of Welcome Home, AR
August 16, 1942 - January 16, 2026
Doyle Glenn Ragland,83, left this world on January 16th, 2026, at Hospice of the Hills in Harrison, AR. He was born August 16th, 1942, in Welcome Home, AR to parents Floyd and Opal Berlene Bohannon Ragland. Those who knew him would say he was a man who loved God, served his country through his military service of 26 years including active military duty in Operation Desert Storm, cared for his family, and his community.
Doyle was a member and elder of the Welcome Home Church, part of the Welcome Home Volunteer Fire Department, retired sergeant/member of the 224th Maintenance Company of the National Guard Unit based out of Marshall, Quilt of Valor recipient, served as Justice of Peace, volunteered during elections, and was part of the Chinquapin Cemetery Board.
During his life he worked and worked hard blurring the lines on what retirement meant - logging, drywall, farming, baling hay, gardening, splitting firewood, making deals trading, and tinkering on the things he likely broke. He was always one to lend a hand, a tool, his time, or advice with only one stipulation - be fair and then bring back what you borrowed. No one could tell stories better, and he had a lot of them from his days of playing in the creek, coon hunting, driving the back roads, funny things that happened at work, cattle sales, or traveling with his guard buddies around the world. All of them began ''One time me and so in so…then ended with laughter even if it was the 10th time he had told the story.
Doyle married Daley Watts in November 1965; they enjoyed 55 years together before her passing in July 2021. Survivors include his daughter Gwen Myatt (James) of Harrison, and Ricky Ragland (Shana) of Mountain Home. His brothers Donald Ragland (Fredia), and Roy Ragland (Gail) both of Marshall. In the fall of 1990, Doyle was promoted to Grandpa. His grandchildren include Cory Ragland (Kristi), Shara Godfrey (Jeremiah), Brandan Ragland, Summer Ragland (Randall), Jordan Myatt, Skyler Ragland (Samantha), Ben Ragland, Katelin Ragland (Matthew), Carson Ragland, Noah Ragland, Ryder Ragland, and step grandchildren Danica Smith (Taylor) and Tyler Wyatt (Camry). The family tree grew bigger with the addition of thirty-four great grandchildren. Countless other extended family members, friends, and neighbors will celebrate the life he lived, and honor his legacy in their hearts.
Proceeding him in death were his parents, his wife, his sister Mildred Howell, his brother Gerald Ragland and his half-brother, Clovis Qualls.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Welcome Home Volunteer Fire Department or the Chinquapin Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the first responders, paramedics, Clinton Hospital ER, med flight team, Washington Regional NSICU, as well as Hospice of the Hills.
Funeral services for Doyle will be 1:30 PM Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at Welcome Home Church in Welcome Home, Arkansas with Bro. Roy Ragland and Ricky Ragland officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Friday, January 23rd, 2026 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial will be in Chinquapin Cemetery near Welcome Home where Doyle will be laid to rest with military honors beside his wife Daley. Bearers will be grandsons, Cory Ragland, Brandan Ragland, Jordan Myatt, Skyler Ragland, Benjamin Ragland and Carson Ragland. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren will serve as honorary bearers.
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46 Condolence(s)
Kim & Scott Taylor
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Gwen, we are so very sorry for your family's loss and know that we are lifting you up in prayer.
Cole Ray Younger
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Doyle’s presence will certainly be missed my prayers for Gwen and Rick and Family are for strength and
Comfort!
Sue Nan Wheeler
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Gwen, Ricky and families,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayer is that God’s comforting peace is extra close to you during the days and many weeks ahead.
Charles rick allen
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Condolences to the family. I served with Doyal for around 20 years in the National Guard. He was a cook and provided many good meals. He was always fun to be around.
Larry and Rhonda Rowlett
Monday, January 19, 2026
Roy, Donald,Gwen,Ricky and family,
So very sad to hear about Doyle. We are praying for your family at this hard time.
Larry and Rhonda Rowlett
Elaine Blair
Monday, January 19, 2026
So sorry to hear of Doyle’s passing. I enjoyed the years when I was an election coordinator and worked with Doyle. I spoke with him not long ago in Harps where I frequently would see him. He will be missed. Prayers for comfort for the family.
Carmelia Ragland Johnson
Monday, January 19, 2026
Love you Uncle Doyle..
Carrie Marshall (Halsted)
Monday, January 19, 2026
I'm so sorry to hear the passing of Doyle. I pray that God comforts each everyone during this difficulty time and the days, years to come. I'll be praying for all of you 🙏
Jack & Pat (Morris) Boudrey
Monday, January 19, 2026
Doyle was a good friend to us and so very sad he passed. We would visit with him at the Casto's or Hillbilly Slim's Resturant in Witt Springs, when we came down to our cabin at Trace Ridge. We live at Farmington, but we never lost touch through phone calls. I am sure, Doyle will truly be missed by family, Welcome Home Church family and friends like us.
JT & Shelly Wesley
Monday, January 19, 2026
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Doyle was a super nice guy! Keeping all his family, friends, and neighbors in our Prayers!!
Bruce Stewart
Monday, January 19, 2026
Saddened to learn of Doyle’s passing. My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends he leaves behind.
