Obituaries for the Greene County, AR Area

May 1, 2024

Belinda Jane Coleman, born in Chicago, Illinois on February 12, 1957, passed from this life on May 1, 2024. Beloved wife of Gary Coleman, she is survived by her husband; their children, Jennifer (Tom) Miller of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Joshua Coleman of Jersey City, New Jersey, and Jason (Laura) Coleman of Paragould; grandchildren, Jaden Miller, Abbie Miller, Emilee Coleman, and Blake...

Apr 29, 2024

Cecil Summers, 80, of Paragould, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024. He was born July 1, 1943, in Delaplaine, Arkansas, to John and Epal Summers. Cecil enjoyed coin collecting and has a passion for antique cars.

Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, and 4 sisters.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Frances Summers; sons and daughters-in-law, Vernon...

Apr 29, 2024

Alline Thomason, a dedicated homemaker known for her passion for sewing, jewelry-making, and baking, passed from this life on April 29, 2024, at the age of 88. She was born in Greene County on July 30, 1935, to the late Robert and Melvina Mears. Having graduated from Greene County Tech in 1953, Alline married her beloved husband, Jackie, on July...

Apr 28, 2024

Faye Rosezetta "Rose" Hoskins, 84, passed away on April 28, 2024, at The Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould. She was born in Success, Arkansas, on April 26, 1940, to the late Clyde and Vernice Hudson. Rose graduated from Cardwell High School in 1958. She married the love of her life, Danny, on May 5, 1961. Rose was a member...

Apr 26, 2024

Mattie Lucille Robinson, 96, of Paragould, passed away on April 26, 2024. She was born in Quachita County, Arkansas, on March 12, 1928, to John and Anna Green. Lucille worked as a teacher and speech therapist for 47 years in Missouri and Arkansas. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Lucille was of the Baptist faith.

Lucille was preceded in death by her...

Apr 14, 2024

George Robert Beadles, Sr., age 83, of Paragould, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 14, 2024. George was born on May 28, 1940, in Paragould to the late Robert and Pauline Riggsbee Beadles.

George was owner and operator of King George’s Auto Sales in Paragould and had previously been manager of OTASCO and Ben Franklin....

Mar 30, 2024

Mar 24, 2024

Janet D. Morris Claude, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Hazelwood, MO, on Sunday, March 24th, 2024, at the age of 66. She is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Jurl "Jerry" Claude, Jr. Loving mother of Jurl "Jay" Claude III, and Jami R. (Jesse) Hines. Cherished grandmother of Kaden M. Claude-Osak, Jesse C....

Mar 19, 2024

Charles Harold Morris passed away Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, at the age of 93. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nellie Jo Morris. Loving father of Janet (Jurl R., Jr.) Claude, Wesley G. (Cynthia) Morris, and Brenda (Lawrence) Fuqua. Cherished grandfather of Jurl R. Claude III, Jamie R. (Jesse) Hines, Robert G. Morris, Kristina A. Morris, Brandon...

Mar 18, 2024

Glenn E. Greathouse, a proud United States Army veteran, a hardworking man with a passion for gardening, passed from this life on March 18, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on December 24, 1934, in Paragould, Glenn was a lover of all things old and antique, with a particular fondness for collecting coins, arrowheads, and Indian artifacts. Glenn was...

Mar 8, 2024

Rachel Marie LeBlanc, age 89, of Paragould, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Rachel was born on March 20, 1934, to the late George E. Reinhart and Flora Jane Rollins Reinhart in Lafe, Arkansas.

Rachel was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved to garden and take pictures. She loved...

Mar 8, 2024

Paul Esley Manley, 74, of Brookland, peacefully departed this world on March 8, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Paul was born on April 25, 1949, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to the late Ray Paul and Zelma Manley. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Norman, Dennis, and Jerry Manley, and sisters, Geraldine Butler, Geneva...

Feb 22, 2024

Wanda Sue Watson, 89, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024. She was born December 11, 1934. Wanda enjoyed working in the garden and cooking. She passed down her joy for cooking along to several of her grandchildren. She loved taking care of Missouri Fox Trotter horses with her husband, and through that, she made many friends all...

Feb 21, 2024

Lenda Sue (Hudson) Pruett, 80, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024, at Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community in Franklin, IN.

Born on December 8, 1943, in Success, Arkansas, Lenda was a twin to Glenda Burcham and one of eight children belonging to Clyde Hudson and Wilma Bernice (Green) Hudson.

Lenda later married James Lee Pruett of Paragould, Arkansas, in October 1962. The...

Feb 19, 2024

Patricia Ann Gibson, 91, passed from this life peacefully on February 19, 2024, in her home. She was born in Paragould on January 2, 1933, to the late Robert and Pauline Beadles. Pat, or Patsy, as she was known to others, graduated from Paragould High School in 1951. She married the love of her life, Cloyce Gibson, on November 6,...

Feb 12, 2024

Dorothy Louise Clark, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, peacefully left this world on Monday, February 12, 2024. Born on March 10, 1938, in Dunklin County, Dorothy touched the lives of all who knew her with her compassionate heart and unwavering love.



Throughout her life, Dorothy's dedication and hard work were evident in her role as a bookkeeper for Sam's Town...

Feb 7, 2024

Barbara Ann Gibbs, age 71, of Paragould, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Barbara was born on October 25, 1952, to the late James Henderson and Mary Cole Henderson.

Barbara worked at Emerson Electric for many years prior to her retirement. She attended Stonewall Church. She loved to play Legend of...

Feb 4, 2024

Jimmy Ray "Jim" Bowlin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and esteemed member of the community peacefully departed this world on February 4, 2024, at the age of 87, surrounded by the love of his family.



Born in Stanford, Arkansas, on February 1, 1937, to the late Lloyd and Drusilla Bowlin, Jim was a dedicated individual who embraced life with passion and...

Feb 3, 2024

Joy Loree Cross passed from this life on February 3, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born in Delaplaine, Arkansas, to the late Victor Crabtree and the late Marie (White) Cross. At 16, she married the love of her life, Leo Cross.  They had 61 years together when he passed away in 2010. She was a member of...

Jan 31, 2024

Mary Ann (Barnhart) Stokes 88, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on January 31, 2024, after a long and happy life with family and friends. Mary was born on February 18, 1935, to Lilborn and Lena May Barnhart in Marmaduke, Arkansas.



Starting in elementary school, she was the twinkle in Cecial L. Stokes' eye, and they wed in 1952, going on...