Obituaries

Jerry Wayne Adams, age 74, of Rector, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Jerry was born on October 26, 1948, to the late Earl Adams and Rosalie (Taylor) Adams.

Jimmy Devon Smith, 87, of Midland, Tex., passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Jim was born on May 6, 1936, to Nora Bell and Clyde Smith in Greenway, Ark.

Pamela D. Reed Stallings, 71 of Dumas, Ark., passed into God’s hands on the 10th day of October 10, 2023, in McGehee,Ark. Pam was born on March 9, 1952. She was premature a little over 3 pounds, no hair, no fingernails, or toenails. Doctors advised using a thermostat- controlled heater. Her bed was a dresser drawer. But her heart was as big as the outdoors she loved. She loved to see all animals and birds. Seeing a red bird in the morning is like seeing a loved one. She fussed about squirrels in the garden and when I (Terry) shot one she cried. Pam wished to be forgiven for when she hurt family and friends the good Lord knows how quick she was to forgive and go on with life.

Vernon Lee Noles, 96, of Piggott, Ark., passed away October 3, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was born on June 6, 1927, in Piggott, Ark., and was the son of the late Levi and Rosa (Book) Noles.

Charles Mack Manchester, 76, of Rector, Ark., passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was born on March 4, 1947 in Paragould, Ark., to John Hugh and Thelma Christine Manchester.

Pauline Rebecca Estes Oliver, 87, a resident of Rector for 67 years, passed away on September 29, 2023, at her home in Rector. She was a lady who always had a smile and was full of laughter and fun.

Toni Raeann Prince, 30, of Rector, passed from this life to forever be in the presence of Jesus on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born on March 17, 1993, in Paragould to Robert Keith Prince and Michelle Ann Garner.

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Gregory Allen Castleman, 69, of Paragould, Ark., passed away September 29, 2023, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on October 24, 1953, in Flint, Mich., and was the son of the late Horace Eugene and Rose Virginia (Henson) Castleman.

Terry Lee Bracken, 59 passed away at his home on September 16, 2023. Terry was born on October 8, 1963, to proud parents Billy and Betty (Householder) Bracken in Paragould, Arkansas.