Obituaries

May 4, 2016

Phillip Bill Ward, 87, of Paragould, passed away May 4, 2016 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  He was born July 3, 1928 to Ashley and Mae Ward.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Richard Ward; sister Berniece Emery.

Survivors include his wife, Marlene...

May 3, 2016

Garry Lee Brown, 73, of Paragould, passed away, May 3, 2016, at Greene Acres Nursing Facility. He was born, September 4, 1942, in Mounds, Arkansas, to the late George W. and Mildred Lee Brown. Mr. Brown loved the Lord and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. A car salesman for...

Apr 28, 2016

Billy Vern Washington, 70, of Paragould passed away, April 28, 2016.  He was born, November 11, 1945, in Paragould to Lavern and Ethel Washington.  Billy was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Roy Gene Washington; and sister, Kerry Lynn Washington.

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Apr 27, 2016

Pam Smith, 59, of Paragould passed away April 27, 2016.  She was born, January 5, 1957, in Frankfurt, Germany, to James S. and Rosa Marie Crow, Jr.  Pam was a Facebook enthusiast.  She enjoyed flowers and gardening.  Pam was of Church of Christ faith.

Pam's parents preceded her in death.

Apr 24, 2016

Ruth Virginia McDowell, 89, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016.  She was born, September 28, 1926, in Michigan to Herbert and Erphie Hill.  She enjoyed motor home traveling.  Virginia was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her grandsons and great granddaughters.

Preceding...

Apr 19, 2016

William "Bill" Greuel, 71, of Paragould passed away April 19, 2016.  He was born, October 1, 1944, in Paragould to Stanis and Dorothy Greuel.  Bill was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his father and brother, Stanis Earl.

Survivors include...

Apr 17, 2016

Verneda "Lentz" Phillips, 87, of Paragould passed from this life Sunday, April 17, 2016.  She was born, January 14, 1929, in Mounds, AR to Loatie and Nora Rippy.  Verneda was a member of Union Central Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband of 55 years,...

Apr 15, 2016

Phyllis Bounds, 71, of Marmaduke passed away, April 15, 2016.  She was born January 3, 1945 in Knobel, AR to Ralph "Buck" and Mable Fanny Oglesby.

Her parents, Buck and Mable Fanny Oglesby, preceded her in death.

Survivors include Phyllis' husband, Charles Bounds; one son; three step...

Apr 13, 2016

Iveriah Austin, 91, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born, March 24, 1925, in Paragould to Fred and Esther Cupp.  Iveriah supported her country during World War II by working as Rosie the Riveter (Bucker).  On September 4, 1945, she married the love of...

Apr 9, 2016

Mary A. Hantke, 87, of Paragould passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016.  She was born June 22, 1928 in Delaplaine, AR to John and Martha Hots.

Preceding her in death were her parents; and son, John Hantke.

Survivors include Mary's daughters, Paula Messina, of Ventura, CA, Susan...

Apr 8, 2016

Jimmie Dale Allison, 70, of Paragould passed away Friday, April 8, 2016.  He was born, March 21, 1946, in St. Louis, MO, to Orville and Margie Allison.  Jimmie was a member of Union Central Church of Christ.  He retired after 28 years at Martin Sprocket and Gear.  Jimmie's hobby was spending time with his grandchildren. ...

Apr 6, 2016

Tommy Scott, 64, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016.  He was born, May 13, 1951, in Paragould to Thomas and Jane Scott.  Tommy was an avid hunter and loved farming.  He retired after 25 years from Tenneco Automotive.  Tommy was of Methodist faith.

He was preceded in death by...

Mar 30, 2016

Clyde "Bud" Phillips, 78, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at his residence.  He was born, July 10, 1937, in Greene County to Clyde C. and Mamie Phillips.  Clyde attended Bard Free Worship.

Preceding him in death were his parents; infant son, Norman; brother, Bob Phillips; sisters Edna Grimsley,...

Mar 30, 2016

Robert "Bob" H. George, 73, of Paragould, returned to his heavenly home on March 30, 2016 after a valiant battle with cancer. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Bob was born on April 5, 1942 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He...

Mar 28, 2016

Jessie L. (Wilkerson) Rowe, of Paragould, died Monday, March 28, 2016, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  Jessie was born, December 19, 1932, and reared in Greene County near Oak Grove (Paragould).  She was a housewife, retired from St. Bernards Regional Medical Center, then owned and operated Goody Baskets in Jonesboro and Goody Baskets and Blooms...

Mar 28, 2016

Glen Lamb, 82 of Paragould passed away, March 28, 2016. He was born, January 16, 1934, in Cardwell, MO to Ted and Ruby Lamb. He graduated from Cardwell High School in 1952, retired from Emerson after 21 years, loved to read, was a big gardener and was a member of Village Creek Church of Christ....

Mar 27, 2016

Paul C. Henderson, 45, of Paragould passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016.  He was born, August 12, 1970, in Paragould to William Henderson and Dorris Higdon.  Paul gave back to the community by serving as a Volunteer Fire Fighter for the Oak Grove Fire Department and a Reserve Deputy for the Greene County Sheriff's Office.  ...

Mar 25, 2016

Nella Exum, 82, of Paragould passed away Friday, March 25, 2016.  She was born, February 11, 1934, in Marmaduke to Radius and Lucille Baker, Sr.  Nella was an active member of Unity Baptist Church for 62 years.  She served as church secretary for many years and was a member of the choir.  Nella was a...

Mar 23, 2016

Terry Smith, 60, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016.  She was born, August 24, 1955, in Rockford, IL to Wayne and Laverne Tucker, Jr.  Terry was an active member of 7th and Mueller Church of Christ.  She participated in the Celebrate Recovery Program, Lads to Leaders Program, and KICK Program.  Terry enjoyed singing...

Mar 17, 2016

Brett Hoyer, 54, of Paragould passed away at his home Thursday, March 17, 2016.  He was born, November 8, 1961, in Paragould to Gabe and Betty Hoyer.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his Uncle Ed; his aunts, Ilene, Marcella, and Grace.

Survivors include Brett's sister,...