Obituaries

Aug 5, 2021

Billy Mac Stricklin, father, husband, and retired district insurance manager with Gulf Life Insurance Company, passed from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior in his home surrounded by his children on the afternoon of August 5th. Born on June 17, 1938, in Paragould, Arkansas, to Bobbie Horton, Bill attended and graduated...

Aug 3, 2021

Gary Gray, age 54 of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Gary was born January 21, 1967, in Paragould , Arkansas to Homer and Deonna Gray. Gary was a graduate of Arkansas State University and...

Aug 1, 2021

Nicholas (Nick) Carter, 67, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at his home.  He was born December 2, 1953, in Nimmons, Arkansas, to Reo and Lorene Carter.  Nick worked at Glen Sain Ford for 36 years.  He was an avid hunter, loved fishing, and adored his grandchildren.

Nick was preceded in...

Jul 28, 2021

Kelmer Johnson, 91, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He was born on April 12, 1930, to Virgil and Margie Johnson of Grange, Arkansas.

Kelmer served in the U. S. Army from 1948 to 1950 in Europe, and he served in the Airforce from 1950 to 1953 during the...

Jul 26, 2021

James David Higdon, 70, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. He was born October 9, 1950, to Nolan and Betty Higdon. David enjoyed building cars, working in his garage, and watching drag races. He loved his daughter and grandson, Sam and Landon, with all of his heart and enjoyed spending time with his dog,...

Jul 25, 2021

Melvin Eugene Sonney, 77, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at his residence.  He was born in Rector, Arkansas, to O.C. and Ida Mae Sonney.  Mel graduated from Rector High School in 1962.  He proudly served in the Navy from 1962 to 1968, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.  After retiring...

Jul 23, 2021

"In the end, it's not the years in your life, but the life in your years" remains proudly displayed in the home of Carol Ann Flickinger.

Carol was born to Ronald and Elanore Flickinger on March 27, 1958, in Bellflower, CA, a suburb of Los Angeles.  Carol...

Jul 19, 2021

Larry Matthew Garner, 75, of Paragould, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, at Ridgecrest Health & Rehabilitation. He was born on July 26, 1945, to the late Henry Garner and Lucille Griggs in St. Louis, MO. He was raised in Stonewell, AR, by his paternal grandparents, the late Dallas and Osie Garner. He is preceded...

Jul 16, 2021

Robert Edward Dowler, 86, of Marmaduke, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at his residence.  He was born November 25, 1934, in Lafe, to Bert and Ruth Dowler.  Robert was a lifetime meat manager and served as Mayor of Marmaduke for 2 terms.  Working, being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with his grandchildren were among...

Jul 12, 2021

Glenda June Fletcher, 81, of Paragould, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021.  She was born June 18, 1940, in Libourn, Missouri, to Ed and Pearl Ward.  Glenda worked at Unico Bank for many years.  She enjoyed playing cards and dominoes.  Glenda loved to be on the go.  She was a wonderful cook that enjoyed taking...

Jul 9, 2021

Charles Ray Hampton, 72, of Marmaduke passed away Friday July 9th, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Charles was born February 9th, 1949 to the late Floyd and Rosezetta Silkwood Hampton in the Blue Cane Community near Rector, AR.

Charles was retired from Emerson Electric Co., Marmaduke Housing Authority...

Jul 5, 2021

Patricia Lavetta Arnold, 41, of Paragould, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021.  She was born September 7, 1979, in Paragould, to Paul Gilliam and Gwenda Abbott.  Patricia enjoyed watching movies, float trips, crafts, and fishing.  Above all, Patricia loved her children.

Patricia was preceded in death by her mother, Gwenda Abbott,...

Jul 2, 2021

Louann S. Smith, 74, of Beech Grove, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. She was born October 7, 1946, to John and Lillian Keipinger. Louann was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and cross stitching. She loved to spend time working on her flowers in her garden. Louann was preceded...

Jul 1, 2021

Don W. Davis, 85, of Bono, passed away Thursday, July 01, 2021. He was born October 18, 1935, in Beech Grove, to William and Stella Davis. Don was a terminal manager for Churchill Trucking. He was a loving, wonderful Dad and Grandpa. Don was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Jane Morrow, Narine Daniels,...

Jul 1, 2021

Kenneth Preston Branch, age 77, was born April 6, 1944, to Stanford and Anna Branch.  He passed away July 1, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center with his family by his side.  Ken was of Baptist faith.

Survivors include by his wife, Joyce Branch; 2 sons, Brian Preston Branch and wife...

Jun 28, 2021

Bill Jarrett, 80, of Paragould, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at his residence.  He was born September 24, 1940, in Paragould, to Marshall and Alpha Jarrett.  Bill worked at John Deere in his younger years, then at Emerson Electric where he retired after 39 years.  He was one of the earliest employees with a...

Jun 25, 2021

Nileane Drope, 85, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. She was born October 14, 1935, to Ed and Veary Rodgers. On June 25, 1955, Nileane married the love of her life, Raymond Drope and 66 years to the day, they were reunited in Heaven. Nileane was a caretaker that raised her eleven brothers and...

Jun 25, 2021

Hubert "Bubba" Galbraith, III, 40, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. He was born February 13, 1981. Hubert was the life of the party and loved his kids. He loved fishing and you could find him at any ditch in Greene County fishing. Hubert was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Joe Elliott....

Jun 24, 2021

Donald Noel Morrow, 81, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was born November 14, 1939, to Guy and Daisy Morrow. Donald was a barber and owned Don's Barber & Style Shop in Paragould. He was an Army Veteran and will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Donald was preceded...

Jun 20, 2021

Linda J. Hill Dixon Bateman, 80, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. She was born February 7, 1941, to the late Clifford and Myrtle Hill. Linda enjoyed gardening, fishing, and being outdoors. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Dixon; and four great-grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Terry Dixon of Marmaduke,...