All Obituaries

Louis Herbert Phillips, 90, of Marmaduke, passed away at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  He was born November 6, 1928, to Rudy and Norma Phillips. He was of the Church of Christ faith. Herbert was a kind, soft spoken man. He always had a smile on his face when he greeted you.  He joined the Army as a young man and served as a Sergeant on the front lines of the Korean War.  After the war, he worked in St. Louis. He then returned home and...

Charles Allen Brogdon, Sr., 76, of Paragould, died May 8, 2019.  He was born February 18, 1943, to Leonard and Violet Brogdon.  He was a retired brick mason.  He also worked at the 412 Flea Market.  He enjoyed being with his flea market buddies.  Charles loved watching the Cardinals.  He was a member at Pine Knott Church of Christ for almost 58 years. Charles was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janie; son, Allen...

Christopher Lee Warren, 34, of Paragould, passed on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.  He was born August 14, 1985, to W.L. Warren and the late Carolyn Bass. Christopher was a former member of the Arkansas Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Jean Warren; and a brother, Matthew Warren of Paragould. Survivors include his father and step-mother, W.L. and Diana Warren; brother Jimmy Warren; and adopted brothers, Dillan and Tanner Warren; step brother, James Strohm;...

Mary Ella Burrow, 65, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. She was born June 13, 1953, to Arthur and Ella Mae McKelvey. Mary graduated Oak Grove High School in 1971 and was a member of Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church. She worked at Greene County Tech High School and Emerson until retiring. Mary was a self-employed seamstress. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. She was a selfless Christian woman who will be greatly...

Reba Faye Shewmaker, 92, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She was born on her father’s birthday, September 16, 1926, to John and Grace Nadeau. Reba was of Potawatomie Indian descent. She met Eddie Shewmaker while attending Harding Academy. She went on to attend Harding College. Reba Faye married Eddie on July 7, 1946. Together, they built an exemplary life and had five children. Reba Faye and Eddie completed each other and their relationship was a blessing to those...

Eugene F. Widmer, 94, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019, at his home. He was born March 25, 1925, to Fred and Emma Widmer of Paragould. Eugene was a “dirt farmer” which he loved very much. He worked at Emerson for several years and was a Korean War Veteran.  Eugene married Freddie Jean Huckabee in 1951, where they shared 67 wonderful years together. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Margaret Tillman, Anita Mae Martin; and brother, Sonny...

Alvin S. Buck, 80, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.  He was born October 19, 1938, in Senath, Missouri, to Leland Buck, Sr. and Alta McCollum Buck.  Alvin was an airplane technician for McDonnell Douglas and Northrop Grumman. Working on the B-2 Bomber was something Alvin took great pride in.  In his later years, he worked as a barber/beautician in Taft, California, and in Paragould, Arkansas. Alvin...

Alice C. Turpin, 76, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019. She was born July 24, 1942, to Theodore and Artie Reddick.  Alice loved to laugh and had a goofy sense of humor.  She loved her children and grandchildren fiercely and would do anything for them.  She felt the same way about her family and friends.  Even as the Alzheimer’s took her memories, it never took her spirit or her willingness to laugh.  Her faith in God was strong and at last she...

Lonnie “Faye” Wiseman, 73, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019.  She was born April 6, 1945, to Cleveland and Ethel Burrow. Faye was always a hard working lady who enjoyed working in the yard and playing slot machines. She loved traveling to see family and loved spending time with them. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 54 years, Louis Wiseman; brother, Cleveland Burrow; and sister, Donna Thomas. Survivors include her sons and daughters in law, Frank...

Bobby Joe Mansfield, 74, of Marmaduke, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was born August 7, 1944, to Lester and Betty Mansfield. Bobby enjoyed deer hunting and working in the yard. He enjoyed repairing lawnmowers and spending time with his grandchildren. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Bonnie Matheney; and son in law, Ben Stirnaman. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Mansfield; sons and daughter in law, Bobby E. Mansfield, Justin and Tanya Mansfield all of...