Obituaries

Tonna Jean Miller

Tonna Jean Miller

August 14, 2009

Tonna Jean Miller, nee Caldwell, age 68, died peacefully in her home in Paragould on August 14, 2009. Tonna was born on October 27,1940 in Supply, Ar to the late John and Mildred Caldwell. Tonna was a nurse in the St Louis area until her retirement in 1998. She lived in Tarpon Springs, Fl and Corning, Ar before moving to...

Jerry Wayne Brooks

Jerry Wayne Brooks

August 13, 2009

Jerry Wayne Brooks, 56, of Marmaduke, died Thursday at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Jerry was a general contractor, an Army Veteran, and of Baptist faith. He was born January 24, 1953 in Fowler, California the son of Minnie Marie Richardson Brooks and the late Gilford Arnold Brooks. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Albert and...

Larry Douglas Gibson

Larry Douglas Gibson

August 11, 2009

Larry Douglas Gibson, 67, of Paragould, died Tuesday at his home. He was born July 7, 1942 in Newark, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Gibson, brother, Lindsey Gibson and step brother, R.C. Gibson. Survivors include his wife: Lillie Mae Gibson of the home; mother: Lucille Gibson; sons: Larry Don Gibson, Douglas Wayne Gibson, both of...

Glen Fredrick Evans

Glen Fredrick Evans

August 10, 2009

Glen Fredrick Evans, 85 of Paragould passed from this life on Monday, August 10, 2009. He was born June 16, 1924, in St. Francis, AR. He was retired from the Arkansas Employment Security Division after 21 years of service. He had previously served as Deputy Greene County Clerk for two years, then was elected Greene County Clerk from 1961-1964. His...

Glenn Earl Brown

Glenn Earl Brown

August 9, 2009

Glenn Earl Brown, 74 of Paragould passed away Sunday, August 9, 2009, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.. Glenn was born February 26, 1935, in Greene County and was a retired bottler at Dr. Pepper Bottling Company in Paragould retiring after 49 years. He was of the Baptist faith. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, George and...

William Lawrence Bowlin

William Lawrence Bowlin

August 2, 2009

William Lawrence Bowlin, 88 of Walcott, died Sunday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1920. Preceding him in death were his parents, Roy Iris and Rosa Lee Elliott Bowlin; brother, Frankie Alton Bowlin. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, James Iris and Phyllis Bowlin of Arthur, Nebraska; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth Ann and Dean Pollock of...

Gerald Carlton Freligh, Jr.

Gerald Carlton Freligh, Jr.

July 30, 2009

Major Gerald Carlton Freligh, Jr. of Houston, TX passed away on July 30, 2009. As a Special Forces Green Beret in the United States Army, Major Freligh dedicated 14 years of his life to protecting his country. In addition to being the American Advisor to Honduras, he also served as the Military Liason Officer to Latin America. Gerald was born...

James "Jamie" Earcel Hill

James "Jamie" Earcel Hill

July 29, 2009

James "Jamie" Earcel Hill, 53, of Paragould died Wednesday at his residence . He was born January 8, 1956 in Paragould the son of Earcel and Anna Joyce Pillow Hill . Jamie is survived by his parents; three sons: Lee Hill of Paragould, Mark Hill and John Hill of Lexington, Tennessee; sister, Darlene Qualls of Paragould; paternal grandmother, Ruby Hill...

Martene Mcfall

Martene Mcfall

July 28, 2009

Mary Martene McFall, 81, of Paragould died Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later this afternoon.

Mary Martene Mcfall

Mary Martene Mcfall

July 28, 2009

Mary Martene McFall, 81, of Paragould died Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born January 7, 1928 the daughter of the late Ralph and Lina Kirkland Morris. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Donald McFall, daughter, Monika McFall, sister, Sharon Kay Thompson, and brother, Jimmy D. Morris. She was a former employee of Wal...

