Obituaries

Dec 14, 2021

Mary Emma Fitzgerald, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She was born March 11, 1926, to Troy and Elizabeth Shewmaker. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl Fitzgerald; brother, Ancil Shewmaker; sisters, Vivian Groves, Gloria Shewmaker; and son, Jimmy Fitzgerald. Survivors include her brothers, Eddie Shewmaker, Kenneth Shewmaker, David Shewmaker; sister,...

Dec 13, 2021

Wanda Sue Wolz, 78, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. She was born August 24, 1943, to John Thomas "Tommy" and Juanita (Holland) Witcher. Sue was a St. Louis Cardinal fan and loved country music. She was an avid reader and painter. She taught Special Education for 26 years at Gosnell. Sue...

Dec 11, 2021

Donald Ray Crowson, 75, of Paragould, passed from this life on Saturday, December 11, 2021.   He was born February 23, 1946, in Mary's Chapel, Arkansas, the son of Vivian and Irene Crowson.

Don graduated from Greenway High School, Class of 1964.  Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Marine Corps during...

Dec 11, 2021

Bryan Wade Miller, Sr., 56, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. He was born June 7, 1965, in Anniston, AL, to Bryan R. and Dorothy Miller.  Wade spent most of his life working with his hands whether in construction or in a tire shop.  He enjoyed collecting knives, watching Alabama football, fishing,...

Dec 10, 2021

Barbara Jane Wortham, 83, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. She was born June 24, 1938, to Jess and Emma Byers. Barbara attended The Church at Paragould. She enjoyed crocheting and visiting Michigan. She loved her grandbabies and was a Sunday School Teacher at 14th St. Church of God.

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Dec 7, 2021

Wesley Edward Adams, 61, of Sedgwick, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. He was born November 29, 1960, to Loyd and Mary Adams. Wesley was the volunteer fire Chief for the Sedgwick Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking. Wesley was always willing to help others and the community. Wesley was a member...

Dec 5, 2021

Rickie Dale Flanery, 70, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. He was born October 3, 1951, to Luster and Elsie Flanery. Rickie worked until retiring at Monroe after 30 years and he enjoyed working on old cars.

Rickie was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Jerry Miller; and grandparents, John and Epal Summers....

Dec 4, 2021

Wilma June (Tabor) Chesser, 81, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born July 27, 1940, in Paragould, to Russel and Dorothy Tabor.  June was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She attended Browns Chapel Baptist Church.

June was preceded in...

Dec 3, 2021

Lenda Lue (Keasler) Cupp, age 82, passed too soon from this life on December 3, 2021, at The Green House Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould, Arkansas. She was born in the home of James Louis Keasler and Wilma Charline (Holifield) Keasler in Center Hill on a cold morning, January 2, 1939; the second little...

Dec 1, 2021

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,...

Dec 1, 2021

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;...

Nov 28, 2021

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...

Nov 27, 2021

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.

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Nov 27, 2021

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. ...

Nov 26, 2021

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...

Nov 26, 2021

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...

Nov 26, 2021

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...

Nov 25, 2021

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"...

Nov 24, 2021

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...

Nov 22, 2021

Margie Marie Carter of Marmaduke, Arkansas was called to her eternal home on November 22, 2021. She was born on April 18, 1941, to the late John and Myrtle Timms. Margie's main occupation was a homemaker, but she was so much more, she was the home. She was the backbone of her family and the...