All Obituaries

Rodney Allen Craft, 46, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. He was born September 11, 1971, to Everett and Evelyn Craft. Rodney was United States Navy veteran and he was an avid fisherman. He loved to cook and play music.  Rodney was passionate about his family, friends, and his Heavenly Father. ...

Nealy Lucille Songer, 85, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. She was born January 4, 1933, to Leo and Claudie Reed. Lucille was a member of Walcott Baptist Church for many years. Presently, she was a member of Finch Baptist Church. She actively helped with Sunday School classes. Lucille worked as a dental assistant. Above all, she was a loving mother and...

Robert “Bob” Ward, 74, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018.  He was born September 20, 1943, in Piggott, to Burel and Juanita Ward.  Bob worked for the Memphis Fire Department for 25 years, the Arkansas State Police for 5 years, and then served as the Greene County Jail Administrator for several years.   Bob enjoyed rodeos and trail riding. ...

Chester Diann Hoggard was born December 7th, 1950, to Leroy “Red” and Flora Sue Vines.  She passed from this life on June 10th, 2018.  Diann was very proud to be a Licensed Practical Nurse for several years.  She was also very proud to be a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and thoroughly enjoyed “grandmothering” her babies. ...

Bulah McConnaughay, 98, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018. She was born August 6, 1919, to Robert and Nancy Emerson. Bulah was a member of the New Liberty Baptist Church. She loved to sew, cook, quilt, and crochet. Bulah...

Michael Ray “Trapper” Brewer, born on May 21, 1952, in Jonesboro, AR, went to be with his Lord on June 5, 2018, at Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro. He was of Full Gospel Faith. Mike loved to fish, hunt, and study the Bible. He had been disabled for many years and called Sunshine Manor in Paragould, his home. He loved all of his Sunshine friends,...

Kenneth Robert Sikes, 75, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018. He was born August 27, 1942, to Paul and Hattie Sikes. Kenneth served 4 years in the United States Air Force and 17 years in the National Guard. He was a window clerk at the Paragould Post Office for 27 years. Kenneth enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. He loved NASCAR and spending time with his...

Katherine Lee Sanders, 81, of Halliday, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018, peacefully at home. She was born in Overland, MO, on August 22, 1936, to George and Katherine Stillman. Katherine loved spending time with her husband, Joe. She enjoyed playing bingo and crocheting. Katherine always enjoyed cooking for all of her family and family camping trips were special events....

Stacy LeAnn McGhee, 43, of Cabot, formerly of Paragould, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, May 29, 2018.  She was born February 25, 1975, in Hot Springs, to Dalton and Velma Shewbuirt.  Before moving to Cabot, Stacy was active in the Paragould community.  She was a special education teacher for the Paragould School District and an active member of...

Beverley J. Bence, 87, of Paragould, went into God’s arms May 24, 2018.  She was born October 4, 1930.  Beverley was a homemaker and she loved cats. She was preceded in death by her parents and...