Obituaries

Ricky Maxwell

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...

Joyce Helen Hatch

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

Peggy Kelso

Feb 12, 2026

A full obituary will be posted at a later time.

Sharon Ann Turner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

Randy Eugene Wynn

Randy Eugene Wynn

Feb 2, 2026

Randal "Randy" Eugene Wynn, 62, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 27, 1964, in Memphis to the late Arthur Wynn and Joyce Williams. Randy lived most of his life in Memphis, and he also resided in Marked Tree and Heber Springs for several years before settling in Jonesboro. He worked...

James "Skeet" Hale

James "Skeet" Hale

Jan 31, 2026

James (Skeet) Eugene Hale, 67, of Mammoth Springs, passed from this life on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home.

He was born on January 17, 1959, in Jonesboro to the late Tommy Hale and Jeannie McCoy. Skeet worked as a painter alongside his brother for most of his life, a trade he took pride in...

Carol Wall-McCallister

Carol Wall-McCallister

Jan 31, 2026

Carol Cole Wall McCallister, 92 a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend went to her heavenly home on January 31st, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 28th, 1933 to H. Eslie Cole and Gussie Davis Cole in Lynn, Arkansas where she lived until meeting her loving husband of 23 years, TE “Jack” Wall.

Carol graduated from Lynn high school...