Obituaries

Mar 8, 2021

Honorable Gene Roebuck, 85, of Jonesboro, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at the NEA Medical Center.  He was born in Gould, Arkansas to C.C. and Ollie Roebuck on May 13, 1935.  He moved to Jonesboro in 1961, moving here from Trumann.  He was a founding member of the Grace Missionary Baptist Church. He served his country for over 30...

Mar 8, 2021

Donald Gene Thompson, 74, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born to the late Vardaman and Cassie Thompson in Lepanto on February 13, 1947. He has lived in Jonesboro since 1986 after coming from Leachville and was of the Christian belief.

Donald was...

Mar 7, 2021

Betty Sue (Dean) Johnston passed from this life Sunday, March 7, 2021. She was born July 12, 1943 in Powhatan, Arkansas to Henry Jeff Dean and Nina G. Dean.

Betty has lived in the Jonesboro area most of her life and was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She enjoyed camping but her greatest joy was spending...

Mar 5, 2021

Margaret Blair Hubbard was born December 26, 1980 in Selma, Alabama, and passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday, March 5, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.

Blair was a 1999 graduate of Jonesboro High School where she was in the National Honor Society, a cheerleader, and dance team member.  She was also a foreign exchange...

Mar 3, 2021

Lawrence Ford, 79, of Goldsboro North Carolina passed from this life on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.  He was born to the late J.P. and Edith Ford on December 16, 1941 in Lenna, Oklahoma.  He moved to Marked tree in 1950 and graduated high school there in May 1960, and was also a member of the Army National Guard from...

Mar 3, 2021

Edna Mae Stephens-Fisher, 99, of Blytheville.

It is with an abundance of great sorrow that the family of Edna Mae announces she has passed from this life on March 3, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

Edna Mae is survived by her daughters, Alma Lovelace of Tucson, Arizona and Alice Kemp of McGowan, Texas; son,...

Mar 2, 2021

Larry Joe Cain, 80 passed from this life on March 2, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was born February 10, 1941 to Lillian and Bryson Cain in Centerville, Arkansas.  Larry and his parents moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas in 1950, where he resided until his death.

Larry attended Jonesboro High School and Arkansas State University.  He retired...

Mar 2, 2021

Ronald Ferrell Erwin, 74, of Jonesboro passed from this life into eternity on March 2, 2021 at St. Bernards Hospital. He was born February 7, 1947 in East Chicago, Indiana to Ferrell and Naomi Eunice “June” Erwin.

Ron was a faithful follower of Jesus and a member of Central Baptist Church that spent his life in humble...

Mar 2, 2021

Mark “Diz” Alan Davis, 57, of Bono, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his home. He had lived most of his life in Bono and was of the Methodist belief.  Diz loved many things, and when he loved something, he gave it his all.  His Harley Davidson Motorcycle was his pride and joy.  He was a member of the...

Feb 28, 2021

Lisa Ann Qualls, 54, of Jonesboro, died early Sunday morning, February 28, 2021 of Cancer.  She was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro.  She last attended the Washington Street Church of Christ.  Lisa enjoyed spending time with her family and always was happy to be with them.  She was preceded in death by her father, Jay Tate.

Survivors...

Feb 27, 2021

Emma Jo Green of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at the age of 84. She was born February 15,1937 to the late Joseph Chester “Chet” and Doily Diamond Hope in Doniphan, Missouri and was a graduate of Doniphan High School.

Emma earned Specialist Degree degree in education attending University of Missouri and...

Feb 27, 2021

Mrs. Linda Jean Bobbitt departed this life Saturday, February 27,2021 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House at the age of 75. She was born to the late Everett Lenard and Ellen May Shields on June 3, 1945.

Linda was a member of Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Hoxie. She worked hard all of her life...

Feb 25, 2021

Janice Carol Mather of Bay, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the age of 82. She was born to the late Carl Goldman and Hazel Brown on June 15, 1938 in Denver, Colorado and was a graduate of South Shore High School in Chicago, IL.

Janice had a masters in Library Science and...

Feb 24, 2021

Anna Lee Collins Falls passed away on February 24, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones.  She went peacefully on the wings of angels to be joyously reunited with those who have gone before.  Anna Lee was born in Otwell, AR on 02/10/1938.  She graduated from Valley View High School with honors in 1954 at...

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.

A Celebration of Life will be...

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...