Obituaries

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...

Dec 23, 2022

Charles Lee Boozer, 67, of Paragould, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022.  He was born September 21, 1955, in Walcott, to Mayo and Anna Boozer.  After proudly serving in the United States Navy, Charles was an independent owner/operator truck driver.  He adored his grandchildren and quality time was spent on building projects with them.  The...

Dec 23, 2022

Al LaFreniere, 51, of Paragould, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022.  He was born February 4, 1971, in Glens Falls, New York, to Theodore and Martha LaFreniere.  Al was a strong family man; he was a great husband, father, and grandfather.  He had a strong faith in God.  Al enjoyed fishing and hunting in his...

Dec 20, 2022

Patsy Joan Yates, 84, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022.  She was born May 2, 1938, in Cardwell, Missouri, to Herman and Hazel Toombs.

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Maxy Crockett; granddaughter, Morgan Crockett; step-daughter, Debra Sue Rothgery; and step-son, Jerry Yates.

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Dec 19, 2022

Elden Charles Tritch, 70, passed away December 19, 2022 with his son, Kyle, by his side while staying at Mat-Su Regional Hospital. A service will be held at Legacy Funeral Homes in Wasilla on December 27th at 1:00pm followed by a graveside service in May, date to be determined. Elden was born October 8, 1952,...

Dec 19, 2022

Helen Louise Parks, 89, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022. She was born April 7, 1933, to W. F. and Bessie Faulkner. Helen enjoyed working in the yard, cooking, cleaning, and going to early morning yard sales. She always took great care of people and loved her church family at First Assembly of God....