Obituaries

Eloise Ann Coleman

Eloise Ann Coleman

August 3, 2022

Eloise Ann Barner Coleman, 79, of Southaven, MS passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 3, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital -DeSoto in Southaven, MS after a brief illness related to complications from strokes in 2015 and 2020.She was born on May 8, 1943 at the Lafe Hospital in Lafe, AR, the eldest daughter of the late Henry Edward “Pinky” Barner and...

William David Hartwick

William David Hartwick

August 3, 2022

William David Hartwick, 80, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen Hartwick; grandparents, CB and Amanda Hartwick; and one sister, Barbara McDavien. Survivors include his loving wife, Frances "Diane" Brown Hartwick, and son, William Ray Hartwick of Nashville, Tennessee. The family will receive friends Saturday from...

Phyllis Burcham

Phyllis Burcham

August 1, 2022

Phyllis Burcham, 79, of Cardwell, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022. Phyllis was the daughter of the late Grover and Reba Wood Stewart. She was also preceded in death by her two sons, Mark and Michael. Survivors include her husband, Garry Burcham of the home; two sons, Mitchell (Tabatha) Burcham of Lepanto and Mack (Jennifer) Burcham of Jonesboro; one daughter,...

Scott Noles

Scott Noles

July 26, 2022

Scott Noles, 69, of Paragould, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He was born on June 28, 1953, to the late Cleveland Noles and Patricia Roe Cosby. Scott graduated from Paragould High School in 1971. He spent most of his career working in manufacturing. Scott was married to Sheila Pettit until her tragic passing in 1976. He...

Linda Kay Jamison

Linda Kay Jamison

July 24, 2022

Linda Kay Jamison, 75, of Marmaduke, passed from this life on Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was born on June 20, 1947, to the late Charles and Luvine Conger Hass. She married Charles Jamison on May 30, 1964. Linda spent many years and long hours on the farm. She enjoyed driving the combine and tractor. Linda loved traveling and riding...

Lamona Dawn Hatton

Lamona Dawn Hatton

July 21, 2022

Lamona Dawn Hatton, 83, of Paragould, passed from this life on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born on August 21, 1938, to the late Rev. H.O. and Lennie Kirkman Shultz. Lamona graduated from Greene County Tech High School in 1956. She married the late Rev. Bill Hatton, and they remained married until his passing in 1989. Lamona was a...

Roy David Perry

Roy David Perry

July 19, 2022

Roy David Perry, 83, formerly of Paragould, passed away Tuesday in Rogers. He was born on May 10, 1939, to the late Roy Frank and Pearl Snyder Perry. Roy spent his career as a record promoter and song writer. He loved music, bands, and singing groups. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Barbara Jean Flournoy and...

Nola Mae Potter

Nola Mae Potter

July 19, 2022

Nola Mae Potter, 78, of Paragould, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. She was born in Kennett, Missouri, on August 4, 1943, to the late Nolan and Betty Dawson Higdon. Nola spent many years working on a farm. She married Ted Potter in the early 1970s, and they remained married until his passing on May 6, 2008....

Blair Grace Flatt

Blair Grace Flatt

July 17, 2022

Blair Grace Flatt, infant daughter of Gabrielle Flatt and Chance Vardell, passed from this life on July 17, 2022, at Arkansas Children's Hospital. She was born full of love on Valentine's Day. Blair was feisty and was not afraid to show attitude. She loved to listen to lullaby music. She would follow blinking lights wherever they moved. Blair would also...

David Dewayne Gage

David Dewayne Gage

July 17, 2022

David Dewayne Gage, 67, of Paragould, passed from this life on Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was born on February 5, 1955, in East Saint Louis, Illinois, to the late Curtis and Jewel Killian Gage. David served his country in the United States Armed Forces. He traveled often and lived free. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother,...

