Obituaries

Jul 7, 2020

Alda Jean Ramsey of Jonesboro passed from this life Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House at the age of 83.  She was born to the late William Harvey and Mary Brady Jean on November 14, 1936 at Clover Bend, Arkansas.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Ramsey, her parents, William...

Jul 5, 2020

Richard Dedman was born July 11, 1971 to Jim and Diane Mayer Dedman. He passed away at St Bernard’s Hospital on July 5, 2020 at the age of 48. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Elsie and Rudy Dedman, and Leonard and Martha Mayer.

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Jul 5, 2020

“Barry Glenn Rook, 57, died Sunday July 5th, 2020, at his home in White Hall.

He was born November 7, 1962, in Jonesboro, AR, at St. Bernard’s Hospital, the son of Jean Rook and the late Jerry Rook.

He was a kind, sweet, and hardworking man that always had a smile on his face, ready...

Jul 4, 2020

J.D. “Stormy” Salmons, 83, of Jonesboro passed from this life Saturday, July 4, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born November 6, 1936 in Valley View to the late W.D. “Doss” and Mary Alice Salmons.

J.D. was a 1954 graduate of Valley View High School. He served in the Arkansas National Guard...

Jul 3, 2020

Seth Malachi Tartt, 37, of Brookland passed from this life Friday, July 3, 2020 at his home. He was born March 4, 1983 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Seth has lived in the Jonesboro area for several years and attended the First United Methodist Church in Jonesboro. He was a surgical technician at NEA Baptist Hospital and his favorite hobby was singing.

He...

Jul 3, 2020

Rocky Dunkerson, 77, of Jonesboro, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at her home.  She had lived in Jonesboro for over 37 years, moving here from Memphis.  As a profession, she was a hair stylist.  Rocky loved to shop, and spend time eating out with family and friends.  In years past, travelling was a passion and Las Vegas was her...

Jul 3, 2020

L.D. Gibson, 79, of Trumann passed from this life on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Methodist Le Bonheur in Germantown. He was born to the late J.D. and Maxine Gibson on September 28, 1940 in Weona, Arkansas.

L.D. graduated from Arkansas State University before receiving his Law Degree from the University of Arkansas. He served his community...

Jul 2, 2020

John C. Dye, 85, of Hickory Ridge formerly of Egypt passed from this life Thursday, July 2, 2020 at CrossRidge Community Hospital in Wynne. He was born October 14, 1934 in Walnut Ridge to the late Shed and Lelar Dye. John was a farmer most of his life. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and his dog Red. His favorite passion...

Jul 1, 2020

Don Mitchell of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born to the late Odis and Jessie Mitchell in Wynne on March 14, 1948.

Don has briefly lived in Jonesboro after spending 30 plus years residing in West Monroe, Louisiana. He was a retired Engineer...

Jul 1, 2020

Carroll F. Hundley, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at his home after a long struggle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Carroll was born April 26, 1939, in Bay to Howard and Vaniece McCracken Hundley. He was a 1957 graduate of Bay High School and following graduation began a 40-year career with National Cash Register...

Jul 1, 2020

Lisa Beth Sullivan, 55 of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  She was born July 17, 1964 to Wilford and Chloe Stewart Lynn in Jonesboro.  Lisa was a member of the County Line Church of Christ.  She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, Jimmy Lynn of Haines City, Florida and Charles Lynn of...

Jul 1, 2020

Chad Eric Sandoval of Jonesboro Arkansas died on July 1, 2020 at age 45. He was born on February 3, 1975 in Hereford, TX. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mrs. Kathryn Davis and Bill Acton Sr. and uncles, Bill Acton Jr., and Timmy Sandoval all of Amarillo, TX. Survivors include parents Jim and Lorraine “Tootie” Acton...

Jul 1, 2020

Darlene Fields, 64, of Jonesboro passed from this life Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born to the late James and Peggy Taylor on July 13, 1955 in Jonesboro.

Darlene has lived in Jonesboro all of her life and was of the Baptist belief. Most of all she enjoyed being with her grandkids...

Jun 29, 2020

Maxine Hannah was born August 22, 1933 in Brookland, Ark. to Dwight and Nora Dickens Childers. She passed away at her home peacefully on June 29, 2020 at the age of 86. She is preceded in death by her husband, Troy Hannah; son, Freddie Wayne Hannah; parents Dwight and Nora Dickens Childers; and brothers Preston, Eugene, and Frank Childers....

Jun 27, 2020

Joe David McDaniel, 71, went to his heavenly home Saturday, June 27 th , 2020 in Jonesboro AR. Born June 3 rd , 1949 in Russellville, Arkansas. He only had a little over 2 years to enjoy the beauty of that area especially Pottsville where he lived until his father moved him, his mother, and two brothers taking them...

Jun 26, 2020

Paul Vernis Bowden, 95, of Jonesboro, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Black Oak, Arkansas, to the late Jake and Edna Bowden. Paul was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He grew up in Mangrum and graduated from Caraway High School. In...

Jun 25, 2020

Kathryn Brown, 90, of Little Rock, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock.

Kathryn was born in Jonesboro to Arthur John and Charlsey Murphy Gilmer. She lived in Memphis from 1952-1963 where she worked for Leader Federal and Union Planters Banks. She lived most of her life...

Jun 25, 2020

Amari Deontae Hayes, of Jonesboro, a newborn, was received into this world and Heaven on June 25, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He is survived by his parents, Robert Lee Hayes and Amanda Johnson of Jonesboro and one brother, Carson Lee Hayes.  All services are private under the direction of Emerson Funeral Home.

Jun 24, 2020

Gary Lee Hendon, 70, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, June 24, 2020, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.  He was born in Walnut Ridge to J. C. and Nella Mae Bradley Hendon.  Gary was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  He was an Administrative Operations Manager at Whole Youth Services Inc.  He had previously retired from Wolverine Worldwide as...

Jun 24, 2020

Melba June Ray, 84, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Dell, Arkansas to Clarence Allen and Minnie Lee Nolan DuVall on June 22, 1936. She has lived in Jonesboro since 2005, moving here from Blytheville.  She was of the Pentecostal belief. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed...