All Obituaries

O’Neal ‘Lightning’ Thomas, 80, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. He was born July 3, 1939, to I. E. and Marie Thomas. O’Neal worked at Emerson Electric and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved taking hunting trips to Colorado. Above all, he loved and cared for his family. O’Neal was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jean Thomas; infant brother, Ervin Thomas; brother, Buddy Thomas; sisters, Alma Lou Cole, Louise Fry, Earline...

Mickey Lloyd Hampton, 61, of Marmaduke, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020.  He was born September 14, 1958, in Marmaduke, to Floyd and Rozetta Hampton.  Mickey was a 1977 graduate of Marmaduke High School.  He worked for 29 years at Emerson Electric.  Mickey loved being around people and he was quite the jokester.  He loved buying and selling anything he could make a dollar on.  Mickey enjoyed riding in the country on his golf cart.  He loved his family...

Randy Gene Kendall, 60, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. He was born February 6, 1959, to Rayburn and Shirley Kendall. Randy was a Naval Veteran and an all-star athlete. Randy was preceded in death by his father; and grandparents, Ralph and Nellie Sidenstricker, Robert and Myrtle Kendall. Survivors include his mother, Shirley Kendall; brothers, Rodney (Renee Lashley) Kendall, Robin (Vicci) Kendall, and Kerry (Caroline) Kendall; sister, Dawn  (Marty) McClung; nieces, Jessi,...

Beverly Sandoval, 82, of Paragould, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020.  She was born June 4, 1937, in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, to Ira and Opal Meeks.  Beverly was a member of the Church of Christ in Brookland and she loved her church family.  She loved having personal Bible study with her son, Daniel.  She was a skilled seamstress and wonderful cook.  Beverly enjoyed gardening, taking care of her three cats, and going to flea markets. Beverly was preceded in death by...

Carolyn (Cole) Martin, 67, of Paragould, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 13, 2020.  She was born January 16, 1952, in Gainesville, Arkansas to Arthur and Pauline Cole.  Carolyn was a loving, nurturing wife and mother.  She attended 7th and Mueller Church of Christ.  She worked for the Sr. Bee’s for 30 years.  Carolyn was a wonderful cook and she enjoyed canning vegetables.  She always had a kind word and was willing to help anyone in need. ...

James “Bud” Willie Jones, Jr., of Cardwell, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  He was born September 27, 1942, in Bunny, Arkansas, to James Sr. and Suzanne Jones.  Bud retired from Emerson Electric with over 30 years of service.  He was a member of Cockrum Church of Christ in Cardwell.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and sneaking treats to his granddog, Waldo.  Bud loved spending time with his family,...

Retired Realtor and administrative assistant, Diane Lopez, 75, passed peacefully in her sleep Sunday, Jan 5, 2020 after a long battle with COPD. A resident of Goodman WI, where she was born, Diane also spent some years living in Beloit, WI, Kankakee, IL, and Rockford, IL. Diane enjoyed playing cards and board games with her family and friends.  Other activities include photography, singing, creating personalized greeting cards, playing computer games, and making people...

Ettie Lee Hart, 91, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019. She was born July 17, 1928, to John and Lou Tyler. Ettie was a 1954 graduate of Knobel High School and graduated Nursing School at Delta Votech in 1971. She worked at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center until retiring. She was a member of Center Hill Church of Christ and a resident of Greene Acres Nursing Home. Ettie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry Woodrow Hart; son Charles Edward Hart; six...

Ernest Walter Myrick, 66, of Paragould, passed away December 27, 2019.  He was born September 3, 1953, in Tomato, Arkansas.  Walter was a 1973 graduate of Greene County Tech. He was an avid fisherman and of Baptist Faith. Walter was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Myrick; mother, Iona Dennington; brother, Darrell Myrick; and nephews, Timmie Myrick and Jamie Myrick. Survivors include his daughter and son in law, Kimberly and Brett Durfee; grandsons, Mason and Austin Durfee...

Pete Remagen, Jr., 69, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. He was born November 17, 1950, to Pete Sr. and Edna Remagen. Pete was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a comedian everywhere he went and he never met a stranger. He enjoyed gardening and canning his own fruits and vegetables. Pete was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Debra Remagen; daughters, Christina (Marty) Astorga, Coco (Angie) Cavaness;...