June 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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June 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...

June 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...

June 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,...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 9, 2024

Donald Keith Hall, a beloved husband, father, brother, papa, and friend, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Jonesboro. Keith was born on February 20, 1958, in Paragould, to the late Rex and Charlene Hall, and was a 1976 graduate of Greene County Tech. He will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

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June 8, 2024

Ora Lee Yancey, born on June 18, 1954, in Knob, Arkansas, peacefully passed away in June 8, 2024, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was known for his loving nature, leaving behind cherished memories for all who knew him.

Ora was a man of simple pleasures, finding joy in watching TV and spending time with his family. He touched...

June 2, 2024

Gretta Louise Randol, 91, of Paragould, passed from this life on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Born on November 24, 1932, in Marmaduke, Louise was known for her unwavering dedication to her family and her passion for creativity.

Throughout her life, Louise found joy in the simple pleasures of painting, gardening, and tending to her yard blooming with colorful flowers. Her artistic...

May 26, 2024

Deborah Lynn Caudle, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 26, 2024, at the age of 56, in Searcy, AR. She was born in Highland Park, MI, on September 8, 1967, to the late Paul Nowell and Linda Ward.Deborah's family, especially her ten children, 19 grandchildren, and her dear husband Gary Caudle, were the most important...

May 21, 2024

Dale "Reid" Worsley, of Black Rock, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the age of 66. He was born on January 27, 1958, to the late Harry Dale Worsley and Letha Jean Worsley.Throughout his life, Reid found joy in expressing himself through his artistry; he worked as a painter and had a passion for painting and...

May 21, 2024

Ashley Nicole Monroe, a beloved member of the Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro, passed away earlier this week. Born on February 19, 1994, in Covington, TN, Ashley brought joy and kindness to all those around her. She was a loving soul who never met a stranger, whether human or animal, always ready to give to those in need.

Ashley found joy...

May 21, 2024

Melvin Ray Morris, a beloved member of the community, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Jonesboro. Born on April 19, 1947, to the late Cecil and Lorene Morris of Paragould, Ray was a lifelong adventurer and entrepreneur. Throughout his life, he embraced his passion for motorcycles, boating, and RV exploration with his wife Belinda, embarking on unforgettable journeys...

May 15, 2024

Rory Chance Small, 63, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 15, 2024, in Paragould. Born on March 15, 1961, in Corning, Rory attended Knobel High School where he was a standout athlete before furthering his education and obtaining an Associate's degree from New Mexico Junior College. Throughout his career, Rory worked in various fields, including...

May 15, 2024

Joel "Joe" Norman Hayes, 80, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was born on February 20, 1944, to the late Bill and Goldie Purdue Hayes. A man of faith, Joe was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was a man of many passions and talents. An avid golfer, duck hunter, and deer hunter,...

May 12, 2024

Genevive "Janet" Clements, beloved homemaker and devoted Pastor's wife in the Southern Baptist church, was called to her eternal rest on May 12, 2024, at the age of 86 in her hometown of Paragould, Arkansas. She was a cherished member of her community, known for her kindness and warmth that made her easy to love by all who knew her.Throughout...

May 11, 2024

Aline Hopkins, a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on May 11, 2024, at the age of 85 at her home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born on May 30, 1938, in Franklin, North Carolina, to the late Oscar Hedden and Lydia Woods. She later moved to Marmaduke, where she lived for many years before moving to Northwest Arkansas....

May 7, 2024

Daniel Lee Ryan, 46, of Paragould, passed from this life on May 7, 2024, in Paragould. Born on September 26, 1977, in Jonesboro, to Larry and Joyce Ryan, Dan became a graduate of Greene County Tech in 1996.Daniel is survived by his son, Tate Ryan of Paragould; father, Larry Ryan of Brookland; mother, Joyce Ryan of Paragould; sisters, Leslie (Cliff)...

May 5, 2024

Eddie James Tedder, a proud Veteran of the Korean War and past owner of Eddie Tedder Dirt and Gravel, peacefully passed away on May 5, 2024. Born on November 28, 1931, in Walcott, to the late Ed and Selma Tedder, Eddie was known for his unwavering dedication to his country, his family, and his work.

Eddie was preceded in death by...