Obituaries

Aug 6, 2016

CJ Joshua Dunigan, 26, of Paragould passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016.  He was born September 23, 1989, in Cardwell, MO, to Carl and Mary Dunigan.  CJ was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He was a Razorback and Denver Broncos fan.  CJ was full of life, he made people laugh, and a good time was...

Jul 31, 2016

Kassidi Michele Lands, 28, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016, at her home surrounded by family.  She was born February 22, 1988, in Paragould, to Jeff and Michele Lands.  Kassidi was extremely ill for the last 14 years, suffering from lupus and requiring kidney dialysis.  Even with her struggle she enjoyed being outdoors...

Jul 19, 2016

Stillman Riley Orick, age 81, of Oak Grove, left for his heavenly home on July 19, 2016 at AMMC in Paragould. He was born February 2, 1935 in Stanford, Arkansas to the late Roy and Lucille (Beauchamp)Orick. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church where he served as an ordained deacon. After 33 years...

Jul 16, 2016

Teresa Ann Cook, 49, of Paragould, passed away July 14, 2016, at her residence.  She was born March 3, 1967, to Thomas Wesley Whitford and Emily Parks.  Teresa was of the Christian faith and enjoyed trout fishing, reading and especially spending time with her grandbabies.

Preceding her in death was her...

Jul 16, 2016

Baxter Lee "Red" Turner, 76, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016, in the presence of family. He was born December 20, 1939, in Larkin, AR, to the late Baxter E. and Virginia Turner. A Vietnam Veteran and Army medic, Baxter retired after 21 years of service in the United States Armed Forces.  Baxter was a...

Jul 12, 2016

Lowell Jesse "Bo" Crossno, 69, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016. He was born March 3, 1947, in Cardwell, MO, to Jesse Levi and Vivian Boyd Crossno.  Bo served in the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed sporting events, especially when his beloved St. Louis Cardinals were playing.  Bo loved spending time with his grandchildren...

Jul 9, 2016

Michael Dean Mitchell, 86, of Paragould, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 9, 2016, at Lakeside Nursing Home. He was born February 19, 1930, to the late Clinton and Grace Mitchell.

Preceding him in death were his parents, two sisters, and three brothers.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Barbara...

Jul 6, 2016

Denver C. Hoggard, 80, of Harviell, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016.  He was born April 2, 1936, in Rector, AR, to the late Carthel and Opal Hoggard.  Denver served in the Army for 2 years.  He was a talented guitar and mandolin player.  Denver loved his family, especially spending time with his grandkids.  He was an avid...

Jul 2, 2016

Sue Jones, 86, of Paragould passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016.  She was born December 12, 1929, in Bucoda, MO, to the late B.H. and Ida Southard.  Sue was of Pentecostal faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Owen Martin Jones.

Survivors include...

Jun 29, 2016

Vickie "Hearn" Morrow, 63, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016.  She was born July 2, 1952, in Joiner, AR, to the late John and Annie Hearn.  Vickie enjoyed going to yard sales.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, J.G. Hearn; and sister, Marilyn Cross.

Jun 28, 2016

​Adrena Ann Richter, 59, of Lexington, MS, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016.  She was born November 13, 1956, in Jacinto City, TX, to Ted and Clara Harris.  Adrena has been a resident at Miss Bernice's House in Lexington, MS, for the last 10 years.

​She was preceded in death by...

Jun 27, 2016

Kymberly Ann Osbon, 49, of Paragould passed away Monday, June 27, 2016.  She was born August 9, 1966, in Paragould, to Elgie Osbon and Loretta Shields.  Kymberly enjoyed spending time camping at any river.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Rhonda Sailor; grandparents, John and Ila Osbon and Bulah Dobbins.

Survivors...

Jun 26, 2016

Sheila J. Ridge, 69, of Paragould passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016, at her residence.  She was born September 13, 1946, in Halleyville, AL, to Wallace and Agnes Sims.  Shelia was a member of Warren's Chapel Methodist Church.

Preceding her in death were her parents; beloved husband of 45 years, Olin...

Jun 18, 2016

Grace Strawbridge, 78, of West Memphis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 18, 2016.  She was born December 18, 1937, in Evansville, IN to the late Averett and Dorothy Dorsey.  Grace loved her church, Cornerstone Baptist of West Memphis.  She was a devoted family woman that enjoyed nothing more than spending time...

Jun 16, 2016

Dotson Jones, 88, of Paragould, passed away June 16, 2016, at Lakeside Nursing Home.  He was born March 22, 1928, to Carmon and Grace Jones.  Dotson was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed NASCAR as well.  He was of the Baptist faith.

Preceding him in death were his parents;...

Jun 7, 2016

Charles "Chub" Sharpe, 80, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at his residence.  He was born June 14, 1935, in Leachville, Arkansas, to the late William Boyd and Lily Sharpe.  Mr. Sharpe loved hunting and fishing and was a member of the Greene County Wildlife Club.  After 37 years of service, Chub retired...

Jun 5, 2016

Richard Wayne Johnson, 76, of Paragould, passed away June 5, 2016, at his residence.   He was born in Malden, Missouri, November 4, 1939, to the late Charles and Virginia Johnson. Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Buddy, Jerry and Charles Joseph Johnson, and Ronald Doty. Survivors include Marlene Johnson, of the home; daughter...

Jun 3, 2016

Joseph Andrew "Joey" Craine, 52, of Paragould passed away June 3, 2016.  He was born November 24, 1963 in Blytheville, AR to Thomas and Patricia Craine.  Joseph enjoyed rock hunting and he was an avid collector of arrowheads.  He also coached girls pee wee basketball at Oak Grove Elementary.

He was...

Jun 2, 2016

Darrel Wayne Pillow, 61, of Paragould, went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2016.  He was born December 9, 1954, in Paragould to the late J.D. and Glenda Pillow.  Darrel was employed by Martin Sprocket and Gear for 23 years.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Darrel's parents and son,...

May 30, 2016

Marlene McDaniel, 81, of Paragould, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016. She was born August 3, 1934, in Stanford, Arkansas, to the late Marvin and Lela Towell.  Marlene was the branch manager of Security Bank, of Marmaduke, and was a member of Center Hill Church of Christ.  She had a great love for her family...