Billy Jack Simpkins
Feb 27, 2026
BILLY JACK SIMPKINS OBITUARY
Billy Jack Simpkins passed from this life on February 27, 2026. He was born in Monette, Arkansas on December 26, 1929. He lived his entire life in the Monette, Black Oak and Jonesboro area. He was a Christian, and once he was baptized into Christ he never looked back, reading the New Testament 470 plus times in...
Regina Faye Erwin
Feb 26, 2026
Regina Faye Erwin, 86, of Jonesboro, departed this life on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 21, 1940, in Light, Arkansas, to the late Walter and Nancy Lands.
Regina was a faithful member of Southwest Church of Christ. Her faith and devotion to her church family were central to her...
Joy Kay Gibbons
Feb 26, 2026
Joy Kay Gibbons, 70, of Jonesboro, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born on May 4, 1955 in Millington, Tennessee to Johnny Delashmit and Martha “Grace” (Williams) Delashmit.
A longtime resident of Jonesboro, Joy worked as a bookkeeper in the family business, J. Gibbons Construction. She was of the Baptist belief and enjoyed dancing and listening to music....
Bruce Burrow
Feb 26, 2026
Bruce Burrow, 83, of Jonesboro died Thursday, February 26,2026 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.
A native of Wilmington, California, he was a commercial real estate developer who began his career as the first developer of real estate for Taco Bell. However, in 1968 he decided he wanted to leave the corporate world and start his own business. Since...
Thomas James Vangilder
Feb 25, 2026
Thomas James Vangilder, 89, of Mountain Home died on February 25, 2026, at Gassville Therapy and Living. He was born on December 18, 1936, to Arlie and Lillie Vangilder.
Thomas was a member of Highland Drive Baptist Church. He and his wife, Judy, moved to Mountain Home in June of last year after spending the previous 25 years in Jonesboro. Raised...
Evert Lee Russell
Feb 25, 2026
Evert Lee Russell, 61, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born in Jonesboro on July 20, 1964 to Jackie Lee Russell and Shirley Ann (Wilson) Russell.
Evert built his career working in lawncare. He loved being outside, tending rose bushes, and making yards beautiful. Evert also enjoyed working on...
Jacob Garland
Feb 24, 2026
Jacob Garland, 7, of Jonesboro, finished his battle with cancer and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his home, in the arms of his loving parents.
Jacob was born on July 10, 2018, in Jonesboro to Matt and Bethany Garland. In his seven beautiful years, Jacob filled the lives of everyone around him with...
Patricia "Dian" Foltz
Feb 24, 2026
Patricia Dian Foltz, known to family and friends as Dian, passed away on February 24, 2026, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on July 8, 1950, in Wynne, Arkansas, and was raised in Piggott, Arkansas.
Dian was a graduate of Arkansas State University and worked for many years as a Registered Nurse at St. Bernard’s Hospital.
She...
Carilla Jane Stogsdill
Feb 24, 2026
Carilla Jane Stogsdill, 76, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on February 24, 2026, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.
She was born on February 9, 1950, in the Strangers Home community to the late Earnest and Lunia Freeman. Carilla was a woman with a servant’s heart who found joy in caring for others. She loved reading, working in her yard, and sitting...
James "Jim" Spencer
Feb 23, 2026
James “Jim” Spencer, 61, a lifelong resident of Bay died Monday, February 23, 2026, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born in Jonesboro on February 8, 1965, to Guy and Jane Spencer. He was a member of the Bay Church of Christ. Jim retired from Hytrol after over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening. He always...
Claire Scott Payne
Feb 22, 2026
Scottie Lyons Payne passed away Sunday, February 22, at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was a bright, cheerful woman with a great sense of humor who loved life and her family. She had an amazing artistic talent and a flair for color and interior design. She attended Washington University in St. Louis, where she studied art.
She worked at Little & Maddox...
Kevin Green
Feb 21, 2026
Kevin Green, 66, of Bartlett, Tennessee. He had lived there for over 40 years, moving there from Brookland. He was born on December 25, 1959, in Cardwell, Missouri to Billy Joe and Lee Verty Green. He was of the Christian belief. Kevin worked as a Registered Nurse for over 40 years. He enjoyed playing on, building, and repairing computers, along...
Shelly J Barley
Feb 21, 2026
Shelly J. Barley, 58, of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on February 21, 2026. While her time here feels far too short for those who love her, she lived a life full of faith, purpose, and unwavering love.
Above all, Shelly loved the Lord. Her faith in Jesus Christ was the foundation of her life, even...
Petrina Louise Thomas
Feb 20, 2026
Petrina Louise Thomas, 72, of Jonesboro, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 2, 195,4 in Jonesboro to Alfred Lee Cox and Newphemia “Mimi” Louise Cox.
Petrina was of the Baptist belief and enjoyed attending services and fellowship at Higher Trails Cowboy Church. She loved passing the time crocheting or working on word...
Patrick V. Knighten
Feb 19, 2026
Patrick V. Knighten, 59, of Jonesboro, died February 19, 2026. No services have been scheduled at this time.
Steve Stovall
Feb 18, 2026
Steve Stovall, 66, of Jonesboro formerly of Dexter, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born October 26, 1959 in Bell City, Missouri to the late Raymond and Norma Stovall. Steve was a member of the Elks Lodge in Dexter. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking.
In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded...
Michael Alan Fisher
Feb 17, 2026
Michael Alan Fisher, 69, of Jonesboro, passed away on February 17, 2026, at the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House. Michael was born on February 28, 1956, in Michigan City, IN, to Alta May and the late Clarence Fisher Jr. In addition to his father, Michael was preceded in death by his bonus mom, Faye Sledge.
Michael was born in Indiana...
William "Stan" McMillin
Feb 17, 2026
With grateful hearts and deep sorrow, our family announces the passing of William “Stan” McMillin, whose long and faithful life was a testament to service, devotion, and love. He went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2026. He was born August 22, 1939 in Ida, Illinois to the late Alonzo and Eva (Glasgow) McMillin.
Stan proudly served his country...
Evelyn Thompson
Feb 17, 2026
Evelyn Thompson, “Sis”, 91, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at her home.
Born in Craighead County to William Roy Howell and Mattie (Malone) Howell, she lived most of her life in Jonesboro. She was a retired General Electric employee and a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Wyatt; husband,...
Donald Wayne Workman
Feb 17, 2026
Donald Wayne Workman
Our loss, Heaven’s gain
Don Workman passed away at Flo and Phill Jones Hospice House February 17, 2026. He was 80 years old, He was born November 11, 1945 in Jonesboro, AR to Ruby Hampton and Donovan Workman. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
He married Deloris Jean Cole of Otwell, Ar. And they spent 56 years...