Obituaries

Jimmy Glen Vassar

Jimmy Glen Vassar

February 4, 2018

Jimmy Glen Vassar, 66, of Paragould, made his journey to Heaven surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home on Sunday, February 4. Jimmy was born in Leachville and was of the Baptist faith. Jimmy was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam era for 9 years and finished his Army career in the Arkansas National Guard...

Jerry "Pops" Dill Sr.

Jerry "Pops" Dill Sr.

February 4, 2018

Jerry "Pops" Dill Sr., 63, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday at the family residence. He graduated from Jonesboro High School, retired from Arkansas Glass Container after 20 years and began working with Dill Construction for 16 years and attended Finch Baptist Church. Jerry was the son of the late Robert Lee and Lola Scholl Dill. He was also preceded in...

Maxwell "Maxi" Harrell

Maxwell "Maxi" Harrell

February 3, 2018

Maxwell "Maxi" Harrell was born September 17, 2008 and departed his earthly life on February 3, 2018. He was our best friend and companion. We will so dearly miss the greetings of happiness when you saw your family and friends, the tapping of little claws on the hard floor, and all the little things that made you our Maxi....

Virgil Straub

Virgil Straub

January 31, 2018

Virgil Albert Straub, 60, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at St. Bernards Medical Center . He was born in Paragould where he lived most of his life. He was of the Catholic faith. Virgil was the son of the late Joseph Matthew and Sue Frances Holloway Straub. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas and David Straub....

Bill Dean Frazier

Bill Dean Frazier

January 30, 2018

Bill Frazier, 81 of Paragould, died Tuesday at his residence. He was retired from City Light and Water and was a member of East Side Baptist Church since 1962. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and formerly worked at Grabers and Belk Department Stores. He was preceded in death by his wife, Quanita Frazier; parents, Harvey and...

Billie Erle Crouch

Billie Erle Crouch

January 30, 2018

Billie Erle Crouch, 90, died Tuesday in Dallas, Texas. Billie was a retired hairdresser and an accomplished equestrian. She was the daughter of the late George and Goldie Daniels. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Cecil Wayne Crouch; daughter, Sandra McGowan; granddaughter, Cyndi Luster; grandsons, Jason and Patrick Sharp; great-granddaughter, Kaylee Cecilia Sharp; and...

Biscuit Robinson

Biscuit Robinson

January 29, 2018

Biscuit, age 16, a loyal friend and protector, died January 29, 2018, at around 3:45 p.m. surrounded by his family. Biscuit was born in Paragould sometime around January of 2002, and arrived on our porch and our family in November of 2002. Biscuit is survived by his parents, Joy Robinson and Ashley Burton, his human sister, Catherine Hankins (17),...

Jerry Dickson, Sr.

Jerry Dickson, Sr.

January 29, 2018

Jerry Dale Dickson Sr., 65, of Paragould, passed away Monday at AMMC. He was a licensed auctioneer and former state inspector. Jerry loved collecting old toy cars. He was the son of the late James and Cleda Dickson. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Rene Dickson; sons, Jerry Dale (Lee Ann) Dickson, Jr. of Paragould and Brennon Keith Dickson...

Margaret Griffin

Margaret Griffin

January 28, 2018

Margaret Nancy Griffin, 94, of Paragould went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 28, 2018 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 16, 1923, to Arthur and Maudie Mae Crain. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Tom Pratt and Walter “Alex” Griffin; brothers, Cletus,...

Archie Lavone Henson

Archie Lavone Henson

January 25, 2018

Archie Henson, 69, of Evening Star was at home surrounded by his loving family when his harvest time came on Thursday, January 25, 2018. He was born on September 23, 1948 in Greene County, Arkansas. Archie was married to Lynn Clifton on November 28, 1968 at Evening Star Church of Christ. They made their home and raised their family in...

Austin Neal Betts

Austin Neal Betts

January 24, 2018

Austin Neal Betts, 21, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday. He loved to play basketball and hang with his friends. He also enjoyed fishing and listening to music. Austin was the son of Tommy Henry and Sheryl Henry. Survivors include his parents; sister, Kacey Scott; brother, Logan Betts; nephew, Liam Ratliff; aunt, Brenda Foley; and biological mother, Krissy Betts. The...

Gladys Mae Harris

Gladys Mae Harris

January 24, 2018

Gladys “Boo” Masters Harris died peacefully, Wednesday at Greene Acres surrounded by her loved ones. Among those welcoming her to her heavenly home will be her loving husband of 63 ½ years, Jeffery Hanks Harris, who passed away January 3, 2007. They first met at Kirby’s Drug Store on Pruett Street in Paragould when they were 16 years old. They...

Bernice Morton

Bernice Morton

January 23, 2018

Bernice Morton, 89, of Paragould, died Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a homemaker and of the Nazarene belief. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Morton; brother, Jack Roy; and parents, Jess and Daisy Roy. Survivors include her sons, Shelburn (Kathie) Morton, Gary Morton, Rex (Penny) Morton, and Mike (Coranna) Morton all of Paragould, and...

Mildred Quanita Frazier

Mildred Quanita Frazier

January 22, 2018

Quanita Frazier, 76 of Paragould, died Monday at her residence. She was a homemaker/Secretary and a member of East Side Baptist Church since 1962. She was preceded in death by her parents, W. C. (Cecil) and Lois Riley ; brother and sister-in-law, Euell and Barbara Riley. Survivors include her husband, Bill Frazier of the home; sons, Kyle (Judy) Frazier of...

Ripken Heath

Ripken Heath

January 21, 2018

Ripken Heath, 13, is waiting for her family at the Rainbow Bridge. She joins her sister, Junebug, and cousins, Murphy, Tallie, and Russ. Ripken, named for baseball legend Cal Ripken, Jr., grew up with a baseball in her mouth. As a young dog, she could often be found retrieving balls in a field with her parents. She would play...

Marion Joe Russom

Marion Joe Russom

January 16, 2018

Marion Joe Russom, 51, of Marmaduke, passed away Tuesday at Residence. He was born in Pocahontas, a graduate of Lafe High School and loved to work on odd and end things. Marion was the son of the late Bernard Willard and Francis Mae Roush Russom Survivors include three brothers, Calvin (Vivian) Russom, Bernie (Cathy) Russom and Al (Angela) Russom all...

Velma Faye Mccrory

Velma Faye Mccrory

January 16, 2018

Velma Faye McCrory, 74 of Marmaduke, died Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a retired cook with Marmaduke Schools and a member of the Marmaduke 1st General Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Thomas McCrory; parents, William Ted "W. T." and Mabel Jackson Hopkins and brother, Gerlard Hopkins. Survivors include daughter, Tonya (David)...

Patricia "Patty" Johnson

Patricia "Patty" Johnson

January 12, 2018

Patricia Ann Johnson, 57, of Paragould, passed away Friday at AMMC. She enjoyed playing her games, and she loved her grandbabies. Patty was the daughter of the late Earl and Bobbie Pemberton. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Linda Kay Lawrence, and brother, Ronald Pemberton. Survivors include her boyfriend, Mike Harvey; children, Keeley Taylor and Joshua (Kelly)...

Betty Sue Tolley

Betty Sue Tolley

January 11, 2018

Betty Sue Tolley, 83, of Cardwell, passed away Thursday at her residence. She retired from General Motors and attended the First Baptist Church in Cardwell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Harold Tolley, her parents, three brothers and one sister. She loved playing bingo, solitaire and doing crossword puzzles. Survivors included her son, Tim (Nanette) Tolley of...

Ottis Martin Mashburn

Ottis Martin Mashburn

January 9, 2018

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