Obituaries

Marvin  Anthony  Williams

Marvin Anthony Williams

May 27, 2021

Marvin Anthony Williams, 64, of Jonesboro, went home to be with the Lord and Savior Thursday May 27, 2021, after a long illness. He was born October 14, 1956 in Paragould to Bob and Doris (Schwamb) Williams. He is a member of First Freewill Baptist Church of Jonesboro. Marvin was raised in Paragould where he began his strict work ethics...

Reba  Ester  Mitchell

Reba Ester Mitchell

May 23, 2021

Reba Ester Mitchell, 88, of Paragould, passed away on Sunday, May 23rd. She was born Dec. 15, 1932 in Lafe, AR. She was a loving wife and mother, and enjoyed cooking, reading, and cheering for the Chicago Cubs. She served in the Air Force, where she met her husband, Neville Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry...

Ronald  Lloyd  Rodgers

Ronald Lloyd Rodgers

May 23, 2021

Ronald L. Rodgers, 62, of Armorel, AR departed this life on May 23, 2021 at NEA hospital in Jonesboro, AR. He was born on February 9, 1959 to Virgil H. Rodgers and Agnes Wilhite Rodgers of Paragould, AR. Ronald graduated from Paragould High School in the class of 1977 and Arkansas State University in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree in...

Lois  Martin

Lois Martin

May 22, 2021

Lois Martin, 83, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was born on November 29, 1937 in Beech Grove, Arkansas to the late Robert S. and Delphia (Howard) Garner. Lois is preceded in death by three sisters, Nye Lottis Cureton, Elfreda Fears, and Faye Greene; and her husband, Lowell "Gene" Martin. Survivors include her two brothers, Ambrose Garner...

Michael  Glen  Vickers

Michael Glen Vickers

May 18, 2021

Michael Glen Vickers, 62, of Marked Tree, passed away Tuesday at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born on March 26, 1959 to Glen Vickers and Christa Miller. Mike was a retired Machine Operator and had a passion for music, especially playing the guitar. He is preceded in death by his father, Glen Vickers; son, Christopher Ford; and...

Clara  Alice  Lovelady

Clara Alice Lovelady

May 18, 2021

Clara Alice (Clifton) Lovelady, 87, of Beech Grove, was at home with family when God called her to His Heavenly home, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. She was born to John Ayers and Velora (Vines) Clifton at their home in Evening Star, AR. Clara was married to Bill Lovelady, March 6th, 1970. They built their life together raising cattle and farming...

Margaret  Reynolds King

Margaret Reynolds King

May 10, 2021

Margaret Reynolds King, 84, of Jonesboro and formerly of Paragould, passed away on May 10, 2021 I at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born on October 19, 1936 in Arbryd, Missouri to the late George and Sulla Kirkendoll. Margaret was retired from the David Puryear Center of Jonesboro, and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her...

Amy L. Gardner

Amy L. Gardner

May 9, 2021

Amy L. Gardner, 91 of Marmaduke took her heavenly flight on Sunday at the Greene House Cottage of Belle Meade. She was a retired teacher who had taught in Turrell, Marmaduke and Kennett. She was of the Methodist faith. Amy was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Gardner, parents, Lee and Vashti Trantham Hass; brothers, Charles, Crillon, Cleo and...

Philip Arthur Brasher

Philip Arthur Brasher

May 9, 2021

Philip Arthur Brasher, 55, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, May 9th, 2021, after a 3-year battle with ALS. Philip was born February 21, 1966 in Paragould, Arkansas to the late Robert Allen Jr. and Lucille (Tritch) Brasher. He grew up in Paragould attending Greene County Tech schools, until his family moved to Texas in 1982, where...

Mary Frances (Shewmaker) Newberry

Mary Frances (Shewmaker) Newberry

May 7, 2021

Mrs. Mary Frances (Shewmaker) Newberry, 78, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed from this life on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas with her loving family. Mary was born November 10, 1942, in Paragould, Arkansas, to the late Less and Ida Viola (Gramling) Shewmaker. She grew up in Stanford, Arkansas, with her six siblings....

Lorna  Kay  Jaco

Lorna Kay Jaco

May 5, 2021

Lorna Kay Jaco, 50, of Paragould, passed away on May 5, 2021 at her residence. Lorna was born on July 3, 1970 in Paragould, to Loran and Mary Breckenridge. She worked as a dispatcher for nine years in the City of Paragould before transferring to an Administrative Assistant for the City Inspectors Office. She was a member of the Seventh...

Pamela  Mayann Carmichael

Pamela Mayann Carmichael

May 4, 2021

Pamela MayAnn Carmichael, 57, of Cardwell, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Pamela was born on July 19, 1963 in Buckeye, Arizona to the late Larry and Peggy (Bateman) Huckabee. She enjoyed music and spending time with her family. Pamela is preceded in death by her brother, David Huckabee, and husband, Paul Carmichael. Survivors include her children, Chris Standley...

Shirley Marie Moore Lind

Shirley Marie Moore Lind

April 27, 2021

Shirley Marie Moore Lind, 69, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Shirley was born in Paragould, Arkansas on December 17, 1951 to the late Ira and Jaunita Davis. She enjoyed reading, sewing, listening to music, and shopping. She loved Betty Boop. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; son, Joey Rooks; daughter, Angelic Roper; and brother, Terry...

Glenda R Zumwalt

Glenda R Zumwalt

April 27, 2021

Glenda R. Zumwalt 87 of Paragould died Tuesday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. She was retired from Wal-Mart and a member of Lake Street Baptist Church. Glenda was preceded in death by her parents Cleo and Estelle Dearing, first husband, John L. Merrow; second husband Deward Zumwalt; daughter Page Dickson, brother, Jimmy Dearing. Survivors include daughters, Karla Merrow of England,...

Karrin  Lois  Richardson

Karrin Lois Richardson

April 27, 2021

Lois was born to John and Cora "Smith" Goins on February 23, 1937, in the Beech Grove/Stanford Community. There were six girls and one son born to John and Cora Goins, who are both deceased. The other girls were: Doris Reeves, of Oak Grove, now deceased Louise Richardson, of Paragould, now deceased Mary Reilly, of St. Louis, now deceased Jane...

Chester Lester Gray

Chester Lester Gray

April 25, 2021

Chester Lester Gray, 87, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. Chester was born on March 14, 1934 in Evening Star, Arkansas to the late Clarence and Francis Matthew Gray. He was a farmer and had a collection of toy tractors. Chester was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He is...

Danny Leroy Markum

Danny Leroy Markum

April 24, 2021

Danny Leroy Markum, 74 of Paragould died at his residence on Saturday. Danny was a Mechanic by trade and a loving Father and Husband. He was preceded in death by his parents Troy and Cora Edna Bryant Markum. Survivors include his wife, Gloria of the home; sons, Kevin Markum of Paragould, David Markum of Texas, Michael Markum of Paragould and...

Lowell  Edgar  Laffoon

Lowell Edgar Laffoon

April 20, 2021

Lowell Edgar Laffoon, 81, of Paragould, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Lowell was born on July 21, 1939 to the late Guy Lowell and Mary Berry Laffoon. He is also preceded in death by one brother, Larry Dale Laffoon. Survivors include his wife of sixty one years Brenda Laffoon of the home; three...

Jeffrey  "Mike"  Ring

Jeffrey "Mike" Ring

April 20, 2021

Jeffrey Michael "Mike" Ring, 61, of Brookland, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. Mike was born on September 8, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri to Sherman and June Tillman Ring. He enjoyed working in the yard and garden, going to the lake, and boating. Mike was a veteran of the United States...