Obituaries

Nola Mae Jordan

Nola Mae Jordan

September 15, 2016

Nola Jordan, 94, formerly of Paragould, passed away Thursday in Indiana. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Gas City, Indiana where she spent many years teaching Sunday School. Nola loved to garden. She also enjoyed watching sports, especially her beloved St. Louis Cardinals. Mrs. Jordan was the daughter of the late Henry and...

Lendy Gene Lenderman

Lendy Gene Lenderman

September 14, 2016

Lendy Lenderman, 81, of Light, passed away Wednesday. He was retired from Monroe and a member of Light Church of Christ. Mr. Lenderman loved to fish and was an excellent woodworker. He was the son of the late Walter and Bessie Lenderman. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Edward, James, Johnny, Gary Don, and baby Lenderman. Survivors...

Bailey Lattus

Bailey Lattus

September 13, 2016

Sweet little Bailey Lattus died September 13, 2016 of heart disease. He was the precious companion of Cathy Lattus for almost 15 years. He enjoyed outside and loved to chase after other dogs until he caught up with them. Then he would run back to his momma for protection....crying. He wanted to be brave, but it just wasn't to...

Gisela Karoline Magdalene Grimes

Gisela Karoline Magdalene Grimes

September 12, 2016

Gisela Grimes, 79, of Paragould, died Monday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was a retired cook and of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dene Grimes; parents, Christian and Louisa Ruck; and son, Frank Grimes. Survivors include her sons, David Grimes of Paragould, Robert and Bernard Ruck of Fulda, Germany; step-daughters, Marsha...

Verlis Guinn

Verlis Guinn

September 11, 2016

Verlis Guinn, 73, of Paragould, passed away Sunday. He was retired from Monroe and a devout Christian. Verlis enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was the son of the late Charlie and Erdie Guinn. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Cynthia Starnes, Starling Guinn, Sue Johnson, E.J. Guinn, and Charles Guinn. Verlis is survived by his...

Frank C. Street

Frank C. Street

September 9, 2016

Frank Street, 68, of Paragould, passed away Friday in Jonesboro. He was retired from Monroe after 33 years and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Frank loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed crafts. Frank made friends easily, he was loved by every body, and he will be greatly missed by many. Frank was the son of...

Alice June Wineland

Alice June Wineland

September 5, 2016

Alice Wineland, 75, of Paragould, passed away Monday at her home. She was a homemaker and enjoyed traveling. Alice also loved antiques, baking, going to flea markets, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Lilly Potter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Wineland; daughter, Stacy Jo Wineland;...

Glenn F. Wheeler

Glenn F. Wheeler

September 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

Hugh Thomas Mccrory

September 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

Roberta Walker Sisco

September 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.

William Jesse "Buck" Spencer, Jr.

August 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.

Jay Perritt Mayfield, Sr.

August 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

Linda Kaye Revel

August 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

Willie Velma Caery Whitney

August 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

Robert Wayne Quinn

August 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

Joseph "Joe" Edwin Straub

August 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

Esther L. Nantze

August 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

Connie Rod Faulkner

August 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

Tommy Joe Holifield

August 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

Lisa Kaye Edwards

August 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...