Obituaries

Sep 18, 2017

Angelia "Bobo" Leistner, 56, of Light passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. She was born December 15, 1960, to Alvis and Leigh Bobo. Angelia was a member of Light Baptist Church where she married her husband, John, 8 years ago.

She was preceded in death by her father, Alvis Bobo.

Sep 17, 2017

Georgia May Adams, 75, of Marmaduke passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017. She was born November 26, 1941 to George and Ersie Exum. Georgia was employed at Paragould School District and Wooddrow Wilson for 32 years. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by...

Sep 15, 2017

Jerry Dean Blackburn of Paragould died Sept. 15 after living 75 years.

Born Jerry Dean Guffey on Nov. 30, 1941, in Tuckerman, Arkansas to Albert and Mildred, she forged her own way from a young age. After graduating from high school in 1960, Blackburn bucked the tradition of getting married and...

Sep 13, 2017

Daniel Steven Harmon, 49, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017. He was born July 13, 1968, to J.W. and Joyce Harmon. Daniel had wonderful wood working skills and loved target practicing. He was a retired fireman of Oak Grove, Arkansas, and was of Baptist faith. Daniel was employed by Land O' Frost as a truck...

Sep 8, 2017

Linda Lee Greer Swink, 66, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, September 8, 2017. She was born on July 21, 1951 to Arthur and Mary Greer. Linda was a member of Pocahontas Baptist Church and she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father and sister,...

Sep 5, 2017

Thomas Troy Breckenridge, 49, of Beech Grove, passed away on September 5, 2017. He was born February 3, 1968, in Kennett, MO, to Dennis and Anna Breckenridge. Troy was a builder in Paragould for many years. He was a man with a heart of gold and was willing to help others before he helped himself....

Aug 25, 2017

Larry Gene Ellenburg, 51, of Marmaduke, passed away August 25, 2017. He was born January 10, 1966, in Brookland, to Larry W. and Jacquelene Ellenburg. Larry was a huge drag racing fan. He was a retired heat and air serviceman.

He was preceded in death by his twin infants, Brent and...

Aug 24, 2017

Infant Kesli Fine, Jr. went to Heaven Thursday, August 24, 2017.  He was born to Kesli Fine and Joselynne Hauk.

Survivors include his parents and siblings, Scott, Marleen, Luke, and Lawrence Jeadrik, and Keslynne and Keslynna Fine.

A graveside service will be Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at...

Aug 20, 2017

Keith Banks, 58, of Marmaduke, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017.  He was born February 2, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Teddie and Louise Banks.  Keith was a truck driver for the past 25 years.  He loved kids and horses.  Keith was a loving, kind family man who will be dearly missed. Keith was preceded in death by...

Aug 19, 2017

Cathy Banks, 61, of Marmaduke, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017.  She was born June 10, 1956, in Monette, Arkansas, to Sidney and Dolly Caldwell.  Cathy enjoyed the time she spent riding in a semi with her husband, Keith.  She loved her family and extended family.

Cathy was preceded in death by her father, Sidney...

Aug 17, 2017

Billy Joe Morrow, 83, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017.  He was born April 8, 1934, in Walcott, to John and Pearl Morrow.  Billy was a union iron worker, a Mason, and an Army Veteran.  He was a huge Dallas Cowboy fan.

Billy was preceded in death by his...

Aug 14, 2017

Kelsey Nicole Cox, 24, passed away August 14, 2017. She was born November 5, 1992, to Frankie Cox and Jenny Waldon in Jonesboro, AR. Kelsey graduated Paragould high school in 2011 and was a member of Southside Community Church. She was a very creative person and loved her pet dog, Duke and cat, Emerald

Aug 12, 2017

Marilyn Annette Hopkins, 74, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017. She was born April 17, 1943, in Paragould, to the late Donald C. Herren and Carrie Louella Daughtry Herren. She was a 1962 graduate of Greene County Tech High School. She retired from Emerson Electric and was a member of East Side Baptist...

Aug 10, 2017

Hollis Bounds, III, passed away August 10, 2017, at his residence. He was born February 23, 1946, in Dyess, Arkansas and raised by his grandfather.  Hollis was a Veteran of the Marines. He was a kind and generous man. Hollis was a very talented musician; he played piano, guitar and the drums.

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Aug 10, 2017

Larry Edward Edrington, 74, of Beech Grove, Arkansas, died Thursday, August 10, 2017, at his home from a heart attack. Larry was born July 12, 1943, in Greene County, Arkansas, and was a lifelong area resident. Larry was retired from Emerson Electric where he had worked 38 years. He was a devoted family man and...

Jul 31, 2017

Benny Lee Weatherford, 57, of Paragould, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017, at his residence.  He was born March 17, 1960, in Beech Grove, to Arlie and Betty Weatherford.  Benny was of Nazarene faith.  He worked in the nursing profession since 1987, mainly in the ICU and at St. Bernards.  Benny also worked as a...

Jul 17, 2017

Patricia Lee Simons, 72, of Paragould, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017.  She was born September 16, 1944, in Jonesboro, to the late Walter Pearson and Beatrice Pearson.  Patricia cherished the time spent with her children, grandchildren, and family.  She attended the Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ in Walnut Ridge.

Patricia...

Jul 16, 2017

Mildred Marie Jetton-Bryant, 88, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017.  She was born March 26, 1929, in Beech Grove, to the late Cairl and Mary Jetton.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Malichi "Chicken" Bryant; infant sister, Govia Marie Jetton; and brothers, Weldon and Bobby Jetton.

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Jul 14, 2017

Jimmy "Tadpole" Witcher, 63, of Walcott, passed away July 14, 2017.  He was born December 22, 1953, in Walnut Ridge, to the late Lum and Opal Witcher.  Jimmy attended Southside Community Church and worked at Nidec (Emerson Electric).

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Jul 13, 2017

James "J.D." Flanrey, 81, passed away July 13, 2017. He was born August 27, 1935, to Dossie and Alice Flanrey. James was a member of Brown's Chapel Church and was active in Sr. Bee's. He enjoyed working outdoors, fishing and camping. James cherished spending time with his family and grandkids.

He...