Obituaries

Ruby Nell Garner Fitzgerald

Ruby Nell Garner Fitzgerald

September 14, 2013

Ruby Nell Garner Fitzgerald, 86, of Paragould, died Saturday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was a retired School Teacher and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Carlton Fitzgerald; parents William Phelin and Alma Garner; brothers, Sanford and Carson Garner; sisters, Mildred Harvill, Freddie Shipley, Lurline...

Marvin Gerald Robbins

Marvin Gerald Robbins

September 9, 2013

Marvin Gerald Robbins was born December 4, 1929. He went to be with Jesus, Monday, September 9, 2013, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was a member of Paragould First Baptist Church. He served in the Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Rufus and Viola Pranger Robbins, his brothers and their spouses,...

Kenneth Hurn

Kenneth Hurn

September 7, 2013

Kenneth Douglas “Ken” Hurn, of St. Charles, MO, entered into rest September 7, 2013 at the age of 83. He was the dear husband of Carolyn (Webbe) Hurn, dear father of Sue (The late Mike) Harlan, Jan (Chuck) Bonney, dear grandfather of Tina Bonney, Kevin Bonney, dear brother of Linda Waggoner and Wayvon Smith and the late Peggy Stone-Goldman, Glendal...

Eileen Scantlin

Eileen Scantlin

September 5, 2013

Margaret Eileen Scantlin, 89, formerly of Paragould, of Strasburg, PA, died Thursday, September 5, 2013, at Fairmount Homes in Ephrata, PA. She was born August 25, 1924 the daughter of the late Marvin and Eunice Thompson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Steve Scantlin; brother, Cloyce Thompson and sister, Alma Patten. She was a member of...

Dorothy Lackey

Dorothy Lackey

September 5, 2013

Dorothy Lackey left this life to be with our Lord and Savior on 9-5-2013 at the age of 79. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Carl Lackey, her son Mel Lackey, her parents I.D. and Myrtle Williams, her brothers, George Williams, Winford Williams, Lester Williams and James Williams, her sisters, Audrey Williams-Reed, Grace Williams. She is survived by...

Emma Josephine (Jo) Ryan

Emma Josephine (Jo) Ryan

September 2, 2013

Emma Josephine (Jo) Ryan, 85, of Paragould, died Monday at Belle Meade Healthcare. Jo was a member of 7th & Mueller Church of Christ and had retired from Fred’s Dollar Store. Jo also worked as a waitress at Ember Glo, Holman’s and Tony’s restaurants. She was preceded in death by; her 1st husband Charles Edward Davis; 2nd husband Gene Ryan;...

Lodema Penney Devoll

Lodema Penney Devoll

August 28, 2013

Lodema (Penney) DeVoll, 92, of Paragould, died Wednesday in DeSoto, MO. Lodema was a retired School Teacher and a member of East Side Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Barney and Bertha Horne Lloyd; first husband, Lionell Penney; second husband, Bill DeVoll; brother, B. C. Lloyd ; sisters, Mildred (Kenneth) Ellington; Pauline (Gus) Eubanks; brother Rev....

Hilda Mae Stewart

Hilda Mae Stewart

August 26, 2013

Hilda M. Stewart, 81, of Paragould,died Monday, August 26, 2013, at UAMS in Little Rock. She was born October 7, 1931 in Paragould, the daughter of the late Isaac and Bernice Damron Howard. She was also preceded by her husband, R.S. Stewart, 6 brothers and two sisters. Stewart worked at Ely & Walker Shirt Factory, was a member of Mountain...

Herbert "Bob" Allen Williams

Herbert "Bob" Allen Williams

August 24, 2013

Herbert "Bob" Allen Williams, 90, of Paragould, died Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born December 2, 1922 in Norman, Oklahoma the son of the late Collie Marshall and Bertha Mae Graham Williams. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Doris Schwamb Williams, son, Wallace Williams and son-in-law, David Chunn. Bob...

Tommy Joe Harvey

Tommy Joe Harvey

August 24, 2013

Tommy Joe Harvey, 68, of Paragould, died Saturday at Arkansas Hospice Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born November 26, 1944 in Dixie, Arkansas the son of the late Leonard and Juanita Coy Harvey. Tommy was retired from General Electric in Jonesboro and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Dixie, AR. Survivors include his wife of 51...

