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Charles Franklin Luter

Charles Franklin Luter

Mar 14, 2019

Charles Franklin Luter passed away at the age of 80 at his home in Paragould, Arkansas on March 14, 2019 .He was born February 15, 1939 in Pontiac, Michigan. After moving around as a child ,he landed in Biggers, Arkansas, He would spend all his adult life in Arkansas He graduated from Biggers High School then earned a Business Administration...

Darrell Dickson

Darrell Dickson

Mar 14, 2019

Darrell Dickson, 70 , of Paragould passed away Thursday at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis. Mr. Dickson was born in Paragould, a veteran on the Vietnam war receiving the purple heart, and a member of Rosewood Baptist Church. He had a strong passion for drag racing. Mr. Dickson was the son of the late Clinton and Dorothy Hopkins Dickson...

Keith David Dortch

Keith David Dortch

Mar 12, 2019

Keith David Dortch, 46, of Paragould, Arkansas, died March 12, 2019. Keith was a 1991 graduate of Greene County Tech High School. He held a Master's Degree in Music Education from Arkansas State University and was in the ASU marching band. Mr. Dortch was a Chief Warrant Officer in the Arkansas Army National Guard serving in the 871st Troop Command...

Glenda Mae Osborn

Glenda Mae Osborn

Mar 11, 2019

Glenda Mae Osborn, age 89, of Paragould, died Monday March 11, 2019 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born in Monette, was a homemaker, and a member of First Baptist Church of Paragould. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert M. Osborn and was the daughter of the late Charlie and Ethel McLaughlin. She was also preceded...

Sherry Jean Lenderman

Sherry Jean Lenderman

Mar 11, 2019

Sherry Jean Lenderman, 58, of Paragould, passed away Monday in Jonesboro at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Patsy Lenderman (Ryan). Sherry enjoyed riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle, crafts, and tending to her chickens. She is also preceded in death by her grandparents, Major and Pearl Ryan and Bob and Derondia Lenderman; and brother,...

Fay Virginia Watson Giles

Fay Virginia Watson Giles

Mar 9, 2019

Fay Virginia Watson Giles, 96, of Paragould, died on Saturday at Lexington Place. Fay was a Homemaker and loved camping, costume jewelry, gardening, and flowers. She was a very social person and loved walking. She ran 5K’s in her 70’s and 80’s and got mad when she didn’t win. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Joseph Giles...

Pamelia Frances Thurman

Pamelia Frances Thurman

Mar 6, 2019

Pamelia Frances Thurman, 69, passed away Wednesday, in Jonesboro, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was the daughter of the late Rena Frances and John "Hamp" Thurman. Pam graduated from Arkansas State University with a degree in journalism. She was a retired industrial engineer and technical writer. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, writing, singing, playing the...

Paul Milton Smith

Paul Milton Smith

Mar 6, 2019

Paul Milton Smith of Paragould, Arkansas passed away March 6, 2019 in Jonesboro, AR surrounded by his family. He was born in Sterling, IL, on July 14, 1953 to John M. and Jean Smith. Paul known throughout Greene County as “The Backhoe Man,” operated Paul M. Smith Backhoe Service for over 38 years. Paul Milton who was lovingly called “PMS”...

Curtis William Wheeler

Curtis William Wheeler

Mar 4, 2019

Curtis William Wheeler, 82, passed away Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was the son of the late Ollie Mae and Howard Wheeler. Curtis was of the Lutheran faith and enjoyed traveling, hunting, riding motorcycles, and most of all, spending time with his family. Also preceding him in death are his wife, Alta Rennicke Wheeler; and three...

Sue Morris

Sue Morris

Mar 4, 2019

Mary "Sue" Morris, 82, passed away Monday at her residence in Paragould. She was the daughter of the late Mary Ann and Kaywood Sexton. In her spare time, Sue enjoyed Jazzercize. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Clifton Loyd; son, Philip Loyd; step daughter, Shelley Morris; two grandsons, Seth Grabo and Josh Grabo; and son-in-law, Jim...

