Obituaries
Donna Rutledge
February 6, 2021
Donna Rutledge, 80 of Paragould, passed away Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a Bookkeeper and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, A. C. and Gladys Clark McDonald; brothers, Hugh and Kenny McDonald; sister Onari McKelvey. Survivors include her husband Fred Rutledge of the home; son, Todd Rutledge of Paragould;...
Milton Lee Stone
February 6, 2021
Milton Lee ‘Papa’ Stone, born August 16th, 1961, passed away from a massive heart in his residence located in Paragould, Arkansas on February 6th, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Carol Stone, his son, Michael Boyd and his wife Renee, his grandchildren, Brittny and her husband Skylar, Amber and her husband Wesley, Emily who lives in the home, and...
Frances Roberta Hessling
February 5, 2021
Frances Roberta Hessling was born September 28, 1932 in Lafe, Arkansas. She went to be with the Lord at her home on February 5, 2021 at the age of 88 years, 4 months, and 8 days. Preceding her in death were her parents, Luther and Flora Archibald; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Hurchel and Morie Archibald, and Leon and Earnesteen Archibald;...
Earline Cooper
February 4, 2021
Earline Howard Cooper of Paragould died at home Thursday, February 4th, 2021. She was born July 12th, 1936, in the Mounds Community near Marmaduke, Arkansas to the late William Joseph Howard and Puritan Norene Reddick Howard Cummins. She was also preceded in death by her husband William Jerry Cooper. She was a retiree of Barton’s Lumber Company in Paragould and...
Marcus Allen Steward
February 2, 2021
Marcus Allen Steward, 10, of Rector, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Marcus was born in Rockford, Illinois on January 20, 2011 to David and Kassondra Steward. He is preceded in death by his father; grandfather, George Hopkins; great-great-grandmother, Beulah Steward; and great-great-grandfather, Norman Steward. Survivors include his mother, Kassondra Steward of Rector; sister, Kayeleigh Steward; brother, Michael Steward; grandfather,...
Britt Lee Shipman
February 1, 2021
Britt Lee Shipman, 53, of Paragould, passed away Monday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was the son of the late Allen and Imadell Gramling Shipman. Britt was self employed and enjoyed building cars in his free time. He was of the Baptist faith. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Jennifer Roberson; brother, Jerry Don Shipman; and...
Traci Darlene Johnson
January 31, 2021
Traci Darlene Johnson, 50, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. Traci was born in Rockford, Illinois on July 18, 1970 to John Earl and Patsy McGinnis Skinner. She was a member of Grace Point Church of Christ and loved attending church. Traci was a homemaker who enjoyed going to the beach, cruises, photography, sewing, quilting, arts and crafts,...
Shurlet "Sammie" Staal
January 28, 2021
Shurlet Marie "Sammie" Staal, 69 of Marmaduke passed from this life January 28, 2021. She was born March 7, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan to William and Ola "Mangum" Cline. She was of the Pentecostal belief. She was preceded in death by her parents William Cline and Ola "Mangum" Cline, brother, Larry Cline, and a grandson Justin Andrew Dye. Survivors include...
Lucille Martha Lena Tritch-Brasher
January 27, 2021
Lucille Martha Lena (Tritch) Brasher, daughter of Arthur & Emma Tritch, who was born in Lafe AR on July 12, 1932, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Wednesday January 27, at 3:05 PM at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro AR. As a child, “mom” Lucille would tell us kids many wonderfully detailed stories of her...
Beverly Sue Robinson
January 27, 2021
Beverly Sue McElduff Robinson, 69, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2021. She was born on May 21, 1951 in Marianna, Arkansas to the late Charles Ruben and Joyce (Cullum) McElduff. Beverly was a member of the Seventh and Mueller Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Robinson. Survivors include her daughter, Amber (Andrew)...
James E. Collins
January 25, 2021
James E. Collins, 81, of Paragould, passed away Monday at Green House Cottages of Belle Meade. He was the son of the late Earnest and Mary Moore Collins. James was a retired supervisor at Monroe and was of the Assembly of God faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, coaching girls softball, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is also preceded...
Tippy Roe
January 24, 2021
Tippy was the beloved border collie of the Roe family for 19 years. She was the loving companion of the late Mr and Mrs Charles and Violet Roe. Born on St.Patrick’s Day she was our lucky girl. Tippy was the “mom dog” to their grandchildren, always closely watching them and staying right by their side. She had the most...
Karl Rudi
January 24, 2021
Karl Rudi, 81 of Marmaduke, died on Sunday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Karl worked at Emerson Electric for 24 years followed by 13 years at the Paragould Post Office. He was a member of Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Karl and Lydia Schechter Rudi; brothers Henry and Albert Rudi and sister,...
Dennis Hufford
January 21, 2021
Dennis Hufford, of Paragould, passed away on January 21, 2021. He was born on April 9, 1940 in Arbyrd, Missouri. Dennis retired from Caterpillar in 1995 after working 30 years. He was a lifelong fan of the Cubs and Bears. He also loved to golf. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Nola (Lloyd) Hufford, of Arbyrd,...
Bobby Craig Mouzy
January 17, 2021
Bobby Craig Mouzy, 66, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at N.E.A Baptist hospital in Jonesboro. He was the son of the late Tommy and Gertrul Wooten Mouzy. Bobby was a retired businessman who enjoyed coon hunting, wheeling and dealing, and spending time with his family. He was a faithful member of Faith Fellowship Community Church and was...
John William Easley
January 16, 2021
Phillips Community College Founding President Dr. John W. Easley, an early pioneer in the beginning and growth of community colleges in the State of Arkansas, died Saturday, Jan. 16, in Irving, TX. He was 93. Thousands of students and graduates of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA) and of other community colleges throughout Arkansas have benefited largely...
John Joseph Klein
January 14, 2021
John Joseph Klein, 91, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. John was born on October 14, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Jacob and Eva Klein. He was a Christian man and attended Brown's Chapel Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army. John enjoyed reading, tinkering with things and playing cards. He is...
Russell "Gene" Rippy
January 12, 2021
Russell Eugene "Gene" Rippy, 91, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Gene was born on February 27, 1929 in Greene County Arkansas to the late Ben and Nettie Evans Rippy. He was a lifetime farmer and a member of the Marmaduke Church of Christ. Gene was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time at...
Thelma Laverne Adams
January 12, 2021
Thelma Laverne Adams (AKA Toots), 97, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Thelma was born on October 13, 1923 in Lake City, Arkansas to the late Oliver and Ethel Marie Heinke Thomason. She enjoyed to sew and paint and loved flowers. Thelma is preceded in death by her husband of forty-five years, Curtis Adams; brothers, Clarence Thomason and...
Melvin D. Jackson
January 11, 2021
Melvin D. Jackson, 79, of Paragould, passed away on Monday January 11th, 2021. Melvin was born on September 25th, 1941 in Corning, Arkansas to the late Elvin and Bertha Clark/Jackson. Melvin was a retired insurance salesperson and a member of Center Hill Church of Christ. Melvin's favorite things in life was his family, especially his grandchildren. Melvin really enjoyed spending...
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