Obituaries

Jan 20, 2021

Johnny Jones, 62, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, January 20, 2021.  He was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro and of the Church of Christ belief.  He loved horses, hunting and fishing.  He enjoyed his hunting trips to Colorado.  Scuba diving was a hobby he enjoyed for many years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr, Jack and Betty...

Jan 20, 2021

James Lee Essary Sr., 58, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021.  He moved to Jonesboro in 2007 from Memphis, Tennessee.  He was born July 9, 1962 to Charles and Bonnie Knight Essary.  In his younger years he enjoyed participating in drag racing.  He enjoyed building classic cars and even collected miniature calls.  He was also an avid coin...

Jan 20, 2021

William R. East Jr., 75, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on January 20, 2021 at his home.  He had lived most of his life in the Jonesboro area.  He served his country in the US Air Force.  He enjoyed bowling, fishing and spending time with friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jean Timms; and...

Jan 19, 2021

Tacey Lee Cravens, age 82, of Jonesboro, left this earth for her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

Tacey was born in Newport and lived most of her adult life in Jonesboro. She attended Arkansas State University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1970, Master of Science in Education degree in 1974,...

Jan 19, 2021

Gladys Joyce Mayfield, 85, of Weiner passed from this life Tuesday January 19, 2021 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born March 8, 1935 in Amagon to the late Martin and Ada Brumley.

In addition to her parents, Gladys is preceded in death by her husband, Willy Mayfield as well as...

Jan 18, 2021

Lee Varn Scroggins, 63, of Brinkley passed from this life on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born to John and Mary Scroggins on February 18, 1957 in Brinkley, Arkansas. Lee worked for Koppers Inc. in Little Rock for 30 plus years before retiring.

Lee is survived by his sons, Christopher Scroggins (Stacy) and Reginal Scroggins (Tracey);...

Jan 18, 2021

Stella Kay Harris, 71, of Lake City, passed from this life January 18, 2021 at St Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born in St. Louis on January 6, 1950 to the late Raymon and Kate Bishop Hall. She is preceded in death by her husband William Henry Harris; brothers Pete Stroud, Wamon Hall, Bobby Hall, and her twin, Shelby...

Jan 17, 2021

Danny Ray Wilson a life-long resident of Northeast Arkansas living most of his life in the Bono area, left this earth January 17, 2021 to be with his loving wife. Danny was born on January 19, 1953 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to James Washington Wilson Sr. and Mollie Britt Wilson.  He was proceeded in death by his wife, Carmaletia Wilson,...

Jan 16, 2021

Brian Scott Johnson, 49, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, January 16, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born in Jonesboro to Gary and Sue Johnson on December 19, 1971. He lived all of his life in Jonesboro and was a member of Big Creek Valley Baptist Church. Brain worked at Dena Construction for many years until...

Jan 16, 2021

Paula Sue Bruner, 58, of Jonesboro passed away January 16, 2021 at home with family by her side. She was born to the late Louie E. and Etta Sue Bruner on March 30, 1962 in Jonesboro.

Paula lived her entire life in Jonesboro and attended Christian Life Center in Brookland. She enjoyed spending time with her friends...

Jan 16, 2021

Ella “Oleva” Jackson, 87, of Jonesboro formerly of Blytheville passed from this life Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born December 19, 1933 in Eaton to the late Perry Douglas and Mary Elizabeth Culver. Ella was a member of South Caraway Baptist Church. She enjoyed talking with friends and family. Ella...

Jan 15, 2021

Jim “Pop” Vaughn, 82, of Jonesboro, died January 15, 2021, at the Craighead County Nursing Center.  He was born in Black Oak and moved to Jonesboro in 1958.  He attended the Bono Church of Christ.  He was the founder, owner and operator of J & N BBQ.  He loved to cook and enjoyed feeding family and friends.  He had...

Jan 15, 2021

Linda J. Nance, 66, of Jonesboro, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, January 15, 2021,  at the NEA Medical Center.  She was born in Rapid City, South Dakota to Cledious and Bette Monaghan Williams.  She had lived in Jonesboro for 38 years, moving here from Cahokia, Illinois.  Linda was a member of the Pilgrim Lutheran Church. She will...

Jan 15, 2021

Mary Anne Jones, 76, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, January 15, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born on February 6, 1944, in Piggott, AR,  Anne lived much of her adult life in Missouri where she taught high school mathematics and later transitioned to a reading specialist. She was active in teaching for...

Jan 15, 2021

Alice “Becky” McDaniel, 86 of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, January 15, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  She was born July 4, 1934 to Oscar and Adeline Raney Moore in Casa, Arkansas.  Becky was a nurse and of the  Pentecostal belief.  She enjoyed her grandkids, working as a LPN, her church and shopping.  Becky is preceded in death...

Jan 14, 2021

Susan Lewis, 73, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, January 14, 2021, at her home. She was born July 9, 1947, in Manila to the late Bud and Irene Wortham. Susan was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. Susan truly enjoyed volunteering at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House and loved meeting her Manila Girls to...

Jan 14, 2021

Garnet Craig McDaniel, 90, of Jonesboro, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was lovingly called Dad, Granddad, “G” and G-Mac and was born January 4, 1931 to Arthur and Carlene McDaniel in Paragould, AR. The youngest son of a hard working farming family, he was brought up with humble roots...

Jan 13, 2021

Helen “Grandma Helen” Onstead, 85, of Bay passed from this life Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born September 23, 1935 in Bay to the late James and Notra Freeman. Helen lived most of her life in Bay, but lived in Chicago from 1955 until 1969 when they moved back to...

Jan 13, 2021

Vardaman “Stanley” Martin, 60 of Hot Springs passed from this life January 13, 2021 at his home.  He was born to the late R.E. “Bo” and Anna Mae Martin on January 2, 1961 in Cash.  Stanley grew up and lived most of his life in Cash and was of Christian faith.  He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jan 13, 2021

Ginger Dawn Adams, 77, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, January 13 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Homer and Juanita Hickman on October 16, 1943 in Caraway.

After moving from Black Oak, Ginger had spent the last 45 years living in Jonesboro. Ginger was a member of...