Obituaries

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-...

Delores  Smith

Delores Smith

November 14, 2020

Delores Smith, 85, of Paragould passed away on Saturday, November 14th at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Delores was a lifelong resident of Greene County, having been born and raised in the Evening Star community. Later she met and married the love of her life, Carlton Smith and lived out her life in the Beech Grove community helping Carlton on the...

Emily  Lynn Nuss

Emily Lynn Nuss

November 13, 2020

Emily Lynn Nuss, 17, of Paragould, departed this life on November 13, 2020. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 3, 2003 to Kody Nuss and Brandi Canady Hawkins. Emily enjoyed doing make up, listening to music, and hanging out with her friends. She is preceded in death her great-grandmother, Lucy Storer (her Mema); uncle, Christopher Hawkins; and aunt,...

Joan Flanrey Maddox

Joan Flanrey Maddox

November 13, 2020

Joan C. Flanrey Maddox, 79, of Paragould, passed away Friday in Jonesboro at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Hershell and Lucille Futrell Flanrey. Joan was a homemaker, of the Baptist faith, and a graduate of Dixie High School. She was a proud member of the Daylily Society, and in her free time, she enjoyed...

Jewel  Inez  Lenderman

Jewel Inez Lenderman

November 11, 2020

Jewel "Inez" Lenderman, 84, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020. She was born on October 14, 1936 to the late Pursa Moore, Sr. and Estell Cromwell Moore in Shady Grove, Arkansas. Inez enjoyed camping, going to flea markets and auction sales. She liked to attend concerts, going out to eat, and loved spending time with her family. Inez...

Robert  Harold  Yeargain

Robert Harold Yeargain

November 10, 2020

Robert Harold "Yogi" Yeargain, 70, of Paragould, passed away November 10, 2020 in Memphis, Tennessee. Yogi was born in Caldwell, Missouri on October 4, 1950 to the late Herchel Yeargain and Amy Fulford. He was a retired police officer and served in the Army of the 82nd and 101st Airborne and in the Vietnam war. Yogi is preceded in death...

Robert  Joseph  Stanbery

Robert Joseph Stanbery

November 4, 2020

Robert Joseph Stanbery, 51, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was born on February 11, 1969 in South Haven, Michigan to Leslie Stanbery and Barbara Zyk Stanbery. Robert loved to keep people laughing and he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a Detroit Lions fan and liked horses. Robert is preceded in death by his...

Chris  Cox

Chris Cox

November 4, 2020

Chris Cox, formerly of Paragould, departed this earthly world for his heavenly home on November 4, 2020 at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center in Cedar Park, Texas. He was born on February 21, 1947 and is preceded in death by his parents L.J. (Jack) Cox and Sadie Lam Cox. Survivors include his loving wife of fifty years, Mary Idalski Cox...

Virginia  Louise  Barnhart

Virginia Louise Barnhart

November 3, 2020

Virginia Louise Barnhart, 71, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. She was born on October 23, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Alvie and Altie Mayfield Stewart. Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, David Barnhart; daughter, Shannon Lynn; brother, Lewis Stewart; grandson, David Michael Tubbs; and her sisters, Sharon Ward and Margaret Stedman. Survivors...

Joe  Lester  Chandler

Joe Lester Chandler

October 31, 2020

Joe Lester Chandler, 70, of Brookland, passed away Saturday at his residence. He is the son of the late Lester and Mable Wynne Chandler. Joe was a retired general laborer working as a machinist and custodian. He was of the Methodist faith and was a veteran of the Army. His hobbies included building Lego cars and tinkering with anything mechanical....

Pamela  Diane  Ashley

Pamela Diane Ashley

October 29, 2020

Pamela Diane Ashley, 68, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. She was born in Paragould on April 24, 1952. Pam retired from Greene County Tech School District, where she was a secretary to the school counselor. She enjoyed painting, singing, playing the piano, making jewelry and going to flea markets. Pam is preceded in death by her father,...

Judy Maureen  Rowland

Judy Maureen Rowland

October 26, 2020

Judy Maureen Rowland, 72, of Paragould passed away Tuesday in St. Louis at Barnes Jewish Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Earl and Mabel Gregory Gramling. She was a retired teacher and was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. She is also preceded in death by her son, Matthew Rowland; two brothers, Glenn Gramling and Jerry Gramling;...

Donald Ray Gates

Donald Ray Gates

October 25, 2020

Donald Ray Gates, 71, passed from this life on Sunday, October 25, 2020, in Jonesboro, AR. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with friends and visiting with his sister, Betty Howard and Niece, Sheila Howard. He was born on October 19, 1949 to Harris and Mildred (Hardin) Gates in Sikeston, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers,...

Harriet Jeanette Ross

Harriet Jeanette Ross

October 23, 2020

Harriet Jeanette Ross, 99 of Jonesboro, formerly of Paragould, died Friday at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Hale Ross; parents, Sandy and Hallie Underwood McDonald. She was of the Methodist belief. Survivors include her son, Eddie Ross of Jonesboro; 2 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren....

Johnie Forbs

Johnie Forbs

October 22, 2020

Johnie Forbs, 90, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at A.M.M.C. in Paragould. He is the son of the late Claud and Lorene Reed Forbs. He was retired from the city as a heavy equipment operator and was of the Church of Christ Faith. Johnie is also preceded in death by his wife, Lucinda Forbs; step daughter, Belinda Phillips; and stepson,...