Obituaries

Betty Jane Scott

Betty Jane Scott

Jan 24, 2012

Betty Scott, 76 of Sikeston passed away January 24, 2012 at her home. She was born September 17, 1935 at Stanford to Joe and Lucille Taylor. Mrs. Scott was a 1953 graduate of Stanford High School where she was an outstanding basketball player. She remained an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching her grandchildren play. She loved to shop...

Roy Pete Boggs

Roy Pete Boggs

Jan 18, 2012

Roy Pete Boggs - January 18, 2012 Roy "Petea

Teddy Joe Ford

Teddy Joe Ford

Jan 16, 2012

Teddy Joe Ford, 71 of Paragould passed away January 16, 2012 at his home. He was born May 17, 1940 at Stanford to William "Ted" and Ida Pearl Ford. He was Church of Christ faith, a veteran of the US Navy and retired from Monroe.Preceding him in death was his father, William "Ted" Ford.He is survived by his mother,...

Earl Edward Songer

Earl Edward Songer

Jan 15, 2012

Earl Edward Songer, 83 of Paragould passed away January 15, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born November 11, 1928 in Fontaine to Willy and Minnie Songer.  He liked NASCAR racing, stock car racing, auctions and spending time with his grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Laverne Songer and one sister, Earline Moore....

Albert Lee Gilliam

Albert Lee Gilliam

Dec 25, 2011

Albert Lee Gilliam, 66 of Paragould passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born October 7, 1945 in Paragould to Clarence and Velma Gilliam. He was an Army veteran and served in Vietnam. He loved to ride his motorcycle, go hunting and fishing.He is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Cooley and Clarissa Gilliam...

Frances "Granny" Taylor

Frances "Granny" Taylor

Dec 17, 2011

Frances "Granny" Taylor, 79 of Paragould passed away December 17, 2011 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born February 9th, 1932 in Dutton Arkansas to the late Sam Penn and Sythan (Weatherby) Penn. She was a member of Walcott Baptist Church and found much pride and joy in helping others.Preceding her in death...

Dillon Mckinnis Brown

Dillon Mckinnis Brown

Dec 11, 2011

Dillon McKinnis Brown, 14, of Marmaduke passed away December 11, 2001 at Lebonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis Tenn. He was born March 11, 1997 in Paragould to April Brown. He was a Junior Marmaduke Fire Department Captain and a freshman at Marmaduke High School. He loved to duck hunt, fish, go frogging and work with the fire...

Hershel Jay Robinson

Hershel Jay Robinson

Dec 8, 2011

Hershel Jay Robinson, 89 of Paragould passed away December 8, 2011 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born May 30, 1922 in Goobertown to the late Gilbert and Linnie Robinson. He was a member of Lafe Baptist Church.Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers, Jack and Jim Robinson.He is survived...

Jason Orren Hamelback

Jason Orren Hamelback

Nov 17, 2011

Jason Orren Hamelback, 35, of Rector passed away Thursday, November 17, 2011.He was born March 22, 1976 in Paragould, AR., to Ricky and Beverly Hamelback.Jason was a member of Alexander Baptist Church. He was the grandson of Oval and Ellen Haynes and Wick and Orpha Hamelback. Survivors include his parents of Paragould and one sister, Christy McClung of Little...

Allen Wayne Russell

Allen Wayne Russell

Nov 16, 2011

Allen Wayne Russell, 56, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011. He was born August 17, 1955 in Paragould, AR., to Alonzo and Anna Russell. Allen was a member of the Church of Living Waters. He loved working, drinking coffee, loved eating anything sweet and enjoyed camping. He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.Survivors...

Ethel Gertrude Franks

Ethel Gertrude Franks

Nov 15, 2011

Ethel Gertrude Reynolds Franks was born on April 12, 1928. She passed away on November 15, 2011. She was a member of Marmaduke Church of Christ. Ethel loved her grandson dearly.She is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Edna Reynolds.She is survived by one son, James Daniel Stevens; one grandson Brian Stevens (Jahmi) his wife and one...

Ralph Winfred Kelley

Ralph Winfred Kelley

Nov 13, 2011

Ralph Winfred Kelley, 95 of Paragould passed away November 13, 2011 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born September 3, 1916 in Batesville, Ark. to James and Eudora Kelley.  He served in the Navy during World War II and was stationed at Pearl Harbor. He owned Kelley's Supermarket from 1946-1977 and after his...

Joseph Damon Massey

Joseph Damon Massey

Nov 11, 2011

Joseph Damon Massey, 38, of Paragould passed away November 11, 2011 at his home. He was born October 17, 1973 in Somerset, KY to James and Roberta Massey.He loved watching NASCAR and the speed channel. He was of Baptist faith.He is survived by father, James Massey of Somerset, KY.; his wife, Lorri Massey of the home; a step-son, Robert...

Ruby Doris Atkinson

Ruby Doris Atkinson

Oct 13, 2011

Ruby Doris Atkinson, 92, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2011.She was born September 14, 1919 to Will and Fannie Freeman in Marmaduke, AR.Ruby was of Baptist Faith, she liked to sew, make dresses, and loved to bake and cook for her family. She loved talking about the bible.She is preceded in death by her husband, Julious; parents;...

Jr Taylor, John Daniel

Jr Taylor, John Daniel

Oct 8, 2011

John Daniel Taylor, JR., 82, of Paragould passed away Saturday, October 08, 2011.  He was born June 26, 1929 in Jonesboro to John D. and Edith Minton Taylor.  John retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service.  He then taught school for 18 years and  later went to Nigeria to teach in...

Larry Edward Pitcher

Larry Edward Pitcher

Oct 4, 2011

Larry Pitcher, 60, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011.He was born July 20, 1951 in Paragould to Vondia and Emma Pitcher.Larry was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ. He was an avid hunter in his younger days. He was loved by all his family.He is survived by his parents; one son, Chris Pitcher of Paragould;...

Josie Mae Austin

Josie Mae Austin

Oct 1, 2011

Josie Mae Austin, five months, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011. She was born April 26, 2011 in Little Rock, AR. to A.J and Stacy Austin. She is survived by her parents; one brother, Cash Austin; paternal grandparents, Joey Austin and Carol Austin and maternal grandparents, Scott Howe and Connie Jones; step grandmother Mechelle Howe; three aunts, Hannah Jones,...

Betty L. Killough

Betty L. Killough

Sep 29, 2011

Betty L. Killough, 80 of Paragould passed away Thursday, September 29, 2011. She was born June 12, 1931 in Caraway, AR. to Truman and Opal Gyngard. Betty was a member of Gainesville Church of Christ. She loved fishing, camping and cooking.She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clovis "Pete" Killough.Survivors include two sons, Rick and Teresa Killough...

Mildred Nadine Phillips

Mildred Nadine Phillips

Sep 28, 2011

Mildred Nadine Phillips, 87, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011.She was born November 4, 1923 in Marmaduke, AR to Van and Elvira Morten.  Mildred was a member of Seventh and Mueller Chruch of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lester A.J Phillips; one daughter, Patricia Sue Boggs; three brothers, Jim, George and Noble...

Austin Stokes

Austin Stokes

Sep 25, 2011

Austin Gregory Stokes, 17, of Paragould passed away September 25, 2011. He was born December 15, 1993 in Paragould to Gregory and Barbara Stokes.  Austin was a junior at Crowley's Ridge Academy, he enjoyed playing his guitar, video games and spending time with his friends.  He was a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ.  Preceding...