Obituaries

Jennifer Rogers

Jennifer Rogers

August 7, 2013

Jennifer Marie Rogers, 31, Paragould, died Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was a member of Bethel Church of Christ and was a homemaker. Survivors include her parents, James and Debbie White Crutchfield of Eufaula, OK; daughter, Autumn Looney, sons, William Stone, Jr. & James Rogers, all of the home; brothers, Thomas, Jimmy, William...

Jason Michael Ring

Jason Michael Ring

August 3, 2013

Jason Michael Ring, 33, of Paragould, died Saturday, August 3, 2013, at Regional Medical Center in Memphis, TN. He was born September 11, 1979 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. His mother, Debbie Coe Ring, precedes him in death. Jason was a member of Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro. He is survived by his father, Dan Ring, of Paragould; fiance, Marlaina Lindsey;...

Tiffany Ann Williams

Tiffany Ann Williams

August 3, 2013

Tiffany Ann Williams, 26, of Paragould, died Saturday in Paragould. She was born December 23, 1986 in Paragould. Tiffany was a homemaker and of the Baptist belief. She was preceded in death by her father, Scotty Williams; sister, Ashley Rutter and grandfather, Dewey Williams, cousin, Shawn Williams. Survivors include her mother and dad:, Bonnie Sue Rutter Milburn and Larry Milburn...

Johnnie Markus Ridenhower

Johnnie Markus Ridenhower

July 31, 2013

Johnnie Markus Ridenhower,age 56, of Paragould, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould and was employed by Mellow Moon Trucking. He was born in Hoxie, December 4, 1956 to Johnny Ridenhower and the late Alma Reagan Ridenhower. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alma and brothers, Ricky and Gary Ridenhower. Johnnie is survived...

Garland Chestene Loyd

Garland Chestene Loyd

July 26, 2013

Garland Chestene Loyd, 88, of Paragould, died Friday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1925 in Jasper, Alabama. Chestene was a devoted, longtime member of Robb’s Chapel Baptist Church serving as treasurer for 36 years and was a clerk at Kroger in Paragould for 37 years. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He was...

Mary Dortch

Mary Dortch

July 22, 2013

Mary Lou Dortch, 86, of Saint Peters, Missouri, died Monday, July 22, 2013, at St. Peters Manor. Mary was born to Ed and Marcia May, December 21, 1926, in Paragould. Mary was a member of the Red Hat Society. Mrs. Dortch is preceded in death by her husband, George Dortch; two children, John and Charles Dortch and eleven siblings. Mary...

Mary Jo Robinson

Mary Jo Robinson

July 22, 2013

Mary Jo Robinson, 78, of Paragould, died Monday at Belle Meade Nursing Home. Mary Jo was born in Hoxie to Evert and Ada Pickney December 22, 1934. She is survived by her husband Joseph Robinson; her children, Sana Thomas of Atlanta, Jeania and William Schmalhorst of Lebanon, Missouri, Desiree Robinson of Paragould, Robbie Joe Robinson and Rick Robinson both of...

Ralph William Keener

Ralph William Keener

July 22, 2013

Ralph William Keener, 92 of Paragould, died Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was a Civil Engineer in California, a Navy Veteran and of the Baptist belief. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laverne Clevinger Keener; parents, John William and Zula Cramer Keener. Survivors include son, Ralph (Karen) Keener of Greers Ferry; daughter, Deborah (Roger) Parrott of...

Jimmy Dale Hamilton

Jimmy Dale Hamilton

July 15, 2013

Jimmy Dale Hamilton Jr., 80 passed away Monday, July 15, 2013. He was born on December 21, 1932 in Sheridan, Arkansas to James Dale and Catherine Hamilton. Jimmy graduated from Paragould High School in 1951 and was on the State Championship Bulldogs Football Team. He attended University of Arkansas, was a Veteran of the United States Army and served as...

Denzil Maurice Jones

Denzil Maurice Jones

July 14, 2013

Denzil Maurice Jones, 83, of Paragould, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 14, 2013, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born February 9, 1930 in Rector, Arkansas the son of the late Carmen and Grace O'Brien Jones. He was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Oakes, grandson, Joe Jones, brother, Eugene...

