Obituaries

Michelle Renae Sykes

Michelle Renae Sykes

April 7, 2015

Michelle Renae Sykes, 41, of Brookland died Tuesday at her residence. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kara Ann Cline. Survivors include her husband, Marvin Wright of Brookland, AR; children, Erin Danielle Henson of Brookland and Christopher Shawn Griffith of Paragould; father, David (Shari) Sykes of Portia; mother Judy...

Charles Mason

Charles Mason

April 6, 2015

Charles Mason, age 72, of Paragould, AR, died Monday, April 6, 2015 at his home. Charles was born to Jack and Roberta Mason February 25, 1944 in Etowah, Arkansas. Charles is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kenneth Mason. He is survived by his wife; Carolyn Mason, four daughters Shelly and her husband, Grig Brumley, Deanna Walton, Angie...

Frank Eugene Lee

Frank Eugene Lee

April 4, 2015

Frank Eugene Lee, 83, of Paragould, died April 4 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. His last few months were spent at The Chateau on the Ridge where he was surrounded by a loving staff. Frank was born to the late Ray and Lizzie (Varner) Lee December 13, 1931, in Delaplaine. After graduation, Mr. Lee joined the...

Kara Ann Cline

Kara Ann Cline

April 3, 2015

Kara Ann Cline, 23, of Brookland, died Friday, April 3 in Jonesboro. She was the daughter of Roy Cline, Jr. and Michelle Sykes. She was a loving mother and a wonderful person. Kara is survived by her daughter, Jayda Moody, Brookland; parents, both of Brookland; siblings, Christopher Griffith, Paragould, Erin Henson, Brookland, Ashley Smith, Michigan, Roy Cline, III, Jonesboro, Michael...

Judith Gail (Weaver) Burgess

Judith Gail (Weaver) Burgess

March 29, 2015

Judith Burgess, 68, of Paragould, departed this life March 29, 2015, at the Belle Meade Nursing Home, Paragould, Arkansas. She was born January 19, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Aline Clark Weaver and Melvin Lee Weaver. Judith was a 1965 graduate of Greene County Tech High School and a 1969 graduate of Arkansas State University with a BSE degree...

Anthony Faulkner

Anthony Faulkner

March 29, 2015

Coach Anthony Gerald Faulkner, 53, died Sunday, March 29, in his home in Paragould, Arkansas. He was surrounded by his family. He was a coach and teacher at Paragould Junior High School. He also coached American Legion baseball for the community. Coach Faulkner was a graduate of Stanford High School and Arkansas State University. Coach Faulkner was preceded in death...

Vernon Ray Sims

Vernon Ray Sims

March 27, 2015

Vernon Ray Sims, 80 of Paragould, died Friday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. He was a retired farmer and of the Baptist faith. Vernon was born January 15, 1935, in Cardwell, MO to Graham and Iva Sanders Sims. He was preceded by his parents; wife “JoAnn” Watson Sims; sister, Reba Flanrey; brothers, Harold and Jerry Sims; brother-in-law, Phillip Martin; sister-in-law...

Dorothy May Rowe

Dorothy May Rowe

March 25, 2015

Dorothy "Dot" Rowe, 86, of Beech Grove, died Wednesday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was a homemaker and a member of Commissary Church of Christ. She was born to the late Marvin and Hazel Orick Clark. Dot is also preceded by her grandson, William Joseph Rowe, and seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by...

Joseph Chris Tarver

Joseph Chris Tarver

March 25, 2015

Joseph Chris Tarver, 66, of Panama City, FL, died Wednesday. Chris was a retired building contractor and served in the Vietnam War. He was the son of the late Joseph Crawford "J.C." and Edna Huddnell Tarver. Chris is survived by his wife, Linda Foresythe Tarver of Panama City; and a special cousin, Louise Pritchard, Jena, LA. Funeral service will be...

