March 7, 2020

Freeda Winona Black Thiel, known to many as “Nona,” age 91, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry Roy and Linnie (Skaggs) Black, four siblings: Ocel, Opal Black (Horton), Leland, and Darrell Black, and a previous husband George Edward Thiel, Jr. She is survived by her son, Michael Edward...

March 7, 2020

Linda Kay Clark, of Paragould, age 75, entered into her eternal walk with Jesus at 4:00 am Saturday, March 7th, 2020. She was born Jan. 23, 1945 to Ira Monroe Wilson and Moneda (Toombs) Wilson in Rector, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents,one son Don Clark II, and a brother James Earl Wilson. She married her childhood...

March 6, 2020

Lowell Gene Martin, 88 of Jonesboro died Friday at his residence. He was retired from the grocery business with Gene Stimson stores. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, L. C. “Pud” Martin and Callie Bailey Martin; brothers Fred and L. C. Martin. Survivors include his wife, Lois Martin of...

March 2, 2020

Brenda Kay Nelson, 71, of Marmaduke was born February 23, 1949 to Carl and Charlotte Carroll of Marmaduke and passed from this life on March 2, 2020 at her home. She was a retiree of Emerson Electric and was very much loved by her children, grandchildren and friends. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Hershel Nelson; her parents,...

March 2, 2020

Ricky Don Smith, 61, of Paragould, passed away Monday, March 02, 2020, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born November 18, 1958 in Paragould, to Marcus C.V. and Ruby Smith. Ricky was a loving and supportive father to his son. He retired after working 40 years from L.A. Darling. Ricky was a graduate from the...

February 28, 2020

Dennis Harold Estes, 80, of Paragould, AR, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2020. This beloved husband, father, and “Granddad” grew up in Sherwood, AR, and graduated from Sylvan Hills High School. At 17, he joined Southwestern Bell, from which he retired after decades of perfect attendance. Too young for retirement, he later delighted in driving “big rigs” cross-country...

February 28, 2020

Glenna Gay Swink, 82, of Paragould passed away Friday. She was the daughter of the late Earnest Luther Collins and Mary Moore Collins. Glenna is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald Swink; and one sister Fayetta Meretith. Survivors include her son, Michael (Shiena) Swink of Paragould; step-daughters, Kathy Corba Simmons of Michigan and Debbie Buning Simmons of...

February 25, 2020

Barbara S. Easley, 75, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday evening. Barbara was the daughter of the late Lois Hubert Ellis and Ruthie Dalton Ellis. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Easley; two grandsons, Andrew Easley and Miquel Easley; and one granddaughter Rebecca Easley. Survivors include her daughters, Zelda (Terry) Brannon of Paragould and Tina (Ron) Hudspeth...

February 25, 2020

Thomas Steven Blossom, 78, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at his home after a brave battle with cancer. Tom was born in Dallas, Texas on March 9, 1941, son of the late Herman “Jerry” and Kate Blossom. He is survived by his wife Susan and her children and grandchildren, and his daughters Tracy Brengard (Chris) of...

February 24, 2020

Jeffery Scott Jones, 54, of Paragould, died February 24, 2020 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was a self-employed auto body mechanic and of the Baptist belief. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles H. Jones. Survivors include his wife, Joan Davis of the home; son Matthew Jones of Paragould; mother, Jonell Jones of Paragould; brother, David Jones...

February 23, 2020

William Franklin Elliott, Jr, 85 of Walcott, AR, passed away from this life on Sunday, February 23 in Jonesboro, AR. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Rosalee Dean Elliott, his parents, William and Mathel Lamb Elliott, and one brother, Terry Elliott. He is survived by his son, Bill (Debbie) Elliott, Jr. of Harrisburg and daughter...

February 21, 2020

Royce Randolph Dial, 97, of Paragould, passed away Friday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. He was the son of the late Earl and Clella Huffine Dial. Royce was a U.S. Army veteran who served his country in World War II and was a P.O.W.. He was a member of East Side Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and...

February 18, 2020

Suzanne Allison Everett Harris, 55, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday in Jonesboro at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Bob and Mary Vaden Everett. Suzanne was an R.N. and enjoyed reading books and watching movies in her free time. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Steve Everett. Survivors include her husband, Kent...

February 15, 2020

Norma Cline Carr, 99 was born on July 8, 1920, to Joseph and Effie Mae Cline. She died on February 15, 2020, at Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehab in Jonesboro.. She and Ben Carr were married August 12, 1939. They were longtime members of the Hopewell Community. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Paragould. She was preceded in...

February 15, 2020

Lawrence "Larry" David Watkins, 80, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was the son of the late Doyle and Clyda Lawrence Watkins. Larry is also preceded in death by two brothers, Wesley Watkins and Jack Watkins; and grandson, Jason Bolton. He was a member of Lake Street Baptist Church. He served...

February 12, 2020

Marlene Emma Tritch was born to Ervin and Lola Tritch on March 21, 1959. She passed from this life on February 12, 2020 at home in Paragould. She was a retired employee of Emerson Electric where she worked for 32 years. Marlene was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her father Ervin Tritch. Marlene...

February 12, 2020

February 12, 2020

Jean Francis Creel, 53, of Light, passed away Wednesday. She was the daughter of the late Marcus and Kay Dulaney Creel. Jean enjoyed spending time with her friends and grandkids the most. She was a waitress at Ms. Addie's and was known for making everyone laugh and smile often. Jean is also preceded in death by her sister, Lana Creel....

February 11, 2020

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

February 11, 2020

Retha Almedia Smith Stanton, 101, formerly of Paragould, Arkansas passed away February 11, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Stockbridge, Georgia, where she resided for the last fourteen years. Affectionately called Coco by her family and friends, she was born in Lake City on December 30, 1918. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Eura Smith; husband,...