Obituaries
Glenn F. Wheeler
Sep 4, 2016
Glenn F. Wheeler, 86, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at AMMC. He was a retired welder with Peerless and enjoyed building and woodworking. Glenn was the son of the late Thomas and Melissa Gilbert Wheeler. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Wheeler; granddaughter, Cynthia Wheeler; sons-in-law, James Greg Fletcher and Ronald Walker; 4 sisters; and...
Hugh Thomas Mccrory
Sep 3, 2016
Hugh Thomas McCrory, 75, of Marmaduke, died Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was a retired Tool and Die maker for Darling Store Fixtures, member of the First General Baptist Church of Marmaduke, and a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Curtis and Della Bryant McCrory; 2 brothers; and 3 sisters. Survivors include...
Roberta Walker Sisco
Sep 2, 2016
Roberta Marie Walker Sisco, 77, of Paragould, passed away Friday at her home. She was a retired nurses aide and a homemaker. Roberta attended Freewill Baptist Church, and she enjoyed crafts and gardening. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Grace Walker. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Coie Sisco; second husband, Lenuel Lewis;...
William Jesse "Buck" Spencer, Jr.
Aug 31, 2016
William Jesse Spencer, Jr. (Buck) died at his home on Wednesday. He was retired from Jonesboro Concrete Pipe Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel; parents, William Jesse Spencer, Sr. and Opal Black Spencer; daughter, Betty Cullen; son, Ben Tennis; sisters, Elsie Wrinkles, Georgia Tennis; brother, Lawrence Spencer. Survivors include his sons, Jesse Spencer and Jerry Spencer,...
Jay Perritt Mayfield, Sr.
Aug 29, 2016
Jay Perritt Mayfield, Sr., 50, of Paragould, passed away Monday at his residence. He was a Co-Manager at Wal-Mart and a member of East Side Baptist Church. Jay had a servant's heart. It was apparent through his involvement with the Gideons and as he served as a Reserve Deputy with the Greene County Sheriff's Department. He was the son of...
Linda Kaye Revel
Aug 24, 2016
Linda Kaye Boozer Revel, 74, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday in Jonesboro. She was a retired nurse. Linda enjoyed reading and watching football. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Eula Boozer; brothers, Sam, Maurice, Bill, Marion "Cos", and Mark Boozer; and sister, Betty Hill. Survivors include her son, Matthew Revel and Danielle Nelson of Walnut Ridge;...
Willie Velma Caery Whitney
Aug 22, 2016
Willie Velma Caery Whitney of Manila, Arkansas was born at Black Water (now Blackwater), Arkansas and died August 22, 2016 in Jonesboro, Arkansas at age 87 after a full and amazing life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy M. Whitney, Sr. and a daughter, Dawn Whitney, her parents, Walter W. Caery, Sr. and Opal Billings Caery, three...
Robert Wayne Quinn
Aug 21, 2016
Robert Wayne Quinn, 64, of Paragould passed away Sunday at AMMC. He was born in Coloma, MI, was a retired truck driver, and attended the Christian Life Center in Brookland. Mr. Quinn was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Quinn; brother, Leroy Quinn; and granddaughter, Brianna Pace. Survivors include his father, Stanford Quinn of Paragould; daughters, Dawn Quinn, Angela...
Joseph "Joe" Edwin Straub
Aug 21, 2016
Joseph Edwin "Joe" Straub, 80, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was a retired machinist at Martin Sprocket and Gear. Joe loved sports and anything outdoors. He served in the United States Air Force. Joe was the son of the late Hermann and Estalee Straub. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Cornelius...
Esther L. Nantze
Aug 15, 2016
Esther L. Nantze, 80, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday at Craighead Nursing Center. She was a secretary, enjoyed playing cards and puzzles, and was of the Baptist faith. She was the daughter of the late Barney and Frances Reid. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph H. Nantze, and son, Joe A. Nantze. Esther is survived by...
Connie Rod Faulkner
Aug 14, 2016
Connie "Rod" Faulkner, 71, of Light, passed away Sunday at his residence. He was the store manager at Baker Implement Co. and a member of Light Baptist Church. Rod loved bird watching and watching St. Louis Cardinal baseball. He was the son of the late Lester and Viva Faulkner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Faulkner....
Tommy Joe Holifield
Aug 12, 2016
Tommy Joe Holifield, 69, of Paragould, died Friday in Paragould. Joe was a lawyer. He loved spending time with his family and scuba diving. He was an Air Force Veteran. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Helen Alley Holifield; brother, Jimmy Holifield; and sister, Helen Watts. Survivors include his wife, Sue Holifield of the home; sons,...
Lisa Kaye Edwards
Aug 7, 2016
Lisa Edwards, 49, went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2016. She is originally from Clarksdale, MS but lived the last several years in Brandon, MS before moving to Jonesboro, AR 5 months ago. Funeral services will be held at Southern Funeral Home in Durant, MS on Thursday, August 11th at 11:30 a.m. Prior to the service, visitation...
Delphia "Pat" Lee Freligh
Aug 7, 2016
Delphia Lee “Pat” Freligh, 83, of Paragould, died Sunday at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was a secretary at Greene County Baptist Association for 15 years and was active in Sunday school at East Side Baptist Church and also volunteered at the Senior Center gift shop. Delphia was preceded in death by her husband CMSGT Gerald C. Freligh, Sr....
James C. Belk, Jr.
Aug 7, 2016
James Belk, Jr., 85, of Paragould, passed away Sunday. He was a retired truck driver with Foremost and a member of Brown's Chapel Baptist Church. He was an excellent bowler and enjoyed playing the guitar. He was the son of the late Clinton and Goldie Belk. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Frances Utahf. Junior is...
Arna L. Watkins
Aug 5, 2016
Arna L. Watkins, 91, of Cumming, GA, formerly of Paragould, passed peacefully Friday, August 5, 2016. A member of the First Baptist Church of Paragould, Arna was a bookkeeper for 57 years. She was a member of the B&PW, the Paragould Garden Club, and volunteered at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center and many other organizations. Arna enjoyed embroidery and decorating her...
Lilly May Berry
Aug 5, 2016
Lilly May Berry, 76, passed away on August 5, 2016 at Foxbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Memphis, Tennessee, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was also a long-term breast cancer survivor. Lilly was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, on October 16, 1939 to Susan Ruth Derryberry Berry, née Hart and David Albert Berry. She received a...
Larry Allen Martin
Aug 5, 2016
Larry Martin, 66, of Paragould, went to heaven on Friday. He was retired from the railroad and of the Baptist faith. He loved watching the Price is Right and St. Louis Cardinal baseball. Larry enjoyed politics and discussing his political views with others. He also enjoyed taking long rides in the country. He was the son of the late Sara...
Jimmy Eugene Hilderbran
Jul 31, 2016
Jimmy Eugene Hilderbran, 29, of Paragould passed away Sunday, July 31st in Jonesboro. He was born in Jonesboro and was a Welder/Production QA for ARI in Paragould. He loved to hunt and fish, and he was the Assistant Pastor of Peace Tabernacle Apostolic Church. He was a 2005 graduate of Lake City High School. He was preceded in death by...
Lana Kay Creel
Jul 27, 2016
Lana Creel, 52, of Light, passed away Wednesday at her home. She worked at Darling Store Fixtures for over 30 years and was a member of Brown's Chapel Baptist Church. She loved attending all ballgames, especially those involving her nieces and nephews. Lana was the daughter of Marcus Creel and the late Kay Creel. Lana is survived by her father;...
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