Obituaries

Jul 25, 2021

Melvin Eugene Sonney, 77, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at his residence.  He was born in Rector, Arkansas, to O.C. and Ida Mae Sonney.  Mel graduated from Rector High School in 1962.  He proudly served in the Navy from 1962 to 1968, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.  After retiring...

Jul 23, 2021

"In the end, it's not the years in your life, but the life in your years" remains proudly displayed in the home of Carol Ann Flickinger.

Carol was born to Ronald and Elanore Flickinger on March 27, 1958, in Bellflower, CA, a suburb of Los Angeles.  Carol...

Jul 19, 2021

Larry Matthew Garner, 75, of Paragould, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, at Ridgecrest Health & Rehabilitation. He was born on July 26, 1945, to the late Henry Garner and Lucille Griggs in St. Louis, MO. He was raised in Stonewell, AR, by his paternal grandparents, the late Dallas and Osie Garner. He is preceded...

Jul 16, 2021

Robert Edward Dowler, 86, of Marmaduke, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at his residence.  He was born November 25, 1934, in Lafe, to Bert and Ruth Dowler.  Robert was a lifetime meat manager and served as Mayor of Marmaduke for 2 terms.  Working, being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with his grandchildren were among...

Jul 12, 2021

Glenda June Fletcher, 81, of Paragould, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021.  She was born June 18, 1940, in Libourn, Missouri, to Ed and Pearl Ward.  Glenda worked at Unico Bank for many years.  She enjoyed playing cards and dominoes.  Glenda loved to be on the go.  She was a wonderful cook that enjoyed taking...

Jul 9, 2021

Charles Ray Hampton, 72, of Marmaduke passed away Friday July 9th, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Charles was born February 9th, 1949 to the late Floyd and Rosezetta Silkwood Hampton in the Blue Cane Community near Rector, AR.

Charles was retired from Emerson Electric Co., Marmaduke Housing Authority...

Jul 5, 2021

Patricia Lavetta Arnold, 41, of Paragould, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021.  She was born September 7, 1979, in Paragould, to Paul Gilliam and Gwenda Abbott.  Patricia enjoyed watching movies, float trips, crafts, and fishing.  Above all, Patricia loved her children.

Patricia was preceded in death by her mother, Gwenda Abbott,...

Jul 2, 2021

Louann S. Smith, 74, of Beech Grove, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. She was born October 7, 1946, to John and Lillian Keipinger. Louann was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and cross stitching. She loved to spend time working on her flowers in her garden. Louann was preceded...

Jul 1, 2021

Don W. Davis, 85, of Bono, passed away Thursday, July 01, 2021. He was born October 18, 1935, in Beech Grove, to William and Stella Davis. Don was a terminal manager for Churchill Trucking. He was a loving, wonderful Dad and Grandpa. Don was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Jane Morrow, Narine Daniels,...

Jul 1, 2021

Kenneth Preston Branch, age 77, was born April 6, 1944, to Stanford and Anna Branch.  He passed away July 1, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center with his family by his side.  Ken was of Baptist faith.

Survivors include by his wife, Joyce Branch; 2 sons, Brian Preston Branch and wife...

Jun 28, 2021

Bill Jarrett, 80, of Paragould, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at his residence.  He was born September 24, 1940, in Paragould, to Marshall and Alpha Jarrett.  Bill worked at John Deere in his younger years, then at Emerson Electric where he retired after 39 years.  He was one of the earliest employees with a...

Jun 25, 2021

Nileane Drope, 85, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. She was born October 14, 1935, to Ed and Veary Rodgers. On June 25, 1955, Nileane married the love of her life, Raymond Drope and 66 years to the day, they were reunited in Heaven. Nileane was a caretaker that raised her eleven brothers and...

Jun 25, 2021

Hubert "Bubba" Galbraith, III, 40, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. He was born February 13, 1981. Hubert was the life of the party and loved his kids. He loved fishing and you could find him at any ditch in Greene County fishing. Hubert was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Joe Elliott....

Jun 24, 2021

Donald Noel Morrow, 81, of Paragould, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was born November 14, 1939, to Guy and Daisy Morrow. Donald was a barber and owned Don's Barber & Style Shop in Paragould. He was an Army Veteran and will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Donald was preceded...

Jun 20, 2021

Linda J. Hill Dixon Bateman, 80, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. She was born February 7, 1941, to the late Clifford and Myrtle Hill. Linda enjoyed gardening, fishing, and being outdoors. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Dixon; and four great-grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Terry Dixon of Marmaduke,...

Jun 17, 2021

Sharon Sue (Bracken) Klusman, 73, of Ocala, Florida, passed away June 17, 2021, at her residence in Ocala, Florida.  She was born April 10, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Charles and Thora Bracken.    Sharon was a member of the Stephen Ministry in Indianapolis, Indiana.  She worked at Trans World Airlines in St. Louis, State...

Jun 16, 2021

Jesse "Crossbones" Cross, 38, of Lafe, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He was born July 26, 1982, to Ronald Robert Cross, Sr. and Faye Ann Dulaney. Jesse loved gardening and cooking steaks on the grill. He served in the National Guard and was deployed once to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. Jesse loved...

Jun 16, 2021

Carl Sims Pankey II, 59, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He was born November 5,  1961. Carl enjoyed playing baseball and softball and spending time with his grandkids. Survivors include his sons, Trevor Sims Pankey and fiance, Kristen Galczynski, and Michael Miller; daughters, Natalie Terry (Jacob), and Olivia Lauren Curtis; and several grandchildren....

Jun 15, 2021

Dustin Hunter Drope, 28, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. He was born January 28, 1993. Hunter meant so much to so many. He loved his people and you knew it. He befriended anyone and didn't have to know you personally to lend you a hand. He lived life on the edge,...

Jun 14, 2021

Donna Gail Davis, 81, beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed from this life on Monday, June 14, 2021, in Paragould, AR. She was born January 30, 1940, to Aldridge and Drexel Parker in  Palestine, but lived most of her life in Forrest City. Her greatest love was her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved flowers,...