Obituaries

Chris  Cox

Chris Cox

November 4, 2020

Chris Cox, formerly of Paragould, departed this earthly world for his heavenly home on November 4, 2020 at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center in Cedar Park, Texas. He was born on February 21, 1947 and is preceded in death by his parents L.J. (Jack) Cox and Sadie Lam Cox. Survivors include his loving wife of fifty years, Mary Idalski Cox...

Virginia  Louise  Barnhart

Virginia Louise Barnhart

November 3, 2020

Virginia Louise Barnhart, 71, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. She was born on October 23, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Alvie and Altie Mayfield Stewart. Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, David Barnhart; daughter, Shannon Lynn; brother, Lewis Stewart; grandson, David Michael Tubbs; and her sisters, Sharon Ward and Margaret Stedman. Survivors...

Joe  Lester  Chandler

Joe Lester Chandler

October 31, 2020

Joe Lester Chandler, 70, of Brookland, passed away Saturday at his residence. He is the son of the late Lester and Mable Wynne Chandler. Joe was a retired general laborer working as a machinist and custodian. He was of the Methodist faith and was a veteran of the Army. His hobbies included building Lego cars and tinkering with anything mechanical....

Pamela  Diane  Ashley

Pamela Diane Ashley

October 29, 2020

Pamela Diane Ashley, 68, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. She was born in Paragould on April 24, 1952. Pam retired from Greene County Tech School District, where she was a secretary to the school counselor. She enjoyed painting, singing, playing the piano, making jewelry and going to flea markets. Pam is preceded in death by her father,...

Judy Maureen  Rowland

Judy Maureen Rowland

October 26, 2020

Judy Maureen Rowland, 72, of Paragould passed away Tuesday in St. Louis at Barnes Jewish Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Earl and Mabel Gregory Gramling. She was a retired teacher and was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. She is also preceded in death by her son, Matthew Rowland; two brothers, Glenn Gramling and Jerry Gramling;...

Donald Ray Gates

Donald Ray Gates

October 25, 2020

Donald Ray Gates, 71, passed from this life on Sunday, October 25, 2020, in Jonesboro, AR. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with friends and visiting with his sister, Betty Howard and Niece, Sheila Howard. He was born on October 19, 1949 to Harris and Mildred (Hardin) Gates in Sikeston, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers,...

Harriet Jeanette Ross

Harriet Jeanette Ross

October 23, 2020

Harriet Jeanette Ross, 99 of Jonesboro, formerly of Paragould, died Friday at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Hale Ross; parents, Sandy and Hallie Underwood McDonald. She was of the Methodist belief. Survivors include her son, Eddie Ross of Jonesboro; 2 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren....

Johnie Forbs

Johnie Forbs

October 22, 2020

Johnie Forbs, 90, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at A.M.M.C. in Paragould. He is the son of the late Claud and Lorene Reed Forbs. He was retired from the city as a heavy equipment operator and was of the Church of Christ Faith. Johnie is also preceded in death by his wife, Lucinda Forbs; step daughter, Belinda Phillips; and stepson,...

Jennifer Nicole Humble

Jennifer Nicole Humble

October 21, 2020

Jennifer Nicole Humble, 34, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at her residence. She attended First United Methodist Church and enjoyed painting and cooking. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Richard Stone and paternal grandparents, Talmage and Evelyn Humble. Survivors include her mother, Beverly Stone, of Paragould; father, Robert Humble (Sharon Newman), of Paragould; step father, Todd Onley,...

Glenda  Sue  Collins

Glenda Sue Collins

October 17, 2020

On October 17, 2020, Glenda Sue Collins left this earth to join her husband, Richard R. Collins, in peace. She was born on February 22, 1944, to the late Rosa Arzetta Stevens and Orlan Hyde in Paragould, Arkansas, where she spent much of her childhood caring for her siblings, Jean Lawson (husband, Dave) of St. Charles, Missouri, and Jerald Hyde...

