Obituaries

Carolyn Mcdonald

Carolyn Mcdonald

September 26, 2023

Carolyn Gibbs McDonald left her earthly home to be with her Savior on September 26, 2023. She was born on November 20, 1945, to the late J.W. and Joella Gibbs. Carolyn treasured her family and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren who brought her endless joy. She also loved traveling with her family and spending time in her...

Florence Louellen Douglas

Florence Louellen Douglas

September 23, 2023

Florence Bolding Douglas, 104, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, September 23, 2023. She was born in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas, on December 12, 1918, to the late Charles Edward Bolding and Mertie Belle Wood Bolding. Florence married James Thomas Douglas in 1939, and she remained by his side until his passing in 1993. Having a love for the...

Dorothy Ruth Stickler

Dorothy Ruth Stickler

September 22, 2023

Dorothy Ruth Stickler, 98, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born in Paragould on June 25, 1925, to the late William Joseph and Ruth Laird Underwood. Dorothy worked at Emerson Electric for over 25 years. She was a long time member of East Side Baptist Church (now Harvest Baptist Church). She enjoyed working...

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene Hendrickson

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene Hendrickson

September 21, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene Hendrickson, 71, of Paragould, passed from this life on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was born in Paragould on August 4, 1952, to the late Charles and Mary Jeanette Hendrickson. He graduated from Washington Community High School in Illinois. Ronnie was a veteran having served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. During...

Geraldine "Tilly" Whitaker

Geraldine "Tilly" Whitaker

September 20, 2023

Geraldine "Tilly" Hoskins Whitaker, 87, of Marmaduke, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born on February 26, 1936, to the late James and Dolly Hoskins. Geraldine graduated from Holland High School. She married the love of her life, Bennis Whitaker, on March 13, 1958. Geraldine spent fifteen years working at Wal-Mart as a sales clerk....

Joan Teresa Hambrick

Joan Teresa Hambrick

September 17, 2023

Joan Teresa Hambrick was born on November 19, 1953 in Three Oaks, Michigan, to the late John and Ann (Murray) Hambrick. She grew up in Arbyrd, Missouri, and graduated from Southland High School. She is survived by her brothers, Buster (Janice) Hambrick of Missouri, John Jr. Hambrick of Paragould, and David Hambrick (Gail) of Georgia; sisters, Rosetta Hambrick Jones of...

Mary "Dolly" Ada Anderson

Mary "Dolly" Ada Anderson

September 17, 2023

Mary Ada "Dolly" Anderson, 85, of Paragould, passed from this life on Sunday, September 17, 2023. She was born in the Missouri bootheel on August 3, 1938, to the late George and Annie Wagner. Dolly graduated from Cardwell High School and DePaul School of Nursing. She married Glen Anderson on May 9, 1957. Dolly worked as a Registered Nurse throughout...

Shirley "Lolly" Ann Williams

Shirley "Lolly" Ann Williams

September 13, 2023

Shirley Ann "Lolly" Williams, 84, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She was born in Greene County on August 16, 1939, to the late Oscar and Mildred Fletcher. Lolly spent years working at the Ed White Shoe Factory and Arkla before moving to retail where she worked in sales at Don Perkey's Shoes. In her...

Mary Mae Morgan

Mary Mae Morgan

September 12, 2023

Mary Mae Morgan went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Mary was born 92 years ago in Paragould to the late Sam and Alberta (Mangrum) Benton. She was a 1949 graduate of Greene County Tech High School. She attended Southern Baptist College where she met her future husband, Kenneth. They joined in holy matrimony on November...

Gary Waade Shelton

Gary Waade Shelton

September 10, 2023

Gary Waade Shelton, 65, of Paragould, passed from this life on Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was born in Los Angeles County, California, on September 14, 1957, to the late Gene Shelton and the late Dorothy Hayes. Gary married Debbie Fields on February 11, 1977. He became a truck driver and spent most of his career driving for CRST and...

