April 3, 2022

April 3, 2022

Betty Lou Stevens, 81, of Union, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 3rd, 2022. She retired from nursing. Betty was the daughter of the late Fred and Mable Cross. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Leo and Freddie Cross; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Leon Judd; son-in-law, Ernie Yawn; grandson, Timothy Yawn; and brother-in-law, Jesse Campbell. Survivors include...

April 2, 2022

Mozell Dale Pannells Eubanks, 90, of Paragould, passed from this life on Saturday, April 2, 2022. She was born on March 15, 1932, to the late Dan and Mae Lenderman Dale. Mozell spent fifteen years as a nurse's aide at East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging. She loved sitting and swinging, crocheting, and camping. Mozell preceded in death by her...

April 1, 2022

Deborah J. White, 68, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, April 1, 2022. She was born on July 2, 1953, in San Francisco, California. She graduated high school in California before moving to Arkansas. Deborah worked for years as an outside sales representative for the Paragould Daily Press. She married Ronnie White on June 16, 1984. Deborah loved...

April 1, 2022

Wilma Milburn, 75, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, April 1, 2022. She was born on February 7, 1947, in Paragould to the late Ola May Settlemoir Brown. Wilma graduated from high school and later became a LPN. She married Marvin Milburn on March 7, 1964. Wilma loved her family and her church, New Covenant Worship Center. She...

March 31, 2022

Rev. Ivan Geary, 81, of Paragould, passed from this life on Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was born in Flint, Michigan, on June 12, 1940, to the late Irving and Othelia Wilda Geary. Although he worked 33 years as a minister, he served God and others many more years than that. In addition to his parents, Ivan was preceded in...

March 30, 2022

Bradley ‘Shane’ Wallace, 54, of Paragould, AR passed from this life on March 30, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. He was born January 6, 1968 to Joe and Bettye Wallace. Shane had a heart of gold. He loved to make people laugh, spend time with his grandkids, ride motorcycles, drive race cars, and shoot guns. Shane...

March 25, 2022

Maria Lupe Blanco, 54, of Paragould, passed away on March 25, 2022. She was born on July 25, 1967, in Fresno, California to the late Santos and Gregoria Blanco. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ramrio Blanco, and sister, Margarita Blanco. Survivors include her sisters, Ramona Blanco, Rosie Blanco, Mary Blanco, Gloria Blanco, Maria Blanco, and Rebecca...

March 24, 2022

Betty Gail Smith, 63, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. She retired from Arkansas Rehabilitation Services where she worked as a secretary. Betty was a member of Mt. Olive Free Pentecostal Church. Betty was the daughter of the late Arlie "Jack" and Betty Dixon Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband,...

March 23, 2022

Lillie Sanders Gates, 83, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022. She was born on August 19, 1938, to Earl and Eula Sanders. Lillie was a very gifted artist, and she loved to draw. She was a cook at Couch's Bar-B-Que. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing and taking care of her dachshunds. She was preceded in death...

March 22, 2022

Jasper Lee Poindexter, 72 of Paragould, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. He was a veteran, having served his country in the United States Navy, as a member of the Hal-3 Sea Wolves during the Vietnam War. Jasper enjoyed daily breakfast with his friends, weekly dinners with his siblings, and engaging in the lives of his sons....

March 21, 2022

Baby Boy Jordan Eli Rowland is resting in the arms of Jesus. He made his eternal journey on March 21, 2022. He was born on February 25, 2022 to Eric and Jessica Rowland. Although his life was short, his imprint on the his family's hearts big. He was preceded by his sister, Emma. Jordan is survived by his parents, Eric...

March 20, 2022

Rosemary (Diggs) Buck, 81 of Paragould, AR passed away 20 March 2022 of natural causes. She was born in December of 1940 in Cardwell, MO. She graduated Cardwell High School and attended Arkansas State College and Memphis State University. She then went on to work for General Electric in Memphis for 15 years. She then went on to follow her...

March 19, 2022

Ricky "Rick" Daniels, 59, of Paragould, passed from this life on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at his home. He was born on August 15, 1962, to James and Evelyn Wells Daniels. He worked in construction specializing in drywall and painting. He enjoyed painting, and he liked Nascar. Rick was a collector of all things, and his favorite past time was...

March 18, 2022

Kelly L. Kundert, 56, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, March 18, 2022. She was born on November 5, 1965, to the late Clark and Betty Welch. She was a member of Finch Baptist Church, and she spent her career as a Registered Nurse serving people. She fell in love and married James on August 31, 2002. Together...

March 16, 2022

Harold Alton McIllwain, 70, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at AMMC. He was born to Elsie Davis on December 18, 1951, and raised by his grandparents, the late Charles "Elmer" and Beatrice McIllwain. He married Brenda Weaver on June 6, 1970, after courting her since they were 14. Harold spent years as a plumber, but his profession does not begin...

March 15, 2022

Patricia Anne Loyd Buchanan, a beloved daughter, mother, and friend, left this world on the morning of March 15, 2022, surrounded by her two daughters and parents at home in Southaven, Mississippi. On August 17, 1959, Patricia was born in New Orleans, Louisiana as the youngest of four siblings to loving parents, A.G. and Rose Loyd. Her curiosity to travel...

March 15, 2022

Grady Bricen Cooper, 76, of Paragould, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was the son of the late Everett and Oma Songer Cooper and was the oldest of nine children. Grady graduated from Stanford High School in 1966 and proudly served in the United States Army. On March 9, 1969, he married the love of his...

March 10, 2022

Edna "Merlene" Adams, 90, of Paragould, passed away Thursday in Jonesboro. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Leona Crow Hampton. She graduated from Dixie High School. Merlene married Buford Adams on December 30, 1950. They were married for 61 years before his passing in 2012. Merlene was a homemaker devoted to her family. She was a member...

March 10, 2022

Elwanda Melton, 95, passed away on March 10, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Dallas and Ruby Kibler. Elwanda graduated from Riverside High School. She was a member of the B&PW (Business and Professional Women's Club). Elwanda retired from Southwestern Bell with 42 years of perfect attendance. She was a member of Harvest Baptist Church. Elwanda was preceded...