Obituaries

Dec 19, 2017

Charles Glen Oost, 89, of Lafe, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017. He was born November 23, 1928, to Boswell Glen and Mary J. Oost. Charles was a long-time resident of Jefferson Parrish, New Orleans, LA, until moving to Paragould in 2010. He was retired from AT&T and New Orleans pump station. Charles served time...

Dec 16, 2017

Netta Nagerine Shatley Welch, 86, of Jonesboro, AR, departed this life for her heavenly home on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at her residence in Jonesboro. She was born March 2, 1931, in Cardwell, MO. Netta's most treasured moment was spending time with family and friends. She made as many trips to Florida as possible to...

Dec 15, 2017

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Dec 15, 2017

Tommy Ray Clark, 45, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017. He was born December 8, 1972, to Tommy Gene and Peggy Diane Clark. Tommy enjoyed fishing and playing cards with his son.

Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Gene Clark and mother, Peggy Diane Birmingham; and...

Dec 14, 2017

Betty Louveda Day, 83, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice in Jonesboro. She was born September 30, 1934, to A. D. and Pauline Hufford. Betty was a member of the Paragould Church of God and enjoyed reading the bible. She loved playing the piano and singing and...

Dec 10, 2017

Harlan Wade Crouch, 83, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family on Sunday, December 10, 2017.  He was born in Marmaduke on May 30, 1934, to Dock Crouch and Estelle Mann Crouch, the youngest of three children.  At the age of 18, Harlan left Marmaduke to take advantage of the industrial growth that...

Dec 9, 2017

Yuvonne C. Friar Smith, 88, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, December 09, 2017, at The Green House Cottages of Belle Meade.  She was born July 30, 1929, in Beech Grove, to Jess and Evaline Friar.  Yuvonne retired after 35 years from General Electric in St. Louis, Missouri.  She volunteered for hospice and worked as a...

Dec 9, 2017

Vernetta Jean Lipper, 81, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017.  She was born February 6, 1936, in Cardwell, Missouri, to Bud and Lula Moore.  Vernetta's husband, Virgil, was a farmer and he relied on her help with all the farm work.  She was a very hard working woman.  In her free time, she...

Dec 9, 2017

Anna Marie Swindle, 79, of Paragould, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 9, 2017.  She was born October 15, 1938, in Strawberry, Arkansas, to A.I. and Eva Willmuth.  Marie was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, for 30 years.  There she was very active and greatly enjoyed teaching Sunday School. ...

Dec 5, 2017

Glenda Francis Beasley, 77, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. She was born February 18, 1940, to Clifton and Ethel Thompson. Glenda was a lifelong member of the Center Hill Church of Christ and was active in Relay For Life. She worked for Dr. Barry Harris and First National Bank where she...

Dec 3, 2017

James Randolph Humphrey, 44, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017.  He was born November 1, 1973, in Paragould, to Vester Humphrey and Beth Davidson.  James loved to fish and hunt.

James was preceded in death by his daughter, Brooklyn Humphrey.

Survivors include his mother, Beth...

Dec 3, 2017

Tommy Gene Clark, 66, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017. He was born September 21, 1951, to John Stanton and Christine Green Clark.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Earnest W. Clark and Terry Clark; sister, Sue Ditto; and daughter Carie Lynn Clark.

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Dec 1, 2017

Jessica Breckenridge, 31, of St. Louis, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017. She was born September 28, 1986 to Pamela Wysong.

Jessica was preceded in death by her mother, Pamela Wysong and grandfather, Coy Breckenridge.

Survivors include her grandmother, Betty Breckenridge; daughter, Saphire Breckenridge; sister, Falicia Wysong;...

Nov 30, 2017

Sandra Kay Robinson, 72, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017.  She was born December 23, 1945.  She graduated from Greene County Tech in 1963 and was involved in many activities.  Kay was a respiratory therapist for over 30 years until she retired.  She enjoyed sitting on the back deck watching her...

Nov 24, 2017

Jimmy Lee Roush, 58, of Paragould, passed away November 24, 2017, at his residence.  He was born March 18, 1959, in Paragould.

Survivors include his mother, Mandy Elizbeth Morgan; father, James W. Roush; son, Jason Roush; sisters, Barbara Cole and Donna Reed; brothers, Tommy and James Roush; and 3 grandchildren he...

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.