Obituaries

Dorothy Pearl Hamilton

Dorothy Pearl Hamilton

December 11, 2020

Dorothy Pearl Hamilton, 92, of Paragould, passed away Friday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She is the daughter of the late Perma and Helen Morris Drope. She was of the Baptist faith and was a retired customer care representative at City Light & Water. Her hobbies included quilting, sewing, gardening, canning, and spending time with her family, especially her precious...

Anubis Barringer

Anubis Barringer

December 9, 2020

Anubis Barringer passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2020. She was born on January 7, 2020. Anubis is survived by her owner Wes and fur brother, Spike. She was very playful, energetic and loved kids. Her family will miss her very much.

Max Sheffield

Max Sheffield

December 9, 2020

Max; Beloved husband of the late Willodean “Willie” Sheffield for 70 years. Devoted father of Ken Lee (Mary Anne) Sheffield and Jo (Mike) Morgan. Cherished grandfather of Aimee Sheffield, David Sheffield and the late Laura Sheffield, Jonathan Sheffield, Betsey Bryant and Casie Morgan. Loving step-grandfather of Carrie, Cassie and Callie. Also survived by 10 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and...

Anne  Elizabeth  Mcconnell Ruppert

Anne Elizabeth Mcconnell Ruppert

December 4, 2020

Anne Elizabeth McConnell Ruppert, 83, of Paragould, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020. Anne was born in Pittsford, New York on June 24, 1937 to the late Lloyd and Edith Mayo McConnell. She was a veteran of the United States Army where she served as a nurse LTC. Anne is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and three brothers,...

Lola  Mae  Tritch

Lola Mae Tritch

December 4, 2020

Lola Mae (Lowman) Tritch was born on September 8, 1932 to Hovey and Nadine Lowman. She went to be with Jesus on December 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin August Tritch; parents; step-parents; brother, Robert Lowman; sisters, Velma Foshee, Bertice Stoltz, and Myrta Kort; daughter, Marlene Tritch; and grandson, Tyler Tritch. Lola loved to dance,...

James  Richard  Chiles

James Richard Chiles

December 3, 2020

James Richard "Dick" Chiles, 85, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 in Piggott, Arkansas. Dick was born on January 9, 1935 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late James Richard and Iva Sears Chiles. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Germany. Dick later retired from the Dr. Pepper bottling company. He was...

Novil  (Boots) Thompson

Novil (Boots) Thompson

December 1, 2020

Novil E. (Boots) Thompson went to be with the good Lord on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 at Belle Meade Nursing Home in Paragould, Arkansas. She was born March 22, 1929, to Richard Lee and Elsie Speer. She was of the Baptist faith. She deeply loved her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son,...

Laquetta  Jean  Hass

Laquetta Jean Hass

December 1, 2020

Laquetta Jean Hass, 69, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Jean was born on June 3, 1951 to C.B. and Jo Etta Williams Jr. She loved singing, working in the garden, and visiting with family and friends. Jean was the owner of Williams Processing Plant where she ran the slaughter house. She is preceded in...

Michael  Goerzen

Michael Goerzen

November 30, 2020

Michael "Mikey" "Mic" Goerzen, 33, of Paragould, passed away November 30, 2020. He was born in Lodi, California on June 13, 1987 to Donald Goerzen and Christina Nichols. Michael is preceded in death by his grandmother, Melba Sue Goerzen, grandfather, Donald Peter Goerzen, and brother, Tyler Goerzen. He enjoyed playing with his children, riding dirt bikes and unicycles and reading...

Wanda  Jeanne  Dohogne

Wanda Jeanne Dohogne

November 29, 2020

Wanda Jeanne Dohogne passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the age of 96 in St. Louis, Missouri. Jeanne was born and raised in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. In Cape she met her husband Urban Dohogne. Jeanne and Urban raised their family in Paragould, Arkansas. As a stay at home mom, Jeanne volunteered at the girls' school, church, and...

