Obituaries
Morolon "M.W." Wayne Ray
Apr 25, 2026
Morolon “M.W.” Wayne Ray, 82, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 25, 2026. He was born on August 12, 1943, in Knobel, Arkansas, to the late O’Dell and Helen Ray.
M.W. was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and faithful servant of God. He faithfully served as pastor of Trinity Full Gospel Church...
Linda Kay Leach Wagner
Apr 22, 2026
Linda Kay Leach Wagner was born February 1st, 1946, in Paragould, AR. She grew up in Cardwell, MO, daughter of Ozro & Ollie Leach. She had four siblings, Bill Leach, Jim Leach, Darlene Casinger, and a young baby sister who died in infancy.
She married John Wagner on June 5, 1964. They had 61 years of marriage & two sons: John...
Jesse Wallace Phelps
Apr 21, 2026
Jesse Wallace Phelps, a distinguished musician and artist, passed away on April 21, 2026, in Paragould, Arkansas. Born on June 29, 1936, in Dunklin County, Missouri, Jesse’s life was marked by a deep dedication to his crafts and a legacy that touched many through his art and music.
Jesse was a master musician whose passion for music permeated his life from...
Glenn Dean Carlton
Apr 18, 2026
Glenn Dean Carlton, 81, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, April 18, 2026. He was born in Spokane, Washington, on November 30, 1944, to William Glenn and Arah Frasure Carlton.
He is survived by his wife of the home, Brenda Carlton; son, Barry Carlton (Julie Forman); daughters, Cindy McMeans (James) and Carrie Johnston; grandchildren, Magan Carlton...
Orlan Wesley Mears
Apr 13, 2026
Orlan Wesley Mears passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, in Paragould, Arkansas. Born on January 17, 1948, in Brighton, Arkansas, Orlan lived a life marked by commitment, skill, and deep family devotion.
Orlan devoted his professional life to the Post Office, where he enjoyed a long and distinguished career, eventually retiring as the postmaster at Mountain View, Arkansas. His work...
Jimmy Lee Eason
Apr 12, 2026
Jimmy Lee Eason, a skilled farmer whose life was deeply rooted in the Lorado area, passed away on April 12, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Born on February 18, 1955, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Jimmy dedicated his lifetime to agriculture, bringing intelligence and unwavering commitment to his work on the land. His contributions to farming were not only a vocation but a...
Betty Ann Lancaster
Apr 7, 2026
Betty Ann Lancaster,70, of Arbyrd, Missouri, passed away on April 7, 2026. Born on August 20, 1955, in Hollywood, Missouri, Betty Ann lived a life marked by devotion, kindness, and unwavering faith.
A loving mother and cherished family member, Betty Ann held steadfast to her belief and love for Jesus Christ above all else. She was an active and devoted member...
Clayton D Mitchell
Apr 6, 2026
Clayton D. Mitchell, born on May 8, 1985, in Springdale, Arkansas, passed away on April 6, 2026. A devoted educator and cherished member of his community, Clayton leaves behind a legacy marked by kindness, humor, and an unwavering commitment to serving others.
A graduate of Arkansas State University, Clayton dedicated his life to teaching at various schools, including Newport, Paragould, Greene...
Albert Vern Hilliard
Apr 2, 2026
Albert Vern Hilliard, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and cherished member of his church, passed away on April 2, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Born on November 27, 1931, in Fairfield, Illinois, Albert lived a life marked by dedication, frugality, and an unwavering love for his family and faith.
Albert earned a Bachelor's degree along with three certificates from Judson University in...
Dennis Edward Davis
Apr 1, 2026
Dennis Edward Davis, 75, of Paragould, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was born December 7, 1950, to Edward and Josephine Davis. Dennis served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He loved to get together at reunions with his fellow Veterans. He also enjoyed working on boat motors with his son, Daniel and...
Kevin "Richy" Richard Beggs
Mar 26, 2026
Kevin "Richy" Richard Beggs, 65, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on March 26, 2026. He was born October 20, 1960, in Kennett, MO, to the late James R. "Dick" and Wanda Jean Beggs.
Richy graduated from Marmaduke High School in 1979. He farmed with his father for many years in the Mounds community, and later in life, he worked at Penske...
George William Riley
Mar 21, 2026
George William Riley passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, surrounded by his family in Paragould, AR., at the age of 90. He was born on August 19, 1935 in Cherry Valley, AR to Oliver and Lula Riley. He attended school at Harrisburg, AR, where he graduated with the class of 1954.
George had a successful career as a Maintenance Supervisor...
Jimmie Morris Perkins
Mar 19, 2026
Jimmie Morris Perkins, a devoted family man and an avid outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Born on March 7, 1940, in Fayette County, Tennessee, he lived a life rich with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Jimmie was a member of Westview Baptist Church and he served in the National Guard in Tennessee for 10...
Ronnie Lee Beal
Mar 19, 2026
Ronnie Lee Beal passed away on March 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, craftsmanship, and a deep love for his family and the outdoors. Born on May 28, 1966, Ronnie's life was marked by his skilled trade as a master electrician and plumber, his passion for nature, and the cherished moments he spent with those closest to...
Debra Elaine Frost
Mar 18, 2026
Debra Elaine (Morgan) Frost passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Born on September 26, 1955, in Winter, California, Debra lived a life marked by unwavering faith and boundless love for her family.
Throughout her years, Debra loved flower gardening, spending tranquil hours nurturing her garden with care. Her passion extended to fishing and riding her side-by-side, activities...
Carolyn Ruth (Jackson) Austin
Mar 16, 2026
Carolyn Ruth (Jackson) Austin, 79, of Paragould, Ark., died Monday, March 16, 2026, at CHI St. Vincent's North in Sherwood, Ark., from complications following a stroke. She was born in Paragould on December 16, 1946, to Ralph and Edith Jackson. She graduated from Crowley's Ridge Academy in 1964 and married Larrell Austin on November 13 of that year.
Through the years,...
Pauline Reeves
Mar 16, 2026
Pauline Reeves, born October 5, 1937, passed away on March 16, 2026. Her life was marked by unwavering dedication to her family and community.
A cherished member of Westview Baptist Church, Pauline devoted much of her time and heart to nurturing the spiritual growth of others. She served faithfully as a Sunday school teacher and lovingly cared for the youngest members...
Gary Dallas Prince
Mar 15, 2026
Gary Dallas Prince went to be with his Lord on March 15, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on October 1, 1948, Gary lived a life marked by faith, friendship, and a generous spirit that touched the hearts of many.
As an Army Veteran, Gary proudly served in Germany for two years. Gary was a talented carpenter who built many...
Mildred Faye Fletcher
Mar 14, 2026
Mildred Faye Fletcher passed away on March 14, 2026, in of Paragould, Arkansas. Born on November 22, 1943, in Paragould, Faye dedicated much of her life to her community and the well-being of those around her.
Faye was a former owner of Ridgecrest Realty, where her dedication and integrity made a lasting impression on clients and colleagues alike. Following her career...
Carolyn Nailling
Mar 11, 2026
Carolyn Nailling passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on December 2, 1932, Carolyn dedicated her life to her family and home, yet she also played a pivotal role during the harvesting season, lending a helping hand by driving the grain truck.
Throughout her life, Carolyn was known for her unwavering devotion to her loved ones...
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