Obituaries

Hugh Allen Slater, Sr.

Hugh Allen Slater, Sr.

July 11, 2015

Hugh Allen Slater, Sr. 80, of Paragould, died Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was retired from the U. S. Army, retired from St. Bernard’s Medical Center and also served in the Air Force. He was a member of the Newton Street Church of Christ. Hugh was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elouise Slater; son, Phillip Slater;...

Samuel Lee Hays

Samuel Lee Hays

July 9, 2015

Samuel “Sammy” Lee Hays, 51, of Paragould, died Thursday at his residence. Sam was of the Baptist faith and was an Insurance Salesman. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard “Dick” Hays. Survivors include his wife, Cathy “C.J.” Hays of the home; son and fiancé, Tyler Hays (Courtney Clark) of Jonesboro; mother, Barbara Hays of Paragould; brother, Dickie...

William Floyd Foshee

William Floyd Foshee

July 7, 2015

William "Bill" Foshee, 64, of Marmaduke, died Tuesday. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He graduated high school in Granite City, Illinois, and received his BSN from Harding University. Bill retired as Director of Nursing at Greene Acres Nursing Home. He was a member of Marmaduke First Baptist Church and came to know the Lord in...

Lanny Edgin

Lanny Edgin

July 5, 2015

Lanny Barton Edgin, 68, of Paragould, died Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was a carpenter, rural mail carrier and a member of the Finch Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Barton Edgin; sisters Sherry Lynn Edgin and Mary Ann Taborsky. Survivors include his wife, Conny Edgin of the home; daughter, Stacy (John) Redden of...

Shelley Marie Morris

Shelley Marie Morris

July 3, 2015

Shelley Marie Morris, 45, of Cabot, died on Friday. She taught English at the Cabot Alternative Learning High School. She loved music and helping people, especially children. She loved to laugh. She was the daughter of H. Irvin Morris and Shelbye Morris. She was preceded in death by her mother. Survivors include her daughter, Shelbye Nichole Hunt; dad and mom,...

Jimmy Dean Anthony

Jimmy Dean Anthony

July 2, 2015

Jimmy Dean Anthony, 75 of Paragould, died Thursday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was a construction superintendent and Vice President of Nabholz Construction Company. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Eiland Franklin and Montine Starkey Anthony; son, James L.. Anthony and granddaughter, Sandra Anthony. Survivors include his wife, Verline Anthony of the home; son, Mark (Noelle)Anthony of...

Robert Rowland

Robert Rowland

June 29, 2015

Robert Carl Rowland, 87, of Paragould, died Monday at his residence. Robert was a retired Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy having served during the Korean conflict and Viet Nam. He also worked at the Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Cail and Eva Koerner Rowland; brother, Bill Rowland and niece, Anna...

Mildred Josephine Hyde

Mildred Josephine Hyde

June 23, 2015

Mildred "Millie" Hyde, 80, of Paragould, died Tuesday in Paragould. She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Nora Howington. Millie was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She is also preceded by her husband, Gary Hyde; sons, Gregory Hyde and Jeff Hyde; brothers, Robert Howington and Gerald Howington. Survivors include her son, Lee Hyde, and grandson, Casey Hyde,...

Cloyce Dale Clark

Cloyce Dale Clark

June 20, 2015

Cloyce "Joe" Dale Clark, 61, of Paragould died Saturday. Cloyce was a retired Contractor. He was the son of the late Bloyce and Mary Clark. He was also preceded in death by his son, Bloyce Dale Clark. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Thompson Clark, of the home; sister, Reynia Vaughn, Red Onion; step-daughters, Tabetha Brooks, B. J. Micheli;...

Patsy Emma Lenderman

Patsy Emma Lenderman

June 17, 2015

Patsy Emma Sue Lenderman, 79 of Paragould, died Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Patsy was a member of the Light Church of Christ and a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Major and Pearl Hartoon Ryan; husband, Harold (Gink) Lenderman; brother, Paul Ryan and sister, Peggy Aney. Survivors include sons, Terry (Karen) Lenderman and Jimmy Lenderman...

