Obituaries

Dec 9, 2016

Shirley Deloris Johns Ramirez, 75, of Paragould, AR entered into the "Father's House" on December 9, 2016, at her residence. She fought a short time battle of cancer, but she has received her miracle of healing.

Shirley was born April 19, 1941, at Leachville, AR, to Jennie Bell (Price) and Elvie...

Dec 4, 2016

Will Larron Pulley, 79 , of Paragould passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.  He was born June 25, 1937, to Spencer and Emma Pulley in Gibson County, TN.  Will served on the Brookland Planning Commission.  He volunteered with children's events and at nursing homes, just  trying to put a smile...

Nov 29, 2016

James Earl Mosley, 86, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  He was born February 9, 1930, to Waymon and Irene Mosley.  Earl was a Combat Engineer in the U.S. Army and worked as a switchman for the Norfolk and Western Railroad.  He was of Baptist faith.  Earl enjoyed...

Nov 23, 2016

Vernon L. Lacey, LTC (U.S. Army Retired), passed from this life on November 23, 2016, at his residence at the age of 86.  He was born in rural Western Greene County near Delaplaine on February 17, 1930, to the union of Ernest and Mabel Bracken Lacey.  He graduated from Delaplaine High School in 1946 and...

Nov 19, 2016

Geneva Lorene Humphrey, 85, passed away November 19, 2016, at Belle Meade Nursing Home.  She was born January 9, 1931, to Millard and Ivy Asher.  Geneva loved to quilt and sew.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Humphrey; one son, Earl Humphrey; one granddaughter, Stacy Jones; and five...

Nov 18, 2016

Shirley J. (Wiles) Redmond, 84, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016, after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's.  She worked as a secretary at Stanford and Dixie Schools.  She also worked at Greene Acres Nursing Home.

Shirley was proceeded in death by her parents, Elmer and Geneva Wiles; husband, Donald Pettit; two...

Nov 12, 2016

Ruby M. Robinson, 86, passed away November 12, 2016, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.  She was born January 22, 1930, to Henry and Marie White. Ruby was a member of Lafe Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed flowers and gardening.

She was preceded in death...

Nov 11, 2016

Dorothy Dare Neely, 93, passed away November 11, 2016, at Belle Meade Nursing Home.  She was born October 24, 1923, to Harl and Sally Westbrook.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 10 siblings; her husband, John T. Neely; and a daughter, Donna Rebmann.

Nov 1, 2016

Billy Dale Wilcox, 61, passed away November 1, 2016, at his residence.  He was born March 8, 1955, in Paragould, AR, to Orval and Alma Wilcox.  He was the owner operator of Wilcox Foundation and Construction.  Billy was a stock car driver for ten years.  He loved wood crafting, dancing, going to Spring River and...

Oct 29, 2016

Travis Shaun Oden, 38, passed away October 29, 2016, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  He was born September 18, 1978, to Charles and Carol Walker in Bakersfield, California. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; brothers, Luke Oden and Aaron Walker. Survivors include his wife, Brandy Oden; parents, Charles and Carol...

Oct 28, 2016

Joyce Helton, 80, passed away October 28, 2016, at Greene Acres Nursing Home.  She was born March 18, 1936, to Hubert and Leona Carlisle.  She loved sewing and fishing.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Allen Helton; and two brothers.

Survivors include three sons, Deslin, Tony and Lindell Gargus; one sister, Sharon...

Oct 28, 2016

Lona Ellen Sessums, 50, passed away October 28, 2016, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.  She was born May 28, 1966, to Mary Sarrols Newton. Lona loved riding Harley Motorcycles with her husband, Donnie. She also enjoyed camping at Spring River.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Sarrols Newton;...

Oct 24, 2016

Ralph William Puckett, 74, passed away October 24, 2016, at his residence.  He was born November 1, 1941, in Maryville, MO to Ralph Sr. and Mary Puckett.  He was a successful entrepreneur, owner of NKP Trucking and Construction, and a truck driver.  Among Ralph's many achievements, he was awarded the contract on the FedEx airport...

Oct 21, 2016

William Dewayne Grant age 49, of Delaplaine, AR, left for his heavenly home on October 21, 2016 at his home in Delapaine, AR. He was born April 22, 1967 in Randolph County to William Alex and Pauline Grant.  He was an avid duck and deer hunter.

He...

Oct 19, 2016

Ruth Ballard, age 95, departed this life on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House. Ruth was born to James and Eva Mayhan on July 4, 1921, in Tuckerman, AR. She lived in the Light Community and was a member of Light Baptist Church for over...

Oct 7, 2016

Corey Shannon Stage, 44, of Paragould passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016.  He was born December 23, 1971, in Paragould, to Eugene Stage and Linda Routon.  Corey's passion was fishing.  He enjoyed nothing more than being outdoors fishing.

His father, Eugene Stage, preceded him in death.

Survivors...

Oct 6, 2016

Darryl Coleman, 65, of Marmaduke, left earth to go to his Heavenly Father on October 6, 2016, due to a grain truck, train collision.

He leaves behind Marylin "Sue," Missy, Jason, Scott, sisters, brother, aunts, uncles, and numerous friends.

The family would like to thank Rev. Kim...

Sep 29, 2016

Telisa Lynn Lopez, 51, of Brookland passed away September 29, 2016. She was born April 19, 1965 in Lawrence, Kansas to Doyle Watts and Lois Michael. Preceding her in death were her parents and one sister, Kathleen Watts. She is survived by one son, Rodney "Joe" McCain; a daughter, Felisha Charie (Ben) Orsborne ; one...

Sep 26, 2016

John W. Barnes, 55, of Paragould passed away September 26, 2016 at his home. He was born September 19, 1961 to Walter and Juanita Barnes. Preceding him in death was his father and an infant sister, Helen Barnes. He is survived by his mother, Juanita Barnes; two sons, John and Colton Barnes; two daughters, Alisha...

Sep 22, 2016

Judy Vincent Traywick, 59, passed away at Belle Meade September 22, 2016. She was born September 29, 1956 in Paragould to Jessie and Jackie Vincent. She retired from Emerson and was of Baptist Faith. Preceding her in death were her father, Jessie Vincent and a sister, Jacqlyn Greenway. She is survived by her mother, Jackie...