Sammy James Atchison

Sammy James Atchison

Mar 2, 2019

Sammy "Sam" James Atchison, 77, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Preceding Sam in death were his parents, Harley and Louella Morton Atchison, and his older brother, Gordon Atchison. Sam is survived by his wife of 44 years, Leola Atchison; two nephews, Stephen Atchison of Sikeston, Missouri and Clint (Debbie) Atchison of Jackson, Missouri; one niece,...

Maxine Hinson

Maxine Hinson

Mar 2, 2019

Maxine Hinson, 88, of Paragould , passed away Saturday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was a member of the Walnut Street Baptist Church in Jonesboro. She retired from Methodist Hospital in Jonesboro, where she worked in accounting. Maxine enjoyed gardening, bird watching, painting and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her...

Rita Kaye Moore

Rita Kaye Moore

Feb 26, 2019

Rita Kaye Moore, 70, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday at her Residence. She was born on August 28, 1948 in Paragould. She retired from Wal-Mart and then took over Moore family rentals and then later became a caregiver for her mother and mother-in-law. Rita was the daughter of the late Griffin and Ina Cothren . She was also preceded in...

Billy Joe Wagner

Billy Joe Wagner

Feb 25, 2019

Billy Joe Wagner, 86 of Paragould AR., passed away at Arkansas Methodist Hospital on Monday February 25, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Bill was born June 4, 1932 in Arbyrd Mo., to George Mckinley and Sarah Anna Wagner. Bill was in the US Navy and served in the Korean war. He retired from Cleveland Pneumatic in St. Louis, MO,...

Angela Carlene Herring Beauregard

Angela Carlene Herring Beauregard

Feb 25, 2019

Angela Carlene Herring Beauregard, 49, of Paragould, passed away Monday. She was a customer service representative and was of the Baptist faith. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, crafts, reading, and had a love for children. Angie was preceded in death by her father, Billy Herring; grandfather, Rufus Herring; and grandmother, Zelma Crayne. Survivors include her husband, James Beauregard,...

Margie Bell Brewer

Margie Bell Brewer

Feb 19, 2019

Margie Bell Brewer, 82 of Paragould, died Tuesday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Margie was a member of the 7th and Mueller Church of Christ and an Interior Decorator. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Mertie Brown Dearin; daughter, Rhonda Gail Brewer; sisters, Pauline Moore, Javene Thurman, Mary Horne; brother, James Dearin. Survivors include...

Richard Wayne Gaston

Richard Wayne Gaston

Feb 18, 2019

Richard Wayne Gaston, 66 of Paragould, died Monday at his residence. He was retired from Monroe Auto Equipment and was of the Baptist belief. He was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Billy Wayne Gaston and Mary Gaston Turner and daughter, Kimberly Smith. Survivors include his wife, Susan Gaston of the home; daughters Amy (Nevada) Smith and Andrea Gaston;...

Faye Vangilder Depriest

Faye Vangilder Depriest

Feb 16, 2019

Faye Vangilder DePriest, 83, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at her residence. She was the daughter of the late John and Eula Freeman Vangilder. Faye was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert DePriest and sister, Erma Hooker. Survivors include son, Bobby (Debbie) DePriest, of Paragould; granddaughter, D'Ann (Tony) Pemberton, of...

Earnie Martin Howell

Earnie Martin Howell

Feb 15, 2019

Earnie Martin Howell, 79, of Paragould passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Earnie was born July 31 ,1939 in Paragould to the late Lloyd and Cora Euday Howell. Earnie retired in 2004 from the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services (Employment Security Dept.) after 37 years of service where he served as office manager...

Walter  Clifton Pugh, Jr.

Walter Clifton Pugh, Jr.

Feb 15, 2019

Walter Clifton Pugh, Jr., 80 of Paragould, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro Friday February 15, 2019. He was born on February 24, 1938, in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Walter Clifton and Mildred Newberry Pugh. He served as an Army Paratrooper during the Vietnam War then had a successful career as...

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