Clara Foshee
Monday, January 19, 2026
Prayers of comfort for family
Bill Moore
Monday, January 19, 2026
Good man hard worker very honest
Mike and Sherri Hein
Monday, January 19, 2026
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻
Summer and Fred Balch
Monday, January 19, 2026
Mr. Doyle was ALWAYS helpful and funny! We will miss him a great deal.
Rhonda Carter
Monday, January 19, 2026
My sincere condolences to the family. He was a very sweet and happy man who made me smile. His presence will be missed by all who knew him Praying for family and friends
Kelly Reves
Monday, January 19, 2026
I'm saddened to here about Mr Ragland passing. He was always kind to me and pleasant to be around. Gwen and family are in my thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort in the days to come. I know he will be greatly missed
Tommy and Rita (Warren) Chandler
Monday, January 19, 2026
So sorry for your loss. We loved Doyle and Daley. Enjoyed going to church with them for many years. We visited with Doyle often at Hillbilly Slims. He always had a smile and a hug. I’m sure heaven is much sweeter with him there. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. ❤️
Eddie and Pam Cannada
Monday, January 19, 2026
Gwen and Rick, we are so sad to learn of Doyle’s passing. We have fond memories of the “Fred’s” gang when we went camping or snow sledding together. Daley and Doyle were both terrific people
Love and prayers for all the family.
Tim Massey
Monday, January 19, 2026
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Albert & Anna (Rainbolt) Maze
Sunday, January 18, 2026
We are so sorry to hear that Doyle passed away but Daley and God was waiting with arms open wide for him and they now will be together forever. They were special people. Prayers for your families during this difficult time.
Edward Tatum
Sunday, January 18, 2026
My condolence to the family
Mike and Traci Lessman
Sunday, January 18, 2026
We will miss Doyle and the sound of his 4 wheeler coming up the driveway for his visits. We are honored to have known him and his love for the Lord was such an inspiration.
Eddie, and Kathy Morrison
Saturday, January 17, 2026
We send all the family, our deepest sympathy, and prayers.
Todd and Jodi DeMars
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Doyle,
Go rest high on the mountain. We Love You and you will be greatly missed.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.
Revelation 21:4
Mike and Roberta Pack
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Roy, Donald and families,
Sorry to hear about Doyle’s passing. Condolences to all of the family.
Jim and Jackye Adams
Saturday, January 17, 2026
We were so very sorry to hear about your loss. Doyle was always so supportive when we worked together in the elections.
Eddie, and Kathy Morrison
Saturday, January 17, 2026
We send all the family, our deepest sympathy, and prayers.
Tracy & David Helsel
Saturday, January 17, 2026
We loved being Doyle and Daley’s neighbors for 8 years. They were great people, and we couldn’t have asked for better neighbors. We have missed Daley, and will miss Doyle greatly.
Gary Anderson
Saturday, January 17, 2026
So sorry for your loss. My the peace of God be especially close with you during this time and always
Gary and Kathy
Marinda Holliman and Rick Holliman
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Our Sympathy to the family. Sorry for your loss. Rick says he has many memories of seeing Doyle and his brothers in a restaurant in Cabot where we all ate breakfast before we went off to do "drywall work".
Our prayers for your comfort in the days ahead.
With cousin love, Rick and Marinda Holliman
James and Jeri White
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Our deepest sympathy
Carmalee fitzwater
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Ricky .. you are in my thoughts . Your Dad was always friendly . You and your family are in my prayers
Gail Frese
Saturday, January 17, 2026
So sorry to hear about Doyle's passing. Keeping all in thoughts and prayers.
Duane and Sharon Kenyon
Saturday, January 17, 2026
So sorry for your loss. We will miss Doyle. Lifting your family up in prayer.
Sid and Lea Ann Tudor Lowrance
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Sad for all of us, lossing another great person. He was always soft voice, but you didn't cross him. He could stand his ground. God bless you the family, friends and neighbors.
Dwain and JaniceCrymes
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Loved this family. Prayers for those left behind.
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Saturday, January 17, 2026
I am so very sorry for your loss. I counted Doyle a friend for many years.
Cecila Hill
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Never met Doyle when he didn’t have a kind smile for me and pleasant words. He will be missed. Prayers for family during this time of sorrow
Janet Hubbard Rainbolt
Saturday, January 17, 2026
So sorry for your loss. Doyle was a fine man. My prayers are with family.
Steve Parham
Friday, January 16, 2026
We're so sorry to hear of Doyle's passing! He was a good friend! We are praying for the family during this time!
Mary Stewart
Friday, January 16, 2026
So sorry for your loss. Doyle was a good man. My prayers and thoughts are with all the family.
Morgan Garcia
Friday, January 16, 2026
Ricky and all the family, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing...may God give you all strength and comfort...
STEVEN BANNICK
Friday, January 16, 2026
You are my friend that would visit me and you cared for my relationship with Jesus. We would pray together and talk like old friends. I'll remember you.
Gary Anderson
Friday, January 16, 2026
So sorry for your loss. My the peace of God be especially close with you during this time and always
Gary and Kathy
Tim & Pam Massey
Friday, January 16, 2026
So sorry for the loss of your dad Gwen- praying for peace- cherish those memories