All Obituaries

Veria Joe Moore, 82, of Sherwood, AR, formerly of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020. She was born July 14, 1937, to Earl and Mable Smith. Veria enjoyed cooking and reading the Bible. She always worried about everyone else, but herself. Above all, Veria loved her family the most. Veria was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Travis Moore; daughter, Karen Miller; grandson, Ryan Scott; and sister in law, Janet Smith. Survivors include her daughters and sons in law,...

Artie Odell Houston, 83, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, in Ridgely, Tennessee.  He was born July 9, 1936, in Brookland, Arkansas.  Artie was the son of Herman Houston and Sylvia Halcumb Taylor.  Artie was a member of The Church at Paragould. He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Jason and Rachel Houston of Branson, Missouri; two grandsons, Alex Houston and Aaron Houston, also of Branson; nieces, nephews and many other family and friends. Artie was preceded in...

Nolan Bennett Fletcher passed away on February 23, 2020. He was born February 22, 2020, to Casey and Isha Fletcher. Nolan was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather, Ted Mitchell; maternal great-grandfathers, Carl Tesreau and Alvin Cummings. Survivors include his parents, Casey and Isha Fletcher; sister, Gwynn Fletcher; paternal grandparents, Jack and Lisa Fletcher; maternal grandparents, Greg and Tina Reese, Derek Cummings; paternal great-grandparents, Jack and Glenda...

Dewan Moore Lemonds, 83, of Marmaduke, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020.  He was born August 30, 1936, in Kennett, Missouri, to the late Raymond and Juna (Smith) Lemonds. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Lemonds of the home; daughter, Vicki Lemonds of Marmaduke; brother, Charles Patterson of Sparks, Nevada; and a host of other family and friends. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of Phillips Funeral Home.   

Aubrey Kate Allred and Bexley Reese Allred were born into the arms of the Lord on February 19, 2020. They were preceded in death by their grandfather, Lannie Huffman, and great grandparents, J.M. Cossey, Jim and Rellie Allred, Elmer and Flossie Huffman, and J.D. and Glenda Pillow. Survivors include their parents, Jimmy and Holly Allred; sister, Ainsley Allred; grandparents, Randy and Jan Allred, John and Mary Ann Potter; great grandmother, Belma Cossey; uncles, Tim (Alicia) Wilcox, Clint...

Donna Jean Robinson, 69, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020.  She was born May 22, 1950, in Savannah, Georgia, to John and Lina Wilson.  Donna was a loving mother and everyone enjoyed being around her.  She was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church. Donna was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Anthony Willis Robinson; brothers, Buddy Wilson and Joey Wilson; and sister, Lisa Floyd. Survivors include her sons and daughters in law, Garrett and Sue...

Mary Elizabeth “Beth” McCool, 68, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020.  She was born March 19, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to George and Jeanne McCool.  Beth was a very sweet person who always thought of others.  She was an avid reader.  Beth attended the Rock at Jonesboro. Beth was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Barbara McCool and Beverly Burcham; and brother, George McCool. Survivors include her brother, Tommy McCool of...

George Max Robb, 86, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020. He was born December 27, 1933, to Brodie and Lucille Robb of Stanford. George spent 4 years active duty in the Army and 16 years as a helicopter pilot in the Army National Guard of Little Rock. He was a Major when he retired. In 1963, he taught school and coached at Stanford. George continued coaching basketball after he moved to Paragould School District in 1971. To many people, he was known as Coach. He was very active in the...

Shirley Bass Crouch, 89, of Marmaduke, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She is the daughter of the late William and Sarah Crawford-Bass. She was a charter member of Marmaduke First General Baptist Church where she played piano for many years. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell B. Crouch; brothers, John Wesley Bass, William Roland “Sam” Bass; sisters, Ila Hudson, Willie Mae Dooley; and granddaughter, Melana...

Janie Ford Brogdon, 74, of Paragould, passed away January 29, 2020.  She was born in Light, Arkansas, on April 30, 1945, to W.T. (Ted) and Pearlie Ford.  She loved to sew, cook, and loved making things for others.  She also enjoyed talking about her two trips to Africa for medical missions while working for Dr. Hardcastle.  Janie was a member of Pine Knott Church of Christ. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Teddy Joe Ford; her loving husband of...