Obituaries

Apr 12, 2022

Doyle Wayne Wood, of Thayer, MO, was born to E. L. and Mildred Wood on October 8, 1936, in Paragould, AR, and departed this life on April 12, 2022, at West Plains, MO, at the age of 85.

Doyle was united in marriage on August 18, 1967, to Reba Wayland.

Apr 10, 2022

Ronald Alan Davis, 64, of Lake City, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022.  He was born October 13, 1957, in Greenfield, Indiana, to Melvin Allgood and Shirley Allgood Padilla.  Ronald had a vibrant personality that drew people to him.  He enjoyed many hobbies and looked forward to others joining him in the fun.  He...

Apr 10, 2022

R. Wayne Pruett, 93, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022.  He was born April 7, 1929, in Rector, to Amos and Anna Pruett.  Wayne was a Korean War Veteran.  He was employed by Frolic Footwear for 30 years before retirement.  He enjoyed being outdoors fishing and hunting.  Wayne was a preacher, song leader,...

Apr 7, 2022

Louis Leon Franklin, 81, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022. He was born April 2, 1941, to Benjamin and Georgia Franklin. Louis had a fondness for NASCAR, stock car racing, cigarettes, Mountain Dew, and Coca-Cola. He enjoyed traveling and working in his yard and garden. He loved his family greatly and longed to be...

Apr 4, 2022

Glenda Faye Hanks, 82, of Marmaduke, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022. She was born December 16, 1939, to Bruce and Irene Williams. Glenda loved to cook for her family. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and loved butterflies and cardinals. She was a faithful QVC watcher. Glenda was enjoyed telling stories about...

Mar 28, 2022

Alline Wheeler, 90, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. She was born April 23, 1931, to Linneus and Virgie Mills. Alline loved being a homemaker. She started sewing at age 12 and had a passion for it. She had many sewing customers and enjoyed seeing them and making clothes for them. Alline...

Mar 26, 2022

Tommy Gene Chambers, Jr., 62, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born February 1, 1960, to Tommy Chambers, Sr., and Shirley Lowery Chambers Pajak. Tommy was a hardworking man and he loved spending time with his family. He was married for 24 years to his wife, Paula. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle,...

Mar 26, 2022

Alfred Earl Rowe, age 88, of Paragould passed from this life on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at The Green House Cottages of Belle Meade.  He was born August 1, 1933, to Charlie and Mamie Rowe near the Stanford community in Greene County and was the youngest of six children. He was a member of the...

Mar 26, 2022

Carolyn Sue "Cammie Sue" Holt, 63, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at St. Bernards Medical Center after a long battle with lung cancer.  She was born November 8, 1958, in Jonesboro, to Thomas and Lucille Hoozer.  Carolyn was a loving, caring, funny person.  She had a great sense of humor.  Caring for...

Mar 25, 2022

Alisha Gayle Cashion, 15, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022. She was born March 17, 2007. Alisha was a Freshman at Paragould High School. She had the biggest heart and smile and loved to care for all animals. When she grew up, she wanted to rescue every animal and become a vet....

Mar 24, 2022

Bernice Bowers, 95, died on March 24, 2022, at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould. She was born in Cosmopolis, WA on April 9, 1926, to George Benedict and Virginia Martinez. Her early years were spent in the Grays Harbor area of Washington State in the care of stepmother Catherine Ada Monson whom she called Mom. As a...

Mar 24, 2022

Kim Denise Robb, 64, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022. She was born September 26, 1957, to George and Glenda Robb. Kim spent 20+ years as a civil service member and spent many years teaching early childhood education. She loved animals, her family, college football, especially The Ohio State Buckeyes, reading, writing,...

Mar 21, 2022

MaeRita Taylor, 83, of Paragould, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022.  She was born May 2, 1938, in Beech Grove, Arkansas, to Joe and Viva Williams.  MaeRita worked at Monroe.  She was a member of Commissary Church of Christ and attended Evening Star Church of Christ for years.  MaeRita enjoyed gardening and flowers.  She was...

Mar 21, 2022

Tommy Pitcher, 66, of Paragould, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 21, 2022. He was born January 16, 1956, to Vondia and Emma Pitcher. He was a faithful member of the Oak Grove Church of Christ where he also preached for the last 10 years. Tommy was passionate about...

Mar 19, 2022

Vicki Sue Lemonds, 60, of Marmaduke, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022. She was born July 13, 1961, to Dewan and Wilma Lemonds. Vicki enjoyed Facebook and genealogy. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her uncles and aunts, Dwight and Kathleen Reed, Thelbert Reed, Charles and Patsy Patterson; and a...

Mar 18, 2022

Christopher Michael Childres, 48, of Paragould, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022.  He was born September 25, 1973, in Howell, Michigan, to Billy Childres and Shirley Rangnow.  Christopher was a loving, kind, generous person.  His motto was, "Family always sticks together."  His neighbors loved him.  He loved spending time with his children and loved them...

Mar 16, 2022

Kenneth "Kenny" Harold Foresyth, 71, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. He was born October 2, 1950, to Charles and Clara Forsythe. As a U.S. Army Veteran, Kenny served in the Vietnam War.  He was a man of honor and integrity.   After returning, he worked at Emerson Electric until retiring in 2008. ...

Mar 11, 2022

Andrew "Drew" J. Vincent, 58, of Paragould, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022.  He was born September 4, 1963, in West Plains, Missouri, to Jack and Anna Vincent.  Drew was a graduate of Kennett High School in Kennett, MO and attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR.

Drew will be remembered...

Mar 11, 2022

Katie Thomason, 87, of Paragould, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022. She was born August 9, 1934, to Ode and Martha Hatcher. Katie was a wonderful mother, wife, and an even better grandmother. She was loving and caring in her personal life and professional nursing career.  She was the epitome of virtue and grace.  Katie...

Mar 10, 2022

Donald "Huck" Huckabay, 79, of Rector, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022.  He was born September 14, 1942, in Marmaduke, Arkansas, to Marvin and Eunice Huckabay.  For most of his life, Donald was an avid farmer. He could build it, he could weld it, he could grow it, he could raise it, he could farm...