Obituaries

Jun 4, 2017

Skylair Jean Buie, the infant daughter of James Buie, Jr. and Victoria Beckman, passed away June 4, 2017, at Arkansas Children's Hospital.

Skylair was preceded in death by her great grandparents, James and Wilma Spann and Russell and Shirley Binkard.

Survivors include her parents; grandparents, Maude Johnson,...

May 25, 2017

Ailene "Granny" Oakley Terry, 87, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017.  She was born April 19, 1930, in Nimmons, Arkansas, to Norvy and Tisha Tuggle.  Ailene was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ for 40 years.  She loved everything about farm life especially gardening, fishing, and canning.  Ailene was an excellent...

May 25, 2017

Gayle Houston, 77, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017.  She was born November 24, 1939, in Paragould, to Charles and Lena Smith.  Gayle was a member of the First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Houston; and brother, Jack Smith.

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May 24, 2017

Carl "Bill" Gene Spurlock, 88, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017.  He was born September 29, 1929, in Lepanto, Arkansas, to the late Sherman and Stella Spurlock.  Bill was a talented craftsman who made Indian Relics and pottery.  He enjoyed fishing and time spent with family.

Survivors include his...

May 21, 2017

Betty J. Janes, 78, of Paragould, passed away May 21, 2017, at her residence.  She was born September 5, 1938, to Fant and Ioan Holt.  Betty was a talented seamstress and enjoyed bowling.  Most of all, Betty cherished the time spent with her son, Richard.  She especially enjoyed when he took her fishing.

May 20, 2017

Barbara Franklin, 75, of Paragould passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017.  She was born February 5, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Virgil and Ola Bateman.  Barbara attended church at Trinity Full Gospel.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Patricia Franklin; 6 brothers; and 4 sisters.

May 20, 2017

Ralph Lyndell Sharpe, 54, of Paragould, passed away at his home Saturday, May 20, 2017.  He was born December 15, 1962, in Paragould, to Ralph A. and Velmeta E. Sharpe.  Ralph enjoyed riding his Harley, building derby cars, and was a gun enthusiast.

Ralph was preceded in death by both of his parents...

May 14, 2017

Jason "Jay" Wyatt Shockley, 42, of Austin, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017. He was born May 15, 1974, in Paragould, Arkansas, to Gary Shockley and Lila Shockley.  He graduated from Paragould High School in 1992 and the University of Central Arkansas (Conway) in 1999. Jay worked as a news photographer and audiovisual...

May 11, 2017

Billy Henry Benson entered Heavens gates on May 11, 2017.  He was born to Eric and Alice Benson in Boydsville, Arkansas, on November 22, 1937.  Bill was a cherished husband, dad, and paw-paw.  He was a longtime member of the Fifth and Pine Church of Christ congregation.  He loved to ride his horses and spend...

May 10, 2017

Jerry Don Shipman, 72, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017.  He was born April 1, 1945, in Paragould, to the late Allen and Imadell Shipman.  Jerry was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church.  During his 8 years as a foster parent, he fostered 325 children.  Jerry loved God, his family, and...

May 9, 2017

Craig Michael Johnson, 39, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017.  He was born February 19, 1978, in Paragould, to Roger Johnson and Rhonda Spencer.  Michael enjoyed listening to music.

Michael was preceded in death by his grandfather, George Johnson, and grandmother, Earlene Rogers.

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May 7, 2017

Jesse Dylan Summers, 23, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, May 07, 2017.  He was born September 24, 1993, to Porter Summers and Cheri Ulanow.  Dylan was a Navy Veteran.  He enjoyed listening to country music and hanging out with friends.  Dylan had a fondness for dogs.

Dylan was preceded in death...

Apr 27, 2017

Eddie Dean Cunningham, 65, of Paragould passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017.  He was born June 17, 1951, in Marmaduke, to the late W.T. and Betty Cunningham.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Tammy Cunningham; and brother, Gary Cunningham.

Survivors include his sons, Justin...

Apr 25, 2017

Elonzo Carrell Rogers, 79, was born in Tyronza, Arkansas, on August 23, 1937, to the late Abby Elonzo and Hettie Ann Rogers.  He died on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

Carrell is survived by his loving wife, Marcella, of 30 years; sons and daughters in law, Wendell...

Apr 25, 2017

Verna May Whitney, 72, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017.  She was born June 18, 1944, in Schugtown, Arkansas, to Edward and Leople Howard. Verna worked 16 years at Emerson Electric.  She was of the Baptist faith.

Verna was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.

Apr 24, 2017

Faye Laverne Arnold, 74, of Paragould, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017.  She was born June 28, 1942, in Dixie, Arkansas, to the late Clyde and Wanda Newboles.  Faye enjoyed fishing with her family.  She looked forward to trips to Tunica, West Memphis, and Hot Springs.  She loved playing cards and watching the horses race.

Faye is...

Apr 13, 2017

Walter T. Tschorniawsky, 49, died April 13, 2017, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center after suffering a heart attack at home.  His loving companion, Kay Collier, was at his bedside.  Walter was born October 16, 1967, in Philadelphia, PA, to Walter (deceased) and Carol (Nee) Walsh Tschorniawsky.

Survivors include his mother, Carol...

Apr 12, 2017

Jayden Allie Webb passed away April 12, 2017, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born January 26, 2017, to Jesse Webb and Dawn Williams.

She is survived by two brothers, Brody Travis and Jackson Travis; two sisters, Bethany Webb and Jenna Webb; grandparents, Steve and Pam Williams, Mark and Regina...

Apr 6, 2017

Kenneth Ray Howard, 53, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017.  He was born May 5, 1963, in Red Onion, Arkansas, to Doyle Howard and Lucinda Forbs.  Kenneth enjoyed watching wrestling, Dallas Cowboys Football, and Cardinal Baseball.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his father and sister, Belinda Phillips.

Apr 6, 2017

Felix Tate, 90, passed away April 6, 2017, at Greene Acres Nursing Facility.  He was born April 22, 1926, in Paragould, to the late Avery and Mary Tate.  Felix was a decorated World War II veteran, an award winning stock car racer in his younger years, and an unparalleled mechanic operating Tate's Auto and Muffler...