Obituaries

Charles Robert Albrecht

Charles Robert Albrecht

June 26, 2010

Charles Robert Albrecht, Jr., 47, of Paragould, died Saturday, June 26, 2010, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born May 6, 1963 in Wisconsin. Charles was employed by ARI. He is survived by his wife: Sandra Albrecht, of the home; daughter: Shelly Elizabeth Albrecht of Memphis, TN; son: Charles Robert Albrecht, III. of Paragould; mother, Pearl Sarah Elizabeth...

Mary Bell Grooms

Mary Bell Grooms

June 25, 2010

Mary Bell Grooms, 80, of Oak Grove Heights, died Friday, June 25, 2010, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She was born May 14, 1930 in Greene County Arkansas the daughter of the late Oscar and Pearl Roswell Kappelman. She was also preceded in death by her son, Douglas O. Grooms, brothers, Cleo, O.H. and O'Dell Kappelman, and sister,...

Carol Lee Allen

Carol Lee Allen

June 22, 2010

Carol Lee Allen, 71, passed away on June 22, 2010 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice Center in Jonesboro, AR Carol was born to Harold and Doris Marshall in Lynn, MA on August 8, 1938. She loved her family, pets, movies and novels. She was formerly employed with Monroe Auto Equipment. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Holloway...

Elda Mae Gaines Carter

Elda Mae Gaines Carter

June 20, 2010

Elda Mae (Gaines)Carter, 80, Paragould, died Sunday, June 20, 2010, at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born August 25, 1929 in Bedford, Indiana the daughter of the late Jesse and Sylvia Fountain Gaines. She was also preceded in death by her granson, Joshua L. Carter, sister, Ethel Wampler, brother, Paul Gaines, nephews, Danny Gaines and Howard Hanley....

Dene Grimes

Dene Grimes

June 18, 2010

Dene G. Grimes, 80 of Paragould died Friday at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett. He was retired from the U.S. Army and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isom Thomas and Mary Naomi Woods Grimes; son, Frank Grimes; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include his wife, Gisela of the home; daughters,...

Carolyn Jean French

Carolyn Jean French

June 16, 2010

Carolyn Jean French, 65 of Paragould went to be with the Lord on Wednesday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born May 18, 1945, in Beech Grove. Carolyn was the daughter of Fred and Lucille Irvin Nolen. She was a member of the Center Hill Church of Christ and was an outreach person with Brad at Pocahontas....

Mary Ellen (Waters) Yarbrough

Mary Ellen (Waters) Yarbrough

June 14, 2010

Mary Ellen Waters Yarbrough, 85, Paragould, died Monday, June 14, at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born November 14, 1924 in Greene County the daughter of the late Jasper Jefferson and Laura Ann Tucker Waters. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Russell Cleveland "Cleve" Yarbrough, brothers, Forrest Waters, Thomas William...

Sally Ann Vaughn

Sally Ann Vaughn

June 12, 2010

Sally Ann Vaughan, 37 of Lafe died Saturday at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Sally was an employee of World Color in Jonesboro and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Lamar Burge. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Vaughan of the home; daughter, Katie Vaughan of Lafe; father and stepmother, Basil and Carol Burge...

Ruby Evelyn Boyd

Ruby Evelyn Boyd

June 8, 2010

Ruby Boyd, 87, of Paragould, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was retired from Arkansas Methodist Medical Center and a charter member of West View Baptist Church. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest and Mary Evans; daughter, Freda Boyd; grandson, Jason Boyd; brother, Glen Evans; and sisters, Marie Bateman...

P. T. Meredith

P. T. Meredith

June 5, 2010

P.T. Meredith, 88 of Delaplaine died Saturday at the Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. P.T. was a farmer in the Delaplaine community. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fayetta Collins Meredith; parents, Plummer and Emiline Edwards Meredith; daughter, Nancy Sue Meredith; sisters, Maude Stevens, Caroline McKillips, Orah McElhaney; brother, James Willie Meredith. Survivors include son & daughter-in-law,...

