All Obituaries

Gary George Gramling, 72, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. He was born July 6, 1949, to George and Ruth Gramling. Gary was a truck driver for Dr. Pepper. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Betty Jean Luker. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Betty Ruth Gramling; son, J Gramling of Paragould; daughter, Donna Gibson (Jeremy) of Jonesboro; brother, Johnny Gramling (Miranda); and grandchildren, Kraven, Lucian, Juli, and Reese A celebration of...

Danny James Camp, 72, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. He was born October 27, 1949, to J.B. and Marcella Camp. After graduating from Central High School in Helena, Arkansas, he spent his career as a conductor for Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads.  Danny loved all things outdoors including kayaking, hunting, boating, motorcycle riding, playing guitar, and spending time at the creek with his dog, Rocket.  He was happiest at the lake. Danny was...

Ted York, 85, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021.  He was born November 12, 1936, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Theodore and Myrtle York.  Ted enjoyed deer hunting in Texas and vacationing in Florida and Branson.  He was a farmer and manager of Matthews Land Company at Bucoda.  Ted was passionate about serving others and being active in the community.  This was shown by his work on the National Cotton Council, the board at the Children’s Homes,...

David Earl Howard, 66, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was born August 8, 1955 to R.D. and Mary Virginia Howard of Paragould. David was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father, R. D. Howard. Survivors include his mother, Mary Virginia Howard; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Dana Howard; daughter and son-in-law, Misty and David Thomas; grandchildren, Layla Howard, Ethan Howard, Audrey Thomas, and Elijah Thomas; and brother and...

Donnie L. Clayton, 79, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021.  He was born April 20, 1942, in Peach Orchard, to Floyd and Helen Clayton.  Donnie was an Army veteran who served from January 1961 until December 1963, then served many years in the National Guard.  Donnie worked at Emerson Electric for 40 years.  We will miss so many things about Donnie, mostly his boisterous and contagious laugh.  He loved playfully picking and pestering loved...

Mary "Jane" White, 70, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. She was born May 6, 1951, in Lafe, AR, to the late Elzworth and Rosetta Gray, She was married to Jimmy Tom White for 51 years. Jane and Jimmy were united in marriage on February 28, 1970. She was preceded in death by her parents; father and mother in law, Gene and Mildred White; paternal grandparents, Clarence and Francis Gray; and maternal grandparents, Dick and Mattie Kersey. Survivors include her...

Phillip “LeRoy” Lee Brown, 64, of Paragould, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021.  He was born January 1, 1957, in Paragould, to Gerald and Violet Brown.  LeRoy worked at Monroe for over 40 years.  He loved working on lawn mowers that he found at yard sales. LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gerald Thomas Brown; and son, Christopher Brown. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Shirley Brown; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Brandon Dunn...

James Edward Smothers of Paragould, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  He was born January 24, 1950, in Monette, Arkansas, to Edward and Geneva Smothers.  He was a 1970 graduate of Oak Grove High School.  He worked 41 years at L.A. Darling.  He raised catfish and cows until he became ill.  He really enjoyed fishing and working with them. James was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Geneva Smothers and one...

Loretta Mae (Stephens) Smith, 87, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021.  She was born December 2, 1933, to Jim Stephens and Nancy Belle Beaton Stephens. Loretta graduated from Lafe High School at the age of 16.  She was Homecoming Queen and that is when her future husband, Charles “Buddy” Smith saw the light.  They were married December 24, 1952, by Russell Duffer; he had been Loretta’s school teacher. Loretta and Buddy had a wonderful life...

Randy Gail Gatlin, 62, of Paragould, passed away in Jonesboro on Tuesday, November 24, 2021. He was born February 10, 1959, to Kenneth and Deronda Gatlin. Randy was a good man and enjoyed life, he also loved family summer vacations. He loved his kids and grandkids dearly. He loved his brothers and sisters more than they will ever know. Randy spent 30 years with ex-wife Lisa Gatlin, and five children that loved him. He had a huge heart and would give the shirt off his back to anyone. Randy...