Obituaries

Sep 20, 2021

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Polly Owens, 64, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, September 20, 2021. She was born on December 14, 1956 in Trumann. Polly graduated from Lake City High School and received her undergraduate from Arkansas Tech. She went on to continue her education at the University of Central Arkansas where she...

Sep 20, 2021

Kimberly Diane Goodwin, 45 of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, September 20, 2021, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Batesville, Arkansas, to Ricky and Jeanette Kelley on July 19, 1976.  She was a life-long resident of Jonesboro. She was the recipient of many awards, honors and metals from Special Olympics.  She was preceded...

Sep 19, 2021

Bobby Gene Moore, 63, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home. He was born on January 28, 1958 to the late Myrdis and Cullen Moore Sr. In addition to his parents, Bobby is preceded in death by his wife, Jennifer Moore; son, Bobby Moore Jr.; brothers, Leon Moore, Billy Moore, Robert Moore, Cullen...

Sep 17, 2021

Charlene Mae Hutchins, 78, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on September 17, 2021 at her home. She was born in Tuckerman on January 8, 1943 to the late Reba and Charlie Walker. In addition to her parents, Charlene is preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Hutchins; and sister, Betty Neldon.

Charlene and her husband moved...

Sep 17, 2021

Mr. Timothy “TJ” Jay Fowler, formerly of Brookland departed this life on Friday, September 17, 2021, at the age of 63 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born to the late George and Thelma Fowler on April 4, 1958, in Indiana.

TJ was of the Pentecostal belief and would go to church as...

Sep 16, 2021

Dr. Ernest Lewis Hogue, 91, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born to Ernest E. and Thelma Bryant Hogue of Weiner.  He graduated from Weiner High School in 1947, the University of Arkansas in 1952, and the University of Arkansas Medical School in 1956. ...

Sep 16, 2021

Kelly Britton, 76, of Lake City passed from this life Thursday, September 16, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born August 12, 1945 in Tulot to the late John Britton and Loreda Ford.

Kelly has lived in Lake City for over 50 years and was a member of Refuge Baptist Church in Lake City. He...

Sep 16, 2021

It is with both heavy hearts and joy that we announce the homegoing of our beloved mother and friend, Laura P. Ivy-Cowans.

Laura left this world and made it a much-emptier place on September 16, 2021, at the age of 67. She was born Laura Mae Pinkston in Widener, AR, to the late Monroe Pinkston and Corean...

Sep 16, 2021

Terri “Joann” Williams, 57, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born to the late Russell and Eva Woods in Trumann on December 5, 1963. Joann loved God and was very active in her church, Melton Avenue Church of Christ in Trumann. Her life truly revolved around her...

Sep 15, 2021

Brenda Kay Roberts, 74, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on September 15, 2021 at the Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born in Jonesboro on November 29, 1946 to Martha Vick and the late Oscar Vick. Brenda was preceded in death by her father, Oscar Vick; and grandparents, Essie and James Wade & Alonzo and Margaret...

Sep 13, 2021

Beverly May Adams, 75, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, September 13, 2021.  She was born to the late Rufus and Mamie Love on October 16, 1945 in Chicago. Beverly’s father was a deep sea oil pipe crane operator and he traveled all over the world with his family for work. Through her travels, Beverly attended school...

Sep 12, 2021

Ola Virginia "Jinny" Jackson Faulkner of Jonesboro departed this life at her home on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the age of 95. She was born to the late Claude V. and Edith Jackson on March 23, 1926, in Jonesboro and was a graduate of Jonesboro High School.

Jinny was a member of First Baptist Church in...

Sep 11, 2021

James Hugh Attaway, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Bowie, Texas, James grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he graduated high school and completed two years of college.  He served in the Army Reserve and began a career as a sales representative for a tobacco...

Sep 11, 2021

Michael “Mike” Wayne Riley, 57 of Jonesboro, passed from this life September 11, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born August 11, 1964 to Bobby and Charlene Hardin Riley in Memphis, TN.  He had worked as a shop foreman at MDR Trucking.  He was a Baptist.  Mike enjoyed playing the drums, skiing barefoot, duck hunting, rodeos and...

Sep 10, 2021

Barry Wayne Flemon Jr. 53, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, September 10, 2021. He was born June 8, 1968 in Jonesboro to Patricia Flemon and the late Barry Wayne Flemon Sr. Barry attended Sanctuary Church. He was a member of the National Guard for 8 years. Barry worked as a journeyman wireman for IBEW Local 1516 for 28 years....

Sep 9, 2021

Eddie (Ed) Leon DuBar was born July 23, 1947 in Marmaduke, AR. He grew up in Monette, AR and graduated from Monette High School in 1965. Ed enlisted in the military in July of 1966 at Ft. Gordon, GA. After basic training Army Pfc. Eddie L. DuBar, was assigned as a crypto top secret communications center specialist in Company...

Sep 9, 2021

Mrs. Freda Imogene Powell of Jonesboro, formerly of Trumann departed this life on September 9, 2021, at the age of 61. She was born November 17, 1959, to the late Virgil and Irene Bennett.

Freda spent time working at FMH Conveyors and of the Church of Christ belief. She loved spending time playing with her dogs, playing...

Sep 9, 2021

Freddie Gene Vinson, 60, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, September 9, 2021, at his home. He was born in Lebanon, Tennessee to Ed and Alma Lee Vinson.  He attended Southwest Church of Christ.  Freddie served his country in the US Marine Corp and was a chaplain’s assistant.  He played football at JHS as #29.  Foosball was a sport he loved...

Sep 9, 2021

John Asevedo Rodriguez, 79, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, September 9, 2021 St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born to the late Juan B. and Marcela Rodriguez in San Angelo, TX on March 23, 1942. John has resided in Jonesboro since 2005 after coming from New Orleans and is faithful member at The Rock Jonesboro and a...

Sep 8, 2021

Carl Richard Hollis Jr., 58, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born July 17, 1963 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Carl Richard Hollis Sr. and Patricia Hollis. Carl was a member of Northside Church of Christ. He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. Carl and his family...