All Obituaries

Rondal Parten, 77, of Paragould, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019, at his residence.  Rondal was born February 1, 1941, in Black Oak, Arkansas, to Jesse Rondal and Hazel Elizabeth Parten.  He was a 1960 graduate of Monette High School.  Rondal retired from Emerson Electric after 36 years of service.  He was an avid golfer and a longtime member of Center Hill Church of Christ.  Rondal was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Wilma Jo Boling. Survivors...

Deanna Gail Thompson, 65, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019. She was born November 14, 1953, to Don and Geraldine Butler. Deanna was a devoted mother and was a member of the Center Hill Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother in law, Jimmy Tedder. Survivors include her sons and daughters in law, Kevin and Tina Ford of Chicago, IL, Chris Thompson of Paragould, Casey Thompson of Paragould, Colby and Malishia Thompson of Paragould; brother,...

Debra J. Williams, 66, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019, at her residence.  She was born April 5, 1952, in Paragould, to Billie Joe and Betty Lou Garmroth.  Debbie was a local hair stylist for 45 years; she also held a degree in dietetics.  She enjoyed Jazzercise and never missed a class.  Debbie loved God, her family, and just loved people in general.  She was an outgoing person whose personality and smile lit up the room.  Debbie was a...

Jerry Jack Gatlin, 86, of Paragould died Sunday, January 6, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Jerry had several careers in his lifetime, his favorites being an auto mechanic in the family business, chief deputy for the Greene County Sherriff's Office, and probably, his favorite, a school bus driver for Crowley's Ridge Academy. Jerry was a charter member of the Center Hill Church of Christ where he was an instrumental part in the planning and construction of...

Frieda Louise Potter-Kennedy, 86, of Paragould Arkansas, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 05, 2019.  Frieda was the daughter of the late Clyde and Bertie Potter of Paragould.  She was born September 12, 1932, in Paragould, but had lived in several different places during the course of her lifetime.  She attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, where she met and married her husband, the late Rev. John E. Kennedy....

Lesa Gail Swink, 57, of Marmaduke, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019. She was born December 28, 1961, to Edwin and Rachel Barner. Lesa loved to ride horses and enjoyed the outdoors. She was a very giving, loving person who truly enjoyed helping others. Lesa was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Lesa was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Brooke Nolan. Survivors include her husband of 26 years, Robert Swink; son and daughter in law, Heath and Tiffany Farmer; stepson...

Dalores Jean Hodge, 78, of Paragould, passed away on December 31, 2018.  Dalores was a devout Christian, a beloved wife, a loving mother, and an adoring grandmother.  Prior to retirement, she worked many years as a floral designer at Alvin Taylor’s Flower Shop as well as other floral shops around town.  Dalores loved to cook and was always the first to volunteer for cooking at her church.  She was at her happiest sharing her cooking talents with her friends and...

Gracie Panhorst, 8, of Williford, Arkansas, went to her heavenly home on Monday, December 31, 2018.  She was born March 5, 2010, in Jonesboro, and lovingly adopted by Frank and Vanessa Panhorst.  Gracie had a smile that would light up any room.  She held the hearts of many people.  She was a special needs child and a blessing to all. Survivors include Gracie’s parents; grandparents, Charles and Alice Panhorst; brothers, Tyler, Mikee, and Landon Panhorst; sister,...

Bernice Mitchell, 82, of Paragould passed away December 30, 2018, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  She was born April 14, 1936, in Flint, Michigan, to Jess and Emma Byers.  Bernice was a homemaker that dedicated her time to caring for family.  She played piano and organ for 50 years at several churches.  She was a member of Transform Church for 25 years.  Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William H. Mitchell; and sister, Margaret...

Bonnie Flanery, 76, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. She was born January 28, 1942, to Harrison and Nannie Belle Lane. Bonnie was the best mother and a loving wife. She was very mischievous, joking and caring. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Corena Flanery; son, Harrison Flanery; and many brothers and sisters. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Thomas Flanery; children, Katherine Mary Ann Flanery, Rickey Thomas Flanery (Debbie),...