Obituaries

Oct 5, 2020

Sue Ann Fry, 73, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020. She was born January 19, 1947, to Louie and Ruby McMinn. Sue loved going to the movies and traveling. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She loved going to church and reading her bible. Survivors include her husband of 51 years,...

Oct 3, 2020

Sheila Renee Tedder, of Paragould, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 3, 2020. She was born in St. Louis, MO, on February 14, 1959, to Mayo and Margaret Tedder. She devoted over 20 years to serving the community of Paragould at Cash Saver and she was a lover of horses. She was a devoted daughter...

Oct 3, 2020

Judith Ann Pillow, 76, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020.  She was born July 25, 1944, in Paragould, to Frank and Eula Arnhart.  Judith enjoyed woodworking in her spare time and took pride in watching her grandkids show livestock.  She and her husband, Bobby, coached girls softball.  Judith was a member of Commissary...

Oct 2, 2020

Billy Wayne Yow, 89, of Paragould, passed away Friday, October 02, 2020.  He was born October 1, 1931, in Paragould, to Homer and Irene Yow.  Billy was an Army veteran and worked at Emerson for over 30 years.  He enjoyed gardening and working on anything mechanical.  Billy was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church...

Sep 30, 2020

Rhonda Diane Gillean, 68, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020.  She was born June 11, 1952, in Rector, to Johnny and Buelah Howard.

Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Pat Cloud, Cheryl Irvy, Larry Howard, Frances Stewart, and Karen Smith.

Survivors...

Sep 28, 2020

Technical Sergeant Mickey Merrell, of The United States Air Force Security Forces, passed away at his home on Monday, September 28, 2020. He was born on March 31, 1969 in Royal Oak, Michigan but spent most of his life growing up in Missouri before joining the Air Force. Mickey was preceded in death by his...

Sep 27, 2020

Donald "Ras" Lee Copeland, 71, of Paragould, passed from this life on Sunday, September 27, 2020, surrounded by his family who love him. He was born August 18, 1949, in Rector, AR, to the late Melvin and Almarea Holifield Copeland. Ras was a graduate of Rector High School and Crowley's Ridge College. He worked for...

Sep 26, 2020

Judith "Judy" Dawn Reagan, 68, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020. She was born December 16, 1951, to William and Mamie Reagan. Judy loved her family and enjoyed writing in her notebook. She was very quick witted and enjoyed coloring and singing. She looked forward to teasing anyone, was always the life of any...

Sep 25, 2020

Christopher Guy Irvin, 59, of Marmaduke, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020.  He was born July 23, 1961, in Maywood, California, to Ottis and Lois Irvin.

Christopher was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Tim Owings.

Survivors include his sisters, Loretta (Roy) Owings and LaDonna...

Sep 25, 2020

Danny Lee Sims, 70, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020. He was born January 17, 1950, in Paragould, to Thomas and Berta Lou Sims. Danny worked at Emerson Electric for 38 years. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. Above all, Danny loved his family. Danny was preceded in death by his parents; brother,...

Sep 20, 2020

Linda Darlene Brady, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 20, 2020. She was born December 31, 1948, to Carvin and Lillie Whelchel. While traveling through this world, Linda was a lady full of life and spirit. She laughed easily and was always up to having fun. Linda really never felt like she had...

Sep 17, 2020

Rocky Wyman Carroll, 66, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020. He was born June 14, 1954. Rocky was a loving and Godly man. He touched many hearts throughout his life and he will be truly missed. Rocky was preceded in death by his parents, Dudley and Nellie Carroll; brothers, Gerald, Jess, Eugene,...

Sep 16, 2020

Andrew Thrower, 95, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. He was born December 7, 1924. Andrew was a huge Los Angeles Rams fan. Survivors include his son, Andy Thrower; daughter, Cheryl Miller; granddaughter, Crystal Gaddy; and great-granddaughter, Emma Gaddy. There are no services planned at this time.

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Sep 12, 2020

Johnnie Virginia Wood, 76, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020.  She was born April 8, 1944, in Osceola, Arkansas, to Johnny and Mary Childress.  Johnny was very religious and of the Baptist faith.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Johnnie was preceded in death by her parents...

Sep 10, 2020

Phyllis Davison, 79, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020.  She was born June 9, 1941, in Hanford, California, to John and Freeda Williams.  Phyllis was a member of 7th and Mueller Church of Christ and loved to spread the Lord's word.  She enjoyed teaching people.

Phyllis was preceded in...

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,...