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Nelson Wuthrich

Nelson Wuthrich

Jun 19, 2016

Nelson Wuthrich, 73, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was a retired forklift operator. Nelson was the son of the late David B. and Marjorie Wuthrich. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Katherine Davis and Phyllis Duncan. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Wuthrich of the home; sons, Cordell (Cathy) and Curt (Robin)...

Ilene C.  Scott

Ilene C. Scott

Jun 19, 2016

Ilene Scott went to her heavenly home on June 19, 2016, in Paragould, Arkansas, at the age of 99. She was born November 24, 1916, in Oden, Arkansas, to Elbert Milton and Martha (Wilhite) Carrier. She married William DeWitt Scott on November 22, 1935, in Lee County, Arkansas, where they made their home until they moved to Lafe, Arkansas, in...

Murl "Tony" Anthony White

Murl "Tony" Anthony White

Jun 17, 2016

Murl Anthony "Tony" White, 43, of Paragould, passed away Friday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Mr. White was born in Helena and had lived in Paragould most of his life. Tony was a 1990 graduate of Paragould High School. He was a former Boy Scout who obtained an Eagle Scout rank, veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and of...

Irene Anderson Ashby

Irene Anderson Ashby

Jun 17, 2016

Irene Anderson Ashby, 93, of Paragould, passed away Friday at Chateau on the Ridge. She was a housewife and member at First United Methodist Church. Irene loved to read and sew. She was a square dancer, member of the Red Hat Society, Eastern Star, and a former Den Mother with the Cub Scouts. Irene was the daughter of the late...

Grayson River Pullam

Grayson River Pullam

Jun 16, 2016

Infant Grayson River Pullam of Paragould passed away Thursday June 16th at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Grayson was the son of John Pullam and Sierra Lyon. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Andis. Survivors include his parents; brother, Evan Pullam; sister, Lile Ruiz; and grandparents, Amanda Davis, Frank Lyon, and Sheila Richey. Visitation is Monday from 9...

Shane Daniel Vines

Shane Daniel Vines

Jun 14, 2016

Shane Daniel Vines, 38, of Paragould, died June 14, 2016 at AMMC. He was the son of the late Dennis Leroy Vines. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Lance Vines; half-sister, Candace Marie Vines; and grandparents. Shane enjoyed music, playing guitar, and reading. Shane is survived by his mother, Christine Herren Vines of Paragould; uncles, J....

Clarence Rose

Clarence Rose

Jun 7, 2016

Clarence Rose, 82 of Paragould passed away Tuesday. He had lived in Pargould most of his life. He was a retired fireman from the Paragould Fire Department. He was of the pentecostal faith and was a United States veteran of the Korean war. He was preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Flossie Lemmons Compton, and his grandmother, Bessie...

Joseph Knibert Yeargain

Joseph Knibert Yeargain

Jun 5, 2016

Joe K. Yeargain, 76, of the Gainesville community, died Sunday, June 5, 2016. Joe taught school in Arkansas and Alaska for a total of 28 years. He also raised cattle on his farm at Gainesville and later in life was a truck driver. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ginni, and several nieces and nephews. As requested...

Cynthia Marie Shewmaker Rhodes

Cynthia Marie Shewmaker Rhodes

Jun 2, 2016

Cynthia Marie Rhodes, 62, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away June 2, 2016 in College Station, Texas. Cyndi was born in Summit, New Jersey to Eddie and Reba Faye Shewmaker on July 22, 1953. She graduated Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in 1971. Although Cyndi was reared in New Jersey, she delighted to spend summer school vacations with her grandparents...

Jeffery Blake Ward

Jeffery Blake Ward

Jun 2, 2016

Jeffery Blake Ward, 30, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, June 2 in Memphis. He was a team leader at Monroe and enjoyed deer hunting and working out. Blake served in the Arkansas Army National Guard and was also a member of the Oak Grove Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Guida Swyers. Survivors include his wife,...

James Bryant Wright

James Bryant Wright

May 21, 2016

James B. Wright, 80, passed away Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born in Harrisburg and had lived in Rockford, IL before moving to Pocahontas and then Paragould 16 years ago. He was a retired cement finisher who loved golfing and landscaping. He was the son of the late Bryant Jennings and Johnie Spencer Wright and was also...

Wilma Frances Hooks

Wilma Frances Hooks

May 21, 2016

Wilma Frances Murray Hooks, 84, of Lake City died on Saturday at Lakeside Nursing and Rehab. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Lake City Church of Christ. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, William Dallas Hooks; parents, Clarence and Pearl Hyde Murray; son, Larry Don Hooks; brothers, Gaylon and Raymond Murray; sisters, Geraldine Wright and...

Linda Forkum

Linda Forkum

May 21, 2016

Linda Faye Steele Forkum, 60, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was a preschool paraprofessional at Greene County Tech and was a member Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Ervin Perry Steel; sister, Prentice Sparks; brother, John Earl Steele; granddaughter, Caleigh Forkum; and an infant brother. Survivors include her...

John Earl Clifton

John Earl Clifton

May 20, 2016

John Earl Clifton, 86, of Evening Star, was at home with his family when God called him to his heavenly home Friday. He was a retired farmer and of the Church of Christ faith. He loved to spend time with his family. He enjoyed to farm, quail hunt, and ride horses. He was quite the prankster. If you ever went...

George Hunt

George Hunt

May 20, 2016

George E. Hunt, 78, of Rogers, formerly of Paragould, passed away Friday. He was a retired farmer and enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his dog, Tish. He was the son of the late George and Ethel Mae Hunt. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Tim and Karla Hunt of Rogers; grandchildren, Amanda Bryson Hunt...

Rose Ann Andis

Rose Ann Andis

May 19, 2016

Rose Andis, 75, of Paragould, passed away Thursday. She loved spending time with Missy Lou, her four-legged baby. She was the daughter of the late John and Bernice Randall. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Andis Oden, and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughters, Jackie Pigue, Leatha Johnson, Nora Horne, Theresa Miller, Marcia Dillon,...

Sterling Staggs

Sterling Staggs

May 18, 2016

Sterling Staggs, 76, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday. He was a retired enterpreneur. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Leona Staggs; sons, David Culp and Jimmy Staggs; a daughter; and brothers, Winfred and Cletus Staggs. Survivors include his wife, Ruby, of the home; daughters, Ashley (Sean) Kellim and Teresa Moss; sons, Mickey, Rickey, Timothy, and...

Dorothy Alecia Bauer

Dorothy Alecia Bauer

May 16, 2016

Dorothy "Dot" Bauer, 83, of Paragould, passed away Monday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Albert and Recea Brumett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Carl Bauer; brother, Robert Brumett; and sister, Martha Long. Survivors include her son, Brad...

Jimmy Wayne Bushong, Jr.

Jimmy Wayne Bushong, Jr.

May 14, 2016

Jimmy Wayne Bushong, Jr., 53, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was a counselor at Greene County Tech Middle School and a member of the First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and cooking. He was a percussionist who played in the Delta Symphony and the FUMC Praise Band. Jimmy was also the #1 fan of...

Nathan Dyer

Nathan Dyer

May 10, 2016

No services are planned at this time.

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