Obituaries

Jan 31, 2023

Nolan "Sonny" Olive, 71, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He was born October 27, 1951, to Truman and Willodean Olive. Nolan worked for the Job Corps and was an Army Veteran that served in Vietnam. He loved motorcycles and was a 20 year member of the Association M.C. He also rode...

Jan 30, 2023

Ed Cross, 89, of Paragould, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023.  He was born May 18, 1933, in Delaplaine, to Edmond and Zelda Cross.  Ed was an avid fisherman and enjoyed working on boats.  He enjoyed playing cards, poker, and was a talented pool player.  Above all, Ed was a loving family man who enjoyed...

Jan 27, 2023

Susan "Michelle" Ross, 54, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born February 3, 1968, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Larry and Willodean Dukes. Michelle is a 1986 graduate of Marmaduke High School.

Michelle is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Mallory Hale; son, Steven Hale;...

Jan 26, 2023

Virgil Wayne Metz, 62, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. He was born May 9, 1960, in Fresno, California, to Darrel Sr. and Dorothy Metz. Virgil loved working as a mechanic. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Virgil would do anything for his family. He also...

Jan 25, 2023

Jerry Fuentes, 90, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was born June 12, 1932, to Roy and Lola Felts. Jerry liked wrestling and enjoyed listening to music and making CDs. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James Roy Felts, Joseph Mack Felts; and brother-in-law, Marvin Clark, Jr. Survivors...

Jan 23, 2023

Mary Jean Poe, 80, of Paragould, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023.  She was born January 4, 1943, in Walcott, to Buford and Lucille Diggs.  Mary worked at MF Block for many years before her retirement.  She was a faithful member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  Mary will be remembered by many for her...

Jan 22, 2023

James Louis Parks, 68, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was born October 16, 1954. James was a huge fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide and his favorite saying was "Roll Tide." He did casino construction and was a very funny and loving person.

James was preceded...

Jan 20, 2023

Patricia Ann Waldrum, 77, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. She was born August 2, 1945, to Marcus and Bobbie Rigby. Patricia enjoyed making crafts, baking, cooking, and spoiling her grandchildren. She loved listening to gospel music and was a member of Lake Street Baptist Church. Patricia was preceded in death by...

Jan 19, 2023

Loie Donald Fraine, Jr., 67, passed away on January 19, 2023. He was born March 2, 1955. Loie was an Army Veteran.

He was preceded in death by his father, Loie Donald Fraine, Sr. and brother, Kenneth "Kenny" Carl Fraine.

Survivors include his mother, Virginia "Mickey" Hickson Fraine; siblings, Randy Lavell...

Jan 12, 2023

Sue Caroyln Hatler, 82, of Paragould, passed away peacefully at Greene Acres Nursing Home on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was born June 7, 1940, to Virgil and Virginia Lindley. She was born and raised in Greene County, Arkansas. Sue was a loving grandmother and was a giving friend to all of the people in...

Jan 7, 2023

Gary Leon Winn went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2023. He was born on May 12, 1945 in Cardwell, MO to Jeff and Alvetia (Hyde) Winn.

He was a US Army veteran and truck driver for many years. Leon was a man of many interests who enjoyed hunting,...

Jan 5, 2023

Rev. Rayburn Lee Formon, of Paragould, AR, went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2023. He was born on January 28, 1958, to Leeman and Rachel Formon in Jonesboro, AR. Rayburn was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a man gifted with many talents including upholstery, auto paint and body...

Jan 4, 2023

Baker Lynn Barnes was born and passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Survivors include his parents, Zachary and Paige Barnes; paternal grandparents, Lynn and Cindy Barnes; and maternal grandparents, Terry Smith, Kim and Larry Davis. A graveside service under the direction of Phillips Funeral Home will be held on Saturday, January 7, at 10:00...

Jan 4, 2023

Robert A Phillips passed away at age 93 on January 4, 2023 at St. Bernard's Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ar. After his wife's death, Bob moved to Jonesboro from Los Banos, California to be closer to his daughter, Patricia A. Stidman and her family.

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Jan 4, 2023

Jennifer Lynne Taylor, 57, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023.  She was born August 12, 1965, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Garnett and Frances Taylor.  Jennifer worked at Sunshine Manor as a CNA for several years.  She enjoyed gardening, tie dye, paint pouring, and any other crafty activity.  Jennifer had a love for cats....

Dec 30, 2022

Jude Neal Vincent was born into heaven on Friday, December 30, 2022.

Jude is survived by his parents, Joe and Chelsey Vincent; brothers, Hunter, Jackson, and Joseph Vincent; sisters, Haylie, Claire, and Charlotte Vincent; grandparents, Steve and Donna Droke, Jerry and Brenda Vincent, and Erin Nelson; great grandparents, Bud and Bobbie...

Dec 30, 2022

Iva Pearl Morrow, a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Dec 30, 2022, in Pacific, MO.  Iva was born on March 29, 1931, in Arbyrd, MO. Iva was preceded in death by her husband; James Harold Morrow, sons; Carl and Jerry Robison; brother; Billy Joe Snow and her twin sister...

Dec 30, 2022

Larry Coy Betts, 75, of Paragould, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022.  He was born April 14, 1947, in Hope, Arkansas, to Coy and Dorothy Betts.  Larry proudly served in the United States Air Force.  He was a welder at A.R.I. for 25 years.  Larry loved his truck and enjoyed riding horses.  Larry was a...

Dec 28, 2022

Callen Lenox Easley passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He was born September 11, 2022, to Sarah Boswell and Robert Kennedy.

Callen was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Edward and Barbara Easley, Edna Johnson, George Johnson, Acey Moore, Birdean Moore, Jo Ann Young, Velma Moore; unborn twin; cousin, Donovan...

Dec 28, 2022

Rev. Jerry Brown, 74, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He was born March 6, 1948, to Haskell and Florence Brown. Jerry preached at Victory Chapel Church in Stanton, MO, for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his...