Obituaries
Bernard Russom
Sep 12, 2014
Willard Russom, of Paragould, 84, died at his home in Paragould September 12, 2014. Willard was born to the late Walter and Elsie (Roush) Russom March 26, 1930 in Peach Orchard, Arkansas. Willard loved to listen to bluegrass gospel music and enjoyed to play his guitar and mandolin. Willard is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one...
James William Huckabee
Sep 11, 2014
James William Huckabee, 66, of Paragould, died September 11, 2014 at his home. James was born to Herbert C. and Ouida (Thompson) Huckabee April 10, 1948 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. James was retired from Martin Sprocket of Paragould, and had a great love for farming. James is survived by his wife Helen of the home, two sons James G. (Carla) Huckabee...
Vertis Roy Scrivner
Sep 10, 2014
Vertis Roy Scrivner, 75, of Paragould, died Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Vertis was born to the late Sank and Mildred (Cox) Scrivner April 7, 1939 in Paragould. He was a retired employee of Emerson Electric; his true passion was farming and driving tractors. Vertis is survived by his wife, Tena, of the home; two daughters,...
Larry Leland Bryant
Sep 9, 2014
Larry Leland Bryant, 72, of Paragould, died Tuesday at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born to the late Duel and Shortie Bryant on Nov. 20, 1941, in Pumpkin Center. Larry was raised by his grandparents Joe and Dutch Vines. Larry served in the Army and the National Guard. He was a former employee of Greene County Tech schools...
Finis Ray Bradshaw
Aug 30, 2014
Finis Ray Bradshaw, 47, of Paragould, died Saturday in Qulin, Mo. He was born on May 11, 1973 to Finis Bradshaw and Diane Shea in St. Louis, Mo. Finis is preceded in death by one sister Mona Lisa Shea. Survivors include his parents, Finis Bradshaw of Qulin; mother and step-father, Ed and Diane Shea of Caseyville, Ill.; brothers, Richard Bradshaw...
Melanie Heath Bryant Posey
Aug 30, 2014
PARAGOULD, AR – Melanie Heath Bryant Posey of Paragould departed this life unexpectedly Saturday morning at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould at the age of 43 years, three months, and nine days. Melanie was born May 21, 1971 in Paragould to Lynda Heath Bryant and the late Jimmy Ray Bryant. A lifelong resident of Paragould, Melanie was a third...
Robert James Whitlow
Aug 28, 2014
Robert James Whitow (age 53), of Paragould, AR passed away on Thursday, August 28th. Bob was born July 23rd, 1961 in Rockford, IL. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy where he was later honorably discharged. Years later he again had the opportunity to help serve his country working for an independent contractor on Bagram Air Force Base in...
Melba Sue Goerzen
Aug 22, 2014
Melba Sue Goerzen, 78 of Paragould, died Friday at her residence. She was of the Church of God belief and was a care giver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Peter Goerzen; parents, William Franklin and Ethal Norman Jones and a brother, Wilburn Jones. Survivors include her sons, Larry Dale (Stacie) Goerzen of Galt, CA. Donald Mark...
Debra Lynn Stevens
Aug 19, 2014
Debra Lynn Stevens, 47, of Paragould died Tuesday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Debra was a Christian and a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Keeling, Sr. and a grandchild, Isla Stevens. Survivors include her husband, Kevin D. Stevens of the home; daughter, Courtney Stevens of Paragould; son, Andrew Stevens of Paragould; mother, Lillian...
Neva Charlene Ford
Aug 13, 2014
Neva Charlene Ford, 77 of Paragould, died Wednesday at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Charlene was Radiology Secretary and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy T. and Velma D. Barnett Haney; 1st husband, Doyle Davis, Sr.; sister, Viola Haney Wadley. Survivors include, Ross Gene Ford; daughter, Jan Case of...
Willie Leon Hatcher
Aug 3, 2014
Willie Leon Hatcher, 90, of Paragould, died Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was a retired postal employee and a member of the Center Hill Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ode and Martha Davis Hatcher; wife, Lorene Hatcher; son, Charles Houston; brothers, Jessie and Dempsey Hatcher; sister, Alidean Campbell. Survivors include sister, Katie...
Timothy Lee Freeman
Aug 2, 2014
Timothy Lee Freeman, 56, of Paragould, died Saturday, August 2, 2014, at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro. He was the son of the late Louis Earl and Sara Mae Ladd Freeman. Tim was employed by Medic One Ambulance Service and retired from Emerson Electric in Paragould. He was a member of Reynolds Baptist Church. Tim was also preceded in death by...
James David Forkum
Jul 31, 2014
James David Forkum, 64, of Paragould, died Thursday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born on August 29, 1949 in Paragould to the late Melvin Jack and Francis Harrison Forkum. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Forkum. James was a Tool and Die Maker and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He is survivors...
Bertie Walker Woody
Jul 31, 2014
Bertie Walker Woody, 92, of Jonesboro, formerly of Cardwell, MO, died Thursday at Craighead Nursing Center. She was a Charter member of Calvary Full Gospel Church in Cardwell and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Adam and Ethel Marie Bolin Broyles; 1st husband, Joseph Harvey Walker; 2nd husband, Claude Woody; brothers, Oscar and Clifford...
Patricia Leanne Mccain
Jul 29, 2014
Trish McCain, 47, of Paragould, died Tuesday at the Med in Memphis. Trish was a member of the Stanford Baptist Church and was a retired Paramedic. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Adams Reynolds. Survivors include her husband, Brent McCain of the home; children, Cody (Jacklyn) Davis, Jake Smith and Savannah McCain all of Paragould; grandson, Hudson...
Donald Wayne Simpkins
Jul 23, 2014
Donald Wayne Simpkins, 88, of Paragould, died Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Donald was a factory worker for General Motors . He was Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ethel Rouse Simpkins; wife, Vonnie Simpkins; daughter, Donna Vicki Simpkins; sons, Danny, Steve , Mitchell, Mark Simpkins, and Richard Davis, brothers, States Skipper, Ira Doherty, Jr. and Larry...
Lewis Dick Quintana
Jul 21, 2014
Lewis Dick Quintana went to meet his heavenly father July 21, 2014. He was born in Springer, New Mexico April 10, 1956. Lewis was preceded in death by his mother Helen Quintana and his brother Freddie Quintana. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Bylinda Diann Quintana. His treasured sons Scott (Angie) Quintana of Hardy, Arkansas,...
Major "Dob" Walker
Jul 20, 2014
Major “Dob” Walker, 78 of the Light community, died Sunday at his residence. “Dob” was a road grader operator for Greene County and a farmer. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Pruett Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, M. W. and Dott Furlong Walker; brothers, Bob Walker and Marion Henry Walker; sister,...
Wayne Thomas Abell
Jul 18, 2014
Wayne Thomas Abell, 89, a native and lifelong resident of Paragould, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born July 18, 1925 to the late Emanuel and Ella Pike Abell. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Alice Earline Hyde Abell, infant granddaughter, sisters, Ella Martin and...
Alvin Bernard Samuel
Jul 18, 2014
Alvin Bernard Samuel passed away July 18, 2014. He was born June 3, 1931 in Paragould, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents Jessie Barksdale and Alvin Samuel and daughter, Cynthia Carolyn Samuel. He graduated from Western Military Academy in Alton, Illinois and from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a member of...
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