Obituaries

Feb 5, 2022

Raleigh Garner, 77, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022.  He was born May 7, 1944, in Stonewall, Arkansas, to the late Noah W. Garner and the late Edna (Copeland) Oglesby.  Raleigh was a 1962 graduate of Lafe High School.  He served in the Arkansas National Guard.  Raleigh retired from Emerson Electric after 37...

Feb 4, 2022

Viva Mae Moore Fitzgerald Stafford, 96, was born on November 27, 1925, to Walter and Stella Moore in Greene County, Arkansas.

Viva finally got her wish granted to travel to her heavenly home on February 4, 2022, at the Cottages of Belle Meade.

Viva was a longtime...

Feb 3, 2022

Darlene Thompson, 68, beloved mother, Nana, sister and friend, passed away at her home on February 3, 2022.

Darlene was born on December 7, 1953, in Nashville, Tennessee, to William and Annie Crossland. She attended and graduated from Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1971. After high school, Darlene met...

Feb 3, 2022

Dorothy Jean Edwards, 78, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022. She was born January 26, 1944, to Herman and Mary Riggs. Jean loved to read, watch American Idol, and HGTV. She was very creative with painting, making scrapbooks, and photograph books. She loved spending time with her kids and grandkids and she...

Feb 2, 2022

Jimmy Lee Wilcox, 77, beloved husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at St. Bernard's Medical Center on February 2, 2022.

Jim was born on November 2, 1944, in Modesto California to Alma "Louise" (Walker) Wilcox and Orval Lee Wilcox.  He married his wife of 59 years Iva Jewel...

Feb 1, 2022

Michael Glenn Turpin, 59, of Lafe, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Mike was born January 17th, 1963, in Paragould, Arkansas.  He was an avid golfer and there wasn't much more that he would rather do than play golf with his friends.  His mind...

Feb 1, 2022

Billy Gene Smith, 78, of Elizabeth, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022.  Bill was born July 26, 1943, in Paragould, to Ephraim and Dorothy Smith.  Bill enjoyed yard work, fishing with his wife, and hunting with his friends.  Above all, Bill loved his family.

Bill was preceded in death by...

Jan 30, 2022

Dorothy Jean Foshee, 68, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022. She was born July 16, 1953, to Luther and Mary Smith. Dorothy was a well-known Lowe's employee and a member of Pine Knot Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jesse Smith; and first husband, Robert Foshee....

Jan 30, 2022

Jan 23, 2022

Paul Raymond Woodson, Sr., 83, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. He was born December 24, 1938, to Merritt and Hazel Woodson. Paul was a mechanic and enjoyed doing anything that had to do with cars. He loved watching car tv shows, westerns, Christian movies, The 700 Club, Dr. Phil, and listening...

Jan 23, 2022

Larry Dale Markum, of Paragould, passed away from lung cancer on Saturday, January 23, 2022, at the age of 69. Larry was born in Black Oak, AR, on October 19, 1952, to Cora Edna and Troy Markum. He was raised in Stanford, AR, by his mother and was extremely close to her. He moved to...

Jan 22, 2022

Billy Jack "Cherokee Bill" Miller, 69, of Lafe, passed away on Saturday, January 22. 2022. He was born January 26, 1952, to Marvin and Geneva Miller. Bill loved making Indian artifacts and portraits. He enjoyed bonfires, looking at the stars, and watching old westerns. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jesse Cross;...

Jan 21, 2022

Sally Marie Powers, 73, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. She was born October 26, 1948, in Monette, AR, to Joe and Barbara Slayton. Sally loved gardening, cooking, cleaning, and spending time with her family. She always enjoyed fixing herself up. Sally was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Randal "Randy" Powers; son,...

Jan 14, 2022

Bobby Lee Pate, 63, of Paragould, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022.  He was born October 19, 1958, in Paragould, to Bobby Wayne and Joyce Pate.  Bobby served 8 years in the U.S. Army.  He worked at Darling for over 35 years.  Camping and fishing were his favorite pastimes.  He enjoyed watching the news, history...

Jan 14, 2022

Jamesy Carolyn Roberts, 70, of Marmaduke, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, January 14, 2022.  She was born March 31, 1951, in Lafe, to James and Rosa Crow.

Jamesy was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Pam Smith.

Survivors include her son,...

Jan 12, 2022

Robin Ann Jacobs, 66, of Paragould, passed away January 12, 2022.  She was born March 22, 1955, in Pocahontas, to Robert and Mary Girard.  Robin was an active member of 10th Street Missionary Baptist Church.  She loved being a stay at home Nana.

Robin was preceded in death by her parents...

Jan 11, 2022

Edward Arnold Jaques, 63, of Brookland, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was born March 14, 1958, to Arnold and Pauline Jaques. Edward enjoyed fishing and cooking. He had a love for animals, especially for dogs, and arrowhead hunting. He ran the Walnut Ridge Animal Shelter and loved to spend time with his...

Jan 8, 2022

Daniel Ashley Hester CPT, US Army, Ret.

Daniel Ashley Hester, 80, finished his earthly journey on January 8, 2022. He was born August 13, 1941, in Paragould, AR., to Homer and Magaret (Jameson) Hester. Dan was a retired military officer and had served in Vietnam. He loved all things military and...

Jan 6, 2022

TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD.

On January 6th, 2022, Paul Dean Hackworth, 76, went to heaven.

He was born on April 7th, 1945, to the late Floyd and Delilah Mae Hackworth in Paragould, Arkansas.

Preceding...

Jan 5, 2022

Debbie Lynn Randleman, 63, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. She was born May 11, 1958, to Granvel and Gladys Miller. Debbie was a resource teacher at Marmaduke for 34 years. Her favorite pastime was being a Gran. She was an avid shopper and traveler. She was a very loving, giving person...