December 30, 2014

Agnes Murel Hawkins, 93, of Paragould, died Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was the daughter of the late Arby and Margie Houston. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Oris Hawkins, and sisters, Wayfu Tallian and Margaret Kelly. Agnes is survived by two daughters, Elena Garbin, Chico,...

December 30, 2014

Hester Imogene Wilburn, 97, of Paragould, died Tuesday at Belle Meade Nursing Center. She was a retired nurses aide and a member of Third Avenue Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Harm and Linda Ridge. She was also preceded by her husband, A.R. Wilburn; son, Reginol Wilburn; three brothers; five sisters; and two daughters-in-law. She is also...

December 29, 2014

Robert Lee Bryson, 63, of Paragould, died Monday, at his residence. Bryson was retired from Emerson Electric Company. He was the son of Pearley Mae McClain and the late Titus Bryson. He was also preceded in death by his step-children, Stephanie Morgan and Terry Brown, and brother-in-law, Harold Dean Rust. Robert is survived by his son, Robert Lee Bryson, II...

December 28, 2014

Judd Cormac Killian of Conway went to heaven on Sunday, the day of his birth. He was surrounded by the love of his family. He was the son of Justin and Brittany Phillips Killian. Judd is survived by his parents, of Conway; brother, Corbin Killian, Conway; paternal grandparents, Jeff and Melissa Evans and Bill and Charlotte Killian, all of Paragould;...

December 26, 2014

L.V. "Dobe" Jones, 92, of Paragould, died Friday at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was a faithful member of the Walcott Church of Christ. He was a retired tool and die maker at Emerson Electric, and he served during World War II. Dobe was the son of the late J.E. and Maggie Jones. He was also preceded in death by...

December 24, 2014

Madie Stewart, 94, of Paragould, died Wednesday. She was the daughter of the late Fernando and Martha McCullar. She was a homemaker and of the baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cloyd Stewart; four brothers; and four sisters. Madie is survived by her son Dana (Karen) Stewart, White Hall, AR; grandson, Matthew (Jana) Stewart, Pine...

December 21, 2014

Hazel Irene Forkum, 84, of Paragould, died Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born to the late Henry and Eva Forkum on July 13, 1930, in Greene County. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dub Forkum; brothers, Richard, Jack, and Bobby Forkum; and sister, Rhoda Mae Greer. Hazel is survived by her brothers,...

December 21, 2014

Justin Tyler Pennie, 23, of Paragould, died Sunday at his residence. He was the son of Larry Pennie and Bonnie Pennie. He loved music and playing his guitar. He also enjoyed being on the computer. Justin is survived by his parents; brother, Michael Pennie of Paragould; and sister, Christina Conner of Paragould. A memorial service will be Tuesday at 1pm...

December 20, 2014

Tommy Franklin Blankenship, 69, of Paragould, died Saturday, in Memphis. He was the son of the late Loicy and Ethel Blankenship. He was also preceded by a brother, Liddell Blankenship, and sisters, Bonita Huffman and Shirley Pruitt. Tom was a retired farmer and owner of Tom Blankenship Equipment. Tom is survived by his wife, Carol, of the home; son, Thomas...

December 15, 2014

Elva Lorene Barner, 93, of Lafe, passed away Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born April 6, 1921, in Deering, Missouri, to the late Luther and Lizzie Adele (Hayes) Morgan. She was retired from Emerson Electric Company and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She was united in marriage to Henry E. "Pinky" Barner on May...

December 14, 2014

Della Kay Williams, 62, of Paragould, died Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a retired LPN and was the daughter of the late James and Charlene Wells. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hugh "Junior" Williams; grandchildren, Jack and Jill Williams; brother, Jackie Wells; and niece, Nicole Sapp. Kay is survived by her sons, Sam...

December 12, 2014

December 11, 2014

Coach Galen Stringer, 80, of Jonesboro died Thursday. He was the son of the late E.G. and Mary Stringer. He was also preceded by his wife, Carolyn Stringer; daughter, Tonya Stringer; and brother, George Stringer. Survivors include daughter, Angie Stringer, granddaughters, Rachil and Josey Wright; son-in-law, Joey Wright; and sisters, Jolenda Jackson and Mary Harris. Visitation is Friday from 10-10:30am...

December 11, 2014

Coach Galen Stringer, 80, of Jonesboro died Thursday. He was the son of the late E.G. and Mary Stringer. He was also preceded by his wife, Carolyn Stringer; daughter, Tonya Stringer; and brother, George Stringer. Survivors include daughter, Angie Stringer, granddaughters, Rachil and Josey Wright; son-in-law, Joey Wright; and sisters, Jolenda Jackson and Mary Harris. Visitation is Friday from 10-10:30am...

December 9, 2014

Charles Edward Bland, 75, of Paragould, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Charles was born to the late James and Dixie (Adair) Bland February 4, 1939 in Monette, Arkansas. Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Sue Bland; his brother, Martin Bland and sister, Charlene Chase. Charles is survived by two sons, Charles Gregory...

December 8, 2014

Darrell Wayne Shatley, 59, of Paragould,died Monday at his residence. He worked at Emerson Electric. Darrell was the son of Lawanda Shatley and the late Donald Shatley. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Lena Vanhorn and Renia Goodman. Survivors include his son, Christopher (Mary Beth) Shatley of Ash Flat; daughter, Brandy White of Paragould; six grandchildren; and...

November 29, 2014

Henry Jackson Wood, 86, of Paragould, died Saturday at his residence. Mr. Wood was a retired Die Maker from General Motors and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Robert and Maggie Wood. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Luther, Stanley, Clyde, Benny, and Walter Wood; sisters, Lorene Owens and Juanita...

November 23, 2014

Lois Burton Fears went to be with the Lord on Sunday at Christian Health & Rehabilitation in Nixa, MO. A homemaker, Lois was born on April 19, 1923, to the late Thomas and Lilly Burton in Ozark, AR. She was a lifelong resident of Stanford. Lois was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Barney "Pete" Fears, brother, Troy Burton,...

November 22, 2014

Charles McKinley "Mike" Rainwater, 70, of Jonesboro, died Saturday at his residence. He was a master plumber and builder and a member of Southside Community Church in Paragould. He was the son of the late Arthur and Lillian Rainwater. Mike really liked to fish and hunt. He enjoyed being outdoors, and he was a very gifted builder. He had a...

November 20, 2014

Anna Maude Barrow, 79, of Paragould, died Thursday. She was a homemaker and a member of Camp Ground United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Vivian Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Barrow, and daughter, Rhonda King. Anna is survived by her son, Ronnie (Karen) Barrow, Paragould; daughter, Karen (Gerry)...