Obituaries

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...

Dec 19, 2020

LaWanda Wallace, 92, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born June 6, 1928 in Dixie to the late Elmo and Mae Akin. Wanda was a member of Valley View Church of Christ. She retired from ASCS office as a loan officer.

In addition to her parents, Wanda was...

Dec 17, 2020

Clementine “Tina” Love 98, of Jonesboro, passed away December 17, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro with her daughter by her side.  Tina lived on a small farm near Dell Township with her parents Dewey and Pearl Sheppard.  She often said “We were poor, but she didn’t know it”.  After her Dell graduation, she...

Dec 16, 2020

David Gerald Marlar, 84, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at NEA Baptist. He was born to the late Floyd Howard and Ruth Lawson Marlar in Jonesboro on March 10, 1936.  Gerald was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church for over 50 years where he also served as a Deacon for many years.

Dec 16, 2020

Joe Edd Brooks, 88, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at his home. He was born to the late Richard and Lovis Brooks on July 21, 1932, in Caraway, Arkansas. Joe came to Jonesboro in 1950, with his bride, Ann Jimerson and they have been married for over 70 years. Joe was a long time member...

Dec 15, 2020

Mary “Joan” Coleman, 83 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Cash, Arkansas April 30, 1937 to Grover and Lillie Long Lashlee. Joan was a nurse and of the Baptist belief. She enjoyed many things, gardening, her work as a nurse and traveling (also...

Dec 15, 2020

Dennis Wayne Gibson, 73, resident of El Dorado and formerly of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Lifetouch Hospice in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Dennis leaves behind his daughter and son-in-law, Leigh Anne and Rob Robinson; his granddaughters, Emma and Reaves Robinson; his sister, Janelle Seat; and many loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends. He was...

Dec 15, 2020

Patricia “Pattie” Kay McDaniel of Jonesboro was born August 16, 1953 to Charles and Metta Clark.  She went to be with our lord 12-15-2020 leaving her husband of 46 years Ricky McDaniel, son Kyle McDaniel, daughter Jessica McDaniel, mother Metta Nesmith, sister Diane Pillow along with nieces and nephews and many friends.

Pattie was a member of...

Dec 13, 2020

Heriberto Reyes, 34, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 in Edinburg, Texas. He was born March 11, 1986 in Tampa, Florida to Rafael and Maria Reyes. Heriberto was a graduate from Jonesboro High School and owned his own business. He owned Reyes Auto sales and loved cars and working on them. Heriberto was a member of Blessed...

Dec 13, 2020

Daniel Lane Goodwin, 41, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born November 1, 1979 in Jonesboro to John Sr. and Joyce Goodwin. Daniel worked at St. Bernards. He enjoyed playing the drums and singing in Church.

In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife of 20 years,...