Obituaries

May 20, 2020

ARLIE WADE EANES, 84, of Jonesboro completed his earthly journey on May 20, 2020 at his home.  He was born on June 17, 1935 in North Little Rock to the late Ottoway “Papa” Eanes and Ruby “Nanny” Eanes.  He was a faithful member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church. He worked for Exxon as a diesel mechanic before retiring in...

May 19, 2020

Oma Alene Dooley, 83, of Brookland passed from this life Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born to the late William Dawson and Esther Clairday on September 17, 1936 in Vian, Oklahoma.

Oma has resided in the Brookland area for most of her life and was a long time member...

May 19, 2020

Rana Faye Nicley, 69 of Marmaduke passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center where she was surrounded by her family. Rana was born July 24, 1950 and spent the majority of her life in Marmaduke/Paragould area. She loved living life, and enjoyed spending time with her friends, family, and especially her grandchildren. She was...

May 18, 2020

Dennis Lynn Goodman, 57, of Trumann passed from this life Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born May 4, 1963 in Lepanto to the late Johnny and Margaret Goodman.

Dennis has lived in Trumann all of his life and was of the Missionary Baptist belief. His home church was...

May 17, 2020

Gerald David Henry, 80, of Jonesboro, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born in Craighead County, Gerald lived his life in the Jonesboro area. He was a self-employed over-the-road driver and while serving in the U.S. Army, he had the privilege of driving for the Blue...

May 17, 2020

Frances Elaine Bower, 79, of Jonesboro, went to be with her Lord on May 17, 2020, at NEA Baptist Hospital.  She had lived in Jonesboro since 1973.  She was a member of Cathedral Missionary Baptist Church and for many years was the church secretary.  Her passion was to help people.  She was a registered nurse and retired from St....

May 15, 2020

Michael Stanley "Mike" Andrews, 69, of Bay, passed from this life on May 15, 2020, at his home of natural causes.

Born and raised in Jonesboro, Mike attended Jonesboro schools and was in the JHS Senior Class of 1968. He moved to Bay in 1977, worked several years for Frito-Lay of Jonesboro and attended the First Baptist...

May 14, 2020

Sharon Ann Taylor, 71, left this life on May 14, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Sharon was born on August 21st, 1948 to Claude Bryan and Martha Barnes Bryan in Memphis, Tennessee. She received her bachelor’s degree from Memphis State University and her Master’s and...

May 14, 2020

Frank Dominick (Donnie) Rinaldi III passed away on May 14, 2020 in Benton, Arkansas.  He was born on December 9, 1958 in Marianna, Arkansas.  Donnie was a prodigy musician, especially talented on lead guitar. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Dominick Rinaldi II and Billie Jean Guerrero, sister Rebecca Ann Garrett.

Survivors include his...

May 14, 2020

Demarcus Troy Kirby of Jonesboro, went home unexpectedly May 14, 2020 at the age of 29 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Demarcus was born to Simeon Bass and Miriam Howard September 1, 1990 in Chicago, IL.

Demarcus was a big loving teddy bear with a heart that was too big. He was a loyal friend...

May 13, 2020

Bryan Meadows, 45, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was born in Little Rock on December 1, 1974 to Garry and Carolyn Meadows. Bryan enjoyed watching T.V., football, hunting, and fishing. Bryan is preceded in death by his father, Garry “Butch” Meadows.

Bryan is survived by his fiance, Virginia Hunter of...

May 13, 2020

Our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Loretta Marie Branch, went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2020 at St. Bernard’s Hospital. Loretta was born August 24, 1953 in Tyronza.  She married her true love and best friend of 45 wonderful years, Michael Branch.  She is survived by her son Ben and wife Deanna: Addison,...

May 13, 2020

Carole Ann Eubanks, 78, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020, in her family home near Bono. She was born on October 9, 1941, in Blytheville. She was a graduate of Blytheville High School and Droughn Business College in Memphis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Monroe Brittain and Ora Lou Hilburn; 2 month old daughter, Jennifer...

May 13, 2020

Rickey Leon Golden, 61, of Lake City, left this life on May 13, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

Rickey was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the late Leon and Janice Carter Golden. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Monette. Rickey was a...

May 12, 2020

Rick Andrew Porter Sr., 68, of Jonesboro passed from this life on May 12, 2020. He was born to Cecil and Nettie Porter on September 19, 1951 in Lake City. Rick graduated from Lake City when they were still known as the Catfish in 1970. He was the State’s leading scorer in Basketball for three straight years. Rick was...

May 11, 2020

Brian Edward Reeves, 42, departed from his earthly life Monday, May 11th of 2020 after 2 and 1/2 years of battling colorectal cancer. Brian was surrounded and wrapped in loving arms by all of his immediate family members and pastor. Brian loves Jesus and his church family. Brian was a active member of Grace Point Church of Christ and...

May 10, 2020

Saunia Annette Rorex, 59, of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, May 10, 2020 at her home. She was born August 18, 1960 in Doniphan, Missouri to the late Donald and Dora Hufford.

Saunia has lived in Jonesboro off and on for most of her life and was of the Church of Christ faith. She was an...

May 9, 2020

Kimberly Kay Espy, 51, of Jonesboro died Saturday, May 9, 2020.  She had lived her entire life in the Jonesboro area.  She was of the Baptist belief.  Her hands were always busy as she enjoyed playing with small objects.  Being around others brought her a sense of enjoyment and she was always a happy person Kimberly always loved to...

May 9, 2020

Clarence Edward Bellah "Jack", 86  of Genesee County in MI; Has just became whole, and the newest member of “The Riches in Glory!” when he arrived in Heaven on Saturday, May 9, 2020.  His death was not part of the 2020 pandemic Covid-19 but from his twenty year struggle with dementia, and he passed away at home in Bay,...

May 9, 2020

Patricia Ann Hunt, 66, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at her home. She was born August 4, 1953, in Harrisburg to the late Billy and Mary Ann Bradsher. In her early adulthood she was a dental hygienist, but soon decided to be a stay at home mom to her children. Once her children...