Obituaries
Shirley Kay Mcilvoy
December 18, 2023
Shirley Kay McIlvoy, loving mother, devoted wife, and cherished grandmother, peacefully passed away on December 18, 2023, at the age of 74. She was born in Lafe, Arkansas on July 29, 1949.
Shirley devoted her life to God and her family, and she found joy in raising her children, Cam, Mike, and Chad. Shirley was a dedicated member of Commissary Church...
Barry Steven Morrow
December 17, 2023
Barry Steven Morrow, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and cherished member of the community, peacefully passed away on December 17, 2023, in Paragould, AR. He was born on June 27, 1959, in Paragould, to his loving mother, Mary Carr, and his father, Tom Orland Morrow.
Barry was a proud graduate of Greene County Tech High School, completing his studies in...
Caleb Howard Sparks
December 15, 2023
Caleb Howard Sparks, the son of Jeremy Sparks of Paragould and Brandi Mannis and husband, Mathew of Whitney, Texas was born on November 15, 2005, in Jonesboro, Arkansas and departed this life on December 15, 2023, in Paragould, Arkansas at the age of 18.
Caleb was a current senior at Greene County Tech High School. He enjoyed being outside, when he...
Chester David Richardson
December 12, 2023
Chester David Richardson, 86, of Paragould, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Liberty Park Senior Living in Jonesboro. He was born in St. Louis on July 6, 1937, to the late Orville and Mable Witcher Richardson. Chester graduated from Stanford High School in 1957. In May of 1958, Chester married Leona Blalack on the day she...
Phillip A. Schwamb
December 11, 2023
Phillip Alan Schwamb, father, son, and friend, passed away on December 11, 2023, in Visalia, California. Preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Jean Schwamb, Phillip is survived by his brother, Stephen (Linda) Schwamb of California; his sister, Jan (Butch) Heath of Paragould; and his two children, Eric Schwamb of Ventura County and Jackie Riffle of Colorado Springs, Colorado....
Ellen Marie Clardy
December 10, 2023
Ellen Marie Clardy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 10, 2023, in Paragould, Arkansas, at the age of 37. She was born on February 10, 1986, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, to parents Cam and Carrie Leisure. Ellen leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and countless cherished memories.
Ellen's family meant everything to her, and she will...
Jonah Ellis
December 9, 2023
Jonah Ellis crossed over the rainbow bridge while resting in the arms of his mommy on December 9, 2023. Jonah was the bestest boy. He loved his mommy and daddy, food and treats, and he tolerated his four fur brothers and sisters. Jonah started a trend in the Cooper family. Everyone fell in love with him and then had...
Lou Ann Sharp
December 8, 2023
Lou Ann Sharp, 66, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, December 8, 2023, at The Green House Cottages of Belle Meade. Lou was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 28, 1957, to the late Johnny, Sr. and Levonia Farmer Damon. She was a housewife and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Lou liked painting her "what-nots"...
Jesse Allen Webb
December 7, 2023
Jesse Allen Webb, 42, of Paragould, passed from this life on Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was born in Denver, Colorado, on April 29, 1981, to John Webb and the late Robin Matthews. Jesse worked at Tenneco for several years. He enjoyed watching TV. His favorite show was Shameless, and he always liked watching Forrest Gump. Jesse was a wonderful...
Mary Alice Jackson
December 6, 2023
Mary Alice Jackson, 86, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at The Green House Cottages of Belle Meade. She was born in Dixie on December 5, 1937, to the late Emmett Hulen and Tiny Lorene Cobb. Mary graduated from Dixie High School in 1955 and attended business school for two years. She worked as a...
Lula "Lou" Mae Varvil
December 6, 2023
Lula Mae "Lou" Varvil, 81, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, with family by her side. She was born in Greenway on September 22, 1942, to the late Delmer Jack Weaver and the late Gladys Farrar Austin. Lou married her best friend, Johnny, on January 16, 1985. Lou, or "Bant" as her friends affectionately knew...
Michael Lynn Blankenship
December 5, 2023
Michael "Mike" Lynn Blankenship, 65, of Paragould, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan, on September 1, 1958, to the late David and Agnes Cooper Blankenship. Mike met his bride, Linda, in the St. Louis area in the late 1970s. They wed on March 8, 1980,...
Jerry Louis Hatch
December 1, 2023
Jerry Louis Hatch,70, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on August 29,1953, to John Cyrus (Slim) Hatch and Myrtle Toler Hatch Allison. Jerry started his career driving semi trucks in 1980 and worked for several different truck lines. He ended his career retiring from Delta Asphalt. His favorite...
Linda Kay Osborne
December 1, 2023
Linda Kay Holcomb Osborne, 78, of Paragould, passed from this life on Saturday, December 1, 2023. She was born on June 5, 1945, to the late Marvin Evert and Mable Brooks Holcomb. She married Roger Osborne and became a homemaker. Linda raised her children and her grandchildren. She enjoyed fishing. Linda was of the Pentecost faith. She was preceded in...
Gene O. Holmblad
November 30, 2023
Gene O. Holmblad, 80, of Paragould, passed from this life on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Clinton, Minnesota, on October 12, 1943, to the late John and Irene Holmblad. Gene graduated from Clinton High School in 1961. He later graduated with a bachelors and a masters degree. During his career, Gene owned a salvage...
Doyne Max Shaw
November 28, 2023
Doyne Max Shaw was born on July 17, 1941, to Ora and Lorene Robertson Shaw. Doyne passed away on November 28, 2023, at his home with his family at his bedside. He married Faye Fortenberry on January 19, 1974. Doyne spent most of his career in car sales, and he had a passion for anything automotive. He was a member...
Winston Amos Yates
November 27, 2023
Winston Amos Yates, 87, of Paragould, passed from this life on Monday, November 27, 2023, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born to Marvin Hershel Yates and Jewell Dee Clark Yates on June 12, 1936, in Paragould.
Winston graduated from Paragould High School in 1955. Like many others of the area, he then went north in search of...
Stanley Christopher Leipert
November 27, 2023
Stanley Christopher "Chris" Leipert, 57, of Paragould, passed from this life on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born in Flint, Michigan, on April 5, 1966, to Mary Kay Mikel and the late Valentine Andrew Leipert, Jr. Chris spent his career as a carpenter. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting for arrowheads and fishing. He grew up around a...
Ruth E. Yingst
November 21, 2023
Ruth E. Yingst, 92, of Baldwinsville, NY, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. She served the Lord many years by printing Gospel tracts and playing piano and organ in church. She sang of her love for Jesus until she went to her home in Heaven. She taught her children to love and serve the...
Sheryl Ann Burton
November 17, 2023
Sheryl Ann Burton, 73, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on May 22, 1950, to the late Earl and Juanita Burton. She loved baby dolls, and she always had one with her. Sheryl was always the happiest person in the room, and she...
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