Obituaries

Rosemary Buck

Rosemary Buck

March 20, 2022

Rosemary (Diggs) Buck, 81 of Paragould, AR passed away 20 March 2022 of natural causes. She was born in December of 1940 in Cardwell, MO. She graduated Cardwell High School and attended Arkansas State College and Memphis State University. She then went on to work for General Electric in Memphis for 15 years. She then went on to follow her...

Ricky Allen Daniels

Ricky Allen Daniels

March 19, 2022

Ricky "Rick" Daniels, 59, of Paragould, passed from this life on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at his home. He was born on August 15, 1962, to James and Evelyn Wells Daniels. He worked in construction specializing in drywall and painting. He enjoyed painting, and he liked Nascar. Rick was a collector of all things, and his favorite past time was...

Kelly Kundert

Kelly Kundert

March 18, 2022

Kelly L. Kundert, 56, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, March 18, 2022. She was born on November 5, 1965, to the late Clark and Betty Welch. She was a member of Finch Baptist Church, and she spent her career as a Registered Nurse serving people. She fell in love and married James on August 31, 2002. Together...

Harold Alton Mcillwain

Harold Alton Mcillwain

March 16, 2022

Harold Alton McIllwain, 70, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at AMMC. He was born to Elsie Davis on December 18, 1951, and raised by his grandparents, the late Charles "Elmer" and Beatrice McIllwain. He married Brenda Weaver on June 6, 1970, after courting her since they were 14. Harold spent years as a plumber, but his profession does not begin...

Patricia Anne Loyd Buchanan

Patricia Anne Loyd Buchanan

March 15, 2022

Patricia Anne Loyd Buchanan, a beloved daughter, mother, and friend, left this world on the morning of March 15, 2022, surrounded by her two daughters and parents at home in Southaven, Mississippi. On August 17, 1959, Patricia was born in New Orleans, Louisiana as the youngest of four siblings to loving parents, A.G. and Rose Loyd. Her curiosity to travel...

Grady Cooper

Grady Cooper

March 15, 2022

Grady Bricen Cooper, 76, of Paragould, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was the son of the late Everett and Oma Songer Cooper and was the oldest of nine children. Grady graduated from Stanford High School in 1966 and proudly served in the United States Army. On March 9, 1969, he married the love of his...

Edna Merlene Adams

Edna Merlene Adams

March 10, 2022

Edna "Merlene" Adams, 90, of Paragould, passed away Thursday in Jonesboro. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Leona Crow Hampton. She graduated from Dixie High School. Merlene married Buford Adams on December 30, 1950. They were married for 61 years before his passing in 2012. Merlene was a homemaker devoted to her family. She was a member...

Lala Elwanda Melton

Lala Elwanda Melton

March 10, 2022

Elwanda Melton, 95, passed away on March 10, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Dallas and Ruby Kibler. Elwanda graduated from Riverside High School. She was a member of the B&PW (Business and Professional Women's Club). Elwanda retired from Southwestern Bell with 42 years of perfect attendance. She was a member of Harvest Baptist Church. Elwanda was preceded...

Sheila Joyce Sinclair

Sheila Joyce Sinclair

March 10, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Sheila Reinhart Sinclair, beloved daughter of Bill and Elwanda Reinhart, announces her passing early Thursday morning, March 10, 2022 at the Assiniboia Union Hospital in Canada. Sheila was born March 10, 1961 at Paragould, Arkansas. Sheila will always be remembered for her bright smile, her love for family, nature, cooking, Saskatchewan...

Paul Odell Wilkins

Paul Odell Wilkins

March 9, 2022

Paul Odell Wilkins, 95, of Paragould, passed away March 9, 2022, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. He was born February 25, 1927, to Sheb and Addie Wilkins. He served his country as a World War II Veteran in the U.S. Army before becoming a farmer most of his life. He, along with his wife, owned uniform shops in...

Milo "Mr. Meow Meow" "Street Kitty"

Milo "Mr. Meow Meow" "Street Kitty"

March 7, 2022

Milo made his trip to the Rainbow Bridge on Monday, March 7, 2022. He was rescued by his parents, Devin Dodd and Cheyanne Gross, and brought into their home. It was in their home where he met his dog brother, Cash. Although he was fond of Cash, Cash wasn't always fond of Milo. Milo loved to talk. In fact,...

Thomas Lewis Newberry

Thomas Lewis Newberry

March 7, 2022

Thomas Lewis "Tom" Newberry, 69, of Paragould, passed away Monday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born on September 4, 1952, to the late Robert and Sarah "Jane" Hood Newberry. He grew up in Paragould and graduated from Paragould High School. Tom married Connie Owens on June 3, 1969, and they lived a wonderful...

Dorothy Greuel

Dorothy Greuel

March 6, 2022

Dorothy Evelyn Greuel, 97, of Paragould, passed away Sunday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born to the late Russell and Lucinda Gladish Campbell on April 19, 1924. Dorothy married the late Stanis L. Greuel on August 30, 1943, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Paragould. She worked at Ed White Shoe Factory, Emerson...

Rudy Paul Padilla

Rudy Paul Padilla

March 5, 2022

Rudy Paul Padilla, 58, of Paragould, passed away on March 5, 2022, at his home. Rudy was a veteran having served in the United States Army. He spent years working in the fast food industry and was also a janitor at Denver High School. He enjoyed sleeping, playing Giablo, and watching wrestling (especially Hulk Hogan). He was preceded in death...

Gerald W. Adams

Gerald W. Adams

March 4, 2022

Gerald Wayne "Gerry" Adams, Jr., went to his heavenly home on March 4, 2022, at the age of 70. Gerald grew up in Arbyrd, graduated from Southland High School, and obtained his accounting degree from Arkansas State University. He had a great passion for sports. Gerald spent several years as a professional baseball umpire. When he returned home, he continued...

Izzy Clark

Izzy Clark

February 26, 2022

Izzy Clark was born on October 8, 2011, and became the fur daughter of Lori and Brandon Clark. She loved being outside, and she could never get enough treats. Once her sister, Brynlee, was born, Izzy grew her love to a new family member. Only weighing five pounds, Izzy found herself being carried by Brynlee like a baby doll...

Finis D. Brewer, Sr.

Finis D. Brewer, Sr.

February 23, 2022

Finis D. Brewer, Sr., 88, of Paragould, died Wednesday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. He spent 30 years with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department as a lowboy truck driver. After retiring, he worked for Don Johnson Auto Sales and then the Jonesboro Airport. Once he retired for the final time, he enjoyed going to the coffee shop and socializing...

Marlee Cunningham

Marlee Cunningham

February 22, 2022

Marlee Cunningham journeyed to the Rainbow Bridge on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. She leaves behind her loving parents, Vince and Stacy Cunningham; her human brother, Mason; and her fur siblings, Bailey (boxer mix), Libby, and Lela (lab mix). Marlee was a rescue dog, as are her fur siblings. During her life, Marlee had a deep love for people, and...

Jimmie Randall Bailey

Jimmie Randall Bailey

February 22, 2022

Jimmie Randall Bailey, 82, went to be with his Lord on February 22, 2022. He was born August 26, 1939, in Paragould to the late James and Dollie Bailey. Jimmie served in the U.S. Navy as a shipfitter. He then went to work at the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers until he retired in 1996. He enjoyed spending time with...