Obituaries

Reverend Bernal Paul Wells

Reverend Bernal Paul Wells

March 4, 2011

Rev. Bernal Paul Wells, 91, of Mc Ewen, TN, died Friday, March 4, 2011, at Waverly Health Care Center in Waverly, TN. He was born January 21, 1920 in Leachville, Arkansas to the late Sam and Maggie Fuqua Wells. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Merle Mildred Jones Wells, second wife, Margie Earline Larkin Wells, brothers,...

Jearline "Gran" Davis

Jearline "Gran" Davis

March 4, 2011

Jearline "Gran" Davis, 89, of Paragould, died Friday, March 4, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born May 13, 1921 in Dunklin County, Missouri the daughter of the late William H. and Vivian Cook Holifield. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willis Davis, sisters, Jesse Mae Hardin and Kitty Faye Holifield. Gran was...

Betty Jean Davis

Betty Jean Davis

March 3, 2011

Betty Jean Davis, 78, Lake City, died Thursday, March 3, 2011, at St Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born January 19, 1933 in Leachville, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Charlie Lee and Pearl Archer Dixon. Her husband, Arley "Jack" Davis, daughter, Carol Davis, granddaughter, Kelly Mote, brother, Charlie Davis, Jr., sisters, Faye Niswonger and Wanda Johnson preceded...

Gladys Ruth Edmiston

Gladys Ruth Edmiston

February 28, 2011

Gladys Ruth Edmiston, 74, Henderson, TX, formerly of Paragould, passed away Monday, February 28, 2011 at her residence. She was born December 13, 1936 in Greene County, AR the daughter of the late George W. and Sadie Jackson Retherford. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, James, Jack and Leonard Retherford and sister, Mary Genevieve Holloway. She was...

Wilbert Branch

Wilbert Branch

February 26, 2011

Wilbert Branch, 89, Paragould, died Saturday, at his home. He was a carpenter, veteran and member of New Life Temple. Survivors include son: James (Nancy) Dyer of Paragould; daughter: Freida (Forrest) Hiller of Madras, Oregon; daughter-in-law: Judy Branch of Texas; and several grandchidren. His wife, Morjorie, son, Tracy, daughter, Phyllis and two grandchildren preceded him in death. The family will...

Mitzi Walls

Mitzi Walls

February 25, 2011

Mitzi L. Walls, 76, Cardwell, MO, died Friday, February 25, 2011, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born September 12, 1934 in Cardwell, MO to the late Borden D. "B.D." and Francis Lloyd Singleton. She married her husband of 58 years, Edward Walls, on June 7, 1952. She owned and operated Jack and Jill Daycare and was...

Earva Lucille Adams

Earva Lucille Adams

February 25, 2011

Earva Lucille Adams, 83, of Paragould, died Friday, February 25, 2011, in Paragould, AR. She was born October 31, 1927 to the late William and Martha Owens Breckenridge. Her husband Ralph Adams, sister, Louise Roberts, and brother, Eugene Breckenridge also preceded her in death. Lucille was a 1948 graduate of Stanford High School, retired from General Motors, loved quilting, sewing,...

Eathel Alene Stewart

Eathel Alene Stewart

February 24, 2011

Eathel Alene Stewart, 89, of Paragould, died Thursday, February 24, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Seventh & Mueller Church of Christ. Her husband, Edwin Earl Stewart, preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughters: Linda Clifft of Paragould; Helen Judkins of Michigan; and grandchildren: Terry Martin, Judy, Carol, Charlotte, Christine and...

Barney Elbert Howard

Barney Elbert Howard

February 23, 2011

Barney Elbert Howard, 88, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday morning, February 23, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center (AMMC) in Paragould. He was born October 26, 1922, in Paragould. Barney is survived by his loving wife, Bernice Howard, a daughter, and son-in-law, Shelia and Dennis Weaver, two sisters, Virgalene (Joe) DeHart and Willadean (Max) Sheffield. He was preceded in death...

