Obituaries

Jul 13, 2017

Charles Webster Worsham, 89, passed from this life on July 13, 2017, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. He was born October 24, 1927, in Marmaduke, AR. Charles was of Methodist faith. He was a World War II and Korean War Veteran and a Mason.

He was preceded in...

Jul 1, 2017

Bertha Lou Carson, 76, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017. She was born April 11, 1941, in Joplin, Missouri, to the late Elzie and Hester Hardee.

Bertha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, J.C. Carson; daughter, Mary Wilkerson; and several brothers and sisters....

Jun 29, 2017

Vernon Adams, 72, of Paragould passed away at his home on June 29, 2017. He was born to the late Joe and Geneva Adams on February 28, 1945, in Paragould, AR.  Vernon was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, served on the Quorum Court and was a longtime Jaycee. He loved NASCAR and was an...

Jun 28, 2017

Linda Vaughn-Jones, 60, passed away at St. Bernard's on June 28, 2017. She was born July 14, 1956, to Lou and Jerry Songer in Paragould, AR. Linda loved arranging flowers for her family, friends and her co-workers. She enjoyed going shopping, especially for jewelry. Watching John Wayne westerns and Say Yes to the Dress were...

Jun 28, 2017

Vickie Huffman, 55, passed away June 28, 2017. She was born to Frank and Marie Turner in Knobel, AR.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Daisy Walker; and two brothers, LeRoy and William Turner.

Survivors include three brothers, Mike Turner, George Conway and...

Jun 27, 2017

Floyd Scott, 52, passed away June 27, 2017, at UAMS. He was born April 8, 1965, to Douglas and Mary Scott. Floyd loved being an auto mechanic and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Scott and a nephew Drew Scott.

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Jun 26, 2017

James B. Eubanks, 72, of Paragould, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017.  He was born September 9, 1944, in Evening Star, Arkansas, to Burlin and Harry Alyce Eubanks. James loved spending time with his grandchildren and family.  He took great pride in the appearance of his yard and house.  James always kept things looking perfect. ...

Jun 25, 2017

Jimmy E. Sims, 83, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017.  He was born August 15, 1933, in Paragould, to Ezra and Lora Sims.  Jimmy was a cotton ginner for Bertig Company.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James E. "Sonny" Sims; daughter, Carol Annett Sims; grandson,...

Jun 21, 2017

Rita Faye Shreve, 59, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born October 8, 1957, to Lloyd and Betty Snider. Rita loved cooking, enjoying the outdoors and helping others.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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Jun 20, 2017

Alfred L. McFadden, 72, passed away June 20, 2017, at his residence in Paragould, AR. He was born May 21, 1945, in San Bernardino, CA to J.C. and Rosie McFadden. Alfred loved fishing and hunting.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife,...

Jun 17, 2017

Marella Faye Files "Momma Joe", 75, passed away June 17, 2017, at Select Medical in Memphis, TN. She was born November 4, 1941, in Batesville, AR to Valmon and Eva Hollaway. Marella was a member of Church of God. She was known for taking children in. Marella loved to cook, sing and tell jokes.

Jun 16, 2017

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Jun 15, 2017

Lloyd Doyle Dunn, Sr., passed away June 15, 2017. He was born August 20, 1934, to William and Nelly Dunn. Lloyd enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Judy Dunn.

Survivors include two sons, Lloyd Doyle...

Jun 14, 2017

Edwin E. Brauker of Paragould, AR, passed away June 14, 2017, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. Ed was born July 28, 1934, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to the late John J. Brauker and Ruth Hutchins Brauker. Ed grew up in rural Union City, Michigan. He graduated from Union City High...

Jun 8, 2017

Ricky Stanfill, 50, of Paragould, passed away June 8, 2017. He was born November 22, 1966, to the late Larry and Janie Stanfill.

Survivors include his sons and daughter in law, Cody and Ashley Stanfill, and Kyle Stanfill; brother, Daniel Bateman; sister, Kathryn Stanfill; grandchild, Layton Stanfill; and step grandchildren, Ty,...

Jun 4, 2017

Skylair Jean Buie, the infant daughter of James Buie, Jr. and Victoria Beckman, passed away June 4, 2017, at Arkansas Children's Hospital.

Skylair was preceded in death by her great grandparents, James and Wilma Spann and Russell and Shirley Binkard.

Survivors include her parents; grandparents, Maude Johnson,...

May 25, 2017

Ailene "Granny" Oakley Terry, 87, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017.  She was born April 19, 1930, in Nimmons, Arkansas, to Norvy and Tisha Tuggle.  Ailene was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ for 40 years.  She loved everything about farm life especially gardening, fishing, and canning.  Ailene was an excellent...

May 25, 2017

Gayle Houston, 77, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017.  She was born November 24, 1939, in Paragould, to Charles and Lena Smith.  Gayle was a member of the First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Houston; and brother, Jack Smith.

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May 24, 2017

Carl "Bill" Gene Spurlock, 88, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017.  He was born September 29, 1929, in Lepanto, Arkansas, to the late Sherman and Stella Spurlock.  Bill was a talented craftsman who made Indian Relics and pottery.  He enjoyed fishing and time spent with family.

Survivors include his...

May 21, 2017

Betty J. Janes, 78, of Paragould, passed away May 21, 2017, at her residence.  She was born September 5, 1938, to Fant and Ioan Holt.  Betty was a talented seamstress and enjoyed bowling.  Most of all, Betty cherished the time spent with her son, Richard.  She especially enjoyed when he took her fishing.