Obituaries

Wanda Dickinson

Wanda Dickinson

December 8, 2010

Wanda Earlene Dickinson, 83 of Paragould, formerly of Marmaduke, died Tuesday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Wanda was a retired nurse and a member of the Marmaduke United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Wayne Dickinnson; parents, Earl and Mary Pannell Hutcheson; brother Gaylon Hutcheson and grandson, Bradley Dickinson. Survivors inlcude sons and daughters-in-law, Joe...

Janette Laverne Powers

Janette Laverne Powers

December 3, 2010

Janette LaVerne Powers, 68 of Paragould died Thursday as a result of an automobile accident. Janette was a disabled beautician and a member of the 7th & Mueller Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her father, John Homer Spicer. Survivors include daughters, Renee Conway of Piggott, Keetra Janette Carner of Paragould and Tamarah Lee Green of Lawrenceburg,...

Edith Lowanda Hester

Edith Lowanda Hester

December 2, 2010

Edith Lowanda Hester, 89, Paragould, went to her heavenly home on December 2, 2010. She departed this life at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born July 5, 1921 in Piggott, AR, the daughter of the late Jeff and Florence Culpepper. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Tillman; brothers, Jewel, Wilbur, Roy and Donald Culpepper;...

Joseph C. Anderson Jr.

Joseph C. Anderson Jr.

November 27, 2010

Mr. Joseph C. Anderson, Jr., 79, of Paragould died Saturday, November 27, 2010, at his home. Mr. Anderson was retired from Emerson Electric and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was born September 4, 1931 in Paragould the son of the late Joe Caswell and Esta Lee Stuart Anderson. He was also preceded by one brother, Hershel. He is survived by...

Hugh Gordon Williams, Jr.

Hugh Gordon Williams, Jr.

November 26, 2010

Hugh Gordon Williams, Jr., 63 of Paragould died Friday at the VA Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and a Preacher. Hugh was a member of the Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Gordon Williams, Sr., sisters, Sandra Joyce Williams and Rebecca Williams; brother Hugh Allen Williams....

J. M. Crockett

J. M. Crockett

November 26, 2010

J.M. Crockett, 83, of Paragould, died Friday, at Walnut Ridge Nursing Center. J.M. was retired from Emerson Electric Company. The son of the late Clarence and Madalene Crockett, he was also preceded by his daughter, Sharon Walker, and step-son, Bobby Griggs. Survivors include his wife, Stella Crockett, of the home; son, Charles Crockett, of Paragould; brothers, Lee and Joe Crockett,...

Robert Edward Evancik

Robert Edward Evancik

November 22, 2010

Robert Edward "Cigar Bob" Evancik, 84, Paragould, died Monday at his residence. He was born April 14, 1926 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Rudolph and Cecelia Evancik. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Marilyn Sue Dailey. He is survived by his wife, Janet Cline Evancik, of the home. The family will receive friends from 6:00...

Zethel Haller

Zethel Haller

November 22, 2010

Mrs. Zethel Haller, 92, a longtime resident of Lafe, Arkansas, passed from this life on November 22 at ECM Hospital in Florence, Alabama. She was born to the late Albert Thomas and Annie (Textor) Thomas on October 19, 1918. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Killen, Alabama. She is survived by one son, Weldon...

Florence Monzella Distretti

Florence Monzella Distretti

November 22, 2010

Florence Monzella Distretti, 91, Paragould, died Monday, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born November 15, 1919 in Arbyrd, Missouri. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and served as church treasurer for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her husband: Ray Distretti,...

Katherine Mae Cook

Katherine Mae Cook

November 17, 2010

Katherine Mae (Stone) Cook, born July 18, 1935 in Marked Tree, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2010 at Greene Acres Nursing Home at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Cook, three brothers and four sisters, five grandchildren, Tina Cook, Donnie Cook, Wesley Cook, Ashley Cline and Infant Farmer...

