Obituaries

Carole  Dietrich  Rochow

Carole Dietrich Rochow

June 14, 2020

Carole Dietrich Rochow, 80, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at the Community Compassion Center in Jonesboro. Carole was the daughter of the late Frank Dietrich and Marie Schmidt Dietrich. She was of the Catholic faith. Carole worked from 1958-1970 at the Title Insurance Company and an abstracter at City Hall before retiring from the St. Louis County Library after twenty-five...

Lottie Balk Brown

Lottie Balk Brown

June 5, 2020

Lottie Balk Brown was born February 24, 1923 in Hoboken, New Jersey to Harry and Ida Balk. She attended high school at Demarest High School in Hoboken and served in the Marine Corp during World War II. After the war was over. she enrolled at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville on the GI bill. Lottie participated in a multitude...

Oval  Glenn  Haynes

Oval Glenn Haynes

June 5, 2020

Oval Glenn Haynes, Sr., 69, of Paragould, passed away Friday at AMMC. He was the son of the late Oval Haynes and Mable Ellen Haynes. Glenn is preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren, Gage and Jason Haynes. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Haynes of the home; two sons Oval Glenn (OG) Haynes, Jr. and Billy (Kayla) Haynes...

Lindsey  Nicole Downing

Lindsey Nicole Downing

June 2, 2020

Lindsey Nicole Jackson Downing, 36, of Paragould, passed away on June 2, 2020. She was born on October 7, 1983 to Bret and Starla Jackson. Lindsey's greatest joy in life was her children, Addison and Brooklyn. Her family meant the world to her. Lindsey was a member of the Southside Community Church. She is preceded in death her Aunt Shana;...

Donald Albert Erickson

Donald Albert Erickson

May 29, 2020

Donald Albert Erickson, 71 of Paragould, died Friday at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN. Donald was a retired Mechanial Enginner and of the Lutheran faith. Don graduated from Carpio High School, a small town in Northcentral North Dakota. He excelled in academics, music, track, football, and basketball earning many trophies throughout his high school years. He attended North...

Jean  Louise  Brittingham

Jean Louise Brittingham

May 26, 2020

Jean Louise "Granny" Brittingham passed from this world on May 26, 2020, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born January 23, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri to Floyd and Laura Barnwell. Jean worked as a homemaker, on the family farm, Ed White, Jr. Shoe Factory, at the Home for the Golden Years and for the...

Alfred  George  Herget, Jr.

Alfred George Herget, Jr.

May 24, 2020

Alfred George Herget, Jr., 100, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at his residence. Alfred was the son of the late Alfred George Herget, Sr. and Mabel Jackson Herget. He was a graduate of Paragould High School and Texas A & M University. Alfred served in the United States Marine Corps and was a World War II veteran. He was the...

Pat  Collins Fulkerson

Pat Collins Fulkerson

May 23, 2020

Pat Collins Fulkerson, 88, passed away on May 23, 2020 at The Greenhouse Cottages at Belle Meade, Paragould, Arkansas. Actually, her correct name was Patsy Collins Fulkerson, but she disliked the name “Patsy” and usually went by Pat or Patricia. Pat was born on June 2, 1931 in Paragould, Arkansas to her parents Orris F. Collins and Frances Neely Collins....

Jewel Marie Gage

Jewel Marie Gage

May 22, 2020

Jewel Marie Gage was born August 13, 1935, to Willard Killian and Tiney Tate in Leachville. She was called home on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. Jewel was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. Jewel married Curtis Gage on February 4, 1952. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She took great...

Eula  Mae  Hyde

Eula Mae Hyde

May 21, 2020

A private family burial will be held under the direction of Heath Funeral Home.

Mary  Inez  Mcpherson

Mary Inez Mcpherson

May 20, 2020

Mary Inez Stout McPherson, 88, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at The Green House Cottages of Belle Meade. Mrs. McPherson was born April 22, 1932, in Lester, Arkansas to the late Buck and Ada May Stout. Mrs. McPherson worked at the Ely & Walker shirt factory in Paragould until she quit to raise her children. After they...

Dorothy  Louise  Lloyd

Dorothy Louise Lloyd

May 19, 2020

Dorothy Louise Austin Lloyd, 96, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Newton and Etta Mae (Blackwood) Austin. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cleaning, sewing, and painting. Dorothy is also preceded in death by her husband, BC Lloyd; daughter, Sharran McCullar; grandson, Brent McCullar; brother, Wallace Austin; and sisters, Wanda Highfill...

Monroe  Junior Abbott

Monroe Junior Abbott

May 15, 2020

Monroe Junior Abbott, 77, of Paragould, passed away Friday at his residence. He was the son of the late Ira and Elizabeth Abbott. Monroe was a truck driver who's hobbies included hunting, fishing, and playing solitaire on his computer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Monroe is also preceded in death by his wife, Terrie Abbott; sister, Janiece...

Shelby  Jean  Swink

Shelby Jean Swink

May 14, 2020

Shelby Jean Swink, 81, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Green House Cottages of Belle Meade. Shelby was a member of 7th & Muller Church of Christ. She was a retired sales associate of Harold Morgan Furniture. Her hobbies included shopping and cooking. She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Minnie Hyde. Shelby was also preceded in death...

Huey  Alan  Brashers

Huey Alan Brashers

May 7, 2020

Arrangements are under the direction of Heath Funeral Home. There are no services scheduled at this time. Online tributes at www.heathfuneralhome.com

Oscar  Clinton  Fodge

Oscar Clinton Fodge

May 7, 2020

Oscar Clinton Fodge (Corky) passed on May 7th 2020 in Paragould Arkansas. Oscar was born November 4th, 1953 to Oscar Clinton Fodge (Pete) & Amy F. Fodge (Wilkinson) of Rockport Indiana. Corky lived an Adventurous Fun life from Traveling often enjoying the company of family & many friends . He loved to fish play his guitar and also participated and...

Ray  Allen  Jackson

Ray Allen Jackson

May 6, 2020

Ray Allen Jackson, age 78, passed on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro. Being a private person, few knew the extent of his health issues. He dealt with heart disease and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis for over 10 years. A special thanks to Dr. Anthony White, Dr. Owen Criner and Ceil Massey for their diligent care of Ray....

Charles Eldon Mcclellan

Charles Eldon Mcclellan

April 30, 2020

Charles Eldon McClellan, 82 of Delaplaine died Thursday at his residence surrounded by family. Charles was a retired truck driver, a member of the Delaplaine Baptist Church and a Viet Nam veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Charles and Sally Margaret Moore McClellan, a sister and half-sister, brother and half-brother. Survivors include his wife, Peggy McClellan...