Obituaries

Jan 22, 2018

James Montgomery (J.M.) Cossey, of Walcott, Arkansas, went to be with His Lord on Monday, January 22, 2018 at his home in Walcott at the age of 81. He was born January 13, 1937, the son of Mont and Bessie Cossey in Lake City, Arkansas.

J.M. was greeted in heaven by...

Jan 19, 2018

Linda Glud, 69, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018. She was born July 1, 1948, to Arthur and Iva Parks.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Erby Greer, Harold Greer, Larry Hunter; and sister, Jenny Johnson.

Survivors include her husband, Joe...

Jan 18, 2018

Rickie Don Murray, 60, passed away at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center on Thursday, January 18, 2018. He was born October 26, 1957, in Rockford, IL, to Alvin and Imogene Murray. Rickie was an avid deer hunter and was an active member of the First Church of God. He loved and cherished his family. Above all,...

Jan 16, 2018

Ronald Steven Pruett, 65, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. He was born September 22, 1952, to Albert and Vadalia Pruett. Ronald was an active member of Southside Community Church. He liked to fish and enjoyed walking his dog, J.P. Ronald was an avid Razorback fan and loved to watch sports. He worked until...

Jan 15, 2018

Virgle (Buck) Felty, 80, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018, at Greene Acres Nursing Home. Buck worked until he retired from the Flippin County Road Department, where he worked as a mechanic.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Josie and Eli Felty of Stanford; and 5 sisters, Dovie Felty, Grace...

Jan 13, 2018

Jan 12, 2018

Wm. Travis Hedge, 72, of Paragould, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018. He was born December 5, 1945, to Boyd and Lorell Hedge. Travis was a member of the Happy Trails Riding Club and the Greene County Fair Board Association for over 30 years. He started the Travis Hedge Miracle Rodeo. Travis retired from Emerson...

Jan 11, 2018

Brenda Sue Turner, 70, of Powhatan, AR, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018. She was born March 9, 1947, to Robert and Eva Schoonover. Brenda enjoyed caring for others in her work as a nurse's aide.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents; grandchild, Tiffany Stice; brother, Jerry Schoonover; and...

Jan 11, 2018

DeWanda Dees Burney, 72, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018. She was born May 7, 1945, to Dewitt and Velma Dees. DeWanda had a passion for caring for animals. She was very loving and devoted to her children and grandchildren.

DeWanda was preceded in death by her parents; husband,...

Jan 10, 2018

Linda Faulkner Garner, 75, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. She was born August 29, 1942, to Littleton "Bit" and Gracie Faulkner. Linda was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Arkansas Methodist Medical Center and the VFW Post 2242. Linda was a lifelong member of West View Baptist Church.

Jan 10, 2018

Carl Gene Hill, 80, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018.  He was born January 13, 1937, in Houston, Arkansas, to Elmer and Grace Hill.  Carl proudly served in the United States Navy for over 20 years.  He was a Chief Petty Officer.  Carl took great pride in his service to his country....

Jan 10, 2018

Cleadus Preston "C.P." Butler, 91, met his Savior on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. He was born February 17, 1926, to Charlie and Hazel Tennison Butler. Cleadus was a World War II Navy veteran that served in the Pacific Theater. He was present in Tokyo for the Japanese surrender in 1945. Cleadus was in the first...

Jan 8, 2018

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Jan 7, 2018

Juanita E. Cain, 85, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018. She was born June 27, 1932, in Jonesboro. Juanita was raised by J. B. and Pearl Carter. Juanita was an excellent cook. When you visited, the first thing she asked was, "Can I get you something to eat?" She loved going bowling and playing bingo....

Jan 6, 2018

Joseph Edward "J.E." Harris, 84, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018. He was born August 10, 1933, to Virgil and Estel Harris. J. E. was a master craftman and carpenter. He loved gardening and fishing in his spare time.

J. E. was preceded in death by his parents and...

Jan 3, 2018

Patsy Ann Morris, 66, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She was born February 28, 1951, to Jessie and Ina Ferguson.

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Edward Levi, James Gerald, and Jimmy Ferguson.

Survivors include her husband of 43 years,...

Jan 3, 2018

Nancy Ann Swan was born in Jackson, TN on August 29, 1936, to the late Clyde and Nancy Vann.  She entered into heaven January 03, 2018 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould, AR.

Mrs. Swan was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Ira (Ben) Murphy; her husband of...

Jan 2, 2018

Joseph Henry Rowe, 86, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born April 23, 1931, and reared on a farm in the Mountain Home community to Charlie and Mamie Rowe. Joe worked as a farmer, operated a Grade A Dairy, worked as an accountant, Tax Practitioner, and...

Jan 1, 2018

Edward Walls, 83, of Paragould, passed away Monday, January 01, 2018.  He was born May 30, 1934, to George Edward and Ora Ida Walls.    Edward was an evangelist at 2nd and Walnut Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Mitzi L. Walls.

Jan 1, 2018

John "Jerry" Mitchell, 75, of Paragould, passed away Jan. 1. He was born to Jess and Josephine (Shepler) Mitchell on June 25, 1942, in Rices Landing, PA.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Paul Mitchell; and sister, Betty Mitchell Long.

He is survived by...