November 3, 2016

Rudolph "Rudy" Harvey Woodsmall, 88, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Belle Meade Nursing Center. He was a retired supervisor for Foster-Forbes Glass Co. and a member of Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church. Rudy lived in Paragould for over 20 years after moving here from Wappapello, Missouri. He enjoyed showing his 1930 Model A Coupe. He was the son of...

November 2, 2016

Kenneth Eugene "Frog" Edgar, 62, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was a painter and of the Pentecost faith. Kenny loved to help anybody that was in need, and he enjoyed motorcycles. He was the son of the late Leonard and Mildred Miller Edgar. Kenny is survived by his brother, Leonard "Lenny" (Margaret) Edgar, Jr.; sisters, Sharon...

October 31, 2016

Obituary will be available soon.

October 30, 2016

Larry J. Cleaves, 68 of Paragould, died Sunday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Larry was a supervisor at the Monroe warehouse, a member of First Baptist Church and a Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Cleaves; brothers, John and Gary Cleaves. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Cleaves of the home; mother, Wanda Cleaves of Gideon,...

October 28, 2016

Reverend Powell Gladstone (Bill) Williams II, age 73, of Marion, Arkansas, passed away on October 28, 2016, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on September 25, 1943, Bill was the son of Powell Gladstone (Billie) and Margaret Becton Williams and brother of Thomas Coldren, who preceded him in death. Bill is survived by his wife, Donna Bland Williams, to whom he...

October 28, 2016

Thomas James Floria of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away October 28, 2016 at the age of 71 after a long battle with colon cancer. Tom was born December 24, 1944, in Munising, Michigan, to Vernon Almond Floria and Margaret Dean Floria. He attended Munising High School, Albion College and received his MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He married his high...

October 28, 2016

Shirley Grace Brashers, 75, of Paragould, died Friday at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Shirley was the co-owner of City Office Supply. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Everett and Ruth Littlejohn Roach. Survivors include her husband, Huey Brashers of the home; brother, Billy Joe (Judy) Roach of Rivervale, AR. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00-7:00...

October 27, 2016

Effie Bernice Howard, 91, of Paragould, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 27, 2016, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center (AMMC) in Paragould. She was born May 8, 1925, in Paragould. She is survived by her loving daughter, Shelia Weaver; son-in-law, Dennis Weaver; one brother, Harold Howard; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney Howard;...

October 24, 2016

Ada Charmaine Conway DuMonte, 32, of Marmaduke, left this life on Monday. She loved to party and go fishing. Her favorite times were spent with her son, Will. She had a heart for helping people. Ada was the daughter of Diane Weatherspoon Fielder and the late Oather Conway. She was also preceded in death by her grandpa, Slim Weatherspoon. Ada...

October 24, 2016

Robert “Bobby” Marlon Vallentine, 57, of Paragould, died at his residence on Monday. He was a graduate of Tulsa Welding. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ron and Joyce Vallentine; grandparents, Marlon and Vernette Franks and Helen and Robert Scychulski. Survivors include a special friend, Pam and son; aunts, Mary Ann Hamelback of St. Charles, Missouri and Billy...

October 21, 2016

Mary Lee Boren, 72, of Paragould, died Friday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Mary was retired from Arkansas Methodist Medical Center as Unit Secretary. She attended the Paragould Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Verne and Verna Sanders Ellis; husband, Allen Boren; son, Eddie Mitchell; and grandmother, Cora Sanders. Survivors include her children, Billy (Tammy)...

October 20, 2016

Marvin Eugene Weaks, 84 of Clarksville, TN passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at his daughter's residence in Clarksville, TN. He was born on November 18, 1931 in Dardenelle, LA to the late William and Anise Weaks. He was also preceded by his first wife, Eva May Weaks-Pace and second wife, Janis Esteen Weaks. He was a veteran of the...

October 17, 2016

Douglas Earl Massey, 64, of Paragould, died Monday, October 17, 2016. He was born February 13, 1952, in Lake Providence, LA, to the late W.C. Massey and Edna Tucker Massey of Marmaduke, AR. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Shelly Massey Knuckles and by two sisters, Martha Sue Merriman of Ward, and...

October 16, 2016

John David Richey of Paragould passed away Sunday at his residence. He was born in Walnut Ridge and was a mechanic. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tina Slusser. He is survived by his parents, Virgil Richey and Liz Holman of Pocahontas; three sons, Shaun (Patricia) Richey of Tenn, Jacob Richey of Paragould and John (Kristina) Richey of...

October 13, 2016

Helen Levada Keller McLemore, 82, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was a homemaker and member of the Paragould Church of God. Helen was the daughter of the late Ruby Glenn and Ethel Vest Keller. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James McLemore; brother, Neil Keller; and sisters, Bonnie McFarland,...

October 8, 2016

Sherrie Lynn Greer, 49, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at Senath Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born July 20, 1967 in Jonesboro. She loved doing wood crafts and painting. She also enjoyed quilting. Sherrie was a St. Jude Children's Research Hospital survivor. Sherrie was the daughter of the late David Earl Greer and Martha Sue Wise. She was also preceded...

October 7, 2016

Edith Wilma Bennett, 88, of Paragould, passed away Friday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She lived most of her adult life in St. Louis where she retired as a beautician. She then returned to Paragould and became a member of New Haven Baptist Church. Wilma taught Sunday School for years. She loved yard work, and she could...

October 4, 2016

October 3, 2016

Janet Sue Evancik, 81 of Paragould passed away Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born in Marmaduke and was retired from General Motors after 32 years of service. She loved making quilts and knitting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Evancik, daughter, Marilyn Daily, one brother Bobby L. Cline, and was the daughter of the...

October 3, 2016

Delmer Massey, Jr., 76, of Walcott, went to his heavenly home Monday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of the Walcott Baptist Church. Delmer spent his life farming. He farmed rice and beans, but more importantly, he was a farmer of souls. He loved God, his family, his church, and...