Obituaries

Larry Oden

Larry Oden

July 3, 2016

Mr. Larry Oden, 67, of Paragould passed away Sunday at his residence. He was a retired factory worker and of the Pentecostal faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas and Oaney Merritt Oden, brothers, Bobby, William "Buck", Edward, Dewey Wayne, and Fred Oden, sister, Doris Potter. He is survived by two sisters, Bertie Theodoropoulous and Laura...

Katherine Block

Katherine Block

June 28, 2016

Katherine ‘Kat’ Harrel Block, 89, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1927, at Lewisville, AR to John Allen and Cora Harrel. A gracious and true Southern lady, Kat was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, she was a member...

Joseph "Joey" William Wind

Joseph "Joey" William Wind

June 24, 2016

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Harley "Fatboy Davidson" Watson

Harley "Fatboy Davidson" Watson

June 21, 2016

Harley "Fatboy Davidson" Watson made his journey to heaven on June 21st in the comfort of his home. He leaves behind his loving parents, Jeff and Carol Watson. Harley loved to eat and rest in people's laps. He will forever be remembered by his family.

James Wesley Ashcraft

James Wesley Ashcraft

June 21, 2016

James "Wes" Ashcraft, 45, of Brookland, passed away Tuesday at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was a truck driver for Winfield Solutions. Wes enjoyed art, music, cars, motorcycles, swimming, boating, and riding 4-wheelers on the Oregon sand dunes. He was the son of James R. and Mary Lee Ashcraft of Battle Ground, Washington. Wes is survived by his wife, Robbie...

Eileen Mae Tabor

Eileen Mae Tabor

June 21, 2016

Eileen Mae (Shatley, Bass) Tabor, born January 10, 1922, moved from this life into eternity on June 21, 2016, at the age of 94. She resided in Paragould for most of her adult life. She was a life long member of the Church at Paragould pastored by her son, the late Rev. Bill Bass and now by her grandson, Rev....

Nadgerine Tinsley

Nadgerine Tinsley

June 21, 2016

Nadgerine Dean (Babe) Tinsley, 80, of Conway, formerly of Paragould, died on Tuesday in Conway. She was a retired LPN at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center for more than 20 years and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Leman and Daisy Smith Foresythe; son, Curtis Leman Tinsley; brothers, Edsel and Bryan...

Nelson Wuthrich

Nelson Wuthrich

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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...

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...

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...