Harold Eugene  Wrinkle

Harold Eugene Wrinkle

November 29, 2020

Harold Eugene Wrinkle Sr, age 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 29th, 2020 in Evening Shade, Arkansas. Harold was born July 16th, 1944 to Raymond and Ozella Wrinkle. Harold had 7 siblings, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a simple man and he worked hard for everything he had. Harold was the definition of a “jack of all...

Jacqueline Gray  Dudley

Jacqueline Gray Dudley

November 28, 2020

Jacqueline Gray Dudley passed peacefully to her eternal home on Saturday, November 28, 2020. She was born to David and Mamie Gray in Leachville, Arkansas on March 5, 1933. Jackie, as she was known, was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Charles Robert Dudley, and son Todd Gray Dudley. She is survived by her son Charles Robert...

Vance  "Sonny"  Cupp, Jr.

Vance "Sonny" Cupp, Jr.

November 26, 2020

Vance (Sonny) Cupp Jr. passed away peacefully into his eternal home early November 26, 2020, on Thanksgiving Day. Vance Cupp Jr. is survived by his daughter, Jannie and husband Johnny Ray Distretti of Walcott; son, Vance Cupp III and wife Nancy Carlson Cupp of Paragould; grandchildren Ashley Elyse and her husband Ryan Boozer, Casey Elizabeth and her husband Nathan Davis,...

Bonnie  Jewell  Barnum

Bonnie Jewell Barnum

November 25, 2020

Bonnie Jewell Barnum, 70, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was born in Paragould on October 31, 1950 to the late Lawson and Mary Price Nichols. Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Barnum Sr. and two sons Brian and Tracey Barnum. Survivors include her two sons, Johnny Barnum Jr. (Angela) of Paragould and Greg...

Charles Robert Dudley

Charles Robert Dudley

November 23, 2020

Charles Robert Dudley peacefully went to his eternal home Monday, November 23, 2020. He was born to Floyd Walker and Theodosia (Doty) Dudley in his grandmother’s house in Paragould October 24, 1929. CR, as he was known by many, was preceded in death by his parents, and son Todd Gray Dudley. He is survived by his wife of 67 years,...

Epifania  Hernandez  Rodriguez

Epifania Hernandez Rodriguez

November 23, 2020

Epifania Hernandez Rodriguez, 61, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away November 23, 2020. She was born in Mexico on November 15, 1959 to the late Juan and Maria Hernandez. Survivors include her husband, Eduvijes Rodriguez Acuna; daughter, Irene (Tony) Pratt of Paragould; siblings, Mike Rodriguez of Wichita, Kansas, Luis Rodriguez of Jamestown, New York, Juan Hernandez, Josefina Hernandez, Victor Hernandez, Jose...

Paul  David  Ford

Paul David Ford

November 19, 2020

Paul David Ford, 64, of Paragould, AR died Thursday, November 19 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. He was born in Malden, MO on April 15, 1956. He was a graduate of Parma High School in Parma, MO. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR. Paul was an Army veteran...

Ransom William Walker

Ransom William Walker

November 19, 2020

Ransom William Walker, 88, of Paragould, passed away Thursday in Jonesboro. He is the son of the late George and Myrtle Vanpoole Walker. Ransom was retired from Emerson Electric as well as from the Army. He was known for being a giving and kind hearted man who would do anything to help anyone in need. Ransom was a Christian man...

J Dewayne Allen

J Dewayne Allen

November 15, 2020

J. Dewayne Allen, 82, of Paragould passed away on November 15, 2020, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Born in Pollard, Arkansas, on June 21, 1938, he was the son of Fred and Thelma Mae (Toombs) Allen. After graduating from Piggott High School in 1956, Dewayne worked in the Chevrolet plant in St. Louis for a short time. During...

Darrell  Franklin  Smoot

Darrell Franklin Smoot

November 15, 2020

Darrell Smoot, 79 of Marmaduke passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at AMMC of Paragould. He was born July 19, 1941 in Alexander Community of Greene County, Arkansas to the late Clifford and Ludie Smoot. He was a member of the Marmaduke First Baptist Church. He was a tool and die maker till he started his mobile home business-...