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Nathan Joseph Pugh
Mar 25, 2026
Nathan Joseph Pugh, 52 of Paragould passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. He was born in Columbus, GA on November 7, 1973, to Gary Pugh and the late Libby Pugh.
Nathan was a 1993 graduate of Pocahontas High School during that time he was part of a team that won the State Golf Championship. In 1996 he graduated from Arkansas...
Jorene Harrell
Mar 24, 2026
Jonesboro- Jorene Harrell, 99, of Jonesboro, passed away on March 24, 2026. She was born on November 27, 1926, in Gilbert, to Sparlin and Oma Ramsey Delk.
She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. Her home was always a place of welcome, warmth, and good food, and she cherished every moment spent with her family.
Jorene is survived by her...
Susan Darlene Johnson
Mar 24, 2026
Pocahontas-Susan Darlene Johnson, known to all who loved her simply as Darlene, passed away peacefully in her home on March 24, 2026. She was born on September 13, 1964, to Darrell and Sue Johnson.
Darlene built a career in real estate and property management, but it was the garden that truly held her heart. She found deep joy in tending to...
Tony Leo Hawkins
Mar 24, 2026
Tony Leo Hawkins passed away March 24, 2026, at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 59 years of age.
He was born in Paragould, Arkansas, on December 2,1966, to the late Billy Gerald Hawkins, and Pat Woodsmall Hawkins. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Billy Jay Hawkins (Lynn) of Monette, and Royce Gerald...
Eddie James Pace
Mar 24, 2026
Mr. Eddie James Pace of Harrisburg departed this life Tuesday morning, March 24, 2026, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg at the age of 83.
He was born March 22, 1943, in Paragould, AR, the son of the late James Pace and Bessie Hanna Pace.
Eddie married Donna Koutnik on October 14, 1963, and they enjoyed 62 years together. He was...
Gordon McGhee
Mar 23, 2026
Gordon McGhee, 87, passed from this life on March 23, 2026. Born on October 24, 1938, he lived a long, full, and joy-filled life centered around the people and places he loved most.
Gordon loved his family deeply, and his grandchildren were truly his pride and joy. Nothing made him happier than spending time with them, cheering them on, and watching...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Wren
Mar 23, 2026
Robert Eugene Wren departed this life on March 23, 2026 at the age of 90. He was born to Dan Wren and Catherine Throesch Wren in Engelberg, AR. He worked at Baltz Equipment Co. for over 60 years. For the last four years he worked at WT Equipment selling farming implements. He also farmed along with his son and brother....
Patricia Ann (Bigger) Bell
Mar 21, 2026
Patricia Ann (Bigger) Bell, 90, passed from life peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Randolph County Nursing Home in Pocahontas, Arkansas.
Patricia was born at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Turner and Beatrice (Loftis) Bigger on September 12, 1935.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Patricia was a long-time elementary school teacher. First at Brookland Elementary School...
Joyce Faye Phillips
Mar 18, 2026
Jonesboro- Joyce Faye Phillips, 85, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2026. She was born November 3 1940 in Jonesboro to the late Bennie and Lucille Lewis.
Joyce grew up on a family farm in Otwell. Being the eldest of six children, she spent her early years perfecting what she loved most, cooking, baking, and caring for others. She...
Allen Gale Young
Mar 17, 2026
Jonesboro- My dad, Allen Young, formally of Bay Village, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2026. He was born in Bismark, Missouri, on May 20, 1935, to Anthony and Lottie Smith Young.
Dad lived his 90 years with a steady faith, a strong work ethic, and a deep love for God, his family, and his friends.
Just three...
John Perry Hubbard
Mar 16, 2026
John Perry Hubbard of Harrisburg departed this life on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Advanced Care Hospital of White County, in Searcy, at the age of 73.
He was born April 13, 1952, in Harrisburg, the son of the late Marvin Abner Hubbard and Mary Lynn Dillon Hubbard.
John was lifelong resident of Harrisburg. He married Lonnene Whitlatch on May 25,...
Bobby Gene Dean
Mar 15, 2026
Bobby Gene Dean, 85, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at his home.
He was born May 7, 1940, in Randolph County to the late Zaniel and Martha (Burgess) Dean.
Bobby worked as a tool and die maker and retired from Tenneco Automotive after 40 years of dedicated service.
On December 3, 1960, Bobby was united in marriage to Virgie Constance...
Shannon Lee Poteet
Mar 13, 2026
Shannon Lee Poteet, 68, of Imboden passed away Friday, March 13, 2026 at his home.
He was born July 23, 1957 in Selma, Alabama to the late Everett Poteet and Christine High Franks. He served in the United States Army, was a musician, and of the Church of Christ belief. He loved to hunt, fish and was an avid car enthusiast.
Shannon...
Harold Mack Browning
Mar 12, 2026
Mr. Harold Mack Browning, of Harrisburg, departed this life on Friday morning, March 12,2026 at his home, at the age of 72.
He was born March 4, 1954, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, the son of James Browning and Lou Ross Browning.
Mack married Patricia Lorrine Green on January 10, 1974, and they enjoyed 42 years together before her death in 2015. Mack...
Loyd Reuben Lamb
Mar 10, 2026
Loyd Reuben Lamb May 17, 1936 – March 10, 2026 Caraway, AR
Loyd Reuben Lamb, 89, of Caraway, Arkansas, passed away on March 10, 2026. Born in Black Oak, AR, to John Cecil Lamb and Lori Irene Finley Lamb, he spent his childhood in Ward, Cash, and Caraway. He was a talented baseball pitcher and tri-state Golden Gloves boxing champion during...
Bobbie Jean Harrison
Mar 10, 2026
Bobbie Jean Hamilton Harrison, 87 of Jonesboro passed from this life Tuesday, March 10th at her home with her sons by her side. A devoted Christian, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Bobbie was the matriarch of her family. She lived a life rooted in faith, kindness, and gratitude for life’s simple blessings.
She was born on December 26, 1938 in...
Phillip Michael "Mike" Thielemier
Mar 8, 2026
Phillip Michael “Mike” Thielemier, 71, of Pocahontas, AR departed this life on March 8, 2026. He was born on December 18, 1954, to the late Joe and Marie Thielemier in Pocahontas.
Mike lived to make life memorable and fun. He was known for being “The famous Elvis”. He enjoyed singing and dancing, fishing, golfing, gardening and trips to Tunica every now...
Sibyl Ludonald Smith
Mar 7, 2026
Mrs. Sibyl Ludonald Smith, 68, of Harrisburg , Arkansas, passed away on March 7, 2026. She was born June 1, 1957, in Michigan City, IN, to George Traynom and Bernice McCormick Traynom.
Sibyl worked for several years for the city of Harrisburg as a meter reader. She later worked for several stores and gas stations as a clerk. She enjoyed crocheting...
Clayton Lee Brown
Mar 3, 2026
Clayton Lee Brown, 78, of Pocahontas, departed this life on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Clayton was born on November 3, 1947, to the late Zan Brown and Maudie Seagraves Brown in the Hamil Community. He specialized in lawn care, where he took pride in his work, making yards look their best.
He was preceded...
Donna Jo Washburn
Mar 2, 2026
Donna Jo Washburn, 88, of Noland passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at her home.
She was born, July 6, 1937 in the Noland community to the late Noah Earl and Melvie Stringer Lemmons. She was a retired teacher, farmer, and member of the Noland Church of Christ.
Donna was united in marriage to Jack Washburn on September 22, 1956 and they...
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