Obituaries

Lawanda Kaye Hooten

Lawanda Kaye Hooten

Aug 1, 2012

LaWanda Kaye Hooten - August 1, 2012 LaWanda Kaye Hooten, 61 of Paragould, passed away August 1, 2012. She was born November 11, 1950 in Newport to the late Virgil and Olene Hartsell. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Jonesboro and worked 18 years for Darling in Paragould. Her hobbies included playing music, crocheting, and spending...

Erlene Ida Sipes

Erlene Ida Sipes

Jul 24, 2012

Erlene Ida Sipes - July 24, 2012 Erlene Ida Sipes, 81, of Jonesboro passed away July 24, 2012 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born November 21, 1930 in St. Louis, MO. to John Ashley and Ella May (O'Donnell) King. She was a member of Lake Street Baptist Church in Paragould.Her parents preceded her in death.She is survived by...

Andrew "Andy" Wayne Myers

Andrew "Andy" Wayne Myers

Jul 24, 2012

He is survived by his wife, Samantha; six children, MaKenna Danielle, Tayler Evan, Caleb John, Kennady Kayson, Lastyn Alden and Kobe Wayne Hunter; his parents, Patti and Brent Hawkins of Paragould; mother-in-law, Kay Pfeifer of Paragould; fathers-in-law David Wiliiams of MO and Gary Messer of Paragould; two brothers, Joseph Myers of Oklahoma and David Myers of Paragould; one sister,...

John L. Johnston

John L. Johnston

Jul 20, 2012

John L. Johnston - July 20, 2012 John L. Johnston, 90, of Las Vegas, NV passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 in the Veteran's Hospital in Las Vegas. He was born November 17, 1921 in Brookland to Prezzie and Hattie Johnston. He graduated from Brookland High School in 1940, attended Arkansas State College in Jonesboro and was a US...

Tressie Mary Cleveland

Tressie Mary Cleveland

Jul 17, 2012

Tressie Mary Cleveland, 80, of Paragould passed away July 17, 2012. She was born January 11, 1932 at Bard, Ark. to Theo and Katie Nipper. She was a member of New Haven Baptist Church and Eastern Star. She was a nurse for 30 years, a wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandma that loved to travel.Preceding her in death...

Lena Rose Bien

Lena Rose Bien

Jul 16, 2012

Lena Rose Bien, 93 of Paragould passed July 16, 2012. She was born July 9, 1919 in Halliday, Ark. to John A. and Bertha A. Fahr. She was a retired teacher from the Memphis City School System and a faithful member of Rosewood Baptist Church.Preceding her in death were her parents and husband, Howard E. Bien.She is survived by...

Richard (Rick) Allen Myers

Richard (Rick) Allen Myers

Jul 15, 2012

Richard (Rick) Allen Myers - July 15, 2012 Richard (Rick) Allen Myers - July 15, 2012 Richard (Rick) Allen Myers, of Walnut Ridge, was born October 14, 1961 in Pomona, CA to W. L. é

Thelma A. Welch

Thelma A. Welch

Jul 14, 2012

Thelma Aline Welch, 105, of Murray, KY died Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Born October 17, 1906 in Wellington, TX, Thelma was the oldest of 12 children. Her parents were John and Janie Gray. She was a school teacher in Texas and Arkansas, having received her college degree from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR. She married Elmer Welch of...

Roger Dale Vick

Roger Dale Vick

Jul 7, 2012

Roger Dale Vick, 65, departed this life Saturday, July 7, 2012. He was born March 15, 1947 to Clyde and Ellen Vick in Greene County.He leaves behind his wife; Glenda Ruth (Reeves) Vick of the home. One daughter; Sandy (Vick) McCormick, Two sons; Jeff (Amy) Vick and Kevin Vick, Two grandchildren; Kenna and Kord McCormick all of Paragould. Sisters;...

Jr. Pate, Orville Lee

Jr. Pate, Orville Lee

Jul 5, 2012

Orville Lee Pate Jr., 77 of Paragould was born January 1, 1935. He departed this life July 5, 2012 at the Rector Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Lee was the son of Orville and Susie Pate. He was born at Mountain Valley, AR. Music was a passion of his. In the 1970's, he played with numerous country stars, was part...

Betty Margaret Sutfin

Betty Margaret Sutfin

Jul 3, 2012

Betty Margaret Sutfin, 87 of Paragould, AR was born June 11, 1925 in Rising Sun, Nebraska. She departed this life July 3, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Betty was the daughter of Amos and Mabel Mast. She enjoyed flea markets, auctions and loved people.Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Pike Sutfin; brother, James Mast; two sisters,...

M.E. "Junior" Smith

M.E. "Junior" Smith

Jun 25, 2012

M. E. (Junior) Smith, 85, of Paragould was taken to be with the Lord, Monday, June 25, 2012 at his home. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed auctions, car races, working on mowers, watching sports and loved spending time with his family and friends. He is described as being a hardworking, patient, caring and loving man....

Wendy Campbell

Wendy Campbell

Jun 9, 2012

Wendy Campbell, 47, of Paragould passed away June 9, 2012 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born November 23, 1964 in Millington, Tenn., at the Millington Naval Base to E.O. "Ebera

Ralph H. Rogers

Ralph H. Rogers

Jun 8, 2012

Ralph H. Rogers, of Paragould passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center. He was born October 14, 1932 to the late Edgar R. and Inez (Hancock) Rogers. Mr. Rogers was a member of both the American Legion and Paragould Church of God and was an avid camper. A Veteran, he served 22 ½ years...

Leonard Joseph Strong

Leonard Joseph Strong

Jun 7, 2012

Leonard Joseph Strong II, 51 passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012. He was born February 18, 1961 to Leonard Joseph Strong and Patsy Joan Strong - Corby. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, motorcycles, and was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. A Veteran, Mr. Strong served four years in the Marine Corps as a Corporal, and two over-seas deployments. Preceding...

Nolan Thomas Higdon

Nolan Thomas Higdon

Jun 7, 2012

Nolan Thomas Higdon, 100, of Paragould, AR, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Mr. Higdon was born October 16, 1911 to Joe and Sally Higdon.Preceding him in death were his parents; wife Betty; Brother Sonny Higdon; Sisters Clenie Reed and JoAnn and two great grandchildren Matthew and Mitchell.Survivors include three sons; Joe (Doris) Higdon...

Betty Lou Moslander

Betty Lou Moslander

Jun 4, 2012

Betty Lou Moslander, 77 of Paragould passed away Monday, June 4, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born February 15, 1935 in Trumann to the late Loy and Delphia (Maybry) Downs. Mrs. Moslander loved sewing and was of the Baptist faith.Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, John Moslander; one brother, Aubry Downs; 2 children, Vickie...

Jo Ann (Hampton) Grant

Jo Ann (Hampton) Grant

May 29, 2012

Jo Ann Grant, 77 of Paragould passed away Monday, May 29, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born November 7, 1934 in Paragould to the late D.W. "Doca

Betty Ruth Thompson

Betty Ruth Thompson

May 27, 2012

Betty Ruth Thompson, 74 of Paragould passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Clinic. She was born to the late Beulah Altie (Taylor) and Chester Lee Thompson September 16, 1937. Mrs. Thompson worked at Emerson for over ten years and enjoyed mentoring as "Grandmaa

Shirley Sue Adams

Shirley Sue Adams

Apr 30, 2012

Shirley Sue Adams of Paragould passed away Monday, April 30, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born January 25, 1937 to the late Ell and Mary (Ritzman) McMillon. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and was a member of the Rosewood Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her parents and two sisters, Cora Mae McMillon...