Obituaries

Nov 23, 2017

Bradley Wilcox, 37, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017.  He was born August 7, 1980, in Paragould, to Jackie Wayne and Betty Mae Wilcox.  Bradley loved life and people.  He was dedicated to his construction job and a talented concrete finisher.  Bradley enjoyed fishing and coon hunting.  He was a joy to be...

Nov 23, 2017

Kymberley Gayle Houston-Downs, 57, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017. She was born March 9, 1960, to parents, Charles and Gayle Houston. Kymberley loved gardening and spending time fishing outdoors. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching classic movies and reading books. Kymberley was nice to everyone and she was a good neighbor....

Nov 20, 2017

Kande "McMillian" Schrimsher, 37, of Paragould, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017. She was born March 23, 1980, to Ron and LaWanda McMillian.

She was preceded in death by her nephew, Anthony M. Poynor.

Survivors include her husband of 9 years, Jerald Schrimsher; parents, Ron and LaWanda...

Nov 19, 2017

Richard Milton Chipman, 73, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. He was born November 22, 1943, to Sam and Alma Chipman. Richard was a Vietnam Veteran and a local barber for over 50 years. He was known as the "King of Karaoke."

He was preceded in death by his...

Nov 18, 2017

J.T. Gilbert, 76, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017. He was born November 12, 1941, to Therman and Kathleen Grace Gilbert. J.T. was a plant manager at L.A. Darling and a chemical sales representative at Harcros Company. He was also an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Paragould.

Nov 15, 2017

Lida Joanna Miller, 81, of Light, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017. She was born January 5, 1936, to L.W. and Lida Maple.  Joanna worked at the shoe factory for years before she stayed home to care for her family.  She was a wonderful homemaker.  Joanna was a lifelong member of...

Nov 14, 2017

Betty "Stephenson" Ellington, 89, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. She was born July 6, 1928, in Lansing, Michigan, to Ed and Edith Stephenson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ellington; 3 children, Bobby Ellington of Texas, Sherry Powell of Machinaw, IL, Rodney Ellington of...

Nov 13, 2017

Shelia Carol Archer, 61, of Arbyrd, MO, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017. She was born October 15, 1956 to B. D. and Lucille Letson. Shelia cherished the time that she spent with her grandchildren and enjoyed listening to gospel music. Nothing was better than a good yard sale to Shelia and she always found...

Nov 10, 2017

Brenda Katherine Rothe Shrewsbury, 73, of Paragould, formerly of Detroit, Michigan, passed from this life Friday, November 10, 2017. Brenda was born July 13, 1944 to Clyde Sr. and Opal Rothe of Delaplaine. She retired from the Detroit office of the FBI.

Brenda is survived by her children, Craig (Karin) Shrewsbury...

Nov 7, 2017

Phillip Layton Wilkerson, 72, of Paragould, passed from this life Tuesday, November 07, 2017.  He was born June 30, 1945, in Paragould, to Cecil and Mildred Wilkerson.  Phil was a professor of history at Crowley's Ridge College for 50 years and a Church of Christ preacher for 45 years.  Phil loved God, his family, and...

Oct 30, 2017

Sondra Crabtree, 75, of Paragould, AR, lost her long battle to Alzheimer's on Monday, October 30, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 24, 1942, in Rivervale, AR.

Sondra was preceded in death by her father, Rufus Kirk; mother and...

Oct 20, 2017

Russell Leon McClure, age 85, of Paragould, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born in Tamaroa, Illinois, December 6, 1931, to Jeff and Nellie (Dial) McClure. He was a member of Village Creek Church of Christ in Paragould. Leon was in the United State Army...

Oct 15, 2017

Gary Leon Duffel I, 70, of Paragould passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. He was born January 4, 1947, to Henry and Freda Duffel.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Alicia Duffel; son, Jonathan E. Duffel; brother, Charles Duffel; and sister, Jayne Calvin.

Survivors...

Oct 13, 2017

Gary Wayne Millikin, 58, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Kennett, MO, August 22, 1959, to Jack and Faye Millikin. He was a member of New Haven Baptist Church.

Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Laymon and Katie...

Oct 13, 2017

Beverly Maxine "Cole" Mullins, 66, of Paragould passed away Friday, October 13, 2017. She was born December 2, 1950, to Earnest and Alma Lou Cole.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Timothy Shawn Mullins; sister, Carol Wallace; and brother, David Cole.

Survivors include her...

Oct 11, 2017

Calvin Junior Douglas, 81, of Paragould passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017. He was born August 23, 1936, to Louis and Roxie Douglas. In his spare time, Calvin loved to paint cars. He loved to hunt & fish and was a member of the Peckerwood Hunting Club. After 27 years, he retired from working with...

Oct 10, 2017

Marlene Jane Ward, 83, of Paragould, passed away October 10, 2017 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  She was born May 4, 1934, to Alf and Ethel Rynning.

Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, Alfred Rynning and Walter Rynning; sisters, Gloria Glisch and LaVerne "June" Magle; and husband, Phillip Ward

Survivors include...

Oct 10, 2017

Elder Rudy Thrasher, 67, of Paragould, AR, went home to be with Jesus, on Tuesday, October 10, 2017.

He was born in Paragould, AR on August 15, 1950, to Cleo Basel Thrasher and Eva Belle (Gibson) Thrasher. Elder Thrasher was an established Minister of 52 years beginning at 10 years of...

Oct 10, 2017

Van Dale Harvey, 83, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017.  He was born November 21, 1933, in Rector, to Deard and Snodie Harvey.  Van Dale served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict.  He retired after 38 years at Foremost Dairy.  Van Dale was a workaholic.  He enjoyed staying busy with buying,...

Oct 8, 2017

Alfred Lee Pattarozzi, 81, of Lake City passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017. He was born May 23, 1936, to Henrietta Marie Castelli. Al loved western and Civil War reenactments. He enjoyed photography and dressing up as Rocco D. Clown. Al had a rare blood type and donated over 20 gallons of blood to the...