Obituaries
Hubert Doil Foster
Nov 16, 2018
Hubert Doil Foster, 93, of Jonesboro, died Friday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was retired from Northeast Arkansas Termite. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanna Foster; 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include son Barry (Carolyn) Foster of Harrisburg; daughter Rita (Gary) Smith of Jonesboro. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00-1:00 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral...
Robert Verl Moore
Nov 14, 2018
Robert Verl Moore, 72 of Paragould, died Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Robert was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, where he rose to the rank of Sergeant (E-5). During his service in Vietnam, he earned the Army Commendation Medal, the Air Medal, The Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device and Purple Heart. He was a member of...
Pastor Thelma Jean Johnson
Nov 14, 2018
Pastor Thelma Jean Johnson, 74, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was the daughter of the late Rex and Violet Roberts Lawrence. She was a homemaker and the pastor of the Church of Living Water. Thelma Jean enjoyed cooking, singing, and spending time with grandchildren. She is also preceded in death...
Tammy Michelle Forkum
Nov 10, 2018
Tammy Michelle Forkum, 44, passed away Saturday in Paragould at her residence. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending time with family, listening to music, reading magazines, painting her nails, and crafting. She was a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt. She is preceded in death by her father, Billy Joe Forkum, Sr. Survivors include her mother, Wanda Faye...
Linda Marie Lenox
Nov 10, 2018
Linda Marie Lenox, 70, passed away at her residence Saturday. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas Freeman and Georgia Greeno Stone. Linda was a homemaker and was a retired matron at the Greene County Detention Center. She was a member of the Southside Community Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed music, poetry, and art. She is also...
Dr. Henry Carroll Watson, Jr.
Nov 10, 2018
Dr. Henry Carroll Watson, Jr., 92, of Paragould, passed away Saturday in Paragould. He was the son of the late Henry Carroll and Elizabeth Watson. Dr. Watson graduated from Northern Illinois College of Optometry in 1950. He was a practicing Optometrist for 50 years. His favorite hobby was Ham Radio and in 2001 Dr. Watson saved a woman lost at...
Mildred "Christeen" Edgin
Nov 8, 2018
Mildred "Christeen" Edgin, 91, was born in Leachville, Arkansas on August 27, 1927. Her parents were Lon Galyean and Maggie Galyean Williams. She married Barton Edgin on August 6, 1946. Her interests included family, church, cooking/baking, and gardening. She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to family members and friends. She was a member of East...
Jake Armer Galbreath
Nov 5, 2018
Jake Armer Galbreath, 15, of Beech Grove passed away Monday at his home surrounded by his family. Jake is preceded in death by his brothers Copper and Jethro. Survivors include his parents David and Lara Galbreath of the home;brothers Paul and Michael Galbreath; sisters Mariah and Jennifer Galbreath; nephew David; nieces Morgan, Bianca, Lucy, Ciara, Camille and Maggie and...
Billy Ray Lamb
Nov 5, 2018
Billy Ray Lamb, 88 of Paragould, died Monday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. He was a factory Maintenance Man. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include sons, William, Troy and Mark Lamb of Paragould; daughters, Shannon Gregory and Brandy Reed of Paragould. 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M....
Jessie Mae Diggs
Nov 2, 2018
Jessie Mae Diggs, 97, passed on November 2, 2018. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and devoted wife for 69 years. She graduated from Hickory Ridge High School in 1939 as Valedictorian and went on to serve as a substitute teacher. In 1996 she held the position of Worthy Matron of the Olive Chapter No. 147 of...
Marilyn Belk
Nov 1, 2018
Marilyn Lou Belk, 84, of Paragould, died Thursday at the Piggott Hospital. She was a member of Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church and she had worked at the Shirt Factory, Belk and Fred’s. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Belk; daughter, Mary Frances Utahf; parents, Guy and Delta Baker Eoff; She is survived by her sister, Ada (Russell)...
Wilma Jean Mitchell
Oct 31, 2018
Wilma Jean Mitchell, 77, of Beech Grove, passed Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Flossie Holland Huffman. Jean was retired from Greene County Tech School District as a food service worker, enjoyed crafting, and loved going places with her family. She was of the Baptist faith and a member...
Bertis Joy Sanford
Oct 30, 2018
Bertis Joy Sanford, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Marmaduke, and retired from McArthur Junior High Cafeteria Manager after 35 years. Bertis was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church and loved to read, cook, take walks and play with her grandchildren. Bertis was the daughter of the late...
Ruby June Waters
Oct 28, 2018
Ruby June Waters, 81, of Piggott, died Sunday at the Piggott Hospital. She was of the Baptist belief and worked as a sitter for Home Health. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Waters; parents, Herman and Odean Morrow Leonard. Survivors include son, David Hodge of Cardwell, MO; daughters, Angie Huckaee of Paragould, Melanie Harris of Paragould, Michelle...
Johnny Richard Carr, Sr.
Oct 24, 2018
Johnny Richard Carr, Sr., 84, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Place in Jonesboro. He was born in Walcott and was a retired farmer and welder. Johnny was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Tennison Carr; seven brothers and one sister and was the son of the...
Easter Shirley Nething
Oct 24, 2018
Easter Shirley Nething, 74 was born Easter Shirley Callahan on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1944. Hence the name Easter. She and Chester Nething were married on May 22, 1965. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Julia Parker, Ollie McDaniel , Eula Belle Emmenhiser and Jane Renfrow; brothers Jerry and Jim Callahan. She is survived by her husband, Chester...
Don Carlos Hyde, Jr.
Oct 21, 2018
Don Carlos Hyde, Jr. 62 of Paragould, died Sunday at his residence. Don was a member of Brown's Chapel Baptist Church and was an employee of Monroe Auto Equipment. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don Carlos "Pete" Sr. and Marcella Sumner Hyde; daughter, Tracie Diane Hyde; son, Justin Carlos Hyde and brother Bill Hyde; step-daughter Amy Stone....
Glenda Deloris Greenway
Oct 19, 2018
Glenda Deloris Greenway, 74 of Paragould, died on Friday at her residence. She was a Homemaker and of the Church of Christ belief. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Voudeen Crowell Gomer; 1 brother and 1 sister. Survivors include her husband, Larry Don Greenway of the home; sons, Glennis (Lisa) Greenway of Pine Bluff, Billy, Jimmy...
Kenneth Harvey Cooper
Oct 18, 2018
Kenneth Harvey Cooper, 77, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday at St. Elizabeth's Nursing Home. He was a retired Police Chief for ASU after 33 years and a member of Trinity Baptist Church and the Jonesboro Civitan Club. Kenneth was the son of the late Harvey "Red" and Myrene Cooper. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Flossie Higgins...
Christine Joy Coy
Oct 15, 2018
Christine Joy Coy,80 of Lake City, died Monday at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro. She was retired from Emerson Electric and a member of Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Charles Coy, daughter, Mitzie Gail Colburn; son, James Christopher Coy., parents, Robert and Edna Phillips Cannon. Survivors include daughters, Cindy (Dematt) Smith of...
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