Obituaries

Jan 10, 2020

James "Bud" Willie Jones, Jr., of Cardwell, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  He was born September 27, 1942, in Bunny, Arkansas, to James Sr. and Suzanne Jones.  Bud retired from Emerson Electric with over 30 years of service.  He was a member of Cockrum Church of Christ in...

Jan 5, 2020

Retired Realtor and administrative assistant, Diane Lopez, 75, passed peacefully in her sleep Sunday, Jan 5, 2020 after a long battle with COPD. A resident of Goodman WI, where she was born, Diane also spent some years living in Beloit, WI, Kankakee, IL, and Rockford, IL.

Diane enjoyed playing cards and...

Dec 30, 2019

Ettie Lee Hart, 91, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019. She was born July 17, 1928, to John and Lou Tyler. Ettie was a 1954 graduate of Knobel High School and graduated Nursing School at Delta Votech in 1971. She worked at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center until retiring. She was a member...

Dec 27, 2019

Ernest Walter Myrick, 66, of Paragould, passed away December 27, 2019.  He was born September 3, 1953, in Tomato, Arkansas.  Walter was a 1973 graduate of Greene County Tech. He was an avid fisherman and of Baptist Faith.

Walter was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Myrick; mother, Iona Dennington;...

Dec 25, 2019

Betty Lewis, 85, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. She was born March 20, 1934, to John and Bertha Lott. She was the owner of Lewis Upholstery for over 20 years. Betty loved to sew and loved her church.  She attended New Life Temple MINISTRIES. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren...

Dec 25, 2019

Pete Remagen, Jr., 69, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. He was born November 17, 1950, to Pete Sr. and Edna Remagen. Pete was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a comedian everywhere he went and he never met a stranger. He enjoyed gardening and canning his own fruits and vegetables....

Dec 21, 2019

Franklin "Doug" Douglas Robbins Jr, 68, died Saturday, December 21, 2019, at home in Paragould following a struggle with lung cancer.

He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Nancy; his son, Kyle and his wife, Allie; and two grandchildren, Ripley and Rayce, and many close friends.

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Dec 20, 2019

Gene A. Sullivan, 70, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019. He was born February 22, 1949, to Samuel and Opal Sullivan. Gene was an Air Force Veteran. He loved the Lord and was an elder, deacon, and usher at the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Blytheville.

Gene was preceded...

Dec 19, 2019

Karen Gail Miller, 47, of Lafe, passed away December 19, 2019.  She was born July 12, 1972 to Travis and Veria Moore.

No services are planned at this time.  Phillips Funeral Home has been entrusted with her cremation.

Dec 18, 2019

Robert Gordon Swink Sr., 66, of Jonesboro, AR, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.  He was born January 4, 1953, to David and Jewel Swink. He was raised on the Big Slough levee in the Neighbor's Corner community. Robert attended Marmaduke School. He enjoyed his wife, kids, and grandkids. He loved to ride motorcycles. ...

Dec 18, 2019

Brenda Jean Sanders Ray, 78, of Paragould, departed this world unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. She was born July 25, 1941, to E.A. "Aden" and Maurine Gilbert Sanders. Brenda worked at L.A. Darling before moving to Fort Smith, AR. There, she worked at Owens Corning and Fiber Glass before retiring and moving back to...

Dec 15, 2019

Jimmie Lee Sanders, Sr., 85, of Paragould, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 15, 2019.  He was born June 17, 1934, in Cardwell, Missouri, to Albert and Dorothy Sanders.  Jimmie worked at the Chevrolet plant in Flint, Michigan, as a tool and die maker until his retirement.  He lived in Linden, Michigan,...

Dec 15, 2019

Paula Marie Hatcher, 57, of Paragould, passed away December 15, 2019.  She was born July 30, 1962, in Jonesboro, to Paul and Ada Marie Hatcher.  Paula made the best of any situation.  She worked hard and loved harder.  Paula taught her children how to survive and fiercely loved her family.

Paula...

Dec 14, 2019

Crystal (Sims) Wheeler, 38, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019.  She was born December 7, 1981, to Charles "Jr." Sims and Diane Songer.  Crystal was always a very passionate person and when she found a new passion she gave it all of her attention. Whether it was babies, puppies, or the beach, she...

Dec 12, 2019

Phyllis Gail Barber, 67, of Bono, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, December 12, 2019. She was born September 11, 1952, to Leonard and Inez Spillman. Phyllis was a member of Refuge Assembly of God. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, listening to gospel music, and watching Jimmy Swaggart. She looked forward to early...

Dec 10, 2019

Allicia Jayne Wiseman, 58, of Lafe passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She leaves behind a legacy of laughter & wit. Born September 8, 1961, in Rector, AR, she traveled the country with her husband before settling in Lafe. Allicia was of the Baptist belief. She was preceded in death by her parents; Jack &...

Dec 10, 2019

Kerry Gene Henson was born July 15, 1962, in Jonesboro, and passed away December 10, 2019, at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock.  Kerry accepted Christ and was baptized into God's family in April 1973 at Fisher Street Baptist Church.  After many struggles in his life, he is now happy and has true peace. He was...

Dec 10, 2019

Belinda Edrington, 52, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was born January 1, 1967, to Lawrence Trammell and Pat Crawford. Belinda was a member of Ascending Dove Church and enjoyed the outdoors and camping. She liked helping her dad with his business and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Belinda was a loving...

Dec 9, 2019

Gwindol "Wendy" Grooms, 77, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019. He was born November 4, 1942, to Jessie and Lena Grooms. He loved NASCAR racing, Mark Martin was his favorite driver. He had a great sense of humor and was a farmer. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

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Dec 9, 2019

Freddie Adams, Sr., 74, of Walcott, departed this world unexpectedly Monday, December 9, 2019.  He was born October 11, 1945, in Paragould, to Cecil and Alberta (Jones) Adams.  Fred was a Vietnam Veteran, "retired" truck driver, and avid junk collector, regardless if he needed it or not.  In Fred's 74 years, he never met a...