Obituaries
Linda Gail Batchelor
Sep 11, 2026
Linda Gail Batchelor, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away on September 11, 2026, in Paragould. She was born on November 13, 1952, in Washington, D.C.
Linda will be remembered as a kind, loving, and caregiving woman whose presence brought comfort to those around her. She found joy in music and was a devoted fan of The Doors, Van Halen, and Sammy Hagar....
Randal Williams
Sep 11, 2026
Randal Elwyn “Little Shot” Williams
Elwyn passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 11, 2026.
He was born to Presley and Ella Williams on July 6, 1935. He was of the Methodist faith. Elwyn was a farmer in the Beech Grove area most of his life, then worked several years for Delta Asphalt, and finally for the Greene County...
Cecil Edward Wilcox
Sep 10, 2026
Cecil Edward Wilcox of Wentzville, MO, passed away on September 10, 2026, at the age of 85 years old. He was born on December 17th, 1940, in Paragould, Arkansas.
He loved and was loved by his family and will be remembered as a hard worker, a bit stubborn, and someone who took meticulous care of the things he owned. As a...
James Carl Barnhill
Sep 7, 2026
James Carl Barnhill, who was born on June 23, 1938, passed away on September 7, 2026.
Mr. Barnhill was a retired corporal with the Paragould Police Department and an Army National Guard veteran. He was known to many as “Barney” during his years as an officer, a nickname remembered with affection because he always kept one bullet in his front pocket....
Brian Keith Loyd
Sep 6, 2026
Brian Keith Loyd, 57, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away on September 6, 2026, in Paragould. He was born on June 16, 1969, in Aurora, Illinois.
Brian will be remembered for the simple joys that meant the most to him. He enjoyed fishing and watching cartoons, and he especially treasured spending time with family. Those who knew him will also remember his...
Charles Leroy Poore
Sep 3, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Poore, 60, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away at Flo & Phil Jones Hopsice House on September 3, 2026. He was born on March 27, 1966, in Paragould, Arkansas.
Charlie was known by his loved ones for being a stubborn, funny, outgoing, and hardworking man. He was known for taking care of the people he loved and was a good...
Arch McCillis Mask Jr.
Sep 3, 2026
Arch McCillis Mask Jr., 75, passed away on September 3, 2026.
Born on January 14, 1951, Arch lived a life marked by steady work, service, and faith. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam Era, and his military service remained an important part of the story of his life. In his working years, he retired from National Paper. After retirement,...
Betty Louise Eubanks
Aug 31, 2026
Betty Louise (Rogers) Eubanks passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2026 at St. Bernards hospital.
She worked for Emerson Electric for 30 years. In her free time, she loved going camping, hitting all the carport sales, and flea markets. Betty greatly enjoyed playing cards, or just going to Osie’s to grab a bite to eat or a cup of coffee with...
Willie Graham
Aug 31, 2026
Willie Graham, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, in Paragould at the age of 87. He was born on June 17, 1939, in Bragg City, Missouri.
Willie will be remembered as a fun-loving, easygoing man who never met a stranger. He had a warm and welcoming way about him that made others feel at ease, and he...
Lutgarda "Lucy" Thomas
Aug 30, 2026
Lutgarda “Lucy” Thomas passed away on August 30, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on December 24, 1942, in the Philippines.
Lucy will be remembered with affection by those whose lives she touched. She carried with her the warmth of friendship and the kind of presence that made others feel like family. Among those who cherish her memory...
David Lynn Collins
Aug 30, 2026
David Lynn Collins passed away on August 30, 2026, at the age of 69.
Born on January 16, 1957, David will be remembered with love and respect by those who knew him. He had a special interest in working on and rebuilding computers, a pursuit that reflected both his patience and his skill. This was one of the ways he spent...
Stanley Albert Dobbs
Aug 29, 2026
Stanley Albert Dobbs, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away on August 29, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born on January 22, 1939, in Martinez, California.
Stanley lived a life shaped by hard work, devotion, and deep connection to those he loved. He served his country for eight years in the United States Navy, working as a Boiler Man on...
Donald Ray Briney, JR
Aug 27, 2026
Donald Ray Briney, JR passed away on August 27, 2026, at the age of 65. He was born on September 29, 1960.
Donald will be remembered as a life-long farmer whose steady work and dedication shaped much of his life. He also found great joy in the outdoors and in the activities he loved most, including hunting and fishing. He gave...
Jeffery Rece
Aug 27, 2026
Jeffery Rece of Paragould, AR was born on August 30, 1964 and departed this life on August 27, 2026. Jeff was a life long truck driver, husband, father, and Peepaw.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Tina Rece; daughters, Emily Latting of Paragould, AR and Ashleigh Rece of Lepanto, AR; grandson Baylor McCain of Lepanto, AR. A father of his heart...
Jeff Wayne Smith
Aug 26, 2026
Jeffery “Jeff” Wayne Smith, 61, passed away on August 26, 2026. Born on April 23, 1965, Jeff lived a life marked by hard work, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for the world around him. He graduated from Stanford High School in 1984 and went on to build a long and steady career. Jeff worked at Emerson Electric for 28 years...
Deborah Lynn Conn
Aug 17, 2026
Debbie Conn’s journey has taken a new path.
From flesh to spirit...
From body to soul...
From earth to heaven.
Her life has been a wonderfully, beautiful dance.
The grace... the joy...the kindness and the love Debbie left
for all of us will be carried in our hearts and souls forever.
She gave so much.
Asked for so little.
Magically, touched the lives of so many.
She will be missed.
Whether...
Carolyn "Sissy" Mae Ethridge
Aug 14, 2026
With heavy hearts, we remember Sissy Ethridge, who passed away on August 14, 2026, in Paragould, Arkansas, at the age of 72. Born on January 21, 1954, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, Sissy’s journey was one colored by love, a gentle humor, and a wholehearted zest for life’s small joys.
Sissy was the cherished daughter of Horace Franklin Ethridge and Wanda Mae...
Billy Lee Friar
Aug 13, 2026
Billy Lee Friar, born on November 23, 1950, departed this life on August 13, 2026. His passing marks the conclusion of a life notable for steadfast dedication to both his family and his craft. Billy’s legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Billy was the cherished son of Marvine Friar, his surviving mother, and...
Matthew Dillen Ozment
Aug 12, 2026
Matthew Dillen Ozment, born January 12,1999, in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on August 12, 2026, in Marmaduke, Arkansas. Matthew's life was challenging from the start, but that never stopped him from showing love to his friends and family.
Matthew shared a deep bond with his beloved wife, Virginia Ozment. Their relationship was marked by love, respect, honor, and small cherished...
Anthony "Tony" Wayne Moody
Aug 11, 2026
Anthony "Tony" Wayne Moody passed away on August 11, 2026, in Paragould, Arkansas. He was born on May 24, 1966, in St. Louis, Missouri. Tony brought a radiant energy and an unmistakable presence to the lives of those around him, remembered as both loud and outgoing—a personality that made friends quickly and never faded into the background.
Tony is survived by...
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