Obituaries

Feb 12, 2021

Bonnie Speaks, 79, of Paragould passed away Friday, February 12, 2021.  She was born September 8, 1941, in Paragould, to George and Reba Huffman.  She enjoyed fishing and being outdoors.  Bonnie loved playing with the grandkids and great grandkids.  Above all, she loved her family.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sharon...

Feb 12, 2021

Christopher Matthew Messer, 22, of Paragould, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021.  He was born May 13, 1998, in Little Rock, to Shan and Michelle Messer.  Christopher graduated in 2016 from Paragould High School.  He was a hard working young man who was loved by everyone.  Christopher was very family oriented. Chris was loved by...

Feb 11, 2021

Shirley Marie Keeling, 79, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021.  She was born September 23, 1941, in Parkin, Arkansas, to James and Mary Bailey.  Shirley was a certified mechanic and worked in the restaurant industry.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Louise; two sons, Danny and...

Feb 10, 2021

Thomas William Flanery, 81, of Paragould passed away February 10, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Tom was born October 5, 1939 in Delaplaine, AR to John and Addie Flanery. He worked many years in construction and owned a fish market in Marmaduke. He loved the...

Feb 8, 2021

Bill Sanders, 74, of Rector, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. He was born August 25, 1946, to Hershel and Lois Sanders. Bill was an Army Veteran. He was baptized at Hughes Lake in Piggott. He married Linda Conyers on March 15, 1968, and worked until retiring at Emerson. He enjoyed repairing lawnmowers, tractors,...

Feb 8, 2021

Robert Daniel "Bob" Dick, 69, passed away on Monday. February 8, 2021. He was born March 31, 1951, to David and Nava Dick. Bob was a retired Army Veteran and avid hunter and fisherman. He played trumpet in high school, was an Atlanta Braves fan, and enjoyed camping and being outdoors. Bob was preceded in...

Feb 6, 2021

Donna Sue Newman Mullins, 72, of Paragould, left this life on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at her home. She was born October 24, 1949, to George W. and Sarah Elizabeth Storey Newman in Peach Orchard, AR.Preceding her in death were her parents; loving husband, Jim Mullins; son, Thomas Fletcher Wheeler; four brothers, George Dale, Ken, Jim, and...

Feb 4, 2021

Charles Ray Morris, 73, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, February 04, 2021.  He was born July 8, 1947, in Reeds, Missouri, to Herbert and Ora Mae Morris.  Charles attended the Crossway Church of Kennett.  Charles always had a smile on his face.  He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren....

Feb 3, 2021

Viola Nelson, 79, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. She was born November 1, 1941, to Jack and Roberta Mason.

Viola was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to serve others, especially her family. She was a faithful follower of Christ, and displayed His love in...

Feb 2, 2021

Sandra Jean Cody, 80, of Paragould, passed away February 2, 2021, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  She was born January 12, 1941, in Paragould, to Wallace and Jeanie Austin.  She loved her family, friends, and going "junkin."  She was of the Church of Christ faith.

She was preceded in death by...

Feb 2, 2021

Larry J. Walker was called to Heaven on February 2, 2021.  He was born June 16, 1948, to loving parents Wade and Betty Walker of Mounds.

As a Marine, he served his county in Vietnam.  Larry was a member of Marmaduke First Baptist Church and Road to the Cross Cowboy Church. ...

Jan 29, 2021

Andrea Rachelle Bullinger, 32, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021. She was born June 23, 1988, to Scott and Debbie Parker. Andrea enjoyed shopping with her babies and mother. She loved going out to eat as a family and liked to pick up pecans. She really enjoyed her job and being around her co-workers....

Jan 25, 2021

Wilson Thaddeus "Thad" Mangrum, 89, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, January 25, 2021.  He was born in Stanford, on November 23, 1931, where he was raised.  Thad lived in Greene County most of his life.  Thaddeus married Marian Alice Welch on March 14, 1953.  Thad was a devoted member of Greensboro Road...

Jan 25, 2021

Jane Ann (Hughes) Turnbow, 86, of Paragould, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 25th, 2021.  She was born July 15, 1934, in Walcott, to Acton and Eula Hughes.  She was a proud descendant of Benjamin Crowley.  Jane was a talented musician; she loved...

Jan 24, 2021

Pamela Jean (Davis) De Remer of Paragould, AR, formerly from Walworth, WI, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021.  She was born December 8, 1960, to Walter and Thelma Davis.  Pam grew up in Wisconsin with her siblings, Bob (Pat) Davis and Carol (Al) Schwabe.  Pam moved to Arkansas in December of 2020 to spend more...

Jan 21, 2021

Paula Sue Browning, 59, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was born May 21, 1961, to Donald and Betty Holtsclaw. Paula loved camping and fishing with her grandson, Aden. She always looked forward to going to flea markets and going on cruises. Paula was a natural born caretaker and loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Jan 19, 2021

Terry V. Harris, 63, of Paragould, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

He was born on August 16, 1957, in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of the late Norman Harris and Joyce (Hoffman) Harris.

Terry grew up in Southern...

Jan 18, 2021

Mrs. Obelia Ann "Bede" Sewell, 85, passed from this earth on Monday, January 18, 2021.

Bede was born on June 8, 1935, in Monticello, Arkansas, the daughter of Van and Eula May Cruce. She was a graduate of Monticello High School. She worked at the Social Security...

Jan 14, 2021

Mary Anna Lambert, 86, of Rector, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021.  She was born June 29, 1934, in Paragould, to Alfred "Joiner" and Margaret (Blackburn) Lambert.

Mary Anna was preceded in death by her parents; brother, James Franklin Lambert; sister, Christine Lambert Williams; granddaughter, Kelly Ann Tyler; and niece, Donna...

Jan 13, 2021

Hanna Belle Clark was born on January 7, 1997, in Jonesboro AR, to her parents Meleia and Johnnie Clark and her big sister, Jonna.  She left this world on January 13, 2021, at UAMS in Little Rock.  She is a graduate of Paragould High School and the University of Arkansas Little Rock (UALR) with a...