Obituaries

Feb 3, 2017

Wanda Jean Lawless, 60, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born April 3, 1956, to Woodrow and Freda McCormick. Wanda loved family time and doted over her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Woodrow McCormick; three brothers, Ricky, Jimmy and Jeffrey...

Jan 30, 2017

Leon (PeeWee, Pete) Carter, 72, of Paragould, AR, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017, at his home. After a long battle with cancer, he won the victory. Leon was born April 2, 1944, in Trumann, AR, to Ruben L. and Versie Mae (Morgan) Carter. He attended McCormick Schools until his family moved to Dixie, AR,...

Jan 29, 2017

Gerald Dillman Messer, 77, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He retired from Emerson Electric. His favorite pastime was fishing every chance he got. Gerald enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Joann, of 56 years; one son and daughter...

Jan 29, 2017

Debbie "Nana" Jones, 62, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017.  She was born January 15, 1955, in Paragould to William and Barbara Retherford.  Debbie enjoyed sewing, arts, and crafts.  She was a faithful member of Finch Baptist Church.  Debbie loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Debbie was preceded in...

Jan 22, 2017

Jerry Dean Hill, 71, passed away January 22, 2017, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born March 24, 1945, in Grassy, MO, to Seth and Martha Hill. Jerry's daughter and grandchildren meant the world to him. Family and friends were most important. He was very noticeable for his charm and...

Jan 20, 2017

Eddie Gale Forbes, 35, passed away January 20, 2017, at UAMS. He was born December 17, 1981, in Little Rock, AR, to Robert and Patricia Faye Forbes. Eddie was raised by Raymond and Judy Stormes, he was a wonderful and loving son.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Robert and...

Jan 15, 2017

Melissa Faith Fletcher, 52, of Paragould, passed away January 15, 2017.  She was born November 9, 1964, in Pasadena, CA, to Glenn and Mary Lou Wheeler.  Melissa enjoyed watching old black and white movies.  She was a loving family woman that always put her family first.

Melissa was preceded in death...

Jan 14, 2017

S. Bernice Warner, 89, of Paragould went to her heavenly home Saturday, January 14, 2017.  She was born February 27, 1927, in Hornersville, Mo, to the late Willard and Tiny Killian.  Bernice was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.  She was a humble, Christian woman who never asked for much.  Bernice loved spending time with...

Jan 8, 2017

Floyd Lee Ivie, 67, passed away January 8, 2017, at Flo and Phil Hospice in Jonesboro, AR.  He was born November 12, 1949, in Stanford, AR, to Jesse and Dorothy Ivie.  He loved spending time with his grandkids. Floyd was a true die hard Cardinal fan, so the family request everyone wear Cardinal apparel to...

Jan 4, 2017

Raymond Marion Blackburn of Paragould died Jan. 4 after living 80 years. Born Feb. 3, 1936 in Tuckerman to Oland and Frances, he married Jerry Dean Guffey on Jan. 21, 1971. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Blackburn's legacy includes strong men unafraid to stand for their beliefs, and strong, independent women unafraid to change...

Jan 3, 2017

Shellyne Lynn Massey - Donaldson, 40, passed away January 3, 2017, at UAMS.  She was born December 5, 1976, in Phoenix, AZ, to Kenneth and Sharryne Massey. Shellyne enjoyed playing softball since the age of 6, for Weldon Williams and Gary Thompson, where she made cherished lifelong friendships. The softball girls were just like sisters....

Jan 2, 2017

Beverly Jane Douglas, 68, passed away January 2, 2017, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  She was born November 16, 1948, in Paragould, AR to Wallace and Jeanie Austin.  She was very artistic and loved to oil paint. She also enjoyed fishing.  Beverly was a generous, loving soul that touched the heart...

Dec 31, 2016

William Franklin (Frank) White, 80, of Paragould, passed away December 31, 2016, at his home.  He was born August 5, 1936, in Beech Grove to Harvey Lee and Mattie Fay White.

Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Donald and Alvin White; one sister, Anna Mae Pickler; one son,...

Dec 29, 2016

Shirley Ruth Sears, 70, of Paragould, passed away December 29, 2016.  She was born October 19, 1946, in Marmaduke, Arkansas, to Lois and Dela Fields.  She enjoyed Facebook, online games, and playing cards.  Shirley was a member of 7th and Mueller Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her...

Dec 29, 2016

Carl B. Payne, 77, passed away December 28, 2016, and his loving wife Shirley Marie Payne, 73, passed away December 30, 2016. They were of Doniphan, MO.  Carl and Shirley were blessed with fifty seven years of marriage. They will be missed dearly by their family and friends.

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Dec 28, 2016

Glynn E. Greene, Sr., 66, passed away December 28, 2016, at The Med in Memphis, TN.  He was born January 10, 1950, in Lilburn, MO, to Glynn and Dorothy Greene.  He loved fast cars and motorcycles. Glynn also built and flew model airplanes.

He was preceded in death by his parents...

Dec 22, 2016

Lonnie Pattillo, passed away December 22, 2016, at his residence in Paragould, AR.  He was born July 8, 1946, in Gideon, MO.  He was retired from Nucor Yamato Steel. Lonnie was a member of The Church of God. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

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Dec 22, 2016

Carl Jones, Sr., 79, passed away December 22, 2016, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born February 9, 1937, in Manila, AR, to Hubert and Sarah Jones.  He loved playing guitar in his band and he was very active in the Senior Bee's.  Carl was a member of...

Dec 19, 2016

J.T. Ashby, 90, of Paragould went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 19, 2016.  He was born May 23, 1926, in Knobel, AR, to the late Pete and Margie Ashby.  He was a Navy Veteran that served during World War II.  J.T. was a Church of Christ minister.  He was dedicated to...

Dec 18, 2016

Brandon Lynn Ward, 22, of Paragould passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016.  He was born January 1, 1994, in Paragould, to Ricky Ward and Nancy Hadley.  Brandon loved hunting, fishing, and video games.  He worked at Frito Lay.

Brandon was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herman and Linda Fisher, Ricky...