Obituaries

Darrel Metz

Darrel Metz

Aug 14, 2014

Darrel Lee Metz, Jr., 58, of Paragould passed away August 14, 2014. He was born September 17, 1955 in Poplar Bluff, MO to Darrel Metz and Dorothy Hall. Preceding him death were his parents; two sisters, Lura and Mary Ann Metz; and one brother, Charles Metz.He is survived by his loving wife, Angie Metz of the home; one adopted...

Randy Riggs

Randy Riggs

Aug 10, 2014

Randy Riggs, 60, passed away August 10,2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Mr. Riggs was born December 19, 1953 in Manilla, AR to Leroy and Edith Riggs. He was a musician with his church and performed the maintenance duties of his church. He was a member of Transform Church of God.He was preceded in...

Wayne Williams

Wayne Williams

Jul 27, 2014

Clarence Wayne Williams, 71, of Paragould went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro. Mr. Williams was born on December 22, 1942 in Walcott, AR to Clarence and Ocil Williams. He retired in 2012 after 50 years at Emerson Electric. He was a Vietnam veteran and was of Baptist faith....

Joseph Stevens

Joseph Stevens

Jul 26, 2014

Joey Stevens, 40, of Paragould passed away July 26, 2014 at his residence. He was born June 2, 1974 to Monty Glenn Stevens and Deborah Ann Grooms. He was of the Christian faith.Preceding him in death was his grandfather, Bud Grooms.He is survived by his parents; grandmother, Ruth Grooms; son, Garrett Lynxwiler; daughters, Carissa Stevens and Zoey Graves; sister...

Brenda Warren

Brenda Warren

Jul 7, 2014

Brenda Joyce Stringer Warren, 63, of Paragould passed away July 8, 2014. She was born October 13, 1950 in Bay, AR to the late Hershel and Pat Stringer.Preceding her in death were her parents; and brother, Jackie Stringer.She is survived by her husband, James Warren; two sons, Aaron and Nicholas Bateman; one sister, Donna Hall; and six grandchildren.The family...

Curtis Liddell

Curtis Liddell

Jul 5, 2014

Curtis Liddell, 75, of Paragould passed away July 5, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born March 17, 1939 in Paragould to the late Clyde and Flossie Liddell. He worked for 40 years at International and Case I.H. Curtis was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.Preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Craig Liddell;...

David Sessum

David Sessum

Jun 24, 2014

David Allen Sessum of Lafe Arkansas passed away June 24, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born in Lafe Arkansas to Roy and Roma Lee Sessum on December 14, 1955. He operated Sessum Roofing for fifteen years. He enjoyed fishing and taxidermy. David was a member of Lafe Baptist Church.Preceding him in...

Melbaline Bolin

Melbaline Bolin

Jun 23, 2014

Melbaline Lenora Bolin, 88, of Paragould, passed away June 23, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. She was born in Marmaduke, Arkansas September 30, 1925 to the late Newt D. and Ethel Reynolds. After owning Three Way Refrigeration in Las Vegas, Nevada, she and her husband retired and moved to Arkansas. She was a member...

Sr. Jerry Miller,

Sr. Jerry Miller,

Jun 20, 2014

Jerry Dale Miller, Sr., 67, of Hardy, AR passed away June 20, 2014. He was born May 30, 1947 in Powhatan, AR to the late Marvin and Geneva Miller. Preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Nick Miller; two sisters, Florence and Bonnie Crockett; one brother, David Miller.Survivors include his son, Jerry Dale Miller Jr.; daughter, Misty...

Steven Pulley

Steven Pulley

Jun 14, 2014

Steven Louis Pulley, 44, of Paragould went to be with the Lord June 14, 2014. He was born in Kenosha, WI on May 22, 1970 to Will and Mary Pulley, Sr. Steven loved fast cars and antique cars. He is loved and will be deeply missed by his family.Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Spencer Williams and Elma...

Christene Hyde

Christene Hyde

Jun 14, 2014

Christene "Garner" Hyde, 94, of Paragould passed away June 14, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born in Paragould on October 25, 1919 to the late William and Clara Garner. Christene was one of the founding members of Newton Street Church of Christ.Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Harvey Henderson Hyde; daughter, Gewanda C. Boggs;...

James Kersey

James Kersey

Jun 14, 2014

James Robert Kersey, 71, of Paragould, passed away June 14, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Beech Grove, Arkansas October 22, 1942 to the late Richard and Mattie Kersey. James was very good at designing and building things and was a member of Grace United General Baptist church where he was a deacon for over 30 years.Preceding...

Wilma Mccreless

Wilma Mccreless

May 29, 2014

Wilma McCrelessNovember 04, 1937 - May 29, 2014 Wilma McCreless, 76 of Paragould, AR passed away May 29, 2014 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was born November 4, 1937 to the late Edgar and Laverne Blankenship. Wilma worked for Montgomery Ward for twenty five years and also worked at Emerson Electric for eight years. She was a member...

Sally Huddleston

Sally Huddleston

May 27, 2014

Sally Huddleston, 78, of Paragould passed away May 27, 2014 at Belle Meade Nursing Home. She was born to the late Henry and Lena Klaus on December 04, 1935 in Waller, TX. She was in the V.F.W. in Fort Myers Florida. Preceding her in death was her parents; her husband, Jimmy Roy Huddleston and a brother Howard...

Brian Nelson

Brian Nelson

May 25, 2014

Brian Nelson, 49, of Hardy, AR passed away May 25, 2014 at his residence. He was born August 25, 1964 to Raymond and Ella Mae Nelson. Brian loved the Spring River and fishing with his son. He was also an avid Nascar fan and previously of Jonesboro, AR. Preceding him in death was his father Raymond Nelson and a...

Joe Thompson

Joe Thompson

May 20, 2014

Joe E. Thompson, 80, of Paragould passed from this life on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. He was born in Paragould on August 7, 1933 to the late Cecil and Cora Thompson. He was a retired sawmill worker, club operator, and commercial fisherman. Joe was a great family man and avid outdoorsman. He spent most of his time hunting and...

Bill Herren

Bill Herren

May 20, 2014

Billy Herren, 80, of Paragould passed away May 20, 2014 at Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born to the late Onnie and Veva Herren June 7, 1933. Billy worked at Emerson as a supervisor for thirty nine years before retiring in 1995. He enjoyed working on and restoring cars. In his spare time he...

Nathan Huffine

Nathan Huffine

May 18, 2014

NATHAN FRANKLIN "HOTLINE" HUFFINE Nathan Franklin "Hotline" Huffine, 80 of Paragould, climbed Jacob's ladder to Heaven on May 18, 2014. He was born June 23, 1933 to the late Ibax and Marie Huffine. Nathan loved hunting, fishing, floating the Buffalo River and riding the grandkids on the four wheeler.He is preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter,...

David Davis

David Davis

May 11, 2014

David DavisMay 2, 1979 - May 11, 2014 David Davis, 34 passed away in Elkhart, IN on May 11, 2014. He was born to Davy and Patricia Davis on May 2, 1979. Preceding him in death is his uncle Larry Andrews.Survivors include his parents, Elhuarn and Patricia Turner; a son, David Wilson; two daughters, Emily Davis and Amber Davis;...

Troy Len Haff

Troy Len Haff

May 9, 2014

Troy Len Haff, 76, of Paragould, passed away May 9, 2014 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born October 22, 1937 to the late Pete and Alice Haff. Mr. Haff was retired from the maintenance department of the University of Norte Dame.Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Bill Haff.Survivors include his...