Obituaries

Brent Lloyd Mccullar

Brent Lloyd Mccullar

March 31, 2014

Brent Lloyd McCullar, 46, of Paragould, died Monday, March 31, 2014 in Paragould. Brent was born July 28, 1967 in Fort Huachaca, Arizona. He was a manager at Glen Sain and raised cattle and horses. He loved showing horses, flying his plane, traveling with his "family" and most of all, anything that involved his children. He is survived by his...

Ronald Wayne Jackson

Ronald Wayne Jackson

March 25, 2014

Ronald Wayne Jackson, 57, of Lafe, died Tuesday at his residence. Ronald was disabled. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Freida Dalton Jackson and a brother, James Jackson. Survivors include his wife, DeEllen Jackson of the home; daughters, Dee Ann Lowe and Christina Jackson of Paragould and Lisa Jackson of Kennett, MO; sons, Billy Jackson of...

Fred Blankenship

Fred Blankenship

March 24, 2014

FRED "Tony" BLANKENSHIP 83, passed away on March 24, 2014 at Methodist Hospital in Paragould, AR. He was born in Leachville, AR on Dec. 22, 1930, to the late W.E. & Carrie (Swindle) Blankenship. He was active as one of Jehovah's Witnesses for 73 years and was also a retired switchman for Union Pacific. He was preceeded in death by...

Linda Ann Mcdonald

Linda Ann Mcdonald

March 22, 2014

Linda Ann McDonald, 63, of Paragould, died Saturday at her residence. She was a forklift operator at a factory and served in the U. S. Marines. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Survivors include her husband, Kevin Bagley of the home; parents, Ellis and Delois McDonald; brother, Keith McDonald; two nieces, Christy Castaneda & Stacy Long. Graveside services...

Jacob Andrew Kachevas

Jacob Andrew Kachevas

March 21, 2014

Jacob A. Kachevas, 37, of St. Charles, Missouri, died March 21, 2014 in St. Charles, Missouri. Jacob was born in St. Louis County on April 26, 1976. He was the son of Carolyn R. Kachevas of Jonesboro, AR and the late Andrew G. Kachevas. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Andy Kachevas. He is also survived by...

Lois Dean Reynolds

Lois Dean Reynolds

March 18, 2014

Lois Dean Reynolds, 81, of Paragould, died Tuesday at her residence. Lois was a homemaker and of the Baptist belief. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ethel Ridgeway Hill; daughter, Donna Fuller; sons Billy, Bobby Joe and Harold Reed; 3 sisters and 1 brother. Survivors include daughters, Pauline Rodgers, Mary Osie and Nancy Vallance; sons, Earl...

Samuel "Sam" Wilford Bridges

Samuel "Sam" Wilford Bridges

March 17, 2014

Samuel "Sam" Wilford Bridges, 73, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born June 6, 1940, in Caraway, Arkansas, to the late James Paul and Emma Jean (Byrd) Bridges. In 1963, Sam married Gloria Ann Watson at Monette Methodist Church and on May 19, 1964, their only child, Michael...

Eva Rosalie Miller

Eva Rosalie Miller

March 17, 2014

Eva Rosalie Miller, 89, of Paragould, died Monday, March 17, 2014, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. She was born November 26, 1924 in Hickory Switch, Arkansas the daughter of Joe and Connie E. Skaggs Pickens. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Miller, sons, Dale and Dickie Miller, sisters, Connie Baldwin, Wilma Buchanan, Mary Mathel...

Pearl Opal Cox

Pearl Opal Cox

March 15, 2014

Pearl Opal Cox, 83, of Paragould, died Saturday, March 15, 2014, at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born June 27, 1930 in Haileyville, Alabama the daughter of the late James Veto and Dora Cochran. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John W. Gross, Sr., son, Robin Cox, two sisters and one brother. Mrs. Cox...

David Wayne Miller

David Wayne Miller

March 15, 2014

David Wayne Miller, 64, of Paragould, died March 15, 2014 at his home. David was born to Marvin and Geneva (Lingo) Miller September 6, 1949. David was a veteran of the Army where he served in Koran in Hostile County. Mr. Miller was a Baptist, member of VFW #2242, built water towers and drove a truck for Chicago Bridge and...

