Obituaries

Gracey Thorn

Gracey Thorn

March 2, 2018

Gracey passed away on March 2ND, 2018. He was one of the sweetest cats. He lived a full life. He was given to us a kitten from a good friend. His family accepted him with open arms. Gracey loved the outdoors, wandering around until one day he got stuck in a tree then we decided to keep him inside....

Randall Eugene Broadwater

Randall Eugene Broadwater

February 27, 2018

Randall Eugene Broadwater, 39, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Randall was born in Hoxie and was a graduate of Greene County Tech High School. He was a group leader at ARI for 14 years, was of the Baptist faith, and loved to play music. He was the son of the late Lonnie and Gail Broadwater....

Betty Jean Rogers

Betty Jean Rogers

February 26, 2018

Betty Jean Rogers, 87, of Paragould, passed away Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born in Greene County and retired from Emerson Electric, was of the Baptist faith, was an avid reader and loved to cook. Betty was the daughter of the late G.C. and Mamie Ryan Rogers and was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary...

Donald L. Morrow

Donald L. Morrow

February 24, 2018

Donald Lee Morrow, 78 of Paragould died Saturday at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was a retired Tool and Die Maker at Monroe Auto. He was of the Baptist belief. He was preceded in death by his parents, Telfair and Kinnie Ridge Morrow; sons, Tommy and Tony Payne; 2 infant brothers; brothers, Tom, Harold, Eugene Morrow; sisters, Odean Leonard...

Jessie Olson

Jessie Olson

February 23, 2018

Jessie Marie Olson passed away Friday February 23, 2018. She had a life partner, Bruno who has been gone since 2010. He will be waiting for her at the rainbow bridge. She also had an offspring that passed in 2008 by the name of Shorty. She has two siblings at home; Harley and Ginger. She is survived by her...

Morris Sims

Morris Sims

February 20, 2018

Morris Sims made his journey to heaven on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He was nicknamed "Loverboy". He was one of the sweetest and most lovable cats. Morris loved to sleep and cuddle with you and play with his toys and his 8 other siblings. Everybody that met him bragged about how good of a cat he was. He was...

Clyde Ray Thomas

Clyde Ray Thomas

February 18, 2018

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Leeoma Saylor Wray

Leeoma Saylor Wray

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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.

February 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

February 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

January 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

January 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

January 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...