June 3, 2021

Louie Huston Holland Jr. was born on February 14th, 1935 in Light, Arkansas, to Louie Holland Sr. and Jessie (Cannady) Holland. He attended Paragould High School. He served in the Navy and the Army, serving with the 21st Infantry Regiment of the 24th Infantry Division and a Korean War Veteran. After returning from service, he met the love of his...

June 2, 2021

Gary R. Hickingbottom of Paragould, Arkansas departed this earthly life to ascend to his heavenly home on June 2, 2021, at the age of 73 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Gary was born on July 1, 1947, in California to Russell and Lena Hickingbottom. The family later moved to Arkansas when Gary was twelve years old. The family moved...

May 29, 2021

Lowell "Red" Keith Mangrum, 81, of Stanford, Arkansas passed away Saturday at St. Elizabeth's Place in Jonesboro. He was the son of the late Buford and Gladys Smith Mangrum. Red was a farmer and owned an auto body shop. He enjoyed old cars and hunting, especially duck hunting. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, J.B. Mangrum, Hillary...

May 28, 2021

Memphis, TN - Julia (Julie) Ellen Williams Chester, 78, passed away on May 28, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born in Paragould, AR, on April 24, 1943, daughter of the late Faye Eubanks Williams and Harvey Williams. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, James Alan Chester, her daughters Autumn (Sam) Marshall and Tiffany (Micah) Parkhurst;...

May 27, 2021

Robbie Dewayne Dunaway, 55, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born on May 30, 1965 to L.D. and Ruth Stout Dunaway. Robbie enjoyed coloring, playing basketball, going to Focus, and hanging out with his best friend, Ryan Fisher. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Buck and Ada Stout and...

May 27, 2021

Donald Wayne Norwood, 78, of Stanford, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born in Stanford, Arkansas on November 19, 1942 to the late Gus and Gladys Webb Norwood. Donald attended Stanford school from first grade until the family moved to Beech Grove. He then attended Beech Grove until it consolidated with Greene County...

May 27, 2021

Marvin Anthony Williams, 64, of Jonesboro, went home to be with the Lord and Savior Thursday May 27, 2021, after a long illness. He was born October 14, 1956 in Paragould to Bob and Doris (Schwamb) Williams. He is a member of First Freewill Baptist Church of Jonesboro. Marvin was raised in Paragould where he began his strict work ethics...

May 23, 2021

Reba Ester Mitchell, 88, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, May 23rd. She was born Dec. 15, 1932 in Lafe, AR. She was a loving wife and mother, and enjoyed cooking, reading, and cheering for the Chicago Cubs. She served in the Air Force, where she met her husband, Neville Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry...

May 23, 2021

Ronald L. Rodgers, 62, of Armorel, AR departed this life on May 23, 2021 at NEA hospital in Jonesboro, AR. He was born on February 9, 1959 to Virgil H. Rodgers and Agnes Wilhite Rodgers of Paragould, AR. Ronald graduated from Paragould High School in the class of 1977 and Arkansas State University in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree in...

May 22, 2021

Lois Martin, 83, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was born on November 29, 1937 in Beech Grove, Arkansas to the late Robert S. and Delphia (Howard) Garner. Lois is preceded in death by three sisters, Nye Lottis Cureton, Elfreda Fears, and Faye Greene; and her husband, Lowell "Gene" Martin. Survivors include her two brothers, Ambrose Garner...

May 18, 2021

Michael Glen Vickers, 62, of Marked Tree, passed away Tuesday at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born on March 26, 1959 to Glen Vickers and Christa Miller. Mike was a retired Machine Operator and had a passion for music, especially playing the guitar. He is preceded in death by his father, Glen Vickers; son, Christopher Ford; and...

May 18, 2021

Clara Alice (Clifton) Lovelady, 87, of Beech Grove, was at home with family when God called her to His Heavenly home, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. She was born to John Ayers and Velora (Vines) Clifton at their home in Evening Star, AR. Clara was married to Bill Lovelady, March 6th, 1970. They built their life together raising cattle and farming...

May 10, 2021

Margaret Reynolds King, 84, of Jonesboro and formerly of Paragould, passed away on May 10, 2021 I at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born on October 19, 1936 in Arbryd, Missouri to the late George and Sulla Kirkendoll. Margaret was retired from the David Puryear Center of Jonesboro, and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her...

May 9, 2021

Amy L. Gardner, 91 of Marmaduke took her heavenly flight on Sunday at the Greene House Cottage of Belle Meade. She was a retired teacher who had taught in Turrell, Marmaduke and Kennett. She was of the Methodist faith. Amy was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Gardner, parents, Lee and Vashti Trantham Hass; brothers, Charles, Crillon, Cleo and...

May 9, 2021

Philip Arthur Brasher, 55, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, May 9th, 2021, after a 3-year battle with ALS. Philip was born February 21, 1966 in Paragould, Arkansas to the late Robert Allen Jr. and Lucille (Tritch) Brasher. He grew up in Paragould attending Greene County Tech schools, until his family moved to Texas in 1982, where...

May 7, 2021

Mrs. Mary Frances (Shewmaker) Newberry, 78, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed from this life on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas with her loving family. Mary was born November 10, 1942, in Paragould, Arkansas, to the late Less and Ida Viola (Gramling) Shewmaker. She grew up in Stanford, Arkansas, with her six siblings....

May 5, 2021

Lorna Kay Jaco, 50, of Paragould, passed away on May 5, 2021 at her residence. Lorna was born on July 3, 1970 in Paragould, to Loran and Mary Breckenridge. She worked as a dispatcher for nine years in the City of Paragould before transferring to an Administrative Assistant for the City Inspectors Office. She was a member of the Seventh...

May 4, 2021

Pamela MayAnn Carmichael, 57, of Cardwell, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Pamela was born on July 19, 1963 in Buckeye, Arizona to the late Larry and Peggy (Bateman) Huckabee. She enjoyed music and spending time with her family. Pamela is preceded in death by her brother, David Huckabee, and husband, Paul Carmichael. Survivors include her children, Chris Standley...

May 3, 2021

April 27, 2021

Shirley Marie Moore Lind, 69, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Shirley was born in Paragould, Arkansas on December 17, 1951 to the late Ira and Jaunita Davis. She enjoyed reading, sewing, listening to music, and shopping. She loved Betty Boop. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; son, Joey Rooks; daughter, Angelic Roper; and brother, Terry...