Obituaries

Aug 6, 2025

Donna Rae (Gambill) House, born on March 15, 1956, to Thelma and Pete Gambill, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Donna enjoyed a joyful childhood on her family’s farm in Brookland, where she developed the deep-rooted values of hard work, compassion, and community that defined her life. A proud graduate of Brookland High...

Aug 5, 2025

Jennie Kittrell Holmes was born in Augusta, Arkansas on September 28, 1941 and passed from this life on August 5, 2025. In 1959 she graduated from Wynne High School and moved to Jonesboro to attend Arkansas State College, graduating in 1962 with a BSE Degree.

She and Winston Holmes were married in 1961 and made their home...

Aug 5, 2025

Holly O’Neill Hannah, 39, of Cordova, Tennessee, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at her residence. She had lived in Cordova for over 15 years, moving there from Jonesboro. She was born in Osceola, Arkansas, on September 5, 1985. She was a member of the Cathedral Baptist Church in Jonesboro. She graduated from West Memphis Christian...

Aug 4, 2025

Shirley Ann Gillespie Hales, 83, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025. She was born on December 27, 1941, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Bill and Mary Gillespie. Shirley was raised in Osceola, Arkansas, before moving to Jonesboro as a teenager, where she lived the rest of her life. She was a 1959 graduate of...

Aug 3, 2025

Edward Dalton Black Sr., 78, of Jonesboro, passed away on August 3, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Edward was born in Jonesboro on August 18, 1946, to the late Freddie and Bertha Black. In addition to his parents, Edward is preceded in death by his step-brother James Edward Duke; brother-in-law Roosevelt Walker; and his aunt...

Aug 3, 2025

Peggy Ruth Zachry Houston, 90, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on August 3, 2025. She was born on November 24, 1934, in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Raymond and Helen Hardin Zachry. Peggy married the love of her life, whom she met on a blind date, Bill Houston, and they shared many wonderful years together until his passing in...

Aug 1, 2025

Barbara Jean Winkles, 80, of Jonesboro, formerly of Trumann, departed this life on August 1, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 9, 1944, in Trumann, Arkansas, to the late Andrew and Thelma Campbell.

Barbara was a faithful member of the Church of God Prophecy and also attended Fairview Baptist Church...

Jul 31, 2025

Dwight Raymond Espensen, 78, of Jonesboro, formerly of Houston, Texas, departed this life on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1947, in McAllen, Texas, to the late Lawrence Espensen and Marion Sheenan Adkins.

Of the Catholic faith, Dwight lived a full and adventurous life, becoming a Registered Nurse later...

Jul 30, 2025

Terry Lee Wagner, 63, of Egypt, Arkansas, departed this life on July 30, 2025, at his home. He was born January 27, 1962, in Jonesboro to Tommy Wagner and Louise Rose. Terry was of the Church of Christ faith and lived a life marked by kindness, hard work, and devotion to his family.

Terry enjoyed music and...

Jul 29, 2025

Mrs. Brinda Joyce Jackson Hurst departed this life on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at her home. Brinda was born on September 21, 1949, in Etowah, AR to Albert and Covia (Loftin) Jackson. Shortly after, the family moved to Grubbs, AR where Brinda attended Grubbs School District from elementary through high school graduation. Brinda then went on to obtain her...

Jul 29, 2025

David Massey, 63, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on February 26, 1962, to Elwood and Carolyn Massey.  He worked for Hytrol Conveyor Company for 28 years, with 25 years being the chief pilot.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family...

Jul 28, 2025

Cleata Mae Crain Daniel, age 90, went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2025. Cleata spent her last days at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Cleata was born in Rector, Arkansas to Cleatus Luster Crain and Mary Anna Farmer Crain.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, James Daniel;...

Jul 26, 2025

Phillip "Phil" Allen Wheatley, 76, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, July 26, 2025. He was born on November 5, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late James and Drucella Wheatley.

A proud veteran, Phil served his country in the United States Marine Corps, where he was awarded the Purple Heart and served honorably as...

Jul 26, 2025

Stella B. Terry, 102, of Jonesboro, formerly of Belleville, Arkansas, passed from this life on July 26, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Nursing Center.  She was born in Onyx, Arkansas, in Yell County on May 7, 1923, to Rice and Margaret Yates.  She was a military wife and will be interred with her husband, the late Leonard, S. Terry, at...

Jul 25, 2025

Jane L. Spencer, 90, of Bay, passed away on July 25, 2025, at Quail Run Health & Rehab in Trumann. Jane was born in Brookland on October 3, 1934, to the late Elmer and Violet Willey. In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Spencer; daughter, Becky Spencer; and brother, Bob Willey.

Jul 25, 2025

Bentley Chase Peterson, 14, of Jonesboro, departed this life far too soon on July 25, 2025. He was born on September 14, 2010, to Heather Bishop and Josh Peterson.

Bentley has lived in the Jonesboro area all of his life was going into 9th-grade at Valley View High School, where he played trombone in the band. He...

Jul 24, 2025

Florence Therese “Floatie” Jones, age 66, embarked on her most grand adventure July 24, 2025, at The Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

Floatie was born July 31, 1958, at St. Bernard’s Hospital to Florence Shepherd “Flo” and Arthur Philip “Phil” Jones, Jr.  She attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary School, Douglas MacArthur Junior High School, and was a...

Jul 24, 2025

Eunice M. Blankenship, 89, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on                July 24, 2025.

She was born on January 21, 1936, in Savannah, Tennessee, to William Dee and Beatrice Sanford. Eunice lived a long and fulfilling life devoted to her family, schoolchildren, and friends.

A compassionate and dedicated school nurse, Eunice touched...

Jul 24, 2025

Micheal Paul Craig, 50, of Jonesboro passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was born December 14, 1974 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Melba Jean Craig and the late Paul David Craig. Micheal was a shy, hardworking, loyal man. The only time he got wound up about anything was while watching his favorite sport, soccer. Especially if his favorite player...

Jul 23, 2025

Linda Watson Gann, 73, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Ridgecrest Health & Rehab. She was born October 27, 1951 in Harrisburg to the late Vernie and Nora Bell Watson.

Linda has lived in the Jonesboro area most of her life and was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Linda enjoyed...