Obituaries

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...

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...