Obituaries

Ronald Norris  Norman

Ronald Norris Norman

October 12, 2023

Ronald Norris Norman died at 12:40 pm on October 12, 2023 at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Lawrence Co., AR. He was born August 12, 1948 in Paragould, AR. He was survived by three brothers: Weldon Norman of Amelia, VA; Larry Norman of Jonesboro, AR and Mitchell Norman of Bedford, VA. He was preceded in death by his...

Betty Sue Higgins

Betty Sue Higgins

October 12, 2023

Betty Sue Hendley Higgins, 87, formerly of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, October 12, 2023, in Columbia, Missouri. She was born in Dixie in rural Craighead Co. on November 4, 1935, to the late Pete and Flora Cox Hendley. Betty married the love of her life, Jerald W. Higgins, on July 10, 1955, and they raised three children...

Agnes Pearlean Brisher

Agnes Pearlean Brisher

October 11, 2023

Agnes Pearlean "Ms. Aggie" Householder Brisher, 79, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born in Hayti, Missouri, on May 31, 1944, to the late Henry and Zella Davis Householder. Ms. Aggie worked was a factory worker and of the Pentecost faith. She enjoyed dancing, reading, and decorating for...

Brenda Trimble

Brenda Trimble

October 9, 2023

Brenda Faye Stone Trimble, 83, of Paragould, passed from this life on Monday, October 9, 2023. She was born in Beebe on September 26, 1940, to the late Joe and Molly Stone. Brenda graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1958 and attended business college in Little Rock. While in Little Rock, she went on a blind date with Bill...

Goldy Cupp

Goldy Cupp

October 7, 2023

Goldy came into the Cupp’s lives on July 25th 2022. His mother Midnight is a solid black momma and she had three of the most perfect kittens. Goldy loved to be mischievous and getting into everything within reach! He loved to hang with his daddy “Eric” in his shop! Goldy also loved to play chase with his brother Yadi....

Joyce Ann Moya

Joyce Ann Moya

October 7, 2023

Joyce Ann Moya, 68, of Paragould, passed from this life on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Hospice House. She was born in Kennett on February 25, 1955, to the late Eb and Rose Mae Norman. It is safe to say that Joyce enjoyed being behind the wheel of an automobile. She spent several years as a...

Christopher Dewayne Polston

Christopher Dewayne Polston

October 6, 2023

Christopher "C'Po" Dewayne Polston, 37, sadly passed from this life Friday, October 6, 2023, from natural causes. He was born in Pocahontas on December 21, 1985, to Kenny Polston and Tina Winkler. Chris graduated from River Valley High School in Strawberry. He was of the Baptist belief and was employed at Martin Sprocket & Gear for over six years. Chris...

Mary Lou Blanford

Mary Lou Blanford

October 6, 2023

Mary Lou Blanford, 75, of Austin, Arkansas, passed from this life on Friday, October 6, 2023. She was born in De Soto, Missouri, on November 23, 1947, to the late Jones T.H. and Lola McKee Jetton. She graduated from Missouri State Beauty College in 1967, but she spent a majority of her professional career in sales. She was also instrumental...

Arthur "Ricky" Nicholson

Arthur "Ricky" Nicholson

October 2, 2023

Arthur "Ricky" Nicholson, 63, of Paragould, passed from this life on Monday, October 2, 2023. He was born in Helena, Arkansas, on February 28, 1960, to the late Robert and Ruby Terry Nicholson. Ricky married the love of his life, Marsha Hughes, on November 16, 1981. Ricky spent his career working on a farm, and he was the hardest working...

Reba Joyce Bridges

Reba Joyce Bridges

October 2, 2023

Reba Joyce Bridges, 83, of Marmaduke, passed from this life into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Monday, October 2, 2023. She was born on January 19, 1940, in the Dixie Community to the late Albert and Yvonne Nelms Hale. Reba graduated from Greene County Tech in 1958. On September 27, 1958, she married her dearest love, Charles Bridges....

