Obituaries

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...

Imogene Clark

Imogene Clark

Sep 22, 2011

Imogene Clark 89, of Paragould passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011. She was born August 8, 1922 at Evening Shade, AR., to Alvin and Martha Eubanks.Imogene was a member of the Church of Christ.She is preceded by her parents; husband, Wade Clark; one son, Bill Wayne Clark; seven brothers, Frank, Issiac, Emery, Roy, John, Robert and Junior Eubanks and...

Ronald Vance Bales

Ronald Vance Bales

Sep 16, 2011

Ronald Vance Bales Sr., 71, of Paragould, passed away Friday, September 16, 2011 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Born in Sedgwick, Arkansas, he was a retired director and paramedic for EMS, he served in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1962, He loved the outdoors, working in the garden and fishing. He was preceded in death by...

Gregory Mark Benton

Gregory Mark Benton

Sep 10, 2011

Gregory Mark Benton, 44, of Paragould passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011.He was born November 14, 1966 in Walnut Ridge, AR to Harold and Mazie Benton. Gregory attended Greater Visions Church.He is preceded in death by his wife Belinda Benton; parents and one brother, Stan Benton.Survivors include one son, Christopher Benton and one step-son, Ethan Rodriguez: three sisters, Darlene...

Joey Don Hickson

Joey Don Hickson

Sep 9, 2011

Joey Don Hickson, 45, of Paragould passed away Friday.  He was born October 21, 1965 to Danny and Janis Hickson.  He was preceded in death by his father, Danny.Survivors include his wife, Joyce Lynn Hickson, of the home; mother, Janis Hickson of Bono;  daughter, Sara Morgan Hickson; step-sons, Thomas and Daniel Wolf; brother, Scotty Hickson of Paragould; sister, Kandi...

Clara Belle Fletcher

Clara Belle Fletcher

Sep 4, 2011

Clara Belle Fletcher, 91, of Paragould passed away September 4, 2011 at Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation Center in Jonesboro. She was born January 7, 1920 in Butler County, Missouri to Rev. Frank and Pearl (Marler) Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Finch Baptist Church for more than 75 years and was the piano player for 62...