Leona Faye Richardson

Leona Faye Richardson

October 17, 2020

Leona Faye Blalack Richardson, 80 of Paragould, died Saturday at her residence surrounded by her family. Leona was a Homemaker and also worked at Riceland for a few years. She was a member of the Lorado Baptist Church since 1963 and served as secretary for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents Elza and Josie Mitchell Blalack;...

Jerry Reinhart

Jerry Reinhart

October 17, 2020

Jerry Dewayne Reinhart, 52, of Paragould passed away Saturday at Jonesboro. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with kids in the barn. He was a faithful servant of God and his family. He was preceded in death by his father Eldon Reinhart. Survivors include his wife Bridget Reinhart; daughter, LaShaya Lenderman, Nicolette (John) May, Katie Reinhart(Gunner Bolar) and Ashley...

Mary Agnes Steyer

Mary Agnes Steyer

October 17, 2020

Mary Agnes Steyer, 80, of Paragould passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. She was born in Knobel, Arkansas. She loved quilting , sewing, crocheting, embroidering and reading. She was born to the late Albert Fox and Hilda McConnell Fox. She is preceded in death by her husband Ernst Steyer. Survivors include son, Max (Rhonda) Steyer of Paragould; daughter, Sarah Collins...

Donald  Delmar  Ward

Donald Delmar Ward

October 16, 2020

Donald Delmar Ward, 68, of Paragould, passed away Friday at his home in Paragould. He served in the United States Air Force. He is the son of the late Delmar Lee Ward, Sr. and Idear Taylor. He is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years Sharon Ward; brother, Riley Ward; sister, Shirley Martin. He is survived by his...

Evah  Ann  Hyde-Highfill

Evah Ann Hyde-Highfill

October 16, 2020

Evah Ann Hyde-Highfill, 64, of Paragould passed away Friday, October 16, 2020. She was born in Paragould, Arkansas on January 19, 1956 to the late Roy Hyde and Geneva Reese Hyde. Evah was of the Christian faith and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lindy Highfill; brothers, Ricky Hyde...

Terry Lee Mcbroom

Terry Lee Mcbroom

October 12, 2020

Terry Lee McBroom, 67, of Paragould, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020. He retired from Monroe Auto after 46 years and is of the Baptist belief. Terry was born in Paragould on December 16, 1952 to the late John Evan "Buster" and Loraine Fay Butler McBroom. He is preceded in death by his brother, Dale McBroom and sister-in-law, Betty McBroom...

Gayle  Englebert  Meise

Gayle Englebert Meise

October 10, 2020

Gayle Englebert Meise, 95, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was born on August 16, 1925 to the late John and Magdalene Walsh Meise in Sauk City, Wisconsin. Gayle was a United States veteran who served in World War II, the Marines and Army Air Force Corps. Survivors include his wife Lucy Meise of the home; two...

Billy  Lee  Cooper

Billy Lee Cooper

October 7, 2020

Billy Lee Cooper, 83 of Paragould, formerly of St. Louis, MO, died Wednesday at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was a manufacturing manager and a member of Brown's Chapel Baptist Church. Billy served 4 years on active duty in the U. S. Air Force and then with the Army Reserves. He was preceded in death by his parents Elbert...

David  Wayne Hodge

David Wayne Hodge

October 7, 2020

David Wayne Hodge, 61, of Arbyrd, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020. David was born on August 16, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Bill Hodge and June Leonard Hodge of Cardwell, Missouri. He was a farmer and enjoyed puzzles and model cars. Survivors include his brother, Dennis Hodge of Paragould, Arkansas; three sisters, Angie Huckabee and...

Ruth Woodside

Ruth Woodside

October 7, 2020

Ruth Woodside, 99, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Brunswick, Missouri on August 1, 1921 to Carl Antone and Bessie Musick Meyer. Ruth was the valedictorian of her high school graduating class. She then attended Chillicothe Business College where she graduated first in her class with...