Obituaries
Merry Christine Reid
Dec 6, 2025
Merry Christine Reid (Bryant) 86, of Cash, took her last earthly breath on December 6, 2025, and was immediately ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, who met her saying “Well done good and faithful servant. Welcome home!” Born on December 25, 1938 in Jonesboro, Christine’s life was a testament to unwavering devotion to family, faith, and community.
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Jerry Owen Parker
Dec 7, 2025
Jerry Owen Parker, born July 15, 1937, to C.O. and Winnifred (Yarbrough) Parker, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Jerry lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service. He is survived by his children: Diane Hicks (Joe) of Jonesboro, AR; Scott Knight (Stephanie) of Camden, AR; and Michelle Rice (Bud) of Camden, AR. His...
Shirley Louise Coots
Dec 7, 2025
Shirley Louise Coots, 79, passed away on December 7, 2025 in Walnut Ridge. She was born on February 3, 1946 in Cash, Arkansas to Marvin Coots and Ethel McQuay Coots.
Shirley was a member of the Cash Church of Christ and enjoyed working on puzzles, crosswords, and reading. She played softball when she was younger and was an especially talented pitcher....
Anita Jane Cullins
Dec 4, 2025
Anita J. Nicholson Cullins, 78, went home to be with the Lord, December 4, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Dr. James Cullins, daughters, Jane Tacker (Trav), Adrienne Cullins Bolton (Adrian), grandsons, Zeke Tacker and Ezra Tackers, her caregivers of eight years, Cammie Buckner and Lacey Brown and many nieces and nephews.
She was a member of Central Baptist Church...
Sandra Kay Deeds
Nov 14, 2025
Sandra Kay Deeds, age 84, passed away on November 14, 2025, at the Phil & Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on November 4, 1941, in Hammon, Oklahoma, to Dee and Catharine Clark.
Sandra grew up as the oldest of five children and helped care for her younger siblings. Her family later moved to Stilwell, Oklahoma, where...
Roger Lynn Watkins Sr.
Dec 8, 2025
Roger Lynn Watkins Sr., 87, passed away on December 8, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 24, 1937, in Bono to Payton and Jewell Watkins.
Roger was of the Church of Christ faith and was a member of Valley View Church of Christ. In his younger years, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, spending time at...
Charles Nicholas "Nick" Gant III
Dec 6, 2025
Charles Nicholas “Nick” Gant III, age 80, of Brookland, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. He was born November 19, 1945, in Memphis, Tennessee, and was a 1963 graduate of East High School in Memphis. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy.
Nick was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Charliena “Charlie” Prewitt...
Patricia "Patty" Alcorn
Dec 5, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Alcorn, 73, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born on May 10, 1952, in St. Louis to James and Ruth Partney.
Patty devoted her life to caring for others. After earning her college degree in nursing, she spent many years serving patients at Harris Hospital, Newport Hospital,...
Shannon Dean East
Dec 5, 2025
Shannon Dean East, 51, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, December 5, 2025. He was born on October 22, 1974, in Jonesboro to William East Jr. and Leslie Fletcher.
Shannon was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church, where he lived out a strong Christian faith and joyfully shared that faith with everyone he met. He graduated from Arkansas State...
Theresa Darlene Cheshier
Dec 4, 2025
Theresa Darlene Cheshier, 62, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on December 4, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born on April 28, 1963, in Osceola, Arkansas to Jarrell and Bonnie Martin.
Theresa devoted her life to caring for others as a nurse before retiring. Outside of work, she found joy in hunting and fishing, spending time with her family, and...
Velma Ehrline Meddleton
Dec 3, 2025
Velma Ehrline (Walker) Meddleton, 82 of Jonesboro, passed from this life on December 3rd, 2025. Ehrline was born on November 16, 1943 in Newport, AR.
Visitation will be held at 9:00am Saturday, December 6th, with a celebration of her life starting at 10:00am at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Pastor Spencer Furby of Valley View Church of Christ will be officiating....
Tammy Fondren
Dec 2, 2025
Tammy Wilson Fondren, born January 8,1964 in Memphis TN, died tragically in an auto accident December 2, 2025 at the age of 61.
Tammy attended and graduated from Treadwell High School in 1983. She was currently residing in Marion, Arkansas.
Tammy was married for several years to Robert Fondren. She was currently in a relationship with Alli Thomason since October of 2019.
Tammy...
Charles "Chuck" Edward Garr
Dec 2, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Edward Garr, born on August 13, 1951, in Mesa, Arizona, peacefully passed away on December 2, 2025, in Brookland, Arkansas, due to natural causes.
He is survived by his sisters, Juanita and Pat; his brothers, John (CJ) and Greg and his son Charlie.
All services are private.
Connie Jean Barnhill
Dec 1, 2025
Connie Jean Barnhill, 66, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born January 2, 1959, in Searcy to the late Eugene and Ruth Hister. Connie was a member of Community Fellowship Church. She worked for Gray Family Dentistry and later Webb Family Dentistry for more than 25 years before retiring. Earlier in...
Gary Don Mobley
Nov 30, 2025
Gary Don Mobley, 76, of Brookland, passed from this life on November 30, 2025, at his home. He was born in Jonesboro on February 19, 1949, to the late Charles and Roberta Mobley.
Gary was a proud veteran of the United States Army. In his younger days he enjoyed snow skiing, and during his years in Florida he found great joy...
Roy Lee Croom
Nov 30, 2025
Roy Lee Croom, 93, died peacefully Sunday November 30, 2025, at the Circle of Life Hospice Home in Bentonville, AR.
Roy was born on March 4, 1932, in Smithville, Arkansas, the youngest of ten children of Robert and Lue Etta (Sparks) Croom. After graduating from Lynn High School, he served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following...
John William Wilson
Nov 30, 2025
John W. Wilson, 78, of Jonesboro, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born March 13, 1947, in Pocahontas to the late James and Mollie Wilson. John was of the Baptist faith. He worked for Riceland Foods for 38 years, retiring as building manager. He enjoyed hunting, was a great fisherman, loved to garden...
Alma Jean McDonald
Nov 29, 2025
Alma Jean McDonald, 82, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center.
Alma was born in 1943 in Bay, Arkansas, to Cleo and Pauline Biggers. She was always a hard worker. From a young age, she worked in the fields picking cotton, and she was consistently named the “Most Studious” and “Most Likely to...
Donna Tate
Nov 28, 2025
Donna Tate, 61, of Jonesboro, passed away at her home on November 28, 2025. Donna was born in Elgin, IL, on October 15, 1964, to Shirley and the late James Sartain. In addition to her father, Donna is preceded in death by her sister, Michelle Sullins, and brother-in-law, Robert Sullins.
Donna spent most of her life in Northeast Arkansas after living...
Jay C. Gamblin
Nov 27, 2025
Jay C. Gamblin, 73, lived most of his life in Jonesboro, died Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on November 28, 1951, in Victoria, Texas, to Curtis and Dealva Gamblin. He served as a member and deacon at Walnut Street Baptist Church for many years. He loved life, spending time with...
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