Obituaries

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...

Bobby Allen Russell

Bobby Allen Russell

Aug 27, 2011

Bobby Allen Russell, 50, of Paragould passed away at his home Saturday, August 27, 2011. He was born April 11, 1961 to Delbert and Betty Russell. He was preceded in death by one brother, David Russell. He is survived by one daughter, Brandi (Russell) Brandenburg of Gosnell; one son, Robert Tobias Russell of Texas; his parents, Delbert and Betty...

Alfred Arnol Faughn

Alfred Arnol Faughn

Aug 25, 2011

Alfred Arnol Faughn, 76, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011.He was born July 9, 1935 in Marmaduke, AR to Wilford and Helen Faughn.He was preceded death by his parents and one brother, Albert Faughn.Survivors include his wife Jean Faughn of the home; three sons, Stanley Arnol and wife Teresa Faughn of MI., Dennis Gene Faughn of St. Louis, MO.,...

Traeson Daniel Moon

Traeson Daniel Moon

Aug 22, 2011

MOON Traeson Daniel - August 22, 2011 Traeson Daniel Moon, 17 months, went to be with our Lord on Monday, August 22, 2011 at Arkansas Children's Hospital. He was born March 4, 2010 in Poplar Bluff, MO. to Ashley Box and Wesley Moon.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mary Kay Vinson Smith; great grandparents, Sharon Mayfield...

Michael Ray Fox

Michael Ray Fox

Aug 17, 2011

Michael Ray Fox, 27, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2011. He was born May 26, 1984 in Blytheville, AR. to Mitchell and Christina Atchley. Michael loved music, singing and dancing with his daughter.He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Daisy Martin; one niece, Desire Boucher and grandfather, Clifton Atchley. Survivors include his parents; daughter, Alivia Michelle...

Patsy Ann Straub

Patsy Ann Straub

Aug 9, 2011

Patsy Straub, 68, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born February 7, 1943 in Kennett, Missouri.Preceding her in death were her parents, Louie and Tommie Lee (Sloan) Edwards.She is survived by her husband, Mike Straub; one daughter and son-in-law, Sherrie Liddell and Rodney Gramling of Paragould; two sons and daughters-in-law,...

George Lee Bullock

George Lee Bullock

Jul 31, 2011

George Lee Bullock, 80, passed away July 31, 2011 at the home of his daughter Lisa Mings in Hollister, MO. George was born September 9, 1930 in Rector, Ar.  George was a retired business owner; he owned and operated Bullock's Refrigeration until his retirement in 1995. He served in the Korean Conflict and also retired from the Arkansas National...

Iola Marie Wilson

Iola Marie Wilson

Jul 16, 2011

Iola Marie Wilson, 90, passed away July 16, 2011 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born June 4, 1921 in Peach Orchard to E. O. and Anna Michael. She liked to garden and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Walter Amos Wilson; a son, Roger Wilson; two sisters, Blanche Michael...

Olin Ray Ridge

Olin Ray Ridge

Jun 23, 2011

Olin Ray Ridge, 66, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011. He was born November 11, 1944 at Leachville, AR., to Elvis and Elah Imo Butler Ridge. Olin was of the Methodist faith and served in the Amy.He was proceeded in death by his parents and step-mother, Mavis Ridge; one sister, Shelby Schultz of Kennett, MO.; one brother, Tony Ridge...

Annette Marie Blood

Annette Marie Blood

Jun 21, 2011

Annette Marie Blood, 53, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011. She was born July 19, 1957 at Decatur, ILL., to Alfred and June Murphy. Annette was of Baptist faith. She loved arts and crafts. The family would like to thank Delbert Manard for his love and compassion.She is preceded in death by her mother, June...