Obituaries

Johnny Barnum, Sr.

Johnny Barnum, Sr.

September 30, 2018

Johnny Ray Barnum, Sr., 68, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Johnny was a farmer who loved to hunt, fish, anything outdoors and especially hunting Indian rocks. He was a US Navy veteran of the Viet Nam War, attended Stanford Baptist Church and was the son of the late John Cleo and Wanda Barnum. He was...

Ruby Lois Cook

Ruby Lois Cook

September 28, 2018

Ruby Blaylock Cook, 55, of Paragould, passed away Friday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was born in Jonesboro and lived her life in Paragould. Ruby was of the Pentecostal faith and was a volunteer at Mission Outreach of NEA for many years. She was the daughter of the late Edgar and Ruby Viola Key Wallingsford. She was preceded in...

Eathel Smith

Eathel Smith

September 27, 2018

Eathel Marie Smith, 95, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was the daughter of the late Albert Lueallen and Edna Ezell. Eathel was of the Church of Christ faith and attended Newton Street and Walcott Churches of Christ. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting, and volunteering her time...

Patricia Joyce Brown

Patricia Joyce Brown

September 27, 2018

Patricia Joyce (Templeton) Brown, 80, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Belle Meade Cottages in Paragould. Pat was born February 6, 1938 at Maynard, Arkansas. She was retired from Emerson Electric in Paragould and was of the Methodist faith. Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Glen Brown; her parents, Clarence and Ruby...

Stella Ryan

Stella Ryan

September 25, 2018

On 09/25/2018 my Stella had to go to dog Heaven. She has been suffering from osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and it got to the point that she was in too much pain to even walk. She has been the best dog and companion anyone could ever ask for. She was the smartest and most loving pet I have ever had....

Willodean Rickman

Willodean Rickman

September 25, 2018

Willodean Rickman, 92, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born in Paragould, was a homemaker and a member of Campground United Methodist Church. She loved to quilt, crochet, garden and watch the St. Louis Cardinals. Grace was the daughter of the late Bill and Grace Vivian Weatherly Taylor. She was also preceded in death...

Amanda Susan Gramling

Amanda Susan Gramling

September 22, 2018

Amanda Susan (Hart) Gramling, 64, of Rogers, Arkansas and formerly of Paragould, Arkansas passed away September 22, 2018. She faced a recent cancer diagnosis with unshakeable faith, unwavering strength, and an inspiring sense of hope. Amanda was born in Palm Springs, California to her mother, Waive Hart, and her father, Lloyd Hart, who's memory she cherished dearly. As a teenager,...

Meow Meows

Meow Meows

September 20, 2018

Mark  "David" Biggerstaff

Mark "David" Biggerstaff

September 18, 2018

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Richard Hammersley

Richard Hammersley

September 17, 2018

Richard Lee Hammersley, 54, of Paragould, passed away Monday at his Residence. He was born in Annapolis, MD. He was a retired handyman who loved to camp and fish. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Margetta Ford Hammersley. Survivors include wife, Marla of the home; two daughters, Kayla (Matt) Mullins...

Genevieve Lucille Speer

Genevieve Lucille Speer

September 16, 2018

Genevieve Lucille Speer, 92, passed away Sunday at The Green House Cottages of Belle Meade. She was the daughter of the late Audie and Lillie Clark Morrow. Preceding her in death are her husband, Cloyce Speer; brothers, O.D. Morrow, Gentry Morrow, and David Morrow; and sisters, Ethel Page and Lou Jean Smith. Genevieve was of the Church of Christ faith...

Patricia June Getson

Patricia June Getson

September 11, 2018

Patricia June Getson, 79, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at her residence. She was born at home in Ashville, Ohio and retired from Monroe Automotive after 33 years of service and loved talking to people . Patricia was a member of Brown's Chapel Baptist Church and was the daughter of the late Emory and Florence Payne Smith. She was also...

Mary Caroline Bogan

Mary Caroline Bogan

September 9, 2018

Mary Caroline Bradford Bogan was born October 21, 1927 in Paragould, Arkansas to the late Eunice Overby Bradford and William Windom (Bill) Bradford. She attended Paragould Schools and graduated from Paragould High School in 1945. She and several of her classmates referred to themselves as the "Holy Ten". Upon graduation, she worked as a legal secretary for Kirsch and Cathey...

Richard P. Norwood

Richard P. Norwood

September 9, 2018

Richard Patterson Norwood, 66 left his worldly body and joined our Lord and Savior on September 9, 2018. Richard was born in Jonesboro, AR and died in Jonesboro listening to classic rock and surrounded by love. In 1964 he moved with his family to San Jose, CA where he became a musician, photographer and an artist. He lived life to...

Earl Lamb

Earl Lamb

September 4, 2018

Earl Lamb, 53, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born in East Point, Georgia, was a fork-lift driver at Nidec and loved to ride his motorcycle and hang out with his friends at local establishments. He was a member of Crosspoint Baptist Church. Earl was the son of the late Orval and Christine Bowman...

Betty Jeanette Waddell Vinson

Betty Jeanette Waddell Vinson

September 4, 2018

Betty Jeanette Waddell Vinson, 71, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at her residence. She was retired from the L. A. Darling Store Fixture plant in Paragould. Betty loved playing bingo, card games, word puzzles, and reading her Bible. She was the daughter of the late James and Della Hendley Vinson. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jody...

Jeffery Masterson

Jeffery Masterson

September 3, 2018

Jeffery Kent Masterson, 50, of Paragould, passed away Monday at his residence. . He was born in Paraguold, a truck driver and a member of Finch Baptist Church. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Mae Cobb Masterson. Survivors include his father, Jerry Masterson of the home; daughter, Shelby Masterson of Paragould; son, Timmy Masterson of Jonesboro; brother,...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Buchanan

Patricia "Pat" Ann Buchanan

August 30, 2018

Patricia "Pat" Ann Buchanan, 75, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Belle Mead Nursing Home. She was born in Greene County and loved crafts, working puzzles, singing and her home and friends at Sunshine Manor. Patricia "Pat" was the daughter of the late James Hobert Holifield and Marie Hart Holifield. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Arvil...