Obituaries

Richard "Dick" Dale Pace

Richard "Dick" Dale Pace

May 27, 2022

Richard Dale "Dick" Pace, 74, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, May 27, 2022. He was born on July 30, 1947, to the late Joe and Marjorie Pace. Dick graduated from Paragould High School in 1965. Prior to graduating, he began working at Heath Funeral Home in August of 1963. Dick attended Arkansas State University from 1965-1967 where...

Mary Higgs

Mary Higgs

May 27, 2022

Mary Hollis Higgs, 73, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, May 27, 2022. She was born on November 28, 1948, to the late Paul and Wayva Hollis. She married Steven Higgs on December 21, 1968. Mary retired from Walmart. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing and knitting. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Steven Higgs; children,...

Rheba Illene Cothren

Rheba Illene Cothren

May 26, 2022

Rheba Illene Cothren, 83, of Searcy, passed from this life on Thursday, May 26, 2022. She was born on December 21, 1938, to the late James "Erwin" and Euna Meddress. She married her love, Jasper Cothren, on December 25, 1956. Rheba received her bachelor's degree from Harding University. She was an elementary teacher for 34 years, most of that was...

Sophie Cooper

Sophie Cooper

May 24, 2022

Sophie Cooper crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, just two months after her Papo, Grady Cooper, and one month after her fur brother, Nosey. Sophie spent twelve years of her life as a Cooper "kid". She was the most gentle, lovable companion and snugglebug, often times making her self comfortable on her Nana's lap during...

William "Billy" Lucas

William "Billy" Lucas

May 22, 2022

William "Billy" Lucas, 70, of Paragould, passed from this life on Sunday, May 22, 2022. He was born on January 19, 1952, to the late John Lucas and Faye Gould Hancock. Billy served his country with honor and pride in the United States Army. He then worked for Carter-Cox Seed Company for many years. In addition to his parents, Bill...

Darrell Hendrix

Darrell Hendrix

May 21, 2022

Darrell Hendrix, 89, of McDougal, passed from this life on Saturday, May 21, 2022. He was born on October 8, 1932, to the late William and Susie Reed Hendrix. In his early years, Darrell worked at Virco Manufacturing Corporation in Conway. After moving to northeast Arkansas, he began farming. He loved to farm, and it became his passion for many...

Clara Ruth  Holt

Clara Ruth Holt

May 21, 2022

Clara Ruth Holt, 90, of Pensacola, formerly of Paragould, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022. She was born on May1, 1932, to Henry and Gertie Vanderbilt. She graduated high school and spent her younger years working at JC Penney and Sears. She married Harry Holt and became a housewife. Clara loved to read and was very active in her church....

Sharon Kay Hall

Sharon Kay Hall

May 19, 2022

Sharon Kay Hall, 75, of Paragould, passed from this life on Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was born on May 16, 1947, to the late Brady and Velma Hogan. She graduated from Naylor High School in Missouri. Kay was married to David Hall. She worked at the Northeast Arkansas Area Agency on Aging. Kay loved to travel, and she enjoyed...

Aaron Michael Davis

Aaron Michael Davis

May 18, 2022

Aaron Michael Davis, 29, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, surrounded by his family. Aaron was born on October 8, 1992, to John Davis and the late Chandra Pardew Davis. He worked at General Cable in Paragould. Aaron married the love of his life, Ashley, on August 14, 2020. He had a passion for karate,...

Dennis Allen Johnston, Jr.

Dennis Allen Johnston, Jr.

May 18, 2022

Dennis Allen Johnston, Jr., 44, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. He was born on June 1, 1977, to Dennis, Sr. and Dianne Johnston. Denny graduated from Greene County Tech in 1997. He married Suzanne Moody on April 17, 1998. Denny worked in sales for A2Z Signs. He loved racing, and he spent many hours...

