Obituaries

Dec 17, 2018

Cody Lewis Baldridge, 21, of Mountain View, Arkansas, formerly of Paragould, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018.  He was born December 2, 1997, in Jonesboro, to Russell and Melinda Baldridge.  Cody was a 2016 graduate of Paragould High School.  He had a joyful spirit that drew people to him because he loved to have fun,...

Dec 16, 2018

Stephanie Lynn Huckabee, 36, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018.  She was born March 21, 1982, in Jonesboro, to Bobby and Patricia Holland.

Stephanie is survived by her husband, Jacob Huckabee; mother, Patricia Holland; father and step mother, Bobby and Jo Nell Holland; daughters, Bailey and Kaci Huckabee; brothers,...

Dec 14, 2018

Carissa Bomar Mangrum, 49, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018. She was born in Paragould, October 15, 1969, to Wayne and Sandra Bomar. Carissa was a 1988 graduate of Ridgecrest High School. Carissa was a loving daughter, sister, and above all, a very loving mother. Carissa won her battle with cancer after 2 years....

Dec 14, 2018

Mary Ann Strugala, 73, of Paragould, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  She was born in Roseland, Illinois, October 10, 1945, to Elbert and Mary Epps. Mary loved Christmas and spending time with her family. She dedicated her life to helping others in need.

Mary was...

Dec 7, 2018

Dianna Fay Sessums, 64, of Beech Grove, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018. She was born September 11, 1954, in Clay County, to Louis and Ella Lee Nicley. Dianna was a homemaker and of Baptist faith. She was happily married to Donald Ray Sessums since December of 1972.

Dianna was...

Dec 5, 2018

Randy Don Floyd, 37, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. He was born in Mountain Home, Arkansas, on March 19, 1981, to Barry and Lanell Floyd.

Randy was preceded in death by his mother, Lanell Floyd, and grandfathers, Randall Floyd and Jimmy Moody.

Survivors include his...

Dec 3, 2018

Catherine Sharpe, 76, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018. She was born October 1, 1942, to Charles Gatlin and Alice Norton. Catherine was a member of the New Covenant Worship Center. She worked until retiring at Wonder Bread. Catherine enjoyed gardening and loved decorating for Christmas.

She was preceded in...

Dec 1, 2018

Bill J. Brewington, 75, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018, at the Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro.  He was born September 23, 1943, in Paragould, to John and Anna Brewington.  Bill was a 1962 graduate of Oak Grove High School.  He retired from Emerson after 35 years of service.  Bill enjoyed history,...

Nov 27, 2018

Joy Lynn Loften Klingensmith, 60, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. She was born December 19, 1957, to Joseph and Shirley Loften. Joy worked for the Arkansas Highway Department until retiring after 20 years of service. Joy loved cooking, being with her family and cherished her granddaughters. She enjoyed playing cards and...

Nov 26, 2018

Betty Lou Hays, 88, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018. She was born May 7, 1930, to Clarence and Laurinne Goff. Betty was a member of the Master Gardeners Program. She loved to sew, quilt, paint and other sorts of crafts. Betty enjoyed fishing and was an avid reader.

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Nov 23, 2018

Louise "Lou" Simpson, 58, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018. She was born March 23, 1960, to Leonard and Merry Retherford. Lou was a blast to be around and always had the best stories to tell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Darrel Simpson; brothers,...

Nov 16, 2018

Debra Lynn Hert, 61, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018. She was born November 28, 1956, to Toy and Ruby Cheshire. Debra was a member of New Harvest Family Worship Center in Brookland and loved to play accordion. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

Debra was preceded...

Nov 15, 2018

Barbara Jane Howell, 59, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018. She was born March 21, 1959, to Larry and Betty Smith. Barbara loved to crochet and bowl. She enjoyed visiting and spending time with her children, grandchildren, her family, and her furbabies.

She was preceded in death by...

Nov 15, 2018

Stephanie Nichole Vickers, 34, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018. She was born November 19, 1983, to Kenneth Cherry, Sr. and Ruth Ann Bigley. Stephanie was a devoted wife and mother. She was always willing to help everyone in times of need. She loved to spend time with her boys and to...

Nov 15, 2018

Vernon Cecil Rhynes, of Paragould, departed this life on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at 12:45 p.m. at the age of 88 years and 11 months. He was born December 2, 1929, near Greenway, AR. He was the 12th of 13 children born to Oscar and Carrie Rhynes.

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Nov 14, 2018

Pauline Phillips, 76, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born June 20, 1942, in Paragould, to Dudley and Nellie Carroll.  Pauline was a member of Bard Free Worship.  She had quite the green thumb and her garden brought her much joy.   Above all, Pauline...

Nov 13, 2018

Stanley Keith Orick, 55, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at his residence.  He was born August 2, 1963, in Jonesboro to Stillman and Ruth Orick of Paragould.  He was a 1981 graduate of Oak Grove High School.  Stan was of Baptist faith.  He loved operating heavy equipment; he was formerly employed by...

Nov 12, 2018

Shirley "Cross" Judd, 70, of Paragould, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018, at her residence.  Shirley was born April 21, 1948, in Walnut Ridge, to Fred and Mable Cross.  Shirley was an amazing lady who always had a smile for everyone.  She was a devoted mother and grandmother.  Family and friends were Shirley's love and...

Nov 11, 2018

Harlan Greenway, 76, of Paragould, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 11, 2018, with his loving family by his side at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  He was born October 30, 1942, in Paragould to Morris and Juanita Greenway.   Harlan was a retired carpenter and an avid sports fan.  He was a member of...

Nov 7, 2018

Jim Pace, 69, of Marmaduke, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.  He was born February 16, 1949, in Lake City, Arkansas, to James "Satch" Pace and Gailon Farris Pace.  Jim enjoyed cooking, gaming, sitting on his porch, but most of all sitting in his favorite recliner.

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