Obituaries

Jun 17, 2025

Ellen Louise Wilson, 68, of Jonesboro, formerly of East Liverpool, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born on July 8, 1956, in East Liverpool to the late James and Freda Smith.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Ellen lived a life full of compassion,...

Jun 17, 2025

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Mrs. Bobbie Timmermann (January 19, 1938 – June 17, 2025)

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, educator, mentor, coach – “Mrs. T” gave 58 years of her life to Nettleton High School.

Born January 19, 1938, Bobbie Barnell (née Miller) Timmermann was raised in Anderson, Texas, where she early on...

Jun 17, 2025

Rodney Lee Smith, 69, of Jonesboro, passed away on June 17, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 15, 1956, in Jonesboro to Willie and Helen Smith.

Rodney was a self-employed mechanic known for his skill, dedication, and hardworking spirit. He proudly served his country...

Jun 16, 2025

Charlotte Casey, 72, of Jonesboro passed away Monday June 16, 2025 from the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born November 23, 1952 to Dorothy and Alvie Coleman. She was preceded in death by her parents Alvie and Dorothy Coleman.

Charlotte is survived by her daughter, Maria Casey; granddaughter, Jenavive Casey; brother Michael (Shelia) Coleman...

Jun 14, 2025

James Mark Vaughn, 65, departed from his earthly life Saturday, June 14th of 2025 at NEA Baptist hospital. Mark was a true family man. His greatest possessions on this earth were his wife, his children, his friends and family. Mark, known as “Tank” by his teammates, loved talking about his past time playing football at Jonesboro High School where...

Jun 14, 2025

George Brancy Moody, 75, of Jonesboro, passed away on June 14, 2025, at his home. He was born in Mississippi on November 4, 1949, to the late Jack Moody and Ruth Mann. In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his wife, Lavonda Moody; his son, Brancy Byron Moody; his stepfather, Roy Mann; his sisters, Nancy...

Jun 14, 2025

Gerald O. Foreman, 94, of Bono, a devoted family man, hardworking and Godly soul, passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2025.  He leaves behind a legacy of strength, dedication and love.

Born in Nettleton on February 5, 1931, Gerald was the son of Lawrence and Mildred Foreman.  He grew up with a strong sense of...

Jun 12, 2025

Wilburn Rolly Johnson, 61, of Wynne, passed away on June 12, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 21, 1963 in Greenville, Mississippi to William Wilburn and Helen Charlene Johnson.

Rolly lived in northeast Arkansas since 1975 and called Wynne home for over 15 years. He was a member of Greenfield Baptist Church. Rolly was...

Jun 12, 2025

Peggy Coots, 76, of Trumann, died Thursday, June 12, 2025, surrounded by her family.  She had lived in Trumann since 1964, moving there from Keiser, Arkansas. She was born in Luxora, Arkansas on August 10, 1948, to Bennie and Virgie Tate. Peggy was a member of the Parkview Baptist Church of Trumann. In addition to her parents, she was...

Jun 11, 2025

Vittoria C. Ishmael, 97, of Jonesboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on March 2, 1928, in Matera, Italy, to the late Giovanni and Bruna Cimino.

Vittoria was a longtime member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. A dedicated homemaker and talented seamstress, she spent much...

Jun 11, 2025

Perry Dean Humes, 77, of Pocahontas, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 23, 1948, in White County, Arkansas, to the late Joseph and Minnie Humes.

Perry grew up in Walnut Ridge and spent most of his life working as a road grader operator in Lawrence County. He was...

Jun 10, 2025

Casimira Treviño Cantu, 95, of Jonesboro, passed away on June 10, 2025, at Lawrence Hall Health & Rehab in Walnut Ridge. Casimira was born in Los Ramones, Nuevo León, Mexico, on March 4, 1930, to the late Melesio Treviño and Rita Cantu. In addition to her parents, Casimira was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Oyervides; her sisters,...

Jun 10, 2025

Troy Allen Pillow, 55, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 12, 1970, in Edgewood, Maryland, and raised in Paragould, Troy lived a life defined by kindness, humor, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

A proud graduate of Greene County Tech High School, Troy went on to...

Jun 10, 2025

Jessica Paige Kemp, 32, of Paragould, Arkansas, departed this life on May 5, 2025, near Lake Ashbaugh, a place she cherished for its natural beauty.

Known to her loved ones as Paige, she was born on May 3, 1993, in Memphis, Tennessee. From an early age, Paige felt a strong connection to the outdoors and all living...

Jun 10, 2025

Mike Duncan, 73, a lifelong resident of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  He was born in Jonesboro on August 25, 1951, to Hoyt and Frances Duncan.  He was of the Baptist belief.  Mike retired from the Jonesboro Fire Department and was a former Deputy Sheriff and Constable for Craighead County.  Hunting and fishing were...

Jun 9, 2025

Matthew “Matt” Ransbottom, 50, of Jonesboro died Monday, June 9, 2025. He had lived in Jonesboro for 25 years, moving here from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born in Oklahoma City on October 11, 1974, to Donnie Ransbottom and Janice Iovene. Matt was an avid Oklahoma Sooners fan. He served his country in the US Air Force during the Desert...

Jun 7, 2025

Salvador Tovar Barajas

Él nació el día 9 de mayo del 1947 en Ibérica, municipio de Nuevo Urecho, Estado de Michoacán.

Él fue hijo de Juan Tovar (finado) y Estela Barajas (finada). Salvador era el mayor de cinco hermanos, de los cuales sobreviven dos: Marcial Tovar y María del Carmen Tovar.

Con profundo...

Jun 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Tommy Ray (Tom) Westbrook, on June 6, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Tom is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Darla Sue, and his two children, Kent Westbrook and his wife Teresa, of Dallas, TX, and Melanie Tiner and her husband Al, of Jonesboro.  He...

Jun 6, 2025

Tammy Jean Eason, 57, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born on December 19, 1967, in Jonesboro to Jerry and Wilma Russell. Tammy was a devoted homemaker who found her greatest joy in spending time with her grandchildren. She loved shopping, working on word searches, and fishing on quiet days. She especially...

Jun 5, 2025

Sherry Womack, 74, left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2025.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 25, 1951, to Ezra and Wanda Metz.  She had lived in Jonesboro for the past 40 years.  Sherry was a member of the Refuge Assembly of God Church, 1404 Stone Street here in Jonesboro.  ...