Obituaries

Nov 18, 2015

Nellie Rece Hyde, 87, of Greenville, MO passed away November 18, 2015.  Nellie loved spending  time with family and friends.

Preceding her in death were her spouses, Grady Turner and Ernest Hyde; siblings; and son, Daniel Clarence Turner.

Survivors include her sons, James (Phylis) Turner and Richard...

Nov 16, 2015

Gregory Joe Condray, 46, of Paragould passed away Monday, November 16, 2015 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  He was born March 14, 1969, in Paragould to Bobby Joe and Verta "Bert" Loucille Condray.  He was the oldest of three children.  Greg was a loving father above all.  His children, Sydnye Ann-Marie and Tristen Nathaniel were...

Nov 13, 2015

Jeremy Blake Shelton, 33, of West Memphis, AR went to be with the Lord Friday, November 13, 2015.  He was born March 4, 1982, in Jackson, MS to James "Jay" Paul Shelton, Jr. and Barbara "Bobbie" Louise Roberts.  Blake loved his family, sports, mainly the Manning brothers, electronics, and especially his dogs.  He enjoyed his...

Nov 13, 2015

Judy Kay Clark Hayden, 70, of Paragould passed away Friday, November 13, 2015.  She was born February 9, 1945 in Paragould to the late Alvin and Ailene Crafton.  Judy was an avid gardener.  She loved spending time with her grandsons.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Philip Dean...

Nov 11, 2015

LaDonna JoAnn Fry Ellis, 44, of Paragould, passed away November 11, 2015.  She was born October 27, 1971 in Memphis, TN to Joe and Shirley Fry.  LaDonna had a passion for shopping.  She loved her daughter and granddaughter very much.

Preceding her in death was her father; paternal grandparents, Ruby and...

Nov 10, 2015

Charles Scott, Sr. "Scotty," 71, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born October 5, 1944 in Lorado, AR to W.B. and Cora Lee Scott.  Scotty was a Mason, a member of the Goldwing Riders Association, Chapter D, and a retiree of Tenneco.  He was...

Oct 30, 2015

Debra Lee Williams, 60 of Theodosia, MO, went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2015 at Cox Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born February 1, 1955 in Fort McCarty, CA to Bufford and Joan Williams.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry W. Williams.

Oct 26, 2015

Loyd Larkin Lovell, 63, of Paragould passed away, Monday, October 26, 2015.  He was born August 7, 1952 in Pascola, MO to Loyd and Bertha Lovell.  Loyd was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He enjoyed music and had been a drummer in a band since he was a teenager.

Preceding him...

Oct 22, 2015

Larry Gene Hopkins, 73, of Paragould passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015.  He was born November 5, 1941 in Campbell, MO to Fred and Alice Hopkins.  Larry retired after 20 years of service in the United States Air Force.  He was employed at Air Tite in Jonesboro, AR.

Preceding him in...

Oct 22, 2015

Patsy Ruth Woodford, 77, of Booneville, AR passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015 at her residence.  She was born December 31, 1936 at Goobertown, AR to Aden and Mattie Robinson.  Patsy was a long time member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Preceding her in death were her parents; brother, Earnest Robinson;...

Oct 20, 2015

Clinton William Nichols, 82, of Paragould, Arkansas passed away October 20, 2015.  He was born July 3, 1933 in Holland, Michigan.  He was a retired cook that previously worked at Osie's and Terry's Café.  Clinton was an active member of the Sr. Bee's.  He was of Pentecostal faith.

Preceding him in...

Oct 19, 2015

Jean Kennemore Exum, 67, of Paragould went to be with the Lord Monday, October 19, 2015.  She was born, October 20, 1947, at Light, AR to Darrell and Hazel Kennemore.  Jean was a long time member and song leader at Light Baptist Church.  She taught English for 37 years at Stanford and Westside Schools.  Jean...

Oct 18, 2015

Johnny R. Weaver, Sr., 62 of Paragould passed away October 18, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 27, 1953 to Roy and Louise Weaver. He retired from Caterpillar after 25 years. He restored antique cars, motorcycles and bicycles.  He worshipped his grandchildren.

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Oct 10, 2015

Rachel A. Barrett, 95, of Paragould went to her Heavenly home Saturday, October 10, 2015.  She was born November 24, 1919 in Lake City, AR to Sally Boling.  Rachel was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and she was very active in their senior citizens group.

Preceding her in death was...

Oct 6, 2015

Richard Hughes, 74, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, October 06, 2015.  He was born May 16, 1941 in Monticello, IN to Ralph L. and Wanda Hughes.  Richard was of Baptist faith.  He was a U.S. Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton during the Vietnam War era.

Preceding him in death were his...

Oct 1, 2015

Sandy Quinn, 72, of Paragould departed this world Thursday, October 1, 2015.  Sandy was born in Benton Harbor, MI to Ernest and Mildred Stafford on October 3, 1942.  She lived in the area most of her life before moving to the warmth of Arkansas.  Sandy worked at Michigan Fruit Canner in Benton Harbor for many...

Sep 30, 2015

Bruce Walker Murrell, 51, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at his residence.  He was born July 1, 1964 in Osceola, AR to John Walker and Mary Louise Murrell.  Bruce was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He loved his family and it was the joy of his life to play...

Sep 29, 2015

Dustin Heath Boyd, 35, of Paragould went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 29, 2015.  He passed away at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  Dustin was born August 17, 1980 at Paragould to Freddie Boyd and Kimberly Pillow.

He was preceded in death by his father, Freddie Boyd;...

Sep 17, 2015

Kelly Clark Palmer, 55 of Paragould, departed this world September 17, 2015 at home in Paragould where she wanted to be. She was born Kelly Marie Clark September 17, 1960 to Gerald Clark and the late Gwendolyn Kay Clark in Coldwater, Michigan. Kelly had a degree in business administration and worked in several Paragould businesses...

Sep 17, 2015

William James "Jim" Ballard, 79 of Paragould, passed away September 17, 2015 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge.   Jim was born October 1, 1935 in Tuckerman, AR to Larkin and Ruth Ballard.  Mr. Ballard was a retired public school administrator with the Greene County Tech School District in Paragould. He...