Alisha Gayle Cashion, 15, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022. She was born March 17, 2007. Alisha was a Freshman at Paragould High School. She had the biggest heart and smile and loved to care for all animals. When she grew up, she wanted to rescue every animal and become a vet.

Survivors include her mother, Marla Cashion (Jared West); father, Richard Cashion (Heather); grandparents, Melvin "Woody" Yow, Bonnie Sue Irwin Yow, Lisa and Wayne Cashion; sister, Audri Breanna Cashion; brother, Walker Cashion; stepbrothers, Wyatt Atkins, Jaxson West; uncles, Jason Cashion, Jonathon Cashion; aunts, Kristina Madison, Kimberly Jenson; and great-aunt and uncle, Barbara and Douglas Phillips.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 31, from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Phillips Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral home with Danny Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.

Zach Lee, Andy Watkins, Hunter McClendon, Cody Green, Keith Lee, and Wayne Cashion will serve as pallbearers. Jared West and Douglas will serve as honorary pallbearers.