Obituaries

Harold Eugene Reed

Harold Eugene Reed

April 9, 2010

Harold Eugene Reed, 78 of Paragould died Friday at VA Medical Center in Memphis. Harold was a retired bridge carpenter and a member of the Grace Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Joyce , 2nd wife, Mamie, parents, Thomas Arl and Esther Chasteen Reed, brothers, Sheral, Grimsley and Doyle Reed, sisters, Mildred Reed and Lola...

Virginia E. Cooper

Virginia E. Cooper

April 8, 2010

Virginia Cooper, 85 of Campbell, MO, formerly of Marmaduke, died Thursday at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, MO. Virginia was a retired school teacher and a member of the Marmaduke Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, V. G. "Shorty" Cooper, parents, A. P. and Ila Reynolds Turberville; brother, Dwight Turberville; son-in-law, Bill Manning. Survivors...

Wanda Lee Rogers

Wanda Lee Rogers

April 6, 2010

Wanda Lee Felty Rogers, 84, of Paragould died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born January 9, 1926 in O'Kean, Arkansas . She was co/owner of Rogers Greenhouse in Paragould and was a member of First Baptist Church. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Bessie Allison Felty; husband, James...

Joan Davis

Joan Davis

April 3, 2010

Joan Davis, 67 of Paragould, died Saturday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was a Christian and a member of the 1st Free Will Baptist Church and retired from Emerson Electric. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, John Davis, parents, Homer and Edith Walker Hightower; brother, Johnny Hightower; sisters, Mildred Dachs, Wanda Robinson, Donna Smith and Clara Wheat....

Gary D. Jones

Gary D. Jones

April 2, 2010

Gary D. Jones, 64, of Overland Park, Kansas died Friday, April 2, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born August 30, 1945 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. He was a self employed carpenter. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Mae Howard Jones; and two sisters, Gracie Balow and Inez Powell....

George Clarence Smith

George Clarence Smith

March 28, 2010

George Clarence Smith, 74, of Beech Grove, died Sunday, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born December 28, 1935 in Egypt, Arkansas the son of the late Fred and Claudean Prine Smith. He was also preceded in death by his sons, Lester Charles "Chuck" Smith, George Randal Smith, great granddaughter, Madeline Elizabeth Vanoven, sisters, Willdean McDaniel, Pearl Brown, brothers,...

Leverl S. Weese

Leverl S. Weese

March 28, 2010

Leverl S. Weese, 76 of Knobel, AR died on Sunday at his residence. He was a retired tool and die maker and a member of the Union Assembly Church in Knobel. Laverl was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ardelar Wilson Weese, 1st wife, Margaret Weese; sons, Bill and Ed Weese , daughter, Jeanie Bauman and grandson, Stephen...

Robert Lee Howard

Robert Lee Howard

March 27, 2010

Robert "Robbie" Lee Howard, 15, of Paragould, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 27, 2010, in Paragould. Robbie was born and raised in Paragould and was a student at Paragould High School. Survivors include his mother: Shawna Harris; father: Kevin Reinhart; biological father: Anthony Marchbanks; sister: Heather Leighann Reinhart; brother: Rusty James Reinhart; half-brother: A.J. Marchbanks; maternal grandmother:...

Flora Virginia Michael

Flora Virginia Michael

March 25, 2010

Flora Virginia Michael, 88, of Paragould died Tuesday, May 24, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced after 3:00 pm this afternoon.

Myrna Lou Jones

Myrna Lou Jones

March 25, 2010

Myrna Lou Jones, 71, of Paragould, died Thursday, March 25, 2010, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Myrna was born June 3, 1938 in Paragould. She was employed by Emerson Electric Company for 36 years and was of Baptist belief. Survivors are her children and their spouses: Donald and Carolyn Gross, Jr.; Robert and Tonya Gross; Patty and Arthur Crow; Tony...

Vernon Mack Ford

Vernon Mack Ford

March 23, 2010

Vernon Mack Ford, 76, of Paragould died March 23, 2010 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was a Korean veteran in the U S Army. He was retired from L. A. Darling in Paragould and was a member of Newton Street Church Of Christ. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, H. L. Ford and Mary C. Treadway Ford;...

Charlia Kay Reeves

Charlia Kay Reeves

March 23, 2010

Charlia Kay Reeves, 40, was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on August 8, 1969, and died on March 23, 2010 in Jonesboro, Arkansas at St. Bernard's Medical Center after a short illness. Charlia is survived by her mother, Doris Reeves; her sisters, Norma Reeves and Junetta Becker; her brothers, Norman and Raymond Reeves; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles....

Emma Nell Witt

Emma Nell Witt

March 16, 2010

Emma Nell “Emmy” Witt of Paragould died Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Emmy was a retired P.E. Teacherm Choral Director, Cheerleader Sponsor and producer of Homecoming at Paragould High School for many years and was Choir Director at First United Methodist Church for 25 years. Emmy was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Cora Rains Witt; sister...

Dorothy Rose Frost

Dorothy Rose Frost

March 15, 2010

Dorothy Rose Frost, 74, of Paragould, died Monday at her residence. Dorothy was a homemaker and of the Lutheran belief. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Frost; parents, Joseph R. and Anna Marie Gerath Back. Survivors include daughters, Anna Anderson and Brenda Hartley of Paragould, Bobbie Fresen of Truman, AR and Cathy Walker of Caraway, AR;...

David Paul Combs

David Paul Combs

March 15, 2010

Mr. David Combs, 69, died Monday, at his home in Cherokee Village. He was born May 31, 1940 in Oregon County, Missouri the son of the late Wellie and Larona Farrow Combs. He was also preceded in death his brothers, James Lee, Herb, and Bob Combs. Mr. Combs was a member of Crossroads Community Church. Survivors include his wife: Imogene...

Scottie Joe Risinger

Scottie Joe Risinger

March 12, 2010

Scottie Jomel Risinger, 52, went to rest with his mother and father on March 12, 2010. He was born June 12, 1957 to the late Melvin and Edwina Risinger. He was retired after 33 years of being a faithful employee of General Motors. He is survived by his older brother, Rookie, of Fenton, Michigan; younger sister, Stacey of Oakland, Kentucky;...

Barbara Jean May

Barbara Jean May

March 11, 2010

Barbara J. (Boggs) May, born July 2, 1935, to Floyd and Alta Climer Boggs went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 11, 2010, in Little Rock, AR. She resided in Paragould and was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Maranda Alvena Williams

Maranda Alvena Williams

March 10, 2010

Maranda Alvena Williams, 85 of Paragould died Wednesday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Alvena was retired from McDonald Douglas in St. Louis and was a member of the Grace United General Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon L. Williams; son, Ricky Williams; parents, Charlie and Hazel Buck McCullar; 5 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include...

Eunice E. Rankin

Eunice E. Rankin

March 9, 2010

Miss Eunice E. Rankin, 92, of Paragould died Tuesday at the Belle-Meade Nursing Home in Paragould. She was a retired school teacher. Miss Rankin is survived by a brother, Ray Rankin and his wife Mary of Paragould, AR and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday March 11, at the Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould...

Billy Wayne Langston

Billy Wayne Langston

March 5, 2010

Mr. Billy Wayne Langston, 68, of Cardwell, died Friday at his residence. He was retired from Parker Hannifin in Kennett. He was married on February 19, 1962, to Gearldean Travis. Billy was the son of the late Edward and Sybil Whitlock Langston. He was also preceded in death by a son, Billy Edward Langston. Mr. Langston was survived by his...