Obituaries

Mar 10, 2023

Dora Mae Smith, 66, of Paragould, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Friday, March 10, 2023. She was born May 8, 1956, to Elmer and Mary Copeland. Dora enjoyed sewing, quilting, canning, and gardening. She was a good cook; chocolate gravy and chicken & dumplings were her specialty. She was a wonderful...

Mar 9, 2023

Wilton Glen Ward, 89, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023. He was born June 2, 1933, to Thomas and Pearl Ward. Glen was an Army Veteran and worked until retiring at General Motors and Paragould School District. He was a good man who loved his family immensely. He was a jokester, loved...

Mar 7, 2023

Gaylon Eugene Dollins, 89, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2023. He was born July 25, 1933. Gaylon was very active and he liked to go fishing, camping and traveling with his wife, Nancy. Gaylon worked in sales his entire career,  mostly in furniture. He was a member of Griffin Memorial Methodist Church....

Mar 7, 2023

Sandra Gay Hedge, 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was born April 19, 1949, to L. D. And Wanda Heasley.

Sandra was a teacher's aid, then became a teacher for Cardwell, and Oak Grove school from 1993-2013. Where she retired in 2013.

Sandra was...

Mar 3, 2023

Patricia Lee Avalos, 59, of Cardwell, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. She was born May 23, 1963, to Arnold and Margret Peggy Humble. Patricia loved the Lord and was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Wayne Humble, Freddy Lewis; and sister, Judy Vasquez. Survivors...

Feb 26, 2023

On February 26, 2023, KayDon Stuart sadly passed away.  KayDon was born September 12, 1937, to Mr. Bill Stuart and Mrs. Geraldine Rassett Stuart.

KayDon was known for his hard work ethics, his love for his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.  He liked to have a good time, but was also a...

Feb 24, 2023

Tressa Yvonne Vincent, 69, of Paragould, AR passed away after a brilliant battle against Multiple Myeloma on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by her family. She was born on September 13, 1953 in Fairbanks, AK, to Francis 'Clint' and Betty Lou Rose.

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Feb 24, 2023

Beverly Jean Smith, 92, of Paragould, went to her heavenly home on Friday, February 24, 2023.  She was born April 9, 1930, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Paul and Vina Belle Lemmons.  As a founding family of Center Hill Church of Christ, Jean took great pride in her church.  Jean was a steadfast, faithful member.  ...

Feb 22, 2023

Hildred "Grammie" Beatrice Gilmore, 102, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023.  She was born September 23, 1920, in Beech Grove, to John and Viola Scobey.  Hildred was the manager of Environmental Services at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center for many years, then she worked at Belle Meade and retired at the age of 80. ...

Feb 21, 2023

Patricia Ann Agee, 71, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She was born January 1, 1952. She was a graduate of Greene County Tech High School. Patricia's passion was taking care of others and loving her dogs as her children. She enjoyed playing cards with her family and friends.

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Feb 19, 2023

Alvia Vaniel Nelson, 94, of Halliday, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was retired from Arkansas Methodist Medical Center where she was a cook for almost twenty years. She loved spending time with her family and friends, gardening, and fishing. She was born September 19, 1928, to Wise and Bertha...

Feb 19, 2023

Harriet Jane Williams, 86, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was born December 2, 1936, to Arthur and Rhoda Pickett. Harriet was a school teacher at Greene County Tech for 30 years and was loved by so many of her students. She loved the Lord and was always watching her favorite...

Feb 19, 2023

Jimmie Lue Lyles, 86, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was born March 29, 1936. Jimmie was raised in Walnut Corner and lived in Stanford, Arkansas. She was a retired cook at Stanford Public School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Sally (Lenderman) Reece; husband, Foy "Flop" Lyles; son,...

Feb 18, 2023

Donald Bryon Russell, 82, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023.  He was born October 21, 1940, in Corinth, Mississippi, to Robert Lee and Willie Estelle (Kemp) Russell.  Donald enjoyed fishing, gardening, and hobby farming.  He was friendly and loved everyone he met.  Donald faithfully served as a deacon at Brown's Chapel Baptist Church....

Feb 17, 2023

Helen Willcoxson, 88, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. She was born July 31, 1934. Helen ran a cat rescue from her home and loved to travel. She worked until retiring from G. M. in Flint, MI. She enjoyed cooking, grilling, shopping, and meeting her friends for lunch. She loved to spend...

Feb 14, 2023

Charles W Ellis, Sr., 72, of Gainesville, Arkansas, passed peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.  He was born January 11, 1951, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to Cecil and Lila Mae Ellis.  Charles was a woodworker and fabricator.  Sitting on the front porch, he enjoyed the view of his country homestead that brought him...

Feb 13, 2023

Bonita Ardelia "Bonnie" Edgin, 69, of Paragould, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023.  Bonnie was born August 30, 1953, in Boston, Massachusetts to William Wayne and Rava Nell White.  Bonnie was a sweet, kind, spunky little lady who was always smiling.  A green thumb led to her beautiful gardens and she enjoyed being outdoors.  Bonnie...

Feb 9, 2023

Susan Jeanne Sutton, 77, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023. She was born January 20, 1946. Susan enjoyed playing video games, working in the yard, and loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. She was preceded in death by her father, Stanley Brown; mother, Majorie Gibson; son, Doug Dolen; and brother,...

Feb 6, 2023

Debra Ann Like, 56, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023. She was born on March 21, 1966. Debra adored her granddaughter and loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Frost and Faye Bokker; brother, Danny Frost; and father-in-law, Jimmy Like, Sr. Survivors include her...

Jan 31, 2023

David Ray Rodgers, 71, of Marmaduke, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He was born March 9, 1951, to Edward and Veary Rodgers. David was a retired Navy Veteran that served over 20 years. He was an avid coffee drinker and always had a story or joke to tell. He enjoyed painting, working with...