All Obituaries

Tommie (Delois) Grooms, 74, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.  She was born August 27, 1943, in Jonesboro, to Tommy and Gertrude Mouzy.  Delois looked forward to going to Wal-Mart and yard sales.  She was a loving wife and mother, but above all she cherished her grandbabies. Delois was preceded in death by her parents, and great grandson, Gabriel Henn. Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Bobby Grooms; sons and...

Kevin Gerber, 60, of Marmaduke, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018, at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born July 23, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, to Richard and Geneva Gerber.  Kevin was a self-made business man, he devoted his heart and soul to the success of all of his business endeavors.  He owned and operated Kevin’s Package Store in Marmaduke for 23 years.  Kevin was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Geneva Botkins; sisters and...

Earl Ferrell, 90, of Paragould, passed away July 10, 2018.  He was born February 21, 1928, in Desha, Arkansas, to Colbert and Elocia Ferrell.  Earl retried from Martin Sprocket and Gear.  He was a loving family man that looked forward to visiting with family and friends. Earl was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 66 years, Louise Ferrell; six brothers; one sister; and one grandson. Survivors include his sons and daughters in law, Jerry and Glenda Ferrell of...

Holly Gaston, 32, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018. She was born November 20, 1985, to Ricky and Ina Arnett. Holly enjoyed fishing and she loved her children. Holly was preceded in death by her grandparents, Thomas Sullivan, Mary Lou Wagner, Thomas Arnett, and Joyce Frazier; and father, Thomas Gaston. Survivors include her parents; stepmother, Donni Gaston; daughters, Brianna Martin, Natalie Mooneyham, and Rebekka Mooneyham; brothers, Jacob Arnett, Rickey Arnett Jr., and...

Joyce Lorraine DeVries, 53, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018. She was born October 10, 1964, to Wilford Miller and Loretta Russell. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Wilford Miller and Loretta Russell; sister, Cleta (Choate) Shuster; her grandparents; and several other family members. Survivors include her husband, Jim DeVries of Paragould; sons, Beuford Miller and Eric McCollum, both of Paragould; brother, Eugene Hellwege of Carrollton, MO; sisters and...

Amy Gail Lane, 29, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018.  She was born September 19, 1988, to Gaylon and Bonnie Pranger.  Amy’s happiest times were spent with her daughter, Lydia, and performing on stage at the Collins Theatre. She appeared in numerous productions at the theatre, her finest performance as Madame Thenardier in Les Miserables. She was a past member of the board of the Greene County Fine Arts Council and helped organize and direct the reading series...

Shirley Ann (Morgan) Loften (78) passed away on Tuesday July 3, 2018.   She was born September 4, 1939, in Paragould.   Shirley was retired, but had worked in many careers during her lifetime.   From waitressing, to retail, to being a lady butcher at IGA.   But her most important career was as a wife and mother taking care of her family.   Shirley was a wonderful and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother.   She loved...

Janet Diane McMillan, 60, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018.  She was born February 6, 1958, in Paragould, to Billy Gene and Frances May.  Janet worked at Emerson Electric over 20 years.  She was of Baptist faith.  Janet loved to cook and care for her family.  She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and flower and vegetable gardening were among her favorite activities.  Janet was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. ...

Caroline Howard, 68, of Marmaduke, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018. She was born June 29, 1950, to John and Ida Griffith. She loved to play card games and sew. Caroline was a longtime nurse in the Greene County area. She was preceded in death by her father; and brother, Gary Middleton. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, George Howard; mother, Ida Middleton; son, Rodney Howard; daughters and son-in-law, Kellie Howard, Hannah and Charlie Smith; brothers, Johnny Griffith and...

Lafon Pollock, 78, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018. She was born August 3, 1939, to John and Loueller Hall. Lafon loved flowers and having family cookouts. She was a great baker and enjoyed canning. Lafon was a member of the First Church of God. She enjoyed playing bingo at the nursing home and attending the singings. She enjoyed going to flea markets and had a lively personality. She loved her dog, Sassy. Lafon loved and appreciated her caregivers, especially Lisa...