Obituaries

Mar 26, 2025

Just as the renewal of spring and the promise of the resurrection Vivian O. Alston, 97, left her earthly body and passed to her eternal life on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, with her daughter Karen, special caregiver and new friend, Sierra Hudgens, and her two loving poodles, Mona Lisa and Kallie Marie by her side. Vivian was born on...

Mar 25, 2025

George A Edings Jr (Butch) went to his heavenly home, Tuesday March 25, 2025.  He was born April 23, 1948  at St Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro, AR to George A Edings, and Pauline McElroy Edings of Joiner, AR.  He graduated from Shawnee High School, and State College of Arkansas (now known as UCA.) He later moved to Mountain Home...

Mar 25, 2025

David Boston Vance II, 53, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born on July 15, 1971, at St. Bernards Hospital.

David was the Vice President of Jonesboro Roofing Company and a member of First Methodist Church in Jonesboro. An avid outdoorsman, he found great...

Mar 24, 2025

Carlen Raymond Carter Jr. of Jonesboro passed away at his home on March 24, 2025. He was born in Atchison, KS, on February 8, 1973, to Carlen Carter Sr. and the late Sherry Carter.

Carlen spent most of his life in Weston, MO, before living the last ten years in Northeast Arkansas. He graduated from West Platte...

Mar 24, 2025

Beloved mother, wife, and daughter Diane Annette Mooney Thompson passed away at 11:34 p.m. on March 24, 2025. She is survived by her faithful husband, Hank, and children Marcie (Heath) Miller, Henry, Heather (Jerry) Lowrey, and Linda. She is also survived by her beloved cat, Cali, who was her constant companion.

Diane was the second child of...

Mar 24, 2025

Cyrus Enoch Bible, Jr., 68, of Weiner, died Monday, March 24, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Newport, AR on January 28, 1957, to Opal Birdsong Bible and Cyrus Enoch Bible, Sr.

He was of the Baptist belief. He loved his family, friends, and community. He was a welder for over...

Mar 23, 2025

Danny Britt Evans, 80, of Harrisburg, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center to be with his elders. He was born January 1, 1945 in Lawrence, Kansas to the late Paul and Ailene Evans. Danny worked in construction and was a part of the local 1290 union. He retired from construction in 1996 and...

Mar 22, 2025

Larry Wayne Meeker, 69, of Trumann passed from this life on Saturday March 22, 2025 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born January 14, 1956 in Trumann to the late Robert and Angie Meeker.

Larry has lived in Trumann all of his life. He enjoyed motorcycles and keeping his yard looking beautiful. Larry worked as a...

Mar 21, 2025

Charles Edward Davis, 76, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born October 14, 1948 in Jonesboro to the late Richard and Emma Davis. Charles attended both Booker T Washington and Jonesboro High School.

He joined the United States Army where he was sent to Vietnam....

Mar 19, 2025

Elsie Marie Leonard, born October 6, 1932, in Ruleville, Mississippi, passed peacefully at Craighead Nursing Center on March 19, 2025.  After growing up in the Mississippi delta, Marie moved to St. Louis to attend Mallinckrodt School of X-Ray.

With that training she was able to raise and support three children as a single mother.  She moved her...

Mar 18, 2025

Ronald Jimmie Humway, 79, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday March 18, 2025 at his home. He was born August 1, 1945 in Little Rock to the late James and Roaslie Humway.

Ronald has lived in Jonesboro since 1985 after moving from Little Rock and was a member of Central Baptist Church. He enjoyed reading...

Mar 18, 2025

David Timothy Wolford 64, of Bono died Tuesday March 18, 2025 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced on a later date.

Mar 18, 2025

Cas Bunnell, 22, of Bono left this world on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 at her home.

Cas was born February 11th, 2003 in Jonesboro to Marcus and Amber Bunnell.

She was an incredibly gifted child, with many interests. She loved to take things apart and figure out how they worked, then rebuild them to make...

Mar 17, 2025

Jan Noles Brannan, 80, of Jonesboro, passed away on March 17, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on October 4, 1944 in Jonesboro to Charles and Helen Noles.

A longtime resident of northeast Arkansas, Jan and her family moved to Mammoth Spring in 1974 and returned to Jonesboro in 1992. She was of the...

Mar 16, 2025

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Auston Tyrell Graham 34, of Jonesboro, AR passed away on Sunday March 15th at his home in Jonesboro, AR. Auston was born on May 31st, 1990, in Jonesboro to Mark and Sondra Graham. He had a deep love for music, video games, reading, and painting miniature.

He is survived by...

Mar 16, 2025

Debbie Turpin, 58, of Trumann, Arkansas, left us on March 16, 2025, likely with a sarcastic remark and a knowing smirk. A master storyteller, thrift-shopping champion, and world-class Meme, she never met a stranger and always knew the best deals and the best gossip.

Debbie had a heart as big as her personality, always ready to lend...

Mar 15, 2025

Janette Elaine Strong, 58

Jonesboro, AR

Passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025

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Janette was born on November 10, 1966, in Hot Springs, AR, to Ellen T. and Walter B. Strong.

A dedicated student, she attended Arkansas State University and graduated from Hot Springs

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Mar 14, 2025

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Birchard Raymond Roberts, 90, of Jonesboro, AR, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in the presence of Evone Roberts and Trena Hyde.

Birchard was born February 9, 1935 in Alhambra, California as Birchard Moore. His name was...

Mar 14, 2025

Johnnie Walter Putt III, of Jonesboro, passed away on March 14, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 27, 1971, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Johnnie Walter Putt II and Priscilla Cullison. John was born in Chicago, his family then moved to Cash, AR where he grew up. He was a member of Highland Drive Baptist...

Mar 14, 2025

Tim “TJ” Ross Shown, 22, of Jonesboro, was granted his angel wings on March 14, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 21, 2003, in Jonesboro to Tim and Jo Beth Shown. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Tim had touched in so many ways throughout his short, yet very memorable life....