Obituaries
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...
Linda Ly Bradley
Dec 16, 2025
A full obituary will be posted soon.
A visitation will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Emerson Memorial Chapel. A celebration of life will begin at 2:00 p.m.
Nancy C. Halbrook
Dec 18, 2025
Nancy Robbins Halbrook, 77, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, December 18, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital. Nancy was known for being a witty friend to many and a daughter, wife, sister, and aunt to her family. She was a musician, teacher, church worker, and accountant who contributed to her community for 77 years.
She leaves behind a grieving husband, James Halbrook, who...
Baby Autumn Remy Robinson
Dec 17, 2025
Baby Autumn Remy Robinson, 2-month-old baby of Zackeytric Robinson and Makinly Tucker, went to her Heavenly reward on December 17, 2025. She was born in Jonesboro on October 11, 2025.
In addition to her parents who reside in the home, she is survived by her brother, Kaedyn Robinson; also of the home; maternal grandparents, Randi Tucker of Jonesboro and Deamicus Lauderdale...
Lana Norton
Dec 16, 2025
Lana Lee Norton, 80, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.
She was born on July 7, 1945, in Oak Park, Illinois, to the late Haynes and Charlotte Dozier. Lana was an exquisite seamstress and a fantastic knitter who often created her own designs and patterns for clothing. Her...
Gladys Marie Murphy
Dec 14, 2025
Gladys Marie Murphy, 87, of Lake City passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born May 27, 1938 in Lake City to the late Jack and Clifford Despain.
Gladys retired from George Jackson Community Mental Health Center after several years of service. She enjoyed gardening and flowers, but most of all spending time with her...
Carlo Jay McClurge
Dec 13, 2025
Carlo Jay McClurge, 48, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at his home. He was born August 20, 1977 to James and Luceal McClurge, in Elaine, Arkansas.
He graduated from Central High School in Helena, AR. Carlo was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses March 4, 2023. He was a faithful member of the East Congregation of...
Cody Lyn Crowell
Dec 13, 2025
Cody Lyn Crowell, 29, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday December 13, 2025 at his home. He was born May 13, 1996 in Branson, Missouri to David Crowell and Shanna Kellett.
Cody has lived in Northeast Arkansas for the last 17 years having previously lived in Thayer, Missouri, and attended Brookland High School where he was on the very first...
Dr. Kenneth "Ken" Wright Lovern
Dec 12, 2025
We lovingly remember Dr. Kenneth Wright Lovern, who was born on September 16, 1936, in Hartford, Connecticut, and was raised in Dothan, Alabama, where the values that shaped his life first took root. Kenneth passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, surrounded by love.
Kenneth was a man of deep integrity, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to his...
Chief Larry J Holmes
Dec 12, 2025
Chief Larry J. Holmes, ADC (AW), 73 years of age, passed on December 12, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR.
Chief Holmes was born on August 30, 1952, in Jonesboro, AR, to the late James (Chester) and Etta (Elizabeth) Holmes of Harrisburg, AR. He came from a large family; he was the sixth of 13...
Christy Lynn Dycus
Dec 10, 2025
Christy Lynn Dycus, 70, entered her Heavenly home Dec. 10, 2025, at The Springs of Jonesboro after a lengthy illness. She was born June 16, 1955, a daughter of the late Jimmy Rogers and Virginia Blake Rogers.
Christy was a Westside High School graduate. She attended LaVera’s Beauty School and was a licensed beautician. She loved collecting dolls and playing the...
Bobby Neal Hankins
Dec 10, 2025
Bobby Neal, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at his home. He was born December 8, 1943, in Shoffner, Arkansas, to the late Robert and Nina Hankins. Bobby grew up in Newport and later graduated from Arkansas State University with a degree in business finance. He began his banking career after college, working in several communities including...
Koni Lynn Woodson
Dec 9, 2025
Koni Lynn Woodson, 53, of Jonesboro, formerly of Memphis, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born January 3, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Billy Woodson and Carla Stroud. Koni grew up in Walnut Ridge and later lived in several places before settling in the Jonesboro area. She enjoyed gardening, plants, music,...
Terry Lee Coleman
Dec 9, 2025
Terry Lee Coleman, 67, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 9, 2025, at Ridgecrest Health & Rehab. Terry was born in Jonesboro on May 24, 1958, to the late Doris Crawford and Vernon Coleman. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Vernon and Minnie Crawford; paternal grandparents, Floyd and Effie Coleman; brother, Tracy...
Lila Ruth Benson
Dec 9, 2025
Lila Ruth Benson, 84, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday December 9, 2025 at her home. She was born April 3, 1941 in Buffalo, Kansas to the late Harold and Doris Puckett.
Lila was raised in Kansas and was one of eleven children. In 1974, Lila and her husband Donald moved to Jonesboro. In 1975, they opened the first...
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...
Brady Curtwright
Dec 7, 2025
Brady Hays Curtwright, 14, of Manila, passed from this life on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Regional One Health in Memphis. He was born in Paragould on February 11, 2011, to Ashley and Brian Curtwright.
Brady was a proud student at Manila Junior High, where he poured his heart into every activity he loved. Basketball was his greatest passion; he played...
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....
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...
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...
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