Obituaries

Sep 9, 2020

Billy "B.J." James Smith, 47, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020.   He was born September 16, 1972, in Paragould to James and Pamela Smith.

B.J. was preceded in death by his mother, Pamela Smith.

Survivors include his father, James Smith; sons, Dillan (Samantha) Smith and Chris (Cheyenne)...

Sep 7, 2020

Peggy Simpson, 77, of Light, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020. She was born May 23, 1943. Peggy was a Member of Walnut Corner General Baptist Church. She was a good bowler and roller skater. Peggy loved to fish, travel, play cards, play aggravation, and to just generally have fun. Peggy was preceded in...

Sep 5, 2020

Linda Kay Sanders, 74, of Rector, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020.  She was born April 13, 1946, to David and Mary Conyers.  Linda enjoyed gardening, watching cooking shows and westerns.  She was baptized in Black River.  Her greatest joy was being with family and friends.

She was preceded in death...

Sep 4, 2020

Alvin Leach, 71, of Paragould, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020.  He was born June 8, 1949, in Success, Arkansas, to Melvin Thurman and Alline Mae Leach.   Alvin taught math at Rector High School from 1972 to 1977.  He was formerly an Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Director of Institutional Research and Assessments at Crowley's...

Sep 3, 2020

Charles "Chick" DeHart, 85, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020.  He was born November 19, 1934, in Stanford, to Cullen and Sarah DeHart.  Chick proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He retired from Emerson Electric after 39 years of service.  Working on antique tractors, gardening, swinging in his shop swing,...

Sep 1, 2020

Mandy Leah Young, 43, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020.  She was born August 15, 1977, to Mike and Debbie Latimer.  Mandy was affectionately referred to as "Sparkles" and she loved all things sparkly.  She enjoyed her job, singing, and traveling with The Girlfriends.  Mandy was a kind, loving daughter, wife, mother, and...

Aug 27, 2020

Sherrie Lynn Phillips, 57, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020.  She was born February 15, 1963, in Rector, to Ray and June Pennie.  Sherrie was raised in the Brighton Community.  She was a loving wife and mother, family was the center of her life.  Sherrie loved animals and flowers, especially yellow ones.  Above...

Aug 16, 2020

Glenna Jean Whitlow, 80, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020. She was born December 27, 1939, in Strawberry, Arkansas, to Eugene and Polly Mason. To all who knew her she was calm waters in stormy seas. She never refused to help anyone in need with all that she was able. She cared for...

Aug 10, 2020

Kazuko "Susie" Olive, 87, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2020, at Legend at Rivendell Memory Care in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born December 22, 1932, in Fukuoka-ken, Japan, to Mitsuo and Shika Tamari.

While working as a secretary for the US military, she...

Aug 8, 2020

Bryant "Dog" Franklin, 54, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020. He was born November 14, 1965, to Oliver and Lois Franklin. Bryant worked until medically retiring at Martin Sprocket and Gear. He loved old trucks and watching Nascar. He was a baptized child of God and loved his Lutheran Faith.

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Aug 5, 2020

Stanley Smith, 65, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020.  He was born July 17, 1955, in Paragould, to Doyle and Bonnie Smith.  Stanley was an avid Cardinals and Razorback fan.  He was a family man that took great pride in watching his son, Matt, run track and his son, Dillon, play baseball....

Aug 2, 2020

Gary L. Morgan, Jr., 59, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020.  He was born November 13, 1960, in Brentwood, Tennessee, to Gary Sr. and Christina Morgan.  Gary enjoyed entertaining an audience as an Elvis impersonator.  He had a light hearted, amusing personality.

Gary was preceded in death by his...

Aug 1, 2020

Lois June Cleghorn, 76, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was born August 19, 1943, to Van and Inez Hawkins.

June was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Sonny Hawkins; and sister, Frances Hawkins.

Survivors include her husband, Troy Cleghorn; son and...

Jul 31, 2020

Sachiko Pyland, 84, of Paragould, passed away July 31, 2020, at her residence.  She was born March 19, 1936, in Yokohama, Japan.  Sachiko was a devoted, loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Billy Pyland; sons, Billy S.(Paty) Pyland and Albert Pyland; daughters, Lorrie (Donnie)...

Jul 31, 2020

David Ray Cross, Sr., 69, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. He was born December 16, 1950, to Bufford and Cora Cross. David was loved by so many. He was fun loving, loved to hunt and fish, and be outdoors. He was old school, stern and stubborn, but a hard-working man. He...

Jul 27, 2020

Ralph Coffel, 69, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. He was born December 9, 1950, to Lewis and Etta Coffel. Ralph enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to hunt for arrowheads. Ralph was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked several years for...

Jul 27, 2020

Donnie Ewing, 76, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. He was born July 21, 1944, to Pauline Jones. Donnie worked until retiring at L. A. Darling. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed watching black and white western movies.

Donnie was preceded in death by his parents and...

Jul 25, 2020

Kimberly LaDean Brandt, 48, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was born March 17, 1972, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center to Odell and Patricia Gonser. She loved doing crafting and sewing and enjoyed working in her flower garden.

Kimberley was preceded in death by her father, Odell...

Jul 23, 2020

Scotty Allen Dawson, 66, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020. He was born September 8, 1953, to Earl and Phyllis Dawson. Scotty loved music, played the guitar, and was a great singer. He was a very nice man and was always nice to people. Scotty was a great believer of Jesus Christ....

Jul 20, 2020

Julia Christine "Christie" Nealy, 48, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020. She was born November 19, 1971, to Robert and Brenda Anderson. Christie loved sleepovers with Piper, traveling to watch Jay play baseball, spending time with her many nieces and nephews, and playing with her fur baby, Sophie.

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