Obituaries

Jul 13, 2019

James Edward Wilhite, 81, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  He was born April 3, 1938, in Paragould, to O.J. and Alice Wilhite. James was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sons and daughter in law, Brian Wilhite and Jason and Linda Wilhite all of...

Jul 8, 2019

Stanford A. Quinn, 87, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019. He was born March 27, 1932, in Trumann, AR, to Eury and Ruby Quinn. Stan was an avid music lover and dancer. He worked for the Senior Bees for many years. Stan was a good-hearted family man and enjoyed the companionship and...

Jun 29, 2019

Sammy Arlin Jenkins passed from this life at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital on June 29th, 2019, at the age of 76 years. He was born on January 10th, 1943, in Rector, Ark., to Orlie and Marie Jenkins.  He attended Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tenn., and Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Ark., where he received his...

Jun 21, 2019

Mary Jane Howard Jones, 67, of Marmaduke, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was born August 28, 1951, to Nation and Ella Howard. Mary loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed being outdoors and never missed an opportunity to take pictures. Mary loved yard sales and was excited to show off the...

Jun 21, 2019

Ben McDaniel passed away at the age of 83 on June 21, 2019, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro Arkansas.

Ben had a love for life and everyone around him knew it.  If you were blessed enough to spend time with him, you would say he...

Jun 14, 2019

Michael Blake Campbell, 19, of Paragould, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019.  He was born August 3, 1999, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to James Campbell and Deborah Nunn Carter.  Michael aspired to be a boxer.  He was very protective...

Jun 10, 2019

Franklin Glen Wright, 70, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019. He was born May 8, 1949, to Charlie and Alma Wright. In his early years, he was a radio announcer in Marks, MS. Frank worked at Sears, Jac's Appliances, Hamilton Hardware, and Gazaway Ace. He was a member of Brown's Chapel Baptist...

Jun 6, 2019

Jennifer Ranae Fisher, 37, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019. She was born November 7, 1981, to Wendell and Louise Pitcher.

Jennifer was of Baptist faith. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend. She married her high school sweetheart, Fince, in July of 2000. Jennifer...

Jun 3, 2019

Dollie Mae Pitcher, 88, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019. She was born September 15, 1930, to Charlie and Ora Varner. Dollie was a member of the Newton Street Church of Christ. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and crocheting. Dollie loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded...

May 23, 2019

Jesse L. Johnson, 77, passed away in his home in Paragould on Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was born on May 22, 1942, in Knobel, AR. Jesse enjoyed making crafts with popsicle sticks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Adams and Jesse "Jake" Johson; first wife, Wanda Johnson;...

May 15, 2019

Louis Herbert Phillips, 90, of Marmaduke, passed away at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  He was born November 6, 1928, to Rudy and Norma Phillips. He was of the Church of Christ faith.

Herbert was a kind, soft spoken man. He always had a smile...

May 8, 2019

Charles Allen Brogdon, Sr., 76, of Paragould, died May 8, 2019.  He was born February 18, 1943, to Leonard and Violet Brogdon.  He was a retired brick mason.  He also worked at the 412 Flea Market.  He enjoyed being with his flea market buddies.  Charles loved watching the Cardinals.  He was a member at Pine...

May 7, 2019

Christopher Lee Warren, 34, of Paragould, passed on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.  He was born August 14, 1985, to W.L. Warren and the late Carolyn Bass. Christopher was a former member of the Arkansas Army National Guard.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Jean Warren; and a brother,...

May 4, 2019

Mary Ella Burrow, 65, of Paragould, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. She was born June 13, 1953, to Arthur and Ella Mae McKelvey. Mary graduated Oak Grove High School in 1971 and was a member of Brown's Chapel Baptist Church. She worked at Greene County Tech High School and Emerson until retiring. Mary...

May 1, 2019

Reba Faye Shewmaker, 92, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She was born on her father's birthday, September 16, 1926, to John and Grace Nadeau. Reba was of Potawatomie Indian descent. She met Eddie Shewmaker while attending Harding Academy. She went on to attend Harding College. Reba Faye married Eddie on July...

Apr 22, 2019

Eugene F. Widmer, 94, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019, at his home. He was born March 25, 1925, to Fred and Emma Widmer of Paragould. Eugene was a "dirt farmer" which he loved very much. He worked at Emerson for several years and was a Korean War Veteran.  Eugene married Freddie...

Apr 18, 2019

Alvin S. Buck, 80, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.  He was born October 19, 1938, in Senath, Missouri, to Leland Buck, Sr. and Alta McCollum Buck.  Alvin was an airplane technician for McDonnell Douglas and Northrop Grumman. Working on the B-2 Bomber was something Alvin took...

Apr 12, 2019

Alice C. Turpin, 76, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019. She was born July 24, 1942, to Theodore and Artie Reddick.  Alice loved to laugh and had a goofy sense of humor.  She loved her children and grandchildren fiercely and would do anything for them.  She felt the same way about her...

Apr 5, 2019

Lonnie "Faye" Wiseman, 73, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019.  She was born April 6, 1945, to Cleveland and Ethel Burrow. Faye was always a hard working lady who enjoyed working in the yard and playing slot machines. She loved traveling to see family and loved spending time with them.

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Apr 2, 2019

Bobby Joe Mansfield, 74, of Marmaduke, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was born August 7, 1944, to Lester and Betty Mansfield. Bobby enjoyed deer hunting and working in the yard. He enjoyed repairing lawnmowers and spending time with his grandchildren.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents;...