Daisy May Roush

Daisy May Roush

July 11, 2013

Daisy May (Shreeves) Roush, age 65, of Paragould, died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at her home in Paragould. She was born in Lawrence County, AR to the late Willis Shreeves and the late Virginia McDonald. She was preceded in death by her infant son ,Danny Joe Roush, and grandparents, Pink and Adleen Taylor. She is survived by her husband Dan...

Lisa Mae Smith

Lisa Mae Smith

July 11, 2013

Lisa Mae Smith, 49, Paragould, died Thursday, at her home. She was born August 18, 1963 in Paragould, the daughter of the late Clifford and Illa Faye Adams Hyde. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmy Doland Martin, and brother, Tommy Hyde. She was a homemaker who loved animals, music, her bible and to write. Survivors...

Edith Lively Evans

Edith Lively Evans

July 7, 2013

Edith Lively Evans, long time resident of Paragould Arkansas and retired teacher, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2013. Born and raised in Lauratown in rural Lawrence County, Miss Lively enrolled at Arkansas State College in 1945 after graduating from Paragould High School. Mrs. Evans began her teaching career at Gosnell, Arkansas, in 1961. She taught in several elementary and...

Willie Owen Ingram

Willie Owen Ingram

July 3, 2013

Willie Owen Ingram, 81, died Wednesday at Heritage Gardens in Senath. He was born May 12, 1932 in Gatewood, Missouri the son of the late Boyd and Lola Tyler Ingram. He was also preceded in death by his 8 brothers and one sister. He is survived by his sisters, Sue Gilliland of Paragould, Connie Alexander of Batesville, Arkansas, Bonnie Samuelson...

Paul J. Hicks

Paul J. Hicks

July 3, 2013

Paul J. Hicks, 83, Paragould, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Twin Oaks Health And Rehabilitation in Jonesboro. He was born August 3, 1929 in Hancock, Arkansas the son of the late Steve and Tommie Hicks. A private burial will be held. Sign online guestbook at www.heathfuneralhome.com.

Anthony "Tony" Scorfina

Anthony "Tony" Scorfina

July 2, 2013

Anthony (Tony) Francis Scorfina, 73 of Paragould, died Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He worked in Environmental Services at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center and was of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Scorfina and Vestle Clark Moss and 5 brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Sue Scorfina of the home; daughters,...

Lonnie Joe Ward

Lonnie Joe Ward

June 30, 2013

Lonnie Joe Ward, 70, of Paragould, died Sunday, June 30, 2013, at his home. He was born October 18, 1942 in Kennett, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his father, J.Elvis Ward, mother, Jody Armour, sisters: Rita Jo Jones and Diane Nash, niece, Kristy Jones, stepfather, James Nash. He is survived by his companion, Judy Orrick; children: Debbie and...

Melody Starr Miller

Melody Starr Miller

June 26, 2013

Meldoy Starr Miller, 53 of Paragould, died Wednesday at Guadalupe County Hospital in Santa Rosa, NM. Melody was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father Raleigh Bradley. Survivors include her husband, Wayland Miller of Paragould; son, Justin Allen Miller of Paragould; mother, Mary Crafton of Paragould; step-daughters, Jordan Miller of Lake City, AR, Jamie Kay Eller of...

Alden Ross Hicks

Alden Ross Hicks

June 26, 2013

Alden Ross Hicks, 73 of Paragould, died Wednesday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was a retired Punch Press Operator at Emerson Electric. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Summers Hicks; sister, Joyce Key. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ellen Hicks of the home; son, Joseph Allen Hicks of North Little...

Pauline Crockett

Pauline Crockett

June 24, 2013

Pauline Crockett, 84, of Paragould, died Monday, June 24, 2013, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Pauline was born to John and Sarah Foster Day July 21, 1928, in Light, Arkansas. Pauline was married to Andrew Crockett for 64 years. The last church they pastored was Rickeys Chapel. Mrs. Crockett is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew; parents, John and...