Obituaries

Apr 4, 2023

Infant Matthew James Lamb was born into Heaven on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Earl Lamb.

Survivors include his father, Brian Lamb; mother, Darlene Lyles; paternal grandmother, Mary McLaughlin; maternal grandparents, Roy and Shiloh Lyles; great-grandfather, Gary Walker; great-great-grandfather, Sam...

Apr 3, 2023

Chaz "Mikey" Simpson, 34, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023.  Mikey was born December 30, 1988, in Fort Polk, Louisiana.  He enjoyed the outdoors.  He loved his daughter, Porter, with all his heart.

Mikey was preceded in death by his father, Lee Simpson, and grandmother, Sally Powers.

Apr 3, 2023

Roy Albert McSpadden, 86, of Paragould, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023.  He was born September 12, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Roy O. and Reba McSpadden.  Roy began his career in the dairy business as a helper on a truck at the young age of 16.  He worked in several positions until he...

Mar 31, 2023

Linda Sue Brooks, 75, of Paragould passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. She was born May 18, 1947, to Howard and Flo Valentine. Linda enjoyed dancing and listening to Elvis Presley.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Survivors include her mother, Flo Valentine; sons,...

Mar 30, 2023

Danny "Pud" Barnhart, 74, of Marmaduke, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023.  He was born March 13, 1949, in Marmaduke, to Clifford and Nellie Barnhart.  Danny co-owned Frank's Transmission with Jerry DeFries for years.  He loved traveling to Norfork Lake with his family.  Danny loved to be outside mowing the yard.  He had a life-long...

Mar 30, 2023

Jimmy Dale Rogers, 66, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023.  He was born November 3, 1956, in Paragould.  Family was Jim's number one priority in life.  Every day began and ended with the comfort and safety of his loved ones in mind.  His passion for serving others showed in his National Guard service...

Mar 27, 2023

Eva Raye McClelland, 82, of Paragould, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, March 27, 2023. She was born August 21, 1940, to James and Neval Hollis. Eva enjoyed gardening, canning, and cooking. She passed her art of canning down to her grandchildren. She worked as a study hall teacher and secretary...

Mar 25, 2023

Diane Maynard, 80, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was born September 3, 1942. Diane loved to go to church at The Church of Paragould where she was a longtime member. She was a great mother that was very supportive, and her family was her whole life.

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Mar 19, 2023

Norma Dortch, 89, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. She was born September 20, 1933, to Lester and Glenna Horton. Norma was a high school graduate of Greene County Tech and worked as a cosmetologist. She enjoyed traveling with her husband in the military and later in life, they settled down in...

Mar 16, 2023

Ted Dortch, 86, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.  He was born in Paragould, to Robert and Pauline Dortch. Ted retired from the Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. He was Greene County Sheriff Deputy for several years. He was a huge Dallas Cowboy fan and he loved to hunt, fish, and spend...

Mar 16, 2023

Kathy Janeice Allred, 72, of Brookland, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. She was born June 18, 1950, to Robert Davis and Hazel Goff. Kathy spent early years traveling with Larry as a military spouse. They lived in Texas, Virginia, Germany, and visited Mexico often. She was an award-winning author, editor of the A-...

Mar 15, 2023

Marian Alice Mangrum, 89, of Jonesboro, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. She was born February 21, 1934, to Marion and Bertha Welch. Marian enjoyed working in her garden, fishing, working outside picking up sticks, and playing games, especially dominoes and "42." She loved helping her husband, Thaddeus and taking care...

Mar 15, 2023

Martha Ioan Williams, 80, of Rector, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. She was born November 26, 1942, to Radius and Lucille Baker. Martha was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a devoted Christian that loved the Lord very much. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry "Sonny" Froman;...

Mar 14, 2023

Mitchell Ray "Mitch" Vangilder, 49, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. He was born October 6, 1973.

Mitch was preceded in death by his mother, Paula Vangilder and grandparents, Arlie B. and Lili Vangilder and Harold and Gloyce Dills.

Survivors include his father, Bill...

Mar 11, 2023

Brian Emery Loerch, 3 months, of Piggott, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023.  He was born December 6, 2022, in Jonesboro, to Devin and Michelle Loerch.

Brian was preceded in death by his grandfather, J.M. Whalen; great-grandparents, Ella Russell and Randolph Loerch; and his cousin, Logan Micheal Carter.

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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...