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Leeoma Saylor Wray

Leeoma Saylor Wray

Feb 17, 2018

It is with sadness that the family of Leeoma Saylor Wray announces her passing on February 17th, 2018 at the age of 94 in Paragould. Leeoma will be remembered by her surviving brother, Jim Rogers of Paragould and her children; John Thomas Saylor of Eminence, Missouri, Sharon Saylor Massey of St. Louis, Missouri, Charles David Saylor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and...

Barbara Helen Hazzard

Barbara Helen Hazzard

Feb 17, 2018

Barbara Helen Hazzard, 78 of Paragould, died Saturday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Barbara was a retired Nurse and a member of All Saints Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Betty Phillips Ryberg and a brother, James Ryberg. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Marion P. Hazzard of the home; daughter, Ginna (Andy) Murray of...

Shirley Jane Parker

Shirley Jane Parker

Feb 17, 2018

Shirley Jane Parker, 78, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at AMMC. She was a homemaker and loved to garden and do crosswords. Shirley was the daughter of the late Arlee and Tunnie Staggs. She was also preceded in death by her son, Troy Ward, and granddaughter, Christina Wilmoth. Survivors include her husband, Gary Parker; son, Justin Ward; daughter, Diane Gibson;...

Deloris Jean Reeves

Deloris Jean Reeves

Feb 15, 2018

Deloris Jean Breckenridge Reeves, 82, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Greene Acres Nursing Center. She was born in Paragould, was a retired accountant who loved to cook and take care of her family. Deloris was the daughter of the late Emmit and Della Eaker Breckenridge and was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Survivors include...

Mitzie Gail Colburn

Mitzie Gail Colburn

Feb 11, 2018

Mitzie Gail Colburn, 60, of Dixie, passed away Sunday at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro . She was born in Paragould and graduated from Brookland High School and was a member of Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church. Mitzie was the daughter of the late James Charles "Sonny" Coy. Survivors include her mother, Christine Coy of Lake City; daughter, Melinda...

Wanda Tyner

Wanda Tyner

Feb 8, 2018

Wanda Mae Tyner, 89, passed from this life on 8 February 2018 at The Greenhouse Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould. Born on 11 September 1928, she was the daughter of the late John Vernon and Agnes Buerge. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Donald J. Tyner; sister, Verna Karkau; grandson, Joshua Tyner; and...

Linda Lee Copeland

Linda Lee Copeland

Feb 8, 2018

Linda Lee Copeland, 74, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Linda loved to fish and dance. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Christopher Gregory; brother, Craig Horton; and sister, Patty Bunker. Survivors include her children, Billy (Connie) Lamb, Troy (Christy) Lamb, Shannon Gregory, Mark Lamb,...

Jimmy Glen Vassar

Jimmy Glen Vassar

Feb 4, 2018

Jimmy Glen Vassar, 66, of Paragould, made his journey to Heaven surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home on Sunday, February 4. Jimmy was born in Leachville and was of the Baptist faith. Jimmy was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam era for 9 years and finished his Army career in the Arkansas National Guard...

Jerry "Pops" Dill Sr.

Jerry "Pops" Dill Sr.

Feb 4, 2018

Jerry "Pops" Dill Sr., 63, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday at the family residence. He graduated from Jonesboro High School, retired from Arkansas Glass Container after 20 years and began working with Dill Construction for 16 years and attended Finch Baptist Church. Jerry was the son of the late Robert Lee and Lola Scholl Dill. He was also preceded in...

Maxwell "Maxi" Harrell

Maxwell "Maxi" Harrell

Feb 3, 2018

Maxwell "Maxi" Harrell was born September 17, 2008 and departed his earthly life on February 3, 2018. He was our best friend and companion. We will so dearly miss the greetings of happiness when you saw your family and friends, the tapping of little claws on the hard floor, and all the little things that made you our Maxi....

