Obituaries

Joseph Clinton Hodges

Joseph Clinton Hodges

December 5, 2017

Joseph Clinton Hodges, 92, passed away Tuesday at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was a member of Soul's Harbor Pentecostal Church and enjoyed reading his Bible and woodworking in his spare time. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Marsha Ingiaham Hodges, his wife Mary Grose Hodges, one brother and several sisters. Survivors include daughters, Cheryl Stillson...

Halen Kay And Huxton Ray Payne

Halen Kay And Huxton Ray Payne

December 3, 2017

Infants Halen Kay and Huxton Ray Payne were born in the arms of Jesus on December 3, 2017. They were surrounded by family and friends and are now rejoicing in the presence of God. They are loved unconditionally by their parents, Jon and Brianna Smith Payne; Paw Paw Brian Smith; Pop and Reesie, Tommy and Marie Mitchell; Papa and Nana,...

Gladys "Peggy" Robertson

Gladys "Peggy" Robertson

November 30, 2017

Gladys Louise "Peggy" Robertson, 97 of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Paragould, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Mayfair Manor in Lexington, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Wesley and Rena Wages. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Nelse Warren Robertson, two sisters and six brothers. She is survived by her children, Johnnie Miller of...

Clarence "C.S." Shirl Bounds

Clarence "C.S." Shirl Bounds

November 23, 2017

Clarence Shirl "C.S." Bounds, 81, of Marmaduke, passed away Thursday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He worked at Sellmeyer Farms for 15 years and retired from Martin Sprocket & Gear after 22 years. He loved to farm and garden. C.S. was the son of the late Shirl and Wilma Bounds. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Pauline...

Lowell Gerald Williams

Lowell Gerald Williams

November 22, 2017

Lowell Gerald Williams died peacefully at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas on November 22, 2017 at the age of 88. Mr. Williams was born on August 18, 1929 in Cardwell, Missouri to the late Claude and Margaret (Jackson) Williams. He was united in marriage to Sherrill Anderson on April 9, 1960 and was married to...

Wesley J. Wood

Wesley J. Wood

November 22, 2017

Wesley J. Wood, 95, of Southaven, Mississippi, was born May 17, 1922 in Paragould, Arkansas and passed away November 22, 2017 at North Delta Hospice House in Southaven. Mr. Wood was an Army veteran of World War II, worked for General Motors, and was a member of Carriage Hills Baptist Church in Southaven. He is survived by one son, Jack...

James  Charles "Sonny" Coy

James Charles "Sonny" Coy

November 21, 2017

James Charles “Sonny” Coy, 80 of Lake City, died Tuesday at Lakeside Nursing Center. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Ovean Irwin Coy and sister, Peggy Gunn. Survivors include his wife, Christine Coy of Lake City; son, James Christopher Coy of...

Robert Paul Lueker

Robert Paul Lueker

November 21, 2017

Robert Paul Lueker, 63, of Lafe, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at his residence. He was a retired concrete worker who loved hot rods, four wheelers, painting and building things. He was of the Lutheran faith. Robert was the son of the late Bernhard and Mabel Tritch Lueker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ellie Lueker....

Bill Straver

Bill Straver

November 20, 2017

Bill Straver, 76, of Paragould passed away Monday at UAMS in Little Rock. He retired as a Process Technician from Darling Store Fixtures, loved golfing and was of the Assembly of God belief. Bill was the son of the late Lawrence Edward and Bessie Dee Franklin Straver and was also preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Richards. Survivors include...

Curtis Hass

Curtis Hass

November 18, 2017

Curtis Hass, 90, formerly of Flint, Michigan, passed away in Springfield, Missouri on November 18, 2017. Curt was born in Marmaduke, Arkansas in 1927. He and his wife, Helen Marie (Starnes) Hass, moved to Flint in the early 50's. He began work as a carpenter but was soon hired by H.H. Stevens Moving and Storage. He was employed there for...

