Obituaries

Jul 29, 2018

James Robert Paskel, 71, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018. He was born November 16, 1946, to Pete and Betty Paskel. James' biggest love was acting. It started in high school and carried on through his entire life. James was involved with Greene County Fine Arts Council and loved to help in...

Jul 22, 2018

Loretta Lynn Stowers, 52, of Hoxie, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018. She was born April 13, 1966, to J.W. and Margie Bell. Loretta was of Church of Christ faith and her grandkids were the center of her life.

She was preceded in death by her father and brother, Johnny Bell....

Jul 20, 2018

Daniel Aaron Griffin, 21, of Paragould, passed away in his home on July 20th, 2018. He was born September 4th, 1996, in Jonesboro, AR. Daniel is the son of Allen and Tenna Griffin. He graduated from Greene County Tech High School in 2015. He attended Arkansas State University and was a...

Jul 18, 2018

Michael Wayne Boone, 62, was born on May 2, 1956, in Paragould, AR, and departed this life on July 18, 2018, at Arkansas Continued Care in Jonesboro, AR. He was a graduate of Paragould High School. Mike had many positions in his career, the majority of which were spent in the used car business. Mike...

Jul 17, 2018

Oneda Jean Pressley Young, 71, of Jacksonville, Florida, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 17, 2018.  She was born October 30, 1946, in West Plains, Missouri, to Hayden Crawford Pressley and Thelma Pressley.  She married Ronnie Young and had one daughter, Rhonda, and one son, Roger Dale Young.  Oneda lived the last 30...

Jul 17, 2018

David Allen Barber, 44, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018.  He was born August 25, 1973, in Jonesboro, to Hermon and Mary Barber.  David's greatest love in life was his children, Christian and Madison.  He enjoyed outdoor activities like deer hunting, fishing, and riding motorcycles.

David was preceded in...

Jul 14, 2018

Tommie (Delois) Grooms, 74, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.  She was born August 27, 1943, in Jonesboro, to Tommy and Gertrude Mouzy.  Delois looked forward to going to Wal-Mart and yard sales.  She was a loving wife and mother, but above all she cherished her grandbabies.

Jul 13, 2018

Kevin Gerber, 60, of Marmaduke, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018, at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born July 23, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, to Richard and Geneva Gerber.  Kevin was a self-made business man, he devoted his heart and soul to the success of all of his business endeavors.  He owned and operated...

Jul 10, 2018

Earl Ferrell, 90, of Paragould, passed away July 10, 2018.  He was born February 21, 1928, in Desha, Arkansas, to Colbert and Elocia Ferrell.  Earl retried from Martin Sprocket and Gear.  He was a loving family man that looked forward to visiting with family and friends.

Earl was preceded in death...

Jul 9, 2018

Holly Gaston, 32, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018. She was born November 20, 1985, to Ricky and Ina Arnett. Holly enjoyed fishing and she loved her children.

Holly was preceded in death by her grandparents, Thomas Sullivan, Mary Lou Wagner, Thomas Arnett, and Joyce Frazier; and father,...

Jul 7, 2018

Joyce Lorraine DeVries, 53, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018. She was born October 10, 1964, to Wilford Miller and Loretta Russell.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Wilford Miller and Loretta Russell; sister, Cleta (Choate) Shuster; her grandparents; and several other family members.

Jul 4, 2018

Amy Gail Lane, 29, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018.  She was born September 19, 1988, to Gaylon and Bonnie Pranger.  Amy's happiest times were spent with her daughter, Lydia, and performing on stage at the Collins Theatre. She appeared in numerous productions at the theatre, her finest performance as Madame Thenardier in...

Jul 3, 2018

Shirley Ann (Morgan) Loften (78) passed away on Tuesday July 3, 2018.   She was born September 4, 1939, in Paragould.   Shirley was retired, but had worked in many careers during her lifetime.   From waitressing, to retail, to being a lady butcher at IGA.   But her most important career was as a wife and mother taking...

Jun 30, 2018

Janet Diane McMillan, 60, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018.  She was born February 6, 1958, in Paragould, to Billy Gene and Frances May.  Janet worked at Emerson Electric over 20 years.  She was of Baptist faith.  Janet loved to cook and care for her family.  She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and flower...

Jun 29, 2018

Caroline Howard, 68, of Marmaduke, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018. She was born June 29, 1950, to John and Ida Griffith. She loved to play card games and sew. Caroline was a longtime nurse in the Greene County area.

She was preceded in death by her father; and brother,...

Jun 24, 2018

Lafon Pollock, 78, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018. She was born August 3, 1939, to John and Loueller Hall. Lafon loved flowers and having family cookouts. She was a great baker and enjoyed canning. Lafon was a member of the First Church of God. She enjoyed playing bingo at the nursing...

Jun 19, 2018

Rodney Allen Craft, 46, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. He was born September 11, 1971, to Everett and Evelyn Craft. Rodney was United States Navy veteran and he was an avid fisherman. He loved to cook and play music.  Rodney was passionate about his family, friends, and his Heavenly Father.

Jun 12, 2018

Robert "Bob" Ward, 74, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018.  He was born September 20, 1943, in Piggott, to Burel and Juanita Ward.  Bob worked for the Memphis Fire Department for 25 years, the Arkansas State Police for 5 years, and then served as the Greene County Jail Administrator for several years.   Bob...

Jun 12, 2018

Nealy Lucille Songer, 85, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. She was born January 4, 1933, to Leo and Claudie Reed. Lucille was a member of Walcott Baptist Church for many years. Presently, she was a member of Finch Baptist Church. She actively helped with Sunday School classes. Lucille worked as a...

Jun 10, 2018

Chester Diann Hoggard was born December 7th, 1950, to Leroy "Red" and Flora Sue Vines.  She passed from this life on June 10th, 2018.  Diann was very proud to be a Licensed Practical Nurse for several years.  She was also very proud to be a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and thoroughly enjoyed "grandmothering" her babies....