Obituaries

Brianna Carol Nicole Scott

Brianna Carol Nicole Scott

February 12, 2014

Christopher “Bubby” Michael Wade Scott (9) and Brianna “Beezlescooter” Carol Nicole Scott (10) went to eternal rest together on February 12, 2014, as they were inseparable. Christopher was born on November 4, 2004 and Brianna was born on December 5, 2003. They were preceded in death by their great-grandfather, Younice Scott, great-grandfather, Gerald Davis, great-grandmother, Alma Davis, great great-grandpa, Louis...

Franklin Elkin House

Franklin Elkin House

February 10, 2014

Franklin Elkin House of Paragould, AR was born October 1, 1925 to Thomas Jefferson and Ruth (Thacker) House in Burnt Hill (Dixie Area) Arkansas. He passed from this life on February 10th, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center surrounded by family and a caring nursing staff. He served and was honorably discharged from the US Navy in World War II....

Loyce Marvell Strope

Loyce Marvell Strope

February 8, 2014

Loyce Marvell Strope, 83, of Paragould, died Saturday at her residence. Marvell was a retired custodian at Greene County Tech and had worked at Ely and Walker Shirt Factory for many years. She was a member of Finch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Osmer and Hayde Bishop White; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include...

Edward "Buck" Lands

Edward "Buck" Lands

February 4, 2014

Fred Edward (Buck) Lands, age 81, of Light, AR, died Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at his home. Buck was born in the Light Community on June 20, 1932 where he lived all his life. He was a life long farmer and an active member of Light Church of Christ where he served as a deacon and song leader. Buck was...

Burt Franklin Lee

Burt Franklin Lee

February 4, 2014

Burt Franklin Lee, 56, of Lafe, died February 4, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Burt was born July 20, 1957 to William Alexander and Shelba (Weaver) Lee in Walnut Ridge. Mr. Lee was an active member of the Masons, Eastern Star and the York Rite, and the Fire Chief at Lafe. Burt is preceded in death by his father...

Eva Dean Mann

Eva Dean Mann

February 3, 2014

Eva Dean Mann, 80 died Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Eva was a Homemaker and had worked at Home for the Golden Years. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Terry Mann; parents James Carl and Margaret Patton Snyder; 3 sisters and 1 brother. Survivors include daughters, Beverly (Terry) Scott and Terri (Gene) Smith, Grandson Phillip (Cassie)...

Donna E. Lecure

Donna E. Lecure

January 30, 2014

Donna E. LeCure, 46, of Paragould, died January 30, 2014 at her home in Paragould. Donna was born to Douglas and Valolene Warren February 15, 1967 in Paragould. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Christopher Hansley. Donna is survived by her sons, Timothy and Roger LeCure, step son, Cody Pace, sister, Faye Holcomb, her partner,...

Joseph Wayne Buck

Joseph Wayne Buck

January 24, 2014

Joseph Wayne Buck, 85, of Paragould, died Friday, at his residence. Papa Wayne was a retired master electrician at Sea World, a pilot and a certified flight instructor. He was a born again believer in Jesus Christ and a member of First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death be his parents, Dave and Onie Green Buck, 9 siblings and...

Carol Ann Foster

Carol Ann Foster

January 22, 2014

Carol Ann Foster, 66, of Paragould, died January 22, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Carol was born the daughter of V.A. and Alma Helen (Kee) Diffee July 26, 1947 in Memphis, Tennessee. Carol was an employee of Arkansas Methodist Medical Center for 31 years. Carol is preceded in death by her father, her brother William Diffee and...

Thurman Theo Snider

Thurman Theo Snider

January 22, 2014

Thurman Theo Snider, 80 of Kennett, MO , died Wednesday at his residence. He was a musician and of the Pentecostal belief. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alfreda Box Snider; parents, Cletus Franklin and Brooksie Isel Blunt Snider; brothers Sherman and William Snider; sister, Shirley Jean Snider and great grandson Tyler Mitchell. Survivors include sons, David Snider...

James Woodrow (J.W.) Cole

James Woodrow (J.W.) Cole

January 21, 2014

James Woodrow (J. W.) Cole of Paragould passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at Belle Meade Nursing Home. J. W. retired as print shop foreman from Paragould Daily Press after 50 years and from Wal-Mart after 18 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Jeweline Nelson...

