All Obituaries

Kazuko “Susie” Olive, 87, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2020, at Legend at Rivendell Memory Care in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born December 22, 1932, in Fukuoka-ken, Japan, to Mitsuo and Shika Tamari. While working as a secretary for the US military, she met and married Clifford Odean Olive of Greene County, Arkansas, while he was stationed in Japan.  They had two daughters, Sherry Ann and Patricia Jean. The Air...

Bryant “Dog” Franklin, 54, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020. He was born November 14, 1965, to Oliver and Lois Franklin. Bryant worked until medically retiring at Martin Sprocket and Gear. He loved old trucks and watching Nascar. He was a baptized child of God and loved his Lutheran Faith. Bryant was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his life partner, Velma Autrey; brothers, Kent (Randi) Franklin of Ponte Verda, FL, Wade Franklin of St. Louis, MO, Gary...

Stanley Smith, 65, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020.  He was born July 17, 1955, in Paragould, to Doyle and Bonnie Smith.  Stanley was an avid Cardinals and Razorback fan.  He was a family man that took great pride in watching his son, Matt, run track and his son, Dillon, play baseball. Stanley was preceded in death by his father, Doyle Smith, and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Amos and Pauline Kieffner. Survivors include his wife of 37 years,...

Gary L. Morgan, Jr., 59, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020.  He was born November 13, 1960, in Brentwood, Tennessee, to Gary Sr. and Christina Morgan.  Gary enjoyed entertaining an audience as an Elvis impersonator.  He had a light hearted, amusing personality. Gary was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Victoria Morgan, and friend, Charlene Schoelerman. No services are planned at this time.  

Lois June Cleghorn, 76, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was born August 19, 1943, to Van and Inez Hawkins. June was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Sonny Hawkins; and sister, Frances Hawkins. Survivors include her husband, Troy Cleghorn; son and daughter in law, Scott and Misti Cleghorn of Paragould; daughters and sons in law, Tracy and Winston Mothershed of Paragould, Robin and Barry Poynter of Little Rock; brothers and sister in law, Glen Hawkins of...

David Ray Cross, Sr., 69, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. He was born December 16, 1950, to Bufford and Cora Cross. David was loved by so many. He was fun loving, loved to hunt and fish, and be outdoors. He was old school, stern and stubborn, but a hard-working man. He never met a stranger and anyone that knew him, loved him. David would do anything for anyone. He had a very outgoing personality. He was definitely a jack of all trades. He will be missed by us all. He...

Sachiko Pyland, 84, of Paragould, passed away July 31, 2020, at her residence.  She was born March 19, 1936, in Yokohama, Japan.  Sachiko was a devoted, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Billy Pyland; sons, Billy S.(Paty) Pyland and Albert Pyland; daughters, Lorrie (Donnie) Reddick and Betty Page; grandchildren, William Reddick, Chase Brittingham, Chelsea Pieri, Hunter Pyland, Kurt Pyland, Blaine Pyland, Analeise Pyland, Jade Pyland,...

Donnie Ewing, 76, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. He was born July 21, 1944, to Pauline Jones. Donnie worked until retiring at L. A. Darling. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed watching black and white western movies. Donnie was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bobby Ewing. Survivors include his partner, Becky Austin; son and daughter in law, Ronnie and Tammy Ewing of Paragould; daughter and son in law, Sandra and Whitney Thompson of St. Francis, AR;...

Ralph Coffel, 69, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. He was born December 9, 1950, to Lewis and Etta Coffel. Ralph enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to hunt for arrowheads. Ralph was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked several years for the Army Corp of Engineers and retired from working at the U. S. Post Office. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; and one brother. Survivors include his...

Kimberly LaDean Brandt, 48, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was born March 17, 1972, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center to Odell and Patricia Gonser. She loved doing crafting and sewing and enjoyed working in her flower garden. Kimberley was preceded in death by her father, Odell Gonser and aunt, Glenda Beaten. Survivors include her husband, Ed Brandt; sons, Wayne (Amanda) Brandt and Kris Brandt; mother, Patricia Gonser; mother in law, Pat Brandt; stepdaughter,...