Obituaries

Mick Gramling

Mick Gramling

November 28, 2012

Mick Gramling, 82, of Paragould, died Wednesday at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. She was born April 21, 1930 in Paragould the daughter of the late Charley and Blanche Belk Hyde. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Earl Gramling, granddaughter, Shannon Gramling, sister, Diane Taylor, brothers, Wayne and Gary Don Hyde and daughter-in-law: Karen Williams...

Phillip Dewayne Haff

Phillip Dewayne Haff

November 25, 2012

Phillip Dewayne Haff, 38, Paragould,died Sunday, November 25, 2012, in Paragould. He was a construction worker and of baptist belief. He is survived by his mother and her friend: Peggy Rodden and Buck Thompson; sons: Justin Haff, Cameron Miller; father: Phillip Piercall, all of Paragould, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to...

Delores Jean Ward

Delores Jean Ward

November 25, 2012

Delores Jean Ward, 71, of Paragould, died Sunday, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born May 3, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. Delores was a retired mental retardation aide at the Jonesboro Human Development Center and was a member of Liberty Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband: Max Ward, of the home; children:...

Jerry Dennis Dacus

Jerry Dennis Dacus

November 22, 2012

Jerry Dennis Dacus, 55, Paragould, died Thursday, at his home in Paragould. He was born October 9, 1957 in Lafe, Arkansas. He loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by his mother, Nanna F. Shriner Clark; sisters: Rita Allison, both of Cape Girardeau, MO, Rebecca Dacus of Auburn, ME, Melba Virginia Davidson of Linden, MI; several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces...

Verna M. Sanders Chapmon

Verna M. Sanders Chapmon

November 16, 2012

Verna M. Sanders Chapmon, 86, of Paragould, died Friday, November 16, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Verna was born to Henry Byron and Cora Alice (Fuller) Sanders July 26, 1926 in Paragould. Services will be 1:30PM Sunday, November 18 in the Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Jason Tredaway officiating, burial will follow in the Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin...

Leon Dick Dover

Leon Dick Dover

November 15, 2012

Leon Dover, 86 of Lafe, died Thursday at his residence. Leon was a retired farmer and a World War II veteran. Leon was preceded in death by 2 wives; parents, Lonnie and Lula Forrest Dover; 2 sisters and a brother. Survivors include daughters. Joyce Cook of Brookland, AR and Kathy Russom of Lafe, AR; sons, J. L. Dover of St....

Glenn J. Nihart, Sr.

Glenn J. Nihart, Sr.

November 15, 2012

Glenn J. Nihart, Sr. 66, of Paragould, died Thursday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Glenn was a retired truck driver, an Air Force Veteran and a member of the Lake Street Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Leota McKibbin Nihart and a son, Glenn J. Nihart, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Hyatt Nihart...

William Timothy "Tim" Ray

William Timothy "Tim" Ray

November 12, 2012

William Timothy “Tim” Ray, 46, of Paragould, died Monday, November 12, 2012 at his home. Tim was born to Larry and Jenny Anderson Ray, June 4, 1966 in Paragould. Graveside services will be 11AM Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Shiloh Cemetery with Wayne Faulkner officiating.Friends and family will be leaving the funeral home at 10:30 to go to cemetery. Visitation...

Nettie Jane Huffman Williams

Nettie Jane Huffman Williams

November 12, 2012

Nettie Jane Huffman Williams, 69, Sherwood, formerly of Paragould, died Monday, November 12th, 2012. She was born October 15, 1943 in Craighead County, Arkansas the daughter of the late Jess and Frances Huffman. Mrs. Williams loved her family. She was a very devoted mother and grandmother. She especially enjoyed her time with grandchildren, reading, scrapbooking and going to the movies....

Jewel Cooper

Jewel Cooper

November 11, 2012

Mamie Jewel Cooper, 92, of Brookland, died Sunday, November 11, 2012, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born August 14, 1920 in Paragould the daughter of the late Walter Scott and Ethel Matilda Kelly Horton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Dennis Cooper, Sr., an infant son, a grandson, a great great grandchild,...

