Obituaries

Dec 20, 2023

George Allan Johnson, 69, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023.  He was born October 28, 1954, in Paragould.  As a farmer by trade, George loved the outdoors.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, looking for arrowheads, playing cards and pool.  George was always eager to help others and never met a stranger.

George was preceded...

Dec 15, 2023

Braiden Alan Sessums, 16, of Paragould, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023.  He was born March 24, 2007, in Jonesboro, to Donnie and Julie Sessums.  Braiden loved drag racing and he could not wait to build his own drag car.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, kayaking, riding side by sides and four wheelers.  Chess was a favorite game...

Dec 14, 2023

On the evening of Thursday, December 14, 2023, Kim Graves, 44, of Paragould, went to her final resting place. She was born to Teresa Graves on September 26, 1979. Kim had a very big personality and never met a stranger. She loved to talk with anyone that would lend a listening ear. Kim's loved ones...

Dec 13, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Jerome Schunk, Jr., 77, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023.  He was born June 24, 1946, in Bakersfield, California.  Charlie lived 12 years in Rockford, Illinois. Charles graduated Marmaduke High School in 1966, he retired from Martin Sprocket and Gear.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Jerome Schunk,...

Dec 13, 2023

Mel Hudspeth, 97, of Lafe, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born November 24, 1926, to Claude and Cindy Hudspeth. Mel was a member of Lafe Baptist Church for over 30 years. He loved attending church and loved his church family dearly. He loved his cows, hunting, and enjoyed spending time with...

Dec 10, 2023

Alfred Joseph "Joey" Austin III, 62, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was born October 11, 1961, to Alfred and Darlene Austin. Joey loved spending time with his family and enjoyed being an auctioneer.  He attended Arkansas State University and was the Outstanding Student in Agriculture Education in 1985. He had...

Dec 8, 2023

Charlene Anna Dunn Stokes, 88, was born July 25, 1935, at home in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa. She passed away December 8, 2023, at The Greenhouse Cottages of Belle Meade, Paragould, Arkansas. The fourth of seven children born to Miller and Mildred (Shaffer) Dunn. Charlene attended Olive Branch Country School through the eighth grade, graduating from Clarinda...

Dec 7, 2023

Larry Jason Moore, 46, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. Jason was born March 15, 1977, to Larry "Pop" and Lou Moore. Jason was an avid fisherman, hunter, scuba diver, and drag racer.  He enjoyed working with his hands, whether it be in the yard, at the farm, or around the house. He...

Dec 4, 2023

Jean Eileen Cunningham, 62, of Paragould, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023.  She was born September 17, 1961, in Riverside, California.  Jean was an avid reader, enjoyed Disney movies, and was very artsy.  She had a special affection for dogs.  Going to the casino was a favorite outing of Jean's.  She loved her family and friends and...

Dec 1, 2023

Betty H. (Brimhall) Hamm, 92, departed this life on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born on November 4, 1931, to Henry and Ethel (Smith) Brimhall in Taft, California.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ethel Brimhall; brother, Dale...

Nov 30, 2023

Patricia "Patty" Hyde, 71, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was born May 13, 1952, to Harvey and Christine Hyde. Patty loved spending time with her great-nieces and nephew and working crossword puzzles. She enjoyed sitting outside on the porch swing and watching gameshows on tv.

Patty...

Nov 30, 2023

Frances Mae Mitchell, 83, of Marmaduke, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was born July 2, 1940, to Clifford and Nellie Barnhart. Frances' grandchildren called her "Red", and she enjoyed traveling. She loved fishing, family get togethers, and Christmas was her favorite time of the year.

Frances was preceded...

Nov 27, 2023

Charles "Junior" Scott, 58, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born January 15, 1965, to Charles and Serena Scott. Charles won several medals at The Special Olympics. He enjoyed spending time at Norfork Lake and doing jigsaw and brain teasing puzzles. He like watching old tv shows, especially John Wayne...

Nov 26, 2023

Pearl Lucille Lancaster passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born October 23, 1932, to Charles and Delois Lambert. Lucille was a local realtor and former President of the Realtor Association. She ran Oak Grove Realty & Construction, and The Boot Store for over 50 years.

Lucille was preceded...

Nov 24, 2023

Julie Kathleen Sessums Abbott, 59, departed from this life on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was born April 21, 1964. Julie loved spoiling her kids and was a mom to many kids while she was younger. She had many special friends and loved playing cards.

She was preceded in death by...

Nov 20, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Lawrence, 78, of Paragould, passed from this life Monday, November 20, 2023. She was born November 13, 1945, to Aubrey and Helen Hays Rial.  She loved her family, friends, and the Lord.  She enjoyed being involved in her ADK Sorority and her church.  She loved planting flowers and crafting.  She was a pure soul, full...

Nov 18, 2023

Stevy Joe Miller, 68, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023.  He was born August 16, 1955, in Walnut Ridge, to Doyle "Baldy" and Joanna Miller.  He retired from Emerson Electric after 37 years. He was a man who loved his family dearly and was there to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it....

Nov 17, 2023

Danny Lee Fry, 77, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. He was born August 11, 1946, to William and Florence Fry.  Danny celebrated his 50th year of service at Tenneco Automotive in August of 2023.  He was still working because he loved his job and thought of his wonderful co-workers as extended family.  Danny...

Nov 16, 2023

James Shelton Crow, III, passed from this life on November 16, 2023. He was born on August 3, 1955, to James Crow, Jr and Rosa Garner Crow. James loved his family and kids. He was also an Army Veteran, that enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. Hunting and fishing also brought a lot of joy...

Nov 16, 2023

Mona Lisa (Shelton) Phillips, 61 of Ward, AR passed away on November 16, 2023.  She was born on November 23, 1961, to Thomas and Virginia (West) Shelton and grew up in Light, AR.  She loved painting, reading and watching horror movies and enjoyed time at the beach with loved ones.  She was preceded in death by her...