Obituaries
Wendell Neal Eubanks
May 31, 2017
Wendell Neal Eubanks, born December 12, 1935, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at the age of 81 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gus and Pauline Eubanks, and by his wife of 45 years, Jennie Sue Rigney Eubanks. Except for a short time, Wendell spent the entirety of his life in Greene County,...
Martha Jane Blalock
May 31, 2017
Martha Jane Blalock, 88, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at Belle Meade Nursing Center. She was born in Piggott and was a retired homemaker who loved gardening, camping, fishing, the outdoors, bird watching, and was a member of the First Church of God. Martha was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lennie Underwood Bell. She was also preceded in...
Mayo M. Breckenridge Stallcup
May 30, 2017
Mayo M. Breckenridge Stallcup, known to many as Memmie, of Beech Grove and Paragould, passed from this life on May 30, 2017, at the age of 92. Mrs. Stallcup leaves an impressive legacy to her church, community, and school. Having taught social studies at Greene County Tech for 38 years, she has had a very profound and positive effect on...
Gary Keith Kemper
May 30, 2017
Gary Keith Kemper, 65 of Paragould, died Tuesday at his residence. Keith was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church and worked in Maintenance at Holy Angels Convent in Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. “Bill” and Helen Gann Kemper; brother, Ricky Kemper. Survivors include his daughters, Dana Shively of Doyline, Louisiana and Holley Brunson...
Teresia White
May 26, 2017
Teresia Joyce White, 67, of Paragould, passed away Friday at St. Vincent's Hospital in Little Rock. She retired as the Office Manager for Paragould Doctor's Clinic after 38 years of service. Teresia enjoyed garage sales, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Opal Holt. She was also preceded in death...
Norman Everett Forkum
May 25, 2017
Norman Everett “Windy” Forkum, 90 of Walcott, died Thursday at his residence. He was retired from Frolic Footwear and was a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Forkum; parents, Henry and Eva Mae Walker Forkum ; sisters, Rhoda Greer and Hazel Forkum; brothers, Jack, Tab, Richard and Bobby Forkum. Survivors...
Charles Junior Farmer
May 24, 2017
Charles Junior Farmer, 79, of Marmaduke, passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was a member of Union Central Church of Christ, and he retired from L.A. Darling. Charles loved to fish, and he rarely missed a St. Louis Cardinal game. He loved his church, his wife, and his family. Charles was the son of the late Willie Farmer and...
Jimmie Wayne Adams
May 18, 2017
Jimmie Wayne Adams, 85, passed away Thursday at Ridgecrest Nursing Center in Jonesboro. He was retired from Emerson Electric after 30 years of service, was also a farmer and gardener raising sweet corn, a sports enthusiast, and was an avid ASU supporter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Essalee Thompson Adams and sister Carmon Adams. He...
Jacob Handle Chamberlain
May 17, 2017
Jacob Handle Chamberlain, 79, of Paragould died on Wednesday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was the son of the late James Earnest and Josie Opal Matney Chamberlain. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah Witness. He retired from Emerson Electric. Jacob was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Katina Pruett Russell; parents; sisters Ida...
Johnnie Lou Carr
May 15, 2017
Johnnie Lou Carr, 90, of Paragould passed away Monday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was born in Greene County and had lived in Paragould most of her life. She was a cook at Greene Acres Nursing Home and Home for the Golden Years. She loved jigsaw puzzles, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of...
Bernard J. Specking, Sr.
May 14, 2017
Bernard J. Specking, 82, of Lafe, passed away Sunday at his residence. He retired from Emerson Electric after 27 years. Bernard served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War where he earned a Purple Heart. He was also a member of the VFW. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, attending ballgames, and spending time with...
Terry Wayne Rice
May 13, 2017
Terry Wayne Rice, 56, of Paragould passed away Saturday. He loved to play music, fish, and was a handyman working on cars, mowing yards, and being a "Jack of All Trades." He was born in Malden, Missouri, and was of the Pentecostal faith. Terry was the son of the late Gennie Stacy and Virginia Joyce Barnes Rice and was also...
James "Jamie" Caril Hines
May 12, 2017
James "Jamie" Hines, 22, of Paragould, passed away in Blytheville. He was a truck driver, but his passion was being outdoors. He loved to hunt, fish, hike, and camp. James was the son of Cheryl Whiteside Monette and Jesse Hines. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Milton L. "Junior" Hines II; step grandfather, William Pace; and step grandmother,...
Virginia Inez Eakins
May 10, 2017
Virginia Inez Eakins, 89, of Marmaduke, passed away Wednesday in Paragould. She was a homemaker and member of Lafe Baptist Church, where she participated in many church activities. Inez enjoyed quilting, gardening, canning foods, and sewing. She was the daughter of the late Piney and Beulah Park. She was also preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years,...
James Kenneth Hamilton
May 10, 2017
James Kenneth Hamilton, 87, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Mr. Hamilton was born November 17, 1929 in Paragould to Lois and Dovie Hamilton. He was a former co-owner of Hamilton Hardware of Paragould. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Upon graduation from Arkansas State, he worked...
Lester Lhyman Oglesby
May 10, 2017
Lester Lhyman Oglesby, 77, of Lafe, passed away Wednesday at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was retired from Monroe Automotive. He was a licensed auto mechanic and a farm worker. He was the son of the late Ralph and Mable Smith Oglesby. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruthnel (Penny) Pauline Oglesby, brother, Jay Oglesby, sister,...
Judy Lynn Abbey
May 7, 2017
Judith Lynn Abbey, 64 of Paragould died on Sunday at her residence. Judy was a retired Elementary School Teacher in the Paragould School System having taught at Baldwin Elementary for 23 years in the same room. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Gene Johnson; maternal grandparents, Wilson and Lucille Fox; paternal...
Linda Sue Mason
May 6, 2017
Linda Sue Mason, 69, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born in Paragould and enjoyed puzzles and spending time with her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Mason; parents, Jesse and Urea Robbins McDole; brothers, Stanley and Johnny McDole; sister, Ruby Coats; and grandson, Drake Riggs. Linda is survived...
Ronald Dale Bolton
May 4, 2017
Ronald "Dale" Bolton, 81, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Dale retired after owning a toll specialty and dye shop of many years. He was an avid tennis player and had a love of antique cars. He was the son of the late Hadley and Nora Mae Bolton. He was also preceded in death by his...
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