Obituaries

Oct 11, 2022

Patrick Richard Kopasz, 62, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He was born March 17, 1960, to Joseph and Dorothy Kopasz. Patrick lived in Michigan, Florida, Hawaii, and Arkansas. He was self-employed and was a musician and entertainer. He owned a store called Pat's Good Stuff and he bought and sold cars....

Oct 11, 2022

Loyd William Wood, 90 of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He was born November 22, 1931, to Claude and Jewel Wood. Loyd was a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner. He was a Marine Corps Veteran that served in Korea and was awarded the Purple Heart. He worked until retiring at Tank and...

Oct 10, 2022

Crystal Fletcher, 43, of Paragould, departed this life on Monday, October 10, 2022, in Cancun, MX. She was born November 23, 1978, in Paragould, AR. Crystal began her nursing career at Black River Technical College. Crystal was the class Secretary of her LPN class and graduated December 2011. She graduated with her RN degree in...

Oct 8, 2022

David Keith Wynn, 63, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022. He was born August 7, 1959, to Ralph and Joy Wynn. David worked at Wal-Mart for 11 years and was a very hard worker. He enjoyed woodworking, making crafts, hunting, and fishing. Everyone loved David and he loved spending time with his...

Oct 1, 2022

Carol Wayne Darter, 75, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022. He was born October 4, 1946, to Harvey and Iva Darter. Carol worked until retiring at Emerson and was a sheetrock finisher after. He enjoyed participating in and watching the demolition derby, loved getting outside, and bushhogging.

Carol...

Oct 1, 2022

On Saturday, October 1, 2022, Joy Gatlin, age 86, of Paragould, moved to her Heavenly home.  She was born August 23, 1936, in Louisiana, to Jack and Virginia Womack.

While pursuing her education at Harding University, Joy met the love of her life, Frank Gatlin.  They were married December 27, 1956. ...

Sep 29, 2022

Elaine Schaefer, 74, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022. She was born January 21, 1948, to Thomas Liagh and Alma Ruth Horton. Elaine was a rock collector and enjoyed worshipping at Bethel Church of Christ. She was a retired cook at Greene Acres Nursing Home and was elected dietary person of the...

Sep 28, 2022

Jackie Wayne Wilcox, 75, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. He was born May 30, 1947, to Orvil and Louise Wilcox. Jack enjoyed fishing, working on trucks, and was a big storyteller. He always had advice and always told the truth whether you wanted to hear it or not. Jack built houses...

Sep 26, 2022

Jesse Dewey Hughes, 79, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. He was born September 20, 1943, to Acton and Eula (Crowley) Hughes.  Jesse Dewey Hughes, who went by Dewey, and was known affectionately to his closest friends as "the Aardvark", and as "Peepaw" by his grandchildren, was born at Walcott, a quarter...

Sep 25, 2022

James Edward Prince, 83, of Marmaduke, passed away Sunday September 25th, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 3, 1939 in Leachville, Arkansas to the late General Woodrow and Velma Prince. He was the oldest of 5 children. James was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 64...

Sep 25, 2022

Bertie Lou Forbs, 90, of Marmaduke, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center with her family by her side.

Bert was born November 26, 1931, in Red Onion, Missouri, to Dela and David Howard.  Bert loved her family and grandkids and she always loved helping others.  She was a longtime worker...

Sep 25, 2022

Tommy 'Darrell' Davis, 76, of Walnut Ridge, passed away on September 25, 2022. He was born on Aug 22, 1946, to George 'Bill' & Lucille (Holder) Davis.  He is a long time resident of Lawrence County, spending his childhood in Richwoods, where he started school and later farmed.  Darrell was drafted to the US Army...

Sep 21, 2022

Billy H. Lancaster, 90, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. He was born January 15, 1932, to Roy and Maudie Lancaster. Billy enjoyed fishing, bird hunting, and loved to fix things in his garage. He was an Army Veteran that served in the Korean War. Billy was a member of the Masonic...

Sep 19, 2022

Ruth Ann Prater, 79, of Paragould, passed away September 19, 2022.  She was born December 27, 1942, in Leachville, Arkansas, to W. Olan and Winnie Fay Wilson.  Ruth Ann was raised in the Leachville area.  She was a beautician at The Hair Loft, where she still worked two days a week until last year when...

Sep 14, 2022

Curtis Wayne Griffin, Sr., 79, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022.  He was born November 14, 1942, in Light, Arkansas, to Carl and Ollie Griffin.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Pauline Crockett (Andrew), Frona Garner, and Bernice Adams (James); and brothers-in-law, Albert Holt and Jim...

Sep 14, 2022

Cloyce "Jim" James Light, 73, of Chamois and Strain Missouri, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning on September 14, 2022, at his home in Chamois, MO. He was born in Walnut Ridge, AR, on July 18, 1949, to the late Emma Nell Simpson-Light and Joseph Warner Light.

Cloyce grew up in the...

Sep 12, 2022

Mrs. Diana Jean Ray, 74, of Paragould, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at home with her loved ones close by. Diana was born in Paragould on July 16, 1948, to William and Loveda Taylor. She graduated from Paragould High School in 1966 and married Wyman Ray on June 10, 1966. She was a member...

Sep 12, 2022

Roger Bobo, 66, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022. He was born March 13, 1956, to Norris and Laverne Bobo. Roger enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time at his place at the lake with his family. He also enjoyed dancing with his wife, spending time with his grandchildren, his dogs, and...

Sep 11, 2022

Harold Dowler, 89, of Lafe, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was born September 26, 1932, to Bert and Ruth Dowler. Harold worked for 34 years until retiring at General Motors. He was and an Army Veteran and a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his...

Sep 9, 2022

Lee Cole, 68, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022. He was born March 1, 1954, to Dempsey and Ruthie Cole. Lee worked 46 years until retiring at Tenneco. He enjoyed fishing, loved NHRA drag racing, and collected model trains. He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers. Survivors include...