Obituaries

Mar 8, 2020

Richard Hall Horne, 74, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020.  He was born October 21, 1945, to Otho and Alvine Horne.  Richard was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was a lifelong duck hunter.  Richard carried his love for the outdoors over into his career of farming and after he...

Mar 6, 2020

Beverly "Babs" Lenderman, 61, of Paragould, passed away March 6, 2020.  She was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana, on June 18, 1958, to George and Nettie Burress.  She graduated from New Albany High School.  Beverly attended Lake Street Baptist Church and her belief in God was seen through her actions.  She found good in everyone and...

Mar 2, 2020

Randy Ellis Dunlap, 69, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020. He was born September 10, 1950, to Virgil and Lorene Dunlap. Randy was very talented and loved to sing and play guitar. He played many years with the Country Music Makers. He was a loving father and grandfather.

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Mar 1, 2020

Billy Joe Elmore, 78, of Paragould, passed on to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 1, 2020, while at home. He was born June 19, 1941, to Rufus and Mary Elmore. He was retired from Emerson Electric.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson....

Feb 27, 2020

Veria Joe Moore, 82, of Sherwood, AR, formerly of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020. She was born July 14, 1937, to Earl and Mable Smith. Veria enjoyed cooking and reading the Bible. She always worried about everyone else, but herself. Above all, Veria loved her family the most.

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Feb 24, 2020

Artie Odell Houston, 83, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, in Ridgely, Tennessee.  He was born July 9, 1936, in Brookland, Arkansas.  Artie was the son of Herman Houston and Sylvia Halcumb Taylor.  Artie was a member of The Church at Paragould. He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Jason and Rachel...

Feb 23, 2020

Nolan Bennett Fletcher passed away on February 23, 2020. He was born February 22, 2020, to Casey and Isha Fletcher.

Nolan was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather, Ted Mitchell; maternal great-grandfathers, Carl Tesreau and Alvin Cummings.

Survivors include his parents, Casey and Isha Fletcher; sister,...

Feb 21, 2020

Dewan Moore Lemonds, 83, of Marmaduke, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020.  He was born August 30, 1936, in Kennett, Missouri, to the late Raymond and Juna (Smith) Lemonds.

Survivors include his wife, Wilma Lemonds of the home; daughter, Vicki Lemonds of Marmaduke; brother, Charles Patterson of Sparks, Nevada; and a...

Feb 19, 2020

Aubrey Kate Allred and Bexley Reese Allred were born into the arms of the Lord on February 19, 2020.

They were preceded in death by their grandfather, Lannie Huffman, and great grandparents, J.M. Cossey, Jim and Rellie Allred, Elmer and Flossie Huffman, and J.D. and Glenda Pillow.

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Feb 15, 2020

Donna Jean Robinson, 69, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020.  She was born May 22, 1950, in Savannah, Georgia, to John and Lina Wilson.  Donna was a loving mother and everyone enjoyed being around her.  She was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church.

Donna was preceded in death...

Feb 13, 2020

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" McCool, 68, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020.  She was born March 19, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to George and Jeanne McCool.  Beth was a very sweet person who always thought of others.  She was an avid reader.  Beth attended the Rock at Jonesboro.

Beth...

Feb 9, 2020

George Max Robb, 86, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020. He was born December 27, 1933, to Brodie and Lucille Robb of Stanford. George spent 4 years active duty in the Army and 16 years as a helicopter pilot in the Army National Guard of Little Rock. He was a Major when he retired....

Feb 2, 2020

Shirley Bass Crouch, 89, of Marmaduke, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She is the daughter of the late William and Sarah Crawford-Bass. She was a charter member of Marmaduke First General Baptist Church where she played piano for many years.

Shirley was preceded in...

Jan 29, 2020

Janie Ford Brogdon, 74, of Paragould, passed away January 29, 2020.  She was born in Light, Arkansas, on April 30, 1945, to W.T. (Ted) and Pearlie Ford.  She loved to sew, cook, and loved making things for others.  She also enjoyed talking about her two trips to Africa for medical missions while working for Dr....

Jan 17, 2020

Cynthia Ann Vines,62, of Paragould, AR, passed away on January 17, 2020. She was born September 12, 1957, to Loyal and Charlotte Robbins. Cynthia worked as a dietician for 8 years at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She loved softball and was a hard worker. She was a big fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears,...

Jan 15, 2020

O'Neal 'Lightning' Thomas, 80, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. He was born July 3, 1939, to I. E. and Marie Thomas. O'Neal worked at Emerson Electric and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved taking hunting trips to Colorado. Above all, he loved and cared for his family.

Jan 14, 2020

Mickey Lloyd Hampton, 61, of Marmaduke, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020.  He was born September 14, 1958, in Marmaduke, to Floyd and Rozetta Hampton.  Mickey was a 1977 graduate of Marmaduke High School.  He worked for 29 years at Emerson Electric.  Mickey loved being around people and he was quite the jokester.  He loved...

Jan 14, 2020

Randy Gene Kendall, 60, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. He was born February 6, 1959, to Rayburn and Shirley Kendall. Randy was a Naval Veteran and an all-star athlete.

Randy was preceded in death by his father; and grandparents, Ralph and Nellie Sidenstricker, Robert and Myrtle Kendall.

Jan 13, 2020

Carolyn (Cole) Martin, 67, of Paragould, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 13, 2020.  She was born January 16, 1952, in Gainesville, Arkansas to Arthur and Pauline Cole.  Carolyn was a loving, nurturing wife and mother.  She attended 7th and Mueller Church of Christ.  She worked for the Sr. Bee's for 30 years. ...

Jan 13, 2020

Beverly Sandoval, 82, of Paragould, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020.  She was born June 4, 1937, in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, to Ira and Opal Meeks.  Beverly was a member of the Church of Christ in Brookland and she loved her church family.  She loved having personal Bible study with her son, Daniel.  She was a...