Obituaries

Jan 16, 2021

Paula Sue Bruner, 58, of Jonesboro passed away January 16, 2021 at home with family by her side. She was born to the late Louie E. and Etta Sue Bruner on March 30, 1962 in Jonesboro.

Paula lived her entire life in Jonesboro and attended Christian Life Center in Brookland. She enjoyed spending time with her friends...

Jan 16, 2021

Ella “Oleva” Jackson, 87, of Jonesboro formerly of Blytheville passed from this life Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born December 19, 1933 in Eaton to the late Perry Douglas and Mary Elizabeth Culver. Ella was a member of South Caraway Baptist Church. She enjoyed talking with friends and family. Ella...

Jan 15, 2021

Jim “Pop” Vaughn, 82, of Jonesboro, died January 15, 2021, at the Craighead County Nursing Center.  He was born in Black Oak and moved to Jonesboro in 1958.  He attended the Bono Church of Christ.  He was the founder, owner and operator of J & N BBQ.  He loved to cook and enjoyed feeding family and friends.  He had...

Jan 15, 2021

Linda J. Nance, 66, of Jonesboro, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, January 15, 2021,  at the NEA Medical Center.  She was born in Rapid City, South Dakota to Cledious and Bette Monaghan Williams.  She had lived in Jonesboro for 38 years, moving here from Cahokia, Illinois.  Linda was a member of the Pilgrim Lutheran Church. She will...

Jan 15, 2021

Mary Anne Jones, 76, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, January 15, 2021, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born on February 6, 1944, in Piggott, AR,  Anne lived much of her adult life in Missouri where she taught high school mathematics and later transitioned to a reading specialist. She was active in teaching for...

Jan 15, 2021

Alice “Becky” McDaniel, 86 of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, January 15, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital.  She was born July 4, 1934 to Oscar and Adeline Raney Moore in Casa, Arkansas.  Becky was a nurse and of the  Pentecostal belief.  She enjoyed her grandkids, working as a LPN, her church and shopping.  Becky is preceded in death...

Jan 14, 2021

Susan Lewis, 73, of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, January 14, 2021, at her home. She was born July 9, 1947, in Manila to the late Bud and Irene Wortham. Susan was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. Susan truly enjoyed volunteering at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House and loved meeting her Manila Girls to...

Jan 14, 2021

Garnet Craig McDaniel, 90, of Jonesboro, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was lovingly called Dad, Granddad, “G” and G-Mac and was born January 4, 1931 to Arthur and Carlene McDaniel in Paragould, AR. The youngest son of a hard working farming family, he was brought up with humble roots...

Jan 13, 2021

Helen “Grandma Helen” Onstead, 85, of Bay passed from this life Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born September 23, 1935 in Bay to the late James and Notra Freeman. Helen lived most of her life in Bay, but lived in Chicago from 1955 until 1969 when they moved back to...

Jan 13, 2021

Vardaman “Stanley” Martin, 60 of Hot Springs passed from this life January 13, 2021 at his home.  He was born to the late R.E. “Bo” and Anna Mae Martin on January 2, 1961 in Cash.  Stanley grew up and lived most of his life in Cash and was of Christian faith.  He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jan 13, 2021

Ginger Dawn Adams, 77, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, January 13 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Homer and Juanita Hickman on October 16, 1943 in Caraway.

After moving from Black Oak, Ginger had spent the last 45 years living in Jonesboro. Ginger was a member of...

Jan 13, 2021

Michael M. Philpot was called home by our Lord and Savior on January 13, 2021.

Mike was born to O.E. and Sally Philpot on September 2 in Chateauroux, France.  He attended Harding University ( B.BA .) and University of Central Arkansas (M.S.).  He was a Certified Economic Developer with over 30 years of service in Louisiana, Tennessee,...

Jan 8, 2021

Carletta Ann Mosley, 84, of Batesville passed from this life on Friday, January 8, 2021. She was born to the late Oia “Doc” and Neva Kildow on December 6, 1936 in Trumann. Carletta was a homemaker and was known for her quilts and being a seamstress. Family was the most important aspect of her life, especially her grandchildren and...

Jan 8, 2021

Gloria J. Hecht, 69, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, January 8, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born November 20, 1951 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late John and Donna Bell.

Gloria has lived in Jonesboro for over 20 years and was of Christian faith, but also attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She loved...

Jan 6, 2021

Demarius “Dee” Flowers, 29, of Jonesboro, passed away from this life on January 6, 2021 at his home. He was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro.  He had a contagious smile that would light up a room and made everyone feel happier around him. He loved to travel especially to the beach and enjoyed playing his guitar. He was such...

Jan 5, 2021

William Robert VanScoy, Sr., departed this life January 5, 2021 after a long illness. Known as Bill to his family and friends, he was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lucille VanScoy and E.W. VanScoy, his sister, Reba Chism, and his grandson Samuel VanScoy. Bill was born in Prescott, Arkansas in 1945.

Devoted to Mary, his...

Jan 5, 2021

Elvis Doyle Somers, 75 of Brookland passed from this life January 5, 2021 at his home surround by his family. He was born to the late Alzy and Mary Somers on May 29, 1945 in Jonesboro.

Doyle lived all his life in Jonesboro and was a member of Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church in Jonesboro. He spent his...

Jan 5, 2021

Our family had a blanket of darkness dropped over us on 5 Jan 2021 as our beloved Dylan Scott Bowen left us suddenly at his home in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. He was born on 15 Sep 1993 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Dylan grew up with the love of playing baseball and soccer. And as he grew...

Jan 4, 2021

Nina June McClintock, 96, of Jonesboro died Monday, January 4, 2021.

Nina was born in Sharp County and lived in Jonesboro for 61 years. She loved her family and often showed that love through preparing large Sunday lunches after church. She attended two years of college and dedicated her life to loving her husband, daughters, grandchildren and...

Jan 4, 2021

John Edward Duffel, 79, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Monday, January 4, 2021, at his home. He was born August 10, 1941 to the late Rev. Henry Duffel and Freda Landrum. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his wife, Carol Duffel; son, Kelly Duffel; grandson, Kyle Gipson; brothers Charles Duffel and Gary Duffel;...