Obituaries

Jan 9, 2016

Gary Dale Peeler, 56, of Paragould, passed away January 9, 2016 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born December 15, 1959 to Tommie Peeler and Vestal Harcrow. Gary loved traveling and his work. He also enjoyed spending time with his boys and grandson.

Preceding Gary in death was his father,...

Jan 7, 2016

Tommy D. Weaver, 59, of Paragould, passed away, January 7, 2016, at AMMC. He was born, September 30, 1956, in Paragould to the late Roy and Louise Weaver.  Tommy was a loving father and grandfather to anyone that needed one.

Preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers, Thomas Dewey,...

Jan 7, 2016

William Thomas Shewmaker, Jr. of Paragould passed away on January 7, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 30, 1959. Tommy was a devoted husband and son, and a doting father and grandfather. He was also a lover of animals, especially his black lab Dax, who was his best buddy. He...

Jan 3, 2016

Jerry Wayne Gentry, Sr., of Paragould passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016.  He was born February 12, 1963 at Walnut Ridge to Larry Wayne and Dovie Gentry.

Preceding him in death was is mother, Dovie Gentry; step mother, Mary; sisters, Janet, Brenda and Barbie Gentry.

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Jan 1, 2016

Tommy Charles Burns, 67, of Campbell, MO passed away Friday, January 1, 2016.  He was born February 27, 1948 to the late Fred and Pearl Burns.

Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Jerry Lynn Burns; brothers, Wesley and Hughie Burns; sisters, Mary Baily and Jessie Whitney.

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Dec 26, 2015

Jennifer Nicole Ellington, 27, of Paragould, passed away December 26, 2015.  She was born May 18, 1988 in Paragould to Mark and Patricia Ellington.  Jennifer enjoyed fishing and spending time with all of her many friends and family.

Preceding her in death was her great grandmother, Betty Ring; uncle, David Smith....

Dec 24, 2015

Owen Jones, 90, of Paragould, passed away Thursday December 24, 2015. He was born April 26, 1925 in Pitts, AR to Rolle and Savannah Jones. Owen was a retired farmer and attended the Fisher of Men Church. Owen was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Sue...

Dec 22, 2015

Jacob Levi Howard, 16, of Alicia, Arkansas, passed away December 22, 2015 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center. He was born July 27, 1999 in Hoxie, Arkansas to James and Jamie Howard. Jacob was preceded in death by his grandmother, Juanita Roberts; great grandparent, Vaughn Gammil. Survivors include his parents; paternal grandparents, Harold and Kay...

Dec 13, 2015

Betty Marie Paskel, 90, of Paragould went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 13, 2015.  She was born in Paragould, September 10, 1925, to the late Cail and Eva Katherine Rowland.  Betty was a 1943 graduate of Greene County Tech where she played basketball under Coach Sadie Cox Lamb.  She was a founding member...

Dec 12, 2015

O.A. Shrable, 93, of Paragould passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015.  He was born in Viola, AR, June 29, 1922, to John Cleve and O'Dessie Shrable.  O.A. was a World War II Veteran and he worked for GM in Flint, MI for 32 years.

His parents preceded him in death.

Dec 6, 2015

Billy Joe Newman, 78, of Paragould went to his Heavenly home Sunday, December 06, 2015.  He was born January 12, 1937 in Senath, MO to George and Sarah Newman.  Billy was an Assembly of God Church minister for 50 years.

Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Jeanette, of 59...

Dec 5, 2015

Earnest Boyd Pollock, 72, of Paragould passed away Saturday, December 05, 2015.  He was born in Light, AR on November 11, 1943 to Allen and Wynoma Pollock.  Ernie was a custom land grader and he loved his land leveling business.  He also enjoyed hunting.  Ernie was of Baptist faith.

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Dec 4, 2015

Philemon Hurtis "Buddy" McCord, 86, of Paragould went to be with the Lord, Friday, December 4, 2015.  He was born November 10, 1929 in Paragould, AR to Philemon Hurtis and Gertrude McCord.  Buddy was a member of River of Life Church since 1956.  He worked in construction and for the Paragould Police Department.  He was...

Dec 3, 2015

John Henry McDaniel, 92, of Jonesboro, passed away December 3, 2015 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born April 17, 1923 in Schugtown, Arkansas to the late John R. and Lorene McDaniel. A 7th and Mueller Church of Christ member for 66 years, Mr. McDaniel was also an Elder for 30...

Nov 27, 2015

Thomas Eugene Gardner, Jr., 53, of Gainesville passed away November 27, 2015.  He was born March 1, 1962 to Thomas and Shirley Gardner, Sr.  He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sons, Brain and Jake Gardner; grandchildren, Oran, Ella and Ross Gardner, Jakiah and Jallie Gardner. No services are planned at this time.

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Nov 23, 2015

Garrin "Bear" Elias Fair-Bonjour, 12, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, November 23, 2015.  He was born September 4, 2003 at Jonesboro to Brandon Bonjour and Mandi Fair.  Garrin was a 7th grade student at Westside who enjoyed football, car racing, and video games.  He was a huge Iowa Hawkeye Football fan.  He was a wonderful,...

Nov 22, 2015

Thelma Pauline Arthur, 85 of Paragould passed away November 22, 2015 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  She was born February 8, 1930 at Walnut Ridge to John Alvin and Audrey Hare.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Paul E. Arthur, daughters, Patricia Arthur and Kathleen Bunnell; brothers, Howard and...

Nov 22, 2015

Sharon L. Walton, 72 of Paragould passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was retiree of Emerson Electric.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James C. Lutes and Kathryn Wilcox; two grandsons, Bryer and Sayer Blackford.

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Nov 19, 2015

Barb Lewis, 62, of Marmaduke passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015.  She was born September 14, 1953 to Virgil and Willie Lee Moore.  Barb loved her family and especially her grandchildren.  She enjoyed making people smile.  Barb was well liked and made a friend wherever she went.  She was a fabulous cook and enjoyed gardening....

Nov 19, 2015

Charles "Chuck" Timothy English of Paragould passed away at his home on Thursday, November 19, 2015.  He was born January 30, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI.

Chuck spent many years on the road traveling.  That is where he was the happiest.  He is best known by many as "The Great Bobo." ...