Obituaries

Phyllis Ann  Thompson

Phyllis Ann Thompson

July 24, 2020

Phyllis Ann Thompson, 78, originally of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away at her home in Paragould, Arkansas on her birthday, July 24, 2020. She was born July 24, 1942, in Clearfield, Kentucky to the late Edgar and Grace Bowman. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Jack Cox, whom she married June 20, 1958 and they were married...

Joy  Ann  Powers

Joy Ann Powers

July 21, 2020

Joy Ann Powers, 77, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She is the daughter of the late Robert Earl Gramling and Mabel Roberta Gregory Gramling. The name "Joy" suited her well because she truly was a joy to everyone who knew her. Joy was a member of the Shiloh Methodist Church. She retired after forty years...

Keith  Allen  Clark

Keith Allen Clark

July 19, 2020

On Sunday, July 19, 2020, Keith Allen Clark of Beech Grove, passed away at the age of 61. Keith was born in Paragould on February 24, 1959 to William Ray and Lois (Bowden) Clark. He learned a great work ethic very early in life, working on the dairy farm and in the fields, shoulder to shoulder with his beloved brother,...

Conner'S Precious Princess Gahr

Conner'S Precious Princess Gahr

July 16, 2020

Conner's Precious Princess Gahr (AKC Name) "Precious" We were so very blessed to of had the opportunity to love and be loved by our Precious. Our beloved fur baby was the most beautiful Bichon Frise born on May 6, 2006 in Indiana and came to her forever home six weeks after that. Conner fell madly in love with her...

Joe T Skaggs

Joe T Skaggs

July 12, 2020

Joe T. Skaggs, 87 of Paragould died Sunday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born April 29, 1933, in Greene County to Daniel and Myrl Skaggs. He was a retired Southern Baptist preacher pastoring churches in Greene County and Izard County for many years. He was also retired from Emerson Electric. He was a member of East Side Baptist...

Michael  Blazier

Michael Blazier

July 11, 2020

Michael Blazier, 57, of Paragould, passed away Saturday. Michael was kind to everyone and he never met a stranger. He will be missed by many. Michael is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Anita Henson. Survivors include his three brothers and many friends. A private burial will be held at later date. Online tributes at www.heathfuneralhome.com.

Michael  Scott Herrod

Michael Scott Herrod

July 9, 2020

Mike Herrod, 34, son of Charles and Kay Herrod passed on Thursday, July 9, 2020. He was living in Springfield, Missouri and was the manager of Food For Less grocery. Mike loved the beach, hunting, and was always ready for adventures like river rafting and camping. As a child, he lived and worked on a farm in Western Arkansas and...

William Paul Woolridge

William Paul Woolridge

July 9, 2020

William Paul Wooldridge, 79, of West Memphis, passed away Thursday at the Community Compassion Center. Paul is the son of the late Chester and Grace Foxx Wooldridge. He is preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Anna Renee Wooldridge; four brothers, Harley Wooldridge, Winston Wooldridge, Hal Wooldridge and Cecil Woolridge; and three sisters, Chestine Tribett, Ailene Powell and Evelyn Wooldridge....

Joseph  Sawyer

Joseph Sawyer

July 8, 2020

Joseph Sawyer, 62, passed away Wednesday at his residence in Marmaduke. He was born in Nortfolk, Virginia on May 18, 1958 to Norman and Mary Hadley Sawyer. Upon graduation, Joe went to work at Norfolk Shipbuilding & Dry Dock where he entered and completed a 4 year welding apprenticeship and worked for 25 years, learning his trade well. Joe moved...

Rebecca Lynn Mcdaniel

Rebecca Lynn Mcdaniel

July 7, 2020

Rebecca Lynn McDaniel, 54, of Cardwell, passed away Tuesday in Memphis. She is the daughter of the late Leroy and Ruth Ann Flannery Jones. Rebecca was of the Church of Christ faith. Her hobbies included working in her flower garden, riding horses, and spending time with her dogs. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Bo Jones. Survivors...

Gail Rutledge

Gail Rutledge

July 7, 2020

Gail Lavoughn Rutledge was 82 years old when he passed from this world to a place of joy and reunion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Iva May Rutledge of Marmaduke, his loving and devoted wife Sharon Rutledge, two brothers Gary Rutledge and Bernard Rutledge. Two sisters Geraldine McDowell and Mikie Lou Coates. Survivors include sons...

Charles Burnell  Gist

Charles Burnell Gist

July 4, 2020

Charles Burnell "Barney" Gist of Paragould, passed away, Saturday, July 4, 2020, and will be buried at Cardwell Cemetery on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Charles was a member of the Greatest Generation; a World War II, United States Navy Pacific Fleet veteran. He is survived by his wife of seventy-five years, Nellie; his daughter, Susan and his son, Robert and...

William Carl Watkins

William Carl Watkins

July 3, 2020

A private burial will be held Monday, July 6, 2020 under the direction of Heath Funeral Home.

Mary Smith Johnson

Mary Smith Johnson

July 2, 2020

Mary Smith Johnson of Paragould died Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. Born in Beech Grove, she was a graduate of Arkansas State University and was a teacher in Greene County for 40 years. She was a member of Paragould First United Methodist Church. She was a member of Upsilon Chapter of...

Terry Alvin Turner

Terry Alvin Turner

June 28, 2020

Terry Alvin Turner, 66, of Rector, passed away Sunday morning at his residence. He is the son of the late Charles and Gladys Layne Turner. Terry was retired from Emerson Electric, and his hobbies included hunting, fishing, and gardening. He is also preceded in death by several sisters. Survivors include daughters, Jennifer Turner, of Hoxie and Nikki Schlinker (Jeremy), of...

Willyne  Thompson Jordan

Willyne Thompson Jordan

June 22, 2020

Berah Willyne Thompson Jordan, 87, of Paragould, passed away Monday at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. Willyne taught school for thirty two years at the Cardwell, Piggott and Marmaduke school districts. After she retired from teaching, she became a Methodist pastor for St. Francis Methodist Church and Wright's Chapel. Her church and family were everything to her. Willyne...

James  Edward  Whitley

James Edward Whitley

June 21, 2020

James Edward Whitley, 91, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at The Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was the son of the late Arthur and Geanette Ray Whitley. James is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Janette Whitley of the home; daughters, Diann (Chuck) Roming and Patricia (Greg) Buhler both...

Paul  Thomas  Joiner

Paul Thomas Joiner

June 18, 2020

Paul Thomas Joiner, 88, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Paul was the son of the late John H. and Lillie Petty Joiner. He was an veteran of the United States Army. He served for twenty two years which included two tours in Vietnam. Paul later worked for the Paragould Police Department and...

Mozella Georgia Barber

Mozella Georgia Barber

June 17, 2020

Mozella Georgia Barber, 89, of Paragould, died Wednesday at Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro. Mozella was a Homemaker and a member of Providence Baptist Church where she was the oldest church member. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Marlis Rollings and Wyman Barber; daughter, Connie Sanford, parents, Elvis and Lora White Wright; sisters, Thelma Cox and Wilma Bennett...

Augusta  Evelyn  Thurmond

Augusta Evelyn Thurmond

June 15, 2020

Evelyn Thurmond was born Augusta Mae Evelyn Masterson on May 4, 1924 to William “Bill” and Dora Ward Masterson at their home in Nimmons, Arkansas near Piggot. Evelyn entered her Heavenly home at the age of 96 on June 15, 2020. She was reared in the Oak Grove community and in the Coffman community in Greene County and was a...