Obituaries

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...

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...