Obituaries

Aug 23, 2023

Angela M. (Page) Cunningham, 42, of Paragould died Wednesday morning, August 23, 2023, at her beloved home. She lived in Paragould, Arkansas, for 37 years and was born in Borger, Texas. She was an at home wife to Travis, her husband. She loved helping others, anyone for that matter, even if she just met you.  Her smile...

Aug 21, 2023

Judy Ann Wilson, 72, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. She was born on December 5, 1950. Judy enjoyed sewing, doing puzzles, playing bean bag baseball, dominos, and other board games. She loved spending time with her family and special friend, Roger Spry. She was a member of Newton St. Church of...

Aug 18, 2023

Ruben B. Gaddy, 65, of Marmaduke, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. He was born December 31, 1957, to Reba Gaddy. Ruben attended Trinity Full Gospel Church. He loved the Lord and prayed a lot. He enjoyed fishing, hunting anything he could, and was an avid outdoorsman.

Ruben was preceded...

Aug 18, 2023

Johnny Arnold Oost, 80, of Lafe, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. He was born November 20, 1942, to Boswell Glenn and Clara Opal. Johnny served in the Army for 17 years and was a Vietnam Veteran.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Billy Oost and Charles Oost; and sister, Roxanne...

Aug 15, 2023

Norma Lee Wineland, 84, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. She was born March 9, 1939, to James and Emma Thompson. Norma was always outside, and she loved fishing, mowing, working in her garden, and canning. She was very strong-willed, she loved her dog, Molly, and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids....

Aug 15, 2023

Stanley Clark, 74, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. He was born on January 28, 1949, to Roy and Ruby Clark. Stanley was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and liked watching Westerns. He enjoyed reading and going to flea markets on Sundays. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents; brothers,...

Aug 14, 2023

Gerie Dawson, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023, at the age of 88. Born on September 26, 1934, to the late Elmer and Estie Dawson. Gerie lived a vibrant and fulfilling life, marked by her love for travel, music, and fun.

Gerie was...

Aug 9, 2023

Shawn Patrick Riggs, age 52, was born December 5, 1970, in Arizona and died August 9, 2023, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Earl Riggs and Janice Deason Riggs; brother, Dustin Len Riggs; and grandparents, Guilda and Benny Deason and B.E. and Ruth Riggs.

Shawn was a...

Aug 8, 2023

Danielle Canamore, 31, of Rector, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. She was born on November 28, 1991. Danielle loved cows and was a big country girl, but also a girly girl that liked to do her makeup and hair. She enjoyed shopping and her Momma was her best friend. Danielle was preceded in...

Aug 5, 2023

Frank D. Copeland, born on December 25, 1944, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2023, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Known for his humble and simple life, Frank was a man of deep values, strong convictions, and an unwavering love for his family. Frank was the son of the late Irvan and Eula Maedeen Copeland. He was the brother...

Aug 3, 2023

John Francis Gonsalves, Jr., 87, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. He was born on March 16, 1936, to John and Pamela Gonsalves. John was an 8-year Air Force Veteran who served in the Korean War.  Originally from the Northeast area, John was a supervisor at a government agency that made footwear for the...

Aug 3, 2023

Dustin Michael Bushee, 43, father, loving son, and cherished brother, passed away in Paragould, AR, on August 3, 2023. Born on April 16, 1980, in Holland, MI, to Billie Peterson and the late Micheal Bushee. Dustin's life was defined by his deep love for his family, his passion for basketball, gaming, and the joy in...

Aug 2, 2023

Kenneth Lee Smith, 59, of Walnut Ridge, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. He was born August 15, 1963, to Joe and Mary Smith. Kenneth enjoyed going to yard sales and flea markets. He loved repairing houses and fishing.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jimmy Smith...

Jul 31, 2023

Charles Blake Isom, 27, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, July 31st, 2023. He was born on October 12th, 1995, to Alvin and Janet Isom. He was always helping, coaching, and speaking into others as often as he could. Charles lit up every room with his light hearted character. Blake is a rock for all...

Jul 27, 2023

Mark Anthony Shelton,  59, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born October 5, 1963, to Chester and Julie Shelton. Mark enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching wrestling. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and riding around in the country. He always spoiled his grandchildren with cookies. Mark was preceded in death by...

Jul 26, 2023

Leonard Junior Dowdy, 85, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born on February 27, 1938, to Leonard and Lola Dowdy. Junior graduated from Greene County Tech in 1958 and was drafted out of high school to pitch for the Boston Red Sox. After returning from the minor league, he married...

Jul 24, 2023

Roy K. Eubanks, 57, of Beech Grove, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at his home. He was born August 23, 1965, in California, to Laura (Chesser) and James Eubanks. Kenny loved spending time with his late wife Melinda Eubanks and being around their horses. He was a dedicated employee of Nidec for 20 years...

Jul 21, 2023

Dora Alberta Burns Newsom (Bertie) was born on May 6, 1928, near Paragould, AR, to Elvis and Elsie Lenderman Burns. She passed away on July 21, 2023, in Searcy, AR, at the age of 95.

She was preceded in death by her parents; nine brothers and sisters; husband, Curtis Newsom; and daughter, Sharon Hoyt.

She...

Jul 19, 2023

Grayson Lavon Dowdy passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023, in Ellsinore, Missouri. Born on April 16, 1933, in Paragould, Arkansas, Grayson lived a full and vibrant life of 90 years. Raised by his loving parents, Leonard and Lola Dowdy, Grayson was the third of six children. He was a caring son and a strong influence to...

Jul 19, 2023

Robert Joel Campbell, 82, passed away peacefully from this life on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

He was born on February 19, 1941, to the late Troy and Susie Campbell in Marmaduke, Arkansas.

Bob married his sweet wife Charlotte Ann Overman Campbell on...