Obituaries

Sep 21, 2016

Helen Wycoff Miller McClish, 74, passed away at her home in Paragould, September 21, 2016. She was born July 30, 1942, in Cardwell, to Orville and Mable Wycoff. She loved going to church, her flowers, talking on the telephone and watching the weather channel. Preceding her in death were her parents; husbands, Royal Miller and...

Sep 21, 2016

Melvin Junior Loughary, 70, of Paragould passed away at Arkansas Methodist Hospital September 21, 2016. He was born February 2, 1946 in Gideon, MO to Claude and Pearl Loughary. He was a US Air Force veteran and a member and usher at New Covenant Worship Center. Preceding him in death were his parents; a son,...

Sep 21, 2016

Carmillie Josephine Ward,81, of Paragould, passed away September 21, 2016, at Montgomery County Nursing Home in Mt. Ida, AR. She was born June 1, 1935, in Monette, to John and Matrey Molly Chipman. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hot Springs and the Daisies Ladies Group.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband,...

Sep 19, 2016

Beverly Jane Sonney, 69, of Paragould passed away September 19, 2016. She was born October 30, 1946, in Rector to Hershel and Emma Elizabeth Wilson. Beverly was a kind, loving, generous person who has been a regular visitor of the nursing homes, sent card to everyone for all occasions, excellent cook, and a faithful member...

Sep 18, 2016

Jimmy Lester Cooper, 80, of Memphis passed away September 18, 2016. He was born December 28, 1935 in Beech Grove to the late Lester and Mary Ruth Cooper. Jimmy was a 1955 graduate of Stanford High School, sang with the Saved by Grace Quartet, loved singing gospel music at the Cross Creek FWB Church, liked...

Sep 18, 2016

Norma Lou Hampton, 78, of Paragould passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016.  She was born October 26, 1937, in Paragould, to the late Hershel and Osie Grooms.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald Hampton; and brother, Ray Grooms.

Survivors include her son and...

Sep 15, 2016

Wesley Wilson, 73, of Paragould passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016.  He was born June 26, 1943, in Kennett, Missouri, to the late Willie and Beatrice Wilson.  Wesley served in the Navy during the Vietnam War.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, J.W. and Paul Wilson; and sister, Maxine...

Sep 15, 2016

Hermon David Barber passed away September 15, 2016 at Belle Meade Healthcare.  He was born March 27, 1954, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to the late Eugene and Nelda Barber.  Hermon was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Hermon was preceded in death by his parents; sisters,...

Sep 15, 2016

Billy T. Watson, 82, of Paragould passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016.  He was born July 26, 1934, in Kennett, Missouri, to the late Albert and Myrtle Watson.

Preceding Billy in death were his parents; brothers, Harold and Bob Watson; grandson, Michael Watson; and great grandson, Michael Benton.

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Aug 26, 2016

Allen Basil Crisler, 83, of Paragould passed away Friday, August 26, 2016.  He was born March 25, 1933, in LaCygne, Kansas, to the late Robert Earl and Nora Louise Crisler.  Allen attended Pittsburg State University in Kansas, where he majored in accounting.  He worked for the state of Nebraska as an accountant until his retirement...

Aug 25, 2016

Betty Jean Tate, 89, of Paragould, passed away August 25, 2016, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  She was born March 24, 1927, in Paragould, to the late Homer and Pearl Pickens.  She was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan.  Reading the Bible was a daily activity for Betty who attended East Side Baptist Church.

Aug 24, 2016

Van Lou Dawson Pierce, 84, of Paragould, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 24, 2016.  She was born June 20, 1932, in Stanford, Arkansas, to Eli Howard and Josephine Felty.  She grew up in the Stanford farming community.  An employee of Ed White Shoe factory for several years, she later went...

Aug 23, 2016

Serena Fulkerson, 69, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016.  She was born November 30, 1946, in Paragould to the late Weldon Edward McDaniel and Martha Jean Riggsbee.  Serena was a Razorback fan and loved music.  She was of Baptist faith.  She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She was the most...

Aug 21, 2016

Charles Edward Traywick, 60, of Paragould passed away August 21, 2016.  He was born September 29, 1955, to Edward Traywick and Hazel Stricklin.  Charles loved baseball and his cats.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include Charles' daughter, Jessica Sutton, of Cabot, AR; brothers...

Aug 21, 2016

Phyllis J. Elliott, 71, of Paragould passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016.  She was born March 14, 1945, in St. Louis, MO, to William and Dora Hartmann.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Brad Elliott; son, Brian S. Tindall; brother, Robert Hartmann; and sister, Grace Conrad.

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Aug 19, 2016

Jessie Lee Gates, 38, of Paragould passed away August 19, 2016. He was born May 31, 1978 to the James and Joyce Gates. He spent his past time fishing, shooting and swimming. He was preceded in death by his father, James Gates, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Joyce Gates; one son, Tristan England;...

Aug 17, 2016

Lyndall May Reynolds passed away August 17, 2016.  She was born May 3, 1931, to Wilford and Beulah Henson.

She was a precious Mom and Grandmother and loved by everyone.

A private graveside service was held at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery in Marmaduke with her three daughters and...

Aug 17, 2016

Evelyn Ricker, 67, of Paragould, passed away August 17, 2016, in Searcy, Arkansas.  She was born December 28, 1948, in Maynard, Arkansas, to the late Charlie and Jessie Scherrer.  Evelyn was very artistic and enjoyed painting and singing gospel hymns.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Pete Ricker; brothers,...

Aug 15, 2016

Pauline Austin, 86, of Paragould passed away Monday, August 15, 2016.  She was born May 4, 1930, in Campbell, MO, to the late John Paul and Erma Marie Jones.  Pauline enjoyed quilting in her free time.  She was a retired employee of Emerson Electric.

She was preceded in death by her...

Aug 9, 2016

Sharon Kay Nixon, 63, of Paragould, went home to be with the Lord August 9, 2016, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  She was born January 18, 1953, in Washington, Missouri, to the late Charles and Anna Tune.  Sharon loved the Lord and enjoyed singing worship songs, reading, cooking, sewing, and most...