Obituaries

May 1, 2023

Norman Dale Franks, 80, of Paragould Arkansas, passed away at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House on May 1st, 2023. Dale was born January 3rd, 1943, in Goobertown, Arkansas, to the late Frank and Gladys Lamb Franks. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Charles, Rex, Gene, Roy, Bobby, Weldon, and Charles-Kelly,...

Apr 30, 2023

Kenneth Elbert Johnson, 84 years and 10 months, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was born at home on June 26, 1938, to Elbert Franklin and Madge May (Yates) in Ellington, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Dennis Johnson, and Donald...

Apr 29, 2023

Regina Penry, 93, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023.  She was born September 27, 1929, in Paragould, to Earl and Sunshine Tatum.  Regina was a school teacher at several schools including Risco, Missouri, Walcott, Stanford, and Paragould.  She was affectionately known as Mama G by her grandchildren and their friends.  After retirement, her...

Apr 25, 2023

Max Henry Ward, 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. He was born January 15, 1938, to Henry and Beatrice Ward. Max was a member of Village Creek Church of Christ. He enjoyed mowing the yard, fishing, traveling, making homemade tamales, and taking trips to Branson.

He was preceded in...

Apr 23, 2023

Thomas "Tom" Barnes, 66, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023.   He was born January 7, 1957, in Kent, Ohio, to Thomas and Evelyn Barnes.  Tom was a kind, funny, loveable, outgoing man.  Entertaining and cooking for his friends was a favorite pastime of Tom's.  He was a cigar aficionado.

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Apr 21, 2023

Carol Sue Walker, 65, of Paragould, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023.  She was born January 24, 1958, in Corning, to Frank and Marie Turner.  Carol was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved everyone.  She lived to help others and never met a stranger.

Carol was preceded in death...

Apr 20, 2023

Judith A. Frank, 80, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023. She was born on May 27, 1942, to John and Mary Dick. Judy enjoyed working outside and mowing her yard. She was a kind, loving person that enjoyed having gatherings at her house with family and friends. Above all, Judy loved her...

Apr 19, 2023

Anthony Dewayne Shelton, 75, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born March 22, 1948, in Mobile, Alabama, to J. Paul and Martha Mae Shelton.  He lived most of his life in Jackson, Mississippi, and attended Forest Hill High School, Mississippi College, and Hinds...

Apr 19, 2023

Jonathan Cody Noel, 34, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. He was born on September 30, 1988. Cody cherished time with his wife, children, and family.  One of Cody's talents and pleasure was grilling meals for two or one hundred and two.  Cody loved playing music and performing at local venues whenever...

Apr 19, 2023

Wanda Lee Vester, 96, of Paragould, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, April 19, 2023.  She was born November 8, 1926, in Supply, Arkansas, to Henry and Gertie Poff.   Wanda was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who always put God and her family first.

Wanda was preceded in death by...

Apr 18, 2023

Edna Lee Jones, 69, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born October 2, 1953, to Elmer and Lillian Jones. Our precious Edna Lee Jones had a heart so pure.  She loved her husband, children, grandchildren, and extended family unconditionally. Everyone loved Edna...

Apr 18, 2023

Bennie Earl Rippy, 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.  He was born December 19, 1954, to Willis and Rose Rippy.  Bennie was retired from the Army Corp of Engineers.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and collecting knives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister...

Apr 17, 2023

Charley "Chuck" Rogers, 75, of Lafe, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023. He was born March 9, 1948, to Harry and Anna Rogers. Olgeba, Dad, Old Man, Pawpaw, Best Friend. These are just a few of the many names Chuck has gone by. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska and grew up in Tennessee....

Apr 17, 2023

Salvinia Mae Harper, 93, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023. She was born October 15, 1929, to Oscar and Martha Muncey. Salvinia enjoyed playing cards, gardening, cooking, and watching wrestling. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Manford Harper; daughter, Melinda Eubanks; and son, Terry Taylor. Survivors include her sons, Eric Taylor, Gary Sturdavent,...

Apr 16, 2023

Charles William Dunlap, 76, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023. He was born November 18, 1946, to Elza and Javenia Dunlap. Charlie enjoyed watching the stock market every day and loved watching the Cardinals play. He watched the PBS channel a lot and enjoyed English Comedy. Charlie helped build the St. Louis...

Apr 11, 2023

Esau James McQuay, age 19 months, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023. Esau was born September 7, 2021, at UAMS in Little Rock, AR, to Brandon and Julia McQuay. Though his time with us was short, he touched many lives and was loved deeply by those around him. His memory lives on in his...

Apr 11, 2023

George Donald Watson, 82, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. He was born May 11, 1940, to Albert and Myrtle Watson. Don was an Air Force Veteran and worked until retiring at Monroe. He was an avid yard saler, he enjoyed buying and selling, camping, fishing, and loved to brag about his...

Apr 9, 2023

Larry Eugene Lowe, 73, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023. He was born May 10, 1949, to Eugene and Charlotte Lowe. Larry loved hunting, fishing, and shooting outdoors. He enjoyed adult coloring books and bird watching. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol Lowe; sister, Sharon Lowe; brother, Joe Lowe; and...

Apr 7, 2023

Carroll Ray Barr, 79, of Paragould, passed away after a lengthy illness Friday, April 7, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born October 26, 1943, in the Alexander Community to Charles and Erma Barr.  Growing up Carroll Ray enjoyed playing sports and later watching Razorback football and basketball games.  In his younger days,...

Apr 4, 2023

Freddie L. Ellington passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at his home. He was born September 15, 1948, to John and Mary Francis Ellington, as well as his Twin, Fredia. Freddie loved working on cars, especially his antique cars that he built himself. You could always find him out in the garage working. He...