Obituaries
Randall Alan Melton, Sr.
Jun 5, 2013
Randall Alan Melton, Sr. 53 of Paragould, died Wednesday in Paragould. He was a mechanic at Honda Auto in Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his father, Elton Melton and brother, Gary Melton. Survivors include his wife, Heather Melton of the home; sons Randall, Landon and Jordan Melton and Nathaniel Ward all of Paragould; daughters, Kristi George of Springdale,...
Lola Highfill
Jun 5, 2013
Lola Highfill, 92 of Paragould, formerly of Pine Bluff, AR, died Wednesday at Arkansas Hospice at St. Vincent’s Infirmary. Lola was a retired factory worker and a charter member of the Paragould Missionary Baptist Church. She was a member of American Legion Auxillary, VFW Auxillary, Widow Support Group and Greene County E.H.C. Lola liked to do needlework, sew, cook. After...
Karen Thurmond
Jun 5, 2013
Karen Sue Thurmond, 55, of Paragould, died Wednesday, at her home in Paragould. She was born April 9, 1958 in Kennett, Missouri. Karen was of Baptist Faith and loved baking and cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband; Carl Thurmond, of the home; mother: Barbara Jean Flowers of Conway, AR; daughter and son-in-law: Amber...
Geneva "Buttercup" Stewart
Jun 4, 2013
Geneva Collen (“Buttercupâ€) Stewart, 75 Jonesboro, formerly of Paragould, died Tuesday at her residence. She was a Homemaker and of the Pentecostal belief. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilford Stewart; parents George and Clara Archer Smith; son, Thomas Milton; brothers, Lloyd and Donnie Smith, sister, Annalue Smith. Survivors include her children, Johnny Milton of Texas, Merena Mason,...
Sandra Kathryn Straub
Jun 4, 2013
Sandra Kathryn Straub, 69 of Southaven, MS, formerly of Paragould, died Wednesday at Trinity Baptist Hospice House in Collierville, TN. Sandra was a computer programmer for Conwood Company and a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren Dean Straub; parents, John Paul Buchanan, Sr and Mary Alice Hyatt Buchanan. Survivors...
Ruth Cook
Jun 2, 2013
Ruth Cook, 76, Memphis, TN, died Sunday, June 2, 2013, at her home. She was born in Light, Arkansas the daughter of the late Walter and Nancy Lenderman Lands. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Velma Gill and Carolyn Lands. She was a hairdresser and a member of the church of Christ. She is survived by her...
Myrtle Louise Compton
May 31, 2013
Myrtle Louise (Arnold) Compton, age 90, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord, her husband, Bill, and her daughter, Georgetta, at the home of her daughter, Peggy and husband, John Winter, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma onFriday, May 31, 2013. She was born November 25, 1922 at Evening Shade, AR, to Jim and Lillie May (Ragsdell) Arnold. She attended Delaplaine...
Herman Weldon Orick
May 25, 2013
Herman Weldon Orick, 86 of Paragould, died Saturday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Herman was a farmer and a member of Commissary Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Belinda Orick Byrns; parents Earl Sanford and Betty Beatrice Eubanks Orick; siblings Eunice Kersey, Fred Orick and infant sister Gertie Faye. Survivors include...
Lillian Estelle Smith
May 25, 2013
Lillian Estelle Smith, 69 of Paragould, died Saturday at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro. Lillian worked in Food Service at Tony’s Restaurant, Kroger and Country Mart. She was of the Church of Christ belief and attended Pine Knot Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, M.J. Smith; parents, Elvis and Elsie Lenderman Burns and 8 brothers and...
Larry Brown
May 24, 2013
James Larry Brown passed from this life on May 24th, 2013, at Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy, AR following a brief illness, at the age of 71. He was born the oldest son of Raymond and Vaudine Brown near Lorado, AR, on July 16, 1941. He lived his entire life in the Walcott area. Larry was a member of Mount...
Avalee Philhours
May 22, 2013
Ella Avalee Tucker Philhours, the best Barbie player ever, passed from this life May 22, 2013, surrounded by her family. Ava's smile warmed countless rooms since the day of her birth on July 14, 1936. Ava was married to Franklin Philhours for forty-seven years. Franklin and Ava have two sons, Judge Randy Philhours of Paragould, Arkansas, and Joel Philhours of...
Emma Gene Hinson
May 22, 2013
Emma Gene Hinson, 90 of Paragould, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Etta Majors Brown; husband, C. B. Hinson; daughter, Linda Hinson Lamas; sisters, Mae Zahner, Flo Davis, Alma Ray, Helen Goehring, Betty Hammon,...
Marty Wayne Swink
May 20, 2013
Marty Wayne Swink, 55, of Paragould passed away May 20th. He was employed by Roswell Auto Shop. He was an avid auto racer. Marty attended church at Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ. He is survived by two sons, Brad and (Laura) Swink of St. Louis, MO, and Dr. Brandon and Jennfier Swink of Van Buren, AR; parents, Marce and...
Peggy Joyce Winchester-Stephens
May 20, 2013
Peggy Joyce Winchester Stephens, 79, of Paragould, and formerly of St. Francis, Arkansas for over 50 years, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Peggy was born April 8, 1934 in Pine City, Missouri the daughter of the late Denver and Bertha Jackson Smith. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Winchester and...
Francis Laverne Covington-Cox
May 19, 2013
Frances Laverne Covington Cox, 80, of Light, died Sunday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Frances was a bookkeeper, Cashier at Wal-Mart in Walnut Ridge, and worked at Woolworths and OTASCO in Paragould for 22 years. She attended Walnut Corner Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Thomas (Tom) Andrew Covington, Sr., 2nd husband, James Clinton Cox,...
Bobby Gerald Gregory
May 15, 2013
Bobby Gerald Gregory, 78 of Paragould, died Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was a charter member of the Blue Cross General Baptist Church and a retired supervisor at Emerson Electric. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irby and Leoffie Williams Gregory; wife of 44 years, Betty Haygood Gregory; brothers, Curtis Eugene and Jerry Dewayne Gregory; sisters,...
King Arant Swanson
May 13, 2013
King Arant Swanson, 97, a resident of St. Bernard’s village assisted living in Jonesboro, AR, passed away on May 13, 2013 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Preceding her in death were her parents Perry and Lottie Arant, one son, Bobby Sellers, a brother, Tom Frank Arant- all of Fort Deposit, Alabama, and her husband, Jimmie...
Paul Melburn Mayfield
May 12, 2013
Paul Melburn Mayfield, 72, Paragould, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born March 5, 1941 in Dixie, Arkansas, the son of the late Harley "John" and Lucy Florence Miller Mayfield. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jennifer Ward, brothers, Harvey and Darvey Mayfield, sisters, Altie Stewart and Louise Brown. He was...
Bobby Ray Mosley
May 6, 2013
Bobby Ray Mosley, 79, of Paragould, died May 6, 2013, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Bobby was born November 29, 1933 at Hooker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Waymon and Irene Dehart Mosley, a brother, Waymon Mosley Jr., and a sister, Dorothy Hendrix. Bobby is survived by his wife of 57 years, Karen Walden Mosley,...
Bobby "Bird" Martin
May 6, 2013
Bobby Martin, 61 of Paragould, died Monday at his residence. He worked at Martin Sprocket and Gear and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters. Survivors include his sister, Patti Hoessli of Lancaster, OH; niece, Dena Draper of St. Peters, MO and nephew, Sean Hoessli of Hollywood,...
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