William Jefferson Block

William Jefferson Block

March 22, 2015

William Jefferson “Bill” Block, 89, of Paragould, died March 22 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born June 28, 1925, to the late Maurice and Constance Scudder Block. He attended Paragould schools until his mother’s death in 1939. Then his sophomore, junior and senior years were spent at Western Military Academy, Alton, Illinois. Upon graduation, he volunteered for the...

Catherine Mae Wright

Catherine Mae Wright

March 17, 2015

Catherine Mae Wright, 75, of Paragould died Tuesday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for over 50 years, worked in banking for over 42 years, was a member of Exchange Club, Sr. Bees and loved ASU Lady's Basketball. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Cobbs. She is also preceded...

Leona Yates

Leona Yates

March 14, 2015

Leona Hill Yates, 96, of Paragould, was called to her Heavenly home Saturday, March 14, 2015, surrounded by her loving children. She was born March 22, 1918, to John and Stella Hill. Leona was married to Samuel Dortch Yates for 59 years until he was called home in 1993. She is survived by six children, J.D. (Patsy) Yates, Charlotte Lasley,...

Kathy Joyce Helms

Kathy Joyce Helms

March 14, 2015

Kathy Joyce Helms, 57, of Paragould, died Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a student and a member of the 7th & Mueller Church of Christ. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Hazel Irene King Helms; brothers, Don and Bill Helms. Survivors include brothers, John Helms of Sunnyvale, California, Thomas Helms of Phoenix, AZ,...

Anna Faye Shoaf

Anna Faye Shoaf

March 14, 2015

Anna Faye Shoaf, 81, died Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Anna was born to the late Robie and Gladys (Payne) Wilkinson July 7, 1933, in Marmaduke. Anna was of the Baptist faith and was also a LPN. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Travis Lee Rickman; sisters, Wanda Jean Booth and Willodene Nicholas; and...

Albert E. Mcginnis

Albert E. Mcginnis

March 13, 2015

Albert Eugene McGinnis, 78, of Paragould, died Friday at his residence. Gene was a retired Deputy Sheriff and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He served as a Deputy Sheriff under former Sheriff Dan Langston. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mabel McGinnis; wife, Mary McGinnis; daughter, Retha Kappleman; sister, Ellen Monnier; and brother, Richard McGinnis....

Thomas Fletcher Wheeler

Thomas Fletcher Wheeler

March 12, 2015

Thomas Fletcher Wheeler, 70, of Paragould died Thursday at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Thomas was a retired farmer and truck driver. He was the son of the late William and Olive Stoker Wheeler. He was also preceded in death by his son, Tommy Fletcher Wheeler, Jr and brothers, Coleman and Warren Wheeler. He is survived by his daughters, Tina...

Judge Gerald Parker Brown

Judge Gerald Parker Brown

March 10, 2015

Judge Gerald Parker Brown, 94, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, March 10 at his residence. Judge Brown was born August 19, 1920, in Clay County, Arkansas to the late Jessie and Hazel Parker Brown. He graduated from Greenway High School, Attended Draughons Business College; following that he worked as a bookkeeper for the Swift and Company, Lake Charles, LA, until...

Rita Greer

Rita Greer

March 9, 2015

Rita Yvonne Greer, 67, of Paragould died Monday at St. Bernards In Jonesboro. Rita was retired from Emerson Electric and of the Baptist faith. She was the daughter of the late Darold and Hettie Stanfill Ogles. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Don Greer. She is survived by her daughter, Monica Thompson, Paragould; son, Bryan Wilcox (Swee...

James Mcmeans

James Mcmeans

March 9, 2015

James "Jim" McMeans, 69, of Paragould, died Monday in Little Rock. He was a retired truck driver with Emerson Electric and of the Baptist faith. He was the son of the late Harry and Mamie McMeans. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Barnett, and his brother, Chester McMeans. Jim is survived by his wife, Brenda McMeans...

Travis Lee Decker

Travis Lee Decker

March 7, 2015

Travis Lee Decker, 16, of Paragould died March 7,2015, in a tragic accident. He will be sorely missed by family and friends. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8pm Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 the afternoon of Wednesday, March 11 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Beech Grove. Christian...