Leona Marie Holcomb

Leona Marie Holcomb

June 3, 2010

Leona Marie Holcomb, 86, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010 at The Woods of Monticello in Monticello. She was born February 4, 1924 in Greene County, a daughter of Roy Hooker and Gertie Hooker Dowler. Among family and friends preceding her in death was her husband of 60 years, James Holcomb, and a beloved grandson, Shane Holcomb. Survivors...

Imogene Pearl Pillow

Imogene Pearl Pillow

June 3, 2010

Imogene Pearl Pillow, 87 of Paragould died Thursday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Imogene was a homemaker and a member of the Brighton Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Addison "C.A." Pillow; parents, Hershel and Ollie Hopper Keelor; son, Kenneth Pillow; 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law Bobby and Judy Pillow,...

William A. Biggs

William A. Biggs

June 2, 2010

William A. Biggs, 87, of Paragould died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center. He was born July 13, 1922 at Senath, Missouri. He is survived by his daughter, Cindy R. Patton and husband Stan of O'Fallon, Missouri and by his son, William R. Biggs and wife Carolyn of Jonesboro; six grandchildren: Cari McKnight and husband Jason,...

Mary Veona Stone

Mary Veona Stone

June 1, 2010

Mary Veona Byrd Stone, 90 of Paragould died Tuesday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Mary was retired from Belks as a buyer in the Children’s Department, owned and operated Don And David Children’s Shop for many years and was of the Full Gospel belief. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ceral Stone, an infant son, a son, Joe...

Weldon Jetton

Weldon Jetton

May 29, 2010

Weldon Jetton, 86 of Paragould died Saturday at the Phil And Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Weldon was a Farmer and Retired from Emerson Electric and of the Church of Christ belief. He was preceded in death by his parents, Caril and Mary Battenfield Jetton and a son-in-law, David Lee. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Jetton of the home;...

Mary Fleeman Jones

Mary Fleeman Jones

May 27, 2010

Mary Fleeman Jones, 82 of Paragould died Thursday at Belle Meade Nursing Home. Mary was a Homemaker and a member of Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church. She was a hospital Volunteer at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center for 21 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Ruby Marie Tosh Fleeman; a son, Troy Bazzell; brother, Johnny Fleeman...

Flora Virginia "Lyon" Michael

Flora Virginia "Lyon" Michael

May 25, 2010

Flora Virginia "Lyon" Michael, 88, of Paragould, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born June 3, 1921 the daughter of the late James Richard and Sarah Jane Poston Lyon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Jefferson Michael, Sr., daughter Leona J. Simmons, grandson, Michael Todd...

Charles Dortch

Charles Dortch

May 21, 2010

Charles Melvin Dortch, 59, Arnold, MO, died Friday, May 21, 2010, at his home. He was born October 7, 1950 in Lafe, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his father George Dortch and brother, John Dortch. Survivors include his mother, Mary Lou May Dortch, of Arnold; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda & Dennis Dorrell of Saint Peter, MO; several nieces...

Mancefield Barrow

Mancefield Barrow

May 20, 2010

Mancefield Barrow, 93, of Paragould, died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Claiborne Hughes Health Center in Franklin, TN. He was born July 8, 1916 the son of the late Monte and Kate Elizabeth Clements Barrow. He was also preceded in death by his son, Charles Phillip Barrow, wife, Alverda Gibson Barrow, half brother, Charles Northen ; son-in-law: and Raleigh Hinton...

Cora Lee May

Cora Lee May

May 15, 2010

Cora Lee May, 63 of Paragould died Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Cora was disabled and of the Southern Baptist belief. She was preceded in death by her father, John Travis and a grandson, Chance Fields. Survivors include her husband, John May of the home; son, Doug Strickland of Paragould; daughters, Jessica Strickland of Arbyrd, MO and Dana Colton...