Kenneth Fortney's obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2025 in Paragould, Arkansas

Kenneth Fortney

April 21, 1951 - September 24, 2025 (74 years old)

Paragould, Arkansas

Kenneth Fortney's obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2025 in Paragould, Arkansas

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Phillips Funeral Home

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Kenneth Fortney

April 21, 1951 - September 24, 2025 (74 years old)

Paragould, Arkansas

Kenneth Fortney Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Kenneth Fortney of Paragould, Arkansas, whose life came to an end on September 24, 2025 at the age of 74, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell Fortney and Lacona Fortney. He is survived by: his wife Laura Fortney; his sons, Dwayne Fortney (Christy) and Jeff Fortney; his stepson Craig Mitchell (Melaine); his daughter Malinda Blakeley (Aaron); his stepdaughters, Paula Stewart (Roger), Julie Mitchell, Donna Horner (Mark) and Darey Cummings; his siblings, Steven Pearson, Junior Fortney, Patty Attaberry and Kathy Coleson; and his grandchildren, Mary Durkin, Anthony Fortney, Livvy Fortney, PJ Fortney, Craig Mitchell, Jr., Terry Joe Mitchell, Rachael Fletcher, Jacob Blakeley (Cheyenne), Chelby Morris (Josiah), William Altenberge, Mitchelle Altenberge, Jason Mitchelle, Candace Williams (Lesley), Brad Fletcher (Heather), Shawn O'Grady (Cora) and Delaney O'Grady. He is also survived by twenty-one great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Phillips Funeral Home



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“I'm so sorry for your family's loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am sending my love and hugs to each of you. .”


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