Obituaries

Gerald W. Adams

Gerald W. Adams

March 4, 2022

Gerald Wayne "Gerry" Adams, Jr., went to his heavenly home on March 4, 2022, at the age of 70. Gerald grew up in Arbyrd, graduated from Southland High School, and obtained his accounting degree from Arkansas State University. He had a great passion for sports. Gerald spent several years as a professional baseball umpire. When he returned home, he continued...

Izzy Clark

Izzy Clark

February 26, 2022

Izzy Clark was born on October 8, 2011, and became the fur daughter of Lori and Brandon Clark. She loved being outside, and she could never get enough treats. Once her sister, Brynlee, was born, Izzy grew her love to a new family member. Only weighing five pounds, Izzy found herself being carried by Brynlee like a baby doll...

Finis D. Brewer, Sr.

Finis D. Brewer, Sr.

February 23, 2022

Finis D. Brewer, Sr., 88, of Paragould, died Wednesday at Greene Acres Nursing Home. He spent 30 years with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department as a lowboy truck driver. After retiring, he worked for Don Johnson Auto Sales and then the Jonesboro Airport. Once he retired for the final time, he enjoyed going to the coffee shop and socializing...

Marlee Cunningham

Marlee Cunningham

February 22, 2022

Marlee Cunningham journeyed to the Rainbow Bridge on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. She leaves behind her loving parents, Vince and Stacy Cunningham; her human brother, Mason; and her fur siblings, Bailey (boxer mix), Libby, and Lela (lab mix). Marlee was a rescue dog, as are her fur siblings. During her life, Marlee had a deep love for people, and...

Jimmie Randall Bailey

Jimmie Randall Bailey

February 22, 2022

Jimmie Randall Bailey, 82, went to be with his Lord on February 22, 2022. He was born August 26, 1939, in Paragould to the late James and Dollie Bailey. Jimmie served in the U.S. Navy as a shipfitter. He then went to work at the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers until he retired in 1996. He enjoyed spending time with...

Billy Carroll Stubblefield

Billy Carroll Stubblefield

February 19, 2022

Bill Stubblefield passed from this life on February 19, 2022, at the age of 85. He was born on Culpepper Mountain to the late Fay and Ray Bowling Stubblefield on August 29, 1936, in Clinton, Arkansas. He was a longtime member of the Commissary Church of Christ in Paragould and, most recently, Choctaw Church of Christ in Choctaw AR. He...

Jimmie  Lee  Woods

Jimmie Lee Woods

February 14, 2022

Jimmie Lee Woods, 87, of Paragould, passed away Monday at his home. He retired as the Maintenance Foreman from Peerless with more than 40 years of service. Jimmie enjoyed deer hunting, and he loved to help people any way he could. Jimmie was the son of the late Albert and Nadine Woods. He was also preceded in death by his...

Judy Ann  Adams

Judy Ann Adams

February 12, 2022

Judy Ann Adams (Mouzy), 76, of Paragould passed away on February 12, 2022 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Judy was born on May 19, 1945 in Jonesboro, Arkansas as a conjoined twin to Tommy and Gertrude Mouzy. She enjoyed yard selling and being with her family. Family was everything to her. She had a beautiful smile and a contagious laugh...

Luther Phoenix Street

Luther Phoenix Street

February 12, 2022

Luther Phoenix Street passed away on February 12, 2022 in Webb City, Missouri, at the age of 93. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia; son, Danny Street; daughter, Patty Szalay; and grandson, Scott. Luther was the youngest of a family of ten which all have preceded him in death. Luther worked in the Aerospace industry all his...

Jack  G.  Wood

Jack G. Wood

February 9, 2022

Jack G. Wood, 72, of Southaven, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Jack was born on March 23, 1949 in Jackson, Tennessee to the late Wesley John and Opal (Clark) Wood. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his sons, Bradford Wood and Paul Wood; daughter, Brittany Wood Hauck; and grandchildren, Jude Wood, Remington Hauck,...

Billy  Don  Starling

Billy Don Starling

February 8, 2022

Billy Don Starling, 83, of Paragould, formerly of Forrest City passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was born in Imboden on January 11, 1939. Bill graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1957. After graduation he earned his BSE in 1963 and his MSE from Arkansas State University where he met his wife. He married his bride, Cynthia Graham, on...

Claire  Jenkins

Claire Jenkins

February 7, 2022

Claire Ann Jenkins 11 Feb 1932 - 7 Feb 2022 Claire Ann (Walker) Jenkins was born 11 February 1932 in Paragould, Arkansas, to the late Earl and Hettie Ophelia (Riddick) Walker. Our Lord set her free from this world on February 7th, 2022. Three brothers, Farris, James Earnest and Maurice Richard Walker, and four sisters, Martha Sue Red, Emily Eloise...

Marguerite Theresa Marshall

Marguerite Theresa Marshall

February 7, 2022

Marguerite “Margie” Marshall, 63, of Paragould, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. She was a fighter and breast cancer survivor. Margie loved crafts. She was a nurse who had a big heart that was filled with love. She will be remembered for her smile and her sign language “I love you” in asl. She also loved to help other...

James  Clayton  Fears, Jr.

James Clayton Fears, Jr.

February 6, 2022

James Clayton Fears, also known as, "Lil Jimmy",34, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022. Lil Jimmy was born on November 15, 1987 in St. Louis, Missouri to James Clayton Fears, Sr., and Shella Fears. He was a welder at Greenbrier. He is preceded in death by his father. James is survived by his wife Courtney Fears of...

Sarah Helen Meares

Sarah Helen Meares

February 5, 2022

Sarah Helen Meares, 74, of Arbyrd, passed away Saturday at her home. She homemaker and of the Pentecost faith. Helen was the daughter of the late Ted and Glenoda Box. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Darrell "Tuffy" Meares, Sr., one brother, and three sisters. Helen is survived by her sons, Darrell Meares, Jr. of Lafe and...

Anna Joyce Hill

Anna Joyce Hill

February 5, 2022

Anna Joyce Hill, 83, of Paragould, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Anna was retired from the Greene County Library and was a member of 3rd Avenue Baptist Church. She loved her grandchildren, Facebook, reading, painting and to embroider. She was preceded in death by a son, James "Jamie" Earcel Hill;...

Gwendolyn  Sutowski

Gwendolyn Sutowski

February 5, 2022

Gwendolyn Sutowski, 99, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022. Gwendolyn was born on May 20, 1922 in Paragould, Arkansas to the late James and Ernestine (Hoadly) Woodson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Sutowski and nephews John & Robert Sutowski. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins and close friends. She was...

Jimmy Don Combs

Jimmy Don Combs

February 4, 2022

Jimmy Don "Jim" Combs, 76, of Paragould, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022. In 2013, he retired as the Parts Manager of Glen Sain GMC, Buick, Cadillac of Paragould after over 50 years. He married Sharon Matheney on May 1, 1965. Jim loved carpentry, and he built several homes over the years. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, woodworking,...

Charlene Kay Thompson

Charlene Kay Thompson

February 3, 2022

Charlene Kay Thompson, 72, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at her home. She retired from the bakery at Walmart. Charlene loved to play games on her phone, and she loved everything "Elvis". She also enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids. Charlene was the daughter of the late Charles and Velma Hudgens. She was also preceded in death by...