Obituaries

Eddie Wayne Mitchell

Eddie Wayne Mitchell

January 27, 2013

Eddie Mitchell, 51, of Paragould, died January 27, 2013 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Eddie was born to Phil Mitchell and Mary Boren August 25, 1961 in Paragould. Eddie loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid motorcycle lover. Eddie was an honorary member of The Independence Riding Club. Eddie is survived by his father and step...

Mary Elizabeth Copeland Gasson

Mary Elizabeth Copeland Gasson

January 26, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Copeland Gasson, 81, of Senath, MO, died Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Heritage Gardens of Senath. She was born April 18, 1931 in Paragould, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Stafford and mother, Bonnie Holcomb. She was an artist. She was survived by many friends. Friends and family will meet at Linwood Cemetery, 10:00...

Winfred "Wink" Levi Jones

Winfred "Wink" Levi Jones

January 26, 2013

Winfred (Wink) Levi Jones, 85 passed from this life to his Heavenly Home on January 26, 2013. He was a longtime resident of Paragould and retired from ITT Continental Baking Company. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He was born December 16, 1927, in Cardwell, Missouri, to the late William Franklin and Addie Jones. He was preceded in...

Gaye Bonnie Stanfill

Gaye Bonnie Stanfill

January 23, 2013

Gaye Bonnie Stanfill, 76 of Paragould, died Wednesday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Gaye was retired from Ely & Walker Shirt Factory and Elder Manufacturing. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton “T” Stanfill; her parents O.V. and Lois Mae Janes Smoot; sister, Imogene Cobb and niece, Coetta Garmroth. Survivors...

James Richard Miles

James Richard Miles

January 20, 2013

James Richard "Dickey" Miles, 61, of Paragould, died Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born October 22, 1951 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of the late Ed and Marie Childress Miles. Dickey was a truck driver and was a member of Stanford Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife; Jacqueline Miles of...

Linda Kay Lawrence

Linda Kay Lawrence

January 17, 2013

Linda Kay Lawrence, 60, of Paragould, died Thursday, January 17, 2013 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Linda was born to Earl and Roberta (Screeton) Pemberton March 27, 1952 in Paragould. Linda was the co-owner of Lawrence Tire and Lawrence Properties. Mrs. Lawrence is preceded in death by her parents and one brother Ronald Pemberton. Linda is survived by her husband...

Ted Dover

Ted Dover

January 17, 2013

Ted Lee Dover, 56 of Marmaduke died Friday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Ted was a member of the Stonewall Community Church and a construction worker. He was preceded in death by his parents Leon and Dorothy Crook Dover; his in-laws, Jones and Maudie Roush and a niece, Jasmine Miller. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Linda...

Wylie Gene Bishop

Wylie Gene Bishop

January 17, 2013

Wylie Gene Bishop, 77, of Paragould, died Thursday January 17, 2013. Wylie was born to George Porter and Mable Irene (Newsom) Bishop January 3, 1936 in Paragould. Wylie was retired from Emerson Electric with almost 40 years of service and was a Veteran of the United States Army where he served as a medic in the Mash Unit in Korea....

Olean Hembrey

Olean Hembrey

January 16, 2013

Olean Faye Gramling Hembrey, 79 of Paragould, died Wednesday at her residence. Olean was a homemaker and a member of New Providence Baptist Church in Buckeye, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, multiple siblings, and her 1st husband Jesse Max Gramling. Survivors include her husband, James Hembrey of the home; sons, Anthony and Rodney Gramling of Paragould;...

Harold Odell Mcclelland

Harold Odell Mcclelland

January 16, 2013

Harold Odell McClelland, 73, of Paragould, died Wednesday January 16, 2013 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Harold was born to Henry and Flora (Holland) McClelland November 9, 1939 in Monette. Harold was a retired farmer and owner of Custom Livestock Hauler who loved his family and grandchildren, enjoyed visiting with his customers at their produced stand and dearly loved his...

