Obituaries

Oct 24, 2021

Vickie Kay Roach, 52 of Jonesboro passed from this life October 24, 2021 at St Bernards Hospital.  She was born in Osceola  October 14, 1969 to the late Robert and Joy Brown Roach.  Vickie had lived in Jonesboro for a year coming from Lepanto.  She was of the Baptist belief.  She enjoyed camping and fishing. Vickie loved spending time...

Oct 24, 2021

Gary R. Houston, 76, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  He had lived in NEA since 1977, moving here from Rockford, Illinois. He was born in Cypress Inn, Tennessee to Learoy and Rachel Brewer Houston.  He was a member of the Bono Church of Christ.  He worked most...

Oct 22, 2021

Timothy Lee Morgan, 59, of Jonesboro, died Friday night, October 22, 2021, in Jonesboro.  He was born in Sarasota, Florida to Murry and Barbara Jean Morgan.  He had lived in the Jonesboro area since 1981.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Billy Ray Morgan.

Survivors include his brother, Randolph...

Oct 22, 2021

James C. “Sonny” Blankenship, born January 16, 1933, in Lake City to the late Richard and Flossie Blankenship, passed away October 22, 2021, at the age of 88 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years; Loretta Davis Blankenship; the...

Oct 22, 2021

Jeffery Jay Chadwick, 57, of rural Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, October 22, 2021, at his home of natural causes.

Born in Paragould, Jeff  lived most of his life in the Jonesboro area and was a graduate of Brookland High School.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran and worked most of his life as a...

Oct 22, 2021

Richard “Scotty” Lydon, 90, of Jonesboro formerly of Little Rock passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born December 13, 1930 in Swissvale, Pennsylvania, but was raised in Scotland, United Kingdom. Scotty was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked for Falcon Jet in Little Rock for over 20 years....

Oct 22, 2021

John Elic Goad, 41, of Brookland passed from this life Saturday, October 22, 2021 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born to Earl and Gwendolyn Goad on October 17, 1980 here in Jonesboro and has spent his life in the Jonesboro/Brookland area. He was a member of Apple Hill Church...

Oct 20, 2021

Sheila Diann Blain, 59 of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House with her family by her side.

She was born to David and Ann Cornwell in Hawthorne, CA on September 27, 1962. Sheila has resided in Northeast Arkansas for the majority of her life....

Oct 20, 2021

Charles Harry Ross, 82, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away peacefully on October 20, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born February 9, 1939 in Caruth, Missouri to Viola Elizabeth Thompson Ross and Raymond Harrison Ross.

Charles graduated from Caruth High School and Arkansas State University. He received a degree in Agricultural Business. While at ASU, he...

Oct 20, 2021

Cherish Renee Fergeson, 52, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born to Paul Fergeson and Shirley Coble on August 30, 1969 in Memphis, TN. Cherish has resided in Jonesboro for the majority of life after coming from Memphis. She was of the...

Oct 18, 2021

Jacqueline (Jackie) Gail Sims,  59 of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, October 18, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  She was born in Florida, July 19, 1962 to the late James Conkin and Lurean Miller Conkin.  Jackie worked at NEA Baptist Hospital and was also of the Baptist belief.  She loved spending time with family, her grandchildren and...

Oct 17, 2021

Family caretaker, and life long garden enthusiast, Joanne Onstead of Bay, Arkansas passed from this world on October 17th 2021 at the age of 83. After a long battle with a range of health conditions, she passed peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones.  Although her body failed her, her wit and caring nature never did.  JoAnne was born...

Oct 17, 2021

Mr. Robert Douglas Chastain of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the age of 81. He was born January 11, 1940, to the late Clarence and Claudia Chastain.

Robert was Owner and Operator of his own truck for 35 years or more. He spent so long trucking when he retired, he would...

Oct 16, 2021

Wilda Jean Ford, 84, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at St. Elizabeth’s Nursing Center.  She had lived most of her life in Northeast Arkansas.  She was born on July 20, 1937 to Lon and Nola Q. Fowler in Senath, Missouri.  Jean was a member of the Cathedral Baptist Church in Jonesboro.  When Skateland...

Oct 15, 2021

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James “Jim” Ellis Ladd, 80, of Lake City passed from this life on Friday, October 15, 2021, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born to the late Herschel and Sarah Qualls Ladd on September 20, 1941, in Lake City. Jim was a retired farmer and the owner and operator of...

Oct 14, 2021

Treta Crabtree, 78 of Jonesboro, gained her heavenly wings on October 14, 2021 with her loving hands held by her daughters. She was tenacious throughout life, however this battle with cancer could not be overcome.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Phillip Bollinger; parents, Lelia Mae Jett and Lester Dean Ferguson; husbands, Donald Holsclaw and...

Oct 14, 2021

Paul Meurer,66, of Jonesboro, formerly of Osceola died Thursday, October 14, 2021.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Osceola.  He worked in manufacturing management for over 35 years.  Paul and his wife loved to travel and enjoyed many hours as antique bargain hunters.  For many years, he excelled as a tennis player. He was preceded...

Oct 13, 2021

Richard Roush, 57, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at his residence.  He had lived in Jonesboro for the past 20 years, moving here from Trumann.  He was born in Lake City to Harvey and Virble Roush.  Richard was a member and attended Temple Baptist Church.  As an electrician, he was very proud he graduated from Delta Vo-Tech...

Oct 13, 2021

Charlotte Bennett Wilcoxson, 66 of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  She was born October 27, 1954 to the late James and Betty McCullum Bennett in Stuttgart, Arkansas.  Charlotte retired as a school guidance counselor in Forrest City.  She enjoyed sewing, traveling and shopping.  Charlotte loved her dogs. ...

Oct 12, 2021

Gary Dale “Crocker” Wandling, 60, went to be with the Lord October 12, 2021 surrounded by his family, after a second battle with cancer.

Gary was born in Inglewood, California and was raised in Akron, Ohio. He was a graduate of Garfield High School and worked in the printing industry his entire life.  Gary was an avid...