Juanita Monk

Juanita Monk

November 16, 2010

Juanita Lucille Bishop-Monk, 92 of Paragould died Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born July 5, 1918, in Cardwell, MO the daughter of the late Jim and Mandy (Doolin) Bishop. She is preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Monk; son, Jimmie Bishop and grandson Mark Monk and 9 brothers and sisters. Survivors include step-son, Billy Gene...

Mary Louise Cooper

Mary Louise Cooper

November 14, 2010

Mary Louise Cooper, 88 of Paragould died Sunday at Belle Meade Nursing and Rehab. She was retired from Ed White, Jr. Shoe Factory and a member of 7th & Mueller Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas “Big John”Cooper; parents, Walter Wesley and Kathleen Gardner Penny; sisters, Iris Dorsett and Margaret Oswald; grandson Richard...

Rita Garner Mobley

Rita Garner Mobley

November 12, 2010

Rita Garner Mobley, 60 of Paragould died Friday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Rita was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church and a loan officer in the banking industry for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis Preston and Mayo Sylvia Grooms Garner. Survivors include her husband, Randall Mobley of the home; son, Blake...

William Lawrence Mccarter

William Lawrence Mccarter

November 9, 2010

William Lawrence McCarter, 67, Paragould, died Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at his home. He was born November 26, 1942 in Memphis, TN. He retired from Emerson Electric in July, 2000 after 42 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Christine McCarter of Eads, TN. He is survived by his wife: Joan (Waters) McCarter, of the home;...

Andrew Robert Kachevas

Andrew Robert Kachevas

November 7, 2010

Andrew Robert Kachevas, 42, Paragould, died Sunday, at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born May 15, 1968 in St. Louis, Missouri. Survivors include his wife: Angela Kachevas; daughter: Crystal Kachevas; mother: Carolyn Kachevas; grandmother: Dorothy Stickler; sisters: Susan Parsons, Sarah Rogers; brothers: Glennon, Steven, Lee, David, Luke, and Jacob Kachevas. Family and friends will meet for a...

Drew Kennemore

Drew Kennemore

November 5, 2010

Drew Franklin Howerton Kennemore, 25, died Friday, November 5, 2010, at his home in Paragould after a long struggle with cerebral palsy. He is survived by his parents, Frank and Barbara Kennemore, his sister, Cecily Kennemore, all of Paragould. Drew was also survived by a large exteded family. Drew was preceded in death by his grandparents, Curtis and Lula Howerton...

Herbert Lynn Blagg

Herbert Lynn Blagg

November 3, 2010

Herbert Lynn Blagg, 62 of Cardwell, MO died November 3, 2010 at his residence in Cardwell. Mr. Blagg was born August 21, 1948, in Poplar Bluff, MO. He worked several years for Basler Electric in Corning, AR. Upon leaving Corning, Mr. Blagg owned and operated Blagg’s Farms for twenty five years. He was of the Baptist faith. On July 19,...

Gordon Ellington

Gordon Ellington

November 2, 2010

Gordon Gustus Ellington, 83, of Paragould, died Tuesday, November 2, at Belle Meade Nursing Home in Paragould. He was born March 11, 1927 in Greene County, the son of the late Chester A. and Susan Aedliah Woolverton Ellington. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Alton and E.D. "Cotton" Ellington. Gordon was retired from Paragould City, Light, Water...

Donald Howard Towery

Donald Howard Towery

November 2, 2010

Donald Howard Towery, 85, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, November 2, at St Bernards Medical Center. He was born December 15, 1924 in Risco, Missouri. After his retirement from Anheuser-Busch of St. Louis, Howard enjoyed spending his time fishing, hunting and playing cards. Survivors include his wife Nathalie Towery and family. Family and friends will meet for a graveside service,...

Rev. James Elvis Swafford

Rev. James Elvis Swafford

October 31, 2010

Rev. James Elvis Swafford, 86 of Paragould died Sunday at his residence. Bro. Swafford was a retired Baptist minister and a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zelma Nadgerine Swafford; parents, Marshall and Gertrude Hinton Swafford; brother Charles Swafford. Rev. Swafford pastored many different churches: Cornoa Road Baptist Church, Flint, MI, Walcott...