Obituaries

May 7, 2021

Nancy Ann Henson, 86 of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, May 7, 2021 at St Bernards Hospital.  She was born April 30, 1935 to Herbert and Mary Agnes Montell Cole in Jonesboro.  Nancy graduated from Bono High School where she played basketball.  She was a very active lady who enjoyed crafting and bowling.  She was a donor for...

May 6, 2021

Edward A. Winford, 84, of Lake City, Arkansas departed this life May 6, 2021. He was a navy veteran serving during the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his late wife, Jo Winford, two sons, Bobby Winford and Tom Winford, his parents, Clarence and Gladys Winford, four brothers, and three sisters.

He is...

May 6, 2021

Steven Lynn Killion, 64, of Ravenden, on May 6, 2021.  He had lived in Ravenden for five years, moving here from Ranch Cucamonga, California.  He was of the Baptist belief. He was a truck driver by profession, and had earned the prestigious award for 1,000,000 miles driven.  Steven was a CB enthusiast and on the radio he was known...

May 6, 2021

Jason Ray Crittenden, 47, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at his home.  He had lived in Jonesboro for the past 20 years, moving here from Piggott.  He was born on May 31, 1973, in Piggott to Jack and Regina Crittenden. He enjoyed the outdoors, and his family referred to him as their “MacGyver”, saying he could fix anything.  When...

May 5, 2021

Betty Lucille Fletcher-Pittman, 72 of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at St Bernards Hospital.  She was born to Albert and Tillie McHalffey Fletcher in Herget, Arkansas.  Betty was one of two people that coached the first girls softball team call “The Tommies” and “The Teddy Bears” with Sharon Turman.  Betty also played for the “Frolic...

May 5, 2021

Lesle Watson, 32, of Jonesboro formerly of Lake City passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Baptist Health in Ft. Smith. She was born July 21, 1988 in Jonesboro to Mike Watson and the late Donna Watson. Lesle was a graduate of Lake City, Class of 2006. She graduated from Arkansas State University with a bachelor’s degree. Lesle was...

May 4, 2021

Frances Dallene Noblin, 88, of Jonesboro entered into her heavenly home Tuesday May 4, 2021. She was born August 23, 1932 in Brookland to the late James Wesley Forehand and Ester Simons Forehand.

Frances has lived in the Jonesboro area all of her life and was a member of Greensboro Road Church of Christ. Some of her...

May 4, 2021

Phillip Wayne Crego, 64, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  He had lived in Jonesboro since 1987, moving here from Corning, Arkansas. He was born October 22, 1956, in Corning to William Earl and Barbara Crego.  Phillip graduated from the University of Arkansas as a Juris Doctorate.  He was a dedicated City of...

May 3, 2021

Leigh Ann Riley, 57, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She lived all of her life in Jonesboro and was a member of Central Baptist Church.

Leigh had an Early Elementary Education Degree. She was a master crochetier and loved anything to do with crafts....

May 3, 2021

On Monday, May 3, 2021 William Glen Craft, Sr. (Bill) of Jonesboro, Arkansas entered Heaven’s gates.

Bill was born February 12, 1929 in Bono, Arkansas, one of five children to Alfred Leonard and Gussie Craft. His childhood was spent with many friends and family, enjoying the life of a small farm town where he learned the value...

May 3, 2021

Paula Annette Miller, 40, of Jonesboro, passed from this life May 3, 2021 at UAMS in Little Rock. She was born on July 5, 1980 to the late Charlene and William Miller Jr. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her step-father, Hunter Reed; brother, Terry Miller; and grandparents, Elnora and Robert Patterson.

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May 2, 2021

Ruth Helen Holden, 80, of Jonesboro passed from this life on May 2, 2021 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late John and Ruth Zechmeister on December 17, 1940. Ruth worked for NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital for 42 years before retiring on April 15, 2021. She loved shopping and traveling. Ruth...

May 2, 2021

Peggy Darlene Overman Craft, 59, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, May 2, 2021, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  She was born June 11, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Noel and Norvis Holland.  She was a homemaker when she left this world, but when she was able to work, she was either driving or taking care of someone,...

May 1, 2021

Constance E. Evett, 81, of Bono, died Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her daughter’s house in Walnut Ridge.  She had lived in Bono for over 16 years.  Constance was of the Methodist belief.  She loved all types of crafts, anything from needlepoint, to sewing.  She appreciated being in nature, she loved to watch birds in flight and listening to...

May 1, 2021

Kon F. Smithee, 84, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 15, 1937 in Strawberry to the late Ray and Lida Watson Smithee. Kon was of the Church of Christ belief. He was a member of the Paragould Country Club. Kon was an avid...

Apr 29, 2021

Najmi A Haydar, son, brother, husband, father, friend, age 62, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away April 29,2021 of natural causes. Najmi migrated from Pakistan with his parents and siblings in the mid 1960’s to Illinois moving to Jonesboro in the early 1970’s. He graduated from JHS, attended ASU and received a BS in Zoology. Najmi in many ways was...

Apr 29, 2021

Hubert "Pop" Gibson, 87, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Thursday evening, April 29, 2021, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, one day short of his 88th birthday.

Hubert was born April 30, 1933, in Bay to L. Dee and Lillian Holloway Gibson and lived there before moving to Jonesboro where he lived most...

Apr 28, 2021

Margaret Theresa “Teresa” Sifford, 89, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born on May 3, 1931, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Charles J. and Margaret Unzner. She had lived in Jonesboro since 1961.  Teresa was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, where she was the founder of the...

Apr 28, 2021

Jerry Lynn Glover, 67, went to his eternal rest on April 28, 2021. Jerry was born on June 10, 1953 in Michigan City, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Lula Mae Glover; brothers, Danny Glover and Dennis Glover; and Laura and Charles Inboden.

He is survived by his wife, Pam, of 35...

Apr 25, 2021

Marjorie Lou Young, 73, of Jonesboro, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at her home.

Born in Mineral Springs, Marjorie lived in Grand Prairie, Texas, before moving to Jonesboro in 1995.  She was a homemaker and member of the Stokes Church of Christ.

Marjorie was an avid reader and absolutely loved having company in...