Obituaries
Paul Gene Hampton
July 12, 2017
Paul Hampton of Paragould, formerly of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on July 12, 2017 at Greene Acres Nursing Home. He was 93 years old. He was born in Paragould, Arkansas on April 17, 1924. Paul was a member of First United Methodist Church. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, John J. and Verdie Little Hampton; brothers Ralph...
Terry M. Elliott
July 11, 2017
Terry M. Elliott, 63, of Paragould passed away Tuesday at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He was a Senior Technical Sales Consultant with AT&T and a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He loved the outdoors, cooking, was a "dog daddy", and a man with a servants heart making sure everyone around him was taken care of. He...
Peggie Ann Newberry
July 11, 2017
Peggie Ann Plott Newberry, age 84, peacefully entered heaven on Tuesday morning, July 11, 2017 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. She was born September 29, 1932 to the late Verner and Lucille Thompson Plott in Covington, VA. Peggie, a homemaker and a retired government civil servant, enjoyed writing poetry, reading, singing, cooking, crocheting, and spending time with...
Anaiah Winter Yvonne Phillips
July 7, 2017
Anaiah Winter Yvonne Phillips, 7, of Paragould, went to be with Jesus on Friday. She had just graduated kindergarten and was full of life. "NiNi" or "Niah Girl", as she was commonly referred, loved to watch Dora the Explorer and other cartoons, swing, and sing. One of her favorite things to do was to "give lovins". She could often be...
Dorothy Mae Akins
July 6, 2017
Dorothy Mae Womble Akins, 97, formerly of Paragould, passed away Thursday in Little Rock. She was a housewife and of the Baptist faith. Dorothy always enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, and playing Bridge. She was the daughter of the late William and Rosa Mae Fahland Womble. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William T. Akins; a granddaughter;...
Ruth Franks
July 4, 2017
Ruth Ann Franks, 80, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday at Willis Knighton Pierremont Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana . She was born in Hornersville, Missouri and retired from Super 8 Motel as an Auditor and Clerk. Ruth's main pastime was that she loved to read books. Ruth was the daughter of the late Al and Dorsey Horner of Hornersville, Missouri....
Charles Edward Boggs
June 27, 2017
Charles Edward Boggs, 91, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Charlie was always a hard worker, and he was known for his colorful words. He spent his early career building houses before becoming a car dealer. In...
Robert "Rob" William Hollyfield
June 25, 2017
Robert "Rob" Hollyfield, 32, of Marmaduke, passed away on Sunday. He was a diesel mechanic at Hytrol. Rob was a decorated veteran having served overseas during his 8 years with the United States Coast Guard before being honorably discharged. He enjoyed everything water related, especially kayaking. He loved to snowboard, ride dirt bikes, and work on motors. He also had...
Roger Gamble
June 20, 2017
Roger Benten Gamble, 73, of Charleston, Missouri, passed away Tuesday at his residence . He was born in Lake City and had lived most of his life in Charleston, Missouri, was of the Baptist faith and self employed as a Farm Equipment Dealer. Rogers hobby was collecting Nascars. He was preceded in death by his parents, "T.B." and Louise Gamble;...
Paul Clayton Summitt
June 19, 2017
Paul Clayton Summitt, 82, beloved husband and father, died on June 19, 2017, in the loving care of the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House staff and surrounded by his loved ones. Paul was born December 5, 1934, in Searcy, AR to the late Dr. William Knox Summitt and Alevia Maruine Burch Summitt. He grew up in Searcy as his...
Rev. Luther Almer (Jack) Bearden
June 16, 2017
Rev. Luther Almer (Jack) Bearden of Dixie, AR was born September 8, 1916 at Boydsville, AR to Charles Luther and Addie May Wallace Bearden. He departed this life June 16, 2017, at the age of 100 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House of Jonesboro. He was saved in 1932 and became a Baptist preacher in 1942. He had...
Larry Douglas "Doug" Lewis
June 14, 2017
Larry Douglas "Doug" Lewis, 37, of Spiro, Oklahoma, formerly of Paragould, passed away Wednesday. He enjoyed riding horses and raising chickens. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carvin and Louise Welchel, Charles and Joyce Lewis; uncle, Mark Welchel; and his paternal grandfather, Ed Duke....
Kimbo "Bobo" Holloway-Mosley
June 13, 2017
Kimbo "BoBo" Holloway-Mosley made his journey into Heaven on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. He was born January 1, 2009 as a Pit Bull, but he quickly adapted to life as a human. He spent his life with his loving parents, Steven Mosley and Allison Holloway. During his life, BoBo developed a love for kids. He always enjoyed playing with...
Melba Sue Thornsberry
June 10, 2017
Melba Sue Thornsberry, 77, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at Belle Meade. She was a retired Machinist. Melba was the daughter of the late Elmo and Reba Mitchell Duff. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Thornsberry. Survivors include her son, Alan (Donna) Karns, St. Charles, Missouri; grandchildren, Samantha and Alex Karns; brothers, Douglas Duff, Paragould, Bobby...
Jimmy Willis
June 5, 2017
Jimmy Ray Willis, born August 6, 1931, passed from this life on Monday at the age of 85. He was in the Marines and served in the Korean War. He was awarded the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He worked at Lafe School as coach, principal, and teacher and then at Oak Grove as high school principal. Jimmy enjoyed...
Douglas Dalton Markin
June 5, 2017
Douglas Dalton Markin 71, of Ozark, MO, died Monday June 5, 2017 in his home surrounded by his family following a long battle with heart disease. He was born April 12, 1946 in Cardwell, MO. He was a 1964 graduate of Cardwell High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Joycelyn Ann Jackson, on January 27, 1968 and graduated from...
Mettie "Jean" Thompson
June 5, 2017
Mettie "Jean" Thompson, 83, of Paragould, passed away Monday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was a lifetime resident of Paragould, retired from Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in the housekeeping department and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her family. Jean was the daughter of the late Clyde and Eula Mae Taylor...
Tori Lenea Milburn
June 5, 2017
Tori Lenea Milburn, 18, of Paragould , passed away Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She loved to listen to music, laughing, and watching comedy movies. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Sue Rutter; maternal grandmother, Carol Foster; paternal grandfather, Larry James Milburn I; sisters, Tiffany Ann Williams and Ashley Rutter. She is survived by her father...
O. V. Louis Kappelman
June 4, 2017
O.V. Louis Kappelman, 91, passed away Sunday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. He was the son of the late Oscar and Pearl Kappelman. Louis was an Army World War II veteran. He was known for his green thumb, especially when growing tomatoes and roses. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Kappelman; step-son, Gary Mason; brothers, Cleo...
Todd "Fat Boy" Hardy
June 1, 2017
Todd "Fat Boy" Hardy made his journey to heaven on June 1, 2017 at the age of 7. He was a loving Tabby Cat who loved to eat cereal. Todd leaves behind his loving mother, Brittany, and his sister, Emily. He would always make his mother smile.
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