Obituaries

Lena Rose Bien

Lena Rose Bien

Jul 16, 2012

Lena Rose Bien, 93 of Paragould passed July 16, 2012. She was born July 9, 1919 in Halliday, Ark. to John A. and Bertha A. Fahr. She was a retired teacher from the Memphis City School System and a faithful member of Rosewood Baptist Church.Preceding her in death were her parents and husband, Howard E. Bien.She is survived by...

Richard (Rick) Allen Myers

Richard (Rick) Allen Myers

Jul 15, 2012

Richard (Rick) Allen Myers - July 15, 2012 Richard (Rick) Allen Myers - July 15, 2012 Richard (Rick) Allen Myers, of Walnut Ridge, was born October 14, 1961 in Pomona, CA to W. L. é

Thelma A. Welch

Thelma A. Welch

Jul 14, 2012

Thelma Aline Welch, 105, of Murray, KY died Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Born October 17, 1906 in Wellington, TX, Thelma was the oldest of 12 children. Her parents were John and Janie Gray. She was a school teacher in Texas and Arkansas, having received her college degree from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR. She married Elmer Welch of...

Roger Dale Vick

Roger Dale Vick

Jul 7, 2012

Roger Dale Vick, 65, departed this life Saturday, July 7, 2012. He was born March 15, 1947 to Clyde and Ellen Vick in Greene County.He leaves behind his wife; Glenda Ruth (Reeves) Vick of the home. One daughter; Sandy (Vick) McCormick, Two sons; Jeff (Amy) Vick and Kevin Vick, Two grandchildren; Kenna and Kord McCormick all of Paragould. Sisters;...

Jr. Pate, Orville Lee

Jr. Pate, Orville Lee

Jul 5, 2012

Orville Lee Pate Jr., 77 of Paragould was born January 1, 1935. He departed this life July 5, 2012 at the Rector Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Lee was the son of Orville and Susie Pate. He was born at Mountain Valley, AR. Music was a passion of his. In the 1970's, he played with numerous country stars, was part...

Betty Margaret Sutfin

Betty Margaret Sutfin

Jul 3, 2012

Betty Margaret Sutfin, 87 of Paragould, AR was born June 11, 1925 in Rising Sun, Nebraska. She departed this life July 3, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Betty was the daughter of Amos and Mabel Mast. She enjoyed flea markets, auctions and loved people.Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Pike Sutfin; brother, James Mast; two sisters,...

M.E. "Junior" Smith

M.E. "Junior" Smith

Jun 25, 2012

M. E. (Junior) Smith, 85, of Paragould was taken to be with the Lord, Monday, June 25, 2012 at his home. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed auctions, car races, working on mowers, watching sports and loved spending time with his family and friends. He is described as being a hardworking, patient, caring and loving man....

Wendy Campbell

Wendy Campbell

Jun 9, 2012

Wendy Campbell, 47, of Paragould passed away June 9, 2012 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born November 23, 1964 in Millington, Tenn., at the Millington Naval Base to E.O. "Ebera

Ralph H. Rogers

Ralph H. Rogers

Jun 8, 2012

Ralph H. Rogers, of Paragould passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center. He was born October 14, 1932 to the late Edgar R. and Inez (Hancock) Rogers. Mr. Rogers was a member of both the American Legion and Paragould Church of God and was an avid camper. A Veteran, he served 22 ½ years...

Leonard Joseph Strong

Leonard Joseph Strong

Jun 7, 2012

Leonard Joseph Strong II, 51 passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012. He was born February 18, 1961 to Leonard Joseph Strong and Patsy Joan Strong - Corby. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, motorcycles, and was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. A Veteran, Mr. Strong served four years in the Marine Corps as a Corporal, and two over-seas deployments. Preceding...

Nolan Thomas Higdon

Nolan Thomas Higdon

Jun 7, 2012

Nolan Thomas Higdon, 100, of Paragould, AR, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Mr. Higdon was born October 16, 1911 to Joe and Sally Higdon.Preceding him in death were his parents; wife Betty; Brother Sonny Higdon; Sisters Clenie Reed and JoAnn and two great grandchildren Matthew and Mitchell.Survivors include three sons; Joe (Doris) Higdon...

Betty Lou Moslander

Betty Lou Moslander

Jun 4, 2012

Betty Lou Moslander, 77 of Paragould passed away Monday, June 4, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born February 15, 1935 in Trumann to the late Loy and Delphia (Maybry) Downs. Mrs. Moslander loved sewing and was of the Baptist faith.Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, John Moslander; one brother, Aubry Downs; 2 children, Vickie...

Jo Ann (Hampton) Grant

Jo Ann (Hampton) Grant

May 29, 2012

Jo Ann Grant, 77 of Paragould passed away Monday, May 29, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born November 7, 1934 in Paragould to the late D.W. "Doca

Betty Ruth Thompson

Betty Ruth Thompson

May 27, 2012

Betty Ruth Thompson, 74 of Paragould passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Clinic. She was born to the late Beulah Altie (Taylor) and Chester Lee Thompson September 16, 1937. Mrs. Thompson worked at Emerson for over ten years and enjoyed mentoring as "Grandmaa

Shirley Sue Adams

Shirley Sue Adams

Apr 30, 2012

Shirley Sue Adams of Paragould passed away Monday, April 30, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born January 25, 1937 to the late Ell and Mary (Ritzman) McMillon. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and was a member of the Rosewood Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her parents and two sisters, Cora Mae McMillon...

Carl Ross Dodds

Carl Ross Dodds

Apr 29, 2012

Carl Ross Dodds - April 29, 2012 Carl Ross Dodds, 85, passed away April 29, 2012 at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center. He was born January 3, 1927 at Oak Grove, Ark to Ballard and Winnie Dodds. He was an Army veteran of World War II and Vietnam, liked to fish and play bingo and was a member of...

Bill Junior Abbott

Bill Junior Abbott

Apr 26, 2012

Bill J. Abbott, 74, of Paragould passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born April 2, 1938 in Grays Ridge, MO to James and Dora Abbott. Preceding him in death were his parents; one son, David Abbott of Paragould; five brothers, Claude Abbott of Lonoke, AR, Cletus Abbott, Frank Abbott, Johnny Abbott, and...

David Mcneil Williams

David Mcneil Williams

Apr 23, 2012

David McNeil Williams, 84 of Beech Grove passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born December 9, 1927 in Beech Grove, Arkansas to the late Jones and Sybil (Cooper) Williams. He was a retired farmer, retiree of Tenneco Automotive, and an Army Veteran. His hobbies included hunting,...

George Stanley Downs

George Stanley Downs

Apr 17, 2012

George Stanley Downs, 68 of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012. He was born March 5, 1944 in Walcott to the late Dolphus and Mavis Downs. Mr. Downs was retired from L.A. Darling and was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church.Preceding him in death were his parents and wife, Dorthy.Survivors include three step-sons; two step-daughters; one...

E. Don Powers

E. Don Powers

Apr 4, 2012

E. Don Powers, 66, of Paragould passed away April 4, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born February 21, 1946 at Beech Grove to Elmer and Ruth Powers. He enjoyed Flea Markets, playing the piano for churches, camping and fishing.Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Troy and Chestley Powers: two sisters, Mae...