Obituaries

Sonja Ann Moore-Griffith

Sonja Ann Moore-Griffith

Oct 12, 2025

Sonja Ann Moore Griffith, 86 of Jonesboro, went to her heavenly home on October 12. She was born at Nettleton on September 1, 1939, to Marguerite Carter Moore and John Moore.

Sonja was a proud member of the Nettleton Class of 1957. She married A. Brooks Griffith, of Bay, on June 7, 1957. He preceded her in death on April 18,...

Norman Bedford Curtner

Norman Bedford Curtner

Oct 11, 2025

Norman Bedford Curtner, 64, of Jonesboro, passed away at his home on October 11, 2025. Norman was born in Memphis, TN, on September 26, 1961, to the late N. B. and Elnora Curtner. In addition to his parents, Norman is preceded in death by his wife, Alisa Curtner.

Norman spent most of his life living in Northeast Arkansas. He was an...

Mary Ethelyn Vollman

Mary Ethelyn Vollman

Oct 11, 2025

Mary Ethelyn Gibbs Vollman, age 94, passed away peacefully at the Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas on October 11th 2025. Her beloved husband, Don, and her children were by her side. Born at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock, Ark on March 26th, 1931. Mary Ethelyn lived a life marked by resilience, love, and devotion to her family,...

Johnnie Ruth Fisher

Johnnie Ruth Fisher

Oct 11, 2025

Johnnie Ruth Fisher, 95, of Jonesboro, formerly of Blytheville, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born November 10, 1929, to the late Willie and Hazel Beckham, Johnnie spent her early years in Blytheville before relocating to Jonesboro in 1969. While in Blytheville, she was the proud owner and operator of Fisher...

Brenda Sue Hillyer

Brenda Sue Hillyer

Oct 11, 2025

Brenda Sue (Spears) Hillyer, 74, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Saturday, October 11, 2025. She was born to the late Louis and Elfie Spears in Harrisburg, AR, on February 16, 1951.

Brenda was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend. Her greatest joy in life was her family, and she embraced each role...

Emmitt Rex Bickmore

Emmitt Rex Bickmore

Oct 10, 2025

Emmitt Rex Bickmore, 8-month infant son of Daniel and Cedera “CC” Bickmore, who died Friday, October 10, 2025. Emmitt was born on January 17, 2025, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. The family attended the Paragould Church of God. In Emmitt’s walker he had fun chasing everybody around the house.

Survivors include his parents, brother, Theodore Bickmore, all of the home; paternal...

Norman Ray Jennings

Norman Ray Jennings

Oct 9, 2025

Norman Ray Jennings passed away on October 9, 2025, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 30, 1949, to James and Syble Jennings.

Norman enjoyed attending Brookland Church of Christ and worked as a contractor for many years. Outside of work, he loved spending time outdoors, fishing for crappie in the summer and catfish in the winter, and...

Sandra Kay Emerson

Sandra Kay Emerson

Oct 9, 2025

Sandra Kay Emerson, 65, of Bay, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, October 9, 2025. She was born on January 11, 1960, in Trumann, AR, to the late Edward and Lavern Davison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Vernon Davison.

Sandra was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She enjoyed...

Melinda Ruth Emerson

Melinda Ruth Emerson

Oct 9, 2025

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Melinda Ruth Emerson, 68, of Jonesboro went to be with Jesus peacefully at her home early Thursday morning, October 9, 2025 after a thirteen-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the third child born to the late Joe and Bettie Steiger on March 15, 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Melinda graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Ouachita Baptist University...

Rod Cornelison

Rod Cornelison

Oct 8, 2025

Rodney “Rod” Allen Cornelison departed this life on October 8, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born on February 26, 1970, in Jonesboro to Hugh and Donna Cornelison.

Rod was a proud Christian who lived life with heart and humor. He loved tinkering with RC cars, spending days fishing, and sharing his passion for...

Jeff Douglas

Jeff Douglas

Oct 7, 2025

Jeff Douglas, 61, of Rector, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. He was born March 9, 1964, in Jonesboro to Janis Gulley and the late John Douglas.

Jeff was of the Baptist faith and dedicated his life to public service. He worked in law enforcement for more than 34 years, serving the...

Laquietta Jane "Davis" McAnally

Laquietta Jane "Davis" McAnally

Oct 7, 2025

Laquietta Jane Davis McAnally peacefully passed away on October 7, 2025, as she finally entered her Heavenly Home. At the age of 87 years loved, she was surrounded by her sons, daughter, grandchildren and their families. Her life began on April 24, 1938, in Trumann, Arkansas.

Jane is survived by son, Donald Davis (D.A.) and wife Malissa of Bay, son, Johnny...

Jerita Sue Mathes

Jerita Sue Mathes

Oct 6, 2025

Jerita "Sue" Mathes, 86, of Jonesboro, passed to her eternal home on October 6, 2025. She was born September 12, 1939. Sue, as she was known by, loved sitting on her porch swing watching the deer, cows, wild turkey, squirrels, birds and raccoons that graced her land. She loved reading and crossword puzzles. Sue was an avid cat lover and...

Michael Montgomery

Michael Montgomery

Oct 6, 2025

Michael Lynn Montgomery, 56, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born on June 5, 1969, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Denis and Carolyn Montgomery.

Michael proudly served in the Army Reserve during Desert Storm. He was a member of Bono Church of Christ and a 1987 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. He served...

Honey Dale Turner

Honey Dale Turner

Oct 5, 2025

Honey Dale Turner, 83, of Bay, passed from this life on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at her home. She was born on December 19, 1941, in Jonesboro to the late Howard and Mildred Earnhart.

Honey was a member of Fisher Street Baptist Church. She had a love for life that shone through in the things she enjoyed most—visiting flea markets, watching...

Connie Gayle Hancock

Connie Gayle Hancock

Oct 4, 2025

Connie Gayle Hancock, 64, of Jonesboro, passed away on October 4, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. 

All services will be private.

James Paul Bailey

James Paul Bailey

Oct 4, 2025

James Paul Bailey, 65, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, October 4, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He has lived in Jonesboro since 2006. He was born in Blytheville, Arkansas, on November 29, 1959, to James Alford and Laura Bailey. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Seargent in Communications. He was very active after Hurricane Catrina...

Fred Calvin Odis Edwards Sr.

Fred Calvin Odis Edwards Sr.

Oct 3, 2025

Fred Edwards Sr, age 83, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on October 3, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Born in Peach Orchard, Missouri, Fred lived a full and hardworking life. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who took pride in providing for his family and helping others. A...

Tammy Katherine Scott

Tammy Katherine Scott

Oct 3, 2025

Tammy Katherine Scott, 65, of Jonesboro, passed away on October 3, 2025, at The Springs of Jonesboro Health and Rehabilitation. 

All services will be private.

Linda Diane Gallion

Linda Diane Gallion

Oct 1, 2025

Linda Diane Gallion, 79, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Lawrence Hall Nursing Center in Walnut Ridge. She was born February 6, 1946, in Jonesboro. Linda was of the Baptist faith. She worked many years at G.E. before later working in retail until her retirement. Linda loved reading her Bible, but most of all cherished time with...