Obituaries
Craig Stephen Nanke
Jan 27, 2016
Craig Nanke, 70, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at AMMC in Paragould. He was a retired Quality Assurance Manager and former history teacher. Craig loved golf and reading history and political science. He was a classically trained pianist for over 10 years. He was a European Sports Car Enthusiast, enjoyed Pink FLoyd and the Beatles, and had a love for...
Richard S. Werts
Jan 26, 2016
Richard Werts, 77, of Paragould, passed from this life on January 26, 2016 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born in Topeka, Kansas, on May 19, 1938. He was a retired carpenter and a member of The Church of the Nazarene. A veteran, Richard spent 20 years in the United States Navy. He was passionate about his years...
Charles W. Overman
Jan 25, 2016
Charles Wayne Overman, 73 of Paris Landing, TN, formerly of Paragould, died Monday in Paris Landing, TN. He was Production Manager for Superior Fireplace. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Vivian Tyner Robinson Overman; sister, Shelby Cooper; brothers, Terry Joe and Keith Allen Overman; nephews, Hal Cooper and chad Campbell. Survivors include his son, Terry Overman...
Eugene Joseph Debons
Jan 25, 2016
Eugene Joseph DeBons, 102, of Paragould, passed away in North Little Rock on Monday, January 25, 2016. Gene was born in Paragould on March 30, 1913, the youngest child of Ben and Bertha DeBons. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Frances Martin DeBons; parents; sister, Marie; and brothers, Louis, Bennie, and Albert. He is survived...
Roy V. Wilcox, Jr.
Jan 22, 2016
Roy V. Wilcox, Jr., 65, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was a car dealer and retired owner of O. K. Car-ral. He was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church. He was an avid Nascar fan. He loved to fish with his grandchildren. Roy was the son to the late Roy V., Sr. and Rosetta...
Madge Marie Keen
Jan 17, 2016
Madge Keen, 94, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at Belle Meade. She was a retired haidresser and member of New Liberty Baptist Church. Madge was the daughter of the late John Ervin and Alice Robbins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Washington "Dub" Keen, and brothers, Freddie, Herschel, Delbert, Jay, Jimmy, and Bob Robbins. Survivors include...
John Edward Haffey
Jan 17, 2016
John Edward Haffey, 88 of Paragould, died on January 17, 2016, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. John was retired from Riggs Wholesale and was a greeter at Wal-Mart. John was the 2nd child of Viola (Stock) and Francis Haffey's ten children. Born and lovingly raised in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Agnes...
Charles Franklin Owens
Jan 12, 2016
Charles "Chuck" Owens, 55, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday in Paragould. He was a retired carpenter. He loved traveling, coffee, cooking, and talking. He adored his grandchildren. Chuck was the son of the late Charles and June Owens. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Addisyn Wince; son-in-law, Timothy Charles Rowland; sister, Robin Espinoza; and nephew, Cameron. Survivors...
Peggy June Bohanning
Jan 11, 2016
Peggy Bohanning, 76, of Paragould, passed away Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a retired sales clerk at Belk and a member of Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ. Peggy loved to sew. She also loved children and baby sat for many children. Peggy was the daughter to the late James Otis and Dorothy Roberts. She was also...
Gary Rainwater
Jan 4, 2016
Gary Kenneth Rainwater, 65, of Delaplaine, passed away Monday in Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was a diesel mechanic and of the Church of Christ faith. Kenneth was the son to Imogene Rainwater and the late Elmer "E.L." Rainwater. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Larry, Kevin, and Keith Rainwater. Survivors include his wife, Nina of the...
Lera Mae Spears
Jan 4, 2016
Lera Mae Spears, formerly of Paragould, AR died at her residence in Cordova, TN. She was a retired bank teller and of the Presbyterian faith. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Marie Hurd. She was also preceded in death by her eight siblings. She is survived by her daughters: Diane Carney, Cordova, TN, Donna McNiell, St Cloud,...
Victor Ernest Davidson
Jan 4, 2016
Victor Ernest Davidson, 88, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Monday. Mr. Davidson enjoyed art, literature, music, history, politics, food, wine, and the list could continue. He was born in Springdale, Arkansas. He lived throughout Arkansas, where he managed a chain of family grocery stores. He attended Wentworth Military Academy and the University of Arkansas. In the 1940s, he moved...
Roger Dale Duty
Jan 3, 2016
Roger Duty, 71, of Arbyrd, passed away Sunday in Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was employed at Tenneco for 44 years. Roger loved his grandchildren, fishing, shooting pool, and cooking. He was a member of Forest Grove Baptist Church in Cardwell. Roger was the son to the late Sherman and Ida Ferrell Duty. He was also preceded in death by...
Odell Weaver
Jan 2, 2016
Odell Weaver, 86, of Paragould, died on Saturday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. Odell loved cooking and gardening. She was the daughter of the late Lula Rogers. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, J.P. Weaver; step father, William Rogers; grandson, Matthew Parson; and sister, Opal...
Georgia Bateman
Jan 2, 2016
Georgia Bateman, 86, of Paragould, passed away Saturday in Walnut Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center. She was a retired seamstress and child care provider. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Georgia was the daughter to the late R.T. and Lora Graham. Survivors include her husband, R.D. Bateman of the home; daughter, Tina (Keith) Rhodes of Bremen, AL; son,...
Mikie Lou Coates
Jan 1, 2016
Mikie Lou Coates, 81 of Paragould, died Friday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Mikie worked for many years along side of her husband Joe Coates who was owner of Kingsway Supper Club for many years and a member of First United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Coates; son, Marshall Priest; daughter Rhonda Moore, parents,...
Carol Annette Sims
Dec 29, 2015
Annette Sims, 53, Paragould, passed away in Jonesboro on Tuesday, December 29th. She was a CNA at St. Elizabeth's in Jonesboro. Annette was the mother to Mary but loved by all of her daughter's friends. She treated them as her own. She was the daughter of Jimmy and Jo Ann Sims. She was preceded in death by her brother, James...
Harold Yeargain
Dec 26, 2015
Harold Dean Yeargain went to be with our heavenly father on Saturday, December 26th. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Marie Yeargain; daughter, Miranda Denise Lamb; step-daughter, Virginia (Brad ) Nelson; five grandchildren; several cousins; and special cousin, Mary (Mike) Harvey and her son, Corey Lemieux. Harold was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Ann Hammon, and step-son,...
Minnie Ruth Brewer
Dec 26, 2015
Minnie Ruth Brewer, 80, Paragould, passed away Saturday in Jonesboro. She was a member of the Grace United General Baptist Church. She was a retired cook with the Paragould School District and a regular patron of the Round-Up in Brookland. Minnie was the daughter of the late Dick and Mattie Kersey. She was also preceded in death by her husband,...
Velba J. Spencer
Dec 21, 2015
Velba Jean Spencer, 80, of Jonesboro, formerly of Paragould, died Monday at Ridgecrest Nursing Home in Jonesboro. Velba was a homemaker and an avid Razorback and Cardinal fan. She graduated from Oak Grove High School and was a member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Spencer; parents, John and Alta Brewer Pickens; brother,...
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