Obituaries

Mar 9, 2022

In the last hour of his earthly life, our dad and papa was surrounded by his family and closest friends.  He was ushered into the presence of God with his favorite Gospel Hymns and prayers of his loved ones.  Samuel C. Poe of Walcott was born in Light, Arkansas on May 27, 1940 and went...

Mar 9, 2022

Morris Dale Ward, 76, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022.  He was born February 17, 1946, in Leachville, Arkansas, to Odis and Ethel Ward.  Engraving on rocks and acorns was a rare talent Morris had.  He enjoyed searching for 4 leaf clovers in his yard.  Morris loved to sing gospel songs and he...

Mar 9, 2022

Bernice Irene Baker, 67 of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. She was born May 2, 1954, to Jewel and Mary Baker. Bernice loved doing crossword puzzles and playing bingo. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, J. C....

Mar 8, 2022

Barbara Jean Grider, 82, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022.  She was born June 27, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Clarence and Katherine Pennington.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Kay Kent.

Survivors include her niece, Kathy Prince (Gary); nephew, Kirby...

Mar 6, 2022

Albert "Bert" Copeland, 60, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022. He was born November 30, 1961, to Archie and Mary Copeland. Bert was loved by everyone and he enjoyed spending time with his dog, Abby. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Regina Harkness. Survivors include his wife of...

Mar 5, 2022

Steve "K-9" Edwards, 68, of Rector, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was born January 2, 1954, to William and Betty Edwards. Steve was an Army Veteran that served in Vietnam and was a member of the Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his brother,...

Mar 1, 2022

David Lee Inskeep, 71, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He was born March 27, 1950, to Eddie and Ruth Inskeep. David was a hard worker and a construction contractor. In 2000, he gave his life to the Lord and lived a very Godly life ever since. David was preceded in death...

Feb 21, 2022

Mary Lee Carmickle, 73, of Paragould, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022.  She was born May 6, 1948, in Nimmons, Arkansas, to Ira and Myrtle Gage.  Mary loved animals and deer hunting.  She enjoyed begin outdoors and loved the lake.  Mary was of Pentecostal faith.

Mary was preceded in death by...

Feb 20, 2022

Mary Lee Marler, 90, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022.  She was born March 29, 1931, to Marvin and Gladys Snow.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lenard Marler; and daughters, Bonnie Staggs and Mary Kathleen.

Mary is survived by...

Feb 19, 2022

Clinton Francis Gibson, 74, of Paragould, AR formerly of Mozier, IL (along with several other surrounding towns) passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022. He was born April 25, 1947, in Moizer, Illinois, to Floyd Cleveland Gibson and Ethel L. Laird/Bland. Clinton enjoyed playing guitar and singing with family. He also enjoyed playing and singing at...

Feb 13, 2022

James Jr. Phelps, 55, of Marmaduke, AR, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. James loved hunting and fishing with his boys and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Howe; brother, Charles "Chuck" Howe; and his maternal and paternal...

Feb 13, 2022

Lowanda Lee Coleman, 79, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. She was born at home in Paragould, on January 3, 1943, to Jimmy and Violet Carter. Lowanda loved the Lord and was His faithful servant. She was a member of Trinity Full Gospel Church and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Lowanda...

Feb 12, 2022

Myrtle Warner, 72, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022.  She was born October 10, 1949, to Sherman and Lottie Jennings.  Myrtle was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.  She was selfless, kind, and fun to be around.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.  Above all, Myrtle loved her God and her...

Feb 12, 2022

Kenneth Blair Pruett Jr. "LugNut" 54, of Paragould, Arkansas originally of Gaston County, North Carolina, was welcomed into his heavenly home on February 12th 2022, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould Arkansas.

He was born February 25, 1967, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, to the late Kenneth Pruett...

Feb 11, 2022

Gregory Bryan Streeter, 63, of Paragould, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022.  He was born September 26, 1958, in Denver, Colorado, to Conrad and Dorothy Streeter.  Greg was a truck driver for Jackson Trucking.  He enjoyed guns and riding motorcycles.

Greg is survived by his loving family and friends.

Feb 10, 2022

Stan Waller, 67, of Paragould, AR, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was born on September 17, 1954, to Elmer and Agnes Waller. He was a truck driver for 45 years, was a mechanic and loved racing. Stan enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Stan was passionate about rescuing dogs.

Feb 8, 2022

John Milton Slatton, 79, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022.  He was born January 8, 1943, in Pumpkin Center, Arkansas, to Leo David Slatton and Virginia Haller.  John retired from ministry.  He was preaching at New Friendship Baptist when he retired.  John enjoyed carpentry and train sets.  John loved his family and enjoyed...

Feb 7, 2022

Joe Leon Glud, Sr., 80, of Paragould, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022.  He was born June 25, 1941, in Texas.  Joe was known as quite the jokester.  He was a loving dad and grandpa.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda Glud; brothers, Stanley Glud and Smitty...

Feb 6, 2022

Earl Kenneth Copeland, 85, of Paragould, passed away February 6, 2022.  He was born November 29, 1936, in Paragould, to Cecil and Ethel Copeland.  Ken was an Army Veteran who served during the Korean Conflict.  He was stationed in Germany.  Ken hosted the Kenneth Copeland Radio Ministry in the 1990's.  He enjoyed fishing and worked...

Feb 6, 2022

Debra K. Foster, 66, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. She was born August 1, 1955, to Chester and Wanda Summers. Debra was fun loving, had a very big heart, and always had a smile on her face. She was of Baptist faith and attended Delapaine High School. She was a free...