Obituaries

Feb 23, 2021

Mittie Lou Stallings, 83, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  She was the owner/operator of the Country Kitchen.  She had also worked as a cook at Nestle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Stallings; sons, Terry McDonald, Billy McDonald; and parents, Charley and Carrie Tinsley;

Feb 23, 2021

Rebecca “Becca” Ratte, 58, of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 from complications of COVID-19 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born December 22, 1962 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania to Pam Odell and the late Richard Ratte.

In addition to her mother, Becca is survived by a sister.

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Feb 22, 2021

Reverend Carl Lee Winkles Jr., 85, of Trumann passed from this life Monday, February 22, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital, just two days after the love of his life, Shirley Mae Winkles.  He was born to the late Carl Lee Winkles Sr. and Allie Mae Winkles on November 12, 1935, in Tippah County, Mississippi.  Bro. Sonny (as he was...

Feb 21, 2021

Johnny Hugh Pankey, 87, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, February 21, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born to the late FM and Alice Pankey on October 4, 1933 in Cardwell, Missouri. In addition to his parents, Johnny is preceded in death by his wife, Trudy Pankey; son, Dale Pankey; brothers, LC Pankey and Tony Pankey;...

Feb 21, 2021

Sybil Katherine Petty, 38, of Bay, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Sybil was born in Jonesboro and lived all of her life in Bay. She was a 2001 graduate of Bay High School and attended Arkansas State University. She earned a Bachelor...

Feb 20, 2021

Shirley Mae Winkles, 80, of Trumann passed from this life Saturday, February 20, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital just two days prior to the love of her life Carl Lee Winkles Jr. She was born to the late Andrew and Thelma Campbell in Trumann on January 5, 1941. Shirley lived all of her life in Trumann and was a...

Feb 20, 2021

David Mahan Wright, 66, of Jonesboro, Ar, left for “the spirit in the sky” on Friday, February 19, 2021. He was born in Honolulu, HI on Feb 4, 1955 to WWII US Navy Veteran Carol Wright, USN WASP. David was a proud graduate of the University of Arkansas (BS Bacteriology). He then enrolled at the Texas Heart Institute (School...

Feb 19, 2021

Charles Monroe Coburn, 71, of Brookland, departed this life at home on February 19, 2021.  Born June 26,1949, to the late James Monroe and Lucille Coburn, he was a member of Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro.  Charles is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jane Kizer Coburn, one daughter, Tracy Lewis of Ozark, one son, Brandon Coburn (Alana)...

Feb 17, 2021

Roy Lester Coble, 89, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his home. He was born August 20, 1931 in Alamo, TN to the late Luther and Callie Wyatt Coble.

Roy has lived in Jonesboro all of his life and was a member of Forrest Home Church of the Nazarene. Roy was a...

Feb 17, 2021

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Sue Ann Mackey, 64, 0f Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She was the daughter of Mary Ida Chapman and James Roy Mackey. She is survived by her three sisters; Rusty Dancer (Terry) of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Wanda Hoyle of Bartlett, Tennessee, and Linda Clark (Hal) of Milton, Florida.

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Feb 17, 2021

Larry Russell Orr, 78, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born January 12, 1943 in Pangburn to Willis Glenn Orr and Dorothy Orr.

Larry has lived in Jonesboro for over 40 years and was a member of Family Fellowship Baptist Church. Larry served our great nation...

Feb 17, 2021

Donny Robert Gibson, 69, of Jonesboro, passed away as a result of a single-vehicle accident on February 17, 2021.

Donny was born on July 14,1951, to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Gibson of Jonesboro.

Feb 17, 2021

Sybel Lorene Rothrock, 94, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born to the late William Theodore Hector and Goldia C. Ledbetter. Lorene has resided in Jonesboro since 1970 after moving around from various places such as:  St. Louis, California, and West Virginia. She was a long tenured member...

Feb 16, 2021

William Hal Feild, 74, passed from this life February 16, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born November 5, 1946 in Jonesboro, to the late Henry and Lorene Feild. In addition to his parents, Hal is preceded in death by his brother, H.A. Feild IV; and his father-in-law, C.W. Borden.

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Feb 16, 2021

Phyllis Ann Melton, 60, of Jonesboro, died February 16, 2021, at her home.  She had lived in Jonesboro since 1978 moving here from Paragould.  She was of the Baptist belief.  Phyllis loved caring for, and riding horses and drag racing.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her son, Brandon Wall, of Jonesboro; her...

Feb 15, 2021

Larry Rafe McKinney, 81, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, February 15, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born to the late Rafe and Ruby McKinney on January 27, 1940 in Paragould.  Larry attended Mass at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Jonesboro with his wife, Mary. He enjoyed Fox Hunting and watching...

Feb 14, 2021

Carolyn Wise, 78, a lifetime resident of Jonesboro, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.  She was of the Baptist belief.  She retired from Wyatt’s Cafeteria after thirty years.  Even in retirement, she still loved to cook and enjoyed helping the elderly.  She was referred to as Maw Maw by friends and family.  She was preceded...

Feb 11, 2021

Wanda Ruff, 86, of Jonesboro, was called to her Heavenly home on February 11, 2021.  She was born on March 16, 1934 in Ash Flat, Arkansas, to the late John M. and Mable M. (Exum) Gilbreath. Wanda retired from Arkansas State University.  Her greatest pleasures were doing anything for her family, watching whatever team, Tom Brady played on, and...

Feb 11, 2021

John Richard (Dick) Pickens, 81, of Jonesboro passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021. He was born on December 20, 1939, to the late O.C. Pickens, Jr. and Catherine Blanton Pickens in Strawberry, Arkansas. Dick grew up in Jonesboro and graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1958, where he excelled in basketball. He was a member of the 1956...

Feb 11, 2021

Donna Jean Stewart of Brookland, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at the age of 80. She was born August 3, 1940 to the late Floyd and Lafelia James in Hunter, Arkansas.

Donna was a member of New Antioch Baptist Church in Brookland. She spent her time doing crossword puzzles, watching tv, and most...