Obituaries

May 23, 2020

Mary Ruth French, 85, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020. She was born October 28, 1934, to Bryan and Nettie Parker. Ruth worked until retiring from Senior Bees where she enjoyed delivering home meals to the senior citizens. She enjoyed fishing, was a talented quilter, and loved to crochet and knit. She was a...

May 23, 2020

Robinson Edward McClung was born to the late Clarence "Tank" McClung and Jewel Holder McClung on July 20, 1948. Robbie passed away, at the age of 71, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on Saturday, May 23, 2020.

Robbie was a retired business owner and a veteran of the...

May 10, 2020

Opal Charlene Parmenter of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 – Born in the house of her parents, Owen and Irene Hutcheson, in Lunsford, Lake City. She was born prematurely with the doctor saying he wouldn't even give her a birth certificate unless she survived 3 days. Well, she survived 77 years.

May 7, 2020

Bobby Gene Wilson, 63, of Marmaduke, passed away on May 7, 2020. He was born August 23, 1956, to Willie and Margie Wilson. Bobby enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing, barbequing, kayaking, and hunting. He played the drums and spent some time woodworking. He loved spending time with his family.

Bobby was...

May 6, 2020

Jewel E. Wicker, 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. She was born October 31, 1932, to Robert and Blanche Bowman. Jewel loved her family. She worked until retiring at the Human Development Center in Jonesboro. She spent much of her life helping her husband on the farm.

Jewel was...

May 1, 2020

Louie Carl James Rogers, Jr., 50, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. He was born May 1, 1970, to Louie Sr. and Minie Rogers. Carl was an avid fisherman and Nascar fan. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Carl was preceded in death by his mother, Minie Rogers; brother,...

Apr 29, 2020

Samuel Andrew Willcoxson, 87, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. He was born December 5, 1932, to Wake and Selma Willcoxson. Samuel retired from General Motors after 31 years and had 34 happy years of retirement in Paragould. He loved his animals and traveling. He and his wife, Helen traveled for years with the...

Apr 28, 2020

Rickey Ray Paulk, Sr. was born September 14, 1957, to Darrell and Shirley Paulk in West Memphis, Arkansas, and he passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020, in Paragould, Arkansas, at the age of 62.

Rickey was preceded in death by his father, Darrell Paulk, and two brothers, Huey "J.R." Paulk and...

Apr 26, 2020

Harvey Dean Gatlin, 82, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020. He was born December 7, 1937, to Jack and Gretchen Gatlin of Paragould. Harvey enjoyed traveling and doing yard work. He was an avid golfer and a member of the 7th & Mueller Church of Christ.

Harvey was...

Apr 22, 2020

Dennis Michael Strickland, 68, passed away on Wednesday April 22, 2020. He was born January 19, 1952, to Eugene and Roberta Strickland. Dennis worked as a Chief Engineer for 35 years on a Riverboat. He attended Lake Street Baptist Church.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and son, Danny...

Apr 20, 2020

Our beloved mother, Lela Evelyn Gibson joined her heavenly father in peace, love, and eternal rest on Monday, April 20, 2020. All who knew her witnessed her unlimited capacity for love, hard work, kindness, strength, sheer determination, and absolute selflessness.

When asked what her greatest joy in life, she replied, "My...

Apr 19, 2020

Debby Lin Mangrum, 65, passed from this earthly life on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  She was born in Paragould, Arkansas, on March 21, 1955.  She lived her entire life in Paragould with her family, and she was of Baptist faith.  Debby loved working with the public and it...

Apr 18, 2020

Theodore Joe Adams, 85, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020.  He was born October 26, 1934, in Paragould, to the late Theodore and Edna Adams.  Ted graduated from Paragould High School in 1953.  He proudly served his country in the Army and was a supervisor at Ed White, Jr. and Frolic Footwear.  Golfing,...

Apr 6, 2020

William "Bill" S. Weber, 80, of Rector, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020. He was born December 28, 1939, to John and Miriam Weber. Bill was an Air Force Veteran and a member of 7th and Mueller Church of Christ. He was a concrete contractor. Bill was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Bill was preceded...

Mar 25, 2020

Mary Lou Roberts, 84, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. She was born May 24, 1935, to Zachery Taylor and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Foster. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church. Mary retired from Emerson Electric. She enjoyed working outdoors and camping. Mary was a loving mother and grandmother who adored her family....

Mar 23, 2020

Tucker Reed Davis, 18, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020. He was born February 5, 2002, to Chaney and Christie Davis. Tucker was a pitcher and first baseman for the Greene County Tech baseball team. He enjoyed playing golf and going duck hunting with his brother. He loved to spend time with...

Mar 21, 2020

Marlin Odell Weston, 72, of Bono, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020.  He was born September 12, 1947, in Jonesboro, to Boyce and Mildred Weston.  Marlin was wonderful, loving husband, father, and grandfather, and he helped raise his grandson, William English.  He was a Marine Veteran and a talented wood worker.  Marlin was a member...

Mar 20, 2020

Regina Lawrence, 65, of Paragould, passed away March 20, 2020.  She was born January 8, 1955, in Paragould, to Carl and Sylvia Davis.  Regina was a wonderful, caring wife, mom, and grandmother.  She greatly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.  Regina was a sister and friend to many.

Regina was preceded...

Mar 14, 2020

Yvonne Annette Martin, 82, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020.  She was born April 1, 1937, in Powhattan, Arkansas, to Marvin and Geneva Miller.  Yvonne enjoyed sewing, shopping, and canning food.  Her cooking was in demand at many restaurants in Paragould, with her specialty being chicken and dumplings.  Yvonne was a longtime member...

Mar 8, 2020

Charles S. Woodson, 81, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020. He was born March 5, 1939, to Earl and Della Woodson. Above all, Charles was a man of God and attended First Church of God in Paragould. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Charles had a passion for helping others...