Obituaries
Wanda Faye Forkum
December 10, 2021
Wanda Faye Forkum, 73, of Paragould passed from this life on Friday, December 10, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro surrounded by her family. She was born on July 25, 1948 in Delaplaine, AR to the late Edward and Alfeda (Ramer) Harpole. In addition to Wanda’s favorite job as a Mom and Nana she also served as a Unit...
L. C. Reeves Jr.
December 9, 2021
L. C. Reeves, Jr. was born February 4, 1949, to L. C. Sr. and Margaret Goff Reeves in Monette, Arkansas. He passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center with his wife and brothers by his side at the age of 72 years and 10 months. L.C. held many positions in his lifetime, the most important was...
Charles Emory Richey
December 5, 2021
Services honoring the life of Charles “Charlie” Emory Richey, 84, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at United Pentecostal Church of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Interment will follow at Pelican Cemetery in Pelican, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Brother Dohon...
Walter Wayne Dement
November 27, 2021
Wayne DeMent passed from this life on November 27, 2021 at The Green House Cottages of Belle Meade, at the age of 92. He was born December 12, 1928 to Thomas Wayland and Veneda Pearl Wright DeMent on Indian Island in Greene County Arkansas. He was a graduate of Greene County Tech and went on to serve his country in...
Eula Faye Hestand
November 23, 2021
Eula Faye Hestand, 93, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Eula was born on January 10, 1928 in Glendale, Arkansas to the late Victor Otto and Mary (Smith) Owen. She was a long time Pink Lady and a charter member of West View Baptist Church. Eula worked at...
Jessie Lee Randle, Jr.
November 23, 2021
Jessie Lee Randle, Jr., 47, of Hot Springs, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Jessie was born on December 9, 1973 in Hughes, Arkansas to the late Jessie Lee Randle, Sr., and Gladys B. Johnson. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Lynn, Molly, and Mary. Survivors include his wife Sara Randle "Baby" of the home; sons, Jessie Lee...
Gary Wayne Lively
November 16, 2021
Gary Wayne Lively, 63, of Paragould, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, surrounded by family and friends. Gary was a trouble shooter at Monroe Auto and of the Baptist belief. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Maxine Owens Lively, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include his wife, Donna Sparks Lively; sons, Anthony Lively and...
Carolyn June Cole
November 13, 2021
Carolyn June Cole, 66, of Paragould, passed away Saturday at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal belief. She was preceded in death by her parents Marcus and Ruby Willard Smith; and three brothers. Survivors include her sons, Travis Cole and Eric Cole of Paragould; her life partner, Jesse Spencer;...
Amy Beth Lumley
November 8, 2021
Amy Beth Lumley, 66, of Paragould passed away Monday, November 9, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Amy was born on February 5, 1955 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late James Fredrick and Mary (James) Bitter. She was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved Disney World. Amy is also preceded in death by her sister,...
Randall “Red” Jenkins
November 4, 2021
Randall Kline “Red” Jenkins was born 14 August 1928 in Halliday, Arkansas, to the late Fuller and Mary (Shearer) Jenkins. He passed away peacefully 4 November 2021. He is survived by his wife, Claire (Walker) Jenkins of Paragould, whose recorded voice serenaded him into the arms of the Lord. Both his sister, LouElla Jean (Russ) Schwamb, and his brother Wayne...
Arbie Mae Claxton
November 1, 2021
Arbie Mae Claxton, 92, of Paragould, passed away at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro on Monday November 1, 2021. Arbie was born in Knobel, Arkansas on March 27, 1929 to the late Jess and Otra (Melton) Humphrey. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Harden Garner; second husband, Merval Claxton; two grandchildren, Angelina Garner, and Mallorie Baker; seven brothers,...
Evelyn Jean Askew
October 31, 2021
Evelyn Jean Askew, 90, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021. She was born on August 29, 1931 in Dexter, Missouri to the late James Mac and Fannie Scroggs McConnell. Evelyn was a military wife for forty-two years, a homemaker and she enjoyed gardening. She is preceded in death by her husband, Daroyl Gene Askew; and sons Daroyl Glen...
Vonda Sue (White) Gregory
October 30, 2021
Vonda Sue (White) Gregory left this world to join her beloved husband and parents on Saturday, October 30 at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness. She was at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House surrounded by loved ones. Vonda Sue was born to Charlie and Ada Arnold White on March 6, 1941. She was a member of Grace...
Larry Gene Crow
October 28, 2021
Larry Gene Crow, 81, of Paragould, went to his heavenly home on Thursday at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro. Larry was Retired Military and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Ninnette Ayoette Crow and a son Bill Crow. Survivors include his wife, Betty Crow of the home; daughters, Betty Lynn (Ronald)...
Cecil Dale Kelly
October 25, 2021
Cecil Dale Kelly passed away on October 25th, 2021 at the age of 73 surrounded by family. He was born on November 2nd, 1947 in Paragould, AR where he spent the remainder of his life. He graduated from Paragould High School, was an Army veteran and retired from Emerson Electric after 43 years. He attended First Assembly of God. He...
Ruth Lillian Street
October 23, 2021
Ruth Lillian Street, 91, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021. Ruth was born on March 18, 1930 in Greene County, Arkansas to the late Clifford Allen and Pearl Payne Tennison. Ruth was a fun loving Christian lady who attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church regularly until she was unable to. She wanted all her family to know her Lord...
Bobby "Bob" Gene Evans
October 21, 2021
Bobby Gene "Bob" Evans, 80, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Belle Meade. He spent years working at John Stage Auto Body and Freeman's Auto Body as an auto body repair specialist. Bob was the son of the late James and Violet Evans, and he was a Catholic. Survivors include his sons, Michael Evans of Paragould and Ken Evans of...
William Mack Toombs
October 20, 2021
William “Mack” Toombs, 77, of Paragould, departed his earthly life October 20, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Mack was born in the Coffman Community of Greene County on July 8, 1944. He was born to E.L. and Christine (Kittle) Toombs and grew up on a farm. When he was 16 years old, Mack was severely burned in a...
Rita Sue Lange
October 17, 2021
Rita Sue Lange, 66, of Lafe, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Rita was a school nurse at Paragould Primary and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Alice Dunn Davis and her sister, June Ann Keeling. Survivors...
Nettie Carlean Lynn
October 15, 2021
Nettie Carlean Wright Lynn, 89, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, October 15, 2021. Carlean was born in Manila, Arkansas to the late Henry Carl and Rebecca Izora Wright September 26, 1932. She enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, her family, and was of the Methodist faith. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Edward Lynn, son Darrell Edward...
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