Obituaries

Betty Wynn Hackworth

Betty Wynn Hackworth

December 19, 2022

Betty Wynn Hackworth, 83, of Paragould, passed from this life on Monday, December 19, 2022. She was born in Harrisburg on February 5, 1939, to the late Robert Wesley and Violet Hosier. Betty married Carl Wynn and had two children. She spent a few years working at Kentucky Fried Chicken, and she thoroughly enjoyed her time there. After Carl's passing,...

Reta Ann Gramling

Reta Ann Gramling

December 19, 2022

Reta Ann Gramling, 72, of Paragould, passed from this life on Monday, December 19, 2022. She was born on July 10, 1950, to the late Rayburn and Betty Johnson. Reta graduated from Greene County Tech High School. She retired in the retail industry. Reta loved playing Bingo. Wherever Bingo was being played, she was sure to be found there. She...

Velma Lanay Raines

Velma Lanay Raines

December 17, 2022

Velma Lanay Raines, 75, of Bethel, Alaska, passed from this life on Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was born in Newport, Arkansas, on November 1, 1947, to the late Nathaniel and Velma Louise Watson. Lanay graduated from Swifton High School. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Arkansas State University. Lanay married Ed "E.W." Raines and they were married...

Howard Cook, Jr.

Howard Cook, Jr.

December 16, 2022

Howard Cook, Jr., 43, of Little Rock, passed away from this life on Friday, December 16, 2022, at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock. He was born on January 22, 1979, in Paragould, to the late Howard Cook, Sr. and Jeanie Kaye Cook Abbott. Howard enjoyed listening to music and spending time with friends and family in his spare time....

Scotta Sharon Napier

Scotta Sharon Napier

December 14, 2022

Scotta Sharon Napier, 79, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. She was born in Jonesboro on April 23, 1943, to the late Titus and Florence Welch. Scotta graduated from Bono High School in 1961 and attended Arkansas State University. She married Gary Napier on November 14, 1970. She was a homemaker and managed rental properties...

Mildred Johnston

Mildred Johnston

December 13, 2022

Mildred Louise Johnston, 85, of Paragould, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. She was born in Missouri on September 18, 1937, to the late Dennis and Almedia 'Mom and Pop' Wilson. Mildred married William 'Nathan' Johnston, and was a very devoted wife. She retired from Southwestern Bell after 31 years of service. She had a tremendous love...

Margie Hastings

Margie Hastings

December 13, 2022

Margie Nell Hastings, 89, of Beech Grove, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. She was born in Beech Grove on November 28, 1933, to the late Nolen and Wassie Beasley. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her grandchild and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford Hastings; brothers, Oval,...

Bobby Gene Forkum

Bobby Gene Forkum

December 11, 2022

Bobby Gene Forkum, 84, of Paragould, passed from this life on Sunday, December 11, 2022. He was born in Light on March 12, 1938, to the late David and Nellie Forkum. Bob married Patsy Deen on November 19, 1960. Together, they spent 62 years in a loving marriage surrounded by their family. Bob worked at Paragould Light Water & Cable...

Sylvia Rae  Moss

Sylvia Rae Moss

December 11, 2022

Sylvia "Cissy" Rae Moss, 61, of Paragould, passed from this life on Sunday, December 11, 2022. She was born in Dade City, Florida, on January 27, 1961, to the late Ronald Sutton, Sr. and Mary Alice Hanson. Sylvia married Bobby Moss on July 2, 1987. She was a homemaker who always took care of those around her. She enjoyed sewing,...

Diane M. Traywick

Diane M. Traywick

December 8, 2022

Diane Mary Traywick, 61, of Paragould, passed from this life on Thursday, December 8, 2022. She was born in Rockford, Illinois, on July 19, 1961, to the late Ervin and Lola Lowman Tritch. Her family relocated to Paragould in 1972. She graduated from Paragould High School in 1980. Diane married Jimmy Traywick on May 12, 1984. She worked for years...

Marshall Price

Marshall Price

December 8, 2022

Marshall Ray Price, 46, of Paragould, passed from this life on Thursday, December 8, 2022. He was born on September 30, 1976, to the late Major Price and Sharon Rivera. Marshall graduated from Greene County Tech High School in 1994. At that time, he had a passion for golf. As time continued, he transferred that passion to fishing. Marshall spent...

George Harrison

George Harrison

December 5, 2022

George Harrison, 91, of Paragould, passed from this life on Monday, December 5, 2022. He was born in Lake City on February 24, 1931, to the late Albert and Iris Harrison. He graduated high school in Lake City. George was a veteran having served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from General...

Bobby Gene Resler

Bobby Gene Resler

December 3, 2022

Bobby "Bob" G. Resler, 77, of Paragould, passed from this life on Saturday, December 3, 2022. He was born in Cherokee, Oklahoma, on May 26, 1945, to the late Henry and Margaret Foster Resler. He graduated from Cherokee High School in 1963. Bob earned his Bachelor of Science degrees in economics and sociology from Northwestern Oklahoma State University. During his...

Dana Janine Eldridge

Dana Janine Eldridge

November 30, 2022

Dana Janine Eldridge, 55, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. She was born on June 21, 1967, to the late Leroy Theodore Seggerman and Mary Ann Bower. Dana lived in different parts of the country during her life. She loved to help others wherever she was, and she had one of the biggest hearts of...

Hester Wooldridge

Hester Wooldridge

November 30, 2022

Hester Dean Wooldridge, 92, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. She was born in England, Arkansas, on January 25, 1930, to the late Wallace and Reba Powell McPherson. She married Thomas Harley Wooldridge on December 8, 1948. Together, they owned Wooldridge Grocery for years. Later, she began a pecan cracking business and became know as...

Scarlett Olivia Jarman

Scarlett Olivia Jarman

November 28, 2022

Scarlett Olivia Jarman, 19, of Paragould, passed from this life on Monday, November 28, 2022. She was born on January 2, 2003, to Dr. Michael W. and Lisa Jarman. Scarlett graduated from Greene County Tech High School in 2021 where she played basketball and golf. Her love of sports continued after high school. Scarlett was a freshman at Arkansas State...

Carolyn Ann Mcbroom

Carolyn Ann Mcbroom

November 27, 2022

Carolyn Ann McBroom, 68, of Paragould, passed from this life on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at her residence. She was born on February 13, 1954, in Paragould. Carolyn graduated from Delaplaine High School. She married Terry on July 1, 1972. Carolyn worked at Emerson Electric for many years before finishing her working career with Walmart. She enjoyed hunting and fishing,...

David Alan Williams

David Alan Williams

November 25, 2022

David Alan Williams, 66, of Paragould, passed from this life on Friday November 25, 2022. He was born on October 18, 1956, to the late Willie Gene and Faye Toombs Williams. David graduated from Paragould High School in 1975. He attended Louisiana State University and Arkansas State University. David married Susan Kueter on September 13, 1980. He was a driver...

Larry Neal Adams

Larry Neal Adams

November 23, 2022

Larry Neal Adams, 87, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. He was born on July 15, 1935, to the late Jason and Ruby Adams. Larry graduated from Greene County Tech in 1953. He married Rita Mangrum on May 9, 1959. Larry earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Arkansas State University and his Master...

Fayetta Carolyne Humphrey

Fayetta Carolyne Humphrey

November 19, 2022

Fayetta "Fay" Carolyne Humphrey, 82, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022. She was born on February 17, 1940, in Paragould to the late Clyde and Myrtle Johnson. Fay worked for years in Insurance and enjoyed family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bruce Humphrey, Sr.; daughter, Terri Leigh Parrish; brothers, Jeff and Delano Johnson; and...