Obituaries

Aug 22, 2021

Serena Lynn Dowler, of Paragould, went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, August 22, 2021. She was born on March 12, 1974, in Paragould, AR.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Fred and Iverne Kilburn and Jake and Gertie Dowler.

Ms. Dowler was raised in Greene County and attended Greene County...

Aug 22, 2021

David Vaughn, 63, of Cardwell, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021. He was born December 4, 1957, to Gene and Pat Vaughn. David was a farmer that loved his dog, Sandy. He enjoyed airplanes, duck hunting, fishing, boat riding, and spending time with his pretty girl, Adley. David was preceded in death by...

Aug 22, 2021

Dorothy Mae Scott, 91, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021.  She was born April 26, 1930, in Greene County, to Arthur and Elsie Ring.  Dorothy loved to shop and sew.  She was a great cook.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Scott; and nine siblings....

Aug 19, 2021

Anthony Eldwin Coleman, 50, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was born August 11, 1971, to Donald Baldwin and Bonnie Crockett. Anthony was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed being outdoors, and loved looking for arrowheads. Anthony was preceded in death by his father, Donald Baldwin and mother and stepfather, Bonnie...

Aug 17, 2021

Theresa Paulette Dees, 70, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021.  She was born March 20, 1951, to Leamon "Dutch" and Bonnie Sue Goodson.  Theresa was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She enjoyed reading the Bible and was of Baptist belief.

Theresa was preceded in death by her parents...

Aug 16, 2021

Our sweet and precious mom, Pansy Vines, flew to Heaven Monday, August 16, 2021, at Belle Meade Vassar House, Paragould, Arkansas.

She was truly an Angel, and a wonderful Christian lady, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great, great grandmother.

Pansy loved her LORD and Savior, Christ...

Aug 15, 2021

Lonnie Lynwood Mills, 86, of Paragould, traveled to his heavenly home on Sunday, August 15, 2021. He was born August 27, 1934, to Lonnie and Bernice Mills in Paris, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father; brothers, Jim and Leslie Mills; and two sisters, Melinda Cullins and...

Aug 15, 2021

Flossie Fern Cox, 90, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at the Green House Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould.  She was born December 4, 1930, in Leachville, Arkansas, to the late Pleas and Flossie Lowery Reeves.  Flossie was a homemaker, loved her family, and was of Baptist faith.  She had...

Aug 10, 2021

John Randall Gibson, 60, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021.  He was born November 24, 1960, to Ira and Mary Sue Gibson.  John enjoyed road trips, gardening, home renovations, and spending time with his grandchildren.

John was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include...

Aug 8, 2021

Michael Christopher Brandon, 55, of Bowling Green passed away on August 8, 2021, at The Medical Center. The Paragould, Arkansas, native is the son of Larry Eugene Brandon and Joyce Bassett Hoskins, who survives.

Mr. Brandon honorably served in the United States Navy and was a Sales Manager at Campbell Chevrolet....

Aug 7, 2021

Lucy Ruth (Howell) Prince departed this life on August 7, 2021.  She resided with her husband of 64 years, James E. Prince, at Marmaduke, Arkansas.

Lucy was born February 3, 1941, in Black Oak, Arkansas, to the late Albert and Linnes (Vaughn) Howell.  She married James July 11, 1957.

Aug 6, 2021

Bobby Joe Daniels, 56, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born May 31, 1965, to Jim and Evelyn Daniels. Bobby was known as "Rooster Bob" and enjoyed raising chickens. He loved his family with all of his heart. Bobby was preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children,  Barbara...

Aug 6, 2021

April Suzanne Lenderman

April was born on May 2, 1984, and passed away on August 6, 2021, at Conway Regional Medical Center in Conway, Arkansas.

She was truly an Angel, she was strong, cared for others, made every heart she came into contact with feel nothing but...

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...