All Obituaries

Sallie Ann Clayton, 74, of Paragould, passed away on July 14, 2019.  She was born July 12, 1945, to Osco and Margie Rollins. Sallie was a faithful, loving wife and mother who enjoyed spending time with her dogs. She was of the Baptist faith. Sallie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Mickey Clayton; siblings, Deanna Warner, Mary Reddick, Melvin Rollins and Sonny Rollins. Survivors include her sons and daughters in law, Stacy and Dena Clayton, Randal and Marla Clayton;...

James Edward Wilhite, 81, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  He was born April 3, 1938, in Paragould, to O.J. and Alice Wilhite.   James was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sons and daughter in law, Brian Wilhite and Jason and Linda Wilhite all of St. Louis, Missouri; brother, Stan Wilhite; sister, Wanda Osban; and three grandchildren, Brady, Chloe, and Bella. The graveside service will be at 6:30...

Stanford A. Quinn, 87, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019. He was born March 27, 1932, in Trumann, AR, to Eury and Ruby Quinn. Stan was an avid music lover and dancer. He worked for the Senior Bees for many years. Stan was a good-hearted family man and enjoyed the companionship and friendship of his dogs. Stan was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sandy Quinn; sons, Leroy Allen Quinn, Robert Wayne Quinn; brothers, Huey Quinn, Junior Quinn, Chuck Quinn, Arlie Quinn; and...

Sammy Arlin Jenkins passed from this life at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital on June 29th, 2019, at the age of 76 years. He was born on January 10th, 1943, in Rector, Ark., to Orlie and Marie Jenkins.  He attended Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tenn., and Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Ark., where he received his bachelors and masters degrees in education. He spent the vast majority of his life as an educator and school administrator at Rector Public Schools,...

Mary Jane Howard Jones, 67, of Marmaduke, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was born August 28, 1951, to Nation and Ella Howard. Mary loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed being outdoors and never missed an opportunity to take pictures. Mary loved yard sales and was excited to show off the bargains she found. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jerry Howard; and daughter in law, Lori Turner. Survivors include her son, Bobby Turner; daughter and son in law,...

  Ben McDaniel passed away at the age of 83 on June 21, 2019, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro Arkansas. Ben had a love for life and everyone around him knew it.  If you were blessed enough to spend time with him, you would say he was very charismatic, funny, and always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. He had the ability to make ANYONE laugh and a good hearty one at that. When he walked in a room most everyone knew him. His charm and wit could light up...

        Michael Blake Campbell, 19, of Paragould, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019.  He was born August 3, 1999, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to James Campbell and Deborah Nunn Carter.  Michael aspired to be a boxer.  He was very protective of his family.  Michael was a good, loving father, son, husband, brother, and friend.  Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Campbell and Jewelene White. Survivors include his wife,...

Franklin Glen Wright, 70, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019. He was born May 8, 1949, to Charlie and Alma Wright. In his early years, he was a radio announcer in Marks, MS. Frank worked at Sears, Jac’s Appliances, Hamilton Hardware, and Gazaway Ace. He was a member of Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church and affiliated with Alexander Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ann Wright Dropiewski; and brother in law, Larry Whitaker. Survivors...

Jennifer Ranae Fisher, 37, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019. She was born November 7, 1981, to Wendell and Louise Pitcher. Jennifer was of Baptist faith. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend. She married her high school sweetheart, Fince, in July of 2000. Jennifer adored and loved her family deeply. She was very proud of her kids. She enjoyed watching her sons play basketball, teaching her daughter to cook, and taking pictures with them. Jennifer was...

Dollie Mae Pitcher, 88, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019. She was born September 15, 1930, to Charlie and Ora Varner. Dollie was a member of the Newton Street Church of Christ. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and crocheting. Dollie loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Pitcher, Sr.; sons, Robert Lee Pitcher, Jr., Wayne Pitcher; sons in law, Donnie Smith, Shay Stacy; brothers, Lavern Varner, Cecil Varner; brothers...