Jerald Clinton Baker

Jerald Clinton Baker

August 23, 2013

Jerald Clinton Baker, 71, of Paragould, died August 23, 2013, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Jerald was born, May 26, 1942 in Indian Village, Louisiana, to the late James Preston and Dicie Hampton Baker. Jerald was also preceded in death by three brothers, Armon Baker, Norman Baker and James Baker, and one sister Pansy Brown. Jerald attended the...

William Leon Judd

William Leon Judd

August 23, 2013

William Leon Judd, 72, of Paragould, died Friday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. William was retired from Monroe Auto Equipment and was a member of New Haven Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernie and Linnie Baumgarner Judd; Joyce VanWinkle and Evelyn Sullinger. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Judd of the home; son, Brian (Janice) Judd...

Perry Lynn King

Perry Lynn King

August 20, 2013

Perry Lynn King, 51, Kennett, MO, formerly of Lafe, died August 20, 2013 at his home. Perry was born November 29, 1961 in Paragould the son of Arthur and Gearlene (Garner) King. Perry is preceded in death by his father, Arthur King, partner, Dewain Corbin, siblings, Michael and Ricky King and Lesa Niceschwander. Perry is survived by his mother: Gearlene...

Geneva Jean Case Smith

Geneva Jean Case Smith

August 19, 2013

Geneva Jean Case Smith, of Adamsville, TN, formerly of Paragould, died Monday, August 19, 2013, at McNairy Regional Hospital in Selmer, TN at the age of 85. She was born July 24, 1928 in Paragould, Arkansas the daughter of the late William M. and Dora Maggie Case. She was united in marriage to the Reverend Stanley B. Smith in 1955,...

Billy Fortenberry

Billy Fortenberry

August 13, 2013

Billy Fortenberry, 69, departed this life on Monday, August 13, 2013. He was born on October 27, 1943 in Bono to the late C.L. and Geraldine Fortenberry. Billy was a retired farmer and enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a member of Ducks Unlimited. He loved to cook outdoors for his family and friends and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He is...

Orval Eugene Shannon

Orval Eugene Shannon

August 11, 2013

Orval Eugene Shannon, 84 of Paragould, died Sunday at St, Bernard’s Medical Center. He was a retired Police Officer from Crosby, TX and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas and Laura Clayton Shannon; sisters, Gertrude Pruett and Rosa Lee McNeely. Survivors include daughters, Julie Wolfe of Kingwood, TX and Beverly Kenney of...

Barbara Nell Rawls

Barbara Nell Rawls

August 10, 2013

Barbara Nell Rawls, 83, of Paragould, died Saturday, August 10, 2013, at her home. She was born July 26, 1930 in Stanford, Arkansas the daughter of the late William Clyde and Cora Adams Gramling. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Earnie Rawls; sons, Eddie Lee and Ricky Dean Rawls; siblings, Sylvia Adams, William J. Gramling, Walter Lee...

William Kenneth Dobbins

William Kenneth Dobbins

August 10, 2013

William Kenneth Dobbins, 92, of Paragould, died Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. He was born April 9, 1921 in Burlington, Massachusetts to the late William John and Catherine Porter Dobbins. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Healey. He was a retired colonel from the United States Marine Corp and chemical...

Jewel Lee Justus

Jewel Lee Justus

August 9, 2013

Jewel Lee Justus, 89, Paragould, died Friday, August 9, 2013, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. He was born June 21, 1924 in Strawberry the son of the late Barney Elmer and Mae Bristow Justus. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Cline Justus, sisters, Martha Lyles and Dorothy Reeves. Jewel was a retired warehouse manager at Dr. Pepper...

Rickey Lee White

Rickey Lee White

August 8, 2013

Rickey Lee White, 48 of Paragould, died Wednesday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born on April 3, 1965, in Walnut Ridge, AR. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin, parents, Charles and Rosa Lee Trotter White and wife, Barbara Cox. Survivors include his step children , Angel Spurlock, Dustin Beshears and Michael Floyd all of Paragould....