Virgil Straub

Virgil Straub

Jan 31, 2018

Virgil Albert Straub, 60, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday at St. Bernards Medical Center . He was born in Paragould where he lived most of his life. He was of the Catholic faith. Virgil was the son of the late Joseph Matthew and Sue Frances Holloway Straub. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas and David Straub....

Bill Dean Frazier

Bill Dean Frazier

Jan 30, 2018

Bill Frazier, 81 of Paragould, died Tuesday at his residence. He was retired from City Light and Water and was a member of East Side Baptist Church since 1962. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and formerly worked at Grabers and Belk Department Stores. He was preceded in death by his wife, Quanita Frazier; parents, Harvey and...

Billie Erle Crouch

Billie Erle Crouch

Jan 30, 2018

Billie Erle Crouch, 90, died Tuesday in Dallas, Texas. Billie was a retired hairdresser and an accomplished equestrian. She was the daughter of the late George and Goldie Daniels. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Cecil Wayne Crouch; daughter, Sandra McGowan; granddaughter, Cyndi Luster; grandsons, Jason and Patrick Sharp; great-granddaughter, Kaylee Cecilia Sharp; and...

Biscuit Robinson

Biscuit Robinson

Jan 29, 2018

Biscuit, age 16, a loyal friend and protector, died January 29, 2018, at around 3:45 p.m. surrounded by his family. Biscuit was born in Paragould sometime around January of 2002, and arrived on our porch and our family in November of 2002. Biscuit is survived by his parents, Joy Robinson and Ashley Burton, his human sister, Catherine Hankins (17),...

Jerry Dickson, Sr.

Jerry Dickson, Sr.

Jan 29, 2018

Jerry Dale Dickson Sr., 65, of Paragould, passed away Monday at AMMC. He was a licensed auctioneer and former state inspector. Jerry loved collecting old toy cars. He was the son of the late James and Cleda Dickson. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Rene Dickson; sons, Jerry Dale (Lee Ann) Dickson, Jr. of Paragould and Brennon Keith Dickson...

Margaret Griffin

Margaret Griffin

Jan 28, 2018

Margaret Nancy Griffin, 94, of Paragould went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 28, 2018 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 16, 1923, to Arthur and Maudie Mae Crain. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Tom Pratt and Walter “Alex” Griffin; brothers, Cletus,...

Archie Lavone Henson

Archie Lavone Henson

Jan 25, 2018

Archie Henson, 69, of Evening Star was at home surrounded by his loving family when his harvest time came on Thursday, January 25, 2018. He was born on September 23, 1948 in Greene County, Arkansas. Archie was married to Lynn Clifton on November 28, 1968 at Evening Star Church of Christ. They made their home and raised their family in...

Gladys Mae Harris

Gladys Mae Harris

Jan 24, 2018

Gladys “Boo” Masters Harris died peacefully, Wednesday at Greene Acres surrounded by her loved ones. Among those welcoming her to her heavenly home will be her loving husband of 63 ½ years, Jeffery Hanks Harris, who passed away January 3, 2007. They first met at Kirby’s Drug Store on Pruett Street in Paragould when they were 16 years old. They...

Austin Neal Betts

Austin Neal Betts

Jan 24, 2018

Austin Neal Betts, 21, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday. He loved to play basketball and hang with his friends. He also enjoyed fishing and listening to music. Austin was the son of Tommy Henry and Sheryl Henry. Survivors include his parents; sister, Kacey Scott; brother, Logan Betts; nephew, Liam Ratliff; aunt, Brenda Foley; and biological mother, Krissy Betts. The...

Bernice Morton

Bernice Morton

Jan 23, 2018

Bernice Morton, 89, of Paragould, died Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was a homemaker and of the Nazarene belief. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Morton; brother, Jack Roy; and parents, Jess and Daisy Roy. Survivors include her sons, Shelburn (Kathie) Morton, Gary Morton, Rex (Penny) Morton, and Mike (Coranna) Morton all of Paragould, and...

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