Obituaries
Kathy Lynn Mckelvey
Mar 14, 2017
Kathy Lynn McKelvey, 62, of East Peoria, Illinois, passed away March 14, 2017 in San Diego, California. Kathy was born in Peoria to John and Doris Trobaugh on May 19, 1954. She attended East Peoria High School and graduated in 1972. She enjoyed home decorating, playing with her grandsons, teaching children in church and VBS, cooking, playing the piano and...
Rev. William Lonnie Hood
Mar 13, 2017
Rev. William Lonnie Hood, 65, of Marmaduke, passed away Monday at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock. He pastored for many years, but his greatest love of ministry was in the nursing home. Bro. Lonnie began a nursing home ministry and remained dedicated to that for many years. He was an artist who could draw anything. He also enjoyed woodworking....
Celeste Alvina Williams
Mar 12, 2017
Celeste Williams, 81, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at her residence. She was a retired teacher in the Delaplaine, Stanford, Oak Grove, and Decatur school districts. Celeste was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church where she served as Religion Teacher for 11 years. She also served in the Parish Council and as Lector and Eucharistic Minister. Celeste was the...
Lady Maddux "Maddie" Gambill
Mar 11, 2017
Lady Maddux "Maddie" Gambill made her journey to Heaven surrounded by her loving family. The first daughter of Brent S. and Tilley Gambill, Maddie helped teach them the patience of parenting. She joined the Gambill family nine months into their marriage as a graduation gift from law school. She was named Lady Maddux, or Maddie for short, after Brent's...
Connie Jean Allison
Mar 11, 2017
Connie Jean Allison, 79, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Belle Meade Nursing Center in Paragould. She was retired from GCT school cafeteria and the shoe factory. She loved playing bingo, cards, games, dancing and was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. She is the daughter of the late Arthur and Susie Davis. Also preceding in death was...
Joe Allen Holcomb
Mar 11, 2017
Joe Allen Holcomb, 64, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born to the late Marvin and Mabel Holcomb on July 28, 1952 in Marmaduke. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Harold, Everett, and William Holcomb; brothers-in-law, Roger Osborne, Gary Hembrey, Curtis Terry, Leslie Thomas; sister-in-law, Melissa McAfee....
Jeremy Chad Miller
Mar 10, 2017
Jeremy "Chad" Miller, 45, of Paragould passed away March 10, 2017. He was born July 23, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceeded in death by his mother, Joanie Huffman of Paragould, infant sister, Patricia Miller, and dear friend, Clinton Nichols He is survived by his father, Bob (Carolyn) Miller Sr., Kansas City, Missouri; twin bother, Jimmy (Joy) Miller,...
Betty Augusta Chunn
Mar 7, 2017
Betty Chunn, 90, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was retired from Emerson Electric and of the Baptist faith. Betty was the daughter of the late James and Augusta Melton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Chunn; five brothers, John, Wiley, Sherman, Vick and James Melton; and one sister, Selma Olivia...
Luvine Hass
Mar 6, 2017
Luvine Hass, 89, of Marmaduke, passed away Monday at AMMC. She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting in her spare time. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Matilda Conger. Luvine is also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hass; four brothers; and three sisters. Survivors include daughters, Linda (Charles) Jamison, Diana (Gary) Derr, Becky (Steve) Dixon...
Dorothy Mae Slatton
Mar 5, 2017
Dorothy May Slatton, 86, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, March 5th. She was a loving wife and attended Walnut Corner General Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Margie Hampton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard; granddaughter, Sabrina Carr; 3 brothers; and 1 sister. Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Alice...
Samantha Faye Devine
Mar 2, 2017
Samantha Faye "Sammie" Devine, 23, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday. She had a deep love for music, but she had a deeper love for her children. She was a stay-at-home mommy who completely adored her two kids. Sammie's favorite color was pink, and she had an amazing talent of belly dancing. Sammie was preceded in death by her brother,...
John "Jay" Arie Downs
Mar 2, 2017
Jay Downs, 84, of Paragould, died Thursday at Belle Meade Nursing and Rehab. Jay was a motorcycle mechanic. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Downs; parents, Loy and Delphia Maybry Downs; daughter, Ranae Shepherd; brother, Aubry Downs; sister, Betty Lou Moslander. Survivors include daughters, Pauletta (Randy) Hollis of Paragould, Michelle Downs of Paragould; son, Scott (Judy) Downs...
Bonnie Sue Chandler
Feb 26, 2017
Bonnie Sue Chandler, 55 of Harrisburg passed away Sunday morning at her residence. She was born in Blytheville and was a homemaker who loved to sew, quilt and open her doors to the less fortunate. She was of the baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Elizabeth Brown Greer, four brothers and two sisters. Survivors...
Matthew Alan Rowland
Feb 24, 2017
Matthew Alan Rowland, 33 of Paragould passed away Saturday morning at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born in Jonesboro and had lived in Paragould his lifetime. He was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Mabel Gramling and O. E. and Minnie Rowland. He is survived by his parents,...
William Frank Landers
Feb 23, 2017
William Frank Landers, 87, peacefully passed away on February 24, 2017. He was of the Methodist faith and was a member of Campground Methodist Church. "Billy" as he was known by family was born May 29, 1929, in Selma,. Alabama. He was preceded in death by his wife Mabel Lucille and his parents, Tyree and Birdie Landers, siblings Myrtle, Edmund...
Wayne John Colberg
Feb 22, 2017
Wayne John Colberg, 95, of Paragould passed away Wednesday at Belle Meade Nursing Center. He was born in McIntosh County, ND and lived in Paragould for the last two years. He retired as State Entomologist for the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and was a World War II Veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by...
Rudolph "Rudy" Stark
Feb 17, 2017
Rudy H. Stark, 88, of Paragould, passed away Friday surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired postal worker and former manager of Paragould Wood Products. Rudy also served in the United States Army in the 1940's. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed antique cars and woodworking. Rudy was...
Joshua Scott Lorren
Feb 16, 2017
Joshua Scott Lorren, 32, of Paragould, passed away last Thursday. He had a deep love for his family, and he would visit Alexander Baptist Church with his Mama Rose. Josh loved to fish and play video games. He was a great cook, and he enjoyed cooking for and taking care of his family. Joshua was the son of Melissa Allen...
Brenda Karen Daughhetee
Feb 14, 2017
Brenda Daughhetee, 60, of Paragould, formerly of Peach Orchard, passed away Tuesday at her home. She worked in the meat department at Hay's in the Paragould Plaza. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing. Brenda was the daughter of the late Mary Louise Boothe. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Larry and Barry Richmond. Survivors include her...
Harvey Dunn
Feb 13, 2017
Harvey Dunn, 74, Beech Grove, died Monday at AMMC. He was a farmer and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Edna Dunn; and wife of 43 years, Betty Dunn. Survivors include daughter, Rita Hunt (John) of Paragould; sons, Robin Hall (Deluse) and Randall Hall, both of Paragould; grandchildren, Heaven Hall (Chad) and...
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