Obituaries

Jul 15, 2022

Julia Ann Smith, 76, of Paragould, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, July 15, 2022. She was born on December 5, 1945, to the late Earl and Claris "Jewell" Rowland. Julia loved The Lord and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church of Paragould. Julia was a graduate...

Jul 13, 2022

George Windell Howard, 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. He was born December 18, 1936. Windell was a hardworking man who loved to hunt, fish, and make a garden. He retired from Monroe after 22 years of working. Windell was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Howard; parents, Brodie and Lillian Howard;...

Jul 11, 2022

Victoria Lynn McGill, 59, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. She was born November 16, 1962, to James and Joyce Claussen. Victoria loved all animals, especially her dog, Porscha, and cat, Dolly. She enjoyed watching raccoons, birds, and any other animals that wandered into her yard. Victoria loved to play pool and...

Jul 7, 2022

Fred Robert Ryan, 85, of Paragould passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022. He was born January 5, 1937, to Athel Ryan Wilma Ryan. Fred served 20 years in Arkansas National Guard and then retired from the telephone company. Fred was a karaoke DJ and was a little league football coach.

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Jul 7, 2022

Tiwela Kilo, 49, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022.  She was born May 27, 1973, in the Marshall Islands, to Carlos Mandamba and Arjiba Annam.  Tiwela was a hard worker and took pride in supporting her family.  She was a strong woman, loving mother, grandmother, and sister.

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Jul 7, 2022

Jeri Sue Banks, 55, of Paragould passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022.  She was born December 7, 1966, to Jerry Don and Brenda Shipman.  Flying kites, simply being outdoors, and visiting the ocean were among Jeri's favorite pastimes.  Jeri enjoyed traveling with her fiancé, Buck.  She delighted in the joy her grandchildren brought to her...

Jul 6, 2022

Edward Thomas Stormes, 67, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022.  He was born April 5, 1955, in Knobel, Arkansas, to  Jack and Liddie Stormes. Ed enjoyed living an active life. He was active in ministry in his community and active in the great outdoors. He loved to duck hunt, fish, and to ride...

Jun 30, 2022

Clifton Shane Smith, 63, of Walnut Ridge, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022. He was born April 1, 1959, to Jim and Zoetta Smith. Shane loved frogs and was a jokester that kept everyone laughing. He was an excellent cook and enjoyed riding motorcycles. Shane was an amazing father and Papa. He was preceded...

Jun 29, 2022

Eula Mae Olive Fruchey, age 93, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away peacefully, with her daughter by her side, in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 29, 2022. She was born May 23, 1929, in England, Arkansas, to George Henry Olive and Etta Mae McPherson Olive. Eula was a long time member of Grace Baptist...

Jun 24, 2022

Myrtie Mae Howington, 86, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. She was born January 3, 1936, to Pleasant and Ollie Bowen. Myrtie enjoyed doing cross word puzzles and couldn't wait for Saturday to get here so she could find a bargain at yard sales.

She was preceded in...

Jun 23, 2022

Dorothy Jean Sharp, 80, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022. She was born May 9, 1942, to Gordon and Dovie Sharp. She loved to fish, travel, and win big at the casino. Dorothy was a wonderful mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents and...

Jun 21, 2022

Geraldine "Gerry" Manchester Miller, age 83, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, at Ridgecrest Nursing Home. Mrs. Miller, daughter of Troy Clyde Manchester, Sr. and Nellie (Vance) Manchester, was born on October 1, 1938, in Kansas City, Missouri. In her senior year of high school, she married Trevelyn...

Jun 13, 2022

John Walter Tomlinson, 58, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022. He was born July 4, 1963, to James and Wilma Tomlinson. John was a good man with a big heart. He was a comedian and a very hard worker. John was Ford built and Tomlinson tough. He was preceded in death by...

Jun 7, 2022

Frankie Loretta Smith, born to the late Frank and Jessie Summers on April 1st, 1955, passed away on June 7, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Jeff Smith; sons, Trinity (Misty) and James; stepchildren, Cameron and Shelly; Grandchildren; Ashlin Kisner, Erica Kisner, Dylan Kisner, Mason Kisner, Jennifer Kisner, and Emma Kisner;...

Jun 7, 2022

Eddie G. Carner, 74, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022. He was born in Blytheville, AR, on March 9, 1948, to Holton and Virginia Carner. Eddie served Honorably in the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He loved road trips including trips to the Grand Canyon and to see family in Texas and...

Jun 6, 2022

Tim Howe, 63, passed away at home surrounded by family on June 6, 2022. He was born November 13, 1958, to Wallace and Marie Howe. Tim was a farmer in the Lafe area for his whole life. He started out farming with his dad and brother and later with his son and son-in-law. His children,...

May 31, 2022

Wanda Sue (Wimberley) Maxwell-Wagner, 75, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She was born November 30, 1946, in Steele, MO, to the late Chalmer Wimberly and Francis Maxwell.

She was preceded in death by her Parents; Chalmer Wimberly and Francis Maxwell; Husbands; Millard Maxwell, Cecil Kelsey; Brothers;...

May 30, 2022

Roger Lynn Todd, 60, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, at 11:45 a.m. He was born January 21, 1962, to Robert and Barbara Todd. Roger loved working on his old four-wheel-drive truck. He was loved by his neighbors, he helped others in need, and his neighbors took very good care of him....

May 28, 2022

Marlon Beasley, 79, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022.  He was born October 11, 1942, in Paragould to James and Sterlean Beasley.  Marlon attended Greene County Tech and served in the Army National Guard from 1959 to 1962.  Among his jobs were carpentry with his dad, White's Shoe Factory, field hand, Emerson Electric...

May 25, 2022

God broke our hearts to remind us that He only takes the best. Ricky Joe Noblin, born December 24, 1954, departed this life on May 25, 2022, at 10:00 p.m. If you knew him, you were part of his family. He was a member of Pine Knot Church of Christ. He was a devoted husband...