Photo courtesy of Wilson Funeral Homes - Osceola
Osceola, Arkansas
Jun 13, 1966 – Jul 17, 2025 (Age 59)
Paula Denise Goble of Osceola, AR was born on June 13th, 1966 in West Memphis, AR to Butch Smith and Bertha Loraine Smith. She was a housewife, a 1984 graduate of Osceola High School and a resident of Osceola for over 10 years. Mrs. Goble passed away on July 17, 2025
at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 59. She is preceded in death by her mother Bertha Loraine Joyce. She is Survived by her father Butch (Sharon) Smith of Purvis, MS, her husband Khris Goble of Osceola, AR, four sons Lake Wilson of Liberty KY, Zack Wilson of Osceola, AR, Nick Wilson, Belton, TX and Bobo Goble of Osceola, AR, six brothers Rusty Smith of Manila, AR, Raymond Smith of Baton Rouge, LA,
Marc Smith of Hattiesburg, MS, Scott Smith of Denham Springs, LA, Stacy Hooper of Purvis, MS and Michael Jones of Laurel, MS, seven grandchildren, Braxton, Cooper, August, Charlotte, Kaylee, Emma and McKinleigh, a host of other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola, AR from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. The funeral will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025 also at Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola, AR at 11:00 A.M. with the burial to follow at Mississippi County Memorial Gardens in Osceola, AR. Nick Wilson and Buddy Wright will be officiating.
I am saddened by the passing of my classmate. Rest in peace Paula. Prayers for the family.
Tammy Mckinley
July 22, 2025 | Claremore, OK | Classmate
Oh my Pauly. I will never forget the memories of staying with you when I was little and wanting to be you and my mama. I loved you. I hope you’re at peace. I will miss you!
Samantha Cissell
July 21, 2025 | Wilson, AR | Friend
Sweet, beautiful Paula,
I will never forget the wonderful times we shared together and with all our children. The time and distance I let slip away
You’re forever in my heart and I always love you!
Robin Stanford
July 21, 2025 | DeSoto, TX | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Debbie Jett-Whitehead
July 21, 2025 | Osceola, AR | Classmate
May God give you the strength to make it through this difficult time. Paula was a dear classmate. Praying for the family.
Alesia Veasley Fondren
July 20, 2025 | Apex, NC | Classmate
In loving memory of a wonderful friend. I will love her and miss her Paula always. I will meet her on the other side of Jordan. I'm praying for her family.
Ricky Perkins
July 20, 2025 | Doniphan, MO | Friend
This is truly heartbreaking news, and our hearts go out to you all during this incredibly difficult time. As members of the Osceola High School Class of 1984, we share so many cherished memories with Paula. Please know that our entire class is sending our deepest prayers and most heartfelt condolences to your family. We are thinking of you and holding you close in our thoughts.
Leonard Speed
July 20, 2025 | School
Rusty and Raymond, I’m so sorry to hear about Paula. She was, and always will be my best friend. Such a beautiful girl both inside and out. I’ll always cherish the memories of her and your family. Rest in peace Bird.
Elizebeth Winston
Elizebeth Winston
July 20, 2025 | Mountain Home, AR | Friend
Paula, you were such a sweet happy lady that I’ve known for many years, your battles over. Rest in Peace now. Luv ya sweetie. ♥♥
Janie Duck
July 20, 2025 | Osceola, AR | Friend