Obituaries

Dec 19, 2022

Louise Barrett Miller, 91, of Paragould, passed away December 19, 2022.  She was born July 12, 1931.  Louise enjoyed painting, working in her garden, and drinking Coca Cola.  She loved and adored her grandchildren.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lindy Miller; son, Greg Miller; and several siblings....

Dec 15, 2022

Joshua Blake Murray, 36, of Peach Orchard, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022.  He was born in Paragould, Arkansas, on May 7, 1986, to Kerry Murray and Tracy Pillow.  He graduated from Paragould High School in 2004.  He married Megan Smith on December 4, 2010.  Josh always dreamed of becoming a firefighter and...

Dec 14, 2022

Brent Marcus Howard, 63, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He was born October 13, 1959, in Frankfurt, Germany, to Max and Virginia Howard. Brent was the number one hunter and fisherman around. He trained birddogs and enjoyed Nascar, stock car racing, and was a big fan of Oklahoma Sooners football.

Dec 14, 2022

James Mickel Martin, 73, of Paragould, passed away at Baptist East in Memphis, TN, on December 14, 2022. He was born January 2, 1949, to the late Riley "Son" and Christna Dacus Martin.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Mary Howard Martin and John and Bertha Dacus;...

Dec 11, 2022

Joyce Goldsmith, 75, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022. She was born September 2, 1947, to William and Francis Ferrell. Joyce worked until retiring from Focus Adult Learning Center and was a member of Brown's Chapel Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting and painting pictures. Joyce took wonderful, loving care of many foster...

Dec 11, 2022

Perry Noel, 73, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022. He was born January 21, 1949, to James and Izetta Noel. Perry was a huge Nascar fan and loved everything that had to do with cars.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandchildren, McCratney Glover, McKenzie Glover;...

Dec 9, 2022

Leah Michelle " Mitzi" Gramling left this world surrounded by her family on Friday, December 9, 2022, at the age of 60.  She was born October 11, 1962, in Paragould, to Alan and Rita Carter.  Mitzi and husband, Troy, were united in marriage on October 1, 1981, and shared 41 years together.  She graduated Crowley's...

Dec 9, 2022

Hever Vazquez, 48, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022. He was born January 1, 1974, to Constancio and Victoria Vazquez.

Hever was preceded in death by his father, Constancio Vazquez.

Survivors include his mother, Victoria Ruiz; wife, Ivonne Vazquez; son, Jairo Vazquez Melgarejo; brothers,...

Dec 9, 2022

Leroy Ellis, Jr., 75, of Paragould, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022.  He was born April 20, 1947, in Stonewall, Arkansas, to Leroy Ellis, Sr. and Neoma Whitworth Ellis.  After proudly serving in the U.S. Army, Jr. was employed by Emerson Electric for 21 years until his retirement.  Jr. was a tremendous family man.  Visiting...

Dec 6, 2022

Douglas Houston Phillips, 77, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. He was born February 16, 1945, to John and Lena Phillips. Doug was an Army Veteran that served in the Vietnam War. After serving in the Army, he served in the National Guard for many years. Doug worked until retiring at Emerson...

Dec 3, 2022

Benjamin Lee Henson, 36, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022. He was born December 11, 1985. Ben enjoyed fishing camping, being outdoors, R. C. motor cars, and building things with his kids. He was full of life, he loved spending time with his kids, and was a family man that loved his...

Nov 29, 2022

Jimmy Dale McMillon, 74, of Paragould, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Jim was born November 18, 1948, in Paragould, AR. He graduated from Greene County Tech and was a former City Councilman, Jaycee, and Mason. He was a member of New Haven Baptist Church. During his fight with cancer,...

Nov 28, 2022

William "Bill" Bushong, 68, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022. He was born July 18, 1954, to Henry and Ruby Bushong. Bill had an extreme love for music and was a huge Tennessee Titans fan. He loved his dogs, Oreo and Bogey.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents;...

Nov 27, 2022

John Lee Funk was born to Dorsey Marcus and Rebecca Lupton Funk on May 13, 1934, in Winchester, VA. He graduated from James Wood High School. He passed very peacefully from this life at his home on November 27, 2022. Anyone who knew John realized how much he loved the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue...

Nov 24, 2022

Tristan Joe Sims, age 11, was born to Jennifer Landers and Anthony Joe Sims on June 16, 2011, in Paragould, Arkansas, and passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 24, 2022, in Paragould, Arkansas. Tristan was a loving, older brother to his siblings, and known to everyone as being kind, smart, goofy, playful, and...

Nov 24, 2022

Gaylon Bateman, 68, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022. He was born November 24, 1954, to Herschel and Genevieve Bateman. Gaylon was a member of the Kinfolk Motorcycle Club. He enjoyed watching stock car racing, deer hunting, was a commercial fisherman, and was a huge Nascar fan.

Gaylon...

Nov 23, 2022

Deborah J. Thompson, 71, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. She was born January 11, 1951, to John and Jean Smith. Deborah was a 1969 graduate of Greene County Tech and was loved and had many friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Smith; husband,...

Nov 21, 2022

Burton A. Ward, Jr., 91, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022. He was born November 14, 1931, to Burton and Mamie Ward. Jack was an Army Veteran who was an air traffic controller. He enjoyed being around computers and photography. Jack was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edith Ward; son, Don Ward;...

Nov 19, 2022

Anna Darlene Haddock Garner, 73, of Paragould, passed away November 19, 2022.  She was born November 24, 1948, in Arbyrd, Missouri, to William Henry (Jack) Haddock and Mary Haddock.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ginger Rogers; and the love of her young life, husband of 14 years,...

Nov 17, 2022

Shirley Jeanette (Jackson) Redwine, 86, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022.  She was born in Paragould on March 13, 1936 to Ralph and Edith Jackson.  Shirley lived most of her years in Paragould and graduated from Greene County Tech in 1954.  She worked for First National Bank for many years before retiring....