Thomas Ray Hancock

Thomas Ray Hancock

May 16, 2022

Thomas Ray Hancock, 61, of Paragould, passed from this life on Monday, May 16, 2022. He was born on September 11, 1960, to the late Kenneth and Minnie "Sue" Hancock. Thomas was considered a "Jack of all Trades". He was a self-employed handyman, and he could fix almost anything. He loved storage building auctions and re-selling items he acquired from...

Anthony Craig Mikel

Anthony Craig Mikel

May 13, 2022

Anthony Craig Mikel, 63, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, May 13, 2022. He was born in Paragould on July 11, 1958, to the late Russell and Genavie Gwyn. Craig spent over 20 years on the Riverboat. When he was home, he raised cattle and farmed. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting. He was preceded in death...

James Franklin Gramling

James Franklin Gramling

May 12, 2022

James "Monk" Franklin Gramling, 79, of Paragould, passed away from this life to the next on May 12, 2022, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born April 3, 1943, in Paragould, Arkansas, to James Elbert Gramling and Selma Tedder Gramling. He was a member of the Southside Community Church and a veteran of the United States Army....

Elizabeth Lorell Hagood Dowler

Elizabeth Lorell Hagood Dowler

May 12, 2022

Elizabeth Lorell "Betty" Russom Hagood Dowler, 85, of Paragould, passed from this life on Thursday, May 12, 2022. She was born on November 25, 1936, to the late Buford and Liddie Russom. She graduated from Lafe High School and still has her name etched in the concrete where the school was located. She married Marion Hagood on September 14, 1957....

Joshua Michael Crowder

Joshua Michael Crowder

May 10, 2022

Joshua Michael Crowder, 33, of Paragould, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He was born in St. Charles, Illinois, to Jesse Henderson and Tammy Crowder. Josh attended high school in New Madrid, Missouri, before moving to Paragould. He married Neeley Addison on July 19, 2019. Josh went to work at Rent One for over ten years. When...

Mary Delores Exum

Mary Delores Exum

May 9, 2022

Mary Delores Exum, 82, of Paragould, passed from this life on May 9, 2022. She was born in Fort Collins, Colorado, on January 28, 1940, to the late Guillermo and Jessie Velasquez Ortiz. Mary was a devout Catholic and attended St. Mary's Catholic Church. She enjoyed reading, watching westerns, walking her dog, and praying. Mary loved candy. If you came...

Terry Waits

Terry Waits

May 5, 2022

Terry Michael Waits, 74, of Paragould, passed from this life on Thursday, May 5, 2022. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on August 13, 1947, to the late Mason and Irene Martin Waits. Terry graduated from Viola High School in 1965. He earned both his BSA in Agriculture and MSE from Arkansas State University. Terry married the love of his...

Rodney Corey Trammell

Rodney Corey Trammell

April 25, 2022

Rodney Corey Trammell, 31, of Paragould, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 .Rodney was the son of Bradley and Corie Goodman and Rod Trammell. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Pat Crawford. Rodney loved working on cars, playing with his kids and pulling pranks. His siblings meant the world to him. His smile was contagious and lit...

Aaron Wayne Camp

Aaron Wayne Camp

April 25, 2022

Aaron Wayne Camp, 41, of Paragould, passed from this life on Monday, April 25, 2022. He was born on July 23, 1980, to Rev. Albert and Pam Inman Camp. Aaron graduated from Greene County Tech High School in 1998. Throughout the years, he remained close with many of his classmates, and he always took an interest in their lives. Aaron...

Randy Godfrey

Randy Godfrey

April 24, 2022

Randy Lee Godfrey, 56, of Paragould, passed from this life on Sunday, April 24, 2022. He was born in Westchester, Pennsylvania, on June 22, 1965, to the late James and Joyce Godfrey. He graduated from Greene County Tech High School. On December 23, 1995, Randy married his best friend, Belinda Leach. Randy spent several years working at Pillow Fish Farm....