Obituaries

Dec 28, 2020

Bobbi Jo Meyer, age 36 of Jonesboro passed away unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident on Monday, December 28, 2020. She was born November 10, 1984 in Sandwich, Il to Jeffrey and Carrie (Wilson) Smith. Bobbi was raised in Jonesboro and attended Jonesboro High School.

Bobbi was full of life, love and laughter. She had...

Dec 28, 2020

After a long fight with cancer, on Monday, December 28, 2020, Dr. Joseph Anthony Rukus, Jr., of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away. He was born July 27, 1966, in Middletown, Connecticut to Anita Brown and the late Joseph Rukus, Sr. Joe lived a full and eventful life.  He loved his family, his friends, and pursing his passions. When he was...

Dec 26, 2020

Betty Choate, 94, of LaPorte, Indiana passed from this life on December 26, 2020. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.

Dec 26, 2020

Betty J. Blankenship Choate, 94, of LaPorte, Indiana passed from this life Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Northwest Hospital. She was born to the late Joseph and Josephine Blankenship in Hot Springs, Arkansas on August 16, 1926 and grew up in Pocahontas, Arkansas.

She graduated from Pocahontas High School and attended Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. Then...

Dec 26, 2020

Leonard Earl Maggard, 80, passed from this life December 26, 2020 at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born June 20, 1940, in Brownbranch, Mo, to the late Woodrow Maggard and Gerty Butler. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Maggard; four brothers, Johnny Jones, Don Lee...

Dec 26, 2020

Shirley Hurst Birmingham Hollenback

Shirley Faye Hollenback, 74, of Lafayette Indiana, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at her home.

She was born June 17, 1946 In Tyronza, AR, and raised in the Jonesboro, AR area by the late Jack B. and Bertha M. Hurst.  She graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1964.  After raising...

Dec 25, 2020

Faye Sue Robinson Williams, 88, passed away in Jonesboro on Friday, December 25. She was born in Jonesboro on June 17, 1932, as the only child of the late Nolon and Constance (Cartwright) Robinson.

She graduated Jonesboro High School and attended Arkansas State before leaving for Washington D.C. in 1951 to work in the Pentagon during the...

Dec 24, 2020

Teresa Ann Sweat, 53, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday December 24, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born November 18, 1967 to George Sweat Jr and Ollie Sweat.

Teresa has lived in Jonesboro all of her life and was of the Baptist belief. She loved life and enjoyed just riding around looking at...

Dec 24, 2020

Charles “Mike” White, 70, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, December 24, 2020. He was born August 3, 1950 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late Charles and Christine White.

Mike was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was a member of the Mansker...

Dec 24, 2020

Betty June Dotter, 95, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, December 24, 2020 at her home. She was born September 8, 1925 in Nardin, Oklahoma to the late Clarence and Minnie Murray.

Betty has lived in Jonesboro for the past 10 years after moving back from Texas and was of the Catholic faith. Earlier in her...

Dec 23, 2020

Obituary for Charlot Ann JettCharlot Jett, 72, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas on December 23, 2020. She was born on May 31, 1948 in DeQueen, Arkansas to Edith and Charles Jett of Wickes, Arkansas.

She was a graduate of the University of Arkansas plus received RN...

Dec 21, 2020

Jimmy “Hays” Traylor passed away from complications related to Covid on December 21, 2020. He was 71 yrs old. Born and raised in Marianna, AR. Son of Julian (Joe) Traylor and Elizabeth (Betty) Traylor. He was a graduate of T A Futrall High School.

He leaves behind his adored wife, Roberta Berger Traylor, his three beloved children,...

Dec 21, 2020

John Joseph Rankin, 93, of Jonesboro peacefully passed away Monday,  December 21, 2020 in Jonesboro. Joe was born in Strong, Arkansas on January 22, 1927 to Richard Cameron Sr. and Marie (Hargis) Rankin.

He graduated from Walnut Ridge High School. From there he joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed on an air craft carrier in the...

Dec 21, 2020

Dean Caroll Shuck, 67, of Jonesboro, passed from this life December 21, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Dean was born March 5, 1953 to Chester Shuck and Celia Loggins Shuck. He is preceded in death by both of his parents.

Dean lived in Jonesboro for 36 years, moving here from Benton Harbor, MI. He worked in the...

Dec 20, 2020

Patricia Ann Hallmark, age 80, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, December 20th, 2020 and left behind a legacy. She was born on December 5th, 1940 to the late Clifford and Gussie Barker in Promised Land Township, Arkansas. She was the matriarch of the Hallmark family and truly a mother to many.

Patricia graduated from McCormick...

Dec 20, 2020

Pete Coy, 86, of Bono died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Craighead County and lived most of his life in the Bono area. Pete loved working outdoors and spending time with his friends. He also enjoyed working alongside his best friends Bubby Howard and Bill Stevens, and visiting...

Dec 20, 2020

Julie Culbreath, 74, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born to the late Pat and Lenora Ramirez in Houston, Texas on June 26, 1946. She worked at Arkansas Glass Container for 25 years. Julie was a Boss Packer and also served as the Union Rep. She never met a stranger and loved...

Dec 19, 2020

Kevin Lane Cunningham, 45, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, December 19, 2020 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born to Leon Cunningham and Linda Parr in Vincennes, Indiana on May 23, 1975.

He has lived in Jonesboro since 2003 after coming from Batesville, Arkansas and Matoon, Illinois prior...

Dec 19, 2020

KW (Kelley) Webb, 85, of Jonesboro, passed away December 19, 2020, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  Webb was born February 3, 1935 in the Willis Township near Trumann and spent most of his life in the Trumann area before moving to Jonesboro in 2006.

Webb graduated from McCormick High School in 1953.  He served...

Dec 19, 2020

Virginia Lee “Ginny” Blaylock, 73, of Jonesboro peacefully passed away on December 19, 2020.  Ginny was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on August 14, 1947 to Virginia and Lehman Webb.

Ginny is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jerry Blaylock; two sons, Brian (Martye) Blaylock of Mountain Home; Jeremy Blaylock of Jonesboro; three grandchildren: Noah, Hannah, and...