Larry N. Mcdaniel

Larry N. Mcdaniel

June 11, 2015

Larry N. McDaniel, 67, of Paragould, left this life on Thursday surrounded by his family. He was a retired engineer with Southwestern Bell and a Deacon at Center Hill Church of Christ. Larry loved spending time with his grandchildren, who affectionately called him "Daddo". His eyes would light up each time he saw them. He also enjoyed golfing with cherished...

Jimmy Dan Maddox

Jimmy Dan Maddox

June 10, 2015

Jimmy Dan Maddox, 76 of Jonesboro died Wednesday at his residence. He was an Architect associated with Little and Maddox Architects from 1968-2003 and then Jim Maddox Architect from 2003-2012. He graduated from Western Military Academy in 1957 and graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1963 with both a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Architecture degrees. Jimmy...

Dorothy Aline Nutt

Dorothy Aline Nutt

June 7, 2015

Dorothy Aline Weaver Nutt of Paragould passed away Sunday, June 7, at the age of 92. Dorothy was a member of First United Methodist Church. She retired after 36 years of service as a buyer for Belks. She was an avid Razorback fan and enjoyed working in her yard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vaughn Nutt; parents,...

Geraldine Garmrath

Geraldine Garmrath

June 7, 2015

Mrs. Mary Geraldine Garmrath of Paragould, departed this life Sunday, June 7, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center at the age of 77. She was born January 14, 1938, in Paragould to the late John C. Smith and Pauline A. Chunn Smith. Mrs. Garmrath was a life long member of East Side Baptist Church and served on several committees. She retired...

Mary Sue Gilbert

Mary Sue Gilbert

June 6, 2015

Mary Sue Gilbert, 78, Paragould died Saturday at St. Bernards. Mary was retired from Darling and of the Pentecostal faith. She was the daughter of the late James and Margaret Rodery Norman. She was also preceded in death by first husband, Ira Gibson; second husband, Robert Gilbert and son-in-law, Burt F. Lee. She is survived by her daughter, Deniece Lee,...

Michelle Lynn Gray

Michelle Lynn Gray

June 2, 2015

Michelle Lynn Gray went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday at her home. She is survived by her husband and best friend Steve; her sweet, wonderful children, Brittny (Skylar), Emily and Michael Gray of the home; her mom, Carol Stone and step-dad Lee; her dad, Michael Boyd and step-momTammy; her twin brother, Michael (Renee) Boyd; and her...

Jimmie Dean Huffstetler

Jimmie Dean Huffstetler

June 2, 2015

No services are planned.

James Aughty Barnett

James Aughty Barnett

June 1, 2015

James "Jim" Aughty Barnett, 71, Paragould, peacefully went home with the Lord on Monday at his home. He was born March 17, 1944 in Bakersfield, CA to the late Aughty "Barney" and Dorothy Taber Barnett. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Ann Barnett and grandson, Kyle Barnett. Jim was truly a people person, never meeting a...

Danny Ray Witcher

Danny Ray Witcher

May 27, 2015

Danny Ray Witcher, 68, of Paragould, died Wednesday in Searcy. He was retired from Dana Corporation and member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He was the son of Euva Witcher and the late Almos Witcher. He was preceded by his father; daughter, Tonya Kim Witcher; and brother, Charles Witcher. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Witcher; son, Danny (Sara) Witcher; daughters, Sherry...

Junetta Sue Smith

Junetta Sue Smith

May 26, 2015

Junetta Sue Reeves Smith, 59, of Paragould, died on Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a Special Education Teacher and of the Church of Christ belief. She was preceded in death by her parents, Junior and Norma Doris Goins Reeves. Survivors include her daughters, Donetta Ryles, Dianna Dillon, Donna Coke and Katie Becker all of Paragould; son, Donnie...