Jimmie Katherine Greene

Jimmie Katherine Greene

July 28, 2009

A graveside service will be held Monday at 9:00 AM at Linwood Cemetery.

William "Bill" Alexander Lee

William "Bill" Alexander Lee

July 28, 2009

William "Bill" Alexander Lee, 71, of Fontaine, died Tuesday at St Bernard's Medical Center. Bill was retired from Southwestern Power Administration and attended Walnut Corner General Baptist Church. He was born January 28, 1938 in Hardeman County, Tennessee the son of the late Clyde Lee and Alberta Hooper Lee Bell. He was also preceded in death by his children, Brian,...

Philip Arthur Martin

Philip Arthur Martin

July 25, 2009

Philip Arthur Martin, 57 of Paragould died Saturday at his residence. Phillip was an employee of Monroe Auto Equipment and of the Catholic belief. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florian and Nina Pillow Martin. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Matt and Christy Martin of Paragould; step daughters, Kristy Price of Paragould and Kari McGhee of N.Y.;...

Rosetta Wilcox

Rosetta Wilcox

July 25, 2009

Edna Rosetta Wilcox, 88, of Jonesboro, died Saturday at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born July 9, 1921 the daughter of the late William Harvey and Dora Pearl Benton Goldman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Wilcox, Sr and her grandson, Ron Wilcox. She was a member of Walnut Street Baptist, retired beautician and former...

Edward Elston Pitcher

Edward Elston Pitcher

July 24, 2009

Edward Elston Pitcher, Paragould, 66, died Friday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born in Delaplaine, he was preceded in death by his mother, Tessie Swift Pitcher. He retired from Garlock and was a Christian. Survivors include his wife: Shirley Grooms Pitcher, of the home; daughter: Sheila Pitcher; son: Frankie Pitcher, both of Paragould; father: Frank Pitcher of Walnut Ridge; sisters:...

Johnnie Andrew Ward

Johnnie Andrew Ward

July 18, 2009

Johnnie Andrew Ward, 89, of Paragould died Saturday, July 18, 2009 at his residence . He was born September 17, 1919 in Heber Springs, Arkansas. He was a retired from Monroe Auto Equipment Co. He was of Pentecostal faith. Survivors include three daughters: Glenda Rogers, Brenda French, and Reda Seal all of Paragould; one brother: Amos ward, of Mi.: two...

George Junior Pickney

George Junior Pickney

July 14, 2009

George Junior Pickney, 84, of Paragould died Tuesday at his residence. He was a World War ll Veteran and a member of Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents, Exhavior and Effie Pickney; brothers, Jess, Henry, Richard, and Everett Pickney; and sister Vinnie Brewer. Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Thelma...

Wayland Crafton

Wayland Crafton

July 13, 2009

Wayland Crafton, 75, Paragould, died at home on Monday, July 13, 2009. He was born in Paragould, July 14, 1933, to the late Robert and Ester Lee Birkhahn Crafton. His grandson, Park Taylor Crafton and two brothers, Twain and Clifton Crafton also precede him in death. He was reared and received his early education at Lakeside and Greene County Tech....

Rava Nell White

Rava Nell White

July 13, 2009

Rava Nell White, 77, of Paragould died Monday at her residence. She was born in Hollywood, Missouri on August 4, 1931 and was a retiree of Emerson Electric Company in Paragould. She was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church and a member of the Pink Ladies Auxiliary at Arkansas Methodist Hospital. Rava Nell was preceded in death by her...

Jennifer Renee Ward

Jennifer Renee Ward

July 11, 2009

Jennifer Renee Ward, 36, of Paragould, died Saturday, July 11, at her home. Jennifer was a homemaker and member of Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was born July 5, 1973 in Paragould. Survivors include her husband: Jeremy Ward, of the home; mother: Judy Hill; biological father: Robert Long; adoptive father: David Hill; sisters: Carrie Pitcher, all of Paragould, Chelsea...