Margret Williams

Margret Williams

January 15, 2013

Margret Louise Lofton Williams of Bartlett, TN died Tuesday January 15, 2013 at North Methodist Hospital in Memphis, TN. Born in the "Boothill", Cardwell, MO she married Doyle Williams and moved to Memphis in the 60's where she raised two daughters. In the 70's she married Charles "Chuck" Wilson and they enjoyed traveling across America and often going on cruises,...

Jimmie Edward Pollock

Jimmie Edward Pollock

January 13, 2013

Jimmie Edward Pollock, 48 of Paragould, died Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was an employee of K & K Construction. Jimmie was preceded in death by his father, Arlin Pollock; sister, Betty, Jean Pollock; grandparents, special sister-in-law Carol Pollock and special father-in-law, Gaylon Holt. Survivors include his wife Darlene Pollock of the home; brothers Terry Pollock (Tammy), Gary...

Annie Bernice Ward Headley

Annie Bernice Ward Headley

January 9, 2013

Annie Bernice Ward Headley, 85, of Paragould, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. She was born September 15, 1927 in Craighead County, Arkansas the daughter of the late Samuel Francis "Windy" and Charlcie Ruth Wallace Wade. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Ward, second husband, Bill Headley, sister, Fay...

Margaret Leona Stedman

Margaret Leona Stedman

January 6, 2013

Margaret Leona Stedman, 59, of Paragould, died Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Phil and Flo Hospice in Jonesboro. Margaret was born to Alvie and Ernie (Mayfield) Stewart January 10, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri. No services will be held. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, her husband David Eugene Stedman, one son and one granddaughter. Margaret is survived...

Norman William Panhorst

Norman William Panhorst

January 5, 2013

Norman William Panhorst, 83, of Paragould, died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Norman was born to Martin and Leona (Scheer) Panhorst April 12, 1929 in Lafe, Arkansas. Norman was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Veteran in the United States Army and retired from the United States Postal Service. Mr. Panhorst was preceded in death...

Jane Schreit Mckenzie

Jane Schreit Mckenzie

January 3, 2013

Jane Schreit McKenzie 91, of Paragould, Arkansas passed away peacefully at her home on January 3rd. Born in Festus, Missouri February 2,1921 to Anna Habba Schreit and Frank Joseph Schreit Sr. Jane moved to Paragould, her senior year of high school in 1937 with her parents and siblings. She graduated from Paragould High School in 1938 and attended Texas Women's...

Freddy Lynn White

Freddy Lynn White

January 3, 2013

Freddy Lynn White, 48, of Paragould, died January 3, 2013 at his residence. Freddy was born to Alvin and Loretta (Sinks) White March 5, 1964 in Paragould. Freddy is preceded in death by his father Alvin Earl White. Freddy is survived by his mother Loretta White of Pocahontas, one sister Cheryl Patterson of Paragould, one brother Anthony Keith White of...

Thomas Allen Jackson

Thomas Allen Jackson

December 31, 2012

Thomas Allen Jackson, 80, of Paragould, died Monday, December 31, 2012, at his home. He was born August 28, 1932 in Greene County. He was preceded in death by his parents Emma May Freeman Murray and James Thomas Jackson. Allen retired as a supervisor from Dr. Pepper Bottling Company and was of Baptist belief. He is survived by his son...

Alma Pauline Morgan

Alma Pauline Morgan

December 31, 2012

A. Pauline Morgan, 78, of Paragould, died Monday, December 31, 2012, at Monette Manor Nursing Home. She was born December 23, 1934 in Caraway, AR the daughter of the late Joe and Gracie Fairchild Haff. She was also preceded in death by her son, Mark Morgan, siblings, J.P. Haff, Pete Haff, James Haff, Hozie Haff, Otis Haff, Clara Kennedy, Irene...

James David Costner

James David Costner

December 31, 2012

James David Costner, II, age 48, passed from this earth after a well-fought battle with cancer on Monday, December 31, 2012, at his home in Paragould with his family. He was born November 13, 1964 in Flint, MI, to Jerry D. Costner (b. 1938 in Nettleton) and Norajean R. (Lamson, b. 1939 in Flint) Costner. James enjoyed fast cars, motorcycle...