Obituaries

Robert "Cigar" Thomas

Robert "Cigar" Thomas

January 30, 2023

Robert "Cigar" Earl Thomas, 73, of Paragould, passed from this life on Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born in Corning on November 13, 1949, to the late Clarence and Lois Thomas. Robert worked 45 years at L.A. Darling Store Fixtures before retiring. He married Regina Keech on November 2, 1968, and they remained husband and wife for 52 years...

Cherrie O. Ring

Cherrie O. Ring

January 28, 2023

Cherrie Oma Ring , 63, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, January 28, 2023. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on August 25, 1959, to the late Dennis and Beverly Johnson. She graduated from Marshalltown Community School in Marshalltown, Iowa. Cherrie was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis and Beverly Johnson, and...

Mary Ann Stallcup

Mary Ann Stallcup

January 27, 2023

The funeral has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. Visitation and funeral will be Friday, February 3, 2023.

Mary Ann Stallcup, 75, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, January 27, 2023, in the comfort of her home. She was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on April 18, 1947, to the late Bennett G. and Maxine Satterwhite. Mary Ann graduated from...

Alta Mary Alice Crow

Alta Mary Alice Crow

January 27, 2023

Alta Mary Alice Crow, 89, of Pocahontas, passed from this life on Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born in Stonewall on May 6, 1933, to the late Dan and Mary Roush. Alta married Lawrence Crow on March 7, 1950. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Alta enjoyed reading, and she had a love for flowers. She...

Carrie Lynn Leisure

Carrie Lynn Leisure

January 27, 2023

Carrie Lynn Leisure, 55, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, on August 29, 1967, to the late Clayton and Charlotte Slack. She spent many years tending bar in different locations before becoming a stay-at-home Nana. Carrie married Danny "Cam" Leisure in November of 1985. She enjoyed taking hikes, burning...

Octavia  Blue Davis

Octavia Blue Davis

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...

Betty Jean Crow

Betty Jean Crow

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...

Geneva Hill

Geneva Hill

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...

Ruby Mae House

Ruby Mae House

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,...

Joseph E. Robinson

Joseph E. Robinson

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...

Edna May Hendrix

Edna May Hendrix

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...

Walter Lincoln Strope, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...