Paradise Funeral Home

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04/25/2026

Celebrating the Life of

Edker Ray “Smitty” Smith
March 1, 1967 - April 16, 2026

“We do not own the rights to this music”

Edker Ray “Smitty” Smith of Pine Bluff, AR was born on March 1, 1967 to the late Henry Brown and Clara Jackson. He left ...
04/24/2026

Edker Ray “Smitty” Smith of Pine Bluff, AR was born on March 1, 1967 to the late Henry Brown and Clara Jackson. He left this earthly world on April 16, 2026

He graduated from Gould High School, in 1987, he was the class president.

He went to pursue being a truck driver, where he went all over the world, until his health began to fail. Then he moved to Dallas Texas, where he worked in the oil field as a safety supervisor. He later moved back to Arkansas, where he retired.

At an early age, he gave his life to Christ & was baptized. He later, attended church at Thomas Chapel under the leadership of Pastor Donald Manning Sr. In Gould Arkansas.

Known as “OG SMITTY RAY” it was never a boring moment around him. He was a comedian, he loved cracking jokes, & making you laugh. Smitty was a fun, loving, funny person to be around. & that’s what we gonna miss the most.

Edker enjoyed playing bingo, cards, dominos, cooking, and hanging with family and friends. He also enjoyed making Tik Tok videos “Mr. Pull Up On Me, OG Smith Ray.”

He was preceded in death by: his father Henry Brown, grandmother: Edna Smith, and brother Isaac Jackson.

He leaves to cherish his memories; children: Johnathan and Jordyn Smith of Pine Bluff, AR, siblings: Sharon Smith of Pine Bluff, AR, Lucretia Jackson of Gould, AR and a host of aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Thomas Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Gould, Arkansas with Reverend Donald Manning as the eulogist. Interment will be in Jericho Cemetery - Gould, Arkansas by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

Visitation will be 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Paradise Funeral Home.

"Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!"

With profound reverence and heartfelt sorrow, Mr. J. Morrill Gray and the devoted staff of Paradise Funeral Home humbly ...
04/17/2026

With profound reverence and heartfelt sorrow, Mr. J. Morrill Gray and the devoted staff of Paradise Funeral Home humbly announce the Homegoing of our beloved Mr. Frankie Lee Archie, Sr.

Though the shadow of death has passed over, we stand firm in the eternal promise that death does not have the final word. For the Word declares, “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” (1 Corinthians 15:55). Mr. Archie has not been lost to us but has been received into the everlasting arms of our Lord, where there is no more pain, no more sorrow, and no more tears.

While our hearts grieve his physical departure, our spirits rejoice in the blessed assurance that he now rests in the presence of the Almighty. Love endures beyond the veil of mortality, and Mr.Archie's spirit lives on—radiant and free—having exchanged his earthly tent for a heavenly dwelling.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Old Saint James Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor David Smith as the eulogist. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

Visitation will be 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Paradise Funeral Home.

"Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!"

With profound reverence and heartfelt sorrow, Mr. J. Morrill Gray and the devoted staff of Paradise Funeral Home humbly ...
04/17/2026

With profound reverence and heartfelt sorrow, Mr. J. Morrill Gray and the devoted staff of Paradise Funeral Home humbly announce the Homegoing of our beloved Mr. Otis Tyrone Tyler.

Though the shadow of death has passed over, we stand firm in the eternal promise that death does not have the final word. For the Word declares, “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” (1 Corinthians 15:55). Mr. Tyler has not been lost to us but has been received into the everlasting arms of our Lord, where there is no more pain, no more sorrow, and no more tears.

While our hearts grieve his physical departure, our spirits rejoice in the blessed assurance that he now rests in the presence of the Almighty. Love endures beyond the veil of mortality, and Mr. Tyler's spirit lives on—radiant and free—having exchanged his earthly tent for a heavenly dwelling.

Funeral Services will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Billie Jean "B.J." Jackson Memorial Chapel with Rev. Lafayette Woods, Sr. eulogist. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

Visitation will be 6:30 pm-7:30 pm on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Paradise Funeral Home.

"Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!"

With profound reverence and heartfelt sorrow, Mr. J. Morrill Gray and the devoted staff of Paradise Funeral Home humbly ...
04/17/2026

With profound reverence and heartfelt sorrow, Mr. J. Morrill Gray and the devoted staff of Paradise Funeral Home humbly announce the Homegoing of our beloved Mother Elsie Britton.

Though the shadow of death has passed over, we stand firm in the eternal promise that death does not have the final word. For the Word declares, “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” (1 Corinthians 15:55). Mother Britton has not been lost to us but has been received into the everlasting arms of our Lord, where there is no more pain, no more sorrow, and no more tears.

While our hearts grieve her physical departure, our spirits rejoice in the blessed assurance that she now rests in the presence of the Almighty. Love endures beyond the veil of mortality, and Ms. Danage's spirit lives on—radiant and free—having exchanged her earthly tent for a heavenly dwelling.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Ministers' Institute, 1329 Front Street, Eudora, Arkansas 71640, with Rev. Sherbert D. Jones, Sr., eulogist. Interment will be in Hill's Cemetery in Eudora, Arkansas, by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

Visitation will be 12:00 pm-1:00 pm on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Ministers' Institute.

"Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!"

On behalf of Mr. J. Morrill Gray and the entire staff of Paradise Funeral Home. We are deeply saddened by the passing of...
04/13/2026

On behalf of Mr. J. Morrill Gray and the entire staff of Paradise Funeral Home. We are deeply saddened by the passing of Bishop Kenneth L. Robinson. During this difficult time, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, entire Robinson Mortuary staff, and all who knew and loved him.
Bishop Kenneth Robinson will be remembered for his remarkable contributions, his unwavering dedication, and the positive impact he made on the lives of others. His legacy will continue to inspire and guide us.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones as they navigate this profound loss. May they find comfort in the memories shared and strength in the support of those around them.
With deepest sympathy,
Mr. J. Morrill Gray | Paradise Funeral Home

04/11/2026

Celebrating the Life of

Robert Edward Johnson
Sept. 20, 1973 - March 28, 2026

“We do not own the rights to this music”

04/11/2026

Celebrating the Life of

Zy’Kelon Ginger
April 12, 2007 - April 1, 2026

“We do not own the rights to this music”

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