November 16, 2021

Gary Wayne Lively, 63, of Paragould, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, surrounded by family and friends. Gary was a trouble shooter at Monroe Auto and of the Baptist belief. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Maxine Owens Lively, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include his wife, Donna Sparks Lively; sons, Anthony Lively and...

November 13, 2021

Carolyn June Cole, 66, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal belief. She was preceded in death by her parents Marcus and Ruby Willard Smith; and three brothers. Survivors include her sons, Travis Cole and Eric Cole of Paragould; her life partner, Jesse Spencer;...

November 8, 2021

Amy Beth Lumley, 66, of Paragould passed away Monday, November 9, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Amy was born on February 5, 1955 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late James Fredrick and Mary (James) Bitter. She was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved Disney World. Amy is also preceded in death by her sister,...

November 4, 2021

Randall Kline “Red” Jenkins was born 14 August 1928 in Halliday, Arkansas, to the late Fuller and Mary (Shearer) Jenkins. He passed away peacefully 4 November 2021. He is survived by his wife, Claire (Walker) Jenkins of Paragould, whose recorded voice serenaded him into the arms of the Lord. Both his sister, LouElla Jean (Russ) Schwamb, and his brother Wayne...

November 1, 2021

Arbie Mae Claxton, 92, of Paragould, passed away at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro on Monday November 1, 2021. Arbie was born in Knobel, Arkansas on March 27, 1929 to the late Jess and Otra (Melton) Humphrey. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Harden Garner; second husband, Merval Claxton; two grandchildren, Angelina Garner, and Mallorie Baker; seven brothers,...

October 31, 2021

Evelyn Jean Askew, 90, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021. She was born on August 29, 1931 in Dexter, Missouri to the late James Mac and Fannie Scroggs McConnell. Evelyn was a military wife for forty-two years, a homemaker and she enjoyed gardening. She is preceded in death by her husband, Daroyl Gene Askew; and sons Daroyl Glen...

October 30, 2021

Vonda Sue (White) Gregory left this world to join her beloved husband and parents on Saturday, October 30 at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness. She was at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by loved ones. Vonda Sue was born to Charlie and Ada Arnold White on March 6, 1941. She was a member of Grace...

October 28, 2021

Larry Gene Crow, 81, of Paragould, went to his heavenly home on Thursday at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro. Larry was Retired Military and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Ninnette Ayoette Crow and a son Bill Crow. Survivors include his wife, Betty Crow of the home; daughters, Betty Lynn (Ronald)...

October 25, 2021

Cecil Dale Kelly passed away on October 25th, 2021 at the age of 73 surrounded by family. He was born on November 2nd, 1947 in Paragould, AR where he spent the remainder of his life. He graduated from Paragould High School, was an Army veteran and retired from Emerson Electric after 43 years. He attended First Assembly of God. He...

October 23, 2021

Ruth Lillian Street, 91, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021. Ruth was born on March 18, 1930 in Greene County, Arkansas to the late Clifford Allen and Pearl Payne Tennison. Ruth was a fun loving Christian lady who attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church regularly until she was unable to. She wanted all her family to know her Lord...

October 21, 2021

Bobby Gene "Bob" Evans, 80, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Belle Meade. He spent years working at John Stage Auto Body and Freeman's Auto Body as an auto body repair specialist. Bob was the son of the late James and Violet Evans, and he was a Catholic. Survivors include his sons, Michael Evans of Paragould and Ken Evans of...

October 20, 2021

William “Mack” Toombs, 77, of Paragould, departed his earthly life October 20, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Mack was born in the Coffman Community of Greene County on July 8, 1944. He was born to E.L. and Christine (Kittle) Toombs and grew up on a farm. When he was 16 years old, Mack was severely burned in a...

October 17, 2021

Rita Sue Lange, 66, of Lafe, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Rita was a school nurse at Paragould Primary and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Alice Dunn Davis and her sister, June Ann Keeling. Survivors...

October 15, 2021

Nettie Carlean Wright Lynn, 89, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, October 15, 2021. Carlean was born in Manila, Arkansas to the late Henry Carl and Rebecca Izora Wright September 26, 1932. She enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, her family, and was of the Methodist faith. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Edward Lynn, son Darrell Edward...

October 2, 2021

Laura Beauton Hicks, 79, of Marmaduke, passed away Saturday morning at A.M.M.C in Paragould. She is the daughter of the late Grover and Mildred Vincent Provoe. Laura was a member of Lake Street Baptist Church and enjoyed word searches, walking, sitting outside,and spending time with her grandchildren. She retired from A.M.M.C after forty years of service as a CNA, housekeeping,...

October 2, 2021

October 1, 2021

Kelly Mack Johnson, 80, of Paragould, departed his earthly home on October 1st, 2021. Kelly was born on October 9th, 1940, in Evening Star, Arkansas to Clyde Austin Johnson and Clara Estelle (Campbell) Johnson. On his family’s farm, Kelly grew up with 8 sisters and 1 brother. He graduated from Delaplaine High School in 1959. After graduation, Kelly found himself...

September 30, 2021

Brittney Danielle Harris, 31, of Paragould, departed her earthly home on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Brittney was born on June 12, 1990 in Kennett, Missouri to Timothy Harris, and Kimberly Bowen. She was a precious mother, sister, aunt, daughter, granddaughter, and friend. Brittney was a beautiful woman with a contagious laugh, a smile that could light up a room, and...

September 29, 2021

Kenneth J. Rowland, 85, of Paragould, passed from this life on September 29, 2021. Kenneth was a life long native of Greene county. He was retired from Paragould Light, Water and Cable company. He was happiest when he could go fishing. Kenneth was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Ary Collier; parents, Melvin and Mozelle (Myrick) Rowland; father and mother-in-law,...

September 25, 2021

Loree‘ Ivern Perkey, 90, of Paragould, passed from this life Saturday at Belle Meade Green House Cottages with her family by her side. Loree‘ was the co-owner of Don Perkey’s Shoes and a member of 7th and Mueller Church of Christ. Loree‘ was a member of 7th and Mueller Church of Christ since 1958 and a member of the Paragould...