Obituaries

Jimmy Ray Powers

Jimmy Ray Powers

April 17, 2021

Jimmy Ray Powers, 87, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was the son of the late Lum T. and Martha Stephens Powers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a retired truck driver. He was a faithful member of Peace Tabernacle Apostolic Church, and he had a passion for music,...

Bella  Blue Burns

Bella Blue Burns

April 15, 2021

Bella Blue Burns, 11, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021. Bella is survived by her owners, Joan and Curtis Burns, and her brother Buster. Bella was as sweet as she could be. She loved to follow Joan and Curtis all around the house. You could find her sleeping on the couch, laying on the front porch, playing around outside,...

Carolyn  Sue Barber

Carolyn Sue Barber

April 15, 2021

Carolyn Sue Barber 87, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Rector Nursing Center. She was the daughter of the late Alton and Eva McKelvey Robinson. She was a retired nurse and a member of Westview Baptist Church. She is also preceded in death by one son, Phil Blount; one sister, Constance Darrow; and two brothers, Dan Robinson and James Robinson....

Dale Ray  Minshall

Dale Ray Minshall

April 15, 2021

Dale Ray Minshall, 84, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was the son of the late William and Lula Van Deventer Minshall. Dale was a retired Golf Course Superintendent and was of the Catholic faith. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and golfing. He was also preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters....

Donald  Ray  Fleeman

Donald Ray Fleeman

April 7, 2021

Donald Ray (Don) Fleeman of Paragould, age 86, passed away on April 7, 2021. Don was born on February 17, 1935 in Leachville, Arkansas to Ruby and Carl Fleeman and had lived in Paragould since 1940. He graduated Greene County Tech in 1953 and worked at Earl Kirk John Deere 1953-1970, afterwards taking over Sandy Ridge, the family farm. Don...

Sally  Ann  Floyd

Sally Ann Floyd

April 7, 2021

Sally Ann Floyd, 63, of Fresno, California passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at N.E.A. Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Nelda Magazine Edison. She was a retired school bus driver and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is also preceded in death by two sisters, Brenda Edison and Chris Edison;...

Pauline  Miller  Rice

Pauline Miller Rice

April 6, 2021

Pauline Miller Rice, 78, died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, from the complications of Alzheimer ’s disease. Her funeral service will be held at Heath Funeral Home; in Paragould, AR, on Saturday, April 10. Family visitation will be from 8:30-9:00 a.m., with public visitation following from 9:00-10:00 a.m. The service will begin at 10:00. Burial will immediately follow at Green...

Iris  Wheelis

Iris Wheelis

April 5, 2021

Iris Margaret Wheelis was a caring mother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away peacefully with her family in Cleveland Georgia on Monday, April 5th, 2021. Iris was born February 16, 1921 at Port Melbourne Australia to George and Lily Edwards. Iris was the eldest sibling to Sisters, Eva and Linda and her Brother Jack. They grew up in the suburb...

Robert  Devon  Morris, Sr.

Robert Devon Morris, Sr.

April 4, 2021

Robert Devon Morris departed this earth on April 4, 2021 at the age of 90 years old. He was a deacon at Bethlehem Baptist Church where he attended. He was born on September 25, 1930 to Ralph and Lina Morris. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Lina Morris; son, Robert Devon Morris Jr.; step daughter, Cathy...

Larry Don Greenway

Larry Don Greenway

March 30, 2021

No services are planned at this time.

Edgar  George  Smith

Edgar George Smith

March 29, 2021

Edgar George Smith was born in Iowa on September 20, 1933 to Daniel and Jeanette Laughlin Smith. He was named Edgar because of his mother's love of reading Edgar Allen Poe's work. He was a twin to his brother, Edward. He moved to Success, Arkansas when he was seven years old. He attended a one-room school through the eight grade....

Jackie R. Cline

Jackie R. Cline

March 25, 2021

Jackie R. Cline, 78, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He is the son of the late Maxwell and Hattie McAnally Cline. He was the owner of Jack's Cleaning Service and was a veteran of the Navy. His hobbies included fishing and woodworking. He is also preceded in death by two brothers,...

Gala  Stone

Gala Stone

March 22, 2021

Gala Louise Stone, 55 of Paragould departed this life on Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She worked in Retail Management and was a member of the Walnut Corner General Baptist Church. Gala was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas Freeman Stone and Willodean Lenderman (Earl Cothren) Stone; sister, Teresa Diane Ellis,. Survivors include sons, Gary Brent Stone of...

Robert "Bob" Jackson

Robert "Bob" Jackson

March 20, 2021

Robert Scott Jackson, 70 of Paragould, “Took His Heavenly Flight” on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Bob was a Banker for many years, an avid commercial pilot, well known cake designer, and currently CFO of four Paragould Corporations. Bob graduated from Arkansas State University and received his Masters Degree from LSU. He was preceded...

Andrew William Richardson

Andrew William Richardson

March 17, 2021

Andrew "Pappy" Richardson, 61, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Pappy was born on July 10, 1959 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Carl and Mildred Jones Richardson. He was a beloved grandfather, son, father, brother and friend and will be greatly missed. He was a lot of things to a lot...

Lola  Darlene  Hall

Lola Darlene Hall

March 16, 2021

Lola "Darlene" Hall, 64, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Darlene was born in Pocahontas on September 1, 1956 to the late Gaylon and Lola Mae Tribble Holt. She is preceded in death by her sister, Dolores Gail Gaunt; brother, Dennis Holt; and former husband, Jimmy Pollock. Survivors include her husband, Keith...

Bonnie  Louise  Box

Bonnie Louise Box

March 14, 2021

Bonnie L. Box Age 83of Beaverton, Michigan Went to be with the Lord on March 14th 2021 at home with her children watching over her Bonnie was born October 20th 1937 in Enuis, Missouri the daughter of: Late Charlie and Mae Morgan Bonnie was a devoted Christian who loved her children and was a great wife to beloved late Henderson...

Wilman Gray

Wilman Gray

March 13, 2021

Wilman Alexander Gray, 70, of Paragould died on Saturday at NEA Hospital. Wilman was a retired mechanic and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father James Gray and daughter Stephanie Michele Gray Thomason. Survivors include loving wife Sherry Gray of Paragould; mother, Betty Gray; two sons,...

Judith "Judy" Ann Freeman

Judith "Judy" Ann Freeman

March 11, 2021

Judith Ann “Judy” Freeman, 78, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Judy was a clerical secretary. She loved to be with her family and work in her flowers and yard. Judy was a SHOPPER!!! She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Madge Keen. Survivors include her husband, Doyle Freeman...