Obituaries

Dalton "Sonny" Timmons

Dalton "Sonny" Timmons

Aug 5, 2026

Dalton Wayne “Sonny” Timmons, 82, of Salem, AR, passed away on August 5, 2026, at Fulton County Hospital. Sonny was born in Dell, AR, on February 19, 1944, to the late William and Ila Mae Timmons. In addition to his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by his brothers, Buck Timmons, Gene Timmons, Bob Timmons, and Harold Timmons, and his...

Barbara Langlois

Barbara Langlois

Aug 6, 2026

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Barbara Lambdin Langlois passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Grant and Roxie Lambdin.

She was born in Kentucky but called Knoxville, Tennessee, her hometown. Barbara attended Knoxville Business College and was a fan of the Tennessee Volunteers.

She moved to New Orleans where she met and married her husband, Albin Langlois (Buck)....

Tony M. Wolfe

Tony M. Wolfe

Aug 5, 2026

A full obituary will be posted soon.

A visitation will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 700 Kitchen St. Jonesboro, AR 72401. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. 

Terry Gene Baker

Terry Gene Baker

Aug 5, 2026

Terry Gene Baker, 69, of Jonesboro passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was born on March 14, 1957 in Jonesboro to the late Otis and Etta Lee Baker. Terry grew up in Lake City before moving to Jonesboro.

Terry spent most of his life farming and for the past 10 years, he worked at Buchheit...

Janet L. Speer

Janet L. Speer

Aug 5, 2026

Janet L. Speer 73, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 30, 1953, to Wayland and Toni Speer. All arrangements will be private under the direction of Emerson Funeral Home. To sign an online guestbook, go to emersonfuneralhome.com.

Casey Fortson

Casey Fortson

Aug 4, 2026

James "Casey" Fortson, 43, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Memphis. He was born on February 24, 1983, in Jonesboro to Randy Fortson and Cindy Rash Wimberley.

Casey was a devoted husband, daddy, son, brother, and friend whose greatest joy in life was his family. He and his wife, Katie, were faithful members of Bay...

Glenn Kevin Joiner

Glenn Kevin Joiner

Aug 4, 2026

Glenn Joiner, 66, of Jonesboro departed this world on August 4th, 2026 at 10:14 pm. He was preceded in death by his wife, Becky Barch Joiner; his mother, Mary Alice Joiner and his father, Colen Dean Joiner. He is survived by four children, Roy Crews, Ashley Berry, Blake Richmond and Chris Barch. Seven grandchildren, Cole Crews, Jordan Cantwell, Dana Cantwell,...

Carrie Belinda Fife

Carrie Belinda Fife

Aug 3, 2026

Carrie Belinda Fife, 57, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, August 3, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center.

Born on October 20, 1968, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Carrie was the daughter of the late Earl and Barbara Pipkin. She worked over twenty years with her Quad Graphics family and dedicated her last 13 years to serving others as the Sterile...

Jack H. Kimbrough

Jack H. Kimbrough

Aug 3, 2026

Jack H. Kimbrough, 94, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026. He joins in heaven his parents, Helen and Glenn Kimbrough, and daughter, Dana Porter. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Bonnie, and children Tina Harlin (Daniel), Graham Kimbrough (Robin), Genevieve Fulks (Blake), and Ryan Kimbrough.

Jack was born in Topeka, Kansas, on September 7, 1931....

Dural Lewis Culbreath

Dural Lewis Culbreath

Aug 2, 2026

Dural Lewis “Pepaw” Culbreath, 81, of Paragould, lived in Jonesboro most of his life until moving to Paragould 10 years ago. He was born in Lake City, Arkansas on July 5, 1945, to Earl Lewis Culbreath and Pearl Mae Hoke Culbreath. He married Dailene Hawkins on December 7, 1962, and were married for 47 years, until her death in August...

Anita Louise Yarbrough

Anita Louise Yarbrough

Aug 2, 2026

Anita Louise Yarbrough, 94, of Jonesboro, died peacefully, Sunday, August 2, 2026, at NEA Baptist Hospital with her family by her side. She was born April 10, 1932 to Donald and Wilma Falls Griffin.

A native and life-long resident of Jonesboro, Anita was a 1950 graduate of Valley View High School. She played basketball for the Blazers. She was a homemaker...

Bill Boman Hutcheson

Bill Boman Hutcheson

Aug 2, 2026

Bill Boman Hutcheson, 73, a lifelong resident of Bono, died Sunday, August 2, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to Arnal and Mardel Hutcheson on November 10, 1952. He was of the Christian belief. Bill retired from Hytrol after 30 plus years. He loved working in the yard and bushhogging. In his younger days,...

Betty Jo McElrath

Betty Jo McElrath

Aug 1, 2026

Betty Jo McElrath, 94, departed this life on August 1, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 14, 1932, to Wiley and Maudie Coomer in Benton, Kentucky.

Betty dedicated many years of service as a custodian at Westside School, where she worked faithfully until her retirement. She also enjoyed...

Gary Reeves

Gary Reeves

Jul 31, 2026

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Gary George Reeves, 81, passed away on July 31, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, leaving behind a legacy built on faith, family, hard work, and generosity. He was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his faith guided the way he lived, loved, and served others throughout his life.

Born on September...

James Everett Adams, Jr.

James Everett Adams, Jr.

Jul 30, 2026

James Everett (Eddie) Adams, 76 of Jonesboro departed this life at home on July 30, 2026, after an extended illness. He was born December 6, 1949, to his late parents, Ed and Juanita Adams in Caruthersville, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife Mary of 53 years and two sons, Josh Adams (Elsa) of Los Angeles, California and Jake Adams (Blake)...

Betty Phillips Bingham

Betty Phillips Bingham

Jul 30, 2026

With great joy, Betty Bingham went to be with her Lord on July 30, 2026. She was born June 10, 1941 to Ray and Hilda Phillips. She was married to Herbert Shaw Bingham for 49 years and they had one daughter, Lesley V. Bingham.

Mrs. Bingham graduated from Marked Tree High School, then earned a BSE from Ouachita Baptist University. She...

Mack Rose

Mack Rose

Jul 29, 2026

Mack Rose, 13, of Brookland, Arkansas, departed this life on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Born on April 20, 2013, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Mack brought joy to everyone who knew him. He was preparing to enter the eighth grade at Brookland School and was a member of Central Baptist Church in Paragould.

Mack had a deep love for the outdoors...

Douglas Taggart

Douglas Taggart

Jul 27, 2026

On July 27, 2026 Rev. Douglas Taggart Sr peacefully gained his wings at Saint Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas with his loving family by his side.

Douglas Taggart Sr. was born on November 6, 1958 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Lee and Mary Taggart Sr. He was the oldest of 8 children. Douglas accepted Christ at an early age at Prosperity...

Dewey Leon Burkhart

Dewey Leon Burkhart

Jul 26, 2026

Dewey Leon Burkhart, of Jonesboro, AR, passed away peacefully at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center, Jonesboro, AR, with his loving family by his side. Born in Stewart County, TN, Leon was the son of the late Dewey and Naomi Grizzard Burkhart. He was a highly skilled tool and die maker at Metal Forge, formerly Thun, Inc., in Clarksville, TN, and retired...

Jerry Glendon Modisette

Jerry Glendon Modisette

Jul 25, 2026

Jerry Glendon Modisette, 44, of Searcy passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born November 25, 1981 in Shreveport, Louisianna to the late Samuel and Loretta Modisette. He enjoyed electronics, working on computers and spending time with family.

Survivors include his sons, Joshua Schaefer of Ohio and Zeke Modisette of Willard, North Carolina; a sister,...