Obituaries

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...

Nov 15, 2023

James "Jimmy" Harper, 86, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

Long before the concept of "love languages" was part of our modern culture, it was clear that touch was Jim's primary love language. He was a people person, and a handshake, embrace or tender touch were his way of expressing affection, of affirming you...

Nov 14, 2023

Mark Steven McDaniel, 66, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023.   He was born November 24, 1956, in Great Lakes Naval Station, Illinois.  Fast cars and motorcycles were a passion of Mark's.  Mark had a gift of making people laugh no matter what the situation was.  Whether it was telling stories with such enthusiasm, or making...

Nov 11, 2023

Clifford Doyle Gordon, 87, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was born September 3, 1936, to Amzie and Pansy Gordon. Clifford enjoyed watching Cardinals baseball and golf. He coached little league baseball for many years.

Clifford was preceded in death by his parents.

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Nov 11, 2023

On November 11th, 2023, Melissa Michelle Sisco passed away in her sleep at her home in Paragould, Arkansas. Melissa was born July 3rd, 1974 in Newport, Arkansas, to Johnny Jett Johnson and Patricia Lee Johnson (Haag). She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Johnson and her husband, Wes Sisco. She is survived by...

Nov 11, 2023

Zelda Adams, 61, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was born December 28, 1961, to A. P. and Mary Duncan. Zelda enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and was a member at Abundant Life Church. She loved visiting the beach and loved gardening, roses, and spending time in her rock...