Obituaries
Geraldine R. Smith
Jul 8, 2022
Geraldine R. Smith, of Swartz Creek, Michigan, 98, passed from this life on Friday, July 8, 2022. Geraldine was born in Paragould, Arkansas, on September 26, 1923, the daughter of the late Cecil and Cora (Cotton) Butler. She married Jones A. Smith in 1942 in Paragould. Geraldine was a faithful member of Central United Methodist Church. She was also a...
Loy Warren Massey
Jul 5, 2022
Loy Warren Massey passed from this life into Heaven on July 5, 2022. At his “home going”, Loy was wonderfully cared for by the staff of the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas as well as his daughter Melisa and family in Paragould, Arkansas. Loy was born October 22, 1930, to parents Robert Aubry and Merle (Jeffrey)...
Paul Delbert Nowell
Jul 4, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Delbert Nowell announces his passing on Monday, July 4, 2022, at the age of 79. He was born on June 20, 1943, in Marmaduke, Arkansas. He attended Marmaduke High School and completed a Machinist Apprenticeship in St. Louis. He was an accomplished Tool and Die Maker. Paul Nowell retired from...
Delois Elaine Worden
Jul 3, 2022
Delois Elaine Worden, 75, of Paragould, passed from this life on Sunday, July 3, 2022. She was born on October 25, 1946, to the late James Roy and Emma Delitha Hunt. Elaine was married on July 26, 1975, to her childhood sweetheart, Ronald Worden, Sr., who preceded her in death. Together they raised four children, Ron Worden of Charlotte, Michigan,...
Joan Collins Ratton
Jun 30, 2022
Joan Collins Ratton, of Paragould, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2022, at The Greenhouse Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould, Arkansas. Joan was 89 years of age and a life-long resident of Paragould. She was born October 17, 1932, to Orris F. and Frances Neely Collins. In 1952, she married Ralph Robert Ratton. She is survived by her five...
Stella Marie, Grace Lynn, Eli Liam Reynolds
Jun 28, 2022
Stella Marie, Grace Lynn, and Eli Liam Reynolds were born into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Although their lives were short, their impact in the hearts of their family will last forever. They are loved by their parents, Corey Reynolds and Shayleigh McCord of Paragould; sisters, Isabella, Allie, and Kali Reynolds; maternal grandparents, Shelly (Charles) White...
Alice Ann Whitney
Jun 28, 2022
On June 28, 2022, with great sorrow, Alice "Ann" Whitney (nee Justice), 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Valley Park,MO. Beloved wife of Tom Whitney. The young couple were married on May 27, 1972 in Paragould, AR. Loving mother of 3 children, Brian Whitney, Carey Whitney and Christopher Whitney. Cherished grandmother of Karina, Ciara, Blake, Peyton. Great-grandmother of...
Gerald Ball
Jun 25, 2022
Gerald Edward Ball, 84, of Lafe, passed from this life on Saturday June 25, 2022. He was born in Black Oak, Arkansas, on March 27, 1938, to the late Coy and Gladys Ball. Gerald was disabled, but he liked being a farmer, cattle rancher, and horse trainer. He was a natural in the saddle, and Gerald could train any horse....
Darryl Christopher Krohn
Jun 24, 2022
Darryl Christopher "Chris" Krohn, 50, of Paragould, passed from this life on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born on January 19, 1972, to Raymond and Linda Hampton Krohn. Chris spent his early career in construction; however, in his latter years, he began a relationship with Jesus Christ and began...
Jesse Spencer
Jun 21, 2022
Jesse Thomas Lee Spencer, 79, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022. He retired from Arkansas State University. Jesse was the son of the late William "Buck" and Hazel Grimes Spencer. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn, sister, Betty Polk, and an adopted brother, Ben Tenis Survivors included his two sons, Scotty (Susan) Spencer of...
Billy Akes
Jun 14, 2022
Billy Gerald Akes, 72, of Paragould, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Billy was born in Leachville on January 15, 1950, to the late William and Evelyn Akes. He worked for the city of Paragould in the street department. Billy enjoyed collecting model cars and Hot Wheels. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Loretta...
Frank Stillwell
Jun 14, 2022
Frankie Wayne Stillwell, 86, of Paragould , passed from this life on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Frank was born on April 10, 1936, to the late Lennie and Susie Stillwell. Frank, whom we called "Dad", loved his family and his church. At one time, he had three difference businesses operating simultaneously. He loved working in his yard. He took pride...
Glenn Gene Lee
Jun 13, 2022
Glenn Gene Lee, 78, of Paragould, passed from this life on Monday, June 13, 2022. He was born on July 16, 1943, to the late Harold and Junie Wadley Lee. Glenn graduated from Dixie High School. He spent many years as a truck driver and retired after driving for Turner Dairy. Glenn married Glenna Fesler on June 10, 1961. He...
Harry "Butch" W. Thomas, Jr.
Jun 12, 2022
Harry W. "Butch" Thomas, 73, of Foley, Alabama, formerly of Paragould, passed from this life on Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Pensacola, Florida. He was born in Paragould on February 1, 1949, to the late Harry, Sr. and Wilma Thomas. Butch earned his Associate's degree and spent 43 years as a Nuclear Medicine and PET CT Technologist. He married Valerie...
Gale Brewer
Jun 11, 2022
Gale Armedis Brewer, 73, of Moscow, Tennessee, passed from this life on Saturday, June 11, 2022. He was born in Marmaduke, Arkansas, on February 26, 1949, to E.F. and Willodene Brewer. Gale graduated from Marmaduke High School in 1968. He attended Arkansas State University where he earned his BS in Marketing in 1975 and BS in Business Data Processing in...
Barbara Louise Watkins
Jun 9, 2022
Barbara Louise Watkins, 76, of Paragould, passed from this life on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at St. Bernard's Medical Center. She was born on May 9, 1946, to T. J. Shepard. Barbara was raised by her grandparents, graduated high school, and married the love of her life, John Watkins. She worked for years in a factory before becoming a secretary...
Larry Joseph Kersey
Jun 8, 2022
Larry Joseph Kersey passed from this life on June 8, 2022. He was born on May 14, 1971, to Jerry and Shirley Kersey. Larry graduated from Marmaduke High School in 1989 and later received an associate's degree in maintenance at Black River Technical College. He worked at Emerson, Garlock, and Prestolite. Larry spent the last nine years as a correctional...
Frankie Babcock
Jun 7, 2022
Frankie Babcock, 74, of Paragould, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. She was born in Wynne on November 29, 1947, to the late E.A. and Maurine Sanders. Frankie graduated from Paragould High School in 1965. She began working at Darling Store Fixtures. She spent 27 years there before going to work at Ballard's Flowers in Paragould. Frankie...
Geneva Dean Cook
Jun 6, 2022
Geneva Dean Cook, 75 of Crowell, Texas, passed from this life on Monday, June 6, 2022, in Quanah, Texas. Geneva was born Friday, March 21, 1947, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was the daughter of the late G.D. and Stella Ratliff Stephenson. Geneva married her love, Clyde A Cook on February 20, 1986. Clyde passed away on May 7, 2007....
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