Obituaries
Jerry Dean Jones
January 8, 2017
Jerry Dean Jones, 78, of Paragould, passed away Sunday in Jonesboro. He was born April 13, 1938, in Cardwell. Before retiring, he owned his own heating, air conditioning, and plumbing business called HAPS. In his early years, Jerry served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War where he earned a Purple Heart. After returning home, he became...
Ulysses Sylvester Cribbs
January 7, 2017
Ulysses Sylvester Cribbs was born July 10, 1925, in Greene County, Arkansas on Friendship Road. He died at the age of 91 on January 7, 2017. Ulysses was proceeded in death by his father, Thomas Author Cribbs and mother, Maude Baron Greene-Cribbs, sister, Flora Gertrude Jones, brothers, Baron, J.D., Willis and Willie. He is survived by his wife Annabelle Campbell-Cribbs...
William "Bill" Fred Carr, Sr.
January 5, 2017
William "Bill" Carr, Sr., 72, formerly of Paragould, passed away Thursday in Williford. He retired from Emerson Electric after 33 1/2 years and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Carr and Maxine Holland, brother, Buddy Carr; and sister, June Ann Carr. Survivors include his step-mother, Johnnie Lou Carr of Paragould; son, William...
Richard Lee Coats
January 4, 2017
Richard "Dick" Coats, 79, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday in Jonesboro. He was born in West Plains, Missouri on October 4, 1937, to the late Lewis, Sr. and Marjorie Coats. He spent his childhood in West Plains. Dick married the love of his life, Wanda Harris, on April 17, 1960. They relocated to Mountain Home where they spent a...
Ralph Loftin
January 1, 2017
Ralph Loftin was born on July 9, 1928. He lived all 88 years of his life in the Cardwell, Missouri area. His parents were the late W. T. and Zona (Hill) Loftin, and his siblings were Edith, Lorene, Geraldine, and Wayne. He graduated from Cardwell High School in 1946. In 1948, he married Juanita Williams. The two of them had...
Annie Freiner
December 31, 2016
Annie E. Freiner, 80, of Paragould, died Saturday in Hartford, IL. Annie retired as a CNA after 36 years. She was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Freiner; parents, Willie and Cora Morgan Scott and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her sons, Charles and Donald Freiner of Paragould; sisters,...
Rosalie Arnett
December 29, 2016
Rosalie Arnett, 73, of Paragould, passed away Thursday in Searcy. She retired from Emerson Electric after 36 years. Rose was the daughter of the late Russell and Ellen Gardner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Arnett. Survivors include her children, Angela (Bobby) Drope, Allen (Carolyn) Arnett, and Misha Arnett; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and several...
Raymond Gilbert Shook
December 29, 2016
Raymond Gilbert Shook, 93, formerly of Paragould, died December 29, 2016 at Carmen’s Retirement Home in Fair Oaks, California. He was the son of the late Archie and Sylvia Dobbs Shook. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Louise “Billie” Inez Shook and daughter, Sandra Faloney. He was a retired federal employee. He was a WW II Navy...
Rev. Charles Leon Abanathy
December 24, 2016
Rev. Charles Abanathy, 83, of Paragould, made his journey to Heaven on Saturday surrounded by his family. He was a pastor in Northeast Arkansas for over 63 years and was serving as pastor of SonLight Baptist Church. He retired from Emerson Electric after 43 years, and Bro. Abanathy was also a district coordinator and driver safety instructor for AARP. He...
Marie Rowlett
December 22, 2016
Revis Marie Rowlett, 89, of Paragould, died Thursday at her residence. She was retired from Emerson Electric. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, William J. (Bill) Rowlett; brothers, Alvin “Bud” Snyder and Donnie Gene Snyder; sisters, Juanita Battles and Grace Korden. Survivors include her son, Don (Barbara) Rowlett of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Tammy Reeder of Cabot, Jacob Wayne Rowlett...
Bruce Humphrey
December 12, 2016
Bruce Henry Humphrey, Sr. 85, of Jonesboro, died Monday, December 12, 2016, at his residence. He was a professional Bowler and a professional race car announcer. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Elizabeth Crawford Humphrey. Survivors include his wife, Fay Humphrey; daughters, Victoria Horton, Cynthia Ivanic, Mary Humphrey, Catherine Harstick, Joyce May, Christeen Budde; Sons, Donald...
Bonnie Sue Milburn
December 10, 2016
Bonnie Sue Milburn, 46, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016. She was born April 7, 1970 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was disabled and a homemaker. She was a kind and generous person. She loved reading and spending time with her daughter and grandson. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Ashley Rutter and Tiffany Williams; mother, Carol A. Foster;...
Molly Sue Copeland
December 9, 2016
Molly Sue Copeland, 10, of Paragould, left her earthly home on Friday, December 9th. She was always very playful. She loved to greet her dad every day when he came home from work. Often times, she would pounce on her parents like a cat when she wanted attention. As bed time neared, she would stand in the hall and...
Franklin Gene Dunnigan
December 7, 2016
Franklin Gene Dunnigan, 75, born April 30, 1941 in Paragould to Harry and Gladys (Milburn) Dunnigan. He departed this life on December 7, 2016. Frank served his country in the National Guard. He loved fishing, hunting and enjoyed studying the Bible. He attended Paragould Missionary Baptist Church. Left to mourn his passing is his loving wife, Dorothy Dunnigan. Other survivors...
James Wilbourn Thomason
December 5, 2016
James Wilbourn Thomason, 86, of Paragould, passed away Monday at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was a retired barber of 44 years. James served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was the son of the late Jack and Vestal Smith Thomason. He was also preceded in death...
Danny Lee Martin
December 4, 2016
Sgt. Danny Lee Martin, 58, of Paragould passed away Sunday at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Dan was a retired veteran of the USMC, Public Relations Officer for the Greene County Wildlife Club, host of the Northeast Arkansas Artifact Show, an avid hunter and outdoorsman, devoted husband, loving father, proud “Paw” to his “Baby Girl,” and a friend to...
Winifred Landrum Bland
November 29, 2016
Winifred (Winnie) Landrum Bland died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 at Chateau on the Ridge in Paragould, Arkansas. She was 93. Winnie was born July 26, 1923 to the late Margaret and Horace Landrum in Blytheville, Arkansas. She was a graduate of Paragould High School. She worked in her father's bakery, the Highland Pastry Shop, in her early years. On July...
Winston Arthur Tritch
November 28, 2016
Winston A. Tritch, 88, fell into eternal rest with Jesus on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center following a brief illness. Winston was born June 19, 1928 to the late Arthur and Emma Gerdes Tritch in Lafe where he was united with Christ in Holy Baptism on July 15, 1928 into the faith which he confirmed at...
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