Obituaries

Apr 19, 2018

Barbara Mitchell, 82, of Paragould, went to her heavenly home Thursday, April 19, 2018.  She was born December 7, 1935, in Cherry Valley, Arkansas, to Roy and Cindy Cade.  Barbara was a devoted family woman.  Quality family time was so valuable to Barbara.  She especially looked forward to camping at Buffalo River where she would...

Apr 19, 2018

John Contos, 65, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018. He was born March 25, 1953, in Joliet, IL. John served in the United States Marine Corps.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret Contos; and sister, Marlo Contos.

Survivors include his daughter, Heather...

Apr 18, 2018

James Edward Waddell, 81, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at his residence.  He was born October 18, 1936, in Covington, Tennessee to Rosa Mabel Mashburn and John Y. Waddell.  James enjoyed hunting and farming.  He was an outdoorsman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mary...

Apr 17, 2018

Pamela Jo Horn-Cockrum, 58, of Paragould, passed away April 17, 2018.  She was born February 29, 1960, in Alton, Illinois, to Joe and Martha Horn.

Pamela was preceded in death by her mother.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Cockrum; father, Joe Horn; sons, Trey (Nicole)...

Apr 17, 2018

Albert Willie Rudi, 87, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, April 17.  He was born on December 16, 1930, to Carl and Lydia Rudi.  He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, where he served as Superintendent for several years.  Albert loved nothing more than spending time with his family.  He enjoyed fishing and spending...

Apr 17, 2018

Shirley Maxine McCord, 74, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018.  She was born August 26, 1943, to Mack and Flossie Tedder.  Shirley was a hairdresser in Paragould for 52 years.  She centered her life around her family.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and several siblings.

Apr 16, 2018

William Wayne White, 90, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018. He was born October 27, 1927, to Colon Ezra and Vasta Beatrice White. Wayne drove a gas truck for Gulf Farm delivery and then worked for Emerson until retiring after 20 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a longtime member of...

Apr 9, 2018

Russell Earl Wall, 74, of Paragould, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018.  He was born October 28, 1943, in Bono, to H.E. and Lucinda Wall.  He loved to go to cattle sales and was always looking for a great deal.  He enjoyed playing with his grandchildren.  He worked as the maintenance and grounds keeper at...

Apr 8, 2018

LaVerne Anna "Wright" Taylor passed away from this life on Sunday, April 8th at 2:00 p.m. at Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 93.  She was born May 7, 1924 to the late Hezekiah Buren and Mary "Ferguson" Wright on the Wright homeplace 6 miles northwest of Marmaduke,...

Apr 6, 2018

Daniel Allen Yielding, 23, of Paragould, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018.  He was born October 6, 1994, in Waynesboro, MS, to Mike Turner and Trayce Yielding.  He loved to work on cars.

Daniel was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Herman Yielding and John Parker, Sr. and cousin, Charles Yielding....

Apr 3, 2018

Laura Chesser, 73, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. She was born November 8, 1944, to Earnest and Alpha Fierce. Laura was a wonderful cook and she liked to try new recipes. She enjoyed collecting cookbooks. Laura was a loving wife, mother, and granny.

She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 2, 2018

Jim Wilcox, 75, of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, went to his heavenly home on Monday evening, April 2nd, 2018 at his home after bravely fighting the struggle against COPD, surrounded by his family with love and prayers.  Jim was born March 10, 1943, in Paragould, Arkansas to Cleo and Cecil Wilcox.  He was of Baptist...

Mar 31, 2018

Gary French, 49, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018. He was born July 10, 1968, to Lester and Ruth French. Gary was an over the road truck driver and enjoyed making model trucks. He was a Baptist Faith.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lester French; and grandparents, Bryan...

Mar 30, 2018

Tom Eubanks, 84, of Paragould, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018. He was born April 19, 1933, in Piggott, to Wilbur and Nola Eubanks. Tom drove a propane truck and then was an over the road truck driver until his retirement. In his past time, he enjoyed raising cattle. In his later years, he sold...

Mar 29, 2018

Dora Ann Stephenson Phelps, 83, of Paragould, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 29, 2018.  She was born September 19, 1934, in Leachville, Arkansas to Edward and Edith Stephenson.  Dora graduated in 1952 from Childress High School.  She married the love of her life, Arthur Phelps, on October 4, 1952.  Dora and Arthur...

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...