Charles E. Roe

Charles E. Roe

January 20, 2014

Charles Edgar Roe, 74, of Paragould, died January 20, 2014 at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro. Charles was born to Tom and Thelma (Bullock) Roe Maupin January 24, 1939 in McGehee, Arkansas. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, son, Robert Joseph Roe, sisters, Janette Porter, Theresa Morrow, and brother, Bob Roe. Mr. Roe is survived by his wife, Violet...

Mary Alice (Busby) Morris

Mary Alice (Busby) Morris

January 20, 2014

Mary Alice Busby (Poe) Morris, age 86 of Benton, AR, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 20, 2014 at Baptist Hospital, Little Rock. She was born on March 11, 1927, in Beach Grove, AR. She was the daughter of Melvin and Hettie Busby. Mary was retired, after being a self-employed beautician for forty years. She was...

Dorinda Ann Mccurley

Dorinda Ann Mccurley

January 19, 2014

Dorinda McCurley,61, of Paragould, died January 19, 2014, in Paragould. She was born June 1, 1952 in Flint, MI to the late Phillip Franklin and Anne Lois Lassiter Peters. She was also preceded in death by her brother, David Peters. Dorinda was a retired school teacher who taught primarily at Oak Grove, was president of the Greene County Humane Society,...

Sarah Beth Hurst

Sarah Beth Hurst

January 18, 2014

On January 18, 2014, Heaven gained a new angel, Sarah Elizabeth Hurst, age 22, of Paragould, Arkansas. Sarah was born on May 29, 1991, to Bill and Lennie Hurst, in Paragould. Sarah was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Sarah had a huge heart and a thirst to love others. Sarah was a member of the First...

Tressia Gail Sisco

Tressia Gail Sisco

January 18, 2014

Tressia Gail Sisco, 44 of Paragould died Saturday as a result of an automobile accident. Tressia was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter, Shayla Sisco of Beech Grove; mother, Connie Polk of Paragould; father Billy Friar of Paragould; sister, Kathy (Jackie) Cole of Paragould; paternal grandparents Marvine and J.B. Friar of Paragould; nieces Amber and Ashley Cole of Paragould; numerous...

Katharyn Pauletta Hardy

Katharyn Pauletta Hardy

January 14, 2014

Katharyn Pauletta Hardy, 82, of Paragould, died Tuesday January 14, 2014 at her home in Paragould. Katharyn was born to Herbert and Emma (Lorenz) Walden November 16, 1931 in Memphis, Tennessee. Mrs. Hardy is preceded in death by her husband L.B.W. Hardy, her parents and one sister in law Mary Toombs.Mrs. Hardy is survived by her child William W. (Dawn)...

Kathy Wilson Forsythe Wilson

Kathy Wilson Forsythe Wilson

January 9, 2014

Kathy Gail Rowland Forsythe Wilson was born September 30, 1953. Kathy died January 9, 2014 at her home in Linn Creek, Missouri. Kathy was a former employee of Heath Funeral Home and an arbitrator in Las Vegas. She was preceded in death by her parents Ones and Minnie Rowland, Brother Ronnie Rowland. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her husband Jeff...

Jimmy Ray Stafford

Jimmy Ray Stafford

January 8, 2014

Jimmy Ray Stafford, 58, of Bono, died Wednesday at his residence. He was a farm hand for Eason Farms. Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Paulett Stafford; parents, Clifton and Dorothy Morgan Stafford; son, Jimmy Dewayne Stafford; sister, Brenda Broughton.. Survivors include his daughter, April Crow of Paragould; sisters, Lavena Remillong of Salem, AR, Elizabeth Bells of Lake...

Dr. Floyd Ray Shrader

Dr. Floyd Ray Shrader

January 7, 2014

Dr. Floyd Ray Shrader, 72, of West Memphis and Paragould, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Dr. Shrader was born to Sherman and Ruby Jeloel (Rankin) Shrader March 31, 1941 in Claremore, Oklahoma. Dr. Shrader practiced medicine for 46 years. In this time he was in private practice for over 30 years, and was an ER...