Laura Gage

Laura Gage

September 10, 2023

Laura Lee Gage, 56, of Paragould, passed from this life peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at her home. She was born in Paragould on December 13, 1966, to the late Wayne Southard and the late Pat Buchanan. Laura married the love of her life, Donnie, on October 2, 1982. She was employed at Sunshine Manor for over 30 years....

Jerry Mark Hutchison

Jerry Mark Hutchison

September 5, 2023

Jerry Mark Hutchison, 71, of Paragould, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was born on December 26, 1951, to the late William Franklin and Kitty McGrew Hutchison. He graduated from Southland High School in 1970 and married Linda Neel on June 8, 1973. Jerry was a veteran having served his country in the United States Air...

Lisa Dawn Jarman

Lisa Dawn Jarman

September 2, 2023

Lisa Smith Jarman, 59, of Paragould, passed from this life on Saturday, September 2, 2023. She was born in Corning on December 23, 1963, to the late Lloyd and Clevagene Smith. Lisa graduated from Knobel High School in 1982 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandise and Clothing/Textiles from the University of Arkansas in 1986. It was at...

Beulah Mae Cure

Beulah Mae Cure

September 2, 2023

Beulah Mae Sharp Cure, 86, of Paragould, passed from this life on Saturday, September 2, 2023. She was born in Leachville on July 24, 1937, to the late William Boyd and Lillie Sharp. Beulah, or "Doodle" as her family affectionately called her, was the first Greene County Spelling Bee Champion in 1951. She excelled in academics and graduated as the...

Agnes Evelyn Manis

Agnes Evelyn Manis

August 31, 2023

Agnes Evelyn Manis, 96, of Paragould, passed from this life on Thursday, August 31, 2023. She was born in Cardwell, Missouri, on April 10, 1927, to the late Van and Anna Bishop and attended school in Cardwell through high school. She married Thomas Barnett and started a family. A few years after Thomas's death in 1970, Agnes married Marvin Manis....

Jackie Ray Hamilton

Jackie Ray Hamilton

August 30, 2023

Jackie Ray "Jack" Hamilton, 79, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was born in Paragould on July 4, 1944, to the late Lois and Dovie Holifield Hamilton. Jack graduated from Paragould High School in 1962. He earned his associate's degree from Arkansas State University. He was a veteran having served his country in the...

Nelson Princeton Anjain

Nelson Princeton Anjain

August 29, 2023

Nelson Princeton Anjain was born in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. He is survived by his parents, Jokonidrik and Mandy Anjain; siblings, Mariah, Merlyn, Aaliyah, Jules, Jabina, Nevaeh, Nehemiah, and Brooklyn; and paternal grandparents, Marshall and Mairine Helyes.

A graveside funeral will be Friday morning, September 1, 2023, at 10 AM at Linwood Cemetery.

Theda Newberry

Theda Newberry

August 29, 2023

Theda L. Newberry, 93 of Paragould, and most recently Springdale passed from this life to eternal life on Tuesday August 29, 2023. Theda was born in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas, on August 19, 1930, to the late E.E. (Ellis) Call and Dottie (Goodart) Call. Theda is survived by her husband of 68 years, Lelan L. Newberry of Paragould (Springdale); three daughters,...

Sandra Kay Scruggs

Sandra Kay Scruggs

August 24, 2023

Sandra Kay Scruggs, 69, of Tyronza, passed from this life on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.She was born on November 29, 1953, to the late Roy and Beatrice Lane Goodman. Sandra loved her grandchildren and completely adored her great grandchildren. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Sandra was preceded in death...

Jeffrey Glynn Beeler

Jeffrey Glynn Beeler

August 22, 2023

Jeffrey "Jeff" Glynn Beeler, 55, of Paragould, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Jeff was born in Paragould on March 11, 1968, to the late Gailen and Reva Evans Beeler. Jeff graduated from Ridgecrest High School. He loved Jesus, and he was a member of Calvary Baptist...