Obituaries

Melvin Eugene Williams

Melvin Eugene Williams

September 22, 2014

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Melvin Eugene Williams

Melvin Eugene Williams

September 22, 2014

Melvin Eugene Williams, 70, of Cardwell died Monday September 22, 2014 in Jonesboro. Melvin was born to Bailey and Nina (LaFerney) Williams September 14, 1944 in Cardwell. Melvin is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Doyle Williams and Carlos Williams. Melvin is survived by three brothers, Jerry Williams of Brookland, Charles Williams of Cardwell, Leon Williams of...

Tamara Lee Cambron

Tamara Lee Cambron

September 20, 2014

Tamara Lee Cambron was a loving mother and a true hunter’s wife. She grew up in Heber Springs, AR where she was raised in a Southern Baptist home. She moved to Paragould, AR when she was 21 where she met her husband and raised her children. Tamara was a strong, loving and beautiful woman who will be dearly missed by...

Lawrence Dale Ellenburg

Lawrence Dale Ellenburg

September 18, 2014

Lawrence Dale Ellenburg, 59, of Paragould died Thursday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Lawrence was disabled and had formerly worked for Craighead Electric and Sukup. He was of the Baptist belief. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence Wilburn and Allie Wilson Ellenburg and a brother, Gaylon Ellenburg. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ellenburg of the home; sons,...

Peggie Dancer

Peggie Dancer

September 18, 2014

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Peggie Ann Dancer

Peggie Ann Dancer

September 18, 2014

Peggie Ann Dancer, 65, of Paragould, died September 18, 2014 at her home. Peggie was born to Perley and Addie (Milgrin) Kennedy January 7, 1949 in Walnut Ridge. Peggie is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, David Kennedy. Peggie is survived by her husband, Ray Dancer of the home; four children, David (Cathy) Dancer of Paragould, Julie...

Milburn "Mib" Alfred Russom

Milburn "Mib" Alfred Russom

September 13, 2014

Milburn “Mib” Alfred Russom, 91, of Beech Grove died September 13, 2014 at St. Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro. Milburn was born to the late Edgar and Cora (Allison) Russom January 26, 1923 in Beech Grove. He was also a veteran of WWII. Milburn is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters. Milburn is survived by his...

Bernard Russom

Bernard Russom

September 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

James William Huckabee

September 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

Vertis Roy Scrivner

September 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

Larry Leland Bryant

September 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

Finis Ray Bradshaw

August 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

Melanie Heath Bryant Posey

August 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

Robert James Whitlow

August 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

Melba Sue Goerzen

August 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

Debra Lynn Stevens

August 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

Neva Charlene Ford

August 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

Willie Leon Hatcher

August 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

Timothy Lee Freeman

August 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

James David Forkum

July 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...