evening, April 3rd, 7:00 until 8:00.Visitation will
continue from 8:00 until 9:00 p.m. Graveside services will be Wednesday,
April 4th, 11:00 a.m. at Linwood Cemetery with Kenny Johnson officiating.
Please consider lasting memorials to be made in his name to Phillips Funeral
Home for funeral expenses.
Online Registry:
Phillips Funeral Home
James Clemens Herd
James Clemens Herd Sr., 72, of Paragould died Saturday, March 31, 2012, at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
He was born May 7, 1939, at Pittsburgh, the son of the late James and Edna
Kyle Herd.
He is survived by his sons, James Clemens Herd II of Paragould and Dennis
Michael Herd of Phoenix; daughter, Dodi Schrader of El Dorado, Calif.;
sister, Ruth Forman of Pittsburgh; nine grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
No services are planned. Heath Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online Registry:
Heath Funeral Home
~*~Information from the
following funeral homes in Paragould, AR:
Heath, Mitchell, Phillips, Irby/Marmaduke, unless other wise noted~*~
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