All Obituaries

Bert Harris, age 81, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born July 22, 1938, to the late Bill and Bertha Harris. Bert enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, and driving his truck, “Mr. Chevy.” He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He served in the U. S. Army for four years. Bert was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, R. J. Harris and Doug Harris; sisters, Imalee Brummett and Joan Felty; and daughter...

Mary Ruth French, 85, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020. She was born October 28, 1934, to Bryan and Nettie Parker. Ruth worked until retiring from Senior Bees where she enjoyed delivering home meals to the senior citizens. She enjoyed fishing, was a talented quilter, and loved to crochet and knit. She was a wonderful cook and could decorate cakes so beautifully. Ruth was always there when you needed her and was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Ruth was preceded in...

Opal Charlene Parmenter of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 – Born in the house of her parents, Owen and Irene Hutcheson, in Lunsford, Lake City. She was born prematurely with the doctor saying he wouldn’t even give her a birth certificate unless she survived 3 days. Well, she survived 77 years. The oldest of 6 children, she leaves behind 3 brothers, Harold, Timothy and Thomas, as well as 2 sisters, Delores and Donna. She’s the mother of 3 children, the oldest...

Bobby Gene Wilson, 63, of Marmaduke, passed away on May 7, 2020. He was born August 23, 1956, to Willie and Margie Wilson. Bobby enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing, barbequing, kayaking, and hunting. He played the drums and spent some time woodworking. He loved spending time with his family. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Willis Rollins and Melvin Rollins; sisters, Sally Clayton, Deanna Warner, Mary Reddick; and brother in law, Mickey Clayton. Survivors include...

Jewel E. Wicker, 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. She was born October 31, 1932, to Robert and Blanche Bowman. Jewel loved her family. She worked until retiring at the Human Development Center in Jonesboro. She spent much of her life helping her husband on the farm. Jewel was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin Wicker; sons, Sammy Wicker and Dale Wicker; brothers, Charles Bowman and Tommy Bowman; and nephew, Michael Bowman. Survivors include her grandchildren, Andy...

Louie Carl James Rogers, Jr., 50, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. He was born May 1, 1970, to Louie Sr. and Minie Rogers. Carl was an avid fisherman and Nascar fan. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Carl was preceded in death by his mother, Minie Rogers; brother, Wesley Rogers; and grandparents, Carl Lee and Tresa Rogers and John Wesley and Oma Hinds. Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Rogers; father, Louie Carl Rogers, Sr.; sons, Jonathan Rogers, Nicholas Fowler,...

Samuel Andrew Willcoxson, 87, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. He was born December 5, 1932, to Wake and Selma Willcoxson. Samuel retired from General Motors after 31 years and had 34 happy years of retirement in Paragould. He loved his animals and traveling. He and his wife, Helen traveled for years with the Senior Bees and vacationed north, south, east and west. He was an Army Veteran and a member of Walcott Baptist Church. He was affiliated with the Woodsmen of the World for over...

Rickey Ray Paulk, Sr. was born September 14, 1957, to Darrell and Shirley Paulk in West Memphis, Arkansas, and he passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020, in Paragould, Arkansas, at the age of 62.  Rickey was preceded in death by his father, Darrell Paulk, and two brothers, Huey “J.R.” Paulk and Marshall Dorn Paulk. Rickey is survived by his mother, Shirley Paulk; son, Rickey (Raven) Paulk, Jr.; daughters, Jennie Ann (Joshua) Gulledge, Shelley (Bradley) Caldwell, Shirley...

Harvey Dean Gatlin, 82, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020. He was born December 7, 1937, to Jack and Gretchen Gatlin of Paragould. Harvey enjoyed traveling and doing yard work. He was an avid golfer and a member of the 7th & Mueller Church of Christ. Harvey was preceded in death by both his parents and his two elder brothers, Frank Gatlin and Jerry Gatlin. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Millie Gatlin of the home; son and daughter in law, Phillip and LeeAnn...

Dennis Michael Strickland, 68, passed away on Wednesday April 22, 2020. He was born January 19, 1952, to Eugene and Roberta Strickland. Dennis worked as a Chief Engineer for 35 years on a Riverboat. He attended Lake Street Baptist Church. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and son, Danny Marvin. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Wilma Strickland; sons and daughter in law, Michael Strickland, Phillip and Michelle Strickland; brothers and sisters in law, Doug Strickland, Dave...