Obituaries

Thomas "Buddy" Wayne Irwin

Thomas "Buddy" Wayne Irwin

December 9, 2011

Thomas "Buddy" Irwin, 74, formerly of Paragould, was born June 22, 1937 in Lake City, Arkansas to Ollie and Opal Irwin. He was called to heaven on, December 9, 2011, at St Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Buddy was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Dearin, his parents, three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife...

Teddy Joe White

Teddy Joe White

December 5, 2011

Teddy Joe White, 50, of Paragould, died Monday, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Teddy Joe was born October 6, 1961 in Paragould. He was preceded in death by his father, Elbridge White. Teddy Joe is survived by his wife: Sheila White; son: Jacob William White, both of the home; his mother, Audie Lee White; brothers and sisters-in-law: William...

Willodean Stephen

Willodean Stephen

December 5, 2011

Willodean Reynolds Bryson, 97, of Williford,died Monday, December 5, 2011, at Eagle Crest Hursing Home in Ash Flat, AR. She was born March 23, 1914 in Marmaduke, Arkansas the daughter of the late William and Tiny Reynolds. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elves Bryson, and brother J.D. Reynolds. She is survived by her children: James and...

Ruth Jernigan

Ruth Jernigan

December 3, 2011

Ruth Jernigan, 88, formerly of Paragould, died Saturday in Birmingham, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Jernigan. A graveside service will be Wednesday, 11:00 AM at Horners Cemetery in Hornersville, Missouri. Heath Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. To sign online register, www.heathfuneralhome.com

Nellie Imogene Dement

Nellie Imogene Dement

December 2, 2011

Imogene DeMent passed from this life on December 2 , 2011 at National Health Care in Kennett, Missouri, at the age of 82. She was born September 12, 1929 to Charlie William and Missouri Ann Jackson Walker in Tipperary, Arkansas. She was a charter member of Calvary Full Gospel Church in Cardwell, Missouri. Imogene was preceded in death by her...

Woodrow Wilson Jordan

Woodrow Wilson Jordan

December 1, 2011

Woodrow Wilson Jordan, 92, of Paragould, died Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born May 18, 1919 in Diaz the son of the late Linzy Jackson and Alta Mae Jordan. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Gearldine Reeves, Clarcie Lee Reynolds, Ernestine Blevins, Mary Pettifield, brothers, Hurrle, Burley,...

Johnny Franklin Dunivan

Johnny Franklin Dunivan

December 1, 2011

Johnny Franklin Dunivan, 68 of Paragould, died Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Belle Meade Nursing Home. He was born September 2, 1943 in Sacramento, California the son of the late Frederick Pearl and Nellie Lee Gregory Dunivan. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lou Ann Brown Dunivan, brother, Weldon Ray Dunivan. Johnny worked at L. A. Darling...

Mary Carolyn Russell

Mary Carolyn Russell

December 1, 2011

Mary Carolyn (Wince) Russell, 66, of Paragould, died Thursday, December 1, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Mary was born October 28, 1945 in Paragould. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilburn Wince. Mary was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband: Larry Russell, of the home; mother: Lucille Ainsworth Yesh, of Paragould; sons: Rodney...

James Allen Griggs

James Allen Griggs

November 29, 2011

James Allen Griggs, 55, of Bono, died Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born October 2, 1956 in Flint, Michigan. He was a graduate of Greene County Tech High School. James proudly served his country for over 20 years and was retired from the United States Marine Corps as a Gunnery Sergeant, having...

Barbara Jean King

Barbara Jean King

November 24, 2011

Barbara Williams McCrory King, 81, Paragould, died Thursday, November 24, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born August 27, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri. Barbara was a founding member of Grace Baptist Church and retired as a sales person from Roach's Paint. Barbara is survived by her daughters: Linda Mathis Murray and her husband Charles, Joan...

Ronald Lee Vallentine

Ronald Lee Vallentine

November 21, 2011

Ronald Lee Vallentine, 72, of Paragould, died Monday, November 21, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born March 22, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Helen Spindler Scychulski and Robert Vallentine. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife last month, Jeanetta Joyce Vallentine, brother Robert Vallentine and his grandparents....

Robert James Sewell

Robert James Sewell

November 20, 2011

Robert James Sewell, 82, of the Lake Friarson Community, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at his residence. He was born February 26, 1929 in Arcadia, Louisiana the son of the late Ora J. and Altha Mae Daniels Sewell. He was also preceded in death by his sons, Robbie Sewell and Scott Brackin. He was retired manufacturing sales. He was...

Flossie Cooper

Flossie Cooper

November 16, 2011

Flossie Higgins Cooper, of Jonesboro, passed from this life at her home on November 16, 2011 in Jonesboro. She was born June 2, 1934 to Ernest (Dick) and Grace Higgins in Dixie, Arkansas. Flossie lived all of her life in Craighead and Greene Counties. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Clella Hairrell and...

Silas Gary Hyde

Silas Gary Hyde

November 16, 2011

Silas Gary Hyde, 78, of Paragould, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at St Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born January 15, 1933 in Greene County the son of the late Grover and Cora Gay Hyde. He was also preceded in death by his son, Gregory Wayne Hyde, brothers and sisters, Ruby Conyers, Ellis Hyde and Chalmer Hyde. Gary...

Zelba Harris

Zelba Harris

November 15, 2011

Zelba Jackson Harris, 90, of Marmaduke, died Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born June 20, 1921 in Paragould, the daughter of the late Ivan and Mamie Lou Gramling Jackson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Allie Harris, sisters, Thelpa Martin, Gathel Reed and Ocil Williams. Zelba was a homemaker...

Dorothy Lue Huffine

Dorothy Lue Huffine

November 14, 2011

Dorothy Lue Huffine, 76 of Paragould died Monday at her residence. Dorothy was retired as a Custodian for Paragould School district and was a member of the Lake Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Lee Huffine; parents, Terry and Captola Howard Sanders; sisters, Estelle Tucker and Essie Dowdy Speaks; brother, Pete Sanders. Survivors include...

Mary Catherine Hyde

Mary Catherine Hyde

November 14, 2011

Mary Catherine Hyde, 84, of Paragould, died Monday, November 14, 2011, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born July 7, 1927 in Craighead County the daughter of the late Clint and Erma Wilson Hooker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Hyde, brothers, Mutt and D. L. Hooker and sister Opal Irwin....

Verda Enona Versie Futrell

Verda Enona Versie Futrell

November 14, 2011

Verda Enona Versie Powers Raines Futrell, 95, of Paragould, died Monday, November 14, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Verda was born August 19, 1916 in Beech Grove, Arkansas the daughter of the late Joseph Edward Lee and Minnie Owens Powers. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Raines, second husband, Woodrow Futrell, son,...

Mary K. Keel

Mary K. Keel

November 11, 2011

Mary K. Keel, born July 26, 1934 to the late Raymond Marston Kirkwood and Irene Burns Kirkwood, died peacefully in her sleep, November 11, 2011, at her home in Paragould. Mary was also preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Kirkwood Scott. She retired from AmSouth Bank in Birmingham, Alabama. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in...

Merritt V. Sanders

Merritt V. Sanders

November 10, 2011

Merritt V. Sanders, 71, of Paragould, died, as a result of a car accident, Thursday, November 10, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born December 19, 1939, in Forrest City, the son of the late Mount Vernon and Ruth Adams Sanders. He was a retired business professor from Arkansas State University. Merritt loved the outdoors, hiking,...