January 24, 2023

Octavia Blue Davis made her well earned trip over the rainbow bridge on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Loved so very much by her owners, Jack, Kimberly & Jax, Octavia always followed her human kid, Jax, around from the time of his birth in April 2012 until her very last breath. She was...

January 24, 2023

Betty Jean Crow, 90, of Paragould, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. She was born in Elba, Alabama, on May 11, 1932, to the late James and Vannie Bowers. Betty married Larry Crow on October 9, 1962. She was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family. Betty enjoyed bowling, and she was known by...

January 23, 2023

Geneva V. Hill, 92, of Pocahontas, passed from this life on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Randolph County Nursing Home. She was born on July 25, 1930, to the late Melvin and Ruth Young. She married Thomas "Tom" Hill on October 11, 1947. After Tom's passing in 1976, Geneva never remarried. She poured herself into her family. She would "light...

January 21, 2023

Ruby Mae House, 93, of Paragould, passed from this life on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.She was born in Schugtown in Craighead County on May 18, 1929, to the late Arthur "Scotch" and Hassie Wineland. Ruby married Frank "Elkin" House on November 23, 1946. They remained married for 67 years until his passing on February 10,...

January 20, 2023

Joseph Edward Robinson, age 88 of Otisville, Michigan, passed from this life on January 20, 2023. Joseph was born on March 3, 1934, in Goobertown, Arkansas, to the late Gilbert and Lennie Ethel (Davenport) Robinson. He worked as a Millwright at General Motors Metal Fab and retired after 42 years of dedication. He was a member of the Elks, Moose...

January 18, 2023

Edna May Hendrix, 89, of McDougal, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. She was born on June 2, 1933, to the late Esco and Martha Pence. Edna was a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, camping, canning vegetables, playing cards, and dominos. She was preceded in death by her parents, Esco and Martha Pence; husband, Darrell Hendrix; daughter, Brenda...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...