Obituaries

Owen  L. Hoskins, Jr.

Owen L. Hoskins, Jr.

October 7, 2018

Owen W. Hoskins Jr., 96, died October 7, 2018 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born June 12, 1922 in Monette, Arkansas the son of the late Owen W. Sr. and Sudie Hoskins. He attended Arkansas Tech University until he left to join the United States Army Air Corps in 1942. As a Corporal he served in...

Youkon Howard

Youkon Howard

October 6, 2018

Yukon Howard, 92 of Cardwell, MO, died on Saturday, October 6 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was a Farmer and worked in a Saw Mill, he was a member of the Cockrum Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Howard; daughters Connie Bell Wiseman and Glenda Sidenstricker, sister Gracie Jackson, brother James Howard and...

Mildred Jones

Mildred Jones

October 5, 2018

Mildred Jones, 95, of Kennett and formerly of Walcott, passed away Friday at Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett. She was the daughter of the late Bessie and John Chappel. Mildred spent many years working at Jones Freeze King in Walcott and was also a housewife. In her free time, she enjoyed ceramics, crafts, and refinishing furniture. She was of the...

Donald Lorinzo Ivy, Sr.

Donald Lorinzo Ivy, Sr.

October 1, 2018

Donald Lorinzo Ivy, Sr., 60, of Bono died Monday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Donald was a fence fabricator. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Eugene and Wanda William Ivy; son, Robert Ivy; sister, Mary Gillispie; nephew, George Thomas and Jimmy Hilderbran and brother-in-law, Scott Evertt. Survivors include daughter's, Melissa (Wes Garcia) Harrison at Mt. View, AR,...

Jerry Dacus

Jerry Dacus

September 30, 2018

Jerry Dacus, 67, of Jonesboro passed away at his residence Sunday, September 30, 2018. Jerry was a contractor and electrician who enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandkids. He is preceded in death by his father, Vernon Dacus and a son, Jason Dacus.Survivors include his mother, Doris Mae Dacus; children, Matt (Cindy) Friar, of Paragould, Shawn (Heidi) Dacus, of...

Jann Brewer

Jann Brewer

September 30, 2018

Jann Hardesty Brewer, 66, of Heber Springs, Arkansas passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Unity Health-White County Medical Center in Searcy, Jann was born August 4, 1952 in Caruthersville, Missouri to the late James and Lavern Leak Hardesty. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Chuck Hardesty. She graduated from Caruthersville High School in 1970, and...

Johnny Barnum, Sr.

Johnny Barnum, Sr.

September 30, 2018

Johnny Ray Barnum, Sr., 68, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Johnny was a farmer who loved to hunt, fish, anything outdoors and especially hunting Indian rocks. He was a US Navy veteran of the Viet Nam War, attended Stanford Baptist Church and was the son of the late John Cleo and Wanda Barnum. He was...

Ruby Lois Cook

Ruby Lois Cook

September 28, 2018

Ruby Blaylock Cook, 55, of Paragould, passed away Friday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was born in Jonesboro and lived her life in Paragould. Ruby was of the Pentecostal faith and was a volunteer at Mission Outreach of NEA for many years. She was the daughter of the late Edgar and Ruby Viola Key Wallingsford. She was preceded in...

Eathel Smith

Eathel Smith

September 27, 2018

Eathel Marie Smith, 95, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was the daughter of the late Albert Lueallen and Edna Ezell. Eathel was of the Church of Christ faith and attended Newton Street and Walcott Churches of Christ. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting, and volunteering her time...

Patricia Joyce Brown

Patricia Joyce Brown

September 27, 2018

Patricia Joyce (Templeton) Brown, 80, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Belle Meade Cottages in Paragould. Pat was born February 6, 1938 at Maynard, Arkansas. She was retired from Emerson Electric in Paragould and was of the Methodist faith. Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Glen Brown; her parents, Clarence and Ruby...

Stella Ryan

Stella Ryan

September 25, 2018

On 09/25/2018 my Stella had to go to dog Heaven. She has been suffering from osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and it got to the point that she was in too much pain to even walk. She has been the best dog and companion anyone could ever ask for. She was the smartest and most loving pet I have ever had....

Willodean Rickman

Willodean Rickman

September 25, 2018

Willodean Rickman, 92, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born in Paragould, was a homemaker and a member of Campground United Methodist Church. She loved to quilt, crochet, garden and watch the St. Louis Cardinals. Grace was the daughter of the late Bill and Grace Vivian Weatherly Taylor. She was also preceded in death...

Amanda Susan Gramling

Amanda Susan Gramling

September 22, 2018

Amanda Susan (Hart) Gramling, 64, of Rogers, Arkansas and formerly of Paragould, Arkansas passed away September 22, 2018. She faced a recent cancer diagnosis with unshakeable faith, unwavering strength, and an inspiring sense of hope. Amanda was born in Palm Springs, California to her mother, Waive Hart, and her father, Lloyd Hart, who's memory she cherished dearly. As a teenager,...

Meow Meows

Meow Meows

September 20, 2018

Mark  "David" Biggerstaff

Mark "David" Biggerstaff

September 18, 2018

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Richard Hammersley

Richard Hammersley

September 17, 2018

Richard Lee Hammersley, 54, of Paragould, passed away Monday at his Residence. He was born in Annapolis, MD. He was a retired handyman who loved to camp and fish. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Margetta Ford Hammersley. Survivors include wife, Marla of the home; two daughters, Kayla (Matt) Mullins...

Genevieve Lucille Speer

Genevieve Lucille Speer

September 16, 2018

Genevieve Lucille Speer, 92, passed away Sunday at The Green House Cottages of Belle Meade. She was the daughter of the late Audie and Lillie Clark Morrow. Preceding her in death are her husband, Cloyce Speer; brothers, O.D. Morrow, Gentry Morrow, and David Morrow; and sisters, Ethel Page and Lou Jean Smith. Genevieve was of the Church of Christ faith...

Patricia June Getson

Patricia June Getson

September 11, 2018

Patricia June Getson, 79, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at her residence. She was born at home in Ashville, Ohio and retired from Monroe Automotive after 33 years of service and loved talking to people . Patricia was a member of Brown's Chapel Baptist Church and was the daughter of the late Emory and Florence Payne Smith. She was also...