Obituaries

Oct 27, 2018

David Neil Prater began his journey in Campbell, MO, on December 14, 1934. His parents, Hadley Clayton and Mollie Jo (Minton) Prater, an older brother, Bill Krecmen, and a beloved grandfather, Cycle Prater, preceded him in passing.

David was a man of "all seasons" and there wasn't a musical instrument that...

Oct 24, 2018

Lynda Carolyn Stewart, 77, of Walcott, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. She was born in Paragould, March 11, 1941, to E. L. and Mildred Wood. Carolyn was an elementary teacher at Crowley's Ridge Academy for 25 years. After retirement, she taught at the Balcom Learning Center at the Children's Homes. She was a...

Oct 23, 2018

Joan McNatt Gragg, 77, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.  She was born February 27, 1941, in Greensboro, Arkansas, to Aud and Macle Grace McNatt.  Joan was a devoted member of the Brookland Church of Christ where she also served as the bookkeeper and...

Oct 17, 2018

Anna Ray was the fourth child of nine children to be born unto Joe and Edith Ray. Born on December 25th, 1929, she not only shared a birthday with Jesus, but also with her older brother, Bob. Spending her childhood days growing up at #10 in Clay, Kentucky, she was always proud to be a...

Oct 5, 2018

Walter George "Buddy" Booker, Jr., 76, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018. He was born March 15, 1942, to Walter and Mary Booker. Walter was a retired United States Army Sergeant First Class. He loved riding and caring for horses.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents;...

Sep 23, 2018

Vonda Bennett, 65, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018. She was born November 20, 1952, to Lonis and Wanda Breckenridge. Vonda loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. She enjoyed doing yard work and planting flowers. Vonda was preceded in death by her parents; father of her children, Douglas Maynard; son,...

Sep 22, 2018

Alice Fay Grooms, 58, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018. She was born May 17, 1960, to Warren and Freda Thurmond. Alice was a big supporter in Mental Health Awareness. She enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter and her dog, Cocoa.

Alice was preceded in death by her...

Sep 21, 2018

Barbara Carter, 68, of Paragould, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018, at St. Bernards Medical Center.  She was born August 24, 1950, in Jonesboro, to Burrell and Forbie Rogers.  Barbara was a homemaker that thoroughly enjoyed caring for her family, especially babies.  She was a Christian woman and attended Transformed Church of God.

Sep 17, 2018

Connor Thomas Aikman, age 20, passed away on September 17, 2018, in Fort Polk, Louisiana.  Connor was born on October 24, 1997, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, to Daryl and Mechelle Aikman.  He graduated from Greene County Tech High School in Paragould, Arkansas, in 2016.  In March 2018, he enlisted in the Army.  Connor graduated AIT at...

Sep 15, 2018

Gregory Allen Buys, 67, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018. He was born February 27, 1951, to Boyd and Betty Buys. Greg was a loving dad and granddad. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and playing baseball.

Greg was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors...

Sep 12, 2018

Marie Howe, 79, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at the home surrounded by family and friends. She was born October 27, 1938, to Joe and Ruby Pillow. Marie loved going shopping, doing ceramics, painting and crafting. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Marie was...

Sep 11, 2018

Duane Towell, 91 of Paragould, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 11, 2018. He was born December 25, 1926, to M. J. and Lela Towell. Duane was born and raised in Stanford, AR. He was a faithful member of the 7th and Mueller Church of Christ where he served as a teacher,...

Sep 9, 2018

Betty Ruth Newberry, 78, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018. She was born February 8, 1940, to Willard and Vernie Boatwright.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald Lee Newberry; son, Gary Lee Newberry; and sister, Flora Mae Vickers.

Survivors include...

Sep 9, 2018

Sadie Jones-Davis, 78, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018. She was born October 21, 1939, to Everett and Goldie Flanery. Sadie enjoyed singing and playing the guitar. She loved her dogs and was a member of Reynolds Baptist Church.

Sadie was preceded in death by her parents; husbands,...

Sep 6, 2018

Dale Lee Brown, age 66, passed September 6, 2018, in his home, surrounded by his family, after a battle with cancer. He was born the youngest son of Raymond and Vaudine Brown in Walcott, AR on March 11, 1952. He retired from Tenneco Automotive after 46 years. Dale was a lover of his family, friends...

Aug 28, 2018

Glen Duane "Wayne" Page, 59, of Marmaduke, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018.  He was born February 18, 1959, in Rockford, Illinois, to Glen and Shirley Page.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his sons, Gregory Dewayne Page, of Phoenix, Arizona, Michael...

Aug 19, 2018

Ross Ford, Sr., 85, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  He was born April 3, 1933, in Paragould, to A. Ross and Mary Ford. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sons, Ross Ford, Jr. and Kelly Ford, daughter, Debra Morris, and 6 grandchildren....

Aug 10, 2018

Melana Faye McMillon, 47, passed away late Friday night, August 10, 2018, at her home in Paragould.  She was the first born of Jim and Mona McMillon on November 2, 1970.  Melana's two children, C.J. and Hannah, were her greatest blessing in life.  She was very passionate about supporting her children's interest and there to...

Aug 8, 2018

Lena Margaret Tedder, 87, was born in a little country town of Shelbina, MO, on July 22, 1931, to Roy and Edna Magruder. She went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2018. Lena was a wonderful wife and mother.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Mayo...

Aug 8, 2018

Ester "Pearline" Shaw, 91, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Salem Place Nursing Center in Conway, AR. She was born September 30, 1926, in Farmington, MO, to Herman and Ruby Hawkins. She married William J. "Bill" Shaw on September 28, 1942. Pearline was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Paragould, AR. She was...