Calvin Landreth

July 16, 2024

Calvin James Landreth was a man of many talents and a handyman extraordinaire, known for his ability to fix anything from plumbing to cars with skill and finesse. He was born on December 29, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and resided in Paragould, Arkansas, at the time of his passing on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

His dedication to his work was evident...

Willadene Forbis

July 14, 2024

Mrs. Willadene Forbis, a dedicated bookkeeper and cherished member of the Paragould community, passed away on July 14, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on October 8, 1932, in Paragould, to the late Lester Hamil and Zelma Cupp, Mrs. Forbis was a woman of unwavering devotion to her family, friends, and faith.

Throughout her life, Mrs. Forbis found...

William "Bill" DuFau

July 9, 2024

William "Bill" DuFau, of Paragould, passed away on July 9, 2024, at the age of 56. Born on August 15, 1967, in Aurora, Illinois, Bill was a hard worker who dedicated his life to making a positive impact on those around him. Known for his unwavering support for the Dallas Cowboys and the Arkansas Razorbacks, Bill's passion for sports was...

Jimmy Noel

July 9, 2024

Jimmy Wayne Noel, an ardent Cardinals fan and a man beloved by those who knew him, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, in Paragould. He was born on December 17, 1942, in Paragould, to the late Cecil Noel and Bernice Gunn. Jim, a proud janitor at General Motors for over three decades, will be fondly remembered for his dedication and...

Donna Jean Brightwell

July 3, 2024

Donna Jean Brightwell, a loving mother, grandmother, and sister, passed from this life on July 3, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on July 5, 1956, in California, she was known to her family and friends as a kind-hearted individual who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Donna, a dedicated factory worker employed by Arkla in the...

Betty Shrable

July 2, 2024

Betty Jean Shrable, 97, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was born February 20, 1927 in Beech Grove. She is survived by four children, Roger Fruchey of Kyoto Japan, Donna (Carey) Fortenberry of Little Rock, Malinda (Lewis) Fliney of Paragould, and Bridget Earls of Paragould. Betty, or Memaw as she was affectionately known, has 17 grandchildren...

Ellen Swan

July 1, 2024

Ellen Valrew Swan, 87, of Paragould, passed from this life on Monday, July 1, 2024. She was born on July 17, 1936, in Childers, AR, to the late Dempsey and Ruthie Cole. As a devoted homemaker, Valrew cherished her role as a mother and grandmother, finding immense joy in caring for her family and spending time with her loved ones....

Jean Edwards

June 30, 2024

With heavy hearts, we gather to commemorate the life and legacy of Emma Jean Edwards, who was born on January 12, 1930, in Paragould to the late Clyde and Estelle Johnson. Jean passed away on June 30, 2024, in Jonesboro, surrounded by her loving family.

Jean was a dedicated farmer, tending to the land with a passion that resonated with all...

Dorothy Humphries

June 28, 2024

Dorothy Lee Humphries, a beloved member of the community, passed away on June 28, 2024, in Jonesboro. Dorothy was born on August 31, 1929, in Greenway, AR, to the late Horace and Florence Stokes. She was the previous owner of Dixie Cleaners in Paragould and Randol Cleaners in Marked Tree, where she established herself as a diligent and dedicated businesswoman.

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Vickie Ogles

June 27, 2024

Vickie Sue Ogles of Paragould passed away on June 27, 2024, her 65th birthday.

 In her younger days, she attended Paragould High School and then dedicated over twenty years of her life to Emerson Electric until her well-deserved retirement.

 Vickie was an enthusiastic woman who enjoyed the simple treasures in life. She was a competitive bowler for many years and cherished her...

Mary Alice Ratledge

June 22, 2024

Mary Ratledge, born on July 1, 1927, peacefully passed away on June 22, 2024, at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Wayne Ratledge, and her cherished daughter, Carolyn Neal. Mary is survived by her son, Jeff Ratledge, and her grandchildren, Deonna Carranza, Crystal Ceo, Jim Neal, Ruth Neal, and Jason...

Steve Madden

June 21, 2024

Steve Madden, born on February 20, 1974, in Memphis, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at the age of 50. He was a beloved brother, father, and son who worked part of his life as a mechanic in the automotive industry. Steve had a passion for fixing things and working with his hands. A man of skill and precision,...

David Hicklin

June 19, 2024

David Joe Hicklin, 74, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born to the late Joe and Geraldine Garner Hicklin on February 7, 1950, in Paragould and was raised in Cardwell. Graduating from Southland High School in Arbyrd in 1968, he went on to...

Dalton Shewbuirt

June 11, 2024

Dalton Lloyd Shewbuirt, 85, of Paragould, was born in Childress, Arkansas on August 9, 1938, to the late Ernest and Bessie Farmer Shewbuirt. He was a graduate of Cardwell High School in the mid-1950s. Dalton dedicated 34 years of his life to Emerson Electric, where he excelled in Quality Control, before retiring. On January 3, 1964, he married his beloved...

Leslie Crow

June 10, 2024

Leslie Wayne Crow, a distinguished veteran and dedicated farmer, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, in Paragould. Born on October 6, 1947, in Knobel, AR, to the late William and Julia Crow, Les was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and son, remembered for his dedication to his work and to his country.

Les proudly served as a Door Gunner...

Keith Hall

June 9, 2024

Donald Keith Hall, a beloved husband, father, brother, papa, and friend, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Jonesboro. Keith was born on February 20, 1958, in Paragould, to the late Rex and Charlene Hall, and was a 1976 graduate of Greene County Tech. He will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

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Ora Lee Yancey

June 8, 2024

Ora Lee Yancey, born on June 18, 1954, in Knob, Arkansas, peacefully passed away in June 8, 2024, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was known for his loving nature, leaving behind cherished memories for all who knew him.

Ora was a man of simple pleasures, finding joy in watching TV and spending time with his family. He touched...

Louise Randol

June 2, 2024

Gretta Louise Randol, 91, of Paragould, passed from this life on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Born on November 24, 1932, in Marmaduke, Louise was known for her unwavering dedication to her family and her passion for creativity.

Throughout her life, Louise found joy in the simple pleasures of painting, gardening, and tending to her yard blooming with colorful flowers. Her artistic...

Deborah Caudle

May 26, 2024

Deborah Lynn Caudle, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 26, 2024, at the age of 56, in Searcy, AR. She was born in Highland Park, MI, on September 8, 1967, to the late Paul Nowell and Linda Ward.Deborah's family, especially her ten children, 19 grandchildren, and her dear husband Gary Caudle, were the most important...

Dale Reid Worsley

May 21, 2024

Dale "Reid" Worsley, of Black Rock, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the age of 66. He was born on January 27, 1958, to the late Harry Dale Worsley and Letha Jean Worsley.Throughout his life, Reid found joy in expressing himself through his artistry; he worked as a painter and had a passion for painting and...