Obituaries

Jun 22, 2020

Thomas (Tommy) Lloyd Wofford Sr. passed away peacefully at St. Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro, June 22, 2020 at the age of 94.  Tommy was born June 21, 1926 in Harrisburg, AR to the late C. O. and Gladys Wofford.  Tommy lived his entire life in Weiner, AR where he graduated with the Class of 1944 after which he entered...

Jun 19, 2020

Mike Tune, 56, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at his home. He was born April 2, 1964 in Aurora, Illinois to Jessie M. Tune and the late William E. Tune.

In addition to his father, Mike was preceded in death by an aunt, Rowena Wells.

In addition to his mother, Mike is...

Jun 19, 2020

Ralph Stephens, 81, of Bryant, Arkansas, formerly of Jonesboro, died Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Fox Ridge Nursing Center in Bryant.  He had lived in Jonesboro most of his life.  He was a member of the US Army National Guard and the Jonesboro Jaycees. Ralph was a past member of the Jonesboro Masonic Lodge #129, 32 Degree Scottish...

Jun 19, 2020

Dr. Cyndy Hendershot, 51, passed away at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas on Friday, June 19, 2020 after a sustained illness. Cyndy was a beloved wife to Paul Nunis, daughter to Cheryll Powell Hendershot of Portales, New Mexico and the late Dr. Richard Hendershot, and sister to Scott Hendershot, also of Portales. She was a witty, loyal,...

Jun 19, 2020

Aaron Neil Langston, 45, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at Texas Health Harris Hospital in Fort Worth. Neil was born on November 3, 1974 in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Ron and Jan Wilmoth Langston. He grew up in Zimbabwe, Africa, as a missionary kid and later participated in many mission trips. He and his wife,...

Jun 18, 2020

Jim Bourassa, 67, of Jonesboro formerly of Lakeland, Florida passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his home. He was born June 3, 1953 in Flint, Michigan to the late James and Ester Bourassa. Jim was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. He worked for Commercial Carriers for 25 years and after retirement Jim went to work for...

Jun 18, 2020

Lila Mae Huddleston, 77 of Jonesboro passed from this life Thursday, June 18, 2020 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.  She was the first of 12 children born to the late Donald Ray and Lillian “Shirley” King on July 9, 1942 in Jonesboro, AR.  Lila moved to Central Illinois after graduating from Valley View High School in 1960.  She moved...

Jun 16, 2020

Billy James Cullen,75, of Bono passed from this life Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Craighead Nursing Center. He was born to the...

Jun 16, 2020

Jerry Wayne Rodgers, 81, of Lunsford, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at NEA Baptist Medical Center.  He had lived in the Lunsford community for over 39 years. He was a member of the Alsup Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. In his heart, he was always a farmer and farmed for over 35...

Jun 16, 2020

Pauline Bell, 80, of Bono, passed away June 16 th . She was born October 22, 1939 to Arter and Marie (Stout) Caldwell. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Ralph Bell, and three sisters; Wanda Minick, Ethel Tate, and Madgaline Woodard. She is survived by her husband James Ralph Bell of the home, two sons;...

Jun 15, 2020

Melba Reeves, 85, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born December 3, 1934 in Redford Missouri to the late Clarence and Rebecca Barton. Melba loved her family, the Hallmark Channel and her sweets.

In addition to her parents, Melba was preceded in death...

Jun 14, 2020

Jean Thomas Smith Goforth, 88, of Jonesboro passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Monette Manor.

Jean was a native and life-long resident of Jonesboro. She was a homemaker and member of First Freewill Baptist Church where she worked in Vacation Bible School for many years. Jean was a Girl Scout leader and enjoyed square dancing....

Jun 14, 2020

Robert Douglas, 75, a life-time resident of Bono, passed from this life on Sunday, June 14, 2020. He was born to Walter and Roxie Douglas on September 21, 1944, in Sedgwick.  He was a member of the Bono Church of Christ.  Rob retired from Sears after 35 years, as a service technician.  He currently has worked for the Inboden...

Jun 12, 2020

Dixie Jean Clairday of Bay, Arkansas passed away peacefully at her home on Friday June 12, 2020.

Dixie was born on April 8, 1950 in Belzoni, Mississippi to Hershel and Pearlie Mae Pyles who preceded her in death. The fourth oldest of 9 siblings, she grew up in Ruleville, Mississippi.

She was the home maker...

Jun 10, 2020

Sara Faye Vincent Martin, 82, of Harrisburg passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born in Mississippi to the late Sharp and Katie Bell Scott. Sara moved to Bay at a young age, graduated from Bay High School and Arkansas State University. She attended First Baptist Church of Bay. Sara taught elementary school...

Jun 10, 2020

Opal U. Smothermon, 77, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born in Trumann, Opal lived all of her life in Jonesboro and was a 1960 graduate of Nettleton High School. She worked several years as an administrative assistant for a general insurance...

Jun 10, 2020

Thomas Scott Hunter, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Jonesboro, Arkansas on June 10, 2020. Mr. Hunter lived most of his life in Arkansas and Oklahoma, as a steadfast Sooner fan, well-respected lawyer, avid golfer, and faithful member of First United Methodist Church.

Mr. Hunter was born on May 30, 1936, in Newport, Arkansas to...

Jun 9, 2020

Harry Ray Park, 93, of Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Jonesboro Healthcare. He was born in Hardy, Arkansas on September 7, 1926 to the late John and Maggie Park.

Harry graduated from Hardy High School in 1944. His education was interrupted with military service at the end of World War II. He served...

Jun 9, 2020

Alan Reed Henson, 72, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his home from natural causes. He was born on July 30, 1947 to the late Willie and Ailene Henson in Jonesboro.

Alan graduated from Jonesboro High School and Lettered in Football. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps...

Jun 8, 2020

Charles W. Foley, 80, of Lake City, died Tuesday, June 8, 2020, at his home.  He had lived in Lake City for 11 years, moving here from Jewett, Texas.  He was born on July 5, 1939, to Vann and Betty Lee Foley.  He was a previous member of the law enforcement community. For his hobbies, he enjoyed hunting and...