Obituaries

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...

Nov 20, 2021

Darrell Dean McCoy, 75, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021.  He was born February 16, 1946, in Paragould, to Austin and Dora McCoy.  Darrell was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He worked as an electrician and attended church at The Shepard's Chapel in Gravette, Arkansas.  Darrell was a loving husband and a wonderful,...

Nov 20, 2021

Eugene Allred, 75, of Walcott, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021.  He was born July 25, 1946, in Walnut Ridge, to Jim and Rellie Mae Allred.  Eugene enjoyed woodworking, farming, and raising horses and cows.  He was a true patriarch of his family; always taking care of and being active in their lives.  History and...

Nov 19, 2021

Delbert William Riley, 95, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, November 19th, 2021. He was born on January 10th, 1926, to Chester "C.C." and Sarah Azzie Lee Riley. Delbert was an Army Veteran and served in WWII. He enjoyed fishing and camping. Delbert was also a used car salesman. He loved to buy and trade...

Nov 18, 2021

Thomas Newton Osborn, 80, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. He was born August 3, 1941. to Steve and Thelma Osborn. Thomas enjoyed all outdoor activities and woodworking. He was an avid sports fan and loved to work in the garden and his favorite flower to grow was a rose. Thomas was preceded in...

Nov 17, 2021

Infant Enzo Walter Benware was born into Heaven on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Survivors include his mother, Joy Slatton; grandparents, Julie and Michael Benware; brother, Macks Slatton; sister, Haley Slatton; aunt, Lezlie Benware; uncle, Mario Rios; and cousins, Emily Rios, Noah Rios, Evan Rios, and Payton Benware. A graveside service under the direction of Phillips...