Louise Grooms

Louise Grooms

November 11, 2012

Louise Grooms, 97, Paragould, died Sunday, November 11, 2012, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. She was born March 14, 1915 in Beech Grove, the daughter of the late Cecil John William and Cora Lee Crafton Butler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Lester Grooms and a sister, Euna Mae Murdoch. She retired after 20...

Rex Albert Woodhouse

Rex Albert Woodhouse

November 5, 2012

Rex Albert Woodhouse, 74, left for his eternal home from Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Tuesday, November 5, 2012. He was born July 24, 1938 in Armorel, Arkansas to Woodrow and Alberta (Peters) Woodhouse who preceded him in death as did his son Michael Woodhouse. Rex is survived by two granddaughters Michelle Woodhouse and Erica Woodhouse , and one step grandson...

Raymond Perry Denham, Jr.

Raymond Perry Denham, Jr.

October 31, 2012

Raymond Perry Denham, Jr., of Paragould, died Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at his home. He was born July 16, 1944 in Finch, the son of Raymond Perry and Mary Sims Denham, Sr. Perry was a retired truck driver. Perry is survived by his son: Raymond Perry Denham, III, of Paragould; daughters: Sheri Ray Bobo, of Larado, AR, Mary Edna Williams,...

Blake Matthew Howerton

Blake Matthew Howerton

October 29, 2012

Blake Howerton, 27, of Paragould, died Monday, October 29, 2012, in Paragould. He was born July 6, 1985 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was a workforce specialist and web developer and a member of East Side Baptist Church. Blake graduated from ASU with a Music Education Degree and also sang with a gospel quartet. Suvivors are his parents, Lane and Audra...

Patricia Julie Poteet

Patricia Julie Poteet

October 27, 2012

Patricia Julie Poteet, 72, of Paragould, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro. Patricia was born to Lawrence and Alvera (Perreira) Moody February 20, 1940 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Graveside services will be 1:30 Friday, November 2, 2012 at Linwood Cemetery. Mrs. Poteet was a member of the Lake Street Baptist Church. Patricia is survived by three...

Willa Mae Mcpherson

Willa Mae Mcpherson

October 26, 2012

Willa Mae McPherson, 81, Paragould, died Friday, October 26, 2012, at her home. She was born May 23, 1931, in Fender, Arkansas the daughter of the late Ras and Helen Forrester Leathers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold McPherson and daughter, Cynthia Kappelman. She was a homemaker and a member of Brown's Chapel Baptist Church. She...

James Crow

James Crow

October 25, 2012

James S. Crow, Jr., 84, of Lafe, died Thursday, October 25, 2012 in Delaplaine. He was born December 26, 1927 in Stonewall, Arkansas, the son of the late James S., Sr. and Grace Ann McNew Crow. He was also preceded in death by his wives, Rosa Crow, Jackie Crow and Ada Crow, two children, two grandchildren and a brother, Patrick...

Billy Gene White, Sr.

Billy Gene White, Sr.

October 24, 2012

Billy Gene White, Sr., 82 of Paragould, died Wednesday at his residence. Billy Gene spent his life doing what he loved, which was teaching children. He was a Superintendent, Principal, and Teacher. Billy Gene started teaching in Arkansas in 1960. He moved to Missouri in 1964 and continued teaching until he retired from Cuba Schools in 1996 with 40 plus...

Terry Gene Clay, Sr.

Terry Gene Clay, Sr.

October 22, 2012

Terry Gene Clay, Sr., 68, of Lafe, died Tuesday, October 22, 2012, at his home. He was born December 26, 1943 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of the late Douglas Arthur and Darlene Elizabeth Newton Clay. Terry spent most of his working life at Rockford Products and enjoyed motorcycles and hot rods. Terry is survived by his wife: Fairy Rose...

John Excell Breckenridge

John Excell Breckenridge

October 15, 2012

John Excell Breckenridge, 77, of Paragould, died Monday at his residence. Excell was a retired electrician at Monroe Auto and of the Church of Christ belief. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley and Rose Breckenridge; son, John Excell Breckenridge, Jr.; brother, Roy Breckenridge; daughter, Nancy Stewart and Lisa Tarlton. Survivors include his wife, Sue Breckenridge of the...