Obituaries

Dec 12, 2020

Melissa Paige Jones, 50, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020. She was born November 18, 1970, to Marvin and Sharon Jones. Melissa was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her son, John Jones of Forrest City; daughter, Whitney Jones of Paragould; and four grandchildren. Services will be announced at a...

Dec 11, 2020

Sandra Kay Montgomery, age 77, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020, at Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas on March 11, 1943, the daughter of Alvin and Helen Luster. She graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1961, attended Arkansas State University and graduated from the...

Dec 7, 2020

Sue Hoggard Clayton, 77, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. She was born in Rector to Robert and Opal Hoggard. Sue was Greene County juvenile probation officer for over 30 years. She was a 1961 graduate of Marmaduke High School and a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church. Sue was preceded in death...

Dec 6, 2020

Bonnie Jane Wright, 77, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020.  She was born April 7, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Luther and Monra Whitaker.  Bonnie was a talented singer and songwriter.  She was a good 1st baseman.  Bonnie loved working and living on her family farm. Bonnie was preceded in death by...

Dec 6, 2020

On December 6th, 2020, Jennifer Ashcraft passed away at the young age of 34. Jennifer was never afraid to tell you how it was. She was an honest person, and could always be counted on. Even if her head was in the clouds sometimes, she kept one foot firmly on the ground.

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Dec 6, 2020

Louis Miller, 84, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020.  He was born September 30, 1936, in Evening Star, Arkansas, to S. M. and Arvina Miller.  Louis was retired from L.A. Darling where he worked in the tool and die department.  He was a member of the Church of God.

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Dec 2, 2020

Glennia Faye Gregory Hoggard, 89, of Paragould, departed this life on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was born on July 28, 1931, in Poplar Ridge, AR, to the late Urby and Leoffie Gregory. She retired from Dairy Queen. She loved playing games, crocheting and crafts, fishing, and going to church....

Dec 1, 2020

Matthew Alexander Walls, 24, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020.  He was born May 7, 1996, in Paragould, to Rick and Traci Walls.  Matthew was a very happy kid who enjoyed playing video games, playing music, and chatting online.  He loved being outside working in the flower gardens.

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Nov 27, 2020

Elton E. Hart was born to Hershel and Ethel Hart in Knobel, Arkansas, on October 31, 1934. He was the youngest of five sons; Eugene, Erlin, Julian, Henry, and Elton. He was preceded in death by all his family. He was a graduate of Knobel High School in 1952. After graduating from high school, he...

Nov 24, 2020

Albert Joe Wright, 81, of Paragould, passed away November 24, 2020.  He was born February 3, 1939, to Riley and Loys Wright.  Albert enjoyed watching sports and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan.

Albert was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Amy Wright; siblings, J.T. Wright, R.C. Wright, William...

Nov 21, 2020

Joan L. Williams, 82, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020.  She was born May 12, 1938, in San Bernardino, California.  She loved teaching Sunday school and was faithful to her church and family.  She loved kids and Joan was the World's Best Mom and the World's Best Friend.

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Nov 19, 2020

Janet Lavaughn Bird (Poff) Burkheart joined the heavenly choir on Thursday, November 19, 2020, surrounded by her family at home in Paragould, Arkansas.

Janet was survived by her loving husband, Donald "Pete" Burkheart; her children Cathy Harper, Julia Huffman and husband Jim, and Jaime Daniel Poff; her step-children Donna Jackson, and...

Nov 19, 2020

Gary Joe Roberts, 74, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020.  He was born July 8, 1946, in Marmaduke, Arkansas, to Charles and Edith Roberts.  Gary was a U.S. Navy veteran that served on the U.S.S. Lexington for 2 years.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother,...

Nov 17, 2020

Betty J. Faulkner, of Paragould, was born April 7, 1931, to Leonard and Goldie Chappell of Powhatan, AR. She departed this life on November 17, 2020. She was a faithful member of the Center Hill Church of Christ. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband,...

Nov 12, 2020

Tracy Delores Rubbo, 53, of Paragould, passed away November 12, 2020.  She was born September 29, 1967, in St. Louis, Missouri, to John Rubbo and Tammie Easley.  Tracy owned and styled hair for many years at Hair Illusions.

Tracy was preceded in death by her parents.

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Nov 9, 2020

Ira Davis, 99, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born July 19, 1921, to Clarence and Agnes Davis. Ira loved to play music and enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was pastor of Bard Free Worship. Ira was a real jokester and always enjoyed a good arguement. Ira was preceded in...

Nov 6, 2020

Mary Ann Smith (née Landers),76, of St. Louis, MO (Peach Orchard, AR) passed away on November 6, 2020 in Rineyville, KY.

Mary Ann was born in Detroit, MI to Albert Landers and Mary Landers (née Toler) on September 23, 1944.  She married Daniel Wayne Smith on May 1, 1961 in Peach...

Nov 5, 2020

Steve Allen Culp, 60, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020. He was born March 19, 1960, to James Culp and Ruby Staggs. Steve was a tattoo legend, was always happy and never met a stranger. Steve was preceded in death by his father, James Culp. Survivors include his mother, Ruby Staggs; son, Steven Culp;...

Nov 5, 2020

Richard "Richie" Dewayne Brady, 46, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020. He was born October 29, 1974, to Richard and Gayla Brady. Richie enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He loved to stay busy outside and baling hay, driving his truck, and being on his tractor. Richie was preceded in death by his stepfather,...

Nov 5, 2020

Terry Douglas Adams, Sr., 78, of Marmaduke, passed away Thursday, November 05, 2020.  He was born June 1, 1942, to Jake and Christine Adams.  He was a United States Army Veteran.  His profession was a commercial truck driver for Wal-Mart for many years.  He loved hunting, always fishing, and his family.  He always had a...