Obituaries

Apr 24, 2025

Gerald Winston Gasaway, 97, of Jonesboro, passed away on April 24, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born on July 15, 1927 to William Edward Gasaway and Clara Ransone Gasaway in Jonesboro.

Gerald was a grocer and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was also a sports lover.

In addition to his parents,...

Apr 24, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Wade Henry, 63, of Brookland, passed away peacefully at his home on April 24, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1961, in Heber Springs to Eddie Henry and Vada Shelton.

Tim was raised in Black Oak and had called Brookland home for the past 20 years. He was a proud graduate of the Nettleton...

Apr 24, 2025

August 8, 1950 – April 24, 2025

Kenneth "Ken" Wiley, 74, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Ken was born on August 18, 1950, in Athens, Alabama, to the late Dallas and Clara Wiley.

Ken lived a full life, marked by a love for the outdoors and the simple pleasures...

Apr 23, 2025

Dr. Henry “Hank” A. Germer died April 23, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, his hometown for over four decades. He was 86 years old. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Jacobs Germer, his son, Richard Andrew Germer of Chicago, Illinois, his daughter, Alicia Germer Nevins of Houston, Texas, and his grandson, Henry Ian Nevins, of Houston, Texas.

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Apr 22, 2025

Michael “Rick” Richard Brown passed away April 22, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Marvin “Rock” Brown and Carol Lawman-Brown. Rick, lovingly known as RB by his friends was a farmer for many years until he retired. He enjoyed calf roping, hunting, and fishing. He is survived by his loving...

Apr 21, 2025

Tammy Lynette Bales Wade, age 46, was born on April 7, 1979 to Steve and Jane Tribble Bales in Jonesboro, Ar. She made heavenly flight on April 21, 2025 in Jonesboro.

Tammy lived all her life in the Jonesboro area. She attended all 12 years in the Nettleton School district. She got her nursing degree from ASU....

Apr 21, 2025

Glenda “Sue” Lamberth, 79, of Centerton, Arkansas, and formerly of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Black Rock, Arkansas, on September 29, 1945, she was the daughter of Virgil and Ollie (Baughman) Robertson.

Sue was the heart of her home and the foundation of her family....

Apr 20, 2025

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Patsy Joyce Morgan, age 86, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, April 20, 2025. She was born on May 23, 1938, in Cash, Arkansas, to the late Bill and Ruby Overfield.

Patsy was a woman of warmth, strength, and deep love for her family. She found great joy...

Apr 20, 2025

Phillip Dearall Ballew, 77, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on April 20, 2025.  Born July 12, 1947, in Puxico, Missouri, to Edgar and Ethel Ballew, Phillip lived a life dedicated to his family and those he held dear.

A loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Phillip found immense joy in the simple things:...

Apr 20, 2025

Lee Owens, 83, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He had lived in Jonesboro since 2000, moving here to be closer to his son. He was born in Smithtown, Kentucky, on October 26, 1941, to Floyd and Opal Owens.  He lived in Marion and worked most...

Apr 19, 2025

Chasity Yamiya Bass, 47, of Trumann, died on Saturday, April 19, 2025.  She had lived in Trumann for the past17 months, moving there from Bono.  She was of the Baptist belief and attend the Rock Church.  She worked very hard to better herself and her position in life.  Chasity loved being outside and riding motorcycles.  Her favorite pastime was...

Apr 18, 2025

Mattie Pearl Drew, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away on April 18, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Mattie was born in Chicot County, AR, on December 26, 1942, to the late Wade and Octavia Glass. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, S.L. Drew; her brothers, John L. Glass, Johnny B....

Apr 17, 2025

Mary F. Garrett, 88, of Brookland, passed away in Jonesboro on April 17, 2025. Born in Brookland on August 29, 1936, she was the daughter of the late George and Aleen Gambill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Garrett, and her siblings: Pete, William, CT, Ken, Joyce, Loyce, Susie, and Mae....

Apr 17, 2025

Junior Wade Fields, 98, of Jonesboro, formerly of Hickory Ridge, passed away on April 17, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

He was born on April 18, 1926 to Sam Fields and Rose Burton Fields in Cabot. JW was a devoted Christian and was of the Baptist faith. He attended Hickory Ridge...

Apr 17, 2025

Teri Denise Smith Ellis, 57, of Jonesboro, Arkansas left this earth to be in heaven on April 17, 2025, at St. Bernards Hospital. She was born on April 23, 1967, to the late Earl Junior and Edith Joyce Bandy Smith.

She grew up in Bay, Arkansas and lived most of her life in Jonesboro. She worked at...

Apr 16, 2025

Dena Juanita Campbell, 90, of Bono passed from this life, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born September 19, 1934 in Jonesboro to the late Harry and Essie Cook. Dena has lived in the Jonesboro area all of her life where she was also...

Apr 15, 2025

Ronald Massey, 80, of Jonesboro, died April 15, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He lived most of his life in the Jonesboro and Trumann area.  He was born in Jonesboro on October 9, 1944, to Russell and Dell Massey.  He served his country in the US Army National Guard.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Apr 13, 2025

Lottie “Agnes” Shockley, 83, of Jonesboro departed this life on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 6, 1942 to Charlie and Lottie Jones in Leachville, Ar.

Agnes worked for Jonesboro Public Schools for the majority of her teaching career until her retirement. She loved spending time gardening. Agnes is...

Apr 12, 2025

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Clyann Swetnam Ellis Leonard, 79, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025. She was born April 21, 1945 in the Childress Community in eastern Craighead County to Thomas Andrew and Era Clyatt Swetnam. Clyann attended Childress School for 10 years until it consolidated with Monette. She graduated from...

Apr 12, 2025

Lea Ann Jackson Smithey, 65, of Caraway, Arkansas, departed this life for her heavenly home on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 28, 1960 in Jonesboro to Calvin and Patricia (Marshall) Jackson.

Lea Ann was a lifelong resident of...