Obituaries

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.  ...

Jun 4, 2025

Jeanette D. (Eatmon) George was born July 20, 1941, in Osceola, AR to J. D. and Bonnie Eatmon.  She passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 83. She married Calvin Wesley George on November 10, 1958.  She and Calvin had five sons, Calvin Wesley, Jr., James Wesley, Michael Wayne, Ronald David, and Timothy Scot.  Jeanette’s primary...

Jun 3, 2025

Marystel Crafton Appleton, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on June 3, 2025.  She was laid to rest at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Born on February 10, 1926, Marystel was the daughter of Dorothy Gaither Crafton and Jack Washington Crafton.  She was preceded in death by her...

Jun 2, 2025

Elizabeth Laura Smith, 45, of Jonesboro, Ark., entered into Heaven on Monday, June 2, 2025.  She was born April 17, 1980, in Memphis, Tenn., and was named for her aunt Laura Padan Sagers, and her grandmother Elizabeth Smith, with whom she shared a birthday with for 15 years.

She is survived by her parents, Lindley Van Smith...

Jun 2, 2025

Roy Allen Johnson, of Cash, Arkansas, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025. He was 71 years old. Born July 14, 1953, in Wilson, Arkansas, to William and Hazel Johnson (both deceased), Roy spent a lifetime dedicated to the land he loved, working as a farmer in Otwell until his retirement a few...

Jun 1, 2025

Kenneth Edward "Ken" Burns, 94, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born on January 27, 1931, in Steele, Missouri, to the late Hubert and Nettie Burns.

Ken, lovingly known as "Pokey" to those who knew him best, was a longtime resident of Cardwell...

May 31, 2025

Obituario (Español) David Serna, de 65 años, residente de Jonesboro, falleció el 31 de mayo de 2025 en el Centro Médico St. Bernards. Nació el 23 de diciembre de 1959 en Tuxpam, Veracruz, México, hijo de Daniel Serna y Ana Reyes de Serna.

David tenía un gran amor por la comida. Disfrutaba tanto cocinar como comer, y...

May 31, 2025

Brenda Brown, 67, passed from this life on May 31, 2025 with her beloved family by her side.

Born in Homestead, Florida on December 7, 1957, she spent a lifetime putting others first — as a wife, mother, nana, and sister she gave without expectations and loved without conditions. Brenda was a member of Central Baptist Church....

May 30, 2025

Brice Childress Moore, Jr., 79, of Jonesboro, passed away on May 30, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born on February 11, 1946 in Dallas, Texas to Brice Moore, Sr. and Dorothy Mann Moore.

Brice lived in Jonesboro for the last three years, moving here from Memphis, Tennessee, where he spent most of his life....

May 29, 2025

Martin Edward Nickless, 74, of Bay, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation in Jonesboro. He was born on March 19, 1951, in Alhambra, California, to the late Vernon and Laverna Nickless.

Martin served in the United States Coast Guard during the Vietnam era. Over the years, he worked in home remodeling,...

May 28, 2025

Mary Alice “Hendrix” Vinson passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at NEA Baptist Hospital at the age of 80. She was Born on August 4th, 1944 in Perryville, Mo. to John W. and Martha J. (Stacey) Hendrix.

She trusted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was a member at Strawfloor Baptist Church...

May 27, 2025

Cecile Rachel Stern passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at the age of 84.

She was the loyal and devoted wife of 64 years to her beloved Leonard and an incredible mother and mother-in-law to Michael (Paula), Lynne (Greg), Seth, and the late Richard Stern. By far, the lights of her life were her four amazing...

May 27, 2025

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Michael Lloyd Barkley, 74, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at home.  He was born April 6, 1951 in Jonesboro to the late William “Snooky” Barkley and Doris Pyle Barkley.

As a child, he traveled with his parents as a military family about...

May 26, 2025

Craig Bryant Baker, 74, of Jonesboro, passed away on May 26, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Craig was born in Schenectady, NY, on June 13, 1950, to the late Lester and Margaret Baker. In addition to his parents, Craig is preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly Baker, and his beloved pets, Sheba and others.

Craig...

May 26, 2025

Philip Clifford Painter, 46, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord on Monday, May 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee. Born December 18, 1978, in Jonesboro, he was the cherished son of Ronnie and Linda Painter.

Philip was a devoted husband, father, son,...

May 25, 2025

John Stanley Nance, 54, of Trumann, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his home. He was born October 26, 1970, in Rockford, Illinois, to Roger Nance and the late Sharon Fisher.

John was raised in Bulls Gap, Tennessee, and had lived in Trumann for over 20 years. He worked for Ford for over 20 years...

May 24, 2025

Kathy Elizabeth (Beth) Roberts, 45, of Jonesboro passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at her home in Jonesboro, AR. Beth was born in Paragould, AR and was the daughter of Diane Campbell.

Beth is survived by her husband, Michael Roberts, of Jonesboro, AR. Son, Teran Roberts (Hannah,) and grandson, Talon, of Brookland, AR. Her mother,...

May 24, 2025

James Robert Murray, lovingly known to all as “Jim,” passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 3:53 p.m. at Baptist Health in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was 82 years old.

Jim was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 9, 1943, to Clyle A. Murray and Pauline L. Murray (Noles). Although he spent some time...

May 22, 2025

Martha Jean Barkley, 72, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at NEA Baptist Medical Center. She was born October 12, 1952 in Jonesboro to the late Ellis and Katie Howle.

Jean has lived in Jonesboro all of her life. She was a devoted Christian and a member of Family Fellowship Baptist Church...

May 22, 2025

Michael Ray Francis, 69, of Trumann, Arkansas, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2025. Born on August 11, 1955, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Michael lived a life defined by faith, family, strength, and entrepreneurial spirit.

He is survived by his loving fiancée, Patricia Smith; his former wife, Kathy Francis; two devoted...