Betty Lou Sikes

Betty Lou Sikes

February 21, 2011

Betty Lou Sikes, 75, of Paragould, died Monday, February 21, 2011, at Walnut Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born September 29, 1935 the daughter of the late Paul and Jewel Wahlgren. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Patsy Brown and Paul Wahlgren. She was a homemaker and loved being with her grandchildren. Survivors include her...

Bonnie Anderson

Bonnie Anderson

February 21, 2011

Bonnie Lee Anderson, 87, Paragould, died Monday, February 21, 2011, at St Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born November 5, 1923 in Cardwell, Missouri the daughter of the late William and Bertie Harrison Thorn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Coy Andrew Anderson, daughter, Brenda Jolly, brothers, Cecil Thorn and Marvin Thorn, sisters, Nettie Zolman,...

Howard Gene "Bo" Tuberville

Howard Gene "Bo" Tuberville

February 20, 2011

Howard Gene "Bo" Tuberville, 53, Paragould, died Sunday, February 20, 2011, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born August 13, 1957 in Blytheville. Howard was a maintenance man at Belle Meade Nursing Center and loved to ride his motorcycle, grill, and spend time at the river. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ava Wrinkle....

Nola Bell Wilson

Nola Bell Wilson

February 18, 2011

Nola Bell Wilson, 90, Paragould, died Friday, at Belle Meade Healthcare in Paragould. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Her parents, James and Nola Carpenter Wilson preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law: Betty Sue and Harvey Dunn of Beech Grove; grandchildren: Rita Hunt, Robin Hall and Randall Hall all of Paragould; two great grandchildren and...

Kevin Reeves

Kevin Reeves

February 16, 2011

Kevin Terrance Reeves, 24, Paragould, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at his home. Kevin was born March 26, 1986 in Paragould. Kevin will be remembered by his family and friends for his mischievous smile and adventurous ways. He loved to be outdoors, spend time with his family, watch movies, listen to music, laugh and dance. Kevin met many struggles in...

L. C. Ussery

L. C. Ussery

February 13, 2011

L. C. Ussery, 85, Paragould, died Sunday, February 13, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born April 6, 1925 in Greene County the son of the late Steve and Letter Ussery. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Velma and three brothers. L.C. was a retired plumber, Protestant and served his country in...

Lillie Mae Gibson

Lillie Mae Gibson

February 13, 2011

Lillie Mae Gibson, 86, of Paragould, departed this life on Sunday, February 13, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center after a short illness. She had resided at Heritage Gardens Nursing Center in Senath for the past two months. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Osmer and Haydee White, husbands, Nolan...

Rachel Hefner

Rachel Hefner

February 13, 2011

Rachel L. Hefner, 89, of Green Forest, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Feb. 13th, 2011, at the St. John’s Hospital in Berryville, Arkansas. She was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on January 11, 1922. The daughter of the late Roy S. and Lillie Ann (Shelton) Romans. Rachel was a homemaker, farmer, gardener, store owner...

Gerald Ray Cole

Gerald Ray Cole

February 9, 2011

Gerald Ray Cole. 76 of Paragould died Wednesday at his residence. Gerald was of the Protestant belief and was a Metal Model Maker for Chrysler Automotive. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Ray and Christine Holifield Cole and a sister, Joyce Kellems. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Betty Cole of the home; son, James Robert...

Karen L. Rowland

Karen L. Rowland

February 8, 2011

Karen L. Rowland, 63, Paragould, died Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born February 10, 1947 in Paragould the daughter of the late Osmer and Delphia Jones Hampton. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Phillip Bearden. Karen was a hairdresser and devoted member of Tenth Street Missionary Baptist Church....

Oma Cooper

Oma Cooper

February 7, 2011

Oma Cooper, 86, of Paragould, passed away Monday, February 7, 2011, at her home. She was born March 16, 1924, in Shuram, Arkansas. She was a homemaker who raised her family with a heart filled with love, patience, warmth and great kindness. She touched all those she knew in a special way that will always be remembered. She was a...