Obituaries

Jan 19, 2019

Nancy (Nada) Abbott, 51, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019. She was born January 30, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois, to Josip and Christina Zmaic. Nancy loved the outdoors and being by the water. She was an extremely hard worker and loved her pets. She was a member of New Haven Baptist Church...

Jan 18, 2019

Infant Malachi Greenway was born into Heaven on January 18, 2019.

Malachi was preceded in death by a brother, Xander Scott Greenway.

Survivors include parents, Daniel Greenway and LaVera Westbrook; paternal grandparents, Cindy Greenway and Jon Greenway; maternal grandparents, John Westbrook and Tracy Parks; and many aunts,...

Jan 14, 2019

Rondal Parten, 77, of Paragould, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019, at his residence.  Rondal was born February 1, 1941, in Black Oak, Arkansas, to Jesse Rondal and Hazel Elizabeth Parten.  He was a 1960 graduate of Monette High School.  Rondal retired from Emerson Electric after 36 years of service.  He was an avid golfer...

Jan 13, 2019

Deanna Gail Thompson, 65, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019. She was born November 14, 1953, to Don and Geraldine Butler. Deanna was a devoted mother and was a member of the Center Hill Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother in...

Jan 12, 2019

Debra J. Williams, 66, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019, at her residence.  She was born April 5, 1952, in Paragould, to Billie Joe and Betty Lou Garmroth.  Debbie was a local hair stylist for 45 years; she also held a degree in dietetics.  She enjoyed Jazzercise and never missed a class.  Debbie...

Jan 6, 2019

Jerry Jack Gatlin, 86, of Paragould died Sunday, January 6, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Jerry had several careers in his lifetime, his favorites being an auto mechanic in the family business, chief deputy for the Greene County Sherriff's Office, and probably, his favorite, a school bus driver...

Jan 5, 2019

Frieda Louise Potter-Kennedy, 86, of Paragould Arkansas, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 05, 2019.  Frieda was the daughter of the late Clyde and Bertie Potter of Paragould.  She was born September 12, 1932, in Paragould, but had lived in several different places during the course of her lifetime.  She...

Jan 4, 2019

Lesa Gail Swink, 57, of Marmaduke, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019. She was born December 28, 1961, to Edwin and Rachel Barner. Lesa loved to ride horses and enjoyed the outdoors. She was a very giving, loving person who truly enjoyed helping others. Lesa was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Dec 31, 2018

Gracie Panhorst, 8, of Williford, Arkansas, went to her heavenly home on Monday, December 31, 2018.  She was born March 5, 2010, in Jonesboro, and lovingly adopted by Frank and Vanessa Panhorst.  Gracie had a smile that would light up any room.  She held the hearts of many people.  She was a special needs child...

Dec 31, 2018

Dalores Jean Hodge, 78, of Paragould, passed away on December 31, 2018.  Dalores was a devout Christian, a beloved wife, a loving mother, and an adoring grandmother.  Prior to retirement, she worked many years as a floral designer at Alvin Taylor's Flower Shop as well as other floral shops around town.  Dalores loved to cook...

Dec 30, 2018

Bernice Mitchell, 82, of Paragould passed away December 30, 2018, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  She was born April 14, 1936, in Flint, Michigan, to Jess and Emma Byers.  Bernice was a homemaker that dedicated her time to caring for family.  She played piano and organ for 50 years at several churches.  She was a...

Dec 26, 2018

Bonnie Flanery, 76, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. She was born January 28, 1942, to Harrison and Nannie Belle Lane. Bonnie was the best mother and a loving wife. She was very mischievous, joking and caring.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Corena Flanery;...

Dec 24, 2018

Billy Mack Mangrum, 82, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018, at the Phil and Flo Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born November 30, 1936. Bill worked 10 years for the Highway Department and 30 years at Emerson Electric. He was a 32nd Mason, and a Deacon at Unity Baptist Church in...

Dec 22, 2018

Phyllis Ann "Simpson" Cox, 66, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018, at her residence.  She was born May 3, 1952, in Jonesboro, to Julius Ralph Simpson, Sr. and Edith Simpson.  After Phyllis' retirement from GE, she sold Avon.  She was very proud to produce over 10,000 sales a year.  Phyllis was a homemaker...

Dec 17, 2018

Clarice Laveta Biggs, 90, of Paragould, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018, at Greene Acres Nursing Home.  She was born July 19, 1928, in Marmaduke, to Verni and Dovie Mae Cupples.  Laveta was a member at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church where she enjoyed praising the Lord and playing piano for the congregation.  She also attended...

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...