Wayne Dale Belch

Wayne Dale Belch

March 14, 2014

Wayne Belch, 78, of Paragould, died Friday, March 14, 2014, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born March 15, 1935. was member of the Harmony Baptist Church and attended Sunday School at First Baptist Church in Paragould. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Belch and his mother, Verbyl Woods Belch. He is survived by...

Lee Irvin Horrell

Lee Irvin Horrell

March 11, 2014

Lee Horrell, age 84, of Paragould, went to be with the Lord March 11, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Lee was a devoted Christian husband, daddy, and grandfather. He loved attending church and sharing his faith with others. He was a very loving, patient man who had a desire to see the good in all. He was...

Kenny Paul Hunt

Kenny Paul Hunt

March 11, 2014

Kenny Paul Hunt was born March 8, 1945 near Walcott, Arkansas, the son of Amon and Ruth Hunt. He passed from this life March 11, 2014 near Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Hunt was a graduate of Greene County Tech High School, Paragould, Arkansas. He served in the United States Navy. He lived in St. Louis, Memphis, Phoenix and Paragould. He...

Verna I Ward

Verna I Ward

March 10, 2014

Verna Ward, 82, of Piggott died March 10, 2014. Mrs. Ward was born to James and Elziabeth Tucker June 6, 1931 in Paragould, Arkansas. Verna is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Treadway, two granchidren Brandie and Michael Gibbins, three great grandchildren, 4 nieces, 4 newphes. Mrs. Ward is preceded in death by her husbandJohn Ward, one daughter Angela Bassett Henson,...

Burl Eugene Stephens

Burl Eugene Stephens

March 7, 2014

Burl “Spike” Eugene Stephens, 89, of Paragould, died March 7, 2014 at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab. Burl was born to James and Nancy Belle (Beaton) Stephens, January 4, 1925 in Lafe, Arkansas. Burl worked for General Motors for over 37 years, and was also a member of the United Auto Workers Union. Mr. Stephens was also a member of...

Patricia Jean Locascio

Patricia Jean Locascio

March 6, 2014

Patricia Jean LoCascio, 58, of Highland Village, Texas formerly of Paragould, died Thursday at Cross Timber Rehab and Nursing Center in Texas. She was born in Paragould to Woodrow and Mary Catherine Smith, June 11, 1955. Patricia graduated from Brookland High School in 1973; afterwards she worked for Mercantile Bank in Jonesboro, then she later moved to Lewisville in 1986...

Lorene Velma Davis

Lorene Velma Davis

March 4, 2014

Lorene Myers Davis, 85, of Paragould passed on to her heavenly home on March 4, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born in Judsonia on April 7, 1928 to Byron and Kezzie Myers. Mrs. Davis was a homemaker. She and her husband Marion C. Davis raised 10 children in the Leachville area. She found great joy in her...

Gregory Allen Lane

Gregory Allen Lane

February 27, 2014

Greg Lane of Paragould, Arkansas, finished his two year fight with ALS on Thursday, February 27, 2014. He leaves behind his trusty fighting partner, his high school sweetheart, and his wife of 43 years, Nita. He was an amazing, loving, and wise father to Dan (Brenda) of Grand Rapids, MI, and Jennifer of Round Rock, TX; proud grandpa of Gerrit...

Goldie Mae Israel

Goldie Mae Israel

February 25, 2014

Goldie Mae Israel, 82, of Paragould, died Tuesday February 25, 2014 at her home. Goldie was born May 30, 1931 in Memphis, Tennessee. Goldie is preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, Aubrey Israel, her second husband, Edgar Wilson Jr., one brother and one sister. Mrs. Israel is survived by her children, Bill (Debbie) Israel of Opelousas,...

Christopher Michael Wade Scott

Christopher Michael Wade Scott

February 12, 2014

Christopher “Bubby” Michael Wade Scott (9) and Brianna “Beezlescooter” Carol Nicole Scott (10) went to eternal rest together on February 12, 2014, as they were inseparable. Christopher was born on November 4, 2004 and Brianna was born on December 5, 2003. They were preceded in death by their great-grandfather, Younice Scott, great-grandfather, Gerald Davis, great-grandmother, Alma Davis, great great-grandpa, Louis...