Obituaries
Alleen Brown
Jul 25, 2024
Alleen Brown, 98, of Paragould, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Stanford on December 27, 1925, to the late Joe Walker and the late Sarah Staten. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, J.W. Puckett; second husband, Leroy Newsom; third husband, Norman...
Jay Ussery
Jul 24, 2024
Jay Ussery, 78, went to be with his Savior on July 24,2024. Jay was born on May 7, 1946, to the L.C. and Velma Ussery (Gazaway).
Jay will forever be loved and missed by his wife of 55 years, Sherma Ussery (Ellington), his daughter, and son-in-law, Scott and Autumn Sanson of Vilonia, AR and his son and daughter-in-law, Snapper and Sarah...
Edward Boyer
Jul 23, 2024
Edward George Boyer, 79, passed away on July 23, 2024, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Born on April 14, 1945, in Fall River, he was a dedicated woodworker at Duratherm Window Company in Vassalboro, Maine, where his craftsmanship was highly respected.
Ed was known for his loving and caring nature, often described as the life of the party with his playful...
Elsie Davis
Jul 19, 2024
Elsie Jane Davis, 89, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, July 19, 2024. She will be remembered as a devout woman who found solace and strength in her faith. Born on March 23, 1935, in Paragould, Elsie's unwavering love for her family and dedication to her church will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her,...
Sue Bailey
Jul 19, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Morla Sue Ellen Bailey, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Born on August 22, 1937, in Clarksville, Texas, to the late Morlin and Ruby Ellen Campbell, Sue's radiant spirit graced this world for 86 years. On July 19, 2024, she peacefully departed from this life in Paragould surrounded by her loving...
Nicholas Perkins
Jul 18, 2024
With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, the Perkins family announces the unexpected passing of their beloved son, grandson, and great-grandson Nicholas Cooper Perkins. Nicholas was born into Heaven on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Paragould.
Nicholas was the cherished son of Jewel Perkins, grandson of Samantha and Jonathan Perkins, and stepson to Erica Perkins. He will be deeply missed...
Calvin Landreth
Jul 16, 2024
Calvin James Landreth was a man of many talents and a handyman extraordinaire, known for his ability to fix anything from plumbing to cars with skill and finesse. He was born on December 29, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and resided in Paragould, Arkansas, at the time of his passing on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
His dedication to his work was evident...
Willadene Forbis
Jul 14, 2024
Mrs. Willadene Forbis, a dedicated bookkeeper and cherished member of the Paragould community, passed away on July 14, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on October 8, 1932, in Paragould, to the late Lester Hamil and Zelma Cupp, Mrs. Forbis was a woman of unwavering devotion to her family, friends, and faith.
Throughout her life, Mrs. Forbis found...
Jimmy Noel
Jul 9, 2024
Jimmy Wayne Noel, an ardent Cardinals fan and a man beloved by those who knew him, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, in Paragould. He was born on December 17, 1942, in Paragould, to the late Cecil Noel and Bernice Gunn. Jim, a proud janitor at General Motors for over three decades, will be fondly remembered for his dedication and...
Donna Jean Brightwell
Jul 3, 2024
Donna Jean Brightwell, a loving mother, grandmother, and sister, passed from this life on July 3, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on July 5, 1956, in California, she was known to her family and friends as a kind-hearted individual who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Donna, a dedicated factory worker employed by Arkla in the...
Betty Shrable
Jul 2, 2024
Betty Jean Shrable, 97, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was born February 20, 1927 in Beech Grove. She is survived by four children, Roger Fruchey of Kyoto Japan, Donna (Carey) Fortenberry of Little Rock, Malinda (Lewis) Fliney of Paragould, and Bridget Earls of Paragould. Betty, or Memaw as she was affectionately known, has 17 grandchildren...
Ellen Swan
Jul 1, 2024
Ellen Valrew Swan, 87, of Paragould, passed from this life on Monday, July 1, 2024. She was born on July 17, 1936, in Childers, AR, to the late Dempsey and Ruthie Cole. As a devoted homemaker, Valrew cherished her role as a mother and grandmother, finding immense joy in caring for her family and spending time with her loved ones....
Jean Edwards
Jun 30, 2024
With heavy hearts, we gather to commemorate the life and legacy of Emma Jean Edwards, who was born on January 12, 1930, in Paragould to the late Clyde and Estelle Johnson. Jean passed away on June 30, 2024, in Jonesboro, surrounded by her loving family.
Jean was a dedicated farmer, tending to the land with a passion that resonated with all...
Dorothy Humphries
Jun 28, 2024
Dorothy Lee Humphries, a beloved member of the community, passed away on June 28, 2024, in Jonesboro. Dorothy was born on August 31, 1929, in Greenway, AR, to the late Horace and Florence Stokes. She was the previous owner of Dixie Cleaners in Paragould and Randol Cleaners in Marked Tree, where she established herself as a diligent and dedicated businesswoman.
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Vickie Ogles
Jun 27, 2024
Vickie Sue Ogles of Paragould passed away on June 27, 2024, her 65th birthday.
In her younger days, she attended Paragould High School and then dedicated over twenty years of her life to Emerson Electric until her well-deserved retirement.
Vickie was an enthusiastic woman who enjoyed the simple treasures in life. She was a competitive bowler for many years and cherished her...
Mary Alice Ratledge
Jun 22, 2024
Mary Ratledge, born on July 1, 1927, peacefully passed away on June 22, 2024, at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Wayne Ratledge, and her cherished daughter, Carolyn Neal. Mary is survived by her son, Jeff Ratledge, and her grandchildren, Deonna Carranza, Crystal Ceo, Jim Neal, Ruth Neal, and Jason...
Steve Madden
Jun 21, 2024
Steve Madden, born on February 20, 1974, in Memphis, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at the age of 50. He was a beloved brother, father, and son who worked part of his life as a mechanic in the automotive industry. Steve had a passion for fixing things and working with his hands. A man of skill and precision,...
David Hicklin
Jun 19, 2024
David Joe Hicklin, 74, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born to the late Joe and Geraldine Garner Hicklin on February 7, 1950, in Paragould and was raised in Cardwell. Graduating from Southland High School in Arbyrd in 1968, he went on to...
Dalton Shewbuirt
Jun 11, 2024
Dalton Lloyd Shewbuirt, 85, of Paragould, was born in Childress, Arkansas on August 9, 1938, to the late Ernest and Bessie Farmer Shewbuirt. He was a graduate of Cardwell High School in the mid-1950s. Dalton dedicated 34 years of his life to Emerson Electric, where he excelled in Quality Control, before retiring. On January 3, 1964, he married his beloved...
Leslie Crow
Jun 10, 2024
Leslie Wayne Crow, a distinguished veteran and dedicated farmer, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, in Paragould. Born on October 6, 1947, in Knobel, AR, to the late William and Julia Crow, Les was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and son, remembered for his dedication to his work and to his country.
Les proudly served as a Door Gunner...
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