All Obituaries

Myra Naydean Nicley, 83, of Gainesville, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019.  She was born September 18, 1936, to James and Imogene Meddress.  Myra enjoyed working in her flower beds.  She had a strong work ethic; there is not another woman who has worked harder than she has. Myra was preceded in death by her parents; son, Danny Nicley; and grandchild, Vickie Coffel-Blagg. Survivors include her sons, Wil Nicley and Davey Nicley; daughters, Kathy Coffel, Myra Crow, and...

Janis Ann Mitchell, 70, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. She was born September 15, 1949, to Carl and Vennie Huffstutler. Janis was a Christian woman that attended Unity Baptist Church. She enjoyed listening to music and dancing. Above all, Janis loved her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Kristy Hall; and siblings, Euba, Dewayne, Jerry, Joyce, Denny, and Paul. Survivors include her husband of 47 years,...

  Janice Lynn Martz, 58, of Paragould, passed away on September 17, 2019. She was born September 27, 1960. Janice was an avid Razorback football fan and enjoyed drag racing. She collected Indians and roosters. Janice was a loving wife, mother, aunt and grandmother who cherished her time spent with her family and babies, Casey and Savannah. Survivors include her husband of 12 years, Steve Martz; children, Steven and Terisa Martz, Sharon and Danny Cobb, Shanel Tinsley; father, Robert...

Donna Jane Love Bradley, 67, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019.  She was born April 26, 1952, to James and Althea Childers.  Donna was a homemaker and she enjoyed reading, shopping, and Facebook. Donna was preceded in death by her mother and brother, Kevin Childers. Survivors include her husband, Garry Don Bradley; father, James Don Childers; daughters, Paula Diane Love Roush and Pamela Jane Love Green; step-daughter, Cheryl Shan; stepson, Garry David...

  James Leo Yearry, age 79, of Paragould, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born October 22, 1939, in Lake City, Arkansas, and was a member of the Center Hill Church of Christ since 1965.  He worked at Emerson Electric for 17 years and then was owner and manager of D & L Enterprises, Inc.  He enjoyed fishing and swimming as well as growing peaches, apples, and blueberries, flying a private...

Jerry Wayne Dees, 68, of Paragould passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born on October 3rd, 1950, to Dewitt and Velma Dees.  He was retired from Emerson Electric, loved antique cars and was of Baptist faith.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Theresa P. Dees; daughter, Tracy (Todd) Singleton; son, Eddie (Magen) Dees;...

Katherine Mae Crowe, 53, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019.  She was born December 11, 1965, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Hershel and Linda Wright.  She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Tammy Sue Wright. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Clifford Crowe; sons, Clifford Noland Crowe, William Donald Crowe, Christopher Lynn Crowe, Christian Noland Crowe, Tyler Scott Crowe, Austin Gene Crowe, Dallas James Crowe, Jonathan Tomlinson, James...

Donald L. Holtsclaw, 92, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. He was born April 22, 1927. Don worked for Boeing in Wichita, KS. After moving to Arkansas in 1972, he retired from Monroe Automotive in Paragould. He was an avid pheasant hunter in Kansas and deer hunter in Arkansas. He enjoyed camping and fishing with family and friends, cooking on his smoker, and rarely missed a Cardinals baseball game on TV. Donald was...

Billy Mack Gaulden, 78, of Marion, AR, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019.  He was born April 24, 1941, to Alfred and Izetta Gaulden.  He enjoyed gardening, fishing, auto body work and was a huge baseball fan for the Kansas City Royals baseball team. Billy was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marie Gaulden; brothers, Rick Noel and Wayne Noel; and son in law, Bobby Griggs. Survivors include his son and daughter in law, Gaylon and Alice Gaulden of Marion, AR.;...

Ray Allen Smith, 73, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019. He was born June 12, 1946, to Billy and Lillian Smith. Ray was an Army veteran and a Christian man. He was a faithful member of 7th & Mueller Church of Christ. Ray loved fishing, hunting, and woodworking. He had a wonderful personality and never met a stranger. Ray was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Janice Smith; son, Shawn Smith; and three brothers. Survivors include his wife of 8 years, Sandy...