Carolyn Bratton Haynes

Carolyn Bratton Haynes

July 17, 2022

Carolyn Bratton Haynes, 80, of Paragould, passed from this life on Sunday, July 17, 2022. She was born on March 10, 1942, in Little Rock to the late Bob Sr., and Frances Kasper Bratton. After spending the early years of her life in Wynne, her family moved to Paragould, and Carolyn graduated from Paragould High School in 1960. She attended...

Ralph Allen Routon

Ralph Allen Routon

July 15, 2022

Ralph Allen Routon, 75, of Paragould, passed from this life on July, 15, 2022. He was born in Hanford, California, on December 3, 1946, to the late Prather and Lola Watts Routon. Ralph is a veteran having served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his service, he met Carolyn Walton, who was also born in Hanford...

Geraldine R. Smith

Geraldine R. Smith

July 8, 2022

Geraldine R. Smith, of Swartz Creek, Michigan, 98, passed from this life on Friday, July 8, 2022. Geraldine was born in Paragould, Arkansas, on September 26, 1923, the daughter of the late Cecil and Cora (Cotton) Butler. She married Jones A. Smith in 1942 in Paragould. Geraldine was a faithful member of Central United Methodist Church. She was also a...

Loy Warren Massey

Loy Warren Massey

July 5, 2022

Loy Warren Massey passed from this life into Heaven on July 5, 2022. At his “home going”, Loy was wonderfully cared for by the staff of the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas as well as his daughter Melisa and family in Paragould, Arkansas. Loy was born October 22, 1930, to parents Robert Aubry and Merle (Jeffrey)...

Paul Delbert Nowell

Paul Delbert Nowell

July 4, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Delbert Nowell announces his passing on Monday, July 4, 2022, at the age of 79. He was born on June 20, 1943, in Marmaduke, Arkansas. He attended Marmaduke High School and completed a Machinist Apprenticeship in St. Louis. He was an accomplished Tool and Die Maker. Paul Nowell retired from...

Delois Elaine Worden

Delois Elaine Worden

July 3, 2022

Delois Elaine Worden, 75, of Paragould, passed from this life on Sunday, July 3, 2022. She was born on October 25, 1946, to the late James Roy and Emma Delitha Hunt. Elaine was married on July 26, 1975, to her childhood sweetheart, Ronald Worden, Sr., who preceded her in death. Together they raised four children, Ron Worden of Charlotte, Michigan,...

Joan Collins Ratton

Joan Collins Ratton

June 30, 2022

Joan Collins Ratton, of Paragould, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2022, at The Greenhouse Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould, Arkansas. Joan was 89 years of age and a life-long resident of Paragould. She was born October 17, 1932, to Orris F. and Frances Neely Collins. In 1952, she married Ralph Robert Ratton. She is survived by her five...

Alice Ann Whitney

Alice Ann Whitney

June 28, 2022

On June 28, 2022, with great sorrow, Alice "Ann" Whitney (nee Justice), 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Valley Park,MO. Beloved wife of Tom Whitney. The young couple were married on May 27, 1972 in Paragould, AR. Loving mother of 3 children, Brian Whitney, Carey Whitney and Christopher Whitney. Cherished grandmother of Karina, Ciara, Blake, Peyton. Great-grandmother of...

Stella Marie, Grace Lynn, Eli Liam Reynolds

Stella Marie, Grace Lynn, Eli Liam Reynolds

June 28, 2022

Stella Marie, Grace Lynn, and Eli Liam Reynolds were born into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Although their lives were short, their impact in the hearts of their family will last forever. They are loved by their parents, Corey Reynolds and Shayleigh McCord of Paragould; sisters, Isabella, Allie, and Kali Reynolds; maternal grandparents, Shelly (Charles) White...

Gerald Ball

Gerald Ball

June 25, 2022

Gerald Edward Ball, 84, of Lafe, passed from this life on Saturday June 25, 2022. He was born in Black Oak, Arkansas, on March 27, 1938, to the late Coy and Gladys Ball. Gerald was disabled, but he liked being a farmer, cattle rancher, and horse trainer. He was a natural in the saddle, and Gerald could train any horse....