Obituaries

Glenda R Zumwalt

Glenda R Zumwalt

April 27, 2021

Glenda R. Zumwalt 87 of Paragould died Tuesday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was retired from Wal-Mart and a member of Lake Street Baptist Church. Glenda was preceded in death by her parents Cleo and Estelle Dearing, first husband, John L. Merrow; second husband Deward Zumwalt; daughter Page Dickson, brother, Jimmy Dearing. Survivors include daughters, Karla Merrow of England,...

Karrin  Lois  Richardson

Karrin Lois Richardson

April 27, 2021

Lois was born to John and Cora "Smith" Goins on February 23, 1937, in the Beech Grove/Stanford Community. There were six girls and one son born to John and Cora Goins, who are both deceased. The other girls were: Doris Reeves, of Oak Grove, now deceased Louise Richardson, of Paragould, now deceased Mary Reilly, of St. Louis, now deceased Jane...

Chester Lester Gray

Chester Lester Gray

April 25, 2021

Chester Lester Gray, 87, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. Chester was born on March 14, 1934 in Evening Star, Arkansas to the late Clarence and Francis Matthew Gray. He was a farmer and had a collection of toy tractors. Chester was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He is...

Danny Leroy Markum

Danny Leroy Markum

April 24, 2021

Danny Leroy Markum, 74 of Paragould died at his residence on Saturday. Danny was a Mechanic by trade and a loving Father and Husband. He was preceded in death by his parents Troy and Cora Edna Bryant Markum. Survivors include his wife, Gloria of the home; sons, Kevin Markum of Paragould, David Markum of Texas, Michael Markum of Paragould and...

Lowell  Edgar  Laffoon

Lowell Edgar Laffoon

April 20, 2021

Lowell Edgar Laffoon, 81, of Paragould, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Lowell was born on July 21, 1939 to the late Guy Lowell and Mary Berry Laffoon. He is also preceded in death by one brother, Larry Dale Laffoon. Survivors include his wife of sixty one years Brenda Laffoon of the home; three...

Jeffrey  "Mike"  Ring

Jeffrey "Mike" Ring

April 20, 2021

Jeffrey Michael "Mike" Ring, 61, of Brookland, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. Mike was born on September 8, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri to Sherman and June Tillman Ring. He enjoyed working in the yard and garden, going to the lake, and boating. Mike was a veteran of the United States...

Jimmy Ray Powers

Jimmy Ray Powers

April 17, 2021

Jimmy Ray Powers, 87, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was the son of the late Lum T. and Martha Stephens Powers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a retired truck driver. He was a faithful member of Peace Tabernacle Apostolic Church, and he had a passion for music,...

Bella  Blue Burns

Bella Blue Burns

April 15, 2021

Bella Blue Burns, 11, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021. Bella is survived by her owners, Joan and Curtis Burns, and her brother Buster. Bella was as sweet as she could be. She loved to follow Joan and Curtis all around the house. You could find her sleeping on the couch, laying on the front porch, playing around outside,...

Carolyn  Sue Barber

Carolyn Sue Barber

April 15, 2021

Carolyn Sue Barber 87, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Rector Nursing Center. She was the daughter of the late Alton and Eva McKelvey Robinson. She was a retired nurse and a member of Westview Baptist Church. She is also preceded in death by one son, Phil Blount; one sister, Constance Darrow; and two brothers, Dan Robinson and James Robinson....

Dale Ray  Minshall

Dale Ray Minshall

April 15, 2021

Dale Ray Minshall, 84, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was the son of the late William and Lula Van Deventer Minshall. Dale was a retired Golf Course Superintendent and was of the Catholic faith. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and golfing. He was also preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters....

Donald  Ray  Fleeman

Donald Ray Fleeman

April 7, 2021

Donald Ray (Don) Fleeman of Paragould, age 86, passed away on April 7, 2021. Don was born on February 17, 1935 in Leachville, Arkansas to Ruby and Carl Fleeman and had lived in Paragould since 1940. He graduated Greene County Tech in 1953 and worked at Earl Kirk John Deere 1953-1970, afterwards taking over Sandy Ridge, the family farm. Don...

Sally  Ann  Floyd

Sally Ann Floyd

April 7, 2021

Sally Ann Floyd, 63, of Fresno, California passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at N.E.A. Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Nelda Magazine Edison. She was a retired school bus driver and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is also preceded in death by two sisters, Brenda Edison and Chris Edison;...

Pauline  Miller  Rice

Pauline Miller Rice

April 6, 2021

Pauline Miller Rice, 78, died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, from the complications of Alzheimer ’s disease. Her funeral service will be held at Heath Funeral Home; in Paragould, AR, on Saturday, April 10. Family visitation will be from 8:30-9:00 a.m., with public visitation following from 9:00-10:00 a.m. The service will begin at 10:00. Burial will immediately follow at Green...

Iris  Wheelis

Iris Wheelis

April 5, 2021

Iris Margaret Wheelis was a caring mother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away peacefully with her family in Cleveland Georgia on Monday, April 5th, 2021. Iris was born February 16, 1921 at Port Melbourne Australia to George and Lily Edwards. Iris was the eldest sibling to Sisters, Eva and Linda and her Brother Jack. They grew up in the suburb...

Robert  Devon  Morris, Sr.

Robert Devon Morris, Sr.

April 4, 2021

Robert Devon Morris departed this earth on April 4, 2021 at the age of 90 years old. He was a deacon at Bethlehem Baptist Church where he attended. He was born on September 25, 1930 to Ralph and Lina Morris. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Lina Morris; son, Robert Devon Morris Jr.; step daughter, Cathy...

Larry Don Greenway

Larry Don Greenway

March 30, 2021

No services are planned at this time.

Edgar  George  Smith

Edgar George Smith

March 29, 2021

Edgar George Smith was born in Iowa on September 20, 1933 to Daniel and Jeanette Laughlin Smith. He was named Edgar because of his mother's love of reading Edgar Allen Poe's work. He was a twin to his brother, Edward. He moved to Success, Arkansas when he was seven years old. He attended a one-room school through the eight grade....

Jackie R. Cline

Jackie R. Cline

March 25, 2021

Jackie R. Cline, 78, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He is the son of the late Maxwell and Hattie McAnally Cline. He was the owner of Jack's Cleaning Service and was a veteran of the Navy. His hobbies included fishing and woodworking. He is also preceded in death by two brothers,...

Gala  Stone

Gala Stone

March 22, 2021

Gala Louise Stone, 55 of Paragould departed this life on Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She worked in Retail Management and was a member of the Walnut Corner General Baptist Church. Gala was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas Freeman Stone and Willodean Lenderman (Earl Cothren) Stone; sister, Teresa Diane Ellis,. Survivors include sons, Gary Brent Stone of...

Robert "Bob" Jackson

Robert "Bob" Jackson

March 20, 2021

Robert Scott Jackson, 70 of Paragould, “Took His Heavenly Flight” on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Bob was a Banker for many years, an avid commercial pilot, well known cake designer, and currently CFO of four Paragould Corporations. Bob graduated from Arkansas State University and received his Masters Degree from LSU. He was preceded...