November 21, 2015

Randy Gates, 52, of Paragould, passed away Saturday. He was a certified welder at Utility Trailer for 17 years. Randy loved attending rodeos and riding and training horses. He was the son of the late Johnny and Donna Gates. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Judy Gates; daugther, Amanda Apple (Tate) of Leachville; son, Brad Gates of Paragould; grandchildren,...

November 20, 2015

Thelbert Stephens, 92, of Paragould, passed away on Friday morning. He was retired from Bendix Corporation after 33 years. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany and France during World War II. He was the son of the late James and Nancy Stephens. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Survivors include his wife...

November 19, 2015

Jeffery Wimberley, 42, of Paragould, died on Thursday. He was in management, but he loved Hot Rods and Harleys. He was the son of Anita Wimberley. He was preceded by his father, Gary Duncan and grandmother, Frances Maxwell. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Ginger; son, Tyler Wimberley of Paragould; daughter, Massyn Wimberley of Paragould; brothers, Stacey Dulaney of...

November 18, 2015

Mary Reddick, 57, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday. She worked at Emerson Electric for 21 years and was of the Baptist faith. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Margie Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her son, Michael Bennett; brother, Melvin Rollins; and sister, Deanna Warner. Survivors include her husband of 27 years, Carlos...

November 17, 2015

Elvis H. Johnston, 91, passed away Tuesday, November 17th, 2015. He was born November 7th, 1924, to the late Charles and Lena Rowe Johnston. He was a veteran, serving in the Navy during World War II. He retired as a Deputy Sheriff from the Shelby County Sheriff's Department in Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis participated with the American Legion, and he was...

November 13, 2015

Robby “Rob” Wayne Boling, 49, of Paragould, lost his 18 month battle with cancer on Friday at his residence. Rob was Managing Director for AIG Financial Network for 13 years and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rob most recently was managing the state of Arkansas for AIG. He qualified for many leadership events including 11 President Cabinet...

November 11, 2015

Steve Knight, 59, of Paragould, died Wednesday at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie Knight. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Donna (Corbett) Knight; sons, Blake Aaron Knight and Braden Jaymes K. Knight, both of Paragould; mother and step-dad, Billie and Warren Gray of Jonesboro; and his beloved dog who followed...

November 11, 2015

Charles Penny, 75, of Paragould, died Wednesday with his daughter at his side. He was a devout family man, as they were the most important thing in the world to him. Although he was retired as a crane operator, fishing was his passion. Charles served in the Army and was honorably discharged. He was the son of the late Riley...

November 7, 2015

Betty Ann Smoot, 71, of Marmaduke, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015. Betty was born October 1, 1944, to the late Omer Gilliam and Emilee Smoot. She was united in marriage to Darrell Smoot on February 3, 1962, in Paragould. Betty and Darrell Smoot were married for 53 years. Many of those years were spent operating their business, Smoot Manufactured...

November 7, 2015

Rodney Gale Richey, 67, AKA “Clyde” was born on March 20, 1948. As of November 7, 2015 he resides in heaven with his parents, Otto and Faye Richey; brothers, Leroy, Charles, Bud and Eugene; brother-in-law, Rodney Hawley; sister-in-law, Cathy Richey and niece Heidi Renee Richey. Clyde was a member of East Side Baptist Church. Also partnered with his nephew, Jeff...

November 7, 2015

Richard Ray Slatton, 86, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday. He was a retired farmer and attended Walnut Corner General Baptist Church. He was the son of the late James and Elizabeth Slatton. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Sabrina Carr; 4 brothers; and 1 sister. Richard is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Alice Snyder, Jonesboro,...

November 2, 2015

Willie Anderson, 88, of St. Louis, formerly of Paragould, died Monday in St. Louis. She was a Baptist and retired as an owner of an antique store. She was the daughter of the late James and Donnie Mangrum Faulkner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Allen Anderson; 2 brothers; and 4 sisters. Survivors include her daughters,...

November 1, 2015

October 31, 2015

Dennis Breckenridge, 73, of Paragould, died Saturday in Jonesboro. He was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church and a retired mechanic. He was the son of the late Lonis and Wanda Breckenridge and Grace Breckenridge. Dennis was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Breckenridge; great grandson, Brody Breckenridge; brothers, Max, Eddie, Tom Rice and Lael Breckenridge; and...

October 30, 2015

John E. Stage,83, of Paragould, died on Friday at NEA Baptist Medical Center. John was the owner/operator of Stage Auto Body and a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patty Stage; parents, John E. Stage, Sr. and Ferrol Hamilton Stage; and sisters, Ferrol Evans and Jackie Little. Survivors include daughter, Shannon...

October 30, 2015

Curtis C. Gage was born November 24, 1932, to Luther and Lula Gage in Bono. He died October 30, 2015, at his home in Paragould. Curtis was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He retired from the PLWC waste water plant in 1992. Curtis married Jewel (Killian) Gage on February 4, 1952. Curtis was a wonderful man who loved God...

October 27, 2015

Thomas George “Cannonball” Williams, 79 of Paragould, died Tuesday at his residence. Thomas was a member of the Paragould Christian Church and retired from Emerson Electric. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Jackson and Mary Ellen Becker Williams; brother, Richard Williams; sisters, Oma Hinds, Fay Swain, Thelma Doty and Grace Passmore. Survivors include his wife of 57...

October 24, 2015

Donna Sue Allen of Paragould, was born March 1st, 1956, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Donald Franklin Spence of Blackwell, Oklahoma, and Margaret Sue Gramling of Paragould. She departed this earth for her Heavenly Home on October 24th, 2015, at the age of 59. Donna was a homemaker and a member of Center Hill First Baptist Church. Including her parents,...

October 24, 2015

Patrick Vernon “Cowboy” Heit, 42 of Arbyrd, Mo, died Saturday at his residence. He was an employee of ARI in Paragould and of the Baptist faith. “Cowboy” was an avid bull riding fan. Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Heit of the home; children, Hayley Heit and Kansas Heit of Dyersburg, TN, Richard Heit of Arbyrd, MO. Elizabeth Johnson and Katelyn...

October 23, 2015

Mary Etta Snodgrass, 86, of Pocahontas, died Friday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was a nurse and a member of the Church of Christ. Mary Etta was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Snodgrass; son, Paul Michael Snodgrass; parents, Grant and Ruby Marsh. Survivors include sons, James “Rick” (Candice) Snodgrass and Rudy Snodgrass all of Knobel....