Obituaries

Jan Hooton

Jan 24, 2021

Jan Hooton, 68, of Trumann passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born September 12, 1952 in Trumann to the late Bill Boyd and Bettye Scott. Jan worked for the Trumann school district for 30 years. She loved kids and her children and their friends were always at their house...

Betty Jumper

Jan 23, 2021

Betty Jumper, 96, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, January 23, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born to the late Darrell and Mary Diggs Willcockson in Walcott on October 25, 1924.

Betty graduated from Walcott High School in 1943. She lettered in Basketball all four years and received the citizenship award in the 9...

Arvil "Red" James Simpson

Jan 23, 2021

Arvil “Red” James Simpson, 75, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center.  He had lived in Jonesboro for over 34 years, moving here from Michigan.  “Red” loved to bowl and was on a league for many years.  He retired from the City of Jonesboro Street Department.  He was preceded in death by one...

Charles Edward Armstrong

Jan 23, 2021

Charles Edward Armstrong, 76, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, January 23, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born January 26, 1944 in Nettleton to the late Roy Emmett and Mary Florence Armstrong.

Charles has lived in Jonesboro all of his life and was of the Baptist belief. He loved fishing and spending time with...

Jacob Junior Roach

Jan 22, 2021

Jacob Junior Roach, 91, of Jonesboro, passed from this life Friday, January 22, 2021 at his home. He was born October 26, 1929, in Hornersville, MO, to the late Jacob Marion and Carrie Lee Roach. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Susie Roach; daughters, Kevin Gail Roach and Danna Belle Roach...

William Lasuer

Jan 21, 2021

William H. LaSuer, 76, of Harrisburg, passed from this life January 21, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born March 16, 1944 in Aurora, IL to the late Edward and Vivian LaSuer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Connie Elam; nephew, Mark Zolper;...

Johnny Jones

Jan 20, 2021

Johnny Jones, 62, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, January 20, 2021.  He was a lifetime resident of Jonesboro and of the Church of Christ belief.  He loved horses, hunting and fishing.  He enjoyed his hunting trips to Colorado.  Scuba diving was a hobby he enjoyed for many years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr, Jack and Betty...

James Lee Essary Sr.

Jan 20, 2021

James Lee Essary Sr., 58, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021.  He moved to Jonesboro in 2007 from Memphis, Tennessee.  He was born July 9, 1962 to Charles and Bonnie Knight Essary.  In his younger years he enjoyed participating in drag racing.  He enjoyed building classic cars and even collected miniature calls.  He was also an avid coin...

William Raines East Jr.

Jan 20, 2021

William R. East Jr., 75, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on January 20, 2021 at his home.  He had lived most of his life in the Jonesboro area.  He served his country in the US Air Force.  He enjoyed bowling, fishing and spending time with friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jean Timms; and...

Tacey Lee Cravens

Jan 19, 2021

Tacey Lee Cravens, age 82, of Jonesboro, left this earth for her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

Tacey was born in Newport and lived most of her adult life in Jonesboro. She attended Arkansas State University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1970, Master of Science in Education degree in 1974,...

Gladys Joyce Mayfield

Jan 19, 2021

Gladys Joyce Mayfield, 85, of Weiner passed from this life Tuesday January 19, 2021 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born March 8, 1935 in Amagon to the late Martin and Ada Brumley.

In addition to her parents, Gladys is preceded in death by her husband, Willy Mayfield as well as...

Lee Varn Scroggins

Jan 18, 2021

Lee Varn Scroggins, 63, of Brinkley passed from this life on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born to John and Mary Scroggins on February 18, 1957 in Brinkley, Arkansas. Lee worked for Koppers Inc. in Little Rock for 30 plus years before retiring.

Lee is survived by his sons, Christopher Scroggins (Stacy) and Reginal Scroggins (Tracey);...

Stella Kay Harris

Jan 18, 2021

Stella Kay Harris, 71, of Lake City, passed from this life January 18, 2021 at St Bernard’s Medical Center. She was born in St. Louis on January 6, 1950 to the late Raymon and Kate Bishop Hall. She is preceded in death by her husband William Henry Harris; brothers Pete Stroud, Wamon Hall, Bobby Hall, and her twin, Shelby...

Danny Ray Wilson

Jan 17, 2021

Danny Ray Wilson a life-long resident of Northeast Arkansas living most of his life in the Bono area, left this earth January 17, 2021 to be with his loving wife. Danny was born on January 19, 1953 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to James Washington Wilson Sr. and Mollie Britt Wilson.  He was proceeded in death by his wife, Carmaletia Wilson,...

Brian Scott Johnson

Jan 16, 2021

Brian Scott Johnson, 49, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, January 16, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born in Jonesboro to Gary and Sue Johnson on December 19, 1971. He lived all of his life in Jonesboro and was a member of Big Creek Valley Baptist Church. Brain worked at Dena Construction for many years until...

Paula Sue Bruner

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...

Ella "Oleva" Jackson

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...

Jim "Pop" Vaughn

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...

Linda J. Nance

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...