Obituaries

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...

Sep 8, 2021

Danial Arthur Alexander

In loving memory of a tremendous man, Danial Arthur Alexander 78, of Monette who passed away September 8, 2021, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born January, 4, 1943 in Jonesboro, at St. Bernard Hospital, to the late Justus and Mary Alexander.  Dan was united in...

Sep 5, 2021

Robert “Robbie” Ragsdale, 57, of Jonesboro formerly of Mammoth Spring passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his home. He was born August 21, 1964 in Milton, Florida to Bob and Grace Ragsdale. Robbie was a member of Valley View Church of Christ. Robbie never met a stranger and was very outgoing. He enjoyed working and was a very...

Sep 5, 2021

Freda Jo Branan Robbins completed her long road home on September 5, 2021. She was born to Walter Branan and Essie (Rushing) Branan in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She graduated from Pine Bluff High School and continued her education at Navarro College in Texas.

Freda was a gifted artist whose love for art permeated every season and aspect...

Sep 4, 2021

Melvin Lee Whaley passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 4, 2021 at the young age of 75 years.  It is believed that his heart gave out from carrying his oxygen tank on his favorite Friday trips to Kroger! He left behind a heck of a lot of stuff to his 3 daughters (Jodi, Tami and Amy) who have...