Cooper Brown

Cooper Brown

October 1, 2023

Mr.Cooper Brown made his trip over the rainbow bridge Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was loved by so many and pulled at so many heart strings. Cooper was a loving happy little boy. He loved to run around and play. He loved doing laps around the house.

Even with him being tiny, he was mighty. He always...

Evelyn Nell Banks

Evelyn Nell Banks

October 1, 2023

Evelyn Nell Banks, 89, of Paragould, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, October 1, 2023. She was surrounded by many loved ones and in her own home.

Evelyn was born October 7, 1933 to Raymond and Thelma Woods. She was raised by her maternal grandparents Samuel and Loney Utley, who sold a fattening hog to pay a lawyer to gain...

Brandon Andrew Holland

Brandon Andrew Holland

September 29, 2023

Brandon Andrew Holland, 38, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born in Jonesboro on February 15, 1985, to David Holland and the late Gwendolyn Holland. Brandon was a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his mother; maternal grandfather, Fred Alexander; and paternal grandfather, Chuck Holland.

Brandon is survived by his father, David Holland; paternal grandmother,...

Jeptha “Danny” F. Futrell, Iii

Jeptha “Danny” F. Futrell, Iii

September 29, 2023

Jeptha F. Futrell III (Danny), a beloved member of the Paragould, Arkansas community, passed

away on September 29, 2023, at the age of 73. Born on January 20, 1950, to proud parents Earlene and Jeptha F. Futrell Jr., Danny spent most of his life in Paragould, leaving an indelible mark on his community and in the hearts of all who

knew him.

Danny's...

Meedie Diane Phelps

Meedie Diane Phelps

September 28, 2023

Meedie Diane Phelps, 74, of Paragould, passed from this life on Thursday, September 28, 2023. She was born in Paragould on June 5, 1949, to the late Calvin Thomas and Opal "Bernice" Mullins. Diane married the love of her life, Bryan, on a rainy night on February 22, 1975, in a candlelit ceremony at her parents' house. She went to...

Carolyn Mcdonald

Carolyn Mcdonald

September 26, 2023

Carolyn Gibbs McDonald left her earthly home to be with her Savior on September 26, 2023. She was born on November 20, 1945, to the late J.W. and Joella Gibbs. Carolyn treasured her family and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren who brought her endless joy. She also loved traveling with her family and spending time in her...

Florence Louellen Douglas

Florence Louellen Douglas

September 23, 2023

Florence Bolding Douglas, 104, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, September 23, 2023. She was born in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas, on December 12, 1918, to the late Charles Edward Bolding and Mertie Belle Wood Bolding. Florence married James Thomas Douglas in 1939, and she remained by his side until his passing in 1993. Having a love for the...

Dorothy Ruth Stickler

Dorothy Ruth Stickler

September 22, 2023

Dorothy Ruth Stickler, 98, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born in Paragould on June 25, 1925, to the late William Joseph and Ruth Laird Underwood. Dorothy worked at Emerson Electric for over 25 years. She was a long time member of East Side Baptist Church (now Harvest Baptist Church). She enjoyed working...

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene Hendrickson

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene Hendrickson

September 21, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene Hendrickson, 71, of Paragould, passed from this life on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was born in Paragould on August 4, 1952, to the late Charles and Mary Jeanette Hendrickson. He graduated from Washington Community High School in Illinois. Ronnie was a veteran having served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. During...

Geraldine "Tilly" Whitaker

Geraldine "Tilly" Whitaker

September 20, 2023

Geraldine "Tilly" Hoskins Whitaker, 87, of Marmaduke, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born on February 26, 1936, to the late James and Dolly Hoskins. Geraldine graduated from Holland High School. She married the love of her life, Bennis Whitaker, on March 13, 1958. Geraldine spent fifteen years working at Wal-Mart as a sales clerk....