Mrs. Dottie Jean Hicks of Paragould died Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the family residence in Paragould, Ark., at the age of 68 years and 21 days. She was born Friday, January 3, 1947 in Jonesboro, Ark., and lived in Paragould the last two months and was formerly of Trumann. She was retired from Parker Hannifin and of the Pentecostal faith. Mrs. Hicks was preceded in death by one son, Toney Busby; one sister, Sheila Busby Mitchell; and her parents, Stoney and Mornay Christy Busby. She is survived by one son, John Hicks of Paragould; one sister, Regina Etter of Jonesboro; one grandson, Bo (Lena) Hickey II of Trumann; and one great-granddaughter, Olivia Leigh Hickey. You are invited to celebrate her life with us Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Northeast Arkansas Baptist Church in Trumann with Rev. John Dillinger officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Northeast Arkansas Baptist Church. Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net