Obituaries

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...

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 –...

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...

Bernita LaViece New

Bernita LaViece New

Jan 30, 2026

Bernita “LaViece” New, 90, departed this life on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Monette Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on August 18, 1935, in Leachville, to the late Harvey and Auda Welch. She was a graduate of the Class of 1953 of Leachville High School. LaViece spent most of her life in the Jonesboro area, a place she loved deeply...

Dr. John "Scott" Darwin

Dr. John "Scott" Darwin

Jan 29, 2026

John Scott Darwin (August 30, 1945 - January 29, 2026), beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, died peacefully at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Scott cherished his family and friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Daphne Elise Darwin; his father, William Garland Darwin; and his sister-in-law, Beverly Darwin. Scott is survived by his husband,...

Clifford Arthur Price

Clifford Arthur Price

Jan 29, 2026

Clifford Arthur Price

January 18, 1937 – January 29, 2026

Clifford Arthur Price, 89, of Paragould, AR passed from this life on Thursday, January 29, 2026. He was born on January 18, 1937 to John Arthur and Florence Alma Price in Light, AR. Clifford worked as a sheet metal assembler at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis, MO for 36 years, retiring in...

William "Bill" Joseph Kueter

William "Bill" Joseph Kueter

Jan 28, 2026

William Joseph Kueter passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord and returned to the loving companionship of his wife, Mildred Margaret Kueter on January 28, 2026. He was 91 years old. He was a great man.

Bill was born on October 27th, 1934, in Paragould, Arkansas to Theodore “Dick” and Gertrude Weyer Kueter in the throes of the Great Depression....

Gary O'Neal Tosh

Gary O'Neal Tosh

Jan 28, 2026

Gary O’Neal Tosh of Jonesboro, AR was born September 13th, 1947 and departed this world on January 28th, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born to Ernest and Elfreeda Tosh in Caraway, Arkansas. Gary graduated from Nettleton High School in 1965. He joined the Navy and became a Veteran of Foreign Wars, fighting in Vietnam from 1967 to...

Bobby Gene Brown

Bobby Gene Brown

Jan 28, 2026

Bobby Gene Brown, age 90, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away on January 28, 2026 at Craighead County Nursing Home. He was born September 27, 1935 on a farm in the Wallace Settlement near Monette, Arkansas, to Roscoe and May Langston Brown. As a teenager the family moved to a farm near the Needham community where Bobby worked as a farmer...

David Glen May

David Glen May

Jan 28, 2026

David Glen May, 75, of Caraway, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He had lived in Caraway for about three years, moving there from Jonesboro. He was born in Wilson, Arkansas to Jim David May and Vivian Freeman May on July 31, 1950. He loved to spend time fishing and being involved with his family. In...

Evelyn Elizabeth Wooldridge

Evelyn Elizabeth Wooldridge

Jan 26, 2026

Evelyn Elizabeth Wooldridge, 86, of Jonesboro, departed this life on January 26, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born to Lawrence and Esther Milligan at Milligan Ridge near Manila on November 20, 1939.

Evelyn was of the Jehovah’s Witness faith and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Jonesboro. She enjoyed watching television, observing animals, joking and laughing...

Terry Lynn Rendleman

Terry Lynn Rendleman

Jan 26, 2026

Terry Lynn Rendleman, 71, of Lake City, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on October 16, 1954, in Douglas, Michigan, to the late Doey Riddell Sr. and Mary Reeves. Terry grew up in Leachville and later made her home in Lake City, where she spent many meaningful years with her family.

Terry...

Mack Foster

Mack Foster

Jan 24, 2026

Mack Foster, 83, of Rosie, Arkansas, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas after a long illness. Mack was born on April 6, 1942, in Oil Trough, Arkansas, the son of Brown and Josie (Pruitt) Foster.

Mack was a retired farmer and truck driver. He took great care of landscaping and...

Peggy "Peg" Lynn Parker Goodner

Peggy "Peg" Lynn Parker Goodner

Jan 24, 2026

Peggy “Peg” Lynn Parker Goodner passed away on January 24, 2026, surrounded by love. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, proud Kiki and a treasured friend to so many.

Peg was born in Louisiana, Missouri, and made her home in Jonesboro, Arkansas, where she lived, loved, and built a life filled with deep relationships and community. To know...

Paul Schneider

Paul Schneider

Jan 22, 2026

Paul Schneider, 87, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born February 20, 1938 in Jonesboro to the late Lawrence Sr. and Eva Schneider.

Paul was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and proudly served in the United States Army. He owned and operated Key-Mo (a small engine repair shop) in Jonesboro...

Cleon Johnson

Cleon Johnson

Jan 22, 2026

Cleon Johnson Jr., 54, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on January 22, 2026. He was born on September 7, 1971, in Jonesboro, where he spent most of his life building deep roots, meaningful relationships, and a legacy of love.

Cleon was the beloved son of the late Cleon Johnson Sr. and Josephine Johnson, who survives him.

He is survived by his loving...

Martha Jean Short

Martha Jean Short

Jan 22, 2026

Martha “Jean” Short, age 78, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 22, 2026.

Jean was born on August 16, 1947, in Marietta, Mississippi, to Carl and Marie (Timms) McAnally. She lived a life grounded in family, hard work, and faith.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth “Ken” Wayne Short, with whom she shared her life and...

Thomas Edward Gilroy

Thomas Edward Gilroy

Jan 21, 2026

Thomas E. Gilroy of Weiner, Arkansas passed away on January 21, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Tom was born June 15,1944 in Spalding, Nebraska to Alvin and Dolores Rutledge Gilroy. He grew up on their family crop and livestock farm southwest of Spalding. He attended a rural grade school. Tom was active in sports and graduated...