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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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....

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....

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...