Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
Marvin E. Walden
May 10, 2016
Marvin Eugene Walden, 87, of Paragould, died Tuesday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Marvin was retired from Heath Funeral Home, a member of Grace United Baptist Church and a Veteran of the United States Marines. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Walden; parents, Baxter and Christine Brewer Walden; sons, Irwin and Bill Walden; step-daughter, Jonie Menza; grandson,...
Charles Franklin Hilton
May 8, 2016
Charles "Chuck" Hilton, 69, of Paragould, passed away Sunday in the comfort of his home. He was a third degree black belt in Martial Arts and enjoyed playing Black Jack. Charles was the son of the late Charles and Carolyn Hilton. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Vickie Lynn Hilton. Survivors include his wife, Janice Hilton of...
Jean Bennett Batton
May 6, 2016
Jean Guilford Bennett Batton was born March 23, 1936, to Charles Fred Guilford and Gladys Hickman Carden Guilford in Beaufort, South Carolina. Emma Farmer Hickman Boyle, Jean's maternal grandmother, helped raise her. Jean Guilford Bennett Batton died May 6, 2016, at St. Bernard's Medical Center, Jonesboro, Arkansas. In 1955, Jean graduated from Beaufort High School, and in 1981, she graduated...
Murleen Davenport
May 2, 2016
Murleen Davenport, 103, of Paragould, died Monday at Morning Side Assisted Living in Jonesboro. Murleen was a retired floral designer and a member of the Brookland United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eldridge and Etta Akers Futrell; husband, Ray Davenport whom she married on October 25, 1931; brother, Elton Futrell; sisters Jean Cudd, Wilma Crane...
Flossie Mcmillon Dunnam
May 2, 2016
Flossie McMillon Dunnam, 92, of Paragould, passed away Monday in Jonesboro. She was a homemaker and a farmer's wife. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Retha Levins. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Herschel O'Neal McMillon; second husband, R.L. Dunnam; son Freddie Alvin McMillon; and sister, Clevie McMillon Survivors include her children and...
James Carol "Egghead" Rice
April 30, 2016
James Carol "Egghead" Rice, 72, of Stanford, departed this earth for his heavenly home on April 30, 2016. He was born on February 16, 1944, to James Everett and Ruby (Reeves) Rice in Stanford. Carol was married to Barbara Woodson on July 8, 1966, and they made their home and raised their family in Stanford. He was a retired farmer,...
Donald Lee Clester
April 28, 2016
Donald Clester, 66, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at his home. He was a retired forklift operator and a member at Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ. Donald was the son of the late John and Bertha Clester. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Junior Clester, Sr. and James Clester, and niece, Belinda Phillips. Survivors include his...
Michael Joe Johnson
April 27, 2016
Michael Joe Johnson 51, of Paragould, died Wednesday at his residence. He was an Installer for Fiber Optic Cable and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Gloria Rodgers Johnson. Survivors include a son, Michael Dale Hunter Johnson of Lawton, OK; daughter, Krystal Lynn Johnson of Gulfport, MS; sisters, Virginia Erwin of Midland,...
Jimmy D. Brooks, Sr.
April 23, 2016
Jimmy D. Brooks, Sr., 70, of Rector, passed away Sunday in Jonesboro. He was retired and enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was the son of Lorene Brooks and the late CJ Brooks. He was preceded in death by his father; brothers, Jerry and Jesse Brooks; and sister, Joyce Cline. Survivors include his wife, Linda Brooks, Rector; sons, Jimmy Dale Brooks,...
Russell Edwin Wright
April 20, 2016
Russell Edwin Wright, 55, Marmaduke died Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was a maintenance technician at Anchor Packaging in Paragould. Survivors include his father, Ronald Wright, Doniphan, MO; mother, Lois Moseley, Marmaduke; daughters, Katie Barnett, Paragould, Sara Woods, Marmaduke, Emily Wellsted, Paragould; son, Justin Wright, Marmaduke; brother, Larry Wright, Doniphan, MO; sister, Ronna Huggins, Bono. A memorial service...
Donald Eugene Clark Ii
April 15, 2016
Donald Eugene Clark II, 48, of Paragould, passed away Friday in Jonesboro. He previously worked at St. Bernard's Medical Center and owned a cleaning service. Don loved to fish. He was the son of Donald Eugene and Linda Clark of Paragould. He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Gertie Toombs; maternal grandparents, Ira and Moneda Wilson; paternal grandparents,...
Merenia Mason
April 12, 2016
Merenia Joy (Milton) Mason, 55, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, April 13. She enjoyed arts, crafts, and playing with her grandchildren. She was the daughter of John Milton and the late Colene Stewart. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Milton. Survivors include her husband, Mark Peyton; daughters, Merenia Joy Crocker and Leila Estelene Trujillo; son,...
Ronald J.M. Walker
April 11, 2016
Ronald "Ron" Walker, 78, of Rector, passed away Monday at his home. He was born in Beech Grove. Ron retired from Anchor Packaging and loved to fish, hunt, and sing and play the guitar. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Myrtle Vanpool Walker; daughter, Ronda Walker-Pawlowski; and sisters, Lucille Tabor, Joy McComas, and Louise Wood. He...
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