All Obituaries

Patricia Irene Bailey, 77, of Light, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020. She was born April 10, 1943, to Auston and Rose Kemp. Patricia worked at Gemni in Walnut Ridge for many years and was of Baptist faith. She enjoyed planting flowers, trees, and loved being outdoors. Patricia loved sewing and was a natural caregiver that took care of sick people in the neighborhood. She was a loving mother and grandmother that cherished her family time. Patricia was preceded in death by her...

Dennis Bradley Poe, Sr., 73, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was born February 1, 1947, to Cleo and Roxie Poe. Dennis worked numerous jobs including selling life insurance, and selling cars. He was a high school graduate of Greene County Tech in 1966. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Richard Poe, Tanner Poe; and sisters, Helen McQuay, Jane High, and Nina Poe. Survivors include his son and daughter in law, Brad and Amanda Poe of Bono, AR;...

Jimmy Darrell Mullins, 72, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born November 4, 1947, to Calvin and Bernice Mullins. Jimmy was an Army Veteran and an avid bass fisherman and duck hunter. He worked until retiring at Emerson. His grandchildren were the lights of his life. To know Jimmy was to love him. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents and niece, Tonya Phelps. Survivors include his wife, Donna Mullins; daughters and sons in law, Tina Boyd, Trina and Gary...

Phillip DeWayne Weese, 74, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. He was born July 27, 1946, to Ralph and Ardellar Weese. Phillip was an avid outdoorsman that loved hunting and fishing. He always looked forward to going to church. He was a carpenter and cabinet builder that took pride in his profession. Above all, Phillip was a loving family man. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents;brother, Leveral Weese; sisters, Betty Hollman and Ruth Williams. Survivors include...

Marsha Annette Palmer, 57, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020.  She was born February 17, 1963, in Paragould, to Ralph and Betty Files.  Marsha enjoyed watching movies.  She was a wonderful daughter and mother. Marsha was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joe and Nola McCarty and Elmer and Bertha Files. Survivors include her parents, Ralph and Betty Files of Paragould; sons, Cody Ashcraft of the home; daughters, Krystal Jones (Aaron) of Atlanta, Georgia...

Melvin Swink, 83, of Paragould passed away October 11, 2020, at St. Bernards. He was born July 28, 1937 in Rector, to Willis and Altie Swink. He enjoyed camping, was a hard worker and took pride in providing for his family. He was very proud of his older son, Melvin Swink, Jr. for his 20 years of service in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pauline Swink; son, Dewayne Swink;  brothers, David Swink and Rollen Houston Swink. He is survived by his sons and...

Glenda Rose Bateman, 73, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020. She was born December 26, 1946, to Sherman and Pauline Hale. Glenda married her husband, Jimmy on March 3, 1967 and was a member of Unity Baptist Church. Glenda was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Jimmy Wayne Bateman; daughters and son in law, Donna Hagar, Diana and Tommy McCarty; son and daughter in law, Kenny and Kristy Bateman;  brother, Jimmy Hale; sisters,...

Deborah Marie Newboles, 63, of Marmaduke, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020.  She was born December 15, 1956, in Dublin, California, to Willard and Gloria Grover. In 1975, Deborah married Albert Newboles in Reno, Nevada.  She was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  Deborah enjoyed puzzles, making blankets, and crocheting. Deborah was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Albert Newboles of the home; son and daughter...

Patricia (Patti) Ann Davis, 68, passed October 10, 2020, after a long battle with complications following a stroke.  Patti was born June 12, 1952, in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Patti and Leland where married in 1971 and move to the Paragould area in 1973. Patti has been a long time member of Light Baptist Church, and even though home bound, it remained the anchor of her faith. Patti is survived by her husband, Ira Leland Davis of the home; one child, Melvin Daryl Quinn of Little...

Kevin O’Neil Vick was born to Roger and Glenda Ruth (Reeves) Vick on December 19, 1978, in Paragould. He departed this life on October 10, 2020, on his property at Sand Creek. He was a well driller and gravel truck driver by profession. He loved riding his Harley, fishing at his Brookings cabin, riding his razor at Sand Creek, and hunting. Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Roger Vick; maternal grandparents, Lonie and Pauline Reeves; his paternal grandparents, Clyde and Ellen...