Obituaries

Donald Ray Franklin

Donald Ray Franklin

February 10, 2016

Donald Ray Franklin of the Finch Community, near Paragould, was born December 2, 1938 in Trumann. He left this life to join his saviour on February 10, 2016. He was raised in Cross County on the family farm. He started working and learned to repair almost anything before starting his career as an electronic technician with Sears for 25 years...

Robert  Joseph Martin

Robert Joseph Martin

February 8, 2016

No services are planned at this time.

Patricia Cosby

Patricia Cosby

February 7, 2016

Patricia Cosby, 82, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and a retired housekeeper for over 20 years for Bill Brewer. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and aunt who enjoyed spending time with family. She played softball and bowled in her younger years, and in...

Joy E. Sheppard

Joy E. Sheppard

February 5, 2016

Joy Sheppard, 76, of Paragould, passed away Friday at her residence. She was retired from Monroe, a housewife, and a member of Gainesville Church of Christ . Joy was the daughter to the late H. W. "Pete" and Hilda Clyde Lawson Cooper. She was also preceded in death by her in-laws, Charlie and Nellie Sheppard; brother, Toy E. Cooper; brothers-in-law,...

Bertha Hazel  Huffine

Bertha Hazel Huffine

January 31, 2016

Bertha Hazel Huffine, 89, Paragould, passed away on Sunday in Amory, Mississppi. Hazel was born in Thayer, Missouri to Harry Franklin French and Jennie Viola French on June 26, 1926. She married Eskio Herschel Huffine on June 27th, 1942. She worked at the Ed White Shoe Factory and retired from the cafeteria at Community Methodist Hospital. When not visiting with...

Mary Denham

Mary Denham

January 28, 2016

Mary Alicetene Sims Denham, also known as Nanny and Mawmaw, 89, was born in Finch, Arkansas, on October 13, 1926, to Otis and Evalue Hyde Sims. She married Raymond Perry Denham, Sr. on April 6, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Perry Denham, Jr.; brothers, Tom Sims, Knoble Sims, and William Sims; and sister, Annabelle Clark....

Charliena Gant

Charliena Gant

January 28, 2016

Charliena Prewitt Gant "Charlie," age 92, passed away January 28, 2016 at Belle Meade. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Wallace Prewitt and Cerez Prewitt-Seneca; sister, Aileen Prewitt Bane; husband, Charles Nicholas Gant Jr.; and daughter, Charlotte Gant Poletti. She is survived by her loving son, Charles Nicholas "Nick" Gant, III, and daughter-in-law, Tonia Gant of Paragould,...

Craig Stephen Nanke

Craig Stephen Nanke

January 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

Richard S. Werts

January 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

Charles W. Overman

January 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

Eugene Joseph Debons

January 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.

Roy V. Wilcox, Jr.

January 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

Madge Marie Keen

January 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

John Edward Haffey

January 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

Charles Franklin Owens

January 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

Peggy June Bohanning

January 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

Gary Rainwater

January 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

Lera Mae Spears

January 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

Victor Ernest Davidson

January 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

Roger Dale Duty

January 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...