Obituaries
Walter Lincoln Strope, Jr.
January 15, 2023
Walter Lincoln Strope, Jr., 92, of Paragould, passed from this life on Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born in Paragould on March 30, 1930, to the late Walter, Sr. and Midola Strope. Junior was a brick mason. He worked extremely hard his entire life and was good at what he did. When he was not working, Junior enjoyed fishing...
Fern Woodsmall
January 14, 2023
Fern Woodsmall, 90, of Paragould, passed from this life on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at The Green House Cottages of Belle Meade. She was born on January 20, 1932, to the late Dawson and Della Jackson. Fern was a cosmetologist her entire life. She married Rudolph "Rudy" Woodsmall, and they built a lasting love through 68 years of marriage. Fern...
Reda Seal
January 11, 2023
Reda Gay Seal, 66, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. She was born in Paragould on September 5, 1956, to the late Johnnie and Lillian Ward. Reda graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1974. She married William Keith Seal on March 23, 1983. Reda attended Sterling College and earned her bachelor of science degree...
Keith Mabry
January 11, 2023
Keith Mabry, 54, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was born in Jonesboro on May 5, 1968, to the late Cledis and Myrtle Mabry. Keith had his CDL and drove for several companies over his career. He had a passion for playing music and was very talented with his guitar. Keith also enjoyed fishing....
Joyce Ann Cox
January 11, 2023
Joyce Cox, 80, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. She was born on May 2, 1942, to Agnes Moffat. She was a Christian and spent most of her life as a homemaker. Joyce loved to garden, and she was known to have a green thumb. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Cox;...
Robert Lawrence Smith, Jr.
January 7, 2023
Robert "Rob" Lawrence Smith Jr., 47, of Paragould, passed from this life on Saturday, January 7, 2023. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 4, 1975, to the late Robert L. Smith, Sr. and Wanda Williams. Rob graduated from Central High School in Park Hills, Missouri, in 1993. He was a music enthusiast, and he could always be...
James Tony Mcclung
January 7, 2023
James Tony McClung, 65, of Paragould, passed from this life on Saturday, January 7, 2023. He was born on September 23, 1957, to Wilma Scott and the late James Edwin McClung. Tony worked in construction, and he was gifted at building houses. In his spare time, Tony enjoyed playing the guitar and fishing. He was preceded in death by his...
Mavis Roberta Goodman
January 7, 2023
Mavis Roberta Goodman, 81, of Paragould, passed from this life on Saturday, January 7, 2023. She was born in Rector on June 29, 1941, to the late W.B. and Zola Gatewood. Roberta graduated from high school in Rector. She married Robert "Mike" Goodman. Roberta worked for many years for Southwestern Bell before becoming owner of Goodman's Grocery. She remained there...
Melody La'Shay Nothern
January 7, 2023
Melody La'Shay Nothern, 18, of Paragould, passed from this life on January 7, 2023. She was born on February 21, 2004. Melody was an excellent cook, and she enjoyed creating dishes to feed her family. She also loved to decorate cakes. In her spare time, Melody liked to craft. Although she did not like to do it around others, she...
Devona Tedder
January 6, 2023
Devona "Nana" Tedder, 91, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, January 6, 2023. She was born in the Campground community on January 23, 1931, to the late Rev. Marvin and Eunice Thompson. Nana graduated from Greenway High School in 1949. She married L.C. "Pops" Tedder on November 4, 1950. They were married for 68 years until Pops passing...
Laura Lynn Mcdaniel
January 4, 2023
Laura Lynn McDaniel, 50, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She was born on January 2, 1973, to the late Melvin and Josephine Butler. Laura married Jason McDaniel in 2004. She loved to color in books, make bracelets from beads, and play computer games. Laura loved God, and she was always listening to Gospel music....
Samuel Stephen Montgomery
January 3, 2023
Samuel Stephen "Steve" Montgomery, 62, of Paragould, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He was born in Harrisburg, Arkansas, on August 31, 1960, to Betty Long and the late Samuel Delano Montgomery. Steve graduated from Marked Tree High School in 1978 and earned a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Memphis. He married Julie Hyde...
Cecil Ezra Forehand
January 2, 2023
Cecil Ezra Forehand, 92, of Paragould, passed from this life on Monday, January 2, 2023. He was born in Perkins, Oklahoma, on November 22, 1930, to the late James and Esther Forehand. Cecil joined the United States Army after high school. He served his country for 20 years during the Vietnam War and Korean Conflict. After retiring from the Army,...
Ida Florine Mann
January 1, 2023
Ida Florine "Flo" Mann, 94, of Paragould, passed from this life on Sunday, January 1, 2023. She was born on January 22, 1928, to the late Ethel Langley. Flo graduated from high school and spent years working at Belk Department Store. Flo was a member of Paragould First Assembly of God for over 70 years. She was preceded in death...
Dianne Gibbs Arnold
January 1, 2023
Dianne Gibbs Arnold, 74, of Paragould, passed from this life to her eternal home on Sunday, January 1, 2023. She was born in Little Rock on November 28, 1948, to the late J.W. and Jo Ella Gibbs. Dianne served the Lord for several years on Mercy Ships where she traveled the globe providing hope and healing to those in need....
Barbara Lee Robbins
December 30, 2022
Barbara Lee Robbins, 63, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 17, 1959, to the late John Smith and Maudie O'Kelly. Barbara was a housekeeper for many years. She thoroughly loved the outdoors, whether she was fishing, camping, canoeing, or just spending time at the river. Barbara also...
Tucker Keith Vincent
December 28, 2022
Tucker Keith Vincent was born into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He is survived by his mom, Haylie Vincent; grandparents, Crystal and Tony Monreal and Joe and Chelsey Vincent; great grandparents, Peggy and Steve Remagen, Erin Nelson, Jerry and Brenda Vincent, and Antonio Monreal; uncles, Hunter, Jackson, and Joseph Vincent; and aunts, Claire and Charlotte Vincent...
Beverly Lou Heathcock
December 24, 2022
Beverly Heathcock, 65, of Paragould, passed from this life on Saturday, December 24, 2022. She was born in Manila on January 20, 1957, to the late Steve and Bonnie Davis. Beverly married Prentis Heathcock and worked in housekeeping at nursing homes. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing, crocheting, and computer games. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church....
Karen Yvonne Johnson
December 20, 2022
Karen Johnson, 58, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022. She was born March 16, 1964 to the late Warren and Carol Johnson. Karen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Henkels; and two brothers, Jeff and Donnie Johnson.
Left behind to cherish her memories are her four children; Angela (Duston) Ray of Springhill, Tennessee, Lisa (Jose') Pelayo...
Bonnie Huckabee
December 20, 2022
Bonnie Sue Huckabee, 88, of Paragould, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. She was born in Light on March 24, 1934, to the late George and Sallie Price. She was a seamstress for years and also worked at Elder Manufacturing. Bonnie enjoyed music, rides in the car, and cooking. She was preceded in death by her parents;...
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