Obituaries
Joyce Helen Hatch
Feb 1, 2026
Joyce Helen Boling Hatch, born September 6, 1929 and passed from this life on February 1, 2026 at her home in Wichita Falls, Texas at 12:30 a.m.
She is survived by her son – Daniel Hatch; her sister – Elaine Crist; brothers – Gary Boling and Van Boling; grandchildren – Michael Manard, Amanda Ratkowski, Christopher Hatch; and Kenneth Hatch; great-grandchildren –...
Peggy Kelso
Feb 12, 2026
Peggy A. Kelso, 86, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at her home.
She was born on September 22, 1939, in Jonesboro to Nathan and Faye Caldwell Atkinson. As a young child, Peggy moved to Lepanto, where she would eventually meet and marry the love of her life, Wayne Kelso. They were united in marriage in 1959...
Jimmy Swindle Jr.
Feb 13, 2026
Jimmy Wayne Swindle Jr., 57, of Jonesboro, AR peacefully passed away on Friday February 13, 2026. He was born on September 13, 1968, in Harrisburg, AR to Jimmy Wayne Swindle Sr. and Carolyn Wallis Swindle and grew up in Jonesboro. Jimmy spent his early adult life teaching Kei Shin Kan Karate before beginning a career driving hauling trucks. He met...
Philip John Murphy
Feb 11, 2026
Philip John Murphy, 74, of Lake City departed this life on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born May 16, 1951, in East St. Louis to the late Lewis and Marjorie Murphy.
Philip was a faithful member of Blessed Sacrament Church. He found great joy in woodworking and spending time with animals, often helping raise and...
James "Kelly" Beasley
Feb 13, 2026
James Kelly Beasley, age 66, passed away peacefully Friday, February 13, 2026 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Kelly was born on May 2, 1959, in Anniston, Alabama, and grew up in Ashdown, Arkansas. He graduated from the University of Arkansas and spent his career as an insurance agent for Farm Bureau Insurance. Kelly lived in Little Rock, Arkansas, for most of his adult...
Ricky Maxwell
Feb 10, 2026
Rick Dewayne Maxwell, 72, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 18, 1953, in Jonesboro to Gerald and Hazel Maxwell.
Rick worked as an airplane mechanic in the agricultural industry, a career that perfectly matched his love for anything mechanical. He truly enjoyed working with his hands and could...
Sharon Ann Turner
Feb 7, 2026
Sharon Ann Turner born February 10, 1942, to parents Thomas Blythe and Christina Faye (Carr) Blythe.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, her oldest son Richard Turner and husband James Turner.
She is survived by her youngest son Scott Turner, his wife Tracie Evans-Turner, Grandkids, Angel Redinger, her husband Nathan, Angel's mother, Kelly Redinger and Stephen Turner. Great grandchildren, Jason...
Lloyd "Bud" Gayle Montgomery
Feb 7, 2026
Lloyd “Bud” Gayle Montgomery, 89, of Bono passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Lakeside Nursing Center. He was born September 21, 1936 in Bono to the late Edward Lee and Emma Dora Montgomery. Lloyd was of the Baptist faith and was an Army veteran. He owned and operated a business transporting and setting up mobile homes for most of...
Theresa Elizabeth Whitley
Feb 6, 2026
Theresa Whitley, 60, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on October 25, 1965, in Jonesboro where she lived her entire life. She raised and cared for many fur babies and had numerous friends and family members who loved her for her enduring care and concern for those who needed...
Kay Lynn Massey
Feb 5, 2026
Kay Lynn Massey, 79, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026. She was born on November 11, 1946, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, to Oliney and Lucille Cunningham.
Kay lived most of her life in Trumann and Jonesboro. She was of the Baptist faith and lived a life marked by dedication and quiet strength. She worked as the business manager...
Jackie Dewayne West
Feb 5, 2026
Jackie Dewayne West, 60, of Jonesboro, passed away on February 5, 2026, at his home. He was born in Jonesboro on March 23, 1965, to the late Walter and Mary Lou West. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie West; niece, Breonna Quero; and nephew, Zachary Brown.
Jackie was born and raised in Northeast...
Wade Talley
Feb 5, 2026
Wade Talley, 55, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died Thursday, February 5, 2026, at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born in Flint Michigan on November 10, 1970, and was of the Baptist belief. He was very active in weightlifting and racing cars. When in school he played basketball and baseball and was the captain of both squads. He also served...
Robert Webb
Feb 5, 2026
Robert Webb was born on April 25, 1960, in Augusta, Arkansas, to the late Jessie B. Webb and Timothy Webb Jr. He was the second of seven children.
Robert attended school in Augusta and made history at Augusta High School as the school’s first Black quarterback. A gifted student-athlete, he was a three-sport standout, excelling in football, basketball, and track. His...
Hester Annette Hutton
Feb 4, 2026
Hester Hutton, age 72 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro with her husband Kenny, son Mike, daughter Chastity and grandson Kyle by her side. She was born and raised by Virginia Poe and Henry Ford Nelson in Rockford Illinois. Her passing leaves her family and friends with a very large...
Norma Ann Boyd
Feb 4, 2026
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Norma Boyd, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis. She was born on January 22, 1945, in Augusta. Norma moved with her family to Jonesboro at the age of five. On December 9, 1966 she married the love of her life, Jerome Boyd beginning a...
Lester Watkins
Feb 4, 2026
Lester Watkins, 87, a lifetime resident of Cash, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 23, 1938, at the family home. He was a member of the Cash Baptist Church. Lester was one of the original members of the Cash Volunteer Fire Department. He was a Master Mason and was very active during his...
Edward Wayne Sowell
Feb 3, 2026
Edward Wayne Sowell, beloved husband, father, and granddaddy passed away peacefully on February 3rd, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Wayne was born to Russell and Rena Richardson Sowell on May 11, 1940, in Valdosta, Georgia.
Wayne’s dad was the caretaker for the US Fish Hatcheries which meant they moved to where the hatcheries were located across the South. Wayne’s school days were...
Ruth Bishop Hansard
Feb 3, 2026
Ruth Bishop Hansard, 89, of Jonesboro, passed away on February 3, 2026 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on August 10, 1936 in Atlanta, Georgia to John Olin and Florrie Jean Bishop, the youngest of six. She went to Mars Hill College at the age of 16, then Georgia State College. She studied to become...
Rodney Gene Rogers
Feb 3, 2026
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Rodney Rogers, age 57, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, entered his heavenly home on February 3,
2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Rodney’s life was a living testimony of hope, joy,
generosity, and a love so abundant it wrapped itself around everyone he met.
Rodney was born on May 26, 1968, in Tupelo, Mississippi. From the beginning, he carried
something unmistakable. A...
Lomer Gene Turney Jr.
Feb 3, 2026
Lomer Gene Turney Jr., 50, of Jonesboro went on to meet the Lord Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 6, 1975 in Jonesboro.
Lomer Gene found happiness in life’s simple moments. He loved the outdoors and spent his time hunting, fishing and driving gravel roads listening to music. Watching the sun...
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