Obituaries

Nov 28, 2021

Betty Jo Martinez, 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life on November 28, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born to the late William and Zera Lee Hitchcock on June 19, 1952 in Marks, Mississippi. Betty was a great cook who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies and great grandbabies. In addition to her...

Nov 27, 2021

Amber Jones, 41, of Jonesboro, much beloved and sorely missed is a mother of 5, soon to be a grandmother, and a wife of 14 years, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 27, 2021, missing the birth of her first grandchild by mere days. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother. ...

Nov 26, 2021

Adam Lee Crabtree, 30, was born in Jonesboro, AR on December 19, 1990 and passed far too soon from this life on November 26, 2021.

Adam was an amazing spiritual soul who loved nature, was always smiling, laughing, joking and always dancing about.  He loved traveling and was able to explore many places where he collected rocks, ...

Nov 25, 2021

Mrs. Jackie Denton Reeves, was born December 30th, 1932 to Luther Eli and Frances Denton, as the 7th of 8 children. She departed this life on November 25th, 2021 after an extended illness. She married her high school sweetheart, Lonnie Reeves, on May 16, 1951. Jackie was an active member of Bay Church of Christ. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and...

Nov 24, 2021

Rhonda Roy, 67, of Lenox Tennessee, died November 24, 2021. The daughter of the late Leo (Bob) Barker and late Bonnie Duncan Bone of Gravette AR was a retired nurse, who specialized in geriatrics at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt TN. Survived by her children John Hogshooter of Jonesboro, AR, Stacie Alexander of Ripley TN, Jackson Hogshooter of...

Nov 23, 2021

Eunice Gracie Hickman, 76, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Jonesboro to Ralph and Edna Futrell on August 28, 1945.  She had lived in Jonesboro most of her life and was of the Christian belief.  She enjoyed going to auctions and buying antiques.  Some of her hobbies included...

Nov 23, 2021

Grider “Pop” Thrasher, 85, of Jonesboro passed from this life on November 23, 2021. He was born to the late Rodney and Norma Thrasher on September 15, 1936 in Jonesboro. In addition to his parents, Grider is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Sally Ann Thrasher.

Grider graduated from the University of Missouri with...

Nov 23, 2021

Larry Eugene Edgar – born June 15, 1945 to Waymon T. Edgar and Audrey “Marvelle” Merril Edgar. Larry passed away in his home November 23, 2021. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather. Larry enjoyed scouting in his youth and graduated from Jonesboro High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy...

Nov 21, 2021

Kathy Lee Allison West, 59, of Bono, passed from this life on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center.

Born in Jonesboro, Kathy was a 1981 graduate of Jonesboro High School and lived most of her life in Jonesboro before moving to Bono five years ago. She worked several years as a substitute teacher for...

Nov 21, 2021

Barbara Carol Nierman of Jonesboro, formerly of St. Louis departed this life on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital. She was born May 28, 1945, to the late Urshal ‘Burl’ and Estalee Hawkins in Corning.

Barbara worked for 17 years for Walmart in the cash office and as a greeter. She always enjoyed sewing...

Nov 20, 2021

Charles Edward Onstead, 80, of Jonesboro passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. He was born to the late Paul Edward and Rosale Carter Onstead on January 9, 1941 in Jonesboro.

Charles was a member of Valley View Church of Christ. Following his highschool graduation, Charles joined the United States Army. Afterward Charles...

Nov 19, 2021

David Kriner, 76 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Friday, November 19, 2021 at Arkansas Continued Care.  David was born in Binghamton, New York September 27, 1945 to the late Daniel and Wilma Reed Kriner.  He worked for the U.S. Postal Service after retiring from the U.S. Air Force. David had lived in Jonesboro since 1985. He loved to...

Nov 18, 2021

Wanda Craig-Romine “Maudie”, 79, of Jonesboro formally of Ukiah, California passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Saint Bernards Medical Center. She was born August 1, 1942 in Broken Bow Oklahoma to the Late Charles and Francis Hollingsworth. Wanda enjoyed fishing, bird watching and growing flowers. She looked so forward to family gatherings, playing cards and dominoes whenever she...

Nov 18, 2021

Alana Belle McCollum, 70, departed this life at her home in Jonesboro, AR, on Thursday, November 18, 2021.  She was born on April 30, 1951, in Mountain Home, AR, to the late Kenneth Morgan Williams and Nina Belle (Billingsley) Williams. Alana is survived by her husband, Kenneth McCollum of the home, one brother, Robert (Sharon) Williams of Melbourne, AR, one...

Nov 17, 2021

This is the story of Janis Kee Barker. Janis was a wonderful & virtuous woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our “Nana” as she liked to be called by her grandchildren was an amazing mom, daughter, friend, piano player, singer, cook & interior decorator. She had talent & creativity like no other.

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Nov 16, 2021

John Thomas Locascio, 60, of Jonesboro formerly of Glasgow Scotland, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born June 2, 1961 in Heilbronn, Germany. John was a member of Cathedral Missionary Baptist Church. He was grateful of his church family and they loved him dearly. John enjoyed music and spending time with friends...

Nov 16, 2021

Dorothy "Dot" Helen Cook, 92, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully November 16, 2021.  She was born October 5, 1929 in Batesville, Arkansas to the late Herbert and Lillie Williams.  She was preceded in death by her brothers, Lloyd Williams, Roscoe Williams, Herbert Williams and sisters Leah Weatherford and Ruth Hutcherson.  She is survived by her sons, John Cook (Holly),...

Nov 16, 2021

Glenda Jean Sneed, 86, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, peacefully surrounded by her family by her side. She was born in Paragould, Arkansas on October 3, 1935, to the late Leslie and Mary Smith.

She is preceded in death by her husband Ira “Buddy” Sneed; one sister, Mary Louise Smith; one granddaughter, Mary...

Nov 16, 2021

Joan Mahon, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  She lived most of her live here in Jonesboro.  She was born in Weiner to George and Elizabeth Shipp on October 5, 1940. She was of the Christian belief.  Her family was always an important part in her life.  She lived...

Nov 15, 2021

June Lamberson Moody, 70, of Bay passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born June 25, 1951 in Jonesboro to the late Verlin and Betty Lamberson. June was a member of Bay Church of Christ. She enjoyed crafts, traveling, shopping and her favorite basketball team, the Bay Yellow Jackets. Most of all June...