Obituaries

Jan 10, 2021

Linda Bateman Downs died January 10, 2021.  She was born December 29, 1939, in Memphis, Tennessee.  She was the eldest daughter of the late Robert L. Bateman and Louise Bateman Penney.  She grew up in Paragould and attended Paragould Public Schools.  She went on to earn a degree in journalism at the University of Missouri....

Jan 4, 2021

Anna Marie Pillow, 26, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. She was born November 4, 1994, to Jim and Kathy Pillow.  She lived in Paragould all of her life and was loved by everyone. She attended Lake Street Baptist Church and loved clapping and worshiping to the music. Anna's smile was contagious,...

Jan 4, 2021

Daniel Joe Brown, 51, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. He was born March 17, 1969, to Joe and Mary Brown. Daniel was a long haul trucker and he loved his family. He was skilled in karate and enjoyed reading the Bible. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Joe Brown; sister, Kelly...

Jan 2, 2021

Erie Ellen Sanders was born April 26, 1941, to the late George and Mildred Cook.   She passed away on January 2, 2021, at the age of 79.  Erie loved God and her family, adoring her grandchildren and great grands.  She fit the Proverbs 31 woman in so many ways.  She was more precious than rubies...

Jan 2, 2021

Bobby Steven Harris, 64, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021.  He was born July 10, 1956, in Dallas, Texas, to Bobby L. and Jo Ella (Copeland) Harris.  Steve grew up in Cardwell, Missouri, he moved to Paragould in 1986.  He was a member of Calvary Full Gospel Church and affiliated with Paragould Church...

Dec 31, 2020

Lilly May Redden, 76, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020. She was born September 25, 1944, to Olen and Oma Cardwell. Lill was a member of Westview Baptist Church for 28 years. She was an avid book reader and loved doing crossword puzzles. She was secretary at the Senior Bees and a bank teller at First...

Dec 30, 2020

Marcella Rogers, 77, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was born March 28, 1943, to Parmer and Emma Thompson. Marcella worked until retiring from Emerson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carroll Rogers; and brothers, Jim and Harold Thompson.

Survivors include her sons and daughters in law, Tony...

Dec 29, 2020

Kenneth Edward Rouse, 75, of Marmaduke, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020. He was born December 21, 1945, to Buel and Lucille Rouse. Kenneth loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and farming.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Maydell Rouse.

Survivors include...

Dec 28, 2020

Henry Dewayne Jones, 76, of Paragould, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020.  He was born December 12, 1944, in Paragould, to Dave and Maggie Jones.  Dewayne was a United States Army Veteran.  He was a talented carpenter and he enjoyed playing cards.  Dewayne was an avid fisherman that enjoyed sharing his catch at family fish...

Dec 28, 2020

John E. Purcell, 83, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020. He was born July 6, 1937, to John and Anna Purcell. John worked in law enforcement for over 34 years. He was an Arkansas State Trooper for 26 and a half years. Above all, John loved his family. Survivors include his wife...

Dec 27, 2020

Gil Darter, 73, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was born February 12, 1947, R. W. and Rita Williams. Gil worked until retiring from the Arkansas Highway Department. She loved gambling and Bunco. She enjoyed spending time outdoors and watching derbies. Gil was preceded in death by her parents and son,...

Dec 26, 2020

Connie Ray "C. R." Baine, 72, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020. He was born July 12, 1948, to Joel and Mamie Baine. C. R. worked until retiring from the Arkansas Highway Department. In his younger days, he played softball and was an avid Cardinals baseball fan.  He enjoyed watching his kids...

Dec 25, 2020

James Kenneth Reeks, 90, of Paragould, passed away Friday, December, 25, 2020, at his residence.  He was born May 1, 1930, in Greene County.  Kenneth enjoyed working on his hobby farm and traveling.  He was a longtime deacon of Unity Baptist Church.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar...

Dec 25, 2020

Anthony Loren Jones, 65, of Paragould, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020.  He was born June 9, 1955, in Marmaduke, to Dave and Maggie Jones.  Anthony was the owner operator of A and M Drywall.  He enjoyed singing, playing music, and writing songs.  He was a superb pool player.  Anthony was proud of his 1956...

Dec 25, 2020

Wilma G. Lemonds, 85, of Marmaduke, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020.  She was born July 11, 1935, in Lafe, to Thomas and Alma Reed.  Wilma was a member of Marmaduke Church of Christ.  She was a loving mother.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dewan Lemonds; siblings,...

Dec 20, 2020

Donald Eugene Gibson of Tequesta, Florida, and Paragould, Arkansas, passed away in Little Rock on December 20, 2020, surrounded by loving family. He died at 62 of complications from a stem cell transplant. He is mourned by his wife, Ann Rene Jacobs; his brothers Ray (Lorene), Bruce, and Brett (Jamie); his...

Dec 18, 2020

J.C. Bray, 29, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, in Paragould.  He was born September 28, 1991, to Johnny and Lani Bray.  J.C. loved spending time with his children.  He liked playing football.  He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting and fishing.

J.C. was preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Dec 14, 2020

Michael Dachs, 68, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, at his home.  He was a member of Browns Chapel Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ben Dachs.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Frances and Avery Edwards of Paragould; one...

Dec 13, 2020

Connie Diane Pillow, born April 24, 1951, to Walter and Marie (Russom) Gramling departed this life on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center (aged 69 years).

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Marie Gramling, father and mother-in-law, J.D. and Glenda Pillow, and brother-in-law, Darrell...

Dec 12, 2020

Ina Sue Lands, 88, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born in October 23, 1932, in Missouri, to Ray and Beryl (Branum) Holmes. Sue was a member of Center Hill Church of Christ. She worked at AMMC in the cafeteria as a cook in the 1990's. She...