Obituaries

Sep 10, 2025

A full obituary will be posted at a later time.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. with a visitation held prior starting at 1:00 p.m.

Sep 9, 2025

Ann S. Smith, wife of Dr. Eugene W. Smith, passed away on September 9, 2025. Miss Ann was born in West Helena, Arkansas, on October 15, 1933, to Bruce and Grace Slaughter. She earned an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education from Arkansas State Teacher’s College and, after marrying Gene Smith in 1956, received her Master’s degree from Old Miss.

She...

Sep 9, 2025

Cleo Mann (Nana), age 92, was joyfully welcomed into heaven on September 9, 2025.She was welcomed by her beloved husband, Ben, her daughter Debbie, her parents, sister, and many dear friends.

Born in Camden, Arkansas, Cleo married her childhood sweetheart, Ben—her boyfriend since third grade—on the night of their high school graduation. They eventually moved to Pine Bluff, AR where they...

Sep 8, 2025

Lou Ann Bringer, 65, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, left us unexpectedly on September 8, 2025.

The daughter of William B. Anderson Jr. and Shirley (Smith) Anderson, Lou Ann was born on December 5, 1959, in Quincy, Illinois. She graduated from Highland High School in Ewing, Missouri. On May 22, 1981, she married the love of her life, Randall (Randy) William Bringer. Together...

Sep 8, 2025

Richard Allen Carvell of Jonesboro, AR died peacefully in his home on September 8, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1943, in Brinkley, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlotte Ameilia Carvell and Robert Carvell, siblings Harriett Fowler, Louise Pearson, Bob Carvell, and Mary Bragg, and two grandchildren Courtland Stinson Carvell and Ruby Lenore Carvell. Survivors...

Sep 7, 2025

Lula Dunavant, 97, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on September 7, 2025. She was born May 5, 1928, to J.B. and Bessie Tacker. She lived most of her life in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

She was a loving mother who devoted herself to raising her children in the nurture of the Lord. After her children were grown, she because...

Sep 7, 2025

Terry Neal Martin, 67, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, September 7, 2025, at NEA Baptist.  He moved to Jonesboro last month, moving here from Heber Springs, Arkansas. He was born in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas, on November 5, 1957, to Ziba Neal and Elizabeth Martin.  Terry was of the Missionary Baptist belief.  He served his country faithfully in the US Navy,...

Sep 6, 2025

Claudine J. Sparks, 90 of Jonesboro passed peacefully at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House on September 6, 2025. She attended Refuge Assembly of God.

She was born September 18, 1934 in Childress, AR to Della and Dawson Jackson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Sparks, 1 grandson, Jeremy Davis, 4 sisters...

Sep 6, 2025

Doris Jean Harvey, 80, of Dixie, AR, passed to her heavenly home on September 6, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born to Delbert “Jack” Weaver and Gladys Weaver (Austin) on January 8, 1945 in Arkansas. She was of the Baptist faith, attending Dixie Baptist Church.

Doris worked at Darling Store Fixtures in...

Sep 5, 2025

Monica J. Christopher, 73, of Jonesboro, died Friday, September 5, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center.  She was born on September 24, 1951, to Elmer Raymond and Betty Jane Wiley.  She had lived in Jonesboro for 41 years, moving here from Flagstaff, Arizona.  She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Jonesboro and was a graduate of the...

Sep 3, 2025

Arlene May, 101, passed away peacefully at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House early Wednesday morning, September 3, 2025, due to complications of a Cerebrovascular Accident. Mrs. May was a long-time member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Jonesboro.

She was born on December 20, 1923, to Arlie and Louie Chism.  In addition to her parents,...

Sep 3, 2025

John Martin Davis, 74, of Bono, passed away on September 3, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Boulder, Colorado, to Harold Davis and Ida (Davis) Thomas on July 15, 1951.

John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army at the end of the Vietnam War. Following his service, he...

Sep 2, 2025

Jimmy Earl Suiter, 89, of Jonesboro, went home to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 2nd 2025.  Jim was born in Trumann, Arkansas to Wesley and Edna Suiter.  He was the oldest of 8 children.

He is preceded in death by his parents Wesley and Edna Suiter; brothers Jerry, Leonard George (LG) and...

Sep 1, 2025

Ray Franklin Smith, 87, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, shortly after being admitted to St. Bernards Hospital, passing peacefully of natural causes while surrounded by his loving family.

Ray was born on October 16, 1937, in Albany, Kentucky, and raised in Jamestown, Tennessee, where he met his late wife of nearly 65...

Sep 1, 2025

Patsy Ruth (White) Penney, 96, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on September 1, 2025. She was born on March 11, 1929, in Greenwood, Mississippi, to Herman Cecil and Necie Ruth (Webster) White.

She grew up in Elaine, Arkansas, and attended Hendrix College in Conway before earning a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Arkansas State College (now Arkansas...

Sep 1, 2025

Ron Roberts, 79, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2025.

He leaves behind the love of his life, Joan Roberts, with whom he shared many cherished years. He is also survived by his daughter, Ronda (Scott) Ruthven; his son, Kent Roberts; his grandchildren, Ashleigh (Derrick) King and Mitchell (Rachael) Ruthven; and his three beloved...

Sep 1, 2025

Billy Joe Kirby, 44, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on September 1, 2025. He was born October 21, 1980, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Jerry and Patricia Kirby.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Kirby; sister, Sheila Kirby; and brother, Duane Fields.

Billy loved being outdoors, but he especially enjoyed carpentry and working with his hands. Above all, his...