Obituaries

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;...

Mar 31, 2019

Cecil Leon (Toby) White, 84, of Delaplaine, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at his home. He was born May 18, 1934, in O'kean, Arkansas, to Walter and Pairlee White.

Cecil was preceded in death by his parents;  sisters, Geneva Saffell, Vivian Billingsley, Lovey Archer; brothers, Charles White, Brooks White...

Mar 26, 2019

Aline Noblin, 98, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. She was born May 30, 1920, to Almos and Myrtle Knowlton. Aline loved cooking and quilting. She enjoyed doing for herself and was a member of Light Church of Christ.

Aline was preceded in death by her parents; husband...

Mar 25, 2019

Marcia Jane Lane, 66, of Paragould, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born January 11, 1953, to John and Mary Lane. Marcia was a dental hygienist for Dr. Michael C. Risk in Mountain Home from 1996 to 2003. She then was...

Mar 24, 2019

Brenda K. Summers Davis, 71, of Beech Grove, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 24, 2019.  She was born October 29, 1947, in Light, to Ira Leland and Sylvia Jewel Davis.  Brenda was a lifetime member of Light Baptist Church.  She worked as an LPN at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center for 40 years,...

Mar 22, 2019

Carolyn Sue Smith, 80, of Paragould, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 22, 2019. There she was joyfully reunited with her loving husband, L. R., of 57 years. She was born February 14, 1939, to Noah and Pearl Garner. Carolyn was a member of Commissary Church of Christ.

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