Obituaries

Mar 29, 2018

Jerry Don Black, 79, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018, at home in his wife's arms.  He was born May 16, 1938, in Stanford, Arkansas, to James Thomas "Tom" and Pearl Mollie (Jones)  Black.  Jerry was Past Master of the Masonic Lodge with over fifty years of service.  He was active in the...

Mar 29, 2018

Margarett Ann Jones, 62, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018. She was born January 1, 1956, to James and Lola Lesley. Margarett enjoyed arts and crafts. She could make a work of art out of anything. She enjoyed making flower arrangements and fishing. Margarett had a giving spirit, she loved caring for others. She...

Mar 25, 2018

Cecil Knuckles, 81, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born December 28, 1936, to Luther and Ruth Knuckles in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  Cecil was an Army Veteran.  He enjoyed fishing, gospel singing, and nothing was better than getting together with family.  Cecil served as a Baptist...

Mar 21, 2018

Donald James Davison, Jr. passed away March 21, 2018. He was born February 28, 1949.

Survivors include 2 sons, 3 granddaughters, and 4 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 30, at 1 p.m. at the Mini Rise in Paragould.

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Mar 11, 2018

Tommy Dale Smith, 67, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.  He was born August 19, 1950, in Paragould, to Marcus C.V. and Ruby Smith.  Tommy was a 1968 graduate of Oak Grove High School.  He was an Army Veteran, who served in the Vietnam...

Feb 21, 2018

Donald O'Dell Fletcher, 84, of Paragould, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. He was born July 2, 1933, to David and Farrah Fletcher in Paragould. Donald was a lifelong resident of Paragould and a member of the First Baptist Church. After high school, he enrolled at Arkansas State...

Feb 19, 2018

Connie Boyd, 66, of Paragould, passed away February 19, 2018, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.  She was born February 26, 1951 in Paragould, to Alvie and Thelma Jones.  Connie enjoyed taking care of everyone.  She was a true caregiver.  Her greatest enjoyment was watching her granddaughter, Taylar, play softball.  Connie's life revolved around her daughter,...

Feb 18, 2018

Carlton "Don" Pope, 73, of Paragould passed away February 18, 2018, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born December 22, 1944, in Jonesboro, to Charles and Margarette Pope. Don enjoyed spending his free time fishing, gardening, grilling, and building. He was an Army veteran. Don loved spending time with his family, and...

Feb 15, 2018

Theresa Ellen Keeling, 51, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, formerly of Paragould, passed away February 15, 2018, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  Theresa loved life and fought cancer to the very end.  Theresa's memories will forever be in our lives.  She is now a beautiful angel in heaven and watching over her family.

Feb 15, 2018

Terry Cole, 62, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018.  He was born January 3, 1956, to Frank and Joy Cole in Tiptonville, Tennessee.   Terry loved antique cars and enjoyed spending time gardening.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, George Cole.

Survivors...

Feb 12, 2018

Ronald "Tyler" Howe passed away Monday, February 12, 2018. Tyler was born August 12, 1993, to Lisa Carter and Ronnie Howe. He graduated from Paragould High School in 2012. Tyler was a lifelong resident of Paragould and an active member of Lafe Baptist Church.

Tyler was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy...

Feb 8, 2018

Terry Van Teasley, 68, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018. He was born December 9, 1949, to Elbert and Martha Ellen Teasley. Terry was a fun loving, spirited soul that loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 13 siblings.

Survivors include...

Feb 7, 2018

Dennis "D. J." Johnson, 59, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018. He was born December 3, 1958, to William Edward and Mary Ellen Johnson. D. J. loved to go fishing and hunting. He was a fan of Nascar Racing and enjoyed playing computer games. D. J. was a longtime member of the Church...

Feb 6, 2018

Alfred "Fred" Ellis, 85, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018. He was born August 31, 1932, to Fred and Ruth Ellis. Fred and his wife worked with children since 1970. He was the executive director of the children's home in San Benito,Texas. Fred was a long time member of the Church of Christ and a...

Feb 3, 2018

Barbara Lorine Bolin, 76, of Paragould, passed away at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Saturday, February 3, 2018.  She was born November 15, 1941, in Monette, Arkansas, to Joseph Matthew and Ester Walker.  Barbara was a member of Lake Street Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Buzz...

Jan 31, 2018

Jan 31, 2018

Kimberly Ann Smothers Graves, 43, of Paragould, passed away January 31, 2018.  She was born October 22, 1974, in Paragould, to James and Darnell Smothers.  Kimberly was a member of a Path To Restoration.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Richard and Wilma Gillean, and Ed and Geneva Smothers....

Jan 29, 2018

Sreace Juanita Rowe, 93, of Paragould, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018. She was born in Greene County, September 8, 1924, to Kate Marie Smith.  Sreace Juanita grew up on farms in Greene County, near Schugtown.  She worked at a dry cleaners, then at local factories.  After marrying Emery Macon Rowe in 1951, she diligently...

Jan 28, 2018

Donald Ray Shatley, 65, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018. He was born to Donald and Wanda Shatley on November 14, 1952. Donald worked at Emerson until retiring after 37 years. He enjoyed catching fish and frogs in St. Francis river.

Donald was preceded in death by his father,...

Jan 26, 2018

Mary Lois "Herrod" Steele, 65, of Paragould, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018. She was born July 12, 1952, to Wayne and Lois Herrod. Mary worked at L. A. Darling until retiring after 38 years. She enjoyed reading books and loved watching all kinds of movies. Mary loved spending time with her grandkids.