Obituaries

May 14, 2021

Dennis Williams, 66, of Paragould, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021.  He was born March 14, 1955, in Michigan, to David McNeil and Jean Williams.  Dennis loved cats especially his cat, Nana Cat, and enjoyed the outdoors.  He enjoyed music and going to concerts.  Dennis had a heart of gold.  He was affectionately referred to...

May 12, 2021

Billy T. Strickland, 88, of Lake City, Arkansas, passed away May 12, 2021, in Lake City, Arkansas.  He was born May 10, 1933, to John and Ollie Strickland.  He was a member of Elm Grove Missionary Baptist Church and pastored several churches in the Lake City area.  In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

May 9, 2021

Mona Kaye Smith, 72, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021. She was born October 22, 1948, to Guy Tate and Frances Waters. Mona Kaye was a resident of the Belle Meade Cottages and enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved her family and enjoyed visiting with friends, family, and cherished the time with her...

May 9, 2021

Tammy Sullins Freeze, 57, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021. She was born January 30, 1964, to W. C. and Maxine Sullins. Tammy taught elementary school at Blytheville, Burdette, Armorel, and Gosnell. She was an animal lover, especially her horse, Dolly, and dogs, Sam & Gabby. She didn't know any strangers and her goal was to...

May 6, 2021

James E. Parks, 82, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021. He was born June 26, 1938, to J. Y. and Flora Parks. Everything that James did, it was done right. He was retired from the National Guard and a member of 7th & Mueller Church of Christ. James was preceded in death...

May 5, 2021

David R. Rousseau, 69, of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. He was born July 24, 1951, to Richard and Lillian Rousseau. David was a Vietnam Veteran that served for the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed woodworking and was of Christian faith. David was a huge history and military buff. He was...

May 4, 2021

Douglas O'Neal Thrash, Sr., 72, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. He was born April 11, 1949, to Hershel and Ann Thrash. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his son and daughter in law, Neal and Whitney Thrash of Marmaduke; daughters and son in law, Kelly Barnett of Paragould, Meshelle...

May 3, 2021

Anita Mae Allison, 56, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2021. She was born May 25, 1964, to Willard and Connie Allison. Anita enjoyed babysitting all of her nieces and nephews and loved being around kids. She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. Anita was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include...

May 1, 2021

Syclesta Kay Nickerson, 68, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. She was born March 30, 1953, to Orine Marvin. Kay loved gospel songs and enjoyed antique shopping. She was preceded in death by her mother, Orine Marvin; husband, Robert Nickerson; grandparents, Doris S. and Laverna Marie Marvin; aunts, Wilma Strickland, Wilda Lenheart, Jewel Hatfield,...

Apr 27, 2021

Noel Wayne Garman, 89, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was born September 14, 1931, to Gorden and Eva Garman. He was a Korean War Army Veteran. After retiring in California, Noel moved back to Arkansas where he greatly enjoyed the rest of his retirement in his home state. He was a dedicated...

Apr 26, 2021

Norman E. Russell, 76, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. He was born October 28, 1944, to Clarence and Millie Russell. Norman was a Vietnam War Veteran and served in the Missouri National Guard. He was a Master Mason at the Hornersville Masonic Lodge and retired from working on the railroad. He...

Apr 25, 2021

In Loving Memory of Helga Erika Parkinson Born on 5 June 1938 in Neustadt a.d. Aisch Germany, she was raised by her parents Georg and Apolonia Käferlein, and was a sister to her brother Ernst and two sisters Anni and Betty. She loved the outdoors: hiking in nature, riding bikes in the forest, going for...

Apr 22, 2021

Virgil L. Smith, 74, of Paragould, passed away April 22, 2021, at Arkansas Methodist Hospital.  He was born November 9, 1946, in Paragould, to Lloyd and Alma Smith. He worked to provide for his family, and he enjoyed spending time with them. He loved babies and animals.

Preceding him in death...

Apr 20, 2021

Hazel Merline Rippy, 95, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She was born December 5, 1925, to Claude and Rosalee McCormick. Merline enjoyed running around and going on vacations. Her favorite vacation was looking at the fall colors in the mountains. Her church was most important to her and she was a wonderful family...

Apr 17, 2021

Patricia Von Eaton Mangrum, 84, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021.  She was born August 14, 1937, in Knobel, Arkansas, to Oits and Elsie Asher Eaton.

Patricia worked thirty years at Belle Meade Nursing Home in Paragould, and raised seven young children after her husband lost his life in...

Apr 16, 2021

Paul Junior Jaques, 81, of Mountain Home, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. He was born March 4, 1940, to Arnold and Pauline Jaques. Paul served in the Army from 1962 - 1965. He worked until retiring from L. A. Darling after 32 years. In 1965, he married the love of his life, Raetta...

Apr 13, 2021

William Grayson Simpson, 71, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was born April 26, 1949, to Richard and Ruby Simpson. William loved his children and his family more than anything. William was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Doyle, Ron, Burtis, and Ed Simpson, Anita Miller, and Emma Nell Simpson. Survivors include...

Apr 4, 2021

Calub Huckabee, 39, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was born March 26, 1982, to Larry Huckabee and Carolyn Johnson. Calub worked at Monroe for 15 years. He loved life and playing pool. He enjoyed listening to music and riding four wheelers. Calub was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bill...

Apr 2, 2021

Lacey Michelle Boling, 15, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. She was born September 2, 2005, to Nathan Boling and Destiney Keeling Greene. Lacey attended Paragould Jr. High School. She loved her momma and family and enjoyed spending time with them. She loved going to Spring River with Henry Hess and his...

Mar 29, 2021

Dale Cook, age 84, of Sac City, IA, passed away at his home on Monday, April 10, 2017.   Barbara Nell Olive Cook, age 80, of Sac City, IA, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Park View Rehabilitation Center in Sac City.  Dale was born in Lucas County, IA, on December 10, 1932 to...