Rickey Leon Stallcup

Rickey Leon Stallcup

November 14, 2017

Rickey Leon Stallcup, 68, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born in Paragould, the son of the late Amos Leon and Emma Jean Edwards Stallcup. Rick was retired from Darling Store Fixtures and was of the Methodist belief. Survivors include his wife, June Stallcup of the home; son, Chad Stallcup and daughter-in-law Elizabeth of Paragould;...

Darian Patrick Simpkins

Darian Patrick Simpkins

November 12, 2017

Darian Patrick Simpkins, 42, of Paragould, passed away Sunday. He was the owner of Simpkins Family Buffet. Darian enjoyed to golf, hunt, fish, and spending time with his family. He was the son of the late Donald and Vonnie Simpkins. He was also preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. Survivors included his wife of 11 years, Debbie Simpkins;...

Hermon Brown

Hermon Brown

November 10, 2017

Hermon Brown, 93, of Brookland, died Friday at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City. He was retired from Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. He was a member of Needham Baptist Church. Hermon was preceded in death by his parents Luther Frank and Mertie Bell Brown. Survivors include his wife, Anna Brown of the home; son, Vernon Brown of Brookland; daughter,...

Brooklyn Liberty Humphrey

Brooklyn Liberty Humphrey

November 7, 2017

Brooklyn Liberty Humphrey,12, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at her residence. She previously attended Paragould School and Greene County Tech where she was a member of the band as a trumpet player and was a member of the school choir. She was an artist. She was a member of Alexander Baptist Church and attended First Baptist Church in Paragould where...

Dorothy Mae Rogers Mitchell

Dorothy Mae Rogers Mitchell

November 6, 2017

Dorothy Mae Rogers Mitchell, 90, of Paragould, passed away Monday at AMMC. She was a farmer's wife and spent many years helping on the farm. Dorothy loved to fish and enjoyed going for walks. She always had a smile on her face, and she was always cheerful. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Robert and Grace Rogers. She was...

Ruth Jean Kellim

Ruth Jean Kellim

November 5, 2017

Ruth Jean Kellim, 94 of Jonesboro, formerly of Paragould, died Sunday at Ridgecrest Nursing Home. Ruth was a member of 7th and Mueller Church of Christ and a retired telephone operator. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Paul Kellim; son, Mitchell Stephen Kellim; parents, William R. and Lillie Lea Sharp Bench; 5 brothers, 2 sisters; granddaughter, Sabrina...

James Robert Johnston

James Robert Johnston

November 3, 2017

Robert Johnston, 72, of Paragould, passed away Friday at Greene Acres Nursing Center. He was a retired Industrial Construction Worker. James was the son of the late General and Lena Cannamore Johnston. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sue Johnston; five brothers, Leroy, Kenneth, Nathan, Jack and Jerry Johnston and one sister, Aldean Rhien . Survivors include...

Elmer Lewis Starrett

Elmer Lewis Starrett

November 1, 2017

Elmer Lewis Starrett, 89, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at AMMC. He was retired from Darling Store Fixtures. Elmer was widely known for his warm greetings at TaMolly's, as he spent many years escorting customers to their seats. He married the love of his life, Margaret, on April 19, 1947. They were married for 50 years before her passing. Elmer...

Kari Nichole Christian

Kari Nichole Christian

November 1, 2017

Kari Nichole Christian, 37, of Lafe, passed away Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born in Cape Canaveral, Florida, a member of St. John's Luther Church and loved music of all kinds, computer games, movies, avid sports fan, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Mary Farrell Christian and maternal...

Wilma Ailene Jeter

Wilma Ailene Jeter

October 30, 2017

Wilma Ailene Jeter, 96, of Paragould, went to Heaven on Monday. She was a seamstress at Belk and was a member of West View Baptist Church. In her spare time, Wilma enjoyed sewing, cross stitching, and reading. She was the daughter of the late Grover Miles Smith and Allie Rutherford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Algie...